Veteran Events & Announcements 6/12 to 6/19

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!

"Golf, Golf, & more Golf" It's that time of year when everyone is hosting a golf outing. This week I removed one old one and added one new one! To help you duffers pick the ones you like I am listing them here. Date, group hosting & where the golf takes place:

  • "Friday, June 20, 2014 (NEW)" State VFW in Newaygo. Flyer.
  • "Saturday, June 21, 2014" Troy VFW in Troy. Flyer.
  • "Saturday, June 28, 2014" Chief Petty Officer Association at Selfridge. Flyer
  • "Saturday, June 28, 2014" Westland Veterans Association in Canton. Flyer.
  • "Monday, July 14, 2014" Selfridge Air Show Group in Chesterfield Twp. Flyer.
  • "Saturday, August 2, 2014" Great Lakes National Cemetery in Lepeer. Flyer
  • "Saturday, August 2, 2014" Pontiac VVA Chapter 133 at Highland Hills. Flyer.
  • "Friday, August 8, 2014" Marine Corps League at Selfridge. Flyer
  • "Saturday, August 16, 2014" Garden City AM Legion in Dearborn Hgts. Flyer
  • "Sunday, August 17, 2014" MI Women Marine Association at Selfridge. Flyer
  • "Monday, August 18, 2014" Fallen & Wounded Soldiers Fund in South Lyon. Flyer.
  • "Thursday, September 11, 2014" Fallen & Wounded Soldiers Fund in South Lyon. Flyer.

"Free Legal Services for Vets" Many veterans don't know that they can get a free attorney to help them appeal a veterans benefits claim denial at the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program (http://www.vetsprobono.org/) is a nonprofit organization that provides free attorneys to any veteran or survivor with a viable case for benefits at the court. For more info you can also contact Ami Neiberger-Miller at ami@steppingstoneLLC.com

"Tiger Baseball Tickets" Active members and Veterans of the military are eligible to purchase half-price box office dynamically priced Upper Box Infield and Upper Reserved tickets to all 2014 Monday-Thursday regular season home games excluding July 8, 9 and August 26, 27 and 28. Tickets must be purchased at the Comerica Park Box Office and a valid military ID or Veteran ID must be presented at time of purchase. Service members may purchase a maximum of four (4) tickets per customer. This offer is based on availability. http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/det/community/saluteheroes.jsp

EVENTS

"Saturday, June 14, 2014" The Michigan Veterans Task Force is hosting a Veterans' Family Day at Camp Liberty, US-127 in St. John. Free food, music, skeet shooting, archery, etc. Starts at 10AM till 3PM. Call 517-281-4456 or see flyer for more info.

"Tuesday, June 17, 2014" The Detroit Tigers are having a veteran discount night when they play the Kansas City Royals, starting at 7:089PM. For more information and order form see flyer. For those looking for more of a package deal, Wixom VFW Post 2269 is holding a Detroit Tigers vs KC Royals Vet Appreciation Day. Bus will leave there post, 2056 Baywood, Wixom, at 5:30. Cost is $48 per person and included ticket, lunch voucher, & transporation. Call Kay at 248-624-2829 or see attached flyer.

"Tuesday, June 17, 2014" The Wayne County/Tri-County Region 10 VCAT No Wrong Door Seminar and forum will take place from 5 to 9PM at the Dearborn Hgts VFW Post 7546, 6828 N Waverly, Dearborn Hgts. This event is open to all veterans. See flyer for more information.

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



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