AZ Veterans

Friday Night Karaoke - American Legion Post 138
2025-10-31 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-24 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-17 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Phoenix) | American Legion Post 138, 1264 W University Dr, Mesa, AZ, 85201, United States
Friday Night Karaoke. Fun Time for All !!
Every Friday 7pm-10pm

Female Veteran Support Circle
2025-10-30 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Televeda – Virtual Platform, AZ, United States
Join us in a nurturing and empathetic environment designed specifically for veterans like you. Engage in meaningful discussions on topics that resonate with your experiences and connect with fellow veterans who comprehend the challenges you face.
Female Veteran Groups (2)

Ladies Night, QOH, and Trivia!
2025-10-30 17:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-23 17:00 - 22:00 | American Legion Post 138, 1264 W University Dr, Mesa, AZ, 85201, United States
Gentlemen in Purple shirts and ALL ladies get $1 off their first drink!

Queen of Hearts is BACK!

One Ticket for $5, Three tickets for $10, and Eight tickets for $20.

Buy tickets all week long and up until the drawing every Thursday, right after the 7 O’clock Toast.

Trivia starts right after Queen of Hearts drawing!

American Legion Post 138 – Mesa

MUSIC BY THE POOL
2025-10-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center, 5031 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ, 85034, United States
Music by the pool nights are here! As the weather warms up, we invite our military vets and their families to come out once a month for a couple hours of local musicians, dancing, pool games, and of course… the snack bar!

Southwest Veterans Chamber of Commerce
2025-10-28 11:15 - 13:00 | Maggiano’s Little Italy, 16405 N. Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, 85254, United States
SWVCC 4th Tuesday Luncheon at Maggiano’s in Scottsdale

BATTLEMIND
2025-10-27 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-10-20 18:30 - 19:30 | Televeda – Virtual Platform, AZ, United States
“Battle mind” provides valuable insights into military perspectives, how veterans navigate communication with civilian society, the conflicts that may arise, and practical solutions to bridge these gaps.
REFERRAL CODE – HERO2024

Glendale Bike Night
2025-10-27 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-20 17:00 - 19:00 | VFW Post 1433, 7618 N 63rd Ave, Glendale, AZ, 85301, United States
Bike Night at VFW Post 1433. $5 chili dogs

Enjoy some company! Eat some hotdogs and make memories!

NO-GI JIU-JITSU FOR BEGINNERS
2025-10-27 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-10-20 16:30 - 17:30 | Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center, 5031 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ, 85034, United States
No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu an active grappling martial art and sport focusing on ground fighting. This is a great form of physical exercise, mental toughness, self-defense, and community. We’re all beginners here, and ALL abilities are welcome. Classes are every Monday. Cost: Free for Vets WHO ARE MEMBERS OF ABILITY360/ $3 per session for Vet Family Member. VETERAN MEMBERSHIP IS JUST $25 PER YEAR FOR ALL FITNESS CENTER USAGE, VET EVENTS, AND OUTDOOR CLASSES
Location – UPSTAIRS FITNESS STUDIO

Fall Charity Festival - Veteran Housing Project Recipient of Donations
2025-10-25 09:00 - 23:00 | Multi-Use Building, 2800 N Lynx Lake Dr, Prescott Valley, 86314, United States
This October 25th we are looking to throw a charity event to support Carry Me Productions . We are providing a 3 bedroom 2 bathroom house to carry me productions so that they can get veterans and their pets, as well as other individuals in need, off the streets. Not only do we seek to help pay their bills and provide more housing, but we want to employee them while they get benefits sorted and get their lives balanced, we aim to give them an assortment of skills in building businesses and their lives, while giving them the real opportunity to grow in their own way. Want to help? We need all the help we can get! Please help and advertise us like 8 times on Facebook, Instagram , all of it please! Promote it on different pages, help explain the goal or promote it groups and to friends and your family. You can always help us find sponsors from any business or person too! we want more community involvement, do you have a business? Want to sponsor? Have friends?….. We’re looking for more -Food vendors -Mobile bar -Musicians, different vibes for different times and age groups -vendors, local businesses of all kinds, big and small -Halloween decorator’s(Or sponsors that want to help) -fire pits or outside heating for night -local businesses that want to sponsor, participate , vend, advertise or hang out -Face painting and henna, creative art -pumpkins!!!! Carving contest? -Hot cider! Fall treats? -Costume contest! Prizes? Judges? Vendors be judges? -Games, games, games -its Halloween so, CANDY! (CANDY SPONSORS????) (Have a super fun idea? Well, we’ll be sponsoring prizes for all of this^^^ so let’s chat and set up something!) We are also having a silent auction for anyone that wants to donate to the items for a write off, everything will be posted on our page for people to write in bids, as well as they’ll stay for the length of the event before being called. as well as we will have a raffle and we will probably hide treasure and more all over the place….if you you follow our page, you know 😉 We can also take donations from any individuals, couples or businesses for CMP’s housing program. Every donation of money or sponsor ship for a bill, or donations

Night Prayer - Veterans
2025-10-24 23:00, 2025-10-17 23:00
Are you seeking spiritual care? Do you need to get closer to God? use this time to connect with other veterans and join us in prayer.

