ANNOUNCEMENT: Monrovia VFW Post To Honor Blue Star Families

I drive by the VFW Post all the time. I don't qualify to go in, but I'm happy to help them get their information out.

Arcadia-Monrovia Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2070, based in Monrovia, has announced plans to honor so-called "Blue Star Families" - the parents and siblings of service members currently in uniform.

The First Blue Star Dinner will be held February 29, at Post 2070 in Monrovia, and will honor the local loved ones of soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines and coast guardsmen currently serving, whether at home or abroad.

The term "Blue Star Families" refers to flags that families flew during World War II that marked homes with loved ones in service. Today, the City of Monrovia honors its military families with blue star banners on major streets.

The free dinner is being sponsored by Post 2070, with significant donations from the Monrovian Family Restaurant and Rudy's Mexican Food of Monrovia plus Paco's Mexican Restaurant of Arcadia. However, the Post is still seeking additional donations to make the event complete.

Families of currently serving military personnel from the Arcadia, Monrovia and Duarte area who would like to attend should RSVP to VFW2070@gmail.com. RSVPs are mandatory, though the event is free to Blue Star Families. Businesses who are interested in lending support can use the same email address.

For more information- Robert C. J. Parry (310) 651-0231, rcjparry@yahoo.com