#Veteran Events & Announcements 10/6 to 10/20
Listed below are the events I have for the next 14 days here in the Metro Detroit area, of which there are 4 new items. You can also go to the Legion 328 website to download any flyer for these future events at http://www.legionpost328.org/
If your group has an event benefiting veterans, or you hear of an event, please share with me so I can share with the veteran community. I would rather get an event 3 times than not at all!
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.
http://www.veterans.dptv.org/
http://www.hostmtb.org/RADs_
https://sites.google.com/site/
"Friday, October 7, 2016" Berkley Legion Post is hosting a Steak Fry from 5 till 8PM, 2079 W 12 Mile, Berkley, for $12.75. For more info call them at 248-542-7668 or see flyer.
"Sunday, October 9, 2016" The MI Military Technical & Historical Society is hosting another in their author speaks series, this time with Joann Puffer, Miss Donut Dolly. Museum is located at 16600 Stephens, Eastpointe, and this will start at 2PM. For more info & donation rates see flyer.
"Sunday, October 9, 2016" VVA Chapter 154 is hosting a Come One, Come All dinner & music fundraiser at Mirage Banquet Center, 16980 18 Mile Rd, Clinton Twp, from 5 till 10PM. For complete info call Sandi at 586-792-1581 or see flyer.
"Sunday, October 9, 2016" The U of M Ann Arbor Student Veteran Association is hosting their annual Army vs Navy Wheelchair Basketball game at the Crisler Center, Ann Arbor, with door opening at 2PM, tip-off at 3PM. This is free for all vets. U of M Cheer Team, Dance Team, 338th Army Band, are just some of the highlights. For more info visit their website for the game or see flyer.
"Thursday, October 13, 2016" The Desert Angles are hosting a Packing Party for the troops at the Oakland County Sportsman Club 4770 Waterford Road Clarkston, Mi., from 4 till 6PM. For the troops they are looking for: wipes - personal care - foot powder - socks - cans of pasta, tuna, chicken, fruit, refried beans, etc. - single serving meals - jerky - nuts - dried fruit - "pocket foods (anything that will fit into a packet to take out on missions) powdered drink mix - coffee - tea - energy bars - protein bars - sunflower seeds - ready to eat meals - Raymon noodles - crackers - granola bars - breakfast bars - Things to make them smile - a letter from YOU - nerf balls. And for K-9's they are looking for: waterless shampoo large Kong's (which are toys) paw & nose salve K-9 ear cleaner K-9 eye drops large rope chews collapsible food and water bowls . And if you want to send money to help cover the $15 shipping costs of a package you can send a check to: Desert Angels, Inc. PO Box 210455 Auburn Hills, Mi. 48321.
"Thursday, October 13, 2016" The Michigan WWII Legacy Memorial is hosting a Victory Gala at the Royal Oak Farmers Market from 5:30 till 10 in Royal Oak. Guest speaker is John "Tig" Tiegen, the Hero of Benghazi attack. For complete information call 888-387-4157, the website, or see flyer.
"Friday, October 14, 2016" Berkley Legion Post is hosting a Steak Fry from 5 till 8PM, 2079 W 12 Mile, Berkley, for $12.75. For more info call them at 248-542-7668 or see flyer.
"Friday & Saturday, October 14 & 15, 2016" Pontiac VFW post 1370 is holding a two day yard sale to support local vets, at their post at 800 Cesar E Chavez Ave, Pontiac. To donate items call them at 248-858-9501 or see flyer.
"Saturday, October 15, 2016" The Great Lakes National Cemetery Advisory Council is having a Fall Headstone Cleaning event at the cemetery, 4200 Belford Rd, Holly, from 9:30 till 2PM. Bring a 5 gallon bucket, soft scrub brush, etc. To register call Sherry at 810-919-7653 or see flyer.
"Thursday, October 20, 2016" The Metro Airport Freedom Center is hosting its annual gala at the DC3S Defense Center, 7205 Sterling Ponds Rd, Sterling Hgts, starting at 6PM till 9PM. Tickets are $50 per person. The center has hosted over 250,000 vets and their families since it was opened in 2011. Guess speaker is Robert Miller, author & photojournalist. Sponsorship's are available. For more info call Kate at 517-253-0896 or see flyer.
If your group has an event benefiting veterans, or you hear of an event, please share with me so I can share with the veteran community. I would rather get an event 3 times than not at all!
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.
http://www.veterans.dptv.org/
http://www.hostmtb.org/RADs_
https://sites.google.com/site/
ANNOUNCEMENTS!
