Post 1291 Thanksgiving and Christmas Parties 2011

Post Thanksgiving Party

Sunday November 20, 2011

1 to 3 pm at Post Auditorium

Post Christmas Party

Sunday December 18, 2011

1 to 3 pm at Post Auditorium

Veterans' Day Parade in Chinatown November 11, 2011

Victory Party for National Commander Fang Wong

On November 11, 2011 (Veterans' Day), there was a Victory Party for our National Commander for the American Legion. Many attended this special event to celebrate the election of Fang Wong as National Commander. Lion Dance was performed by Master Antonio Chuy and students of the Praying Mantis Martial Arts Institute. Best wishes to our National Commander!!!

 

Gardening Time

Gardening in Kim Lau Square!
Everyone is welcome to help us beautify our park!
We will be planting daffodils bulbs and other plants.
Tools & Gloves are available on a first COME, first PLANT basis.
Come early and plant!  You get to keep your gloves.

Please let us know if you can attend by emailing:  

Thank you.

Friends of Kim Lau Square

jvc1188@gmail.comPlanting on
10:00AM - 12:00PM Friday, November 18

Tenth Anniversary of September 11th

Many gathered at the New York City Kimlau Square Park to attend the 2011 American Legion September 11th Remembrance Service conducted by the Lt. B. R. Kimlau Chinese Memorial Post 1291, Department of New York, last night. The Honorable Judge Randall Eng conducted the ceremony. "Striking the Four Five", Candlelight ceremony, Laying of the Memorial Wreath, Bell Tolls, and Ceremonial Rifle Volleys and "Taps" were conducted at this Remembrance Service. Many members of the Kimlau Post 1291 (the Legion, Auxiliary and the Sons) attended as well as many members of local associations and members of the Chinatown community. Many distinguished guests attended this ceremony and the following speakers gave remarks:
- Fang A. Wong, the American Legion Organization National Commander
- Kris Nelson, the American Legion Auxiliary National President
- Margaret Chin, NYC Council Member
- Grace Meng, NYS Assembly Member
- Peter Koo, NYC Council Member
- Sheldon Silver, Speaker of the NYS Assembly
- Daniel Squadron, NYS Senator
- Rosemary Yu, Assistant District Attorney, on behalf of the New York County District Attorney Cyrus Vance, Jr.
Thank you for all those who attended.

National Commander Fang Wong visits CCBA -September 3, 2011

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