Post 199 HISTORY & CALENDAR of EVENTS
About the Legion & EVENT CALENDAR

   Post 199 has a long and rich history of involvement in community and charitable affairs.  The Post is known for fund raisers through music concerts, BBQs and other activities.  We have raised money for the American Red Cross, Hurricane Ivan Relief, Tsunami Disaster Relief, Boys & Girls Clubs, Boys State, Local Theatre Groups, Music Scholarships, School & Church Music Programs, Project LifeSaver, Hurricane Katrina Relief, Search & Rescue Fund Raiser, Medical Benefits and for individual family and friends financial assistance. 

HISTORY OF POST 199:

   Originally a subdivision of Post 99 in Foley (which was founded in 1919), the Eastern Shore Post 199 received a second and separate charter on January 11, 1963.  There were 365 regular charter members and 122 Auxiliary members who kept the separated post on the fast track.  In the mid and late 1960's there were almost 900 regular members and over 200 Auxiliary members.  The current post home and land was purchased with a loan and member donations in the 1920s.  The property is approximately 3.5 acres with 340' beach frontage on Mobile Bay.  In addition to the three story structure (housing the club bar, hall and kitchen), there is a large BBQ shed and storage building, Beach Stage, Tiki Bar and a 400' pier reaching into Mobile Bay.  Fishing, crabbing and boating from the beach and pier is a yearlong activity.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS - 2011:

Tuesdays:  LADIES NIGHT with drink specials 5-8pm.  KARAOKE with MITCHELL LEE 7-11pm.

Wednesdays:  LEGION JAM 8-12 with an accomplished musician as host.

Fridays:    OPEN GUITAR JAMS each Friday from 7-11pm with an accomplished musician as host.  Bring a guitar and join the fun or just bring your friends for some great entertainment. 

Saturdays:  SATURDAY NITE JAMS, an Open Jam with an accomplished musician as host.           8-12pm.    Check the Bar for the Saturday Jam schedule.

3/13       Quarterly Meeting, Sun - 1pm
3/8         Mardi Gras Day, 50-50 Raffle
3/17       St. Patricks Day, 50-50 Raffle, 6-8p
3/19       Flea Market & BBQ, 50-50 Raffle
4/16       Tax Relief Dance, Sat 7-11p
5/30       Memorial Day BBQ, Monday
6/12       Quarterly Meeting, Sun 1pm
7/4         Independence Day BBQ, Monday
7/17       District 33 Meeting Host, Sunday 2:30
9/5         Labor Day BBQ, Monday.  Beach Concert with Sugarcane Jane (and Tom Morley) 5-8pm
9/11       Quarterly Meeting, Sun - 1pm
9/15-17    L.A. Songwriters' Festival
10/12&13        Oktoberfest
10/31      Halloween Party, Monday
11/6        USO Show 3-5pm
11/24      Thanksgiving Dinner, Thursday 1-3pm
12/14        Post Christmas Party
12/15      Christmas Party at the Vets Home in Bay Minette with the Honky Tonk Country and Choral Group. 3-5pm
12/25      Christmas Day, Sunday
12/31      New Year's Eve, Saturday.  GRAYSON CAPPS & THE LOST CAUSE MINSTRELS BAND 8pm -1am.  Endless hors d'oeuvres, complimentary champagne toasts, cash/door prizes, party favors and MORE!  The Legion will be closed to all but ticket holders starting at 7:30pm.  Tickets are limited and are available now at the Legion Bar for $25 per person.  Day of event price is $30 if any tickets remain.  However we expect a sell out so get yours asap!  Party will include food and bar set ups in front bar, hall and outside tent areas.  Music (and possibility TV) will be piped into front bar, outside tent, etc.  Directly after midnight, a sumptous breakfast will be served for $5.  It's gonna be big!!!
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