#Veteran Events & Announcements 11/26 to 12/10

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
http://www.hostmtb.org/RADs_and_Other_Retiree-Veterans_Events.html#MI

ANNOUNCEMENTS!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!

"Freedom Center @ North Terminal Opening!" The Metro Airport North Freedom Center is opening December 17th, at gate D-17, with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11AM. The hours of operation, however, will be limited because of a lack of volunteers! We need you! You get free parking at the airport (handy when you go on vacation) and a chance to serve the troops as they pass thru. To volunteer visit the Freedom Center website and go to volunteer.

"Accommodating Wounded Warriors" Mentioned this a year ago but with the Holidays coming worth mentioning again. If you need special assistance when flying (wheelchair, early bording, etc) the TSA will meet you at the door of the airport, get you thru security, and then to your gate. Your plane will also than be met by the TSA to help you get to baggage claim, etc. You must notify the TSA of your travel schedule at least 24 hours in advance at 888-262-2396 or via email at msusoc@dhs.gov.

"VA Golden Age Games coming to Detroit" The VA Golden Age Games are coming to Detroit in July 2016. This will be open to all veterans that are enrolled in the VA Health System. To get a sneak peek see early flyer.

"Buddy-2Buddy December Job Fair Listing" These are the job fairs for December compiled bythe B2B network. They are not hosting any of these. Click here to get the listing.

EVENTS!

"Saturday, November 28, 2015" Dearborn Am Legion Post 364 ia hostin an Ohio St vs Michigan Football & Fried Bologna Sandwich day, with a noon kick off. All sandwiches are $1, Post is located at 3001 S Telgraph Rd, Dearborn. For more info call 313-562-9090 or see flyer.
"Tuesday, December 1, 2015" The Desert Angels are hosting a packing party to collect items to ship to our troops overseas. A listing of items they are looking for is on the flyer. The party today will be held at: Oakland Community College, 2900 Featherstone Rd, Auburn Hills, from Noon till 4PM.
"Wednesday, December 2, 2015" The Yankee Air Museum is hosting another in their series on the history of WWII and all of America's wars. The guess speaker today is Niel Hanson who flew for Air America in Vietnam. Doors open at 7PM for this free event, in the General Purpose room, Willow Run Airport..

"Thursday, December 3, 2015" Brides Across America is hosting for female veterans a wedding dress contest. For complete information on this event, how to enter, etc., call Mya at 248-232-4365 or see attached flyer.
"Saturday, December 5, 2015" DAV Chapter 139 and the DAV Detroit Service Office are hosting a Veterans Benefit & Information Seminar at chaptere 129, 47326 Dequindre, Shelby Twp, from Noon till 2PM. All veterans are welcome. See flyer for more information on this event.
"Sunday, December 6, 2015" The Desert Angels are hosting a packing party to collect items to ship to our troops overseas. A listing of items they are looking for is on the flyer. The party today will be held at: St Lawrence School, 44429 Utica Rd, Utica, from 1:30 till 4:30PM..
"Monday, December 7, 2015" American Legion Milford Post 216 is hosting a WWII Recognition Dinner featuring the Chiffon Sisters singing group, with doors opening at 4PM. All WWII veterans & guest are free. The post is located at 510 W Commerce Rd, Milford. For reservations call 248-366-6813. For more info see flyer.
"Tuesday, December 8, 2015 (NEW)" The Detroit Landlord Coalition is hosting a seminar for landlords & property managers to get them interested in accepting vouchers for rent to help homeless veterans. A large number of topics will be covered so the target audience is landlords. This will take place at the Neighborhood Service Organization, 882 Oakman Blvd, Detroit, from 10 to 1PM. Lunch is provided. To register contact Catherine at 313-456-2477. For more info see flyer.
"Thursday, December 10, 2015" The Desert Angels are hosting a packing party to collect items to ship to our troops overseas. A listing of items they are looking for is on the flyer. The party today will be held at: Oakland County Sportsman Club, Waterford Rd, Clarkston, from 4 till 6PM
And from our VFW friends:

5. November 27^th, 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.

November 27^th, Friday 8:00 p.m. – VFW 1669 Royal Oak – "KARAOKE".  Post 1669 is located at 214 E. Fourth Street in Downtown Royal Oak 4

--   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