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Events Calendar: February 2026 GEORGE WALTON POST 371 Events: February 2026

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National Freedom Day

  • Location:
    At the Post
  • Date:
    Sunday, February 1, 2026

National Freedom Day is held annually on February 1st each year. The day honors the signing of a resolution by both the House and Senate and President Lincoln that later becomes the 13th amendment (outlaw slavery) to the US Constitution.

Groundhog Day

  • Location:
    Everywhere
  • Date:
    Monday, February 2, 2026

Groundhog Day is observed February 2 every year. Punxsutawney Phil (Groundhog) from Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania will rise from his burrow and check for his shadow where he predicts if there will be six more weeks of winter.

PTSD Support Group

  • Location:
    Berenato (Legion) Hall
  • Date:
    Monday, February 2, 2026
  • Time:
    9:45 AM
  • Contact:
    Richard Buck, 1st Vice Commander.

Veterans are WELCOMED and ENCOURAGED to attend.

PTSD Support Group

  • Location:
    Berenato (Legion) Hall
  • Date:
    Friday, February 6, 2026
  • Time:
    9:45 AM
  • Contact:
    Richard Buck, 1st Vice Commander.

Veterans are WELCOMED and ENCOURAGED to attend.

Super Bowl Watch Party

  • Location:
    Canteen
  • Date:
    Sunday, February 8, 2026
  • Time:
    5:00 PM
  • Contact:
    Amanda, Bar Manager

Eat, drink, and watch the Super Bowl.
Join your Legion Family on Super Bowl Sunday at 5pm as we get together to watch the game.
Come early and get a good seat.
Bring your favorite dish to share.

PTSD Support Group

  • Location:
    Berenato (Legion) Hall
  • Date:
    Monday, February 9, 2026
  • Time:
    9:45 AM
  • Contact:
    Richard Buck, 1st Vice Commander.

Veterans are WELCOMED and ENCOURAGED to attend.

Legion General Membership Meeting - Board Nominations

  • Location:
    Berenato (Legion) Hall
  • Date:
    Tuesday, February 10, 2026
  • Time:
    6:00 PM
  • Contact:
    Bob Chowning, Judge Advocate

In addition to normal Legion business,
nominations for the Executive Board
will be accepted for the 2026 - 2027 year. 
Legionnaires are encouraged to attend this very important meeting. 

Lincoln's Birthday

  • Location:
    Everywhere
  • Date:
    Thursday, February 12, 2026

 Celebration and commemoration of the birthday of one of the most popular, well liked presidents in the United States.

Auxiliary Meeting

  • Location:
    Berenato (Legion) Hall
  • Date:
    Thursday, February 12, 2026
  • Time:
    7:15 PM
  • Contact:
    Sharon Bosler, President

All Members are welcomed and encouraged to attend.  Click HERE to visit our webpage.

PTSD Support Group

  • Location:
    Berenato (Legion) Hall
  • Date:
    Friday, February 13, 2026
  • Time:
    9:45 AM
  • Contact:
    Richard Buck, 1st Vice Commander.

Veterans are WELCOMED and ENCOURAGED to attend.

Valentines Day

  • Location:
    Everywhere
  • Date:
    Saturday, February 14, 2026

The day originated as a Christian feast honoring an early saint in the church called Valentinus and over the years has gradually changed to become a day to celebrate romantic love expressed with the giving of flowers, sweets, and cards. The day is not a public holiday so government and business offices will be open.

Presidents' Day

  • Location:
    Everywhere
  • Date:
    Monday, February 16, 2026

President's Day, also known as Washington's Birthday, is on the third Monday of February each year and is a federal holiday. The day not only honors George Washington (born February 22), the first President of the United States, and Abraham Lincoln (born February 12) whose birthdays are both in February, but honors all the presidents who have served in the United States.

PTSD Support Group

  • Location:
    Berenato (Legion) Hall
  • Date:
    Monday, February 16, 2026
  • Time:
    9:45 AM
  • Contact:
    Richard Buck, 1st Vice Commander.

Veterans are WELCOMED and ENCOURAGED to attend.

Korea War Veterans Meeting

  • Location:
    Berenato (Legion) Hall
  • Date:
    Monday, February 16, 2026
  • Time:
    4:00 PM

We welcome all Korean War Vets.  Stop in and say hello.

