Food, music at wounded vets’ benefit

Posted Wednesday, July 8, 2015 1:29 pm

Freddy Berotti Jr. and Owen McHenry fired up some burgers and hot dogs for the barbecue.

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McHenry grilled up some patties over the coals.

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Ernie Dipasque and his daughter Lindsey, who helped organize the event showed off their Red Solo Cups.

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Many People enjoyed the variety of barbecue food during the ‘Red Solo Cup’ party at Baldwin American Legion Post 246 on June 27. The event benefited the Wounded Warriors Project.

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Mike Hillkewicz, left, Tony Adams, center, and Pat Bentivegna came out for a barbecue at American Legion Post 246 in Baldwin.

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For only $20 per person, Baldwin community members were able to enjoy hot dogs, burgers, unlimited tap beer and music while also donating to a great cause.

On June 27, Lindsey Dipasqua, Baldwin American Legion Post 246 and the Sons of the American Legion hosted a ‘Red Solo Cup’ party in order to raise money for the Wounded Warriors Project. The Wounded Warriors Project is an organization that offers various programs, services and events for wounded veterans.

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