UPCOMING & ONGOING EVENTS IN 2023


This page is being updated on a regular basis. Any of the dates are subject to change, so please check back often.
Also, I will not be taking any of the information off this page again this year.


Again this year, we will be starting the box packing meetings at [around] 2:00 PM


Also, please notice that all the major holidays are shipped out early.
So our troops can have them on [or before] the day offffffffffffffffffffffffff not after...

Starting May/June 2023, we may also be at the Dixieland Flea Market [usually on Sunday] at the Corner of Telegraph & Dixie Highway Waterford, Mi.
Their hours: Fri: 4PM - 9PM Sat & Sun: 10AM - 6PM Only if we are free & the weather permitting, feel free to call me.

PS - On the meeting days, we are always at the VFW Post early, so feel free to come early and help set-up or just to visit.

[Don Da Web Page Guy --- AKA The Gunny]


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Unless otherwise noted, our meetings are held at:

Burton VFW Hall, Post 2777
2260 S. Belsay Rd.
Burton, MI. 48519

[Between Lippincott & Atherton roads - look for the "Tank"]


For more information, feel free to e-mail us at: MHSTT@hotmail.com


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We hope Everyone had a Wonderful Christmas and all the rest of LAST Year toooooo ;) ....

&


May the 2023 New Year Treat You Extra Special!

Smile!!!


~A 2023 New Years Toast From MHSTT~

Here's To Packing Up & Sending our Troops
Lots Of Smiles From Home,
Whom We Hold Close In Our Hearts!

Smile!!!


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Come Join us the [normally] second
Wednesday of the month, to help us fill our troops 2023 boxes
Full of Smiles, Love, & Support From Home!

Smile!!!


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Saturday & Sunday, January 7 & 8 202

We will have a Display set-up with the folks from MTCK to sell tickets for our Henry Plus Raffle.
[1st Prize is a Henry Case Hardened .44mag/.44Spl Rifle, 2nd Prize is a Henry Big Boy .45/70 Rifle,
3rd Prize is a Henry Axe .410 Shotgun, 4th Prize is a handmade knife and a 24X57 custom wooden American flag].
The guns come with a box of ammo and a new caring case,
at Gun & Knife show at the Monroe Knights of Columbus, Located at 202 W. Front St in Monroe Mi.
This show is put on by "the Old Time Gun Show". We will also have some information about MHSTT & MTCK to hand out.
The show hours are Sat 9 AM-5 PM, Sun 9 AM-2 PM


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Wednesday - January 11, 2022 meeting at 2:00 PM

The theme for our troop's boxes will be:
"This & That"

Smile!!!


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Saturday & Sunday, January 14 & 15 2023

We will have a Display set-up at the Gun & Knife show, with the folks from MTCK with tickets for our Henry Plus Raffle
[1st Prize is a Henry Case Hardened .44mag/.44Spl Rifle, 2nd Prize is a Henry Big Boy .45/70 Rifle,
3rd Prize is a Henry Axe .410 Shotgun, 4th Prize is a handmade knife and a 24X57 custom wooden American flag].
All 3 guns come with a box of ammo and a new caring case.
The show will be at the Port Huron Blue Water Convention Center which is Located at 500 Thomas Edison Pkwy. Take I-69 East to exit 274 then follow the signs.

This show is put on by "Sport Shows Promotions".
Please visit the Sport Shows Promotions web site Here for a lot more information about their shows.
The show hours are Saturday 9 AM-5 PM, Sunday 10 AM-3 PM


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Wednesday - February 1, 2023, Meeting at 2:00 PM

The theme for our troop's boxes will be:
" Valentine's Day "


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Friday, Saturday & Sunday - February 3, 4 & 5 2023

We will have a Display set up at the Gun & Knife show in Mason/Lansing at the Ingham County Fairgrounds - 700 E. Ash Street - Mason, MI
With the folks from MTCK to sell tickets for our Henry Plus Raffle
[1st Prize is a Henry Case Hardened .44mag/.44Spl Rifle, 2nd Prize is a Henry Big Boy .45/70 Rifle,
3rd Prize is a Henry Axe .410 Shotgun, 4th Prize is a handmade knife and a 24X57 custom wooden American flag].
This show is put on by "Sport Shows Promotions" [http://migunshows.com/].
We will also have information about MHSTT & MTCK to hand out.
The show hours are: Fri 2 PM 7 PM, Sat 9 AM-5 PM & Sun 10 AM - 3 PM


