"Roar to Restore the Shore" is a 66 mile motorcycle run through some of the hardest hit parts of the Jersey Shore. The run will start in Keyport, NJ at American Legion Drive in the municipal parking lot along the waterfront. The run will end at our post, VFW Post #8867, 373 Adamston Rd. Brick, NJ.

At the conclusion of the Run there will be a rally at the post picnic area complete with live entertainment and over 25 different vendors with food, beer and wine, merchandise and more!

All are welcome at the post. Walk in fee is $10 and children are free.

There is a $20 fee for riders, $15 for passengers. Kickstands at 1 pm sharp in Keyport.

For more information go to www.roartorestoretheshore.com 

On May 2nd the post was honored by the Lakewood Blueclaws for our volunteerism in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Commander Ed Sofield threw out the first pitch in a pre-game ceremony. Nice strike Ed!

In the middle of the 3rd inning. Commander Sofield, Sr. Vice Commander Terry Fearon, Jr. Vice Commander Dolly Harris, and Guard Bill Duffy were honored on the field and had a photo opportunity with one of the Blueclaws pitchers. Check out the photos on the Lakewood Blueclaws Facebook page.

It was a nice event and thank you to the members, friends, and families that joined us.

Our annual Poppy fundraiser is this month. Please volunteer to help this very important fundraising tradition. We need to remain visible in the community and carry on this ever so important VFW function. If you would like to help or purchase poppies please contact Poppy Chairperson Ken Eith at 732-606-7291.

Join us on Saturday May 11 for the induction of the new Post Officers and the Men's and Ladies Auxiliaries new officers.

All are welcome. The event will be from 2-5 pm. There will be food. There is n o fee to attend.

On Thursday March 14th the Township of Brick recognized those who assisted during Superstorm Sandy including this post at their Sandy Recogniton Dinner held at Crystal Point Yacht Club in Point Pleasant. 

Mayor Stephen C. Acropolis presented Commander Ed Sofield with a  symbolic key to the township, a proclamation, and a recognition certificate signed by NJ State Senator Holzapfel and Assemblymen Wolfe and McGuckin.

Photos are posted in the Gallery. Congratulations to the post leadership for all of their efforts folowing the storm and the ongoing recovery.

Click the link below to read the story in the Brick Patch:

http://brick.patch.com/articles/brick-s-sandy-heroes-honored-at-dinner

The New Jersey Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Fund is accepting $250 donations for engraved paving stones to line the memorial walkway. Visit www.njvvmf.com to purchase.

We recently received more donations. We have bleach, gloves, and flood cleanup kits. If you are in need, come down to the post and see Ed or Terry.

This post continues to remember veterans. Although inclement weather forced us inside, we held a very respectful ceremony to commemorate the Battle of Iwo Jima. Almost 7,000 brave Marines and Sailors died there and many thousands were wounded. We honor their sacrifices.

Thank you to those who joined us and supported us, including the Brick Township Council and the Brick Township Police Department.

Our newly renovated canteen is now open Thursday through Sunday. Opening time is noon. Closing times may vary due to the amount of members and their guests present. Come on down and check out the new look.

Click on the link below to see article from the Brick Patch.You may be eligible to receive grant money.

http://brick.patch.com/articles/funds-to-help-brick-storm-victims-are-available?ncid=newsltuspatc00000001