vfw post 2503

Calendar

Jul
15
Thu
Post House Committee Meeting from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Jul 15 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Post and Auxiliary Meetings at 7 p.m.
Jul 15 @ 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm
Jul
16
Fri
July 16, 2021 – Join us as we welcome Rick Tiger to the Benson VFW Post 2503. He will be sharing his songs, stories, and tales with us.
Jul 16 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Plan on joining us from 7 – 8:30 p.m., Please tip generously and check out his merchandise table, too. You know a lot of his songs, as he writes for other performers. He has written “If I Die Before You Wake,” and many others.  Come listen awhile. It’s going to be fun!

 

Jul
18
Sun
10 Point Pitch Every Sunday @ Noon – Everyone is Welcome!
Jul 18 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Jul
21
Wed
Hamburger Night – Featuring Chicken Fried Steak or Tuna Salad on Croissants or Hamburgers/Cheeseburgers @ VFW Post 2503
Jul 21 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Let us cook for you!

Jul
25
Sun
10 Point Pitch Every Sunday @ Noon – Everyone is Welcome!
Jul 25 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Jul
28
Wed
July 28, 2021 – Hamburger Night featuring Pulled Pork Sandwiches or Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches or Caesar Salad w/Chicken or
Jul 28 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

the regular Hamburgers and Cheeseburgers. It’s too hot to cook at home! Come here, see your friends, enjoy a beverage, and have dinner! Family Friendly.

Aug
1
Sun
August 1, 2021 – Honor Guard Car Show – All Proceeds Benefitting 50 Mile Ruck from Lincoln to Omaha, Guitars for Vets and Moving Veterans Forward @ VFW Post 2503
Aug 1 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
August 1, 2021 - Honor Guard Car Show - All Proceeds Benefitting 50 Mile Ruck from Lincoln to Omaha, Guitars for Vets and Moving Veterans Forward @ VFW Post 2503

Once again, our Honor Guard hosts a Show and Shine Car Show to recruit new members AND to raise money for a local organization. A 50 Mile Ruck from Lincoln to Omaha will be held August 21 & 22. Participants will sleep on steps of Capital Building in Lincoln.  Saturday evening, they will walk 50 miles from Lincoln to Omaha. Proceeds from all activities will be shared by Moving Veterans Forward and Guitars for Vets Omaha. VFW Post 2503 is happy to be a sponsor of both groups and their work with Veterans who are homeless or suffering from PTSD. Help us to help them.

August 1, 2021 Car Show/Fundraiser, Proceeds to Guitars for Vets, and Moving Veterans Forward – 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Aug 1 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Awesome Silent Auction items for your bidding this Sunday, August 1. Something for everyone!

  • Rick Tiger’s new CD, Shine ON. Rick sang here at the Post on July 16. Recreate this memory with his new CD; Also some items from REDLINE STEEL. A Tree of Life, and a “Home” sign are part of this donation. Redline Steel sells on Facebook and is a Veteran owned and operated company. Check them out!
  • A bottle of Authentic Soldier Valley Lee Greenwood Bourbon Whiskey, distilled right here in Nebraska. Also includes a limited edition Challenge Coin.
  • Two separate baskets from our neighbors, Great Clips.  They donated and display our flyer prior to the event.
  • Three separate Afghans, crocheted by an anonymous donor. Lots of love is in each stitch, it’ll keep you warm in December!
  • A Game Night package from the Raabe’s and the McQuilliam’s. Snacks and your choice of still-sealed collector editions of  NASCAR Monopoly; 75th edition Monopoly; and Clue. Cribbage and Dominoes complete the package. Go old school with the kids or grandkids tonight!
  • Back to School Basket. WOW! This is awesome! Acer Laptop, school supplies, and paper donated by Mary Quilliam. What a great thing to win for bidding just before school starts!
  • Patriotic Pillow and tote bag. You never have enough of either of these. It goes to a great cause! Thank you.
10 Point Pitch Every Sunday @ Noon – Everyone is Welcome!
Aug 1 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm