The entries below offer merely a glimpse into the latest additions highlighted in the 21 September, 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 19 September 2024 5:00 AM
Listed in the Connecticut Veterans Calendar on ctvetsbulletin.org for Saturday, 21 September, 2024.
American Legion Auxiliary Department of CT Fundraiser Fall 2024
American Legion Auxiliary Department of CT Fundraiser Fall 2024
Sale will start Friday, September 20th and will end Thursday, October 17th
Get all of your favorite rubs, blends, herbs and spices here, while supporting your local auxiliary at the same time.
The American Legion Auxiliary, Department of CT is thrilled to offer Nutmeg Spice’s fresh, high- quality spices and ice cream toppings to help raise money for our essential needs. The Nutmeg Spice Company’s products can help you whip up a quick appetizer for a last-minute guest or assist you in preparing an elegant five-course meal. Including dessert!!
Order Forms must be returned by: Friday, October 18th Checks should be made out to: ALA DEPT OF CT Delivery will be the week of November 7th
Questions? – Call or Email: Robin Nightingale
(860)280-5395 manchester.legion@gmail.com
Hosted By: American Legion Auxiliary Department of CT
Location: Please mail your order and check, payable to ‘ALA Dept of CT’ to
PO Box 266, Rocky Hill CT 06067-0266. Or, you can give it directly to Kim Post, President, Unit #26, Stafford Springs, CT
HALF WAY TO Saint Patrick’s Day Party
JOIN US FOR A
HALF WAY TO Saint Patrick’s Day Party
Honoring ‘Jack & Mary Clifford’
Sat. Sept 21st 1-5 pm
Elks #265, Waterbury In Brady Hall
Corned Beef Buffet $15 pp Tickets Available at Bar or at the Door!
50/50 Raffle Irish Music Open to public!
Proceeds go to Veterans!
Hosted By: Elks #265, Waterbury
(203) 755-1159
Location: 283 W Main St, Waterbury, CT 06702
Huskies & Heroes at UCONN Football
Huskies & Heroes at UCONN Football
Join Pratt & Whitney and UCONN in supporting our nation’s military by standing for service at the UConn vs. FAU game on September 21st. By purchasing tickets via this link,
$10 per ticket goes directly to our non-profit partners,
Pregame Tailgate: 3:00pm
The Knoll Parking Lot: East Hartford BLVD N East Hartford, CT 06118
Follow signs to Knoll Lot
*Parking is an additional $20 to be paid at the Knoll Lot on game day. You will be provided a parking access pass in advance, which will grant vehicle access to The Knoll Parking Lot. Once admitted, attendees are permitted to tailgate in accordance with UCONN guidelines.
There is no food/beverages available to purchase in the Knoll Lot so please bring your own.
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS
Hosted By: Pratt & Whitney & UCONN
Location(s): Rentschler Field & The Knoll Parking Lot: East Hartford BLVD N, East Hartford, CT 06118
American Legion Kiltonic Post 72 Saturday Dinner
American Legion Kiltonic Post 72 Saturday Dinner
Saturday Dinner
Saturday, 9/21/24, 3pm-sold out
Bob’s Buttermilk Fried Chicken.
Served with French Fries and Cole Slaw.
Only $8.00
Hosted By: American Legion Kiltonic Post 72 (860) 621-4243
Location: 64 Main St, Southington, CT 06489
American Legion Post 165 Wolcott BINGO
American Legion Post 165 Wolcott BINGO
Saturday September 21st, yes there is Bingo!
Doors open at 4:30.
Games begin at 6:30.
Plenty of lit parking and a kitchen for your food and snacks!
Admission is $15 and includes your all night package. Specials are sold separately at $1 per sheet so you choose how many you would like to play. Sealed tickets and play alongs are also available. Betty Boop game also available for purchase with a $700 and $300 payout!
Hosted By: American Legion Post 165 Wolcott
(203) 879-1090
Location: 1253 Wolcott Rd, Wolcott, CT 06716
Post 88 S.A.L. Steak Dinner
Post 88 S.A.L. Steak Dinner
Saturday Sep 21, 2024 6-8 PM.
