*updated 7 October 2025
In this week’s Thursday Preview, we spotlight the latest additions to our Veterans Calendar for the upcoming Saturday, 13 September 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 11 September 2025 5:00 AM
Included in the Connecticut Veterans Calendar on ctvetsbulletin.org for Saturday, 13 September, 2025
Events are in order by date
Wethersfield Chamber of Commerce American Vet Traveling Tribute Wall
Wethersfield Chamber of Commerce American Vet Traveling Tribute Wall
This event began on September 10, 2025. The wall will be on display for visitors through Sunday, September,14, 2025 until 3:00PM.
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
September 11, 2025: Open to Public
11am- Opening ceremony 12pm- CH130 Flyover 4:30: Story time & The Wall experience- Dorena reads to kids “The Wall”
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
September 12, 2025: Open to Public
Reading of POW/MIA table 4:30pm: Story time & The Wall experience- Dorena reads to kids “The Wall” 6pm: Vietnam bracelet name finding
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
September 13, 2025:
Open to Public
1pm- Governors Foot Guard playing
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
September 14, 2025:
Open to Public
Folding of the flag Shadow box presentation 1pm: Silent ride
Check in for updates on the schedule of events and more information as we continue planning! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-wall-coming-to-wethersfield-ct-tickets-1317491926819?aff=oddtdtcreator
Hosted by:
Wethersfield Chamber of Commerce (860) 721-6200
Location: Cove Park Wethersfield 60 State St,,
Wethersfield, CT 06109
American Legion Post 12 BINGO
Next occurrence 11 September 2025
American Legion Post 12 BINGO
American Legion Post 12 is doing BINGO again!!
To avoid conflicts with other games around Norwalk, we will be hosting BINGO on the 1st, 2nd, & 4th Thursdays of the month. Doors open at 5pm, Tickets sales start at 6pm, First game starts at 6:30pm. The same sequence of games with a new caller!!
(203) 866-8249 CTLEGIONPOST12@GMAIL.COM
Hosted By:
Frank C. Godfrey American Legion Post 12 Norwalk
(203) 866-8249
Location: 60 County St, Norwalk, CT 06851
Post 10004 VFW Auxiliary Sunday Breakfast 14 September
Post 10004 VFW Auxiliary Sunday Breakfast
SUNDAY BREAKFAST
SEPT 14TH
SERVING FROM
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
ALL YOU CAN EAT FOR $12.00
- SCRAMBLED EGGS
- SAUSAGE
- HAM
- HOMEFRIES
- FRENCH TOAST
- SAUSAGE GRAVY WITH BISCUITS
- COFFEE & JUICE
Hosted by:
Post 10004 VFW Auxiliary
Location:
Jewett City VFW Post 10004 (860) 376-5226
263 Taylor Hill Rd,
Jewett City, CT 06351
Yale Center For Environmental Justice Meet and Greet
Yale Center For Environmental Justice Meet and Greet
Tuesday September 16, 2025
5:00 – 6:00 pm
Join us for dinner with: Chuck Sams
Charles “Chuck” Sams joins the Yale Center for Environmental Justice as its inaugural director of Indigenous Programs. Sams brings over 30 years of experience to YCEJ, as a US Navy veteran, he served honorably as an intelligence specialist, and holds several personal and professional honors. Most recently, he made history as the first Native American to serve as Director of the National Park Service.
An enrolled member of the Cayuse and Walla Walla of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, Sams has long worked to advance tribal sovereignty, natural resource management, education, and cultural revitalization. His deep commitment to environmental justice and community-driven governance reflects the core mission of YCEJ: to work alongside frontline communities to build a just and sustainable future.
Hosted By: Yale Center For Environmental Justice
Email: ycej@yale.edu
Location: Yale Native American Cultural Center
26 High St,
New Haven, CT 06510
VFW Post 10004 Men’s Steak Night
VFW Post 10004 Men’s Steak Night
SEPTEMBER 16TH
STARTS AT 7:00
RESERVE YOUR TABLE BY SEPTEMBER 13TH
- 16 OZ RIBEYE
- BAKED POTATO
- GREEN BEANS
- ALL THE SALAD PASTA BREAD ALL YOU CAN EAT
$30.00
Come and join us for a night out with friends and a great dinner
NO TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR
Hosted by:
(860) 376-5226
Location:
263 Taylor Hill Rd,
Jewett City, CT 06351
Manchester Veterans Coffee House 18 September 2025
Manchester Veterans Coffee House 18 September 2025
September Veterans Coffee House
Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Guest Speaker: Rick Dyer
How three WWII veterans and the Army Navy Club saved the Manchester Road Race in 1945
Veterans who have competed and won through the years
The origin and evolution of Veterans Row, honoring veterans’ presence at the race
August Coffee House Recap
State Reps. Jaime Foster & Jason Doucette shared legislative updates impacting veterans.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Outreach Team provided benefit guidance and VA healthcare enrollment support.
Sponsor Shout Out –
GEICO Manchester
Thanks to Germany Jimenez and GEICO Manchester for their generous support. Military discounts and personalized insurance coverage available.
