The entries below offer merely a glimpse into the latest additions highlighted in the August 31, 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 29 August 2024 5:00 AM
Listed in the Connecticut Veterans Calendar on ctvetsbulletin.org for Saturday, 31 August, 2024.
Newtown Labor Day Parade
Newtown Labor Day Parade
Monday, September 2, 2024
Join us at Connecticut’s largest Labor Day parade, Newtown’s biggest event! Show your American Legion Family Pride—bring flags, wear your Legion shirt, cap, and comfortable shoes. Vehicles are available for those who prefer to ride. Vehicle lineup begins at 8 a.m., parade starts at 10 a.m. Participants should be with our vehicles by 9 a.m. Assembly location will be announced the week before. Please confirm your participation ASAP to organize the lineup:
Contact Post Commander Donna A. Monteleone at DAMonteleone78@gmail.com or call/text 203-577-9568 (before 7 p.m.).
Hosted By: American Legion Post 202
203-577-9568
Location Main Street to Glover to Queen Street,
Newtown, CT 06470
1st Annual Labor Day Hero Lift & BBQ
1st Annual Labor Day Hero Lift & BBQ
9/2/24 FROM 8-12PM
YOU ARE INVITED TO THE 1ST ANNUAL
LABOR DAY HERO LIFT & BBQ
FOR VETERANS BY VETERANS
PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT AVALANCHE VETERAN SUPPORT IN MEMORY OF OUR FRIEND AND TEAMMATE MATTHEW PARRY
$40 PER TICKET, INCLUDES HERO WORKOUT + BBQ
Bodyby Brzoski HQ
20 Fitch St, Norwalk
TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT VISIT: BODYBYBRZOSKI.COM
Hosted By: BODYBYBRZOSKI.COM
(203) 286-7201
Location 20 Fitch Street, Suite B, Norwalk, CT 06855
VFW Post #1523 Labor Day Raffle
VFW Post #1523 Labor Day Raffle
Drawing Date:
September 2, 2024- 6:00 PM
$10 PER TICKET Only 1000 Tickets to be Sold Proceeds to benefit VFW Programs
RAFFLE CONTEST
- Grand Prize $1000 CASH
- Second Prize $500 CASH
- Third Prize $250 CASH
PROCEEDS SUPPORT LOCAL VFW PROGRAMS TO INCLUDE,
FREE
- VETERANS DAY DINNER
- THANKSGIVING DINNER
- XMAS DINNER
Hosted By: Albert J Breault Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1523
(860) 928-9897
Location 207 Providence St, Putnam, CT 06260
September 7th Veteran of the Month First Lieutenant Thomas J. McGovern, United States Army World War Two veteran
September 7th Veteran of the Month First Lieutenant Thomas J. McGovern, United States Army World War Two veteran
Our September 7th Veteran of the Month will be First Lieutenant Thomas J. McGovern, United States Army World War Two veteran. He used his communication training to lead a signal unit of forty-five men who were engaged in radio, telephone and telegraph operations both in and outside of combat. He served with the 101st Infantry Regiment in France.
September 7th, 10 o’clock a.m. at the All-Wars-Memorial in front of Bantam Cemetery with social time and light refreshments in the Bantam Borough Hall directly after the ceremony. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will also take place in the Borough Hall.
Hosted By: American Legion Post 44 Bantam
(860) 567-9930
Location(s) All Wars Memorial, in front of Bantam Cemetery,
Rte. 202. Bantam, CT 06750
& Bantam Borough Hall, 890 Bantam Rd, Bantam, CT 06750
5 Card Bingo at American Legion Post 20
5 Card Bingo at American Legion Post 20
AMERICAN LEGION POST 20!
245 Main St., Terryville
5 CARD BINGO
COME JOIN US
SUNDAY
Sept 8th & 22nd
STARTS AT 2PM !!!!
Hosted By: American Legion Plymouth Post 20
(860) 584-9119
Location 245 Main St. Terryville, CT 06786
VFW Post 9460 Family Outing
VFW Post 9460 Family Outing
Saturday,
September 21
1:00 pm 6:00 pm
FOOD & GAMES
PIG ROAST
BOUNCE HOUSE
TICKETS
ADULTS (AGE 14+):
$15
CHILDREN (AGE 4-13): $5
CHILDREN UNDER AGE 3: FREE
Hosted By: Raymond T. Goldbach VFW Post 9460
(203) 377-0214
Location 100 Veterans Blvd, Stratford, CT 06615
Drive-By Birthday Parade for Rosario Lombardo, WWII Army Veteran turns 100!
Drive-By Birthday Parade for Rosario Lombardo, WWII Army Veteran turns 100!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 AT 1 PM
Public Event by World War II Legacy Foundation, Inc. and 3 others
Come on out to share your love with “Rosie” and wish him a Happy 100th Birthday. Rosie is a WWII Army Veteran who served in the European Theater. He is a recipient of the Bronze Star for saving the life of his comrade. We will be lining up at a location to be announced and drive by his house. Please decorate your cars or other vehicles and show you appreciation. More details will be posted shortly. We will be starting the parade at 1:00 pm near his home.
Hosted By: World War II Legacy Foundation, Inc.
