Upcoming EVENTS
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2024 "A Taste of Italy" Dinner & Fundraiser
Join members of the Verona PBA Local 72 on June 8th, 2024 for our 9th Annual Dinner & Fundraiser. This event (formerly the Verona PBA Beefsteak Fundraiser) raises money through event ticket sales, raffle sales and 50/50 sales for PBA scholarships and other charitable endeavors throughout the year! To purchase tickets to this year’s event email: VeronaPBATickets@gmail.com Please visit the 2024 Events Page! |
Our Past Events
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Christmas Tree Drive
PBA Local 72 members took part in our 16th annual Christmas Tree Drive this year! Each year Christmas trees are loaded into pickup trucks and delivered to local families by PBA members with help from Pat Filoso Jr. and his employees from Hillcrest Farms in Verona.
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"A Taste of Italy" 2023
After a COVID hiatus, the Verona PBA will be hosting our annual beefsteak but with a twist. This year we will be doing "A Taste of Italy". The Verona PBA Local 72 Civic Association is a 501(c)(3) Charitable Organization. This event (formerly the Verona PBA Beefsteak Fundraiser) raises money through event ticket sales, tricky-tray raffle sales, and 50/50 sales for PBA Scholarships and other charitable endeavors throughout the year. Previous raffle prizes have included Weber Grills, Televisions, Designer Purses, Gift Cards, Restaurant Gift Certificates and more! |
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Honorary Officer Micco LaRossa
Members of PBA Local 72 first met four-year-old Micco while responding to his home for a medical call. Upon learning that Micco's birthday was fast approaching, members of the local and officers from the West Orange Police Department, decided to celebrate by making Micco a police officer for the day. After receiving a tour of the Verona Police Department, Micco was sworn in as an officer by Chief Kiernan. You can read the rest of the story by clicking here. |
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PBA Holliday Food Drive
A tradition that began in 2011, the members of PBA Local 72 participated in the eighth annual holiday food collection. Members collected a variety of Thanks Giving themed foods which were assorted into individual grocery bags. The bags were then delivered to the Verona Health Department where they were distributed to families in need. Pictured from left to right: Brother Ruff, Brother Seubert, Brother DeSomma, Brother Pami, Brother Huber, Brother Juliano, Sister Colon, Brother Maguire, Brother Scheper, Brother Greco, Brother Barone |
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Holiday Costume Trip
On December 11th 2018, members of PBA Local 72 dress in costume before spreading Christmas cheer. Members participated in the 42nd annual costume trip where they had the opportunity to travel and visit children with special needs. Our Friend Brian Ackerman
After learning that packages containing gifts for Brian were stolen from his front porch, Members of PBA Local 72 decided to purchase some gifts which were exchanged at the Verona Police Department. Brian was provided a tour of the department as well as a patrol car. Click here to see the rest of the story. Pictured from left to right: Brother Nielsen, Brother Scheper, Brian Ackerman, Brother DeSomma,, Brother Juliano, Brother Condorelli |
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Law Enforcement Torch Run Law enforcement across New Jersey participate in the Torch Run in an effort to support and raise awareness for the Special Olympics. Members of the Local 72 join leg number 18 of the run as it enters Verona and, along with members from other departments, help carry the "Flame of Hope" to the conclusion of the leg at the Bloomfield PBA Hall. Pictured from left to right: Brother Shafer, Brother Seubert, Brother Pami, Brother Juliano, Brother McMahon, Brother Maguire, Brother Greco |
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Holiday Toy Drive
The Holiday Toy Drive is an annual tradition which was taken over by Sister Kirby in December of 2016. Every year the PBA Local 72 purchases and collects donations for toys from the residents of Verona. The toys are collected and are later provided to children in the adoptive and foster system. These children are those who are moved from house to house and have few possessions of their own. Pictured from left to right: Brother Juliano, Brother DeSomma, Sister Kirby, Sister Colon, Brother Scheper, Brother McMahon, Brother Lecreux |