CVB’S 27 March 2025 Thursday Veterans Calendar Preview of Veterans Events & Programs new this week and first appearing in the 29 March 2025 edition of CVB’s Connecticut Veterans Calendar.
The entries below offer merely a glimpse into the latest additions highlighted in the 29 March edition of Connecticut Veterans Bulletin’s weekly Veterans Calendar Publication. With events and programs tailored for Connecticut veterans, CVB’s weekly Connecticut Veterans Calendar Publication serves as your comprehensive guide.
Thursday 27 March 2025 5:00 AM
Listed in the Connecticut Veterans Calendar at ctvetsbulletin.org for Saturday, 29 March, 2025
VFW Post 5095 BINGO
Next event 27 March 2025
VFW Post 5095 BINGO
Every Thursday!
DOORS OPEN AT 5:30PM
PLAY STARTS AT 6:30
Open to the public
See the front table to purchase a raffle ticket
Progressive Jackpot
Kitchen open with usual and new items.
Order your food and drink for intermission before game play!
Hosted by:
(860) 267-8837
Location:
20 N Maple St,
East Hampton, CT 06424
St. Baldrick’s CONQUER KIDS’ CANCER FUNDRAISER
St. Baldrick’s CONQUER KIDS’ CANCER FUNDRAISER
March 29, 2025
Time: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- FUNDRAISE
- DONATE
- VOLUNTEER
Team Katherine
@Port 5 2025
www.stbaldricks.org/events/25Port5
How St. Baldrick’s Foundation Helps Save Kids
$500 provides chemicals for molecular biology experiments.
$1,000 gives an essential guidebook to 55 families of kids fighting cancer.
$1,250 helps support one child’s enrollment in a clinical trial.
Hosted by:
Port 5 – National Association of Naval Veterans
(203) 576-9366
Location:
69 Brewster St, Bridgeport, CT 06605
VIETNAM WAR VETERANS DAY TORRINGTON
VIETNAM WAR VETERANS DAY TORRINGTON
Saturday March 29, 2025
12:30PM
City to observe Vietnam War Veterans Day on Saturday
Torrington Veterans Memorial Committee in-vites everyone to attend the city’s annual obser-vance of Vietnam War Veterans Day on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. at Coe Memorial Park Civic Center.
The observance will feature remarks from elected officials, and conclude with a rifle salute and playing of taps by the Torrington Veterans Service Office Honor Guard
If you have an American flag that is torn, faded or damaged, bring it to the observance, where a member of a veterans organization will take the flag and see that it is properly retired.
For information, email vetactcom@yahoo.com.
Hosted by:
Location:
Coe Memorial Park Civic Center
101 Litchfield St,
Torrington, CT 06790
Plainfield Little League Comedy Fundraiser
Plainfield Little League Comedy Fundraiser
Saturday, March 29, 2025
Doors open at 5:30pm |
Dinner: 6pm |
Show: 7:30pm
Spaghetti Dinner Included. Cash Bar
Basket Raffles, 50/50 Drawing, Live/Silent Auctions 21+ Event
Tickets: $30.00
For tickets, to donate or sponsor, please visit www.funny4funds.com/events
For more information, please contact
Rob Rossi: 720-281-2318
POWERED BY funny4funds.com
Sponsored by:
(860) 779-9116
Location:
8 Community Ave,
Plainfield, CT 06374
Danbury DAV Pork Loin Dinner
Danbury DAV Pork Loin Dinner
SUNDAY,
MARCH 30TH
2:30PM Until Sold Out
Sliced Smoked Pork Loin with a Cranberry Apple Chutney Served with Starch and Vegetable
$15.00
Food by Pat Keeler
Hosted by:
Danbury DAV Lee Hartell Chapter 25 (203) 743-3013
Location:
62 Bunker Hill Road
Watertown, CT 06795
American Legion Post 27 Line Dancing April 3
American Legion Post 27 Line Dancing
Thursday April 3rd!!
CHECK IN 6:45PM
LESSONS 7:00PM-8:00PM
REQUESTS/DANCE REVIEW 8-8:45
-BEGINNERS WELCOME-
-NO PARTNER NEEDED-
Let’s Dance it out!!
$10 Cash/Venmo
at the door
Fun Required Boots Optional
COME DANCE WITH US!!
Lessons by:**Tanna**
Hosted by:
(860) 567-9930
Location:
418 Bantam Rd,
Litchfield, CT 06759
VFW Post 9460 Easter Egg Hunt
VFW Post 9460 Easter Egg Hunt
APRIL 12
10:00 am
RAIN DATE
APRIL 19TH
(nut free area available)
Hosted by:
Raymond T. Goldbach VFW Post 9460
(203) 377-0214
Location:
5800 Main St,
Stratford, CT 06614
VFW Post 9460 Auxiliary Spring Dance
VFW Post 9460 Auxiliary Spring Dance
GOODBYE WINTER…
HELLO SPRING!!!!!!
