The entries below offer merely a glimpse into the latest additions highlighted in the August 24, 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.
Thursday 22 August 2024 5:00 AM
Listed in the Connecticut Veterans Calendar on ctvetsbulletin.org for Saturday, 24 August, 2024.
VFW Post 10060 Sunday Breakfast
VFW Post 10060 Sunday Breakfast
Sunday 25 August 2024
8:00AM – 11:00AM
Adults $12
Seniors & Vets $10
Kids $6
- Scrambled eggs
- Pancakes
- French toast
- Biscuits and gravy
- Home fries
- Bacon
- Sausage
- Orange juice
- Milk
- Coffee & tea
Hosted By: VFW Post 10060
(860) 848-3750
Location 91 Raymond Hill Rd, Uncasville, CT 06382
DARTS Tournament For Veterans
DARTS Tournament For Veterans
VFW POST 5095 EAST HAMPTON CT
Sunday Aug 25TH
12 PM – 9PM
$30 DONATION / RAFFLES / CASH BAR
CT DARTS, FACEBOOK: VFWPOST5095
Hosted By: VFW POST 5095 EAST HAMPTON CT
(860) 267-8837
Location VFW POST 5095 EAST HAMPTON CT20 N Maple St, East Hampton, CT 06424
VFW Post 594 FISH & CHIPS
VFW Post 594 FISH & CHIPS
FRIDAY AUGUST 30th
4pm-9pm
$17.00
- Fried Haddock
- French Fries
- Coleslaw
(NO SUBSTITUTIONS)
Order by Aug 28th
NO EXCEPTIONS
Order at the bar or call 860-892-1400
Hosted By: Richard E. Hourigan VFW Post 594 (860) 892-1400
Location 30 Connecticut Ave, Norwich, CT 06360
SOMERS VETERANS COFFEE HOUSE ROAST MASTER’S RED- EYE R3 REVEILLE
SOMERS VETERANS COFFEE HOUSE ROAST MASTER’S RED- EYE R3 REVEILLE
VETERANS COFFEEHOUSE SPEAKER IN THE SPOTLIGHT ROBERT RODRIGUEZ, U.S. SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION. SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 2024 0830-1100 FREE
Learn how SSA manages social programs that provide financial protection for Americans throughout their lives
- A review of SSA programs & services
- Q&A Period
WELCOME TO ALL MILITARY In the spirit of camaraderie, community, and continual learning!
Hosted by Somers Veterans Affairs
Location Somers Town Hall – Auditorium 600 Main St., Somers, CT 06071
American Legion Kiltonic Post 72 Annual Clambake
American Legion Kiltonic Post 72 Annual Clambake
American Legion Kiltonic Post 72 Annual Clambake!
Selling tickets in advance.
Saturday, 9/7/24, Serving 2:00pm till 6:00pm.
Serving Lobster, Clams, Mussels, Corn on the Cob, Potato and Clam Chowder!
Only $30.00 a Ticket!
Tickets are available downstairs in the Post lounge.
Members and guests are welcome to Dine-in or Takeout.
Public is welcome for Takeout only please.
Thank you for your patronage and support!
Hosted By: American Legion Kiltonic Post 72
(860) 621-4243
Location 64 Main St, Southington, CT 06489
Spaghetti Dinner & Dessert To Benefit our Dear Friend Paula Schweitzer
Spaghetti Dinner & Dessert To Benefit our Dear Friend Paula Schweitzer At the Guilford VFW
Sept 7, 2024 6:00 pm
50/50 Raffle
Tickets $20 For tickets see Gilby, David G, Mark M, Misty S, Lisa M & Lou-Ellen (Others will also have them) *Tickets will also be sold at the door
Hosted by Edw. A. Norton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7666 (203) 453-9252
Location Edw. A. Norton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7666,
104 Mill Rd, Guilford, CT 06437
GEORGE GOZDA MEMORIAL SETBACK LEAGUE
GEORGE GOZDA MEMORIAL SETBACK LEAGUE
POLISH LEGION OF AMERICAN VETERANS POST 189
Starts Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024 7:00 PM
SIGN UP SHEET AT THE SCORE BOARD.
$10.00/NIGHT
Optional $1.00 nightly high score.
Any questions contact: Mark Kulinski (203)804-4122
Hosted By: POLISH LEGION OF AMERICAN VETERANS POST 189
Location 193 EAST MAIN ST, MERIDEN, CT 06451
AMERICAN LEGION Milford Post 196 ANNUAL FAMILY PICNIC
AMERICAN LEGION Milford Post 196 ANNUAL FAMILY PICNIC
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
10:00am – 6:00pm
10:00am-12:00pm – Breakfast Sandwiches (egg, cheese, bacon, liver, onions)
12:30pm-2:30pm-Clam Chowder, Chicken, Pulled Pork, Burgers, Hot Dogs, Clams, Sides and Dessert
3:30pm-5:30pm-Clam Chowder, Chicken, Pulled Pork, Burgers, Hot Dogs, Clams, Sides and Dessert
Ticket cost is $40.00 – see details below:
See Bar Staff for tickets
Payment can be via cash or check (AL Post 196 “Picnic”)
Children under age 10 are free
No tickets will be sold at the door/day of the picnic
Schedule of ticket selling:
• Veteran Legion Members – starting August 5
Legion Family (Aux/SAL) – starting August 19
• All Others- starting September 2
- Beach
- DJ
- RAFFLES
Hosted By: AMERICAN LEGION Milford Post 196 (203) 874-9822
Location 25 Merwin Ave, Milford, CT 06460
THE WALL THAT HEALS COMING TO BRIDGEPORT СТ.
