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As you can see by the calendar of events below, 

Post 289 is a very busy Post!


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↓ Calendar of Events for 2025-2026 ↓

......Ayden, NC, Post 289 Activities.......

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National Vietnam War Veterans Day

Sat, Mar 29, 2025 All Day

FREE sandwich @ Mission BBQ for all Vietnam War Veterans!

JUNIOR Legion College

Sat, Apr 5, 2025 9-3

  • Division 1
  • Hosted by Washington Post 263
  • 1126 Cherry Run Rd, Wahsington, NC 27889
  • (919) 390-8651 
  • Email

JUNIOR Legion College

Sat, Apr 12, 2025 9-3

  • Division 2
  • Hosted by Wilmington Post 10
  • 702 Pine Grove, Wilmington, NC 28409
  • (910) 799-3806 
  • Website

S&D Gun Show

Apr 12-13, 2025 9-5 Sat, 10-5 Sun

  • Link to S&D website for more detail
  • Greenville NC Convention Center
  • 303 Greenville Blvd SW, Greenville, NC  27834
  • (252) 321-7671

JUNIOR Legion College

Sat, Apr 19, 2025 9-3

  • Division 4
  • Hosted by Salisbury Post 342
  • 1024 Lincolnton Rd, Salisbury, NC 28144
  • (704) 637-1722  
  • Email

Post 289 PEC Meeting

Tue, Apr 22, 2025 1630

  • Held @ Am Legion Victory Post 289
  • 708 E Third St, Ayden, NC  28513
  • (828) 275-2269

Post 289 GEN Meeting

Tue, Apr 22, 2025 1800

  • Held @ Am Legion Victory Post 289
  • 708 E Third St, Ayden, NC  28513
  • (828) 275-2269

Pitt County Veterans Council (PCVC)

Thr, Apr 24, 2025 1830

  • Held @ Am Legiont Post 39
  • CALENDAR
  • 403 St. Andrews Dr, Greenville, NC  27834
  • (252) 355-7793 

JUNIOR Legion College

Sat, Apr 26, 2025 9-3

  • Division 3
  • Hosted by Raleigh Post 1
  •  1120 Sawmill Rd Raleigh NC 27615
  • (919) 876-5795  
  • Email:  americanlegionraleighpost1@gmail.com 
  • Website

The Wall That Heals

Thr-Sun, May 1-4, 2025 24 Hrs/Day

  • Held @ 215 Wesleyan Rd, Roxboro NC  27573
  • Vietnam Veterans Memorial Replica  & Mobile Education Center
  • A program of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund - Founders of the Wall
  • Veterans who have never been to see the D.C. Wall, that this s the next closest thing to it.
  • (No phone number available)

District 3 Meeting

Sat, May 3, 2025 1000

  • Held @ Am Legion Post 151
  • 3707 N Main St suite d, Farmville, NC 27828
  • (No phone number available)

Armed Forces Week

Mon-Sat, May 12-17, 2025

FREE sandwich @ Mission BBQ  for:

  • ARMY - Mon, 12th
  • MARINE CORP - Tue, 13th
  • NAVY - Wed, 14th
  • AIR & SPACE FORCE - Thr, 15th
  • COAST GUARD - Fri, 16th
  • ALL BRANCHES - Sat, 17th

Flags for Veterans @ Ayden Town & Northeast Cemeteries

Mon, May 19, 2025 0900

  • 221 West Ave, Ayden, NC  28513
  • 3769 Lee St, Ayden, NC  28513
  • ...for Memorial Day, May 26th

Senior Award Nite @ Ayden-Grifton H.S.

