2019 Special Events
Please note: We have live entertainment every Friday and Saturday Nights. The list of upcoming entertainment can be found by clicking the below button and visiting our entertainment page.
Officer Installation - SATURDAY, July 13th
On Saturday, July 13th we will be holding our annual installation of new officers in the Liberty Hall at 4 pm.
There not only will be the installation for all of the organization new officers but each organization will be taking time to recognize members that made a difference over the past year. This Post is what it is because of each and every one of these organizations and its members. All members are encouraged to attend the installation.
There not only will be the installation for all of the organization new officers but each organization will be taking time to recognize members that made a difference over the past year. This Post is what it is because of each and every one of these organizations and its members. All members are encouraged to attend the installation.
4th of July Celebration & Fundraiser - Thursday, July 4th
Mark your calendars and plan on celebrating the 4th of July here at Post 129! Not only will be celebrating the fourth of July but we will also be holding a fundraiser to honor two Post 129 members who are doing great things within the Legion organization.
Wanda & Jerry Brandt will be 1st Vice President and Commander this year for the state of Florida and plan on running for Department President and Commander next year. This is quite the honor for Post 129 to have two members that high up in the organization. Please come out and show them how proud we are to have them as part of our Post family.
We are still planning but the event is shaping up to be fun filled. We will have live music, 50/50 raffle, no run poker run, silent auction, drink and walk event as well as a special rib dinner for only $8. There is no better place to celebrate than right here at Post 129.
Wanda & Jerry Brandt will be 1st Vice President and Commander this year for the state of Florida and plan on running for Department President and Commander next year. This is quite the honor for Post 129 to have two members that high up in the organization. Please come out and show them how proud we are to have them as part of our Post family.
We are still planning but the event is shaping up to be fun filled. We will have live music, 50/50 raffle, no run poker run, silent auction, drink and walk event as well as a special rib dinner for only $8. There is no better place to celebrate than right here at Post 129.
Cabane RUMMAGE Sale - June 14th & 15th
Mark your calendars for the Cabane rummage sale on June 14th and 15th. They will be of course looking for donations for the sale. Those donations can be dropped off June 7th to June 13th. Please let any Cabane member know if you have any questions.
Blood Drive - June 1st
The Bloodmobile will be onsite here at The American Legion Post 129 starting at 1 pm on Saturday, June 1st
Every minute of every day, someone needs blood. That blood can only come from a volunteer donor, a person like you who makes the choice to donate. Give the gift of life, sign up to donate blood today. Please see Linda Wilshire to sign up in advance.
Every minute of every day, someone needs blood. That blood can only come from a volunteer donor, a person like you who makes the choice to donate. Give the gift of life, sign up to donate blood today. Please see Linda Wilshire to sign up in advance.
Canteen Raffle - May & June
Donate to Win! To enter the raffle bring in one or more (for each item you donate you will receive a raffle ticket) of the requested items for our chosen local nonprofit or a cash donation. We will be supporting three different charities. At the end of each collection we will draw for a winner and one person will win one bottle of liquor plus a gift certificate for $50 good at the Post 129 canteen.
May 1st through May 18th we will be collecting for BEAM. BEAM is a non-profit in the Jacksonville Beach's area. Their mission is to provide housed individuals in their homes and to help them develop skills in order to achieve the goal of self-sufficiency.
They have requested canned, box, and non perishable food for the beached food bank.
May 19th through June 8th we will be collecting for Fur Sisters. Fur Sisters mission is to save dogs from high kill shelters & other urgent situations & place them in loving homes. They also provide the vet care they need to live healthy lives.
They have requested dry food, treats, chew bones, and toys.
June 9th through June 30th we will be collecting for Mission House. Their missions is to empower individuals affected by homelessness in the Beaches area by providing food, clothing, medical care and support services with an avenue to self-sufficiency.
They have requested new socks, new underwear, men's clothing (especially pants/shorts 36 in waist and smaller and L & basic T-shirts for men). Women's clothing (shorts). shampoo, body wash, soap, lip balm, sunscreen, toothbrushes, toothpaste, spray deodorant.
If you chose not to donate items and prefer to donate cash raffle tickets can be purchased for the standard donation of $1 for one ticket, $5 for 6 tickets.
May 1st through May 18th we will be collecting for BEAM. BEAM is a non-profit in the Jacksonville Beach's area. Their mission is to provide housed individuals in their homes and to help them develop skills in order to achieve the goal of self-sufficiency.
They have requested canned, box, and non perishable food for the beached food bank.
