Daniel R Olsen Post 594

Membership Meeting – July 2023
2023-07-18 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Cedarvale Lanes, 3883 Cedar Grove Parkway, Eagan, MN, 55122, United States
Come join other Post 594 members as the Post Officers present information about and for the Post membership on July 18, 2022. It will be held at Cedarvale Lanes in Eagan starting at 19:00 (7:00 pm).
The meetings are held in the banquet room at Cedarvale Lanes in the banquet room downstairs. Once you enter the building, the easiest access to get downstairs is by the OnTrack pro shop.
Address: Cedarvale Lanes and Fitz’s Bar & Grill
3883 Cedar Grove Parkway
Eagan, MN 55122

Eagan FunFest – Post 594 Fundraising
2023-07-04 12:00 - 22:00, 2023-07-03 12:00 - 22:00 | Eagan Central Park, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan, MN, 55121, United States
On July 3rd and 4th at the Eagan Community Center Park, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan, MN 55121, from noon to 10:30 pm both days. More event and volunteer opportunity information to follow as the plan unfolds.

Eagan FunFest Parade
2023-07-04 10:00 - 11:30 | MN
The Eagan FunFest parade begins at 10:00 am from the west end of Yankee Doodle Road near Blue Cross and finishes 45 minutes later at the corner of Yankee Doodle Road and Federal. Each year the parade attracts over a hundred participants and is expected to last a little over an hour from anywhere along the route.

Core Team Leadership Meeting – June 2023
2023-06-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Wayne Beierman, 1564-B Clemson Dr, Eagan, MN, 55122, United States
Note: the date and location change.
There will be a Post 594 Core Team Leadership Meeting on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 18:00. The meeting will be held at 1564-B Clemson Dr, Eagan, MN 55122. It will be a cookout potluck. We still have uncooked meat and condiments from last evening’s Flag Retirement Ceremony. Only bring salads or desserts.

Flag Retirement Ceremony
2023-06-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Thomas Lake Park Pavilion, 4425 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, MN, 55122, United States
We continue to receive hundreds of retired flags from the community. Join members from Post 594 along with Boy and Girls Scouts for a flag retirement ceremony on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at Thomas Lake Pavilion. The ceremony starts at 6:00 pm.
Post 594 Auxiliary will help coordinate a potluck from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm with the retirement ceremony immediately following at 6:00 pm.

Post 594 Memorial Day Ceremony
2023-05-29 14:00 - 15:00 | Eagan Tribute and Memorial Plaza, 1507 Central Parkway, Eagan, MN, 55121, United States
A Memorial Day ceremony will be hosted by Post 594. It will include short speeches, music and Taps. The event will be held at the Eagan Tribute and Memorial Plaza starting at 2:00 pm.

Never Forget Memorial Day Concert
2023-05-29 12:30 - 13:45 | Eagan Central Park, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan, MN, 55121, United States
A local musician Luke Spehar will present a “Never Forget Memorial Day Concert” concert at the Central Park Bandshell from 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm. Luke’s brother, Nick, was killed in Afghanistan, and the concert is a tribute to him and all who have given their lives in defense of our country. This is a new and exciting collaboration. We hope to make this part of our annual tradition.

Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery Service
2023-05-29 10:20 - 10:30 | Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery, 1930 Diffley Road, Eagan, MN, 55122, United States
Our annual cemetery memorial service at Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery, 1930 Diffley Road, Eagan, MN 55122 at 10:20 am. The cemetery is behind the church. The best parking lot is the one on the east side of the church.

St. John’s Eagantown Cemetery Service
2023-05-29 10:00 - 10:15 | St. John’s Eagantown Cemetery, 4198 Blackhawk Rd, Eagan, 55122, United States
Our annual cemetery memorial services beginning at St. John’s Eagantown Cemetery, 4198 Blackhawk Rd, Eagan, 55122 beginning at 10:00 am. Park in the strip mall to the north of the cemetery. The cemetery is located at the NE corner of Blackhawk Rd and Diffley Rd.

The Wall That Heals
2023-05-29 00:00 - 14:00, 2023-05-28, 2023-05-27, 2023-05-26 14:00 - 23:30 | Saint Thomas Academy, 949 Mendota Heights Rd, Mendota Heights, 55120, United States
What is The Wall That Heals?
It is a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., that travels across the country. The exhibit honors the more than 3 million Americans who served in the U.S. armed forces in the Vietnam War and bears the names of the 58,281 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam.

