Thursday 27 June 2024 6:00 AM
The entries below offer merely a glimpse into the latest additions highlighted in the 29 June, 2024 edition of Connecticut Veterans Bulletin’s weekly Veterans Calendar Publication. With more than 200 events and programs tailored for Connecticut veterans, CVB’s weekly Connecticut Veterans Calendar Publication serves as your comprehensive guide.
The Saturday, June 29, 2024 Edition of CVB’s Connecticut Veterans Calendar is available at ctveteransbulletin.org
VFW POST & AUX 1523 CANTEEN PRESENTS “Wingit” Band
VFW POST & AUX 1523 CANTEEN PRESENTS
“Wingit” Band
APPEARING SAT JUNE 29TH 9-12PM
- Classic Rock,
- Country,
- Oldies
- and more
For bookings call: Dan @ (860) 564-5379
$5 COVER
DRINK SPECIALS
207 PROVIDENCE ST PUTNAM, CT 06260
Hosted by VFW POST & AUX 1523 CANTEEN
(860) 928-9897
Location 207 PROVIDENCE ST PUTNAM, CT 06260
Hall Of Flags at Connecticut State Capitol
Hall Of Flags at Connecticut State Capitol
An Invitation Of
The resurrected Hall of Flags ceremony, hosted this year by the Department of Connecticut American Legion, is at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at the Connecticut State Capitol (210 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT). This will be the first ceremony since the pandemic. Be early as we previously had to go through capitol security (metal detectors).
Senior state officers will be wearing blues and grays with uniform cover. Be advised, the air conditioning at the capitol has been inadequate in the past.
Hosted by American Legion
(860) 436-9986
Location Connecticut State Capitol
210 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT 06106
Tribute Honoring WWII, US Army veteran, 1LT Rufus Stillman
Tribute Honoring WWII, US Army veteran, 1LT Rufus Stillman
On July 6th @ 10:00 a.m., American Legion Post 44 of Bantam will honor World War Two, United States Army veteran, First Lieutenant Rufus Stillman.
Stillman suffered a severe wound in 1944 while serving with Patton’s 3rd Army in France; he was honorably discharged upon his return to the United States in 1945.. Stillman was an officer at the Torin Company in Torrington, lived in Litchfield where he was active in community service and a proponent of bringing modern architecture to Litchfield County.
Please attend and learn about this veteran who served his country and community. The tribute will take place at the All Wars Memorial, in front of Bantam Cemetery and start with the return of the previous honoree Nathan Zimmerman’s flag to his family. Light refreshments and social time will follow in the Bantam Borough Hall. In case of inclement weather, the tribute will take place in the Bantam Borough Hall.
Hosted by American Legion Post 44 of Bantam
Location All Wars Memorial, in front of Bantam Cemetery,
Rte. 202. Bantam, CT 06750
& Bantam Borough Hall, 890 Bantam Rd, Bantam, CT 06750
Veterans Coffee Time
Veterans Coffee Time
Monthly 2nd and 4th Mondays 1pm. The Estuary Main St Old Saybrook
The Estuary will have the coffee on, please stop in for a good conversation and friendship. Veteran’s of all ages are welcome. Drop-In (no sign up required)
Hosted by American Legion Post 113 Old Saybrook (860) 388-9482
Location The Estuary, 220 Main St, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Eastern CT Veterans Car Show
Eastern CT Veterans Car Show
Jul 09, 2024,
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
This summer, relax and enjoy some really amazing cars, trucks and motorcycles at the Veterans Car Show, the second Tuesday during July, August and September.
Cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome. $10 per car. Prizes, food trucks and music. All proceeds benefit the Eastern CT Veterans Community Center, a 501c3 public charity
RSVP: https://www.easternctveteranscenter.com/event-details/veterans-car-show-2024-07-09-17-00/form
Hosted by Eastern CT Veterans Community Center
Location Jillson Square, 533 Main St, Willimantic, CT 06226
American Legion Post 20 Bike Night
American Legion Post 20 Bike Night
Thursday Nights 6pm-9pm
Post 20 245 Main St Terryville, CT
Starts Thursday May 25 and runs every Thursday through Summer
EVENTS INCLUDES
- Hot dogs
- Burgers
- Fries
- Raffles, and Music
For Enquiries
860-584-9119
Sponsored by Badd Custom Cycle & Plymouth Graphics
Presented by American Legion Post 20
Location 245 Main St, Terryville, CT 06786
MFC BIKE NIGHT
MFC BIKE NIGHT
FOOD • MUSIC • RAFFLES • MOTORCYCLE CONTESTS
any questions please message us on facebook or email us at mfcmceastconn@gmail.com
Hosted by MFC Motorcycle Club East Conn
Location HOPS 44, 625 Middle Turnpike Storrs, CT 06268
VFW Post 7788 Public Pasta Dinner
VFW Post 7788 Public Pasta Dinner
SATURDAY JULY 13, 2024
DINNER SERVED 6 TO 9 PM
PRICE $10.00
CHILDREN UNDER 10 – FREE
CASH BAR
INCLUDES PASTA, SALAD, DESSERT & COFFEE
Open to all. Call 203-874-9982 for tix or come to 422 Naugatuck Ave, Milford 06460 (Around back, down at Canteen.)
Hosted by VFW Post 7788 Travis C. Kitchen Post
(203) 874-9982
Location VFW Post 7788 Travis C. Kitchen Post422 Naugatuck Ave, Milford, CT 06460
Live Music in the AL Carlson Room
Live Music in the AL Carlson Room
Saturday, July 27, 2024 7:00 pm until 10:00 pm
Live Music
In the AL Carlson Room
(formally the Downstairs Hall)
VFW Post 7788
422 Naugatuck Ave. – Milford,CT
Featuring
Price: $10.00
Includes a drink
Hosted by VFW Post 7788
(203) 874-9982
Location AL Carlson Room, 422 Naugatuck Ave, Milford, CT 06460
Eastern CT Veterans Tournament 2024
Eastern CT Veterans Tournament 2024
Aug 05, 2024,
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sponsored by Hops 44, to benefit the Eastern CT Veterans Community Center and the Veterans and Military Families in Eastern CT.
Scramble format, shotgun start at 9:00 AM, registration begins at 8 AM. $135 per player includes breakfast sandwich, footlong hotdog and chips, beer, and dinner at Hops 44. Cash bar at dinner. Texas Hold ‘Em, Closest to Pin, Closest to Line, Longest Drive, 50/50 raffle. Please register your foursome together.
RSVP https://www.easternctveteranscenter.com/event-details/eastern-ct-veterans-tournament-2024
Sponsored by Hops 44
(860) 477-1174
Location Twin Hills Country Club,
199 Bread and Milk St, Coventry, CT 06238
Eastern CT Veterans Car Show
Eastern CT Veterans Car Show
Aug 13, 2024,
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
This summer, relax and enjoy some really amazing cars, trucks and motorcycles at the Veterans Car Show, the second Tuesday during July, August and September.
Cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome. $10 per car. Prizes, food trucks and music. All proceeds benefit the Eastern CT Veterans Community Center, a 501c3 public charity
RSVP: https://www.easternctveteranscenter.com/event-details/veterans-car-show-2024-08-13-17-00/form
Hosted by Eastern CT Veterans Community Center
Location Jillson Square, 533 Main St, Willimantic, CT 06226
2ND Annual Heroes Golf Classic
2ND Annual Heroes Golf Classic
Date: 08/15/2024
Start Time: 10:30
Start Type: Shotgun
Format: Scramble Format
2nd Annual Heroes Golf Classic fundraiser in support of
the Tunnel to Towers Foundation and the Travis Mills Foundation sponsored by Scoopsfortroops.org.
To register Go to Www.golfinvite.net/heroes
Sponsored by Scoops for Troops
Location Tunxis Country Club,
87 Town Farm Rd, Farmington, CT 06032
Eastern CT Veterans Car Show
Eastern CT Veterans Car Show
September 10, 2024,
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
This summer, relax and enjoy some really amazing cars, trucks and motorcycles at the Veterans Car Show, the second Tuesday during July, August and September.
Cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome. $10 per car. Prizes, food trucks and music. All proceeds benefit the Eastern CT Veterans Community Center, a 501c3 public charity
RSVP: https://www.easternctveteranscenter.com/event-details/veterans-car-show-2024-09-10-17-00/form
Hosted by Eastern CT Veterans Community Center
Location Jillson Square, 533 Main St, Willimantic, CT 06226
Friends of Feeney 3rd Annual Golf Tournament
Friends of Feeney 3rd Annual Golf Tournament
Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024 Four Person Scramble
9 a.m. shotgun start $650 per team
Raising money for children and families in need
Registration https://events.golfstatus.com/event/3rd-annual-friends-of-feeney-golf-tournament/details/registration-details
Presented by Friends of Feeney
Location Tunxis Country Club, 87 Town Farm Rd, Farmington, CT 06032
Friends of Feeney is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in West Hartford with the mission of supporting children and families who need assistance after heartbreak and tragedy. Since 2019, we have raised over $150,000 to support over 50 families in the greater Hartford area while adopting the motto, Be A Good Friend.
TALENT FROM THE DECADES…
TALENT FROM THE DECADES…
SEPTEMBER 14th
7:00PM-10:00PM
40’s, 50’s, 60’s, 70’s
$20.00 PER PERSON
BRING YOUR OWN FEAST DESSERT AND COFFEE WILL BE INCLUDED
Hosted by Raymond T Goldbach VFW Post 9460
(203) 377-0214
Location Raymond T Goldbach VFW Post 9460
100 Veterans Blvd. Stratford, CT 06615
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 19 Grinder Sale
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 19 Grinder Sale
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
Sept. 15, 2024
11am-2pm
PLEASE PRE-ORDER
Please support the American Legion Auxiliary with this delicious fundraiser! Order forms are at the post.
FOR PRE-ORDER PLEASE CONTACT ROBIN 860.803.3014
OR DIANE RAYHALL 860.942.9243
Hosted by American Legion Auxiliary Unit 19
Location 339 Brick Top Rd, Windham, CT 06280
VENDORS WANTED American Legion Post 19 Vendor Sale
VENDORS WANTED American Legion Post 19 Vendor Sale
Upcoming Vendor Sale Sunday October 27, 2024
This is always a great event at Post 19!
Please reach out if you have goods that you would like to sell at our upcoming vendor sale!!
The last one we ran out of space for vendors, so sign up soon! The last day to register for a space (if still available) is October 1, 2024
Contact Karen Williams
(860) 208-6444 for more information.
Hosted by AMERICAN LEGION #19
(860) 456-1404
Location 339 Brick Top Rd. Windham, CT 06280Willimantic, CT 06226
Connecticut Veterans Day Race 2024
Connecticut Veterans Day Race 2024
Save the Date for the 2024
CT Veterans Day Race!
November 2, 2024
Opening Ceremony — 9:45 a.m.
Race Start — 10:00 a.m.
The CT Veterans Day Race features a 4-mile race, 3 mile walk or a 3-mile Ruck, either live or virtual options are available. We are proud that 100% of the proceeds go directly to veteran organizations who service at risk or needy veterans.
Price: $30.00 Race Fee + $2.80 SignUp Fee
Registration: Price increases to $35.00 after October 13, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT
We are proud to partner with the Manchester Elks Lodge 1893 to bring the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund’s “The Wall That Heals” to Manchester, CT
on September 19-22, 2024
Register Here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Info/CT/Coventry/Coventry
Hosted by Connecticut Veterans Day Race Inc
Location Patriots Park, 172 Lake Street, Coventry, CT 06238
23rd Annual Support the Troops & Honor the Veterans Breakfast
23rd Annual Support the Troops & Honor the Veterans Breakfast
featuring Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Ron Welch, BG, US Army (Ret)
Date and Time
Monday Nov 4, 2024
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM EST
Fees/Admission
$30.00 per person
All troops that are currently serving can attend this event free of charge. Please email info@middlesexchamber.com and we will get you registered.
Contact 860-347-6924
Send Email
Hosted by Middlesex Chamber of Commerce
Location Sheraton Hartford South Hotel
100 Capital Blvd, Rocky Hill, CT
Milford VFW Post 7788 Christmas Craft Fair
Milford VFW Post 7788 Christmas Craft Fair
SAVE THE DATE
SATURDAY
NOVEMBER 9, 2024
10 AM – 4 PM
JUST $2 ENTRY
CHILDREN UNDER 12 FREE
422 Naugatuck Ave,
Milford, CT 06460
Hosted by Milford VFW Post 7788
(203) 874-9982
Location 422 Naugatuck Ave, Milford, CT 06460