American Legion Post 174 Willits CA

06/14/2026

American Legion Post 174 – Beer Wagon Raffle! 🍻

Support Boys & Girls State and local scholarships while entering to win an All‑Terrain Radio Flyer Wagon full of Craft Beer!
Once the wagon’s full, secondary winners will receive the overflow Craft Beer, meaning more chances to win!

🎟 Tickets: $10 each or 3 for $25
🗓 On Sale: Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays from June 13 – July 1 at your local Willits Safeway and Grocery Outlet (subject to Legionnaire staffing)
🎪 Final Sales: July 3 & 4 at the Willits Frontier Days CCPRA Rodeo
🏆 Drawing: Evening of July 4

All proceeds benefit youth leadership and scholarship programs supported by American Legion Post 174.

📍 Willits, CA
📞 Roger 707‑456‑9858 | Kennedy 707‑327‑9372

📌 California Notice:
Tickets must be purchased in person (state law prohibits online raffle sales).
Alcohol prizes are 21+ only. Please drink responsibly.

06/11/2026

Events being Supported by Willits Post 174, American Legion Department of California, for the 2026 Willits Frontier Days

06/11/2026

Join the American Legion Post 174 Float!
Willits 4th of July Parade – Celebrating 100 Years of Frontier Days

This year’s theme is Patriotism (Year of the Sweet Heart), and we’re inviting all Willits-area Veterans and their Families to ride with us or walk behind the float as a show of strength and unity.
Let’s fill every seat and show our community what service and pride look like!

📅 Parade Day: July 4th
📍 Location: Downtown Willits
🎉 Theme: Patriotism – Honoring 100 Years of Frontier Days

Interested in joining?
👉 Contact us on our page for details and to reserve your spot.

05/31/2026

Checking in from North Lake Mendocino (Oak Grove). Good RC Sailing Weather! Hope to see more people interested in joining us next month (June 28th 2026 | 2:30PM)

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 THANK YOU, WILLITS COMMUNITY – MEMORIAL DAY 2026 🇺🇸
From American Legion Post 174 - Willits, CA

We want to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who helped honor our Veterans this Memorial Day weekend.

• Thank you to Scouts Troop 42 of Willits
Your dedication in placing flags for Memorial Day embodies the spirit of service and respect. We appreciate you.

• Thank you to all volunteers who placed flags
Dozens of community members came out Saturday to place flags at Willits Cemetery (Hwy 20) and Little Lake Cemetery. Your time and care ensured every Veteran was remembered.

• Thank you to everyone who attended today’s Memorial Day services
Your presence at both ceremonies (first at Hwy 20 and then at Little Lake Cemetery) helped us honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

• Thank you to all who joined us for Taps Across America at 3:00 PM
Your participation, followed by your help in recovering the flags, reflects the strength and unity of our community.

• Special recognition
We also want to recognize District 3 Mendocino County Supervisor John Haschak for his years of consistent support at every Veteran‑related event and ceremony in Willits. His dedication has set a lasting example for whoever steps into the role next.

Thank you, Willits, for standing with us in remembrance. 🇺🇸

Disclaimer: Image created using AI to visually represent our community’s Memorial Day spirit and gratitude.

05/25/2026

⚓ American Legion Post 174 – R/C Model Boat Club
Help Us Launch Something New in Willits!
American Legion Post 174 is working to start a community R/C Model Sailboat Club, and we’re inviting anyone in the Willits/Mendocino area who’s interested to come check it out.
You don’t need experience, just curiosity and a willingness to have fun.

🌬️ Learn to Sail an R/C Boat
We’ll show you how to steer, tack, and work with the wind.

🏁 Friendly Practice and Racing
Bring a boat if you have one, or simply come watch and see what it’s all about before committing to getting a boat of your own.

☀️ Relaxing, Family‑Friendly Hobby
Enjoy a peaceful afternoon at Lake Mendocino with others who enjoy the outdoors.

💰 Regatta Potential
Post 174 has set aside prize funds for years — once we have enough interested skippers, we can finally host a full regatta for the community.

This is a brand‑new effort, so even a few curious visitors make a big difference. We’ll be at the water’s edge sailing, sharing the hobby, and answering questions for anyone who stops by.

Weather conditions may affect launchability at Lake Mendocino. Please check with us ahead of time for any updates or cancellations. You can reach out to our Harbor Master directly (below) or check this page for the latest information.

