In this week’s Thursday Preview, we spotlight the latest additions to our Veterans Calendar for the upcoming Saturday, 16 August 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 14 August 2025 5:00 AM
Included in the Connecticut Veterans Calendar on ctvetsbulletin.org for Saturday, 16 August, 2025
Events are in order by date
VFW Post 5095 Karaoke Night
Friday 15 August 2025
VFW Post 5095 Karaoke Night
EVERY FRIDAY AT 8PM-12AM. YOUR HOSTS Joe & Christine from Rock The Mic
NO ENTRY FEE WE WELCOME NON-MEMBERS. MORE INFO CALL 860-267-8837
Hosted by VFW Post 5095 (860) 267-8837
Location 20 N Maple St, East Hampton, CT 06424
VFW Post 1523 Sunday Monster Meat Raffle 17 August 2025
VFW Post 1523 Sunday Monster Meat Raffle
Sunday August 17th, 2025
Drawing held in Canteen @ 2PM
First Draw 2PM
$1.00 / ticket
$5.00 / 6 tickets
$10.00 / 12 tickets
50/50 Raffle
Hosted by:
Albert J Breault VFW Post 1523 (860) 928-9897
Location: Canteen
207 Providence St,
Putnam, CT 06260
FUNDrive for Disabled American Veterans CT
FUNDrive for Disabled American Veterans CT
August 18, 2025 through September 19, 2025. The goal is to collect 770 tall kitchen bags and 150 medium boxes of gently used goods to support local veteran transportation and assistance programs.
Accepted items include clean men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing, shoes, bags, belts, bedding, towels, curtains, small kitchenware, décor, toys, small electronics, and books or media of any genre (no encyclopedias or textbooks). Please bag clothes and textiles, box household goods tightly, and pack books and media separately. All items must be clean and sellable.
To schedule a pickup or drop-off:
Call 203-440-4440 on Tuesday or Thursday between 10 AM and 2 PM. Contact Kevin Sanders at kevinsanders@ctdav.gov.
Your donation makes a difference for Connecticut veterans.
Hosted by:
DAV CT (203) 440-4440
Location: For pick up or drop off call 203-440-4440 on Tuesday or Thursday between 10 AM and 2 PM
Manchester Veterans Coffee House 21 August
Manchester Veterans Coffee House 21 August
Upcoming Veterans Coffee House – August 21, 2025
📍 Army Navy Club, 1090 Main St, Manchester, CT
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Theme: Policy in Action – Legislative Voices for Veterans
This month’s Coffee House features State Rep. Jaime Foster (Chair, Veterans’ & Military Affairs Committee) and State Rep. Jason Doucette (Manchester), who will discuss veteran-related legislation, provide updates from the CT General Assembly, and engage in Q&A.
July Recap: Dennis Buden of House of Heroes CT shared how the nonprofit helps veterans and spouses with free home repairs. Learn more or donate at hohct.org.
Hosted by:
Manchester Veterans Coffee House (860) 490-8193
Location:
1090 Main St,
Manchester, CT 06040
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 89 BINGO Night
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 89 BINGO Night
Friday, August 22, 2025
Doors Open at 5
Games Start at 6
$10 Entry – Includes one set of Bingo Cards
Raffle Basket and 50/50 Tickets
No Advanced Ticket Sales
Bring a full-size toiletry for a chance to win a door prize!
For more information, please call Ashley Lesco (203) 906-6124
Hosted by:
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 89 (203) 469-2204
Location:
91 Taylor Ave,
East Haven, CT 06512
American Legion Post 60 Saturday Night Dinner
American Legion Post 60 Saturday Night Dinner
Join us for Saturday Dinner
23 AUGUST 2025
@ 6PM
Serving:
Meatloaf Dinner
- Mashed Potatoes
- Gravy
- Vegetables
- Dinner Rolls
- Tossed Salad
- Coffee/Tea
- Dessert.
