Friday, May 2, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. enjoy a 12-ounce steak with salad, baked potato, and sauteed mushrooms and onions for $20. Please sign up for an hour's shift to help us get ready, deliver meals, or clean up. VoluntEAGLES: Steak Night - May 2, 2025
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Bubba Merker Heart Walk Reminder: Join the event on Saturday, May 3rd for the 31st Annual Bubba Merker Heart Walk. The club will open at 8am and the walk will begin at 9am. The event aims to raise funds for the Grand Aerie Heart Fund..
Participants will receive a t-shirt and lunch will be provided. Support the event by walking or donating and have lunch at the FOE. Southside will open early for us to have libations on the way back.
For inquiries, contact Blair Larkins via email or text (blair.larkins@gmail.com or 503-957-6420).
Come to the Rathskeller this Friday, April 25, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for chicken wings and/or shrimp (spiced or fried) with coleslaw and corn for $12-$15 depending on order. And sign up for a short shift to help set up, serve meals, or clean up. You will still have time to eat your dinner and visit with your friends. VoluntEAGLES: Shrimp & Wing Night -- April 25, 2025
May 31st is the deadline to pay your locker dues which remain at $36.00. We have a waiting list and anxious members hoping you will forget so be sure to get your money in sooner than later. You may go to PayPal.com to pay for your locker...
- Goto https://www.paypal.com
- Login to your account
- Click "Send"
- Use email foe871@verizon.net
- Click on "Fraternal Order of Eagles ALVA Aerie 871
- Enter the amount ($36 for your locker)
- In the "What's ths for?" box put "Locker" plus your name
- Click Continue and finish the process until it is sent.
Not a fan of PayPal? send Dee Dee a check or stop by and pay the bartender on duty.
Dee Dee Hodge
FOE 871
1015 Cameron St
Alexandria, VA 22314
Your membership dues are due as well. They are $72.00 and can be paid the same way.
Are you thinking about firing up your grill this weekend? We will have ours going this Friday, April 18, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Enjoy a delicious grilled porterhouse pork chop with salad and vegetables for only $15. And sign up for a short shift to help set up, serve meals, or clean up. You will still have time to eat your dinner and visit with your friends. VoluntEAGLES: Grilled Pork Chop Dinner -- April 18, 2025
Come to the Rathskeller this Friday, March 28, from 5:30-7:30 for chicken wings and/or shrimp (spiced or fried) with coleslaw and corn for $12-$15 depending on your order. We still need a few more people to help with serving meals and cleaning up. Click on this link (and the others below) if you can donate an hour to keep these events going. VoluntEAGLES: Shrimp & Wing Night -- March 28, 2025
Staunton 680 will be hosting the State Golf tournament on Saturday, April 26th 2025 at Gypsy Hill Golf course. Registration starts at 8:30 am and play at 9 am. This is a four person team event cost $280 per team if you want t signs Aerie cost is $100 and a personal sign is $50. We are having mulligans door prizes and 50/50 raffles optional $20.00. We will return to the Aerie home after play for food and awards. Please send teams, t sign and money to Donna Lane 337 overview street Waynesboro, Virginia. Any questions call me at 540-294-5424 and email is dhlane456@gmail.com. OR Allen Flanigan at allen.flanigan@gmail.com.
