2022 Special Events
Please note: Check out Live Entertainment Page & Food Truck Page for the updated listed of Live Entertainment and scheduled food trucks.
Cemetery Clean Up - Saturday, August 20th
We need your help to clean headstones and raise or clear markers at the H. Warren Smith Cemetery in Jacksonville Beach.
Led by Danny Rodriquez, our Post Service Officer, we will be helping restore the damaged or neglected grave sites. As many of you know, we have a storied military history in the Beaches and many of the stones or markers needing attention are of Veterans and their family members.
Please meet at the Groundskeeper’s Building at 7AM. There is plenty of parking. We could use gloves, shovels, brooms, and a wheelbarrow or two.
Led by Danny Rodriquez, our Post Service Officer, we will be helping restore the damaged or neglected grave sites. As many of you know, we have a storied military history in the Beaches and many of the stones or markers needing attention are of Veterans and their family members.
Please meet at the Groundskeeper’s Building at 7AM. There is plenty of parking. We could use gloves, shovels, brooms, and a wheelbarrow or two.
Back to School Supply Drive - Deadline August 1st
The ARL is holding a school supply drive for the month of July. All donations can be placed in the bin in the Liberty Hall area located near the stage. Donation will be given to local beaches schools.
Please help them ensure that the children in our community have the essentials to learn and succeed in school.
Please help them ensure that the children in our community have the essentials to learn and succeed in school.
Billy Buchanan - Saturday, July 30th
Mark your calendars and plan on joining us on Saturday, July 30th for music from Billy Buchana.
After 20+ years in the music business, Billy Buchanan has learned one valuable lesson. PEOPLE JUST WANNA DANCE!
Labeled The Ambassador of Rock 'n Soul, Billy performs the best soul, blues, early rock from the 50's to the 80's and beyond, guaranteed to keep audiences on the dance floor.
From Ray Charles, to Motown, to Prince, to Bruno Mars, to toe tapping / hand clapping originals, this 21st Century Soul Man will have you swinging and swaying through the decades.
After 20+ years in the music business, Billy Buchanan has learned one valuable lesson. PEOPLE JUST WANNA DANCE!
Labeled The Ambassador of Rock 'n Soul, Billy performs the best soul, blues, early rock from the 50's to the 80's and beyond, guaranteed to keep audiences on the dance floor.
From Ray Charles, to Motown, to Prince, to Bruno Mars, to toe tapping / hand clapping originals, this 21st Century Soul Man will have you swinging and swaying through the decades.
Post 129 Backs the Blue - Deadline July 11th
It's time to do another Back the Blue T-shirt fundraiser. We are asking you our amazing members to help us show the Jacksonville Beach Police Department that Post 129 supports are local law enforcement.
For only $25 you get a "Post 129 Backs the Blue" T shirt plus you are gifting a shirt to each Jacksonville Beach police officer and making a donation to the Andy Lavender 5 K Memorial Run put on by the Blue Lives Matter Organization.
We are asking that orders be placed by July 11th. You can order your shirt by placing your name and info on the sheet in the either canteen or by contacting Brandi directly.
Men's and Women's cut both available (with the exception of hoodies which are only available in men's). Long Sleeve shirts and Hoodies are also available at an additional cost. All shirts will be done in black
For only $25 you get a "Post 129 Backs the Blue" T shirt plus you are gifting a shirt to each Jacksonville Beach police officer and making a donation to the Andy Lavender 5 K Memorial Run put on by the Blue Lives Matter Organization.
We are asking that orders be placed by July 11th. You can order your shirt by placing your name and info on the sheet in the either canteen or by contacting Brandi directly.
Men's and Women's cut both available (with the exception of hoodies which are only available in men's). Long Sleeve shirts and Hoodies are also available at an additional cost. All shirts will be done in black
Dueling Piano Night - Friday, July 8th
Mark your calendars for Friday, July 8th because this is going to be a Friday night you are not going to miss! For the first time (that I am aware of) we will be hosting a dueling piano night in the Freedom Hall.
These shows are always a great time and extremely entertaining. It's a perfect combination of concert, comedy and creativity. So come be part of a unforgettable night.
