Available at ctveteransbulletin.org Saturday 23 March 2024

Run For Veterans 2024 Sunday 21 April 2024 8:00AM Check-in

Annual running event to support the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7666 fundraising programs. Please join us and support a great local cause!

Run For Veterans offers you the choice to take part in either the 10k or 5K races with both routes certified with the USATF.

Registration shall be available online only and shall be accessible until 09:45 am on April 21, 2024.

Race day check in shall open at 08:00 am on April 21, 2024 10K race start – 10:00 am

5K race start – 10:15 am

SIGN UP HERE https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceld=57578

Hosted By: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7666

Location: 111 Long Hill Rd Guilford, CT US 06437

Legion’s Famous Philly Steak Sandwiches $10

Saturday 30 March 2024 3:00PM Until Sold Out

Coming up in two weeks!

Saturday Afternoon/Night Dinner!

George and John will be making the once famous Apple Harvest Festival Sandwiches.

Ribeye Steak with peppers, onions, mushrooms and cheese on a toasted 8″ sub roll served with a bag of Lay’s potato chips.

Only $10.00! In February we sold-out in 45 minutes!

This time we will be buying extra!

Hosted By: American Legion Post 72

Location: American Legion Kiltonic Post 72 64 Main St, Southington, CT 06489

New Haven Memorial Day Ceremonies, 2024

Sunday 26 May 2024 1:00PM & 3:00PM

NEW HAVEN – Commemorating the men and women who died while in military service, the City of New Haven Memorial Day ceremonies will be on Sunday, May 26, 2024.

Elm City and regional residents are invited to attend two traditional wreath-laying ceremonies. At 1:00 p.m., there will be a wreath laying ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park on Long Wharf Drive. At 3:00 p.m., there will be a second wreath laying ceremony at the World War Memorial Flagpole on the New Haven Green.

1:00PM; Wreath laying ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park

3:00PM; Second wreath laying ceremony at the World War Memorial Flagpole on the New Haven Green

Hosted By: New Haven Mayor’s Veteran Affairs Advisory Committee

Location: Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park, New Haven Long Wharf Dr. New Haven, CT 06511

Stafford Wall of Honor Car Show. Saturday 17 August 2024 8:30AM Lineup

Support our Veterans

Saturday, August 17, 2024

Rain date: Sunday, August 18, 2024

Four Seasons by the Lake

51 Old Springfield Rd, Stafford Springs, CT 06076

We are having a car show in support of Stafford Wall of Honor, Phase 4. 100% of the proceeds will go to this phase of the Stafford Veterans Memorial. There is a $10 entry fee for vehicles. Spectator entry is free. Line-up starts at 8:30 a.m. and judging at 11:30p.m. This will be a judged show with trophies. You will also have an opportunity to enjoy the amenities offered by the Four Seasons by the Lake facility.

The Wall of Honor is located at 1 Olympic Circle, Stafford Springs, CT. Phase 4 is for all Veterans whose names were not included on phases 1-3 and have lived in Stafford. Contact Bob Titus, 4 Thomas Drive, Stafford Springs, CT 06076 for information about getting a Stafford Veteran’s name on the Wall of Honor. Phone Number: 860-324-8208. Also, follow us on Facebook at Stafford Veterans Memorial Park.

Thank You for your Support!

Veterans Memorial Park.

Hosted By: Stafford Veterans Memorial Park

Location: Four Seasons by the Lake 51 Old Springfield Rd, Stafford Springs, CT 06076

American Legion Post 16 Shelton Auxiliary Spring – Summer Clothing & Food Drive. Sunday 7 April 2024 11:00AM – 3:00PM

April 7, 2024~11 to 3 pm (Non Perishable Food Only)

Sponsoring Spooner House & St. Vincent DePaul

Drop Off

American Legion Post 16 Pavilion 295 Old Bridgeport Avenue Shelton, CT 06484 (Behind Post Building)

Hosted By: AMERICAN LEGION SHELTON POST 16 AUXILIARY

Location: American Legion Post 16 Pavilion 295 Old Bridgeport Avenue Shelton, CT 06484 (Behind Post Building)

Cemetery Visitation, Paying Respect to Norwalk’s Veterans Sunday 19 May 2024 10:00AM – 12:15PM

Every year, we visit all of the Norwalk cemeteries and replace the flags, as necessary, to honor the veterans burried there.

This year’s Cemetery Visitation will

begin at 10a on Sunday, May 19 with a brief ceremony at City Hall. After which, participants will be split in two groups, each group will have a leader with the schedule. Taps will be played and a short prayer will be

read at each stop. At the conclusion, the groups will reconvene at the Shea-Magrath Memorial at Calf Pasture Beach for the concert and Veterans Memorial Ceremony.

Visitation Schedule: Forthcoming

10a: Cemetery Visitation

12:30p: Concert

1p: Ceremony 2p: Reception

Hosted By: Military & Veterans Liaison Committee’s Veterans Memorial Committee and American Legion Post 12 Norwalk CT

Location: Begins At City Hall 125 East Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851