Vet Events & Announcements 7/31 to 8/7

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

  • "Saturday, August 2, 2014" Great Lakes National Cemetery in Lepeer. Flyer
  • "Saturday, August 2, 2014" Pontiac VVA Chapter 133 at Highland Hills. Flyer.
  • "Saturday, August 2, 2014 " Wayne State SVA in Novi. Flyer.
  • "Friday, August 8, 2014" Marine Corps League at Selfridge. Flyer
  • "Friday, August 15, 2014 (NEW)" Camp Liberty in South Lyon. 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.
  • "Sunday, September 14, 2014 " Macomb Homeless Coalition in Macomb. Flyer.
  • "Saturday, September 20, 2014 " Pontiac VFW in Oakland Charter Twp. Flyer.

"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, August 2, 2014" The Great Lakes National Cemetery Advisory Council is hosting its 6th Annual Golf Outing at the Lapeer Country Club, 3786 Hunt Rd, Lapeer, with a 7AM registration, 8AM shotgun start. This event has filled fast in previous years. Cost is $75 per person and includes 18 holes of golf, cart, dinner, etc. See attached for more details and to register.

"Saturday, August 2, 2014" Milford American Legion Riders Post 216 is hosting a Poker Run to support veteran causes. Approximately 100 miles, starting and ending at the post, 510 W Commerce Rd, Milford. Ride starts at 10AM, ends at 5PM. Cost is $20 per rider, $20 per passenger, which includes food & beverages at the end of the ride. See flyer for more information.

"Saturday, August 2, 2014" Pontiac VVA Chapter 133 is hosting their 11th annual golf outing at Highland Hills Golf Course, 2075 Oakland Dr, Highland, with a 9am start. Cost is $70 per person, $280 per team, which includes 18 holes, cart, and dinner afterwards. For more info see attached form.

"Saturday, August 2, 2014" Wayne State University Student Veterans Association is hosting its 4th annual Golf Outing for Veterans at the Links of Novi, 50395 W 10 Mile, Novi, with a Noon resistration & lunch. Cost is $125 per golfer, and a steak dinner at 6PM. For more info contact the SVA at 313-577-4762 or see attached flyer.

"Saturday, August 2, 2014" Draves Auto Center, 2626 N Eastman Rd, Midland, is hosting an Autoshow fundraiser for the Fallen & Wounded Soldiers Fund from 8AM to 4PM. Registration is $15. Awesome cars, awards, promotions, silent auction, DJ, etc. For more info see attached flyer.

"Wednesday, August 6, 2014"The Yankee Air Museum is hosting their monthly free education series, this month the author of the book, Arsenal of Democracy, will discuss Detroit's leadership during the war, with several Rosie the Riverters on hand. Program starts at 7:30PM. Even takes place at the Museum at Willow Run Airport in Belleville.

"Wednesday, August 6, 2014 (NEW)" The John Dingell VA Hospital & Community Housing are hosting a seminar to discuss ending Veteran Homelessness at Genisys Credit Union, Woodward just south of Martin Luther King Blvd, from 9AM to 4PM. Please register to attend. For more information contact Kathie via email or see attached flyer.

"Thursday, August 7, 2014" The Dingell VA Hospital and Macomb Community College are co-hosting a seminar, working with Combat Veteran Population, from 11AM to 2PM. This seminar includes many guest speakers. Event will be held on the Macomb CC Campus, Lorenzo Learning Center. See flyer for more information.

And from our friends at the VFW:
  1. August 1st, Friday 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – Bruce Post 1146 St. Clair Shores – "CRUISING at the BRUCE".  Food & Beverage available.  Post 1146 is located at 28404 Jefferson (N. of 11 Mile Road) in St. Clair Shores. 
 
  1. August 1st, 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. August 1st, 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. August 1st, 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. August 3rd, Sunday 11:00 a.m. – "GOLD STAR MOTHERS MEMORIAL at WHITE CHAPEL CEMETERY".  VFW, Ladies Auxiliary and Men's Auxiliaries line up with Post Colors (U.S. Flag & Post Flag) at "11:00 a.m.), then march together at 12 Noon to Veterans Monument.  White Chapel Cemetery is located at Long Lake Road & Crooks Road.
 
  1. August 3rd, 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.
--   Tim Wirkus  Volunteer  Southfield Veterans' Commission  southfieldvets@prodigy.net  www.southfieldvets.org

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