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SUMMARY:VFW New Haven 1st Annual Mess Night
DESCRIPTION:Organized around how a traditional USMC Mess Night is conducted:\nJoin VFW New Haven’s 1st Annual Mess Night\nGather with fellow veterans\, active duty\, and reserve military members of all branches for a traditional mess night that honors service\, tradition\, shared stories\, and camaraderie.\nFor those who still fit into their uniforms\, your branch of service’s dress uniform is allowed. Otherwise\, equivalent civilian attire.
URL:https://vfwct.org/event/vfw-new-haven-1st-annual-mess-night/
LOCATION:Knights of St. Patrick\, 1533 State St.\, New Haven\, CT\, 06511\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dining,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="VFW 12150 New Haven":MAILTO:veterans@vfwnewhaven.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T100000
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SUMMARY:FREEDOM 250 MUSEUM TRUCK
DESCRIPTION:https://freedom250.org/freedom-truck \nFreedom Trucks are custom-built\, fully mobile museums designed to deliver an immersive\, inspiring experience anywhere in the country. Housed within state-of-the-art semi-trucks\, these exhibits bring our shared history to life in a way that is accessible\, engaging\, and unforgettable. \nWhat Makes the Freedom Trucks Special:\nFully Mobile Museums – Professionally curated\, interactive exhibits\nTurnkey Experience – Delivered\, set up\, and ready for your audience\nAccessible to All – Designed for students & Americans of all ages\nCompletely Free – No cost to your organization \n“Freedom Trucks\,” are traveling throughout 2026\, bringing the story of American independence to students\, families\, and citizens in every corner of our country. With interactive and inspiring content for visitors of all ages\, the exhibit tells the harrowing story of how 13 colonies declared independence\, defeated the greatest empire in the world\, and secured American sovereignty 250 years ago. With engaging elements such as\, “Are you a loyalist or patriot” quiz\, a kiosk to sign your name digitally to the Declaration\, and a wall of 50 American heroes\, these exhibits celebrate the remarkable achievements that 250 years have made possible.\nDuke’s Canteen Open- Cash only. ATM Available\nNachos w/Chili n Cheese\nPopcorn\nFood Truck on Sat
URL:https://vfwct.org/event/freedom-250-museum-truck/2026-06-05/
LOCATION:landry-Sic Post 9544 VFW\, 972 Sheldon Street\, West Suffield\, CT\, 06093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T110000
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SUMMARY:Clam Bake
DESCRIPTION:VFW Couch-Pipa Post 6851 Clambake \nSaturday\, May 16\, 2026 * 11-4 \nShave Steaks * Chicken Wings * Sausage/Peppers * Clam Chowder * Steamers/Raw Clams\n\nLive Music BRB Blues\n\n104 S. Canaan Road\, Canaan\, CT 06018\n\nTickets: $50 Per Person & May Be Purchased at the Post: 860-824-8158\nRain Date:: Sunday\, May 17\, 2026\n\nTickets are limited!\nNO tickets will be available at the door.
URL:https://vfwct.org/event/clam-bake/
LOCATION:VFW 6851 Canaan\, 104 South Canaan Rd\, Canaan\, CT
CATEGORIES:Event,VFWCT Post
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T110000
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SUMMARY:Reservoir Rush 5K Run/Walk
DESCRIPTION:Race around the lower Moodus Reservoir\,\nProceeds benefit the House of Heroes CT Chapter which improves the homes of veterans and/or their spouses\, and The Forever in My Heart Foundation Vets Valor Program\, which provides service dogs for veterans with service-connected psychiatric/physical disabilities.
URL:https://vfwct.org/event/reservoir-rush-5k-run-walk/
LOCATION:East Haddam Town Beach\, 291 EH-COLCHESTER TPKE\, Moodus\, CT\, 06469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T183000
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SUMMARY:New Haven Veterans Holiday Party & Yankee Swap\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Thursday December 11th-6:30 pm on. Very quick meeting to vote on an item for VOD/Patriot Pen then Holiday party-Trinity Bar. Food\, friends and our optional Yankee Swap. $20.00 limit please. Families are welcome as are friends and other Veterans.\n  \n OPEN TO VFW NEW HAVEN VFW 12150 & AMERICAN LEGION 210 MEMBERS AND FRIENDS.\nIt’s that joyous time of the year again\, and we are thrilled to announce our annual New Haven Veterans Holiday Party & Yankee Swap. Join us for a promising a night filled with laughter\, camaraderie\, and holiday spirit.\nWhat to Expect?Prepare for an evening of festive fun\, filled with holiday cheer\, great food\, and fantastic company. The highlight of the night will be a traditional Yankee Swap\, always a source of surprises and laughter. Bring a wrapped gift $20 or less to participate\, and see what fun treasure you’ll take home at the end of the night!\nWe look forward to celebrating the holiday season with you at the New Haven Veterans Holiday Party & Yankee Swap. Let’s make this year’s gathering a memorable one for our veterans!\nYankee Swap RulesBring a wrapped gift $20 or less.Each player draws a random number.Lowest number picks first and unwraps a gift.Each player picks gift\, unwraps\, then has option to “swap” from opened gifts.Lastly\, lowest numbered player has option to “swap” from all opened gifts.
