CVB’S 24 October 2024 Thursday Veterans Calendar Preview of Veterans Events & Programs new this week and first appearing in the 26 October 2024 edition of CVB’s Connecticut Veterans Calendar.
The entries below offer merely a glimpse into the latest additions highlighted in the 26 October 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 24 October 2024 5:00 AM
Listed in the Connecticut Veterans Calendar at ctvetsbulletin.org on Saturday, 26 October, 2024.
VFW Post 149 Kids Halloween Party
VFW Post 149 Kids Halloween Party
TRICK or treat
Kid’s Halloween Party
Saturday, October 26th
Games, Music, Food & Candy
Costume Contest
1pm to 4pm
Hosted by:
Danbury VFW Post 149
(203) 748-9579
Location: 5 Byron St, Danbury, CT 06810
Windsor American Legion Harvest Festival Spaghetti Dinner
Windsor American Legion Harvest Festival Spaghetti Dinner
AMERICAN LEGION GRAY-DICKINSON POST #59 IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FIRST CHURCH WINDSOR 107 PALISADO AVENUE
HARVEST FESTIVAL SPAGHETTI DINNER
A charity event to support our local veterans.
SATURDAY 26 OCT 2024
5:00 PM 7:00 PM
Spaghetti
Meatballs
Salad
Rolls.
Vegetarian friendly and gluten free available.
BEVERAGES INCLUDED
Donations of $12 pre-event/ $15 at the door Family of 4 – $40 Children 10 and under $6 Children under 5 free
Contact: windsoramericanlegion@gmail.com
Hosted by:
Windsor American Legion Gray-Dickinson Post #59
in partnership with
First Church Windsor
Location: 107 Palisado Ave, Windsor, CT 06095
American Legion Kiltonic Post Halloween Party
American Legion Kiltonic Post Halloween Party
YOU’RE INVITED TO HALLOWEEN party COCKTAILS, DANCE, MUSIC & POT LUCK
OCT 26
STARTS AT 19:00
POST LOUNGE KILTONIC POST 72, AMERICAN LEGION 64 MAIN ST SOUTHINGTON
Hosted by:
American Legion Kiltonic Post 72 (860) 621-4243
Location: 64 Main St, Southington, CT 06489
Vet Center Halloween Festival
Vet Center Halloween Festival
Sunday Oct 27th
from 1pm – 5pm
Get ready for a spooktacular time!!!
HALLOWEEN Festival
Treats and more!
Scary stories
Face Painting
Costume Parade
Haunted House
Fun for Veterans and their families!
131 West Street, Danbury, CT. 06810
For questions: (203)790-4000
VETCENTER
Connection.
Camaraderie Community.
Hosted by:
Vet Center (203) 790-4000
Location:
131 West Street,
Danbury, CT. 06810
VFW Post 10004 Ladies Steak Night
VFW Post 10004 Ladies Steak Night
OCT 30TH
NEW YORK STRIP STEAK
BAKED POTATO
GREEN BEANS
GARDEN SALAD
PASTA AND ITALIAN STYLE BREAD
$20.00
SERVING STARTS AT 7:00 PM SHARP
RSVP ONLY: TICKETS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR
Please call Linda by Sunday to reserve your spot: 860-710-3402
VFW POST 10004 263 TAYLOR HILL RD JEWETT CITY, CT
Hosted by:
VFW Post 10004 (860) 376-5226
Location: 263 Taylor Hill Rd, Jewett City, CT 06351
VFW Post 5095 Karaoke Night
VFW Post 5095 Karaoke Night
EVERY FRIDAY AT 8PM-11PM. OVER 60,000 SONGS TO CHOOSE FROM. YOUR HOST DJ ANNIE
NO ENTRY FEE WE WELCOME NON-MEMBERS. MORE INFO CALL 860-267-8837
Hosted by: VFW Post 5095 (860) 267-8837
Location: 20 N Maple St, East Hampton, CT 06424
2nd Annual Crafts for Vets
2nd Annual Crafts for Vets
November 2, 2024 9:00am to 4:00pm
Raffles…. Breakfast & Lunch Available for purchase
All proceeds to benefit local Veterans
Hosted by: Middletown Elks Lodge 771 (860) 346-9771
Location: 44 Maynard Street, Middletown, CT 06457
Purse BINGO Night Fundraiser for Bulldogs Football Banquet
Purse BINGO Night Fundraiser for Bulldogs Football Banquet
Sat November 2nd | 6-9 P.M.