Steak – Salad – Baked Potato – Vegetable – Dessert.
25.00 donation Limited number available, Prior purchase only!
Hosted by Post 88 S.A.L.
Location 3005 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT 06518
VFW Post 10004 Ladies Steak Night 25 September 2024
VFW Post 10004 Ladies Steak Night
Ladies Steak Steak Supper Starting Up This Month …..
This Is Every Month (always the 4 th Wednesday of the month)
September 25th is our first one
So get your girlfriend together and come enjoy a great night
You have to call and reserve your seat / table….Hope to see you all there
NEW YORK STRIP STEAK, BAKED POTATO, GREEN BEANS, GARDEN SALAD, PASTA AND ITALIAN STYLE BREAD $20.00
STARTS AT 7:00 PM SHARP
RSVP ONLY: TICKETS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR
Please call Linda by Sunday to reserve your spot: 860-710-3402
Hosted By: VFW Post 10004
(860) 376-5226
Location: 263 Taylor Hill Rd, Jewett City, CT 06351
FUNDRAISER LANDRY-SIC VFW POST 9544 SCHOLARSHIP
LANDRY-SIC VFW POST 9544 SCHOLARSHIP
SEPTEMBER 28TH 2-6 PM
LIVE MUSIC UPDATE : The Return of DON LEDOUX with New Friends! 2pm Live Music!, 3pm Food, 5pm Raffles
Don Ledoux – Guitar, Dave Boudah – Guitar, Rudy Weeks – Bass, Rick Marshall – Drums
Tickets Available at: VFW Post 9544, Artioli Dodge, Turning Point Wellness, Suffield Hardware
We would like to Thank our Sponsors; ARTIOLI DODGE CHRYSLER-RAM, ARTIOLI REALTY,
SMOKE BBQ.CAFE, Amp Electrical, Inc. We would like to thank our friends of the VFW for sponsoring our annual fundraiser to assist local students with their educational goals!
DOOR PRIZE $250: VINCENT FARM WEST Suffield CT
Donation: $25 Per Ticket *Landry-Sic Post 9544 Veterans of Foreign Wars is a 501(c)19 Tax Exempt Organization
Hosted by Landry-Sic Post 9544 Veterans of Foreign Wars (860) 758-5174
Location 972 Sheldon St. West Suffield, CT 06093
WORK VESSELS FOR VETERANS 16TH ANNUAL FUNDRAISER
WORK VESSELS FOR VETERANS 16TH ANNUAL FUNDRAISER
FEATURING!
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 28.2024
6:30 – 10:30 PM
CLARK HALL – 46 BEACH RD,
GLP, CТ.
HORS D’OUVRES & MYSTIC OYSTERS BEER & WINE PROVIDED $75 PER PERSON
Tickets available at workvesselsforveterans.org & at the door on 9/28
MORE INFORMATION: TODD CROLIUS (860) 334-9190
Hosted By: WORK VESSELS FOR VETERANS
Location: Clark Hall, 46 Beach Rd, Groton, CT 06340
Veterans Special Days at Our Farm
Veterans Special Days at Our Farm
🇺🇸 **Veterans Special Days at Our Farm**
**Dates:** Monday, October 14th & Monday, November 11th
⏰ **Time:** [10am to 4pm]
📍 **Location:** [302 South RD, Harwinton, CT]
We are honored to welcome all veterans and their families to a special day at our farm! This is our way of saying thank you for your service. Bring your kids and enjoy **free pony rides** for veterans’ children, and a day of fun and relaxation with our horses.
🇺🇸 **Event Highlights:**
🦄 Free pony rides for children of veterans
🐴 Fun farm visit for the whole family
🎁 Donations welcomed (Tractor Supply cards, horse treats, pet food)
Come out and enjoy a day of family-friendly fun while giving back to our equine rescue community. We look forward to seeing you!