APRIL 12, 2025, SATURDAY
6-10 Ρ.Μ.
D.J., DANCING, COFFEE, TEA, DESSERTS, 50-50 RAFFLE
BRING YOUR OWN SNACKS
CASH BAR
A NIGHT OF RELAXATION & GOOD COMPANY
DRESS UP OR DRESS DOWN, BE COMFORTABLE!!!
$20 A TICKET
TICKETS SOLD IN THE CANTEEN
Hosted by: VFW Post 9460 Auxiliary (203) 377-0214
Location: 100 Veterans Blvd, Stratford, CT 06615
Port 5 Kid’s Easter Party
Port 5 Kid’s Easter Party
SUNDAY |
APRIL 13TH |
10AM
BREAKFAST |
CRAFTS |
FUN
KIDS 12 & UNDER – SIGN UP BY 04/09
FREE EVENT – MEMBERS ONLY
Hosted by:
Port 5 – National Association of Naval Veterans
(203) 576-9366
Location:
69 Brewster St, Bridgeport, CT 06605
Prospect VFW Easter Basket Raffle
Prospect VFW Easter Basket Raffle
DRAWING IS FRIDAY, APRIL 18TH 6PM
3 BASKETS AND 2 GIANT SQUISH MELLOWS
TICKETS
7 FOR $5
15 FOR $10
Hosted by:
(203) 758-4763
Location:
218 Cheshire Rd,
Prospect, CT 06712
MFC Breakout Ride to The Alamo
MFC Breakout Ride to The Alamo
Join us for our 3rd breakout ride on April 19th to the Alamo BBQ and Tequila Bar in Brookline, NH! We’ll be meeting at the Willimantic VFW and ride the back roads all the way up! KSU is at 10 AM, so come along and enjoy some good food, special menu items and great company! Hope to see everyone there! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸The Alamo Texas Barbecue & Tequila Bar
Hosted by: MFC Motorcycle Club East Conn
Location: Meet at Willimantic VFW 630 Valley St,
Willimantic, CT 06226
Destination: Alamo Texas BBQ and Tequila Bar
99 Rte 13, Brookline, NH 03033
Zahner’s Clothiers Men’s Suit Drive
Zahner’s Clothiers Men’s Suit Drive
“Suiting our Veterans”
Saturday, April 26, 2025
9am-12pm
HELP SUPPORT THOSE WHO SERVED
Zahner’s Clothiers will be collecting gently used Suits, Jackets and Slacks to donate to our Veterans.
Proud to partner with the Connecticut and Rhode Island Red Cross
Hosted by:
(860) 872-7349
Location: Address:
435 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon, CT
American Legion Auxiliary unit 195 Spring Craft & Vendor Sale
American Legion Auxiliary unit 195 Spring Craft & Vendor Sale
May 3, 2025 9am-3pm
Come Enjoy Shopping with 15+ Top Notch Vendors! American Legion Auxiliary Unit 195
FOOD LIST & PRICES
- HOTDOG $3.00
- CHILIDOG $4.00
- CHILI $5.00
- CHIPS $1.0LEMONADE $1.00
- ICED TEA $1.00
- WATER $1.00
Supporting Veterans and Community
Hosted by:
American Legion Auxiliary unit 195
(860) 274-1035
Location:
62 Bunker Hill Road
Watertown, CT 06795
The Second Annual Ride4VetsCt Ride
The Second Annual Ride4VetsCt Ride
Sunday,May 4, 2025
10:00-11:30 am
Opening Ceremonies 11:30 am
Kick stands up at noon
Ride @ noon
Vendors & Live Music
2pm till 4pm
CASSANDRA AND THE KNIGHTHAWKS will be performing for the 1st time
Riders $20 Passengers $15
Meal served upon return
(approx 2 pm)
Meal includes spaghetti w meat sauce, salad & rolls
Raffles & Vendors
All proceeds benefit local veterans
We hope you can stop by & help us celebrate our Veterans!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
In case of rain the event will be held indoors…Save the date!!
