CVB’S 12 December Thursday Veterans Calendar Preview of Veterans Events & Programs new this week and first appearing in the 14 December 2024 edition of CVB’s Connecticut Veterans Calendar.
The entries below offer merely a glimpse into the latest additions highlighted in the 14 December edition of Connecticut Veterans Bulletin’s weekly Veterans Calendar Publication. With events and programs tailored for Connecticut veterans, CVB’s weekly Connecticut Veterans Calendar Publication serves as your comprehensive guide.
Listed in the Connecticut Veterans Calendar on ctvetsbulletin.org for Saturday, 14 December, 2024
Thursday 12 December 2024 5:00 AM
Live Deep-Sea Red Crab @ Danbury American Legion

Live Deep-Sea Red Crab @ Danbury American Legion
LIVE DEEP-SEA RED CRAB
Danbury, CT – ONE DAY ONLY!
📌 WHERE & WHEN
American Legion Post #60, 138 Triangle St, Danbury, CT
Saturday, December 14th, 10am-3pm (or until sold out)
💰 PRICING
$8.99/lb – Cull Crab (lost claw/leg)
$9.99/lb – Small/Medium (avg. 0.9 lbs)
$10.99/lb – Large/Jumbo (up to 2 lbs each!)
🦀 ABOUT THE CRAB
Sweet like lobster, texture similar to Dungeness and Blue crab.
Perfect for any recipe: dips, soups, salads, crab cakes, and more!
👩👩👦👦 FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESS
Fresh from New England fishermen to you!
Bring your coolers and ice – FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED!
Visit www.FMLobster.com for more details. See you there!
Hosted by:
Farmers Market Crab & Lobster CT (207) 245-0646
Location:
American Legion Post 60
138 Triangle St,
Danbury, CT 06810
Hot Chocolate & Cookies With Santa

Hot Chocolate & Cookies With Santa
Saturday
December 14th
1-3 pm
Come join us at the Plainfield VFW for hot cocoa and cookies with Santa! It’s free and open to the public! FREE arts and crafts for kids! All are welcome! You don’t need to be a member to participate!
RSVP (860) 942-2588
Hosted by:
Amanda B. Deojay
Location:
Plainfield VFW
7 Winsor Ave,
Plainfield, CT 06374
Game Day Army vs Navy At Port 5

Game Day Army vs Navy At Port 5
December 14th – 3:00PM
Game day kitchen specials
Half time door prizes
🇺🇸🏈 The Army/Navy Game at Port 5 is always one of the BEST days of the year! Watch the game on our huge screen in the back room. Food & drink specials, door prizes, 50/50 & more! GO NAVY!! 🏈🇺🇸
Hosted by:
Port 5, National Association of Naval Veterans
(203) 576-9366
Location:
69 Brewster St,
Bridgeport, CT 06605
UNIT 196 AUXILIARY Informal Christmas Party!

UNIT 196 AUXILIARY Informal Christmas Party!
UNIT 196 AUXILIARY THANK YOU for all your support Informal Christmas Party!
NO CHARGE
American Legion
December 14th
6:00PM- 10:00PM
DJ Entertainment
Bring snacks for your table!!
Wear your Favorite Ugly Christmas Sweater Come to sing your Favorite Christmas Song or Rock around the Christmas tree!
Hosted by:
American Legion UNIT 196 AUXILIARY
(203) 874-9822
Location:
25 Merwin Ave,
Milford, CT 06460
Holiday Kickoff Party Featuring The Leftovers

Holiday Kickoff Party Featuring The Leftovers
American Legion Post 14 in Vernon welcomes The Leftovers to their annual Holiday Party. We love to give thanks to our local Veterans especially around the holidays. Come help spread some cheer with us. You won’t be disappointed!
Hosted by: The Leftovers
Location: American Legion Post 14, 114 West St, Vernon, CT 06066
Breakfast With Santa @ North Canaan VFW

Breakfast With Santa @ North Canaan VFW
All funds to benefit Girl Scout Troop 40077
Delicious breakfast of:
pancakes
sausages
eggs
assorted pastries
coffee
juice
activities for kids!
Raffle prizes!
& VISIT WITH SANTA!
Tickets: $5 per person, children 3 and under are free!
Hosted by: Emily Peterson, Kristi Spear & Cynthia Harrington
Sponsored by: VFW Couch-Pipa Post 6851
Location: VFW Couch-Pipa, 104 S Canaan Rd, Canaan, CT 06018
Brunch At VFW 5095