May 19th through June 8th we will be collecting for Fur Sisters. Fur Sisters mission is to save dogs from high kill shelters & other urgent situations & place them in loving homes. They also provide the vet care they need to live healthy lives.
They have requested dry food, treats, chew bones, and toys.
June 9th through June 30th we will be collecting for Mission House. Their missions is to empower individuals affected by homelessness in the Beaches area by providing food, clothing, medical care and support services with an avenue to self-sufficiency.
They have requested new socks, new underwear, men's clothing (especially pants/shorts 36 in waist and smaller and L & basic T-shirts for men). Women's clothing (shorts). shampoo, body wash, soap, lip balm, sunscreen, toothbrushes, toothpaste, spray deodorant.
If you chose not to donate items and prefer to donate cash raffle tickets can be purchased for the standard donation of $1 for one ticket, $5 for 6 tickets.
Memorial Day Weekend - May 25th to May 27th
Memorial Day Weekend Events
Service at BVMP at 9 am on Monday, May 27th
Service at Post 129 at Noon on Monday, May 27th
Volunteers needed at Warren Smith for Flag Placement on Saturday, May 25th at 8 am, and for Flag Pick Up on Tuesday, May 28th at 8 am.
Service at BVMP at 9 am on Monday, May 27th
Service at Post 129 at Noon on Monday, May 27th
Volunteers needed at Warren Smith for Flag Placement on Saturday, May 25th at 8 am, and for Flag Pick Up on Tuesday, May 28th at 8 am.
Volunteer Lunch - Sunday, May 19th
Please allow us to thank you for your help over the past year. This post could not accomplish all that we do without members like you. Please join us for the volunteer lunch and allow us to show our appreciation.
Carnival Cruise - May 12th, 2019
I am pleased to announce that we are officially planning our second annual group cruise fundraiser.
Mark your calendars. We will be sailing on the Carnival Sunshine out of Port Canaveral departing on May 12th, 2019 for 5 fun filled days visiting the beautiful ports of Grand Turk and Amber Cove.
For more details please visit the Carnival Cruise Page by clicking here
Mark your calendars. We will be sailing on the Carnival Sunshine out of Port Canaveral departing on May 12th, 2019 for 5 fun filled days visiting the beautiful ports of Grand Turk and Amber Cove.
For more details please visit the Carnival Cruise Page by clicking here
Hooked on fishing - Saturday, May 11th
We are honored to be helping the city with their Get Hooked on Fishing event this year. We will need volunteers to help serve. Please see Joe, Ernie or Al for additional details.
Group Cruise Sail away Meet & Greet - Monday, May 6th
Join us for the meet and greet on Monday, May 6th at 6 pm. This is a great place to get questions answered by members who have cruised before and meet other people you will be vacationing with. We will also be handing out the shirts for the cruise as well.
2019 / 2020 Officer Elections - May 2019
Legion:
Elections for Legion officers will be held at the monthly meeting on Thursday, May 2nd at 7 pm. If you are unable to attend meeting but would still like to vote absentee ballots will be available starting on Monday, April 22nd. If you would like to run for an office for the upcoming year please let Ernie Florig or Jeff Durden know.
SAL:
Election for SAL officers will be held at their monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 1st at 6 pm. If you would like to run for an office for the upcoming year please let any SAL officer know.
Auxiliary:
Election for Auxiliary officers will be held at their monthly meeting on Thursday, May 2nd at 7 pm. If you would like to run for an office for the upcoming year please let any Auxiliary officer know.
ALR:
Election for ALR officers will be held at their monthly meeting on Saturday, May 4th at 9 am. If you would like to run for an office for the upcoming year please let any ALR officer know.
Elections for Legion officers will be held at the monthly meeting on Thursday, May 2nd at 7 pm. If you are unable to attend meeting but would still like to vote absentee ballots will be available starting on Monday, April 22nd. If you would like to run for an office for the upcoming year please let Ernie Florig or Jeff Durden know.
SAL:
Election for SAL officers will be held at their monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 1st at 6 pm. If you would like to run for an office for the upcoming year please let any SAL officer know.
Auxiliary:
Election for Auxiliary officers will be held at their monthly meeting on Thursday, May 2nd at 7 pm. If you would like to run for an office for the upcoming year please let any Auxiliary officer know.
ALR:
Election for ALR officers will be held at their monthly meeting on Saturday, May 4th at 9 am. If you would like to run for an office for the upcoming year please let any ALR officer know.
