American Legion Board-Canady Post 54

Veterans Day (Observed) Breakfast
2025-11-08 08:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | Bedford Moose Lodge, 2986 W Lynchburg Salem Turnpike, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States

Pre-Veterans Day Helmet Collection
2025-11-08 09:00 - 17:00 | Food Lion, 1515 Longwood Ave, Bedford, Virginia, 24523

FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY
2025-11-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Susie G. Gibson Science and Technology Center, 600 Edmund St, , VA 24523, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
The Bedford Army JROTC Wolfpack invites you to attend our flag retirement ceremony on the front lawn of the Susie G. Gibson Science and Technology Center, November 11th, 2025, at 2:00 pm. We will ceremoniously and respectfully retire the pre-folded flags that we have collected from schools around Bedford County. Having this ceremony on Veterans Day is a great opportunity to showcase our gratitude for our veterans and our country.
Thank you,
– Bedford Army JROTC Wolfpack Battalion

Viet Nam Memorial Dedication
2025-11-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Bedford Courthouse, 123 E Main St, Bedford, VA, United States
All are invited to the dedication of the Bedford Vietnam Veterans Memorial on November 22, 2025. The dedication ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. in front of the Bedford County Courthouse on East Main Street. This is a rain or shine event. There will be some seating available, but you may wish to bring a chair.

Post Monthly Meeting
2025-11-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Post Hall, 231 West Depot Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
AMERICAN LEGION BEDFORD BOARD CANADY POST 54
231 West Depot St., Bedford, Virginia
540-875-9014
NOVEMBER 25, 2025
POST MEETING
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Through December 31, 2025
November 22 Viet Nam Memorial Dedication Bedford Court House 11:00 am
November 25 Post Monthly Meeting Post Hall 7:00 pm
December 6 Bedford Christmas Parade Post Hall 10:00 am
December 13 Annual Laying of the Wreaths Longwood Cemeteries 11:00 am
Post meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of each month in the hall at 7:00 p.m.
Post Executive committee meetings are call meetings
AGENDA:

Welcome new members.
Special thanks to the Bedford Elks Lodge for hosting the Veterans Day (observed) supper…..AND
Special thanks to the Bedford Moose Lodge for hosting the Veterans Day (observed) breakfast.
Thank you volunteers for a successful helmet collection on Saturday , November 8 at Food Lion.
Report on the Bedford Viet Nam War Memorial Dedication
Volunteers needed for the Annual Bedford Christmas Parade on December 6.
Semiquintcentenial: We have received approval from the Bedford Town council to conduct the 250th anniversary of United States of America parade on Armed Forces Day; Saturday, May 16, 2026. We need to put together an event committee starting now! Preliminary plan outline to be presented.
Wreath Layers needed on December 13 in tribute to our military services.
A report on our building maintenance remediation progress.
A review of 2025-2026 year calendar of events.
JROTC update.
Honor Guard update

TAPS:

You can now follow post activities, schedules and updates on our post website.
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BRING A FELLOW VETERAN OUR MEETING

Bedford Christmas Parade
2025-12-06 10:00 - 10:30 | Post Hall, 231 West Depot Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States

NO meeting this month
2025-12-24 08:00 - 17:00

January Meeting CANCELLED
2026-01-27 19:00 - 20:00
PER POST 54 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE::

DUE TO THE EXTREME ICE AND INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE SCHEDULED MONTHLY MEETING FOR JANUARY 27 HAS BEEN. CANCELLED. WE WILL RECONVENE ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24.
WE ARE URGING ALL TO STAY SAFE.

2026-02-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Post Hall, 231 West Depot Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
February 24, 2026
POST MEETING
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Through June 30, 2026
February 21 JROTC Raider Challenge National D-Day Memorial 7:00 am
February 24 Post Monthly Meeting Post Hall 7:00 pm
March 7 National Commander Wiley visit Post Hall 10:00 am
March 24 Post Monthly Meeting Post Hall 7:00 pm
April 15 & 16 Boys State & Girls State Interviews Post Hall 4:00 pm
April 28 Post Monthly Meeting Post Hall 7:00 pm
May 16 Semiquintcentenial Parade Post Hall 10:00 pm
May 23 & 24 Helmet Collection Walmart & Food Lion 9:00 am +
May 25 Memorial Day: Bedford Boys Tribute Longwood Cemetery 2:00 pm
May 26 Post Monthly Meeting Post Hall 7:00 pm
June 14 Flag Day Bedford Town Center 11:00 am
June 23 Post Monthly Meeting Post Hall 7:00 pm
Post meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of each month in the hall at 7:00 p.m.
Post Executive committee meetings are call meetings
REMINDER: If Bedford County schools are closed for inclement weather, the post will also suspend scheduled activities.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT 0700 FOR THE ANNUAL JROTC RAIDER CHALLENGE
THIS SATURDAY FEBRUARY 21, AT THE NATIONAL D-DAY MEMORIAL
AGENDA:
Ø 2025 was a special year having finally brought closure with the erection and dedication of the Bedford Viet Nam Memorial at the Bedford County Court House. Thanks to all contributors.
Ø We now continue to focus our planning on meeting the target and beyond for the 2025-2026 membership year. Attention to building our post membership is essential. Currently we are at 94% of the assigned goal.
Ø A report on the February 15 Winter District 10 conference in Dylwinn.
Ø A report on new business and the planning for the National 250th Anniversary (Semiquintcentenial) celebration. We have a parade committee in place.
Ø A report on our building maintenance remediation progress.
Ø A review of 2025-2026 year calendar of events. Please note the calendar of events. Stand-by for any schedule changes as they develop.
Ø Please plan to attend the memorial service with military honors for fellow legionnaire and post member Owen Overstreet at 1100 on March 14, at the Bedford Moose Lodge.

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BRING A FELLOW VETERAN OUR MEETING

NO Post Meeting
2026-04-17 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-25 08:00 - 17:00

250 Parade Committee Meeting
2026-04-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Post Hall, 231 West Depot Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States

Post meeting
2026-04-28 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-26 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-23 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-22 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Post Hall, 231 West Depot Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States

250 Anniversary Parade
2026-05-16 11:00 - 14:00 | Bedford Town Center, 109 Main Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