Phone: (860) 785-4889
Email: gerjimenez@geico.com
Website: https://www.geico.com/insurance-agents/connecticut/hartford/germany-jimenez/
Hosted By: Veterans Advisory Committee Manchester
vac@manchesterct.gov
Location:
1090 Main St,
Manchester, CT 06040
Yale VetMil Welcome Back BBQ
Yale VetMil Welcome Back BBQ
Thursday, September 18th, from 4:30–6:00 PM
Come join the Yale Veteran and Military community as our office welcomes everyone back to campus at our annual Fall BBQ! Friends and family are warmly invited to enjoy an evening of food, fun, and fellowship. This event is a chance to reconnect with old friends, meet new members of the community, and kick off the semester together in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Join us at The Provost’s House, 35 Hillhouse Avenue. We’ll have BBQ favorites, a family-friendly environment, and plenty of good conversation. We look forward to seeing you there!
Hosted By:
Yale Veteran and Military Affairs
Location:
35 Hillhouse Ave, New Haven, CT 06511
NATIONAL VETERANS COUNCIL FOR LEGAL REDRESS VETERANS SELF-EMPOWERMENT MONTHLY SEMINARS
NATIONAL VETERANS COUNCIL FOR LEGAL REDRESS VETERANS SELF-EMPOWERMENT MONTHLY SEMINARS
Monthly, Every third Thursday
9/18, 10/16, 11/20, 12/18/25
7 p.m.
Speak with consortium of LEADERS (VA, Politians, Employment, Housing and more)
Our Referral Services, Discharge Upgrades, Assistance in Obtaining Benefits, Direct Support Services
Legal Assistance and Advocacy
ScanQR code in flyer For More Info:
Hosted By: National Veterans Council for Legal Redress www.nvclr.org
P.O. Box 8085. New Haven, CT 06530 (877)822-1188
501C3 Non-Profit Organization –
Tax ID# 47-1280751
Creators of the Vietnam Memorial Monument on the Long Wharf
In Person Location: New Haven City Hall, 165 Church ST. 2nd Floor Rm# 1 New Haven, CT. 06510
ONLINE, Please join using this link:
https://v.ringcentral.com/join/801303494
Meeting ID: 801303494
One tap to join audio only from a smartphone:
+12679304000,,801303494# United States (Philadelphia, PA) Or dial: +12679304000 United States (Philadelphia, PA),
Surfside Veterans In The End Zone
Surfside Veterans In The End Zone
FRIDAY – SEPTEMBER 19
KICKOFF – 6:00 PM
Veterans in the End zone! 9/19 west haven high school endzone! Have your VA Id and get in free! Please share with other veterans!!!! Pizza and drinks!
WEST HAVEN HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL FIELD
Hosted By:
Rich Deso & Ed O’Brian
Location: West Haven High School Football Field,
1 Mcdonough Plz,
West Haven, CT 06516
Civil War Reenactment Manchester CT
Civil War Reenactment Manchester CT
Saturday September 20, 2025 10:00 AM
Watch history come alive! Take a walk back into time at the Civil War Reenactment and meet reenactors while in character wearing period clothing, crafting and cooking in front of their tents or stores.
Saturday and Sunday, September 20 and 21st.
$10 Vehicle Entry Fee
Hosted by:
(860) 528-0856
Location:
1329 Middle Tpke W, Manchester, CT 06040
4th Annual World War II Reunion
4th Annual World War II Reunion
Join us as we Commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the End of World War II, V-J Day.
**Meet World War II Veterans
**Guest Speaker
**Candlelight Vigil
**Buffet
**Display WWII Memorabilia
**POW/MIA table ceremony
## We may be starting at 11 a.m. instead of 10 a.m. so please follow us for updates.
Reservations due by September 12th. World War II Veterans and a guest are FREE
General Reservations – $50
Foundation Members – $48
Please consider sponsoring a WWII Veteran for $40 each
Contact us for more info or to reserve your spot.
(860) 810-8736
Presented By: The World War II Legacy Foundation
(860) 810-8736
Location:
617 Hills St,
East Hartford, CT, 06118
Mike Bova COMEDY CONCERT FUNDRAISER For Danbury CT VFW
Mike Bova COMEDY CONCERT FUNDRAISER For Danbury CT VFW Friday, September 26, 2025
8 – 9:30pm
This event is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, and a night of stand-up and musical comedy that will make you laugh harder than you have in a LONG time!
Join us for the Mike Bova Comedy Concert Fundraiser for Danbury CT VFW, a night filled with laughter while supporting those who served America! Mike Bova, a nationally touring headline comedian and country music recording artist, will have you in stitches with his hilarious stand-up, hysterical parodies and original songs. Come out and show your support for our veterans while enjoying a night of world class entertainment. This is a one-of-a-kind event you don’t want to miss and won’t soon forget.
