Four Peaks Chapter NSDAR in Fountain Hills recently held its fifth annual Gratitude Breakfast at VFW Post 7507, honoring veterans and first responders for their service.

The speaker was Lucas Grieco, who was awarded the Four Peaks Chapter DAR’s Jean Boatman Scholarship in the spring. According to a press release, Grieco aspires to become a first responder.

The veterans and first responders were given handmade patriotically-colored items created by the local sewing group Hooks and Needles, some of whom are Four Peaks Chapter members and veterans.

Each were presented with a DAR certificate of appreciation, commemorative pins and the handmade items.

The DAR Chapter’s meeting in November featured speaker Swaran Singh, who represented the Hohokam Society Children of the American Revolution.

Singh said the Hohokam Society’s state project is to raise funds and provide support for two nonprofits, Soldier’s Best Friend and Hero P.A.W.S.

Four Peaks Chapter will be holding a fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Fountain Hills Community Center, which will include a BBQ buffet, a five-piece jazz band for dancing to hits from the 40’s, USO style, silent auction baskets and an opportunity to raise glasses in a “Toast to Liberty.”

For more information about this “birthday party” for America, send an email to fourpeaks@arizonadar.org.