Here's the schedule of events for this area involving the MARINE CORPS LEAGUE and you'll notice in para. "C" that there is the offering of an engraved Memorial brick that will be placed in the Center Square of the small town of Sacaton, AZ. for fallen Servicemen. Sacaton is the birthplace and place of death of Ira H. Hayes, sound familiar. There is a major celebration there on the Anniversary of the Iwo Jima Flag Raising on or around the 23rd of Feb. each year. I couldn't believe the price of $10.00 for the engraving so, I'm looking into getting one made up for Cpl. Ron Beuster. I've already written to his family and am waiting for a reply back. Maybe you'd like to put out something so that members of 363 or other units could respond and maybe we could have some more input on this project. Your thoughts ?? Plus, I don't have T Rod's address ??? I intend to contact all the squadron or unit reps that I know of, which aren't many !! Hi to Stacy !! See Veterans Memorial Bricks above !!

Due to numerous requests for information related to events the weekend of February 22 and 23, 2013, during the 2013 Iwo Jima Commemoration in AZ, the following is submitted.

I. Fourth Marine Division serving in WWII annual commemoration - Friday, February 22 @ noon
The Monument is located on north side of Wesley Bolin Plaza, Phoenix - located east across from State Capitol.
Northbound I-17 take Exit 196/7thAve north. Drive to Washington/Adams and turn west/left. Turn left.
I-10 (Papago Freeway) take Exit 144/7thAve south. Drive to Washington/Adams and turn west/right. Turn left.

II. 68th Anniversary Iwo Jima Commemoration, Sacaton (flyer attached)
All veterans and military personnel are invited as well as families and friends.
These events honor all those who have served this Country.
POC Post 84 - phone numbers are listed on the forms
A.. Friday, February 22 - Dinner - Boys/Girls Club - reservation required
Please call for reservation 520-562-8484 - seating is limited
- larger groups should select 1-2 attendees to represent the group.
B. Saturday, February 23 - Parade, Ceremonies, Lunch
1. REQUIRED - Attached - "Iwo Jima Liability form" - Deadline February 3
Form (waiver of liability, vehicle proof of insurance) must be completed (and signed)
Optional "IJ Parade application" is attached - in lieu of completing first section of Liability form
Form is fillable online but cannot be saved. Submit (1) Liability form and (2) parade entry form
- If you have PDF capability, complete, print and sign. Save to PDF and Email to ihpost84@gilanet.net
- If you do not have PDF capability, complete, print and sign and Fax to 520-562-3297 OR
mail all forms to Ira H. Hayes American Legion Post 84, P. O. Box 186, Sacaton, AZ 85147
2. Parade line-up and staging starts at 7:00a. Parade begins at 8:45a.
a. Parade Registration Table located at Vechij Himdag Mashchamakud School, 168 S. Skill Center Road
b. Enter from south end of Skill Center Road at Seed Farm Road - no entry from Casa Blanca Road
Staging will be in northwest area (ONLY PARADE ENTRIES ALLOWED)
c. Parade route - North on Skill Center Road, east on Casa Blanca Road
Destaging floats and large vehicles - past Memorial Park through 4-way, north on North Church Street
Destaging guard units, marching units - turn right at 4-way and enter Memorial Park @ south end
Destaging others AS DIRECTED
3. Parking - Shuttles available
NO PARKING ALLOWED IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA OF MEMORIAL PARK
- Handicap parking on First Pima Baptist Church lot
- Empty lot across from Sacaton Middle/VHM Schools - also accessible from Ocotillo Dr.
- Boys and Girls Club, Seed Farm Road
- North Church Street
Motorcycle parking - north/south side curbs on Pima Street
C. Veterans Memorial Bricks
To honor all veterans, Memorial Bricks are offered for placement in the Mathew B. Juan/Ira H. Hayes
Veterans Memorial Park, Sacaton, AZ. Cost per brick is $10 (form attached)

III. Veterans Powwow and Gourd Dance is scheduled for February 22 and 23
at Gila River Indian Community District 3 Fairgrounds, Bluebird Road, Sacaton
Friday: Gourd Dance 4:00p; Grand Entry / Social Powwow - 6:30p.
Saturday: Gourd Dance 1:00p.; Supper - 5:00p.; Grand Entry / Social Powwow - 6:00p.
POC Marcus Sekayouma 520-610-9411

IV. 2nd Annual AZ HogFest 2013 - February 23 - noon-9:00 p.m. (flyer attached)
Proceeds benefit VFW Post 7968 Community Service Charities for programs assisting veterans/families,
programs assisting children's organizations, programs that foster patriotism
BIKE RUN STARTS IN SACATON - registration ($20/$30) - 8:00 a.m.-noon or visit website to register online
Estimated Time of Departure - noon
BBQ event hosted by Superstition Harley Davidson, 2910 W. Apache Trail, Apache Junction

V. 9th Annual Southwest Military Transport Show, 2017 N. Greenfield Road, Mesa
Saturday: February 23 - 9:00a.-4:00p.
Sunday: February 24 - 9:00a.-3:00p.
AZ Historical Military Transport Association and AZ Commemorative Air Force
Military vehicle show, vehicle static aircraft display, swap meet, collectibles, parts, plastic model contest

VI. 10th Annual Chandler Classic Car & Hot Rod Show, Downtown Chandler
- Saturday, February 23 - 10:00a.-4:00p.
Show features over 200 vintage and custom cars and other vehicles, along with live music and vendors.
Proceeds benefit local charities:
ICAN - American Service Animal Society trains/places assistance service dogs with disabled veterans

VII. NHRA Arizona Nationals - February 22-24 @ nearby Firebird International Raceway