Veterans Calendar of Events (VetCOE)

Jeffrey Bunten • August 11, 2026

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August

Veterans’ Breakfast, Missouri National Veterans Memorial, Perryville, MO 7AM https://mnvmfund.org/events

Team River Runner Kayaking for Veterans, Creve Coeur Lake

E: stltrr@teamriverrunner.org

Phone: 314 329 7475

Inaugural MAVM Stars and Stripes Night Golf Classic, 530P, Pheasant Run Golf Course, Ofallon, MO https://mavm.org/events/inaugural-mavm-stars-stripes-night-golf-classic/

Veterans’ Breakfast, Missouri National Veterans Memorial, Perryville, MO 7AM https://mnvmfund.org/events

Agent Orange Awareness Day, Missouri National Veterans Memorial, Perryville, MO https://mnvmfund.org/events

Veterans’ Breakfast, Missouri National Veterans Memorial, Perryville, MO 7AM https://mnvmfund.org/events

Team River Runner Kayaking for Veterans, Creve Coeur Lake

E: stltrr@teamriverrunner.org

Phone: 314 329 7475

JobSeekers Garden Club Lunch at RISE Services, Maryland Hts, MO 12Noon

https://jobseekersgardenclubofstlouis.net/events

Veterans Coffee Talk, Mid America Veterans Museum, Ofallon, MO, 8A-930A https://mavm.org/events/mavm-veteran-coffee-talk-7/

Veterans’ Breakfast, Missouri National Veterans Memorial, Perryville, MO 7AM https://mnvmfund.org/events

VetFest at the VA Regional Office 9700 Page Ave, 63132 9A-2P

https://www.facebook.com/61550796359943/posts/122296457438026545/?mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=Tcp7frpTHa4K6QY2#

Registration for Food For Vets, 9A-1030A, The Salvation Army 10634 St Charles Rock Rd 63074, Sponsored by the Kaufman Fund

https://www.thekaufmanfund.org/Get-Help/Programs?anc=FFV

Team River Runner Kayaking for Veterans, Creve Coeur Lake

E: stltrr@teamriverrunner.org

Phone: 314 329 7475

Vetworking Monthly Networking event, 3PM – 6PM Global Brew, Ofallon, IL

https://www.thevetwork.org/

JobSeekers Garden Club Happy Hour, The Bracket Room, Holiday Inn Creve Coeur 5P-7P https://jobseekersgardenclubofstlouis.net/events

VetConnect, 830A-10A, Am. Legion Creve Coeur, MO, sponsored by the Kaufman Fund.

https://www.thekaufmanfund.org/Get-Involved/Events

Veterans’ Breakfast, Missouri National Veterans Memorial, Perryville, MO 7AM https://mnvmfund.org/events

Light in the Shadows – 5th Anniversary of The Fallen 13 of Abbey Gate at the Mid America Veterans Museum, Ofallon, MO 10P – 7A

https://mavm.org/events/light-in-the-shadows/

Veterans’ Breakfast, Missouri National Veterans Memorial, Perryville, MO 7AM https://mnvmfund.org/events

Collaborative VA & TRR Kayak Outings, last Tuesday of every month, May-October, 9:30 am meet at put-in. Different location each month. Ending time depends on the venue. We share an optional lunch afterwards (pay-your-own).at Meramac River, Pacific Pallisades, Eureka/Pacific, MO https://missouriwhitewater.org/event/va-trr-kayak-outings-last-tuesday-may-oct/2026-05-26/

Light in the Shadows – 5th Anniversary of The Fallen 13 of Abbey Gate at the Mid America Veterans Museum, Ofallon, MO 10P – 7A

https://mavm.org/events/light-in-the-shadows/

STL Veteran Networking Brunch, Mellow Mushroom Cottleville, MO 9AM-11AM https://www.facebook.com/groups/5499141323526006/

Light in the Shadows – 5th Anniversary of The Fallen 13 of Abbey Gate at the Mid America Veterans Museum, Ofallon, MO 10P – 7A

https://mavm.org/events/light-in-the-shadows/

Light in the Shadows – 5th Anniversary of The Fallen 13 of Abbey Gate at the Mid America Veterans Museum, Ofallon, MO 10P – 7A

https://mavm.org/events/light-in-the-shadows/

Veterans’ Breakfast, Missouri National Veterans Memorial, Perryville, MO 7AM https://mnvmfund.org/events

https://missouriwhitewater.org/event/va-trr-kayak-outings-last-tuesday-may-oct/2026-05-26/

