Disabled American Veterans
Department of New Jersey — Chartered Since 1921
Department of New Jersey — Chartered Since 1921
Events, Programs & Announcements
Events from across New Jersey’s veteran community, refreshed weekly. Past events drop off this list on their own — what you see here is always this week.
Monday, November 9, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Rutgers University–Camden Campus, 303 Cooper St, Camden, NJ 08102. Hosted by the NJ Department of Veterans Affairs as part of the Veterans 21 County Tour.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 · 10:00–11:00 AM
East Orange VA Medical Center, 3rd Floor Auditorium, East Orange. Join VA New Jersey Health Care as we honor our Veterans.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Adelphia, 1750 Clements Bridge Rd, Deptford, NJ 08096. Dancing with Bob Pantano, buffet and cash bar; $25 donation, $40 per couple. Benefits TriState Veterans Memorial Fund programs, including PTSD service dogs.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 · 11:00 AM
NJ Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial, Holmdel. The state observance; DAV NJ Commander Diana Czerepuszko presents the department wreath.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Hammonton High School. Community Veterans Day breakfast.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Battleship New Jersey (fantail), 62 Battleship Place, Camden. Free public ceremony; keynote by Brig. Gen. Yvonne L. Mays, NJ Adjutant General and DMAVA Commissioner.
Friday, November 13, 2026 · 8:30 AM–3:30 PM
Wayne, NJ. Veteran resource and connection event.
Friday, November 13, 2026 · 7:30 AM–1:00 PM
Plainsboro, NJ. A morning for women veterans.
Friday, November 13, 2026
Final day to submit for the exhibit (Jan 11–Feb 11, 2027, Atlantic Cape Community College, Mays Landing).
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
JFK Recreation Center, 211 W. Kinney St., Newark. Services, supplies, and support — bring your DD214.
Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 9:00 AM–2:30 PM
USGA Headquarters, Far Hills, NJ. Veterans together with VA staff and community partners — resources, services, and camaraderie.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 · 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
East Orange VA Medical Center, Building 1 Auditorium, 385 Tremont Ave, East Orange, NJ 07018. Women veterans are invited.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 · 12:00–2:00 PM
Atlantic Cape Community College, Atlantic City campus cafeteria. Veteran students and staff share their experiences of military service; free and open to the public.
Saturday, November 21, 2026 · 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
George P. Vanderveer American Legion Post 129, Toms River. Meet local and federal representatives who serve veterans and their families; learn about benefits, programs, and resources.
Tuesday, November 24, 2026 · 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Ocean County College, Toms River. Expo listed by VA New Jersey Health Care for veterans, seniors, and their families.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
11:00 AM
NJ Vietnam Veterans' Memorial, Holmdel. Department Commander Diana Czerepuszko presents the DAV NJ wreath.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Hammonton High School, Hammonton.
Friday, November 13, 2026
8:30 AM–3:30 PM
Wayne, NJ.
Friday, November 13, 2026
7:30 AM–1:00 PM
Plainsboro, NJ.
Friday, November 13, 2026
Exhibit runs January 11–February 11, 2027, Atlantic Cape Community College, Mays Landing. Submissions: njwomenvetsexhibit@gmail.com.
Saturday, November 14, 2026
9:00 AM–2:00 PM
JFK Recreation Center, 211 W Kinney St, Newark. Bring DD214; Reservists/National Guard welcome; free lunch. Contacts: David Pearson 973-818-3601, AJ Luna 201-431-6240.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Reports due to the Department Adjutant's office ahead of the November 21 DEC.
Monday, December 7, 2026
Drop-off 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Donate a gift for a girl and a boy; gift cards welcome for teens. Drop-off: 135 Summer St, Passaic (Chapter 1). Contact: Sherese Alston, (201) 957-6681.
Saturday, December 19, 2026
12:00 PM
BG William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 350 Provinceline Rd, Wrightstown. Ceremony at noon, wreath placement immediately after.
Monday, January 11 – Thursday, February 11, 2027
Atlantic Cape Community College, Mays Landing.
Friday, May 14, 2027
3:00 PM
Three $1,000 awards (Northern, Central, Southern districts). Essay: "A veteran who changed my life."
Sunday–Wednesday, June 13–16, 2027
Wildwoods Convention Center. Commander's Dinner Tuesday, June 15; installation of officers Wednesday, June 16, 9:00 AM. HQ hotel: Bolero.
To add events, contact adjutant@davnj.org or call (609) 396-2885.
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New to DAV, or thinking about joining? Come to a chapter meeting — it is the easiest way to meet the department in person. These evening meetings are coming up soon:
Monday, November 9 · 6:30 PM
2nd Monday at 6:30 PM · 560 New Jersey Ave, Absecon, NJ 08205
Stop by and meet the chapter.
Tuesday, November 10 · 7:00 PM
2nd Tuesday at 7:00 PM · 129 Veterans Lane, Haddonfield, NJ 08033
Stop by and meet the chapter.
Tuesday, November 10 · 7:00 PM
2nd Tuesday at 7:00 PM · 393 Pearl St, Woodbridge, NJ 07095
Stop by and meet the chapter.
