American Legion Post 581

American Legion Post 581 A vibrant hub supporting veterans, families & the community. For more info contact [email protected] Rooted in tradition. Driven by innovation.
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As a non-profit, we offer hall/lounge rentals, great food, cold drinks & entertainment—all in support of those who served and the community we love. Welcome to American Legion Post 581 — where veterans, families, and neighbors come together with purpose, pride, and unstoppable momentum. Located in Columbia, IL, we honor those who served while building a new generation of community, service, and st

rength. At Post 581, we support veterans, empower families, and host events that bring people of all ages together — from meals and fundraisers to bingo, community programs, youth involvement, and volunteer opportunities. We’re more than a Post… we’re a growing, united Legion Family. Focused on service. Serving Veterans. Supporting Families. Strengthening Community. We are — and getting stronger every day.

🎉 WELCOME TO 2026 BINGO at American Legion Post 581! 🎉Kick off the New Year with great food, big wins, and the best comm...
01/04/2026

🎉 WELCOME TO 2026 BINGO at American Legion Post 581! 🎉
Kick off the New Year with great food, big wins, and the best community in town!
🗓️ Today — Sunday, January 4th, 2026
🕥 Doors Open at 10:30 AM
📍 375 E. Locust St., Columbia, IL 62236
✅ Open to the Public — Everyone Welcome!
🎯 BINGO SUNDAY FUN
Classic Bingo • Colorball • Raffles • Pull Tabs • Prizes
It’s the first Bingo of 2026 — bring your lucky charm and let’s start the year with some BIG WINS! 🍀
🍽️ Lunch Served 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
👨‍🍳 $10 Comfort Plate:
• Salisbury Steak
• Two Sides
• Roll & Butter
🥦 EXTRA SPECIAL — $4
• Broccoli & Cheese Soup
Warm, cheesy, and perfect for a winter day!
🍻 FULL BAR OPEN
🔥 Sunday Bar Deal: $2 Bottled Beer — all day!
🎁 FIRST SUNDAY BONUS!
Bring a non-perishable food item and get an opportunity to WIN a FREE dessert or nachos & cheese!
Help us support our community while enjoying a tasty bonus — everybody wins. ❤️
💸 Feeling Lucky?
Slots, raffles, and pull tabs will be running — because 2026 is starting strong at Post 581!
💬 Whether you’re shouting “BINGO!” or just enjoying great food and good company, there’s always a seat waiting for you here.
🇺🇸 Let’s make 2026 POST 581 STRONG!

🎉🍹 HAIR OF THE DOG – New Year’s Day Drink Specials! 🍹🎉Kick off 2026 the right way at American Legion Post 581 — because ...
01/01/2026

🎉🍹 HAIR OF THE DOG – New Year’s Day Drink Specials! 🍹🎉
Kick off 2026 the right way at American Legion Post 581 — because what happens on New Year’s Eve deserves a proper recovery!
📍 375 E. Locust St, Columbia, IL
🕙 Doors Open at 10:00 AM
🥂 ALL DAY DRINK SPECIALS 🍺 $2 Bottled Beer
🍾 $4 Mimosas
🍹 $1 OFF (most) Cocktails
Whether you’re curing a hangover, watching the bowl games, or rolling straight into Honor Guard Bingo, we’ve got your remedy waiting behind the bar.
🇺🇸 Support your local veterans while you sip, relax, and recharge — because doesn’t stop for a headache.
👉 Open to the Public | Everyone Welcome
Bring your friends. Bring your stories. Bring your thirst. 🍻

🎉 KICK OFF THE NEW YEAR with PURPOSE at American Legion Post 581! 🎉Start 2026 the right way — supporting veterans, havin...
01/01/2026

🎉 KICK OFF THE NEW YEAR with PURPOSE at American Legion Post 581! 🎉
Start 2026 the right way — supporting veterans, having fun, and bringing the community together. 💙❤️
Today your American Legion Family is hosting TWO awesome events in one action-packed day!
🎯 NEW YEAR’S DAY – Annual Honor Guard BINGO
Come play, win, and support our Honor Guard as they continue to serve with dignity and respect at military funerals and ceremonies across our community.
🏈 College Football Playoff Semi-Finals on the Big Screen!
📺 11:00 AM – Orange Bowl
Oregon 🆚 Texas Tech
📺 3:00 PM – Rose Bowl
Alabama 🆚 Indiana
🕙 Doors Open at 10:00 AM
🍽️ Regular Menu Available 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
⭐ Breakfast Special: Biscuits & Gravy Plate
🍹 It’s THIRSTY THURSDAY!
Take $1 off most cocktails — because cheering for your team and supporting veterans goes better with a great drink!
📍 American Legion Post 581
375 E. Locust St. | Columbia, IL
🇺🇸 Open to the Public | Everyone Welcome
Come for the BINGO, stay for the football, and be part of something that truly makes a difference.
Together, we are 💪

