In this week’s Thursday Preview, we spotlight 22 of the latest additions to our Veterans Calendar for the upcoming Saturday, 19 April 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.
Thursday 17 April 2025 5:00 AM
Listed in the Connecticut Veterans Calendar on ctvetsbulletin.org for Saturday, 19 April, 2025
Events are in order by date
FLAT ROCK VETERANS BENEFIT CONCERT
FLAT ROCK VETERANS BENEFIT CONCERT
APRIL 19, 2025 at 7 PM
DONATION $20
A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO AMERICAN LEGION POST 91
Tickets are available at Post 91, Green Valley Floral Design in Pomfret (860.928.0572) and PB Beauty Studio in Plainfield. Call Lloyd @ 860.564.4278 or text Kyle @ 860.377.8063 for tickets
Hosted By:
GODREAU-MCMAHON AMERICAN LEGION POST 91
(860) 564-8005
Location:
66 PROSPECT STREET MOOSUP, CT 06354
Greater Danbury Classic Nightclub Throwback At The “Bunker”
Nightclub Throwback At The “Bunker”
Saturday Night!
April 26th 9pm
DANCE TO THE JAMS THAT PACKED THE DANCEFLOORS OF THE 70’S 80’S & 90’S AT YOUR FAVORITE CLUBS
DISCO-HOUSE – FREESTYLE NEW WAVE-FUNK-SOUL TECHNO-ELECTRONIC OLD SCHOOL
MIXED NON-STOP BY THE ORIGINAL DJS THAT MADE IT ALL HAPPEN
THE SOUND!
THE LIGHTS!
THE MUSIC!
THE ENERGY!
Featuring DJ Jim “The Mix”
El-Torito – City Limits – Tonelli’s Foxes Polo’s – Briar Patch & more
Hosted By:
(203) 743-3013
Location: 25 Segar St, Danbury, CT 06810
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY PLANT AND GRINDER SALE & VENDOR FAIR
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY PLANT AND GRINDER SALE & VENDOR FAIR
SUNDAY APRIL 27
11am-2pm
Please support the American Legion Auxiliary with this delicious fundraiser! Order forms are at the post, or contact Robin or Diane
Plants For Sale
TO ORDER GRINDERS:
860.803.3014-ROBIN
860.942.9243-DIANE
OR VISIT THE POST 339 BRICKTOP RD. WINDHAM, CT
Visit our vendor fair while you’re here! 10am-2pm
FOR VENDOR REGISTRATION CONTACT KAREN: 860.208.6444
Hosted By: American Legion Auxiliary Unit 19 (860) 465-1404
Location:
339 Brick Top Rd.
Windham, CT 06280
Live Dietitian in our kitchen meal preparation class for veterans
Live Dietitian in our kitchen meal preparation class for veterans
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 12 PM
– NO COST FOR PARTICIPATING VETERANS.
– Connect with other veterans and healthcare providers to develop and build your support network.
– Empower yourself to be more proactive in your health, meal preparations, and well-being.
– Cooking Class /Instruction led by a registered dietitian nutritionist from the VA.
– Learn Basic Cooking Skills.
– Discover and Learn new easy to follow & prepare recipes.
– Enhance your meal planning with tips.
Please RSVP to Michelle at 860-964-8717 or Daniel at 860-485-8571
Hosted By:
(860) 379-3489
& Michelle Beglane
Location:
114 Colebrook River Rd,
Winsted, CT 06098
Veterans Memorial Green clean-up day 2025
Veterans Memorial Green clean-up day
Saturday, May 3, 2025
9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Looking for volunteers to join us in the annual clean-up of the Coventry monuments at Veterans Memorial Green. Bring your own rake. Many hands make light work as we beautify our Veterans Memorial Green for the Memorial Day ceremony.
Questions:
contact Peter at coventryvmec@gmail.com
Hosted by the
Coventry Veterans Memorial & Events Commission
Location:
Coventry Veterans Memorial Green
234 Lake St,
Coventry, CT 06238
Corn Hole Tourny to Benefit Tj Graffam’s Battle With Cancer
Corn Hole Tourny to Benefit Tj Graffam’s Battle With Cancer
MAY 3RD 1PM
PIG ROAST MUSIC FULL BAR RAFFLES PRIZES
TOP 3 TEAMS CASH!
