CCVAC Meeting – 22 Apr 2013 – Monthly meeting of Camden County Veterans Advisory Committee begins at 1900 hours.Gloucester Twnp Community Center, 1261 Chews Landing Rd, Gloucester Twp

Hiring Our Heroes – 24 Apr 2013 – Join us April 24, 2013 at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Middletown Township Post #2179 for Hiring Our Heroes – Middletown/Port Monmouth. This will be a FREE hiring event for both employers and job-seekers, and employers across all sectors will be recruiting for currently-available positions. This hiring fair will take place from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. From noon until the event concludes, the public is also welcome.This VFW- and ESGR-sponsored hiring event is being conducted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation; the Department of Labor Veterans Employment & Training Service (DOL VETS); New Jersey Committee, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR); The American Legion; the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; NBC News; the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs; the New Jersey State Parole Board; the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development; and other local partners.April 24, 2013 10 am to 1 pm. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #2179 – Middletown Township, 1 Veterans Lane, Port Monmouth, NJ 07758. Registration Job seekers click here. Employers click here. If you need assistance registering, please contact us at hiringourheroes@uschamber.com or 202-463-5807.
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Forgotten Heroes – Ceremony – Remains Unclaimed – Amer Legion – 25 Apr 2013 – The American Legion, Post 524 of Ocean City will host a ceremony honoring the memory of four Cape May County Veterans who passed away and their remains have been left unclaimed until now. Post 524 will assemble at Veterans Memorial Park, 5th St & Wesley Ave, Ocean City on Thursday, April 25th at 11 AM and, along with a number of dignitaries and their fellow veterans, will pay tribute to their comrades.Following the ceremony, the cremains of these Veterans will be escorted from Ocean City to the Cape May County Veterans Memorial Cemetery for final interment. The public is invited to join with Post 524 and their fellow Veterans Service Organizations in offering their respects to these formerly forgotten heroes. Contact – Robert Marzulli Commander, Post 524 rjmarzulli@yahoo.com

Hiring Our Heroes Job Fair – 25 Apr 2013 – Join us Thursday, April 25, 2013 at the Susquehanna Bank Center in Camden, NJ for a Hiring Our Heroes employment event. Employers will have currently available job openings across all sectors. The hiring fair will take place from 11:00 a.m 2:00 p.m. and is free for employers and job-seekers.This American Legion- and ESGR-sponsored hiring event is being hosted by the Susquehanna Bank Center and conducted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation; Camden County, Board of Freeholders; the Camden County Office of Veterans Affairs; the American Legion Camden County Executive Committee; the Department of Labor Veterans Employment and Training Service (DOL VETS); New Jersey Committee, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR); the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; NJ Department of Military and Veterans Affairs; the NJ State Parole Board; NJ Department of Labor & Workforce Development; NBC News, and other local partners.https://hoh.greatjob.net/sc/viewEvent.action;jsessionid=DCE424254BE5BF44AA72FBB48DF3248A?id=89949

WWII VETERANS OF THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE – 25 Apr 2013 – Open to ALL Veterans, as well as anyone interested in WWII history; particularly the Battle of the Bulge. Our members include 2 of the famous “Band of Brothers”, as well as a Malmedy Massacre survivor. A guest speaker is featured each month, including VA representatives, history professors, artists, etc. Meetings are held the LAST Wednesday of every month (not December) and begins at 12:30 P.M. lasting to approximately 2 – 3 PM .Lunch is available prior to the meeting (11:00am – 12:30pm) in the Coast Guard Galley for under $6. Parking is next door in the United Sheet Workers Union parking lot. Contact: Gary Lambert, President gary.lambert2@gmail.com . US Coast Guard Station Philadelphia, 1 Washington Ave. Philadelphia, Pa

Unattended Veterans Service – 25 Apr 2013 – Washington Crossing National Cemetery. Thursday . April 25, 2013. 2:00 p.m. Military Honors will be performed in honor of those veterans interred in the month of April who had no one attending their service. The names will be read, the Pennsylvania Military Honors team will present the flag to a cemetery volunteer who will receive the flag on behalf of all of the veterans. The Guardians will perform the rifle salute and provide live Taps if available. If not, the electronic bugle will be used. The Unattended Veteran’s Service will take place after any scheduled 1:30pm service has been completed. It is our hope that all cemetery employees will be present along with any interested individuals wishing to attend. Feel free to invite anyone you wish. Clergy of all faiths are invited to attend. If they care to offer any words during the service, please contact Gina Accardo, at (215)504-5610 extension #202, or e-mail gina.accardo@va.gov . IF INTERESTED IN THE MOTORCYCLE: Main Rally Point Applebees, West Road, Newtown, PA 18940 Rally Time 1300, KSU 1330

