Veteran Events & Announcements 8/15 to 8/22 - Southeast Michigan


Listed below are the events I have for the next 7 days here in the Metro Detroit area, and as you can see the next few days will be busy!  I have also attached my latest event listing which has 7 new items on it!  You can also go to the Legion 328 website to download any flyer for these future events.  http://www.legionpost328.org/events.html  Clicking on "attached flyer" for each event either below or on the future listing will get you the flyer for that event.

You can get a monthly view of events by going to:
http://www.michiganveteranresources.com/Events.aspx

ANNOUNCEMENTS!

"Golf Outings" In the next several weeks there are numerous golf outings that support various veteran causes. If you are a golfer this is your chance to get in a few holes, meet new people, and help a veteran to boot. See regular listing below for more details on each event. Remember, hole-in-one buys!

  1. "Sunday, August 18, 2013" Pontiac VVA Chapter 133 will host the 10th Annual Golf Outing Scrambles at Highland Hills Golf Club in Highland, Mi.
  2. "Friday, August 23, 2013" Michigan Veterans Task Force "Kilroy's Challenge" at Riverbank Golf Club in S Lyon.
  3. "Saturday, September 7, 2013" The GM CCA Veterans Affinity Group is assisting Piquette Square with a Golf Outing at The Jewel in Grand Blanc
  4. "Sunday, September 22, 2013" Madison Hgts VFW Post 9507 hosting their 1st golf tournament at the Selfridge Golf Course in Harrison Twp.

"Attention OIF/OEF Vets" Wayne State University is looking for Wayne County OIF/OEF vets to participate in research that will assess the barriers veterans face in seeking services, employment, etc. To help with this study contact Ellen at 313-577-0438 or see attached flyer. ALSO FOR OIF/OEF VETS, Phil Abdoo is trying to start a Veterans of Modern Warfare chapter in Macomb County with a first meeting at the Macomb Vet Center on September 18, located at 16945 E 12 Mile, Roseville, at 7PM. See attached for more information.

"Missing Marine" Look at the picture. Know this Marine who's dog tags were recently found in Vietnam.

EVENTS

"Friday, August 16, 2013" The DOVE Fund (Development of Vietnam Endeavors) will be hosting their annual dinner at the Pinnacle Banquet Center in Maumee (OH) starting with a cocktail hour at 5:30. After dinner their will be a live auction. See their website for complete information.

"Friday, August 16, 2013 (NEW)" Dearborn Hgts VFW Post 78 is hosting a free art show by and for female veterans titled "Walk a Mile in Her Boots." This is a free event and open to the public, from 5 to 8PM at the post, located at 25620 Van Born Rd, in Dearborn Hgts. For more information see attached flyer.

"Sunday, August 18, 2013" Pontiac VVA Chapter 133 will host the 10th Annual Golf Outing Scrambles at Highland Hills Golf Club in Highland, Mi. Starting time is 1 pm and cost is $60.00 per team member or $240.00 per team and includes 18 holes of golf, cart, hot dog at the turn with beverage and dinner at club house. Trophies for 1st Place, Longest Drive (men and women), Las Vegas Hole, Closest to Hole contests. Will also hold 50/50 Raffle and Skins Game. Closing date for registrations is August 10, 2013. Contact Lance Butler at 248-335-5243 for more info. Sponsors are also needed at $100.00.

"Sunday, August 18, 2013" The Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society will present "The Detroit Arsenal & Warren Tank Plant; Then and Now" by TACOM Historian Randy Talbot starting at 2PM at the Society, located at 16600 Stephens Rd, Eastpoint. Admission by donation. See attached flyer for more information.

"Monday, August 19, 2013 (NEW)" American House, located at 2251 W Auburn Hills Rd, in Rochester Hills, is hosting a classic car show, from 5 to 7PM. The event will be rockin' with oldies music, food, prizes, and lots of family fun. RSVP is requested at 248-438-8887. See flyer for more information.

"Wednesday, August 21, 2013" The Detroit VA Hospital, in cooperation with Judge Deborah Thomas of the 3rd Circuit Court, is hosting an expungement seminar at the hospital, 4646 John R, in Detroit. This seminar is open to all Veterans and VAMC staff. The purpose is to provide Veterans with information on laws and processes to apply for removal of criminal charges from legal records to assist Veterans in improving employment and housing opportunities. See attached flyer for more information.

"Wednesday, August 21, 2013 (NEW)" The Macomb County Vet Center, located at 42621 Garfield Rd, Ste 105, Clinton Twp, is hosting a Women Veterans Outreach. Find out about Vet Benefits, Student Veterans Organizations at the various local colleges/universities, women's VA health programs, etc., from 4 to 7PM.  For more information contact the center at 586-412-0107 or see attached flyer.

--   Tim Wirkus  Volunteer  Southfield Veterans' Commission  southfieldvets@prodigy.net  www.southfieldvets.org

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