- $800 TO 1ST PLACE TEAM!
- $600 2ND PLACE!
- $200 3RD PLACE!
*BASED ON 40 TEAMS
Information, Contact
Jesse Poznanski at (401)300-8115
Sponsored By: Abbas Army
Location: Carroll Harrington Barber VFW Post 4908
1035 North Road,
Dayville, CT 06241
American Legion Post 112 Kentucky Derby Party
American Legion Post 112 Kentucky Derby Party
RUN FOR THE ROSES Join us for a Kentucky Derby Party Saturday, May 3
4 pm
Hat Contest Snacks
Guests welcome – smoke free environment
Hosted By:
(860) 848-1393
Location:
89 Pink Row,
Uncasville, CT 06382
DAV Danbury Trivia Night (May 3)
DAV Danbury Trivia Night
1st Saturday Every Month
7PM – 9PM
Free to play & Open to the public
Presented By:
Tyler Moore Entertainment tylermooreentertainment@gmail.com
Location: Danbury Disabled American Veterans
25 Segar St,
Danbury, CT 06810
Operation S.C.R.A.T
Operation S.C.R.A.T
Date: Friday May 16,2025
Time: 5pm-10pm
VFW TO HOST Operation S.C.R.A.T
Surviving Cancer and Rallying All Together
A Benefit for Jen Zetah
Please Join us for the first quarterly Benefit for Jen Zetah,
Jen is a 3X Combat Tour Veteran who has served our Country and is now Battling aggressive Breast Cancer
$25.00 Cash Donation @ Door
(ATM available on site)
Food, Cash Bar, Raffles & Music
This is a family Friendly event
If unable to attend and would like to donate:
VFW Post 189 110 Garfield Ave New London CT, 06320
Cash Donations Drop Box Hours Tue-Sat 11am-6pm
Mail checks payable to: Jennifer Zetah
Be on the lookout for the next event coming late summer 2025
Hosted By:
(860) 536-3682
Location:
60 Stonington Rd.
Mystic, CT06355
AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS Post 20 Annual Spring Ride 2025
AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS Post 20 Annual Spring Ride
May 17, 2025
Registration 8:30-10:45am,
Kickstands up at 11am
Price Includes-
Ride and Chicken Dinner with Sides
Riders $25 Passengers $15
Non-Riders welcome for $15 @2pm
Music and Raffles
Proceeds to Benefit American Legion Post 20
Rally Date May 18
Hosted By:
American Legion Riders Post 20 (860) 584-9119
Location:
245 Main St,
Terryville, CT 06786
BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE® 100 Mile Ride Poker Run
BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE® 100 Mile Ride Poker Run
Sat May 17th Registration 10-10:45
Dinner 4-8 Poker Run
$20 each Donation
$10 per card Donation
Please Prepay Dinner by emailing: MerchAssistance@we-ct.BACAworld.org
to get an invoice to pay online.
Can’t make it but want to donate? Click Here
Hosted By:
(860) 420-7388
Location:
Bunker Hill Rd,
Watertown, CT 06795
American Legion Post 22 Kitchen Fundraiser
American Legion Post 22 Kitchen Fundraiser
Saturday 17 May 2025 7:00PM – 11:00PM
Support Post 22’s efforts to get our kitchen back up & running so we can do more for our local veterans & greater community. Enjoy live music from Clearview, raffles, and our cash bar. A fun night for a good cause. Tickets will be sold at the door. If you would like to reserve a table of 8, make a cash/raffle donation, or for more information reach out to our Junior Vice Commander Nate Vieira at 203-805-9263. We look forward to seeing you at the event!
Hosted by: American Legion Clifford R French Post 22 (860) 283-9009
Location: 211 Elm St, Thomaston, CT 06787
DAV Unknown Soldier Chapter 12 Greater Hartford Maurice “Moe” Collin Memorial Golf Tournament
DAV Unknown Soldier Chapter 12 Greater Hartford Maurice “Moe” Collin Memorial Golf Tournament
MONDAY, May 19, 2025
Registration 8:30 AM SHOTGUN START 10:00 AM
Proper Attire is required. Cost $150 Per Golfer
Includes use of all practice facilities, 18 holes of Golf, Cart, Goody Bag & Lunch: 2 Hotdogs and Chips
Dinner: Salad, Dinner Rolls Prime Rib To follow Awards Ceremony.
