CVB’S 7 November 2024 Thursday Veterans Calendar Preview of Veterans Events & Programs new this week and first appearing in the 9 November 2024 edition of CVB’s Connecticut Veterans Calendar.
The entries below offer merely a glimpse into the latest additions highlighted in the 9 November 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.
Thursday 7 November 2024 5:00 AM
Listed in the Connecticut Veterans Calendar on ctvetsbulletin.org for Saturday, 9 November, 2024.
SALUTE THE TROOPS 5K & FUN Plainfield, CT

SALUTE THE TROOPS 5K & FUN Plainfield, CT
Saturday November 9th, 2024
8:30AM-1:00PM
Registration Pricing
5K – $30
Fun Run – $10
Soldier Stroll- $10
Plainfield High School
Proceeds from the race will benefit local Veterans
(VFW, American Legion, Veterans Coffee House, & Jacob Petrowsky Summer Track Series)
Race day registration starts at 8:30am & closes at 9am Fun Run starts at 9:30am Race starts at 10:30am
Online registration before day of event is open at
https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/CentralVillage/PlainfieldSalutetheTroops5kandFunRun
Race day registration is card or check only
Hosted by:
Plainfield Recreation Department & Senior Center
(860) 564-1819
Location: Plainfield High School 105 Putnam Rd, Central Village, CT 06332
U.S. Marine Corps Birthday Dinner Suffield

U.S. Marine Corps Birthday Dinner Suffield
Saturday 11/9/2024. 5:00 pm Social Hour. 6:00 pm Ceremony
Cash Bar.Ticket Price: $20.00
Sponsored by: The Howarth Family
Hosted by: VFW Post 9544 Suffield (860) 668-4922
Location: 972 Sheldon St, West Suffield, CT 06093
VETERANS DAY Celebration in SoNorwalk

VETERANS DAY Celebration in SoNorwalk
Join Veterans, Zeke Crozier, our Guest Speaker, Chris Leoni, BRAVO’s Summer House star, and our Host, Dayvon Smith, Shadow Media Productions for a salute to our Military Veterans this Veterans Day weekend. RAFFLES-Food and Drink Specials-DJ RYFY Starts at 9pm
Proceeds support Help Our Military Heroes non-profit.
Hosted by:
Help Our Military Heroes
Location:
The Blind Rhino
15 N Main St, Norwalk, CT 06854
Southington Elks 1669 Veterans Day Pancake Breakfast

Southington Elks 1669 Veterans Day Pancake Breakfast
Southington Elks 1669 114 Main st. Southington, CT
JOIN US FOR:
Veterans Day Pancake Breakfast
Nov 10th 8am – 11am
Includes:
Pancakes
Strawberries
Whip Cream
Sausage
Coffee, Tea, Oj
$10pp
$5 10 & under
Veterans eat free
Hosted by:
Southington Elks Lodge 1669
(860) 628-6682
Location:
114 Main St,
Southington, CT 06489
POST 10004 VFW AUXILIARY SUNDAY BREAKFAST

POST 10004 VFW AUXILIARY SUNDAY BREAKFAST
NOV 10TH
SERVING FROM 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
ALL YOU CAN EAT FOR $10.00
SCRAMBLED EGGS
SAUSAGE
HAM
HOMEFRIES
FRENCH TOAST
SAUSAGE GRAVY WITH BISCUITS
COFFEE & JUICE
263 TAYLOR HILL RD,
JEWETT CITY, CT
(860)376-5226
Hosted by:
POST 10004 VFW AUXILIARY (860)376-5226
Location:
263 Taylor Hill Rd,
Jewett City, CT 06351
Baron- Smith- Golec American Legion Post 156 Veteran’s Day Breakfast

Baron- Smith- Golec American Legion Post 156 Veteran’s Day Breakfast
Veterans and families please join us on
Sunday, November 10, 2024, for a
Veteran’s Day Breakfast
Baron- Smith- Golec American Legion Post 156
35 Neptune Ave. Moodus
The ceremony starts at 9 am followed by breakfast
VETERANS DAY
HONORING ALL WHO SERVED
Please RSVP by email amlegion156@gmail.com
or 860-873-8042
Hosted by:
American Legion, Baron- Smith- Golec Post 156, East Haddam
(860) 873-8042
Location:
35 Neptune Ave,
Moodus, CT 06469
Windsor Locks Veterans Day Ceremonies

