<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=47nZ4R_1GmvSR6U00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=47nZ4R_1GmvSR6U00" width="1087" height="988" ><figcaption>American Legion Post 11 members at an event booth. This weekend, Saturday, Nov. 7, the members will host a pasta dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. at Ft. Wootton, 204 South Chestnut St. Money raised will go to help local veterans pay for living expenses. Photo by David Santistevan</figcaption></figure>TRINIDAD — As the community honors veterans for their service this Veterans Day, American Legion Post 11 members and their families are preparing a pasta dinner fundraiser to help local veterans. The dinner will be held Saturday, Nov. 7, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Ft. Wootton, 204 S. Chestnut St. in Trinidad. Meals are $15 each, with options for dining in or takeout. The event will also feature a silent auction, raffles and opportunities to donate. The American Legion is active in the community, organizing events, honoring the flag, hosting dinners and barbecues, and obtaining grants to assist local veterans. DaLonna Sandoval, an active Post 11 member, is among the volunteers organizing the dinner. She and her husband, Pat Sandoval, are involved in the post, where he serves as commander. “I am involved because my husband Pat is the Commander of Post 11, and to give back to local veterans, Pat stated that we needed to some fundraisers, to make money for veterans. We have seen other organizations doing dinners and thought it was a great idea to make money for the American Legion and Trinidad Veterans. People can get involved by buy a plate. Thank you to all Veterans from all conflicts for your service.” Matt Dominguez, a Post 11 member, Las Animas County Veterans Service Officer and Marine veteran, said proceeds from fundraisers help veterans with food, rent, benefits and other needs. “We are trying our best to help local veterans, with food, money, the rent, getting / maintaining their benefits and anything else we try to get them help out with. DaLonnna and Jane Skalisky have done a good job organizing this event. This fundraisers and others are a great way to continue to help out all veterans and their families. Thanks to all of our men and women who are serving and have served. Organizations and events like this are such a huge help for Veterans and their families.” Jane Skalisky, also a veteran and Post 11 member, said the dinner grew out of a need for additional fundraising. “We needed other fundraisers so we came up with this idea of a pasta dinner. We thought it would be a good idea and we’ve seen other organizations fundraise with dinners like the one we will put on on Nov. 7. We always want to thank the community for their support.” Jerry Renner, an Air Force veteran, and his wife, Bernice, help with paperwork and distribution of funds to veterans needing assistance with rent, car repairs, food and other everyday essentials. “There are so many local veterans who need help, and through grants, donations, fundraisers, we try our best to help out. This dinner is just another example of how veterans and the community come together to give back to our great veterans. Thank you to all veterans, welcome home, and come out and support your local veterans for Veterans Day, and buy or donate for this pasta dinner.” For tickets and information, contact Jane Skalisky at 719-440-4032 or DaLonna Sandoval at 719-680-7475. Meals are $15 each. </div></body>

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TRINIDAD — As the community honors veterans for their service this Veterans Day, American Legion Post 11 members and their families are preparing a pasta dinner fundraiser to help local veterans. The dinner will be held Saturday, Nov. 7, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Ft. Wootton, 204 S....

American Legion Post 11 plans pasta dinner fundraiser

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TRINIDAD — As the community honors veterans for their service this Veterans Day, American Legion Post 11 members and their families are preparing a pasta d

American Legion Post 11 plans pasta dinner fundraiser

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