ANNOUNCEMENTS

Restroom renovations and plumbing repairs are expected to be complete by the end of April.  Porta-potties with wash stations are available outside during the construction phase.

Thank you for your patience and continued support.
 

 

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APRIL 2026 EVENTS 
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 CORK AND FORK CAPITOLA
Annual fundraiser for VFW Post 7263
April 2nd, 2026

 
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2026 Chili Cook Off 
 
——  April 18th, 2026  ——

11 am - 2 pm

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VFW Post 7263 Day of Service 
 
May 9th, 2026
 

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MEMORIAL DAY SCHEDULE

May 25th, 2026
 
 
Volunteers are always appreciated!

7:30 am   Meet in Post Canteen for coffee, hot Chocolate and doughnuts.
8:00 am   Head out to put up flags in cemeteries (New & Old Holy Cross).
9:30 am   Approximate return from cemeteries.  Put up flags around the Post.
 
1:00 - 4:00 pm   Food Prep - volunteers needed
 
2:00 pm   Approximate time the Canteen will open.
3:00 pm   Start grilling meats - help is appreciated
 
3:30 pm   Meet at Post early, then head out to cemeteries to take down flags.
4:30 pm   Approximate return from cemeteries.

4:30 - 5:30 pm   Cocktail hour
5:00 - 5:30 pm   Food should be ready to serve.  
9:00 pm   Canteen closing time.
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


                                        Typical Holiday Schedule                                       

 
Volunteers are always appreciated!

7:30 am   Meet in Post Canteen for coffee, hot Chocolate and doughnuts.
8:00 am   Head out to put up flags in cemeteries (New & Old Holy Cross).
9:30 am   Approximate return from cemeteries.  Put up flags around the Post.
 
1:00 - 4:00 pm   Food Prep - volunteers needed
 
2:00 pm   Approximate time the Canteen will open.
3:00 pm   Start grilling meats - help is appreciated
 
3:30 pm   Meet at Post early, then head out to cemeteries to take down flags.
4:30 pm   Approximate return from cemeteries.

4:30 - 5:30 pm   Cocktail hour
5:00 - 5:30 pm   Approximate time that food should be ready to serve.  
9:00 pm   Canteen closing time.

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(Event) Day
Month xxth


(Event) Day Schedule (Weather permitting)

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0730-0800          Coffee, hot chocolate and doughnuts  in Canteen

 


0800-0930                    Put up flags in Holy Cross Cemeteries



 0900-0930                    Return from cemeteries, put up flags at Post          



1200-1700                    Food prep, grilling and setup
(12:00-5:00 pm)
                           

1530-1630                   Take flags down in cemeteries and return to Post.               
(3:30-4:30 pm).                                                          
 
1630-1730                Cocktail and social hour.                    
(4:30-5:30)                                                              

 

1700-1900                  Barbecue dinner                

(5:00-7:00 pm)                                                          
 
1900-2100                  Cleanup and socializing.                      

(7:00-9:00 pm)                                                     

                     

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Post News

Important Info for Post7263 Members

Post Membership

Tres Pueblos Post 7263 welcomes our new members. New members help keep our Post a viable, active Post. They bring new energy and ideas to our organization.

Kentucky town helped by VFW Post 7263

Capitola Post 7263 sends relief check to help the flood ravaged community of Hazard, Kentucky.

District News

Important Info for District 12 Members

Honoring our Posts & Auxiliaries

We have several VFW Posts & Auxiliaries that have reached or are reaching significant anniversaries. This article talks about all of our active Posts and Auxiliaries by years of service to District 12 Veterans!

Statewide News

News & Info from your department

Statement from VFW Department of California State Commander David Kuta

Current events in the Middle East are dominating the news day after day.

The California Veteran Magazine – Spring 2026 Issue

The California Veteran is the official publication of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, Department of California. It is an online magazine published four times a year to keep our members informed about important news affecting the VFW and veterans

National News

Important info from National VFW

VFW Applauds VA for Resuming Electronic Health Record Rollout in Michigan

WASHINGTON - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) commends the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for resuming deployment of its Fe...

VFW Names 2026 Top National Teachers

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to announce the selection of the national top three teachers in its...

Announcements

Restroom renovations and plumbing repairs are expected to be complete by the end of April.  Porta-potties with wash stations are available outside during the construction phase.

Thank you for your patience and continued support.
 

 

 —————————————————————————————
APRIL 2026 EVENTS 
 —————————————————————————————
 
 CORK AND FORK CAPITOLA
Annual fundraiser for VFW Post 7263
April 2nd, 2026

 
_____________________________________ 


2026 Chili Cook Off 
 
——  April 18th, 2026  ——

11 am - 2 pm

  —————————————————————————————

VFW Post 7263 Day of Service 
 
May 9th, 2026
 

—————————————————————————————

 
MEMORIAL DAY SCHEDULE

May 25th, 2026
 
 
Volunteers are always appreciated!

7:30 am   Meet in Post Canteen for coffee, hot Chocolate and doughnuts.
8:00 am   Head out to put up flags in cemeteries (New & Old Holy Cross).
9:30 am   Approximate return from cemeteries.  Put up flags around the Post.
 
1:00 - 4:00 pm   Food Prep - volunteers needed
 
2:00 pm   Approximate time the Canteen will open.
3:00 pm   Start grilling meats - help is appreciated
 
3:30 pm   Meet at Post early, then head out to cemeteries to take down flags.
4:30 pm   Approximate return from cemeteries.

4:30 - 5:30 pm   Cocktail hour
5:00 - 5:30 pm   Food should be ready to serve.  
9:00 pm   Canteen closing time.
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


                                        Typical Holiday Schedule                                       

 
Volunteers are always appreciated!

7:30 am   Meet in Post Canteen for coffee, hot Chocolate and doughnuts.
8:00 am   Head out to put up flags in cemeteries (New & Old Holy Cross).
9:30 am   Approximate return from cemeteries.  Put up flags around the Post.
 
1:00 - 4:00 pm   Food Prep - volunteers needed
 
2:00 pm   Approximate time the Canteen will open.
3:00 pm   Start grilling meats - help is appreciated
 
3:30 pm   Meet at Post early, then head out to cemeteries to take down flags.
4:30 pm   Approximate return from cemeteries.

4:30 - 5:30 pm   Cocktail hour
5:00 - 5:30 pm   Approximate time that food should be ready to serve.  
9:00 pm   Canteen closing time.

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—————————————————————————————
—————— EVENT SCHEDULE TEMPLATE  ——————
————————————————————————————
 
(Event) Day
Month xxth


(Event) Day Schedule (Weather permitting)

————————————————————————————————

0730-0800          Coffee, hot chocolate and doughnuts  in Canteen

 


0800-0930                    Put up flags in Holy Cross Cemeteries



 0900-0930                    Return from cemeteries, put up flags at Post          



1200-1700                    Food prep, grilling and setup
(12:00-5:00 pm)
                           

1530-1630                   Take flags down in cemeteries and return to Post.               
(3:30-4:30 pm).                                                          
 
1630-1730                Cocktail and social hour.                    
(4:30-5:30)                                                              

 

1700-1900                  Barbecue dinner                

(5:00-7:00 pm)                                                          
 
1900-2100                  Cleanup and socializing.                      

(7:00-9:00 pm)                                                     

                     

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