#Veteran Events & Announcements 5/5 to 5/19
Listed below are the events I have for the next 14 days here in the Metro Detroit area, of which there are 7 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
"Saturday, May 7, 2016" Michigan State University Baseball Team is hosting a Military Appreciation Day at their game starting at 1PM at McLane Stadium, in East Lansing. Ticket requests should go to this email. For more info see flyer.
"Saturday, May 7, 2016 " The Sons of the American Legion, Dearborn Chapter 364, is hosting a Kentucky Derby Dinner starting at 4:30PM, located at 3001 S Telegraph, Dearborn. Dinner is $10 and you get to watch the race. For more info see flyer.
"Saturday, May 7, 2016" Madison Hgts VFW Post 1407, 630 E 11 Mile, Madison Hgts, is having a Mexican Fiesta night from 4 till 7PM. Tacos, Fajitas, Enchiladas, Salsas, Nachos & more. Cost is $8 per person. For more info see their flyer.
"Saturday, May 7, 2016 (NEW)" The Fallen & Wounded Soldier Fund is hosting Lo Lax for a Cause (Lacrosse game) at the LOHS Varsity Field, starting at 11AM. For more info see flyer.
"Tuesday, May 10, 2016" The Desert Angles are hosting a Packing Party for the troops at the Wixom Senior Center, 49045 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, from 1 till 3PM. For more info contact Jean via email.
"Wednesday, May 11, 2016" Jewish Vocational Services is hosting a job fair at Southfield City Hall, Parks & Rec room 115, Southfield, from 9AM till Noon. Learn how to apply for government jobs. No registration required. For more info see flyer.
"Thursday, May 12, 2016" The Desert Angles are hosting a Packing Party for the troops & K-9's at the Oakland Sportsman Club, 4770 Waterford Rd, Clarkston, from 4 till 6PM. For more info email Louise.
"Thursday, May 12, 2016 (NEW)" The Fallen & Wounded Soldier Fund is hosting a women's varsity soccer tournament at the Pickney High School, Pickney, starting at 5:30PM. Color Guard, Pom Pom competition, etc. For more info see flyer.
"Saturday, May 14, 2016" Southfield VFW Post 2645, 24222 W 9 Mile, Southfield, is hosting a community Garage Sale & Craft Show, from 8AM till 5PM. Rent a space for $15 you get a 10X10 space & one table, extra tables are $5. For more info, space info, etc., see flyer.
"Saturday, May 14, 2016" The Detroit Wolverine Chapter 67, Women's Army Corps Veterans, is hosting its 74th annual anniversary luncheon at the Karas House, 23632 Plymouth Rd, Redford, starting at Noon, ending at 4PM. Donation of $35. To attend this great event & for more info see attached flyer.
"Saturday, May 14, 2016 (NEW)" Camp Liberty is hosting their 3rd Annual "Conservation Habitat Volunteer Day" at their facility at 13400 Austin Road, Brooklyn, MI from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. We hope to have anywhere from 50 to a hundred volunteers on hand to help with all kinds of clean up and tree and other planting work around the 138 acre facility. There is something for everyone of all abilities to do. A BBQ and beverages will be provided. Please dress for the weather and bring work boots and gloves, rain or shine we're digging in. .
"Sunday, May 15, 2016" The Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society is hosting another in their lecture series on WWII, this time on US Military Dodge Trucks with David Doyle as the presenter. The museum is located on Stevens in Eastpointe, starting at 2PM. Admission by donation. For more info see flyer.
"Tuesday, May 17, 2016 (NEW)" Jewish Vocational Services & USAJobs is hosting a job fair at JVS Bldg, 26999 Southfield Rd, Southfield, from 1PM till 3:30. Learn how to apply for government jobs. No registration required. For more info see flyer.
"Tuesday, May 17, 2016" Madison Hgts VFW post 1407 is hosting a Firekeepers Casino trip for $40 per person. Will leave from the post at Madison Hgts Shopping center at 12 Mile & John R at 9AM. For more info see flyer.
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 assistance 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 (Updated website)" The VA Golden Age Games are coming to Detroit in July 2016 & volunteers are 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!
