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Ribeye dinner and more!

Posted by Chris Wunsch on April 16, 2024 at 4:32pm

Dear Brothers and Sisters,
 
Our delicious ribeye dinner is back on the menu for Friday, April 19; 5:30-7:30 pm.  Enjoy a steak grilled to order with a baked potato, tossed salad, and sauteed mushrooms and onions for $25.  Please volunteer your time to help set up, serve, or clean up. Just an hour makes a big difference. VoluntEAGLES: Steak Night - April 19, 2024
 
Then on Sunday, April 21, we will host the 30th Annual Bubba Merker Walk Fundraiser.    FOE 871 has been raising money for heart disease research in memory of our Past Worthy President, Bubba Merker, for three decades. Meet at the Rathskeller at 9:00 a.m. to walk to the Potomac River and back.  Lunch will be served afterwards to all partici[pants  See Don Jenkins, Jean Oliver or Abigail Hopkins for pledge forms.
 
Other events in April are listed below.  And you always access information about FOE 871 at our website  foe871, on Instagram at foe_871, checking the whiteboard in the Rathskeller, or sending a message to  trusteesfoe871@gmail.com.  
 
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APRIL CALENDAR
Monday, April 22; 8:00 p.m. -- Legends of Jazz Vinyl Night.  Be amazed as the Rathskeller is transformed to the coolest jazz club featuring the greatest jazz artists of all time.  A fantasy performance!
 
Friday, April 26; 5:30-7:30 p.m. --  Shrimp and Wings.  VoluntEAGLES: Shrimp & Wing Night -- April 26, 2024

 

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April 2024 updates

Posted by Chris Wunsch on April 9, 2024 at 12:45pm

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

 
We still have an opening for anyone who wants to cook dinner this Friday, April 12.  Anyone want to show off their mom's recipe for meatloaf?  Cook up a big pot of chili or tortilla soup?  Email the trustees at trusteesfoe871@gmail.com if interested.
 
On another matter, the Aerie rents parking spaces in our lot during the week to bring in much needed funds. Please don't park in the marked spaces from Monday-Friday between 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m 
 
APRIL EVENTS
Friday, April 19; 5:30-7:30 p.m. -- Ribeye Steak dinner.   VoluntEAGLES: Steak Night - April 19, 2024
 
Sunday, April 21; 9:00 a.m. -- 30th Annual Bubba Merker Walk Fundraiser.   See Don Jenkins, Jean Oliver or Abigail Hopkins for pledge forms.
 
Monday, April 22; 8:00 p.m. -- Legends of Jazz Vinyl Night.  Be amazed as the Rathskeller is transformed to the coolest jazz club featuring the greatest jazz artists of all time.  A fantasy performance!
 
Friday, April 26; 5:30-7:30 p.m. --  Shrimp and Wings.  VoluntEAGLES: Shrimp & Wing Night -- April 26, 2024
 
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On goings of April 2024

Posted by Chris Wunsch on April 1, 2024 at 10:29pm
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
 
We have steak and eggs (and hotdogs) this weekend -- but not on the same day!  Read on for details and please sign up to help with the meals.  We especially need volunteers to help clean up.
 
From 5:30-7:30 p.m.on Friday, April 5, enjoy a juicy ribeye steak with baked potato, tossed salad, and sauteed mushrooms and onions for $25. VoluntEAGLES: Steak Night - April 5, 2024  
 
Then watch the final March Madness games Saturday with $2.00 hot dogs and ice cold Budweisers - $2.50 each or a bucket of 5 for $10.  Available during the game time only while they last.
 
Come back Sunday, April 7, from 9:00-11:00 a.m.for the best Bloody Mary breakfast in town.  Eggs and pancakes are cooked to order; then help yourself to bacon, sausage, hash browns, sausage gravy, grits, puffs, biscuits and more for just $12, $5 for children.  VoluntEAGLES: Bloody Mary Breakfast -- April 7, 2024
 
Additional events in April are listed below.  Note the addition of a jazzy Vinyl Night on April 22.  You always access information about FOE 871 at our website  foe871, on Instagram at foe_871, checking the whiteboard in the Rathskeller, or sending a message to trusteesfoe871@gmail.com.  
 
Friday, April 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m. -- Open Friday Dinner.  Calling all aspiring chefs!   We have an open Friday nightmeal slot.  Show off your culinary skills and volunteer with your friends to prepare a meal.  Email the trustees at trusteesfoe871@gmail.com if interested.
 
