BACKUS - The Backus American Legion and Auxiliary will hold its annual Whitetail Weekend Friday and Saturday in conjunction with the opening of the firearms deer season.
Activities begin Friday with the clubrooms opening at noon. There will be a goodies galore auxiliary bake sale from 3 p.m. until sold out.
Chili, barbecue and plain roast pork sandwiches will be served from 4 to 9 p.m. in addition to the Legion's regular short-order food menu. A 10-round, 50-package meat raffle begins at 5:30 p.m.
Saturday the auxiliary will host the annual deer hunters dinner from 4 to 8 p.m., featuring turkey, ham, all the trimmings and homemade pie. It's $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 7 and under.
Complimentary cash and customer appreciation drawings will be at 9 p.m. Saturday. There will no bingo on Friday night.