Windsor Locks Veterans Day Ceremonies
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Smalley Brothers VFW Post 6123 and it’s auxiliary along with the American Legion Gensi-Viloa Post 36 and Unit Auxiliary will be honoring Veterans Day on Sunday, November 10th, 2024
Beginning at Memorial Hall, 1 South Main Street, shuttle transportation will be provided at 9:00 am with step-off at 9:30 am, traveling 1st to Grove Cemetery, then 2nd to St. Mary’s Cemetery. Performing a wreath ceremony, the playing of “Taps” and a gun salute.
Shuttle service will return and end at Memorial Hall. After which all are welcome to the Smalley Brothers VFW Post 6123 for a light reception.
Hosted by:
Smalley Brothers VFW Post 6123 (860) 623-6856
& American Legion Gensi-Viola Post 36 Windsor Locks, CT
Location: Shuttle From Memorial Hall to Grove Cemetery, St. To Mary’s Cemetery to Memorial Hall
Windsor Locks
Veterans Park Dedication

Veterans Park Dedication
PUTNAM CONNECTICUT
Veterans Advisory Committee
You are invited Sunday, November 10, 2024, 1pm
Veterans Park Dedication
- Location: Corner of Bridge & Church Streets
- Bridge Street will be CLOSED
- 1 side of Church Street will be coned off to no parking
- Limited number of chairs will be available, bring your own if able
- HANDICAP DROP OFF: at Synagogue, 125 Church St, behind park
- GENERAL PARKING: Riverfront Commons (Price Chopper lot), Frontier & bankHometown lots, US Button lot
LARGE crowds are expected.
Thank you for being respectful as we celebrate so many veterans.
Hosted by:
Putnam Veterans Advisory Committee
860-963-6800 ext.141
Location:
Corner of Bridge & Church Streets Putnam Connecticut
SALUTE TO VETERANS CONCERT

SALUTE TO VETERANS CONCERT
Please join the Bristol Brass & Wind Ensemble in honoring our veterans both living and deceased with a FREE Veterans Day Concert! The band is honored to have the assistance of the Bristol Veterans Council and the American Legion Post 2 Color Guard.
The band will play patriotic pieces and marches;
“Armed Forces – The Pride of America!”; “Let Freedom Ring” composed by Ryan Nowlin; “The Homefront: Musical Memories from World War II”; “Liberty, American Salute” by Morton Gould; as well as a John Philip Sousa march or two. There will be a very special presentation of “Lincoln Portrait” by Aaron Copland. This will be narrated by Richard M. Carello, 1SG (retired), chairman of the Bristol Veterans Council.
The BBWE is proud to be able to give to the community and our veterans. We hope to see everyone there!! Mark your calendars and invite your family and friends.
Hosted by:
Bristol Brass and Wind Ensemble
Location:
Rockwell Theater @BAIMS
70 Memorial Blvd,
Bristol, CT 06010
The salute to our veterans continues on Monday, 11/11 at 11 am when the Bristol Veterans Council holds their annual ceremony at the Rockwell Theater at BAIMS.
Admission to the concert is free; however monetary donations are always greatly appreciated and accepted. A portion of all donations received will go to the Bristol Veterans Council. Visit our website at www.bbandwe.org.
249th Marine Corp Birthday celebration at HRC

249th Marine Corp Birthday celebration at HRC!!!
This is an annual event we do every year!!! This year it’s Dave & AJ Acoustic live music from Shovelhead Band!
We always have surprise special guest musicians come down and jam with us as well….
Please bring an unwrapped toy or a cash donation for the Marine Corp Toys for Tots program!!
Shovelhead Lager???
giggidy!!!
Hosted by:
Lonesome Dave & Jackalyn Lanagan
Location:
Hartford Road Cafe
378 Hartford Rd, Manchester, CT 06040
Northwestern Regional High School Veterans Day Breakfast

