Iredell County Marine Corps League Det #1097

11/02/2026

A very Happy Birthday to Adrian Burke! Thank you for standing shoulder-to-shoulder with us in supporting our local community and veterans across all branches of service. Enjoy your special day, Adrian! 🎉

11/01/2026

🎄 Toys for Tots 2026 is underway in Iredell County! Marines have been bringing Christmas to children in need since 1947, and last year our local campaign delivered 20,261 toys to 12,484 kids across Mooresville, Troutman, Statesville and beyond.
Help us beat that! Donate new, unwrapped toys at a local drop box, or give online. Every dollar donated here stays with the local campaign:
👉 https://secure.toysfortots.org/a/donatelocal?campaign_code=NCMOOR&campaign_name=Mooresville%20NC
More info: https://mooresville-nc.toysfortots.org

10/31/2026

🎃 Happy Halloween from Iredell County MCL Detachment #1097!

Wishing a safe, fun, and Happy Halloween to all our neighbors, families, and supporters across Iredell County! 🎃👻Whether you are out trick-or-treating with the kids, handing out candy, or enjoying a festive evening with friends, we hope your night is filled with great community spirit and unmatched camaraderie.Stay safe out on the roads tonight, look out for the little ones crossing the streets, and have a fantastic evening! 🇺🇸🍫

10/28/2026

🎟️ exactly 1 Month Until the 251st Marine Corps Ball!

We are officially exactly one month away from the main event on Saturday, November 28th!Don't wait until the final cutoff. To safeguard detachment resources, all ticket processing is managed strictly online through Zeffy. Cash, checks, or paper tickets will not be accepted or handled at the door.🗓️ Date: Saturday, November 28, 2026 at 1800 (6:00 PM)
📍 Location: Charles Mack Citizen Center, Mooresville, NC
🥩 Dinner: Prime rib dinner catered by Big Tiny's (traditional ceremony and dancing to follow)
🎫 Ticket Price: $65.00 per person👇 Purchase your tickets securely and directly via Zeffy:
🔗 https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-marine-birthday-ballNeed the link? Leave a comment with the word BALL below and one of our detachment members will reach out and manually message the link directly to your inbox! 🇺🇸⚔️

10/27/2026

🇺🇸 **OFFICIAL CALL TO ACTION — HELP RESTORE THE IWO JIMA MONUMENT** 🇺🇸

**Marine Corps League | Iredell County Detachment 1097**
North Carolina

**MARINES, VETERANS, FAMILIES, AND FELLOW AMERICANS — WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!**

On October 21, 2026, the historic Iwo Jima flag-raising monument located outside the main entrance of Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, was severely vandalized.

The monument, which honors the Marines who raised the American flag atop Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II, sustained extensive damage to several figures and portions of the sculpture.

This memorial represents far more than bronze or stone. It symbolizes the courage, sacrifice, brotherhood, and unwavering commitment of the United States Marine Corps and the generations of Americans who have defended our freedom.

**We cannot allow this historic symbol of American sacrifice to remain damaged.**

Following an appeal shared by the National Executive Director of the Marine Corps League and the Department of North Carolina, we are helping spread the word about the official restoration fundraising campaign.

The **Marine Corps Heritage Foundation**, working in coordination with Marine Corps leadership, is raising funds to restore the monument. Estimated restoration expenses could reach hundreds of thousands of dollars.

🇺🇸 **HOW OUR COMMUNITY CAN HELP**

🔴 **DONATE:** Every dollar makes a difference toward restoring this historic memorial.

⚪ **SHARE:** Help us reach fellow Marines, veterans, military families, local businesses, civic organizations, and patriotic Americans nationwide.

🔵 **STAND TOGETHER:** Help preserve this important piece of Marine Corps history for future generations.

🇺🇸 **OFFICIAL RESTORATION FUND — DONATE HERE:**

https://www.marineheritage.org/restore-iwo-jima

We encourage our friends and neighbors throughout **Iredell County, Mooresville, Troutman, Statesville, and surrounding North Carolina communities** to stand alongside the Marine Corps family in supporting this effort.

**The monument can be repaired. The sacrifices it represents can never be forgotten.**

Thank you for supporting our Marines, our veterans, and the preservation of our nation's military heritage.

