Due to the Governor's mandate, all Canteen operations are temporarily shut down. We will resume normal operations as soon as we are allowed. All normal Club meetings may take place, the Honor Guard can provide Military Rites, Friday Fish is available as Curbside only, we will be handing out candy to the children in the community on Halloween Night beginning at 4pm, and the Veteran's Day Ceremony on November 11th will take place.

Our Calendar & Newsletter

Click the buttons to keep up to date on all that's going on. If you have an event which needs to be put on the calendar, please let us know.

CalendarNewsletter

Leffler Funeral Home

WebsiteAdvertiser I

Start the Week Off Right!

Sunday Nights we have a DJ/Karaoke Show from 6-10pm. Come and check out one of the best DJ shows around! Due to the Governor's mandate, all Canteen operations are temporarily shut down. We will resume normal operations as soon as we are allowed.

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 5 of the Board and the Jackpot is set at $3,096! Come out and win BIG! Queen of Hearts will resume when we can reopen and continue normal operations

Extreme Bingo & Wing Night

Due to the Governor's mandate, all Canteen operations are temporarily shut down. We will resume normal operations as soon as we are allowed. 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. Fish Night is currently Curbside Only

Saturday!

Due to the Governor's mandate, all Canteen operations are temporarily shut down. We will resume normal operations as soon as we are allowed. Join us every Saturday afternoon for FREE DARTS!! Most Saturdays food is available for our patrons.

Previous Next

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/
 

FOLLOW US

Announcements

Every Sunday is Karaoke with Rockin' Roy from 6-10pm. 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 Fish is from 5pm to 7pm and the band Most Wanted is holding a Senior Dance in the Hall every Friday after Fish is over.  Saturday is Ramblin Roger's DJ/Karaoke from 7pm to 11pm.We have several events coming up, everyone is welcome to come and participate in them with us.

OUR MISSION

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.
 
 

News & Events

Upcoming events

Click above to view events.

View Local, State and National events. 

Membership

Membership Details

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.

WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War, Kosovo, War in Afghanistan, War in Iraq, War on Global Terror and other Peace-Keeping Expeditionary Campaigns throughout the globe.

Assistance & Benefits

Assistance & Benefits

The Veterans of Foreign Wars is dedicated

 to supporting those who sacrifice so much for this country, veterans, service members in the US Armed Forces, and their families and continues to be a voice for returning and currently deployed service members and their families.

National News

Important info from National VFW

Calling All Middle and High School Students

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - For students looking for scholarships to help lessen the financial burden college brings, it's not too late to ...

MORE INFO

Veterans Need Support Especially in a Pandemic

GEORGETOWN, Texas - Even in a pandemic, veteran...

MORE INFO