American Legion Post 67 Benefit Breakfast 

Saturday, April 27th, 2024. 8:00AM – 11:00AM

To Support Tri-Town American Legion Baseball $15.00 Per Person.

Tickets at door, through coaches, or call (860) 923-9203

Hosted by American Legion Post 67 (860) 923-9203  

Location 17 Thompson Hill Rd, Thompson, CT 06277

Free Veterans Coffeehouse

VETERANS & FAMILY MEMBERS! LEARN FROM EXPERTS ABOUT CLAIMING EARNED MILITARY BENEFITS

SATURDAY 27 APRIL 2024. 8:30 – 11:00 AM

• Wellness referrals, benefits support, and counseling

• Home healthcare from a VA as well as a state agency perspective

Nicholas Savaria Congressional Liaison & Outreach Coordinator VA CT Healthcare System

Alex Spears VA Peer Support Specialist Eastern CT Outreach

CONTACT US Veterans@SomersCT.gov. www.SomersCT.gov/VeteransAffairs

Hosted by Somers Department of Veterans Affairs 

(860) 272-4207

Location: 600 Main St. Auditorium, Somers, Connecticut 06071

2NDGO Requests Volunteers for Habitat for Humanity Project 

SUPPORTERS Come out for a day of service!  

#community #service #purpose #resilience #veterans #firstresponders #HabitatForHumanity

Register: please provide your name via Email; p.laedke@2ndgo.org

Hosted by 2NDGO 203-470-5257

Location: Danbury and Bethel 

Addresses released to confirmed volunteers.

Backpacks For Life To Help Homeless Veterans

Backpacks For Life To Help Homeless Veterans

Donation Drive Saturday, April 27, 2024 9 a.m. to Noon. BFL distributes backpacks filled with daily essential items to help homeless veterans.

Monetary donations accepted: 

Checks payable to “Backpacks for Life” or Venmo “@backpacksforlife”

Contact Ava Abruzzese at ava.abruzzese@uconn.edu for more information or to get a list of necessary daily essential items. 

Sponsored by: UConn Catholic Center Students

Location The Catholic Center @ 46 N Eagleville Rd, Storrs, CT 06268

Kit #1 (Regular size containers)

Shampoo/Conditioner combo

Bar soap with container

Body lotion

Shaving cream

Razors (2-blade minimum)

Deodorant

Toothpaste & toothbrush

Dental floss/picks

Hairspray / Gel

Hand sanitizer (travel size)

Kit #2 (Clothing sizes L-2X)

Socks

T-Shirts

Underwear

Hand & Foot warmers

Gloves

Watchcap (hat)

Rain Poncho

Umbrella (small)

Email “jamie@backpacksforlife.org”

Kit #3

Nail clipper

Lip balm

Body Wipes

Hairbrush/Comb

Notebook & pens

Mini flashlight w/batteries

First Aid Kit (small travel size)

Gift cards for food/gas $10-$25

Cell: 860-985-2064

http://www.backpacksforlife.org

The “Backpacks for Life” packs are military grade with a lifetime warranty.

Monetary donations can also be made to support the kits valued at $50 per kit, or the cost of the backpack valued at $100 per pack. Checks payable to “Backpacks for Life” or Venmo “@backpacksforlife”

ΕΙΝ 47-1281873. BFL is a 501(c)3 organization.

VRP BROADCASTING STUDIO TRAINING & INTERNSHIP

FRANK MURGALO & THE WESTPORT VFW PRESENT THE YOUNG GUNS OF COMEDY

Military Appreciation Day

Military Appreciation Day

💯 proceeds will be donated to Boxes to Boots, a nonprofit in Berlin, CT who sends care packages to our troops overseas.

We will also be collecting items for our care packages.

Event will include:

Old- Fashioned Carnival Games, Live music, Face painting, Crafts for Kids, Dunk Tank, RAFFLES, FOOD, REFRESHMENTS for purchase, ICE CREAM!!

$15 PER ADULT (Suggested donation) Children 10 and under free.

100% of donations go directly to supporting Boxes to Boots care package shipments. Your participation makes a significant difference in the lives of military service men and women deployed overseas. Please bring CASH to purchase tickets.

Event made possible by IMA/Sinclair Insurance Group

WANTED CRAFTERS SPONSORS

Contact Mike Goodrich; (203) 284-3209 MGoodrich@srfm.com

Hosted by Boxes To Boots 

(860) 348-3130

Location: Polish National Alliance, 171 N Plains Industrial Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492

Designer Purse BINGO

Please join us for a fun evening in honor of our Military Spouses!  The CT National Guard Foundation in conjunction with the Service Member and Family Support Center will be hosting a fun BINGO night with Designer Purses and $100 gift cards for prizes! 