These shows are always a great time and extremely entertaining. It's a perfect combination of concert, comedy and creativity. So come be part of a unforgettable night.
4th of July BBQ - Monday, July 4th
Join us for our 4th of July BBQ on Monday, July 4th from 11 am to 2 pm. Richard will be in the kitchen cooking up BBQ Ribs served with baked beans, coleslaw, potato salad and garlic bread for only $12. Must sign up in advance.
Installation of Officers - Sunday, June 26th
On Sunday, June 26th we will be holding our annual installation of new officers in the Liberty Hall at 3 pm. All members are encouraged to attend the installation.
Tornado Bingo Tournament - Tuesday, June 21st
Join us on Tuesday, June 21st at 615 pm for our Tornado Bingo Tournament. This is our way of saying thank you to our regular 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. You must be a Legion member in good standing to play. Sign up in advance on the board in the main canteen.
Tap TV Trivia Tournament is Moving Days - Wednesday, June 15th
This is the last week for the Tap TV tournament will be held on Tuesdays. Starting on June 15th The Tap TV trivia tournament will be held on Wednesday nights from 6 pm to 8 pm. It's still free to play in the normal tournament and winners still win a free drink but now we will be playing a bonus game from 640 pm to 8 pm called Bucket of Cash Trivia!
Bucket of Cash trivia plays the same as normal except it you want to be part of the bonus game you have to throw in $1 to the bucket. Who ever has the highest score that round wins the cash! All games from 640 to 8 pm will be $1 except the last game which will have a $5 buy in to be in the bucket of cash game. The last category is everyone favorite.... All You Can Eat.
640 pm - Americana Trina
700 pm - Pop Culture
720 pm - Travel Spot
740 pm - All You Can Eat
This will be a ton of fun so be sure to come on up and give it a try!
Bucket of Cash trivia plays the same as normal except it you want to be part of the bonus game you have to throw in $1 to the bucket. Who ever has the highest score that round wins the cash! All games from 640 to 8 pm will be $1 except the last game which will have a $5 buy in to be in the bucket of cash game. The last category is everyone favorite.... All You Can Eat.
640 pm - Americana Trina
700 pm - Pop Culture
720 pm - Travel Spot
740 pm - All You Can Eat
This will be a ton of fun so be sure to come on up and give it a try!
Silver Strike Tournament - Month of June
Join us for the our monthly Silver Strike Tournament in Liberty Hall. You can play whenever you would like throughout the month, and as many times as you would like too. The machine keeps track of the top players. So be sure to come on in and give it a shot! You have the whole month of June to try to win. Prizes will be given for the top players.
SAL Funds First Memorials Honoring Service Personnel who Lost their Lives in Vietnam, Korea and Undeclared Wars in Jacksonville Beach
Thanks to the efforts of our Sons of the Legion (SAL), more than $11,000 will be committed to fund the installation of the first memorials in Jacksonville Beach honoring beaches military service personnel who perished in the Vietnam and Korean Wars – along with a memorial for warriors who gave their lives in many of America’s undeclared wars.
SAL Spokesman Brian Haught says the legion is working with the parks and recreation department at the City of Jacksonville Beach to get approval on the plans and hopes to break ground this summer in time to unveil the new memorials by Veterans Day on Nov. 11.
The memorials will be erected at Jacksonville Beach Memorial Park (Oceanfront Park), located at 429 First Street South.
An estimated 40,000 American military personnel died during the Korean Conflict and more than 57,000 Americans died in Vietnam.
Haught said SAL is especially pleased to honor those who died in several undeclared wars, including Granada, the Persian Gulf War and the War on Terror.
Although there had been plans for Vietnam and Korean War Memorials, the idea for honoring those lost in undeclared wars came with the passage of The LEGION Act in 2018 – which acknowledged the service and sacrifice of at least 1,600 veterans who died or were wounded in previously undeclared periods of war over the last century.
Part of the project will also include placing the existing memorials for the various armed forces in the correct chronological order of their founding.
