#Veteran Events & Announcements 10/29 to 11/12
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 9 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
http://www.hostmtb.org/RADs_and_Other_Retiree-Veterans_Events.html#MI
"Sunday, November 1, 2015" The Student Veterans Association (SVA) at U of M Ann Arbor is hosting a free Wheelchair basketball game at the Crisler Center, Ann Arbor, with doors opening at 2PM. This free event will have a team of Army-Air Force vs a team of Navy-Marines. The U of M Dance Team, Cheer Team, and the 338th Army Band will also be there. All are welcome.
"Sunday, November 1, 2015" The Association of Women Vets will be hosting a Female Vet Stand Down, titled Dress for Success! There will be clothes, benefit seminars, resources, speakers, & a free lunch. For more info see attached flyer. To register early for the event visit their officialticketing website.
"Sunday, November 1, 2015 (NEW)" Dearborn American Legion Post 364, 3001 S Telegraph, Dearborn, is having an NFL Football Game Commander's Breakfast starting at 8AM. Have breakfast and watch the Lions game from England that starts at 8:30AM. Donation of $5 requested to help homeless vets. For more info see flyer.
"Tuesday, November 3, 2015 (UPDATE)" VetBizCentral will be hosting its 10th annual VET Conference at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Lansing. Keynote speaker will be Sid Taylor, CEO of SET Enterprises. For complete information on this conference and to register to attendvisit their website. For other info see attached flyer.
"Tuesday, November 3, 2015" Michigan Works, the Ann Arbor VA Hospital & Washtenaw Community College, are teaming up to host a Veterans Hiring event for veterans & their families. The event will be held at the Washtenaw Community College, Morris Lawrence Bldg, 4800 E Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor, from 10AM till 1PM. For more info see their flyer.
"Wednesday, November 4, 2015 (NEW)" The Yankee Air Museum is hosting another in their free history presentations, this time on the Battle of the Bulge, one of the most acclaimed battles of WWII. Guest speaker will be Steven Mrozek, a WWII military historian. Will be presented in the General Purpose Room at the Museum at Willon Run airport, starting at 7:30PM.
"Friday, November 6, 2015 (NEW)" The Oakland Community College Students Veterans (SVA) is hosting a Stuff the Truck event at the Walmart, 4555 Michigan Ave, Canton, from 10AM till 4PM. They are collecting donations of items to ship to soldiers on deployments, plus for veterans in school, etc. For more info call Mya at 248-232-4356 or see flyer.
"Friday, November 6, 2015 (NEW)" A 100 mile run will take place for 3 days in the Great Smoky Mountains to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Fund on Veterans Day. There is much information regarding this event so for more information contact Kerry at 810-516-7774 or see attached flyer.
"Friday & Saturday, November 6 & 7, 2015" The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency is hosting a Veteran Expo at the Dort Federal Credit Union, 3501 Lapeer Rd, Flint, on Friday from 10AM till 4PM, & Saturday from 9AM till Noon. Learn about benefits, services, meet employers, education specialists, etc. Learn more and pre-register at their official website.
"Saturday, November 7, 2015 (UPDATE)" The Detroit Annual Veterans Day Parade will kick off for the 10th time in downtown Detroit at 10AM. For more information and to get your group into the parade call Dick at 313-861-6852 or see flyer. After the parade 5th 3rd Bank is hosting the 1st annual Downtown Festival Celebrating Veterans at Hart Plaza, starting at 11AM, and free for all vets. There will be many resourses available to help vets. See flyer for more info.
"Saturday, November 7, 2015" The Highland VFW Post 9914 is hosting their annual fund raising dinner to support the Michigan War Dog Cemetery in South Lyon. The guest speaker will be Tracy Spader, founder of the K-9 Defenders Fund. For more info contact Phil at 248-685-8307 or see flyer.
"Sunday, November 8, 2015 (NEW)" Congressman David Trott (11th District) will be holding a cermony to honor Vietnam Veterans at Madonna University - Kresge Hall, 36600 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia, from 2 till 3:30PM. For more information call Kyle at 202-225-8171 or see flyer.
"Wednesday, November 11, 2015" The City of West Bloomfield and the Tuskegee Airmen-West Bloomfield Chapter cordially invite all veterans to attend a memorial honoring all our heroes, especially those whose lives were taken while serving their country. The Township Supervisor/Mayor will place a wreath at the Tomb of The Unknown Soldier on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at 9:00 am at City Hall located at 4550 Walnut Lake Road west of Orchard Lake Road in West Bloomfield, MI. For more information, please contact Mr. Bill Burnett at e-mail: henrythegolfer@comcast.net or call (248) 470-7585.
