Santa at VFW

Brainerd VFW Sergeant at Arms Mike Williams is seen here playing his harmonica for Santa.

Children's Christmas Party at the Brainerd VFW

Saturday, December 9, 2023: Brainerd VFW members and families, along with military members and families were invited. Food was served and there was a music sing along by Sergeant at Arms Mike Williams. Then Santa arrived to talk with kids about what they would like for Christmas. Brainerd VFW Auxiliary President Sue Sterling used caligraphy to make name tags. A fun time was had by all.

Photos compliments of Sue Sterling.

It is always a great time to have pictures taken with the "big guy."

You may have heard of the boy who kicked Santa in the shin saying, "That's for last year!"

Are you the real Santa?

Saturday, December 10, 2022: The Brainerd VFW held its annual Twelve and Under Children's Christmas Party. This was a free event for everyone. There was pizza, gifts given to kids, singing and fun. Twas the Night Before Christmas was read by Post Chaplain Mark Persons. Auxiliary President Sue Sterling wrote children's names in calligraphy. Donny Shogren played organ, Mike Williams played harmonica, and Sue Sterling sang. Several kids sang into a microphone too. Ten large pizzas were served along with cookies and soft drinks.

There was a heavy snowstorm at the North Pole. Rudolph, with his nose so bright, guided Santa's sleigh to the Brainerd VFW, arriving at 12:30 pm.

December 18, 2021,11 am to 1 pm: Santa came to visit at the Brainerd VFW, to the delight of youngsters and oldsters alike. Music was provided by Mike Williams and Don Shogren. Some of the audience got up and sang. The Brainerd VFW Auxiliary provided lunch. (l-r) Auxiliary President Sue Sterling, Karen Williams, Helen Doucette, Saundra Swearengen and Heidi Kramer.

Mark Persons read Twas the Night Before Christmas aka A Visit from St. Nicholas by Clement Clarke Moore.