Aldergrove Legion past president Doug Hadley pinned a Poppy on Langley Township Mayor Jack Froese on Oct. 23, to kick off the Legion’s 2017 Poppy campaign.
The Poppy campaign officially begins Friday, Oct. 27 and continues until Nov. 10 in the community.
On Remembrance Day, Nov. 11, the Aldergrove Legion Cenotaph will host the Remembrance Day service. A parade starts at 10 a.m. and the service concludes with the moment of silence at 11 a.m.
The Aldergrove Legion is asking the public for volunteer help in “tagging” for the Poppy campaign fundraiser.
“Anyone who has a couple of hours to spare for taging will be most welcome to stop by the Aldergrove Legion, where we have a sign-up sheet for volunteers,” said Legion spokesperson Madeline Roach. “They can also call our office at 604-856-8814.
Taggers will canvass donors for the Poppy campaign at the Aldergrove Safeway, Save on Foods and Liquor Store from Oct. 27 to Nov. 10.