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POCONO BASE MEETING SCHEDULE AND CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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Pocono Base Regular Meetings: 1900 on the third Wednesday of the month at: Wilson E. Fischer American Legion Post 413 [ Mail address & GPS: 248 Old Route 940, Pocono Lake, PA 18347 ] - Phone: 570-646-6010 ( Occasionally, if necessary, a meeting may be scheduled for another time and/or place in the area. ) Maps and Directions to Wilson E. Fischer American Legion Post 413 |
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| 1 - Thursday | New Year's Day |
| 21
Jan - 3rd Wed |
Regular Meeting @ 1900, Wilson Fischer
American Legion Post 413, Pocono Pines
(Exec Board Meeting, if required, @ 1800) [Nominations at this meeting - even numbered years]. |
| 18 Feb - 3rd Wed |
Regular Meeting @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines
[Additional Nominations at this meeting - even numbered years]. |
| 8 March - Sunday | Daylight Saving Time Begins E.S.T. > E.D.T. "Spring Forward" |
| 14 Mar - Saturday 1 PM
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Celtic Cultural Alliance
will be hosting the
Parade of Shamrocks in historic downtown Bethlehem
The parade is a 1 mile (approx.) downhill route. [event details] We are invited & will participate with our Barb float. Step off at 1:00. Assemble at Broad St near 6th Avenue . [Picture From Earlier Parade] |
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18 Mar - 3rd Wed |
Regular Meeting @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines
[Elections at this meeting - even numbered years]. |
| 5 April |
Easter Sunday |
| 15 Apr - 3rd Wed |
Regular Meeting @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines
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| 19 May - 3rd Tue |
Primary Election Day, Pennsylvania
Polls open 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. [Election Reference] |
| 20 May - 3rd Wed |
Regular Meeting @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines
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| 24 May - (4th) Sunday 2:00 PM |
Polk Township -
at the Veterans Memorial
Annual Memorial Day Observance, and D-Day Commemoration
Route 209, opposite Post Office, Kresgeville, PA. [ GPS: 135 Trach Rd., Kresgeville, PA 18333] Arrive 15 mins. early - Bring a chair. |
| 25 May - Monday 10:00 Start |
MEMORIAL DAY
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE,
Sponsored by Wilson Fischer American Legion Post 413, Pocono Lake
at TOBYHANNA ELEMENTARY CENTER, POCONO PINES Line Up: 9:00AM TO 9:30AM, Step Off 10:00. A memorial service following, at the Pocono Pines Cemetery. Parking at the school, across from the cemetery, or alternatively, If you wish to park at the Legion Home the Barb float will pick up at 09:15 and will proceed to the parade lineup area. Following the service, refreshments will be hosted at the Legion. |
| 28,29,30 May (Thur - Sat)
Thur, Fri 6-9PM, Sat 3-9PM |
West End Fireman's Festival
at the West End Fairgrounds
[MORE INFO HERE] |
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Saturday, 13 June - FLAG DAY CEREMONY,
14:00 |
Flag Day Ceremony
Wilson Fischer
American Legion Post 413 .
Families and guests are welcome. Band & Refreshments following the ceremony. Flag Day History Flag Retirement & Burning Ceremony. |
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June 12, 13, 14, Fri, Sat, Sun
ADDITIONAL DETAILS TBA. |
Pennsylvania will once again host one of NASCAR's premier events,
NASCAR will be returning to Pocono Raceway Friday - Sunday, June 12-13. [click here for Raceway website]. SUPPORT YOUR BASE (The Base is compensated per attendee for our participation.) - See the Al Dempsey for details, and to sign up. |
| 17 June - 3rd Wed |
Regular Meeting @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines
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| July 4th 10:00 A.M.
- Saturday
( holiday preceding Friday ) |
Stroudburg is planning a 4th of July 250th Anniversary parade. "Independence Day" Parade on Saturday, July 4, 2026 Details TBA. |
| 15 Jul - 3rd Wed | Regular Meeting @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines. |
| ?? Aug - Saturday
(details, if held, TBA) |
North East District 3 (NED 3) Conference It will run from 1100 AM until 1600/1630. |
| ?? August - Tue 5:30 PM [ 1st Tuesday in August ] |
National Night Out
Tobyhanna Township is holding a National Night Out Event.
