#Veteran Events & Announcements 5/26 to 6/3

Listed below are the events I have for the next 14 days here in the Metro Detroit area, of which there are 1 new item. 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!

"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.

"More Free Legal Services!" The Wayne County Friend of the Court is hosting outreach asssitance where you can discuss your FOC issues. There are numerous locations for the next couple of months so see flyer for times and places where you can get your issues resolved.

"VA Golden Age Games coming to Detroit (IMPORTANT)" The VA Golden Age Games are coming to Detroit in July 2016 & volunteers are still needed!. 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!

EVENTS!

Happy Memorial Day!

"Monday thru Saturday, May 23 thru 29, 2016" I would like to let you know about a fun event coming up in Southeast Michigan, the 1st Annual Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Volvik Championship Tournament taking place at Travis Pointe Country Club in Ann Arbor. All veterans, service members (including active duty, Reservists, and Guard) can get free tickets for themselves plus a guest either in advance at https://events.cuetoems.com/volvik_2016/OnlineTicketSales.aspx or at the gates for any and all days of the tournament. Show your special Military Grounds ticket at DTE Energy's Military Appreciation Tent at the 9th hole to enjoy complimentary drinks and lunch each day of the tournament.

"Friday, May 27 2016" The Great Lakes National Cemetery is looking for volunteers, starting at 5PM, to help place flags on all the graves at the cemetery! The cemetery is located at 4200 Belford Rd, Holly. They will also need help on 5/31 to remove the flags. To help call 810-348-9960 or see flyer.

"Saturday, May 28, 2016" American Legion Post 364 is hosting a Gun Raffle along with their annual ALR Steak Dinner, at their post located at 3001 S Telegraph, Dearborn, starting at 4PM. Cost of the dinner is $14. For types of weapons in the raffle and more info see flyer.

"Saturday, May 28, 2016" A number of groups are sponsoring a #Stop 22 Awareness Concert at the Ford Community & Preforming Arts Center, 15801 Dearborn, starting at 7PM. Admission is free with donations accepted & proceeds toward the MI Wounded & Returning Warrior Program. For more info see flyer.

"Monday, May 30, 2016" The Michigan Veterans Foundation is proud to invite all veterans to the Ground Breaking Ceremony of their new facility at 4626 Grand River, corner of Forest, at 10AM. Please bring the attached flyer and wear your cover!

"Monday, May 30, 2016": The Franklin Cemetery is hosting a Memorial Day service at 11AM honoring all veterans, especially Korean War veterans. There will be a performance by the Franklin Community Band, singing of patriotic songs, readings and tributes. A special feature will be West Point graduate, COL Carmen Milia, Class of 1950, who will talk about his experiences in the Korean War. All are welcome and bring your lawn chairs. Cemetery address is 26298 Scenic Dr, Franklin, MI"

"Wednesday, June 1, 2016" Southfield VFW Post 2645 is having an all you can eat spaghetti dinner at their post, located at 24222 W 9 Mile, Southfield, starting at 5PM. Donation of $6 is requested. For more info see flyer.

"Wednesday, June 1, 2016 (NEW)" The Yankee Air Museum, at the Willow Run Airport, presents another in their lecture series, this time on Michigan's role in the war of 1812. This is a free event starting at 7:30PM in the General Purpose Room. Eastern Michigan University Graduate Assistant, Adam Franti, will be the guest speaker

"Saturday , June 4, 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, June 4, 2016" The Montford Point Detachment of the Marine Corps League is hosting its 60th annual luncheon & award ceremony from 11AM till 1PM, at their location, 13721 Joy Rd, Detroit. Food, Music, Dancing starting after the ceremony at 1PM. Donation of $10 requested. For more info call them at 313-587-1206 or see flyer.

--   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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