Events
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Events Calendar
Discover up-coming events you might be interested in.
Post 647 Scholarship
Learn about and apply for the American Legion Post 647 Scholarship we award each year.
State Scholarship
Learn about the various scholarships available to high school students.
Oratorical Contest
American Legion Post 647 sponsors a Local Oratorical Contest. Learn more about the local and national contests available.
Gallery
View some of our photos from past events within our community.
Flag Etiquette
Learn more about our nation's most iconic symbol of freedom.
Make a Donation
Post 647 is a Non-Profit organization dedicated to supporting our Veterans and our Alameda Community.
Upcoming Events
- Annual Spring Fling Bingo Saturday, March 22 from 1730 - 2100 at VMB
- Alameda Shindig - Post 647 Information Booth Saturday, April 19 from 1200 - 1500
- All Services Retirement Seminar - Post 647 Information Booth Saturday, April 26 from 0800-1200 at Coast Guard Island
- Memorial Day Weekend - Poppy Fundraiser Thursday to Sunday, May 22-25 at various locations in Alameda
- Memorial Day Ceremony May 26 from 1100-1200 at Alameda Veterans Park
Recurring Events
We have several recurring events that our Post 647 members are always welcome to attend. Please check our calendar for the next scheduled event. Some examples are:
- Post 647 Meeting - Connect, Collaborate, Achieve - 2nd Wednesday of Each Month
- American Region District 10 Meetings - 3rd Wednesday of Each Month
- Charity Poker Night - All In or Fold – The Cards Are Calling
- Pool, Billiards, Cornhole and Darts Night - Game On: Where Skill, Precision, and Fun Collide
- Bingo Night - Where Luck Meets Laughs
Annual Events
Our Veterans Post 647 participates in many community and American Legion sponsored events. We always welcome volunteers or simply giving your support by attending. Some examples of these events are:
- Super Bowl Potluck Party (February)
- Memorial Day Celebration / Poppy Donation (May)
- Post 647 Scholarship Award Ceremony (June)
- Alameda 4th of July Parade (July)
- Veterans Day / Alameda High School Band (November)
Get Involved
Your input matters! Please share your ideas for future events you would like to see us involved in or ones you want to see more of. We always welcome your support and involvement in a way that works best for you. Please reach out to our Post 647 to become involved.
Our Calendar
We regularly update our calendar with new events, so please check back often. Or you can subscribe to our Post 647 iCal feed, so you will always be informed when an update happens.
Past Events
Area 2 Oratorical Contest - Saturday, March 8, 2025
Palo Alto Post 558
District 10 Oratorical Contest - Saturday, February 8, 2025
Livermore
Post 647 Oratorical Contest - Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Alameda
