CVB’S 2 January 2025 Thursday Veterans Calendar Preview of Veterans Events & Programs new this week and first appearing in the 4 January 2025 edition of CVB’s Connecticut Veterans Calendar.
The entries below offer merely a glimpse into the latest additions highlighted in the 4 January 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.
Thursday 2 January 2025 5:00 AM
Listed in the Connecticut Veterans Calendar on ctvetsbulletin.org for Saturday, 4 January, 2025
VFW Post 1523 Breakfast 4 January 2025
VFW Post 1523 Breakfast
SATURDAY MORNING
9 AM TO 11 AM
JANUARY 4, 2025
BREAKFAST INCLUDES
SCRAMBLED EGGS
SAUSAGE
BACON,
HOMEFRIES
TOAST
PANCAKES
JUICE & COFFEE
COST IS $10 / PERSON SENIORS, STUDENTS, FIRST RESPONDERS & VETERANS $8/PERSON
DINE IN OR TAKE OUT AVAILABLE
Hosted by:
Albert J Breault Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1523
(860) 928-9897
Location:
207 Providence St,
Putnam, CT 06260
APK Charities Furniture Drive For The Vets
APK Charities Furniture Drive For The Vets
Jan 4, 2025 12-4 PM
1 Orchard Park Rd Unit 5 Madison
Items wanted
small kitchen table or chairs
small kitchen appliances – toasters, coffee makers, etc
end tables – lamps – dressers
Chairs – small sofas
Call 860-543-2210 with any questions
Hosted by:
APK Charities
(860) 543-2110
Location:
1 Orchard Park Rd,
Unit 5,
Madison, CT 06443
Stafford Veterans Coffee House 7 January 2025
Stafford Veterans Coffee House
Tuesday,
January 7, 2025
9 am. to 11 a.m.
American Legion Post 26
10 Monson Road Stafford Springs, CT 06076
Refreshments served
Sponsored by:
American Legion Strazza Tonoli Emhoff Post 26
(860) 684-7619
Location:
10 Monson Rd,
Stafford Springs, CT 06076
VFW Post 149 Kid’s BINGO
VFW Post 149 Kid’s BINGO
January 11, 2025
Come join us for a fun time, Doors open at 10am. & Bingo starts at 11 am.
Cost is $10.00, this will give you all the games, a dauber (to mark your cards), & food.
Your choice of Hot Dogs, Mac & Cheese, Chicken Nuggets, Chips, Juice, or water (NO SODA).
All this and a fun time for the kids.
Just remember an Adult must be with the kids, they can play But all the winnings go to the kids.
Hosted by:
VFW Post 149 (203) 748-9579
Location:
5 Byron St, Danbury, CT 06810
Women’s Auxiliary Hungarian Night
Women’s Auxiliary Hungarian Night
Monday, January 20 Doors Open 5:30pm
Chicken Paprikash
Spaetzle & Veggie
Salad & Dessert
Music with DJ Jeff
$25 Members & Spouses
$30 Non-Members
Sign-up in the bar by 1/15/2025
Non-Refundable
Sponsored by:
Port 5 National Association of Navy Veterans (203) 576-9366
Location:
69 Brewster St,
Bridgeport, CT 06605
Live music by Murphy’s Law
Live music by Murphy’s Law
Dance sponsored by the VFW Auxiliary to benefit Veterans.
Cash Bar
Bring your own snacks
Raffles and 50/50
Sponsored by:
Smalley Brothers VFW Auxiliary Post 6123
(860) 623-6856
Location:
36 Fairview St,
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
Greater Windsor Veterans Coffee Hour
Greater Windsor Veterans Coffee Hour
We invite all Veterans of any age and from any town to join us at the L.P. Wilson Community Center on the last Thursday of each month from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM in the Cafeteria for a Veteran’s Coffee Hour. Come meet new people, share stories, and learn about valuable resources.
Hosted by:
Greater Windsor Veterans Council
(860) 285-1992
Location:
L.P. Wilson Community Center
599 Matianuck Ave,
Windsor, CT 06095
Magic & Mayhem Gala
Magic & Mayhem Gala
Dog Star Rescue presents Magic & Mayhem: A Night of Enchantment and Mystery
Step into a world where the ordinary fades and the extraordinary reigns. Join us after hours for Magic & Mayhem, an unforgettable evening filled with spellbinding magicians, mesmerizing jugglers, enigmatic fortune tellers, and mysterious creatures of the night. Test your luck and skill with intriguing games of chance, or uncover your destiny with a tarot card reading. Indulge in our open bar of mystical elixirs and savor delectable bites that will enchant your taste buds. Then, let the rhythm take over as you dance the night away in an enchanting atmosphere. Whether you’re mingling with fellow guests or embracing the fantastical, this event promises a magical experience you won’t want to miss!
