In this week’s Thursday Preview, we spotlight the latest additions to our Veterans Calendar for the upcoming Saturday, 27 September 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 25 September 2025 5:00 AM
Included in the Connecticut Veterans Calendar on ctvetsbulletin.org for Saturday, 27 September, 2025
Events are in order by date
Country Line Dancing at Marlborough American Legion 3 October 2025
Country Line Dancing at Marlborough American Legion
$15 Includes Buffet.
Instructor;
Aric Lemieux of Sound Train Music
Hosted by:
(860) 295-7810
Location:
128 East Hampton Road
Marlborough, CT 06447
“THE FUNNIEST NIGHT OF YOUR LIFE!” COMEDY NITE
AMERICA’S FREEDOM DEFENDERS PROUDLY PRESENTS…
“THE FUNNIEST NIGHT OF YOUR LIFE!” COMEDY NITE
Live At: Elks Lodge
30 Bissell ST, Manchester
OCT 4, 8:00PM SHOW
Doors Open@ 7:00PM
*For Mature Audiences Only
STARRING TOPP FLIIGHT comedian! Philadelphia “Comic Of The Year” in 2013! TOPP FLIIGHT is now spreading his wings by performing in many other cities across the United States. TOPP FLIIGHT has one bigger passion outside of comedy and that is his fight for autism awareness.
CO-STARRING DAN WEST Veteran Comedian !
Veteran Turned Comedian as seen in the world series of comedy!
Cash Bar & Bring Your Own Snacks!
Prizes Available!
TICKETS Now Available! $20 Advance
Or $25 At The Door!
Veterans Helping Veterans
Tickets are available at the Manchester Elks Club or contact Gail at 860-539-0207 who will also be in coordinating table reservations
Hosted by: Manchester Elks #1893
(860) 646-9262
Presented by:
Promoted by:
Bar Comedy USA Follow Us On Facebook & YouTube @BarComedyUSA BarComedyUSA.com
Location: Manchester Elks Lodge #1893, 30 Bissell St, Manchester, CT. 06040
PLAV Post 189 Chicken BBQ
PLAV Post 189 Chicken BBQ
Friday
October 10, 2025
5-7 PM
- Chicken
- Mac & Cheese
- Coleslaw
$12
Sign up on board including to go orders
Hosted by:
(203) 237-7492
Location:
193 East Main Street, Meriden, CT 06450
Stamford Veterans Park Partnership 2025 Patriot Award Benefit
Stamford Veterans Park Partnership 2025 Patriot Award Benefit
Thursday | October 16 | 6 to 9 PM
Six Landmark Square| Open Bar | Catering by Columbus Park Trattoria
Honoring the Legacy of World War I Nurse Mary Camilla Nurney. She gave Her Life In Service to Our Soldiers.
Accepting the Award: Kathleen Silard, President & CEO, Stamford Health
Guest Speaker: Richard Branagan, CEO, American Red Cross CT & RI Region
BENEFIT COMMITTEE: Barry Moniês & Todd Lindvall – Chairs | Greg Caggainelio | Thomas Cassone | Amanda Dubois-Mwake |Colleen Harkey | Carmen Hughes | Tina Mazzullo | Charles Paksi | Matthew Pavia | Richard Redniss | Jami Sherwood
Tickets | Learn More Please RSVP by October 13th
Hosted by: Stamford Veterans Park Partnership (203) 803-9086
Location : Six Landmark Square, Stamford, Connecticut 06901
Cub Scouts Pack 33 Veterans Dinner
Cub Scouts Pack 33 Veterans Dinner
October 21st, 2025
Starts at 5:00PM
- Food
- Reflection
- Gratitude
Free for Veterans
$5 per person
$20 per family
Join us as we honor our local Veterans and their families. This powerful evening promises reflection, gratitude and honor to our local heroes.
R.S.V.P. middlefieldpack33@gmail.com
Hosted by: Cub Scouts Pack 33
(203) 868-0332
Location: Armed Forces Reserve Center Middletown CT
375 Smith St,
Middletown, CT 06457
Fall Veteran Community Resource Fair
Fall Veteran Community Resource Fair
Wednesday
October 22nd, 2025
8:30AM – 1:00PM
JoinVA Connecticut for a resource fair!
Community Partners will be present to share:
Employment Resources, Veteran Owned Businesses, Recreational Resources and More. Including Surf Side Veterans, Vet Center & Department of Labor
Hosted by:
(203) 508-7700
Location:
VA Connecticut Errera Annex, 200 Edison Road
Orange, CT 06477
American Legion Auxiliary unit 196 Halloween Party
American Legion Auxiliary unit 196 Halloween Party
Saturday
October 25, 2025
6:00PM – 10:00PM
Buffet starts at 7PM
- Costume Contest
- DJ Blaze
- 50/50
$20.00 per person
Appetizers provided by Auxiliary.
