#Veteran Events & Announcements 12/8 to 1/14
Listed below are the events I have for the next 14 days here in the Metro Detroit area, of which there is 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/
"Thursday, December 8, 2016 (NEW)" The Michigan Vet Project is holding a Stuff-A-Truck to collect items for over 175 homeless vets in the Metro Detroit area. This willo take place at Texas Roadhouse, 14660 Pardee, Taylor, from 3:30 till 10PM. For more info and to see items needed see flyer.
"Saturday, December 10, 2016" The Macomb County Vet Center, 42621 Garfield Rd, Clinton Twp, ste 105, will host an Army/Navy Football Game Party from 3 till 7 PM. Bring a dish to pass, but no alcohol permited. RSVP at 586-412-0107 and see flyer. To get a 10% discount on your meal bring this flyer!
"Saturday, December 10, 2016 (NEW)" Operation Yellow Ribbon is hosting a Holiday Jamz at the Shelby Twp DAV Hall, 47326 Dequindre, from 6:30 till !!PM. $10 donation accepted at door. Live band, sing along,etc. For more info see flyer or call Peggy at 248-425-2722..
"Saturday, December 10, 2016" Women Serving Women Vets is hosting the movie Polar Express at 2PM at the Redford Theatre, 17360 Lahser, Detroit. This is a free event where you can take the kids (or grandkids) for a free movie, popcorn, sodas. Seating is limited so wswvets@gmail.com with your name and how many tickets you would like. Hurry, seats are limited.
"Sunday, December 11, 2016" The Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society is featuring another in their lecture series, this time on the history of the US Coast Guard, from 2 till 4pm by historian Dan Heaton. Located at 16600 Stephens Rd, Eastpointe. Admission by donation. See flyer for more info.
"Tuesday, December 13, 2016 (NEW)" The DOVE (Development of Vietnam Endeavors) is hosting its annual dinner at the Inverness Club, 4001 Dorr St, Toledo, from 6:30 till 11PM. Tickets are $50 per person. Come see our progress over the past year and join us for a glimpse into our future plans at the D.O.V.E. Fund Annual Christmas dinner. The event is open to anyone who wants to learn more about the D.O.V.E. Fund and how we help the people of Vietnam. Fred Grimm, Vietnam Projects Chair, will a give a brief summary of each project including solar lights, World Wide Mobility Carts, fresh water, leper assistance, scholarships and much more. Grimm, along with wife Jill and Vice Chairman, John Abbey and wife Julie, will lead the next trip to Vietnam on February 1st. Grimm and Abbey, both Vietnam veterans, have each traveled to Vietnam dozens of times and look forward to going back each year. The 2017 contingent will land in Saigon just as the Tet holiday is winding down. Travelers will then travel to Hue, Plieku, Hoi An, Da Nang, Hanoi and Phu Quoc for an exhilarating three weeks in wonderful Vietnam. To RSVP & tickets email them at dinner@dovefund.org.
"Thursday, December 15, 2016" Vets Returning Home has another in their Country Concert Series at Royalty House, 8201 E 13 Mile, Warren, with doors opening at 5:30PM, concert at 7PM. This month it is Josh Gracin, with special guest Joey Vee. For more info see flyer. For tickets visit them at www.vetsreturninghome.org.
"Thursday, December 15, 2016 (NEW)" Soldiers' Angels is hosting a mobile food distribution for all low income vets from Noon till 2PM at the American Legion Post 375 Parking Lot, 19486 Sherwood, Detroit. Call 210-629-0020 to register to receive items. See flyer for more info.
"Saturday, January 14, 2017" The Yankee Air Museum is hosting its annual Gala fundraiser at the museum, 2068 E St, Belleville (Willow Run Airport), with doors opening at 5:30PM, dinner at 6:30. After dinner there will be an afterglow party presented by Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle featuring Dwayne L Gill, Marine, former Cop, and a teriffic comic! Tickets start at $250 per person. For more info and tickets visit the official website.
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!
"Marine Corps Toys For Tots (Update)" It's getting close to that time of year. To donate toys, find drop locations, or give good old fashion cash, visit their official website for Oakland County, Wayne County, or Macomb County. ALSO speaking of Marines, the Michigan Women Marines are collecting clothing items for women veterans in need around the area and in local VA hospitals. For a complete listing of items needed and where they can be dropped off see flyer.
