The entries below offer merely a glimpse into the latest additions highlighted in the August 10, 2024 edition of Connecticut Veterans Bulletin’s weekly Veterans Calendar Publication. With more than 250 events and programs tailored for Connecticut veterans, CVB’s weekly Connecticut Veterans Calendar Publication serves as your comprehensive guide.
Thursday 8 August 2024 5:00 AM
Listed in the Connecticut Veterans Calendar on ctvetsbulletin.org for Saturday, 8 August, 2024.
Old Fashioned Sock Hop
Old Fashioned Sock Hop
PLAINFIELD V.F.W. POST 5446 POST HOME
WINSOR AVENUE, PLAINFIELD $10 PER PERSON HOT DOGS, HAMBURGERS, FRESH CUT FRIES FOR PURCHASE ALONG WITH ROOT BEER FLOATS AVAILABLE
Hosted By: Plainfield VFW
(860) 564-5446
Location Plainfield VFW, 7 Winsor Ave, Plainfield, CT 06374
VFW Post 1523 MONSTER MEAT RAFFLE
VFW Post 1523 MONSTER MEAT RAFFLE
Join us on August 18th 2024 in the Post Canteen for the Meat Raffle
starts at 2pm.
- $1 Per Ticket
- $5.00/6 Tickets
- $10.00/12 Tickets
- +50/50 RAFFLE
1st Draw at 2pm
DRAWING HELD IN CANTEEN @ 2PM
207 Providence Street, Putnam
Hosted By: Albert J Breault Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1523
Location 207 Providence St, Putnam, CT 06260
Thunder of Metal Music
Thunder of Metal Music
Experience the thunder of metal music at our VFW Post, featuring a great lineup of local bands
(California)
Knife Wound (Atlanta )
Special Guests
Hosted By: East Killingly VFW Post 4908
(860)774-0233
Location East Killingly VFW Post 4908, 1035 North Rd, Dayville, CT 06241
Celebrity Bartender’s Night
Celebrity Bartender’s Night
Proceeds to Benefit Danielson veterans Coffeehouse
Thursday August 22, 2024 THE CROSSING RESTAURANT & BREW PUB 45 MAIN STREET, PUTNAM, CT
SUPPORT YOUR FAVORITE
CELEBRITY BARTENDERS
5:00 PM TO 6:00 PM COFFEEHOUSE TEAM
FRED RUHLEMANN, JIM ECCLESTON, AL JOSLIN, BRIAN SIMMONS
6:00 PM TO 6:45 PM PUTNAM STARS TEAM
GARY OSBREY, JEFF RAWSON, EARL ROSEBROOKS, MATT DESAULINER
6:45 PM TO 7:30 PM THE POLITICIANS
ANNE DAUPHINAIS, CHRIS REDDY, RICK HAYES, CHRIS STEWART
7:30 PM TO 8:15 PM POST 13 AMERICAN LEGION TEAM
BRIAN MAYNARD, MIKE ROCCHETTI, ETIC QUINN, MIKE VASSAR,
8:15 TO 9:00 PM INVESTMENT/REAL ESTATE STARS PAT O’BRIEN, JOE CARLONE, DICK LOOMIS, LYNN CONVERSE
Hosted By: THE CROSSING RESTAURANT & BREW PUB
(860) 928-3663
Location THE CROSSING RESTAURANT & BREW PUB,
45 Main Street, Putnam, CT 06260
Plainfield VFW Post 5446 & Auxiliary Pig Roast
Plainfield VFW Post 5446 & Auxiliary Pig Roast
1 p.m. – Hot dogs, hamburgers, salads
4-7 p.m. – Roasted pig with fixings
Includes (1) domestic draft beer
$25
Adults 21& older
$20 13-20 yo
$10 Children
12 & under
Hosted By: Plainfield VFW
(860) 564-5446
Location Plainfield VFW, 7 Winsor Ave, Plainfield, CT 06374
Patriot Day Norwalk CT
Patriot Day Norwalk CT
Each year on September 11, a ceremony is held at City Hall to honor the Norwalk residents who died at the World Trade Center.
