American Legion Post 199
St. Helena
American Legion Post 199 located in Saint Helena is a thriving Post with over 115 members and an active Auxiliary Unit. The three primary purposes of Post 199 are to provide social engagements, volunteerism, and donations back to Veteran’s Organizations and the community. Post 199 hosts monthly dinners available to all members and their families. Additionally, Post 199 provides a community wide Memorial Day Ceremony with a lunch. The Post focuses their volunteerism and donations to the Yountville Veteran’s Home along with financial support to college scholarships, youth sports, police, and the fire department. Members of Post 199 are proud to have served their country. The friendly Post members welcome new veteran’s to join us on the second Wednesday of the month with social hour starting at 6 PM and dinner to follow at 7 PM.
Affordable Hall For Rent
The Post Hall is located at 1291 Madrona Ave on the corner of Oak Avenue. Post 199, in 1929, purchased the building from Seventh Day Adventist Church. The building dates to 1880. Post 199 continues to improve the hall; moreover, providing a reasonable rental opportunity to the community.
Right in the middle of the Napa Valley consider renting our Hall for your social events such as wedding receptions, birthday parties, baptism parties.
We can accommodate up to 100. Our rental fee includes use of our tables and chairs and a fully equipped kitchen.
For information, please contact Rick Crebs by email at rickcrebs25@gmail or give him a call (707) 580-0418.
November Newsletter
Greetings, Legion Family,
November is a time to honor our veterans and give thanks for the people who support them. Thank you to all our members, volunteers, and friends who continue to make Post 199 an active part of the St. Helena community.
Castle Dinner Fundraiser — Tuesday, November 17
Our Castle dinner fundraiser is coming up, and we appreciate everyone who can lend a hand. Volunteers should wear a blue polo shirt with jeans and arrive at the Castle at 4:30 p.m., or whenever you are available. Any time you can contribute is appreciated. Thank you for helping make this fundraiser a success!
November Display at the St. Helena Library
Post 199 will have a display at the St. Helena Library during November. Please stop by, take a look, and encourage your family and friends to visit. We appreciate the opportunity to share our Post’s presence with the community.
Honoring Our Veterans — November 11
As we observe Veterans Day, please take a moment to recognize those who have served our country. To our fellow veterans: thank you for your service, your sacrifices, and the support you continue to give one another. On November 11, 2026, at 1111 hours (11:11 a.m.), our Post Chaplain will present a wreath at our Post Memorial Wall in the St. Helena Cemetery. Please join us for this moment of remembrance as we honor those who served.
I’m grateful to everyone who shows up, volunteers, and helps keep our Post moving forward. I look forward to seeing you this month.
Semper Fi,
Adam Padavic
Commander,
American Legion Post 199
St. Helena, California
Our Monthly Meetings
Please join us at our monthly meeting.
We meet the second Wednesday of every month.
Social hour 1800 hrs
Dinner 1900 hrs
Hope to see you there.
American Legion Post 199
1291 Madrona Ave,
St Helena, CA
94574