Opening of the beaches parade - Sunday, April 28th
Join us on Sunday, April 28th for the Opening of the Beaches parade. We will have a float this year as well as a few classic jeeps.
We need all of you to show up and help hand out flyers and flags. The parade route is short and this really does not take much time and honestly is a ton of fun. Let's show our community what Post 129 is all about.
Parade starts at 2 pm; be at the pier by 1 pm to join in on the fun.
We need all of you to show up and help hand out flyers and flags. The parade route is short and this really does not take much time and honestly is a ton of fun. Let's show our community what Post 129 is all about.
Parade starts at 2 pm; be at the pier by 1 pm to join in on the fun.
Annual sterling memorial golf classic - Saturday, April 27th
Mark your calendars and plan on joining us for the fourth annual Sterling Memorial Golf Classic on Saturday, April 27th. The event this year will be played at the Queen's Harbour course. More details to follow soon.
NYG Open Mic night - Sunday, APril 14th
The PUSH is super excited to be hosting the - Not your Grandpa's Open Mic at American Legion Post 129 Jacksonville Beach, FL. Come out and play with us on April 14th.
National Golf Day - Wednesday, April 10th
Did you know there was a National Golfer's Day? Well there is. We will be doing some sort of contest that day and giving away an entry to our Legion Golf Tournament. Be sure to mark your calendars and plan on being here. More details on contest to follow.
Not Your Grandpa's open mic night - Sunday, April 7th
We are excited to announce that we will have a new weekly event starting in April on Sunday evenings in the Liberty Hall. "Not Your Grandpa's Open Mic" is starting on April 7th.
Opening Night we have: Great originals Band: "LUNA CRUISE" And the lead vocalist from the Rock Band: "JUST US" "KIMI WADE" who I have on good word will be bringing a few of her Rock N' Roll buddies along with her and we will have a REAL DEAL JAM!!!
Don't miss this one, STARTS AT 7 PM Prompt
Opening Night we have: Great originals Band: "LUNA CRUISE" And the lead vocalist from the Rock Band: "JUST US" "KIMI WADE" who I have on good word will be bringing a few of her Rock N' Roll buddies along with her and we will have a REAL DEAL JAM!!!
Don't miss this one, STARTS AT 7 PM Prompt
Group Baseball OUting - Sunday, April 7th
Mark your calendars for Sunday, April 7th for our annual group outing to the Jumbo Shrimp game. Sign up will be available in the main canteen soon. We will only be taking one bus this year so be sure to reserve your spot as soon as I put up the list. This event fills up fast.
April's Fools Day - Monday, April 1st
Marcia is working on putting together a contest for April Fool's Day. Once we have all the details worked out I will let you know. Be sure to mark your calendars and plan on being here.
Bingo Tournament - Tuesday, March 26th
Join us on Tuesday, March 26th at 615 pm for our 3rd Tornado Bingo Tournament. This is our way of saying thank you to our bingo players for all of your support and play over the years. This will be a free event to join and prizes will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Sign up in advance on the board in the main canteen.
Blood Drive - Saturday, March 16th
The Bloodmobile will be onsite here at The American Legion Post 129 starting at Noon on Saturday, March 16th.
Every minute of every day, someone needs blood. That blood can only come from a volunteer donor, a person like you who makes the choice to donate. Give the gift of life, sign up to donate blood today. Please see Linda Wilshire to sign up in advance.
Every minute of every day, someone needs blood. That blood can only come from a volunteer donor, a person like you who makes the choice to donate. Give the gift of life, sign up to donate blood today. Please see Linda Wilshire to sign up in advance.
5th District PICNIC - Saturday, March 16th
Legion, Auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion, and American Legion Riders Bring your family for a day of fun!!
Saturday March 16, 2019 - American Legion 5th District Family Picnic
Saturday March 16, 2019 - American Legion 5th District Family Picnic
- Cost: Free to all Legion, Auxiliary, and Sons members in the 5th District
Where: Post 283, 9459 Fort Caroline Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32225 - Kid's Events!
Fishing Tournament 9:00am-11:00am - 11:00am-12:00pm Lunch for the children
- 12:00-2:00pm Carnival games, crafts, face painting, and petting zoo
- And for the Adults!