Hosted By: Norwalk Veterans Memorial Committee (203) 952-0560
& American Legion Post 12 Norwalk (203) 866-8249
Location Norwalk City Hall, 125 East Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851
POW / MIA Commemoration
POW / MIA Commemoration
The City of Norwalk will honor the residents of Norwalk who were held in POW camps and those who are still listed as Missing In Action.
To learn more about the brave Norwalk veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice, please visit norwalkctheroes.org.
Specific details pertaining to this event will be made closer to the date.
Hosted By: Norwalk Veterans Memorial Committee (203) 952-0560
& American Legion Post 12 Norwalk (203) 866-8249
Location American Legion Post 12 Norwalk 60 County St, Norwalk, CT 06851
9th Annual 22for22 Hike for Veteran Suicide Awareness
9th Annual 22for22 Hike for Veteran Suicide Awareness
SATURDAY,
SEPTEMBER 28, 2024
AT 7 AM
22 Kilometer Hike Through Naugatuck State Forest to raise awareness for the veteran suicide epidemic plaguing our veterans as well as raise donations for Mission22, a nonprofit 501(c)3 dedicated to the war against veteran suicide!!
Public Event by 22 for 22 Hike for Veteran Suicide Awareness
Hosted By: 22 for 22 Hike for Veteran Suicide Awareness
Location 6 Rubber Avenue, Naugatuck, CT 06770
Family Day Cornhole Event
Family Day Cornhole Event
2nd Annual Cornhole Tournament & Family Day Event!!
Sunday September 29th
Register on Scoreholio or in person from 9am-11am
Bags fly at 12pm!!
Plainfield VFW Post 5446
7 Winsor Ave. Plainfield CT 06374
Fun for everyone!!
$50 per team, cash prize for top 2 teams
Bring the whole family…we will have a moonbounce, face painting, pumpkin painting, ice cream cart, 50/50 raffle and loads of fun!
Hamburger or Hotdog platters with sides and a beer! $12
Questions? Text 860-230-8874
Hosted By: Plainfield VFW
(860) 564-5446
Location Plainfield VFW, 7 Winsor Ave, Plainfield, CT 06374
V.E.T.S. PANERA FUNDRAISER
V.E.T.S. PANERA FUNDRAISER
Get your bread bowl on and bring the whole family to the Waterford, CT Panera
on Saturday, October 12,
from 4-8PM.
25% of your receipt will be donated to support Veterans Equine Therapeutic Services.
To make sure that your receipt counts please use the following instructions:
Use code FUNDU at online checkout, in the Panera App, or at the kiosk in-cafe.*
Bring this flier or show a digital copy to your cashier when ordering at the cafe or enter the promo code FUNDU at checkout on Panerabread.com or the Panera App to ensure your organization gets a portion of the proceeds.**
Hosted By: (V.E.T.S) Veterans Equine Therapeutic Services
(860) 235-7872
Location Panera Bread, 903 Hartford Turnpike, Waterford, CT 06385
Indoor Yard Sale
Indoor Yard Sale
Clothes, Books, Toys, Games, Furniture, Electronics, Tools, Kitchenware and much more!!
Contact George if interested in setting up a table ($10 donation)
860-315-2251
Hosted By: Albert J. Breault VFW Post 1523 (860) 928-9897
Location
Albert J. Breault VFW Post 1523, 207 Providence St, Putnam, CT 06260
CT Military Heroes – The Battle of Iwo Jima
CT Military Heroes – The Battle of Iwo Jima
In honor of Veteran’s Day, author Jeffrey R. DeWitt discusses his new book, “Connecticut Military Heroes of the Battle of Iwo Jima”, on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 2pm.
FREE EVENT. Register in advance here: https://weston-history–culture-center.ticketleap.com/ct-military-heroes—the-battle-of-iwo-jima/
Walk-ins Welcome Too!
