#Veteran Events & Announcements 6/14 to 6/28
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/military
"Thursday, June 14, 2018 " The Dearborn Allied War Veterans Council, Jointly with the City of Dearborn, will hold a Traditional Flag Burning Ceremony at 6:00 p.m. on the Top of the Hill at Ford Field in Dearborn off of Cherry Hill. This together with the U.S. Army's 344th Birthday will be celebrated.
"Friday, June 15, 2018 " The 3rd Judicial Circuit Court & The MSU office of government is hosting a Veterans Reboot, Rebuild & Reconnect Fair from 9AM till 2PM at the MSU-Office of Government & External Relations, 3408 Woodward, Detroit. This is free and open to all veterans. Expungment forum, VA Counseling, employment, etc. For more info call them at 313-578-9708. For map of parking areas and more info, see flyer. To pre-register see the official form.
"Friday, June 15, 2018 (NEW)" The World War II Legacy Memorial is hosting an evening of history music, The Music of WWII. This will take place at the Royal Oak Senior Center, 3500 Marais, Royal Oak, from 7 to 8:30PM. During the war, most of our troops had access to the radio. Along with the Armed Forces Radio Service, the U.SO., the Hollywood Canteen, "buddy kit" phonographs and "V" records, the home front did what it could to lift the spirits of U.S. servicemen and women at home and abroad. Join music historian Stu Johnson as he travels back in time to the music of WWII. Hear the sounds of jazz greats and the songs that touched the G.I.'s hearts, connecting with their feelings of hope, longing, loneliness and love. Discover how music played a vital role in victory. Stu Johnson is a past member of the Michigan Jazz Record Collectors. Ten years ago he began to give presentations throughout the metro area, giving over 100 talks, sharing his knowledge and love of historical music.
"Friday, June 15, 2018 " The Yankee Air Museum will have an exclusive showing of the play "Willow Run," an original play by Jeff Duncan, presented by the Purple Rose Theatre Company. Doors open at 6:30PM, performance at 8PM, at the Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St, Chelsea. To reserve tickets visit official site. Also see flyer.
"Sunday, June 17, 2018" Berkley American Legion is hosting a Breakfast fundraiser On the third Sunday of the month At the Berkley American Legion Post 372 at 2079 W.12 mile rd. between Woodward and Coolidge 248-542-7668 Doors open at 8:30 am with food service 9am - 12 noon.
"Sunday, June 17, 2018 (NEW)" Troy VFW Post 4037 is hosting a golf outing at Somerset Park Golf Course, 1911 Golfview Dr, Troy, with a shotgun start at 9AM. Cost is $40 for 9 holes, & cart. Lunch afterwards. All funds to help vets. Meet at the golf course.
"Wednesday, June 20, 2018 (NEW)" The monthly Veterans in Business meeting will be held at Level One Bank, 37100 Woodward, Bloomfield Twp, with a free lunch at 11:30. Today's guest speaker is Mark Hemme discussing employee benefits and how they can jump start a business. This is for vets only. To pre-register email Juleen at vets@videomarketingedge.com. See flyer for details.
"Thursday, June 21, 2018 (NEW)" The Michigan Paralyzed Veterans (MPVA) is hosting an open house at their new HQ, 46701 Commerce Center Dr, Plymouth, from 1 till 3:30PM. Check out the latest, free food & refreshments, games, etc. For more info call them at 800-638-6782.
"Friday, June 22, 2018 " The United Shore Professional Baseball League is teaming up with the MI Military Technical & Historical Society for a family fun evening at Jimmy John's Field, 7171 Auburn Rd, Utica. Cost is $25 per person which includes a ticket to the game, hot dog, chips, and a Pepsi. Fireworks after the game. For more info see flyer.
"Friday, June 22, 2018 " Autumn Woods Health Care Facility is hosting a Bowling Fund-raiser to help Vets Returning Home, at Regal Lanes, 27663 Mound Rd, Warren. Check in at 6PM, bowling from 7PM till 10. See flyer for complete details.
"Saturday, June 23, 2018 " Operation Come Home is hosting a Car & Bike Show at Woodside Bible Church, 6600 Rochester Rd, Troy, from 10AM till 3PM. Run starts at 7:30AM at the church. For more info see flyer.
"Saturday, June 23, 2018 (NEW)" The Detroit VA is hosting a Red Carpet Registration day from 9AM till 1PM. This will allow you to register for VA health care. See flyer for complete details on what to bring, etc.
"Sunday, June 24, 2018 " The 2018 National Annual Heritage Military Banquet & Awards Ceremony will be help at Burton Manor Banquet & Conference Center, 27777 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia, from 3 to 8PM. Special guest speaker MG James Livingston, USMC (Ret). Tickets are $75. For more info call 313-300-0165 or see flyer.
