VFW Auxiliary Post 969

08/06/2026

08/06/2026

Did you know your grandkids could earn scholarship money because you volunteer?

Most Auxiliary members have no idea.

When you join VFW Auxiliary Post 969, the scholarships and contests open up to your children AND your grandchildren. Not someday. Now.

📚 Continuing Education Scholarship, for members and their kids and grandkids
✍️ Patriot's Pen essay contest, grades 6-8 (deadline Oct 31)
🎤 Voice of Democracy audio-essay, grades 9-12 (deadline Oct 31)
🎨 Patriotic art contests, grades 9-12 (deadline March 31)

Homeschoolers are welcome in every one.

You give your time to honor veterans. Your family gets a real shot at scholarship money. That's not a trade-off. That's a thank-you.

Want to get your grandkids in before the deadline? Come see us. 3rd Tuesday, 6:30 PM, 3510 McKinley Ave, Tacoma.

Remember. Honor. Teach.

08/05/2026

Most people think joining a veterans' Auxiliary is all give, no get.

Wrong.

You do give. You show up for veterans and their families because it matters. But you get real benefits back, ones you've earned by being part of this family:

✅ Affordable insurance, plus dental, vision, and hearing aids at 30-60% off
✅ Cancer grants and financial help when a member is diagnosed
✅ Scholarships for your kids AND your grandkids
✅ Travel, banking, and everyday discounts through USAA and more

You served your country, or your loved one did. This is one of the ways your country serves you back.

Come find out what you qualify for. 3rd Tuesday, 6:30 PM, 3510 McKinley Ave, Tacoma. Coffee's on.

Remember. Honor. Teach.

08/04/2026

You don't win Outstanding Auxiliary of the Year by accident.

You earn it. One prayer, one sick call, one sympathy card, one wreath laid on a veteran's grave at a time.

That's the year our Auxiliary just had, and we're proud of every hour of it.

Here's the part most people miss: we didn't do it with a big staff or a big budget. We did it with volunteers. Spouses, parents, sons, daughters, and grandkids of those who served, showing up for each other and for our veterans.

If your loved one served, there's a seat at our table with your name on it. Come see what a winning team looks like.

📍 3rd Tuesday of the month, 6:30 PM
3510 McKinley Ave, Tacoma
Coffee's on. Come early, stay as long as you like.

Remember. Honor. Teach.

08/04/2026

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, U.S. Coast Guard! 🎂

For 236 years, you've been running toward the storms the rest of us run away from. 🌊🚁

08/03/2026

We made the list Yay!

🎨🎭 August snuck up on us- we'll add more shortly! There's so many opportunities to connect with the community in and around Tacoma:

WHAT: Kite Festival
WHEN: SAT Aug 1, starts at 10am
ADMISSION: $10 parking, Free to attend, Kite Kits available $5/ea
LOCATION: Chambers Bay Park, 6320 Grandview Dr W, University Place
LINK: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BwZLTJC88/

WHAT: Cruise 'n Coffee
WHEN: SAT Aug 1, 10am-noon
ADMISSION: Free to attend, free coffee & donuts
LOCATION: Grit City Harley Davidson, 2302 Pacific Hwy E, Fife
LINK: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AEDwKfASR/

WHAT: Proctor Arts Fest
WHEN: SAT Aug 1, 10am-5pm
ADMISSION: Free to attend (food & merch available for purchase)
LOCATION: Calcifer Glass, 3722 N 26th St, Tacoma
LINK: https://www.facebook.com/share/14m2VJa479b/

WHAT: Free Family Movie "Shrek"
WHEN: SAT Aug 1, starts at 11am
ADMISSION: Free to attend
LOCATION: Blue Mouse Theatre, 2611 N Proctor St, Tacoma
LINK: https://www.facebook.com/share/14kL7U2XvZg/

WHAT: Movie in the Park "The Sandlot"
WHEN: SAT Aug 1, starts at 4:30pm
ADMISSION: Free to attend (food & merch available for purchase)
LOCATION: Cirque Park, 3609 Market Place West, University Place
LINK: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ajjXTHKhz/

WHAT: Downtown Tacoma Block Party
WHEN: SUN Aug 2, 1pm-7pm
ADMISSION: Free to attend (food & merch available for purchase)
LOCATION: 915 Broadway, Tacoma
LINK: https://www.facebook.com/share/1E9iSvAoqa/

WHAT: Weekly Monday Walk
WHEN: MON Aug 3 (every Monday!), 6pm-7:30pm
ADMISSION: Free to attend
LOCATION: Steward Middle School, 5010 S Pacific Ave, Tacoma
LINK: https://www.facebook.com/share/192cTKnmby/

WHAT: Concert in the Park
WHEN: WED Aug 5, 6pm-8:30pm (then every Thursday after)
ADMISSION: Free to attend (food & merch available for purchase)
LOCATION: Pioneer Park, 198 Elm Pl, Puyallup
LINK: https://www.facebook.com/share/1HaHSpLKbu/

WHAT: Free Summer Concert Series 1 of 4
WHEN: WED Aug 5, starts at 6:30pm
ADMISSION: Free to attend, bring your own seating & food
LOCATION: Wright Park, 501 S I St, Tacoma
LINK: https://www.facebook.com/share/1FLdTdAWLq/

WHAT: Yoga in the Fields
WHEN: THURS Aug 6 (every Thursday!), 6pm-7pm
ADMISSION: Free to attend, reservations required
LOCATION: Maris Farms, 25001 Sumner Buckley Hwy, Buckley
LINK: https://marisfarms.regfox.com/summer-yoga-series-2026

