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SUMMARY:Halloween parade
DESCRIPTION:On Friday the 31st we will participate in the Halloween parade at the Topsham shopping center.  We have been assigned space in front of the Furniture Gallery [formerly Joanne’s Fabrics].  We will be giving out coloring books\, crayons\, child ID kits\, & candy.  Parade starts at 4:30\, be in place shortly after 4\, bring a chair if you wish.  Always a good time.
URL:https://vfw2197.com/event/halloween-parade
ORGANIZER;CN="VFW Post 2197":MAILTO:vfw2197maine@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T100000
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SUMMARY:2025 Homeless Veteran Stand Downs - Portland
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URL:https://vfw2197.com/event/2025-homeless-veteran-stand-downs-portland
LOCATION:Hannaford Portland\, 295 Forest Ave\, Portland\, Maine\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T090000
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SUMMARY:Funeral for Our Department Sergeant at Arms Lou Alexander.
DESCRIPTION:Funeral Arrangements for our Department Sergeant at Arms Lou Alexander \n\n\n\n– 10/22/2025 \n\n\n\nComrades Here is the Funeral Arrangement for Our Department Sergeant at Arms Lou Alexander.      *  Visitation at Jones and Rich in Portland from 9-11 am on 28 Oct 25.      *  Burial at Calvary Cemetery in South Portland Immediately following the visitation.      * Celebration of life at the Portland VFW around 1 pm      * here is Lou’s Wife address – Marion Alexander        106 Hillcrest Ave. Scarborough\, ME 04074-8351. \n\n\n\nCarl Lambert
URL:https://vfw2197.com/event/funeral-for-our-department-sergeant-at-arms-lou-alexander
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SUMMARY:2025 Homeless Veteran Stand Downs- Lewiston
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URL:https://vfw2197.com/event/2025-homeless-veteran-stand-downs-lewiston
LOCATION:Veterans Memorial Park\, 2-20 Main Street\, Lewiston\, Maine\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T100000
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DTSTAMP:20250825T204810Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Homeless Veteran Stand Downs - Bangor
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URL:https://vfw2197.com/event/2025-homeless-veteran-stand-downs
LOCATION:Tri-County Career Center\, 45 Oak Street #3\, Bangor\, Maine\, 04401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T170000
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SUMMARY:2025 Navy Ball - Celebrating the 250th Birthday of the US Navy
DESCRIPTION:Event Details \n\n\n\nTICKETS GO ON SALE AUGUST 4th \n\n\n\nThe Casco Bay Navy League will be hosting a formal Ball to celebrate the US Navy’s 250th birthday\, to be held at St. John’s Community Center on Pleasant Street in Brunswick\, ME on Saturday October 4th.  Catering will be provided by Cook’s Lobster and Ale House.  Guest speakers include Mr. Tom Rivers\, acting Deputy Asst Secretary of the Navy\, and Mr. Charles Krugh\, President of Bath Iron Works.    \n\n\n\nThis event is open to all community members wishing to show their support for the US Navy\, as well as all active duty\, reserve and retired military.  Children ages 13-18 are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.  Seating is limited and by advanced ticketing only.   \n\n\n\nThe Casco Bay Navy League thanks its sponsors for enabling ticket prices to remain unchanged for the last four years.  Tickets will be available for sale until end-of-day 28 September (or when sold out).  No refunds after 28 September. \n\n\n\nFor Tickets
URL:https://vfw2197.com/event/2025-navy-ball-celebrating-the-250th-birthday-of-the-us-navy
LOCATION:St. John’s Community Center\, 43 Pleasant Street\, Brunswick\, Maine\, 04011\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Casco Bay Navy League":MAILTO:events@NavyLeaguemaine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T120000
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DTSTAMP:20250911T215606Z
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SUMMARY:136th Engineer Vertical Construction Company Hero’s Sendoff
DESCRIPTION:136th Engineer Vertical Construction Company Hero’s Sendoff\, Augusta CivicCenter\, 76 Community Dr.\, Augusta\, ME. Time: 12:00PM to 4:00PM. Open to the Public.
URL:https://vfw2197.com/event/136th-engineer-vertical-construction-company-heros-sendoff
LOCATION:Augusta Civic Center\, 76 Community Drive\, Augusta\, Maine\, 04330\, United States
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SUMMARY:Claims Clinics - Brunswick
DESCRIPTION:Claims ClinicsTo schedule an appointment at one of the Claims Clinics near you: \n\n\n\n\nCall 207-621-6938; or\n\n\n\nGo to: VERA – Home (site.com) ; or\n\n\n\nScan the QR code\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n– MCVC Brunswick\, 62 Pegasus St. Brunswick\, ME\, Time: 9:30AM to 2:30PM
URL:https://vfw2197.com/event/claims-clinics-brunswick
LOCATION:Mid-Coast Veterans Resource Center\, 62 Pegasus St # 101\, Brunswick\, Maine\, 04011\, United States
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UID:5682-1758794400-1758812400@vfw2197.com
SUMMARY:Maine Hire-a-Vet Campaign 2025
DESCRIPTION:Maine Hire-a-Vet Campaign 2025\, University of Maine Orono\, 168 College Ave.\,Orono\, ME. Time: 10:00AM to 3:00PM. Open to the Public.
URL:https://vfw2197.com/event/maine-hire-a-vet-campaign-2025
LOCATION:University of Maine – Orono\, 168 College Ave.\, Orono\, ME\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T080000
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UID:5677-1758787200-1758801600@vfw2197.com
SUMMARY:Maliseet Nation Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:Maliseet Nation Resource Fair\, 88 Bell Rd.\, Littleton\, ME. Time: 8:00AM to12:00PM. Open to Veterans\, Service members and their families.
URL:https://vfw2197.com/event/maliseet-nation-resource-fair
LOCATION:Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians\, 88 Bell Road\, Littleton\, Maine\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T110000
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UID:5675-1758711600-1758726000@vfw2197.com
SUMMARY:Mi’kmaq Nation Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:Mi’kmaq Nation Resource Fair\, 8 Northern Rd.\, Presque Isle\, ME. Time: 11:00AMto 3:00PM. Open to Veterans\, Service members and their families.
URL:https://vfw2197.com/event/mikmaq-nation-resource-fair
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T140000
DTSTAMP:20250911T232958Z
CREATED:20250911T222430Z
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UID:5696-1758621600-1758636000@vfw2197.com
SUMMARY:Claims Clinics - Portland
DESCRIPTION:Claims ClinicsTo schedule an appointment at one of the Claims Clinics near you: \n\n\n\n\nCall 207-621-6938; or\n\n\n\nGo to: VERA – Home (site.com) ; or\n\n\n\nScan the QR code\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPortland VA Clinic\, Portland\, ME\, Time: 10:00AM to 2:00PM
URL:https://vfw2197.com/event/claims-clinics-portland
LOCATION:Portland VA Clinic\, 141 West Commercial Street\, Portland\, Maine\, 04102\, United States
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