Brunch At VFW 5095
The first brunch of the season was so good we were encouraged to have another! Brunch served 10am-1pm.
$15 for adults,
$10 for seniors and kids under 12.
Open to the public, bring your family, invite some friends!
Hosted by:
VFW Post 5095 East Hampton
(860) 267-8837
Location:
20 North Maple Street,
East Hampton, CT 06424
VFW POST 10004 MENS STEAK NIGHT

VFW POST 10004 MENS STEAK NIGHT
DEC 17H
STARTS AT 7:00PM
16OZ RIBEYE
BAKED POTATO
GREEN BEANS
ALL THE SALAD, PASTA & BREAD YOU CAN EAT
$25.00
COME AND JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OUT WITH FRIENDS AND A GREAT DINNER
A SMOKE FREE ENVIRONMENT
RESERVE YOUR TABLE NOW
PHONE (860)376-5226
Hosted by:
VFW POST 10004
(860) 376-5226
Location:
263 Taylor Hill RD
Jewett City, CT
Post 72 Members Only Christmas Party

Post 72 Members Only Christmas Party
Join us for our annual members only Christmas Party on Saturday December 21st from 1pm to 5pm. Food will be provided by the House Committee. Show your 2025 membership card for a complimentary cocktail. We will have a Yankee Swap (Optional) ($20 Value), so please bring a gift and join in on the fun! This event is only open to members (no guests) as we are limited in space.
Please have your Post 72 Family membership card to enter.
There is no admission cost to this party!
Not yet a member?
Join today joinmylegion.org
Hosted by:
American Legion Kiltonic Post 72 (860) 621-4243
Location:
64 Main St,
Southington, CT 06489
VFW Post 10004 Annual Christmas Gift Wrapping

VFW Post 10004 Annual Christmas Gift Wrapping
VFW VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS #10004 CHRISTMAS GIFT WRAPPING
Location at the V.F.W. Post # 10004 263 Taylor Hill Road Jewett City, Connecticut (860) 376-5226
Dates: December 21st & 22nd 2024 13:00 (1:00 PM) TO 16:00 (4:00 PM)
DONATIONS ACCEPTED
Hosted by: VFW Post 10004
(860) 376-5226
Location:
263 Taylor Hill Rd,
Jewett City, CT 06351
Port 5 Merry Christmas Party

Port 5 Merry Christmas Party
Please join us for our annual Christmas Party at Port 5! You must sign up in advance.
A $15 no show fee will apply.
See the Bartender for details
Hosted by:
Port 5, National Association of Naval Veterans
(203) 576-9366
Location:
69 Brewster St,
Bridgeport, CT 06605
Fundraiser for our friend Michael Passmore

Fundraiser for our friend Michael Passmore
Saturday, December 21, 2024
3PM to 6PM
As many of you know Michael has a passion for honoring our veterans through his mission ALL VETS MATTER.
He is going through a very hard time right now with his health and he needs our support.
Please join us for a Spaghetti Dinner to cover some of Michael’s expenses so he can get back on his feet and back to the important work he does…
Tickets $20 Each
Basket Raffle Table Cash Donations Accepted too
Sponsored by: Quiet Corner Veterans Support Coalition & Killingly VFW Post 4908
Location:
E Killingly VFW
1035 North Road,
E Killingly CT
Christmas Ugly Sweater Karaoke Party

Christmas Ugly Sweater Karaoke Party
Ugly Sweater/Top Contest
Yankee Swap – $25.00 gift
PotLuck – Bring a dish to share
89 Pink Row Road Uncasville, CT, 06382
December 21, 2024 7pm-11pm
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Hosted by: American Legion Post 112 Montville
(860) 848-1393
Location:
89 Pink Row,
Uncasville, CT 06382
VFW Christmas Culture Bash

