Marine Corps League - Detachment 924

Family Picnic
2024-10-06 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Lenoir City Park, 6707 City Park Dr, Lenoir City, TN, 37772, United States
Lenoir City Park – Turn tight once you enter the shelter area and head to shelter #1
Burgers, Dogs, Ice, Drinks and paper products provided by the detachment.
Bring your lawn chairs – RSVP HERE
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Based on your last name, here is what we would like everyone to bring if possible:

ABC desserts
DEF salads
GHI baked beans
JKL cut up tomatoes
MNO lettuce and onions
PQR fruit
STU potato chips/dips
VWX desserts
YZ cheese

This list is merely a suggestion. We would like to avoid too much duplication. If you think of something else to bring, please feel
free to do so. Looking forward to a great picnic for everyone.

VFW Post 5154 8th Annual Poker Run 2024
2024-10-12 08:00 - 19:00 | VFW Post 5154, 2561 Hobbs Rd, Louisville, TN, 37777, United States
The 8th annual Poker Run is on October 12, 2024. The VFW is going to have another great event this year. 50/50 raffle, morning breakfast, silent auction, lunch at Sweetwater VFW, dinner back at our VFW Post, prizes for high hand and low hand, t-shirts for sale, cash bars at all locations. Please come out and support your Veterans organization.

Monthly Officer Meeting
2024-10-14 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-11-18 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-09 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-01-13 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-02-10 17:00 - 19:00 | VFW Post 5154, 2561 Hobbs Rd, Louisville, TN, 37777, United States
Bring all business items for the monthly detachment meeting to this session for review and addition to the monthly detachment meeting agenda.

Food available for purchase.

Trunk or Treat
2024-10-21 17:30 - 21:30 | Tennessee Taphouse, 350 N. Peters Rd, Knoxville, TN, 37922, United States
Irreverent Warriors Knoxville presents Trunk or Treat
CANDY – MINI PUMPKINS – GAMES – BEST TRUNK DECORATION CONTEST
Don’t forget to wear your costume

Cars and Coffee
2024-10-27 08:00 - 11:00 | West Town Mall, 7600 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37919, United States
We will have our trailer setup serving coffee at the October 27th, 2024 Harpers Auto Square Cars and Coffee at West Town Mall from 8:00am – 11:00am. The largest Cars and Coffee event in the region!
ALL cars are welcome.

Monthly Detachment Meeting
2024-10-29 17:30 - 20:00, 2025-01-28 17:30 - 19:30 | VFW Post 5154, 2561 Hobbs Rd, Louisville, TN, 37777, United States
Social hour begins at 1730 followed by a joint Auxiliary meeting, presentations and guest speakers at 18:15. Detachment business meeting starts at 1830. Food and beverage are available for purchase during Social Hour and after meeting.

Be sure to bring your new business items to the monthly officer meeting on the 2nd Monday of each month for review and addition to the agenda for this meeting.

Pints with Patriots
2024-10-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Tri-Hop Brewery, 205 Court St, Maryville, TN, United States

Annual Jim Peacock Pistol Match
2024-11-02 09:00 - 12:00 | Windrock Shooting Range & Training Center, 720 Windrock Rd, Oliver Springs, 37840, United States
Iron sights only. Max 6-inch barrel
Fees include lunch
Bring a lawn chair
The centerfire match is 9mm or above, cost $30. 45 rounds
The rimfire match is .22 cal, cost $25. 45 rounds

You will be shooting 7,10, 15 and 25 yards both matches.
Targets for all stages NRA B-8 center

Steel Plate Challenge

25 yards – $5 for 2 strings of 6. Limit — maximum 4 strings.
Winner award to highest score – open event. No time.
Perfect score would be 6 plates on 1 string.

Click here for the event flyer.

Weekly VetNet Meeting
2024-11-07 08:30 - 10:00, 2024-11-14 08:30 - 10:00 | VetNet, 5214 S. Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37921, United States
What is Knox Vet Net?

This community is dedicated to supporting and empowering Veterans who have embarked on the entrepreneurial journey. Whether you’re just starting out or have been running your own business for years, this is a place where you can connect with fellow Veterans who understand the unique challenges and triumphs of transitioning from military service to business and entrepreneurship.
In this group, you’ll find a network of like-minded individuals who share your passion for business success and your commitment to service. Whether you’re seeking advice, sharing resources, or simply looking for camaraderie, our group is here to offer support and encouragement every step of the way.
Let’s leverage our military experience, skills, and resilience to build thriving businesses and make a positive impact on our communities. Together, we can achieve great things!

ETMAC Meeting
2024-11-07 08:30 - 10:30 | Knoxville Area Chamber of Commerce, 17 Market Square, Knoxville, TN, 37902, United States
East Tennessee Military Affairs Council Monthly Meeting. ETMAC holds their monthly meetings on the first Thursday of each month except for Jan and July which are held the second Thursday of the month.

USMC 249th Birthday Celebration
2024-11-10 17:00 - 21:00 | Rothchild’s Catering & Conference Center, 8807 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37923, United States
Tickets are $45 per person. The buffet will have generous servings of prime rib, salmon and chicken piccata plus veggies. A vegetarian meal is available on request. Dessert will be USMC Birthday Cake.

Rose Program Fundraiser - Location #1
2024-11-11 09:00 - 15:00 | Ingles Farragut, 11847 Kingston Pike, Farrgut, TN, 37934, United States
We will be fundraising and giving away Marine Roses at the Ingles in Farragut. Will need 4 Marines, 2 from 0900 – 1200 and 2 from 1200 – 1500
Sign up sheet will be available at the July, August, September and October Detachment meetings or you can email honorguard@mclknoxville.org to volunteer.

