Spotlighting the upcoming Saturday, September 5, 2026 edition, this preview features community programs curated for local service members. Furthermore, readers seeking complete listings can review the full calendar in our upcoming publication. Additionally, browsing our previous publication provides access to all ongoing schedules. Consequently, while our last edition omits the newest events featured below, it successfully contains all other standard listings.
Thursday 3 September 2026 5:00 AM
Included in the Connecticut Veterans Calendar at ctvetsbulletin.org on Saturday, 5 September 2026
Events are in order by date
OPEN FRIDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2026 9:00AM – 3:00PM
Veterans Hospitality Room at Friendly Hands Food Bank
Veterans Hospitality Room at Friendly Hands Food Bank
Northwestern Connecticut’s only dedicated hospitality space created specifically for veterans.
The Veterans Hospitality Room offers a warm, welcoming environment where Connecticut veterans can gather, relax, and connect with others in the community. Designed to provide comfort, support, and fellowship, the space includes:
- Complimentary snacks and refreshments
- Free laundry service
- Shower facilities
- Spacious lounge and gathering areas
- 75” screen television
- Games and recreational activities
- Monthly catered luncheons
- Guest speakers and community events
- Social services and support resources
Throughout the year, veterans are invited to attend luncheons, educational presentations, social gatherings, and special events hosted within the hospitality room. Whether stopping in for a cup of coffee, connecting with fellow veterans, or attending an event, this space was created to foster dignity, comfort, and community.
(860) 482-3338
friendlyhandsfoodbank@gmail.com:
789 Winsted Road Torrington, CT 06790
VFW Post 5446 & Lions Club Chicken BBQ
VFW Post 5446 & Lions Club Chicken BBQ
SATURDAY,
SEPTEMBER 5TH
4:30-6:30 PM
*IN THE EVENT OF RAIN, TAKE OUT ONLY
(7 WINSOR AVE. IN PLAINFIELD)
VFW POST 5446 & LIONS CLUB
TAKE-OUT OR OUTSIDE DINING AVAILABLE
VFW Post 5446 & LIONS Club
- $18 PER MEAL
- $15 PER MEAL FOR FAMILIES OF 6+
MENU
- HALF CHICKEN
- COLESLAW
- BAKED BEANS
- DINNER ROLL
- DESSERT
TICKETS AVAILABLE VIA ANY MEMBER OF THE THE LIONS OR VFW & AT THE VFW POST
LIONS: RASWPS6869@GMAIL.COM
Hosted by:
William L. Mercier VFW Post 5446
(860) 564-5446
Location: 7 Winsor Ave,
Plainfield, CT 06374
American Legion Post 112 Musical BINGO & Open Jam
NEXT RECURRENCE SUNDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 2026
American Legion Post 112 Musical BINGO & Open Jam
EVERY SUNDAY!
Musical Bingo
1 PM-4 PM
- Listen to the songs
- Mark your card.
- Get BINGO!
- Win Prizes!
BINGO
FUN * EASY FOR EVERYONE!
Open Jam Session
3 PM-7 PM ♫
- Come Play
- Come Jam
- Come Hang Out!
Musicians & Singers Welcome!
Bring Your Instrument, Take The Mic, Or Just Come Enjoy Live Music!
- Cold Drinks
- Great People
- Community
- Good Times
- Country
SEE YOU AT POST 112!
Hosted by:
(860) 848-1393
Location: 89 Pink Row, Uncasville, CT 06382
Veterans Rally Point POWER Program
Veterans Rally Point POWER Program
Professional Workforce Readiness
Thursdays 10AM-11AM
Begins Sept. 10TH
Join our immersive 12-week Professional Workforce Readiness training course and build the skills you need to thrive in today’s job market!
Advantages:
- Expert Guidance
- Aptitude Skills Testing
- Assessment Certificates
- Functional Skills
- Effective Communication
- Hands-on Internship & Job Placement
12 weeks. One big reward. Complete the program and choose either $250 or a brand-new Chromebook!
