APRIL 2025

29 Apr — Scouting America Central Florida Council Golden Eagle Dinner at Florida Tech Conference Center 150 W. University Blvd Melbourne, 1800-2100. Fundraising Dinner and Auction to support our youth involved in scouting, many of which are also in JROTC or other Cadet Programs. Donate or sign up at www,cflscouting.org event site.

BVMC Library Discussion Series 1800-1930 VMC Library. Sandy Straus presents her moving research on the “Treblinka Extermination Camp and Its Implications for Today”. Original maps and research will be shared.  Questions and discussion welcome. Please join this very special event at this time in history — Past and Present. Ms. Straus is an engineer who studied toward her PhD in engineering.  She also worked in our Space Program. Two of her relatives were heroes of the Treblinka Uprising. Contact Paul Julian of VMC for more information.

MAY 2025

04 May — Back Brevard Hero Fest VMC Plaza 1000-1600. Entertainment, food, food trucks, music, special events for kids and much more all to honor our county first responders, many of whom are also military veterans. More Details in April. 

08-11 May — 37th Veterans Memorial Reunion, Wickham Park 0900-1800 daily. Formerly Vietnam Veterans of Brevard Vietnam Reunion. It is now hosted by a new organization — Veterans Memorial Reunion, Inc (VMRI) a 501c3. The Wreath laying Ceremony on Monday 05 May 1600-1900. Check the web site below to register. Vietnam and Global War on Terror Some Gave all walls included. Escort and wall construction on Sunday 04 May from EFSC to Wickham Park. Vendor registration required and more info at www.veteransmemorialreunioninc.org. Note: Wreath laying registration available on the website in mid- April.

15 May — First Annual Military Enlistment Ceremony of the Space Coast to recognize and honor those high school seniors or recent graduates from area counties who have enlisted in all six branches of our military services. Viera HS Football Stadium 1800-2000. Free Admission, drinks and snacks available as we witness the initial swearing in from 2-300 young adults who have chosen to begin their post-high school years serving our country. Please arrive by 1730. All family members, friends, veterans and the public are welcome to share in this special moment where focused young people have chosen Service before Self.  Sponsored by Brevard Public Schools and the veteran community for students of all categories — Public, Private, Charter, Virtual and Home Schooling. Contact Shaun McKinney or Donn Weaver at the Brevard VMC for more information – 321-783-1776.

19-27 May — Gold Star Mother and Artist Jeanne Weaver display of 21 paintings – Losing Todd: A Mother’s Journey. 1LT Todd Weaver, USA was killed in combat in Afghanistan 09 Sep 2010. Porcher House in Cocoa Village 0900-1500 daily.

26 May — Brevard Veterans Memorial Day Ceremony VMC Plaza 0930 -1030. Sacrifice in Service to America featuring Vietnam and GWOT guest speakers with music and remembrance the focus. Contact Donn Weaver 757-871-6576 

26 May — Memorial Day Ceremony at the Cape Canaveral National Cemetery in Mims 1000-1100. Details in April. 

26 May — Parade and Memorial Day Ceremony Cocoa Village and Riverfront Park 1500 Parade and 1700 Ceremony. Look for more details of the program in April. 

27 May — VMC Library Discussion Series “Salute to the First American Military Service: 250 Years of the US Army”. 1800-1930 hours in the VMC Library. Presented by Army veteran Donn Weaver. An inside look at the history and progression of our largest service branch. Fifty years ago, Weaver taught Basic Training troops about our 200-year-old Army and has managed to keep it current. The actual birthday is in June, but this is your chance to get a jump on the crowds and help us cut and eat a special US Army – 250 Cake.