(860) 810-8736
Location
Dunkin Donuts, 118 E Main St, Newbrite Plaza, New Britain, CT 06051
DAWN TYLER COMEDY PRESENTS STAND UP COMEDY
DAWN TYLER COMEDY PRESENTS STAND UP COMEDY
American Legion Post 19 is hosting an 18+ Comedy night with local comedian Dawn Tyler, Leslie Zwicker, and Jay Are Adams. Join us for a night of laughs! This event is in our event hall, and is open to everyone. There will also be a 50/50 raffle. The last event sold out, and we are expecting a sold out event for this show as well. See attached link to purchase tickets via Eventbrite, or you can see a bartender or Legion member as well
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/american-legion-comedy-night-with-headliner-dawn-tyler-tickets
Hosted By: American Legion Post 19 Wilimantic (860) 456-1404
Location: 339 Brick Top Rd, Windham, CT 06280
Western Connecticut Heroes on the Water September Event
Western Connecticut Heroes on the Water September Event
Please join us for our Sept 2024 event located at the Brookfield VFW! Veterans, law enforcement, first responders, and families welcome!!
Kayaks and fishing equipment provided. There will be hot dogs and hamburgers served!
Tickets Sales start on Sep 4, 2024
Hosted By: Heroes on the Water
Location 202 Candlewood Lake Road Brookfield, CT 06804
13th Annual Military Appreciation Breakfast
13th Annual Military Appreciation Breakfast
Join us for a breakfast event to honor those who serve our community. This event allows the business community to show support and connect with service members in eastern Connecticut. Your participation helps provide complimentary invitations to local service personnel. The Military Community Support Award will also be presented to a business that goes above and beyond in supporting our military. Nominations closed on July 31.
Fees
Chamber Member:
Single Registration: $35
Reserved table of 8 guests (members only): $280
Non-Member: $45
Veteran, Retired, or Military Spouse (regardless of Membership): $20
Hosted By: Chamber of Commerce Eastern Connecticut
(860) 701-9113
Location Mystic Marriott Hotel and Spa, 625 North Road (Rt 117), Groton, CT 06340
Valhalla MC Connecticut Cook-off
Valhalla MC Connecticut Chili Cook-off
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2024
1 PM (AWARDS 3:30 PM)
Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place and People’s Choice
Admission $5 per person (age 16+)
Contestants welcome (see rules)
2024 Chili Cookoff Contestant Rules
Contestants must register in advance with Madog
Contestant numbers will be assigned on a random basis
Contestant tables will be assigned by number, 2 contestants per 8′ table
Contestant entry for set-up, 12 pm
Each contestant must provide their own chili, serving utensils, table decorations, supplies, condiments, etc.
Each contestant must provide a crock pot, soup urn or other container to hold their chili to temperature
Suggested amount of chili: 5 to 6 quarts per contestant
Food related allergy ingredients must be clearly displayed in writing (such dairy, eggs, nuts, chocolate, shellfish)
Tasting bowls and soup spoons will be supplied by contest
No $5 admission fee for contestant (one fee waived per entry)
Hosted By: John Maddog Scanlon
Location: The Gathering Place 99 East St, Wallingford, CT 06492
VFW Connecticut Testimonial Dinner
VFW Connecticut Testimonial Dinner
SUNDAY, OCT. 6, 2024 MOHEGAN SUN, EARTH ROOM
2 PM CASH BAR RECEPTION; 3PM DINNER SERVICE
$60 PER PERSON; BLACK-TIE ATTIRE PREFERRED
• Dress uniform or formal attire with authorized heraldic items is prescribed uniform. Posts and Auxiliaries are encouraged to bring embroidered post banner and floor stand
The three-course plated meal offers two entrée options (sirloin is gluten and dairy free)
Mohegan Sun will make every attempt to accommodate dietary restricted meals upon request
Submit payment to “VFW Connecticut” and form to PO Box 429, Rocky Hill CT 06067-0429
• VFW Past Commander-In-Chief Hal Roesch II, of Hampton, Virginia is the special guest
Sunday night discounted rooms are available through the department
Ticket sales end Sep. 30
Hosted By: VFW Department of Connecticut
(860) 616-2363
Location 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, CT 06382
Western Connecticut Heroes on the Water October Event
Western Connecticut Heroes on the Water October Event
Please join us for our OCT 2024 event located at the Brookfield VFW! Veterans, law enforcement, first responders, and families welcome!!
Kayaks and fishing equipment provided. There will be hot dogs and hamburgers served!
Tickets On Sale Oct 1 at 12:00 AM
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/western-connecticut-heroes-on-the-water-october-event-brookfield
Hosted By: Heroes on the Water
Location 202 Candlewood Lake Road Brookfield, CT 06804
New Haven Veterans Night, 2024
New Haven Veterans Night, 2024
Proceeds from the New Haven Veterans Night charity fundraiser, benefits the people and programs of the Veterans of Foreign Wars New Haven Post 12150 and the American Legion New Haven Post 1210.
✅ →︎ ONLINE CHARITY AUCTION:
Bid early and often
from 6 a.m. on Oct. 30
to 8 p.m. on Nov. 8, 2024.
ACCESS AUCTION AT: (https://www.32auctions.com/VeteransNight).
🎟️ →︎ IN-PERSON EVENT: The fundraiser with hors d’oeuvres, drink specials, raffles, and live entertainment is
from 5:30-9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024 at the Trinity Bar & Restaurant
(157 Orange St. New Haven, CT).
PURCHASE TICKETS AT EVENT REGISTRATION TABLE AFTER 5:30 P.M.
Hosted By: Veterans of Foreign Wars New Haven Post 12150
and the American Legion New Haven Post 1210
Location Trinity Bar & Restaurant, 157 Orange St, New Haven, CT 06510
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