"Monday, June 25, 2018" Vets Returning Home is hosting Golf with a Detroit Tiger! ONLINE AUCTION GOLF WITH YOUR FAVORITE DETROIT TIGER YOU PICK WHO YOU PLAY WITH! WITH THE WINNING BID YOUR FUNDS ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVE'S OF OUR VETERANS. NOT A GOLFER? RIDE-A-LONG CADDIE OPPORTUNITY! Thank you for attending last year's golf outing and for your continuing support of Vets Returning Home. Golfing at Wabeek Country Club, Bloomfield Hills - 18 holes. Each team will have a Detroit Tiger Alumni or Major League Baseball golfer. Continental Breakfast served at registration. Dinner and Open Bar included. Master of Ceremonies: Eil Zaret Comedy Entertainment provided by Jon Warden, 1968 Detroit Tiger For more info Email info@vetsreturninghome.org or Call Sandy 586-216-8510.
"Tuesday, June 26, 2018 " All veterans, their families, and friends, may purchase Lower Baseline Box Seats at a discount price when the Tigers play the Oakland Athletics at 7:10PM. Groups of 15 or more will also receive a food coupon & small drink. You cannot purchase these discount tickets at box office. To purchase call Carolyn at 313-471-2245. See flyer
"Wednesday, June 27, 2018" Southfield VFW Post 2645 Auxiliary is hosting a Cards & Game Night, and on every last Wednesday of the month, from 5 till 9PM. Located at 24222 W 9 Mile, Southfield. For a complete listing see flyer.
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/military
ANNOUNCEMENTS!
"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.
"The Wall That Heals" The Wall that Heals, an exact replica of the Wall in Washington, DC, from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, is coming to Howell at the Livingston County Spencer Hardy Airport August 23rd thru 26th. This event is hosted by DAV chapter 125. Help is needed with set-up, Honor Guard, teardown. If you can be of help call Anne Marie at 313-898-1086 or goto their website. For a lot more info see flyer, or their Facebook Page.
"Get Your VA ID Card" For those vets not receiving medical benefits from the VA but would like the new ID Card for discounts at stores & shops, etc., visit the official source here.
"Pre-Approval Form for Burial at a National Cemetery" You can submit a form to the VA for pre-approval to be burial at a National Cemetery. Note: Understand they are 11 months behind in processing. The Form 40-1007 is here.
WEEKLY EVENTS!
"Every Wednesday" Weekly classic car "Cruz'n VVA 528" every Wednesday from 5 PM to 8 PM. Burgers, hotdogs, beer, raffles at the VFW Post 6695, 1426 S Mill St, Plymouth, MI 48170.
EVENTS!
"Thursday, June 14, 2018 " Premier Events Center, 20400 S. Nunneley Rd, Clinton Twp, is hosting a Charity Euchre Tournament for the Guardian Angels, a group that provides service dogs to vets. Cost is $25 per player. To pre-register visit their website. For more info see flyer."Thursday, June 14, 2018 " The Dearborn Allied War Veterans Council, Jointly with the City of Dearborn, will hold a Traditional Flag Burning Ceremony at 6:00 p.m. on the Top of the Hill at Ford Field in Dearborn off of Cherry Hill. This together with the U.S. Army's 344th Birthday will be celebrated.
"Friday, June 15, 2018 " The 3rd Judicial Circuit Court & The MSU office of government is hosting a Veterans Reboot, Rebuild & Reconnect Fair from 9AM till 2PM at the MSU-Office of Government & External Relations, 3408 Woodward, Detroit. This is free and open to all veterans. Expungment forum, VA Counseling, employment, etc. For more info call them at 313-578-9708. For map of parking areas and more info, see flyer. To pre-register see the official form.
"Friday, June 15, 2018 (NEW)" The World War II Legacy Memorial is hosting an evening of history music, The Music of WWII. This will take place at the Royal Oak Senior Center, 3500 Marais, Royal Oak, from 7 to 8:30PM. During the war, most of our troops had access to the radio. Along with the Armed Forces Radio Service, the U.SO., the Hollywood Canteen, "buddy kit" phonographs and "V" records, the home front did what it could to lift the spirits of U.S. servicemen and women at home and abroad. Join music historian Stu Johnson as he travels back in time to the music of WWII. Hear the sounds of jazz greats and the songs that touched the G.I.'s hearts, connecting with their feelings of hope, longing, loneliness and love. Discover how music played a vital role in victory. Stu Johnson is a past member of the Michigan Jazz Record Collectors. Ten years ago he began to give presentations throughout the metro area, giving over 100 talks, sharing his knowledge and love of historical music.