10 Monson Rd. Stafford Springs, CT
bingo starts @ 7pm
Supports Bulldogs Football Banquet
FEATURING THIS OR THAT!
PURSES & GIFTCARDS! as prizes
cash bar
bring your own snacks
Tickets $35 – limited seating get your tickets early
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE!
The American Legion is dedicated to supporting youth programs and sports across our community.
Presented by:
American Legion Strazza Tonoli Emhoff Post 26 Stafford Springs, CT
(860) 684-7619
Contacts: Kim 860-970-9307
Jaime 860-462-3469
Dana 860-796-0736
Location:
10 Monson Rd, Stafford Springs, CT 06076
3RD Annual World War II Reunion
3RD Annual World War II Reunion
The World War II Legacy Foundation presents the 3rd Annual World War II Reunion. “A gathering to recognize the contributions of our WWII Veterans, give thanks for their service and remember those who are no longer with us.”
Come view military displays, enjoy appetizers, mingle with WWII Veterans, enjoy our buffet luncheon, take part in our Candlelight Ceremony and take a chance at our raffles. Our guest speaker will be Air Force Veteran and Military Artist, Don Scott.
All WWII Veterans are Free
Reservations:
$40 – Payment before October 22nd
$45 – Payment after October 22nd
Reservation deadline October 29th
Please consider sponsoring a WWII Veteran for $35 (Memorial donations welcome)
Seating is limited due to space so get your reservations in early!
Questions? – Call Gary Roy, President at (860) 810-8736
Presented by:
World War II Legacy Foundation, Inc
(860) 810-8736
Location: Hillstown Grange #87
617 Hills St,
East Hartford, CT 06118
VFW Post 1523 Auxiliary presents MEAT RAFFLE
VFW Post 1523 Auxiliary presents MEAT RAFFLE
NOVEMBER 3RD, 1 – 5PM
50/50 RAFFLE WITH BILL G PLAYING ACOUSTICS
MEAT FROM ED STEARNS DRESSED MEATS, CHARLTON, MA
KNOWN FOR THEIR LEAN HAMBURG, MEATBALLS, BONELESS CHICKEN BREAST, TERIYAKI BEEF TIPS AND DELMONICO STEAK (RIBEYE) AMONGST OTHERS.
207 PROVIDENCE STREET
Hosted by:
VFW Post 1523 Auxiliary
(860) 928-9897
Location:
Albert J Breault Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1523
207 Providence St,
Putnam, CT 06260
Stafford High School Veterans Day Celebration
Stafford High School Veterans Day Celebration
You are cordially invited to attend a Veterans Day Celebration in your honor
WHAT
Reception with lunch & patriotic music
Assembly honoring Veterans
Breakout sessions with small groups
WHO
All Veterans from all of the branches of the military.
WHEN
November 8, 2024 11:15 AM – 2:00 PM (lunch included)
WHERE
Stafford High School (please enter through door across from the garage by the soccer field – Door B6)
RSVP WITH YOUR NAME TO:
ANNE HARRINGTON,
SHS SECRETARY
(860) 684-4233
HARRINGTONA@STAFFORD.K12.CT.US
Or Register Here
Hosted by:
Stafford High School (860) 684-4233
Location:
145 Orcuttville Rd,
Stafford Springs, CT 06076
American Legion Post 209 Jukebox BINGO 8 November 2024
American Legion Post 209 Jukebox BINGO
The American Legion
Post 209 Presents
Jukebox Bingo
Friday, November 8, 2024
6pm to 8pm
@Gloria Dei Church 355 Camp St. Bristol, CT Doors Open at 5:30pm
$15 per card
($10 for kids 12 and under) Tickets available at door.
