This is a great post and (IMO) the best in Oregon. A close second would be the post in Newport…read morewhich is also very good. I joined the legion in 1968 when it was old geezers who served in the Great War and WWII. These days, I'm the old geezer and most of the Legionnaires are younger than I am. Time sure flies. Very friendly crew here. I happen to enjoy sitting in a corner, quietly watching the world go by while enjoying a cheap (inexpensive) Colorado Koolaide. These guys won't let you :) Folks are always coming up, saying hello and introducing themselves, always with a handshake. Couldn't ask for a nicer group of folks to hang out with. They have several bartenders and they are all super. This post has a lot of activities along with cheap beer. Several days they serve lunches and dinner and the chow here is pretty decent. The hall is larger than usual for a post with a good sized bar and a lot of tables out on the main floor. They also have a huge gazebo out back that is very pleasant on a Summer evening. Lots of parking. As to the whining: This is a great post but if there is a secret handshake to get free drinks no one has clued me in on what it is. I pay for what I consume just like everyone else. And as to her friends... are they still in short pants or what? It is an individual responsibility to drink responsibly. Yeah, bartenders have legal responsibilities to be a nanny for idiots who don't know when to stop but perhaps you should find friends who have already grown up instead of posting negative reviews. Personally, I'm happy you and your alki friends won't be coming around again. I hate being around drunks. As another reviewer mentioned, each post is different and this one may or may not suit you. I've been to scores of other posts as a guest and some I liked a lot and others not so much. If Post 158 works for you as it does for me then that's great. If not, there are other posts in the general area so I'd advise checking them out as I did. The Aloha post is quite good also so perhaps you'll like it there. If you aren't into food, booze and camaraderie this post, like most others, does a lot of social outreach to Veterans homes, charitable work, memorials, flag retirement ceremonies and so on. There is also a Patriot Riders chapter here.

I thought I already rated this Post, but don't see it in the ones visible on the 'ratings'!…read more Anyway, have been to several dinners, so far--and the food was very well-prepared and tasty! This lodge offers meals on a monthly basis, several times a month. There are also the regular bar and basic gambling machines. I believe the lodge is trying to bring in music entertainment on a more regular basis, as well. It seems a fairly well-rounded group of members for the organization. Friendly, and the actual main area for all of this appears very well kept up and clean. I believe it is a good organization and think so much, that I have now transferred my membership from my old unit in San Francisco (the 444th), to this one! (Belonged to the 444 for 37 years, and while living in Portland, never attended a meeting, but kindly supported it, and it's mission!) So, hopefully I will be able to become more physically involved in activities here, as time goes on....thank you for being so welcoming! Dr. Mary Ann Humphrey-Keever

Maybe this location has closed it's doors, but in any case the American FLAG flying at the rooftop…read moreneeds to be retired or replaced! It's shameful to fly such a tattered flag. I tried calling but the number doesn't work.

The more gentrified Alberta becomes, the more this unique blast from the past stands out…read more IMAGINE: You are walking down the street taking in the Last Thursday offerings, noticing that week after week the art becomes more and more expensive and the people buying it become more and more Pearlized. Then suddenly you stumble upon the American Legion. The live mullet-head band is playing classic rock under fluorescent lights. Or older vets are plugging "Freebird" into the jukebox. Keith Richards's doppelganger is pouring you a $1 beer. The rusty 25-cent cashews-and-M-n-M machine calls to you, as well as the signs advertising Sunday night Bingo. You are the most attractive person in the room. You are drawn in, don't deny it. Like moth to flame.

Love this Post! they're open most days, friendly staff and volunteers, excellent food and usually…read morean experienced bartender. they have a lot of Sunday morning breakfasts but it's their special dinners on the 3rd Friday of the month and/or Saturday that are really good. they got on the news this year for their free Thanksgiving dinner, even the Mayor was there

On Tuesday 1/7/25 my husband and I went into the Milwaukie Legion. We used our key card to access…read morethe building, we were immediately asked if we were members (by a bartender I've never seen) despite using our key card. My husband renewed his membership 4 months ago (never received his card) Virginia said "you haven't received your card yet?" We said no, which should've been good enough for the bartender,( we are regular members) then we were waiting for Virginia to vouch for us, (never happened) the bartender ignored us, I told my husband "Let's go!" The whole exchange was embarrassing AND disrespectful! My husband will get his card, and plans to go to a different post. I won't go in there again, if he chooses to that's up to him. That bartender was a poor hire choice. She was abrasive and didn't even try to resolve the situation.

Saving lifes one day at a time. When I was lost, they found me. When I was blind, they took me by…read morethe hand and showed me the path. When I needed answers, they gave me the insight to find my answers based on my needs.

Love the fact that this place is here for our community. This club is a great place to get to know…read morepeople on the right path and feel more comfortable in tour own skin. It helps saves lives and I hope it stays around forever. Totally recommended to anyone unsure of the idea of making it regularly here. For more information, inquire within!

Any Veterans needing information, please contact Jerry, he is very helpful. I cannot belive how…read morehelpful this office is.

Very nice environment and friendly staff. If you're looking for something to do it's fun and not…read morevery expensive if you play the paper.

I went there for the first time and enjoyed myself though I didn't win. The people were friendly…read moreand the workers were so respectful and kind. The atmosphere was clean and the games were affordable. I really enjoyed the variety of food choices too. It was nice to hang out and have a little fun that was reasonably priced. Truly a cool place to visit and play B-B-B-BINGO!

It was sad when Borders closed at Bridgeport. Not just because it was a great resource for every…read morekind of book, CD and movie under the sun (large chains have their benefits), but because its closure left a gaping hole in the middle of Bridgeport Village. I was curious about what would take its place and pleasantly surprised that rather than another non-descript chain store, it is now the home to a charitable organization. Friends of the Children, based in Portland, has opened a bookstore on the main level of the former Borders location. It isn't a traditional bookstore because it is a location for 'customers' to donate and buy books. This is a familiar concept since most local libraries also sell books to raise funds through Friends of the Library stores. However, rather than fund a library, FOTC is a non-profit that provides long-term mentoring to at-risk youth. http://www.friendsofthechildren.org/portland/aboutus.html This is an effort I can totally get behind. The bookstore is run by volunteers and they have suggested donations attached to books ($1 for paperbacks and $5 for hardcovers). The items are donated and many are dated, so don't expect a whole lot in terms of options. There is a small adult (as in grown-up, not XXX) section, but the majority of materials are geared for younger readers and separated by age and reading ability. What a sweet surprise at Bridgeport.