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VFW To Host Two Wheel Tuesdays

Published: Jun 11, 2015 12:00 am

Two Wheel Tuesdays, a new weekly community event beginning on June 16, will welcome motorcycles and exotic automobiles to VFW Post 308 on Freedom Defenders Way (formerly Tinkerfield Road). The weekly events, a joint effort between the Men’s and Ladies Auxiliaries, will run from 6 to 9 pm.

Donations to support the auxiliaries and their community outreach are welcome.

The Two Wheel Tuesdays will help draw attention and support to the VFW while establishing a new public event, according to Men’s Auxiliary member Paul Kopchak. He can be reached at . The Two Wheels Tuesdays will run every week throughout the summer.vfwbikenight@gmail.com

Learn more about the posts, its members and activities, and community involvement at vfwpost308.com. The Post can also be reached by calling 203-426-9316.

Newtown VFW Post 308 Men’s and Ladies Auxiliary members and supporters, from left, Bethel VFW member Al Capellaro and wife Margaret, Bill and Jen Clark, Judy Reppucci, Dennie Dyess, Paul Kopchak, Randy Parker, and Joe Golden. They look forward to next week’s first Two Wheel Tuesdays event on June 16, which will run weekly throughout the summer. Motorcycles and exotic cars are welcome. The evenings begin at 6 pm at the VFW on Freedom Defenders Way (formerly Tinkerfield Road). Wednesday afternoon found these motorcyclists and passengers ready for a ride in the warm weather

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