The Sons of the American Legion Meat Shoot and BBQ is April 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Columbia American Legion Post 581, 375 E. Locust Street. A raffle for a smoker will be held at 4 p.m. Tickets are $5 each or $20 for five. For more information, call 618-972-8909 or 618-920-0393.