Fundraisers and other Oxford Auxiliary Events

Memorial Paper Poppies - the red flowers of remembrance, are made available through the Oxford Auxiliary during the Memorial Day parade and at other locations around town. The Memorial Poppy serves as a reminder to Americans of the sacrifice of life and health made by the men and women of our Armed forces, and represents the hope that none have died in vain. This distribution to the public is one of the oldest and most widely recognized programs of the American Legion Auxiliary and dates back to 1918 after World War I.

The late Sally Finch is credited with bringing the American Legion Poppy program to Chenango County. The Auxiliary sincerely hopes that when you see Memorial Poppies being offered, you will donate to American Veterans and their families. Please help support our veterans who have served unconditionally for us to enjoy the freedom that we continue to have today. Wear your Memorial Poppy proudly!

ALA Harvest Dinner is held on the second Friday in October, from 4-6 p.m. Community members are invited to have a delicious hearty, home cooked meal and support this good cause, the Finch Book and Education Fund. The proceeds from the dinner are used for a memorial fund named after Sarah "Sally" Finch, a once proud member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Sally, who passed away in 2003, helped sponsor volunteer programs on the national and local levels of the ALA. This book and education fund was started in 2000 under Sally’s direction to promote literacy for the Oxford community youth. The Finch Book and Education Fund provides books for the Oxford Academy Primary School students. To date, the Oxford Legion Auxiliary has donated well over $7,000.

Sunday Community Breakfast at the Oxford Post #376
On the fourth Sunday of each month, the Oxford Auxiliary volunteers to help with the Community Breakfast that is served from 7:30 - 11:00 a.m. at the Post home. The Legion has been offering the $9 all-you-can-eat 'Community Breakfasts' for well over ten years. You can have pancakes, bacon, sausage, eggs, homefries, French toast, OJ, and coffee/tea/cocoa. Specials: on the first Sunday of each month: S.O.S. gravy and on the 3rd Sunday of each month: sausage gravy and biscuits.

Be sure to pick up a (free) Breakfast Club Card. Buy 10 breakfasts and the next one is on the house!

Cinco de Mayo Dinner
On the first Saturday of May the Oxford Auxiliary has a Mexican "fiesta" good for all ages. There's delicious food, like tacos and fresh pico de gallo, Mexican music, and colorful decorations. In years past, a few students from the Oxford Academy Spanish class made us some pretty papel picado/ cut paper flags for decorations.
(For the over 21 group, Margaritas anyone?)

Discontinued but not forgotten:
ALA Annual New Year's Eve Party
A 2013 & 2024 end of the year fundraiser! Everyone wanted us to do it again - but it was dropped in 2015 due to personal event conflicts. We had party hats, party blowers, a DJ for all genre of wonderful dance music, great appetizers, raffles, and a champagne midnight toast-- everything needed for a perfect New Year's Eve Party! People sparkled in the lights; and dressed to impress.

Unit 376 held a Valentine's Dance Party in 2014 & 2015, but weather proved to be a snowy problem. Check our calendar, you never know. There were tables of food, twinkling lights, dancing by DJ music, drinks, and raffles. It was a fabulous night to remember!

Rada Cutlery - Made in the USA, the Rada knives were available during Sunday breakfasts. We discontinued selling these.

How To DIY: If your ALA (or other group) would like to see how we make our donation cans, here is a DIY tutorial with pictures in a PDF document. Enjoy! Donation Can How To