📅 NEXT MEETUP / PRACTICE
Sunday, May 31st
⏰ 2:30 PM
📍 Lake Mendocino – North Boat Launch
(We meet the last Sunday of each month.)

📞 For more information, contact
Legionnaire & Post Harbor Master George Froschl – 707‑513‑0504

05/25/2026

⚾🔥 Post 174 Baseball Club (19U) is recruiting for Legion Baseball! Players from any nearby town are welcome. If you’re 17–19 and want to play competitive summer baseball, we want to see you.

📅 Sign-ups = June 6 | 9 AM–3 PM

📍 Location = Willits Veterans Memorial Building | 189/190 N Main St, Willits, CA 95490

All contact information is listed on the included flyer. Come ready to compete and be part of a solid summer baseball program.

Proudly sponsored by your Willits American Legion Post 174.

05/23/2026

American Legion Post 174, Willits, CA, invites ALL to join us as we honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to our nation. 🇺🇸🌺🎗️

🎗️ 1st Ceremony – Memorial / Rifle
📍 Willits Cemetery (Hwy 20), by the Flag Pole
⏰ 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM

🎗️ 2nd Ceremony – Memorial / Rifle
📍 Little Lake Cemetery (E. Hill Rd.)
⏰ 11:00 AM – 11:15 AM

🎗️ 3rd Ceremony – Taps Across America 🎺
📍 Willits Cemetery (Hwy 20), by the Flag Pole
⏰ 03:00 PM – 03:15 PM

05/15/2026

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND – COMMUNITY EVENTS & CEREMONIES

🇺🇸🌺🎗️ - American Legion Post 174 – Willits, CA

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1st Volunteer Flag Placement – Saturday, May 23rd
Post 174 is seeking Volunteers to help us honor our Veterans by placing flags at their resting places prior to Memorial Day.
🇺🇸 - Flag Placement
📍 Willits Cemetery (Hwy 20), then Little Lake Cemetery (E. Hill Rd.)
📅 Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
⏰ 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM

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2nd Flag Raising – Sunday, May 24th
Post 174 will assist the Willits Chamber of Commerce with the Flag Raising for the 2026 Car & Bike Show.
🇺🇸 - Flag Raising
📍 Willits Fire House (Commercial St.)
📅 Sunday, May 24th, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM

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3rd Memorial Day Ceremonies – Monday, May 25th
Join us as we honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to our nation.
🎗️ 1st Ceremony – Memorial / Rifle
📍 Willits Cemetery (Hwy 20), by the Flag Pole
⏰ 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM

🎗️ 2nd Ceremony – Memorial / Rifle
📍 Little Lake Cemetery (E. Hill Rd.)
⏰ 11:00 AM – 11:15 AM

🎗️ 3rd Ceremony – Taps Across America 🎺
📍 Willits Cemetery (Hwy 20), by the Flag Pole
⏰ 03:00 PM – 03:15 PM

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4th Volunteer Flag Recovery – Monday, May 25th
Post 174 is seeking Volunteers to help recover flags placed earlier in the weekend.
🇺🇸 - Flag Recovery
📍 Willits Cemetery (Hwy 20), by the Flag Pole
📅 Monday, May 25th, 2026
⏰ 03:15 PM

12/11/2025

Please Join Us!

This Saturday, December 13th at 9:00 AM, American Legion Post 174 will be assisting Willits 4H with the Wreaths Across America Remembrance Ceremony. Please join us as we remember the fallen and honor those who serve. Everyone is welcome.

📍 Location: Cemetery District of the Redwoods on Hwy 20 Willits
⏰ Ceremony begins: 9:00 AM
🌲 Wreath Laying: Immediately following the ceremony

After we complete wreath placement at the Cemetery District of the Redwoods, we will continue on to Little Lake Cemetery and then Sherwood.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who sponsored wreaths this year.

Please Join Us!

This Saturday, December 13th at 9:00 AM, Willits 4H will be assisting American Legion Post 187 with the Wreaths Across America Remembrance Ceremony. Please join us as we remember the fallen and honor those who serve. Everyone is welcome.

📍 Location: Cemetery District of the Redwoods on Hwy 20 Willits
⏰ Ceremony begins: 9:00 AM
🌲 Wreath Laying: Immediately following the ceremony

After we complete wreath placement at the Cemetery District of the Redwoods, we will continue on to Little Lake Cemetery and then Sherwood.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who sponsored wreaths this year.