APRIL 2024

12 Apr — National Veterans Homeless Support (NVHS) Third Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser.  For more info and to register for any NVHS event –  nvhs.org/events

13 Apr —  Veterans Family Fun Day 1000-1400 at a ranch in North Brevard including BBQ meal, Horseback rides, feeding animals and more.  Sponsored by Their Voice of Hope, Tranquility Country and Veteran Connections.  Sign up is required for this event.  Contact Dorothy Walsh 321-426-6736 or via dorothy@theirvoiceofhope.com to Register and for questions.  

13 Apr – ASTRONAUT JOHN-DAVID BARTOE TO TALK AT SHUTTLEFEST III. 0800-1600, Hyatt Place Titusville, $20 Admission Donation. The American Space Museum’s ShuttleFest III with the theme, “More Than Just Astronomy Missions”,  will have a terrific morning program about Astro 1 & 2 missions, anchored by astronaut John-David Bartoe with backup payload specialist Scott Vangen, sharing the “back stories” about the engineering issues that were solved. For more information, contact coordinator Mark Marquette, marq@americanspacemusuem.org

15 Apr —  Deadline to sign up to as vendor/ participaniceofhioope.com in the 36th Annual Florida All Veterans Reunion at Wickham Park featuring VVB’s Traveling Walls from Vietnam and GWOT.  Contact Doc Russo 321-652-4185 or RARusso1962@gmail.com

23 Apr – The VMC’s Women Veterans Outreach and Support Committee is hosing a luncheon from 1130-1330 at the VMC’s Gray Hall for all women veterans. Come for a bit of comradery and to hear the special guest speaker address women veteran specific issues.  RSVP by email to Dorothy Walsh at Dorothy@theirvoiceofhope.com

27 Apr –  Brevard Parkinson’s Alliance 5K Walk and Run Fundraiser VMC Park Gray Hall, Plaza 0700-1200.  Contact Barbara Fradkin on 262-501-1244 to sign up or for more information. 

27 Apr —  VETTES on the Island  Car Show 1000-1400 Merritt Square Mall Dillard’s Lot.  Portion of the proceeds go to Veterans Memorial Center.  VMC will have an info booth.  Registration is $25 with 200 cars expected fort a great outing.  Contact Peter Lenhard, Car Show Chair,  on 321-626-5632 for entry forms and info.  

27 Apr —Celebrate April as the month of the Military Child at First Christian Church, 470 Brevard Ave, Cocoa Beach 1100-1300.  Sponsored by AVET with food/stem and many activities for the whole family.  Please RSVP and learn more at   info@avet-project.org

30 Apr – VMC Library Discussion Program 1800-1930.  “The Myths, Mysteries and Facts of the Booth Conspiracy, Lincoln’s Assassination, The Manhunt and Trial” by Wayne Rowe.

 

MAY 2024

05-12 May — Traveling Wall and Reunion at Wickham Park. Details in March.  See above 15 April to register and for info.

05 May – Back Brevard Heroes (BBH) Hero Fest Celebration and BBQ to honor first responders and veterans at the VMC Plaza, Buildings and Park. 1000 – 1600.  See details in April. 

18 May — Space Coast Honor Flight to Wash DC for selected veterans to visit their memorials.  Guardian volunteers and other supporters welcome for ceremony to launch the flight —  0130 hours at the Senior Center in Wickham Park, Melbourne.  Contact SCHF on 321-456-7031 or info@spacecoasthonorflight.org  for more information.

21 May – Senator Rubio’s Staff Mobile Office Hours at the VMC, 1300-1500, specifically for Veterans and their families.

28 May – VMC Library Discussion Program 1800-1930  “Adventures of the Rebel Raider Tallahassee: The Ship, the Captain, and Their Stories.” presented by Wayne Rowe.

 

 

JUNE 2024

08  Jun —  Space Coast Honor Flight to Wash DC for selected veterans to visit their memorials.  Guardian volunteers and other supporters welcome for ceremony to launch the flight —  0130 hours at the Senior Center in Wickham Park, Melbourne.  Contact SCHF on 321-456-7031 or info@spacecoasthonorflight.org  for more information.

08 Jun —  Zachary M. Martin Memorial 5 K Run/Walk at Viera Regional Park (2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way) in Melbourne 0800-1000.  Proceeds will benefit Stop Soldier Suicide and help Brevard County veterans with PTSD.  visit zacharymartinmemorial.com to register and for more information about this 501c3. 

12 Jun —  Military Women Veterans Recognition Day Celebration and Luncheon 1130-1330 at the Nyami Nyami River Lodge at the Brevard Zoo, 8225 N. Wickham, Melbourne.  Details and sponsorship information at info@avet-project.org. 

 

JULY 2024

04 Jul — Annual BCSO and VMC Merritt Island Independence Day Parade.  1000-1200 with details in May.  Start at Merritt Island HS and finish at Veterans Memorial Center with food and festivities. 

 

AUGUST 2024

04 Aug — Annual Purple Heart Recognition Ceremony at the VMC Gray Hall 1400-1600 sponsored by Chapter 453 of the Military Order of the Purple Heart.  Special recognition of 10 PH recipients and ceremony to tell their stories and recognize their sacrifices.  Contact Donn Weaver, 757-871-6576 for more information. 

09 Aug – 9th Annual Rescuing Veterans Lost in America Dinner. For more information on any event go to nvhs.org/events

14 Aug – Senator Rubio’s Staff Mobile Office Hours at the VMC, 1100-1300, specifically for Veterans and their families.

24 Aug — Seminar for High School Soph’s, Juniors and Seniors on Military Academy, ROTC Scholarships and other military paths to education and leadership.  VMC Gray Hall, Foyer and Library 1300- 1700.  Details in June. 

 

 

SEPTEMBER 2024

07 Sep —  Space Coast Honor Flight to Wash DC for selected veterans to visit their memorials.  Guardian volunteers and other supporters welcome for ceremony to launch the flight —  0130 hours at the Senior Center in Wickham Park, Melbourne.  Contact SCHF on 321-456-7031 or info@spacecoasthonorflight.org  for more information

 

OCTOBER 2024

12 Oct — Space Coast Honor Flight to Wash DC for selected veterans to visit their memorials.  Guardian volunteers and other supporters welcome for ceremony to launch the flight —  0130 hours at the Senior Center in Wickham Park, Melbourne.  Contact SCHF on 321-456-7031 or info@spacecoasthonorflight.org  for more information

31 Oct — BCSO Shred Event in VMC Park 0900-1030. BSCO conducts monthly shred services at various locations and will release their 2024 schedule in January. 

 

NOVEMBER 2024

10 Nov – 7^th Annual Homestretch 5K for At-Risk & Homeless Vets. For more information on any event go to nvhs.org/events

11 Nov –  Veterans Day Ceremony at VMC Plaza 0930 – 1100 (pending)

16 Nov —  Annual MOAACC Good Deeds Foundation Golf Tournament Fundraiser at the Indian River  Colony Club 0800-1300.  Save the date. Details this summer.  Looking for sponsors.  Contact Donna Weaver, 757-871-6576. 

25 November: Senator Rubio’s Staff Mobile Office Hours at the VMC, 1400-1600, specifically for Veterans and their families.

 

DECEMBER 2024

 14 Dec — Wreaths Across America Day in many Brevard Locations.  Cape Canaveral National Cemetery 1000-1200 with details on all WAA events in October. 

14 Dec —  Second Annual Merritt Island Community and Gold Star Family Tribute Christmas Tree Illumination and Holiday Party.   VMC Park 1500- 2000 

 

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