Baroda American Legion

07/15/2026

Hello Baroda Community and American Legion Post 345 members!

I would like to introduce myself as the newly elected Commander of the Baroda Community American Legion. I am truly honored to have this opportunity to serve this incredible community and our veterans. To begin, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to our past commanders, officers, and members whose commitment and dedication built the strong foundation we stand on today.

We are fortunate to have an outstanding existing team in place. From our remarkable bar manager and staff to the dedicated leadership and members of our Sons of the American Legion (SAL) and Auxiliary Unit, your hard work and engagement keep our Post thriving. Together, we remain fully committed to our mission of honoring, supporting, and serving our veterans and the Baroda community.

This Post belongs to all of us. To our current officers and members, we thank you and look forward to your continued engagement. To our neighbors and fellow veterans, we invite you to aid and support us in our efforts to make a difference. Let's make this coming year our best one yet!

Forward together,

Jeff Shirley
Commander
Baroda Community American Legion, Post 345

07/07/2026

Stop by and enjoy a delicious breakfast!
Open to the public.

07/04/2026

This was found during cleanup from the 3rd of July fireworks this morning. If it belongs to you, please contact us.

For anyone who is missing any personal property following the fireworks last night, feel free to reach out to us, the Baroda Fire Department, and Lake Township Police Department to see if anyone has turned it in.

07/01/2026

Be sure to come join us for the 250th Fireworks Cebration!
Rain Date is currently the 4th..

06/29/2026

06/21/2026

Wishing all of our Active Duty and Veteran Fathers a very happy Father's Day! 🫡

Happy Father's day to each and everyone of you who hold the title DAD.

To you who can't be there today because you chose an honored role of Soldier, Fire Fighter, Police Officer, Medic, Dispatcher, Dr. or Nurse we see you and thank each and everyone of you.

By profession I am a soldier and take great pride in that fact, but I am also prouder, infinitely prouder, to be a father. A soldier destroys in order to build; the father only builds, never destroys.”

~ General Douglas MacArthur

06/11/2026

We are looking for volunteers to help support the 3rd of July Fireworks.

We will be meeting at 4:00 pm on July 2nd to setup. No signup required, just show up.

There is a signup sheet posted for various positions in 3-hour blocks on the 3rd of July. Stop in to sign up.

We will meet back up at 11:00 am on the 4th to cleanup. No signup required, just show up.

06/10/2026

Registration is required.. see the bottom right corner.

Happening this week! Friday, June 12, 2026!
Join us at VetFest! 📣
⏰Time: Friday, June 12 - 10AM to 2PM
📍Location: Berrien County Youth Fair - Enter at Gate 2 - 9122 US-31, Berrien Springs
Registration is requested. Please register at berriencounty.org/1900/Events-Promotions
Come for the following give-aways and services!
🍽️ Food and Refreshments
💈 Free Haircuts
➕ Military Surplus!
🩺 Help with VA Healthcare Enrollment
🥾 Footprints of Michigan Shoes
✅ Benefit Check Up
🚐 Mobile Secretary of State
👥 Connect with Local Veterans & Veteran Resources
📣 And much more!
Please bring your DD-214, Military ID, or VA Health Care Card to receive services.
Maureen Adams, director of the Berrien County Veteran Services Office, is rebranding our Veteran Stand Down to an all-inclusive VetFest. "Our mission is to equip Berrien County veterans with knowledge of the broad range of benefits and resources available, everything from medical, legal and mental health information/assistance, job counseling, recreation, referrals, and most importantly companionship and camaraderie."
We have moved VetFest to the fairgrounds to accommodate the growing number of vendors and veterans.

We hope to see you there!

06/07/2026

Be sure to stop in today for the Auxiliary Unit's All You Can Eat Pancakes!

Remember!!