12/30/2025

🇺🇸 AMERICAN LEGION FAMILY PRESENTS 🇺🇸
🎖️ ANNUAL HONOR GUARD FUNDRAISER BINGO 🎖️
Start the New Year by supporting those who stand in honor for every fallen hero.
🗓 Thursday, January 1st, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM
📍 American Legion Post 581 – Columbia, IL
Every card played helps fund our Honor Guard, the dedicated volunteers who provide military funeral honors, flag ceremonies, and final salutes to our veterans and their families. These men and women serve with precision, dignity, and respect — and this event helps ensure they have the uniforms, equipment, and training they need to continue that sacred mission.
💰 Cash Bingo Prizes
🎟️ Raffles & Specials
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Open to the Public — All Are Welcome
Bring your friends, your family, and your lucky charm — and be part of something that truly matters.
❤️🤍💙
Because when we honor our veterans, we strengthen our community.

Even more ways to play on SUNDAY FUNDAY! Come check us out!
12/28/2025

Even more ways to play on SUNDAY FUNDAY! Come check us out!

Stop! Mandated Buddy Check in progress. How are you?
12/28/2025

Stop! Mandated Buddy Check in progress. How are you?

🇺🇸 WE WANNA KNOW! 🇺🇸How can we better serve you?At American Legion Post 581, we don’t exist for ourselves — we exist for...
12/28/2025

🇺🇸 WE WANNA KNOW! 🇺🇸
How can we better serve you?
At American Legion Post 581, we don’t exist for ourselves — we exist for our veterans, our families, and our community.
Our 2026 motto says it best:
— Built on Service. Powered by Community.
So we’re opening the floor…
💬 Tell us what you love.
💬 Tell us what needs fixing.
💬 Tell us what you wish we did.
💬 Tell us what you’re afraid to say.
There are NO wrong answers.
No dream is too big.
No uncomfortable truth is too small.
And yes — we have THICK skin and we genuinely want to hear it all.
Whether it’s about:
• Veteran services
• Events & activities
• Food & bar
• Family programming
• Facility improvements
• Fundraisers
• Or anything else on your heart…
👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments or message us privately.
This is your Post.
Your Legion.
Your community.
And together — we make it stronger. 💪

🎉 LAST SUNDAY FUNDAY OF 2025 at American Legion Post 581! 🎉❄️ Packed Full of EXTRA LUCK! ❄️We’re closing out the year th...
12/28/2025

🎉 LAST SUNDAY FUNDAY OF 2025 at American Legion Post 581! 🎉
❄️ Packed Full of EXTRA LUCK! ❄️
We’re closing out the year the right way — with great food, big wins, and even better company!
🗓️ Sunday, December 28th, 2025
🕥 Doors Open at 10:30 AM
📍 375 E. Locust St., Columbia, IL 62236
✅ Open to the Public – Everyone Welcome!
🎯 BINGO SUNDAY FUN!
Classic Bingo • Colorball Bingo • Raffles • Prizes
Bring your lucky charm — this is your last chance to win BIG in 2025!
🍽️ Lunch Served 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
👨‍🍳 $10 Comfort Meal:
• Roasted Pork Loin & Dressing
• Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
• Vegetable Medley
• Roll & Butter
🍻 FULL BAR OPEN
🔥 Sunday Bar Deal: $2 Bottled Beer all day!
❄️✨ BONUS FUN:
🎟️ Enter to WIN our Whimsical Winter Raffle!
Because what’s a year-end Sunday without a little extra magic?
💸 Feeling Lucky?
Try your hand at raffles, pull tabs, or the slots — end the year on a winning note! 🎰
💬 Whether you’re shouting “BINGO!” or just enjoying good food and fellowship, there’s no better place to wrap up 2025 than Post 581.
🇺🇸 Let’s finish the year POST 581 STRONG! ✨

