Event – Page 18 – Ballard Eagleson Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3063

Relay Restaurant Group Feeds Veterans on Memorial Day

By Alyson Teeter

On Memorial Day more than 20 employees — including the owners and chefs –from the nationally known Relay Restaurant Group fed approximately 40 veterans and family members from the local Ballard community.

Relay serving.

General Manager Michael Lund reached out to VFW Post 3063 in late April with the offer and that they wanted to hear “the amazing stories from people who helped make our country the amazing one it is today.” The post leadership team immediately said yes to the proposal!

The Memorial Day event started with a honor guard detail and an address from Commander Pete Krawitz. The front of the house staff showed off their serving skills while the kitchen staff showed off their culinary skills. Relay candles

The Relay team provided a large assortment of picnic-themed food — from barbecue chicken to cornbread and potato salad — all with a gourmet flare. According to Lund, the menu came together that morning and they had fun being spontaneous.

Memorial Day Lunch at VFW Post 3063

The staff from Joule Restaurant, Revel and TROVE Seattle are catering a special luncheon on Memorial Day for Seattle veterans and their families. They want to hear our stories and learn more about the experiences of Seattle veterans.

This event is free but there are a limited number of tickets for this event, so please RSVP with an Eventbrite ticket. Feel free to share this link with other veteran organizations.

Volunteer at the Ballard Farmer’s Market

Comrade Tiffany Cavin organized a handful of members to distribute Buddy Poppies and flags at the Ballard Farmer’s Market April 28. It was a great success so there are plans to make this a monthly event. If you’re interested in volunteering, contact [email protected].

Ballard Market

Yoga is Back at the Post

Our friends at the Veterans Yoga Project will begin teaching yoga at the post every Thursday at 10 a.m. starting April 4. No prior experience is required and you don’t need any equipment; just be sure to wear comfortable clothing!

Post Members Build Community, Raise Money with Stew & Music

S&S Band — Post supporters listen to one of the bands and enjoy eating stew.

Comrades Potts and Tiffany organized and held two fundraisers at the post Mar. 16, 2019. The first fundraiser was an Irish stew feast that included game hunted by Potts in Texas. Chef Kay and her team of volunteers cooked the stew and fixings. Proceeds from the stew feast were to benefit a group of veterans traveling to Washington, D.C. in May.

The second fundraiser, aptly called Shamrocks & Shenanigans, featured three bands. Proceeds from the concerts benefited Post 3063’s Relief Fund, which benefits a variety of causes for local veterans in need. Overall the events were a success not only for raising money, but bringing members of the community together for a couple of good causes.