#Veteran Events & Announcements 3/1 to 3/17

Listed below are only the events I have for the next 14+ days here in the Metro Detroit area, of which there are 12 new items. You can also go to the Legion 328 website to download any flyer for these and future events (thru May) at  http://www.legionpost328.org/events.html
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!  Please make sure any flyer lists address of event and a contact person!

You can also find many other veteran events & information for Veterans on the State of MI Veterans website and a few others:
http://www.michiganveterans.com/home/Calendar.aspx
http://www.hostmtb.org/RADs_and_Other_Retiree-Veterans_Events.html#MI
https://sites.google.com/site/miveteranevents/home/militar
ANNOUNCEMENTS!
"Free Home Repairs for Low Income Vets" Rebuilding Oakland has grant money available to make repairs to the homes of low income vets, at no charge. Restrictions do apply. For more info about Rebuilding Oakland county see their Overview. Click on application to have your house repaired. This funding expires on March 15th, so don't delay.
"Free (or discounted) Tickets to Local Events" Vet Tickets offers free, or discounted, tickets to sporting events, concerts, etc. Visit their website to sign up and view events.
"Weekly Detroit RUCK" Every Sunday Team Red/White/Blue, and 22 Until None, are hosting a RUCK starting at 10AM at Bobcat Bonnie's, 1800 Michigan, Detroit.  Ends back at Bobcat Bonnie's around noon, about 4 to 6 mile RUCK.  Bring any weight or none!  For more info email Mike at Team RWB.
EVENTS!
"Saturday, March 3, 2018 " Dexter High School, 2200 N Parker Rd, Dexter, is hosting an Army vs. Navy Wheelchair basket ball game, starting at 2PM. All proceeds will go to the Ann Arbor Veterans Hospital through the Holder of the Year Foundation. The Mortell Holder of the Year award was given to University of Michigan football player Garrett Moores (after his 2016 season). The recipients of this award use it to promote charities and strengthen their local communities. Garrett chose to support Veterans at the VA Hospital in Ann Arbor (a place where U of M football players often visit). The funds will be used for a wide variety of services provided by the VA, including: the Psychiatry Service Fund, Women Veterans, Mental Health Intensive Case Management (MHICM) Program, Holiday Fund, Health Care for Homeless Vets, Adaptive Blind Sports/VIST, and many more. Cost is $5 for adults, $3 for kids, seniors, & students. See flyer for more info.
"Wednesday, March 7, 2018" Southfield VFW Post 2645 will be holding its' monthly Spaghetti Dinner, and social, at 24222 W Nine Mile, Southfield from 5 till 7PM. Cost is $7 and includes a single meal, salad, & desert. A second helping of spaghetti is included. For more info see flyer.
"Saturday, March 10, 2018" Vets Returning Home is hosting its 4th annual Dinner Fundraiser at Royalty House Banquet Hall, 8201 E 13 Mile, Warren, from 6 till 10PM. Master of Ceremonies is Eli Zaret. Tickets are $50, table for 10 is $400. There will be live entertainment. For more info call 586-216-8510 or see flyer.
"Saturday, March 10, 2018 (NEW)" Hiring Our Heroes, part of the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is hosting a vet job fair at the John Dingell VA Hospital, 4646 John R, Detroit, from 8:30 till 1:30PM. Many employers will be on hand, plus services like resume writing, etc. See flyer to register and more info.
"Saturday, March 10, 2018" VFW Post 7573 -COVE 35011 23 Mile Rd. New Baltimore, Phone 586-725-7100, is hosting an ANNUAL HARD TIMES PARTY. $30.00 PER PERSON INCLUDES; DINNER, OPEN BAR, SNACKS AND PRIZES DOORS OPEN @ 6:00 DINNER @ 7 PRIZES FOR THE BEST COSTUMES PROCEEDS TO HELP SUPPORT VETERANS PROGRAMS. GREAT PARTY!!
"Sunday, March 11, 2018 " The Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society, 16600 Stevens, Eastpointe, is hosting another in their lecture series, the topic today is the War Dog Memorial is South Lyon. Guest speaker will be Phil Weitlauf, president of the memorial. Admission by donation. See flyer.
"Saturday, March 17, 2018" The Royal Oak Legion Riders, from post 253, is hosting an Euchre Tournament starting at 7PM, doors open at 6, at their hall at 1505 N Main, Royal Oak. $10 entry fee. For more info see flyer.
"Saturday, March 17, 2018 " American Legion Post 364, 3001 S Telegraph, Dearborn, is hosting a Corn Beef & Cabbage dinner in honor of St. Patrick's Day. Noon till sold out! Cost is $19 per person. See flyer for more info.
--   Tim Wirkus  USAF 66-70  VFW 2645  Life Member  VVA 154 Life Member  DAV 19 Life Member  AM Legion 14 Member  Sfd Vet Commission Member  VCAT Region 10 Member  Metro Airport Freedom Center - Staff

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