Friday, April 19; 5:30-7:30 p.m. -- Ribeye Steak dinner.   VoluntEAGLES: Steak Night - April 19, 2024
 
Saturday, April 21; 9:00 a.m. -- 30th Annual Bubba Merker Walk Fundraiser.   See Don Jenkins, Jean Oliver or Abigail Hopkins for pledge forms.
 
Monday, April 22; 8:00 p.m. -- Legends of Jazz Vinyl Night.  Be amazed as the Rathskeller is transformed to the coolest jazz club featuring the greatest jazz artists of all time.  A fantasy performance!
 
Friday, April 26; 5:30-7:30 p.m. --  Shrimp and Wings.  VoluntEAGLES: Shrimp & Wing Night -- April 26, 2024
 
 
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Upcoming events thru 4/26/2024

Posted by Chris Wunsch on March 25, 2024 at 7:42pm
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
 
Spring has sprung and the FOE 871 is bursting with activities through the month of April. 
 
Please join us for as many events as possible and volunteer to help out with meals where you can.  Steak dinners require about 15 hours of member help; shrimp and wing around 10; and Bloody Mary breakfast about 40 hours. This is in addition to the time donated by trustees and officers for these meals.  As a membership organization, everyone is expected to do their part.  And it's a great way to meet other members and learn more about the organization. 
 
Volunteers are recognized by name and hours contributed on a board in the Rathskeller.
MARCH 2024
March Madness Specials.  Stop by the Aerie to watch the NCAA Basketball Tournament and enjoy $2.00 hot dogs and ice cold Budweisers - $2.50 each or a bucket of 5 for $10. (Available during the game only while they last!)
 
Friday, March 29; 5:30-7:30.  Ladies Auxiliary Pasta Night.  Choose spaghetti pasta bolognese or penne pasta with chicken alfredo with salad and garlic bread for just $12.
 
APRIL 2024
Friday, April 5; 5:30-7:30.  Ribeye Steak dinner.  Enjoy a juicy ribeye steak with baked potato, tossed salad, and sauteed mushrooms and onions for $25. VoluntEAGLES: Steak Night - April 5, 2024 (signupgenius.com)
 
Sunday, April 7; 5:30-7:30.  Bloody Mary Breakfast.  Eggs and pancakes are cooked to order; then help yourself to bacon, sausage, hash browns, sausage gravy, grits, puffs, biscuits and more for just $12, $5 for children.  VoluntEAGLES: Bloody Mary Breakfast -- April 7, 2024 (signupgenius.com)
 
Friday, April 12, 5:30-7:30. Open Friday Dinner.  Calling all aspiring chefs!   We have an open Friday night meal slot.  Show off your culinary skills and volunteer with your friends to prepare a meal.  Send message to trusteesfoe871@gmail.com if interested.
 
Friday, April 19; 5:30-7:30.  Ribeye Steak dinner.   VoluntEAGLES: Steak Night - April 19, 2024 (signupgenius.com)
 
Saturday, April 21. 9:00 a.m.  30th Annual Bubba Merker Walk Fundraiser. Walk from the Aerie to the Potomac River to raise money for heart research.  2024 marks the 30th year we have raised money in memory of our Past Worthy President Bubba Merker who died from coronary disease.  Lunch will be served afterwards.  See Don Jenkins, Jean Oliver or Abigail Hopkins for pledge forms.
 
Friday, April 26; 5:30-7:30.  Shrimp and Wings.  Get any combination of chicken wings, spiced or boiled shrimp accompanied by coleslaw and corn.  $10-$15 depending on order.  VoluntEAGLES: Shrimp & Wing Night -- April 26, 2024 (signupgenius.com)
 
You can always access information here or on our Instagram at FOE-871, checking the whiteboard in the Rathskeller, or sending a message to trusteesfoe871@gmail.com.  FYI: Our Facebook page was hacked, but we hope to restore it soon.
 
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Up coming events thru 3/29/2024

Posted by Chris Wunsch on March 19, 2024 at 6:44am
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
 
Here is a list of events in the month of March at the Aerie.  Please join your fellow Eagles for lots of fun, food, and fellowship.
 
Tuesday, March 19, 8:00.  The theme for this month's Vinyl Night is "The Vinyl Equinox: Songs of Change" that cross all genres of music.  As the sun reaches its zenith directly over the equator, come to the Eagles to hear the Zenith of music on vinyl, as the universe intended.
 
Friday, March 22, 5:30-7:30.  "Shrimp & Wing Night". Come enjoy your choice of spiced or fried shrimp and chicken wings accompanied by corn and coleslaw.. Price is $10-$15 depending on your order.  VoluntEAGLES: Shrimp & Wing Night -- March 22, 2024 (signupgenius.com)
 
Friday, March 29,:530-7:30.  Ladies Auxiliary Pasta Night.  Choose spaghetti pasta bolognese or penne pasta with chicken alfredo with salad and garlic bread for just $12.
 