VFW Christmas Culture Bash
DEC 21, 2024
DJ KNOCKOUT spinning the best Afro Latino music, New & Old School Hip Hop, Bachata, New & Old School R&B, Salsa, Afro Beats, Reggae & Reggaeton! Doors open at 8pm close at 1am $10@ the door $15 with drink ticket $10 full course meal food special $3 & $4 finger food special Don’t miss out on the exciting party that’s coming up soon, which will be filled with fun and entertaining events.
1st, 2nd & 3rd place Ugly sweater contest.
$1 raffles with winning baskets full Pre-Rolls, Flowers & edibles
DJ Knochout
PLAYING NOTHING BUT HITS!
Proceeds go to VFW FUNDRAISING FOUNDATION
276 Broad St. Windsor CT
Early ticket: # 860-794-0000 & 203-935-1265
Hosted by:
Kawana Golden-Nevarez, Brown Senio & Carlos Nevarez Negron
Location:
VFW
276 Broad St,
Windsor, CT 06095
FIRST ANNUAL Holiday Hoedown for Hoofbeats

FIRST ANNUAL Holiday Hoedown for Hoofbeats
DEC 28 3-6PM
Memorial Hall, Bethlehem CT
Meet our therapists and Animal Healers! Dance to live music from “Beats Per Minute”
Enjoy festive drinks and desserts Help decorate a Christmas tree with festive horseshoe ornaments
Additional horseshoe ornaments will be available at the event in each of the following benefactor levels
Platinum $1000
Gold $500
Silver 250
Bronze $100
www.healinghoofbeatsofct.org
Hosted by:
Healing Hoofbeats of CT
(203) 244-8411
Location:
Memorial Hall
10 The Green,
Bethlehem, CT 06751
Port 5 New Year Party

Port 5 New Year Party
12/31/2024
FUN STARTS AT 7:00PM
Champagne toast & party favors
DJ Jeff
$45.00 PP
Appetizers + Dinner
Dinner includes:
Beef bourguignon
Baked filet of sofe w/crab meat
Eggplant rollatini
Chicken Francese
Twice baked potatoes
Salad/rolls
Dessert
Advance sign up by 12/28 – 5:00pm
CASH BAR
See Bartender for details
NON-REFUNDABLE
🥳🎉🎊🍾 This sells out quickly every year so sign up ASAP! Once we sell out, that’s it, no exceptions. 🍾🎊🎉🥳
Hosted by:
Port 5, National Association of Naval Veterans
(203) 576-9366
Location:
69 Brewster St,
Bridgeport, CT 06605
Tenth Anniversary Holmes Hasher Hike and Food Drive

Tenth Anniversary Holmes Hasher Hike and Food Drive
Wednesday,
January 1, 2025 at 10 AM
Join us as we hike a few miles, drink a few beers and collect food for the shelter.
Hosted by:
Corey Holmes and Bryan James
Location:
Wadsworth Mansion at Long Hill Estate
421 Wadsworth St,
Middletown, CT 06457
SONIC PULSE @ American Legion Post 196

SONIC PULSE @ American Legion Post 196
Sonic Pulse will be playing in Milford at American Legion Post 196, 25 Merwin Ave, Milford CT on Friday January 10th, 2025 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Please message us to attend as this is a private club right on the beach and we will add you to the guest list. Free parking, no cover!!
Hosted by:
SONIC PULSE
Location:
American Legion Post 196
25 Merwin Ave,
Milford, CT 06460
Charcuterie Board Fundraiser for VSCC

Charcuterie Board Fundraiser for VSCC
We are excited to partner with Chell’s Charcuterie to host a fun evening of Charcuterie making, raffles and friends. We will have a limited number of vendors attending who will be selling a variety of items that complement our charcuterie boards. This 1.5 hour class is hands on and available for all ages. You will learn how to design and arrange a beautiful charcuterie board. Create a provolone rose, kiwi star, salami flowers and more. Then you get to take it home to enjoy.
Included: 10″ disposable bamboo board, 4 cheeses, 2 meats, fresh fruits, dry fruits and fresh herbs. All tools are provided for you to create your masterpiece.
*Add $10 pp for a prepared Charcuterie Board to enjoy during the class.
Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/charcuterie-making-class
Hosted by:
Veterans Strong Community Center
(860) 584-6258
& Chell’s Charcuterie
Location: 240 Stafford Ave,
Bristol, CT 06010