Annual Events
Thank you to those who sponsor and attend our annual events! Your support of our annual events is the primary way we fund Clay Veterans programs. Our Veterans appreciate your annual generosity.
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Watch this space for details about our next event.
Medal of Honor Day
Breakfast Fundraiser on March 25
This year, we are hosting an inaugural Medal of Honor Day Breakfast fundraiser at Club Continental, and we cordially invite you to join us for this special gathering. The breakfast brings together Veterans, community members, and supporters to reflect on the meaning of service and sacrifice, highlighted by a distinguished guest speaker who helps bring the day’s significance to life. It is a meaningful opportunity to come together in recognition, gratitude, and shared respect in a warm, welcoming setting.
Veterans Center Anniversary Cookout in April 2026
In April, we are hosting a community cookout to celebrate the opening and continued vitality of the Veterans Center. This gathering brings Veterans, families, volunteers, and partners together in a relaxed atmosphere to mark another year of growth and service. The cookout reflects the spirit of the Center itself—open, active, and community-driven—offering a time to share food, conversation, and appreciation for the relationships that make the Veterans Center a place of energy and belonging.
Vetsgiving Dinner
This November, we will host our first annual Vets-Giving Dinner and warmly invite single veterans, surviving spouses, and veteran family members to join us for this special gathering. The evening brings guests together around a shared Thanksgiving-style meal to reflect on gratitude, service, and the strength of our veteran community. Created especially for those who may otherwise spend the holiday alone, the dinner offers fellowship, meaningful conversation, and a welcoming place to connect with others who understand the journey of service and loss. It is a heartfelt opportunity to come together in appreciation, remembrance, and shared support in a warm, caring setting.
Veterans Day 5K
November 14, 2026
TOUGHER THAN YOU THINK
Thanks to the Veterans Council for organizing our annual 5K fundraising event. Proceeds support Veterans Center operations.
Veterans Holiday Dinner in December
This December, we will host our first annual Vets-Holiday Dinner and warmly invite single veterans and surviving spouses to gather for an evening of fellowship, gratitude, and celebration during the holiday season. Held between Christmas and New Year’s Eve, the dinner brings guests together in a warm, welcoming setting to share a meal, enjoy conversation, and reflect on the year alongside peers and friends. Created especially for those who may otherwise spend the holidays alone, the evening offers connection, comfort, and a strong sense of belonging. It is a meaningful opportunity to honor service, remember loved ones, and ensure every veteran and survivor feels valued, included, and supported within a caring community.
