American Legion Auxiliary Edward Schultz Unit 697, Lansing, IL

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The American Legion Auxiliary is the largest patriotic women’s service organization in the world, with nearly 1 million members. Affiliated with The American Legion, the Auxiliary is a veterans’ service organization with members in nearly 10,000 American communities. The organization sponsors volunteer programs on the national and local levels, serving veterans, their families and their communities. Auxiliary members believe in the ideals and principles of America’s founding fathers and pledge to foster patriotism, preserve and defend the Constitution, promote allegiance to God and Country, and uphold the basic principles of freedom of religion, freedom of expression and freedom of choice. The Auxiliary embodies the spirit of America that has prevailed through war and peace and continues to stand firmly behind America today, as it did when the organization was first founded.

11/02/2026

Fox Point Halloween event 2026
Probably about 2000 kids coming through, close to 70 vendors handing out candy.

Thank you Deb Waitekus Debbie Lauerman Recker Carol McFarland Tina Funchion Michelle Kolwyck-Lively for representing American Legion Auxiliary unit 697 at this event.

11/01/2026

We would like to thank Walmart Lansing - Torrence Ave and Mendoza Lawn Care for their candy donations after the Fox Pointe Trick or Treat event on Halloween.

Sealed candy bags will be collected through November 7th which just happens to be our Annual Pancake Breakfast 🥞 which is the best breakfast in town, but we may be a bit partial 🤗.

10/29/2026

Honoring All Who Served 🇺🇸

Veterans Day is a time to pause, reflect, and say THANK YOU to the brave men and women who have served our great nation.

Please join the Lansing Veterans Memorial Ceremonial Honor Guard as we come together to honor our veterans and recognize their service, courage, and sacrifices.

🇺🇸 Veterans Day Ceremony
📅 Sunday, November 8, 2026
🕑 2:00 PM
📍 Lansing Municipal Airport

Whether you are a veteran, a family member, or simply someone who appreciates the freedoms we enjoy, we invite you to join us.

Let's show our veterans that their service is remembered, their sacrifices are appreciated, and they will never be forgotten. ❤️🤍💙

All gave some. Some gave all.

10/27/2026

🍬 Sweet Treats for Our Troops! 🇺🇸

Have leftover Halloween candy

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 697 is collecting sealed bags of candy** to send to the men and women serving aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt**.

Bring your candy donations to our Pancake Breakfast:

**Saturday, November 7, 2026**
American Legion Post 697
18255 Grant Street
Lansing, IL

💌 **Want to help with postage?**
Cash donations will also be accepted to help cover the cost of mailing the candy.

Thank you for helping us send a little sweetness and a whole lot of appreciation to our troops! ❤️🤍💙

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 697

Address

18255 Grant Street
Lansing, IL
60438

Telephone

+17084745906

Website

https://www.al697.org/ala.html

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