THE WALL THAT HEALS COMING TO BRIDGEPORT СТ.
September 25-29 4450 Park Ave.
Hosted By NAVAL PORT 5 VETERANS
For WALL Schedule, Events, Volunteer Opportunities www.Vietnamvetswall.com
Join The Motorcycle Escort (All Bikes Welcome) Sept 24. 10:00A.M.@ Sherwood Island Westport
Parade Viewing Beginning 12 Noon
From Sherwood Island Westport to 4450 Park Ave. Bridgeport Via US1, CT130and Park Ave.
Hosted By: NAVAL PORT 5 VETERANS
(203) 576-9366
Location From Sherwood Island Westport to 4450 Park Ave. Bridgeport Via US1, CT130 and Park Ave.
THE WALL THAT HEALS FIELD OF FLAGS SPONSORSHIP
THE WALL THAT HEALS FIELD OF FLAGS SPONSORSHIP
Help the National Association of Naval Veterans Port 5 to bring “THE WALL THAT HEALS” to Bridgeport CT. The wall is a 3/4 replica of the Vietnam wall that resides at our nations capital. Purchase a 12″x18″ American flag with a attached yellow commemorative ribbon honoring a armed service member either active duty or veteran, a loved one or a friend. The flags will be displayed with THE WALL THAT HEALS at Veterans Memorial Park 4450 Park Ave. Bpt. CT. from September 26-29,2024.
Please complete and mail the sponsor form
Hosted By: NAVAL PORT 5 VETERANS
(203) 576-9366
Location Veterans Memorial Park Connecticut
4450 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, Connecticut 06604
4th Annual Children’s Fishing Derby
4th Annual Children’s Fishing Derby
9 A.M. to Noon. Admission is Free. Check in at the Great Hollow Lake Pavilion For a free chance to win a Door Prize!
Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place in each of 3 Groups.
Ages:
5 & Under
6 to 10
11 to 15
Plus Largest Fish.
Rules:
1.) Parents may help children cast, but children must reel in the fish.
2.) Fish should be brought to the measuring table as soon as caught; in case of a tie, fish with the earliest time will win.
3.) Only 2 trout per angler may be kept (state rules). Do not return trout to the lake. All other species may be catch & release
Hosted by 3rd District of the American Legion
Location Great Hollow Lake, Monroe, Connecticut 454 Purdy Hill Road
VFW Auxiliary Department of Connecticut GOLD STAR FAMILY LUNCHEON
12:00 pm on Sunday, September 29, 2024
MENU: Stuffed Chicken Breast, Penne Pasta with Grilled Vegetables, Tossed Salad, Rolls and Butter, Coffee, Tea & Dessert Station
To: VFW and Auxiliaries
From: Susan Dubay and Kate Fitzgerald
The Gold Star Parents are the guests of the Department VFW Auxiliary. We ask that all Auxiliary Presidents contact their Gold Star Families and invite them to attend. Two tickets for the Gold Star Family Members will be provided. Should any other family members wish to attend, please send them the form to request a ticket. If they need transportation, perhaps you could arrange to bring them to and from the luncheon.
ALL NAMES OF(2) ATTENDING GOLD STAR FAMILY MEMBERS are to be sent to the State Treasurer – Anne Philippon. REMEMBER – DO NOT include the cost of the tickets for the Gold Star Family Members.
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO VFW AUXILIARY – DEPT OF CT
Susan and Kate – Chairwomen, Gold Star Parents Luncheon
Anne Philippon, Treasurer 12 Baldwin Drive, Bristol, CT 06010
DEADLINE FOR TICKETS & GOLD STAR FAMILY: SEPTEMBER 22. 2024
Hosted By: Raymond T. Goldbach VFW Post 9460 & VFW Auxiliary Dept of Connecticut
Location Raymond T. Goldbach VFW Post 9460
100 Veterans Blvd., Stratford, CT. 06615
VFW Post 10004 Jewett City Pasta Dinner
VFW Post 10004 Jewett City Pasta Dinner
FREE FOR VETERANS
$10.00 FOR GUEST
OCT 26TH
4:00-8:00 DINNER AT 5:00
PASTA DINNER, WITH MEATBALLS, SAUSAGE, SALAD AND GARLIC BREAD
MUSIC PERFORMED FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT BY THE GUITARS 4 VETS
WE ALSO WILL HAVE GUEST SPEAKERS TO TALK ABOUT THE VA PACT ACT, YOUR VA BENEFITS AND OTHER PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO VETERANS
PLEASE CONTACT VFW POST 10004 BY OCT 23RD AT (860)376-5226 TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT 263 TAYLOR HILL ROAD, JEWETT CITY, CT 06351
Hosted By: VFW Post 10004 Jewett City
(860) 376-5226
Location 263 Taylor Hill Rd, Jewett City, CT 06351
I am not a veteran. I am a member of the Civil Air Patrol, the United States Air Force Auxiliary. But in 1991, personal loss brought me to a place I never left.
Over two decades later, that loss led me to the State Veterans Cemetery in Middletown, Connecticut, where I took on the coordination of Wreaths Across America — which grew into the largest and fastest growing veterans program in the state. I didn’t do it for recognition. I did it for them.
In 2016 I founded the Connecticut Veterans Bulletin. Not because I served, but because I believe those who did deserve to be honored, connected, and kept alive.
Twenty-two veterans die by suicide every day. I knew about that number before it became a hashtag. I knew it personally, long before anyone was talking about it.
This publication exists because that number is unacceptable. Because every veteran in Connecticut deserves to know someone gives a damn.
That someone is me.
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