SAL Spokesman Brian Haught says the legion is working with the parks and recreation department at the City of Jacksonville Beach to get approval on the plans and hopes to break ground this summer in time to unveil the new memorials by Veterans Day on Nov. 11.
The memorials will be erected at Jacksonville Beach Memorial Park (Oceanfront Park), located at 429 First Street South.
An estimated 40,000 American military personnel died during the Korean Conflict and more than 57,000 Americans died in Vietnam.
Haught said SAL is especially pleased to honor those who died in several undeclared wars, including Granada, the Persian Gulf War and the War on Terror.
Although there had been plans for Vietnam and Korean War Memorials, the idea for honoring those lost in undeclared wars came with the passage of The LEGION Act in 2018 – which acknowledged the service and sacrifice of at least 1,600 veterans who died or were wounded in previously undeclared periods of war over the last century.
Part of the project will also include placing the existing memorials for the various armed forces in the correct chronological order of their founding.
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Memorial Day BBQ - Monday, May 30th
Come join us on Monday for our Memorial Day BBQ. Richard will be in the kitchen serving up Char Grilled Baby Back Ribs for only $12 or Half a Chicken for only $11. Both meals served with baked beans, oven roasted potatoes, coleslaw and garlic bread.
Please sign up in advance if planning to stop in so we will have enough food to serve everyone. There will be a sign up sheet in both canteens on the bulletin board.
Please sign up in advance if planning to stop in so we will have enough food to serve everyone. There will be a sign up sheet in both canteens on the bulletin board.
Memorial Day Weekend - May 28th to May 30th
Volunteers needed on Saturday, May 28th at 8 am to place flags at Warren Smith cemetery to honor our Veterans. Volunteers also needed on Tuesday, May 31st at 8 am to pick flags up.
We will also be hosting a service at the Beaches Veterans Memorial Park on Monday, May 30th at 9 am. All members are encouraged to attend.
We will also be hosting a service at the Beaches Veterans Memorial Park on Monday, May 30th at 9 am. All members are encouraged to attend.
NAtional Poppy Day - Friday, May 27th
The Auxiliary will be distributing poppies on National Poppy Day which is Friday, May 27th. They will be located at the small Publix on Beach Blvd and the Winn Dixie in Neptune Beach.
Poppies are worn to commemorate the lives of those who died fighting for our country. The poppies the Auxiliary will be distributing are handmade by veterans as part of their therapeutic rehabilitation. Please be sure to show your support on National Poppy day.
Poppies are worn to commemorate the lives of those who died fighting for our country. The poppies the Auxiliary will be distributing are handmade by veterans as part of their therapeutic rehabilitation. Please be sure to show your support on National Poppy day.
Baseball Outing - Sunday, May 22nd
We could not be more excited to announce that we will be going on a baseball outing on Sunday, May 22nd to see the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp.
Price for the outing is $25 this year and includes the ticket to the game and transportation to the game. Space is limited as we will only be taking one bus so be sure to sign up early. Sign up is on the board in the Freedom Hall.
Price for the outing is $25 this year and includes the ticket to the game and transportation to the game. Space is limited as we will only be taking one bus so be sure to sign up early. Sign up is on the board in the Freedom Hall.
Golf Tournament - Saturday, May 14th
Please join us for the 7th Annual American Legion Post 129 Golf Tournament on Saturday, May 14th 2022 to benefit our Boys and Girls State programs. A great day of golf, fun & prizes is planned at the beautiful Queen's Harbour Yacht and Country Club.
Sign up early as this tournament always sells out.
Sign up early as this tournament always sells out.
2022 - 2023 Elections
The Legion will be holding their annual elections on Thursday, May 14th from noon to 6 pm. All Legion members are encouraged to attend.
All other organizations will hold their elections at their normal monthly meetings.
All other organizations will hold their elections at their normal monthly meetings.
Stop the Bleed - Monday, May 9th
Minutes count! Someone who is severely bleeding can bleed to death in as little as 5 minutes. That’s why bleeding control—keeping the blood inside the body—is the purpose of STOP THE BLEED® training. Classes are hosted by Mayo Clinic Military Medicine and free of charge.