Northwestern Regional High School Veterans Day Breakfast
You are invited to…..
VETERANS DAY BREAKFAST
Remember Our VETERANS
WHERE:
NORTHWESTERN REGIONAL SCHOOL 100 Battistoni Drive Winsted, CT 06098
WHEN: Veterans Day Monday,
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
TIME:
Breakfast: 8:00AM / Go directly to Cafeteria
Program: 9:00AM – 10:00AM /Auditorium
The entire school community thanks you for your service to our country.
Veterans.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Gail (860) 379-8525 ext. 2100 or email grogers@nwr7.org.
Thank you
Hosted by:
Northwestern Regional High School District #7
(860) 379-8525
Location:
100 Battistoni Dr,
Winsted, CT 06098
Manchester Veterans Day Parade

Manchester Veterans Day Parade
Veterans Day Parade
Monday, November 11, 2024
Parade and Color Guard form and step off from American Legion Drive, at 10:30 a.m.
Arrive at Manchester Memorial Hospital for Outdoor Ceremony on Front Lawn at 11:00 a.m. Lowering of Colors, Placing of Wreaths, Playing of Taps, and Bagpiper.
The ceremony is led by Paul Scappaticci, co-chair of the Veterans Advisory Committee. Mayor Jay Moran and state representatives will participate in the ceremony.
In case of inclement weather, the remainder of the ceremony will take place inside the hospital in the H. Louise Ruddell Auditorium at 11:15 a.m.
All attendees are invited to enjoy brunch in our cafeteria immediately following the ceremony.
Hosted by:
Town of Manchester
(860) 647-5235
Location:
Step Off American Legion Drive
Manchester. Ceremony at Manchester Memorial Hospital
71 Haynes St,
Manchester, CT 06040
American Legion Post 91 Veterans Day Ceremony

American Legion Post 91 Veterans Day Ceremony
VETERANS DAY
NOV 11TH, 2024
11:00am
American Legion Post 91 Veterans Day Ceremony Moosup Memorial Park
WE WILL NEVER FORGET
Hosted by:
American Legion Post 91 Moosup
(860) 564-8005
Location:
Moosup Memorial Park
Moosup Connecticut
American Legion Post 137 Veterans Day Ceremony

American Legion Post 137 Veterans Day Ceremony
The Harwinton American Legion Post 137 will conduct a Veterans Day ceremony on Veterans Day, Monday, 11 Nov. 2024 at 11 am at the town’s new veterans war memorial located on the town green at the intersection of South Rd, North Rd and Rte. 4. The post will be honoring the Harwinton veterans that have passed away over the past year. Refreshments courtesy of our local Dunkin’ Donuts will be available following the ceremony. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held at the Harwinton Vol. Fire Dept. firehouse on Rte.4 (Burlington Rd.). Point of contact: Gary Schaff 860-485-1166
Hosted by:
American Legion Post 137
Contact: Commander Gary Schaff 860-485-1166
Location:
New veterans war memorial located on the town green at the intersection of South Rd, North Rd and Rte. 4.
Harwinton Connecticut
American Legion Post 27 Veterans Day Ceremony

American Legion Post 27 Veterans Day Ceremony
Veterans Day November 11, 2024
11:00AM
Hosted by:
American Legion Post 27
(860) 567-9930
Location:
Litchfield Center Green
Litchfield Connecticut
Rocky Hill Veterans Day Ceremony

Rocky Hill Veterans Day Ceremony
THE TOWN OF ROCKY HILL, VFW POST 2138 & THE AMERICAN LEGION
CORDIALLY INVITE YOU TO ATTEND A VETERANS DAY CEREMONY HONORING THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED AND CONTINUE TO SERVE.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2024 11:00 Α.Μ.
VETERANS MEMORIAL GREEN (2450 MAIN STREET)
For more information,
please contact the Parks & Recreation Department (860)258 2772 or visit: rockyhillct.myrec.com
Hosted by:
THE TOWN OF ROCKY HILL, VFW POST 2138 & THE AMERICAN LEGION
Location:
VETERANS MEMORIAL GREEN 2450 Main Street, Rocky Hill, CT
Stafford Springs Veterans Day Ceremony

