Thursday 30 May 2024 5:00 AM
The entries below offer merely a glimpse into the latest additions highlighted in the 1 June, 2024 edition of Connecticut Veterans Bulletin’s weekly Veterans Calendar Publication. With more than 250 events and programs tailored for Connecticut veterans, CVB’s weekly Connecticut Veterans Calendar Publication serves as your comprehensive guide.
Listed in the Connecticut Veterans Calendar on ctveteransbulletin.org for Saturday, June 1, 2024.
FLAGS RETRIEVAL @ State Veterans Cemetery Middletown
FLAGS RETRIEVAL @ State Veterans Cemetery Middletown
YOUR HELP AND ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED
For the Flag retrieval of approximately 13,000 flags that were placed on the final resting place of our Veterans at the Middletown CT. State Veterans Cemetery for storage and future use is ON SATURDAY, JUNE 1ST starting at 9:00am.
Your help and assistance is needed to accomplish this so that we will be able to preserve these Flags for usage to Honor those who served and are no longer with us.
Youth groups are especially welcome to assist us in the retrieval of the flags.
Please pass along this request to friends, family, Youth Groups, and Organizations you belong to for them to help us .
In the past we have had a great turnout and hope this continues from the Community
ALSO, donations will be collected for Wreaths Across America Wreaths that will be placed in December. Last year we met our goal of Remembrance Wreaths that were available to be placed on the final resting place of those Veterans allowed to receive one.
The cost of purchasing a Wreath is $17.00 per Wreath. Donations collected will be used to purchase the buy two (2) and receive a third Wreath free.
You can click on the link below and you will be able to make a donation directly to make our goal. If unable to click the link, copy it and paste it into your browser and it will take you directly to the donation page for the Wreaths for the CT. Veterans Cemetery in Middletown located on Bow Lane. This is a direct link that will ensure your donation will go directly to the Middletown Veterans Cemetery or with your cell phone use the QR code.
https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/150231
| Check-out the Wreaths Across America Page that I Support! Wreaths Across America (“WAA”) coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies every December to “Remember, Honor, and Teach” about the sacrifices made by our veterans and their families. Please check out this page to learn how you can help by sponsoring Veterans Remembrance Wreaths or by joining us on December 14, 2024 at a participating location near you. #WreathsAcrossAmerica www.wreathsacrossamerica.org |
Thank you
Jewett City Post 10004 Jam Session
Jewett City Post 10004 Jam Session
IF YOU PLAY, BRING YOUR INSTRUMENT, IF YOU SING, BRING YOUR VOICE, OR JUST COME TO HEAR GREAT MUSIC PERFORMED BY VETERANS AND OTHERS WHO GRADUATED FROM GUITARS FOR VETS★★★★★
the healing power of music In the hands of heroes
VETERANS CHECK OUT THIS FREE PROGRAM FOR VETERANS 10 WEEKS OF LESSONS AND A FREE GUITAR WHEN YOU COMPLETE THE COURSE
VFW Post 10004 Jewett City
Jam Session June 1st from 1-4 PM
Join us for a great afternoon of music
Help support this amazing Veteran
Program Sponsored By The VFW
and the Norwich G4Vets Chapter
Also you can talk to Larry and Ray
To set up Free Lessons 🎵🇺🇸🎵🇺🇸🎵
Hosted by Guitars For Vets
Location 263 TAYLOR HILL RD JEWETT CITY, CT (860)376-5226
Friends of Hartford Athletics Soccer Game
Friends of Hartford Athletics Soccer Game
We are excited to host our first fundraiser with the Hartford Athletic! #BeAGoodFriend and join us on Saturday, June 1st as the Athletic take on Rhode Island FC at Trinity Health Stadium in Hartford.
Tickets CLICK HERE
Hosted by Friends of Feeney
Location Hartford Athletic USL, 9 Masseek St, Hartford, CT 06106
Berlin Post 68 Baseball 1st Annual Fundraiser Night
Berlin Post 68 Baseball 1st Annual Fundraiser Night
FRIDAY JUNE 7, 2024 6PM – 9PM
BERLIN POST 68 AMERICAN LEGION!
$40.00 PRE SALE – $45.00 AT THE DOOR
ADULT BEVERAGES – BYOB RAFFLE BASKETS*50/50!
