In this week’s Thursday Preview, we spotlight the latest additions to our Veterans Calendar for the upcoming Saturday, 19 July 2025. These events and programs are thoughtfully curated to support and engage Connecticut’s veteran community.
For a complete list of events and more details, please refer to the full Connecticut Veterans Calendar in our upcoming publication or though our previous publication doesn’t include the events here, it has the all others.
This Thursday Preview highlights new Connecticut Veterans events added to the upcoming Saturday Calendar. Each listing has its own dedicated PDF flyer for easy viewing, sharing, or printing. All events are located in Connecticut and are curated specifically for Veterans, service members, and their families.
Thursday 17 July 2025 5:00 AM
Included in the Connecticut Veterans Calendar on ctvetsbulletin.org for Saturday, 19 July, 2025
Events are in order by date
Charlie’s BBQ Chicken at American Legion Post 27
Charlie’s BBQ Chicken at American Legion Post 27
July 19, 2025
Serving
from 5:30 to 8:00pm
Charlie’s BBQ Chicken Baked Potato Vegetable Salad Roll & Dessert
Live Music Featuring -Katzin, Cattey, Cole and Stey
Suggested donation
$25.00 non-members
$20.00 members
Reserve by Weds pm
860 459 4266
Hosted by: Morgan-Weir American Legion Post 27 (860) 567-9930
Location:
418 Bantam Rd, Litchfield, CT 06759
Annual summer food drive to benefit The Brookfield Food Pantry
Annual summer food drive to benefit The Brookfield Food Pantry
Sunday July 20th 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
are hosting a food drive to benefit the Brookfield Food Pantry. Our goal is to support local families within our community who are in need this summer.
Suggested items include:
Coffee-small cans both regular and decaf, Cereal/oatmeal, Canned beans-black, white, red and garbanzo, Brown rice, Whole grain pasta, Jelly, Canned fruit, Pasta sauce, Ranch and Italian dressing, Soup-canned and Ramen, Toilet paper, Deodorant/women’s sanitary products, Cleaning products, Laundry Detergent, Dish Soap, Pudding/fruit cups, Small bottles of water/juice/shelf stable milk, Individual snacks-raisins, Goldfish, pretzels, chips etc, Microwave popcorn, Macaroni and cheese-regular boxes/individual cups, Gift cards in smaller increments are always welcome and much appreciated. We will be dropping off all donated items to the pantry on Monday.
Thank you for supporting our community.
Hosted by:
Sokol Lodge 30 along with the Jason D Lewis VFW Post 10201 and the VFW Auxiliary
Location:
202 Candlewood Lake Rd Brookfield CT 06804
Jewett City VFW #10004 ANNUAL COOL SUMMER CAR SHOW – 2025
Jewett City VFW #10004 ANNUAL COOL SUMMER CAR SHOW – 2025
July 20th 2025
Noon to 15:00 (3:00 pm)
Sunshine Only-Rain Date: July 27. 2025
12:00 to 15:00 (3:00 pm)
$ 10.00 Donation Per Entry
Unique Trophies awarded to the following Categories;
1. Best in Show
2. Drivers Choice –
3. 1st Place – 2nd Place 3rd Place
4. Most Unique –
5. Best Antique Car -Truck
6. Best Antique
7 Unique Trophies to be judged
Judging will be conducted by members of the VFW, Auxiliary; and each Spectator who desires to submit a single vote. Food and Beverages will be available for purchase indoors. Raffle Baskets and a 50/50 Raffle
Great Family Outing – See the Vintage Cars of the Past, The Latest New Cars of the Future.
Hosted by: VFW Post #10004
(860) 376-5226
Location: VFW Post #10004
263 Taylor Hill Rd,
Jewett City, CT 06351
Jaws 50th Anniversary Movie Night at Port 5
Jaws 50th Anniversary Movie Night at Port 5
Friday 25 July 2025 8:30PM
Watch the 50th anniversary of JAWS outside at Port 5!
$5.00 per person Non-refundable
Giant outdoor movie screen
Snack bar open
- Popcorn
- candy
- Hot dogs
- Drink specials!!
🍿🍭🍫🍬🍦🌭
Advanced sign up required by July 23
Don’t forget your lawn chair
Presented by:
Port 5 National Association of Naval Veterans (203) 576-9366
Location: 69 Brewster St,
Bridgeport, CT 06605
VFW District 5 Picnic
VFW District 5 Picnic
Saturday July 26, 2025
12:00 P.M. – 3:30 P.M.
Our Post is a member of District 5. We have members serving in District 5 officer positions. We are having a District 5 get together.
All are welcome.
Meaning you don’t have to be a member to attend. There will be a band and raffles. We are not selling tickets. You pay for your food and drinks as you go. If you have never been to the Canaan Post before, they have an outdoor stage and bar, and lots of beautiful scenery. It’s a great place to have a picnic. Hope to see you there.