- Comcast NBCUniversal
- easterseals Veterans Rally Point Active Guard Reserve Families
Hosted by: Easterseals Veterans Rally Point
860-859-4148 EXT 189
Location:
Veterans Rally Point
24 Stott Ave.
Norwich, CT 06360
CT National Guard Suicide Prevention Workshop
CT National Guard Suicide Prevention Workshop
Friday, September 11, 2026
0830-1600
Planning is underway by R3SP and IPPW teams for a full-day training event featuring a keynote speaker and workshops at the Cambria Hotel in South Windsor, CT, designed specifically for Soldiers and Airmen serving in leadership or support roles, with Army National Guard funding available for those who RSVP by August 3.
RSVP through link /QR code
Every Soldier. Every Airman. Every interaction matters.
Hosted by:
The Connecticut National Guard’s R3SP (Resilience, Risk Reduction, and Suicide Prevention)
(860) 524-4926
Location: Cambria Hotel
1000 Long Leaf Ln, South Windsor, CT 06074
American Legion Post 196 Annual Picnic 2026
American Legion Post 196 Annual Picnic 2026
Saturday,
September 12, 2026
10AM – 6PM
Tickets: $30/Person
On Sale Now At The Bar!
- DJ
- BREAKFAST SERVED
- LUNCH SERVED
- CLAMS
– THE BEACH POST-
More Info to Come!
- GOOD FOOD
- GOOD FRIENDS
- GOOD TIMES
That’s what the Beach Post is all about!
Hosted by:
(203) 874-9822
Location: 25 Merwin Ave,
Milford, CT 06460
Celebrate Harbor Fest 2026 At Port 5
Celebrate Harbor Fest 2026 At Port 5
Saturday,
September 12, 2026
2PM
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT BY:TANGLED VINE @ 3PM
FIREWORKS
★ AT DUSK ★
- GALLEY IS OPEN
- DRINK SPECIALS
DON’T FORGET YOUR LAWN CHAIR!
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Hosted by Port 5 National Association Of Naval Veterans
(203) 576-9366
Location:
69 Brewster St,
Bridgeport, CT 06605
Tip-A-Vet At VFW Post 9460
Tip-A-Vet At VFW Post 9460
SEPTEMBER 19TH, 2026 1230HRS – 1730HRS
SUPPORT VETERANS, SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION, MAKE A DIFFERENCE
HAVE FUN GETTING “SERVED” BY SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE VETS
HOSTED BY ONE OF OUR FAVORITE BARTENDER,
BARTENDER SCHEDULE: 12:30-1:00 Jacques, 1:00-1:30 Rooster, 1:30-2:00 Bob B., 2:00-2:30 Kerry Dalling, 2:30-3:00 Bob Chonka, 3:00-3:30 Commander Steve, 3:30-4:00 Matt Grich, 4:00-4:30 Todd – Bruce Lovallo, 4:30-5:00 Dan Paz, 5:00-5:30 Hector Peña
SPIN THE WHEEL and win prizes!. THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THOSE WHO SERVED
Hosted by: Raymond T. Goldbach VFW Post 9460 (203) 377-0214
Location: 100 Veterans Blvd, Stratford, CT 06615
Veterans Oral Health Care Day
Veterans Oral Health Care Day
Saturday, September 26, 2026
FREE event for CT Veterans!
COHI Connecticut Oral Health Initiative Veterans Oral Health Care Day
Join the Connecticut Oral Health Initiative’s Salute to Smiles program for a free oral health event for Connecticut Veterans on September 26th! In partnership with the University of Bridgeport’s Fones School of Dental Hygiene, Veterans may receive free services such as dental cleanings, oral health evaluations, dental X-rays, and oral health recommendations.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE; REGISTER NOW!