"Friday, May 6, 2016" The 57th International Armed Forces Night will be held at the Fogolar Rurlan Club, 1800 E. C. Row Expressway, Windsor, from 6:30PM. Guest speaker will be Major General Dean Miller, OMM, MSC, CD, with the subject of Canadian Impact in Afghanistan. For info and to register to attend visit their website. For some additional info see the flyer."Saturday, May 7, 2016" Michigan State University Baseball Team is hosting a Military Appreciation Day at their game starting at 1PM at McLane Stadium, in East Lansing. Ticket requests should go to this email. For more info see flyer.
"Saturday, May 7, 2016 " The Sons of the American Legion, Dearborn Chapter 364, is hosting a Kentucky Derby Dinner starting at 4:30PM, located at 3001 S Telegraph, Dearborn. Dinner is $10 and you get to watch the race. For more info see flyer.
"Saturday, May 7, 2016" Madison Hgts VFW Post 1407, 630 E 11 Mile, Madison Hgts, is having a Mexican Fiesta night from 4 till 7PM. Tacos, Fajitas, Enchiladas, Salsas, Nachos & more. Cost is $8 per person. For more info see their flyer.
"Saturday, May 7, 2016 (NEW)" The Fallen & Wounded Soldier Fund is hosting Lo Lax for a Cause (Lacrosse game) at the LOHS Varsity Field, starting at 11AM. For more info see flyer.
"Tuesday, May 10, 2016" The Desert Angles are hosting a Packing Party for the troops at the Wixom Senior Center, 49045 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, from 1 till 3PM. For more info contact Jean via email.
"Wednesday, May 11, 2016" Jewish Vocational Services is hosting a job fair at Southfield City Hall, Parks & Rec room 115, Southfield, from 9AM till Noon. Learn how to apply for government jobs. No registration required. For more info see flyer.
"Thursday, May 12, 2016" The Desert Angles are hosting a Packing Party for the troops & K-9's at the Oakland Sportsman Club, 4770 Waterford Rd, Clarkston, from 4 till 6PM. For more info email Louise.
"Thursday, May 12, 2016 (NEW)" The Fallen & Wounded Soldier Fund is hosting a women's varsity soccer tournament at the Pickney High School, Pickney, starting at 5:30PM. Color Guard, Pom Pom competition, etc. For more info see flyer.
"Saturday, May 14, 2016" Southfield VFW Post 2645, 24222 W 9 Mile, Southfield, is hosting a community Garage Sale & Craft Show, from 8AM till 5PM. Rent a space for $15 you get a 10X10 space & one table, extra tables are $5. For more info, space info, etc., see flyer.
"Saturday, May 14, 2016" The Detroit Wolverine Chapter 67, Women's Army Corps Veterans, is hosting its 74th annual anniversary luncheon at the Karas House, 23632 Plymouth Rd, Redford, starting at Noon, ending at 4PM. Donation of $35. To attend this great event & for more info see attached flyer.
"Saturday, May 14, 2016 (NEW)" Camp Liberty is hosting their 3rd Annual "Conservation Habitat Volunteer Day" at their facility at 13400 Austin Road, Brooklyn, MI from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. We hope to have anywhere from 50 to a hundred volunteers on hand to help with all kinds of clean up and tree and other planting work around the 138 acre facility. There is something for everyone of all abilities to do. A BBQ and beverages will be provided. Please dress for the weather and bring work boots and gloves, rain or shine we're digging in. .
"Sunday, May 15, 2016" The Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society is hosting another in their lecture series on WWII, this time on US Military Dodge Trucks with David Doyle as the presenter. The museum is located on Stevens in Eastpointe, starting at 2PM. Admission by donation. For more info see flyer.
"Tuesday, May 17, 2016 (NEW)" Jewish Vocational Services & USAJobs is hosting a job fair at JVS Bldg, 26999 Southfield Rd, Southfield, from 1PM till 3:30. Learn how to apply for government jobs. No registration required. For more info see flyer.
"Tuesday, May 17, 2016" Madison Hgts VFW post 1407 is hosting a Firekeepers Casino trip for $40 per person. Will leave from the post at Madison Hgts Shopping center at 12 Mile & John R at 9AM. For more info 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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