Light Refreshments Will Be Served Jukebox Bingo from Primetime Entertainment
Contact Bruce Barton (860)810-8168, Bob Getz (860)919-0305 or Brian Avery (860)384-5626
Hosted by:
American Legion Post 209
(860) 384-5626
Location: Gloria Dei Church 355 Camp St. Bristol, CT
Toys for Tots + Veterans Winter Coat Benefit Show
Toys for Tots + Veterans Winter Coat Benefit Show
Friday, November 8, 2024 at 6 PM
Featuring Jeff Pitchell, Murphy’s Law, and Paco! Join us for a very special show to benefit Toys for Tots and Winter Coats for Veterans
Doors 6:00pm (lower level and patio)
Paco 6:30-7:30 (downstairs)
Upstairs Theater Doors 7:30
Murphys Law 8:00-9:00 (main room)
Jeff Pitchell 9:30-11:00 (main room)
HOG TIED BBQ Food Truck will be here all evening This is a non-ticketed event organized by 60-16 Veterans Awareness Project. Suggested Monetary and/or New Unwrapped Toy Donation for entry
Monetary donations go towards Ocean State’s Annual Coat Drive by which matches purchases to give winter coats to Veterans in need, which are then distributed to Vets through the VA. All Toy donations go to Toys-for-Tots (Plainville Marine Corp Reserve)
More details to come.
Hosted by:
Jeannie Pomeroy-Murphy, Broad Brook Opera House & The 60-60 Veterans Awareness Project
Location:
Broad Brook Opera House
4 Depot St,
Broad Brook, CT 06016
Flags In @ State Veterans Cemetery Middletown
Flags In @ State Veterans Cemetery Middletown
Join the Veterans of the Vietnam War, Middletown, Inc. on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 9:00 AM to place 13,000 American flags at the State Veterans Cemetery on Bow Lane, Middletown. Rain or shine, no registration needed. Flag retrieval will be November 16, 2024, at 9:00 AM, weather permitting. All groups and community members are welcome.Donations are also needed for Wreaths Across America. $17 per wreath, with 3,633 sponsored so far. Help us reach the goal of 13,000 wreaths by donating here:
Donation Link.
Hosted by: Veterans of the Vietnam War, Middletown, Inc (860) 347-2600
Location: State Veterans Cemetery, 317 Bow Ln, Middletown, CT 06457
249th Marine Corps Birthday & Veterans Day Celebration
249th Marine Corps Birthday & Veterans Day Celebration
A message from First Shirt Grainger;For my criminals who ask me.I always encourage Marines to go to Marine Corp Birthdays throughout the state. Waterbury MCL holds a great one as well as many others in your area of the state.Those of you who remain low, fight demons in the woods alone and look to be among fellow vets in the woods. The grid squareThe Brass HorseNov 9thThe Marine corps birthday / veterans day celebration. Birthday beer with the 1stShirt and Army SgtMaj to Pfc’s, airmen, and shipmatesBands from 3:30 to 7:30 (I always say music trumps the demons)Food starts at 1:00 Cake cutting as normal times and normal fashion.As always it’s to vets of all services that are celebrated. Attire – clothesLibo brief – be safe, plan a ride if you drink. Barn floor space for rent.
Hosted by: First Shirt Grainger
Location: Brass Horse Cafe 87 New Hartford Rd, Barkhamsted, CT 06063
ISLANDERS VS BRUINS Military Appreciation Night
ISLANDERS VS BRUINS Military Appreciation Night
Saturday, November 9th
Game Time: 7:00PM
Military Appreciation Night at Total Mortgage Arena
Come join The American Legion at the Bridgeport Islanders game to
celebrate Military Appreciation Night!
Pre-game Hockey and Hops event will take place from 4:30PM to 6PM
Hockey and Hops includes limitless beer tastings and live music $15 fee to attend
Tickets will be $18.75. Doors open for the Bridgeport Islanders at 6PM
Use the QR Code or link below to access to veterans’ ticket discount
Military Appreciation Discounted Tickets
Questions?
