The entries below offer merely a glimpse into the latest additions highlighted in the August 17, 2024 edition of Connecticut Veterans Bulletin’s weekly Veterans Calendar Publication. With more than 200 events and programs tailored for Connecticut veterans, CVB’s weekly Connecticut Veterans Calendar Publication serves as your comprehensive guide.
Thursday 15 August 2024 5:00 AM
Listed in the Connecticut Veterans Calendar on ctvetsbulletin.org for Saturday, 17 August, 2024.
ANNUAL William A. Soderman GOLF TOURNAMENT

ANNUAL William A. Soderman GOLF TOURNAMENT
MONDAY, AUGUST 19,2024
Registration 8:00 am Shotgun start 9:00 am Breakfast Sandwich and Raffle Tickets at sign in. 4-player Scramble, Lunch available on the course Followed by a Dinner Banquet, and raffle prizes awarded along with tournament prizes awarded. 1st. 2nd. 3rd. longest drive, and closest to the pin
Sponsorship levels:
$2500 – Platinum Sponsor (includes 4-golfers) $2000 – Banquet Sponsor (includes 4-golfers) $1500 Lunch Sponsor (includes 4-golfers) $1500 Cart Sponsor (includes 4-golfers) $100 Tee Sponsor
$175 per player $700 per Team Hole In ONE Prizes
PROCEEDS BENEFIT
For Registration and info. Contact
Jerry Nero 203-415-6443
Make checks payable to: Annawon Lodge Fellowcraft Club
P.O. Box 9 West Haven, Ct.
REGISTRATION WITH PAYMENT DUE BY AUGUST 10, 2024
Presented By: Annawon Lodge No.115 Fellowcraft Club
(203) 233-2328
Location WHEELER Family TRADITIONS Golf club,
37 Harrison rd. Wallingford, Ct 06492
Monarch Butterfly Veterans Paint Night Benefit

Monarch Butterfly Veterans Paint Night Benefit
Join in on the fun creating your own
Monarch Butterfly Masterpiece 🦋
🌸NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY🌸
Bring your family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, etc to an exciting evening of laughter, fun facts, and creativity. 🎨
Cost: $35/pp (includes everything you need to create this beautiful painting- outline stencils will be available)
Location: Essex Veterans Memorial Hall in Centerbrook, CT, offering a warm and friendly atmosphere 👨👩👦
Well stocked Cash Bar for your beverages 🍹🍷🧋
Appetizers and snacks will be provided
🥗 🥪 (you are welcome to bring goodies to share as well)🍪 🧁
🔆Proceeds of this event benefit our local Veterans, building projects, and events offered at the Essex Veterans Memorial Hall. Let’s show our appreciation to all the veterans who sacrificed their lives for our country 🇺🇲
🌟Reservations MUST be made in advance.
To reserve your seat(s), please send VEMNO @marydamico72. If you have any questions or requests, please send PM or text to 860-490-9827 – Mary Damico, local Haddam Artist. 😊
*Due to the increasing costs of materials, no refunds will be available. Money will be donated to the benefit fund.
*Artists 16 or younger must be accompanied and supervised by parent or guardian. All ages are encouraged to attend.
Sign up today! Come relax and enjoy the evening of creativity and fellowship with our community, family and friends.
Hosted By: Mary D’ Amico
Location
Essex Veterans Memorial Hall, 3 Westbrook Rd, Centerbrook, CT 06409
Patriot Day Candle Light Ceremony

Patriot Day Candle Light Ceremony
Patriot Day Candlelight Ceremony Wednesday, Sept 11, 2024 Program starts at 7:00 pm
Join us at the Plainfield Veterans Park (next to the town hall) As we remember the victims of Sept 11, 2001
For more info: 860-608-8166
Hosted By: VFW Riders Connecticut Post 5446 Plainfield
Plainfield VFW Post 5446 – William L. Mercier Post
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
Location
Plainfield Veterans Park (next to the town hall)
8 Community Ave, Plainfield, CT 06374
18th ANNUAL LOBSTER FEST FUNDRAISER

18th ANNUAL LOBSTER FEST FUNDRAISER
Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024. Time: 12 pm to 5 pm (last orders taken at 4:30 pm)
Tickets: $75.00 per ticket which entitles you to: 1 Lobster OR 1 Steak, plus1 Baked Potato, 1 Bowl of Chowder & 1 Corn on the Cob.
Add-on Options: $25.00 per ticket which entitles you to: 1 Lobster OR 1 Steak. $15.00 per ticket which entitles you to: 1 Pound of Steamers.
ONLY A LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AND WILL ONLY BE SOLD THROUGH SEPTEMBER 8th.
NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT.
CONTACT VFW POST 5095 FOR TICKETS 860-267-8837
Hosted by VFW Post 5095
Location VFW Post 5095, 20 North Maple St., East Hampton.
VFW Post 201 Waterbury -Naugatuck Citizens Award Dinner