Trivia Night benefiting the Kaufman Fund, Meramec Arnold Elks, Imperial, MO 6P

info@TheKaufmanFund.org, and VeteransInNeedTeam@gmail.com

September

01 Veterans’ Breakfast, Missouri National Veterans Memorial, Perryville, MO 7AM https://mnvmfund.org/events

Flags of Valor, , Art Hill, in Forest Park, St. Louis, MO https://flagsofvalorstl.com/support-2026/#section-contentgs of Valor

Federal Holiday – Labor Day

Flags of Valor, , Art Hill, in Forest Park, St. Louis, MO https://flagsofvalorstl.com/support-2026/#section-contentgs of Valor

Veterans’ Breakfast, Missouri National Veterans Memorial, Perryville, MO 7AM https://mnvmfund.org/events

Flags of Valor, , Art Hill, in Forest Park, St. Louis, MO https://flagsofvalorstl.com/support-2026/#section-contentgs of Valor

Veterans Coffee Talk, Mid America Veterans Museum, Ofallon, MO, 8A-930A https://mavm.org/events/mavm-veteran-coffee-talk-8/

Flags of Valor, , Art Hill, in Forest Park, St. Louis, MO https://flagsofvalorstl.com/support-2026/#section-contentgs of Valor

Designer Handbag Bingo, 9A, Ofallon, MO Elks Lodge 2587 Veterans Service Committee. Questions: elks2587vet@gmail.com/314-306-7318.

Legacy of Patriots 4th Annual Miles of Memories 5K, Fenton City Park 730A-10A https://movetsoutdoors.org/event/legacy-of-patriots-4th-annual-miles-of-memories-5k/

Flags of Valor, , Art Hill, in Forest Park, St. Louis, MO https://flagsofvalorstl.com/support-2026/#section-contentgs of Valor

Veterans’ Breakfast, Missouri National Veterans Memorial, Perryville, MO 7AM https://mnvmfund.org/events

VetConnect, 830A-10A, Am. Legion Creve Coeur, MO, sponsored by the Kaufman Fund.

https://www.thekaufmanfund.org/Get-Involved/Events

Food For Vets, 9A-1030A, The Salvation Army 10634 St Charles Rock Rd 63074, Sponsored by the Kaufman Fund

https://www.thekaufmanfund.org/Get-Help/Programs?anc=FFV

Veterans’ Breakfast, Missouri National Veterans Memorial, Perryville, MO 7AM https://mnvmfund.org/events

Gold Star Families Coffee Connections, 830A-10A Mid America Veterans Museum, Ofallon, MO

https://mavm.org/events/gold-star-family-coffee-connection-2/

Stand Up / Stand Down at the Soldiers Memorial in Downtown St Louis.

https://department.va.gov/homeless/stand-down-events/

22 Strong 22 Mile Walk/2.2 Fun Walk at Frankie Martin’s Garden, sponsored by Building Change to honor and support US Veterans, and eliminating Veteran Suicide. https://runsignup.com/Race/Info/MO/Cottleville/22Strong

Heroes on the Water, Veterans Fishing Day, Pomme De Terre Lake, 530A-130P at Sasquatch Outdoors, Hermitage, MO. More information at MO Vets Outdoors https://movetsoutdoors.org/event/heros-on-the-water-veterans-fishing-day/

Veterans’ Breakfast, Missouri National Veterans Memorial, Perryville, MO 7AM https://mnvmfund.org/events

Collaborative VA & TRR Kayak Outings, last Tuesday of every month, May-October, 9:30 am meet at put-in. Different location each month. Ending time depends on the venue. We share an optional lunch afterwards (pay-your-own).at Black River, Annapolis, MO (ALL Day trip) https://missouriwhitewater.org/event/va-trr-kayak-outings-last-tuesday-may-oct/2026-05-26/

STL Veteran Networking Brunch, Mellow Mushroom Cottleville, MO 9AM-11AM https://www.facebook.com/groups/5499141323526006/

October

Red’s Annual Golf Tournament, 1230 Abbey Ln, Pevely, MO 730A start, to benefit Marine Corp League 707 Sick and Disabled Fund.

