American Legion Post 129

Join us on Wednesday, September 16^th for a cake cutting ceremony at 6 pm to honor our 72nd Birthday!!!

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September 15th To September 21st

On Friday, September 18^that 530 pm we will conduct a ceremony to commemorate POW/MIA Recognition Day.

The presentation will include information about POW/MIA veterans and the history of the POW/MIA flag. It truly is a very touching ceremony. Plan on coming up to the Post and checking it out.

Start your day with our new open house pancake breakfast on Saturday, September 19th.

This is a good opportunity to bring new members or potential members to the Post so they can see what we are all about.

Post 129 is in the process of putting together care packages to send overseas to our Active Duty Troops. Can you help? For more information and a list of requested items check out our website at the below link.

The first box will be sent out next week on Tuesday, September 21st to a local Jacksonville active duty in Afghanistan so the sooner you get your donations to the Post the better so we have time to pack everything up.

http://www.post129.org/care-packages.html

The American Legion Riders, Chapter 129 in conjunction with the Home Depot Foundation and Beaches Habitat for Humanity will be hosting our 3rd Annual Fun Run.

We will be raising funds to supply materials and labor for a local beaches disabled veteran who is in need of increased functionality and repairs of his home. Miller’s Ale House will be providing food at the end of the run.

http://www.post129.org/alr-fun-run.html

Please join us in our American Legion Post 129 Saturday golf. It is a nine hole captains choice/best ball theme. We now have over 40 players signed up to play on Saturday Mornings. We would love to have you join us.

If interested please give Clint Swinehart call at 904-253-5856 or e-mail him at swineiam@bellsouth.net. We now play at Windy Harbor Mayport Naval Station and tee times start at 10:30.

http://www.post129.org/golf-league.html

Join us on Friday, September 18^th for a cake cutting ceremony at 6pm to celebrate the Air Force Birthday.

Friday, September 18th - Double Shot
Friday, September 21st - The Backtracks

Starting on October 9^th we host our annual Croaker tournament. All fishermen are encouraged to participate in this wonderful event, but remember you do not have to have a boat to register.

Many of us have participated in this event in the past without ever once touch a fishing rod. The raffles and the fish fry make your cost of registration more than worth it! Even if you do not register for the event you are not going to want to miss the fish fry on Sunday, October 11^thso mark your calendars!

For More information please visit our website at http://www.post129.org/croaker-tournamnent.html

Post 129 is proud to be the hosting location this year for our the Jacksonville Beach Lions club 5th Annual Barktober Fest fundraiser to benefit Guiding Eyes for the Blind Guide dog school.

Please join us for a fun evening of dinner & dancing. Only $25 per ticket! Please see Brandi or Steve Smith for tickets. For more information please check out our website at the below link.

http://www.post129.org/upcoming-special-events.html

On Monday, September 21st we will begin our kitchen remodel. There will be food next week but it will be limited and mostly cooked on the outdoor grill. We are still working out the details and I will keep you posted as new information is available. The overhaul will take the better part of the week, but the plan is to be open for Friday night dinner.

Legion BLT - $5.00
Fresh toasted, locally baked wheat bread piled with crispy bacon and fresh lettuce and tomato served with choice of side.

Cheeseburger - $5.00
All beef patty topped with lettuce, tomato, and red onion served with choice of side.

Tuna Melt - $5.00
Homemade tuna salad served on grilled rye topped with Swiss cheese and tomato served with a choice of side.

Ham, Bacon and Swiss Panini - $5.00
Grilled wheat piled high with ham, bacon, and Swiss cheese topped with a honey Dijon spread served with choice of side.

Yes there will be breakfast this Sunday!

Our home-style breakfasts are served all morning long. So stop on down for some biscuits and gravy, pancakes, or eggs - we are here to serve you!

Tuesday, September 15th
Patti Melt – Hamburger Patti topped with grilled onions, mushrooms, and Swiss cheese on crispy rye bread served with a choice of side.

Wednesday, September 16th
Jambalaya – Classic New Orleans style dish with chicken, sausage, shrimp, and vegetables. Made from scratch.

Thursday, September 17th
TBD – Stop on by and see what Steven has whipped up.

Friday, September 18^th – ALR Dinner
Baked White Fish served with potatoes, side salad and garlic bread for only $8.00

Sunday, Sept 19th – Breakfast 9am to Noon
Our home-style breakfasts are served all morning long. So stop on down for some biscuits and gravy, pancakes, or eggs - we are here to serve you!