March Madness Specials.  Stop By the Aerie to watch the NCAA Basketball Tournament  and enjoy $2.00 Hot Dogs  and ice cold Budweisers- $2.50 each or a bucket of 5 for $10. (While they last!)
 
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Up coming events thru 4/26/24

Posted by Chris Wunsch on March 10, 2024 at 10:39pm
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
 
This Friday may be the Ides of March, but you will be safe at the Rathskeller enjoying our 14-ounce ribeye steak dinner with baked potato, tossed salad, and more for $25.  Volunteer just an hour to help out so everyone can enjoy the evening.  VoluntEAGLES: Steak Night - March 15, 2024 (signupgenius.com)
 
Upcoming Events
The Board of Trustees appreciates all who have volunteered in the past and those who continue to do so.
 
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Upcoming events

Posted by Chris Wunsch on March 5, 2024 at 9:04am
Brothers and Sisters,
 
 
Bring your Irish brogue and appetite to the Rathskeller this Friday night for corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, and other Irish fare. The Ladies Auxiliary will be serving this delicious meal from 5:30-7:30 for $20. And go to All Photos - Photos - foe871 (ning.com) to see pictures of the Eagles marching in the St. Patrick's Day Parade last Saturday.
 
 
Here are the events for the rest of March.
  • Friday, March 29, 5:30-7:30. Ladies Auxiliary Pasta Dinner. Choice of spaghetti pasta bolognese or penne pasta with chicken alfredo. Includes: salad, garlic bread.
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Two meals and a Parade

Posted by Chris Wunsch on February 27, 2024 at 7:05am

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

We have a packed schedule for this weekend.  So many opportunities to see friends, eat good meals, and spread the word about the Fraternal Order of Eagles.
 
1)  Friday, March, 1; 5:30-7:30. Steak Night.  You know the drill!  A 14-ounce steak with baked potato, tossed salad, and sauteed mushrooms and onions for $25. Help us setup, deliver steaks to diners, or clean up.  Just an hour of your time can make a big difference.  VoluntEAGLES: Steak Night - March 1, 2024 (signupgenius.com)
 
2)  Saturday, March 2; St. Patrick's Day Parade.  Once again FOE 871 will be carrying our banner and reminding Alexandria about our wonderful organization. Meet at St. Asaph between Duke and King Streets between 11:00-11:45. (Look for the big eagle float.)  The parade begins at 12:30.  We will have candy and dog treats to hand out to the crowd.  NOTE:  The Aerie is opening at normal time, 12:00.
 
WE NEED SOMEONE TO LEAD OUR GROUP.  PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO TRUSTEESFOE871@GMAIL.COM IF YOU WANT TO BE OUR GRAND MARSHALL AND HAVE AN SUV THAT CAN HANDLE OUR EAGLE FLOAT.
 
3)  Sunday, March 3, Bloody Mary Breakfast; 9:-00-11:00.  Join us for the best brunch in town.  Eggs and pancakes cooked to order and accompanied by your choice of bacon, sausage, hash browns, sausage gravy, grits, puffs and more.  $12 for adults; $5 for children.  Thanks to all who have already signed up to help.  We just need a few more hands, especially for clean up.  VoluntEAGLES: Bloody Mary Breakfast -- March 3, 2024 (signupgenius.com)
 
SNEAK PEEK for next weekend.  On Friday, March 8, from 5:30-7:30, the Ladies Auxiliary is cooking up a traditional St. Patrick's Day dinner.  Corned beef, cabbage and potatoes, and other traditional Irish dishes for $20.
 
We hope to see you at as many of these events as possible.
 
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Wings and Shrimp 2/23/2024 and more!

Posted by Chris Wunsch on February 19, 2024 at 9:25pm
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
 
THIS FRIDAY
Do you have a craving for the best chicken wings and shrimp in Old Town?  Come to the Rathskeller this Friday, February 23, from 5:30-7:30for your choice of shrimp (spiced or fried), wings, corn and coleslaw.  Prices range from $10-$15 depending on order.  We only need seven members to help us set up, serve meals, and clean up.  Why not sign up with a friend?  VoluntEAGLES: Shrimp & Wing Night -- February 23, 2024 (signupgenius.com)
 
SNEAK PEAK
We will be really busy the first weekend in March so mark your calendars now.  More details will be provided.
Questions?  Talk to a trustee or send an email to trusteesfoe871@gmail.com.  We appreciate everything our members do to make it possible for us to put on or participate in so many fun events.
 