CASH BAR
FREE PARKING
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Music by Rockin’ Rob The DJ
ALL FOR $10.00 PP
Hosted by:
(203) 744-5150
Location: 138 Triangle St, Danbury, CT 06810
Norwalk Card Show 24 August
Norwalk Card Show 24 August
Sunday, August 24th, 9:00AM – 2:00PM,
The Norwalk Card Show will be at American Legion Post 12 in Norwalk!
Vendors, the tables sell out fast!! Call or e-mail at 914-316-2550 or norwalkcardshow@gmail.com. Please share! See you there! #tradingcards #cardshow #collectibles #topps #paniniamerica #basketballcards #baseballcards #footballcards #pokemon #vintage #sealedwax #gradedcards #psa #sga #nba #mlb #nfl
Hosted by: Frank C Godfrey American Legion Post 12 (203) 866-8249
Location: 60 County St, Norwalk, CT 06851
American legion Auxiliary Grab & Go Dinner
American legion Auxiliary Grab & Go Dinner
THURSDAY
AUGUST 28TH
5PM-6PM.
POLISH MENU
- PIEROGIS
- GOLUMPKI
- KIELBASA
- SAUERKRÁT
RSVP CALL OR TEXT (860)324-8433
154 PORTERS PASS BERLIN CT
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
Hosted by:
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 68 (860) 828-9102
Location: 154 Porters Pass, Kensington, CT 06037
Port 5 Labor Day Family Picnic
Port 5 Labor Day Family Picnic
Sunday, August 31. 9 AM
Tangled Vine live at 2:00 PM
DJ Jeff at 5:30 PM
$35.00 Members
$40.00 Non-Members
Advanced sign-up by August 22nd
Free Beer & Wine
Breakfast:
bacon/sausage egg sandwiches.
liver, bacon & onions on rye clam chowder • clams on the half shell
Lunch: hot dogs. hamburgers . sausage with peppers & onions. side dishes
Dinner:
roast beef fried chicken-glazed ham .
mac & cheese twice-baked potatoes.
street corn
garden salad & bread
coffee.dessert
Hosted by:
Port 5 National Association of Naval Veterans (203) 576-9366
Location: 69 Brewster St,
Bridgeport, CT 06605
Stop & Shop Community Bag Program DAV Chapter 12
Stop & Shop Community Bag Program DAV Chapter 12
Disabled American Veterans – Chapter 12 has been selected as a nonprofit partner in
the Stop & Shop Community Bag
Program for September 2025
This means Disabled American Veterans – Chapter 12
will receive a $1 donation for every $2.50 reusable
Community Bag sold
during the month of September 2025 at:
11 E. High Street, East Hampton CT
Sponsored by:
Stop & Shop High Street East Hampton (860) 267-2039
Location:
11 E High St,
East Hampton, CT 06424
Salute to Bristol’s WWII Hometown Patriotism
Salute to Bristol’s WWII Hometown Patriotism
Join us on September 6, 2025, from 1-3pm. Step back in time and discover how Bristol families, soldiers, and townsfolk rallied together during the war years-supporting the troops and keeping daily life moving while loved ones fought overseas. Come celebrate the strength and spirit that helped shape our community. Don’t miss this look at our shared history!
Honor & Remembrance Medallions available for sale at The Bristol Bazaar, City True Value, & The Memorial Military Museum located at 98 Summer Street. Also available for purchase by email at MMMOrnaments@gmail.com. Proceeds help fulfill the Museum’s mission: To Honor, To Preserve, To Explore Bristol’s Military Heritage.
Hosted by:
Memorial Military Museum Location:
98 Summer Street
Bristol CT 06010
Polo With Patriots Supporting APK Charities
Polo With Patriots Supporting APK Charities
🏇🏼 Excitement, and that wonderful farm smell, is in the air! We hope you’ll be part of this extraordinary event to raise funds for APK Charities! It’s an event like no other, and we want you to be there! 🏇🏼
Come on out to Kirby Hill Farm for an afternoon of round robin polo, tailgating right on the field, and yummy food and beverage! You can meet and get up close and personal with the horses, too! It’s an FUNdraiser like we’ve never done before, and we hope you can make it.