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Saturday & Sunday - February 11 & 12, 2023

We will have a Display set-up at the Gun & Knife show, with the folks from MTCK with tickets for our Henry Plus Raffle
[1st Prize is a Henry Case Hardened .44mag/.44Spl Rifle, 2nd Prize is a Henry Big Boy .45/70 Rifle,
3rd Prize is a Henry Axe .410 Shotgun, 4th Prize is a handmade knife and a 24X57 custom wooden American flag].
All 3 guns come with a box of ammo and a new caring case.
The show will be at the Gun & Knife show at the 1st Merchants Bank Expo Center at the [Monroe] County Fairgrounds, 3775 S. Custer Road, Monroe, MI
This show is put on by "Sport Shows Promotions".
Please visit the Sport Shows Promotions web site Here for a lot more information about their shows.
The show hours are: Saturday 9 AM-5 PM, Sunday 10 AM-3 PM


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Saturday & Sunday - February 18 & 19, 2023

We will have a Display set-up at the Gun & Knife show, with the folks from MTCK with tickets for our Henry Plus Raffle
[1st Prize is a Henry Case Hardened .44mag/.44Spl Rifle, 2nd Prize is a Henry Big Boy .45/70 Rifle,
3rd Prize is a Henry Axe .410 Shotgun, 4th Prize is a handmade knife and a 24X57 custom wooden American flag].
All 3 guns come with a box of ammo and a new caring case.
At the Gun & Knife show at the Suburban Collection Showplace, which is Located at 46100 Grand River in Novi, Mi.
This show is put on by "Sport Shows Promotions".
Please visit the Sport Shows Promotions web site Here for a lot more information about their shows.
The show hours are Saturday 9 AM-5 PM, Sunday 10 AM-3 PM


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Wednesday - March 1, 2023 Meeting at 2:00 PM

The theme for our troops boxes will be:
" Easter "


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Saturday & Sunday - March 4 & 5, 2023

We will have a Display set-up with the folks from MTCK to sell tickets for our Henry Plus Raffle.
[1st Prize is a Henry Case Hardened .44mag/.44Spl Rifle, 2nd Prize is a Henry Big Boy .45/70 Rifle,
3rd Prize is a Henry Axe .410 Shotgun, 4th Prize is a handmade knife and a 24X57 custom wooden American flag].
All 3 guns come with a box of ammo and a new caring case,
at Gun & Knife show at the Monroe Knights of Columbus, Located at 202 W. Front St in Monroe Mi.
This show is put on by "the Old Time Gun Show". We will also have some information about MHSTT & MTCK to hand out.
The show hours are Sat 9 AM-5 PM, Sun 9 AM-2 PM


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Saturday & Sunday, April 1 & 2, 2023

We will have a Display set-up at the Gun & Knife show, with the folks from MTCK with tickets for our Henry Plus Raffle
[1st Prize is a Henry Case Hardened .44mag/.44Spl Rifle, 2nd Prize is a Henry Big Boy .45/70 Rifle,
3rd Prize is a Henry Axe .410 Shotgun, 4th Prize is a handmade knife and a 24X57 custom wooden American flag].
The guns come with a box of ammo and a new caring case.
The show will be in Flint at The Dort Event Center.
The web site has a lot more information about their events & HOCKEY Games.