MUST sign up in advance. Sign up sheet can be found in the Freedom Hall on the bulletin board.
MUST sign up in advance. Sign up sheet can be found in the Freedom Hall on the bulletin board.
Night at the Races - Saturday, May 7th
Night at the races is coming back to Post 129! So mark you calendars and plan on joining us for the Kentucky Derby and our Night at the Races fundraiser on Saturday, May 7th. This is an event you will not want to miss.
Saturday Night Steak Bingo
Please note that Saturday night has been moved to 630 pm. This is being done to accommodate the new addition of bands in Liberty Hall on Saturday nights at least twice a month.
Legion Raffle - Winner Drawn on April 30th
The Legion is raffling off a gill this month. The grill is on display in the Freedom Hall. Tickets can be purchased for $1 for one ticket, $5 for six tickets. See any Legion member for tickets. Winner will be drawn on April 30th.
Opening of the Beaches Parade - Sunday, April 24th
We are incredibly excited for the return of the Jacksonville Beach Opening of the Beaches Parade! Please join us on April 24 from 2:00 - 4:00 PM to watch the parade. If you would like to walk with us please be at the pier parking lot by 130 pm.
The event, a community favorite, is sure to bring a day of fun in the sun and help us usher in the summer season in beautiful Jacksonville Beach.
The event, a community favorite, is sure to bring a day of fun in the sun and help us usher in the summer season in beautiful Jacksonville Beach.
Name That Tune - Starts on Tuesday, April 19th
Join us on Tuesday, April 19th at 7 pm for our new event - Name That Tune! It is free to play and top teams win prizes. So come on up and give it a try you will be happy you did!
Commander Jerry and President Wanda Homecoming - Saturday, April 17th
The American Legion Department of Florida COMMANDER Jerry & PRESIDENT Wanda
Please join us as we celebrate the Homecoming on Saturday April 16. ATTIRE: ELEGANT DRESS
Buy your tickets, $40.00 or 2/for $75.00, cutoff date April 6.
Cocktails 5:00pm Dinner 6:00 pm
Chef Terry Menu
Roasted Prime Rib with au jus, Tenderized or Hand Rolled Chicken Cordon Bleu, Entertainment by A1A Jax Band
Location
Post 57 Lake City, Fl
Proceeds:
My Warrior Place & Project:Vet Relief
Hotel: Legion Homecoming (cutoff date April 1)
Holiday Inn Suites, Lake City $129
1-800-465-4329
TRU by Hilton $ 155
1-386-259-6640
Mail your checks with your name (guests) and meal selection of prime rib or chicken to:
Mail: Mary Ellen Bolin
10 Marsh Dr
Jacksonville Beach, Fl 32250-2637
Please join us as we celebrate the Homecoming on Saturday April 16. ATTIRE: ELEGANT DRESS
Buy your tickets, $40.00 or 2/for $75.00, cutoff date April 6.
Cocktails 5:00pm Dinner 6:00 pm
Chef Terry Menu
Roasted Prime Rib with au jus, Tenderized or Hand Rolled Chicken Cordon Bleu, Entertainment by A1A Jax Band
Location
Post 57 Lake City, Fl
Proceeds:
My Warrior Place & Project:Vet Relief
Hotel: Legion Homecoming (cutoff date April 1)
Holiday Inn Suites, Lake City $129
1-800-465-4329
TRU by Hilton $ 155
1-386-259-6640
Mail your checks with your name (guests) and meal selection of prime rib or chicken to:
Mail: Mary Ellen Bolin
10 Marsh Dr
Jacksonville Beach, Fl 32250-2637
Northern Area Ball - Saturday, April 9th
Northern Area Ball Commander Troy Horsley invites you to attend. Red, white, and blue theme. Attire: formal/semi formal/military. Tickets $25 per person. Social hour 5pm-6pm, followed by dinner and entertainment. See additional flyer in discussion for menu, address to send check for event, hotel info, and program ads.
All proceeds to go to Boys State!
All proceeds to go to Boys State!
Military Child Table Setting - Saturday, April 2nd
Fifth District Juniors and Young SAL Members will be presenting The Military Child Table Setting Presentation on Saturday, April 2 at 1130am in our meeting hall at Post 316.