Foursome of Golf in the tournament $600 You and 3 Friends will enjoy golf, Lunch and buffet dinner.
Single Golfer $150
If needed, we will pair you with another golfer. Cost covers golf, cart and dinner
There will be a longest Drive
There will be a closest to the pin
Raffles and 50/50 as well
Return the form ASAP to secure a spot in the tournament on a FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS
For Information contact:
Donald J. Butler
Past Department Commander
Past Chapter Commander Adjutant Chapter 12
Email: don1bu@comcast.net
50 Portland Rd, Marlborough, CT 06447
Hosted By: DAV Chapter 12 of Greater Hartford
Location:
180 West Street Hebron, CT 06248 (860) 228-0250
2ND ANNUAL MATTY CASADEI MEMORIAL
2ND ANNUAL MATTY CASADEI MEMORIAL
SATURDAY MAY 24TH 2025
Benefiting
A beloved member of the Stonybrook & Litchfield Country Club grounds crews, Matt died unexpectedly in February 2024 at the age of 62. Please join us for the 2nd Annual event and fundraiser to benefit the local American Legion Post 27 in Matt’s honor.
GOLF EVENT
- 4-PERSON SCRAMBLE ON COURSE CONTEST
- TEE GIFTS
9:00AM SHOTGUN. 18 HOLES
BBQ LUNCH @ CLUBHOUSE PROVISIONS
HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LITCHFIELD COMMUNITY!
Sponsorships Available
PLEASE CALL: PHONE 860-567-9977 X1 OR EMAIL STONYBROOKGOLF@ICLOUD.COM
Hosted by the
(860) 567-9977
Location:
263 Milton Rd,
Litchfield, CT 06759
Naugatuck 2025 Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
Naugatuck 2025 Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
Monday 26 May 2025 9:15AM – 12:00PM
Join the Borough of Naugatuck and the Naugatuck Veterans Council for the 2025 Memorial Day Parade & Ceremonies on Memorial Day. The parade begins at 9:15 A.M. on North Main Street and ends at the Town Green, followed by a ceremony at the gazebo.
Groups wishing to march should contact Veterans Council Chairman Andrew Morrissey at amorrissey@morrisseyrydzik.com.
Parade Route:
- North Main St. to Calvin St.
- Left on Calvin to High St.
- Right on High to Oak St.
- Right on Oak to Maple St.
- Right on Maple to Old Firehouse Rd.
- Left on Old Firehouse to Rubber Ave.
- Right on Rubber to Church St.
- Right on Church to Division St.
- Left on Division to the WWI monument.
Note: Alternate route will be announced if Church Street is closed.
Hosted By:
Naugatuck Veterans Council & John DeBisschop
Location: Naugatuck; North Main Street and ends at the Town Green, followed by a ceremony at the gazebo
Plymouth Memorial Day Parade 2025
Plymouth Memorial Day Parade 2025
The Plymouth Memorial Day Parade will be held on Monday, May 26, starting at 10:30 AM from Terryville Fire Department HQ and ending at the Veterans Monument at Baldwin Park with a ceremony.
District Commander and Post Adjutant Sharon Benway will serve as Grand Marshal, honoring her dedication to veterans and the “She Served Too” initiative.Post members are urged to march or ride in the parade. It will be held rain or shine.
Hot dogs and buns will be provided to Auxiliary Unit 20 for the post-ceremony gathering.
Hosted by: American Legion Plymouth Post 20 (860) 584-9119
Location: Steps Off at Terryville Fire Department HQ
Danbury DAV 2025 Annual Picnic
Danbury DAV 2025 Annual Picnic
MEMORIAL DAY
May 26th,
1230 – 6pm
Immediately after Parade Rose Garden Ceremony
Hamburgers, Hot dogs, BBQ and sides $10 ** Drink Specials
*LIVE MUSIC FROM RECKLESS RODEO*
Remember & Honor
Serving Vets for 75 Years!
