This Week at Walter Rhoades Post 111
Announcements, news, events, and other information about your American Legion Post.
From the Commander
Take a look at those upcoming events below! We have a very busy few months coming up — volunteer events, fundraisers, service days, and lounge entertainment. We need your help, support, and participation for each and every one of these events. This is a Team 111 effort: AL, SAL, and ALA. I hope to see you “there.”
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Chuck
Announcements
The ALA has graciously volunteered to take lead on our joint participation in the Louisville Labor Day parade. We will be partnering with the Marine Corps League on a float and also providing our color guard to lead the parade. More information to follow in the coming weeks.
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News
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Upcoming Events
Labor Day Parade and Bingo (September 2, 2024): Team 111 will be leading and marching in this year’s Louisville Labor Day Parade. We will also host bingo at the post, with food from Field Kitchen 111, starting at 1:00 PM. More details to follow.
Sons of the American Legion Meeting (September 4, 2024): There will be a Sons of the American Legion Meeting at 6:00 PM at the post.
Save the Date (September 8, 2024): TSGT Adam Popp’s Volunteer Day will be held on September 8th. Registration will begin at 12:30 PM and volunteers will be doing landscaping work from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Register here.
General Membership Meeting (September 10, 2024): There will be a General Membership Meeting at 6:00 PM at the post. The lounge will be closed during this meeting. If you'd like to join the meeting via Zoom, please notify the Executive Board by noon, September 9th.
Auxiliary Unit 111 Meeting (September 14, 2024): There will be an Auxiliary Unit 111 Meeting at 9:30 AM at the post.
Live Music by John Long (September 14, 2024): We are excited to welcome John Long to Walter Rhoades American Legion Post 111. John Long's adoptive father was Homesick James, who was a direct influence on his music accomplishments. Homesick James, who passed away on December 13, 2006, was Elmore James' cousin and the last of his band members (The Broomdusters). Come join us for an amazing night of live, classic rock ’n’ roll! This event is open to the public.
A Toast to Walter Rhoades (October 9, 2024): On the evening of October 9th, will be pausing to honor our namesake Walter Rhodes. PFC Walter Rhoades was killed while on October 9, 1918 while fighting in World War I. More details on this event to follow.
Live Music by James Hurtado (October 19, 2024): We are excited to welcome Jes Hurtado to Walter Rhoades American Legion Post 111. James has been playing professionally for 20 years and has shared the stage with Daniel Valdez and has also performed at the Winter Park Music Festival as well as the Taste of Colorado. Join us for a night of wonderful music. This event is open to the public.
District 4 Meeting (October 19, 2024): The District Four fall meeting will be held on October 19th, from 9am to 11am, at the American Legion Post 32 (Longmont). This meeting is open to all members in our district.
Save the Date (November 9, 2024): Veterans Day celebration at the post. More details to follow.
Bingo (Every Monday Night): Join us for bingo, every Monday night starting at 6:30 PM. All proceeds support Veterans and Veterans' Programs.
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Hours
Monday 4-8 PM
Tuesday 4-8 PM
Wednesday 4-8 PM
Thursday 4-8 PM
Friday 1-9 PM
Saturday 1-9 PM
Sunday 12-8 PM
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Walter Rhoades American Legion Post 111
1150 Pine Street
Louisville, CO 80027
(303) 666-6314