This show is put on by "Sport Shows Promotions".
Please visit the Sport Shows Promotions web site Here for a lot more information about their shows.
The show hours are: Saturday 9 AM-5 PM, Sunday 10 AM-3 PM


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Wednesday - April 5, 2023 Meeting at 2:00PM

The theme for our troops boxes will be:
" TBA "


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Friday & Saturday - April 7 & 8, 2022

We will have a Display set-up at the Gun & Knife show, with the folks from MTCK with tickets for our Henry Plus Raffle
[1st Prize is a Henry Case Hardened .44mag/.44Spl Rifle, 2nd Prize is a Henry Big Boy .45/70 Rifle,
3rd Prize is a Henry Axe .410 Shotgun, 4th Prize is a handmade knife and a 24X57 custom wooden American flag.
All 3 guns come with a box of ammo and a new caring case].
At the Gun & Knife show at the Suburban Collection Showplace, which is Located at 46100 Grand River in Novi, Mi.
This show is put on by "Sport Shows Promotions".
Please visit the Sport Shows Promotions web site Here for a lot more information about their shows.
The show hours are Saturday 9 AM-5 PM, Sunday 10 AM-3 PM


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Saturday & Sunday, April 15 & 16 2023

We will have a Display set-up at the Gun & Knife show, with the folks from MTCK with tickets for our Henry Plus Raffle
[1st Prize is a Henry Case Hardened .44mag/.44Spl Rifle, 2nd Prize is a Henry Big Boy .45/70 Rifle,
3rd Prize is a Henry Axe .410 Shotgun, 4th Prize is a handmade knife and a 24X57 custom wooden American flag].
All 3 guns come with a box of ammo and a new caring case.
The show will be at the at the Gun & Knife show in Flint at the Dort Event Center

This show is put on by "Sport Shows Promotions".
Please visit the Sport Shows Promotions web site Here for a lot more information about their shows.
The show hours are Saturday 9 AM-5 PM, Sunday 10 AM-3 PM


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Wednesday - May 3, 2023 meeting at 2:00 PM

The theme for our troops boxes will be:
" TBA "


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Saturday, Sunday & Monday - May 28, 29 & 30, 2023 - Memorial Day Weekend

We will have a table & display set up in the afternoon with the folks from MTCK to sell tickets for our Henry Plus Raffle
[1st Prize is a Henry Case Hardened .44mag/.44Spl Rifle, 2nd Prize is a Henry Big Boy .45/70 Rifle,
3rd Prize is a Henry Axe .410 Shotgun, 4th Prize is a handmade knife and a 24X57 custom wooden American flag].
All 3 guns come with a box of ammo and a new caring case.

We will be at the Burton City complex where the DAV will be selling hot dog & hamburgers etc. during and after the Memorial Day parade.


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Wednesday June 7, 2023, Meeting is at 2:00PM

The theme for our troop's boxes will be:
" The 4th of July "


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Saturday & Sunday June 24 & 25, 2023

My Heart Supports will have our trailer set up at the 50th annual Sloan Auto Museum Fair.
We will have a Display set-up with the folks from MTCK to sell tickets for our Henry Plus Raffle at the Gun & Knife show.
[1st Prize is a Henry Case Hardened .44mag/.44Spl Rifle, 2nd Prize is a Henry Big Boy .45/70 Rifle,
3rd Prize is a Henry Axe .410 Shotgun, 4th Prize is a handmade knife and a 24X57 custom wooden American flag].
All 3 guns come with a box of ammo and a new caring case.
The hours will be from 9AM-5PM on Saturday & 9AM-5PM on Sunday.

The Sloan folks are returning to the Flint Cultural Center and Sloan Museum this year.
We will have information about the Smiles from Home we send to our troops!

You can get all the scoop about the fair and even register your favorite ride online Here


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Friday, Saturday & Sunday - June 30 & July 1, 2023

We will have a Display set-up at the gun & knife show, with the folks from MTCK, to sell tickets for our Henry Plus Raffle.
[1st Prize is a Henry Case Hardened .44mag/.44Spl Rifle, 2nd Prize is a Henry Big Boy .45/70 Rifle,
3rd Prize is a Henry Axe .410 Shotgun, 4th Prize is a handmade knife and a 24X57 custom wooden American flag].
All 3 guns come with a box of ammo and a new caring case.
Located at the Ingham County Fairgrounds - 700 E. Ash Street, Lansing/Mason MI 48854
We will also have information about MHSTT & MTCK to hand out.