This year marks the 79th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima. Author Jeff DeWitt’s illustrated slide lecture will discuss the history of the battle and its importance in winning the war in the Pacific theater. His talk will highlight some 100 Connecticut residents who lost their lives in the battle as well as the significance and history of the Iwo Jima Memorial in New Britain, Connecticut.
DeWitt’s new book, “Connecticut Military Heroes of The Battle of Iwo Jima” will be for sale at the event. All proceeds from the book sales go to the Iwo Jima Memorial Historical Foundation in New Britain.
The lecture will conclude with a short Q & A and book signing. Guided tours of the Coley House, which represents life on the home front during World War II, will be available after the lecture.
Jeffrey DeWitt is a 26-year United States Air Force veteran who retired in the rank of Chief Master Sergeant, the top 1% of all enlisted grades. His medals include the Meritorious Service Medal with 4 oak leaf clusters, Air Force Commendation Medal with 3 oak leaf clusters, and the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with 6 oak leaf clusters. He is a member of the Board of Directors and Historian for the Iwo Jima Memorial Historical Foundation based in Connecticut. For his work for the foundation, he was selected for the 2022 Veterans Public Service Award for Excellence from Central Connecticut State University. He is a life member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He has served in various VFW positions in two states at the post and district levels.
In 2024, he was presented with the Department of Connecticut American Legion’s Americanism Award. He is the 57th recipient in 69 years since the award’s inception.
In addition, he was presented with the Herbert L. Emanuelson Plaque which is awarded annually to the individual Legionnaire who rendered the most outstanding contributions to Community Service.
The Weston Historical Society D/B/A The Weston History and Culture Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. WHCC would like to thank its benefactors: the Daniel E. Offutt, III Charitable Trust and the Twenty-Seven Foundation. It would also like to thank its annual sponsors: Fairfield County Bank, KMS Team at Compass, and Pullman & Comley.
Registration https://weston-history–culture-center.ticketleap.com/ct-military-heroes—the-battle-of-iwo-jima
Hosted by Weston History & Culture Center (203) 226-1804
& Norwalk Veterans Memorial Committee
Location 104 Weston Rd, Weston, CT 06880
Veterans Day Ceremony
Veterans Day Ceremony
Until World War II occurred, what is now known as World War I was called The Great War. It ended when an armistice was signed on November 11, 1918. Thereafter, this date was honored by commemoration of a national holiday, Armistice Day, and a great tradition was that there would be a moment of silence at 11 o’clock on the 11th day of the 11th month. In the 1950s, the holiday became Veterans Day and it has been known by that name since as a means of honoring all veterans of all wars and conflicts.
To learn more about the Norwalk citizens who sacrificed their lives, please visit
Hosted By: Norwalk Veterans Memorial Committee (203) 952-0560
& American Legion Post 12 Norwalk (203) 866-8249
Location
Norwalk City Hall, 125 East Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851
6th Annual Fall Craft & vendor fair
6th Annual Fall Craft & vendor fair
SATURDAY,
NOVEMBER 23, 2024
8:30 am – 2:30 pm
PLAINFIELD VFW POST 5446
7 Winsor Avenue Plainfield, CT 06374
BAKED GOODS, FOOD & RAFFLE!!
Many local vendors!
For vendor information, contact Amanda Deojay ONLY @ 860-303-9431. Avoid scammers. Inside space is limited.
Hosted By: Plainfield VFW
(860) 564-5446
Location Plainfield VFW, 7 Winsor Ave, Plainfield, CT 06374
Pearl Harbor Day Commemoration
Pearl Harbor Day Commemoration
The City of Norwalk will honor the 19 residents of Connecticut who were killed in action in the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
Hosted By: Norwalk Veterans Memorial Committee (203) 952-0560
& American Legion Post 12 Norwalk
(203) 866-8249
Location Norwalk City Hall, 125 East Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851