Please come out and support the future leaders of our Legion Family. Refreshments will be served afterwards.
Please come out and support the future leaders of our Legion Family. Refreshments will be served afterwards.
Cloud 9 is Back - March 26th
Join us on Saturday, March 26th in the Liberty Hall for the band Cloud 9. This is a fabulous band and we couldn't be more excited that they are coming back. I promise they will keep you up and dancing all night long. So be sure to mark your calendars and plan on joining us.
Challenge 22 Walk - March 26th
Come out to Jacksonville Beach join Ocean Beaches American Legion Post 129 and our community for a walk, party, and a day of camaraderie to help End Veteran Suicides.
The goal is to have a great time while raising awareness of a tragic epidemic of 22 suicides per day due to PTSD while helping us fund solutions that are working. We are asking everyone to register to walk for $22 to honor the 22 lives that are taken every day due to veteran suicide.
Registration & sign-in will begin at 9:00 am. The opening ceremony will start at 10:30 am, followed by a 2.2-mile walk on the beach. The walk will start at the Pavilion Lawn and will walk south on the beach to Oceanfront Park and back.
Immediately after the walk, we will have a day of fun, with music, food, vendors, guest speakers, and so much more. More activities and fun will be had at American Legion Post 129 after the event.
Registration – $22
Registration w/ Official T-Shirt – $35
The goal is to have a great time while raising awareness of a tragic epidemic of 22 suicides per day due to PTSD while helping us fund solutions that are working. We are asking everyone to register to walk for $22 to honor the 22 lives that are taken every day due to veteran suicide.
Registration & sign-in will begin at 9:00 am. The opening ceremony will start at 10:30 am, followed by a 2.2-mile walk on the beach. The walk will start at the Pavilion Lawn and will walk south on the beach to Oceanfront Park and back.
Immediately after the walk, we will have a day of fun, with music, food, vendors, guest speakers, and so much more. More activities and fun will be had at American Legion Post 129 after the event.
Registration – $22
Registration w/ Official T-Shirt – $35
New Saturday Tap TV Tournament - Starting
Football is over and you are looking for something to fill your time on Saturday Afternoons? We have you covered!
Come on down to Post 129 and play in our new Saturday afternoon Tap TV trivia tournament. No cost to join in the tournament. Just download the app and play our interactive TV trivia! Winner of each game wins a free drink. So download and app and join in on the fun!
Two Tournaments Each Week
Saturdays 2 pm to 4 pm
Tuesdays 6 pm to 8 pm
Come on down to Post 129 and play in our new Saturday afternoon Tap TV trivia tournament. No cost to join in the tournament. Just download the app and play our interactive TV trivia! Winner of each game wins a free drink. So download and app and join in on the fun!
Two Tournaments Each Week
Saturdays 2 pm to 4 pm
Tuesdays 6 pm to 8 pm
St Patrick's Day Dinner - Thursday, March 17th
Richard will be serving up corned beef special cooked to perfect served with tender cabbage, potatoes and carrots. There is no sign up for this dinner - it's first come, first serve. So be sure to get here early!
5th DISTRICT Picnic - March 12th
Mark your calendars and plan on joining us on Saturday, March 12th for the 5th District picnic here at Post 129.
The Legion is planning on having live music, food, bounce house, dunk tank, balloon animals, face painting and more!
The Legion is planning on having live music, food, bounce house, dunk tank, balloon animals, face painting and more!
February Raffle - Winner Drawn on February 28th
The ALR will be raffling off a brand new gas grill this month. Tickets are $1 for one ticket, $5 for 6 tickets. See any ALR member for tickets today. Winner will be drawn on February 28th.
ALR Casino Night - FEBRUARY 26th
Tickets Now on Sale!
Join us for the 5th Annual ALR Casino Night on Saturday, February 26th. Tickets cost only $30 per person and include dinner, $300 in Play Money, and a Door Prize Ticket. Doors open at 530 pm, Gaming begins at 630 pm. All proceeds to benefit Project Vet Relief.
