American Legion, Peter J Courcy Post 178

Post 178 Fitness Walk
2024-11-02 08:00 - 21:00, 2024-10-05 08:00 - 21:00, 2024-09-07 08:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Frisco Commons Park, 8000 Mckinney Rd, Frisco, 75033, United States
Post 178 Fitness Walk on the first Saturday of each month at 8 am. We will meet at Frisco Commons Park parking lot to start our 1-mile walk, which takes an average of 21 min to complete. If you can’t make it at 8 am, join us afterward with your lawn chair and cooler for the after-walk cool-down. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash.

Post Membership Meeting
2024-10-21 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-09-16 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-08-19 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-07-15 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-05-20 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-04-15 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-03-18 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-02-19 18:30 - 20:00 | The Grove at Frisco Commons – Commons Hall, 8300 McKinney Road, Frisco, TX, 75034, United States

Post 178 BBQ - Afternoon at the Park
2024-09-29 14:00 - 19:00 | Warren Sports Complex, 7599 Eldorado Pkwy, Frisco, TX, 75034, United States
RSVP for Afternoon at the Park
Post will supply hamburgers and brats.
Please bring some food to share – salads, sides, deserts, or all three! Bring Your own beverages
Bring any outdoor games
Bring Chairs to sit on – there are covered picnic tables inside the pavilion
This is a great opportunity to invite fellow veterans and family.
Rain or shine!
Use the button below by Noon Friday 9/27 to RSVP.
RSVP for Afternoon at the Park
NOTE: if you miss the deadline, you can still come but may need to bring your own meat.

American Legion Holley-Riddle Post 21 POW/MIA Recognition Sunset Vigil - Keeping Hope Alive
2024-09-22 18:30 - 19:30 | Stewart Creek Park, 3700 Sparks Rd, The Colony, TX, 75056, United States
Join the American Legion Holley-Riddle Post 21 for the POW/MIA Recognition Sunset Vigil – Keeping Hope Alive. A heartfelt event dedicated to honoring and remembering the brave men and women who were prisoners of war or are still missing in action. As the sun sets, we will gather to reflect, pay tribute, and renew our commitment to keeping hope alive for their return. Together, we stand in solidarity with their families and loved ones, ensuring their sacrifices are never forgotten.
Featuring special Keynote speaker Johnnie Yellock II, USAF (Ret) decorated combat soldier and recipient of: The Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Combat Action Medal, Air Medal (twice), and USAF Commendation Medal. Enjoy special music guest USMC (Ret) Flutist Hope Blomquist, formerly Flutist with the Third Expeditionary Force Band and the Frisco Chorale.

Division Executive Planning Meeting
2024-08-17 09:00 - 11:00 | American Legion Otho M, 4509 Moulton St., Greenville, TX, 75401, United States

Mayor Cheney's Purple Heart Social
2024-08-07 17:30 - 21:30 | Rotate Bar and Kitchen, 5454 Main Street, Frisco, 75035, United States
We have an exciting night planned for this year’s Purple Heart Social.
• Honor our PH recipients.
• Mayor to read proclamation.
• We will have a live auction at the end of the evening to raise money for our very own Purple Heart Monument to be erected at the Frisco’s Veterans Memorial in Frisco Commons Park.
• Medal of Honor Mobile Museum will be out front for all to tour.
• Military Order of the Purple Heart local, state and national will be in attendance.
As always, we will be honoring our PH recipients, we will have attendees from the Military Order of the Purple Heart from the local, state and national level. We will have the Medal of Honor mobile museum out for all to tour.
American Legion Post 178 is proud to be a “Purple Heart Post. “
Commander Joanne Schumm

Frisco Freedom Fest
2024-07-04 18:00 - 22:00 | George A. Purefoy Municipal Center, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd., Frisco, United States
Party in the Plaza begins at 6 p.m. and features a wide array of fun and exciting activities for families, or just about anyone who enjoys saluting independence by dancing in the streets with thousands of their closest friends and neighbors.
Opening ceremony at 6 p.m., featuring our local American Legion, Peter J. Courcy Post 178, and Lebanon Trail Navy National Cadet Corp. and national anthem.
Fireworks – Approximately 9:45 p.m.