Hosted by:
Bridgeport Islanders
& American Legion Department of Connecticut
Contact:
Tye Mill
tye.mill@bridgeportislanders.com
203-345-4854
Location:
Total Mortgage Arena
600 Main St,
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Salute The Veterans Car-Bike Show & Marine Corps Birthday
Salute The Veterans Car/Bike Show & Marine Corps Birthday
20th Annual Salute the Veterans & Marine Corps Birthday Celebration Car, Truck, Jeep, and Motorcycle Show
Date: Sunday, November 10, 2024
Location: John Pettibone Community Center, New Milford, CT
Highlights: – Awards for Top 100 vehicles, including 35 Best of Show Rings
- Special awards: Fallen Soldier Memorial, Wounded Warrior Tribute, and 1st Responders Awards
- 50/50, door prizes, vendors, food, and theme vehicles
- Additional classes for Durango, MOPAR, Trucks & Jeeps, VW, and more
- Special guest: East Coast Durango Media
- All makes/models welcome, no year cutoff
- Registration: $20 per vehicle
- General admission: Free
- Indoor restrooms and plenty of spectator parkingSponsors include: Danbury Dodge, Swag Customs, Ultimate Kreations, Z2 Motorsports, and more.
For participation inquiries: dccj14@aol.com
Presented by:
Connecticut Cruise News
(860) 354-5110
Location:
John Pettibone Community Center
9 Pickett District Rd,
New Milford, CT 06776
WORLD WAR II MUSEUM OPEN HOUSE 249ΤΗ ΜARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY VETERANS DAY
EVERYONE WELCOME
WORLD WAR II MUSEUM OPEN HOUSE 249ΤΗ ΜARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY VETERANS DAY
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2024
HARTFORD, CT 06108 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
MARINE BIRTHDAY CEREMONY AT 1:00 PM
THE WORLD WAR II LEGACY FOUNDATION IS RAISING FUNDS TO ESTABLISH CONNECTICUT’S WORLD WAR II MUSEUM, RESEARCH & EDUCATION CENTER. COME FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS ENDEAVOR AND HOW YOU CAN HELP BY BEING A PART OF IT.
WE WILL ALSO BE COMMEMORATING THE 249TH BIRTHDAY OF THE MARINE CORPS. JOIN US IN HONORING ALL VETERANS.
WWII DISPLAYS * CEREMONY/CAKE CUTTING * RAFFLES & REFRESHMENTS
ALWAYS HONORED… NEVER FORGOTTEN
QUESTIONS? CALL GARY ROY
AT (860) 810-8736
Hosted by:
World War II Legacy Foundation 501(c)3 Non-profit
(860) 810-8736
Location: 102 Pitkin Street
East Hartford, CT 06108
Milford Veterans Day Parade 2024
Milford Veterans Day Parade 2024
Mark your calendars
November 10, 2024: Veterans Day Parade
Veterans Day Parade will be held on Sunday November 10, 2024, at 2:00pm. All units and marchers are asked to assemble at the Daniel Wasson Field parking lot at 1:00pm 70 West River St Milford, Connecticut 06460. After the parade, we will gather at the gazebo for a performance by the High School Bands. Please join us and be a part of our remembrance of our Veterans.
November 11, 2024: Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony will be held on Monday November 11, at 11am in front of City Hall and will then move to the monuments on The Green
Information: info@milfordctvets.org
Hosted by:
American Legion Post 196
(203) 874-9822
Location:
Participants meet at 1:00pm
Wasson Field parking lot
70 West River St Milford, Connecticut 06460
Homes for the Brave 3rd Annual Honor Our Veterans 5K Family Run/Walk
Homes for the Brave 3rd Annual Honor Our Veterans 5K Family Run/Walk
Lace up your sneakers for the 3rd Annual “Honor Our Veterans” 5K on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport. This scenic course is perfect for participants of all ages and abilities! All race proceeds will support Veterans in need. Whether you’re running, walking, or strolling, join us to honor those who have bravely served our country. Registration is $35 and includes a race day t-shirt!
