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Contact VMC for any additions or other information. 

NOTE: Some Events Change in between our monthly mailing of the VMC Calendar. Keep up to date with those changes using our web link:

https://veteransmemorialcenter.org/upcoming-veterans-events/

donnweaver2020@gmail.com for more information or to participate. 

APRIL 2024

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 up0 is required for this event. Contact Dorothy Walsh 321-426-6736 or via dorothy@theirvoiceofhope.com to Register and for questions.

15 Apr — Deadline to sign up to as vendor/participaniceofhioope.com. t 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

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 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

MAY 2024

05-12 May —  Traveling Wall and Vietnam Reunion at Wickham Park. 06 May Wreath Ceremony 1600-1830;  Open with booths, food, vendors and ceremonies 09-12 May.   See above 15 April to register and for more 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. 

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

25 May —  Mike Erdman Toyota Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at their dealership 0830-0930 on Rte 520 just west of I95 in Cocoa.  Special speakers, flag raising and unique ceremony for veterans, the Erdman team and the public.   

27 May:  Memorial Day Ceremony at VMC Plaza 0930-1100.  Poster and details in April.

28 May:  VMC Library Discussion Series  1800-1930.  Wayne Rowe presents the “Adventures, of there Rebel Raider TALLAHASSEE:  The Ship, the Captain and their stories”.  Frinks and snacks served.

JUNE 2024

04 Jun —  Career Source Brevard Job Fare Including For Veterans 1000-1300 in the Melbourne Auditorium.  Contact Lori Robinson via careersourcebrevard.com

08  Jun —  Space Coast Honor Flight to WashDC 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 RecognitionCeremony 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. 

14 Aug —  Senator Marco Rubio’s Staff Mobile Office Hours at the VMC  1300-1500, specifically for Veterans and their families.   

24 Aug —  Seminar fro 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. 

27 Aug—  VMC Library Discussion Series 1800-1930.  Donn Weaver presents “9/11 Missed Warnings and its Impact on Three American Generations. —  A Gold Star Perspective.  Drinks and snacks served. 

SEPTEMBER 2024

07 Sep   —  Space Coast Honor Flight to WashDC 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 WashDC 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

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

10 Nov —  Seventh Annual Homestretch 5K for At-Risk and Homeless Vets.  For details and to register see Latest Events and Updates on:  nvhs.org

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 Donn Weaver, 757-871-6576.

25 Nov —  Senator Marco Rubio’s Staff Mobile Office Hours at the VMC  1300-1500, 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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