In this week’s Thursday Preview, we spotlight the latest additions to our Veterans Calendar for the upcoming Saturday, 28 February 2026 Edition. 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.
The Thursday 26 February 2026 Preview of the CONNECTICUT VETERANS BULLETIN not only provides an advance look at the upcoming Saturday 28 February statewide veterans calendar, but also commemorates the anniversary of the Desert Storm Cease Fire declared on February 26, 1991. This edition recognizes the service and sacrifice of Connecticut’s Gulf War veterans while highlighting key upcoming events including the Grand Opening of the Museum of the Battle of Iwo Jima in East Hartford, the tribute ceremony honoring Major General Maurice Rose in Middletown, the Veterans Resource Fair in Torrington, VFW Post 1523 Fish & Chips in Putnam, and the American Legion Post 20 Ziti & Meatball Benefit Dinner in Terryville. Additional listings span tournaments, appreciation days, fundraisers, community outreach programs, and veteran support services scheduled through August 2026, reinforcing CVB’s role as Connecticut’s most comprehensive and consistently updated veterans event calendar.
Thursday 26 February 2026 5:00 AM
Included in the Connecticut Veterans Calendar on ctvetsbulletin.org for Saturday, 28 February 2026
Events are in order by date
VFW Post 1523 Fish & Chips Dine In Or Take Out
Next Recurrence to, Friday 27 February 2026
VFW Post 1523 Fish & Chips Dine In Or Take Out
Dine In or Take Out!
Fridays 4pm
2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3
$14
MENU
- Fish & Chips
- Baked Fish & Chips
- Clam Chowder Red & White
- Fish Sandwich & Fries
- Fisherman’s Platter
- Fish, Clam Strips, Scallops.
860-928-9897
Place Your Order: CLICK HERE
Hosted by:
ALBERT J. BREAULT VFW POST #1523
(860) 928-9897
Location:
207 Providence St,
Putnam, CT 06260
American Legion Dart Drop-In Tournament
Next Recurrence to, Friday 27 February 2026
American Legion Dart Drop-In Tournament
WHEN: FRIDAYS
Time: 6:00pm
$5.00 A PERSON
WINNER TAKES ALL
SIGNUPS AT POST 22
NO COMMITMENTS REQUIRED
JUST SHOW UP PRIOR TO 6PM
Hosted by: American Legion Post 22 thomaston
(860) 484-4373
Location: 211 Elm St Thomaston, CT 06787
Grand Opening Museum of The Battle of Iwo Jima
Grand Opening Museum of The Battle of Iwo Jima
Saturday
February 28, 2026
10:00 AM
You are invited.
More events by the World War II Legacy Foundation, Inc. Museum to commemorate the 81st Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima! Be sure to FOLLOW us to hear as it is posted here first
Presented by:
World War II Legacy Foundation, Inc.
(860) 810-8736
Location:
102 Pitkin St,
East Hartford, CT 06108
American Legion Post 20 Ziti and Meatball Benefit Dinner
American Legion Post 20 Ziti and Meatball Benefit Dinner
SATURDAY
FEBRUARY 28, 2026
AT 6:00PM
TICKETS ARE $20.00
PLEASE JOIN US FOR A BENEFIT DINNER FOR SCOTT MARTIN WHO IS A VETERAN AND A MEMBER OF THIS POST ALONG WITH BEING A MEMBER OF THE RIDERS. HE WAS HURT ON THE JOB FRIDAY THE 13TH. WHILE WORKERS COMPENSATION WILL COVER THE MEDICAL BILLS, WE WOULD LIKE TO HELP WITH THE BURDEN OF EVERYDAY BILLS THAT WON’T STOP COMING WHILE HE IS RECOVERING.
Hosted by: American Legion Plymouth Post 20
(860) 584-9119
Location: 245 Main St, Terryville, CT 06786
Veterans Resource Fair 2026
Veterans Resource Fair 2026
Friday
MARCH 6TH
10:00am-5:30pm
Torrington
Library
12 Daycoeton Pl
Torrington, CT
06790
Hosted by:
(203) 790-4000
Location:
12 Daycoeton Place
Torrington, CT 06790
American Legion Post 20 Auxiliary Bake Sale
American Legion Post 20 Auxiliary Bake Sale
Saturday, March 14, 2025 1:30pm to 6:00pm
Cookies, Brownies, Cupcakes, Muffins, Breads
Hosted By: American Legion Plymouth Post 20 Auxiliary (860) 584-9119
Location: 245 Main St, Terryville, CT 06786
American Legion Post 68 St. Patrick’s Pot Luck
American Legion Post 68 St. Patrick’s Pot Luck
FRIDAY
MARCH 20, 2026
STARTS 6 PM, ENTERTAINMENT
7 PM-9 PM
POST 68 CANTEEN
BRING A ST. PATRICK’S THEME DISH, DESSERT OR APPETIZER Prize for Best ST Patrick’s Food Item
Featuring
PLAYING 7 PM-9 PM
Hosted by:
(860) 828-9102
Location:
154 Porters Pass,
Berlin, CT 06037
IT’S BACK!!! WITH 2022 PRICES $$ MEATO At American Legion Post 196
IT’S BACK!!! WITH 2022 PRICES $$ MEATO At American Legion Post 196
SATURDAY
MARCH 21, 2026
7:00PM
$20.00 PER PERSON
INCLUDES 9 GAMES
LAST GAME 50/50$ $5.00
VERY EASY 3 CARD GAME!
