College Park American Legion

01/26/2025

🎉 February at American Legion Post 217 – Events You Can’t Miss! 🎉

February is packed with entertainment, great food, and special moments. Here’s what’s happening this month:

🎤 Karaoke Nights with Nikki-Nyx
• Saturday, February 1 | 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• Saturday, February 8 | 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• Saturday, February 22 | 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• Friday, February 28 | 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM

On Saturday Karaoke nights, the kitchen will be open courtesy of the SAL. Come sing your favorite songs and enjoy delicious food with great company!

🎶 Live Band Fridays
Dinner served from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM | Bands play from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
• Friday, February 7: Heroes & Friends
Kick off your weekend with a fantastic performance by Heroes & Friends.
• Friday, February 14: Greater Image – Valentine’s Date Night 💘
Make this Valentine’s Day unforgettable! Chef Tom & Chef Sean are preparing a special dinner complete with romantic décor, delicious appetizers, entrées, and festive desserts. After dinner, enjoy live music by Greater Image. It’s the perfect night to treat your loved one (or yourself!) to something special.
• Friday, February 21: Gary & Groove
Wrap up February with a fun night of live music and good vibes from Gary & Groove.

🍴 Every Friday Night Dinner
Don’t forget: Every Friday, join us for our regular dinner service from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

There’s no better place to enjoy great food, music, and fun than at Post 217. Bring your friends and family and make February a month to remember!

📍 9218 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD

01/25/2025

🎶 The DJ is live and spinning at the American Legion Post 217 lounge tonight! Come on up, request your favorite song, and enjoy great music and good vibes. Don’t miss out—let’s make it a night to remember! 🎵

01/24/2025

🌟 Friday Night at Post 217 Lounge – You Don’t Want to Miss This! 🌟
📅 January 24th

🎶 DJ Entertainment kicks off at 8 PM
🎤 New vibe, new energy – let’s make this one unforgettable!

🍽️ Dinner Specials (5 PM – 7:30 PM):
👉 Garlic Butter Sirloin Steak Tips over noodles with gravy, Brussel sprouts, dinner roll, and dessert – $16

Baskets w/Fries – $12
🍗 Chicken Wings
🍤 Shrimp
🍗 Chicken Tenders
🐟 Cod

💃 Grab your friends, enjoy some great food, and let’s bring the lounge to life tonight!

📍 Post 217 Lounge – Be here, because this is THE night to be out!

01/23/2025

💘 Valentine’s Date Night at Post 217! 💘
📅 Friday, February 14
📍 American Legion Post 217 - 9218 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD

❤️ Make this Valentine’s Day unforgettable with an evening of great food, live music, and festive vibes! Chef Tom and Chef Sean are teaming up to bring you a meal that’s out of this world, with plenty of extras to make the night special.

✨ The Details:
🍽️ Dinner: 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
🎶 Live Band: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
🍰 Sweets & Decor: To set the perfect Valentine’s mood

Whether you’re celebrating love, friendship, or just a great Friday night, come out and join us for the fun. No need to stress—just bring your appetite and your good vibes!

💌 We’ll see you there!

01/22/2025

Military Community Hiring & Networking Event | March 6, 2025 | Save the Date!

Who: Transitioning Service Members, Spouses, Veterans, Dependents, Members of the Guard & Reserves

What: Military Community Networking & Hiring Event

When: Thursday, March 6, 2025, from 11 AM – 3 PM

Where: Spates Community Club and Conference Center, Fort Myer, VA 2211

Why: Our events connect you directly with employers eager to meet you. Each event leads to interviews, networking opportunities, and much more.

Event Details & Registration: https://my.recruitmilitary.com/events/job-fair-at-joint-base-myer-henderson-hall-march-6-2025

Civilian & Federal Resume | Advanced Employment Workshop | Hiring Event Preparation | LinkedIn Masterclass: https://recruitmilitary.com/live-resume-webinars/
Get ready for the upcoming hiring event by participating in live resume and professional development webinars led by a certified resume writer, federal job search trainer, and coach. These sessions are designed to improve your networking skills, refine your resume, and enhance your interview techniques. Gain a competitive edge and leave a lasting impression on potential employers.

Join our LIVE & INTERACTIVE WEBINARS, led by a Certified Professional Resume Writer, to gain the knowledge and resources needed for the next steps in your professional journey. These sessions ensure a smooth transition into the civilian workforce and are offered at no cost to members of the military...

01/21/2025

The USO Bethesda invites active duty service members and their dependents to enjoy a delicious breakfast burrito on Wednesday, January 22, at 8:00 AM.

Details: 📍 Location: USO Bethesda
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM

Hey Naval Support Activity Bethesda,

We hope you will join us TOMORROW for Breakfast Burritos at the USO hosted by our friends from CLark Construction!