Please visit the Sport Shows Promotions web site Here for a lot more information about their shows.
The show hours are: Friday 2PM - 7PM, Saturday 9 AM-5 PM, Sunday 10 AM-3 PM


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Tuesday - July 4, 2023

We will have a display set-up at the Fenton Freedom Festival.
We will be located on the corner near the Community Center in downtown Fenton.
The hours are from 8:00AM until 3:30PM so come and enjoy all the "Doin's"


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Wednesday - July 5, 2023

No Meeting planned - Our group will be taking a short break from Box packing because of the July 4th holiday.
Have a Safe & Happy Holiday!

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Saturday & Sunday, July 15 & 1 2023

We will have a Display set-up at the Gun & Knife show, with the folks from MTCK with tickets for our Henry Plus Raffle
[1st Prize is a Henry Case Hardened .44mag/.44Spl Rifle, 2nd Prize is a Henry Big Boy .45/70 Rifle,
3rd Prize is a Henry Axe .410 Shotgun, 4th Prize is a handmade knife and a 24X57 custom wooden American flag].
All 3 guns come with a box of ammo and a new caring case.
The show will be in Flint at The Dort Event Center.
The web site has a lot more information about their events & HOCKEY Games.

This show is put on by "Sport Shows Promotions".
Please visit the Sport Shows Promotions web site Here for a lot more information about their shows.
The show hours are: Saturday 9 AM-5 PM, Sunday 10 AM-3 PM


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Saturday & Sunday - July 22 & 23, 2023

We will have a Display set-up at the Gun & Knife show, with the folks from MTCK with tickets for our Henry Plus Raffle
[1st Prize is a Henry Case Hardened .44mag/.44Spl Rifle, 2nd Prize is a Henry Big Boy .45/70 Rifle,
3rd Prize is a Henry Axe .410 Shotgun, 4th Prize is a handmade knife and a 24X57 custom wooden American flag].
All 3 guns come with a box of ammo and a new caring case.
At the Gun & Knife show at the Suburban Collection Showplace which is Located at 46100 Grand River in Novi, Mi.
This show is put on by "Sport Shows Promotions".
Please visit the Sport Shows Promotions web site Here for a lot more information about their shows.
The show hours are: Saturday 9 AM-5 PM, Sunday 10 AM-3 PM


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Tuesday thru Saturday - July 25, 26, 27, 28 & 29, 2023

We will have a Display set-up at the Eastern Mich State Fair in Imlay City, with the folks from MTCK, to sell tickets for our Henry Plus Raffle.
[1st Prize is a Henry Case Hardened .44mag/.44Spl Rifle, 2nd Prize is a Henry Big Boy .45/70 Rifle,
3rd Prize is a Henry Axe .410 Shotgun, 4th Prize is a handmade knife and a 24X57 custom wooden American flag].
All 3 guns come with a box of ammo and a new caring case.

We will have information about MHSTT & MTCK to hand out.

Look for the blue sign at spot # ???, near entrance number 2
Show hours are: 9AM until 6PM

Gate fee's: Tuesday & Wednesday Before 2pm: $10.00 Per-Person
Tuesday & Wednesday After 2pm & Thursday: $15.00 Per-Person
Friday & Saturday: $20.00 Per-Person
*Children under 3 years old are free with no ride privileges

Free Unlimited Carnival Rides - Free Shows - Free Grandstand Events - Free Petting Zoo - Free Parking


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Wednesday - August 2, 2023 - Meeting at 2:00 PM

The theme for our troops boxes will be:
" TBA "


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Saturday & Sunday August 5 & 6, 2023

We will have a Display set-up with the folks from MTCK to sell tickets for our Henry Plus Raffle
For the Blueberry Daze Craft & Vender Show
[1st Prize is a Henry Case Hardened .44mag/.44Spl Rifle, 2nd Prize is a Henry Big Boy .45/70 Rifle,
3rd Prize is a Henry Axe .410 Shotgun, 4th Prize is a handmade knife and a 24X57 custom wooden American flag].
All 3 guns come with a box of ammo and a new caring case].
At the Montrose Orchard, located at: 12473 Seymour Rd in Montrose.
The hours are 9 AM to 5 PM both days.


