Legion Community Days 2013
August 23 - 25
Here is a preliminary schedule for 2013. Subject to change.Please reserve the weekend of August 23 - 25 and spend some wonderful time with us. We will have the schedule completed and up to date in a couple of months. Thank you for your past participation and hope to see you back this year.
Mike Fries, Chair, Legion Community Days Committee
Community Days takes place on the Legion Grounds located at 731 Sand Lake Rd. with easy access from State Hwy 53. No buttons are required for access to the grounds.
Grand Parade Entry Form
Class Reunion Information
Mike Fries mikefries@charter.net - 608-385-3476
Studebaker 7
Friday Night August 23, 2013
7:30 - 11:30

Last Call
Saturday August 24, 2013
7:30 - 11:30

| Friday - August 23, 2013 |
| 6:00 pm |
Opening Ceremony with Miss Wisconsin and Miss Onalaska - Main Stage
Food Court, Refreshment Tent, and Activity Center Opens |
| 7:00 am - 10:00 pm |
Bingo -
Dining Hall |
| 7:30 am - 11:30 pm |
Studebaker 7 - Main Stage
Please bring non-perishable food item for Food Basket. |
| 9:00 pm |
Fireworks
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| Saturday - August 24, 2013 |
| 7:00 am - 11:00 am |
Pancake Breakfast -
Dining Hall |
| 9:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Blarney Party Radio Show with Ed and Sally
Sullivan - Dining Hall
Sponsored by: Crescent Printing and River Bank |
| 9:00 am - All Day |
Softball Tournament |
| 11:00 am |
Legion Community Days Parade -
Starts at 3rd and Main Street
Freedom Honor Flight Motorcycle Run
Sponsored by: The American Honor Riders
Food Court, Refreshment Tent, and Activity Center Opens |
| 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm |
Guitar Login - Main Stage |
| 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
Bingo - Dining Hall |
| 1:00 pm |
Euchre Tournament - Activity Center (Sign-Up Begins at 11:00 am) |
| 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
Kids Day Fun and Games - Parking Lot |
| 2:00 pm |
Kids Parade |
| 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm |
Abby Lane and the Backbone - Main Stage |
| 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm |
Last Call - Main Stage
Please bring non-perishable food item for Food Basket.
Onalaska Fire Department Annual Fireman's Dance - Beverage Tent Area |
| Sunday - August 25, 2013 |
| 7:00 am - 11:00 am |
Buffet Breakfast - Dining Hall
Sponsored by Sons of the American Legion (SAL) |
| 8:00 am |
5 K Walk/Run for ALS Registration - Festival Grounds |
| 9:00 am |
5 K Walk/Run for ALS - Festival Grounds |
| 9:00 am |
Softball Tournament (Championship Games at 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm)
Kid's Fishing Derby -
Onalaska Waterfont at Irvin Street
Sponsored by the Onalaska JC's |
| 11:00 am |
Food Court and Refreshment Tent Open
Texas Hold’em Tournament Sign-Up - In the Beverage Tent |
| 12:00 pm |
Texas Hold’em Tournament Starts -
Beverage Tent
Bean Bag Toss Tournament |
| 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Jim B Three - Beverage Tent |
| 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Bingo -
Dining Hall
Show and Shine Car Show |
Hope for A Cure - 5K Fun Run/Walk For ALS
Please join us for our 3rd Annual 5K Fun Run/Walk being held in memory of Sandy Nelson, who had Lou Gehrig's Disease. She lost her battle with the disease May 13, 2011.
Sandy was a retiree of the Onalaska School District, a member of St. Patrick's Church, a Onalaska Legion Auxiliary member, and Onalaska Care Center volunteer.
Important Information
- Held on Sunday, August 25, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. beginning at the Onalaska Legion, 731 Sand Lake Road
- Registration/sign-in will be at 8:00 a.m.
- The fee is $20.00, which includes a t-shirt & refreshments.
- This is a FUN event. WALKERS & RUNNERS WILL NOT BE TIMED
- There will be no pre-registration, just come the morning of the event.
- Questions, call either Kristen Bradstreet at 780-4812 or Mary Powers at 385-8306.
Those participating in the Walk will be given a $2.00 off coupon, which can be used toward the SAL Buffet Breakfast being held in the dining room at the Legion the morning of the event.
All proceeds will benefit the ALS Wisconsin Chapter in helping ALS patients who cannot afford assistive devices, etc. We encourage anyone who is interested to participate. Tell your family and bring your friends. EVERYONE is welcome. The ALS Association needs all of our support - so help us have a great turnout.
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