Veteran Events & Announcements 2/6 to 2/13

Listed below are the events I have for the next 14 (things are still slow) days here in the Metro Detroit area. 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!

"Information for all Vets" If you have been searching the web for information on a particular item concerning vets, look no further! I received the attached from the Student Vet Association at the U of M, author unknown! Think you will find it most useful.

"VA Hospital National Salute Week" The week of February 14 each year is your opportunity to say thank you to a special group of men and women, more than 98,000 Veterans of the U.S. armed services who are cared for every day in Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers, outpatient clinics, domiciliaries, and nursing homes. During the National Salute, VA invites individuals, Veterans groups, military personnel, civic organizations, businesses, schools, local media, celebrities and sports stars to participate in a variety of activities at the VA medical centers. The activities and events include special ward visits and Valentine distributions; photo opportunities; school essay contests; special recreation activities and Veteran recognition programs. For more information on this special week contact Bill at the Detroit VA at (313) 576-3332 or Beverly at the Ann Arbor VA.

EVENTS

"Saturday, February 8, 2014" Camp Liberty, which works with our younger vets suffering from TBI & PTSD, is holding its 1st Annual Fund Raiser at Schoolcraft College, 18600 Haggerty Rd, Livonia, from 6 to 10PM. Tickets are $75, $70 for vets. For more information see their website or attached flyer.

"Monday, February 10, 2014 (NEW)" Michigan Military Moms are having a private showing of the movie "Travis: A Soldier's Story" at the AMC Fairlane Star Theater, 18900 Michigan, Dearborn, from 7:30 to 10PM, for only $2. Call 888-202-4386 to reserve your tickets. To see a trailer on YouTube!

"Friday thry Sunday, February 14, 15 & 16, 2014 (NEW)" Operation Troop Aid is hosting a care package event for the troops at Nino Salvaggio International Marketplace at two locations, 17496 Hall Rd, Clinton Twp, and 6835 Rochester Rd, Troy. They will be sending packages to the troops containing Girl Scout cookies, and other items. Children of all ages can send letters to the troops. Friday 4 to 8PM, Saturday 10AM to 8PM, Sunday 10AM to 7PM. See flyer for complete details.

"Saturday, February 15, 2014 (NEW)" The Women Marines of Michigan are hosting their annual From Romeo with Love Packing Party from 9:30 am - 2:30pm at the Romeo Masonic Temple 231 N. Main Romeo, Michigan 48065. See attached for a listing of items needed.

And from our friends at the VFW:
  1. February 6th, Thursday 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. – VFW 2358 Roseville.  “BINGO with Linked. – Progressive Jackpots”.  Doors Open at 4:30 p.m.  Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m.  VFW 2358 is located 25671 Gratiot in Roseville, just ½ block South of Frazho.  Phone number is (586) 771-0173.  OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
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6.      February 6th, Thursday – VFW 4156 White Lake – “PROGRESSIVE BINGO”.  OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!  VFW 4156 is located at 321 Union Lake Road in White Lake 48386.  Phone (248) 698-8302.
 
7.      February 6th, Thursday 6:00 p.m. – Old Settlers VFW 4659 Shelby Twp. – “EUCHRE”.  Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Play starts at 7:00 p.m.  Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Coney Dogs, French Fries and Chili available.  Post 4659 is located at 8311 Wilson in Shelby Twp.  48316.  Phone (586) 781-9109.
 
  1. February 7th, Friday 3:00 p.m. to Midnight – VFW 9507 Madison Heights – “Burger & Fries for $5.50”.  Karaoke from 9 p.m. to Midnight.  $.75 for 12 oz. Draft Beer.  $1.75 for 22 oz. Draft Beer.  VFW 9507 is located at 630 E. 11 Mile Road in Madison Heights 48071.  Phone (248) 543-2557.
 
  1. February 7th, Friday 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., VFW 6802 Richmond – “ALL YOU CAN FISH FRY for $12”.  Includes, Baked Potato or French Fries, Cole Slaw, Roll & Butter, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Fruit Salad, Cottage Cheese, Cake and Coffee.   All for Just $10.  Post 6802 is located at 34339 Division in Richmond.  48062.  Phone (586) 727-1436.
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  1. February 7th, Friday - VFW 2645 Southfield - 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. “FRIDAY FISH FRY”. COD Fish Dinner $8, CATFISH or PERCH Dinner $7.50, CHICKEN FINGER Dinner $7.50, JUMBO SHRIMP Dinner $9, WING DINGS & FRIES $7, COMBO Dinners $9.50, SANDWICHES $5, POUND CAKE per slice $1.50.  Sides include French-Fries, Cole Slaw, Spaghetti, and Macaroni & Cheese.  Extra Sides $1.50.  Extra Fish $2.50.  Dine In or Take Out.  Call Ahead for Quicker Service (248) 350-3529.  Come out, bring your Friends, and Enjoy a Great Meal.   OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!  Parking in rear of Post.  Post 2645 is located at 24222 W. 9 Mile Road, just West of Telegraph in Southfield.
 
  1. February 7th, Friday 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – VFW 1370 Pontiac – “Burger’s- $4 w/ fries $5, Devil Dog- $3 w/ fries $4; bacon wrapped “Koegel” hot dog, beans, fresco cheese, and all the fixings including devil sauce, Steak Burrito - $4; steak, rice, bean, pico de gallo, and cheese - 2 pounder! $6, Boot Camp Burrito Challenge - 3 pound version of the regular steak burrito, loaded in devil sauce and extremely spicy.  1 out of 3 contestants have been able to complete the Ghost Chili Burrito challenge so far, the first to do it was a fellow U.S. Marine, Tom LaForge.  $12 or free if you complete the challenge within 45 minutes.   This is an open challenge, so any member or guest is welcome to try.  WARNING: it is extremely spicy.  To get a good look at the difficulty feel free to pull it up on YouTube under VFW 1370 1st Annual Boot camp Burrito Challenge.”  VFW 1370 is located at 791 Mae Court in Pontiac 48340.  Phone (248) 858-9501.
 
  1. February 7th, Friday 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. – VFW 9507 Madison Heights.  KARAOKE IN THE CLUBROOM!”  No Cover Charge!  VFW 9507 Madison Heights is located at 630 E. 11 Mile Road in Madison Heights 48071.
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  1. February 7th, Friday 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. – VFW 2358 Roseville.  “Bingo with Linked – Progressive Jackpots”.  Doors Open at 4:30 p.m.  Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m.  VFW 2358 is located 25671 Gratiot in Roseville, just ½ block South of Frazho.  Phone number is (586) 771-0173.  OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
  1. February 9th, Sunday 6:15 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – VFW 4156 White Lake – “PROGRESSIVE BINGO”.  OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!  VFW 4156 is located at 321 Union Lake Road in White Lake 48386.  Phone (248) 698-8302.
February 10th, Monday 6:15 p.m. – Bruce Post 1146 St. Clair Shores – “MONDAY BINGO”.  Doors Open at 5:00 p.m.  Bingo starts at 6:15 p.m.  OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!  Sponsored by Dad Club #193.  BRUCE POST 1146 is located at 28404 Jefferson Avenue in St. Clair Shores. 

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