WHAT: Free Summer Concert Series 2 of 4
WHEN: THURS Aug 6, starts at 6:30pm
ADMISSION: Free to attend, bring your own seating & food
LOCATION: Point Defiance Park, 4702 S 19th St, Tacoma
LINK: https://www.facebook.com/share/18KWeWcKLn/

WHAT: US Coast Guard 236th Birthday Celebration
WHEN: FRI Aug 7, starts at 5pm
ADMISSION: Free to attend, free cake (food & raffle tickets available for purchase)
LOCATION: VFW Post 969, 3510 E McKinley Ave, Tacoma
LINK: https://www.facebook.com/share/191CGZ2ovj/

WHAT: Free Summer Concert Series 3 of 4
WHEN: FRI Aug 7, starts at 6:30pm
ADMISSION: Free to attend, bring your own seating & food
LOCATION: STAR Center, 3873 S 66th St, Tacoma
LINK: https://www.facebook.com/share/1PcM3FBzS6/

WHAT: Gig Harbor Summer Concert Series
WHEN: FRI Aug 7 (every Friday!), 6:30PM-8pm
ADMISSION: Free to attend
LOCATION: Harborstone Field, 2524 14th Avenue NW, Gig Harbor
LINK: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DSa85yPnm/

WHAT: Upcycled Cottage Flea Market
WHEN: SAT Aug 8, 9am-4pm
ADMISSION: Free to attend (food & merch available for purchase)
LOCATION: Upcycled Cottage, 1703 97th St E, Tacoma
LINK: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Lnc8w2vyQ/

WHAT: 21st Annual IN THE SPIRIT Arts Market & NW Native Festival
WHEN: SAT Aug 8, 10am-5pm
ADMISSION: Free to attend, register for tickets (food & merch available for purchase)
LOCATION: WA State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma
LINK: https://www.facebook.com/events/1337640735098663/

WHAT: Glass Fest Northwest
WHEN: SAT Aug 8, 10am-5pm
ADMISSION: Free admission (food & merch available for purchase)
LOCATION: Museum of Glass, 1801 Dock St, Tacoma
LINK: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CAk6Vuw4H/

WHAT: NW Pokemon Fest - Outdoor Family Event
WHEN: SAT Aug 8, 10am-6pm (sensory-friendly hour: 10am-11am)
ADMISSION: Free to attend, register for tickets (food & merch available for purchase)
LOCATION: Homestead Park, 6817 27th St W, University Place
LINK: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EWm5jkRVj/

WHAT: 9th Annual Community Block Party
WHEN: SAT Aug 8, 11am-4pm
ADMISSION: Free to attend (food & merch available for purchase)
LOCATION: Word of Life Northwest, 3680 South Cedar St, Tacoma
LINK: https://www.facebook.com/share/1HNSCaViFW/

WHAT: Free Summer Concert Series 4 of 4
WHEN: SAT Aug 8, starts at 6:30pm
ADMISSION: Free to attend, bring your own seating & food
LOCATION: Wapato Park, 7000 S Cushman Ave, Tacoma
LINK: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DPNbxHHQA/

WHAT: Narrows Beach Low Tide Tour
WHEN: MON Aug 10, 9am-10:30am
ADMISSION: Free to attend, donations appreciated: $2/person or $5/family
LOCATION: Narrows Beach Park, 1502 Lucille Pkwy NW, Gig Harbor
LINK: https://www.facebook.com/share/1JRGvXkBzw/

WHAT: Gig Harbor Summer Sound Concert Series
WHEN: TUES Aug 11, starts at 6pm
ADMISSION: Free to attend
LOCATION: 3207 Harborview Dr, Gig Harbor
LINK: https://www.facebook.com/share/19BG9PWSp9/

WHAT: Explore the Shore
WHEN: WED Aug 12, 10am-12pm
ADMISSION: Free to attend
LOCATION: Owen Beach, 6119 N Owen Beach Rd, Tacoma
LINK: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bfwvn329C/

WHAT: Family Dance Party in the Park
WHEN: FRI Aug 14, starts at 10:30am
ADMISSION: Free to attend
LOCATION: Sunset Neighborhood Park, 2680 Sunset Lane NE, Renton
LINK: https://www.facebook.com/share/19W1YNypza/

WHAT: Lincoln District Food Fest
WHEN: FRI Aug 14, 4pm-9pm
ADMISSION: Free to attend (food & merch available for purchase)
LOCATION: Lincoln District, 801 S 38th St, Tacoma
LINK: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CyaggbSQz/

WHAT: Milton Days 2026
WHEN: FRI Aug 14, 5:30pm-7:30pm to SAT Aug 15, 11am-7pm
ADMISSION: Free to attend (food & merch available for purchase)
LOCATION: City of Milton, 1400 15th Ave, Milton
LINK: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CECUUnxv4/

WHAT: Outdoor Cinema at Bradley Lake Park “Goat”
WHEN: FRI Aug 14, 6:30pm-10:30pm
ADMISSION: Free to attend (food available for purchase)
LOCATION: Bradley Lake Park, 531 5th St SE, Puyallup
LINK: https://www.facebook.com/share/1D9gmhwgHZ/


NOTE: This list was acquired through the Facebook Events page, and we are not affiliated with any of these activities. All admission pricing sourced from the event info at the time of gathering information. Please let us know if there are admission discrepancies so we can adjust expectations as appropriate. Thank you for being part of our page!

08/03/2026

POW/MIA

08/03/2026

A little history of Post 969