#Veteran Events & Announcements 7/9 to 7/23

Listed below are the events I have for the next 14 days here in the Metro Detroit area, of which there are many! Things are picking up since this event listing which has 6 new items! 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

You can also find many other veteran events & information for Veterans on the State of MI Veterans website & Detroit Public Televisions' new Veterans website:
http://www.michiganveterans.com/home/Calendar.aspx
http://www.veterans.dptv.org/all-events

ANNOUNCEMENTS!

"Metro Airport Freedom Center Needs Volunteers" Freedom Center military lounge at Detroit Metro Airport is looking for 50 - 75 new volunteers. The new volunteers will primarily staff the Freedom Center facility that will be opening at the North Terminal before the end of the year, however we also still need a few volunteers to work at the flagship Freedom Center at the McNamara Terminal. Volunteer duties include (but are not limited to), greeting guests, general light cleaning, stocking of snacks and beverages, logging donations, and assisting guests with questions and needs. Please visit our website at www.mifreedomcenter.org to find out more about volunteering at the Freedom Center, and to download an application.

"B2B July Job Fairs" See attached item for all the job fairs in MI hosted by Buddy2Buddy in July.

EVENTS!

"Friday, July 10, 2015" The Detroit VA Hospital Legal Center, along with Neighborhood Legal Services of Michigan, is hosting assistance for homeless veterans legal clinic at the Hospital, 4646 John R, Detroit, from 9AM till Noon. Covered with be child support, expungements, tickets, etc. You must reserve your spot by calling 313-576-1000, ext 65537. See flyer for more details.

"Saturday, July 11, 2015" CTK Veterans Ministry along with Vietnam Veterans of America Post 133 is honoring all veterans, and their families, with their annual Veterans Recognition BBQ/Picnic, at Christ the King Church, 1550 W Drahner Rd, Oxford, from 11AM till 3PM. Enjoy the free food, and the Michigan Vietnam Memorial Moving Wall, DJ Greg, Karaoke, Line Dancing, etc. See flyer for more info.

"Thursday, July 16, 2015" The Dove Fund, which builds schools, hospitals, etc., in Vietnam, mostly with Vietnam Veterans, is hosting their annual Twylite wine tasting from 5 to 9PM at the Pinnacle, 1772 Indian Wood Circle, Maumee. This event is open to the public with tickets sold at the door. For more info see the attached flyer.

"Thursday & Friday, July 16 & 17, 2015" The Michigan Veterans Foundation is hosting a 2 day Stand Down for homeless veterans. Thursday for men, Friday for women. This event will take place at the foundation, 2770 Park, Detroit, from 8AM till 4PM. For complete info contact them at 313-831-5500 or see flyer.

"Saturday, July 18, 2015" The Holly Great Lakes National Cemetery is hosting a special service commemorating the 50th anniversary of the start of the Viet Nam war, starting at 10AM with a noon luncheon at the Holly VFW Post 5587, 201 Airport Rd, Holly. Guest speakers, etc. This is a free public event. For more info call 810-348-9960 or see flyer.

"Wednesday, July 22, 2015" Tonight will be Veterans Night at Comerica Park, starting at 7:08PM versus the Seattle Mariners. All veterans can purchase lower level baseline box seats for a discount price. For lots more information contact Carolyn at 313-471-2245 or see flyer.

And from our friends at the VFW:
  1. July 9th, Thursday 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. – VFW 2645 Southfield – "THURSDAY CAR CRUISES". Featuring a Little Bit of Classic Cars.  Post 2645 is located 24222 W. 9 Mile Road in Southfield.  Just West of Telegraph Road.
 
  1. July 9th, 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.
 
  1. July 10th, Friday – "ACTIVITIES & HOSPITAL REPORTS" DUE AT VFW DEPARTMENT OF MICHIGAN OR ELECTRONICALLY TRANSITTED.
 
  1. July 10th, 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. July 10th, 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 1st Annual Boot camp Burrito Challenge."  VFW 1370 is located at 791 Mae Court in Pontiac 48340.  Phone (248) 858-9501
 
9.      July 12th, 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.  WWII Veterans eat FREE!  Great Breakfast! Awesome price!   Post 7573 is located at 35011 23 Mile Road in New Baltimore.  Phone (586) 725-7100. 
--   Tim Wirkus  Volunteer  Southfield Veterans' Commission  southfieldvets@prodigy.net  www.southfieldvets.org



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