Jasper VFW Post 673 updates hours, adds gaming and music

VFW Post 673 in Jasper announced an updated schedule and programming in a notice distributed Jan. 15, 2026, changes designed to increase access for veterans and the wider community. The Post will operate Monday through Friday from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m., and will be open to the public every Thursday during those hours.

The announcement also highlighted newly added electronic gaming, upcoming live music events, and ongoing drawings and jackpots for patrons. Post leaders framed the update as community-focused, inviting veterans, members and the public to attend events and make use of the Post’s expanded hours and offerings.

For Dubois County residents, the changes alter how the VFW functions as a local gathering place. Regular weekday operating hours provide a predictable window for veterans services, meetings and social activities, while the weekly public night on Thursdays opens the Post to neighbors who are not members. Live music events can create opportunities for local musicians and bring additional foot traffic to downtown Jasper, while electronic gaming and prize drawings are likely to increase revenue streams the Post can use for programs, maintenance and community outreach.

The combination of entertainment and expanded public access raises practical questions for patrons and civic leaders alike. Residents may want clarity on how proceeds from gaming and jackpots are allocated, and whether new programming will affect volunteer-run services such as veteran assistance, memorial events and community fundraisers. The Post’s notice positioned the changes as an invitation to engage, rather than a shift away from core VFW functions.

Operationally, predictable weekday hours simplify planning for veterans who rely on the Post for camaraderie, support and administrative assistance. The Thursday public nights create a regular opportunity for nonmembers to interact with veterans, learn about local military history and contribute to the Post’s events. For business owners and non-profit organizers in Jasper, additional evenings of live music and gatherings can translate into modest boosts in local activity and cross-promotion.

What comes next is a short calendar of events and public nights to watch. Residents interested in attending should mark Thursdays on their calendars and expect announcements about specific live music dates and drawing schedules in the coming weeks. As the Post rolls out gaming and entertainment, the community will be able to judge the balance between expanded programming and the VFW’s traditional role supporting veterans and serving as a civic anchor.