For more information, contact us at holdyourhorsesrescuect@gmail.com
Hosted By: Operation Hold Your Horses Rescue (860) 329-5811
Location: 302 S Rd, Harwinton, CT 06791
American Legion Post 68 Designer Bag BINGO
American Legion Post 68 Designer Bag BINGO
American Legion Post 68 Presents
Designer Bag BINGO
Saturday October 19, 2024
Doors Open at 5:00 pm
Bingo Starts at 6:00 pm
Raffle And Door Prize
Includes: 10 sheets, 10 games, dauber Extra game cards available BYOB & Snacks
DEADLINE IS SEPT 28TH
TICKETS: $30
CONTACT DARCY 860-916-39 58
Presented By: American Legion Post 68
(860) 828-9102
Location: 154 Porters Pass, Kensington, CT 06037
American Legion Auxiliary Vendor Fair & Grinder Sale
American Legion Auxiliary Vendor Fair & Grinder Sale
The Auxiliary will be hosting a Grinder Sale and Vendor Fair. Please support our local Auxiliary!
Sunday October 27
9AM-3PM
- MANY VENDORS
- RAFFLE!
For more info, contact Karen 860.208.6444 or the Post 860.456.1404
Hosted By: American Legion Post 19 Willimantic
(860) 456-1404
Location: 339 Bricktop Road, Willimantic, CT 06226
Yale Football vs. Brown (Heroes Day)
Yale Football vs. Brown (Heroes Day)
Veterans receive a free ticket (w/ valid ID) to the Yale Football Heroes Day Game.
Date: Sat. Nov. 9th
Time: Pregame Fan Zone & Touch-a-Truck @ 10am | Kickoff @ 12pm
Location: Yale Bowl | 81 Central Avenue | New Haven
Opponent: Brown University
Redeem your free ticket (and purchase additional) at the Yale Bowl ticket office on the day of the game.
Hosted By: Yale Athletics
(203)432-1400
Location:
Yale Bowl, 81 Central Avenue, New Haven, CT 06515
Winter VETERANS clothes drive In partnership with MONTVILLE AMERICAN LEGION
Winter VETERANS clothes drive In partnership with MONTVILLE AMERICAN LEGION
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2024 AT 9PM
don’t tell Lisa DANCE PARTY
POP/ROCK TODAY DTL
at THE BROWN DERBY LOUNGE
Route 32 Montville CT SATURDAY – NOVEMBER 9
9pm -$10
Veteran Clothes Drive @The Brown Derby
Public Event by Don’t Tell Lisa
Hosted By: Don’t Tell Lisa
(860) 705-8122
Location: Brown Derby Lounge
158 Norwich-New London Turnpike, Uncasville, CT 06382
Veterans Resource Fair
Veterans Resource Fair
American Legion Post 22 is partnering with Veteran Strong Community Center in hosting a Veterans Resource Fair!
There will be several organizations that work with Veterans available in one location for easy and convenient access for area Veterans! Some of these resources include Honor Flight CT,
Department Service Officer,
Check back regularly as new resources will be added!
Post 22 will also be offering light refreshments consisting of coffee, water and pastries!
Hosted By: American Legion Post 22 Thomaston
(860) 484-4373
Location: 211 Elm St, Thomaston, CT 06787
FREE BIKES FOR VETERANS’ CHILDREN Or GRANDCHILDREN
FREE BIKES FOR VETERANS’ CHILDREN Or GRANDCHILDREN
In conjunction with CDCE and courtesy of Ocean State Job Lot
At the VA Connecticut Newington Campus
(Bikes as shown -unassembled in boxes-no other sizes/styles available)
(14″- recommended for Ages 4-6)
TO RECEIVE A BIKE MUST E-MAIL mark.frazee@va.gov with “Bikes” on the subject line and your name and the type of bike(s) you need-Boys or Girls Style.
You will be given an appointment to pick up your bike(s) on Saturday November 16, 2024 at the Newington Campus. Appointments are in
15 minute increments from
10:00 am to 12:00 noon.
You must come at your appointment time to pick up your bike(s).
CDCE
VA Center for Development & Civic Engagement
Ocean State JOB LOT
Hosted By: VA Center for Development & Civic Engagement
Location: 555 Willard Avenue, Newington, CT 06111
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