Host / Prayer Coordinator is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Prayer Hour Time: Every Friday 11pm Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85156729029 Meeting ID: 851 5672 9029 — One tap mobile +16694449171,,85156729029# US +16699006833,,85156729029# US (San Jose) Join instructions https://us06web.zoom.us/meetings/85156729029/invitations?signature=BGW3YVi-YZXnX2O3UsIbe4jSWle27SFn8YmPvB0cv7w

2025 Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2025-10-24 11:30 - 14:30 | Talking Stick Resort Conference Center, 9800 East Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, 85256, United States
The Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame Will Induct a New Class of 15 Veterans in Ceremonies on Friday, October 24th, 2025 PHOENIX, AZ – August 20, 2025 – The annual Induction Ceremony of the Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame will take place on Friday, October 24th, 2025. This will be the 25th class of veterans inducted since the inception of the Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame in 2001. Event Details: 25th Annual Veterans Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony October 24, 2025, 11:30 am – 2:30 pm Talking Stick Resort Conference Center 9800 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85256 Registration information is available at the Unified Arizona Veterans website: www.azuav.org. Early Bird Registration: now until 11:30 pm, September 21st: $68/person Standard Registration: beginning September 22nd until 11:30 pm, October 19th: $78/person The Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame is, recognized by the Governor of Arizona and the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services, supported by the Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame Society and sponsored and administered by the Unified Arizona Veterans. The Induction Ceremony recognizes and honors Arizona veterans who have honorably served their country and who continue to serve and inspire their fellow American citizens with civic deeds and accomplishments outside their military service. This year’s Induction Ceremony will recognize the Class of 2025: • Lashauna Nicole Baker, U.S. Army Veteran, Phoenix, Arizona • Kathleen Marie Buonocore, U.S. Army Veteran, Sierra Vista, AZ • Carl Byron Forkner, U.S. Navy Veteran, Mesa, AZ • Kathryn Lowrey Gallowitz, U.S. Air Force Veteran, Rio Verde, AZ • Larry Maurice Jackson, U.S. Air Force Veteran, Peoria, AZ • Bruce Edward Kosaveach, U.S. Navy Veteran, Fountain Hills, AZ • Graciela Marroquin, U.S. Army Veteran, Chandler, AZ • Frederick William Mueller, U.S. Army Veteran, Sierra Vista, AZ; Posthumous • Alan Martell Powell, U.S. Army Veteran, Phoenix, AZ • Rodney Towner Preuss, U.S. Army Veteran, Sierra Vista, AZ • Cheryl Klouzal Schmidt, U.S. Army Veteran, Peoria, AZ • Arthur Herschel Scharf, U.S. Army Veteran, Chandler, AZ • William Frank Simon, U.S. Army Veteran, Litchfield Park, AZ • Trisha Dian Thompson, U.S. Army Veteran, Sierra Vista, AZ • Thomas Richard Winkel, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, Phoenix, AZ Veterans, military, and the public are invited to the Induction Ceremony, which includes lunch. Veterans and the public who do not have access to the Registration form on the website www.azuav.org, please contact Carol Culbertson, Secretary, to have the form mailed to you. For general information about the Induction Ceremony and luncheon, please contact Carol Culbertson, Secretary, Unified Arizona Veterans, at email: secretary@azuav.org, cell (602) 799-9480. Points of Contact: • Carol Culbertson, Secretary, secretary@azuav.org, (602) 799-9480 • Reggie Yates, Event Chair, ryates173abn@gmail.com, (602) 373-0703 • Jenn Harris, Public Relations Director, publicrelationsuav@azuav.org, (602) 791-6147

NAVAJO COUNTY STAND DOWN
2025-10-24 10:00 - 14:00 | Navajo County Fairgrounds, 404 East Hopi Drive, Holbrook, AZ, 86025, United States
We Salute VETERANS!
BRING A COPY OF YOUR DD-214 TO EXPEDITE REGISTRATION
The following services will be available to veterans:
• Service Providers
• Food Service
• North County Health Services
• Veterans Court
• Veterans Benefits VA Services
• Community Services
• Employment Services
• Housing Support Services
• Disability, Improved Pension & Survivor Benefits
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The Sandbox
2025-10-23 18:30 - 22:00 | Marley Park Heritage Clubs, 15210 W Sweetwater Ave, Surprise, 85379, United States
🎙️ ANNOUNCEMENT: The Sandbox is Here 🇺🇸 Join us for the first-ever Sandbox Networking Event — a new monthly gathering led by veterans, police, firefighters & first responders.
This is where camaraderie, purpose, and community come back to life. 🗓️ Wednesday, May 22 📍 Marley Park Community Center 🕕 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
🎟️ Free & open to veterans, first responders, and civic allies This month’s spotlight: 🎙️ Live Podcast Guest: USMC Veteran Joseph Warhol 🎗️ Nonprofit Highlight: The Home of Record Project — supporting veterans with housing, healing, and hope. ✅ Real Connection. Shared Purpose.
Great Mission. We’re picking up where the VFW left off — with the heart of the Lions Club and the mission that never ends. 📲 RSVP now. Show up. Dig in. https://eventhi.io/events/the-sandbox-11879

Azura Vets Weekly Spotlight Podcast
2025-10-22 16:30 - 17:30 | Defenders Den Wellness Lounge, 165 North Centennial Way #110, Mesa, 85201, United States
Weekly podcast with Nicole Pogue!
This is a weekly virtual event on YouTube!