🎄🐟LAST Fish Fry of 2025 is happeningTONIGHT at the American Legion Post 581 , and we cant wait to wish you a Merry FISHm...
12/19/2025

🎄🐟LAST Fish Fry of 2025 is happeningTONIGHT at the American Legion Post 581 , and we cant wait to wish you a Merry FISHmas!🐟🎄

🎅🤶Hey Mom and Dad, It's official — only 6 DAYS until Christmas! Let us handle dinner tonight (Santa's elves gotta eat too)🎄

📍 375 E. Locust St, Columbia, IL 62236
🕓 TODAY – Friday, December 19th, 2025 | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🎉 Open to the Public – Everyone Welcome (even if you haven’t wrapped a single gift yet).

🍽️ Dine-In (Kid Friendly!) or Carry-Out
📞 For carry-out orders, call 618-281-5556
(Yes, dinner can be checked off your to-do list.)

🐟 MENU & PRICES (Naughty & Nice Approved):
• 1 lb. Cod Fish – $16
• Fish Plate (2 sides & 2 hush puppies) – $13
• Fish Sandwich – $9
• Shrimp (4 pcs) – $5
• Hush Puppies (6 pcs) – $5

✨🔥 SECRET MENU ALERT (Shhh… don’t tell Santa): 🔥✨
SHRIMP PLATE – $13
8 shrimp + 2 sides
👉 Just whisper “Secret Shrimp Plate” and don't tell Santa

🥗 SIDES:
• Green Beans
• Slaw
• Potato Salad
• Fries
• Extra Sides – $2 each
(Fish Plate already comes with hush puppies because we’re nice like that.)

🍬 Sweet Tooth?
Candy Concessions available — because self-control left town around Thanksgiving.

🍻 Full-Service Bar:
Over 80 cocktail combinations + $2 bottled beer Fish Fry special
Holiday stress pairs nicely with cold drinks.

🎄🎶 Great food, festive vibes, and zero dishes to wash.
Come laugh, eat, and procrastinate Christmas prep with us — all while supporting your local veterans. 🇺🇸❤️

🎄✨ THIRSTY THURSDAY -2026 LAST CALL for PBW– CHRISTMAS CHEER EDITION! ✨🎄🎅💰 MERRY MONEY DISCOUNT!Wear your Ugly Sweater, ...
12/19/2025

🎄✨ THIRSTY THURSDAY -2026 LAST CALL for PBW– CHRISTMAS CHEER EDITION! ✨🎄

🎅💰 MERRY MONEY DISCOUNT!
Wear your Ugly Sweater, Santa Hat, or Holiday Cheer gear and receive $2 OFF our famous Smash Burgers, courtesy of the American Legion Family!
(Limit one $2 discount per person. Discount applies to Smash Burgers only.)

🍺CUP OF CHEER BAR SPECIALS!
• $1 Seasonal Draft Beer
• $1 OFF ALL Liquors
Sip, jingle, and be merry! 🍻

🔥PIZZA, BURGERS & WINGS!🔥
🍕 Hot Pizza | 🍔 Juicy Burgers | 🍗 Crispy Wings
🍻 Full-Service Bar
🎰 5 LINE Slot Machines

👑LAST QUEEN STANDING JINGLE JACKPOT! 🎅
💰 JACKPOT: $14,250.00!!!!!!
🎟️ FREE TO PLAY — No purchase required
🕕 Drawings begin at 6:15 PM
🕖 Final chance at 7:45 PM
Will Santa bring YOU a Christmas miracle? 🎄✨

🎄 AUXILIARY BONUS CHRISTMAS RAFFLE! 🎄
🎁 Enter for a chance to Win $100 in Illinois Lottery Scratch-Offs!
🎫 Tickets: $1 each or 6 for $5
❤️ 100% of proceeds support LOCAL Veteran Programs
📅 Drawing held SUNDAY FUNDAY — December 28th During Bingo Intermission!!!

🎄 Bring your friends, bring your family, and bring your holiday spirit for a night full of cheer, food, fun, and giving back.

❤️ From our Legion Family to yours — THANK YOU to our Veterans for your service and to our community for your continued support.
Because of YOU, we are POST 581 STRONG. 💪

Address

375 E Locust Street
Columbia, IL
62236

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 10pm
Thursday 11am - 10pm
Friday 11am - 10pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

(618) 281-5556

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