URL:https://vfwct.org/event/new-haven-veterans-holiday-party-yankee-swap-2025/
LOCATION:Trinity Bar & Restaurant\, 157 Orange St.\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,VFWCT Post
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T110000
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SUMMARY:City of New Haven Veterans Day Ceremony\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:NEW HAVEN\, CONN. —The 2025 City of New Haven Veterans Day Ceremony will be held at New Haven City Hall (165 Church St\, New Haven\, CT 06510) on Tuesday\, November 11\, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. All residents and the public are invited to attend this free event.\n\nLt. Col. Alison Weir (Ret)\, executive director of the Connecticut Veterans Legal Center is the principal speaker. Conductor Jillian Emerson will lead Music Haven’s Harmony In Action Orchestra and the East Haven based\, Connecticut Minuteman Composite Squadron from the Civil Air Patrol lead by Major Carlos Vega will be the color guard. Soloist Ruth Rosa will sing the National Anthem and Peter Cannon will perform “Taps.”\n\nFollowing the ceremony at City Hall\, commemorative wreaths will be placed at the World War Memorial on the Green and at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Long Wharf Drive.
URL:https://vfwct.org/event/city-of-new-haven-veterans-day-ceremony-2025/
LOCATION:New Haven City Hall\, 165 Church St.\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,VFWCT Post
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SUMMARY:New Haven Veterans Night\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Support two of Connecticut’s newest veteran posts with a pre-Veterans Day Party .\nProceeds from the New Haven Veterans Night charity fundraiser\, benefits the people and programs of the Veterans of Foreign Wars New Haven Post 12150 and the American Legion New Haven Post 1210.\nONLINE SILENT AUCTION: https://www.32auctions.com/VeteransNight2025 \nHONORING ALL WHO SERVED \nSilent Auction | Raffle | Food \nAbout New Haven Veterans  \nThe New Haven Veterans is an association of two of Connecticut’s newest veteran posts. Founded largely by Post-9/11 veterans\, the Veterans of Foreign Wars New Haven Post 12150 (vfwnewhaven.org) and American Legion New Haven Post 210 (Newhavenlegion.org) have donated thousands of dollars and hundreds of hours to our fellow veterans\, to our communities\, and to our great nation as we build a thriving veterans community in greater New Haven\, Connecticut.
URL:https://vfwct.org/event/new-haven-veterans-night-2025/
LOCATION:Trinity Bar & Restaurant\, 157 Orange St.\, New Haven\, CT\, 06510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,VFWCT Post
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ORGANIZER;CN="VFW 12150 New Haven":MAILTO:veterans@vfwnewhaven.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T090000
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SUMMARY:Veterans Day Poppy Drive Simsbury VFW1926
DESCRIPTION:On November 7th thru November 9th Simsbury VFW Post Felix Del Geco Jr will be holding their semi-annual Poppy Drive at Fitzgerald’s in Simsbury 9am to 5pm each day. Veterans will be manning a booth with flyers about the VFW\, programs VFW helps with and How to join the VFW. Veterans will be on hand to answer any questions that the public or any veterans might have. We will also have flags and poppies to hand out and a donation jar. We also have a QR code for those that might forget to bring any cash for online donations. All proceeds will go to the Post Relief fund and get distributed to a multitude of groups we help support. Some are: UCONN Entrepeneur program\, Vet in Need\, and many others. Hope to see people stop by.
URL:https://vfwct.org/event/veterans-day-poppy-drive-simsbury-vfw1926/
LOCATION:Fitzgeralds Grocery Store\, 710 Hopmedow St\, Simsbury\, CT\, 06070\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T150000
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SUMMARY:Mixtape Match -- VFW 591 Wallingford
DESCRIPTION:Mixtape match plays just like traditional bingo\, but instead of letters and numbers on the playing cards there are songs. The house will play a minute of a song and tell you the name of the song in the artist if you have it on your card check it off. It’s not easy. \n  \nOctober VFW Mixtape Match Sunday\, October 19\, 2025 1:00PM – 4:00PM What is MIXTAPE MATCH? Mixtape Match plays just like traditional bingo. But\, instead of letters and numbers on the playing cards\, there are songs. The host will play about a minute of a song and tell you the name of the song and artist. If you have it on your card\, check it off. It’s that easy! The game is played individually. No teams necessary. Beverages will be available for purchase. You may bring your own snacks. Round 1 starts at 1:00pm Sharp! (3 Rounds Of Play) Materials can be picked up starting at 12:30pm Prizes Awarded To The Winner(s) Of Each Round $20.00 Gets You Two Match Cards Per Round Please call Laurie to reserve a spot for you and your friends. (203) 269-4628 Hosted by: Wallingford VFW Post 591 (203) 269-7114 Location: 23 Prince St\, Wallingford\, CT 06492
URL:https://vfwct.org/event/mixtapematchvfw591/
LOCATION:VFW 591 Wallingford\, 23 Prince St.\, Wallingford\, CT\, 06492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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