Tickets: https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/Westport/HonorOurVeterans5k
Organized by: Homes for the Brave (203) 338-0669
Location: 94 Sherwood Island Ln, Westport, CT 06880
Veterans Day FREE SOS Breakfast
Veterans Day FREE SOS Breakfast
Veterans and a guest are invited for a free breakfast on Veterans Day.
HONORING ALL WHO SERVED: Veterans, service members, and cadets may get a free serving of coffee, home fries, and SOS over biscuit or sausage patty at the Trinity Bar & Restaurant (157 Orange St. New Haven) on Monday, November 11, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Sponsored by Trinity and organized by the VFW New Haven Post 12150 and the American Legion New Haven Post 210, the SOS breakfast will honor our military veterans by offering them a serving of the popular military breakfast staple–free of charge. Celebrated Trinity Chef and Co-Owner Shane Carty and Master Sgt. Frank Alvarado (Ret), will prepare the SOS gravy based on the 1942 edition of The Army Cook (TM 10-405).
The breakfast is open to military veterans, current service members, and cadets (especially at UNH, Yale, and Hillhouse High School JROTC) and one guest. Additionally, veterans and citizens are invited to attend the City of New Haven Veterans Day Ceremonies at 11:00 a.m. at New Haven City Hall (165 Church St, New Haven, CT 06510) with a subsequent wreath-laying ceremony at the Great War Flagpole on the Green.
Sponsored by: Trinity
Organized by: VFW New Haven Post 12150 and American Legion New Haven Post 210
Location: 157 Orange St, New Haven CT, 06510
Town of Union Veterans Day Observance
Town of Union Day Observance
On Monday, November 11, the Town of Union will be holding a ceremony in honor of our veterans. The Union School students will be participating, along with other Town officials. The Union School will be serving refreshments following the ceremony.
Organized by: Town of Union Connecticut (860) 684-3770
Location: Town Green, Union Connecticut
Plymouth Post 20 VFW Veterans Day Ceremony
Plymouth Post 20 VFW Veterans Day Ceremony
IN HONOR OF VETERANS DAY, PLEASE JOIN US IN A CEREMONY AT 10:30 AM ON NOVEMBER 11, 2024 THAT WILL BE HELD AT THE AMERICAN LEGION 245 MAIN ST. TERRYVILLE.
THERE WILL BE CHICKEN SANDWICHES TO FOLLOW
Hosted by:
Plymouth Post 20 American Legion
(860) 584-9119
Location: 245 Main St, Terryville, CT 06786
Veterans Day New Haven
Veterans Day New Haven
All residents and the public are invited to attend this free event.Conductor Philip Boulanger will lead Music Haven’s Harmony In Action Orchestra and the Connecticut Minuteman Composite Squadron from the Civil Air Patrol will be the color guard. Soloist Ruth Rosa will sing the National Anthem and Peter Cannon will perform “Taps.”
Following the ceremony at City Hall, commemorative wreaths will be placed at the World War Memorial on the Green and at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Long Wharf Drive.
Organized by: New Haven Mayor’s Veteran Affairs Advisory Committee
Location: New Haven City Hall (165 Church St, New Haven, CT 06510)
Teamsters Veterans Caucus Flag Change Ceremony
Teamsters Veterans Caucus Flag Change Ceremony
VETERANS DAY
MONDAY
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
12PM FLAG CHANGING CEREMONY
CELEBRATE AND HONOR OUR VETERANS
150 GARFIELD AVE. STRATFORD, СТ 06615 FREE FOOD & REFRESHMENTS 50/50 RAFFLE & OTHER PRIZES
Hosted by:
Teamsters Veterans Caucus Connecticut Chapter 1
Contact:
tvc@teamsters1150.org
Location:
150 Garfield AVE. Stratford, СТ 06615
SECT Women’s Network Friends giving
SECT Women’s Network Friends giving
NETWORK @ NIGHT
November 14 / 5:30pm-7:30pm
$5 DONATION AT THE DOOR TO SUPPORT VETERANS
BRING CASH FOR RAFFLES & DRINKS
BRING A DISH TO SHARE!
