By Besty Turner
American Legion Post 31 and the American Legion Family (Auxiliary, Sons and Riders) held their annual family picnic from 12 – 5 pm on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at the city park in Shinnston. There were approximately 150 members and guests in attendance.
The menu for the day was picnic fare of hot dogs and hamburgers with all the fixings and a variety of salads and desserts. Although swimming had been planned as one of the activities for the children, the rainy weather made it unable for them to go swimming.
They did enjoy other games and activities and received prizes including bicycles and scooters among other things. Every child was awarded two prizes. This year the auxiliary raffled an Entertainment Basket which included many goodies that could be used for an evening at home or a tailgate party. Marian Cummin was the winner of this great basket. The money from this raffle will be used in support of local Veterans projects during the coming year. There were also several other raffles for adults.
The 50/50 raffle this year was one by Robert Stout. A new event was added this year for the adults, a Corn Hole Tournament. The tournament was won by Kelley Delrio and Karen Hill. The picnic is an annual event to gather family and friends of American Legion Post 31 for an afternoon of fun and fellowship.
Pictured are picnic goers purchasing Entertainment Basket raffle tickets from auxiliary member Roxie Nicholson.