**SEMPER FIDELIS!** 🇺🇸

**Marine Corps League**
**Iredell County Detachment 1097**
North Carolina

*Once a Marine, Always a Marine.*

Help restore the historic Iwo Jima Memorial at Quantico, Virginia, following vandalism. Support the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation's restoration efforts.

10/27/2026

THANK YOU, IREDELL COUNTY! 🇺🇸
Our 5th Annual Reverse Raffle is in the books, and it was a success because of YOU. Every ticket, every donated prize and every volunteer hour goes back into our community: scholarships, youth leadership, our Honor Guard, and support for local veterans and their families.

🎟️ A special Semper Fi to our 10+ ticket supporters: Kelly Goddard, Patrick Brown, John Webb, Daniel Farmer and The Ferguson Group.

🌟 Event partners: Sunbird Storage, Choice Box Mail and Sir Speedy (printing), Fat Boy's Catering (dinner), South Iredell High School MCJROTC, the Statesville Civic Center & staff, and Cotton Ketchie.

🎁 Prize and door-prize donors: 3 Reyes, Academy Sports + Outdoors #322, Aliño Pizzeria, American Legion Post 65, American Legion Post 401, Anything's Possible Tattoo, Bae's Burgers, Barcelona Burger & B**r Garden, Blue Parrot, Brooklyn Boys Pizzeria, Chili's, Costco #1333, Cracker Barrel #142, Crazy Cool Collectibles, Cyntucci's Bakery, DAV Chapter 68, Davesté Vineyards, Domino's #8993, Dulcet & Delish Cafe, Famous Toastery, Fort Dobbs Hardware, Four Corners Framing Gallery, Fred & June's Books, Fusion Bowl, Guns on Main, Harris Teeter #274 & #99, Home Depot #3642, Hotshots, ICVC, J's Chinese, Jewelers on Main, Kickback Jack's, LongHorn Steakhouse #5620, Lowe's #0595, Mi Amiche, Olive Garden #6438, Outback Steakhouse, Pellegrino's Trattoria, Picasso, Rice Fun, The Aisle Pawn Shop, Toucan's Lakefront, Twisted Oak American Bar & Grill, VFW Post 2031, Walmart #1156 and Wooten Jewelers.

To every guest, seller and volunteer: thank you for standing with Iredell County's Marines and veterans. See you next year!

10/24/2026

🍬 TONIGHT! 🍬

Spooky Storage Trick or Treat is tonight at Sunbird Storage, and the Marines of Det #1097 are ready with the candy. Bring the kids, wear your costumes, and stop by our unit to say hello!

⏰ 6–8 PM
📍 Sunbird Storage, 970 N Main St, Mooresville
🎟️ FREE

Thanks again to Sunbird Storage for hosting. See you tonight, Mooresville! 🎃

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10/22/2026

👻 Just 2 days away! 👻

Grab your costumes, Mooresville. This Saturday the Iredell County Marine Corps League Det #1097 will be handing out candy at Sunbird Storage's Spooky Storage Trick or Treat. It's FREE and family-friendly, and we'd love to see you there.

📅 Saturday, Oct 24 | ⏰ 6–8 PM
📍 970 N Main St, Mooresville

Big thanks to Sunbird Storage for opening their doors to the community!

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10/22/2026

This is your final reminder that our monthly MCL Meeting takes place tonight at 7:00 PM at the Troutman American Legion (304 S Main St).
Come hungry! The team at Chick-fil-A on Talbert Rd is generously providing the before-meeting meal tonight. Dinner stands ready ahead of the gavel, so make sure to get there early to eat and catch up.
We have critical updates to share regarding our recent Reverse Raffle fundraiser success, a final look at our community sponsors, and a deep-dive checklist for the upcoming Marine Corps Birthday Ball. All regular and associate members are highly encouraged to attend. See you there! 🦅

10/22/2026

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to our fellow member, Benjamin Wescott! We deeply appreciate your commitment, hard work, and continuous service to our local veteran community here in Iredell County.Join us in wishing Benjamin an outstanding day filled with family, friends, and celebration! 🎁