Veterans Scene
American Legion Post 19
H.H. Donkersley American Legion Post 19, 2575 S. Virginia Drive: today — pool tournament, 6 p.m., bingo, 6:30 p.m.; Saturday — meat draw, 2 to 4:30 p.m.; Sunday — bingo, 6:30 p.m.; Thursday — hamburger night, 5 to 7 p.m. For information, call 344-3441.
American Legion Post 56
American Legion Post 56, 1490 W. 3rd St.: opens daily at noon, happy hour 5 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday: today — Red Shirt Friday to support the troops; Sunday — Auxiliary meat draw, 2 to 4 p.m., top meats, homemade desserts. For information, call 343-1490.
AmVets Post 2
AmVets Post 2, Avenue 9E and S. Frontage Road (directly across from Green Tree Grocery): today — meat draw/live auction, 1 p.m., dance to Diggin’ Gold, 5 to 8 p.m.; Saturday — slingo/bingo, 1:30 p.m., dance to Diggin’ Gold, 5 to 8 p.m.; Sunday — breakfast, 7 a.m. to noon; Monday — Wii bowling, noon, karaoke, 5 p.m.; Tuesday — veterans help, 9 a.m., karaoke, 5 p.m.; Wednesday — karaoke, 5 p.m.; Thursday — queen of hearts drawing, 4 p.m.; daily breakfast, 7 to 11 a.m. Upcoming event: Feb. 24 — baby back rib dinner, 4 to 7 p.m., ribs, smashed potatoes, baked beans, coleslaw, $10.99. For information, call 726-0102.
Disabled American Veterans
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 11, 954 S. 13th Ave., service officers to assist with VA claims: today — hairstylist, 9 a.m. to noon, chapter meat draw, 2 p.m., karaoke, 5 p.m.; Saturday — open pool, all day; Monday — Auxiliary meeting, 4 p.m.; Tuesday — Auxiliary meat draw, 2 p.m.; Wednesday — pool league, 7 p.m., dart league, 7 p.m.; Thursday — bar stool bingo, 4:30 p.m. March 3rd hypnotist show has been cancelled. For information, call 783-6661.
Military Officers (MOAA)
The Yuma chapter of the Military Officers Association of America meets with a guest speaker at 6 p.m. on the third Wednesday September through June at Sonoran Pueblo at Officers Lounge, MCAS Yuma. Retired, active, former officers and warrant officers of U.S. military services are welcome. For information or to make dinner reservations, call 783-5274.
Navy League
The Yuma Council of the Navy League of the U.S. is a community service organization focused on the nation’s sea services: Marines, Navy and Coast Guard. The council hosts a general dinner meeting with guest speakers at 6 p.m. on the third Thursday September through June at the Patio Restaurant, Desert Hills Golf Course, 1245 W. Desert Hills Drive. For information and for dinner reservations by Monday prior, call 446-1469.
Team Red, White and Blue (Team RWB)
Team RWB’s mission is to enrich the lives of America’s veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity. We welcome all active duty, retired, reserve, National Guard, veterans and veteran supporters (civilians). Membership is always free. To sign up and join, visit www.teamrwb.org and click on ‘Join the Team’ tab.
U.S. Submarine Veterans, Inc.
The Yuma organization of U.S. Submarine Veterans, Inc. (USSVI) meets on the first Thursday October through April at American Legion Post 19, 2575 S. Virginia Drive. Membership in USSVI is open to honorably discharged veterans and current service members who have been awarded the submarine warfare dolphin insignia of the U.S. Navy. For information, email stanvanw@gmail. com or call 503-302-5080.
VFW Post 1763
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1763, 2485 E. 14th St.: every Sunday — meat draw, 2 to 4 p.m.; every Tuesday — bar stool bingo, 4:30 to 6 p.m.; first Saturday — post membership meeting, 9 a.m.; third Saturday — Auxiliary meeting, 11 a.m.; Canteen opens daily 10 a.m. All active duty, other veterans club members welcome. For information, call 329-1763.
VFW Post 6790
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6790, 29389 Oakland Ave., Wellton: today — Red Shirt Friday to stand united and support troops, fish night, 4 to 7 p.m., karaoke, 7 p.m.; Saturday — queen of hearts, 2 to 4 p.m., music by Ron & Maria, 3 to 6 p.m.; Sunday — biscuits and gravy, 8 to 11 a.m., bar stool bingo, 2 to 4 p.m.; Monday — burger night, 4 to 7 p.m.; Tuesday — house committee meeting, 9 a.m., eight ball pool, 1 p.m., karaoke, 5 to 10 p.m.; Wednesday — waffles, 8 to 11 a.m., nine ball pool, 1 p.m., darts, 1 p.m., tacos, 4 to 7 p.m.; Thursday — meat draw, music, 2 to 4 p.m.; first Tuesday — round table meeting, 4 p.m., post/Auxiliary meeting, 4:30 p.m. Upcoming events: Feb. 24 — Pioneer Days parade, 10 a.m., music with Keepin it Country, 3 to 6 p.m. Visit www.vfwpost6790.org or email vfwpost6790@yahoo.com.
VFW Post 8242
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8242, 7120 S. Highway 95: every Wednesday — Auxiliary meat draw, 2 p.m.; first Saturday — Auxiliary meeting, 9 a.m.; second Saturday — Post meeting, 9 a.m.; music 2 to 5 p.m. — Sunday and Monday — Keepin it Country; Tuesday — Carol Rose; Thursday — Dakota Players; Friday — Double Take; Saturday — West Country with Wayne and Kathy. All veteran cards, active duty welcome. Upcoming event: March 10 — steak dinner with all the trimmings, 4 p.m., $12, tickets on sale at bar, no tickets sold after March 7. For information or to book a party, call 341-1522.
Vietnam Veterans of America
Vietnam Veterans of America, Yuma Chapter 835, meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of every month at American Legion Post 56, 1490 W. 3rd St. For information, call Andy at 580-5190.