SIGN UP FORM TO FOLLOW.
SCAN THE QR CODE TO REGISTER OR CLICK HERE!
Hosted by:
Southeastern Connecticut Women’s Network
Contact:
debbiegraff1@gmail.com
Location:
Waterford VFW & Auxiliary Post 6573
382 Boston Post Rd,
Waterford, CT 06385
MFC VETSGIVING DINNER
MFC VETSGIVING DINNER
NOVEMBER 17 2024 12:00-4:00 Ρ.Μ.
Join Us For our 2nd Annual VETSGIVING DINNER. JOIN US FOR AN AFTERNOON OF GIVING THANKS AS WE GIVE BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY! ENJOY A THANKSGIVING DINNER ON US AT, THE Willimantic VFW. For Veterans and Their Families
Hosted by: MFC Motorcycle Club, East Conn
Contact: mfcmotorcycleclub@gmail.com
Location: 630 Valley St Willimantic Ct. 06226
LC Irish American Club Veterans Thanksgiving Dinner
LC Irish American Club Veterans Thanksgiving Dinner
Honoring our Veterans Thanksgiving Dinner November 17th
from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Veterans Thanksgiving Dinner – Free
Litchfield County Irish American Club invites veterans to a free Thanksgiving Dinner on November 17, 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM, at the New Milford VFW. Enjoy food, good company, and gratitude in honor of our veterans.
Support the event and National Wreaths Across America by purchasing $5 Fall cutouts from The Abbey, Italia Mia, and Colosseo. Wreaths will be placed on veterans’ graves on December 14, 2024.
Register at: Icirishamericanclub.org/veterans-dinner
Contact: Icirishamericanclub@gmail.com
Hosted by:
LC Irish American Club
Location: New Milford VFW
11 Avery Rd,
New Milford, CT 06776
Irreverent Warriors Connecticut Veterans Night
Irreverent Warriors Connecticut Veterans Night
This will be a monthly event for Veterans AND their families to come and build a community of supporters to develop comradery to improve mental wellness. Each month I will be posting about a possible theme for the month to make it more fun!! We hope to see you there! Feel free to reach out and ask questions about the Veteran community we are building through the Irreverent Warriors foundation.
Hosted by:
Bree Anne
Location:
Barkin Barley
1528 CT-12,
Gales Ferry, CT 06335
American Legion Auxiliary Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair
American Legion Auxiliary Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair
Sunday
December 8, 2024
Free Entry
Bake Sale
Lots of Vendors
Hosted by:
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 102
(860) 791-8063
Location:
20 American Legion Dr, Manchester, CT 06040
Hampton VFW Post 5095 Wreaths Across America
Hampton VFW Post 5095 Wreaths Across America
Join us on National Wreaths Across America Day Saturday, December 14, 2024 at noon at the East Hampton VFW Post 5095, 20 North Maple St.
REMEMBER Our fallen U.S. veterans. HONOR Those who serve.
TEACH Your children the value of freedom.
Each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, our mission to Remember, Honor and Teach is carried out by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as at more than 3,400 additional locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea and abroad, and here in East Hampton at the “Book of Names” Veterans Memorial located on the front lawn of the East Hampton High School, North Maple Street.
Join us by sponsoring a veterans’ wreath for one of the 12 cemeteries in East Hampton
Linda Wallace, Town Leader, WAA, 860-267-9952 or lindawallace37@aol.com.
Presented by:
Hampton VFW Post 5095
(860) 267-8837
Location:
Book of Names Veterans Memorial East Hampton High School, 15 N Maple St,
East Hampton, CT 06424
VFW Post 5095 Open Pool
VFW Post 5095 Open Pool
Free. Public Welcome
Mon, Tues, Thurs 4pm-close Sat and Sun 12pm – close
Hosted by: VFW Post 5095 (860) 267-8837
Location: 20 N Maple St, East Hampton, CT 06424