Let’s show our Berlin Post 68 Baseball some support. This event is going to be a blast !!
Come one, come all!
Please support Post 68 baseball by purchasing a Ticket 🎫 to our 1st ever “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” fundraiser! All proceeds go directly toward player development!
Berlin American Legion
6-9PM
Dinner catered by Pete The Butcher
Nachos, popcorn
Waffle Ball
Corn Hole
Can Jam
S’mores!
SEE YOUR FAVORITE POST 68 PLAYER FOR A TICKET
OR Message us to reserve your ticket & set up pick up/payment!
Hosted by BERLIN POST 68 AMERICAN LEGION
Location 154 Porters Pass, Kensington, CT 06037
MDA Comedy Night Supporting Veterans Today & Everyday
MDA Comedy Night Supporting Veterans Today & Everyday
Tickets $23
Doors open at 12pm, show starts at 1pm
Pasta Lunch for $12 per person
Cash Bar
Raffles
Silent Auctions
50/50 Drawing
Adult Show 18+
*Mention The MDA Comedy Show to Avoid Paying Parking Fee
For tickets, to donate, or sponsor, please visit
https://www.funny4funds.com/events/mda-comedy-night-supporting-veterans-today-everyday/1324
Information Please contact
Bill Louis: 860-303-0633
Tickets CLICK HERE
Hosted by Funny For Funds South Coast, MA
Location Port N Starboard Banquet Center,
Ocean Beach Park, 1225 Ocean Ave, New London, CT 06320
Annual Classic Car Show
Annual Classic Car Show
Sponsored by VFW Post 7330 Auxiliary
85 Davis Street Oakville CT 860-274-5225
Support your VETERANS!
FREE admission to the Public
Date: Saturday June 22, 2024
Noon till 4 p.m.
Rain Date: Sunday June 23, 2024
Dash plates & Space will be issued to the first 90 cars.
Trophy Categories:
- 4 Participant’s Choice Awards
- 4 People’s Choice Awards
- 1 VFW Commander’s Choice Award
- 1 Auxiliary President’s Award
- 1 Special trophy awarded for the best car 1980 or newer
- 1 Special trophy awarded for Most Patriotic
- 1 Atwood trophy
Note: Trophies awarded at 3:30 p.m. must be present to win.
Call and register with your $10.00 entry fee. ALL year’s welcome! Call Steve Atwood 860-480-5731 to pre-register and ensure your spot. The Rolling Cones Food Truck for food and drinks Saturday
Sponsored by VFW Post 7330 Auxiliary
Location Veterans’ Memorial Park, 580 Nova Scotia Hill Rd, Watertown, CT 06795
Travis Mills Foundation 4th Annual Swimathon
Travis Mills Foundation 4th Annual Swimathon
For the love of Veterans and ice cream…. and swimming!
9 year old Michael started scoopsfortroops.org as a way to say thank you to the Recalibrated Veterans and the Travis Mills Foundation. His love of his country and ice cream make this fundraiser a fun and exciting life adventure.
For more
Hosted by Scoops For Troops
Location Shuttle Meadow Country Club, 51 Randecker Ln, Berlin, CT 06037
Homegrown By Heroes Farmers Market
Homegrown By Heroes Farmers Market
Calling all CT Veteran Farmers. It’s time to sign up for CTs first annual HomeGrown By Heroes Farmers Market! One Day Event!
HOSTED BY FARMER VETERAN COALITION OF CONNECTICUT
Sign up at the link below.
#ctgrown #FVC #fvcct #agriculture #farming #homegrownbyheroes #ctveterangrown #FarmersMarket #farmersmarket #farmers #farmersveterancoalition #farmersfeedtheworld #farm #farmlife
Hosted by FARMER VETERAN COALITION OF CONNECTICUT
Location Guardians Farm
99 Bates Road, Southbury Connecticut 06488
Valhalla MC Connecticut Annual Pig Roast
Valhalla MC Connecticut Annual Pig Roast
Pig Roast
Great Side Dishes
Music
Raffles
Proceeds Helping Connecticut Veterans in need.
Hosted by Valhalla MC Connecticut
Location
The Gathering Place , 99 East St, Wallingford, CT 06492
Irreverent Warriors Connecticut Silkies Hike
Irreverent Warriors Connecticut Silkies Hike
Irreverent Warriors events create a network of enduring support by communicating the message: “Your existence matters.”
