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Dates of Interest 2018 January New Year's Day, January 1 Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 15 February Groundhog Day, Feb 2 Four Chaplains Day, February 3 USO Birthday, Feb 4 Mardi Gras, Feb 13 Valentine’s Day, February 14 Coast Guard Reserve Birthday, February 19 President’s Day, February 19 March Navy Reserve Birthday, March 3 Seabee Birthday, March 5 Daylight Savings Time begins, March 11 K 9 Veterans Day, March 13 American Legion Birthday, March 15 St. Patrick’s Day, March 17 Vietnam Veterans Day, March 29 Passover Begins, March 30 Good Friday, March 30 April American Legions Children & Youth Month Month of the Military Caregiver & Child Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month April Fools Day, April 1 Easter, April 1 Gold Star Wives Day, April 5 Passover ends, April 7 Air Force Reserve Birthday, April 14 Earth Day, April 22 Army Reserve Birthday, April 23 May National Military Appreciation Month Mental Health Awareness Month Loyalty Day, May 1 Silver Star Service Banner Day, May 1 National Day of Prayer, May 3 VE (Victory in Europe) Day, May 8 Military Spouse Appreciation Day, May 11 Children of Fallen Patriots Day, May 13 Mother’s Day, May 13 Ramadan begins, May 15 Armed Forces Day, May 19 Memorial Day, May 28 June Nation PTSD Awareness Month D-Day, June 6 Flag Day, June 14 Army Birthday, June 14 Ramadan ends, June 14 Father’s Day, June 17 Coast Guard Auxiliary Birthday, June 23 Anniversary of the start of the Korean War, June 25 PTSD Awareness Day, June 27 July Independence Day, July 4 Parents’ Day, July 22 Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, July 27 Anniversary of the Army Chaplain Corps, July 29 August Air Force Day, August 1 Coast Guard Day, August 4 Purple Heart Day, August 7 National Navajo Code Talkers, Day August 14 National Airborne Day, August 16 Women’s Equality Day, August 26 Marine Corps Reserve Birthday, August 29 September Suicide Prevention Month V-J Day (Victory over Japan), September 2 Labor Day, September 3 Grandparents’ Day, September 9 Rosh Hashanah starts, September 10-11 Patriot Day, September 11 Step Family Day, September 16 Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, September 17 Air Force (USAF) Birthday, September 18 Yom Kippur begins, September 19 National POW/MIA Recognition Day, September 21 Yom Kippur end, September 19 Native American Day, September 28 Gold Star Mother’s and Father’s Day, September 30 October Domestic Violence Awareness Month Columbus Day, October 8 U.S. Navy (USN) Birthday, October 13 Boss’s Day, October 16 Sweetest Day, October 20 Day of the Deployed, October 26 Halloween, October 31 November National Military Family Month National Caregiver Month Daylight Savings Time Ends, November 4 Marine Corps Day/Birthday, November 10 Veterans Day, November 11 Thanksgiving Day, November 22 Black Friday, November 23 Cyber Monday, November 26 #GivingTuesday, November 27 December Civil Air Patrol (USAF Auxiliary) Birthday, December 1 Hanukkah begins, December 2 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, December 7 Hanukkah end, December 10 U.S. National Guard Birthday, December 13 National Wreaths Across America Day, December 15 Christmas Eve, December 24 Christmas Day, December 25 Anniversary of the Army Chaplain Asst., December 28 Kwanzaa, December 26 – January 1 New Year’s Eve, December 31 Golf Information & Forms Click Form Link Below to Download Form 2018 Golf Tournament Info Flyer 2018 Golfer Registration Form $75 Per Person 2018 Golf Donor/Sponsorship Form 2018 Donation Request Letter This Years Sponsor Options: Hole Sponsor $100 Golf Cart Sponsor $200

Wednesday, September 12th & October 10th Meetings SAL Meeting 6:00PM Auxiliary Meeting 6:30PM General Legionaries 7:00PM Thursday, August 16th, September 20th & October 18th Riders Meeting 7:00PM

The Post Store Is Now Open Grab Some Military Swag Free Shipping Nationwide Free Priority Shipping Continental US! Message From S.A.L. Squadron 490, Sons of the American Legion, is offering until the end of the year, a special $10 Membership price for all New members, this does not apply to membership renewals. Applications are available in the club room.        Thanks for help growing the Squadron. Did you know the American Legion Will Be 100 Years Old In 2019? What are the post plans for the celebration? Here is a pamphlet from national. The American Legion Legacy & Vision website: https://centennial.legion.org/ July/August 2018 Newsletter Click Envelope to View/Download August 25th, 2018 Post Clean-Up Day A Message from the Board Of Trustees One of the ways the Post keeps its expenses low is by performing as much work as we can without having to hire additional help. This requires everyone’s cooperation though, not just a few dedicated volunteers. The Board of Trustees needs YOUR help on August 25, 2018 beginning at 9 a.m. for a multitude of projects around the Post building. There will be an opportunity to work inside or outside depending on your preference. There will be some tasks that require a certain “handyman” skill level. Other tasks that require fogging the mirror when you wake up in the morning. We will have something for everyone to do. There are a few specialty skills/items we need. In particular we are looking for several paper shredders to dispose of old paper work, an electrician for some minor wiring issues, plumbing experience to change a faucet and help clear a drain line, rakes to get rid of the grass piles in the yard, a 12 - 14 inch chainsaw to trim a few items. Thank you in advance for helping maintain the Post and keeping our cost low. I look forward to seeing you. Ben Edwards Chairman, Board of Trustees American Legion Post 490  American Legion Post 490 Veterans helping Veterans 28th Annual Golf Tournament Thursday, September 20, 2018 Pasadena Municipal Golf Course Click HERE for Directions 9:00AM Start 4 Man Shotgun Start $75 Entry fee American Legion Post 490 11702 Old Galveston Rd. Houston, TX  Phone-281-481-1179 Team Cash Prizes determined by participation. Limited to 36 Teams Includes:  Breakfast at 6:00AM at the Post.  Hot dogs and beverages on the course. BBQ Lunch at the Post from 1:00PM to 4:00PM Contacts: David Balboa – 832-229-0992     John Evans – 281-703-9299 Lynn Sparks – 713-962-9253 Benefiting Children and Youth Programs PayPal Payment For Golf Tournament:               

Free Family Movie Night, Monthly, Last One This Year! Monday, September 3rd Starting 6:00PM Double Feature Deadpool (2018) 1hrs 48mins Deadpool 2 (2018) 2hrs       Movie Trailer Link                                                              Movie Trailer Link Dinner, Drinks and Movies, Kitchen Open Until 9pm Free Snacks & Popcorn, Hot Dogs $1.25 HD Projection, Surround Sound    All Legion members and families welcome no charge. Event Held In Hall Movie Night Will Resume After Football Season

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