Post Membership Meeting
2024-06-17 18:30 - 20:00 | The Grove at Frisco Commons – Commons Hall, 8300 McKinney Road, Frisco, TX, 75034, United States
Post elections will be held at our June 17 Membership meeting. If you are interested in running for an office, please download the Executive Officer Filing Form at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sXsVHnUFtOsJhsWib-_pnvRBNN3Oosxy/view?usp=sharing.
After you complete the form print it out to sign, then send the completed form to Jose Torres at info@friscolegion.org

Carry the Load Dallas Memorial March
2024-05-26 12:00 - 2024-05-27 13:00 | TX
Two-Day Event | May 26 – May 27
March with your families and friends to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. The Dallas Memorial March is our flagship event and is a two-day embodiment of our values and mission to celebrate our heroes, embrace the fallen, and educate communities on how to respectfully observe Memorial Day.
Event begins at Reverchon Park
(3505 Maple Ave, Dallas, TX 75219)
Visit https://www.carrytheload.org/dallas-memorial-march/ to:
Register
Volunteer to help
Volunteer to walk
see the agenda
and View the Carry the Load – Katy Trail Route

Texas Boys State - Texas Girls State Orientation
2024-05-21 18:30 - 21:00 | Frisco ISD Administration Building, 5515 Ohio Dr., Frisco, TX, 75034

The Wall That Heals
2024-05-02 - 2024-05-05 | Warren Sports Complex, 7599 Eldorado Pkwy, Frisco, TX, 75034, United States
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Replica Wall and Mobile Education Center spreads healing legacy of The Wall and educates about the impact of the Vietnam War.
The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial along with a mobile Education Center, is coming to Frisco, Texas on MAY 2–5, 2024 at Warren Sports Complex (7599 Eldorado Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75034) and will be open 24 hours a day and free to the public. The Wall That Heals honors the more than three million Americans who served in the U.S. Armed forces in the Vietnam War, and it bears the names of the 58,281 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam.
The Wall That Heals travels in a 53-foot trailer, unfolding into a mobile Education Center when parked, recounting the Vietnam War’s story. The three-quarter scale replica, 375 feet long and 7.5 feet high, lets visitors experience The Wall’s towering presence, with the opportunity to make name rubbings of service members.
The mobile Education Center exhibit features several components: digital photo displays showcasing “Hometown Heroes” – service members listed on The Wall with their hometown from Frisco and its neighboring communities; digital photo displays honoring local Vietnam veterans through VVMF’s In Memory program; video displays providing insights into the history and significance of The Wall; educational exhibits depicting items typically left at The Wall in D.C.; a replica of the In Memory plaque; a map of Vietnam; and a chronological overview of the Vietnam War. These exhibits collectively narrate the story of the Vietnam War, The Wall, and the era surrounding the conflict. They aim to offer a historical and cultural framework to understand the American experiences in Vietnam.
The 2024 national The Wall That Heals tour is generously sponsored by USAA. Through a partnership with the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA), the trucking industry, and Blue Beacon, the exhibit is able to travel across the country.
Since its debut in 1996, the exhibit has been displayed in over 700 U.S. communities. The Wall That Heals is run by VVMF, the nonprofit behind the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. It is the only traveling exhibit linked to The Wall, featuring its largest replica. Two VVMF staff members lead local volunteers, interact with visitors and students, and ensure the respectful atmosphere of The Wall. For more, visit: www.thewallthatheals.org.
Frisco VFW Post 8273 coordinated arrangements for The Wall That Heals to visit Frisco.
About VVMF
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) built the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (The Wall) in Washington D.C. in 1982. It continues to honor and pay tribute to our nation’s Vietnam veterans and families Their mission is to honor and preserve the legacy of service in America, educating all generations about the Vietnam War’s impact and era through various programs, ceremonies, and educational materials. For more, visit www.vvmf.org or call 202- 393-0090.

Mayor Cheney's Veteran Spring Social
2024-04-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Frisco Rail Yard, 9040 First Street, Frisco, TX, 75034, United States

Welcome Home Celebration
2024-04-21 21:15 | Love Field, 8008 Herb Kelleher Way, Dallass, TX, 75235
Honor Flight DFW is dedicated to honoring our veterans for the sacrifices they have made to keep our nation safe by providing them with an all-expense paid trip to visit the memorials in Washington D. C., those memorials which symbolize the spirit, sacrifice, and commitment of these American heroes.

American Legion Post 178 BBQ Breakfast Social
2024-03-23 08:00 - 11:00 | Rudy’s “Country Store” and Bar-B-Q, 9828 Dallas Parkway, Frisco, TX, 75034
The first of several get-togethers this year!

for Members, Veterans, Auxiliary Members, Spouses and Families
There will be no charge for breakfast.
March 23, 8:00 – 11:00 am.
Rudy’s “Country Store” and Bar-B-Q
9828 Dallas Parkway, Frisco, TX 75034
Donations Accepted