HEALING THROUGH HUMOR
IRREVERENT: -ir-rev-er-ent-adj. an inability to take serious things seriously. Veterans operate differently than most others in the face of tragedy or adversity in that they are more likely to use humor and camaraderie as a coping mechanism.
SILKIES HIKE EVENT
SILKIES HIKES ARE FOR VETERANS, ACTIVE DUTY, NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVISTS ONLY: IW Silkies Hikes are a series of therapeutic events that are designed to PREVENT veteran suicide by bringing veterans together using humor and camaraderie to improve mental health. In order to create and maintain this environment of support and understanding, civilians are not allowed to hike.
NO MINORS. CIVILIANS, OR STROLLERS
THIS IS NOT AN ATHLETIC EVENT: The hikes are between 4-10 miles, paced at 2-3 miles per hour. There are frequent stops for fellowship and food/beverages, and rucks, weight, and boots are optional.
Tickets CLICK HERE
Please Read All Details CLICK HERE
Hosted by Irreverent Warriors Connecticut
Location 24 Stott Avenue Norwich, CT 06360
ABNER OAKES III MEMORIAL Veterans Run 5K & 10K
ABNER OAKES III MEMORIAL Veterans Run 5K & 10K
Parking will be available in the Farmington Canal parking lot, Cascade (480 Sherman Ave, Hamden, CT 06514) and Also on street parking is available.
Please avoid parking in any local business parking lots (Mikro, Amity Wine, Dunkin Donuts, etc). If you park there, your car may get towed.
Packet-Pickup:
Packet pickup will be race day from 7:00 am to 8:15 am at the race site. Same day registration will be offered at packet pickup.
Registration includes:
Race Entry, Chip Timing, Race day Parking, Event T-Shirt. Our printer requires us to place our shirt order 10 days prior to race day (to ensure the shirts are ready for race day). The volume of shirts we order is based on the number of registrations. The only way to guarantee a t-shirt and/or desired size is to register early.
The race will start at 8:30 am.
The 5k and 10k will follow an out and back course on the Farmington Canal trail. You will not have to cross any traffic intersections.
We will have a water stop at mile 1.5 of the course.
Proceeds from this event will benefit the House of Heroes Connecticut.
This event is dedicated to honor Abner Oakes III, a Navy Veteran and the founder of the Hamden Veterans Commission. In 2010 Abner was inducted into the Veterans Hall of Fame.
Abner passed away May 29, 2021.
Register Now Prices increase after September 15, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT
Hosted by Team Mossman
Location Farmington Canal Parking lot, Sherman Avenue, Hamden, Connecticut 06514
Enfield Veterans Day Parade
Enfield Veterans Day Parade
Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. Any organization that is interested in participating in the parade may contact one of the following individuals of the Enfield Veterans Council: Lucien Lefevre at 860-463-7168 OR Tony Torres at 860-394-9973. Parade steps off at 1:00 p.m. It begins at Enfield Street School and continues north on Enfield Street to the Enfield Town Green. At the Town Green there is a wreath ceremony with a gun salute. The public is invited to wave their U.S. Flags along the parade route and join the Enfield Veterans Council at the Town Green to honor our veterans in a wreath laying ceremony. In case of inclement weather a Wreath Ceremony will be held at Enfield High School. Note: Prior to each parade the members of American Legion Post 80 and Post 154 conduct a military gun salute at each cemetery in Enfield. If you are interested in attending you may contact any of the above individuals for locations and approximate times of the gun salute.
Hosted by Enfield Veterans Council
Location Begins at Enfield Street School 1318 Enfield St, Enfield, CT
The Dog Star Veterans Program
The Dog Star Veterans Program
Dog Star Rescue is proud to have a special adoption program just for honorably discharged U.S. armed forces veterans. Learn about what to expect if you qualify and watch the videos on this page to see the impact this program has had on other fellow veterans.
Companion Dogs for Veterans Can
- Improve mental well-being
- Motivate veterans to get up and go out in the world
- Enhance disabled veterans transition into civilian life
Our Mission
The overall Mission of DS4V is to be a veteran dedicated organization focused on matching specially identified rescue dogs to be companion dogs, and to help heal the emotional wounds of military veterans.
Presented by Dog Star Rescue
Location Your Veteran Home
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