WIN A COMPLETE MEAL W/RECIPE AND ALL THE FIXINGS!
AT AMERICAN LEGION POST 196
****Advanced sign up required by 3/14****
- Kim Coleman 203-809-4099
- Kelly Ruff 203-909-0936
- Kathy Hart 203-913-4577
Hosted by: American Legion Post 196 (203) 874-9822
Location: 25 Merwin Ave, Milford, CT 06460
Honoring Middletown’s Hero Major General Maurice Rose
Honoring Middletown’s Hero Major General Maurice Rose
Sunday, March 29, 2026
1PM
A public ceremony will honor Major General Maurice Rose of Middletown, Connecticut, the highest-ranking U.S. officer killed in action in the European Theater during World War II. Born in 1899, the son of a rabbi, he was killed while leading the 3rd Armored Division in combat. The program will include veteran speakers, a military honor guard, an Army wreath-laying, and the sounding of Taps. The event will also commemorate the 3rd Armored Division’s liberation of the Dora-Mittelbau concentration camp near Nordhausen, Germany, on April 11, 1945, twelve days after Rose’s death.
The ceremony is outdoors, rain or shine, and open to the public. For more information, contact Brian Willette at SSGBrian.Willette@Gmail.com or 413-262-1031
Presented by: Department of Connecticut Veterans of Foreign Wars (860) 594-6610
Location: 508 Main Street
Middletown, CT 06457
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 20 Easter Egg Hunt & Visit With The Easter Bunny
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 20 Easter Egg Hunt & Visit With The Easter Bunny
Sunday, March 29, 2026 – 1:00 pm – 3:00pm Open to Public
For: Ages 12 & under. Snacks & Drinks Provided. DON’T FORGET YOUR EASTER BASKETS!!
If you would like to donate candy please drop off at legion by March 26th and give to Bartenders!
Hosted By: American Legion Auxiliary Unit 20 (860) 584-9119
Location: 245 Main St, Terryville, CT 06786
THE GREATER WINDSOR VETERANS COUNCIL AND THE TOWN OF WINDSOR PRESENT Windsor 4th Annual Veteran and Military Appreciation Day
THE GREATER WINDSOR VETERANS COUNCIL AND THE TOWN OF WINDSOR PRESENT Windsor 4th Annual Veteran and Military Appreciation Day
Saturday, April 11th 2026
10am-2pm
EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE!
FREE fun for the whole family:
★VETERAN RESOURCES
★GUEST SPEAKERS
★LIVE MUSIC
★PIZZA & REFRESHMENTS
★BOUNCE HOUSE
★YARD GAMES
★TOUCH-A-TRUCK
★FACE PAINTING
Presented by: Greater Windsor Veterans Council
(860) 285-1805
Location: L.P. Wilson Community Center,
599 Matianuck Ave,
Windsor, CT 06095
VFW Post 1672 BINGO Marathon
VFW Post 1672 BINGO Marathon
Join us for our Bingo Marathon April 18th. 2026
Doors open: 2 pm. Bingo Starts: 4 pm.
Packages: $40. (this includes 1-12 on, 1 set of speedies, 1 set of specials), Also included is your dinner.
Come join us for a day of fun, play bingo, try to win a raffle prize, and have some good food.
