Fwd: Vet Events & Announcements 4/17 to 4/24

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 6 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!
Happy Easter!

"Red Cross Items for Veterans" The SE Michigan Chapter of the American Red Cross has several programs to assist veterans, and their families, with free programs & grants. See the associated flyer for each to get the full details. (1) Certified Nurse Assistant Training. (2) Boots to Business. (3) Emergency Financial Assistance. For questions regarding any of these programs contact Anne at 313-576-4126.

"Wayne County Ticket Amnesty Program" A County-Wide Ticket Amnesty Program will be offered beginning Monday, April 7, 2014 through Friday, May 2, 2014, chaired by 36th District Court. 36th District Court will have extended hours for Amnesty payments: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. to Noon. Civil infractions in default status and/or misdemeanor tickets with judgments can be paid IN PERSON. 36th District Court will waive all late fees and warrant costs. All original assessments and mandatory State Fees including the Driver's License Reinstatement Fees will NOT be waived. Other participating courts include Allen Park/Melvindale, Dearborn, Garden City, Grosse Pointe Municipal, Hamtramck, Plymouth, Southgate, Taylor and Wayne. Please see www.36thdistrictcourt.org or each participating court's website for further details.

EVENTS

"Saturday, April 19, 2014" The Milford American Legion Riders is sponsoring a Bowling Fundraiser at the Wonderland Bowling Center, 8265 Richardson Rd, Commerce, from 1 to 4PM. Cost is $20 per person and includes shoes, 3 hours of bowling, pizza, etc. See flyer for details.

"Tuesday, April 22, 2014" The Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society, Eastpointe, is hosting a fund raiser for the museum at Ruby Tuesday's all day at their location at 30901 Gratiot, Roseville. You must bring the attached flyer for the museum to receive the 20% of your purchase.

"Wednesday, April 23, 2014" The US Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Hiring Our Heroes Job Fair at the Ford Community Center, 15801 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, from 10AM to 1PM. Employment workshops will be held starting at 8:30AM. Register at Hiring Our Heroes to attend. See flyer for more information and a listing of employers that will be present.

"Thursday, April 24, 2014" The Wayne County Veterans Community Action Team (WVCAT) is holding seminar #7, part of their "No-Wrong Door" series, at the Redford Twp District Library, 25320 Six Mile, Redford, from 10AM till 1PM.

"Thursday, April 24, 2014" The Detroit Branch of the American Red Cross is hosting a Reconnection Workshop for all military members, veterans, and their families, from 1 to 3PM at their Detroit Office. This workshop helps participants improve their communication skills to better manage their relationships. Participants will explore the differences between military communication and civilian communication. In addition to the workshop you will have the opportunity to hear about job opportunities in Detroit from the Veteran Employment Coordinator at the American Red Cross To attend contact AnneRenee at 313-833-3854 or see attached for more information.

And from our friends at the VFW:
8.      April 18th, 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.
 
9.      April 18th, 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.
 
10.  April 18th, Friday 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – VFW 6756 Center Line – "Fish Fry Dinners & More".  Fish and Chips $10, Baked Cod & Rice Pilaf $10, Cat Fish Dinner $12, Shrimp Dinner $10, Smelt Dinner $8, Macaroni & Cheese Dinner &7.   All Dinners include French Fries, Coleslaw and Roll.   Carry outs available. Post 6756 is located at 25500 Sherwood Avenue in Warren.  North of 10 Mile Road.  Sherwood is between Van Dyke Avenue and Mound Road.  Phone (586) 756-6756.
 
  1. April 18th, 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. April 18th, 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. April 18th, 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. April 18th, 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. April 19th, Saturday 1:00 p.m. – VFW 9507 Madison Heights – "EASTER BAKE SALE".  Sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 9507 Madison Heights.  For Special Orders, please contact the Post at (248) 543-2557.
--   Tim Wirkus  Volunteer  Southfield Veterans' Commission  southfieldvets@prodigy.net  www.southfieldvets.org

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