This event will be held at the Officers and Enlisted Club at the William A. O’Neill Armory, 360 Broad Street, Hartford.  

Registration is required by May 3rd through this link  https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/AHHCirfNds and payment should be made prior to the event via Venmo- CTNGFI or cash/credit card at the Service Member and Family Support Center office, 360 Broad Street, Hartford CT Room 112. 

Please see the attached flier for full details.

Hosted by Connecticut National Guard Foundation 

Location: Officers and Enlisted Club at the William A. O’Neill Armory, 

360 Broad St #107, Hartford, CT 06105.

Iron Law 9th Annual BBQ and Ride

Saturday May 11th 2024

9:00 am Registration 

10:30 am Kickstands up

Scenic ride thru Litchfield with a destination Canaan VFW

$25 \ Person

Come out and Support the local New Milford VFW

11 Avery Rd, New Milford CT

 (Rt 202 and 109)

Pig Roast 2 PM – 6 PM –

Entertainment provided by 

The New Desperation

Music – Raffles – Food – Cash Bar

Iron law New Milford is a Law Enforcement and Veterans Motorcycle Club Supporting Local Charities

Hosted by 

Iron Law New Milford Chapter Law Enforcement and Veterans Motorcycle Club

(203) 948-9356

Location: New Milford VFW, 11 Avery Rd, New Milford CT (Rt 202 and 109)

VFW Post 149 Kids BINGO

Prizes

Play

Party

Food

Dessert

Fun

Hosted by VFW Post 149 (203)748-9579

Location 5 Byron Street. Danbury, Connecticut 06810

MATTATUCK VFW POST #8075 PRESENTS

OL’ FASHION PIG ROAST PARTY

MAY 11TH NOON-CLOSE

ALL YOU CAN EAT & DRINK!

$30

LIVE MUSIC – RAFFLES

PIG ROAST – REG BEER

LOCATION: 218 CHESHIRE RD, PROSPECT CT 06712

+1-203-758-4763

Presented by MATTATUCK VFW POST #8075 

(203) 758-4763

Location 218 Cheshire Road, Prospect, CT, 06712

Wreaths Across America New Britain Pasta Dinner Fundraiser

Join us at DAV Chapter 8 Wreaths Across America of New Britain’s biggest fundraiser of the year, our 2024 Pasta Dinner! Family-friendly, BYOB, music, children under 12 FREE. Gigantic MegaRaffle PLUS a HUGE 50/50 raffle with a minimum $500 prize! Tickets just $15, tables of 8 for $100. All net proceeds benefit Wreaths Across America of New Britain (December 14, 2024, Fairview Cemetery). 

Get your tickets and tables HERE: https://davchapter8.org/wreaths-across-america-new-britain/upcoming-fundraisers/pasta-dinner-2024/

Hosted by DAV Chapter 8 Wreaths Across America Of New Britain

(860)558-0514

Location: VFW Post 511, 41 Veterans Dr,  New Britain, CT 06051

Stratford Annual Veterans Breakfast

Mayor Laura R. Hoydick Announces Annual Veterans Breakfast

STRATFORD — Mayor Laura R. Hoydick today announced that the Town of Stratford will host this year’s Veterans Breakfast on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. The annual event, which has provided breakfast for more than 1,500 veterans since 2012, is scheduled to start at 9 a.m., and will be held at Vazzano’s Four Seasons in Stratford. There is no charge for veterans or their guest, who will receive a full traditional breakfast.

The Stratford Veterans Museum will be scanning pictures of veterans, preferably in uniform, to display in the “Blue Star Room”. Attendees are encouraged to bring a photo. All photos will be returned.

The deadline to register is Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Veterans and non-veterans who are interested in attending may register by calling (203) 385-4029. Please ask to register for the Veterans Breakfast. Additional details of the event, and online registration, is available at https://www.stratfordct.gov/page/veterans

Hosted by Town of Stratford Connecticut

(203) 385-4001

Location: Vazzano’s Four Seasons, 337 Kenyon St, Stratford, CT 06614

Flags For Heroes

Is there a hero in your life, past or present?

Why not honor them by sponsoring a flag in their name at this wonderful community event?

Hero name will be personalized on a medallion, which will be attached to a full size American flag

Flags will be displayed proudly at the Shelton Veteran Memorial Park, Derby Green and Derby City Hall. From May 25th – June 20th with a special ceremony on June 15th. 