VFW Post 201 Waterbury -Naugatuck Citizens Award Dinner
September 15, 2024
Cocktails 12:00pm
Dinner 1pm
VFW Post 201 Honorees for our Citizens Award Dinner have been named.
Please come out and support them. Contact Mike Devito for tickets or get them from any of the Honorees.
2024 Honorees.
Tom Honyotski: Veteran of the Year
Debra Deptula: Citizen of the Year
Lt Kevin Gorman: Firefighter of the Year
Lt Rui Costa: Fire Police Officer of the Year
Sara Mulligan: Emt of the Year
Officer Wayne Mcguire: Police Officer of the Year
Officer Marilyn Weid: Animal Control Officer of the Year
VFW Post 201 Waterbury -Naugatuck Citizens Award Dinner Crystal Room 98 School Street Naugatuck CT
Donation $45
For Tickets and Information Call Mike DeVivo at (203) 232-0470
Hosted By: Wheeler-Young VFW Post 201 Waterbury CT (203) 754-0738
Location Crystal Room 98 School St, Naugatuck, CT 06770
Book Talk by Ryan C. Walker

Book Talk by Ryan C. Walker
WEDNESDAY
SEPTEMBER 18
6:00 – 7:30PM
(ARRIVE EARLY TO CHAT WITH THE AUTHOR.)
Ryan will be arriving early to visit with guests prior to the program start time.
THE SILENT SERVICE’S FIRST HERO
THE FIRST SUBMARINER TO RECEIVE THE MEDAL OF HONOR
RYAN C WALKER
RYAN’S BOOK IS A DEEP DIVE INTO THE LIFE OF PUTNAM’S HENRY BREAULT, WHO RECEIVED THE FIRST SUBMARINER MEDAL OF HONOR.
Presented By:
(860) 963-6826
&
Aspinock Historical Society (860) 963-6800
Location 200 School St, Putnam, CT 06260
EDWARD J O’REILLY 2ND ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

EDWARD J O’REILLY 2ND ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
BLUE FOX RUN GOLF COURSE, AVON, CT
9:00am-10:00am: Registration
10:30am: Shotgun Start
Ilam-1pm: Lunch on the course
4pm: Dinner & Tea Cup Raffle
$140 per person: We will arrange foursomes
$560 per foursome
$50 Dinner Only
August 15: deadline to register!
All proceeds go to FHS Robotics & Dog Star Rescue in Roxanne’s memory
NEW! Sponsor a Hole! Tee signs $75: see Brian
✔ venmo @Disne-OReilly (6648)
or Checks made payable to
Diane O’Reilly ~ 71 West Meath Lane, Unionville, CT 06085
+ Join Facebook group:
Edward J O’Reilly Golf Tournament
Presented By: Dog Star Rescue
Location Blue Fox Run Golf Course, 65 Nod Rd, Avon, CT 06001
VFW Indoor Tag, Craft & Bake Sale

VFW Indoor Tag, Craft & Bake Sale
September 21st
8 – 2pm
Tables to Rent $20
Call Shelly Knowles
860-752-8133
Cut off date
Sept. 14th
Hosted By: Smalley Brothers VFW
Location Smalley Brothers VFW
36 Fairview St, Windsor Locks, CT 06096
Greens For Good 2024

Greens For Good 2024
Proceeds to benefit Work Vessels For Vets
Greens for Good, benefits the amazing Connecticut based organization Work Vessels for Vets! This charity provides tools and equipment for injured Veterans starting their own businesses.
Enjoy an incredible day of golf on September 25th at Lake of Isles in North Stonington, CT and an amazing auction full of getaways, adventures, event tickets, autographed sports memorabilia and much more.
Will you help reach the goal? Only a few foursomes and sponsorship opportunities remain to get there!
Learn more at https://lnkd.in/e72Bg95F or call 860-829-1411.
Registration https://app.eventcaddy.com/events/greens-for-good/register
Sponsor Opportunities: https://app.eventcaddy.com/events/greens-for-good/store
Presented By: Fortunato Construction Group
(860) 829-1411
Location Lake of Isles Golf Course
1 Clubhouse Dr, North Stonington, CT 06359
American Legion Flag Retirement Ceremony

American Legion Flag Retirement Ceremony
Sunday
October 13, 2024
1:30PM
Shelton Post 16
295 Old Bridgeport Ave.
The public is welcome. Scouts participating are encouraged to arrive in uniform at 1:10PM
Hosted By: Sutter-Terlizzi American Legion Post 16
(203) 924-9887
Location Sutter-Terlizzi American Legion Post 16
295 Old Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT 06484
Songs Of Service

Songs Of Service
Saturday, November 09. 7PM.
Westhill HS, Stamford.
Join us for a night of music performed by SPS students, currently serving service members, Veterans, Guardian Revival Encore musicians, and other community members.
This night of music celebrating the military experience will benefit Guardian Revival, an organization that provides opportunities and resources to Military, Veterans, Reserves, National Guard, Law Enforcement, Fire & Rescue, Emergency Medical Services, Dispatchers, Corrections, and Federal Agents.
Specifically, their Encore program is a free program providing opportunities to learn, write, play, record, and share music.
Programming begins today.
If you have any desire to be a part of this special night (performing, volunteering)
send Joe Colavito a message! 🇺🇸🎶
Hosted By: West Hill High School
(203) 977-4477
Location West Hill High School
125 Roxbury Rd,
Stamford, CT 06902
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