Dexter, Missouri - Commander Darryl La Pierre from the American Legion Post #59 cordially invites you to a Ham & Bean Dinner on Friday, January 11, 2013 from 11 am - 6 pm.

This delicious meal will be served at 620 W. Oak St. (across from the city park) in Dexter, Missouri.  Cost for adults is $6.00 each with children from the ages of 7 - 12 will only be $2.00 each.  Children six years old and younger are free.  You may contact the American Legion for tickets or pay at the door.

This is an all-you-can-eat ham and bean dinner with corn bread, cole slaw, and dessert.  Lemonade, tea or coffee will also be included with your meal.

The American Legion is comprised of those honorably discharged veterans and current personnel of the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard or Air Force who served at least one day of active duty.   The American Legion runs annual civic training events for high school juniors called Boys State.  Two member from each Boys State are selected for Boys Nation.  The American Legion Auxiliary runs Girls State and Girls Nation.  In addition, they feature numerous programs including American Legion Baseball, Scouting, Oratorical Contests, Junior Shooting Sports, Youth Alumni, Sons of The American Legion, The American Legion Riders, and Scholarships at every level of the organization.

This is a worthwhile event to participate in as the proceeds go to support The American Legion and they warmly welcome you to come sit and eat for a while and visit with friends and veterans.