Highlights Include:
*Stroll & visiting with our Conjurers of Enchantment & Purveyors of Mystery.
*Participate in our Wine Pull for $25 per ticket, where everyone wins a bottle—will you get a $150+ valued wine?
*Bid on incredible items in our silent auction, featuring concert tickets, getaway experiences, and celebrity memorabilia.
*Enjoy several food & dessert stations and open bar throughout the evening.
*Show off your dancing moves with DJ Sunny on a huge dance floor!
Tickets: $175 per person (save $25 with presale tickets at $150 before December 31st). No tickets will be sold at the door. Last year’s event sold out, and tickets are non-refundable.
Special Guests: Hosted by WFSB’s Renee Dininio, with celebrity appearances from ESPN’s Joe Fortenbaugh and more!
Join us for a night of elegance, intrigue, and raising funds to save dogs!
Tickets: CLICK HERE
Hosted by: Dog Star Rescue contactus@dogstarrescue.org
Location: 43 Pratt St, Hartford, CT 06103
Coconuts at VFW Post 5095
Coconuts at VFW Post 5095
SATURDAY FEB. 15
Doors Open 5:30
Dinner 6:00 •
Show 7:00
AN UNFORGETTABLE NIGHT OF COMEDY & MUSIC Hilarious Parodies, Sing-Alongs & Good Ol’ Rock’n’Roll
Good Times Guaranteed
COCONUTS
THE BOOMER HUMOR COMEDY ROCK PARTY BAND
Celebrating 48 Years of Good Times!
Dance to the Oldies
Tickets $30 (includes dinner & show)
Limited tickets available.
No tickets on sale at the door
Cash Bar •
ATM available
NO outside drinks allowed
VFW POST 5095
20 North Maple Street, East Hampton, CT 860-267-8837
PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT LOCAL VETERANS
Hosted by:
VFW Post 5095 East Hampton
(860) 267-8837
Location:
20 N Maple St,
East Hampton, CT 06424
Veterans Equine Therapeutic services Sip & Paint Benefit
Veterans Equine Therapeutic services Sip & Paint Benefit
Come out for an afternoon of creative fun for a great cause!
$40 includes instruction & materials, (templates available for those who wish!) 50% of proceeds goes to Veterans Equine Therapeutic Services. BYO refreshments to sip & snack while you paint.
Register: https://salem-artspace.com/new-products-2/connecticut-paint-party-benefit-vets
Hosted by:
Salem ArtSpace
(860) 608-0019
Location:
20 Hartford Rd,
Salem, CT 06420
House of Heroes Connecticut 9th Annual Fundraising Gala
House of Heroes Connecticut 9th Annual Fundraising Gala
Save the Date! 🗓️ Country Nights!
Y’all, mark your calendars for March 22, 2025, because it’s time for our 9th Annual Hearts & Heroes Fundraiser! 💕🎉
This year, we’re going Country Western, so dust off your finest boots and get ready for a night of fun, all for a great cause. 🤠🌟
📍 Location: Aqua Turf, Southington, CT
@aquaturfclub
🎯 Stay tuned for updates on tickets, entertainment, and more!
We can’t wait to celebrate with you while supporting our mission.
HeartsAndHeroes #CountryWestern #SaveTheDate #hohct #countrynights #aquaturfclub #houseofheroesct
Hosted by:
House of Heroes Connecticut
Location:
Aqua Turf Club
556 Mulberry St,
Plantsville, CT 06479
Windsor Veterans and Military Appreciation Day
Windsor Veterans and Military Appreciation Day
SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 10 AM TO 2 PM
Fun for the whole family!
Touch-a-truck• Face painting• Inflatables/Bounce Houses• Yard games• Live music • Food trucks • Refreshments• Valuable resources for all military personnel, veterans, and their families A not-to-miss event!
See you there!
Hosted by: The Greater Windsor Veterans Council & Town of Windsor
Location: L.P. Wilson Community Center
599 Matianuck Ave, Windsor, CT 06095
Guilford Run For Veterans 2025
Guilford Run For Veterans 2025
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 for Run For Veterans is only accepted online including on race day. Individual entry for either event is: Before March 8 just $30 Before April 21 $35. Thereafter $40
Hosted by: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7666
Location: Martin-Bishop Memorial Field, 111 Long Hill Rd, Guilford, CT US 06437