Stafford Springs Veterans Day Ceremony
Monday November 11, 2024
11:00AM
Veterans Memorial Park
1 Olympic Circle
Stafford Springs, CT
Hosted by:
American Legion Post 26 Stafford Springs
Location:
Veterans Memorial Park
1 Olympic Circle, Stafford Springs, Connecticut
Stafford Flag Pole Dedication Ceremony

Stafford Flag Pole Dedication Ceremony
NOVEMBER 11, 2024 | 11:30 a.m.
Warren Memorial Town Hall | 1 Main Street | Stafford, CT
Please join us following the dedication ceremony
for a celebration inside the Town Hall.
Hosted by:
Town of Stafford Flag Pole Committee
Location:
Warren Memorial Town Hall
1 Main Street, Stafford, CT
Community & Senior Center of Colebrook Veterans Day Luncheon

Community & Senior Center of Colebrook Veterans Day Luncheon
Colebrook Veterans- You will be receiving your invitation to our Veteran’s Day Luncheon on November 11, 2024, at noon this Veterans Day. This year we are offering a buffet: Creamy Tuscan Chicken, Pork Loin, Roasted Potatoes, House Salad, Green Beans, rolls and dessert. Veterans are free. Guests are $7 (take out unavailable)
**Please RSVP by 11/7/24 860-738-9521. We look forward to seeing you!
Hosted by: Community & Senior Center of Colebrook (860) 738-9521
Location: 2 School House Rd, Colebrook, CT 06021
VFW Post 296 1ST Veterans Day Dinner

VFW Post 296 1ST Veterans Day Dinner
Join us at Asa’s Place
for a free Veterans Day dinner for veterans and spouses.
Sponsored by: Arcana Arms,
VFW Post 296 & Asa’s Place
Hosted by:
VFW Post 296
(860) 379-3489
Location:
Asa’s Place
135 Main St,
Winsted, CT 06098
Light Up A Veteran at American Legion Post 27

Light Up A Veteran at American Legion Post 27
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
STARTING AT 5PM
LIGHT UP A VETERAN
HONORING YOUR VETERAN PAST AND PRESENT
WITH A LIT LUMINARY DISPLAYED IN FRONT OF AMERICAN LEGION POST #27
VETERAN’S EVENING
$5.00 DONATION
1 NAME PER BAG
FILL OUT VETERAN CARD AND SUBMIT PAYMENT IN PUB. PROCEEDS TO OUR AREA VETERANS
Hosted by:
Morgan Weir American Legion Post 27 (860) 567-9930
Location:
418 Bantam Rd,
Litchfield, CT 06759
Waterford VFW Coat Drive

Waterford VFW Coat Drive
Waterford VFW Post-6573
362 Boston Post Road
Drop off Tues-Sun 2-6
Join us for a Coat Drive!
Please look through your closets for any gently used coats, hats, gloves, boots or snowsuits you could donate!
Search your closets to find a few gently used coats that you no longer need. Just drop them off at our branch and we’ll take them to a local center in our community who can get them to someone in need! Accepting donations now until November 15th.
Hosted by:
Waterford VFW and Auxiliary Post 6573
(860) 443-0442
Location:
382 Boston Post Rd,
Waterford, CT 06385
Vets Rock 2024

Vets Rock 2024
Celebrate active-duty military and veterans at Mohegan Sun’s Vets Rock event. Key activities include a job fair, veteran service organizations, veteran-owned businesses, and support resources.
Schedule Highlights:
11:00 a.m. – Noon | Opening Ceremony** The Shops at Mohegan Sun Hosted by Gil Simmons, with a presentation by the Tribal Color Guard, National Anthem by a local school, and two service dogs presented to veterans by Everlasting Veteran.
Noon – 4:00 p.m. | Vets Rock Expo Uncas Ballroom. Veteran service organizations, educational resources, job fair, Casino 101 (blackjack and roulette lessons, 21+), and complimentary flu vaccines by Northeast Medical Group.
Noon – 4:00 p.m. | Adoption Event All Paws on Deck. Nonprofit dog rescue dedicated to rehoming pregnant dogs and puppies.
Hosted by: Mohegan Sun 1 888-226-7711
Location: 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd, Uncasville, CT 06382
Steak Night at Post 16

