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Upcoming Events

  • 6th Annual Desmond's Legacy
    6th Annual Desmond's Legacy
    6th Annual Desmond's Legacy
    Sun, Apr 06
    Cadillac Ranch
    Apr 06, 2025, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Cadillac Ranch, 45 Jude Ln, Southington, CT 06489, USA
    Apr 06, 2025, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Cadillac Ranch, 45 Jude Ln, Southington, CT 06489, USA
    MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
  • 2025 PURPLE PLUNGE
    2025 PURPLE PLUNGE
    2025 PURPLE PLUNGE
    Sat, Jan 04
    Soundview Beach
    Jan 04, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
    Soundview Beach, Old Lyme, CT 06371, USA
    Jan 04, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
    Soundview Beach, Old Lyme, CT 06371, USA
    Start your year off the DA way with a big cool down!
  • Gathering of the Paws
    Gathering of the Paws
    Gathering of the Paws
    Sat, Oct 19
    Town Center Park
    Oct 19, 2024, 11:00 AM – 11:05 AM
    Town Center Park, 2761 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT 06518, USA
    Oct 19, 2024, 11:00 AM – 11:05 AM
    Town Center Park, 2761 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT 06518, USA
    Desmond's Army will table at this event. Please come out to support Hamden's Animal Shelter Gift Fund.
  • Army's Legacy Car Show (1)
    Army's Legacy Car Show (1)
    Army's Legacy Car Show (1)
    Sun, Sep 29
    Longley's Restaurant
    Sep 29, 2024, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
    Longley's Restaurant, 249 W Main St Unit 8, Branford, CT 06405, USA
    Sep 29, 2024, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
    Longley's Restaurant, 249 W Main St Unit 8, Branford, CT 06405, USA
    Lot's of fun - and a ton of AWESOME cars.
  • Raising Dough for Desmond's Army
    Raising Dough for Desmond's Army
    Raising Dough for Desmond's Army
    Tue, Aug 20
    American Flatbread
    Aug 20, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    American Flatbread, 110 Albany Turnpike, Canton, CT 06019, USA
    Aug 20, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    American Flatbread, 110 Albany Turnpike, Canton, CT 06019, USA
    You don't want to miss this. It's one of our BEST events!
  • Army's Legacy Car Show
    Army's Legacy Car Show
    Army's Legacy Car Show
    Sun, Aug 18
    Longley's Restaurant
    Aug 18, 2024, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
    Longley's Restaurant, 249 W Main St Unit 8, Branford, CT 06405, USA
    Aug 18, 2024, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
    Longley's Restaurant, 249 W Main St Unit 8, Branford, CT 06405, USA
    Lot's of fun - and a ton of AWESOME cars.
  • Paws for a Cause
    Paws for a Cause
    Paws for a Cause
    Sat, Aug 10
    South Windsor
    Aug 10, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    South Windsor, CT Valley Brewing, 765 Sullivan Ave, South Windsor, CT 06074, USA
    Aug 10, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    South Windsor, CT Valley Brewing, 765 Sullivan Ave, South Windsor, CT 06074, USA
    Looking to adopt your four-legged family member? Enjoy food, entertainment, shopping and educational opportunities too!
  • Best Friends for Life Animal Rescue 9th Annual Car Show
    Best Friends for Life Animal Rescue 9th Annual Car Show
    Best Friends for Life Animal Rescue 9th Annual Car Show
    Sun, Jun 23
    Southington
    Jun 23, 2024, 10:00 PM – Jun 24, 2024, 3:00 PM
    Southington, 995 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, Southington, CT 06489, USA
    Jun 23, 2024, 10:00 PM – Jun 24, 2024, 3:00 PM
    Southington, 995 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, Southington, CT 06489, USA
    A popular event for animal lovers and car enthusiasts.
  • ****POSTPONED DUE TO RAIN*** Best Friends for Life Animal Rescue's 9th Annual Car Show
    ****POSTPONED DUE TO RAIN*** Best Friends for Life Animal Rescue's 9th Annual Car Show
    ****POSTPONED DUE TO RAIN*** Best Friends for Life Animal Rescue's 9th Annual Car Show
    Sun, Jun 09
    Southington Drive-In
    Jun 09, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Southington Drive-In, 935 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, Southington, CT 06489, USA
    Jun 09, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Southington Drive-In, 935 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, Southington, CT 06489, USA
    A popular event for animal lovers and car enthusiasts
  • 5th Annual Desmond's Legacy
    5th Annual Desmond's Legacy
    5th Annual Desmond's Legacy
    Sun, Apr 07
    Cadillac Ranch
    Apr 07, 2024, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Cadillac Ranch, 45 Jude Ln, Southington, CT 06489, USA
    Apr 07, 2024, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Cadillac Ranch, 45 Jude Ln, Southington, CT 06489, USA
    We will be back at the CADILLAC RANCH. Food, Fun, Music, Dancing, Raffles and a FANTASTIC doorprize!