The proceeds from ticket sales go directly to support Veterans, Active Duty Military, Gold Star Families and Afghan interpreters in need.
🇺🇸Thank you for supporting this mission.🇺🇸
Tickets are $25/person, and kids under 16 are free!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/polo-with-patriots?
Hosted by:
(860) 543-2110
Location:
17 Kirby Hill Rd,
Pawling, NY 12564
Greater Middletown Military Museum MILITARY VEHICLE SHOW CONCOURS’
Greater Middletown Military Museum MILITARY VEHICLE SHOW CONCOURS’
13 Sept. 2025 Time: 0900 to 1500
At the Museum in Veterans Memorial Park Middletown, Connecticut
Participating Vehicles By Invitation Only.
If you have a military vehicle or civilian veteran owned antique automobile or special interest car you’d like considered for the show,
Apply to the Museum:
Email: gmvmm-info@comcast.net or call 860-788-7215 for applications and info.
Drivers: $20 entry donation.
( $10 for passenger)
Brunch and lunch are provided for DRIVERS/Passengers
Proceeds benefit The Greater Middletown Military Museum, 200 Walnut Grove Road,
Middletown, CT, 501 (c) 3 corporation.
Hosted by:
Greater Middletown Military Museum (860) 788-7215
Location:
200 Walnut Grove Rd, Middletown, CT 06457
VFW Post 10004 Annual Chicken BBQ
VFW Post 10004 Annual Chicken BBQ
SUNDAY
SEPTEMBER 21, 2025
SERVING FROM:
NOON – 3:00PM
263 TAYLOR HILL RD
- ½ CHICKEN
- BAKED POTATO
- CORN ON THE COB
- WATERMELON
EAT IN OR TAKE OUT ONLY $15 TICKETS AVAILABLE AT POST CANTEEN
Hosted by:
(860) 376-5226
Location:
263 Taylor Hill Rd,
Jewett City, CT 06351
1st Annual American Legion Post 26 Purse BINGO
1st Annual American Legion Post 26 Purse BINGO
SAT OCT 18, 2025
DOORS OPEN 4:30PM
6-9 Ρ.Μ.
ALL PROCEEDS SUPPORT AMERICAN LEGION PROGRAMS
Raffles and 50/50 Too!
Tickets $40 – limited seating
Tickets include:
1 book of 10 games
1 raffle for door prize
Get your tickets early & recieve extra door prize raffles by Aug. 31-2 extra raffles by sept. 30-1 extra raffle
Cash Bar
bring your own snacks food available for purchase
Reserved tables for parties of 8! Call/text/email Roseann Boldin 860-944-2967
Purchase Tickets Online Today!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/purse-bingo-8?
Hosted by:
American Legion Strazza Tonoli Emhoff Post 26
(860) 684-7619
Location: 10 Monson Rd,
Stafford Springs, CT 06076
5K Your Way Freedom Stride Run, Ruck Or Walk
5K Your Way Freedom Stride Run, Ruck Or Walk
October 19, 2025
8AM Registration | 9AM Welcome | 9:30AM Start
Online registration is $35 by Oct 9; $45 on race day. Students and military/veterans register for $25 with code STUDENT or SERVICE (ID required). In-person includes bib, performance shirt, awards, food, beverages, music, and fundraising link. Virtual option available Oct 12–Nov 2 with shirt, downloadable bib, and link. All participants receive a medal and shirt. Awards for top finishers by category, top fundraisers, largest team, and farthest virtual participant. Fundraising rewards start at $350 (event hat), $500 (refund + coin), and $1000 (quarter-zip + invite). Bring non-perishable food (no glass) for the Veterans Food Pantry.