Steak Night at Post 16
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH 5:30 PM
MENU INCLUDES ROASTED POTATOES, TOSSED SALAD, AND DINNER ROLLS $30.00 PER TICKET 40 TICKETS AVAILABLE
LAST TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR SALE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH
Hosted by: Sutter-Terlizzi American Legion Post 16 (203) 924-9887
Location: 295 Old Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT 06484
Putnam Elks Lodge 574 Veterans Appreciation Lunch

Putnam Elks Lodge 574 Veterans Appreciation Lunch
Sunday, November 17th
64 Edmond Street, Putnam FREE for Veterans
$8.00 for Non-Veterans
Doors open at 11 AM
Meal starts at 11:30
Ritual & Quilts of Valor Presentation at 12 PM
Hosted by:
Putnam Elks Lodge 574
(860) 928-3901
Location:
64 Edmond St,
Putnam, CT 06260
VFW 7788 Turkey Shoot

VFW 7788 Turkey Shoot
Friday
November 22, 2024
From 6PM until 10PM
Al Carson Room
Our fun event! $10 includes food and draft beer. $1 raffle tix for a chance to win. Doors open up at 6 PM.
Hosted by:
VFW 7788 Travis C. Kitchen Post (203) 874-9775
Location: Al Carson Room
422 Naugatuck Ave
Milford, CT, 06460
VFW Post 149 Back to the 80’s Party

VFW Post 149 Back to the 80’s Party
Get in your 1982 DeLorean and travel back to the 80’s with us! Outfit contest,
80’s music, and much more 😎
Hosted by:
Danbury VFW Post 149
(203) 748-9579
Location:
5 Byron St, Danbury, CT 06810
Plainfield VFW Free Thanksgiving Dinner

VFW Free Thanksgiving Dinner
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
FREE Thanksgiving DINNER
DELIVERY 12:30PM
DINE IN 1:00PM 1:00PM 2:00PM
Please join the PLAINFIELD VFW POST 5446 7 Winsor Ave for a thanksgiving feast
FOR OUR VETERANS, SENIOR CITIZENS, OR MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY. ALL WHO NEED THANKSGIVING DINNER WELCOME. WE CAN DELIVER OR YOU CAN DINE IN WITH US
TO RSVP OR ARRANGE FOR DELIVERY CALL BY SUNDAY NOVEMBER 24,2024
CALL 860-564-5446 MON, TUES, THURS AFTER 5PM FRI, SAT, SUN AFTER 1PM
Hosted by:
Plainfield VFW Post 5446 – William L. Mercier Post
(860) 564-5446
Location:
7 Winsor Ave,
Plainfield, CT 06374
American Legion Post 209 Christmas Spectacular Raffle

American Legion Post 209 Christmas Spectacular Raffle
The American Legion Post 209 and South Side Meat Market are selling tickets for the Christmas Spectacular Raffle. Tickets are available at South Side Meat Market, Family Roots Produce Center (Riverside Ave, Bristol), and at the farmer’s market Saturday, 2 November, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Online purchases via Venmo and PayPal are limited to full booklet purchases ($20).
Pay via: Venmo: @AlPost209 ForestvilleCT or PayPal: @ALPost209 Forestville
Please provide name, address, phone and email so we can provide you with the ticket numbers.
The drawing is on December 14 at South Side Meat Market, with winners notified that day and posted on social media and in the Bristol Press. Winners must pick up prizes within 60 days, showing ID and ticket stub.
Thank you for your support,
Commander Brian Avery
Hosted by:
American Legion Post 209
(860) 384-5626
Location:
South Side Meat Market
(860) 582-4143
145 West St, Bristol, CT 06010