Free admission and parking located at Saint Thomas Academy, 949 Mendota Heights Road in Mendota Heights.
Open 24 hours
Friday, May 26 at 2 p.m. through 2 p.m. on Monday, May 29

National Memorial Day Concert
2023-05-28 19:00 - 20:30 | West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C, Washington, DC, United States
The 34th anniversary broadcast of the annual concert honoring the men and women of the U.S. armed forces features personal stories interwoven with musical performances.
The National Memorial Day Concert honors our country’s veterans, servicemen and women and military families. The concert unites the country in remembrance and appreciation of those who gave their lives for our nation and serves those who are grieving through the mission put forward by Abraham Lincoln in his second inaugural address, “Let us strive on to finish the work we are in; to bind up the nation’s wounds; to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan.”
For over 30 years, this multi-award-winning television event, featuring uplifting musical performances, documentary footage and dramatic readings, has become an American tradition and is one of PBS’ highest-rated programs. On the broadcast, celebrities share real-life stories spanning the broad history of our nation’s military conflicts, award winning musicians perform songs in tribute to our country’s true heroes and the finest performers from the United States premier military choirs and ensembles are featured.
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Joint Chiefs of Staff also participate in the concert, offering their leadership perspective on the value and honor of military service and acknowledging the challenges that veterans and their families face.
More information and to watch it online, visit https://www.pbs.org/national-memorial-day-concert/
The concert begins at Sunday, May 28, 2023 at 8:00 P.M. ET.

Eagan High School Military Recognition program
2023-05-25 17:00 - 18:00 | Eagan High School, 4185 Braddock Trail, Eagan, MN, 55123, United States
The Military Recruit Recognition Ceremony recognizes the Eagan High School students who have committed to joining one of the military branches. The event will be held in the High School Cafeteria.

Flag Inspection / Retirement
2023-05-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Advent United Methodist Church, 3945 Lexington Ave S, Eagan, MN, 55123, United States
A flag inspection event is scheduled for Monday, May 22, 2023 at Advent UMC, 3945 Lexington Ave S, Eagan, MN 55123. This will be conducted in conjunction with Scout Troop 449.
There will be a Flag Retirement Ceremony and Potluck on Flag Day; June 14, 2023 starting at 1700.

2023 Third District Convention
2023-05-20, 2023-05-19 | Forest Lake Post 225, 355 W Broadway Ave, Forest Lake, MN, 55025-1505, United States
Forest Lake American Legion Post 225 looks forward to hosting all the Third District Family on
May 19 & 20. We will be having some fun on Friday evening at the “Welcome Dinner” featuring
an Italian Buffet. After dinner, we will have a little competition between the Legion, Auxiliary and
the SAL with a “Jeopardy” contest. All will be able to participate, with the Commanders and
President in control of the buzzers, so bone on your Legion, Auxiliary and SAL history – it’s sure
to be a fierce competition!! Saturday will be the meetings for your respective organizations, with
a dinner to follow which includes the whole family to round out the night. Our Master of
Ceremonies this year shall be our own Mark & Linda Dvorak, who between both of them, cover
all our Legion Entities. Once again, there will be a 50/50 raffle that will be drawn on Saturday
night and different raffles and drawings throughout the day. We will also be having on Sunday
morning, May 21st, our normal “All you can Eat Breakfast Buffet” with made to order omelets.
There will be a discounted ticket for Legion family members in your gift bags. Please look in this
newsletter for the registration information. If there are any questions, feel free to give me a call
651-464-7386 and leave a message, as I don’t pick-up unknown phone numbers – I will get
back to you as soon as I can. Looking forward to hosting everyone in May!!