8th Annual Blessing of the Bikes – 27 Apr 2013 – Helmetta, New Jersey. Sponsored by St. George’s Anglican Church, and S.G.Ventures,inc. The ride starts at 56 Main Street in Helmetta. Registration is from 10:00 am to 11:00 am and the motorcycles go out at 12:25 pm. The ride fee is $15.00 for the rider, $10.00 for a passenger and passengers under 12 ride for $5.00. The fee includes food at the end of the ride. The ride ends with food vendors and music. Vendor fee is $50.00. Proceeds go to the Church’s New Life Food Pantry. For more information call (732) 966-8868

Tapper-Hicks Freedom Run and Escort – 27 Apr 2013 – (Rain or shine) Starts and ends at American Legion Post 311, 2225 Atco Ave, Atco, NJ 08004. Parking is located at Atco & Raritan Ave\’s. In honor of Petty Officer First Class (SEAL) David M. Tapper, USN and LCPL Jon T. Hicks Jr., USMC..David was a 13 year Navy SEAL veteran and was in Afghanistan conducting operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He enlisted in November 1989. He was a loving and dedicated father of four. Jon was deployed to Ashraf, Iraq in Anbar Providence with the 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines as an Infantry Assaultman. Jon wanted to and loved being a Marine. He took pride in defending his country, our freedom, and working toward the defeat of terrorism. Schedule of Events: 7:30 – 8:30AM Registration. Register by go to http://www.active.com/running/atco-nj/tapper-hicks-freedom-5k-run-walk-2013. Pre-Registration (prior to April, 20, 1013) Adults $25, Military with valid ID $20, Students 18 & under with School ID $15. Registration (after April 20th to April 27th) Adults $30, Military with valid ID $25, Students 18 & under with School ID $20. Check back at wtwmc.org for event updates.If interested in being a part of Motorcycle Escort and/or Road Guard, email PuttPuttngo@comcast.net

Blessing of the Bikes – Amer Legion – 27 Apr 2013 – Merchantville American Legion is sponsoring a Blessing of the Bikes to be held 10am at Grace Episcopal Church, 7 East Maple Avenue, Merchantville, NJ 08109. Donations will be gladly accepted and will go to support “Home of the Brave” a shelter to help homeless veterans in Camden. There will be a pancake breakfast to follow – in order to partake in the breakfast you MUST RSVP to John at jbrouse1964@hotmail.com or 609-280-7572

• West Point Society of Philadelphia Luncheon – 1 May 2013
• Salute PFC Robert H Dembowski Jr with the PHILLLIES – 2 May 2013
• Colonel Kenneth R. Stow Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament – 3 May 2013
• Doo Wop Nite – Amer Legion 371 – 4 May 2013
• Red Knights MC Annual Poker RUn – 4 May 2013
• 17th Annual Blue Knights Spring Poker Run – 4 May 2013
• NJ Mission of Honor Mtg – 4 May 2013
• 2013 Community Unity & Bike Blessing Festival – 4 May 2013
• Cinco De Mayo with Operation Yellow Ribbon of SJ – 4 May 2013
• 1st Annual Rebel Run Scavenger Hunt – 5 May 2013
• 5th Annual Veterans Benefit Pig Roast & Chicken BBQ – 5 May 2013
• 7th Annual Jimmy Moran Memorial Run – 5 May 2013
• Central NJ Toys for Tots Spring 2013 Motorcycle Ride – 5 May 2013
• Bike Blessing – Father Paul – Whiting – 5 May 2013
• Poker Run for the Vietnam Wall – Amer Leg / VVA – 11 May 2013
• American Legion Dept Exec Comm Mtg – 11 May 2013
• Rockin the Ring for Adam – 11 May 2013
• Big Daddy Graham Comedy Night Fundraiser – 12 May 2013
• Veterans Graveside Service – Locustwood Memorial Park – 14 May 2013
• Hospital Party at Phila Vets Admin Medical Ctr – VVA Phila – 16 May 2013

• · Family Fun Festival – Benefits Armed Forces Heritage House – 18 May 2013
• · Roar to Restore the Shore – VFW Post 8867 – 18 May 2013
• · American Legion Riders Post 414 Car and Bike Show – 18 May 2013
• · 7th Annual Armed Forces Freedom Ride – 19 May 2013
• · Freedom Run 2013 – Feel Good Foundation – 19 May 2013
• · Officer Chris Reeves Memorial Poker Run – 19 May 2013
• · Honoring our Heroes Appreciation Day – Law Enforcement/Firefighters/Vets/Active Military/EMTs – 19 May 2013
• · Flagging of Locustwood Cemetery – 19 May 2013
• · CCVAC Meeting – 21 May 2013
• · Rolling Thunder – Washington DC – 23 May 2013
• · WIA KIA 5K Run and Family Fun – 25 May 2013
• · Camden County Memorial Day Event – 25 May 2013
• · VFW Patriotic Pig Roast & Best Chili/Dessert contest – 25 May 2013
• · Memorial Day Parade – Atco American Legion – 27 May 2013
• · Memorial Day Service – 27 May 2013
• · Memorial Day Parade – Legion Riders – 28 May 2013
• · Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge – Monthly Meeting – 29 May 2013