VFW Post 4362 will cleanup the Scappoose Veterans Memorial as part of nationwide VFW Day of Service. (Miles Vance/Columbia County Spotlight)

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4362 will conduct a major cleanup of the Scappoose Veterans Memorial this weekend as part of nationwide VFW Day of Service.

On Saturday, May 3, VFW members will kick off 1,500 community service projects across the country as part of the fourth annual VFW Day of Service. The event has grown significantly since its inception in 2022, with triple the number of projects planned this year than the year prior.

There are 25 events planned in Oregon, including in Scappoose, where members of VFW Post 4362 will clean up the Scappoose Veterans Memorial in Heritage Park, located at 52469 S.E. Second St.

“The Scappoose Veterans Memorial stands as a lasting tribute to the men and women who have served our country,” the organization stated in a release. “By restoring and maintaining this community landmark, VFW Post 4362 honors their sacrifice and ensures the memorial remains a dignified place of remembrance for future generations.”

To learn more about the VFW Day of Service and other events planned, visit todaysvfw.org.