American Legion Auxiliary Mitchell Post 281 Archives

07.25.2026 Featured Story

Decorating the Island Red, White and Blue: Contest winners announced

Thanks to the American Legion Auxiliary, a patriotic decorating contest has brightened the Island this summer, while raising money for the Auxiliary’s work with veterans, their families, and community...

07.05.2026 Featured Story

Islanders celebrate America with July 4th parade

A special, one-time 4th of July parade in the Island’s Center offered Islanders of all ages a gathering to share and celebrate the Nation’s 250th anniversary. The Parade stepped...

05.25.2026 Featured Story

Shelter Island’s 2026 Memorial Day Ceremonies

The Shelter Island Memorial Day ceremonies were accompanied by a soggy, unseasonably cool morning of mist and showers. No matter. The traditions were intact. A good group of Islanders...

05.20.2026 Around the Island

Joanne Sherman’s column: About this

I’ll see you on Monday. Occasionally I’ve missed the fireworks, the Firemen’s Chicken Barbecue or the Country Fair, but I never miss the Memorial Day parade. We even postponed...

05.15.2026 Featured Story

Red Poppies: Flowers of Remembrance

National Poppy Day is traditionally observed each year on the Friday before Memorial Day. In 2026, it will be celebrated on Friday, May 22. The red poppy has long...

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