Build The Walk Memorial

Memorial Brick purchase for VFW Post 8738 Memorial Walk https://www.fundraisingbrick.com/online-orders/vfwpost8738/

Community Blood Drive

Community Blood Drive SC State VFW Headquarters 210 Glassmaster Road Lexington, SC 29072 Friday, September 16th 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Donors get a limited-edition Red Cross T-Shirt. Sign Up online at: www.redcrossblood.org Sponsor Code: SCVFW Maximize your Impact: Blood types O, A- AND B- ask about a POWER RED donation!!

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Dart Tournament

Dart Tournaments every Thursday starting at 7:30 pm. Come have a Cold Beer and Take Your Chance on our State of the Art Dart Boards. Play with people all over the country as well if you want too.

9 Ball APA League

9 Ball APA Style Pool League Every Monday night starting at 7 pm. We are looking for more players. Come on out and grab a cold beer and enjoy some 9 Ball. You think you've got what it takes? Come on down and try your skills on our tables.

B I N G O

Did someone just say B.I.N.G.O??!! Yes, we have BINGO every Tuesday night with the exception of the first Tuesday of the month for which we are closed for our Business Meetings. BINGO starts at 7 pm. Come win some money and grab yourself a cold drink while your here. Enjoy some fresh popped popcorn as well! BINGO! Always fun!

Karaoke

Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 8pm - midnight we have Karaoke. Come on down and bring some friends, play some Karaoke Karmikaze, enjoy some cold drinks and great company!

Department Patriots Day Celebration

A 2-Day Patriots Day Celebration at the Department Headquarters. Sept 10th & Sept 11th. Sept 10th we will have DJ Terryoke from Post 8738 as our DJ and One More Round Band performing live. On Sunday Sept 11th, we will have DUBA performing live! Come on out and have some fun. We will have food trucks both days, a dunk booth, live music and entertainment.

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POOL TOURNAMENT

8pm Wednesday night Pool Tournament. $5 Donation. ALL WELCOME. Canteen open 5pm-11pm Wed - Sat.

Buddy Poppies

Buddy Poppy Donations help our veterans and their families with UNMET NEEDS. Share a Poppy today!

Veteran Outreach

Coming home doesn't mean the battle is over. With over 10 times the amount of veterans lost to suicide than to combat operations in the same time period, there has never been a more important time to TAKE A STAND and DO something to support our veterans!! If you or someone you know is suffering from PTSD, we have people that have shared a similar experience and are ready to help.

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Membership

As yesterday's defenders of freedom, we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group.

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WELCOME TO LEXINGTON POST

Teamwork ~ Leadership ~ Commitment
VFW Post 8739 424 Cedarcrest Dr. Lexington, SC

Welcome to VFW Post 8738 and Auxiliary!  We are a non-smoking indoor facility, and family friendly.  Please feel free to stop in and visit us Mon-Sat 3 pm-12 am and on Sundays from 12 pm - 9 pm, you will be glad you did!  We have a Hall available for rent to members and public.

Reminder that the Post is Closed on the 1st Tuesday of the month for our Auxiliary Meeting at 7 pm and Comrades Meeting at 7:30 pm.



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Announcements


Free Pool Fridays
 
 Memorial Brick purchase for VFW Post 8738 Memorial Walk 
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Steak Night $18.00/Plate
16 Sept 2022
5:30-7:30p
8 oz steak (cooked to order), baked potato, salad, and dessert for only $18.00

Patriots Day Celebration
10/11 Sept 2022
10-4 pm
10 Sept 2022 - One More Round Band will be playing
11 Sept 2022 - DUBA will be playing
There will be a DUNK Tank for Donations to go towards TAPS, Food Trucks, Bounce House for Kids, and More.
 
Department Blood Drive
16 Sept 2022 9a-4p
Department HQs.
 
Steps and Strides Event to Bring Awareness to Veteran Suicide
17 Sept 2022 8a-2p
 
SC Physically Handicap Society Meeting
1 Oct 2022
Department HQs 
 
 Annual Golf Tournament
November 7th, 2022
Golden Hills Golf Club, Lexington, SC
For More Information, Please Call
803-359-8738

 

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As yesterday's defenders of freedom...

 ...we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group.

WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War, Kosovo, War in Afghanistan, War in Iraq, War on Global Terror and other Peace-Keeping Expeditionary Campaigns throughout the globe.

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 to supporting those who sacrifice so much for this country, veterans, service members in the US Armed Forces, and their families and continues to be a voice for returning and currently deployed service members and their families.

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2022-23 Scholarship Programs

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POST CANTEEN HOURS!

Typical Hours are 3pm-12am Monday through Sat & 12pm-9pm Sun

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Statewide News

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National Hispanic Heritage Month

Please join the Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Secretary, Center for Minority Veterans in a series of Hispanic/Latino Veteran Virtual Events

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Bylaws Training, Saturday, 24 Sep, 10am

This is the first of an 8-part training series focusing on bylaws. Please disseminate to all comrades.

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National News

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It's National VFW Day!

WASHINGTON - Sept. 29 is National Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Day, celebrating one of the largest and most established organiza...

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VFW Asks for Deeper Dive on Veteran Suicide

WASHINGTON - Despite news reports of veteran suicide numbers at their lowest since 2006, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is urg...

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"That the purpose of this Corporation shall be fraternal, patriotic, historical, charitable, and educational: to preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members; to assist worthy comrades; to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead; and to assist their widows and orphans; to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States of America, and fidelity to its Constitution and laws; to foster true patriotism; to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom, and to preserve and defend the United States from all her enemies."