Veteran Events & Announcements 10/2 to 10/9

Listed below are the events I have for the next 14 days here in the Metro Detroit area.  I have also attached my latest event listing which has 8 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!

"Saturday, November 8, 2014 (SAVE THE DATE)" The annual Detroit Veterans Day Parade will march down Woodward! To join the parade, sponsor, or just more information, see their website or the new flyer.

EVENTS!

"Thursday, October 2, 2014" The University of Michigan Hospital, Buddy-2-Buddy program, is hosting a 10 week program titled Strong Military Familes. This program is designed to help meet the challenges of parenting during and after deployment. $90 offered for completion of the course & evaluation. There are 2 programs, one in Warren & one in Jackson. For more information call 734-998-0089, or email them at strongfamilies@umich.edu.

"Saturday, October 4, 2014" K-9 Quinn's Burial, Fowlerville Police Department K-9. Quinn will be interred at the Michigan War Dog Memorial on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at 11:00am. The cemetery is located at the corner of 11 Mile & Milford Rd, S Lyon.

"Saturday, October 4, 2014" St Clair Shores VFW Post 1146 is hosting a Night of Entertainment featuring the Blues Brothers, Roy Orbison, & Kelsey Rose. The doors open at 6:30PM, and the post is located at 28404 Jefferson, St Clair Shores. Tickets are $20 or two for $35. See flyer for complete info.

"Wednesday & Thursday, October 8 & 9, 2014" The Southeastern Michigan Veterans Stand Down will take place at the Detroit Rescue Mission, 3606 E Forest, Detroit. Volunteers are needed as are numerous items, and a complete list is available on their website. At this event on the 8th a Homeless Court will take place to assist those Detroit (only) veterans with legal issues in the 36th District Court. You must register for this assistance by calling 313-596-0258. See flyer for complete information.

"Friday, October 10, 2014" Neighborhood Legal Services, along with the Detroit VA Hospital, are offering free legal assistance on issues like child support, expungements, tickets, etc. This will take place at the Detroit VA Hospital, 4646 Jorn R, Detroit, from 9AM till Noon. Limited to 15 veterans so call to reserve your spot at 313-576-1000, ext 65537. See flyer for more information.

"Saturday, October 11, 2014" The Navy Spirit League of Michigan is hosting the 239th Navy Birthday Ball at the Best Western Plus, 34911 Van Dyke, Sterling Hgts, starting at 6PM. For complete information see their website. To order tickets go here.

"Saturday, October 11, 2014" Port Huron VFW Post 796 is hosting a benefit Euchre tournament to help Marine Joe LaRue with his medical bills, from 6 till 9PM. Entry Fee is $20. The post is located at 1711 Pine Grove Ave, Port Huron, MI 48060. See flyer for more info.

"Sunday, October 12, 2014 (NEW)" Stiggy's Dogs is hosting their annual Pack Palooza at the Lyon Oaks County Park, 52251 W Pontiac Trail, Wixom, from 1 to 4PM. Your dog is not only welcome but is the leader of the pack! Stiggy's Dogs helps take rescue dogs and train them as companions for our veterans. For more information and to order tickets see the flyer or their site to purchase tickets.

"Thursday, October 16, 2014 (NEW)" The University of Detroit-Mercy School of Law is offering a free legal clinic at SS Peter & Paul Church, 438 St Antoine, Detroit, from 9 to 11AM. Today's help will focus on Driver's License Restoration. To register call Alesa at the Law School at 313-596-0258. See flyer for other upcoming clinics.

And from our friends at the VFW:
  1. October 2nd, Thursday 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – VFW 2645 Southfield – "THURSDAY CAR CRUISES".  Food, Fun and Music.  50/50 Raffles.  Featuring a Little Bit of Classic Cars.  For more information, contact J. Sutton at (313) 207-6689.  Post 2645 is located 24222 W. 9 Mile Road in Southfield.  Just West of Telegraph Road.
 
  1. October 2nd, Thursday 10:30 a.m. – VFW 4659 Shelby Twp. – "BINGO".  Doors open at 9:30 a.m.  Bingo starts at 10:30 a.m.  OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!  Post 4659 is located at 8311 Wilson St. in Shelby Twp.  Phone 586-781-9109.
 
3.      October 2nd, Thursday 6:15 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.
 
4.      October 2nd, Thursday 6:00 p.m. – Old Settlers VFW 4659 Shelby Twp. – "EUCHRE".  Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Play starts at 7:00 p.m.  Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Coney Dogs, French Fries and Chili available.  Post 4659 is located at 8311 Wilson in Shelby Twp.  48316.  Phone (586) 781-9109.
 
5.      October 3rd, Friday 8:00 a.m. – "1st DAY OF FALL CONFERENCE".
 
  1. October 3rd, 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. October 3rd, 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. October 3rd, 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. October 3rd, 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.
 
10.  October 3rd, 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.
 
11.  October 3rd, Friday 8:30 p.m. – Old Settler's VFW 4659 Shelby Twp – "KARAOKE IN THE CLUBROOM".   No Cover Charge!  Post 4659 is located at 8311 Wilson in Shelby Twp.  48316.  Phone (586) 781-9109.
 
12.  October 4th, Saturday 8:00 a.m. – "2nd & FINAL DAY OF FALL CONFERENCE".
 
13.  October 4th, Saturday 7:00 p.m. – Bruce Post 1146 St. Clair Shores – "ROY ORBISON, BLUES BROTHERS & KELSEY ROSE".  $20 per person or 2/$35.  Door open at 6:30  p.m.  Outside snacks allowed.  Cash Bar.  Information & Tickets, Call Tim Litz at (586) 713-1519.  Bruce Post 1146 is located at 28404 Jefferson (N. or 11 Mile Road) in St. Clair Shores.
 
14.  October 5th, Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon - VFW 7573 New Baltimore – "BIG BREAKFAST".  Includes Eggs and Omelets to Order, Scrambled Eggs, French Toast, Homemade Gravy, Biscuits, Bacon, Sausage, and Potatoes.  Minimum donation of $6 per person.  Children 10 and Under $2.  WW II Veterans eat FREE!  Great Breakfast! Awesome price!   Post 7573 is located at 35011 23 Mile Road in New Baltimore.  Phone (586) 725-7100.
 
October 5th, 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 (2 
--   Tim Wirkus  Volunteer  Southfield Veterans' Commission  southfieldvets@prodigy.net  www.southfieldvets.org

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