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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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Pitt County Fair - Setup

Mon, Sep 15, 2025 TBD

  • Legion Posts to assist Fairgrounds setup Commercial Bldg
  • Held at Pitt County Fairgrounds
  • 3910 M.L.K. Jr Hwy Greenville, NC  27834
  • Bob Sheck, Fair Manager (bobsheck@gmail.com)
  • (252) ???-??? 

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
  • Bob Sheck, Fair Manager (bobsheck@gmail.com)
  • (252) ???-??? 

Post 289 PEC Meeting

Tue, Sep 23, 2025 1600

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

Post 289 GEN Meeting

Tue, Sep 23, 2025 1800

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

Pitt County Veterans Council (PCVC)

Thr, Sep 25, 2025 1830

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

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

2025 Veteran Stand Down

Fri, Oct 10, 2025 Setup 0800, Doors Open 0900 till 1pm & beyond if needed

  • 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.  Lunch will be provided.  Basically, it is an opportunity for the Homeless Veteran population to discover what help the community has to offer.

Legion Fall Conference

Thr-Sat, Oct 23-25 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  ALFC25   
  •  Room rates are $117 plus tax, single or double. The cutoff date for rooms at this rate is September 25.

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

Sat, Nov 15, 2025 1200

  • Held @ Home of Angie Picton (GSGT, James Walley)
  • 6258 Annie J Stokes Ln Grifton, NC 28530
  • DInner may be 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

Sat Oct 18, 2025 Time & Place TBD

  • Held @ TBD
  • Am Legion members to help setup @ TBD
  • Blood "donors" to receive $30 gift card for their contribution
  • Post 289 will receive $10 for each pint given!

Oratorical Contest

Sat, TBD

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

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

TBD

  • Hosted by Baileigh Bockover
  • Held @ the E. Arlington Blvd studio
  • 275 E. Arlington Blvd Greenville, NC  27858
  • Email: encatthree@witn.com
  • (252) 439-7777   

Post Presents Cornhole Event on WTIB Fm 103.7 Radio

TBD

  • Hosted by Henry Hinton
  • Phone interview
  • Email: henry@ibxmedia.com
  • (252) 355-1037   

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 
  • Email Contact:  nclegionpost38@gmail.com
  • (252) 532-3699 

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

Senior Award Nite @ Ayden-Grifton H.S.

2025 Cancelled! To be held in 2026

  • 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 

JUNIOR Legion College

Sat, ???, 2025 9-3

  • Division 5
  • Hosted by Asheville Post 70
  • 103 Reddick Rd Asheville NC 28805
  • (828) 299-8463   
  • Email:  See website...
  • Website

Flags for Veterans @ Ayden Town & Northeast Cemeteries

Fri, May xx, 2026 0900

  • (1st)  ...  221 West Ave Ayden, NC  28513
  • (2nd)  ...  3769 Lee St Ayden, NC  28513
  • ...for Memorial Day, May 26th

Memorial Day Cerimonies

Mon, May 25, 2026 1100

  • Held @ Greenville Town Commons
  • 105 E. 1st St Greenville, NC  27858
  • (Alternate/Bad Weather) River Park
  •  1000 Mumford Rd Greenville  27834

Legion 107th NC Department Convention

Wed-Sat, Jun ?-?, 2026

  • North Raleigh Hilton
  • 3415 Wake Forest Rd Raleigh, NC  27609
  •  (919) 872-2323 
  •  The group code  is AMLEG 
  •  Room rates are $117 plus tax, single or double. The cutoff for rooms at this rate is TBD   

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

Sat, Jul 4, 2026 1030-1600

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

NC Dept Legion College

Fri-Sat, Jul 11-12, 2025

  • North Raleigh Hilton
  • 3415 Wake Forest Rd Raleigh, NC  27609
  •  1-800-445-8667 
  •  The group code  is LEGCOL 
  •  Room rates are $117 plus tax, single or double. The cutoff for rooms at this rate is TBD, 2024   

District 3 Meeting

Sat, Jul 19, 2025 1000

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

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