"Home Front Strong" Home Front Strong, part of Buddy-2-Buddy, is hosting an 8 week program to help military of veterans and their families prepare for, and cope with, the challenges of deployment & military life. Dinner is provided and you can receive up to $140 for participating. For more info see flyer. AND: The October B2B jog fair listing that they compile is now available here.
"Peace of Mind for us older vets!" As we all get older we need to start thinking about our medical records, a living will, a regular will, funeral expenses, etc. The State Bar of Michigan has put together a terrific booklet covering these topics with forms you can fill out at home to cover a simple will, living will, etc. Take a look to see if you should do any of this!
EVENTS!
"Thursday, October 6, 2016 " The SE Michigan Veterans Stand Down, Inc along with the Detroit VA Hospital, is hosting their annual veterans stand-down at the Detroit Rescue Mission Banquet Hall, 3606 E Forest, Detroit, room 9AM till 5PM each day. Volunteers/vendors/support groups can register at their website. For more info call Gunny Norm at 248-808-0929 or see flyer. "Friday, October 7, 2016" Berkley Legion Post is hosting a Steak Fry from 5 till 8PM, 2079 W 12 Mile, Berkley, for $12.75. For more info call them at 248-542-7668 or see flyer.
"Sunday, October 9, 2016" The MI Military Technical & Historical Society is hosting another in their author speaks series, this time with Joann Puffer, Miss Donut Dolly. Museum is located at 16600 Stephens, Eastpointe, and this will start at 2PM. For more info & donation rates see flyer.
"Sunday, October 9, 2016" VVA Chapter 154 is hosting a Come One, Come All dinner & music fundraiser at Mirage Banquet Center, 16980 18 Mile Rd, Clinton Twp, from 5 till 10PM. For complete info call Sandi at 586-792-1581 or see flyer.
"Sunday, October 9, 2016" The U of M Ann Arbor Student Veteran Association is hosting their annual Army vs Navy Wheelchair Basketball game at the Crisler Center, Ann Arbor, with door opening at 2PM, tip-off at 3PM. This is free for all vets. U of M Cheer Team, Dance Team, 338th Army Band, are just some of the highlights. For more info visit their website for the game or see flyer.
"Thursday, October 13, 2016" The Desert Angles are hosting a Packing Party for the troops at the Oakland County Sportsman Club 4770 Waterford Road Clarkston, Mi., from 4 till 6PM. For the troops they are looking for: wipes - personal care - foot powder - socks - cans of pasta, tuna, chicken, fruit, refried beans, etc. - single serving meals - jerky - nuts - dried fruit - "pocket foods (anything that will fit into a packet to take out on missions) powdered drink mix - coffee - tea - energy bars - protein bars - sunflower seeds - ready to eat meals - Raymon noodles - crackers - granola bars - breakfast bars - Things to make them smile - a letter from YOU - nerf balls. And for K-9's they are looking for: waterless shampoo large Kong's (which are toys) paw & nose salve K-9 ear cleaner K-9 eye drops large rope chews collapsible food and water bowls . And if you want to send money to help cover the $15 shipping costs of a package you can send a check to: Desert Angels, Inc. PO Box 210455 Auburn Hills, Mi. 48321.
"Thursday, October 13, 2016" The Michigan WWII Legacy Memorial is hosting a Victory Gala at the Royal Oak Farmers Market from 5:30 till 10 in Royal Oak. Guest speaker is John "Tig" Tiegen, the Hero of Benghazi attack. For complete information call 888-387-4157, the website, or see flyer.
"Friday, October 14, 2016" Berkley Legion Post is hosting a Steak Fry from 5 till 8PM, 2079 W 12 Mile, Berkley, for $12.75. For more info call them at 248-542-7668 or see flyer.
"Friday & Saturday, October 14 & 15, 2016" Pontiac VFW post 1370 is holding a two day yard sale to support local vets, at their post at 800 Cesar E Chavez Ave, Pontiac. To donate items call them at 248-858-9501 or see flyer.
"Saturday, October 15, 2016" The Great Lakes National Cemetery Advisory Council is having a Fall Headstone Cleaning event at the cemetery, 4200 Belford Rd, Holly, from 9:30 till 2PM. Bring a 5 gallon bucket, soft scrub brush, etc. To register call Sherry at 810-919-7653 or see flyer.
"Thursday, October 20, 2016" The Metro Airport Freedom Center is hosting its annual gala at the DC3S Defense Center, 7205 Sterling Ponds Rd, Sterling Hgts, starting at 6PM till 9PM. Tickets are $50 per person. The center has hosted over 250,000 vets and their families since it was opened in 2011. Guess speaker is Robert Miller, author & photojournalist. Sponsorship's are available. For more info call Kate at 517-253-0896 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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