Portuguese American War Veterans Post No 1

09/07/2026

Annual JROTC Fundraiser!
When: Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, 6:00 PM
Where: PAWV, 103 Tremont St.
Peabody, MA 01960
Time: Cocktail Hour 6:00
Full Chicken Dinner at 7:00 PM
Raffles After Dinner
Price: $25 per ticket
Reserve through John Silva 978-587-7138 or Bob Sousa 978-979-3083 or through JROTC.
Please support our terrific Cadets!

05/24/2026

Despite tomorrow’s rain, we are still holding our annual luncheon combined with a dedication ceremony for our friend, Marco Martins, following the Memorial Day Ceremony at City Hall.

The dedication at the Post will be held at around 12:30 PM, and lunch will be provided afterward. There’s a lot of food, so bring your appetites. Hope to see you all at the Post tomorrow 🇺🇸🇵🇹

04/03/2026

The PAWV invites you to our first ever RABBIT ALCATRA DINNER!

Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 7 pm at Post 1, 103 Tremont St., Peabody, MA 01960

MENU: Rabbit Alcatra, Vegetable Soup, Salad, Dessert
PRICE: $20 per person
Reservations required by April 10, 2026.
Call John Silva at (978) 587-7138

03/08/2026

02/19/2026

ST PATRICK’s DAY—
GAELIC, GARLIC, and GUINNESS

WHEN: Friday, March 20th, 2026- at 7:00 PM

WHERE: PAWV Post 1, 103 Tremont St., Peabody, MA

WHAT: Traditional hybrid Irish/Portuguese Boiled Dinner with bread, kale soup, dessert and raffle.

COST: $25 per person

For tickets, call the Post at (978) 531-6834, or John Silva at (978) 587-7138, or Bob Sousa at (978) 979- 3083.

Thanks for your support!

02/16/2026

Attention all Post Members: You are invited to attend our Annual Members’ Meeting on Sunday, February 22, 2026, from 9:30-11 a.m. to discuss Post finances for 2025, and upcoming events and plans for this year. Coffee and pastry will be served!

02/06/2026

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our dear friend, brother and last PAWV World War II Veteran, Americo "Marco" Martins, at the age of 101, following a brief illness. Visitation will be held at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 from 4-7 PM. Services will take place at the Funeral Home on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at noon. We send our condolences to Marco's family, friends, and our entire Portuguese and Veteran communities as we mourn this loss and celebrate Marco's incredible life of service.

12/03/2025

LAST CALL to joiun the PAWV Post 1 to celebrate its 80th anniversary on December 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM at 103 Tremont Street in Peabody. All are invited. Tickets are $60 per person for a great meal and celebration in the military tradition. Please support the organization that serves the entire Peabody Portuguese/Military Community. For reservations , call John Silva at (978) 587-7138, Bob Sousa at (978) 979-3083 or the Post at (978) 531-6834. Looking forward to seeing you there!