The Veterans Memorial Center also tracks events of interest to veteran’s that are sponsored by other organizations (see calendar below). Contact VMC or Donn Weaver (321-613-2403) for any calendar questions or additions.
An Unofficial Brevard Veterans Community Calendar
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NOVEMBER
18 Nov — Senior Life’s Grand Slam Boomer Bash (0900-1300) USSSA Space Coast Stadium in Viera. VMC will have a booth. Lots of entertainment, food, drinks and educational opportunities focused on seniors.
18 Nov — Sen. Rubio’s representative holds office hours (1400-1600) in the VMC Library to support veterans in need of federal attention or to pass along ideas to the Senator. Contact Maria Montano on 407-254-2573 for more information.
20- 21 Nov — Legends of Country Music Concert Honoring Veterans (half price) (Sat 1900 and Sunday 1400) at Bayside HS Auditorium. Tickets at the door. Call 321-358-6037 for more information. “America’s Favorite Country Tribute Show” comes to the Space Coast Nov – May 2022.
27- 28 Nov — Legends of Country Music Concert Honoring Veterans (half price) (Sat 1900 and Sunday 1400) at Merritt Island HS Auditorium. Tickets at the door. Call 321-358-6037 for more information. “America’s Favorite Country Tribute Show” comes to the Space Coast Nov – May 2022.
DECEMBER
01 Dec — MIAP-FL: Missing in America Project – FL Call to Honor Ceremony (CTH) #28 Cape Canaveral National Cemetery . Due to VA restrictions at the CCNC, CTH is limited to 50 participants and is not open to the general public. Invitees will be notified . Another MIAP FL CTH at CCNC is planned in early 2022 which will hopefully be fully open to the public when over 250 usually attended CTH Ceremonies before covid-19.
04 Dec — The 2021 Veterans and Military Support Golf Tournament sponsored by Good Deeds Foundation of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAACC) at the Cocoa Beach Country Club (0800-1400) This tournament funds MOAACC GDF support to all JROTC and related units in the county; active duty military needs not covered by DoD; and support to veterans in urgent need. Sign up for the event and sponsorship levels at moaacc.org.
07 Dec — 80th Anniversary Commemoration of the Attack on Pearl Harbor in the VMC Museum 1400-1500. Features short talks from veterans impacted by Pearl Harbor and WWII as well as stories about that day and how the world changed. History of Americans Helping: Like events after Pearl Harbor, this day will include a ONE BLOOD DRIVE to Donate Blood. All donors will receive a special blanket, a gift card and a wellness checkup including pulse and cholesterol screening.
18 – 19 Dec— Legends of Country Music Concert Honoring Veterans (half price) (Sat 1900 and Sunday 1400) at T Titusville HS Auditorium. Tickets at the door. Call 321-358-6037 for more information. “America’s Favorite Country Tribute Show” comes to the Space Coast Nov – May 2022.
2022
06 Feb 2022 — Ceremony to honor the Immortal Four Chaplains and all Chaplains, at the VMC Plaza and Gray Hall 1400-1500 . Contact Chaplain Chip Hanson for more information as we continue the VMC and American Legion tradition of honoring Four Army Chaplains who went down on their torpedoed troop transport ship in the icy Atlantic Ocean on Feb 3.4, 1943. They gave up everything to save the lives of others that night.
12 Mar 2022 — Commemoration of the Last Naval Battle of the American Revolution 1000-1100 Veterans Memorial Center Plaza Outdoors area. Sponsored by the Brevard Sons of the American Revolution Chapter with SAR and DAR Units from all over Florida expected to attend. Food Trucks and other festivities planned. Contact the VMC, Donn Weaver, for more information.
12 Mar 2022 —The Space Coast Food Festival 1400 – 1830 at the VMC and Veterans Memorial Park. Sponsored by the Cocoa Beach Regional Chamber of Commerce. This popular, community event has been held at the Port and other large venues. Room for organizational tables and canopies as well as good entertainment and great food to sample. POC is CBRCC 321-459-2200, Michelle Goldcamp.
18-19 Mar 2022 — The Veteran Stand Down to Stand Up (Formerly known as Stand Down) event was postponed due to COVID 19 in 2020/21. The VMC Boards and EXCOMM decided it was better to postpone the event until Mar 2022 due to uncertain COVID conditions that could impact such a large, indoor gathering. We hope many veterans, organizations and others will find ways in the meantime to help Homeless and at risk Veterans in Brevard County. Planning meetings begin in Early December at the VMC. This event will focus on at risk veterans and matching them with job options on the Space Coast.
01 May 2022 — Third Annual First Responders Appreciation BBQ at the VMC and Park 12-1500. Free for all First Responders, Active Duty and Veterans including BBQ, drinks, music, special kids events, vendors that support First Responders and veterans. Done in partnership with Back Brevard Heroes and the VMC. Contact backbrevardheroes@gmail.com for more information.
31 Jul 2022 — Operation Thank You for All You Do BBQ at VMC and Park in honor of Law enforcement, Fire, EMS First Responders in Brevard (1400-1700). Free food and drinks for First Responders, kids games, special activities, music, etc.