East Pasadena Post of The American Legion No 280

06/16/2026

ALCON: Help needed! I was able to coordinate a bon voyage dinner for the boys/girls state delegates on Friday, 6/19 at 6pm. The plumber that did the drain pipe work for us is donating 80 chicken dinners with all the sides so that we can give a free dinner to each delegate. Adults and parents will need to pay $12. We need a cashier and three servers to pull this off. The event goes from 6 PM to 9 PM. Everything is being donated, and this will be a great fundraiser for the Post, as we help children and youth at the same time. District 18 is also conducting a meeting that night, so we will have those folks there to purchase chicken dinners along with the parents and any of our people, SAL, Legion or Auxiliary. Please let me know ASAP if you can help out for at least a few minutes. Semper Fidelis, Adjutant sends.

Neil T. La Sala
American Legion
Department of California
Commander- American Legion Los Angeles County Council
Adjutant/Finance Officer- Post 280
626 833 8493
[email protected]

06/12/2026

EVENTS AT THE LEGION ARE OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY!

-Services for Post 280 Commander Don Golden (see flyer)
Carpool leaves Pasadena at 0930 on 6/13. Let Adjutant La Sala know if you’re in on the carpool

-Elk’s Flag Day Veterans Luncheon, 6/14 (see flyer)

-Sunday Lunch at the Legion, 6/14!
Delicious Ham and Cheese Sandwich with chips- $7
Sunday, June 14, 2026, doors open 1pm, lunch begins at 1:30pm

Steve and John are at it again with a delectable bite to eat!

-Hall Rental... please consider a Post 280 hall rental for your graduation, birthday, memorial event, etc. (see flyer)

All events except for Elk’s luncheon hosted by:

American Legion Post 280
179 N Vinedo Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91107

Be sure to visit our website and read the Post 280 monthly bulletin at: https://www.americanlegionpost280.com/

Join the fun and camaraderie! Seven TVs, dart boards, pool table and great canteen service! Please support our veterans!l

Neil T. La Sala
American Legion
Department of California
Commander- American Legion Los Angeles County Council
Adjutant/Finance Officer- Post 280
626 833 8493
[email protected]

06/08/2026

TONIGHT… DINNER AT THE LEGION IS OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY, 6/11!

-Dinner at the Legion, 6/11!
Delicious Hot Pastrami Sandwich (choice of roll or rye bread), pickle, chips and dessert- $12
Thursday, June, 11, 2026, doors open 4pm, meal 5pm-7pm

Always a sell-out on pastrami night... don't miss it!

-Services for Don Golden (see flyer)

-Elk’s Flag Day Veterans Luncheon (see flyer)

-Hall Rental... please consider a Post 280 hall rental for your graduation, birthday, memorial event, etc. (see flyer)

All events except for Elk’s luncheon hosted by:

American Legion Post 280
179 N Vinedo Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91107

Be sure to visit our website and read the Post 280 monthly bulletin at: https://www.americanlegionpost280.com/

Join the fun and camaraderie! Seven TVs, dart boards, pool table and great canteen service! Please support our veterans!l

Neil T. La Sala
American Legion
Department of California
Commander- American Legion Los Angeles County Council
Adjutant/Finance Officer- Post 280
626 833 8493
[email protected]

06/06/2026

BREAKFAST AT THE LEGION IS OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY, 6/7

-Breakfast at the Legion, 6/7! (see flyer)
A 50 year first Sunday tradition- $15
Sunday, June 7, 2026, 9am-11am

-Services for Don Golden (see flyer)

-Elk’s Flag Day Veterans Luncheon (see flyer)

-Hall Rental... please consider a Post 280 hall rental for your graduation, birthday, memorial event, etc. (see flyer)

All events except for Elk’s luncheon hosted by:

American Legion Post 280
179 N Vinedo Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91107

Be sure to visit our website and read the Post 280 monthly bulletin at: https://www.americanlegionpost280.com/

Join the fun and camaraderie! Seven TVs, dart boards, pool table and great canteen service! Please support our veterans!l

Neil T. La Sala
American Legion
Department of California
Commander- American Legion Los Angeles County Council
Adjutant/Finance Officer- Post 280
626 833 8493
[email protected]

06/02/2026

DINNER AT THE LEGION IS OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY, 6/4!

-Dinner at the Legion, 6/4!
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, bread, salad and dessert- $12
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Doors open at 4pm, meal served 5pm-7pm

-Services for Lupe Galaviz (see flyer)

-Breakfast at the Legion, 6/7! (see flyer)
A 50 year first Sunday tradition- $15
Sunday, June 7, 2026, 9am-11am

-Services for Don Golden (see flyer)

-Hall Rental... please consider a Post 280 hall rental for your graduation, birthday, memorial event, etc. (see flyer)

All events hosted by:

American Legion Post 280
179 N Vinedo Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91107

Be sure to visit our website and read the Post 280 monthly bulletin at: https://www.americanlegionpost280.com/

Join the fun and camaraderie! Seven TVs, dart boards, pool table and great canteen service! Please support our veterans!l

Neil T. La Sala
American Legion
Department of California
Commander- American Legion Los Angeles County Council
Adjutant/Finance Officer- Post 280
626 833 8493
[email protected]

05/31/2026

DINNER AT THE LEGION IS OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY, 6/4!

