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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T180000
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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:20260605T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T220000
DTSTAMP:20260517T020623Z
CREATED:20260517T020623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260517T020623Z
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SUMMARY:Listen to Our Veterans' Voices Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:3rd Annual Listen to Our Veterans Voices Fundraiser to be held on 6/5 at 7:00pm at the Geroge Newton VFW Post 1607 in Southbury.
URL:https://vfwct.org/event/listen-to-our-veterans-voices-fundraiser/
LOCATION:VFW 1607 Southbury\, 150 Lee Farm Dr.\, Southbury\, CT\, 06488\, United States
CATEGORIES:VetEvent
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T160000
DTSTAMP:20260529T233218Z
CREATED:20260529T233218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T233218Z
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SUMMARY:Fish Fry
DESCRIPTION:A fish fry will be held on Sunday\, 7 June 2026\, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm at\, 403 Morse Street\, Hamden\, CT 06517. Tickets are $15.00.
URL:https://vfwct.org/event/fish-fry/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T140000
DTSTAMP:20260528T150158Z
CREATED:20260528T150114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T150158Z
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SUMMARY:Women Veterans Day
DESCRIPTION:Attached is the event flyer to celebrate and honor Women Veterans Day on June 12 at 10 AM.\n\nPlease share this widely. Please post at the VA Medical Centers\, and invite your friends to attend.
URL:https://vfwct.org/event/women-veterans-day/
LOCATION:Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs Rocky Hill Campus\, 287 West St\, Rocky Hill\, CT\, 06067\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vfwct.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Women-Veterans-Day.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T220000
DTSTAMP:20260530T205049Z
CREATED:20260224T204037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260530T205049Z
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SUMMARY:VFW Connecticut Convention Bash
DESCRIPTION:Friday evening entertainment at the Department Convention.
URL:https://vfwct.org/event/vfw-connecticut-convention-bash/
LOCATION:Sheraton Hartford South Hotel in Rocky Hill\, 100 Capital Blvd\, Rocky Hill\, CT\, 06067\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vfwct.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/CoconutsVFWCTConvention-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="VFW Department of Connecticut":MAILTO:adjutant@vfwct.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T100000
DTSTAMP:20260224T190953Z
CREATED:20260224T185814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T190953Z
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SUMMARY:105th VFWCT Convention Awards Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE (ZEFFY):https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/vfwct-convention-awards-breakfast\n\nOR MAIL FORM > DOWNLOAD FLYER: VFWCT_20260613-ConventionBreakfast.pdf\nAWARDS BREAKFAST\nJoin us for the 105th VFW Connecticut Convention Awards Breakfast! \nCome celebrate a year of outstanding service and dedication. We will be presenting all of the major membership and special awards for the administrative year. \nEnjoy the Sheraton Signature Breakfast Buffet featuring cheddar scrambled eggs\, bacon\, sausage\, breakfast potatoes\, choice of French toast or pancakes\, fresh fruit\, yogurt with berries and granola\, oatmeal\, muffins\, and croissants. Also included is Starbucks coffee\, Tazo teas\, and orange\, cranberry\, and grapefruit juices. \nEvent Details: \n\nDate: Saturday\, June 13\, 2026\nTime: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM\nLocation: Sheraton Hartford South Hotel\, 100 Capital Blvd\, Rocky Hill\, CT\nTickets: $30 per person\nUniform: VFW polo and khakis
URL:https://vfwct.org/event/vfwct-convention-awards-breakfast/
LOCATION:Sheraton Hartford South Hotel in Rocky Hill\, 100 Capital Blvd\, Rocky Hill\, CT\, 06067\, United States
CATEGORIES:CTEvents,VFWCT
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vfwct.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/better-VFWCT_20260613-ConventionBreakfast.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="VFW Connecticut":MAILTO:adjutant@vfwct.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T220000
DTSTAMP:20260326T231855Z
CREATED:20260224T155632Z
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SUMMARY:105th VFW Connecticut Convention Banquet
DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE (ZEFFY): https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/vfwct-convention-banquet\n\nOR MAIL FORM > DOWNLOAD FLYER: VFWCT_20260613-ConventionBanquet.pdf\n\n\nCONVENTION BANQUET\nSATURDAY\, JUNE 13\, 2026\nCelebrate the spirit of service and the bond of brotherhood at the VFW Department of Connecticut’s Convention Banquet. This premier formal event serves as the cornerstone of our annual convention\, bringing together Comrades\, Auxiliary members\, and distinguished guests from across the Constitution State. \n\n6 PM Cash Bar Cocktail Reception\n7 PM Plated Dinner Service\nSheraton Hartford South Hotel 100 Capital Blvd\, Rocky Hill\, CT\n$70 per ticket; no sales at door\nPurchase 10 Tickets to Reserve Table\nTicket sales close June 5 COB\nSemi-Formal / Black Tie Optional\nMilitary Medals Encouraged\n\nPlated entrée options are Filet Mignon Diane in brandy cream sauce\, Stuffed Chicken Breast\, or Grilled Salmon. All meals include a garden salad\, sides\, dinner rolls\, and New York Cheesecake. Dietary accommodations available upon request.