Hosted by:
Canaan VFW Couch Pipa Post 6851
Location: 104 S Canaan Rd,
Canaan, CT 06018
VFW 5095 Community Chicken BBQ
VFW 5095 Community Chicken BBQ
JULY 27 12:00-5:00 PM
COME SEE WHAT THE VFW IS ALL ABOUT AND WHAT WE DO FOR VETERANS, THEIR FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNITY
Tickets available from your bartender (please purchase by 7/24)
The canteen will be open serving refreshing drinks!
LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
- MUSIC
- FOOD
- FUN
$10
Your $10 ticket gets you: Chicken leg 1/4, Baked Potato, Cole Slaw, Corn on Cob
For more information, please call The Post at 860-267-8837
Presented by:
(860) 267-8837
Location: 20 N Maple St,
East Hampton, CT 06424
Concert On The Green CT National Guard 102ND Army Band
Concert On The Green CT National Guard 102ND Army Band
JULY 30
Bus rides available. Pick up at 5:15 and return home around 8pm
To reserve your spot call Litchfield Social Services (860)567-7564
Presented by:
CT National Guard 102ND Army Band
Hosted by:
Town of Litchfield Social Services
(860) 567-7564
Location:
Litchfield Town Green
46 West St,
Litchfield, CT 06759
Jonathan’s Myth at American Legion Post 68 Canteen
Jonathan’s Myth at American Legion Post 68 Canteen
AUGUST 8TH 2025
7:00-9:00PM
*LIVE MUSIC
*OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
*NO COVER CHARGE
*FREE POOL
*FOOD & DRINK AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE!
Hosted by: VFW Post #10004
(860) 376-5226
Location: American Legion Post 68 Canteen
154 Porters Pass,
Berlin, CT 06037
3rd Annual Bags of Hope Motorcycle Run
3rd Annual Bags of Hope Motorcycle Run
SATURDAY 9TH AUGUST 2025
REGISTRATION 10 AM – 12 NOON
KICKSTANDS UP AT NOON
RAIN DATE: Sunday, August 10th
CHASING WIND, CRUISING HORIZONS, HELPING KIDS
$25 Rider $20 Passenger
Free Lunch
Bags of Hope CT provides monogrammed duffle bags filled with comfort items to children in local foster care. Many of these kids carry their belongings in a trash bag as they move throughout the system. Let’s help Bags of Hope replace these trash bags with personalized duffle bags for every child in the foster care system in CT!
ROUTE BEGINS AND ENDS AT
Jewett City VFW #10004
236 Taylor Hill Road
Visit bagsofhopeCT.org to learn more!
Hosted by: Bags of Hope CT
Presented by:
Justice Riders &
(860) 376-5226
Location: Beginning & Ending at – 263 Taylor Hill Rd,
Jewett City, CT 06351
CT MILITARY DEPARTMENT & RETIREE PICNIC 2025
CT MILITARY DEPARTMENT & RETIREE PICNIC 2025
Friday August 15
Retiree Benefit update: 10:30 AM
Cookout starts: 12:00 PM
Early Registration Deadline: Monday, August 11, 2025
Please Join Us
Reconnect with friends!!!
$35 if registered by August 11 $40 at the door Payment accepted at the door or
https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/2025-annual-ct-military-department-an
CTNG Picnic Attendance Guidelines
Full-time CTNG personnel are welcome to attend with supervisor or commander approval. Federal technicians and civilian employees may be granted excused absence for the time spent at the picnic, including travel. Timecards should be marked as “LN” – Administrative Leave.
AGR and ADOS personnel are considered on duty during the event-no leave will be charged. Attendance will be recorded to confirm time away from duty location.
Open to all: CTMD State Employees
CTNG Members and Retirees
Organized Militia Members
Governor’s Military Staff
CT Military Community.
Hosted by: National Guard Association of Connecticut
Location:
Camp Nett, Niantic CT
Smith St, Niantic, CT 06357
The N’Awlins Beatniks Band with special guest Steve Detroy
AMERICAN LEGION POST 12 PRESENTS !!
The N’Awlins Beatniks Band with special guest Steve Detroy
Friday August 15th, 2025
7pm-10pm Upstairs Hall
Greg De Troy leads a six piece band through your favorite New Orleans classics. Enjoy a night with the New Orleans Beatniks! This band is complete with a full horn section. Bring down the family for a night of great music & dancing.
Some light snacks will be provided.
$10 Admission
Presented by:
(203) 866-8249
Location:
60 County St,
Norwalk, CT 06851
VFW Post 149 Annual Pig Roast 2025
VFW Post 149 Annual Pig Roast 2025
📅 Saturday, August 16
🕛 12 PM – 5 PM
🔥🐖 Join Us for a Delicious Day of Fun! 🐖🔥
Support your local VFW at our Annual Pig Roast Fundraiser, hosted by VFW Post 149! Come hungry and ready for a great time with friends, family, and the community.
📍 VFW Post 149
💲 $25 per person – Kids under 12 eat FREE!
