Great events this weekend for Central Florida Veterans

The following are some great events this weekend - especially the 5K/10K!  Maybe there could be some coverage?

Thank you!

Cathy Haynes

Member/supporter of numerous veteran and military organizations in Central FL

407-239-8468

CFNL Wounded Warrior and Lone Sailor 5K/10K  and Monument Groundbreaking – Sat. Apr 5 – Central Florida Navy League sponsors this event at Blue Jacket Park, site of the former Orlando Navy Training Base in Orlando.  From 1968 to 1998 hundreds of thousands of enlisted Navy personnel went thru their basic training, some apprenticeships and technical school training here.  It was the site of nuclear power training for both officers and enlisted personnel and at one time was the only location for basic training of enlisted women.  The Lone Sailor Monument will commemorate the lives and careers started in Orlando’s rich Navy community.  The Run/Walk/Roll event will start at 7:30 am.  Lone Sailor Memorial Groundbreaking Ceremony will follow the race.  2501 General Rees Ave, Orlando, 32814.  See www.cfnl5k.org  and   www.cfnavyleague.org  for details.  Info:  Chris Townsend at 407.230.3333  Chris.Townsend@bgi-llc.com

Special Guest at UCF Book Festival – Sat. April 5 – CFE Arena on UCF (University of Central Florida) campus, 12777 Gemini Blvd N, Orlando, FL 32816.  Book Festival times: 9-3:30pm.  Free admission, free parking.   In addition to the wide range of book interests and their authors who will be at this event, one will be special guest of UCF Veterans Academic Resource Center – VARC.  Army Capt. Luis Carlos Montalván is the author of “A Soldier and His Dog: A Story of Love and Healing.” Physical wounds, traumatic brain injury, and crippling post-traumatic stress from service in Iraq created numerous life challenges.  With the help of Tuesday, a beautiful and sensitive golden retriever trained to assist the disabled, they found salvation in each other.  Capt. Montalvan and Tuesday will be reading to young ones about service dogs in the special children’s event from 11-11:30.  He will be guest speaking from 1-2pm followed by book signing until 3pm.  Event open to the public.  Info at www.bookfestival.ucf.edu  or Rich Sloane, rich.sloane@ucf.edu   407-823-2465.

2014 Brevard Law Ride – Sat. April 5 - The Law Ride serves as a remembrance of our Fallen Law Enforcement Officers, a fundraiser for charities that support their families and provides funding to both the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and American Police Hall of Fame.  Registration starts at 7:30am, kick stands up at 10:30am at American Police Hall of Fame and Museum, 6350 Horizon Dr, Titusville, 32780.   Lunch, entertainment, raffles, vendors.  www.aphf.org  Info: Alan Rainey  321-794-6084  brevardlawride.org

Spring Festival Pig Roast – Sat. April 5 - American Legion Auxiliary Pine Castle Memorial Unit 286 "Working Together as ONE" proudly announce that the Sons of American Legion Squadron 286 is having a Pig Roast from 3-6 pm at 529 E. Fairlane Ave., Orlando,32809 (South Orlando; off S. Orange Ave. north of Sand Lake Road.)  The meal of yummy pulled pork, beans and cold slaw for $7.00 is prepared by the “Smoking DD’s” with live country and western entertainment by “Jeremy.”   The event is open to the public and family friendly.  Join us to support veterans, community, and children programs.  407-859-1460.