Upcoming veteran support events: Wed. Sept 4 - Eye Opener Breakfast – Charting a course for living, learning, and earning with vision loss with guidance assistance from Lighthouse Central Florida. 7:30am – 9am at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1217 Trinity Woods Lane, Maitland, 32751. Shared by Dwight of National Association of Blind Veterans (NABV) nabv.org Info: 321.248.0216 [email protected] Sun. Sept 8 - Patriot Day – Honoring the first responders and, special this year – the service and military dogs! Luncheon and Dog Demonstrations. 1 PM at Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2093, 4444 Edgewater Dr., Orlando, 32804. Sun. Sept 8 - Honor Flight - About 25 WWII veterans from the Lady Lake area of Villages Honor Flight will take a day trip to Washington DC to visit the war memorials. They will also go to Arlington Cemetery to witness the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The guardians who are accompanying the veterans on this trip are Marine Corps League members! They will return late in the day and you are invited to welcome them home at the Orlando Int’l Airport. They return from Baltimore-Washington Airport (BWI) aboard Southwest Airlines Flight #1389 at about 10:30 pm. Or you can welcome them home to American Legion Post #347 where entertainment will start at 11:30 pm with Diamonds and Spurs. The Village Cheerleaders, Twirlers and Clowns will be there to greet the buses and vets when they arrive, about 12:20 am. It is a late arrival but it will be a rousing patriotic event. American Legion Post 347 at 699 W Lady Lake Blvd, Lady Lake, 32159. Info contact: (c) 352-391-0548 [email protected] villageshonorflight.org For Airport greeting and free off-site airport parking info : Cathy Haynes chaynes11629@yahoo 407-239-8468 The next hub flight will be Space Coast Honor Flight on Sat. Sept 28. Fri. Sept 13 – 8th Annual JROTC Scholarship Golf Tournament – Prove that Friday the 13th can be lucky by getting a hole in one and by supporting local JROTC seniors with much needed scholarships! Sponsored by the Central Florida Chapter of Military Officers Association of America (MOAA). 8am start at Stoneybrook East Golf Club, 2900 Northampton Ave., Orlando. $80 includes breakfast, luncheon, etc. Info: Dick Aldinger 407.859.7436 famdinger@aol Sat. Sept 14 - 9/11 Tribute Event – Annual Military and First Responder Appreciation Event – 11am – 5pm at Waterford Lakes Town Center (near Regal Cinemas) in east Orlando between Colonial/SR50 and the 408 on Alafaya Trail. A FREE public event to meet, learn and say “Thanks” to our men and women in uniform. Displays, vehicles and demonstrations from military, Orange Co. Fire Rescue and Sheriff’s Dept. Wounded Warrior, Homes For Heroes, The Camaraderie Foundation, The Lone Survivor Foundation, AMVETS, The American Legion, C.O.P.S. and many more non-profit support organizations will be present. Raffle tickets will be sold, silent auction proceeds benefitting several charities. LOTS of activities and games for families at no cost - Face painting, animals to pet, a caricature artist, a magician, music, games, thousands of dollars in hourly giveaways, and Warrior Way, an intense set of inflatable’s and obstacle courses sure to entertain every age. The event’s main sponsors are Carl Black Chevrolet, Orlando Harley Davidson, Darden Restaurants, The Crosshairs, Playnation of Orlando, the Orlando Solar Bears and the Orlando Magic. Promoted by Game Plan Media and The Crosshairs; Info: Laura Burk 407.900.1915 [email protected] Sat. Sept 14 - Borinqueneer’s Florida Honor Ceremony – The US Army 65th Infantry Regiment heroes and Patriots gathering will be recognized by Florida Governor Rick Scott and others for their service. The Puerto Rican group of warriors was formed by Congress in 1899 and served in WWI, WWII and Korea until it was integrated. Thru the years they experienced discrimination and segregation without recognition. Just as there was past belated recognition for the Navajo Code Talkers, Tuskegee Airmen, Women Air Force Service Pilots, and others, the Borinqueneer’s stand to receive the Congressional Gold Medal. With many of the warriors currently living in Central Florida, this event will recognize and provide an update on the CGM process. Event also will have health fair, veteran assistance, music. Free, 1 PM (doors open at 12 noon) at the Kissimmee Civic Center at 201 E. Dakin Ave., Kissimmee, 34741. Info: [email protected] 407-742-0101; or Dennis Freytes (VP for the NAUS, SE Region) at dennisfreytes@hotmail 407-298-1151. Sat. Sept 14 - Job Fair – Actual hiring businesses; Classes for job seekers in resume writing, interviewing, etc. Classes for entrepreneurs in doing business with Orange County, federal govt,; starting businesses, loans, etc. Free and open to all. Sponsored by FAVOB (FL Assoc. of Veteran Owned Businesses) and the Small Biz Alliance of Windermere. 