Register:runsignup.com/easterseals5kfreedomstride.
Hosted by:
Easterseals Capital Region & Eastern Connecticut
Location:
50 Winding Trails Drive, Farmington, CT 06032
Willimantic Elks Fall Vendor/Craft Fair
Willimantic Elks Fall Vendor/Craft Fair
SATURDAY, October 25, 2025
FROM 10AM-2PM |
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
FREE ADMISSION
Fundraiser for the Elks Veterans Committee
We are a one stop shop for all your HOLIDAY shopping needs!
We’ve got it all from beauty to bling to housewares, tasty bites, and so much more… Our kitchen will be open for food purchases. Visit our bake sale for some delicious homemade baked goods. PLUS have the chance to win yourself something extra special with our raffle baskets donated by each vendor!
If you would like to set up a booth please call or text at Jean Arnini at 860-306-4805 or email: jean.arnini@gmail.com
Come out to support this great cause and our local vendors!
Hosted by:
(860) 423-1311
Location: Lower Banquet Hall
198 Pleasant St,
Willimantic, CT 06226
VFW Post 10201 and Auxiliary Blood Drive
VFW Post 10201 and Auxiliary Blood Drive
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
Saturday,
November 1, 2025
8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
By Appointment Only
Call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
or Visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter StPaulsCT to schedule. Thank you for your support! The need is GREAT!
Hosted by:
Jason D. Lewis Brookfield Memorial VFW Post 10201 and Auxiliary
Location:
174 Whisconier Rd. Brookfield, СТ 06804
The Story of The Submarine Service
The Story of The Submarine Service
Thursday, November 6, 2025
6:30 PM – 8 PM
The story of the submarine service by one who was there.
“Torpedo in the Water!” Edward A. Sierra vividly remembers hearing those terrifying words loudly come across the speakers while submerged aboard a nuclear-powered fast attack submarine in the Mediterranean Sea. Ed joined the United States Navy at age 17, having just graduated from High School in Medford, NY. Upon completion of an intense two-year Naval training program, Ed reported to the Electrical Division onboard the U.S.S. Billfish SSN-676. In this talk he reviews early submarine history and then recalls his journey from Boot Camp in San Diego, through Naval Schools across the country, to his adventure as a Navy Nuclear Propulsion Trained Electrical Operator (Navy Nuke!) serving on the U.S.S. Billfish stationed out of New London, CT.
Hosted by:
(860) 584-7787
Location: 5 High St.
Bristol, CT 06010
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 2 Luminaries
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 2 Luminaries
November 9th, 2025
6PM
Light up the night for all our veterans
In recognition of the VIETNAM WAR 50th YEAR COMMEMORATION please consider purchasing an additional luminary to honor the COMMEMORATION
Luminaries are being sold at American Legion Post 2, 22 Hooker Ct, Bristol
- 1 Bag – $6
- 10 Bags – $55
- 20 Bags – $100
Questions? Contact: Melissa Couture 860-209-9928
Sue Rechenberg 860-877-0173
Hosted by:
Seicheprey American Legion Auxiliary Unit 2
(860) 589-0088
Location:
22 Hooker Ct, Bristol, CT 06010
Norwalk Card Show 21 December
Norwalk Card Show 21 December
Sunday, December 21st 2025, 9:00AM – 2:00PM,
The Norwalk Card Show will be at American Legion Post 12 in Norwalk!
Vendors, the tables sell out fast!! Call or e-mail at 914-316-2550 or norwalkcardshow@gmail.com. Please share! See you there! #tradingcards #cardshow #collectibles #topps #paniniamerica #basketballcards #baseballcards #footballcards #pokemon #vintage #sealedwax #gradedcards #psa #sga #nba #mlb #nfl
Hosted by: Frank C Godfrey American Legion Post 12 (203) 866-8249
Location: 60 County St, Norwalk, CT 06851
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