Hosted by:
Location:
7 Winsor Ave,
Plainfield, CT 06374
TVC Annual Golf Scramble 2025
TVC Annual Golf Scramble
FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2025
Registration and Lunch- 12:00pm
Kick-Off Ceremony – 12:45pm
Shotgun start – 1:00 pm
Dinner to follow
THIS IS A 4-PERSON SCRAMBLE WITH A SHOTGUN START REGISTRATION FEE IS $660 PER FOURSOME / $165 PER INDIVIDUAL GOLFER NON GOLFERS DINNER ONLY: $60 CASH OR CHECK ONLY (PAYABLE TO TEAMSTERS VETERANS CAUCUS) FIRST PLACE FINISH: $500/SECOND PLACE FINISH: $300 FOUR 50/50 HIT THE GREEN CASH DRAWINGS, TWO LONGEST DRIVE CONTESTS, FIRST-COME FIRST-SERVED -REGISTER EARLY SEE A TVC MEMBER OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO DOWNLOAD A REGISTRATION FORM WWW.TEAMSTERS1150.ORG/EVENTS
Hosted by:
Location: Whitney Farms Golf Club
175 Shelton Rd,
Monroe, CT 06468
Inaugural Reservoir Rush 5k Run-Walk
Inaugural Reservoir Rush 5k Run/Walk
Join us for the inaugural Reservoir Rush 5k Run/Walk in Moodus, CT!Discover the tranquil beauty of Moodus, while enjoying this 5K run/walk through the winding country roads, around the town’s reservoir area with scenic water views on mostly level running course. Show your most festive patriotic support by wearing red, white and blue! This fundraising event is hosted by the East Haddam/Moodus VFW Post 3336. Proceeds from this event will benefit The House of Heroes of Connecticut, a non-profit organization that helps our veterans (and their spouses) who are disabled, living on a fixed income, or facing other physical/financial challenges. This event will not only bring together members of our community, but also increase the exposure of the VFW Post 3336 and the needs of veterans locally and around the State.
Sign up https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/Moodus/RESERVOIRRUSH
Hosted by: VFW Post 3336
Location: East Haddam Town Beach, 291 E Haddam Colchester Turnpike, Moodus, CT 06469
Steve Curran Veterans’ Memorial Day Appreciation Outing
Steve Curran Veterans’ Memorial Day Appreciation Outing
For All Veterans
Saturday, May 24, 2025
11:00a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Event will take place rain or shine!
For volunteer information or for questions about donating, please contact:
Megan Batchelder at 860-224-4000 or mcbatchelder@council.org.
Sponsored by: AFSCME Council 4 860-224-4000
Location:
Connecticut Trees of Honor
Veterans Memorial Park Middletown, CT
The Town of Plainfield MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
The Town of Plainfield MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
SUNDAY, MAY 25 START AT 1 PM
Parade starts at the intersection of Broad Street @ Whiting Street and travels west bound on Broad Street towards its intersection with Route 177. The parade will then turn north from Broad Street onto Route 177 (Washington Street) towards its intersection with Route 372 (West Main Street). The parade will then turn right onto Route 372 (West Main Street) and head east towards the center of town to Whiting Street.
The parade will then turn right onto Whiting Street and proceed south back to its starting point at the intersection of Whiting Street @ Broad Street.
Plainfield – Moosup – Central Village – Atwood Hose -Fire Depts., Plainfield Police, American Legion EMS, American Legion Post 91, Plainfield VFW Post 5446, AMVETS 47. PHS Marching Band, PHS Chorus, PHS National Honor Society, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Young Marines, DAR, PHS – Band, PHS Cheerleaders, PHS Chorus, PHS National Honor Society, Plainfield Rotary, Plainfield Lions, PBA, and more Taking collections for Project PIN
Hosted by:
Location:
Plainfield Connecticut
Department of CT VFW Auxiliary 2nd Annual Poker Run
Department of CT VFW Auxiliary 2nd Annual Poker Run
Saturday July 26
registration 9am-11am
Rain date August 2nd
Join us for Music, Food, Raffles
Cash Bar. Breakfast Sandwiches Lunch available for Purchase
Free Hot Dog For each participant
Best Poker Hand Wins $250
Stops will include first and last card at Plainville VFW Post 574
Any order you wish Plan your own route for the following three
$20 per rider
$10 per passenger
Registration location
Plainville VFW 7 Northwest Drive Plainville, Ct. 06062
Proceeds to benefit Department of CT VFW Auxiliary
Hosted by: Department of CT VFW Auxiliary
(860) 616-2368
Location: Stops will include first and last card at Plainville VFW Post 574, 7 Northwest Dr,
Plainville, CT 06062
8th Annual Military Appreciation Day
8th Annual Military Appreciation Day
Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 10 AM – 4 PM Public Event
Day’s events include 4th Annual 5K Road Race, Veteran centric vendor booths, VA Healthcare, award ceremony, and static demos.
Military Veterans, DD214 carrying Veterans, and Active Duty along with family members get free entry to the park for the day.
Hosted by: Veterans Advisory Committee of New London
Location: Ocean Beach Park, 98 Neptune Ave, New London, CT 06320
Veteran of the Month Flag Raising Ceremony December 2025
Veteran of the Month Flag Raising Ceremony December 2025
NOTE: This event will be combined with Norwalk’s Pearl Harbor Day Commemoration. For more than 30 years the American Legion has honored a deceased veteran on the first Sunday from April through December. This is a free event and is appropriate for all ages. Reception to follow.
Hosted by:
(203) 866-8249
Location:
60 County Street,
Norwalk, CT 06851
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