Veteran's Writing Circle
2025-10-21 17:30 - 19:00
For veterans by veterans and their supporters. Free to join!
The group meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays via Zoom, January through November.
5:30-7:00 pm MST

Monthly Meeting (MCL San Francisco Peaks - Flagstaff)
2025-10-21 17:30 - 19:00 | VFW Post 1709 District 2, 409 W Santa Fe Ave, Flagstaff, 86001, United States
Monthly MCL San Francisco Peaks meting every third Tuesday of each Month

VETERANS OUTREACH - Snowflake
2025-10-21 10:00 - 14:00 | CEDAR HILLS SENIOR CENTER, 9419 E CONCHO HWY, Snowflake, AZ, 85937, United States
SERVICES TO BE OFFERED

TRIAGE AND BASIC HEALTH SCREENINGS

EMERGENCY FOOD BOXES

VETERAN BENEFITS – COMPENSATION & PENSION

MEDICARE SPECIALISTS

VETERAN WORKFORCE

HEALTH INSURANCE AND NUTRITION BENEFIT SPECIALIST

ASSISTANCE CONNECTING TO SOCIAL SECURITY

FOR MORE INFORMATION:MARTY JARVEY 928-369-8455FISHERSFORVETERANS@GMAIL.COM

Morning Reveille - Gilbert
2025-10-21 07:45 - 08:45 | Black Bear Diner, 1809 E Baseline Rd., Gilbert, 85233, United States
C’mon! UP and at ’em! Come and join us for some good food, good company, and relaxed conversation before your day gets crazy hectic. Bring a friend!
The event link will take you to the calendar and you choose the event to register – depending on the month you are registering!

Get some!

Membership Appreciation Day
2025-10-18 18:00 - 21:00 | American Legion Post 138, 1264 W University Dr, Mesa, AZ, 85201, United States
From 6pm to 9pm it is member appreciation day and we would love you to come out whether you are a Legionnaire, Son or Auxiliary member. Bring a friend, share some stories and get to know other members. We will be doing this every third Saturday of the month and want you to be there. We will also have the house band Luv that Tune playing some of your favorite tunes and feel free to come up and sing a song with the band. We will have pizza for munching on and ice cold drinks at the bar. I hope to see you there! Thank you, Derek Vitola, MBA First Vice Commander American Legion Post 138 firstvice@al138.org

Luv that Tune live music by Bob and Derek and New Member Appreciation Day!
2025-10-18 18:00 - 21:00 | American Legion Post 138, 1264 W University Dr, Mesa, AZ, 85201, United States
Live music of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s, and New Member Appreciation Day!

Arizona Women Veterans Hit the Trail – Four Peaks Adventure
2025-10-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Theodore Roosevelt Lake, United States
Arizona Women Veterans Hit the Trail – Four Peaks AdventureIn partnership with the Arizona Trail Association VETS Program
Saturday, October 18th | Roosevelt Lake/Four Peaks AZ
Lace up your boots and join fellow Arizona women veterans for a special outdoor experience on the iconic Arizona Trail. This guided hike near the Four Peaks trail offers more than stunning views! This is an opportunity to connect, reflect, and recharge in nature alongside sisters in service.
Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or new to the trail, this day is about camaraderie, community, and celebrating the strength of women who’ve served. Let’s hit the trail together and celebrate the journey on and off the path.
What to Expect:A scenic and moderate group hikeTrail insights from the Arizona Trail Association VETS ProgramTime to connect with fellow women veteransLight snacks water and trail support provided
Who:Open to women servicemembers and veterans of all eras and service branches
Where:Roosevelt Lake near the Four Peaks segment of the Arizona Trail (exact meetup location shared after registration).
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED & SPOTS ARE LIMITED: Participants will be provided more information after registration is confirmed.

VETERANS OUTREACH - CONCHO
2025-10-17 09:00 - 13:00 | Concho Mellon Center, 99 County Road 5050, Concho, AZ, 85924, United States
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL VETERANS IN APACHE/NAVAJO COUNTIES
THIRD FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH9 am – 1 pm
SERVICES TO BE OFFERED:

TRIAGE AND BASIC HEALTH SCREENINGS

EMERGENCY FOOD BOXES

VETERAN BENEFITS – COMPENSATION & PENSION

MEDICARE SPECIALISTS

VETERANS WORKFORCE

HEALTH INSURANCE AND NUTRITION BENEFIT SPECIALIST

ASSISTANCE CONNECTING TO SOCIAL SECURITY

FOR MORE INFORMATION:MARTY JARVEY 928-369-8455FISHERSFORVETERANS@GMAIL.COM