URL:https://vfwct.org/event/vfwct-convention-banquet-2026/
LOCATION:Sheraton Hartford South Hotel in Rocky Hill\, 100 Capital Blvd\, Rocky Hill\, CT\, 06067\, United States
CATEGORIES:CTEvents,VFWCT
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ORGANIZER;CN="VFW Connecticut":MAILTO:adjutant@vfwct.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T143000
DTSTAMP:20260526T212221Z
CREATED:20260526T212221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T212221Z
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SUMMARY:Flag Day Celebration
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URL:https://vfwct.org/event/flag-day-celebration/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T100000
DTSTAMP:20260624T160024Z
CREATED:20260618T005922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T160024Z
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SUMMARY:Independence Day Celebration: Hall of Flags
DESCRIPTION:OFFICIAL STATE OBSERVANCE \nGENERAL STATUTES TITLE 1\, CHAPTER 2\, SEC. 1-5. \nIndependence Day Celebration. As part of the official observance of Independence day\, appropriate ceremonies shall be held in the hall of flags of the state capitol on July fourth in each year. \n\n\n\n  \nINDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION \n\n\n4TH OF JULY 2026 | HALL OF FLAGS STATE CAPITOL 0830 ARRIVE | 0900 CEREMONY | 210 CAPITOL AVE. HARTFORD\, CT 06106 \n\nIndependence Day celebrates the passage of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4\, 1776. \nFounding Father and past President John Adams wrote\, “It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade\, with Shews\, Games\, Sports\, Guns\, Bells\, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more.” \nToday we gather\, in accordance with Connecticut state law\, to hold an appropriate ceremony as part of the official observance of America’s 250th anniversary. \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nMikeKellett\,Commander\nAmerican Legion Department of Connecticut \nAmerican Legion Department Color Guard Led by Color Guard Captain Steve Fahy \nAmerican Legion and VFW Posts \nTom Honyotski\, Chaplain\, American Legion Department of Connecticut \nJohn Hart\, Sgt-at-Arms\, American Legion Department of Connecticut \nErin Maloney\, American Legion Auxiliary Department of Connecticut \nMike Kellett\, Commander\, American Legion Department of Connecticut \nChristine Pittsley\, Co-Chair CTVets250 & Commander\, American Legion Post 210 \nHon. Denise W. Merrill\, CT Chair America 250 | CT Commission \nMajor General Francis J. Evon\, Jr. Adjutant General\, Connecticut National Guard
URL:https://vfwct.org/event/independence-day-celebration-hall-of-flags/
LOCATION:Connecticut State Capitol\, 210 Capitol Ave\, Hartford\, CT\, 06106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ceremony
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T140000
DTSTAMP:20260715T001445Z
CREATED:20260715T001445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T001445Z
UID:10000276-1784368800-1784383200@vfwct.org
SUMMARY:NWCT Vets Resource Fair Flyer (Must See)
DESCRIPTION:20260718_NWCT Vets Resource Fair Flyer_vfinal
URL:https://vfwct.org/event/nwct-vets-resource-fair-flyer-must-see/
LOCATION:VFW 296 Winstead\, 114 Colebrook River Rd\, Winsted\, 06098\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T235959
DTSTAMP:20260121T134229Z
CREATED:20260121T134229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T134229Z
UID:10000217-1784937600-1785369599@vfwct.org
SUMMARY:VFW National Convention\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:July 25 – 29 National Convention\nReno\, Nevada \n  \n  \nEvery year\, thousands of VFW and Auxiliary delegates gather to represent the organization’s more than 1.4 million combined membership at the weeklong VFW National Convention. While there\, our mission is to approve new national priorities to guide our organization as we lobby Congress on issues important to the nation’s veterans\, service members and their families. \nConvention delegates also elect new leadership\, as well as recognize prominent individuals and organizations for their support of veterans and military personnel.