Hungry for a good meal? Come to the Aerie this Friday, March 21, from 5:30-7:30 for a delicious grilled porterhouse pork chop and sides for $15. And let us know if you can help with dinner set up, plating and bringing meals to diners, or cleanup. VoluntEAGLES: Grilled Pork Chop Dinner OR Grilled Pork Chop Dinner 3/21/2025
Rathskeller will be transformed into an Irish pub this Friday, March 14, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. We're serving a traditional St. Patrick's Day dinner with corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carros, corn muffins, and desserts. Come eat your fill for $20. Our fabulous volunteers, Barbara Peyton and Dwight Barnes, are cooking all the food, but we need some help with serving and cleanup. Let us know how you can help. VoluntEAGLES: St. Patrick's Day Dinner,
Upcoming events:
- Friday, March 21, from 5:30-7:30. Grilled pork chops and sides for $15. VoluntEAGLES: Grilled Pork Chop Dinner -- March 21, 2025
- Friday, March 28, from 5:30-7:30. Shrimp (spiced or fried), chicken wings, corn and coleslaw for $12-$15 depending on order. VoluntEAGLES: Shrimp & Wing Night -- March 28, 2025
The Trustees appreciate all who have volunteered in the past and those who continue to do so. As a thank you for their service, the Aerie contributes $500 a month to a charity nominated by the volunteers. The drawing takes place at the Bloody Mary breakfast. Fill out a slip at the bar or send a message to trusteesfoe871@gmail.com.
Board of Trustees
Brothers and Sisters,
Several of our wonderful, regular cooks have other plans for tomorrow so we are a bit short-handed in the kitchen. Can you help with some of the prep between 7:00-9:00? Work would include cooking bacon and sausage, chopping vegetables, etc.
Please email trusteesfoe871@gmail.comif you are available.
Thanks.
Board of Trustees
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
We have a very busy weekend coming up!
First, on Friday we're serving chicken wings and shrimp (spiced or fried) along with coleslaw and corn from 5:30-7:30 if we can find someone to man the deep fryer. Please talk to a trustee or send a message to trusteesfoe871@gmail.com. We need other volunteers to help set up, serve or clean up. Which can you do? VoluntEAGLES: Shrimp & Wing Night -- February 28, 2025
On Saturday we're marching in the St. Patrick's Day Parade. The Rathskeller will open at 11:00 with coffee and doughnuts. You can meet there or at the starting location which we will be assigned in the next few days. We must be in place by 12:00 with the parade beginning at 12:30. We need an SUV or truck to lead us with our eagle float tied on top. Let us know if you will join us. VoluntEAGLES: St. Patrick's Day Parade -- March 1, 2025
Then join us from 9:00-11:00 a.m. on Sunday for the best Bloody Mary breakfast in town. Enjoy eggs and pancakes cooked to order along with bacon, sausage, hash browns, grits, puffs and more for just $15. All this food takes a lot of hands. Please click on this link to let us know what you can do to help. VoluntEAGLES: Bloody Mary Breakfast -- March 2, 2025
Members should be aware that the Grand Aerie has approved the bylaws voted on by Aerie several months ago, including a ban on smoking during regularly scheduled meals such as Friday night dinners and Bloody Mary breakfast.
Finally, remember that Friday is also the last day to bring in new or gently used t-shirts and socks for either men, women or children to be donated to a local shelter.
The Trustees appreciate everyone who has helped in the past and those who continue to do so. Volunteers are invited to nominate a charity to receive a $500 donation from the Aerie as an expression of appreciation.
Keep up with all our activities at foe871 or Facebook or text EAGLES871 to 78859.
Board of Trustees
Brothers and Sisters,
The House Rules have been approved by the Grand Aerie and will go into effect this Friday. The complete list of House Rules is posted in the Rathskeller.
Rule #24. Smoking During Scheduled Meals: The Rathskeller shall be non-smoking during regularly scheduled and published meal hours. Friday nights beginning at 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm. Bloody Mary Breakfast non-smoking in the Rathskeller from 9:00 am until 11:00 am. Smoking is allowed outside of the building at designated areas.
Rule #25 Smoking During Special Events: At the discretion of the Board of Trustees, smoking may be restricted in the Rathskeller during advertised events (ex. Christmas Party Meal or a celebration of life gathering). There may be no more than (6) restricted special events per year. Smoking is allowed outside of the building at designated areas.
Fraternally yours,
Dee Dee Hodge, Worthy Secretary
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
We're serving grilled porterhouse pork chops with side dishes this Friday from 5:30-7:30 for just $15. Enjoy a great meal and help us out for an hour setting up, serving dinners, or cleaning up. VoluntEAGLES: Grilled Pork Chop Dinner -- February 21, 2025
Here's a preview of what is coming up in the next couple of weeks.