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Friday, Saturday & Sunday - August 18, 19 & 20, 2023

We will have a Display set-up at the 49th Montrose Blueberry Festival, with the folks from MTCK,
We will be selling tickets for our Henry Plus Raffle
[1st Prize is a Henry Case Hardened .44mag/.44Spl Rifle, 2nd Prize is a Henry Big Boy .45/70 Rifle,
3rd Prize is a Henry Axe .410 Shotgun, 4th Prize is a handmade knife and a 24X57 custom wooden American flag].
All 3 guns come with a box of ammo and a new caring case.
We also will have information about both groups & "stuff" for sale.
Look for us at spot #???????
Flea Market hours are: Friday Noon - 7PM, Saturday 9AM - 9PM and Sunday 9AM - 5PM.


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Wednesday - September 6, 2023 Meeting at 2:00 PM

The theme for our troops boxes will be:
" TBA "


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Friday, Saturday & Sunday - September 8, 9 & 10, 2023

We set up a Display at the 37th Annual Woods-N-Water weekend with the folks from MTCK in [Imlay City]
to sell tickets for our Henry Plus Raffle
[1st Prize is a Henry Case Hardened .44mag/.44Spl Rifle, 2nd Prize is a Henry Big Boy .45/70 Rifle,
3rd Prize is a Henry Axe .410 Shotgun, 4th Prize is a handmade knife and a 24X57 custom wooden American flag].
All 3 guns come with a box of ammo and a new caring case.

The show is at the Eastern Michigan State Fair Grounds --- 195 Midway Street, Imlay City, MI 48444 on M-53.
Over 250 Exhibitors --- Ultimate Air Dog Competition, Hunting Seminars, Field Dressing Demo,
Wild game Cooking Demos, CBM Deer/Elk/Turkey Scoring, Fishing Experts, Chili Cook-Off Contest,
Hunting Dog Puppy Tent, Frontier Encampment, Wild game Food Vendors, Civil War Encampment,
Rock Climbing Wall, Kids Archery, Shooting Gallery.

One Day Pass – $8.00-Three Day Pass – $15.00-Children 12 and under are free-Free Parking.
We will have information about MHSTT & MTCK to hand out.

Look for us at spot # ?????, near entrance number 2
Show hours are Friday 5PM - 9PM, Saturday 9AM - 7PM and Sunday 9AM - 5PM.


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Friday, Saturday & Sunday - September 15, 16 & 17, 2023

We will have a display set up at the 46th Annual Mid-Michigan Antique Machinery Assn. Show.
[1st Prize is a Henry Case Hardened .44mag/.44Spl Rifle, 2nd Prize is a Henry Big Boy .45/70 Rifle,
3rd Prize is a Henry Axe .410 Shotgun, 4th Prize is a handmade knife and a 24X57 custom wooden American flag].
All 3 come with a box of ammo and a new caring case].
Friday & Saturday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM - Sunday 8:00 AM to 4:00PM
Located at the Clio Fireman’s Park on the corner of Wilson and N. Saginaw Road,
1 mile south of junction M-54 and M-57, Clio, MI.


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Friday & Saturday - September 23 & 24, 2023

We will have a Display set-up at the gun & knife show, with the folks from MTCK, to sell tickets for our Henry Plus Raffle.
[1st Prize is a Henry Case Hardened .44mag/.44Spl Rifle, 2nd Prize is a Henry Big Boy .45/70 Rifle,
3rd Prize is a Henry Axe .410 Shotgun, 4th Prize is a handmade knife and a 24X57 custom wooden American flag].
All 3 guns come with a box of ammo and a new caring case.
Located at the Suburban Collection Showplace which is Located at 46100 Grand River [Novi].
This show is put on by "Sport Shows Promotions". We will also have information about MHSTT & MTCK to hand out.