Tickets are on sale now. It’s always a sellout so don’t be left out. See any ALR member for tickets.
Join us for the 5th Annual ALR Casino Night on Saturday, February 26th. Tickets cost only $30 per person and include dinner, $300 in Play Money, and a Door Prize Ticket. Doors open at 530 pm, Gaming begins at 630 pm. All proceeds to benefit Project Vet Relief.
Tickets are on sale now. It’s always a sellout so don’t be left out. See any ALR member for tickets.
Day Time Paint Party - THURSDAY, February 24th
Join us on Thursday, February 24th for our day time paint party. Cost is only $20 per person and includes all supplies. This is a great time and you will be amazed at how well your art turns out in the end. So mark your calendars and plan on coming out.
Line Dancing Lessons - Starts February 21st
Line dancing class is back! Starting on February 21st we will be holding classes on every other Monday evening in the Liberty Hall. This is a great time and Sue is fabulous instructor - so be sure to mark your calendars and plan on coming out.
Superbowl Party - FEBRUARY 13th
Join us for our annual Super Bowl on Sunday, February 13th. We will be providing hot dogs and chips, Plus we have a generous member that will donating their award winning chili for the event. No charge for the event - we just ask that everyone brings their favorite tailgate snack to share.
So be sure to mark your calendars and plan on joining us. We always have a great time.
So be sure to mark your calendars and plan on joining us. We always have a great time.
Valentine's Day Dinner - February 11th
We will be holding our Valentine's dinner on Friday, February 11th this year.
The Legion will be cooking up a fabulous meal. Starting with a salad and shrimp cocktail, main course will be a grilled steak served with mushrooms and onions, loaded baked potato and and garlic bread, plus a fabulous dessert all for only $15 per person.
This is a dinner where you need to sign up in advance. Sign up sheet is hanging in the Freedom Hall so be sure to sign up today and reserve your spot!
On top of that fabulous dinner we have the band Soul Fire in the Freedom Hall. This band was here with us in December and everyone loved them! They are sure to keep you entertained and dancing all night long. So be sure to sign up soon - this is the place you want to celebrate your Valentine's Day!
The Legion will be cooking up a fabulous meal. Starting with a salad and shrimp cocktail, main course will be a grilled steak served with mushrooms and onions, loaded baked potato and and garlic bread, plus a fabulous dessert all for only $15 per person.
This is a dinner where you need to sign up in advance. Sign up sheet is hanging in the Freedom Hall so be sure to sign up today and reserve your spot!
On top of that fabulous dinner we have the band Soul Fire in the Freedom Hall. This band was here with us in December and everyone loved them! They are sure to keep you entertained and dancing all night long. So be sure to sign up soon - this is the place you want to celebrate your Valentine's Day!
Live Call Bingo - February 2022
The ladies that run our live call bingo on Wednesdays and Fridays wanted us to let you all know that they are running a special for their regular players.
During the month of February if you bring in a new player, you will get one free yellow card. So grab your friends and plan on coming in and having a great time. Good luck and thank you for your support!
During the month of February if you bring in a new player, you will get one free yellow card. So grab your friends and plan on coming in and having a great time. Good luck and thank you for your support!
Bag of Cash Raffle - January 29th
The SAL will be raffling off Two Bags of Cash for there January raffle. Tickets cost $1 for One, of $5 for Six tickets. See any SAL member for tickets during the month of January. Winners will be drawn on January 29th at 730 pm.
Godiva is Back - January 29th
Godiva is back! She will be with us from 6 pm to 10 pm in the Liberty Hall o January 29th. This woman has a amazing voice and puts on a great show so be sure to come on up and check her out.
Day Time Paint Party - January 20th
We are excited to announce that we will be having a day time paint party on Thursday, January 20th at noon. The cost of the class is only $20 and all supplies are included. This is a beginner paint class so come on out and give it a try.
WAA Wreath RETRIEVAL Day - January 15th
Volunteers are needed on Saturday, January 15th at 930 am to help retrieve the wreaths. Please bring pick up trucks and trailers to retrieve the wreaths. Broom handles and long PVC poles help in picking up the wreaths.
