Information by Connecticut Veterans for Connecticut Veterans
18 April 2026 12:00 AM
CT VETERANS Events
The 18 April 2026 Edition of CVB’s Weekly Connecticut Veterans Calendar Publication, includes 60 events for CT Veterans remaining in April, in Volume one. Whereas Volume two Includes 163 events for CT Veterans beyond April. Volume three includes recurring CT Veterans events and programs.
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Connecticut Veterans Bulletin: Connecting Our Community (April 18, 2026)
The latest edition of the Connecticut Veterans Bulletin (CVB) has arrived, spanning three comprehensive volumes designed to keep the state’s military and veteran community informed and engaged. From local gatherings and historic service projects to long-term scholarship opportunities, this week’s publication highlights the vibrant network of support available across Connecticut.
Community Events & Social Connection
Camaraderie remains at the heart of the CVB mission. A major highlight for this cycle is the Somers Veterans Coffeehouse on April 25, featuring Navy Veteran and Travel Specialist Ken Maltese. Returning by popular demand, Maltese will share adventure travel stories and insights into upcoming group trips tailored for veterans.
Other notable events for the weekend of April 18 include:
- Winsted Day of Service: Volunteers are gathering at the Old Burying Ground for a cemetery cleanup to honor the 250th anniversary of the United States.
- Military Appreciation Night: The Hartford Athletic professional soccer team is hosting a dedicated night for service members, featuring special ticket pricing and commemorative challenge coins.
- Recreational Rides: The MFC Motorcycle Club East Conn is hosting a “Breakout Ride to the Alamo,” traveling from Willimantic to Brookline, NH.
Education and Future Planning
The Bulletin serves as a critical bridge to future opportunities. The National Guard Association of Connecticut (NGACT) has issued a final call for its 2026 scholarship applications. Current NGACT members and their families have until May 1, 2026, to apply for educational funding.
Additionally, youth programs are in full swing, with Tri-Town American Legion Baseball currently holding registrations for players ages 13–19 in the Putnam, Thompson, Woodstock, and Eastford areas.
Recurring Programs and Essential Services
Volume 3 of this week’s publication provides a master directory of the “infrastructure” supporting Connecticut’s veterans. This includes:
- Veterans Coffee Houses: A robust network of meeting spaces in Newington, Rocky Hill, East Lyme, Norwich, and Tolland that offer safe environments for conversation and benefit information.
- Food and Dining: Weekly staples such as the Wallingford VFW Post 591 Sunday Breakfast and the Berlin American Legion Post 68 Pasta Dinners provide consistent opportunities for local connection.
- Wellness and Support: The bulletin lists specialized resources including equine therapy, “Heal Her Art” sessions, and updated contact information for the Connecticut Department of Labor Veterans Services.
About the CVB
The Connecticut Veterans Bulletin is a weekly publication provided “By Veterans, For Veterans.” Its goal is to centralize information that is often scattered across different platforms, ensuring that no veteran is left without a place to turn for assistance or community.
For more details on these listings and to view the full three-volume publication, visit CTVETSBULLETIN.ORG.
V.1 Current months events
V.2 events beyond current month.
V.3 recurring programs & VOB Directory
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ATTN: ALWAYS VERIFY EVENT STATUS IN ADVANCE OF ATTENDANCE BY CONTACTING THE LISTED EVENT ORGANIZATIONS DIRECTLY.
Volume 1
Page 1 Featured Listing
Pages 2 – 83: CT Veterans Event Listings 11 April 2026 – 30 April 2026
Volume 2
Pages 1 – 140: CT Veterans Event Listings 1 May 2026 – 5 September 2026
Page 141: Posting Guidance
Volume 3
Page 1 – 4 Table of Contents
Pages 5- 8: Recurring Programs & Directories, including CT Veterans Coffee Houses.
Pages 9 – 10: Donations Needed
Page 9: Care Package Drive
Page 10: EASTERSEALS VETERANS RALLY POINT LEGACY BRICKS BUY A BRICK, LEAVE A LEGACY!