Please visit the Sport Shows Promotions web site Here for a lot more information about their shows.
The show hours are Saturday 9 AM-5 PM, Sunday 10 AM-3 PM


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Saturday & Sunday - September 30 & October 1, 2023

We will have a Display set-up at the Gun & Knife show, with the folks from MTCK with tickets for our Henry Plus Raffle
[1st Prize is a Henry Case Hardened .44mag/.44Spl Rifle, 2nd Prize is a Henry Big Boy .45/70 Rifle,
3rd Prize is a Henry Axe .410 Shotgun, 4th Prize is a handmade knife and a 24X57 custom wooden American flag].
All 3 guns come with a box of ammo and a new caring case.
The show will be in Flint at The Dort Event Center.
The web site has a lot more information about their events & HOCKEY Games.

This show is put on by "Sport Shows Promotions".
Please visit the Sport Shows Promotions web site Here for a lot more information about their shows.
The show hours are Saturday 9 AM-5 PM, Sunday 10 AM-3 PM


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Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - Meeting at 2:00 PM

The theme for our troop’s boxes will be:
" Thanksgiving "


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Saturday & Sunday October 7 & 8, 2023

We will have a Display set-up with the folks from MTCK to sell tickets for our Henry Plus Raffle
[1st Prize is a Henry Case Hardened .44mag/.44Spl Rifle, 2nd Prize is a Henry Big Boy .45/70 Rifle,
3rd Prize is a Henry Axe .410 Shotgun, 4th Prize is a handmade knife and a 24X57 custom wooden American flag].
All 3 guns come with a box of ammo and a new caring case.
For a Craft & Vender Show
At the Montrose Orchard, located at: 12473 Seymour Rd in Montrose.
They have a Facebook page @ https://www.facebook.com/montroseorchards. Fruit, Vegetables store and a bakery Plus.
We will also have information about MHSTT & MTCK to hand out. The show hours are: Sat 9 AM-5 PM, Sun 9 AM-5 PM.


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Saturday & Sunday October 21 & 22, 2023

We will have a Display set-up with the folks from MTCK to sell tickets for our Henry Plus Raffle
[1st Prize is a Henry Case Hardened .44mag/.44Spl Rifle, 2nd Prize is a Henry Big Boy .45/70 Rifle,
3rd Prize is a Henry Axe .410 Shotgun, 4th Prize is a handmade knife and a 24X57 custom wooden American flag].
All 3 guns come with a box of ammo and a new caring case.
For the Family Fun Weekend Craft & Vender Show
At the Montrose Orchard, located at: 12473 Seymour Rd in Montrose.
They have a Facebook page @ https://www.facebook.com/montroseorchards. Fruit, Vegetables store and a bakery Plus.
We will also have information about MHSTT & MTCK to hand out. The show hours are: Sat 9 AM-5 PM, Sun 9 AM-5 PM.


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Friday, Saturday & Sunday October 27 & 28 & 29, 2023

We will have a Display set-up with the folks from MTCK to sell tickets for our Henry Plus Raffle.
[1st Prize is a Henry Case Hardened .44mag/.44Spl Rifle, 2nd Prize is a Henry Big Boy .45/70 Rifle,
3rd Prize is a Henry Axe .410 Shotgun, 4th Prize is a handmade knife and a 24X57 custom wooden American flag].
The 3 guns come with a box of ammo and a new caring case
at the Gun & Knife show at the Taylor Town Trade Center. 22525 Ecorse Rd. [Taylor].
This show is put on by "taylortowngunshows.com". We will also have information about MHSTT & MTCK to hand out.
The show hours are Fri 2 PM -7 PM, Sat 10 AM-5 PM, Sun 10 AM-3PM


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Wednesday, November 1, 2023 - Meeting at 2:00 PM

The theme for our troop’s boxes will be:
" Christmas Tree "

This is the day of the Rifle Raffle drawing, which we have been selling tickets for all year.
It is your last chance to get tickets, GOOD LUCK to everyone who has a ticket!!!!!


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Wednesday, December 7, 2022 - Meeting at 2:00 PM

The theme for our troop’s boxes will be:
" Christmas Cookies & Happy New Year "


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Have a great Christmas Break!!!
Also ---- THANK YOU EVERYONE for ALL your help and support all through the ups :) & downs :( of 2023!!!

All our best you all of you and all of yours!!!
Have a GREAT Christmas & SAFE New Year's Eve ---- C U in January 2024


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It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.


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