- Horseshoe Tournament, Corn Hole Tournament, Shuffle Board Tournament, 50/50, Raffle Drawing, Bands from 11am-6pm
- Two-piece band playing from 11am-1pm
- Rio Grande playing from 2pm-6pm
- Horseshoe Tournament, Corn Hole Tournament, Shuffle Board Tournament, 50/50, Raffle Drawing, Bands from 11am-6pm
St Patrick's Day Celebration - Friday, March 15th
We will be celebrating St Patrick's Day on Friday, March 15th. Terry will be serving up his famous Corn Beef meal served with Parsley Boiled Potatoes, Cabbage, Carrots, and Homemade Soda Bread. This is a meal that we ask you to RSVP in advance for. Sign up can be found on the board in the main canteen.
Summer Music Sundays - Starting Sunday, March 10th
Things are changing! You may have caught it if you read the newsletter over the weekend but in case you didn't the news is we are bringing in live entertainment on Sundays in the Liberty Hall. We are excited and hope you are too.
This week we have Matt Henderson his island style music will keep you entertained all night long. So plan on coming out and checking him out. He will be playing from 5 pm to 8 pm.
You can stay for his whole time and still be home in time to get a good night's sleep for Monday. See we are always looking out for you.
This week we have Matt Henderson his island style music will keep you entertained all night long. So plan on coming out and checking him out. He will be playing from 5 pm to 8 pm.
You can stay for his whole time and still be home in time to get a good night's sleep for Monday. See we are always looking out for you.
Fat Tuesday Celebration - Tuesday, March 5th
Mark your calendars and plan on joining us on Tuesday, March 5th for our Fat Tuesday celebration. We will have King Cake, Beads, Drink Specials on Hurricanes, and Fat Tuesday themed meal.
ALR Casino night - Saturday, FEBRUARY 23rd
On Saturday, February 23rd the ALR will be hosting their 2nd annual Casino Night to raise funds for their veterans support fund. The fund is used to supply materials and labor for our local beaches disabled veterans who have a need increased functionality and / or repairs to their homes. They have completed three projects to date and they continue to serve our veterans.
Casino night’s are always a great time and I am sure the ALR will do a fantastic job hosting so mark your calendars.
Tickets will be $25 per person - which includes dinner catered by Mission BBQ, $300 in play money and a free door prize ticket. Doors open at 530 pm, dinner is served at 6 pm, gaming starts at 630 pm. Raffle at end of the night.
Casino night’s are always a great time and I am sure the ALR will do a fantastic job hosting so mark your calendars.
Tickets will be $25 per person - which includes dinner catered by Mission BBQ, $300 in play money and a free door prize ticket. Doors open at 530 pm, dinner is served at 6 pm, gaming starts at 630 pm. Raffle at end of the night.
Blackjack on the rocks - starting Monday, February 11th
Join us on Monday nights in the back hall for Blackjack Night! There is no cost to play. Come learn how to play or sharpen your skills. Starts at 6 pm each and every Monday night in the new back hall non smoking environment.
Grand Opening of the Back Hall - saturday, FEBRUARY 9th
Join us on Saturday, February 9th for the Grand Opening of the back hall. We will be opening the new non smoking back hall that day at 1 pm. We will have Pat Rose here to entertain you from 1 pm to 4 pm, we will also have Collage here from 530 pm to 830 pm. The ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 3 pm. We are still working out some of the details but I have been told there will be free dinner, steak bingo at 5 pm, and that they will be giving away $250 in canteen cash! This is an event you do not want to miss.
Super Bowl PArty - Sunday, February 3rd
We will have our annual Super Bowl Party on Sunday, February 3rd. The cost for the buffet is only $15 per person and includes buffet and 6 tickets to the bag of cash raffle. We are still planning but typically the spread includes everything from wings, pulled pork, soft pretzels, nachos, chips and dips, chili and more. We always have a great time for the game with great food and I am sure this year will be no different so plan on being here. Sign up is now available. Sign up by January 28th and receive three free tickets to the bag of cash raffle.
4th Annual Shut Up and Drink Tour - Sunday, January 27th
Our plan as it stands right now is to visit Post 233, Post 137, Post 88, and Post 283 but who knows that may change as the date draws closer I will let you know for sure.
This was a great event the last three years and everyone had a fabulous time! Sign up up will be available in December. Remember space is limited so when it's time I suggest you sign up as soon as possible so you don't miss the fun. Cost is $20 per person and includes your transportation and an event shirt.
This was a great event the last three years and everyone had a fabulous time! Sign up up will be available in December. Remember space is limited so when it's time I suggest you sign up as soon as possible so you don't miss the fun. Cost is $20 per person and includes your transportation and an event shirt.
