Club Event Schedule
See all of our upcoming events. We have lots of events going on like breakfast, lunches, dinners, game nights, and entertainment. If you have any questions please fill out the form below for more information or contact the club at (815)544-2014. Most events are open to the public and will specify as such.
VFW Post 1461 Scholarship
Please submit applications by May 3, 2024
Open to Boone County High School Students
Post & Auxiliary Meetings
2nd Monday of the Month 7:00 PM
Post meeting – Main Hall
Auxiliary meeting – Dining Hall
If you are a Post or Auxiliary member please plan on attending monthly meetings.
Veterans Peer to Peer
First and Third Thursday of the month, if there is a Fifth Thursday there will be a meeting
Veterans supporting each other by listening, helping, and guiding each other through good times and bad. Veterans do not have to be a member of the VFW to attend.
Meeting in the lounge or elks room
April 4th & 18th
May 2nd, 19th, & 30th
Soup & Chili
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
EVERY WEDNESDAY 11AM – Gone
Soup will end April 24th. Then Grillin’ in the Pavilion will start on Wednesdays in May.
Club Lounge
April 3rd Cheesy Medley
April 10th Veggie Beef
April 17th Minestrone
April 24th Wild Rice w/Chicken
Small & Large sizes. Eat in or take it to go.
Meat & Money Raffles
Proceeds go to scholarships
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Club Lounge
Fri April 12th 5:30 pm
Meat Raffle $10 strip of 20 tickets –80+ various food items
Money Raffles $10 per ticket, $5 back
for payouts, $3 to scholarship, & $2 for a drink
Dinner $8
Stuffed Peppers
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Main Hall
Friday April 12th 4:30-6:30
Eat in or take it to go
Game Night
Bar Bingo
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Lounge
Saturday April 13th 6:30pm
Come join us for fun and a chance to win prizes
$5 Lunch
Chicken or Turkey Wraps served with chips
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Club Lounge
Monday April 15th 11am – 2pm
Eat in or take it to go.
Wednesday Trivia
Teams up to 4 persons.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Lounge
Wednesday April 17th 6:30pm
Come join us for fun and a chance to win prizes
$5 Lunch
Italian Beef Sandwich served with chips
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Club Lounge
Monday April 22nd 11am – 2pm
Eat in or take it to go.
Meat & Money Raffles
Proceeds go to scholarships
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Club Lounge
Fri April 26th 5:30 pm
Meat Raffle $10 strip of 20 tickets –80+ various food items
Money Raffles $10 per ticket, $5 back
for payouts, $3 to scholarship, & $2 for a drink
Dinner $8
Chicken Parmesan
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Main Hall
Friday April 26th 4:30-6:30
Eat in or take it to go
$5 Lunch
Pulled Pork Sandwich served with chips
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Club Lounge
Monday April 29th 11am – 2pm
Eat in or take it to go.
Family Freedom Festival
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Main Hall & Pavilion
Saturday April 27th
10am – 4pm
Activities for the kids, crafters & vendors, food trucks, & veteran support groups.
All You Can Eat Breakfast
$8 Adults $4 Children
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Dining Hall
Sunday April 28th
8-11 am
Eggs, pancakes, ham, sausage, potatoes, biscuits, toast, gravy, coffee, and juice.
Grillin’ In The Pavilion
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
EVERY WEDNESDAY Starting in May 5-7pm
Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers, Hotdogs, and Brats.
Sandwiches only or add a side and chips for extra
Eat in the pavilion, in the lounge, or take it to go
Please contact the VFW with any questions regarding our events