Upcoming Events
- February 1-28. T-shirt and sock drive for the Carpenter's Shelter. Please bring in new or gently used items for men, women or children.
- Friday, February 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Chicken wings and/or shrimp with corn and coleslaw for $12-$15, VoluntEAGLES: Shrimp & Wing Night -- February 28, 2025
- Saturday, March 1, St. Patrick's Day Parade. Rathskeller opens at 11:00; all participants to be at starting location by 12:00 (we will be told exact location by 2/25); parade begins at 12:30. Let us know if you will join us. VoluntEAGLES: St. Patrick's Day Parade -- March 1, 2025
- Sunday, March 2, Bloody Mary Breakfast, 9:00-11:00 a.m. VoluntEAGLES: Bloody Mary Breakfast -- March 2, 2025
The Trustees appreciate everyone who has helped in the past and those who continue to do so. Volunteers are invited to nominate a charity to receive a $500 donation from the Aerie as an expression of appreciation.
Keep up with all our activities at foe871 or Facebook or text EAGLES871 to 78859.
Board of Trustees
The Fraternal Order of Eagles #871 will walk in the St. Patrick's Day parade on Saturday, March 1. The Aerie will open at 11:00 for coffee and doughnuts. The parade starts at 12:30, but we have to be in place by 12:00. We will be given the exact location by February 25.
We need someone with an SUV to carry our eagle float and lead us, as well as three members to carry the flag and banner. We will have candy, dog treats, and more to hand out to the crowd. You don't have to sign up to participate, but it would help us in our planning.
Questions? Contact Blair Larkins at blair.larkins@gmail.com or 503.957.6420.
Join us and show your Irish and Eagles pride!
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Come to the Aerie this weekend for good food and fellowship. Please click on the links to volunteer to help set up, serve, or clean up.
We're serving our delicious 12-ounce steak dinner with baked potato, tossed salad, and sauteed mushrooms and onions for $20 this Friday, February 7, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. VoluntEAGLES: Steak Night - February 7, 2025. That will be followed by a Super Bowl Party on Sunday, February 9. Coverage of the game begins at 6:30 p.m. and can be seen on any of our six TV's. Bring a dish to share and be ready to cheer for your team.
Upcoming Events
- February 1-28. T-shirt and sock drive for the Carpenter's Shelter. Please bring in new or gently used items for men, women or children.
- Friday, February 14, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No trustee meal. Who wants to cook a Valentine's Day dinner for the members? Talk to a trustee or send an email to trusteesfoe871@gmail.com.
- Friday, February 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Grilled pork chops with sides for $15. VoluntEAGLES: Grilled Pork Chop Dinner -- February 21, 2025
- Friday, February 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Chicken wings and/or shrimp with corn and coleslaw for $12-$15, VoluntEAGLES: Shrimp & Wing Night -- February 28, 2025
- Saturday, March 1, St. Patrick's Day Parade. Details to follow.
- Sunday, March 2, Bloody Mary Breakfast, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
We're looking for a new webmaster to replace Brother Chris Wunsch who has kindly continued this job even after retiring and moving to Germany. Talk to a trustee or send an email to trusteesfoe871@gmail.com if interested.
The Trustees appreciate everyone who has volunteered in the past and those who continue to do so.
Board of Trustees
Brothers and Sisters,
The Aerie and Auxiliary of ALVA #871 is collecting New and Very Gently used Socks and Tee-Shirts from February 1st until February 28th. collected will be donated to the Carpenter Shelter located on Henry Street, Alexandria. The need is great for all sizes
Thanking you in advance for your support.
Good morning FOE 871!
We have a new Champion! Please congratulate Justin Thomas for winning the 2025 Chili Cook Off!
Last year's winner, Micky Hansen, passes on the chili necklace to this year's top place contestant, Jason Thomas!
Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Annual Chili Cookoff! Top honors went to Jason Thomas, second place to Rory McCall, and third place to Steve Ruff.
Thanks to all the cooks who submitted their dishes; to the judges -- Julie Conway, Jon Reedy, and Pam Williams; and to all the members who came to cheer them on and enjoy the chili.
Thank you,
BOT
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Come to the Aerie this weekend for good food and fellowship. Please click on the links to volunteer to help set up, serve, or clean up. We count on our members to make these meals a success.
This Friday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. we're serving meatloaf and sides for $12. VoluntEAGLES: Meatloaf dinner -- Friday, January 31, 2025.
That's followed by the best Bloody Mary breakfast in town on Sunday, February 2, from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Enjoy eggs and pancakes cooked to order with a smorgasbord of food, including bacon, sausage, hash browns, grits, scrapple, sausage gravy, puffs and more. $15 for adults; $5 for children. VoluntEAGLES: Bloody Mary Breakfast -- February 2, 2025
Additional February Events
- Friday, February 7, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Steak Dinner. VoluntEAGLES: Steak Night - February 7, 2025
- Sunday, February 9, 8:00 p.m. Super Bowl with potluck dinner.
- Friday, February 14, 5:30-730 p.m. No trustee meal. Who wants to cook a Valentine's Day dinner for the members? Talk to a trustee or send an email to trusteesfoe871@gmail.com.
- Friday, February 21, 5:307:30 p.m. Grilled pork chop dinner. VoluntEAGLES: Grilled Pork Chop Dinner -- February 21, 2025
- Friday, February 28, 5:30-07:30 p.m. Chicken wings and shrimp dinner. VoluntEAGLES: Shrimp & Wing Night -- February 28, 2025
The Trustees appreciate everyone who has volunteered in the past and those who continue to do so.
Board of Trustees
Brothers and Sisters,
We have a lot of good food at the Aerie this weekend starting Friday, January 24, between 5:30-7:30 pm with chicken wings and shrimp, spiced or fried, corn and coleslaw for $12-$15. VoluntEAGLES: Shrimp & Wing Night -- January 24, 2025 .
The annual Chili Cookoff returns this Sunday, January 29, at 2:00. We still have slots left for cooks who would like to show off their culinary skills and get a shot at the coveted chili pepper necklace or other prizes. Sign up in the Rathskeller or send a message to trusteesfoe871@gmail.com if you want to compete. You must bring the chili in your own crock pot by 1:45. After the judging, all members are invited to dig in and make their own choices for just $5.
Thanks to everyone who stepped up at the last minute to help with last week's pork chop dinner. You saved the day! Click on the link above to sign up for a short shift to help set up, serve meals, or clean up this Friday. The Board appreciates all who have volunteered in the past and those who continue to do so.
Board of Trustees
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
It's cold outside, but it's warm in the Rathskeller. Come in this Friday, January 17, from 5:30-7:30 pm and enjoy grilled pork chops and sides for just $15. VoluntEAGLES: Grilled Pork Chop Dinner -- January 17, 2025
Other events in January include:
**Friday, January 24, chicken wings and shrimp, spiced or fried, corn and coleslaw for $12-$15. VoluntEAGLES: Shrimp & Wing Night -- January 24, 2025 .
**Sunday, January 26, Annual Chili Cookoff at 2:00. Fifteen members will compete for prizes and bragging rights. Sign up in the Rathskeller or send a message to trusteesfoe871@gmail.com if you want to compete. You must bring the chili in your own crock pot by 1:45. After the judging, all members are invited to dig in and make their own choices for just $5.
**Friday, January 31. Who will volunteer to cook? You don't have to do anything fancy. It's just us! Tacos, sloppy joes, etc. are all welcome. Get in touch with a trustee in person or at trusteesfoe871@gmail.com.
Click on the links to sign up for a short shift to help set up, serve meals, or clean up. We can't offer these events without you! The Board appreciates all who have volunteered in the past and those who continue to do so.
Board of Trustees