Tickets: $25 + Fee
Hosted By:
(203) 748-9579
Location: 5 Byron St,
Danbury, CT 06810
Somers Veterans Coffee House 27 September 2025
Somers Veterans Coffee House 27 September 2025
Saturday,
September 27, 2025,
from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Somers, CT – The Somers Department of Veterans Affairs will host retired U.S. Army Colonel Bill Werner at the Veterans Coffeehouse at Somers Town Hall Auditorium.
Werner will present “U.S. Military Mortuary Affairs: Past and Present,” sharing insights from more than 30 years in the Army Reserves, including deployments to the Pacific and service at Dover Port Mortuary. A licensed funeral director and educator, he will highlight military honors, family grief support, and national remembrance.
The Coffeehouse is open to all veterans, military families, and guests, with complimentary coffee and snacks provided.
Hosted by:
Somers Department of Veterans Affairs
(860) 272-4207
Location:
Somers Town Hall Auditorium, 600 Main St, Somers, CT 06071
Lily Rose Haunted House At Danbury DAV
Lily Rose Haunted House At Danbury DAV
Every Fri, Sat & Sun, October 3rd to 31st Doors open at 6PM, rain or shine
$15
25 Segar St. Danbury, CT 06810 1/2 mile from Danbury Mall
DAY #25
Presented By: Lily Rose
(475) 465-9505
Hosted By:
Danbury DAV Lee Hartell Chapter 25
(203) 743-3013
Location:
25 Segar St,
Danbury, CT 06810
Beirut Memorial Bantam
Beirut Memorial Bantam
Remember those from Connecticut who died in the 1983 Beirut Bombing. Short memorial service. All are welcome.
FREE lunch afterwards at the American Legion.
Hosted By: Phillip Modesti
& Litchfield/Bantam/Northfield News Uncensored
Location:
715 Bantam Rd,
Bantam, CT 06750
Blissful Moon makes a Debut at the VFW in Jewett City
Blissful Moon makes a Debut at the VFW in Jewett City
We can’t wait to make our debut at the VFW in Jewett city!
Blissful Moon will rock the house with our diverse classic rock set list, including everything from Carole King to Led Zeppelin Bring your dance shoes and will see you October 18!
Hosted By:
(401) 206-1385
Location:
263 Taylor Hill Rd,
Jewett City, CT 06351
(860) 376-5226
An Evening of Comedy to Benefit Irreverent Warriors CT (CANCELLED)
An Evening of Comedy to Benefit Irreverent Warriors Connecticut
CANCELLED
📅 Saturday, October 25
⏰ Doors 7:00pm
Show 8:00pm
🎟 Tickets:
- $30 General Admission (first come, first served)
- $200 Reserved Table for 8 ($40 savings)
Cash bar available. Bring your own snacks (no outside drinks).
Join veterans, military, and supporters for a night of laughter to help prevent veteran suicide and strengthen connections through humor and shared experiences.
Benefiting; Irreverent Warriors Connecticut
Hosted by:
Glastonbury Elks Lodge 2202 (860) 633-2651
Presented By:
Franco’s Comedy For Your Cause (860) 884-2300
Location: 98 Woodland St, South Glastonbury, CT 06073
The 60-16 Veterans Awareness Project Veterans Day Celebration
The 60-16 Veterans Awareness Project Veterans Day Celebration
This is our annual Veterans day celebration. Doors open 6pm Paco will be getting us started downstairs and on the main stage Steel N Easy will be opening for Murphy’s Law . No set cost at the door but we do ask for a new unwrapped Toy for our toy drive. We will be accepting donations for our annual coat drive for Veterans in need. Hog TIED BBQ & Bobby Miner will be in the kitchen with some great chow. Come out to the Beautiful Broad Brook Opera and help us help some kids and Veterans !! Thank you in advance.
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ENTRY
Hosted by:
The 60-16 Veterans Awareness Project
Location:
107 Main St,
Broad Brook, CT 06016
(860) 558-9202
American Legion & KOC Veterans Appreciation Dinner 2025
American Legion & KOC Veterans Appreciation Dinner 2025
Saturday November 15th, 2025
Time(s): 5:00pm to 6:00pm Registration and Social Hour
6:00pm to 9:00pm Concert. Dinner. Posting of Colors, Prayer. Guest Speaker
On behalf of Frank C. Godfrey American Legion Post 12 and The Knights of Columbus Assembly 100, we would like to extend to you this special invitation to attend the 2025 Veterans Recognition Dinner. This is the one opportunity that we have to publicly honor and appreciate our Veterans for their selfless and dedicated service to the military and to the community.
Dinner will be served Buffet Style and will include: Pasta with Meatballs & Sausage, Salad, Bread, Desert. Coffee
Price: Veterans-FREE.
Guests: $30 per person
Dress: Casual
Tickets: Can be purchased at the Post or on EventBrite.
Hosted By:
Frank C. Godfrey American Legion Post 12 Norwalk
(203) 866-8249
& Knights of Columbus Assembly 100
(203) 858-6042
Location: Upstairs Hall,
60 County St,
Norwalk, CT 06851
