JAMES R. MOORE VFW Post 8726

06/15/2026

Happy Birthday to the U.S. Army!

For 251 years, this we'll defend.

06/14/2026

06/13/2026

Today we recognize our Female Veteran Members!! Diana Cowell! Reiko Rexilius! and Leslie Stoops! Thank you ladies for your service and dedication to our country! 🇺🇸

Today is is National Women Veterans Recognition Day.

As explained by the VA, this is not a Veterans Day just for women, but a celebration of the signing of the Women's Armed Services Integration Act in 1948, which was significant in that is allowed women the right to permanently and fully serve in the regular armed forces (and to be recognized as veterans after doing so).

Prior to the signing of this act, military women (save for nurses) were sent home after each conflict. Many were not treated as veterans who served their nation, but like civilians. They were often denied the rights and benefits afforded to men who'd served beside them, simply because of their gender. The act "deemed women essential to war efforts and allowed them to serve in the regular armed forces full time," (Missina Schallus, VA news).

Women have served in conflicts and wars throughout America's history, including the Civil War and the Revolutionary War, in positions as nurses and support staff (and even as spies!).

The VA notes, "Currently, Women Veterans Recognition Day is a state-recognized commemoration. This year, the states of Alaska, California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Utah... and Wisconsin will recognize" it, as will the Virgin Islands.

With that in mind, today and every day we salute women veterans, regardless of when, where, how or how long they served, or whether they reside in a state that recognizes the holiday. Thank you all.

06/10/2026

The Post is making a team for the third year in a row! Join us!! Make sure it says “Naples VFW”

The Pound the Ground 5K for Veterans Outreach Center is on Thursday August 20, 2026 to Sunday August 23, 2026. It includes the following events: In-Person 5K Run/Walk, Virtual 5K Run/Walk, and Active Military & Veteran Pricing.

06/06/2026

D-Day Anniversary 1944-2026

06/06/2026

Canandaigua Lake Trout Derby starts tomorrow morning!

The 2026 Canandaigua Lake Trout Derby is this weekend, Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7.

Registration is still available online until 10:00 p.m. tonight, Friday, June 5:
https://canandaiguatroutderby.org/

🚧 South End Weigh Station Access Note:
If you are using the South End Weigh Station or boat launch at Smith Boys Marina, please note that Route 21 is closed from the north. To access the South End Weigh Station, anglers will need to come from the south. Please plan ahead and allow extra travel time.

Proceeds support Hospeace House, Inc., LIGHT HILL / Canandaigua Comfort Care Home, and the South Bristol Fish & Game Club NYSDEC Summer Camp Fund.

A huge thank you to all of the sponsors and supporters who make this community tradition possible:

Platinum Sponsors:
Brew & Brats at Arbor Hill; Canandaigua Country Club; Canandaigua National Bank & Trust; Ryan Rector Youth Opportunity Foundation; Smith Boys on Canandaigua Lake; Whitewater Taxidermy.

Gold Sponsors:
Canandaigua Federal CU #16176; Chuck Wochele; Darryl Abraham; Fusion Energy Services; Genesee Construction Service, Inc.; Heron Hill Winery; Sweet Melissa Charters; Valley of the Shadow Fishing Charter; Yaw Automation.

Silver Sponsors:
Aberle Eye Care in memory of Al Woodhead; Barrett Marine, Inc.; Betrus Family; Bristol Mountain/Aerial Adventures; Canandaigua Lake Duck Hunters Inc.; Charlie’s Restaurant; Finger Lakes Times; Hazlitt’s Winery; Jay and Sandy Mitchell; Kenyon & Kenyon Attorneys; Mark’s Leisure Time Marina; Meghan Fuller; Moose — Finger Lakes #823 Waterloo; Naples Apothecary; On The Rocks; Rory Stave; Seager Marine; Skill Glass Company, Inc.; Smugglers Bar and Grill, LLC; Uptown Automotive; VR Food Equipment, Inc.; Wren’s Roost Wedding & Event Barn.

Bronze Sponsors:
Abraham Screen Print Studio; American Legion, Naples; Andy Yuduchak; Arbor Tree LLC; Baxter Family; Bob’s Alignment; Bristol Valley Theater; Casa Italiana; China City; Crown Jewelers; Doc’s Tackle; Elmer Hinkley Fishing Tackle; Eric & Connie Douthit; Federal Hollow Maple Farm; Finger Lakes Denim; Fuller Funeral Home; Glenn & Jeanne Parker; Honeoye Auto Parts; Hospeace House; Izzy & Jeff C***s; J. James Wolf Agency, Inc.; Josephs Wayside Market; Lauren Hirsch Frame & Art; Lock Stock Bar & Grill; Lowes; Lynn & Oksana Fuller Family; Maguire Ford; Manser Family; Marine Corps League; Mavis Tire; Mayflowers; Monica’s Pies; Moore Financial Group; Naples Rotary Club; Naples Valley Chiropractic; Naples VFW #8726; Rennoldson’s Market; Reservoir Creek Golf Course; RMSC - Cu***ng Nature Center; Rochester Scales Works; Romano Restoration & Marine Canvas; RS Motorsports Inc.; Runnings; South Bristol Fish & Game; St. George’s Grocery LLC; Sunrise Nursery & Gardens; Sutton Company; Sweet Expressions; The Naplestudio; The Valley Inn At Honeoye Lake; Tim Williams Art; Wal-Mart, Canandaigua; Ward’s Lumber; Wegmans.

Supporters:
1808 Tattoo; Advance Auto Parts; All County Lawn Tractor & Trailer Center; Artizanns; Barrell Necessities, LLC; Caruso’s Café; Edelweiss Properties Realtors LLC; Fanatic’s Pub/Shells Pizza LLC; Finger Lakes Public House; Finger’s Upholstery; Five Star Bank; Frog’s Point Honey; Hollerhorn Distilling; Inspire Moore Winery; Irish Mafia; KC Cycle Helmet World; Kelly Insurance Agency; Light Hill; Luigi’s Pizza & Subs; Lynnie Lou’s Ice Cream & Custard; Mac’s Philly Steaks; Main St. Wine and Spirits; McKenna Builders; Medco Machine LLC; Middletown Tavern, Inc.; Mill Creek Cafe; Naples Hotel; Noble Shepard Brewing Co.; Oak Tree Custom Cut Metal Sign; Old School Cafe; Plenty The Bakery; Pontillo’s Pizza; Ryan’s Wine and Spirits; Star Cider; Sutter’s Marina Canandaigua; Tractor Supply; Twisted Rail.

Good luck to everyone fishing this weekend, and thank you to the volunteers, sponsors, weigh station teams, and organizers who keep this tradition going!

06/02/2026

As we welcome our new line of VFW Officers, we want to say thank you to our members, auxiliary and volunteers for another incredible year of giving, support and camaraderie for our Veterans and Community.

05/29/2026

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Our next Fish Fry! June 5th! See you all in a few weeks! ❤️

05/25/2026

Today our Veterans put on their uniforms and marched in the Naples Memorial Day Parade. Not for themselves but to pay their respects to those that can no longer put on the uniform. We honor and remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice so that we may enjoy our freedoms today and everyday.
Thank you to James R Moore Memorial VFW Post 8726 Auxiliary for the amazing float with names of those Killed in Action and for providing a space for our Veterans who are no longer able to march. ❤️
Naples NY American Legion Post 810

05/23/2026

Last night, Post Members along with Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Legion Members and other volunteers replaced the flags at both Rose Ridge and Fairview Cemetery. 🇺🇸
James R Moore Memorial VFW Post 8726 Auxiliary
Naples NY American Legion Post 810