In this week’s Thursday Preview, we spotlight the latest additions to our Veterans Calendar for the upcoming Saturday, 17 January 2026. 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 15 January 2026 5:00 AM
Included in the Connecticut Veterans Calendar on ctvetsbulletin.org for Saturday, 17 January 2026
Events are in order by date
Connecticut Oral Health Initiative Salute to Smiles
AVAILABLE NOW!!
Connecticut Oral Health Initiative Salute to Smiles
Salute to Smiles helps eligible Greater Hartford Veterans access no-cost dental care by providing oral health education, preventive services, and treatment resources. To qualify, Veterans must live in Greater Hartford, have less than 100% VA service connection, face financial barriers to dental care, have an Honorable or General discharge, provide a current VA benefits letter, and, if in the National Guard, have served on active duty beyond training.
Fill out interest form: Google docs
Hosted By:
Connecticut Oral Health Initiative (860) 246-2644
Location: 61 Russ Street Hartford, CT 06106
Kiltonic Post Saturday Night Dinner Special
Kiltonic Post Saturday Night Dinner Special
This Saturday, January 17th, 2026 serving starts at around 3pm.
Bob’s Open Face Roast Beef with Mashed Potatoes, Gravy and Veggie!
Only $10.00!
Downstairs at 64 Main St, Southington, CT.
Members and guests are welcome for Dine-in or Takeout!
All dinners are subject to change.
Hosted by:
American Legion Kiltonic Post 72 (860) 621-4243
Location: 64 Main St, Southington, CT 06489
Jim Savage Live Boogie-Woogie Piano
Jim Savage Live Boogie-Woogie Piano
Saturday
Jan 17, 2026
6 – 8PM
Jim Savage Live Boogie-Woogie Piano
FREE
SHOW
Hosted by:
(203) 227-6796
Location: 465 Riverside Ave, Westport, CT 06880
Kennedy High School Marching Pasta Dinner – Fundraiser
Kennedy High School Marching Pasta Dinner – Fundraiser
DATE: MONDAY JANUARY 19TH
5-8 PM
The Kennedy High School Marching Band is going to Hawaii in Spring 2026!
PASTA DINNER – FUNDRAISER $10
to-go meals available.
To be held at the Elks # 265 Lodge 283 W Main St, Waterbury
Dinner includes:
pasta and meatballs
salad & bread
Kennedy High School was the only CT school selected to represent all of the CT Vietnam Veterans performing at the National Vietnam Veterans Memorial Parade in Honolulu on March 29 The Elks Lodge in Waterbury has supported many worthwhile veteran causes!
Hosted by:
(203)755-1159
Location: 283 W Main St,
Waterbury, CT 06702
Suzanne’s Lasagna at Morgan-Weir American Legion
Suzanne’s Lasagna at Morgan-Weir American Legion
Saturday
January 24, 2026
Suzanne’s Lasagna
Salad
Garlic Bread & Dessert
Suggested donation $15.00 members $20.00 non-members
Take out dinners available
Call in orders to 860-459-4266 by Wednesday pm
Hosted by:
Morgan-Weir American Legion Post 27
(860) 567-9930
Location:
418 Bantam Rd, Litchfield, CT 06759
Somers Veterans Coffee House January 2026
Somers Veterans Coffee House January 2026
SATURDAY,
JANUARY 31, 2026
8:30 TO 11:00 AM
Guest Speaker from Tranquility Lifestyle Solutions
Information on Nobi and Veteran Directed Care
Sharing relevant news regarding benefits and services
Free of charge –
Veterans may bring one guest
Beverages and donuts available
Hosted by:
(860) 272-4207
Location: Auditorium,
600 Main St,
Somers, CT 06071
Meatball Madness Contest 2026
Meatball Madness Contest 2026
January 31, 2026 • 6:00pm
TWO WINNERS! You all get to vote for the People’s Choice Winner and the Guest Celebrity Judges will vote on an Overall Winner!
Anyone can enter: restaurants, clubs, teams or individuals. Free to Compete! Enter your meatballs and let’s see who really is the best! Come hungry Proceeds benefit Homes for the Brave.🎟️ Get your tickets now: https://ow.ly/nvOF50XRabq
Interested in sponsoring? Contact Fred at 203-257-2176.
Presented By: Fred Garrity Jr., Master of Ceremonies and Johnny Vazzano
Location: Vazzano’s Four Seasons, 337 Kenyon St, Stratford, CT 06614
AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Meat Extravaganza BINGO
AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Meat Extravaganza BINGO
SUNDAY, FEB 1, 2026
STARTING AT 1:00 PM
- Steak
- Chicken
- Ribs
- Hamburger
“Hamburger”/Steak/Chicken Package/Pork or Beef Roast/Breakfast Package/Ribs/Kielbasa Package/And many other meat packages!!
Only $1.00 per laminated sheet!
4 cards on a laminated sheet!