-Dinner at the Legion, 6/4!
Stay tuned for a great meal prepared by our Auxiliary- $12
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Doors open at 4pm, meal served 5pm-7pm

-Services for Lupe Galaviz (see flyer)

-Breakfast at the Legion, 6/7! (see flyer)
A 50 year first Sunday tradition- $15
Sunday, June 7, 2026, 9am-11am

-Services for Don Golden (see flyer)

-Hall Rental... please consider a Post 280 hall rental for your graduation, birthday, memorial event, etc. (see flyer)

All events hosted by:

American Legion Post 280
179 N Vinedo Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91107

Be sure to visit our website and read the Post 280 monthly bulletin at: https://www.americanlegionpost280.com/

Join the fun and camaraderie! Seven TVs, dart boards, pool table and great canteen service! Please support our veterans!l

Neil T. La Sala
American Legion
Department of California
Commander- American Legion Los Angeles County Council
Adjutant/Finance Officer- Post 280
626 833 8493
[email protected]

05/28/2026

ALCON: Congratulations to our new Post 280 Officers who were elected at our General Membership on 5/27/26 for 2026-2027: Commander Robert Monzon, 1st Vice Commander George Paccerelli, 2nd Vice Commander Lisardo Duran, Adjutant/Finance Officer Neil La Sala, Chaplain Jay Hugar, Sergeant at Arms Jim Shepp and Executive Committee Patrick Pittman, Gene Torncello, Jim Shepp

DINNER AT THE LEGION IS OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY, 5/28!

-Dinner at the Legion, 5/28
Cuban Sandwich, rice, beans, plantains and dessert- $12
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Doors open at 4pm, meal served 5pm-7pm

Always a great meal prepared by SAL member John Harris!

-Services for Lupe Galaviz (see flyer)

-Services for Don Golden (see flyer)

-Hall Rental... please consider a Post 280 hall rental for your graduation, birthday, memorial event, etc. (see flyer)

All events hosted by:

American Legion Post 280
179 N Vinedo Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91107

Be sure to visit our website and read the Post 280 monthly bulletin at: https://www.americanlegionpost280.com/

Join the fun and camaraderie! Seven TVs, dart boards, pool table and great canteen service! Please support our veterans!l

Neil T. La Sala
American Legion
Department of California
Commander- American Legion Los Angeles County Council
Adjutant/Finance Officer- Post 280
626 833 8493
[email protected]

05/27/2026

REMINDER FOR TONIGHT… ANNOUNCING OUR GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING AND POST ELECTIONS, 5/27!

Tonight, we need all hands on deck for our general membership meeting, Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 6 PM. See you then! We will meet in the pool room or patio due to LA County Voting Center set-up.

DINNER AT THE LEGION IS OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY, 5/28!

-Dinner at the Legion, 5/28
Cuban Sandwich, rice, beans, plantains and dessert- $12
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Doors open at 4pm, meal served 5pm-7pm

Always a great meal prepared by SAL member John Harris!

-Services for Lupe Galaviz (see flyer)

-Services for Don Golden (see flyer)

-Hall Rental... please consider a Post 280 hall rental for your graduation, birthday, memorial event, etc. (see flyer)

All events hosted by:

American Legion Post 280
179 N Vinedo Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91107

Be sure to visit our website and read the Post 280 monthly bulletin at: https://www.americanlegionpost280.com/

Join the fun and camaraderie! Seven TVs, dart boards, pool table and great canteen service! Please support our veterans!l

Neil T. La Sala
American Legion
Department of California
Commander- American Legion Los Angeles County Council
Adjutant/Finance Officer- Post 280
626 833 8493
[email protected]

05/26/2026

ANNOUNCING OUR GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING AND POST ELECTIONS, 5/27!

We need all hands on deck for our general membership meeting, Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 6 PM. See you then! We will meet in the pool room or patio due to LA County Voting Center set-up.

DINNER AT THE LEGION IS OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY, 5/28!

-Dinner at the Legion, 5/28
Cuban Sandwich, rice, beans, plantains and dessert- $12
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Doors open at 4pm, meal served 5pm-7pm

Always a great meal prepared by SAL member John Harris!

-Services for Lupe Galaviz (see flyer)

-Services for Don Golden (see flyer)

-Hall Rental... please consider a Post 280 hall rental for your graduation, birthday, memorial event, etc. (see flyer)

All events hosted by:

American Legion Post 280
179 N Vinedo Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91107

Be sure to visit our website and read the Post 280 monthly bulletin at: https://www.americanlegionpost280.com/

Join the fun and camaraderie! Seven TVs, dart boards, pool table and great canteen service! Please support our veterans!l

Neil T. La Sala
American Legion
Department of California
Commander- American Legion Los Angeles County Council
Adjutant/Finance Officer- Post 280
626 833 8493
[email protected]

05/26/2026

We are almost there, but we need your help! Your membership and support would be greatly appreciated!

As for membership, we are at 93% of our membership goal and need to get 153 renewals and/or new joins to achieve 100%. At present, we are at 143… we’re almost there and need your help! Thanks to all who are paid up already! The membership dues deadline was 12/31/25, but dues are accepted after that without financial penalty. However, membership privileges are suspended until dues are made current. Your dues support the Legion’s veterans affairs and rehabilitation, national security, Americanism and children and youth programs. Also, dues help with our Post’s operating expenses.

There are 6 ways to pay your dues. Dues are $60:

1. PayPal: [email protected] (Gold Wing Distributors)

2. Venmo: 626 833 8493, Neil La Sala

3. Zelle: 626 833 8493, East Pasadena Post of the American Legion No. 280

4. Mail check payable to:
American Legion Post 280
179 N Vinedo Ave
Pasadena, CA 91107

5. Online: https://cadistrict18.org/join-or-renew-membership/

6. If you have received the renewal letter via USPS from the American Legion National/Department HQ, please use that to pay your 2025–2026 dues.

See you at the Legion!

Semper Fidelis,

Neil T. La Sala
American Legion
Department of California
Commander- American Legion Los Angeles County Council
Adjutant/Finance Officer- Post 280
626 833 8493
[email protected]

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