Chinese New Year

  • Location:
    Everywhere
  • Date:
    Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Chinese New Year is the first day of the New Year in the Chinese lunisolar calendar (Chinese traditional calendar). It is also known as the Lunar New Year or the Spring Festival. The first day of the festival begins on the New Moon sometime each year between January 21st and February 20th. The holiday/festival lasts 16 days from New Year’s Eve to the 15th day of the New Year which also happens to be the Lantern Festival.

Mardi Gras

  • Location:
    New Orleans
  • Date:
    Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Mardi Gras known as Shrove Tuesday or Fat Tuesday falls annually on the day before Ash Wednesday (start of Lent). The word "Mardi Gras" means "Fat Tuesday" in the French language. Celebrations include festivals, parades, dancing and feasting before the fasting starting on Ash Wednesday

Ramadan

  • Location:
    Everywhere
  • Date:
    Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is a month of fasting, prayer, giving and self-evaluation observed by Muslims. The month lasts 29-30 days depending on the sightings of the crescent moon.  Ends on March 18th.

Game Show Palooza

  • Location:
    Canteen
  • Date:
    Tuesday, February 17, 2026
  • Time:
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Contact:
    Amanda, Bar Manager

Back by Popular Demand!
FREE TO PLAY!
It is the Most Entertaining & Interactive Trivia Around.
Open to anyone who wants to come join the fun!

Ash Wednesday

  • Location:
    Everywhere
  • Date:
    Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Ash Wednesday is celebrated on Wednesday seven weeks before Easter and the day after Mardi Gras also referred to as Fat Tuesday. This is a Christian observance which represents the first day of Lent and the starting of approximately 6 weeks of fasting and penance.

Lent

  • Location:
    Everywhere
  • Date:
    Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Lent is a Christian annual period that starts on Ash Wednesday lasting for 40 days (not Including Sundays) representing the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the wilderness. This 40 day period for Christians is a time to reflect, fast, and give penance in preparation for the resurrection of Christ Easter Sunday. Ends on April 2nd.

SAL Meeting

  • Location:
    Berenato (Legion) Hall
  • Date:
    Thursday, February 19, 2026
  • Time:
    7:30 PM
  • Contact:
    Tim Dillon, Commander

All members are encouraged to attend these very important meetings.   Click HERE to visit our webpage for more information. 

PTSD Support Group

  • Location:
    Berenato (Legion) Hall
  • Date:
    Friday, February 20, 2026
  • Time:
    9:45 AM
  • Contact:
    Richard Buck, 1st Vice Commander.

Veterans are WELCOMED and ENCOURAGED to attend.

ALR 15th Annual Chili Cook-Off

  • Location:
    Canteen
  • Date:
    Saturday, February 21, 2026
  • Time:
    3:00 PM
  • Contact:
    Mac, ALR Assistant Director

Canteen opens at 1pm.  Come early and enjoy a cocktail before the cook-off.
Chili Drop- Off at 2:30pm - Judging starts at 3pm
Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, people's choice award.
$5 Donation PP - Fee waived for Chii Cooks!

Sponsored by: American Legion Riders - Jersey Devil Chapter Post 371

PTSD Support Group

  • Location:
    Berenato (Legion) Hall
  • Date:
    Monday, February 23, 2026
  • Time:
    9:45 AM
  • Contact:
    Richard Buck, 1st Vice Commander.

Veterans are WELCOMED and ENCOURAGED to attend.

Legion Riders Meeting

  • Location:
    Post 371
  • Date:
    Monday, February 23, 2026
  • Time:
    7:00 PM
  • Contact:
    Rob Luebkemann, Director

All Riders are encouraged to attend this meeting and make your voice heard. 

Honor Guard Meeting

  • Location:
    Berenato (Legion) Hall
  • Date:
    Tuesday, February 24, 2026
  • Time:
    7:00 PM
  • Contact:
    Richard Potts, Captain

All members -Legion, Sons, Auxiliary- in good standing are eligible to join this elite unit.
Become a part of something special.  Contact Captain Potts or any Honor Guard member.

Click HERE to visit our webpage.

PTSD Support Group

  • Location:
    Berenato (Legion) Hall
  • Date:
    Friday, February 27, 2026
  • Time:
    9:45 AM
  • Contact:
    Richard Buck, 1st Vice Commander.

Veterans are WELCOMED and ENCOURAGED to attend.