Aldergrove legion is once again hitting the same sales numbers as it used to in 2018, shared Debra Gray with a grin on her face.

However, that hasn鈥檛 been an easy feat, she added.

鈥淲e have our team of executives working really hard to get everyone back.鈥�

Gray herself starts her day at 5 a.m. and juggles between work, home, and volunteering at the legion.

These days she is spending her after-work hours in the kitchen, preparing potato salad for the legion鈥檚 upcoming Canada Day event on Friday, July 1.

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Still unsure of how many people to expect at the first Canada Day event post-COVID, Gray will be making as much potato salad as feasible.

Besides Gray鈥檚 salad, the Friday event will feature a barbeque, birthday cake, and more food in the lounge area. The revenue from food and drinks will help the legion raise money for their projects.

In addition, especially for the Canada Day celebrations, the legion will have live music both outside and inside the branch. People can also enjoy games and other family-friendly activities.

Initially, the local branch had planned more activities, but since the local legion couldn鈥檛 get a government grant this time, Gray said they had to work with whatever they could afford.

Returning after COVID, Gray is expecting a 鈥渓arge鈥� turnout from the members and the community.

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Laura Cline, the organization鈥檚 treasurer, said it is hard even to guess the expected number of attendees.

鈥淪ince we haven鈥檛 done it last two years, I can鈥檛 even estimate,鈥� she said.

But, both the ladies are hoping to welcome as many guests as possible and raise money for the legion.

Registration is not required to attend the event. For more information, people can visit .

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #265 is located at 26607 Fraser Hwy., in Aldergrove.

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