Veterans’ Breakfast, Missouri National Veterans Memorial, Perryville, MO 7AM https://mnvmfund.org/events

Veterans Only Coffee Talk at the Mid America Veterans Museum, 8A-930A

https://mavm.org/events/

Veterans’ Breakfast, Missouri National Veterans Memorial, Perryville, MO 7AM https://mnvmfund.org/events

Registration for Food For Vets, 9A-1030A, The Salvation Army 20 Glory Place Belleville, IL 62226, Sponsored by the Kaufman Fund

https://www.thekaufmanfund.org/Get-Help/Programs?anc=FFV

VetConnect, 830A-10A, Am. Legion Creve Coeur, MO, sponsored by the Kaufman Fund.

https://www.thekaufmanfund.org/Get-Involved/Events

St Louis Navy Ball, Missouri Athletic Club, sponsored by Navy League of the United States, St Louis Council.

https://www.navyleague-stlouis.org/events/

Veterans’ Breakfast, Missouri National Veterans Memorial, Perryville, MO 7AM https://mnvmfund.org/events

The Remembrance Ball featuring a Military Grog sponsored by the Mid America Veterans Museum at Lake St Louis Community Association.

https://mavm.org/the-remembrance-ball/

Veterans’ Breakfast, Missouri National Veterans Memorial, Perryville, MO 7AM https://mnvmfund.org/events

Collaborative VA & TRR Kayak Outings, last Tuesday of every month, May-October, 9:30 am meet at put-in. Different location each month. Ending time depends on the venue. We share an optional lunch afterwards (pay-your-own).at Meramac River, Rt 66 Park to Sherman Beach https://missouriwhitewater.org/event/va-trr-kayak-outings-last-tuesday-may-oct/2026-05-26/

STL Veteran Networking Brunch, Mellow Mushroom Cottleville, MO 9A-11A

https://www.facebook.com/groups/5499141323526006/

The Kaufman Fund, Casino Night. https://www.thekaufmanfund.org/Get-Involved/Events

November

Veterans’ Breakfast, Missouri National Veterans Memorial, Perryville, MO 7AM https://mnvmfund.org/events

Veterans Only Coffee Talk at the Mid America Veterans Museum, 8A-930A

https://mavm.org/events/

Veterans’ Breakfast, Missouri National Veterans Memorial, Perryville, MO 7AM https://mnvmfund.org/events

STL Veterans Ball, doors open at 615PM, Venue TBD.

https://www.stlveteransball.org/

Food For Vets, 9A-1030A, The Salvation Army 20 Glory Place Belleville, IL 62226, Sponsored by the Kaufman Fund

https://www.thekaufmanfund.org/Get-Help/Programs?anc=FFV

Veterans’ Breakfast, Missouri National Veterans Memorial, Perryville, MO 7AM https://mnvmfund.org/events

VetConnect, 830A-10A, Am. Legion Creve Coeur, MO, sponsored by the Kaufman Fund.

https://www.thekaufmanfund.org/Get-Involved/Events

Veterans’ Breakfast, Missouri National Veterans Memorial, Perryville, MO 7AM https://mnvmfund.org/events

STL Veteran Networking Brunch, Mellow Mushroom Cottleville, MO 9A-11A https://www.facebook.com/groups/5499141323526006/

December

Veterans’ Breakfast, Missouri National Veterans Memorial, Perryville, MO 7AM https://mnvmfund.org/events

Veterans Only Coffee Talk at the Mid America Veterans Museum, 8A-930A

https://mavm.org/events/

Veterans’ Breakfast, Missouri National Veterans Memorial, Perryville, MO 7AM https://mnvmfund.org/events

VetConnect, 830A-10A, Am. Legion Creve Coeur, MO, sponsored by the Kaufman Fund.

https://www.thekaufmanfund.org/Get-Involved/Events

Veterans’ Breakfast, Missouri National Veterans Memorial, Perryville, MO 7AM https://mnvmfund.org/events

STL Veteran Networking Brunch, Mellow Mushroom Cottleville, MO 9A-11A https://www.facebook.com/groups/5499141323526006/

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