"Wednesday, November 11, 2015 " Lawrence Technological University is hosting a Veterans Day Ceremony in the college of management in the atrium, 21000 W 10 Mile, Southfield, starting at 12:30PM. Come and have lunch with the student vets, which is free.
"Wednesday, November 11, 2015 (NEW)" Active Heroes is an all day telethon WAVE3 to lift 22 million pounds to raise money and awareness to help end veteran suicide. To sign up to be part of the lifting visit their website. For more information see flyer.
"Thursday, November 12, 2015 " Women Supporting Women in the Military and our Veterans is hosting a Hat & Scarf Suction at the Howell Elks Club, 2830 E Grand River, Howell, from 5:30 till 9PM. Donation of $20 ($210 for military/veterans) is requested and includes dinner at 6PM. For complete info see flyer.
"Thursday, November 12, 2015 (NEW)" Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 267 is hosting an Hepatitis C Awareness & Education Initiative at the Dearborn Hgts VFW Post 6576, located at 6828 Waverly, Dearborn Hgts, from 10AM till Noon, including lunch. Learn was this disease is and what can be done about it. You can RSVP here, or call 925-377-3037, or see flyer.
And from our friends at the VFW:
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
http://www.hostmtb.org/RADs_and_Other_Retiree-Veterans_Events.html#MI
ANNOUNCEMENTS!
"Veterans Federal Benefits App for Smart Phones" Defense Mobile has just released apps for smart phones where you can see what is the latest news from the VA, what your benefits are, where to apply, and even many of the forms! A bit lacking on state benefits, but they tell me they are working on including those in the near future, but it does have several handy phone numbers for MI Vets. For iPhones use this link. For Android phones use this link. Get the app and see if you are missing anything!
"Brave Hearts Estate Center for Veterans" You might have caught a bit of news on this in the Sunday Free Press. This center, located in Pelson, assists in rehabilitating of wounded veterans through hunting, fishing, camping, and other activities. It is free! This is operated by Operation Injured Soldiers. Located at 4171 Ely Rd, Pellston. Call 231-539-7111 for more info or see their Facebook page.
EVENTS!
"Friday & Saturday, October 30 & 31, 2015" Vets Return Home is hosting an Halloween Hayride Pumpkin Hunt at Caroline House Farm, 1755 E Newark Rd, Lapeer. Festivities kick off at 3PM, ending at 8PM. Donation of $10 but veterans and their families are free. Apple cider & donuts provided. All proceeds benefit Vets Returning Home homeless shelter. For more info see the flyer."Sunday, November 1, 2015" The Student Veterans Association (SVA) at U of M Ann Arbor is hosting a free Wheelchair basketball game at the Crisler Center, Ann Arbor, with doors opening at 2PM. This free event will have a team of Army-Air Force vs a team of Navy-Marines. The U of M Dance Team, Cheer Team, and the 338th Army Band will also be there. All are welcome.
"Sunday, November 1, 2015" The Association of Women Vets will be hosting a Female Vet Stand Down, titled Dress for Success! There will be clothes, benefit seminars, resources, speakers, & a free lunch. For more info see attached flyer. To register early for the event visit their officialticketing website.
"Sunday, November 1, 2015 (NEW)" Dearborn American Legion Post 364, 3001 S Telegraph, Dearborn, is having an NFL Football Game Commander's Breakfast starting at 8AM. Have breakfast and watch the Lions game from England that starts at 8:30AM. Donation of $5 requested to help homeless vets. For more info see flyer.
"Tuesday, November 3, 2015 (UPDATE)" VetBizCentral will be hosting its 10th annual VET Conference at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Lansing. Keynote speaker will be Sid Taylor, CEO of SET Enterprises. For complete information on this conference and to register to attendvisit their website. For other info see attached flyer.
"Tuesday, November 3, 2015" Michigan Works, the Ann Arbor VA Hospital & Washtenaw Community College, are teaming up to host a Veterans Hiring event for veterans & their families. The event will be held at the Washtenaw Community College, Morris Lawrence Bldg, 4800 E Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor, from 10AM till 1PM. For more info see their flyer.
"Wednesday, November 4, 2015 (NEW)" The Yankee Air Museum is hosting another in their free history presentations, this time on the Battle of the Bulge, one of the most acclaimed battles of WWII. Guest speaker will be Steven Mrozek, a WWII military historian. Will be presented in the General Purpose Room at the Museum at Willon Run airport, starting at 7:30PM.
