Post 229's Activities: Oct-Dec 2024
(Recommend printing this page... Scroll down to view current Qtr's 2024 events. Previous quarterly events for years 2021, 2022 and 2023 events are available for viewing by down clicking on the left side of the home page under the main folder: "Post 229 Events - 2021-2022-2023-2024". Also check out an annual calendar posted separately for a long-term view of typical Post 229 events. Note: These quarterly views will augment the now posted annual calendar for download, with more details on specific events.
OCT:
- 4 Oct- Family Day at Tut Fann: 4 Oct, 10:00 am -3:00 pm.
- 5 Oct - Madison Street Festival: Saturday, 8:00 am-4:00 pm, Madison Veterans Park
- 6 Oct - District 12 Meeting: Sunday, October 6, Post 15 Decatur. Lunch at 1:00, meeting to follow.
- 7 Oct - Post 229 hosts a free Monthly Coffee and Donuts at the Veteran Administration Clinic, 08:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M., located on Markaview Road Northwest, Huntsville. - Post 229 members and volunteers are invited to visit for an hour or so to greet veterans attending their appointments.
- 10 Oct - Monthly American Legion Post 229 Meeting: Auxiliary meeting at 5:30. Legion Family Social at 6:30. Post 229 Meeting will be held at 1900 (7:00 PM) at Black Patch Distilling Co., 500 Lanier Dr. Suite C3, Madison. (Cdr. Vannoy may bring a few snacks for before the meeting.) A budget review may be on the agenda.
- 13 Oct - US Navy Birthday
- 17 Oct - Veterans Social at Monark Grove: Thursday, 1:30 pm. Meet in the Pub.
- 19 Oct - Troop 201 Blood Drive: Saturday, October 19, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Madison Fire Department, 101 Mill Road.
- 28 Oct - Monthly Veterans Breakfast: Tuesday, October 28, 8:30 am., at the IHOP 8622 Hwy 72W, Madison.
- 29 Oct - Post 229 will participate in the "Trunk or Treat" event to be held...
NOV:
- 1 Nov - 18th Annual Heartof the Valley YMCA Veterans Prayer Breakfast at Hogan Family YMCA, 130 Park Sqaure Lane, Madison. Veterans and Active Duty may request and register for a free ticket prior to the event. Otherwise the price is $35. Contact: events@ymcahuntsville.org or call (256) 428-9622, ext. 208. Doors open & coffee scial at 6:45. Event starts at 7:30 A.M.
- 2 Nov - Placement of Veterans Day Flags: Saturday, November 2, 10:00 am. Madison City Hall.
- 2 Nov - District 12 invited members and familty to attend an Air and Car (1930's and 40's) show at the Cullman Airport from 9 AM to 3 PM.. Exhibits and aircraft rides will be available and an organization will provide a free lunch to veterans.
- November Poppy Distribution Schedules: Watch for an emailed signup genius entry for time slots.
- 2 Nov -SAturday, Noon-6PM at Kroger, 7090 HIghway 72 W.
- 8 Nov - Friday, 2PM-8 PM at Kroger, 4579 Wall Triana Hwy.
- 9 Nov - Saturday, 9AM-7PM at Kroger, 8855 Hwy 72 W.
-10 Nov - Sunday, 10AM-5PM at Kroger 8855 Hwy 72 W.
- 7, 8, 9 Nov- Walmart on Wall Triana Hwy.
- 8, 9 Nov - Lowes on Hwy 72 W.
- 7 Nov - Monrovia Middle School Veteran Breakfast. A well done event with a free breakfast for veterans followed by a school presentation event.
- 8 Nov - Madison County Veteran Organizations Dinner at Saturn Hall (Von Braun Center) - a coat and Tie event. Registration details will follow.
- 11 Nov - Veterans Day Parade. Post 229's Veteran Parade Float will participate. More details to follow.
- 16 Nov - District 12 Membership Reviatlization at Post 15 in Decatur. Review 1983 Report; Coffee and pastry at 9 A.M., Lunch served- meeting 9 A.M.-1 P.M.
- 16 Nov - Flag Pick-up: Saturday, 10:00 am. Madison City Hall.
DEC:
14 Dec - Christmas Party for Fallen Veteran's famiiy/children at the KBR building at 345 Bob Heath Dr, Huntsville, AL 35806 (across from Defense Acquistion University).
14 Dec - Lay Wreaths at Veteran burial sites in Madison. Meet at the Madision City Hall on Huges Rd. at 10 A.M.
14 Dec Polar Express Parade in Madison. Post 29 assemble point to be determined.
Other veteran related events are posted in a separate folder "External Events of Potential Interest" at: https://americanlegionpost229.org/index.php?id=229. Postings include VFW activities, Cross Pointe Church veteran related postings and a blood drive etc..
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Join Madison American Legion Post 229: Submit cash, a check or an online submission for $55 payable to American Legion Post 229, Mail to: P.O.Box 194, Madison, AL 35758 or call: 256-258-8534 (leave a message).
Donations to Post 229's new 501(c)3 Foundation are now accepted. Contact Cdr. Vannoy or Post 229's Finance POC James Frederick. A link to Post 229's donation general web site information and list of contributors are at the folder: "DONATE TO MADISON AMERICAN LEGION POST 229".