Christmas Boutique and Bake Sale at Arcadia’s American Legion Hall This Saturday, Dec 3

Ruby Naylor takes advantage of the warm weather and works on one of her many volunteer projects she donates to American Legion - Photo by Terry Miller

Christmas Boutique and Bake Sale at Arcadia’s American Legion Hall This Saturday, Dec 3
Event will Showcase Ruby Naylor’s Needlework
By Terry Miller
This Saturday, after you have all sufficiently recovered from, Turkey Thursday, Black Friday and Cyber Monday and football everyday… you might want to see some homemade handiwork from area locals which will be on sale at the American Legion Post 247 Christmas Boutique and Bake Sale this Saturday at 615 East Live Oak in Arcadia.
One of the artists who donated items for the Boutique this year is Pasadenan Ruby Naylor.
To say Ruby Naylor is no ordinary senior citizen is a substantial understatement. Whenever this Pasadena woman puts her brain and willpower to a project, she gets more than 100% involved…she really puts her heart and soul into the venture. And it’s all volunteer energy, spirit and love.

A couple of years ago Naylor quipped that she might perhaps be “a little past her years for active service” in her 80’s – therefore she decided she had to do something to keep servicemen and women warm a couple of cold winters ago. She did exactly that by spending one solid year quilting a hundred plus blankets and donating them to Veterans Administration hospitals. It was her way of serving her county – “If we can’t help someone else, then what good are we?” Naylor said when Beacon Media first featured a story on her outpouring of love.
The impact that Rub Naylor had on the men and women returning from Iraq and Afghanistan is still being felt at Long Beach Veteran’s Hospital where the quilts were donated. She has received numerous letters of thanks in recognition not only for her donation but for her volunteerism and spirit.
This year is no exception. Naylor decided to make some unique Christmas gifts with her boundless energy and talent. The gifts, all of which Naylor donated, will go on sale Saturday at American Legion Hall 615 E Live Oak at the annual Boutique and Bake sale. The proceeds will help the American Legion with its many activities for Veterans.
The holiday gifts Naylor has created range from napkin holders, blankets, throws and refrigerator magnets with a special message to other unique items you won’t find in any store.
Other Christmas items will also include hand made tree ornaments Naylor created.
Naylor is quick to point out that it is not just her work that creates the Boutique and Bake Sale. It’s a combination of dedicated volunteers who donate their time and talent not just making and donating but the preparation,
“There are a lot of people behind the scenes” said Naylor who devote their time and energy to this project each year.
The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest veteran’s service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service-members and veterans.
Hundreds of local American Legion programs and activities strengthen the nation one community at a time. American Legion Baseball is one of the nation’s most successful amateur athletic programs, educating young people about the importance of sportsmanship, citizenship and fitness. The Heroes to Hometowns program connects local Legionnaires with recovering wounded warriors and their families, providing a variety of support activities. The Legion raises millions of dollars in donations at the local, state and national levels to help veterans and their families and to provide college scholarship opportunities.
The American Legion is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization with great political influence perpetuated by its grass-roots involvement in the legislation process from local districts to Capitol Hill. Legionnaires’ sense of obligation to community, state and nation drives an honest advocacy for veterans in Washington. The Legion stands behind the issues most important to the nation’s veteran’s community, backed by resolutions passed by volunteer leadership.
The American Legion’s success depends entirely on active membership, participation and volunteerism. The organization belongs to the people it serves and the communities in which it thrives.
Don’t miss this unique Boutique and Bake Sale this Saturday 8am – 2pm at American Legion Post 247 at 615 East Live Oak. For further information call (626) 445-4822

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