🎉 What to Expect:
🥓 Mouthwatering Roast Pig
🍔 Burgers & Hot Dogs
🎶 Live Music
🎟️ 50/50 Raffle
🎈 Fun Activities for Kids
All proceeds go toward supporting local veterans. Don’t miss this awesome event!
📲 Scan the QR code to purchase tickets or stop by and get tickets.
Hosted by: Danbury VFW Post 149 (203) 748-9579
Location: 5 Byron St, Danbury, CT 06810
39th Annual Brit Jam VFW Post 5095 Beer Tent
39th Annual Brit Jam VFW Post 5095 Beer Tent
Sunday, August 17, 2025
9 am 4:30 pm Rain or shine
Judging begins at noon
Come visit The VFW Post 5095 Beer Tent. The post will be the exclusive seller of beer at the Meet for the day.
New England’s Finest Classic Motorcycle Show and Swap Meet
Admission $15 (age 16 and over)
This year’s DOOR PRIZE: 2006 Triumph Thruxton YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN Motorcycle show is for all makes and types. No charge to enter show bikes
Live music with Ozone Pete and friends
Food Trucks
Motorcycle-related vendors
only are welcome at no extra charge. No setup fee. Vendors must arrive between 6:30 -9:30 AM, $15 per person.
www.CTBritlron.org or 860-581-0589
NO DOGS except ADA Service Dogs, verification may be asked for. Other dogs will be turned away.
No kegs, mini bikes or pit bikes
Hosted by:
British Iron Association of CT
(860) 581-0589
Location:
Haddam Neck Fairgrounds, 26 Quarry Hill Rd,
East Hampton, CT
Chaplin Veterans Lions Club Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
Chaplin Veterans Lions Club Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
To support our veterans
Saturday, August 23rd
From 8:00AM-11:00AM
Homemade pancakes –
plain, chocolate chip, raspberry, blueberry, or strawberry
With butter, syrup & whipped cream, And choice of: sausage, scrambled eggs, mixed fruit, & maple bacon cupcakes
Drinks: Coffee, juice, tea, chocolate milk
$15 per person
5 & under eat free
1. Please scan QR Code to pay
or Checks Payable:
Chaplin Veterans Lions Club
2. RSVP with email below by 8/9
*Limited tickets at door*
RSVP:ChaplinVeteransLionsClub@gmail.com
Hosted by: Chaplin Veterans Lions Club
Location:
108 England Rd
Chaplin, CT 06235
3rd Annual BDE Motorcycle Run
3rd Annual BDE Motorcycle Run
Saturday August 30 2025
Registration 10am
KSU Noon
- Beer
- Raffles
- 50/50
Food available for purchase
In support of Connecticut Veterans.
Hosted by: American Infidels VMC
Location(s): Beginning at- Mike’s Famous Harley Davidson
951 Bank St,
New London, CT 06320
Ending at – Devil’s Hopyard
366 Hopyard Rd,
East Haddam, CT 06423
Appreciation Ceremony to Honor Korean War Era Veterans
Appreciation Ceremony to Honor Korean War Era Veterans from the Coventry, Mansfield, Tolland area
18 SEPTEMBER 2025
4 Ρ.Μ.
RSVP by 8/25/25: 860-531-2139
or email Istone@coventry-ct.gov
Hosted by: Lt Gov Susan Bysiewicz
Location:
674 Tolland Stage Rd,
Tolland, CT 06084
DAV Chapter 5 Pig Roast BBQ 2025
DAV Chapter 5 Pig Roast BBQ 2025
SATURDAY SEP. 20th
1PM-7PM
FOOD SERVED 1:30-3:30PM
- FOOD
- DRINKS
- RAFFLES
- LIVE MUSIC!
$35/PER PERSON
$25 FOR VETS WITH ID
TICKETS ONLY SOLD IN ADVANCE–
STOP IN OR SEE A MEMBER!
Hosted by: DAV Chapter 5 Connecticut (860) 589-4710
Location:
191 Riverside Ave.
Bristol CT 06010
Frank C. Godfrey American Legion Post 12 Golf Tournament
Frank C. Godfrey American Legion Post 12 Golf Tournament
Monday OCT 6, 2025
Registration 8:00 AM
Shotgun Start 9:00 AM
The American Legion in Norwalk is hosting its first golf tournament in over 20 years and we would appreciate your support.
Details: Includes green fees, cart, box lunch, dinner back at the American Legion, and prizes (1st place team, 2nd place team, closest to the pin, and men’s & women’s longest drive). There will also be an air cannon, par 3 hole-in-one, and more!
TEAM REGISTRATION $700
INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION $175
Sponsorship opportunities available!
Scan the QR code in the flyer or click here to register to play or for a sponsorship
Contact Details:
Jeff Dewitt: 480-866-5729
Tony Coppola: 203-807-2794
Hosted by:
Frank C. Godfrey American Legion Post 12
(203) 866-8249
Location:
95 N Seir Hill Rd,
Norwalk, CT 06850
