Hours of Operation: Noon to 12am Daily. Closing at Bartenders Discretion
Backus American Legion Donates Thousands to Local Food Shelfs!
On March 27th, the Backus Legion made its annual donation to local Food Shelfs. Pictured below is a $7k donation to the Pine River Food Shelf, presented by Commander Sue Niehaus (Left) to LouAnn Gravelle. Additionally, Commander Niehaus presented a $4k donation to the Hackensack Community Food Shelf. Recipients are Sue Eilertson (Center) and Jody Mealhouse. Donations are made possible through the Legion's Charitable Gambling program to include our partner Willards Saloon and Eatery, and of course all the patrons, members and staff that make donations like this possible!
Click HERE to download the entry form or pick them up at the Backus Legion, Hackensack Legion or Tianna Country Club.
At the Backus American Legion we are raising funds and promoting initiatives to support Veterans and to enhance the well-being of their families, our military, and our communities by our devotion to mutual helpfulness. We believe in taking action with urgency in order to raise public awareness about some of the most pressing issues facing today’s society. Please join us by supporting our efforts to make a measurable difference in the lives of others.
Ways We Help and Have Fun!
The Backus American Legion is in the business of changing and shaping lives. The work we do within our Non-Profit Organization is aimed at fulfilling service and social agendas that help solve some of our areas challenges. We strive to create opportunities for individuals and communities, and have fun in doing so.
The Backus American Legion presented a donation to a local veteran who required assistance in completing the construction of a cabin that was donated to him. This cabin has been renovated and placed on the veteran's property, allowing him to move out of a small RV that he has been residing in.
Commander Brad Taylor presenting a $6,000.00 donation to Mike Shetka the Coach of the PR-B Robotics Team that took First place in the 2023 Babbit Competition!
Backus Legion donates to the Pine River and Hackensack Food Shelfs each year. This donation was presented by Commander Brad Taylor and 1st Vice Commander Bobbi Taylor to the Pine River Food Shelf
The Legion providing a donation to the American Legion Riders for their support of the MN American Legion Legacy Run that collects funds to help children of deceased or disabled Veterans. The funds pay for their childrens college education.
Regular Scheduled Events
Open Daily at Noon
Happy Hour / Mon-Thurs / 4-6pm
Friday Meat Raffle - 5:30pm
Saturday Meat Raffle - 6:30pm
Bar Bingo / Tuesdays / 6pm
E-Bingo (see calendar)
Pull Tabs and E-Tabs Always Available
Progressive Jackpot Trivia, Wed, 7pm
Dances (see calendar)
Meetings
4th Monday of each Month
Legion Post Membership, Auxiliary & SAL at 7pm
(No SAL/ALA meetings in December)