Gurnee American Legion Post 771

Serving Veterans. Serving the Community

Serving America.

 749 Milwaukee Ave

Gurnee, IL 60031

847-244-9282

info@post771.org

 

 

 

We may be Post 771, BUT WE ARE ALSO POST SEVEN- SEVEN-FUN!

Check out our Events Calendar here 

https://www.facebook.com/americanlegionpost771/events

Queen of Hearts raffle is every Monday and Thursday, promptly at 6pm.

Karaoke with DJ Ron every Saturday at 7:00pm

Legion Canteen is open every Sunday 12:00pm to 6:00pm

***JUNE 2025***

Gurnee Legion Movie Night (ARMY) Friday, 6/6, 7:00pm – 9:30pm

Annual Ruck March & Family Hike (Gowe Park) Saturday, 6/7, 8:00am – 11:00am

Sons of American Legion Meeting Tuesday, 6/10, 7:00pm – 8:00pm

Post Membership/ Auxiliary Monthly Wednesday, 6/18, 7:00pm – 8:00pm

Honor Guard Meeting Thursday, 6/19, 7:00 – 8:00pmQueen of Hearts raffle is every Monday and Thursday, promptly at 6pm.

Karaoke with DJ Ron every Saturday at 7:00pm

Legion Canteen is open every Sunday 12:00pm to 6:00pm

***JULY 2025***

Gurnee Legion Movie Night (ARMY) moved to 2nd Fri Friday, 7/11, 7:00pm – 9:30pm

Sons of American Legion Meeting Cancelled due to Convention

Post Membership/ Auxiliary Monthly Meeting Cancelled due to Convention

Honor Guard Meeting Thursday, 7/17, 7:00pm – 8:00pm
The Wall That Heals/Vietnam traveling wall (Antioch) Thu – Sun 7/17 – 7/20, 24hrs

2ND Annual Pernil Cook-Off Sunday, 7/20, 4:00pm – 7:00pm
JULY MEAT RAFFLE ****CANCELLED**** Sunday, 7/27, 12:00pm – 3:00pm

***AUGUST 2025***

Gurnee Legion Movie Night (COAST GUARD) Friday, 8/1, 7:00pm – 9:30pm

Annual Legion Family Picnic Sunday, 8/3, 12:00pm – 4:00pm

GURNEE DAYS BOOTH and Parade Sat & Sun 8/9 & 10 – all day

Sons of American Legion Meeting Tuesday, 8/12, 7:00pm – 8:00pm
1ST Annual Golf Outing (Renwood Golf Course) Thursday, 8/14, 9:00am – 3:00pm

Post Membership/ Auxiliary Monthly Wednesday, 8/20, 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Honor Guard Meeting Thursday, 8/21, 7:00pm – 8:00pm
AUGUST MEAT RAFFLE ****CANCELLED**** Sunday, 8/31, 12:00pm – 3:00pm 

***SEPTEMBER 2025***

Gurnee Legion Movie Night (AIR FORCE) Friday, 9/5, 7:00pm – 9:30pm
Back To School Pancake Breakfast Saturday, 9/6, 8:00am – 11:00am
Sons of American Legion Meeting Tuesday, 9/9, 7:00pm – 8:00pm

Patriot’s Day Ceremony Thursday, 9/11, 10:00am – 11:00am

Post Membership/ Auxiliary Monthly Wednesday, 9/17, 7:00pm – 8:00pm

Honor Guard Meeting Thursday, 9/18, 7:00 – 8:00pm

SEPTEMBER MEAT RAFFLE ****CANCELLED**** Sunday, 9/28, 12:00pm – 3:00pm 

About the Legion

Gurnee American Legion Post 771 was established in 1935 to serve veterans and the community. Made up of service veterans, the American Legion is built upon the four pillar of service:

  • Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation
  • National Security
  • Americanism
  • Children & Youth

If you are a veteran and are ready to serve your country and community again, come and check us out.

Activities of Post 771

  • Annual College Scholarship
  • Sponsorship to Boys State
  • American Legion Baseball (Gurnee Riverdogs)
  • Serving and supporting our fellow veterans at Lovell Federal Health Center
  • Police Cadet Sponsorship
  • Annual Orators Contest
  • Sponsorship of Warren High School activities (Hack 101)
  • Annual Poppy Day sales
  • Memorial Day Host
  • Patriot Day (9/11) Remberance
  • Veteran’s Day Host

Boys State

American Legion Illinois Premier Boys State

Taking Applications for 2025 Premier Boys State

Registration

For further information contact Jim Huisel at 847-910-3330 or email jhuisel@post771.org

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