"Friday, June 15, 2018 " The Yankee Air Museum will have an exclusive showing of the play "Willow Run," an original play by Jeff Duncan, presented by the Purple Rose Theatre Company. Doors open at 6:30PM, performance at 8PM, at the Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St, Chelsea. To reserve tickets visit official site. Also see flyer.
"Sunday, June 17, 2018" Berkley American Legion is hosting a Breakfast fundraiser On the third Sunday of the month At the Berkley American Legion Post 372 at 2079 W.12 mile rd. between Woodward and Coolidge 248-542-7668 Doors open at 8:30 am with food service 9am - 12 noon.
"Sunday, June 17, 2018 (NEW)" Troy VFW Post 4037 is hosting a golf outing at Somerset Park Golf Course, 1911 Golfview Dr, Troy, with a shotgun start at 9AM. Cost is $40 for 9 holes, & cart. Lunch afterwards. All funds to help vets. Meet at the golf course.
"Wednesday, June 20, 2018 (NEW)" The monthly Veterans in Business meeting will be held at Level One Bank, 37100 Woodward, Bloomfield Twp, with a free lunch at 11:30. Today's guest speaker is Mark Hemme discussing employee benefits and how they can jump start a business. This is for vets only. To pre-register email Juleen at vets@videomarketingedge.com. See flyer for details.
"Thursday, June 21, 2018 (NEW)" The Michigan Paralyzed Veterans (MPVA) is hosting an open house at their new HQ, 46701 Commerce Center Dr, Plymouth, from 1 till 3:30PM. Check out the latest, free food & refreshments, games, etc. For more info call them at 800-638-6782.
"Friday, June 22, 2018 " The United Shore Professional Baseball League is teaming up with the MI Military Technical & Historical Society for a family fun evening at Jimmy John's Field, 7171 Auburn Rd, Utica. Cost is $25 per person which includes a ticket to the game, hot dog, chips, and a Pepsi. Fireworks after the game. For more info see flyer.
"Friday, June 22, 2018 " Autumn Woods Health Care Facility is hosting a Bowling Fund-raiser to help Vets Returning Home, at Regal Lanes, 27663 Mound Rd, Warren. Check in at 6PM, bowling from 7PM till 10. See flyer for complete details.
"Saturday, June 23, 2018 " Operation Come Home is hosting a Car & Bike Show at Woodside Bible Church, 6600 Rochester Rd, Troy, from 10AM till 3PM. Run starts at 7:30AM at the church. For more info see flyer.
"Saturday, June 23, 2018 (NEW)" The Detroit VA is hosting a Red Carpet Registration day from 9AM till 1PM. This will allow you to register for VA health care. See flyer for complete details on what to bring, etc.
"Sunday, June 24, 2018 " The 2018 National Annual Heritage Military Banquet & Awards Ceremony will be help at Burton Manor Banquet & Conference Center, 27777 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia, from 3 to 8PM. Special guest speaker MG James Livingston, USMC (Ret). Tickets are $75. For more info call 313-300-0165 or see flyer.
"Monday, June 25, 2018" Vets Returning Home is hosting Golf with a Detroit Tiger! ONLINE AUCTION GOLF WITH YOUR FAVORITE DETROIT TIGER YOU PICK WHO YOU PLAY WITH! WITH THE WINNING BID YOUR FUNDS ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVE'S OF OUR VETERANS. NOT A GOLFER? RIDE-A-LONG CADDIE OPPORTUNITY! Thank you for attending last year's golf outing and for your continuing support of Vets Returning Home. Golfing at Wabeek Country Club, Bloomfield Hills - 18 holes. Each team will have a Detroit Tiger Alumni or Major League Baseball golfer. Continental Breakfast served at registration. Dinner and Open Bar included. Master of Ceremonies: Eil Zaret Comedy Entertainment provided by Jon Warden, 1968 Detroit Tiger For more info Email info@vetsreturninghome.org or Call Sandy 586-216-8510.
"Tuesday, June 26, 2018 " All veterans, their families, and friends, may purchase Lower Baseline Box Seats at a discount price when the Tigers play the Oakland Athletics at 7:10PM. Groups of 15 or more will also receive a food coupon & small drink. You cannot purchase these discount tickets at box office. To purchase call Carolyn at 313-471-2245. See flyer
"Wednesday, June 27, 2018" Southfield VFW Post 2645 Auxiliary is hosting a Cards & Game Night, and on every last Wednesday of the month, from 5 till 9PM. Located at 24222 W 9 Mile, Southfield. For a complete listing see flyer.
-- 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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