Griswold American Legion Auxiliary Post 508

06/09/2026

The Griswold American Legion Auxiliary Post 508 invites you to attend a Be The One Su***de Prevention Training designed to help identify and support veterans who may be struggling with thoughts of su***de. The training is being held at the CCharles W. Smith Post 508Legion Building on Main Street in Griswold.

Every day, veterans face challenges that can leave them feeling isolated and hopeless. This training provides practical information and tools to help recognize warning signs, start meaningful conversations, and connect veterans with resources that can save lives.

This important event is open to the public. Whether you are a veteran, family member, friend, community leader, healthcare worker, or simply someone who cares about the well-being of those who have served our country, your participation can make a difference.

Join us and become part of a nationwide effort to reduce veteran su***de. Together, we can strengthen our communities, support our veterans, and perhaps even save a life.

Be the One to listen.
Be the One to reach out.
Be the One to make a difference.

05/22/2026

🇺🇸 Join Us for Our Annual Memorial Day Program 🇺🇸

The Griswold American Legion Auxiliary Post 508 and the Charles W. Smith Post 508 invite our community to gather in remembrance and gratitude as we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

📅 Monday, May 25th
🕥 10:30 a.m.
📍 Charles W. Smith Post 508 Legion Building – Main Street, Griswold

We are honored to welcome one of our own local homegrown heroes, Rob Peterson, as our guest speaker.

Special program participants include:
🎵 National Anthem – Grant Rogers
🙏 Invocation – Pastor Jay Denne

The Legion members will present the 21 Gun Salute at Legion Park by the Library this year.

🍽️ The Legion Auxiliary will also be providing lunch following the program.

Memorial Day is a time to pause and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. We hope you will join us as we honor their service and keep their memories alive.

Please help us spread the word and invite your family and friends—we hope to see many of you there! ❤️🤍💙

05/13/2026

Join us for another weekend of Poppy Distributions in honor of Poppy Day which is on Friday May 22nd and Memorial Day which is on Monday May 25th.
This week we are at Hy-Vee in Atlantic at the following days and times. Come visit us! 🇱🇷

Friday, May 15th
Hy-Vee – 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 16th
Hy-Vee – 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Send a message to learn more

05/06/2026

Join us this weekend as we begin our month of Poppy Distributions in honor of Poppy Day which is on Friday May 22nd and Memorial Day which is on Monday May 25th.

This week we are at Fareway Stores Atlantic at the following days and times. Come visit us! 🇱🇷

Friday, May 8th

Fareway – 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Fareway – 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 9th
Fareway – 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Fareway – 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

04/11/2026

Come to the Legion today and hear all about joining our Griswold American Legion Auxiliary Post 508! Seniors drop off your Scholarship applications! Juniors & Seniors come and learn about the Queen contest! Come and learn about all of the things the Auxiliary has to offer if you interested!!

04/09/2026

Don't forget to join us this Saturday from 10 to noon at the Legion on main street in Griswold! 🌼 Hop into spring with your Auxiliary family! Come and join us and help us boost our membership which in turn helps us help the community and our Veterans! We would LOVE to have you stop in and find out what we are all about ❤️

01/13/2026

Head to the Griswold Community Building on Saturday, February 7th for the Charles W. Smith Post 508 Bingo, Chili Cook-Off and Silent Auction event! The fun starts at 5 p.m. with the silent auction lasting from 5 to 7. Bingo games will be happening up until the Silent Auction items are announced. Pre-registration is available by using the QR code below or the link that is provided in the comments. Spread the word and let's come together as a community and raise some funds for Girls and Boys State as well as Senior Class Scholarships for the class of 2026!! Can't wait to taste all the great chili!!