Location: 105 Government Center Way, Pocono Pines.
Millions of people across the country will take part in National Night Out events, including block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts and more. a day set aside to promote police-community partnerships and engage all of us in the effort to support the health and safety of our friends and neighbors. |
| 19 August - 3rd Wed | Regular Meeting @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines. * Please bring sold raffle tickets to the meeting. |
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23 Aug. (Sun) - 29 Aug. (Sat)
( Setup Sat Before, at 10 AM, Breakdown Sun After, at 10 AM ) |
2026 WEST END FAIR
- Gilbert, Monroe County, PA
Open every day at 2 PM. Open until 9 PM.
Dates & hours may be adjusted at discretion of W.E. Fair.
CLICK for fair website) (Our location at the Fair ). [ GPS: 570 Fairgrounds Road, Gilbert, PA 18331 ] We will be there with the USS Barb, and our annual fundraiser will be in full swing throughout this seven day event. Additional Details as avalilable. ROSTER/DATES: See the SIGNUP ROSTER for available tours and participation. Prior West End Fair & Belvidere Pictures If you wish to add or change your info on the roster, contact the base cdr. Note that name must be on roster for fair admision passes. |
| Aug. 28-Sept 3
NOTE: Dates may Overlap W.E.Fair. |
The American Legion Annual National Convention - Louisville, KY [CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS] |
| 4 Sept |
Submarine Veterans Memorial Highway
Dedication was 4 September, 2019,
Click for Pictures & Coverage
6 1/2 miles of PA Route 115, from Pocono Raceway, South to Mt. Effort. |
| ?? Aug. - Saturday
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Annual STROUDFEST 11 AM- 6 PM
Held at the Stroudsburg Courthouse Square A free community event. |
Sept 6 - Sept 11 |
2026 National USSVI Convention Update
(WEBSITE HERE)
Corpus Christi, Texas, at the
OMNI
HOTEL
right on the bay!
Everyone who has a paid convention registration along with reservations booked at our hotel no later than Jan 1, will be entered in a drawing for 3 FREE NIGHTS ($486 value) during your stay. |
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? Sept (Saturday) 10am - 6pm
Note one hour later than previous years |
BELVIDERE VICTORIAN HERITAGE DAY .
A one Day Event in the town square, Belvidere, NJ, just off route 46.
[ Corner of 2nd & Mansfield, near Warren County Courthouse, and Garrett D. Wall Park) ] { [GPS]: 128 Mansfield St, Belvidere, NJ 07823 40°49'38.44"N 75° 4'37.98"W } [Map]. Hours - Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM * * SETUP 09:00 - BREAKDOWN at close of event. * * Our USS Barb Submarine will be there. See the Signup Roster for Belvidere participation. If you wish to add or change your info on the roster, contact the base cdr. Prior West End Fair including Belvidere Pictures |
| 7 Sept. - Monday | LABOR DAY |
| ? Sept - 12:00-4:00 |
French & Indian War Reenactment - Ross Township
Buskirk-Haney Park, 258 Anchoridge Rd., Saylorsburg (check flyer HERE) |
| ?? Sept. 10AM-2PM
Setup 9:00 AM Tentative, not confirmed. Not well attended 2025. |
FARMERS' MARKET
at Tractor Supply Co. of Brodheadsville, PA
We will have a Raffle Sales Table and our USS Barb Float.
This is a publicised food and market vendor event. GPS: 124 New Brodheadsville Blvd S, Brodheadsville, PA 18322 - near the new rotary. See the Signup Roster |
| 16 Sept - 3rd Wed | Regular Meeting @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines. |
| ?? Sept. Wed 10AM-2PM
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Raffle Sales Table at Shop-Rite of Brodheadsville, PA
See the Signup Roster |
| ?? - ?? Sept
(Fri,Sat,Sun NOTE SHIFT START 12:15) |
Celtic Classic Festival & Highland Games
Bethlehem, PA Admission free. CLICK HERE FOR WEBSITE AND ADDITIONAL DETAILS The date for our shift at the Celtic Classic is Sunday, September 28th. Please arrive to check in at the volunteer tent before start time (12:15). Our 3-4 hour shift begins at 12:15 Sunday {Shuttle buses available} Bus shuttle (free) on Valley Center Parkway, in parking area, off Schoenersville Rd, Bethlehem (Map)click (Alternate Map)click (Be sure to obtain pass for return to parking area.) Shuttle Address - 1640 Valley Center Parkway, Bethlehem, PA Directions to Shuttle - Route 22 to Schoenersville Road. Make right on to Schoenersville Road. Follow signs to second light (make right into Valley Center Pkwy). |
| [?] Sept (Sun) | Fall Festival West End Fair Grounds CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS (Information only - we are not a participating group.) |
| ? October Saturday 9AM-1PM |
Raffle Sales Table at Shop-Rite of Brodheadsville, PA
See the Signup Roster We will be bringing the Barb float on this date, weather permitting. |
| ?? Oct - Saturday 10:30 AM
If it happens | Good Morning PA
Taping at ESU of a commercial for the Veterans' Day Parade.