They will be here at the Bethesda USO starting from 8:00AM. What a great way to start your day!

What: Breakfast
Where: USO Bethesda
When: January 21 from 8:00AM until gone

Come on in to visit!

Walter Reed National Military Medical CenterUniformed Services University

01/21/2025

⏳ How many days till February 1st? Just 11 days left! Have you renewed yet? 🗓️

Don’t forget to show your 2025 membership card to the bartender to get your new key card. 🔑 Let’s start the new year strong and keep those doors open for our members!

01/21/2025

🌹❤️ Valentine’s Day Date Night at Post 217! ❤️🌹
Friday is the perfect night for love, laughter, and a fantastic time with your loved one!

Join us in just 24 days for a special evening featuring:
🎶 Live Band to keep the vibes romantic and fun
🍽️ Delicious Dinner cooked by our very own SAL chefs
🌸 Flower Centerpieces and beautiful décor to set the mood
🎁 Exciting prize giveaways

Make it a date night to remember! 💕
The full dinner menu will be posted soon—stay tuned!

📅 Mark your calendars and bring your Valentine to Post 217 for an evening filled with love and entertainment.

📍 American Legion Post 217 Lounge
💌 Tag your date and let us know you're coming!

01/21/2025

Don't miss this great evening with Johnny Seaton and Bad Behavior! Dress up if you want...it's PARTY TIME!

01/20/2025

🎶 THIS FRIDAY NIGHT: DJ TERRANCE IS BACK! 🎶

🔥 You don’t want to miss this! DJ Terrance, the crowd-favorite from Post 275, is spinning tracks right here at American Legion Post 217 for one unforgettable night!

📅 When: Friday, January 24th
🍴 Dinner: 5:00–7:30 PM
🎧 DJ Terrance Starts: 8:00 PM
🅿️ Free Parking
🎉 Free Entry

🎤 Known for his amazing energy, massive song selection, and friendly vibe, DJ Terrance is all about keeping the dance floor packed. Got a favorite song? He takes requests! Last time he was here, the crowd couldn’t stop raving—and we’re bringing him back for more!

This is the perfect way to kick off your weekend: great food, great music, and an incredible DJ who knows how to keep the party going. So grab your friends and join us this Friday!

✨ Let’s make this a night to remember at Post 217! See you there!

01/20/2025

🌴 Vacation Raffle Alert! 🌴

Don’t miss your chance to win a one-week stay at the beautiful Grand Palms Resort in Surfside Beach, SC, from September 13-20, 2025!

🏖️ What’s included:
🏠 Two bedrooms, two baths (sleeps six)
🍳 Full kitchen & washer/dryer
📶 Wireless internet
🌊 Access to amazing pools and beaches!

🎟️ Tickets are only $5 each, or 5 for $20. Proceeds benefit the Detachment of Maryland VA&R Programs, helping veterans in need.

📆 Drawing Date: July 16, 2025
📍 Get your tickets from Sean Phelan! He will be turning in unsold tickets on February 1st at the SAL DEC Meeting, so grab them before they’re gone!

Let’s make this a win for you AND our veterans. Message me or comment below to get your tickets today!

01/20/2025

🎭 Do you love Mardi Gras? Can't get enough of the fancy masks and outfits?
Neither can we! That's why POST 217 is bringing the Mardi Gras magic twice this year! 🎉

✨ Saturday, March 1st – Live Music with Johnny Seaton 🎤
🎶 A night of music, dinner, drinks, and dancing you won’t want to miss!

✨ Saturday, March 8th – Fundraiser Mardi Gras Party 🎭
💙 Celebrate Mardi Gras while supporting a great cause! Prizes for the best mask and all the festive fun!

Join us for one—or both—and let’s keep the Mardi Gras vibes going all week long! 💜💛💚

01/18/2025

Attention Members and Guests:
Due to the weather, American Legion Post 217 will be closed tomorrow. Please stay warm, stay safe, and take care of yourselves. We’ll keep you updated on any further changes.

Thank you for your understanding.

- Post 217 Leadership

01/17/2025

🏈 Tomorrow’s 4:30 Football Game at Post 217! 🏈

You might’ve missed the tacos last Sunday, but don’t worry—we’ve got you covered this Saturday at 4:30! Treat yourself to 3 Beef Street Tacos for just $5—the beef is marinating right now, making it soft, tender, and bursting with full flavor! 🌮🔥

It’s not just about the food—it’s a fundraiser! Come out, watch the game, enjoy some amazing tacos, and support a great cause.

📍 American Legion Post 217 Lounge
⏰ Game starts at 4:30 PM

Don’t miss out on good food, good football, and good times! See you there! 🎉