"Friday, November 6, 2015 (NEW)" The Oakland Community College Students Veterans (SVA) is hosting a Stuff the Truck event at the Walmart, 4555 Michigan Ave, Canton, from 10AM till 4PM. They are collecting donations of items to ship to soldiers on deployments, plus for veterans in school, etc. For more info call Mya at 248-232-4356 or see flyer.
"Friday, November 6, 2015 (NEW)" A 100 mile run will take place for 3 days in the Great Smoky Mountains to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Fund on Veterans Day. There is much information regarding this event so for more information contact Kerry at 810-516-7774 or see attached flyer.
"Friday & Saturday, November 6 & 7, 2015" The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency is hosting a Veteran Expo at the Dort Federal Credit Union, 3501 Lapeer Rd, Flint, on Friday from 10AM till 4PM, & Saturday from 9AM till Noon. Learn about benefits, services, meet employers, education specialists, etc. Learn more and pre-register at their official website.
"Saturday, November 7, 2015 (UPDATE)" The Detroit Annual Veterans Day Parade will kick off for the 10th time in downtown Detroit at 10AM. For more information and to get your group into the parade call Dick at 313-861-6852 or see flyer. After the parade 5th 3rd Bank is hosting the 1st annual Downtown Festival Celebrating Veterans at Hart Plaza, starting at 11AM, and free for all vets. There will be many resourses available to help vets. See flyer for more info.
"Saturday, November 7, 2015" The Highland VFW Post 9914 is hosting their annual fund raising dinner to support the Michigan War Dog Cemetery in South Lyon. The guest speaker will be Tracy Spader, founder of the K-9 Defenders Fund. For more info contact Phil at 248-685-8307 or see flyer.
"Sunday, November 8, 2015 (NEW)" Congressman David Trott (11th District) will be holding a cermony to honor Vietnam Veterans at Madonna University - Kresge Hall, 36600 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia, from 2 till 3:30PM. For more information call Kyle at 202-225-8171 or see flyer.
"Wednesday, November 11, 2015" The City of West Bloomfield and the Tuskegee Airmen-West Bloomfield Chapter cordially invite all veterans to attend a memorial honoring all our heroes, especially those whose lives were taken while serving their country. The Township Supervisor/Mayor will place a wreath at the Tomb of The Unknown Soldier on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at 9:00 am at City Hall located at 4550 Walnut Lake Road west of Orchard Lake Road in West Bloomfield, MI. For more information, please contact Mr. Bill Burnett at e-mail: henrythegolfer@comcast.net or call (248) 470-7585.
"Wednesday, November 11, 2015 " Lawrence Technological University is hosting a Veterans Day Ceremony in the college of management in the atrium, 21000 W 10 Mile, Southfield, starting at 12:30PM. Come and have lunch with the student vets, which is free.
"Wednesday, November 11, 2015 (NEW)" Active Heroes is an all day telethon WAVE3 to lift 22 million pounds to raise money and awareness to help end veteran suicide. To sign up to be part of the lifting visit their website. For more information see flyer.
"Thursday, November 12, 2015 " Women Supporting Women in the Military and our Veterans is hosting a Hat & Scarf Suction at the Howell Elks Club, 2830 E Grand River, Howell, from 5:30 till 9PM. Donation of $20 ($210 for military/veterans) is requested and includes dinner at 6PM. For complete info see flyer.
"Thursday, November 12, 2015 (NEW)" Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 267 is hosting an Hepatitis C Awareness & Education Initiative at the Dearborn Hgts VFW Post 6576, located at 6828 Waverly, Dearborn Hgts, from 10AM till Noon, including lunch. Learn was this disease is and what can be done about it. You can RSVP here, or call 925-377-3037, or see flyer.
And from our friends at the VFW:
- October 29th, 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.
- October 30th, Friday 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. – VFW 1407 Madison Heights – "HALLOWEEN PARTY". Pot Luck Dinner. Cash Bar. Costume Contest. Post 1407 is located at 630 E. 11 Mile Road in Madison Heights.
7. October 30th, 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.
- October 30th, 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.
- OCTOBER 31st, Saturday - "HAPPY HALLOWEEN".
-- Tim Wirkus USAF 66-70 VFW 2645 Life Member VVA 154 Life Member DAV 19 Life Member AM Legion 328 Member Sfd Vet Commission Member
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