Thr, May 22, 2025 1800

  • Held @ Ayden-Grifton High School
  •  7653 NC-11, Ayden, NC 28513 
  • (252) 746-4183
  • Presentation of the $1,000 American Legion Jr ROTC Cadet Scholarship to a deserving graduating senior 

Pitt County Veterans Council (PCVC)

Thr, May 22, 2025 1830

  • Held @ Am Legiont Post 39
  • CALENDAR
  • 403 St. Andrews Dr, Greenville, NC  27834
  • (252) 355-7793 

Memorial Day Cerimonies

Mon, May 26, 2025 1100

  • Held @ Greenville Town Commons
  • 105 E. 1st St, Greenville, NC  27858

Legion NC Department Convention

Wed-Sat, Jun 18-21, 2025

  • North Raleigh Hilton
  • 3415 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC  27609
  •  1-800-445-8667 
  •  The group code  is TBD 
  •  Room rates are $115 plus tax, single or double. The cutoff for rooms at this rate is TBD   

S&D Gun Show

Jun 21-22, 2025 9-5 Sat, 10-5 Sun

  • Link to S&D website for more detail
  • Greenville NC Convention Center
  • 303 Greenville Blvd SW, Greenville, NC  27834
  • (252) 321-7671

Pitt County Veterans Council (PCVC)

Thr, Jun 26, 2025 1830

  • Held @ Am Legiont Post 39
  • CALENDAR
  • 403 St. Andrews Dr, Greenville, NC  27834
  • (252) 355-7793 

Post 289 Donation Table at Sam's Club, Winterville, NC

Fri, Jul 4, 2025 1000-1700

  • Link to Sam's website
  • 4240 Winterville Pkwy
  • Winterville, NC  28590
  • (252) 439-0400
  • Volunteer your time link

S&D Gun Show

Aug 16-17, 2025 9-5 Sat, 10-5 Sun

  • Link to S&D website for more detail
  • Greenville NC Convention Center
  • 303 Greenville Blvd SW, Greenville, NC  27834
  • (252) 321-7671

NC Dept Legion College

Thr-Sat, Jul 17-19, 2025

  • North Raleigh Hilton
  • 3415 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC  27609
  •  1-800-445-8667 
  •  The group code  is TBD 
  •  Room rates are TBD plus tax, single or double. The cutoff for rooms at this rate is TBD, 2024   

Pitt County Fair - Setup

TBD, 2025

Legion Posts to assist Fairgrounds setup Commercial Bldg

Held at Pitt County Fairgrounds

3910 M.L.K. Jr Hwy, Greenville, NC  27834

(252) ???-??? Bob Sheck, Fair Manager

Pitt County Fair - Event

Tue-Sun, Sep 16-21, 2025

Annual Pitt County Fun & Games for ALL!

Held at Pitt County Fairgrounds

3910 M.L.K. Jr Hwy, Greenville, NC  27834     (252) 367-0704

Parking FREE, Admission $10, Unlimited Ride Bands $35

ALL LEGION MEMBERS ON DECK!!


SCHEDULE


Daily Reflector FAMILY NIGHT/CARLOAD NIGHT, Tue 16th

$75/car

Pitt County Fair - Shut Down

Mon, Sep 22, 2025 ...TBD and as long as it takes!

Legion Posts to assist Fairgrounds clean Commercial Bldg

Held at Pitt County Fairgrounds

3910 M.L.K. Jr Hwy, Greenville, NC  27834

(252) ???-??? Bob Sheck, Fair Manager

BE THE ONE "DAY"

Tue, Oct 1 , 2025 All Day

On the first day of every month, Legion Family members are encouraged to wear a "Be the One" item to show their commitment to reducing the stigma around mental health issues among veterans & servicemembers AND to start a conversation about what "Be the One" is & how to save the life of a veteran.  Legion posts should also promote "Be the One" on the first day of every month.


