#Veterans Events & Announcements 4/21 to 5/5

Listed below are the events I have for the next 14 days here in the Metro Detroit area, of which there are 3 new items.  You can also go to the Legion 328 website to download any flyer for these future events at  http://www.legionpost328.org/events.html 

 You can also find many other veteran events & information for Veterans on the State of MI Veterans website, Detroit Public Televisions' Veterans website, and a few others:
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
https://sites.google.com/site/miveteranevents/home/military-events
ANNOUNCEMENTS!
"Helping OIF/OEF Vets" There is now a Military Heroes Emergency Financial assistance program for theses vets. For complete info see their website.
"Free Legal Services" The Legal Aid & Defender Association, Inc., is hosting numerous (17 to be exact) free legal clinics (priority for vets) in both Oakland & Macomb counties for the next 6 months, all starting at 10AM. See Oakland flyer for those dates & locations. Macomb flyer for their dates & locations. More info at 877-964-4700 in Oakland County, 586-465-1344 in Macomb.
"VA Golden Age Games coming to Detroit (Updated website)" 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 or visit their new website to volunteer or participate!
"Buddy-2-Buddy April Job Fairs" These are the latest job fairs complied by B2B. They do not host these events. See flyer.
EVENTS!
"Friday, Saturday & Sunday, April 22, 23, & 24, 2016" Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 154 & United Machine Association, present the Macomb County Veterans' Food Pantry Spring Car Show at the Gibralter Trade Center, Mt Clemens. Times are normal Trade Center hours. For more information, or to bring your cruiser, contact USMA at 248-435-3091 or Mike at 586-776-9810 or see flyer.
"Saturday & Sunday, April 23, & 24, 2016" The Michigan Antique Arms Collectors, Inc., is hosting a purchase, trade, sell gun show at the Suburban Collection, 46100 Grand River, Novi, both days from 9AM till 3PM. All vets, military, first responders, etc, get free admission. At this time they are working on getting free parking, but not known yet if that will happen. For more info call Greg at 248-556-6950 or see flyer.
"Saturday, April 23, 2016" Talons Out Michigan is having a Rosie The Riveter flight out of Metro Airport to take the Rosie's from WWII to Washington to the WWII Memorial. They are still looking for Rosie's that want to go, guardians to help on the trip, and other volunteers to assist. For more info you can call them at 269-273-4545. The application for Rosies at this link, application for guardians at this link, and for volunteers at this link. For some additional info see their website.
"Saturday, April 23, 2016" The Great Lakes National Cemetery Advisory Council is having a Spring Headstone Cleaning event to Honor & Remember those that served, at the Cemetery located at 4200 Belford Rd,, Holly, from 9:30 till 2PM. Bring a 5 gallon bucket and a soft scrub brush. For more info call Sherry at 810-919-7653 or see flyer.
"Saturday, April 23, 2016" General Motors Corporation, in partnership with Building for America's Bravest, is hosting a Heroes Gala at the Diamond Center, Suburban Collection, 46100 Grand River, Novi, starting at 6PM and ending at 10PM. Guest speaker is former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani. For complete ticket & reservation information see flyer.
"Wednesday, April 27, 2016 (NEW)" The Wayne-Westland John Glenn HS, 36105 Marquette, Westland, is hosting a free USO Dance in the cafeteria, starting at 6PM. This is a free event for all veterans. For more info see flyer.
"Saturday, April 30, 2016" Dearborn American Legion Post 364, 3001 S Telegraph, Dearborn, is hosting their annual Brian Smith Memorial Live Vet Auction. Bit on your favorite vet! Event will be from 6 to 11PM. For complete funny details see attached flyer.
"Saturday, April 30, 2016" Victory Gym, 23936 Telegraph Rd, Brownstown, is hosting a fund-raiser to support vets & first responders. Boot camp, marital arts demo, live music, etc. Starts at Noon and runs till 9PM. Cost is $10 per person. For more info see flyer.
"Tuesday, May 3, 2016 (NEW)" The Federal Bar Association is hosting its 4th annual seminar of Veteran Treatment Courts. It will be held in room L44, Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, 2630 Featherstone Rd, Auburn Hills, from 1 till 4PM. For a complete listing of speakers & topics see attached flyer. This is a free event.

--   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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