For information or to sign up for a reservation: contact Liz Driscoll
(203)947-4073
Limited seats
Hosted by: VFW Post 1672 (860) 354-7995
Location: 11 Avery Rd,
New Milford, CT 06776
American Legion Post 196 Tenth Annual Golf Tournament
American Legion Post 196 Tenth Annual Golf Tournament
May 4th, 2026 7:30AM Registration
9 AM Shot Gun Start
Proceeds Will Benefit Local Veteran Programs
HONORING
Lawrence A “Larry” Carter US NAVY VETERAN MEMBER OF POST 196 FOR 57 YEARS
$150 Registration Per Person
For more info, visit www.milfordctvets.org See golf tab for online registration, payments and donations
Registration Includes:
Breakfast, Golf Cart, Drink Ticket, 18 Holes of Golf, Refreshments on the Course, a Gift Bag and an Awards Luncheon immediately following at: American Legion Post 196, 25 Merwin Ave, Milford CT 06460
Prizes:
Putting Contest, Top Three Teams, Hole In One, Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin, Mulligans, Raffle Tickets, 50/50 Raffle Tickets
Register or Sponsor Forms
Hosted by: American Legion Post 196 (203) 874-9822
Location:
389 Racebrook Rd,
Orange, CT 06477
Annual Boothe Memorial Park Antique & Classic Car Show
Annual Boothe Memorial Park Antique & Classic Car Show
Sunday May 17, 2026
9:00AM – 3:00PM
Open to all show vehicles ($20 per vehicle, no cut-off year), the event features 100+ trophies, a patriotic special award, music, food, and a veterans flag-raising ceremony.
General admission is free.
Proceeds benefit veteran and community charities including Freedom Guide Dogs, Homes for the Brave, and the West Haven Veterans Hospital, among others.
Registration is $20 per vehicle, with dash plaques and goodie bags included. Sponsorships are available through program book ads and trophy sponsorships, with online and printable options offered by the host organization.
Information John Buehler 203-650-2009 or email jbuehler305@att.net
Hosted by: Port 5 National Association of Naval Veterans
(203) 576-9366
Location: Boothe Memorial Park and Museum
5800 Main St,
Stratford, CT 06614
Stage of Dreams Wounded Warrior Benefit
Stage of Dreams Wounded Warrior Benefit
Join Us At This Event !
May 23rd 1-9 pm
Gates Open 1:00PM Coolers Are Allowed
MUSIC STARTS 1:30PM
We Are Very Excited To Show Our Support For Our Veterans‼️👏❤️
Bringing THE BLUES To Our Vets!🎙️
Thank You Earl Trudeau for organizing this incredible event!
Playing the Blues All Day Concert
Tailgating Is Encouraged (No OPEN FIRES)
DONATION $25 Per Person Requested Under 17 Free
ARTIST LIST
PATTY TUITE
MARCIA GAMACHE
CASSANDRA Cassandra Sings The Bluez, Geoffrey Wadhams Guitar, Peter Perrino Bass, Darek Leiner Drums. filling in for Bryan Caudle Patrick Gregor Keys. William Herrera Harp
NIGHT PARADE
STREET NOISE
SILK CITY
SPECIAL GUESTS
Benefits Wounded Warrior Project..
Stop By & Show The Love For Our Vets!.We look forward to having a fun filled day with our fellow musicians too!!🔥
Organized By: Earl Trudeau
Hosted by: Stage Of Dreams thunderaxe01@charter.net
Location: Flathead Farm
405 Kick Hill Rd, Lebanon, CT 06249
Fourth Annual Poker Run – Honor Run For Veterans
Fourth Annual Poker Run – Honor Run For Veterans
SAVE THE DATE
The fourth annual Poker Run – Honor Run for Veterans will be held on Saturday May 30 with registration at the American Legion in Old Saybrook.
Registration at 10:00am with Continental Breakfast till Kickstands up at 11:00. Stops include Malone’s in Clinton, Barrel House in Killingworth and the Rusty Rail in Deep River then back to the American Legion.
The picnic starts at 2:00 with music by Preacher Dogs and lunch provided by the Hometown Foundation including appetizers, burgers, hot dogs and accompaniments plus amazing desserts.
Come for the run or just the picnic. $25.00 a person lots of raffles and a silent auction for Vacation Resorts and sports memorabilia!!
We will also have a selection of vendors for your shopping delight.
Currently joining us:
Jewels by Jenn
Get You There Travel
Rollin With my Doughmies
See ya there!!!!!
Hosted by: Jennifer Shea,Guy French, Don J. Shea & Thomas Malone
Location: Old Saybrook American Legion,
80 Essex Rd,
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Homes For The Brave Presents Step Up For The Brave
Homes For The Brave Presents Step Up For The Brave
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Registration 8:00AM Stair Climb 9:00AM
Stair Climb Challenge, Arena Walk, Virtual Step Challenge
Hosted By: Homes For The Brave (203) 338-0669
Location: Sacred Heart Martire Hockey Arena, 3135 Easton Turnpike, Fairfield, CT 06825
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