50/50 RAFFLE
(All proceeds benefit our Veterans and our Community)
Any questions, please call 401-400-9161
Hosted by: AMVETS Post 47 Ladies Auxiliary (860) 779-9116
Location:
6 Green Hollow Rd,
Moosup, CT 06354
VFW Post 9544 February 2026 Veterans Breakfast
VFW Post 9544 February 2026 Veterans Breakfast
Saturday 7 February 2026 9:00AM – 11:00AM
In Memory of Staff Sergeant Ernie Roy, United States Air Force, Crew Chief A26
Hosted By: VFW Post 9544 (860) 758 5174
Location: 972 Sheldon Street Suffield, CT 06093
National Sew Day In Clinton February 2026
National Sew Day In Clinton February 2026
Saturday,
February 7, 2026
9 AM – 2 PM
Award ceremony at noon.
It will be hosted by American Legion, 82 West Main Street Clinton CT 06413
Organized by Nancy Burns, Old Saybrook Piecemakers
860-227-1063 cell
Hosted by: American Legion Post 66 (860) 669-8866
Presented By:
Location: 82 W Main St, Clinton, CT 06413
Mardi Gras Benefit Party To Benefit Local Veterans
Mardi Gras Benefit Party To Benefit Local Veterans
Sat, Feb 7 @7 pm
(Doors open 5 pm)
at Joanna’s
More fun Costumes and masks encouraged
The Live Music Score:
Live Classic, Party, Rock & Dance
Proceeds of tickets and 50/50 Raffle benefit Somers Veterans Affairs
Tickets: Advance $10 at Door $15- suggested
Vets FREE
call Ann @ 860-749-2630 or Dave @ 860-748-8565
Sponsored by:
(860) 763-4021
Location: Joanna’s
145 Main St,
Somers, CT 06071
VFW Post 9460 Super Bowl Party Potluck
VFW Post 9460 Super Bowl Party Potluck
February 8th 2026
5:00PM
Save The Date
Hosted by:
Raymond T Goldbach VFW Post 9460 (203)377-9112
Location:
100 Veterans Blvd Stratford, CT 06615
Valentine’s Day Love Show at VFW Post 5095
Valentine’s Day Love Show at VFW Post 5095
Saturday,
February 14, 2026
Doors open at 4pm.
The show starts at 6pm
Bring your sweetheart, bring your friends 🧡. Open to the public.
The Coconuts are back at VFW Post 5095 for a Valentines Day Show. Dinner is served at 5pm..
Tickets are $30 each and can be purchased here:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-coconuts-valentines-day-show
Any questions please call the post during business hours 860-267-8837. The canteen is open Saturday and Sunday at noon. Weekdays 5pm till close.
Hosted by:
VFW Post 5095 (860) 267-8837
Location: 20 N Maple St, East Hampton, CT 06424
Jewett City VFW Post 10004 60s Night Sock Hop
Jewett City VFW Post 10004 60s Night Sock Hop
Saturday, February 14th
7 PM
🎶 Let’s twist the night away! 🎶
Step back into the 60’s for a Sock Hop Dance at VFW Post 10004!
Dust off those saddle shoes and hit the dance floor!
FREE ENTRY!
- Retro Eats
- Specialty Drinks
- Raffles
- Old School Music!
Contest Categories:
- Best Dressed
- Best Couple,
- Best Dance!
Hosted by:
(860) 376-5226
Location: 263 Taylor Hill Rd,
Jewett City, CT 06351
Montville Lions Club Valentine’s Dance 2026
Montville Lions Club Valentine’s Dance 2026
Saturday
February 14, 2026
7-10PM
DJ music, dancing, raffle, appetizers, cash bar
Advanced tickets
$30 per couple.
Tickets At the door
$40 per couple.
VFW, 91 Raymond Hill Rd., Uncasville
For tickets and table reservations
call Lion Bruce
(860) 876-3588
or Lion Diana
(860) 908-4634
Presented by:
Location: VFW Post 100060
(860) 848-3750
91 Raymond Hill Rd, Uncasville, CT 06382
VFW Post 5095 Membership Event With Rebecca Anne LoCiero
VFW Post 5095 Membership Event With Rebecca Anne LoCiero
FRIDAY FEB 20TH 6:30PM-8:30PM
DOORS OPEN AT 6PM.
We are excited to present spirit communication through mediumship with Certified Medium Rebecca Anne LoCicero. Come and experience Rebecca LoCicero’s trademark presentation, ‘Messages from Heaven’™.
Rebecca is the author of Living with Messages from Heaven, a guide to communication with the beyond, Join us for an amazing night of fun and interesting connections!
TICKETS ARE $30 EACH AND CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE VFW, 20 N. MAPLE ST. VFW CANTEEN AND THE AUXILIARY CAFE WILL BE OPEN TO PURCHASE FOOD AND DRINK
For more information: please text or leave a message for Cathy at 860-559-3236.
Hosted by:
VFW Post 5095 East Hampton, (860) 267-8837,
Rebecca Anne LoCiero Psychic Medium & Cathy Bellon Thompson
Location: 20 N Maple St, East Hampton, CT 06424
