Veteran Events & Announcements 3/20 to 3/27

Listed below are the events I have for the next 7 days here in the Metro Detroit area.  I have also attached my latest event listing which has 3 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  

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS!

"Women Supporting Women Vets" WSWV is hosting a Peer to Peer meeting for women veterans on Saturday March 22 between 2 & 4 in Auburn Hills near I75 and M59. The purpose is simple, an opportunity for women veterans to gather and share with others who have walked in their boots. No agenda, casual dress no commitment. If you are interested in this or other monthly Peer to Peer gatherings, call or email Arlene.

"Strong Military Families" The U of M Ann Arbor Hospital is sponsoring several semeniars in Oakland & Macomb Counties for family enrichment for service memebers, their partners, & their children. Participants receive $90 for their time. See flyer for Oakland County or Macomb County for more information.

EVENTS

"Saturday, March 22, 2014" New Baltimore VFW Post 7573 is hosting a Hard Times Party at their post, 35011 23 Mile Rd, New Baltimore, starting at 6PM. Prizes for the best hard times costumes. Tickets are $25 for an evening of dinner, music, etc. Contact 586-725-7100 for tickets are see flyer.

"Tuesday, March 25, 2014" Wayne County Veteran Services is hosting the first in a series of veteran seminars, "The No Wrong Door Seminar." Get your Wayne County Vet ID card, ask questions regarding benefits, etc. Will be held at the Wayne Ford Civic League, 1661 N Wayne Rd, Westland, from 5 to 9PM. See flyer for more information.

"Thursday, March 27, 2014" Patriot Week is hosting an award for Patriot of the Year to Major Carrie Atkinson, at the Oxford Inn, Royal Oak, from 6 to 8PM. See flyer for more info and to order tickets.

And from our friends at the VFW:

 
8.      March 21st, Friday 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Bruce Post 1146 St. Clair Shores – “FISH FRY”.  Bruce Post 1146 is located at 28404 Jefferson (N. or 11 Mile Road) in St. Clair Shores.
 
  1. March 21st, Friday 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – VFW 6802 Richmond – “ALL YOU CAN EAT 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.  
 
  1. March 21st, Friday 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – VFW 7573 New Baltimore – “FISH FRY FRIDAY”.  Includes Cod & Pollack, Mac & Cheese, Baked Potato, Cole Slaw, Rolls & Dessert.  $8 per plate or “All You Can Eat” for $10.  Post 7573 is located at 35011 23 Mile Road in New Baltimore.
 
11.  March 21st, Friday 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Post 4659 Shelby Twp. – “FISH FRY”.  Every Friday until Easter, you can get a Fish (cod) Dinner for $8.  The Fish (cod) Dinner includes “Sam Adams” beer batter Cod, Cole Slaw and homemade chips for $8.  Also, you can get a Shrimp Dinner including Cole Slaw and homemade chips for $7.50.  Post 4659 is located at 8311 Wilson Street in Shelby Twp. 48316.  Phone (586) 781-9109.
 
  1. March 21st, Friday 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – VFW 2645 Southfield.  “FRIDAY NIGHT FISH FRY”.  COD Fish Dinner for $8, CATFISH or PERCH Dinner for $7.50, CHICKEN FINGER Dinner for $7.50, JUMBO SHRIMP Dinner for $9, WING DINGS & FRIES for $7, COMBO Dinners for $9.50, SANDWICHES for $5 and POUND CAKE per slice at $1.50.  Sides include French-Fries, Cole Slaw, Spaghetti, and Macaroni & Cheese.  Extra Sides $1.50.  Extra Fish $2.50.  Beverage is available.  Dine In or Take Out.  Call Ahead for Quicker Service at (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. March 21st, 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.
 
14.  March 21st, Friday 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – VFW 1669 Royal Oak – “BURGER & FRIES or ONION RINGS for $5.50”.  Your choice of a Burger & Fries or a Burger & Onion Rings for $5.50.  Happy Hour from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.  OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!  Tell your Family & Friends.  Post 1669 is located at 214 E. 4th Street in Downtown Royal Oak, just 2 blocks East of Main Street.  Phone (248) 541-9846.
 
  1. March 21st, 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. March 22nd Saturday 1:00 p.m. – VFW 2269 Wixom – “PAST DISTRICT 5 COMMANDERS’/PAST DISTRICT 5 LADIES AUXILIARY PRESIDENTS’ BANQUET”.  Doors open at 1:00 p.m.  Dinner at 2:00 p.m. with program to follow.   Post 2269 is located at 2652 Loon Lake Road in Wixom 48393.  Phone (248) 624-9742.
 
  1. March 22nd, Saturday 6:00 p.m. – VFW 7573 New Baltimore – “HARD TIMES PARTY”.  Includes Dinner, Music, Open Bar, Snacks and Prizes.  Prizes for Best Hard Times Costumes.  Cost is $25 per person.  Information and Tickets, Call (586) 725-7100.  Reserved Tickets must be paid by March 5, 2014.  Proceeds help Veterans Programs.  Post 7573 is located at 35011 23 Mile Road in New Baltimore.
 
  1. March 23rd, Sunday 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – VFW 6802 Richmond – “MEAT BINGO”.  Have a FUN afternoon of playing a quick NEW GAME and a change to Win some MEAT.  Snack Food available for a donation. Post 6802 is located at 34339 Division in Richmond.  48062.  Phone (586) 727-1436.    
 
  1. March 23rd, Sunday 6:15 p.m. – VFW 4156 White Lake – “BINGO”.  VFW 4156 is located at 321 Union Lake Road in White Lake 48386.  Phone 248-698-8302.
 
  1. March 24th, Monday 6:45 p.m. – VFW 9021 Warren – “DISTRICT 5 SERVICE OFFICERS MEETING”.  ALL VFW, LADIES AUXILIARY & MEN’S AUXILIARY Members should attend and learn about VA Benefits.  The Class is being taught by Regional VFW Service Officer Issac.  Dinner is at 6:45 p.m.  Class is at 7:30 p.m.  VFW 9021 is located at 32100 Ryan Road in Warren 48092.  Just North of Chicago Road or North of 13 Mile Road.  Phone (586) 264-3490.

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


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