Finley River Boys Benefit Concert

Saturday, April 24th at 6pm.

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Plant Swap May 22nd 10am to 2pm

The Southern Illinois Plant Lovers will be hosting a Plant Swap on Saturday, May 22nd

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American Legion Post 280 Riders

Our American Legion Riders are always looking for new members. Here is what you need: Prospective full members must meet two requirements for membership. #1 A current member in good standing in the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary or the Sons of the American Legion. #2 Must be the legally registered owner of a motorcycle of at least 350cc in size and possess a valid driver's license in their state of residence (military equivalents acceptable). Or the spouse of owner who is a member. Dues are $12.00. Large Legion Rider Patch is $40.00 Contact the Post to join!

Wednesday Queen of Hearts and Auxiliary 50/50

Two Drawings in One night! Kitchen opens at 5pm. Happy Hour kicks off at 6pm. Ticket sales end at 7pm the day of the drawing. 50/50 Drawing at 7:25pm followed by Queen of Hearts at 7:30pm. This is Week 18 of the Board and the Jackpot is set at $6,127! Come out and win BIG!

Extreme Bingo & Wing Night

Every Thursday is Wing Night & Extreme Bingo! Kitchen opens at 5pm with .50 cent Wings! Many other menu items available. Extreme Bingo kicks off at 6:30pm and is FREE TO PLAY. Extreme Jackpot Starts 18 Balls or Less. Each week the Jackpot is not hit, the pot increases and 1 Ball is added. Come and take your chance at getting this AWESOME Jackpot!!

Friday Fish and Senior Dance

Friday Fish Night is from 5pm to 7pm. HUGE Catfish, Cod, or Shrimp Platters, Complete with Sides are only $10! Chicken Strips and Kids Plates Available Too! Eat-In or Carry-Out. Please call (618) 438-0861 from 4-7pm to place your Curbside or Carry-Out order.

Saturday!

Join us every Saturday afternoon for FREE DARTS ALL DAY!! Most Saturdays food is available for our patrons.

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WELCOME TO AMERICAN LEGION POST 280/VFW POST 2671

VFW Post 2671 & American Legion Post 280
As yesterday's defenders of freedom, we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group.  The Benton, IL. American Legion Post 280 and VFW Post 2671 is a combined Post where veterans who served honorably, during all eras, can join with their brothers and sisters in arms to strengthen our community. Regardless if you served during times of peace or war, overseas or abroad, we have a place for you. You can visit the Post at 311 South Main St. Benton, IL or call us at (618) 438-0861 for questions about membership. You can also follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Benton280 or visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/BentonIllinoisAmericanLegion/
 

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Our mission of serving Veterans and our community continues.  If you know of a Veteran in need, please contact our Post by calling (618) 438-0861 or message us through our Facebook or Twitter pages.  
 
Every Sunday Bloody Mary's are $2. Monday thru Friday from 9am to 5pm is Domestic Beer 3 for $6 and Nattys 3 for $4. Wednesday Happy Hour is from 6 to 9pm with $2 Beer Cans, and other specials. Auxiliary 50/50 Drawing at 7:25pm and Queen of Hearts Drawing at 7:30pm. The Auxiliary will also be selling food on Wednesday nights beginning at 5pm. Thursday is Wing Night starting at 5pm. Extreme Bingo begins at 6:30pm. Come out for your chance to win cash or prizes!  Friday is Fish Night from 5-7pm.  HUGE Catfish, Cod, or Shrimp Platters, complete with sides, are only $10!  Chicken Strips and Kid's Plates also available.  Friday Fish will be ending for the season at the end of April.  We have several events coming up, everyone is welcome to come and participate in them with us.

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That the purpose of this Corporation shall be fraternal, patriotic, historical, charitable, and educational: to preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members; to assist worthy comrades; to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead; and to assist their widows and orphans; to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States of America, and fidelity to its Constitution and laws; to foster true patriotism; to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom, and to preserve and defend the United States from all her enemies.
 
 

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As yesterday's defenders of freedom...

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