In this week’s Thursday Preview, we spotlight the latest additions to our Veterans Calendar for the upcoming Saturday, 2 August 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.
This Thursday Preview highlights new Connecticut Veterans events added to the upcoming Saturday Calendar. Each listing has its own dedicated PDF flyer for easy viewing, sharing, or printing. All events are located in Connecticut and are curated specifically for Veterans, service members, and their families.
Thursday 31 July 2025 5:00 AM
Included in the Connecticut Veterans Calendar on ctvetsbulletin.org for Saturday, 2 August, 2025
Events are in order by date
American Legion Post 113 Monthly Breakfast Next Breakfast August 3rd, 2025
American Legion Post 113 Monthly Breakfast
Monthly Breakfast- 1 Sunday of Every Month 8am-11am
August 3rd, Sept. 7th, Oct 5th, Nov 2nd, Dec 7 (Breakfast with Santa)
What’s on the Menu:
- Eggs cooked to order
- Sausage
- Bacon
- Corned Beef Hash
- Hash Browns
- Pancakes
- Sausage Gravy and biscuits
- Juice
- Coffee
$12.00 per person
Hosted by:
American Legion Post 113 Old Saybrook
(860) 388-9482
Location:
80 Essex Rd,
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
VFW Post 10688 Monthly Sunday Breakfast August 3rd, 2025
VFW Post 10688 Monthly Sunday Breakfast
1st Sunday of month
Doors open 8 AM
Doors close at 11 AM
$9.00 per person Kids 13 and under eat free.
With Your Veteran Loyalty Card, your 6th Breakfast is Free
Thank you for your service!
Hosted by:
(860) 456-1631
Location:
21 North Canterbury Road
Canterbury, CT 06331
Sean Higgins At Montville VFW Post 10060
Sean Higgins At Montville VFW Post 10060
Sunday August 3rd 3-6pm
Presented by: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9544 Suffield (860) 668-4922
& Suffield Community Aid (860) 668-1986
Location: 972 Sheldon St, West Suffield, CT 06093
Dedication of Purple Heart/DAV Monument
Dedication of Purple Heart/DAV Monument
Thursday, August 7, 2025
11:00 AM
Mayor Erin E. Stewart, the City of New Britain, and the Veterans Commission warmly invite you to attend the unveiling of a new monument dedicated to honoring combat-wounded Veterans and all those who became ill or injured while faithfully serving our nation.
For More Information
Call 860-826-3365
Thanks to: DAV
Thanks to & Funds Provided By: Franco American War Veterans of New Britain & Society St. Jean Baptiste
Hosted by:
Mayor of New Britain Erin E. Stewart & The New Britain Veterans Commission
Location:
Central Park, 27 W Main St, New Britain, CT 06051
A Fundraiser For Veteran Robert Fisher
THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 27 IS PROUD TO HOST
A Fundraiser For Veteran Robert Fisher
FRIDAY AUGUST 8TH, 2025 5PM-8PM
FOOD GENEROUSLY DONATED BY AJ’S STEAK & PIZZA OF GOSHEN
- PASTA
- MEATBALLS
- SAUSAGE
- SALAD
- ROLLS
- DESSERT
50/50 RAFFLE
TRADITIONAL RAFFLE WITH PRIZES DONATED BY LOCAL VENDORS
$20 PER PERSON UNDER 10 FREE CASH BAR INDOOR/OUTDOOR SEATING ATM ON PREMISES
Hosted by:
American Legion Post 27 (860) 567-9930
Location:
418 Bantam Rd,
Litchfield, CT 06759
Suffield School Supply Drive
Suffield School Supply Drive
ACCEPTING DONATIONS THROUGH AUGUST 10TH
Most Needed Supplies: Backpacks, Pencil Pouches, Scissors, Notebooks, Erasers, Rulers, Pocket Folders, Crayons, Flash Drives, Pencils, Markers, Index Cards, Pencil Sharpeners, Colored Pencils, Scientific Calculators, Pens, Glue Sticks, Highlighters
Please drop off donations to the VFW Post 9544 972 Sheldon St. Suffield CT
Presented by: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9544 Suffield (860) 668-4922
& Suffield Community Aid (860) 668-1986
Location: 972 Sheldon St, West Suffield, CT 06093
Danbury Moose Lodge Veterans Picnic
Danbury Moose Lodge Veterans Picnic
Saturday, August 16th
1-6pm
HONORING ALL WHO SERVED
ANNUAL APPRECIATION PICNIC
*Event is Open to the Public*
****FREE for All Veterans****
Members
and anyone 13- 20 yrs – $15
Qualified Guests $20
Kids under 12 yr – $5
Burgers, Hot Dogs, Chicken, Pulled Pork, Salads/ Sides and Desserts Horsehoes, Cornhole, Ladder Ball, Raffles, 50/50
RSVP highly recommended by 8/11 danburymoose1373@yahoo.com
Hosted by:
Danbury Moose Lodge (203) 792-9106
Location:
75 Boulevard Dr,
Danbury, CT 06810
2025 VFW Dept. of CT District 1 Picnic
2025 VFW Dept. of CT District 1 Picnic
Saturday, Sept. 6th
12:00-5:00 PM
Let’s come together to honor and celebrate every veteran from all branches, bring your family and friends.
Our Location VFW POST 149 5 BYRON STREET DANBURY
Tickets $30 PP
Use QR Code To Purchase Tickets, click here or In Person.