URL:https://vfwct.org/event/vfw-national-convention-2026/
CATEGORIES:VFWCT
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vfwct.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Cross-of-Malta-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T210000
DTSTAMP:20260725T151735Z
CREATED:20260725T151735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T151735Z
UID:10000278-1786125600-1786136400@vfwct.org
SUMMARY:Live Music at Dukes Canteen West Suffield Post No. 9544
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vfwct.org/event/live-music-at-dukes-canteen-west-suffield-post-no-9544/
LOCATION:VFW 9544 West Suffield\, 972 Sheldon St.\, West Suffield\, CT\, 06093\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T220000
DTSTAMP:20260618T004013Z
CREATED:20260618T004013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T004013Z
UID:10000272-1787338800-1787349600@vfwct.org
SUMMARY:Military Appreciation Day: Hartford Yard Goats
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US IN HONORING AND CELEBRATING \nMILITARY AND VETERANS \nALL TICKET SALES PROFITS GO DIRECTLY TO OUR VETERANS ORGANIZATION \nFOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT CTVETS250.ORG
URL:https://vfwct.org/event/military-appreciation-day-hartford-yard-goats/
LOCATION:Dunkin Park\, 1214 Main St.\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T150000
DTSTAMP:20260715T161001Z
CREATED:20260715T160910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T161001Z
UID:10000277-1787391000-1787410800@vfwct.org
SUMMARY:Smalley Brothers Post 6123 First Annual Poker Run
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vfwct.org/event/smalley-brothers-post-6123-first-annual-poker-run/
LOCATION:Smalley Brothers VFW Post 6123\, 36 Fairview Street\, Windsor Locks\, CT\, 06096\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T170000
DTSTAMP:20260714T150642Z
CREATED:20260714T150642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T150642Z
UID:10000275-1788004800-1788022800@vfwct.org
SUMMARY:Raymond A. Walling Annual Summer Picnic
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vfwct.org/event/raymond-a-walling-annual-summer-picnic/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T140000
DTSTAMP:20260703T131426Z
CREATED:20260701T124814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T131426Z
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SUMMARY:VFWCT Schools of Instruction (SOI) 2026
DESCRIPTION:RSVP: http://www.vfwct.org/SIO26 \n\n\n\nThe 2026 VFW Connecticut Schools of Instruction (SOI) will be at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday\, September 6\, 2026 at VFW Post 511 New Britain. \n\n\n\nVital training for Post Commanders\, Quartermasters\, Adjutants\, and VFW Recruiters. \n\n\n\nPrograms • Reporting • Membership • Updates \n\n\n\nPig Roast Lunch for attendees after training. \n2026 VFW Connecticut School of Instruction (SOI)\n 
URL:https://vfwct.org/event/vfwct-schools-of-instruction-soi-2026/
LOCATION:VFW 511 New Britain\, 41 Veterans Dr\, New Britain\, CT\, 06051\, United States
CATEGORIES:CTEvents,VFWCT
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vfwct.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-School-of-Instruction.png
ORGANIZER;CN="VFW Connecticut":MAILTO:adjutant@vfwct.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T160000
DTSTAMP:20260624T155545Z
CREATED:20260608T022613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T155545Z
UID:10000271-1789819200-1789833600@vfwct.org
SUMMARY:Lobster Fest: 20th Annual VFW 5095 Fowler-Dix Post East Hampton
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://vfwct.org/event/79042/
LOCATION:VFW 5095 East Hampton\, 20 North Maple Street\, East Hampton\, CT\, 06424\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="VFW 5095 East Hampton":MAILTO:quartermaster@vfwpost5095.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T235959
DTSTAMP:20260121T180252Z
CREATED:20260121T140716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T180252Z
UID:10000219-1793491200-1794268799@vfwct.org
SUMMARY:VFW Eastern Conference\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:November 1 – 9 Eastern Conference\nGarmisch\, Germany
URL:https://vfwct.org/event/vfw-eastern-conference-2026/
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