September Post Meeting
The September Post meeting will be on Monday 10 September due to 3 September being Labor Day. Doors open at 17:30, meeting starts at 18:30. Hope to see you there!
Month of August Colorado Parks open to Vets
During the month of August all Colorado State Parks will provide free admission to both Active Duty Military and all other Military Veterans. Bring proof of service, i.e. DD-214.
25 August Colorado Sled Hockey Warriors Burgers and Beer
On 25 August, Burgers and BEER will be available for a small fee of $10.00 at TAKODA Tavern. All proceeds benifit the Colorado Sled hockey Warriors. "https://warrioravs.org/who-we-are" Come visit with fellow Vets in support of this worthy cause. Takod's is located at 12311 Pine Bluffs Way, Parker CO.
Sept 7 & 8 Octoberfest in the Pines
On September 7th and 8th Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce will host the 2nd annual Octoberfest in the Pines. AML Post 82 will be supporting this by having a burger burn. Volunteers are need to help set up and cook burgers. Any amount of your time in support of this event will be appreciated. On the 7th we start at 04:00pm till 08:00pm and the 8th start time is 12:00 noon till 08:00 pm. Times are subject to change.
Sept 8 & 9 21st Annual Dragonman Museum Machine Gun Shoot
On September 8th and 9th the Dragonman Museum will be hosting their 21st Machine Gun Shoot. A $10.00 entry fee to watch and/or visit the museum. If you wish to shoot a machine gun prices will vary depending on caliber and amount of ammo used. Please bring eye and ear protection as they will not be available at the shooting range. The museum and range are located at 1200 Dragonman Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80929. Doors open at 09:00am till 0430pm. For more information you can go to the website at ":"http://www.dragonmans.com/
19 Oct thru 24 Nov Christmas Food Drive
Starting 19 October through 24 November, every Friday and Saturday, we will be at Wal-Mart in Elizabeth soliciting for various food items in support of the American Legion Post 82 Christmas Food Drive. We ask Post volunteers to support this by giving us and hour or two on any of the Friday or Saturdays from 12:00 - 16:00 during the period of 19 October through 24 November. There is no sign-up, just show up. All proceeds go towards feeding the needy in Elbert County. For more information contact John Guttenberg at "sgtmajtanker@q.com"
27 October Elizabeth Harvest Fest
On 27 October the town of Elizabeth will have their annual Harvest Fest. AML Post 82 will be having a Burger Burn that day and asks for volunteers to help set up and cook burgers. Any amount of time you can provide is greatly appreciated.More information will be provided as we approach this date.