We participated in this in 2023,2024 and it was shown every morning the week preceeding the parade, on the WNEP-TV show. Directions: (Dependent on taping location) |
| 12 Oct - Monday | Columbus Day formerly "Indigenous People's Day !!!" [name restored 10/9/25] |
| 21 Oct - 3rd Wed | Regular Meeting
@ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines
Our annual fund raising activity will come to conclusion at this meeting, when the winner's names will be drawn and announced following the meeting. Please be sure all tickets and proceeds are turned in. |
| ?? Oct - 3rd Sat |
Fall Foliage Bicycle Ride of the Lehigh Gorge Rail Trail
followed by a social gathering at his house. If interested, inquire with Scott Jackson via email: sjackson1997 |
| 1 Nov - Sunday | Daylight Saving Time Ends E.D.T. > E.S.T. "Fall Back" |
| 3 Nov - Tuesday |
MUNICIPAL ELECTION DAY
Polls open 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. |
| ?? Nov - Sunday 1 PM
( Event expected to be Televised locally, check local listings. ) |
Monroe County VETERANS' DAY PARADE, Stroudsburg, PA
(MCVA Facebook)
Parade starts at Stroudsburg High School. Step off 1:00 . . . be early ! Enter Gate 3 Via Linden St. We are B/5 in the line of march. Parking available for private vehicles. [ GPS: 1100 W Main St, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 ] We will NOT IMMEDIATELY return to the school after parade ends. (For those parking at the school, please take note.) Anyone who is a parade participant and wishes to leave their vehicle at Dansbury Park (parade end), a shuttle bus service is offered from 10:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. Parade ends Dansbury Park We will be afforded special parking at parade end for Q & A [ show and tell if you will. ] There will be a closing ceremony and food available ( hamburgers/hot dogs at no charge ) for all the participants, as well as a raffle drawing and tricky tray. [ GPS: Dansbury Park, Day Street, East Stroudsburg, PA ] (Park Map) . |
| 7|8?? Nov - Sat | Sun
11:00 AM TENTATIVE |
Wreaths for Veterans Ceremony
at Pocono Lake Cemetery, Old Route 940, Pocono Pines, PA
Sponsored by Lions International. (Example flyer with details HERE) [ GPS: 395 Old Rte 940, Pocono Pines, PA 18350 ] RSVP to Bruce Denlinger 610-216-8108 |
| 11 Nov - Wednesday
5:45 PM
TENTATIVE |
VETERANS' DAY MEMORIAL SERVICE
Wilson Fischer American Legion Post 413 |
| ?? Nov, - Sunday 1:30 PM
Rain Date |
Carbon County VETERANS' DAY PARADE,
Step-off 2:00
[Carbon County Veterans Affairs] Lineup instructions - TBA . . . |
| 11 Nov Wednesday |
VETERANS' DAY other EVENTS
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| 18 Nov - 3rd Wed | Regular Meeting @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Lake Donation committee - plan to meet 45 Mins. prior to regular meeting. |
| 26 Nov - Thursday | THANKSGIVING - Remember to give thanks for our Armed Forces and all who stand in harm's way. |
| ?? Nov - Friday | Stroudsburg Tree Lighting Ceremony - 5:30 - 7:30, Courthouse Square, Stroudsburg |
| ?? December - Sunday | Christmas Party . |
| Dates indicated by ? or ?? need to be determined. Please inform webmaster [below] when | if known. | |
| DATES AND TIMES ESTIMATED WHEN POSTED. PLEASE REPORT ANY DISCREPANCIES OR NECESSARY CHANGES. | |
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