Antioch Community Sailors Dinner

13/10/2026

Happy 251st Birthday to the United States Navy!

Today, October 13, 2026, the Antioch Community Sailors Dinner (ACSD) proudly celebrates 251 years of honor, courage, and commitment from the United States Navy!

Since October 13, 1775, the U.S. Navy has stood strong in defense of our nation, protecting our freedoms and serving with dedication around the world.

As an organization dedicated to honoring and supporting our Sailors and veterans, we are especially grateful for the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.

To all active-duty Sailors, Navy veterans, and their families, thank you for your service, sacrifice, and dedication to our great nation.

From all of us at the Antioch Community Sailors Dinner, Happy Birthday, U.S. Navy! 🇺🇸⚓

Fair Winds and Following Seas!

29/09/2026

🇺🇸 On behalf of the Antioch Community Sailors Dinner Committee, today we proudly recognize National Veterans of Foreign Wars Day. 🇺🇸

September 29 commemorates the founding of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in 1899 and honors the generations of veterans who have stood together to support those who served our country overseas.

For more than 125 years, the VFW has advocated for veterans, supported active-duty service members and their families, honored those who made the ultimate sacrifice, and provided a place where veterans can find fellowship, understanding, and community.

Here in Antioch, we are especially grateful for our friends at Antioch VFW Post 4551.

Every year, our committee has the privilege of welcoming sailors from Naval Station Great Lakes, along with veterans from the Lovell Center, for the Antioch Community Sailors Dinner. This tradition simply would not be possible without the continued generosity, hospitality, and support of Antioch VFW Post 4551.

To the Commander, leadership, veterans, staff, and everyone who gives their time and energy behind the scenes — thank you.

Thank you for opening your doors to us.
Thank you for supporting our sailors and veterans.
Thank you for standing beside those who have served.
Thank you for helping our committee continue a tradition that means so much to this community.

Antioch VFW Post 4551 is so much more than a building or meeting place. It is a home for veterans, a gathering place for our community, and an organization that continues to demonstrate what service, camaraderie, and patriotism truly look like.

On National VFW Day, we proudly recognize and thank Antioch VFW Post 4551 for everything they do — not only for our annual dinner, but throughout the entire year.

We are incredibly fortunate to have you in our corner, and we truly could not do what we do without you. 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙

Happy National VFW Day, and thank you to every veteran who has served our great nation.

11/09/2026

🇺🇸 WE WILL NEVER FORGET 🇺🇸

Today, the Antioch Community Sailors Dinner pauses to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and to honor the incredible courage and sacrifice shown on that day.

We remember the innocent lives taken far too soon. We honor the firefighters, police officers, first responders, military members, and everyday Americans who stepped forward to help others.

Twenty-five years later, we also remember the unity that followed — when we came together as one nation, supported our neighbors, flew our flag proudly, and stood together as Americans.

May we never forget those we lost, those who answered the call to serve, and the families whose lives were forever changed.

September 11, 2001 — Always remembered. Never forgotten. 🇺🇸

— The Antioch Community Sailors Dinner Committee

07/09/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day from the Antioch Community Sailors Dinner Committee! 🇺🇸

Today, we celebrate the hardworking men and women who help make our communities strong. Whether you’re working today or enjoying a well-earned day with family and friends, we hope you have a safe and relaxing Labor Day.

We are especially grateful for the incredible people, businesses, volunteers, and organizations throughout our community who continually step up to support others. ❤️🤍💙

From all of us on the Antioch Community Sailors Dinner Committee, Happy Labor Day!

19/07/2026

Support the Antioch Lions Club Annual Chicken BBQ!

The Antioch Community Sailors Dinner Committee is incredibly grateful for the continued generosity of the Antioch Lions Club - Illinois. Each year, the Lions Club proudly donates to our Sailors Dinner, helping us continue this special community tradition.

Next Sunday, July 26th, the Antioch Lions Club will host its Annual Chicken BBQ, Pig Roast, and Auction at Williams Park!

This fundraiser directly benefits the Antioch community, with every ticket purchased helping support local programs, scholarships, organizations, and services right here at home.

Please come out, enjoy some delicious food, bring your family and friends, and support an organization that does so much for our community—including the Antioch Community Sailors Dinner!

Thank you, Antioch Lions Club, for your continued support and generosity!

25/05/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives while serving our country.

Today is more than a long weekend. It is a day to pause, reflect, and give thanks for the sacrifices made for the freedoms we are blessed to have.
We are forever grateful to those who served and never came home, and we hold their families in our hearts today and always.

With gratitude and remembrance,

Antioch Community Sailors Dinner Committee

25/12/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from the Antioch Community Sailors Dinner 🎄

This Christmas, we pause to honor the brave men and women of our military who serve our country—often far from home during the holidays.

From all of us at the Antioch Community Sailors Dinner, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all service members, veterans, and military families—past and present—across every branch of our armed forces.

Wishing you peace, comfort, and a very Merry Christmas.

10/12/2025

We’d like to give a very special shout-out to our Title Sponsor, Raymond Chevrolet Kia

Raymond Chevrolet Kia has been a cornerstone of our event for many years. Their financial support allows us to provide the coach buses that bring the sailors from Great Lakes Naval Base to the Antioch VFW, along with helping us cover many other essential event expenses.

Each year, Mark Scarpelli and the entire Raymond Chevrolet family continue to show up for the Antioch Community Sailors Dinner and for our community as a whole.

As our oldest title sponsor and one of the oldest dealerships in the area, Raymond Chevrolet truly embodies what it means to give back. Their commitment to community, service, and support is unmatched.

From all of us at the Antioch Community Sailors Dinner, thank you, Raymond Chevrolet, for your continued dedication and generosity. We appreciate you more than you know, and we look forward to our continued partnership in 2026.

Thank you for all that you do.

09/12/2025