#Veterans Events & Announcements 6/28 to 7/30


Listed below are only the events I have for the next 14+ days here in the Metro Detroit area, of which there are 3 new items. You can also go to the Legion 328 website to download any flyer for these and future events (thru August) 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/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!
HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!
"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!
"Monday July 2, 2018 " The Polish League of American Veterans, Post 16, is hosting a Classic Car Show from 5 till 8PM at their post, 25222 Warren, Dearborn Hgts. Food tent, cash bar, basket of cheer. For info call John at 313-205-4066, or see flyer.
"Wednesday July 4, 2018 (NEW)" Disabled American Veterans Chapter 129 is hosting a Picnic/BBQ and all veterans are invited to this free event, 11AM till 4PM at their chapter, 47326 Dequindre, Shelby Twp. Games for all, etc. For more info see flyer.
"Saturday, July 7, 2018 (Canceled) " Michigan Women Veterans is hosting a Yard Sale & Dirt Therapy fun program. Will run from Noon till 4PM at 19935 Orleans, Detroit. For more info call 810-373-5744 and seeflyer.
"Saturday, July 7, 2018" Lake Point Community Church is hosting its annual free Veterans BBQ/Picnic from 11am till 3PM, 1550 W Drahner Rd, Oxford. Will be dancing, free food, fun for the family. For more info call Bob at 248-417-2451.
"Saturday, July 14, 2018" The Knights of Columbus is hosting its 23rd annual Golf Outing to support the Veterans Support Center, at Cracklewood Golf Club, 18215 24 Mile, Macomb. Will start with a shotgun at 1:30PM. Cost is $100 per golfer. For complete details and registration form, see flyer.
"Saturday, July 14, 2018" Once again this year Boats4vets will be hosting its annual outing on Lake St Clair, launching from the Idle Hour Yacht Club on Harsens Island at 10AM. This is a free event for all vets, but you must RSVP by the 9th at 810-512-4660. For more info see flyer.
"Sunday, July 15, 2018" Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 154, is hosting a Car Show from 8AM till 10:30AM at St Clair Shores VFW, 28404 Jefferson. Funds raised will assist the VVA food Pantry. Complete details and registration Form on flyer.
"Friday, July 20, 2018 " The metro airport Freedom Center is hosting its' 2nd annual golf fundraiser at Whispering Willows Golf Course, 20500 Newburgh Rd, Livonia, with a 10:30 registration/lunch/warm-up, and a Noon shotgun start. For more info visit their website or see flyer. NOTE: Since opening its doors in 2011 the center has served over 475,000 active duty troops, dependents, & veterans!
"Monday, July 30, 2018 " The Student Veterans Association (SVA) at Oakland University, is hosting a golf outing at the Pine Trace Golf Club, 3600 Pine Trace Blvd, Rochester Hills, with a shotgun start at 9AM. $90 per golfer and includes 18 holes, lunch, and dinner. To reg 
--   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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