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James Ballentine "Uptown" VFW Post 246

@uptownvfw.bsky.social

We're not your grandfather's VFW. Est. 1919 Minneapolis, MN uptownvfw.org

49 Followers  |  33 Following  |  29 Posts  |  Joined: 10.02.2026  |  2.076

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Join us tonight for Oasis Presents LOVERS & FRIENDS:
90’s & 2000’s Valentine’s Edition!

R&B I HIP HOP I RAP I SLOW JAMS
THROWBACKS I POP I MUCH MORE!

Hosted by Mr. Peter Parker
feat. DJ ONES, DJ JG, and DJ Ariel Sky

Tickets can be purchased at the door or online:
app.opendate.io/e/oasis-pres...

13.02.2026 21:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

*cues up 30 uninterrupted minutes of Wheeler Walker Jr.*

13.02.2026 16:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We'll have the match on in our event hall on our two giant 20ft screens. Kickoff is at 1:45 PM. We also have cans of Wrexham Lager in a 2-for-1 special during matches, so come on down and cheer on your Red Dragons! Up the town!

#tothepost πŸ”΄βšͺ #WxmAFC

13.02.2026 11:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We'll be here for you afterwards.

13.02.2026 06:17 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Whether you're in a celebratory mood (for no particular reason) or just need to blow off some steam, we're here for you. Love you, Minneapolis.

13.02.2026 04:13 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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⚠️F1RST Wrestling: π‘Όπ‘΅π‘³π‘¬π‘¨π‘Ίπ‘―π‘¬π‘«βš οΈ

SATURDAY | February 21st
@uptownvfw.bsky.social
#Minneapolis, Minnesota
Doors 7pm | Show 8pm | 21+ Event

❗️GET YOUR TICKETS NOW❗️
🎟️ www.eventbrite.com/e/f1rst-wres...
@smittenkittenmn.bsky.social

12.02.2026 23:46 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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It's a date!

12.02.2026 22:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What's going on this weekend at the Uptown VFW?

Tonight 2/12:
7PM: VINGO

Friday, 2/13:
1:45PM: Wrexham VS Ipswich Town
10PM: Oasis Presents LOVERS & FRIENDS

Saturday, 2/14:
11AM: Valentine's Day Blood Drive with Memorial Blood Centers
8PM: Malamanya | SECOND SATURDAYS | DJ SALSA BRAVA

12.02.2026 22:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations, that's great! We'd love you back sometime to recreate the photo.

12.02.2026 22:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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12.02.2026 19:49 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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They may have missed the chance in these photos, but you can still see one on February 21st when @f1rstwrestling.bsky.social is back for Unleashed!

12.02.2026 14:04 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That's wonderful! When was this?

12.02.2026 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

You got any more of those ham sandwiches?

12.02.2026 12:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We appreciate the compliment!

12.02.2026 12:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Hey, that's me!

12.02.2026 12:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Can't wait!

12.02.2026 12:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We're not your grandfathers VFW.

12.02.2026 12:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for the kind words!

12.02.2026 12:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Our canteen is open to the public regardless of service or lack thereof.

12.02.2026 12:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Second Tuesday of every month after the members meeting, so roughly 8PM.

12.02.2026 12:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks!

12.02.2026 12:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

MEAT RAFFLES ARE BACK

Second Tuesday of every month, after the member's meeting - so, like, 8PM. $2 a ticket, prize packs from Hackenmuellers.

12.02.2026 12:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ONE OF US! ONE OF US!

12.02.2026 12:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

ME

12.02.2026 11:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We're always happy to host community civic events.

12.02.2026 11:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We're always glad to host community civic events!

12.02.2026 11:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We contain multitudes. Don't be a stranger!

12.02.2026 11:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We're having a blood drive that day, too. Give a pint/get a pint - anybody who donates a pint of blood gets a pint of Coors Light on the house.

12.02.2026 11:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If you're looking for a something to do on tomorrow evening, @triviamafia.com hosts weekly trivia starting at 6:30PM. Fair warning: there are a couple of regular teams who will absolutely hand you your butt when it comes to random knowledge.

11.02.2026 04:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

*taps microphone*

Hello? Is this thing on?

10.02.2026 05:43 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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