Membership Meeting – May 2023
2023-05-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Cedarvale Lanes, 3883 Cedar Grove Parkway, Eagan, MN, 55122, United States
Come join other Post 594 members as the Post Officers present information about and for the Post membership on May 16,, 2022. It will be held at Cedarvale Lanes in Eagan starting at 19:00 (7:00 pm).
The meetings are held in the banquet room at Cedarvale Lanes in the banquet room downstairs. Once you enter the building, the easiest access to get downstairs is by the OnTrack pro shop.
Address: Cedarvale Lanes and Fitz’s Bar & Grill
3883 Cedar Grove Parkway
Eagan, MN 55122

Post 594 Street Cleanup
2023-04-29 08:30 - 09:30 | Walmart, 1360 Town Centre Dr., Eagan, MN, 55123, United States
The Spring 2023 Street Cleanup will be held on April 29 at 8:30 am. Meeting will be on the south end of the Walmart parking lot. Come and have fun!

Core Team Leadership Meeting – Apr 2023
2023-04-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Fitz’s Bar and Grill, 3883 Cedar Grove Parkway, Eagan, MN, 55122, United States
There will be a Post 594 Core Team Leadership Meeting on Tuesday, April 18, 2022 at 18:00. The meeting will be held at Fitz’s Bar and Grill, 3883 Cedar Grove Parkway, Eagan, MN.

Membership Meeting – Mar 2023
2023-03-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Cedarvale Lanes, 3883 Cedar Grove Parkway, Eagan, MN, 55122, United States
Come join other Post 594 members as the Post Officers present information about and for the Post membership on March 21, 2022. It will be held at Cedarvale Lanes in Eagan starting at 19:00 (7:00 pm).
The meetings are held in the banquet room at Cedarvale Lanes in the banquet room downstairs. Once you enter the building, the easiest access to get downstairs is by the OnTrack pro shop.
Address: Cedarvale Lanes and Fitz’s Bar & Grill
3883 Cedar Grove Parkway
Eagan, MN 55122

Core Team Leadership Meeting – Feb 2023
2023-02-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Cedarvale Lanes, 3883 Cedar Grove Parkway, Eagan, MN, 55122, United States
There will be a Post 594 Core Team Leadership Meeting on Tuesday, February 21, 2022 at 18:00. The meeting will be lower level of Cedarvale Lanes, 3883 Cedar Grove Parkway, Eagan, MN.

Core Team Leadership Meeting – Cancelled
2023-02-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Fitz’s Bar and Grill, 3883 Cedar Grove Parkway, Eagan, MN, 55122, United States
This meeting is cancelled due to the weather.

Membership Meeting – Jan 2023
2023-01-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Cedarvale Lanes, 3883 Cedar Grove Parkway, Eagan, MN, 55122, United States
Come join other Post 594 members as the Post Officers present information about and for the Post membership on January 17, 2022. It will be held at Cedarvale Lanes in Eagan starting at 19:00 (7:00 pm).
This is our first meeting of 2023, so we will be discussing our goals for the coming year. We hope you will join us and provide your input.
The meetings are held in the banquet room at Cedarvale Lanes in the banquet room downstairs. Once you enter the building, the easiest access to get downstairs is by the OnTrack pro shop.
Address: Cedarvale Lanes and Fitz’s Bar & Grill
3883 Cedar Grove Parkway
Eagan, MN 55122

Post Informal Happy Hour
2023-01-17 18:15 - 19:00 | Fitz’s Bar and Grill, 3883 Cedar Grove Parkway, Eagan, MN, 55122, United States
There will be an informal happy hour prior to the Post Membership meeting. Feel free to grab your favorite beverage, a bite to eat, and catch up with Post members. Hope to see you there!

Martin Luther King Day 2023
2023-01-16 | MN

Core Team Leadership Meeting - Dec 2022
2022-12-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Fitz’s Bar and Grill, 3883 Cedar Grove Parkway, Eagan, MN, 55122, United States
There will be a Post 594 Core Team Leadership Meeting on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 18:00. The meeting will be held at Fitz’s Bar and Grill, 3883 Cedar Grove Parkway, Eagan, MN.

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
2022-12-07 | MN
On Aug. 23, 1994, the United States Congress designated Dec. 7 as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Every year, remembrance events are held at the Pearl Harbor National Memorial, culminating in a commemoration ceremony on Dec. 7.
Each year on Dec. 7, Pearl Harbor Survivors, veterans, and visitors from all over the world come together to honor and remember the 2,403 service members and civilians who were killed during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. A further 1,178 people were injured in the attack, which permanently sank two U.S. Navy battleships (the USS Arizona and the USS Utah) and destroyed 188 aircraft.
The United States flag is lowered to Half-Staff on December 7th.