Hosted by:
American Legion Auxiliary unit 196
Location:
American Legion Post 196, (203) 874-9822
25 Merwin Ave,
Milford, CT 06460
250th Military Birthday Ball
250th Military Birthday Ball
October 25th, 2025 6pm
AMERICAN LEGION POST 143 CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TO:
250th Birthday Ball Celebrating the Founding of the United States Army, United States Navy, and United States Marine Corps
- Appetizers
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Special armed services
- birthday cake
- American band
- CASH BAR
Tickets: $65 per person
Purchase Online: https://americanlegion143.org/250ball/
Purchase Via Email: owenfishpost143@gmail.com
Attire:
- Civilians: Formal, Business, or Coat & Tie;
- Military: Evening or Dress Uniforms
- Veterans: Either Civilian or Military Attire
Hosted by:
(203) 374-8363
Location: 74 Beach Road
Fairfield, CT 06825
Corey Holmes 500th Mile Celebration
Corey Holmes 500th Mile Celebration
Join me as I hike my 500th mile in 2025! It’s been an amazing year, join me as I summit Ragged to celebrate
Hosted by:
Location:
Ragged Mountain
Berlin, CT
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 195 Quarter Auction
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 195 Quarter Auction
Tickets $10
Door Prize
50/50 Raffle
Bring your own snacks.
Cash Bar
Hosted by:
&
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 195
Location:
62 Bunker Hill Rd.
Watertown, CT 06795
Puneesuwak Veterans Powwow
Puneesuwak Veterans Powwow
The Puneesuwak Veterans Powwow unites and honors Native and non-Native Americans who have bravely served side by side in the U.S. Armed Forces for more than 200 years.
Drawing nearly 1,000 veterans, active-duty service members, families and members each year, attendees will be immersed in breathtaking performances, dazzling regalia and traditional music as 100 dancers and drummers compete inside the soaring, two-story, glass-encased Gathering Space.
*Please Note: Veterans Powwow is a black-out date for all Membership Reciprocal offers & promotions.
Admission: Entrance to Powwow is included with General Admission (Adults $25, Seniors $20, College Students & Educators $20, Youths (6-17) $16, Children under 5 Free)
Hosted by: Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center, (860) 396-6910
Location : Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center,
110 Pequot Trail Mashantucket CT, 06338
Freedom Riders Dinner & Comedy Concert Fundraiser with Mike Bova
Freedom Riders Dinner & Comedy Concert Fundraiser with Mike Bova
Welcome to the Freedom Riders Comedy Concert Fundraiser with Mike Bova! Join us for a delicious dinner and night of world class entertainment and fun at American Legion Post 14.
Get ready to enjoy hilarious stand-up, musical comedy and some original country music from the talented Mike Bova, a.k.a. Kountry Mike, all while supporting a great cause.
Dinner includes: parmesan crusted chicken, roasted potatos, green beans, salad, bread and butter.
Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind event! Grab your friends and come on down for a night to remember. WARNING: Content is rated M for Mature!
Tickets: $25 + fee
Hosted by:
Location:
Dobosz-Ertel-Laboc-Hansen American Legion Post 14
(860) 875-1091
114 West St, Vernon, CT 06066
Milford Veterans Day Events 2025
Veterans, Ceremony and Parade Commission
Fowler Memorial Building
45 New Haven Avenue Milford, Connecticut 06460
September 13, 2025
Hello!
It is my pleasure to invite you to participate in this year’s Milford Veterans Day Events on November 9, 2025, and November 11, 2025.
Veterans Day Parade
Sunday November 9, 2025. Step off from Parsons at 2pm
All units are asked to assemble at the Daniel Wasson Field parking lot at 1pm
70 West Main Street Milford Ct 06460
Veterans Wreath Laying Ceremony
Tuesday November 11 at 10:45 am at Milford City Hall 110 River Street
We will gather at the WW1 Doughboy monument
Please let me know if you can attend and participate in any one of these events to honor our veterans. They have served bravely ensuring and preserving our freedoms.
We are looking forward to hearing from you and seeing you this Veterans Day.
My email address is jackson.west@att.net
Specific questions regarding either of these events can be addressed to Tom Jackson 203-257-2855.
Sincerely yours,
Tom Jackson, Chairman
Veterans, Ceremony and Parade Commission
American Legion Unit 2 Auxiliary Luminaries November 2025
American Legion Unit 2 Auxiliary Luminaries
Monday, November 10th 2025
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:
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 2
Location:
Luminaries are being sold at American Legion Seicheprey Post 2
(860) 589-0088
22 Hooker Ct,
Bristol, CT 06010
Blood Drive VFW Post 296 – Winsted
Blood Drive VFW Post 296 – Winsted
Book at redcrossblood.org, the mobile app, or by calling 1 (800) 733-2767.
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=VFWPost296
Hosted by:
Seicheprey VFW Post 296 – Winsted
(860) 379-3489
Location:
114 Colebrook River Rd, Winsted, CT 06098
Breakfast With Santa at Army Navy Club
Breakfast With Santa at Army Navy Club
Santa & Mrs. Claus look forward to seeing you!
Sunday, November 23, 2025. Starts 9-11am
Write a letter to Santa, Face painting, Cookie decorating and other activities!
Pancakes, fruit, bacon/sausage *Gluten free options are available
Admission is a new-unwrapped toy & or non-perishable food items (benefiting Blue Angels and Manchester Food Bank) One per adult is requested
Please RSVP by Nov16th via…. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RY8VCKS or via the QR code
Thank you to our wonderful charitable donors: Germany Jimenez of GEICO Manchester Stephanie Barnes owner, Little Owls Bakery
Hosted by: The Army Navy Club (860) 646-9133
Location : The Army Navy Club, 1090 Main St, Manchester, CT 06040