Order must be received by May 15th

How to order:

Online: heroflag.org

Derby contact: Felicia Monaco 203-736-4368

Shelton contact: Linda Holmes-Hannon 203-650-2391

This event not only celebrates our heroes but gives back to them! This year’s proceeds  will be earmarked for a specific need for our local volunteer fire departments.

Hosted by Derby-Shelton Rotary Club  

(203) 567-0252

Location 100 Canal St, Shelton, CT 06484

Organized Chaos At Almost Famous Brewing 

MAY 25, 2024  7-10 PM

Organized Chaos AT ALMOST FAMOUS BREWING CO.

17 KRIPES RD, EAST GRANBY, CT 

Kick off your Memorial Day weekend with live, local SHENANIGANS, all for a good cause. We’re working with American Legion Post 84 and VFW Post 1926 to raise funds for the SGT Felix M. Del Greco Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund. 

50/50 Raffle Sponsored by American Legion Post 84 and VFW Post 1926

Can’t make it to the show? Scan the QR Code to donate! Add the comment “FELIX” to direct your donation.

Windsor Locks Memorial Day Parade

May 27th

STAGING 11 AM

BEGINNING AT THE WINDSOR LOCKS SAFETY COMPLEX, FOLLOWING THE ROUTE DOWN ELM STREET TO CONCLUDE AT MEMORIAL HALL ON MAIN STREET

Windsor Locks

Line Up begins at 10:00 a.m.

Hosted by The Town of Windsor Locks

(860) 292–8696

Location: BEGINNING AT THE WINDSOR LOCKS SAFETY COMPLEX, 4 Volunteer Dr, Windsor Locks, CT 06096

Colors of Courage exhibit: 

ATTENTION CT VETERAN ARTISTS 🎨🖌️Colors of Courage Exhibit

Aug. 2nd to Sept. 22nd

WORK_SPACE is honored to host a poignant showcase celebrating the artistic talents of veterans and current military personnel, as well as their immediate family members. This exhibition is timed to coincide with Manchester’s hosting of “The Wall That Heals,” a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, which will be on display at Charter Oak Park from September 19th to 22nd, 2024.

Online Submissions due by 11:59pm on Tuesday, July 23rd via https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzpVZzFzqgaDKygq2DFEVu4foGmJmdVqkKMcStAxP9ISXL9A/viewform

Art drop-off to WORK_SPACE 

by 4pm on Jul 29th

Important Dates

Exhibit Dates: August 2 – September 22, 2024 Accepting Submissions: Through July 23rd at 11:59pm online (this form).

Artwork Drop-off Deadline:  Before noon on July 29th

Opening: Friday, August 2th, 5:30-7:00pm (Artist introductions at 6pm)

Artwork Pickup Dates: Weekdays 10am-4pm from Sep. 23- Oct. 4

Hosted by Work_Space Manchester (860) 647-6029

Location: 903 Main Street Manchester, CT 06040

7th Annual New London Military Appreciation Day

All Veterans, Active Duty, and their families get into Ocean Beach Park free with Veterans ID card, Military ID card, or DD214.

3rd Annual 5K run at 9:00am to benefit local Veteran charity. Static displays by US Navy, USCG, CT Army National Guard, and local law enforcement.  Organizations with ties to the Military will have booths to help Veterans get answers. Booths open at 1100.

USCGA SWAB run at 2:30 starting at Mitchell College. Award ceremony begins at 3:00.Gates open at 8:00

Hosted by Veterans Advisory Committee of New London (860)440-6691  

Location Ocean Beach Park, 98 Neptune Ave, New London, CT 06320

Connecticut Veterans Day Race 

Sign up today!!

Registration is now open for the 2024 CT Veterans Day Race!!

Opening Ceremony — 9:45 a.m.

Race Start — 10:00 a.m.

The CT Veterans Day Race features a 4-mile race, 3 mile walk or a 3-mile Ruck, either live or virtual options are available. We are proud that 100% of the proceeds go directly to veteran organizations who service at risk or needy veterans.  

The purpose of the CT Veterans Day Race is to organize, promote, and manage a run/walk/ruck event that honors all CT veterans who served; while raising funds that support veteran service organizations; which, in turn, service the needy and at-risk veterans in our communities.

Price increases after October 13, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

100% of proceeds benefit CT Veterans

Register https://runsignup.com/Race/Info/CT/Coventry/Coventry

Hosted by Connecticut Veterans Day Race 

(860) 478-6802

Location: 172 Lake Street

Coventry, CT US 06238