American Legion holds Holiday Stop, Sip & Shop Event

The Palatine American Legion Auxiliary Post 690 is hosting Stop, Sip & Shop which is open to the public on Saturday, October 24th from 11:30 AM until 3:30 PM in the American Legion Hall at 122 West Palatine Road in Palatine to raise funds for Legion Family Charities.

“Join us for an afternoon of one stop holiday shopping,” said Lisa Wente, Co-Chair of the Project. “You’ll be able to select your holiday gifts from 14 vendors, enjoy a drink from our cash bar, food and participate in our raffle.”

Some of the participating companies in this event are Scentsy Candles, Tastefully Simple, Tupperware, Park Lane, Yard Barn as well as a number of hand-crafted jewelry makers. Companies will be donating 10% of their proceeds to Legion Family Charities and a small item for the raffle, according to Project Co-Chair Carol Thielen.

“We are always looking for new members for the American Legion Auxiliary,” said Alice Banks, Auxiliary President. “If you are interested in supporting those individuals who have defended our country then the Auxiliary is the organization for you. If you have any questions on the American Legion Auxiliary or any of our activities call us at 847-359-1606.”

Founded in 1919, The American Legion Auxiliary has almost one million members in nearly 10,500 units. The Auxiliary administers volunteer programs for veterans as well as within the community and is the world’s largest women’s patriotic service organization. Through units located in every state and some foreign countries, the Auxiliary raises money to support its own programs as well as other worthwhile charities.

The Palatine Auxiliary holds their monthly general meeting on the second Thursday of the month except in July and August at 7:30 PM at the American Legion Hall on Palatine Road in Palatine. For further information on The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 690, any of their sponsored events or for membership write to the American Legion Auxiliary, 122 West Palatine Road, Palatine, IL 60067, call them at 847-359-1606 or visit www.alpost690.us.