Logo

AMERICAN LEGION LAKEWOOD POST 496

Logo

Events Calendar: January 2026 AMERICAN LEGION LAKEWOOD POST 496 Events: January 2026

Calendar View | Print Page | Download

Bottles Up Band

  • Location:
    Post 496
  • Date:
    Friday, January 2, 2026
  • Time:
    7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Contact:
    Post 496

Getch yur cowboy boots on and let's do some line dancin' to the great Western sounds of the Bottles Up Band playing real country music!

Bunco

  • Location:
    Post 496
  • Date:
    Saturday, January 3, 2026
  • Time:
    4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Bring a pot luck dish to share, if you like. $10 per person to play. Win prizes!

Game Night

  • Location:
    Post 496 bar area
  • Date:
    Sunday, January 4, 2026
  • Time:
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Game Night

  • Location:
    Post 496 bar area
  • Date:
    Wednesday, January 7, 2026
  • Time:
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

General Membership Meeting

  • Location:
    Post 496 Hall
  • Date:
    Thursday, January 8, 2026
  • Time:
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Post Dinner

  • Location:
    At the Post
  • Date:
    Friday, January 9, 2026
  • Time:
    5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Marsala chicken, mashed potatoes, roasted green beans, and dessert; $15.

Dance With Sound Advice

  • Location:
    At the Post
  • Date:
    Friday, January 9, 2026
  • Time:
    6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Kick off 2026 with something great. That's some Sound Advice!!

Game Night

  • Location:
    Post 496 bar area
  • Date:
    Sunday, January 11, 2026
  • Time:
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Auxiliary Unit 496 meeting

  • Location:
    Post Meeting Hall
  • Date:
    Tuesday, January 13, 2026
  • Time:
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Contact:
    CJ Reyes

Monthly Auxiliary meeting in the main hall. 2nd Tuesday of each month.

Game Night

  • Location:
    Post 496 bar area
  • Date:
    Wednesday, January 14, 2026
  • Time:
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Post Dinner

  • Location:
    At the Post
  • Date:
    Friday, January 16, 2026
  • Time:
    5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Savory chicken stew with salad (homemade dressings of either Ranch or Italian), rolls, assorted fruit, and dessert; $12.

Debbie and the Goodman Band

  • Location:
    At the Post
  • Date:
    Friday, January 16, 2026
  • Time:
    6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Contact:
    Debbiegoodmanband.com
For several years Debbie Goodman recorded and performed as a solo artist, showcasing her acclaimed indie originals backed by many of the best musicians in the business. In 2014, Debbie formed her own permanent band. It was a good decision--ever since, she and her group have played steadily at a variety of venues throughout Southern California, entertaining audiences with her

Karaoke with Good Vibrayshuns

  • Location:
    At the Post
  • Date:
    Saturday, January 17, 2026
  • Time:
    6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Contact:
    Victoria Martinez

Cornhole Tournament

  • Location:
    Post 496 Hall
  • Date:
    Sunday, January 18, 2026
  • Time:
    2:00 PM
  • Contact:
    Gary W or any bartender

$50 registration for 2-person team. Registration starts at 1:00pm. Sign up at the post.

Game Night

  • Location:
    Post 496 bar area
  • Date:
    Sunday, January 18, 2026
  • Time:
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Game Night

  • Location:
    Post 496 bar area
  • Date:
    Wednesday, January 21, 2026
  • Time:
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Trivia Night

  • Location:
    At the Post
  • Date:
    Thursday, January 22, 2026
  • Time:
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Form your team and join our Trivia MC Mike Mulgrew! Cost is $5 per player; no limit on number of players per team. Prizes for winners!

Post Dinner

  • Location:
    At the Post
  • Date:
    Friday, January 23, 2026
  • Time:
    5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Pasta with shrimp in lemon sauce, with garlic bread, fresh green salad, and dessert; $15.

Michael Forbes Band

  • Location:
    At the Post
  • Date:
    Friday, January 23, 2026
  • Time:
    6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Contact:
    www.michaelforbesexplosion.com

A great and very popular South Bay based band that play songs the other bands in town just don't play. Jethro Tull, Van Morrison, David Bowie, INXS, Flock of Seagulls, Boz Scaggs, and Men At Work are but a few of the bands that Michael, Ron, Dave, and Danny can play for your dancing enjoyment!  https://www.michaelforbesexplosion.com/

Brad Dayton and Prairie Dog Serenade

  • Location:
    At the Post
  • Date:
    Saturday, January 24, 2026
  • Time:
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Saturday night Dec 27th, our own Brad Dayton will be bringing in his own group of musicians! Playing along with Anthony & Rod, their music is very nice to listen to and will bring back a few memories. They will start around 6:00 PM. See you at the Post!

Game Night

  • Location:
    Post 496 bar area
  • Date:
    Sunday, January 25, 2026
  • Time:
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Game Night

  • Location:
    Post 496 bar area
  • Date:
    Wednesday, January 28, 2026
  • Time:
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

SALs Dinner

  • Location:
    At the Post
  • Date:
    Friday, January 30, 2026
  • Time:
    5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable, and dessert; $15.

Bottles Up Band

  • Location:
    At the Post
  • Date:
    Friday, January 30, 2026
  • Time:
    6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Contact:
    SALs

Get some country swang into your life with the great sounds of the very popular Bottles Up Band! The Bottles Up Band are no strangers to the American Legions in the area. They are popular throughout Orange and LA Counties, and we are happy to have them at 496 playing their blend of classic rock and 90's country & western music. Let's welcome the Bottles Up Band! https://bottlesupband.com/