Register with our online form by scanning the QR code or by visiting tinyurl.com/VetsOralHealthDay
no later than Friday, September 11, 2026. Completing this form does not guarantee an appointment; a member of the event team will contact you with appointment details and next steps.
Sponsored By:
Delta Dental, centrix® University Of Bridgeport, Community Foundation of Middlesex County,Connecticut Foundation for Dental Outreach
Hosted by:
University of Bridgeport – School of Dental Hygiene 1-800-392-3582
Location:
Fones School Of Dental Hygiene At The University Of Bridgeport (Warner Hall, 60 Lafayette Street, Bridgeport, CT
Port 5 Family Picnic 2026
Port 5 Family Picnic 2026
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH
9:00AM – TILL
$35.00 MEMBERS
$40.00 NON MEMBERS
♫LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
★ INCLUDES BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER
⇒ PLUS FREE BEER & WINE
FEATURING
- EGG SANDWICHES
- LIVER BACON AND ONIONS
- CLAMS ON THE HALF
- CLAM CHOWDER
- DEYULIOS ITALIAN SAUSAGE
- HOT DOGS
- HAMBURGERS
- SALADS AND MORE
plus a spectacular dinner
ADVANCED SIGN UP REQUIRED BY SEPTEMBER 24TH. Sign up at the Bar.
Non-refundable
Hosted by Port 5 National Association Of Naval Veterans
(203) 576-9366
Location:
69 Brewster St,
Bridgeport, CT 06605
1st Annual Afghanistan & Iraq Veterans Ceremony
1st Annual Afghanistan & Iraq Veterans Ceremony
Saturday, October 3RD, 2026
10:00 AM
Honoring A Generation Of Service And Sacrifice
Afghanistan & Iraq
ALL ARE WELCOME
- Veterans
- Families
- Community
Let Us Come Together To Honor Their Service And Preserve Their Legacy.
For More Information
VISIT: WWW.CTAIWWMEMORIAL.ORG
Hosted by:
(203) 748-9579
Location: Connecticut Afghanistan Iraq Veterans War Memorial
1 Memorial Drive,
Danbury, CT 06810
17th Annual Saluting Service
17th Annual Saluting Service
The 17th Annual Saluting Service will be held on Thursday, November 5th at Anthony’s Ocean View in New Haven.
This year’s event will continue the tradition of bringing the community together to honor those who have gone above-and-beyond to improve the lives of Connecticut’s Veterans and explore issues that are important to our Veteran and legal communities. This year’s event will feature a social hour, seated dinner, award presentation, and a keynote discussion.
Honoree announcement coming in early September.
Meet Our Keynote:
Saluting Service is one of Connecticut Veterans Legal Center’s largest events of the year, helping us raise critical funds to ensure that all who served in our U.S. Military have access to justice and the resources they need to overcome legal barriers to housing, healthcare, income, and recovery. Join us!
Individual Tickets (Click Here)
Regular Tickets | $175
Premium Tickets* | $250
Tables of 10
Regular Tables | $1,500
Premium Tables* | $2,500
Hosted by Connecticut Veterans Legal Center
(203) 794-4291
Location:
450 Lighthouse Rd,
New Haven, CT 06512
I am not a veteran. I am a member of the Civil Air Patrol, the United States Air Force Auxiliary. But in 1991, personal loss brought me to a place I never left.
Over two decades later, that loss led me to the State Veterans Cemetery in Middletown, Connecticut, where I took on the coordination of Wreaths Across America — which grew into the largest and fastest growing veterans program in the state. I didn’t do it for recognition. I did it for them.
In 2016 I founded the Connecticut Veterans Bulletin. Not because I served, but because I believe those who did deserve to be honored, connected, and kept alive.
Twenty-two veterans die by suicide every day. I knew about that number before it became a hashtag. I knew it personally, long before anyone was talking about it.
This publication exists because that number is unacceptable. Because every veteran in Connecticut deserves to know someone gives a damn.
That someone is me.