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30th Annual Heart Walk 4/21/2024

Posted by Chris Wunsch on February 15, 2024 at 3:08pm

Eagle Brothers,

ALVA Aerie and Auxiliary #871 will be having their 30h Annual Heart Walk, honoring Bubba Merker. The date will be April 21, 2024. Bubba Merker was a past president of ALVA Aerie #871. He passed away at a young age of a massive heart attack. Since then we had held this walk to honor him.

As in the past, it is our hope that this one will be our most successful. The walkers leave the Aerie at 9am. The walk covers approximately 5 miles.

Please consider supporting this worthy event. All proceeds go to the Grand Aerie earmarked for the Max Baer Heart Fund.

Checks should be made out to ALVA Aerie #871. Mailing address Don Jenkins, 4816 Poplar Drive, Alexandria, VA 22310-1356

Thanking you in advance for your support.

Fraternally yours,

Don Jenkins, Chairman

Jean Oliver, Co-Chairman

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Steak night on 2/16/2024 and more

Posted by Chris Wunsch on February 11, 2024 at 11:40pm
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
 
Enjoy a chicken salad sandwich and chips for $6.50 at the Rathskeller while they last.
 
And come back on Friday, February 16, from 5:30-7:30 for a delicious 14-ounce ribeye steak with tossed salad, baked potato, and sauteed onions and mushrooms for just $25.  Help us make this possible by donating one hour of your time to help set up, deliver meals. or clean up.  Last month our members donated 104 hours!  Were you one?  VoluntEAGLES: Steak Night - February 16, 2024 (signupgenius.com)
 
The Board of Trustees appreciates everyone who has volunteered in the past and those who continue to do so.
 
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FOE Golf Tourney April 2024

Posted by Chris Wunsch on February 1, 2024 at 10:31am
Brothers and Sisters,
 
If you want to participate in the golf tournament in April the correct email for Allen Flanigan who is the team contact person, is:
 
Allen.Flanigan@gmail.com.
 
Fraternally,
 
Dee Dee Hodge
Worthy Secretary
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Upcoming events in February 2024

Posted by Chris Wunsch on January 29, 2024 at 8:44pm
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
 
Congratulations to our winners in the 2024 Chili Cookoff.  Mickey Hansen took first place, followed by Larry Seyfried in second; and Bruce Baker in third.  Everyone enjoyed great chili provided by 14 competitors.  Thanks to Dean Heyl, John Pann, and Mary Rosado for serving as judges.  
 
More good food follows this weekend.
 
On Friday, February 2, our fabulous steak dinner will be served from 5:30-7:30.  Ribeye steak accompanied by baked potato, tossed salad, and sauteed mushrooms and onions for just $25.  Please give us an hour of your time to make this happen.  VoluntEAGLES: Steak Night - February 2, 2024 (signupgenius.com)
 
And come back on Sunday from 9:00-11:00 for the best Bloody Mary breakfast in town.  Enjoy eggs and pancakes to order along with a steam table filled with sausage, bacon, hash browns, grits, puffs and more.  $12 for adults and $5 for children.  All this food prep takes a lot of work.  Can you help?  VoluntEAGLES: Bloody Mary Breakfast -- February 4, 2024 (signupgenius.com)
 
Looking forward, we are serving homemade soup and salad on Friday, February 9; ribeye steak on February 16; and shrimp and chicken wings on February 23  Mark your calendar.
 
The Board appreciates everyone who has volunteered in the past and those who continue to do so.
 
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Ladies Auxiliary Dinners 3/8 & 3/29

Posted by Chris Wunsch on January 24, 2024 at 9:12pm
Brothers and Sisters, 

We have two Ladies Auxiliary dinners coming up in March to post: 
  • Friday, March 8th, 2024 - St. Patrick's Day Dinner - Corn Beef & Cabbage 
    The dinner includes Corn Beef, Cabbage, Carrots, Potatoes, Carrots, Corn Muffins and Dessert.
    Time: 5:30-7:30pm 
    Cost: $20.00
     
  • Friday, March 29th, 2024 - Pasta Night DinnerChoose between either of the following entrees:
  • Spaghetti Pasta Bolognese or Penne Pasta with Chicken Alfredo and includes: Salad, Garlic Bread, Broccoli and Dessert (1 large cookie).
Time: 5:30-7:30pm 
Cost: $12.00
 
Thank you!
 
Ladies Auxiliary 
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