Thomas J. Kavanaugh VFW Post 2290

09/04/2026

I'm excited to be back for another year of Friday Night Dinners. I tried some new entrees last year and will continue to be imaginative while at the same time, keeping some of your favorites still around. Get ready to see our first menu early next week.

Chef Mark

09/01/2026

08/07/2026

National Purple Heart Day is observed annually on August 7 to honor and remember U.S. service members who were wounded or killed in action by enemy forces. The date marks the creation of the original award, the Badge of Military Merit, established by General George Washington on August 7, 1782. It is the oldest military award still given to U.S. service members. General George Washington created a purple heart-shaped piece of silk during the Revolutionary War. The award was revived in 1932 on the bicentennial of Washington's birth. Today's medal features George Washington's profile and is awarded to those hurt or lost in combat.
Manville is a Purple Heart Community 💜

07/27/2026

National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day is observed annually on July 27 to commemorate the 1953 armistice that ended fighting in the Korean War, honoring the service and sacrifice of millions of military personnel.
The Armistice: Signed on July 27, 1953, stopping three years of combat on the Korean Peninsula marked the temporary cessation of a conflict that cost the lives of roughly 36,000 to 50,000 American troops and millions of Korean civilians and soldiers. Formally designated by U.S. presidential proclamations to honor those who fought in what is often called the "Forgotten War.”

07/04/2026

Happy Birthday & God Bless America 🇺🇸

06/17/2026

We have some bad news for this coming Friday. We must cancel our dinner because Chef Mark has a medical emergency and will not be able to cook this week. He is OK but may need some time to get better. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to reschedule the dinner later this summer.