                          VISIT: http://legion.org/betheone

S&D Gun Show

Oct 4-5, 2025 9-5 Sat, 10-5 Sun

  • Link to S&D website for more detail
  • Greenville NC Convention Center
  • 303 Greenville Blvd SW, Greenville, NC  27834
  • (252) 321-7671

Legion Fall Conference

Thr-Sat, TBD 2025

  • North Raleigh Hilton
  • 3415 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC  27609
  • Reservations via phone: 1-800-445-8667
  • Reservations via ONLINE
  •  The group code  is The American Legion  
  •  Room rates are $115 plus tax, single or double. The cutoff for rooms at this rate is October 5, 2024.   

Post 39 Stand Down

TBD, 2025 Time TBD

  • Held @ Am Legiont Post 39
  • CALENDAR
  • 403 St. Andrews Dr, Greenville, NC  27834
  • (252) 355-7793 
  • American Legion Post 39 will host providing a number (appx 30) businesses and organizations at their Post as "vendors" available to discuss or assist any of the homeless veteran attendees.  Breakfast and a lunch will also be provided.  Basically, it is an opportunity for the Homeless Veteran population to discover what help the community has to offer.

Veteran's Day Celebration

Mon, Nov 11, 2025

  • Held @ Greenville Town Commons - Time 1100
  • Am Legion members to help in setup @ 0900


  • Held @ Ayden Veterans Memorial Park - TIme 1300
  • Post 289 to place flags @ 1000

Post Christmas Party

Tue, Nov 25, 2025 1400

  • Held @ Home of Angie Picton (GSGT, James Walley)
  • 6258 Annie J Stokes Ln, Grifton, NC 28530
  • DInner provided by Mission BBQ
  • Santa Clause to provide gifts for everyone!

S&D Gun Show

Dec 20-21, 2025 9-5 Sat, 10-5 Sun

  • Link to S&D website for more detail
  • Greenville NC Convention Center
  • 303 Greenville Blvd SW, Greenville, NC  27834
  • (252) 321-7671

Post "Blood Connection" Blood Drive Fundraiser

TBD, 2025 Times TBD

  • Held @ TBD
  • Am Legion members to help in setup @ TBD
  • Blood "donors" to receive $45 for their contribution
  • Post 289 will receive $25 for each pint given

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Oratorical Contest

Sat, TBD

  • Held @ Am Legiont Post 39
  • 403 St. Andrews Dr, Greenville, NC  27834
  • (252) 355-7793 

Post Presents Cornhole Event on WITN TV "ENC@Three" show

TBD

  • Held @ the E. Arlington Blvd studio
  • 275 E. Arlington Blvd, Greenville, NC  27858
  • (252) 439-7777   

Cornhole Committee Meeting

TBD

  • Held @ the Ayden Masonic Lodge building
  • 708 E. Third St., Ayden, NC  28513
  • (252) 714-5327  

Division 1 Meeting

Sat, TBD, 2026 1100

  • Oratorical Meeting
  • Held @ Am Legion Post 38
  • 717 American Legion Rd Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870 
  •  (252) 532-3699 
  • Email Contact:  nclegionpost38@gmail.com 

Annual Cornhole Tournament ...................SETUP........................

Fri, Mar 13, 2026 1800

  • Held @ Boys & Girls Club 
  • 108 Second St, Ayden, NC  28513
  • (252) 714-5327 (Greg Roberson, Cornhole Chairman)

Annual Cornhole Tournament

Sat, Mar 14, 2025 Legionnaires 0830 Public 0900 Tournament 1000

  • Practice 9-10, Tournament begins @ 10 - until?
  • Fun & Fundraiser for "Support Our Troops"
  • Also on Facebook
  • Held @ Boys & Girls Club 
  • 108 Second St, Ayden, NC  28513
  • (252) 714-5327 (Greg Roberson, Cornhole Committee Chairman)
  • More details or questions on this site @ CORNHOLE

Support Our Troops (Packs 4 Patriots)

TBD

  • Post 289 Presents Fundraising Check to Barbara Whitehead
  • Held at Cross & Crown Christian Store
  • 3928 Lee St, Ayden, NC  28513
  • (252) 714-1175

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