Rose Program Fundraiser - Location #2
2024-11-11 09:00 - 15:00 | Kroger Farragut, 189 Brooklawn St, Farragut, TN, 37934, United States
We will be fundraising and giving away Marine Roses at the Kroger in Farragut. Will need 4 Marines, 2 from 0900 – 1200 and 2 from 1200 – 1500
Sign up sheet will be available at the July, August, September and October Detachment meetings or you can email honorguard@mclknoxville.org to volunteer.

Rose Program Fundraiser - Location #3
2024-11-11 09:00 - 15:00 | Food City, Seymour, 7608 Mountain Grove Rd, Knoxville, United States
We will be fundraising and giving away Marine Roses at the Food City in Seymour. Will need 4 Marines, 2 from 0900 – 1200 and 2 from 1200 – 1500
Sign up sheet will be available at the July, August, September and October Detachment meetings or you can email honorguard@mclknoxville.org to volunteer.

Alexander Bonnyman VFW - Patriotic Celebration
2024-11-11 16:00 - 18:00 | Tellico Village Yacht Club, 100 Sequoyah Rd, Loudon, TN, 37774, United States
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ETMAC Veteran's Appreciation Luncheon
2024-11-12 11:30 - 13:00 | Bridgewater Event Center, 205 Bridgewater Rd, Knoxville, TN, 37923, United States
ETMAC’s 40th Annual Veterans Appreciation and Awards Luncheon is taking place on Tuesday, November 12, at 11:30 am at the Bridgewater Event Center. It is NOT at the Airport Hilton this year.
This year the Navy is being honored and the guest speaker is Vice Admiral Ross A. Myers, retired, a Naval Aviator & Former Commander U. S. Fleet Cyber Command / U.S. 10th Fleet.
The League has purchased one (1) table seating 10. Seats are available for $40 per seat. Please bring payment to the next meeting or contact Paymaster Bob Willis for availability.

2024 Bonnyman Memorial
2024-11-23 11:00 - 12:00 | Highland Cemetery, 4300 Sutherland Avenue, Knoxville, TN, United States
Come honor Medal of Honor recipient and native Knoxville hero, 1st Lt. Alexander Bonnyman Jr., USMC. After 70 years of his remains missing in Tarawa, Bonnyman returned home to be buried with military honors at Highland Memorial Cemetery in Knoxville, Tennessee, Sept. 27, 2015.

Monthly Detachment Meeting & Awards Presentation
2024-11-26 17:30 - 20:00 | VFW Post 5154, 2561 Hobbs Rd, Louisville, TN, 37777, United States

MODD Growl
2024-12-02 17:30 - 20:30 | Shoney’s, 4020 Rutledge Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37814, United States
17:30 Social Hour
18:30 Growl Begins

Toys for Tots Motorcycle Ride 2024
2024-12-07 10:00 - 17:00 | Melton Lake Park, 697 Melton Lake Dr, Oak Ridge, TN, 38830, United States

Toys for Tots Donation Drive
2024-12-12 17:30 - 21:30 | The Casual Pint, 2045 Thunderhead Rd, Knoxville, TN, 37922, United States
THURSDAY NIGHT EVENT!!!!! December 12, 2024!!!!

TAKING DONATIONS NOW!!!! Just drop in the box at the front door!
🎁✨ Spread Holiday Cheer with Toys for Tots! ✨🎁

We’re proud to host a Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Donation Drive Let’s work together to bring joy to children in need this holiday season.

🧸 How You Can Help:
Donate new, unwrapped toys now through December 13! Every toy makes a difference and helps brighten the holidays for a child in need.

🎉 Special Event Highlights:
📀 Live Song Bingo
👕 Ugly Sweater Contest (Courtesy of GasStationSushi)

Join us for the fun and drop off your toy donations at the same time! Let’s make this the most magical season yet. Special shout out to Checkerboard Children’s Charities of East Tennessee for all their community outreach!

📍 Where: The Casual Pint – Northshore
🗓️ When: Donations accepted NOW through December 13

Together, we can make a BIG impact this holiday season.

Christmas Breakfast
2024-12-14 09:00 - 11:30 | Rothchild’s Catering & Conference Center, 8807 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN, 37923, United States
Christmas Breakfast

Wear ‘em if you have ‘em: Christmas outfits and ugly sweaters
Bring your family and friends
Toys for Tots – bring a new unwrapped toy to the breakfast

Event Details:

Dec 14, 2024 09:00 – 11:30
Rothchild Catering & Conference Center, 8807 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37923
Pricing:

Over 10 Years Old = $20 per person
3-10 Years Old = $16 per person
Under 3 Years Old = Free

Reservations must be received by Dec 9 – Click here to secure your reservation

Breakfast menu:

Fresh seasonal fruit
Fluffy scrambled eggs
Sliced baked honey ham
Country sausage patties
Southern sausage gravy with freshly baked buttermilk biscuits
Hash brown potato cakes

Wreaths Across America
2024-12-14 12:00 - 13:30 | East Tenneessee Veterans Cemetery, 2200 E Governor John Sevier Hwy, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
Come out and honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice this holiday season by help place wreaths on the headstones of our veterans

Homeless Veteran Memorial Ceremony
2025-02-19 14:00 - 15:00 | East Tenneessee Veterans Cemetery, 2200 E Governor John Sevier Hwy, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
ETMAC Communication:
There will be a funeral service for an Army Golf War veteran, Scott Allen Humphry, who was homeless for many years, but recently found housing after he was diagnosed with terminal cancer caused from tours in Afghanistan, according to the VA.
A Committal service with Military Honors will be held February 19th at 2:00 pm at East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, located at 2200 E Governor John Sevier Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920.
Thank you to those of you that attend.
Patrice Collins
Board Member and Administrator for ETMAC – East Tennessee Military Affairs Council