Hosted by:
(203) 748-9579
Location:
5 Byron St,
Danbury, CT 06810
CT National Guard 4TH Annual Suicide Prevention 5K Run/Walk
CT National Guard 4TH Annual Suicide Prevention 5K Run/Walk
21 SEPT 2025
Camp Nett, Niantic
38 SMITH STREET, NIANTIC, CT REGISTRATION OPENS AT 0830 KIDS FUN RUN STARTS AT 0900 5K RACE BEGINGS AT 0930
103RD AIRLIFT WING
161 RAINBOW ROAD, E. GRANBY, CT REGISTRATION OPENS AT 0830 KIDS FUN RUN STARTS AT 0900 5K RACE BEGINGS AT 0930
FIRST 100 REGISTERED RECEIVE A RUN T-SHIRT
Hosted by:
CT National Guard
Locations:
Camp Nett, Niantic
38 Smith Street, Niantic, CT
& 103RD Airlift Wing
161 Rainbow Road, E. Granby, CT
Live Music On The Patio With Dave Schena 21 September
Live Music On The Patio With Dave Schena
Sunday
September 21st 2025
3-6 PM
At the V
Hosted by:
(860) 848-3750
Location:
91 Raymond Hill Rd, Uncasville, CT 06382
VFW Post 5095 19th Annual Lobster Fest Fundraiser
VFW Post 5095 19th Annual Lobster Fest Fundraiser
A Feast for a Great Cause
Saturday, September 27
12 PM to 5 PM at.
Major Fundraiser upporting local veterans and their families.
The Lobster Fest features a mouthwatering lineup
- 1¼-1½ lb. Lobsters
- 3/4″ Prime Ribeye Steaks
- 1 lb. Baked Potatoes
- Fresh Local Corn on the Cob
- World-Famous Homemade Clam Chowder
Attendees will enjoy music, exciting raffles, and the warm camaraderie of the East Hampton community. It’s an event that brings people together over incredible food-all for a meaningful cause.
Ticket Details: $65-Includes choice of 1 lobster or 1 ribeye, plus baked potato, corn, and chowder. $25 Add-On- Choice of 1 extra lobster or ribeye
$15-1 lb. of fresh steamers
DJ 128 will be back!
Come hungry, bring friends, and support the heroes in our community!
Tickets can be purchased by contacting VFW Post 5095 at (860) 267-8837.
Hosted by:
East Hampton, CT –
Location:
20 North Maple Street,
East Hampton, CT
Gold Star Family Luncheon
Gold Star Family Luncheon
Sunday, September 28
10am-11:30am
Please join us as we honor your loved one and your hero’s Story of Service by displaying their photo on Our Gold Star Family Wall.
Lunch will be served at Your Local MISSION BBQ
R.S.V.P.
http://mission-bbq.com/goldstar-lunch-rsvp
Proudly Serving Those Who Serve, Your Friends at MISSION BBQ
Hosted by:
CT Locations:
785 Queen Street
Southington, CT 06489
550 Boston Post Road,
Unit A, Orange, CT 06477
VFW Voice of Democracy and Patriots Pen 2025-2026
VFW Voice of Democracy and Patriots Pen 2025-2026
The VFW offers two major youth scholarship programs to promote patriotism: Voice of Democracy for high school students and Patriot’s Pen for middle schoolers. Voice of Democracy awards over $1.4 million annually, with a top prize of $35,000 for the best audio essay. The 2025–2026 theme is “How Are You Showing Patriotism and Support for Our Country?”Patriot’s Pen invites students in grades 6–8 to submit a written essay for a chance to win part of nearly $1 million in prizes, including a $5,000 grand prize. Entries for both programs are due to local VFW Posts by midnight, October 31.
Presented by: Veterans of Foreign Wars
Location: Submit your entry form Remotely
10th Annual Connecticut Veterans Day Race Sponsorship Opportunities
10th Annual Connecticut Veterans Day Race Sponsorship Opportunities
GOLD – $3,000
- Logo & link on event website
- Full-page ad in race brochure
- Logo on back of event t-shirt
- 3’×4′ banner at event
- 5 race entries with shirts
SILVER – $1,500
- Logo & link on event website
- Half-page ad in race brochure
- Logo on back of event t-shirt
- 2’×3′ banner at event
- 3 race entries with shirts
MILE MARKER – $500
- Logo & link on event website
- Logo on 12″×18″ course sign
- Name listed in brochure
- Logo on back of t-shirt
- 1 race entry with shirt
CONTRIBUTING – $100
- Logo & link on event website
- Name listed in brochure
GENERAL DONATION – $
To meet production deadlines, please submit your donation by October 14th!
Please return the enclosed form to: CT Veterans Day Race
P.O. Box 262,
Coventry, CT 06238
Please make checks payable to:
CT Veterans Day Race
For more information contact:
Jamie DePaola, SgtMaj, USMC (Ret). 860.985.2064 admin@ctveteransdayrace.com
10th Annual Connecticut Veterans Day Race
10th Annual Connecticut Veterans Day Race
Nov 8, 2025
Opening Ceremony: 9:45am
Race starts at 10:00am
🇺🇸 Run. Walk. Ruck. Honor. 🇺🇸
Join us Nov 8, 2025 for the 10th Annual CT Veterans Day Race!
4-Mile Run | 3-Mile Walk | 3-Mile Ruck. Live & virtual options available!
100% of proceeds go to CT veteran service organizations.
Ruck with purpose—bring items for veterans in need. Patriotic vibes, amazing community, and a powerful cause!
Join us in saluting and thanking our military veterans by being a sponsor
All sponsors and VSO recipients are invited to participate in the Awards Ceremony at 11:00am on race day.
Register or learn more: https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=103701
Hosted by: Connecticut Veterans Day Race
(860) 478-6802
Location: Patriots Park
172 Lake Street
Coventry, CT 06238