  • HAVE DINNER AT PANERA BREAD AND SUPPORT DESMOND'S ARMY
    HAVE DINNER AT PANERA BREAD AND SUPPORT DESMOND'S ARMY
    HAVE DINNER AT PANERA BREAD AND SUPPORT DESMOND'S ARMY
    Fri, Nov 17
    Panera Bread
    Nov 17, 2023, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Panera Bread, 1902 E Main St Bldg B, Torrington, CT 06790, USA
    Nov 17, 2023, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Panera Bread, 1902 E Main St Bldg B, Torrington, CT 06790, USA
    EAT UP! Have dinner at Panera Bread in Torrington on 11/17/23 - 40% of all sales will be donated to Desmond's Army. ***PLEASE NOTE - YOU MUST SHOW A DIGITAL COPY OR A PRINTED COPY OF THE ATTACHED FLYER INCLUDING THE PROMO CODE***
  • HOWL-OWEEN PAWTY
    HOWL-OWEEN PAWTY
    HOWL-OWEEN PAWTY
    Sun, Oct 29
    Hound and Home
    Oct 29, 2023, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Hound and Home, 2600 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06111, USA
    Oct 29, 2023, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Hound and Home, 2600 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06111, USA
    PET COSTUME PARADE! GAMES! SAMPLES! VENDORS! ADOPTABLE PUPS!
  • Desmond's Army at Stryker's Cafe
    Desmond's Army at Stryker's Cafe
    Desmond's Army at Stryker's Cafe
    Sat, Sep 16
    Berlin
    Sep 16, 2023, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Berlin, 841 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin, CT 06037, USA
    Sep 16, 2023, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Berlin, 841 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin, CT 06037, USA
    This is our 3rd year at Stryker's Cafe. It's always so much fun. Join us for food, raffles and music by Acid Wash.
  • Raising Dough for Desmond's Army
    Raising Dough for Desmond's Army
    Raising Dough for Desmond's Army
    Tue, Aug 15
    American Flatbread
    Aug 15, 2023, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    American Flatbread, 110 Albany Turnpike, Canton, CT 06019, USA
    Aug 15, 2023, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    American Flatbread, 110 Albany Turnpike, Canton, CT 06019, USA
    Good food, great fun, fantastic raffles and of course, our ever popular Plush Pet Adoption Event.
  • WOOFSTOCK ON THE BRANFORD GREEN
    WOOFSTOCK ON THE BRANFORD GREEN
    WOOFSTOCK ON THE BRANFORD GREEN
    Sat, Aug 12
    Branford
    Aug 12, 2023, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Branford, 1011 Main St, Branford, CT 06405, USA
    Aug 12, 2023, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Branford, 1011 Main St, Branford, CT 06405, USA
    Woofstock is back! Visit Desmond's Army's booth and learn about us and how you can help animals who have been mistreated.
  • BAAC's Annual Motorcycle Rally
    BAAC's Annual Motorcycle Rally
    BAAC's Annual Motorcycle Rally
    Sat, Jul 29
    Hamden Center Park
    Jul 29, 2023, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Hamden Center Park, 2761 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT 06518, USA
    Jul 29, 2023, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Hamden Center Park, 2761 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT 06518, USA
    Come visit Desmond's Army's booth. Learn who we are and what we do.
  • The Animal Haven
    The Animal Haven
    The Animal Haven
    Sat, Jul 15
    North Haven Town Green
    Jul 15, 2023, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    North Haven Town Green, 19 Church St, North Haven, CT 06473, USA
    Jul 15, 2023, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    North Haven Town Green, 19 Church St, North Haven, CT 06473, USA
    Join Desmond's Army and help us celebrate The Animal Haven's 75th Anniversary.
  • Gathering of the Paws
    Gathering of the Paws
    Gathering of the Paws
    Sat, Jul 01
    12 Percent Brewery/Coffee Bar
    Jul 01, 2023, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
    12 Percent Brewery/Coffee Bar, 341 State St, North Haven, CT 06473, USA
    Jul 01, 2023, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
    12 Percent Brewery/Coffee Bar, 341 State St, North Haven, CT 06473, USA
    Desmond's Army will table at this event. We hope you will come and support Gimme Shelter Hamden! Visit our booth and learn about Desmond's Army.

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