UPCOMING EVENTS

Veterans of Foreign Wars 
Rhode Island
Presents:
 
Event: VFW 152 North Kingstown-OktoberVets 5k
 

About this Event
This family, fun community event will bring together people of our community and veterans who have served our nation. You get two races for the price of one!! The 5k through historic Wickford Village and a .152k fun run will allow people of all ages and abilities to complete. Both runs will be conducted like a typical road race, complete with bib numbers, start/finish line, timing, and water stations. All race participants will be given a T-shirt with a unique, specially designed race logo, a race medal, and a ‘goodie’ bag with assorted swag.

Proceeds
Proceeds from this event will go to Gateway to Independence, a VA-supported veteran transitional housing program for homeless individuals due to PTSD, substance abuse, depression, and other factors, serving over an average of 100 individuals annually. Proceeds will also benefit our Holiday Veteran in need program providing food and clothing for disadvantaged local veterans.

Course
Enjoy a run through Historic Wickford Village, named 2022 Best Historic Small Town in America by USA Today. Established in 1709, Wickford Village provides picturesque waterfront streets with one-of-a-kind shops featuring jewelry, housewares, clothing, and more. Your run will take you past galleries, antique shops, cafes, restaurants, beautifully maintained churches, colonial homes, and gardens.


When: Saturday October 19, 2024
Time: 10am and 11am
Location: Race will begin at the First Baptist Church at 44 Main St, North Kingstown. The Race will meander its way through Wickford and finish at the Town Docks at 61 Brown Street North Kingstown
 
Website and Registration
 
 
Past Events:
Event: Flag Raising Ceremony
When: July 13th 2024
Time: 10 AM - 11AM
Where: One Main St.
North Smithfield, RI (Old Town Hall)
Subject: Flag Raising Ceremony Hosted by Post 6342
 
Event: District 1 Meeting
When: July 13th 2024
Time: 11 AM - 12AM
Where: 80 Greene St,
North Smithfield, RI 02896 (North Smithfield Townhall)
Registration: Lunch will be served at 12, so if attending please text (401)365-9178 to ensure enough food will be prepared
 
Event: District/Post Veteran Service Officer Training (Conducted by Mike Duarte)
When: July 13th 2024
Time: 1 PM - 2PM
Where: 80 Greene St,
North Smithfield, RI 02896 (North Smithfield Townhall)
Subject:
"This event is for all members to attend. You do not have to be a post-service officer to want to attend. All VFW members should have some knowledge of the service office as we are all advocates for all veterans when it comes to providing veterans their entitlements."