9:30am – 3pm at Faith Assembly Church, 9370 Curry Ford Rd, Orlando, 32825. Info: Dan Fanelli 407.844.7632 [email protected] Event flyer available. Sat. Sept 14 - Fairways for Warriors Golf Tournament – 9am start at Kings Ridge Golf Club in Clermont. Second Annual Fairways for Warriors Golf Tournament to provide golf instruction, equipment and tee times to help disabled veterans overcome their challenges. At least one wounded warrior will be on each team. Info: 352-242-4653. (Notice courtesy of Ed Burford, Seminole Co. VSO.) Sat. Sept 14 and 28 - Dinner and Karaoke - Dinner starts at 5pm and Karaoke at 6pm to 10pm. Cpl Larry E. Smedley National Vietnam War Museum (aka “the Bunker”), 3400 North Tanner Road, Orlando, 32826. New website at: bunkerflorida.org The museum is a place full of knowledge, experiences, and memories. It is here that you will discover many unique and historical artifacts of the Vietnam Era. Open to the public with FREE admission on Saturdays from 10:00am to 5:00pm, and Sundays from 10:00pm to 4:00pm. Mon. Sept 16 – AVET Veterans Cruise - Deadline for reserving cruise cabin for Nov. 14-17 trip from Port Canaveral aboard Carnival’s Sensation. Proceeds and outright donations from cruise go to provide a Recuperation & Reintegration Retreat for OEF/OIF warriors – Warriors are assessed for PTS, TBI, suicide, counseled, taught techniques of coping, etc. Assists past and present military and their families. Info for this 501(c)3 Non-profit group and/or cruise: Kim Cone [email protected] 321-373-7046. Sponsors and speakers for American Warrior Radio Show from 11am-noon EDT on Saturdays, radio station WMEL - AM 1300 Nationwide broadcast: 1300wmel Tues. Sept 17 - Constitution Day and Citizenship Day commemorating the formation and signing on September 17, 1787, of the United States Constitution and recognizing all who are born in the US or, by naturalization, have become citizens. Fly your American flag! Tues. Sept 17 - Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Disabled Home Service Program - 6:30pm meeting for all interested persons (vet or not) to form and coordinate volunteer teams to provide needed inside and/or outside "basic living" home and yard work/repairs. A various collection of generous businesses, veterans networks and local contractors have volunteered to make this happen for Central Fl. disabled veterans! At no charge to the recipient! Exterior home service examples that can be provided: lawn and garden work, raking, tree & shrub trimming, pressure washing, screen door & window repair, painting, ramps/lifts, hand railings, disability access. Interior home service examples that can be provided: small handyman work around the house, painting, cleaning, and computer set-up. One or 2 days a month will be set aside for volunteer teams to do multiple projects based from requests we receive (shut-ins will have First Priority) Committees will comprise of members from all involved entities to determine in advance which project to be done that month and call you to make arrangements for the work requested. If your project is not selected for that month, it will be placed for the following month until completed as this is an on-going monthly program as long as there is member need for the program. To qualify you must be residing in or near Orange County (for the time being) and a disabled veteran -whether or not you are VA rated. You DO NOT have to be a DAV member. This program is designed to improve the lives and provide added value to our fellow Central Florida Disabled Hero’s by providing a vast array of FREE services in your homes. Additional mtgs to join as a volunteer will be held in Oct. and Nov. For an application to receive services, contact Ray Stone (Home Services Coordinator) 407-501-0767 furnray65@yahoo Wed. Sept 18 – POW/MIA Recognition Ceremony – Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and the Mayor’s Veterans Advisory Council sponsoring ceremony honoring all POW’s and MIA’s. 10 AM in the Orlando City Hall Rotunda, 400 S. Orange Ave, Orlando. UCF’s Air Force ROTC conducting Missing Man table ceremony, guest speaker LTG Mark Hertling. Free parking only at City Commons Garage located at southwest corner of 460 Boone Ave and South St. Bring parking ticket to event for validation. Info: 407.246. 3720 or website at cityoforlando.net/POWMIA Fri. Sept 20 - POW/MIA Day at Museum of Military History. Ceremony at 11am to honor POW/MIA’s. All are welcome to attend. Sat. Sept 21 - Commander’s Call at Museum of Military History - 10am – 3pm. Special awareness this day will be the ‘Bring Bowe Bergdahl Home Campaign.’ It is a nationwide effort to raise awareness that the only POW being held in Afghanistan is being held in captivity, away from his family, his fellow brothers in arms and his country. The “Commander’s Call” is an ongoing program held the 3rd Saturday of each month. It will include the local Civil Air Patrol, Sea Cadets and other youth organizations. The event is a family oriented program and includes military memorabilia collectors, history buffs and food vendors. The public is invited to attend. Those interested in displaying or trading their military items such as honor coins, swords, photographs, military buttons, scale model boats and planes, military art, uniforms or other equipment should register in advance by calling the museum to reserve a spot. Re-enactors and veterans are also welcome to come in uniform to add to the history and authenticity of the military experience. Call 407-507-3894 for further information or to register your table space. 5210 West Irlo Bronson Hwy., Kissimmee, 34746. museumofmilitaryhistory Sat. Sept 28 - 2013 Veterans Stand Down in Orlando - 9am – 3pm at Downtown Orlando Recreation Center, 649 W. Livingston St., Orlando, 32801 – within easy walking distance from the Lynx Bus Terminal. Volunteers needed! Donations welcomed! This event provides services to all veterans (particularly the homeless veterans) with medical care, dental screening, haircuts, clothing, VA benefits and info, food and more. Color copies of the information flyer will provide FREE bus transportation to the Lynx Bus Terminal for this event. (Bus drivers will only accept COLOR copies.) Make and give the copies to homeless veterans so that they can receive help. Over 300 persons received assistance last year. Info: Sean Gibbs of the Homeless Services Network at [email protected] standdownvolunteers@gmail 407.893.0133 x107 or x212 or Orlando VAMC coordinator Ken at 407.631.7228. (Cathy can also provide the color information flyers by email.) Sat. Sept 28 - Ride to the Rock for the Stone, benefitting the Bradley Summersill Foundation. The foundation provides grave site markers to families who have lost a child and cannot afford a marker. Three sign up locations at 11 AM – your choice: Rock Springs Bar and Grill in Apopka, or “The Bunker” in Orlando, or the Winter Garden VFW Post 4305. The cost is $5 per person, all vehicles welcome - you ride where you want and then meet up at the Rock Springs B & G at 3pm. Entertainment starts at 3:30PM by Nora Ricci and Bubba. Rock Springs B & G (family friendly!) – 4939 Rock Springs Road, Apopka, 32712; “The Bunker” (Cpl Larry E. Smedley National Vietnam War Museum) - 3400 North Tanner Road, Orlando, 32826; VFW Post #4305 – 1170 E. Plant St., Winter Garden, 34787. Info: bradsummersill@aol 407.256.9360. Sat. Sept 28 - Honor Flight – The Space Coast hub will take about 25 WWII and Korean War veterans to Washington. See trip description on the Sept 8 listing. They will return late in the day and you are invited to welcome them home at the Orlando Int’l Airport. Specific flight information is pending. A grand reception is planned at the Wickham Park Senior Center, 2785 Leisure Way Melbourne, FL 32935 spacecoasthonorflight.org 1-888-750-2522 [email protected] For Airport greeting and free off-site airport parking info : Cathy Haynes chaynes11629@yahoo 407-239-8468 Sun. Sept 29 - Gold Star Mothers and Families Day – Honoring and remembering the sons and daughters who died while serving our country. 3pm – 5pm, Orlando City Hall Rotunda, 400 S. Orange Ave., Orlando, 32801. Free parking available only at City Commons Garage on SW corner of Boone Ave. and South St. Info: Stephanie at 407.691.4536 stephanie.demos@vitas On the Horizon: Fri. 11 Oct - The 1st Annual Bob Bret Memorial Golf Tournament – Sponsored by the Navy League of Central Florida. 8am Shotgun start, Four-person scramble $70 per person, including lunch and range balls $50 for active military. Sponsors welcome! Proceeds benefit local JROTC’s, scholarships. Contact Brian Holmes 407.252.3008 Sat. 12 Oct - 238th Navy Birthday Ball – Sponsored by the Navy League of Central Florida. Hyatt Regency at OIA. Info: cfnavyleague.org Wed. 30 Oct - Community Legal Services in Orlando in partnership with the law firm of Baker Donelson will be available to veterans for completing simple wills and advanced directives. FREE! Pre-register by calling 1.866.428.0105 x2906 or x2913. Email: [email protected] to get list of what you need to bring.
Posted on: Wed, 04 Sep 2013 13:21:58 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015