"Girl Scout Cookies for Troops" There is a Girl Scout in Macomb Twp that has sent over 7500 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies to deployed troops, and wants to send more! Like anything else takes money, so if you wish to contribute see flyer.
"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! ALSO: Are you paying for supplemental Medicare coverage? For veterans with Medicare A & B, Humana offers a medical plan that costs $0 and offers increased civilian medical benefits as well as preventive dental, vision, a gym membership and more! Call Ryan at 313-318-7187 for additional information. This is what I use!
EVENTS!
"Thursday, December 8, 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 - protien 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, December 8, 2016 (NEW)" The Michigan Vet Project is holding a Stuff-A-Truck to collect items for over 175 homeless vets in the Metro Detroit area. This willo take place at Texas Roadhouse, 14660 Pardee, Taylor, from 3:30 till 10PM. For more info and to see items needed see flyer.
"Saturday, December 10, 2016" The Macomb County Vet Center, 42621 Garfield Rd, Clinton Twp, ste 105, will host an Army/Navy Football Game Party from 3 till 7 PM. Bring a dish to pass, but no alcohol permited. RSVP at 586-412-0107 and see flyer. To get a 10% discount on your meal bring this flyer!
"Saturday, December 10, 2016 (NEW)" Operation Yellow Ribbon is hosting a Holiday Jamz at the Shelby Twp DAV Hall, 47326 Dequindre, from 6:30 till !!PM. $10 donation accepted at door. Live band, sing along,etc. For more info see flyer or call Peggy at 248-425-2722..
"Saturday, December 10, 2016" Women Serving Women Vets is hosting the movie Polar Express at 2PM at the Redford Theatre, 17360 Lahser, Detroit. This is a free event where you can take the kids (or grandkids) for a free movie, popcorn, sodas. Seating is limited so wswvets@gmail.com with your name and how many tickets you would like. Hurry, seats are limited.
"Sunday, December 11, 2016" The Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society is featuring another in their lecture series, this time on the history of the US Coast Guard, from 2 till 4pm by historian Dan Heaton. Located at 16600 Stephens Rd, Eastpointe. Admission by donation. See flyer for more info.
"Tuesday, December 13, 2016 (NEW)" The DOVE (Development of Vietnam Endeavors) is hosting its annual dinner at the Inverness Club, 4001 Dorr St, Toledo, from 6:30 till 11PM. Tickets are $50 per person. Come see our progress over the past year and join us for a glimpse into our future plans at the D.O.V.E. Fund Annual Christmas dinner. The event is open to anyone who wants to learn more about the D.O.V.E. Fund and how we help the people of Vietnam. Fred Grimm, Vietnam Projects Chair, will a give a brief summary of each project including solar lights, World Wide Mobility Carts, fresh water, leper assistance, scholarships and much more. Grimm, along with wife Jill and Vice Chairman, John Abbey and wife Julie, will lead the next trip to Vietnam on February 1st. Grimm and Abbey, both Vietnam veterans, have each traveled to Vietnam dozens of times and look forward to going back each year. The 2017 contingent will land in Saigon just as the Tet holiday is winding down. Travelers will then travel to Hue, Plieku, Hoi An, Da Nang, Hanoi and Phu Quoc for an exhilarating three weeks in wonderful Vietnam. To RSVP & tickets email them at dinner@dovefund.org.
"Thursday, December 15, 2016" Vets Returning Home has another in their Country Concert Series at Royalty House, 8201 E 13 Mile, Warren, with doors opening at 5:30PM, concert at 7PM. This month it is Josh Gracin, with special guest Joey Vee. For more info see flyer. For tickets visit them at www.vetsreturninghome.org.
"Thursday, December 15, 2016 (NEW)" Soldiers' Angels is hosting a mobile food distribution for all low income vets from Noon till 2PM at the American Legion Post 375 Parking Lot, 19486 Sherwood, Detroit. Call 210-629-0020 to register to receive items. See flyer for more info.
"Saturday, January 14, 2017" The Yankee Air Museum is hosting its annual Gala fundraiser at the museum, 2068 E St, Belleville (Willow Run Airport), with doors opening at 5:30PM, dinner at 6:30. After dinner there will be an afterglow party presented by Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle featuring Dwayne L Gill, Marine, former Cop, and a teriffic comic! Tickets start at $250 per person. For more info and tickets visit the official website.
-- 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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