JULY 2024

16 July – Women Veterans Yoga, VMC’s Gray Hall 11am-1pm. Contact Crystal Turman,crystal.turman@wellspringcs.org or Dorothy Walsh, dorothy@theirvoiceofhope.com, for more info.

AUGUST 2024

03 Aug —  Annual Coast Guard Birthday and Family Day at Coast Guard Station Port Canaveral 1000-1500.  USO, MOAACC Good Deeds, VFW 10131 and many other sponsors and booths.  Free food and fun, great activities for kids.  Come celebrate the USCG Birthday and support the Station’s people and families.  Access and parking just before closed entrance to Space Force Station CC south gate. 

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.

20 Aug – Women Veterans Yoga, VMC’s Gray Hall 11am-1pm. Contact Crystal Turman,crystal.turman@wellspringcs.org, or Dorothy Walsh, dorothy@theirvoiceofhope.com, for more info.

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.  Contact Donn Weaver, 757-871-6576 for more info or to request a Poster about the event.

24 Aug —  Bowling for Heroes Charity event by Heroes United   to Heal Foundation at Palm Bay Shore Lanes 4851 Dairy Rd, Melbourne 1300-1500.  Five man team entry fee is $70 for each lane with grand prizes available in Juniors (under 21).Corporate/Private Business, Hero (Vets and First Responders) categories.  Register your team by email:  admin@hu2h.org. The event is aimed at “Striking Out” the stigma of PTSD and vet/first responder suicide.

27 Aug – Women Veterans Luncheon,VMC’s Gray Hall, 11am-1pm. Contact Crystal Turman, crystal.turman@wellspringcs.org, or Dorothy Walsh, dorothy@theirvoiceofhope.com, for more info.

27 Aug—  VMC Library Discussion Series 1800-1930.  Donn Weaver presents “9/11 Missed Warnings” CAPT Bill Toti, USN RET.  Drinks and snacks served. 

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.

11 Sep —  Annual 9/11 Remembrance and Patriots Day Ceremony at VMC Plaza 1700-1830.  Sponsored by Club 1013 of retired NYPD Police Officers many of whom were in NYC on 9/11/2001.  Details in July. 

17 Sep – Women Veterans Yoga, VMC’s Gray Hall 11am-1pm. Contact Crystal Turman,crystal.turman@wellspringcs.org or Dorothy Walsh, dorothy@theirvoiceofhope.com, for more info.

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.

22 Oct – Women Veterans Luncheon,VMC’s Gray Hall, 11am-1pm. Contact Crystal Turman, crystal.turman@wellspringcs.org, for more info.

31 Oct — BCSO Shred Event in VMC Park 0900-1030. BSCO conducts monthly shred services at various locations.

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.    St Francis Reflections Lifestage CareVeterans Day 5K at VMC Park.  0800-0930.  Merges into VMC Veterans Day Ceremony.  Look for details in August. 

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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