Veteran Events & Announcements 6/5 to 6/12

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 9 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 3 new ones! To help you duffers pick the ones you like I am listing them here. Date, group hosting & where the golf takes place:

  • "Saturday, June 21, 2014" Troy VFW in Troy. Flyer.
  • "Saturday, June 28, 2014" Chief Petty Officer Association at Selfridge. Flyer
  • "Saturday, June 28, 2014 (NEW)" 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 (NEW)" Fallen & Wounded Soldiers Fund in South Lyon. Flyer.
  • "Thursday, September 11, 2014 (NEW)" Fallen & Wounded Soldiers Fund in South Lyon. Flyer.

"Warrior Veteran Ice Hockey" Michigan Warrior Hockey Program for disabled/wounded Veterans will be hosting a training clinic Tuesdays 7:30pm-8:50pm starting June 17 at Royal Oak Ice Arena. Free to all Veterans, leading up to skating competitively and charity/fundraiser events in the Fall. Contact General Manager Josh Krajewski at jkrajewski1@yahoo.com or 313-461-3211 for more information.

"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 7, 2014" The Brain Injury Association of MI is holding there annual "Tips-Up For the Troops" event at the Eisenhower Center at Kensington Metropark, Brighton. This event is for OIF/OEF & Disabled/Purple Heart veterans, and is free. See flyer for registration and more information.

"Sunday, June 8, 2014" Chelsea Legion Post 31 & Michigan Kayak Fishing are hosting a free event for veterans titled "Heroes on the Water." Enjoy a day on the water & kayak fishing. Nothing to bring, all equipment provided along with lunch. For more info contact Sarah at 734-845-3787 or see flyer.

"Sunday, June 8, 2014" Mt Clemens American Legion Post 4 will be holding the John Rodick Memorial Observation Run to benefit the Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund. Kick off is at the post at 11AM with the return at 6PM. Run takes place at the post, 401 N Groesbeck Hwy, Mt Clemens. For more information call Mike at 586-610-9812 or see attached flyer.

"Monday, June 9, 2014 (NEW)" Volunteers of America is holding a summer hiring event at the St Regis Hotel, 3071 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, from 11AM to 2PM. Resume building, interview skills, translation of military skills, are just some of the topics to be covered. See flyer for complete information.

"Wednesday, June 11, 2014" The Yankee Air Museum is hosting a Veterans' Seminar from 10AM to 2PM at the museum, 47884 D St, Belleville. Benefits, claims, estate planning, etc. For more info call Kimberly 734-740-8867 or see flyer.

And from our friends at the VFW:
  1. June 6th, 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.
 
11.  June 6th, Friday 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. – VFW 1669 Royal Oak – "BURGER & FRIES 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. June 6th, 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. June 6th, 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, VFW 1370 is located at 791 Mae Court in Pontiac 48340.  Phone (248) 858-9501.
 
  1. June 6th, 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.
 
15.  June 6th, Friday 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. – VFW 1146 St. Clair Shores – "KARAOKE IN THE CLUBROOM".  No Cover Charge!  Bruce Post 1146 is located at 28404 Jefferson (N. or 11 Mile Road) in St. Clair Shores.
 
16.  June 7th, Saturday – "3rd Day of State Convention at Holiday Inn Gateway Centre in Flint, Michigan".  Nominations, Elections and Installation of New Officers for 2014-2015 will be conducted on Saturday.  "Harry "Les" Croyle, State Senior Vice Commander, from Post 6756 Center Line in District 5 will be Nominated, Elected and Installed as our STATE COMMANDER for 2014-2015, Jerry Gorski, State Surgeon from Post 6250 Sterling Heights, is a Candidate for State Junior Vice Commander, Stephen Bilan, State Quartermaster from Post 6250 Sterling Heights, is a Candidate for Re-Election as State Quartermaster and Leon Hinkle, State Chaplin from Post 2358 Roseville, is a Candidate for Re-Election as State Chaplin   GOOD LUCK TO ALL CANDIDATES!   ALL POSTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE & NEED TO ATTEND Saturday's Convention to VOTE!  YOU "MUST" REGISTER BY 12 NOON ON SATURDAY, SO YOU CAN VOTE.  REGISTRATION WILL "CLOSE" PROMPTLY AT 12 NOON!  WE NEED EVERY VOTE FROM EVERY POST IN DISTRICT 5.
 
17.  June 8th, Sunday 8:00 a.m. – "MEMBERSHIP TRAINING CLASS BY NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP DEPARTMENT at Holiday Inn Gateway Centre in Flint, Michigan.   ALL VFW, Ladies Auxiliary and Men's Auxiliary Members should have already signed up.  Lunch is paid for.
 
18.  June 8th, Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – VFW 7573 New Baltimore – "ANNUAL CAR SHOW".  $10.00 Entry Fee (Reserve your Spot Early!).  Trophies, 50/50 Raffle, Food, Beverages and Music.  Contact Trena @ 586-405-9673 or Dion @ 586-265-7918.  VFW 7573 is located at 35011 23 Mile Road in New Baltimore.  Phone 586-725-7100.
 
  1. June 8th, 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. 
--   Tim Wirkus  Volunteer  Southfield Veterans' Commission  southfieldvets@prodigy.net  www.southfieldvets.org


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