Pages 11 – 25 Food & Dining
Page 11: American Legion Auxiliary Unit 128 All You Can Eat Breakfast
Page 12: Wallingford VFW Post 591 Sunday Breakfast 1st Sunday Monthly
Page 13: VFW Post 1724 Breakfast 2nd Sunday monthly
Page 14: American Legion Post 113 Monthly Breakfast
Page 15: VFW Post 10688 Monthly Sunday Breakfast
Page 16: Sunday Morning Breakfast @ Post 14’s Bistro Sunday Every Month 2022
Page 17: Easterseals Veterans Rally Point Food Pantry
Page 18: AMERICAN LEGION POST 68 BERLIN PASTA DINNER
Page 19: American Legion Post 68 Pasta Dinner
Page 20: VFW Post 399 Paradox Brewing Pizza & Brew Night
Page 21: VFW Post 10004 Canteen Menu
Page 22: American Legion Post 102 Spaghetti Dinner Night
Page 23: Duke’s Canteen Thursday and Friday Dinners
Page 24: All You Can Eat Steak Dinner @ Plainfield VFW
Page 25: Steak Night At The VFW
Pages 26 – 48 Fun
Page 26: American Legion Post 112 Music BINGO
Page 27: American Legion Post 22, 8 Ball Tournament
Page 28: VFW Post 5095 Open Pool
Page 29: New London Ping Pong Club
Page 30: Nine Ball Pool Tournament
Page 31: Left • Right • Center At American Legion Post 113
Page 32: Soldier Songs and Voices
Page 33: Veterans Coffee HOUSE
Page 34: American Legion Post 12 BINGO
Page 35: VFW Post 5095 Thursday Night BINGO
Page 36: VFW Post 201 Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament
Page 37: American Legion Post 26 BINGO Night
Page 38: Front Line Fellowship Board Games Card Games & More
Page 39: American Legion Post 128 Karaoke
Page 40: American Legion Post 68 Game Night
Page 41: American Legion Dart Drop-In Tournament
Page 42: Line Dancing At American Legion Litchfield
Page 43: VFW POST 5157 Karaoke Night
Page 44: Moosup American Legion Post 91 Karaoke Night
Page 45: VFW 5095 East Hampton Karaoke
Page 46: Plainfield VFW Friday Karaoke Night
Page 47: American Legion Post 165 Family Bingo
Page 48: DAV Danbury Trivia Night
Page 49: American Legion Post 112 Karaoke Night
Pages 50 & 51: Meetings
Page 50: American Legion Post 117 Meetings
Page 51: FREE Virtual Military & Veterans Support Group
Page(s) 52 – 54: Membership Opportunities
Page 52: American Legion Riders Member Information Form/Application
Page 53: Surfside Veterans Meeting
Page 54: VAHF Monthly Membership – Sign up & Recruitment Meetings
Pages 55 – 74 Programs
Page 55: American Legion Post 12 Veteran of the Month Flag Ceremony
Page 56: Veterans Base Camp
Page 57: American Legion Online Courses
Page 58: Heal Her Art
Page 59: Mission Role Call White Star Families Resources
Page 60: Easterseals Vets Peer to Peer Meetup Groups
Page 61: US Vet Connect Inc.’s- Veterans Outdoors Resource Hub
Page 62: Horse Feathers Veterans Program
Page 63: Veterans Equine Therapy
Page 64: Veterans Support Group
Page 65: WARRIORS FOR WARRIORS
Page 66: Shepherds Meadow Veterans
Page 67: VRP BROADCASTING STUDIO TRAINING & INTERNSHIP
Page 68: Dog Star Veterans Program
Page 69: Greater Windsor Veteran’s Council Veterans Outreach
Page 70: Weekly Veterans Program With Horses
Page 71: Art Group Therapy @Honor Wellness Center
Page 72: UCONN Entrepreneurship Boot Camp For Veterans
Page 73: CCSU Office of Veterans Affairs
Page 74: Connecticut Oral Health Initiative Salute to Smiles
Page 75 Publications
The Society of Forty Men and Eight Horses Voyageur Briefs
Pages 76 – 77 Services
Page 76: Connecticut Department of Labor Veterans Services
Page 77: Eastern CT Veterans Community Center
Page 78 Veteran Owned Business Section Has Moved to
Page 79: Message From The Editor
Page 80: Subscribe To CVB’S Weekly PDF For Email Delivery.
Page 81: Post Your Mil/Vet Related Event In CVB’S Weekly PDF publication.
Page 82: JOIN CVB GROUP ON Facebook/FOLLOW CVB’S MEMORIAL PAGE On Facebook
Page 83: Emergency Resources and Resources for Rent, Security, Utilities, Furniture and Apartment Listings As of 3 January 2023
Please inform your fellow Soldiers, Marines, Sailors and Airmen of Connecticut’s premier mil/vet events calendar.
CVB serves Connecticut's military/veteran community by researching and promoting events and programs of interest from numerous resources in a weekly PDF publication and on social media platforms. Each event is listed in CVB'S Weekly PDF with a dedicated page and remains listed in all subsequent PDF issues, up to the Saturday before the event or the Saturday of the event.
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