Wreaths Across America – Clean-up Saturday, Jan 20, 2024
2024-01-20 08:00 - 12:00 | TX
Please join us January 20, 2024, at 8:00 AM as we respectfully retire our veteran’s remembrance wreaths.
For those interested in carpooling down to the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, please meet at the northeast corner of Walmart’s parking lot, located off FM 423 at Stonebriar Pkwy. We will leave sharply at 7:30 a.m.
Items to bring with you:
1. Work Gloves
2. Broom sticks (without the broom). You will be able to pick up more wreaths with a broom stick.
3. Water
This is a great event for kids. It is not manual labor. If you have a garden wagon, please bring it. Wagons are very helpful. We use them to move the wreath from the back of the cemetery sections to the roads.
Items we need if you can:
1. Trucks
2. Trailers
You can start removing wreaths in any section. Walk down the row and pick up the wreaths with your broomstick. Neatly stack the wreaths near the end of the row. People with wagons can move wreaths to the street. People in trucks will load the wreaths and take them to the dumpster on the south side of the Administration building, down in the new pit area.
So that we know you are interested in carpooling, and we don’t leave without you, please email Joanne Schumm at joanne.schumm@gmail.com or text her at 352-281-6774.
Otherwise, the cemetery is located at 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75211.

Post Membership Meeting CANCELLED
2024-01-16 18:30 - 20:00 | The Grove at Frisco Commons – Commons Hall, 8300 McKinney Road, Frisco, TX, 75034, United States
Jan 2024 Meeting is CANCELLED due to weather.

PEC Meeting
2024-01-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Strikz Entertainment, 8789 Lebanon Rd, Frisco, TX, 75034, United States
NOTE: date change to second Monday.

Wreaths Across America
2023-12-16 11:00 - 13:00 | DFW National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas, TX, 75211, United States
Join us on Saturday, December 16th at the DFW National Cemetery – 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas, 75211. The ceremony starts around 11:00AM, then we start laying wreaths at straight up 12:00 Noon. Bring your children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews to allow them to witness an awesome event. They will never forget this event.
If you would like to attend, we will be carpooling from Frisco to Dallas – Fort Worth National Cemetery (2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy Dallas, TX 75211). We will meet at the Walmart Supercenter located at 423 and Stonebrook, 355 Stonebrook Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75034, departing at 7:30, on Saturday, Dec 16,2023.
If you would like to sponsor wreaths, they are only $17 each. Go to: http://www.honordfw.com/ (Chris and Mary Bush Fundraising Page) and click the donate button. When the form comes up click the number of wreaths you’d like to donate. Of course, one is popular. But 5 wreaths ($85) and 10 wreaths ($170) are popular donations. After the transaction you will receive an email with a receipt for tax purposes. These wreaths are tax deductible.
You have until November 27th to order our wreaths in order for them to reach DFW by December 15th.

2023 Wreaths Across America - Distribute Wreaths
2023-12-15 07:00 - 14:00 | DFW National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas, TX, 75211, United States
On Friday, Dec 15, 2023, we will be carpooling from Frisco to Dallas – Fort Worth National Cemetery (2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy Dallas, TX 75211) to distribute wreaths the day before Wreaths Across America. If you would like to help with this, we will meet at the Walmart Supercenter located at 423 and Stonebrook, 355 Stonebrook Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75034, at 7:00 and we will be leaving at 7:30 to put in a few hours and return that afternoon. Please bring work gloves and dress according to the weather conditions. (Approximately 4 hours)
Please let Joanne Schumm know the following information by emailing her at: Joanne.schumm@gmail.com
Will you be attending? Please provide her with the dates.
Can you drive for the carpool?

Oratorical Scholarship Competition
2023-12-09 09:00 - 13:00 | The Grove at Frisco Commons – Commons Hall, 8300 McKinney Road, Frisco, TX, 75034, United States
American Legion Post 178 is seeking high school orators to participate in its 2023 Oratorical Scholarship Contest which will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 9 am in the main auditorium at The Grove at Frisco Commons. Winners will recieve a $500 Scholarship.
For more information go to:
https://legion.org/oratorical/top
https://txlegion.org/programs/oratorical
https://legion.org/oratorical
For questions, contact Terry Gilbert, Vice Commander-Programs at 336 – 418 – 0005 or friscolegion.oratorical@gmail.com.

Frisco Merry Main Street
2023-12-02 15:30 - 20:00 | Simpson Plaza, 8843 Coleman Blvd, Frisco, 75034, United States
Schedule
3:30 p.m. The Santa & Friends Parade and Holiday Gift Market and Food Vendors Open
4 – 8 p.m. Frisco Elementary School Choirs perform on three stages and Kids Holiday Store open to shoppers.
6 p.m. City Tree Lighting Ceremony
8 p.m. Children’s activities close, Holiday Gift Market closes, Kids Holiday Store closes