Food Truck Schedule for Kitchen Closure -
January 14th to January 27th
Our kitchen will be closed from January 14th to January 27th for some remodeling. But have no fear we are not going to let you go hungry - we have food trucks scheduled for dinner every night and for Sunday breakfast so plan on coming in an trying out something new.
Monday, January 14th: Weenie Panini - Serving unique hot dog and panini creations made with love
Tuesday, January 15th: Chucky Tomato – Serving up pizza, lasagna, paninis, and salads
Wednesday, January 16th: Southern Twang – Serving up gourmet sandwiches, chicken, cole slaw, among other with flavor mixture of the south
Thursday, January 17th: El Mariachi Loko – Serving up Tacos, Nachos, and More
Friday, January 18th: Jammas – Serving up Asian Street Food like Pad Thai, Pepper Steak, Curries and More
Saturday, January 19th: El Agave Azul – Serving up Tacos, Burritos, Nachos, and More
Sunday, January 20th: Southern Twang – Serving up breakfast southern style from 9 am to 11 am
Monday, January 21st: Taylor’s Tacos – Serving up Tacos served on a signature lightly fried, fresh white corn tortilla
Tuesday, January 22nd: Chucky Tomato – Serving up pizza, lasagna, paninis, and salads
Wednesday, January 23rd: El Mariachi Loko – Serving up Tacos, Nachos, and More
Thursday, January 24th: Mama’s Food - Serving up empanadas, quesadillas, rice bowls and more
Friday, January 25th: Weenie Panini - Serving unique hot dog and panini creations made with love
Saturday, January 26th: The Jerk Mobile - Serving up authentic Jamaican jerk dishes and more
Sunday, January 27th: What’s Smokin – Serving up breakfast from 9 am to 11 am
Tuesday, January 15th: Chucky Tomato – Serving up pizza, lasagna, paninis, and salads
Wednesday, January 16th: Southern Twang – Serving up gourmet sandwiches, chicken, cole slaw, among other with flavor mixture of the south
Thursday, January 17th: El Mariachi Loko – Serving up Tacos, Nachos, and More
Friday, January 18th: Jammas – Serving up Asian Street Food like Pad Thai, Pepper Steak, Curries and More
Saturday, January 19th: El Agave Azul – Serving up Tacos, Burritos, Nachos, and More
Sunday, January 20th: Southern Twang – Serving up breakfast southern style from 9 am to 11 am
Monday, January 21st: Taylor’s Tacos – Serving up Tacos served on a signature lightly fried, fresh white corn tortilla
Tuesday, January 22nd: Chucky Tomato – Serving up pizza, lasagna, paninis, and salads
Wednesday, January 23rd: El Mariachi Loko – Serving up Tacos, Nachos, and More
Thursday, January 24th: Mama’s Food - Serving up empanadas, quesadillas, rice bowls and more
Friday, January 25th: Weenie Panini - Serving unique hot dog and panini creations made with love
Saturday, January 26th: The Jerk Mobile - Serving up authentic Jamaican jerk dishes and more
Sunday, January 27th: What’s Smokin – Serving up breakfast from 9 am to 11 am
Food Truck Saturday -
Jammas - Saturday, January 12th
On Saturday, January 12th we will have the Jammas food truck here at Post 129. They specialize in Asian Street Food like Pad Thai, Pepper Steak, Curries and More. So be sure to stop by and try something a little different.
Check out their menu by clicking here.
Check out their menu by clicking here.
Chili Cook Off - Saturday, January 12th
Our annual Chili Cook Off is Saturday, January 12th. Entries must be at the Post by 3 pm.
After the judges have chosen the winners chili will be available for purchase. For only $6 get all you can eat! Not that hungry? $2 will get you one bowl.
Chili entries should be open for everyone around 345 pm. So plan on coming up grabbing a late lunch and watching the game!
After the judges have chosen the winners chili will be available for purchase. For only $6 get all you can eat! Not that hungry? $2 will get you one bowl.
Chili entries should be open for everyone around 345 pm. So plan on coming up grabbing a late lunch and watching the game!
Food Truck Saturday
Wurstbusters - Saturday, January 5th
The name Wurstbusters was born on a lazy beach day in Jacksonville in 2014. We chose the name Wurstbusters, because: If the hunger strikes in the neighborhood, who you wanna call…
Specializing in Bratwurst, Spaetzel, Schnitzel, Sausage Burgers, and Schnitzel
Check out their website for full menu and more information by clicking here
Specializing in Bratwurst, Spaetzel, Schnitzel, Sausage Burgers, and Schnitzel
Check out their website for full menu and more information by clicking here