Hosted By: DAV Lee Hartell Chapter 25 Danbury
(203) 743-3013
Location:
25 Segar St
Danbury CT 06810
American Legion Post 112 Paint & Sip
American Legion Post 112 Paint & Sip
Saturday
May 31st
4-7pm
$35/person includes a beverage
Limited seating!
CALL TO RESERVE TICKETS/PAY AT THE DOOR
(860)848-1393
Hosted By:
AUNTIE TINK’S Magic Brush
Location:
89 Pink Row,
Uncasville, CT 06382
SKYDIVE FOR VETERANS 10TH ANNUAL POKER RUN
SUPPORTING OUR TROOPS
SKYDIVE FOR VETERANS 10TH ANNUAL POKER RUN
SUNDAY JUNE 8,2025
Registration & Breakfast 10:30 AM
SHOTGUN START 11:30 AM
$15 PER PERSON
REGISTRATION AND FREE BREAKFAST STARTS AT THE SWEDE CLUB IN DEEP RIVER AT 10:30 AM 11:30 AM SHOT GUN START. FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT OUR VETERANS NO BIKE, NO PROBLEM. COME ONE AND ALL! PERFECT DAY TO BREAK OUT YOUR CLASSIC CAR OR JUST HEAD DOWN FOR THE PARTY! FOOD & RAFFLES!
STOPS: WALLINGFORD ELKS CLUB, MIDDLETOWN ELKS CLUB & THE BARREL HOUSE. ENDS BACK AT THE SWEDE CLUB FOR PARTY AT 3:00 PM
THE SUPPORT DOESN’T END HERE. EVER WANTED TO SKYDIVE?
START COLLECTING YOUR SPONSOR FUNDS NOW TO JOIN US IN CT’S 10TH ANNUAL FREEDOM JUMP FUNDRAISER ON SEPTEMBER 6TH, 2025!
Special 2 day 10 Year Anniversary Celebration!.IN HONOR OF OUR BROTHER ROBERT BRUCE FAGAN. VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO AND LATEST UPDATES
Presented By:
(203) 315-2717
Location: United Scandinavian Society / The Swede Club
10 Riverview Ave, Deep River, CT
SAL Squadron 102 1st Annual Father’s Day Chicken Barbecue
SAL Squadron 102 1st Annual Father’s Day Chicken Barbecue
Saturday June 14th 12-3pm
SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION Squadron 102 Manchester Presents the 1st Annual Father’s Day Chicken Barbecue
Advanced Ticket Sales only
Tickets are $20.00
Contact Post 102 or any SAL 102 Member for tickets
Presented By:
SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION Squadron 102
(860) 791-8063
Location:
20 American Legion Dr, Manchester, CT 06040
A Special Appearance By Eliot Lewis AT Westport VFW
A Special Appearance By Eliot Lewis AT Westport VFW
June 27, 2025 8pm
Multi-instrumentalist Eliot Lewis has performed with legends like Daryl Hall & John Oates, ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons, Joe Walsh, and many more. A key member of Live From Daryl’s House, he’s also a dynamic solo artist known for his live looping shows where he builds songs on the spot. “He rocks and he’s got soul. No one does it quite like him.” – Daryl Hall. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind performance.
Tickets $15 Advance $20 at the door
Hosted By:
(203) 227-6796
Location:
465 Riverside Ave,
Westport, CT 06880
SKYDIVE FOR VETERANS 10TH ANNUAL FREEDOM JUMP FUNDRAISER
SKYDIVE FOR VETERANS 10TH ANNUAL FREEDOM JUMP FUNDRAISER
Starts SEPTEMBER 6TH 2025
Special 2 day 10 Year Anniversary Celebration! In honor of our brother Robert Bruce Fagan. Ever wanted to skydive?
Come join us in jumping out of perfectly good airplanes to raise money for our Veterans! Raise $500 And Jump For Free
FOR UPDATED INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER VISIT
ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO HOUSE OF HEROES & WORK VESSELS FOR VETS. THEY DO AMAZING JOBS TAKING CARE OF OUR VETS AND WE ARE HONORED TO DO OUR PART
CHECK THEM OUT!
WE ARE ALL REGISTERED 501(c)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Presented By:
(203) 315-2717
Location: Jump Location:
Connecticut Parachutist INC 360 Somers RD.
Ellington, ct 06029
