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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. information to participate or donate contact dorothy@theirvoiceofhope.com or call 321-426-6736. 

March 2025

25 Mar — VMC Library Discussion Series “Search and Destroy Missions in the Vietnam War “ 1800—1930 VMC Library. Presented by Ben Bydalek, Founder of the Vietnam War Exhibit and Education Center on Rte 1 Rockledge. To commemorate the 50th and Final National Recognition Day of the end of the War in Vietnam 29 March 1975-2025.

28 Mar — VA Sponsored Vietnam War Veterans Day 1100- 1300. Orlando VA Medical Center at the Lake Nona Amphitheater 13800 Veterans Way, Orlando. 50th Commemoration of the Fall of Saigon. Key note speech by MG Arnold Fields, USA, Ret, distinguished leader and veterans advocate. Call 407-840-6987 for more info.

25 March — JROTC District Championship Drill Meet at VMC Park 0700-1300. State Championship Qualifier. Come support 200 plus cadets from 10 JROTC High Schools as they compete against each other and the chance to qualify for the State Championship meet in April. Trophies provided by MOAACC Good Deeds Foundation. Help us pass out these awards. Final JROTC completion in Brevard for this school year. Contact Donn Weaver 757-871-6576 for any questions.

29 Mar — Annual and Final Vietnam Welcome Home Ceremony at the Cape Canaveral National Cemetery 1000-1100 with a program to remember the service and sacrifice of the Vietnam War with the anniversary of the American withdrawal in 1975, fifty years ago.

NOTE: This is also National Vietnam War Remembrance Day with other events planned throughout the county and country. This is the final year of that official VA and USG commemoration began decades after the troops came home to a divided America.

APRIL 2025

07 Apr — 29th Annual Golf Tournament to support the Military Affairs Council of Accelerate Brevard Chamber of Innovation (formerly CBRCC). 0730 - 1400 at Rockledge Country Club. Tee off for the Troops will include golfing, lunch, raffles, silent auctions and much more to raise funds to support the MAC programs year round. To register, donate and get more information, check out acceleratebrevard.org

11 Apr — 4th Annual Golf Tournament Hosted by National Veterans Homeless Support (NVHS) and Sponsored by Northrup Grumman Management Club. Rockledge Country Club 0800- 1300 with Scramble Start. Proceeds Support NVHS 2025 Missions. Prizes and sponsorships available. $100 per player registration fee. Win a New Car with a Hole in One. Sign up to play or sponsor at: nvhs.org/events

11 Apr — 2025 Shrimp Feast 1800-2200 at Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal 5 (8445 Rowland Dr. Port Canaveral). Cost is $50 for early birds through 17 March at $60 afterwards. No tickets at the door. Have fun and support our Propeller Club of Port Canaveral Maritime Education Programs. Cocktails, Shrimp Dinner, Door Prizes, Live. Auction and Dancing. Email propellerclubcanaveral@gmail.com to register and for more information out call 321-698-5269. Also See web site: www.spacecoastshrimpfeast.com

12 Apr — Spring Fling Easter Bunny Meet & Greet at Veterans Memorial Center Park — West Entrance 1100-1400. For veteran families and all their children featuring games, bounce houser, plenty of food and drinks, and lots of eggs hidden by the Easter Bunny. Sponsored by American Legion 344 AUX and Their Voices of Hope Supporting Women Veterans. Parking in the Mall close to Fortenberry Dr, not at the VMC buildings due to East area Park construction. RSVP/Questions contact diane276@yahoo.com

29 Apr — ScoutingAmerica 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.

29 Apr - BVMC Library Discussion Series 1800-1930 VMC Library. Sandy Straus presents her moving research on the “Treblinka Nazi Death Camp and Its Implications for Today”. Original maps and research swill be shred and questions and discussion welcome. Please join this very special event at this time in history — Past and Present. Ms. Straus is a PhD Engineer who works in our Space Program. She had relatives at Treblinka. 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.

11 May — 37th Veterans Memorial Reunion , Wickham Park 0900-1800 daily. Formerly Vietnam Veterans of Brevard Vietnam Reunion. Now hosted by a new organization — Veterans Memorial Reunion, Inc (VMRI) a 501c3. Wreath laying Ceremony on Monday 05 May 1600-1900. Check 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 of 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 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.

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