Wednesday, November 11 · 7:00 PM
2nd Wednesday at 7:00 PM · 2025 Church Rd, Toms River, NJ 08753
Stop by and meet the chapter.
| Chapter | Chapter Name | Meeting | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ch 1 | Argonne Chapter — Passaic | 1st Tuesday at 6:00 PM | 135 Summer St, Passaic, NJ 07055 |
| Ch 2 | Clifton Chapter | 3rd Wednesday at 7:00 PM | 315 Hazel St, Clifton, NJ 07011 |
| Ch 3 | Carnevale-Spitz Chapter — Newark | 4th Saturday at 11:00 AM | 475-487 Irvington Ave 2nd Fl, Newark, NJ 07106 |
| Ch 4 | Eugene J. Newton Memorial Chapter — Haddonfield | 2nd Tuesday at 7:00 PM | 129 Veterans Lane, Haddonfield, NJ 08033 |
| Ch 5 | Capt. P.J.E. Hogan Chapter — Bayonne | 1st Sunday at 2:00 PM | 14 West 7th Street, Bayonne, NJ 07002 |
| Ch 10 | Atlantic City — Absecon Chapter | 2nd Monday at 6:30 PM | 560 New Jersey Ave, Absecon, NJ 08205 |
| Ch 14 | Corporal George H. Keller Chapter — Clark | 3rd Wednesday at 2:00 PM | 78 Westfield Ave, Clark, NJ 07066 |
| Ch 15 | Bergen County Chapter — Little Ferry | 3rd Tuesday at 7:30 PM | 100 Main St, Little Ferry, NJ 07643 |
| Ch 16 | Somerville Chapter | 4th Saturday at 10:00 AM | 232 East Union Ave Rt 28, Somerville, NJ 08876 |
| Ch 20 | Lamberson-Sunchuk Memorial Chapter — Brick | 3rd Tuesday at 7:00 PM | 1810 Lanes Mill Rd, Brick, NJ 08724 |
| Ch 22 | Belleville Nutley Chapter | First Monday, 11:00 AM | 612 Mill Street, Belleville, NJ 07109 |
| Ch 24 | Ocean County Memorial Chapter — Toms River | 2nd Wednesday at 7:00 PM | 2025 Church Rd, Toms River, NJ 08753 |
| Ch 27 | Burlington County Chapter — Pemberton | 3rd Thursday at 2:00 PM | 39 Fort Dix Rd, Pemberton, NJ 08068 |
| Ch 28 | New Jersey Chapter at Large | No regular meeting (at-large chapter) | — |
| Ch 29 | Fort Monmouth Memorial Chapter | 1st Wednesday at 10:00 AM | 283 Sherrill Ave, Oceanport, NJ 07757 |
| Ch 32 | Northern Valley Chapter — Bergenfield | 2nd Saturday at 11:00 AM | 8 Veterans Plaza, Bergenfield, NJ 07621 |
| Ch 41 | Jos. A. McNerney Chapter — Hamilton | 2nd Wednesday at 6:30 PM | 1490 S Olden Ave, Hamilton, NJ 08619 |
| Ch 42 | Willingboro Chapter | 3rd Thursday at 1:00 PM | 429 JFK Way, Willingboro, NJ 08046 |
| Ch 44 | Cape May County Chapter | 4th Sunday at 12:00 PM | 1010 Bayshore Rd, Del Haven, NJ 08251 |
| Ch 48 | Warren County Chapter — Stewartsville | 2nd Wednesday at 6:30 PM | 323 Greenwich Street, Stewartsville, NJ 08886 |
| Ch 56 | Woodbridge Memorial Chapter | 2nd Tuesday at 7:00 PM | 393 Pearl St, Woodbridge, NJ 07095 |
| Ch 58 | Vineland Memorial Chapter | 4th Thursday at 7:00 PM | 524 NW Blvd, Vineland, NJ 08360 |
| Ch 63 | Morris County Chapter — Succasunna | 3rd Tuesday at 5:00 PM | 72 Eyeland Ave, Succasunna, NJ 07876 |
| Ch 64 | Gloucester County Chapter — Wenonah | Last Monday at 6:30 PM | 344 Harvey Ave, Wenonah, NJ 08090 |
| Ch 66 | Scaltrito-Castone Chapter — Hammonton | 1st Wednesday at 7:30 PM | 446 S Egg Harbor Rd, Hammonton, NJ 08037 |
| Ch 70 | Steven Villo Memorial Chapter — Northfield | 2nd Wednesday at 7:00 PM | 601 Dolphin Ave, Northfield, NJ 08201 |
| Ch 74 | Freehold Chapter | 4th Monday at 6:30 PM | 73 East Main St, Freehold, NJ 07728 |
| Ch 77 | Marvin S. Wachsman Chapter — Jackson | 2nd Tuesday at 7:00 PM | 54 Magnolia Dr, Jackson, NJ 08527 |
| Ch 80 | Glassboro Chapter | 3rd Saturday at 7:30 PM | 275 Wilmer St, Glassboro, NJ 08028 |
| Ch 81 | John E. Brion Chapter — Forked River | 2nd Wednesday at 4:00 PM | 900 Beach Blvd, Forked River, NJ 08731 |
| Ch 85 | James A. Pritchett Memorial Chapter — Asbury Park | 2nd Saturday at 10:00 AM | 131 Atkins Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712 |
| Ch 94 | Genesis Chapter — Berlin | 3rd Tuesday at 7:00 PM | 337 Tansboro Rd, Berlin, NJ 08009 |
All State Department sessions commence at 9:30 AM EST at Department HQ — 171 Jersey Street, Bldg. #5, Trenton, NJ 08611. Chapter credentials close at 9:15 AM. Alternate members may file credentials starting at 8:45 AM.
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Mid-Winter preparation & Audit review
Saturday, January 16, 2027
Post-Holiday Winter Session & Legislative updates
Saturday, March 20, 2027
Spring Session & Scholarship initial selections
DAV Department of New Jersey — 171 Jersey Street, Building #5, Suite #2, Trenton, NJ 08611 • Get Directions • Questions: adjutant@davnj.org
The Local Veterans Assistance Program (LVAP) provides resources and support to veterans. Contact the department office for current LVAP best practices and program details.
Chaplain North: To Be Announced | Chaplain South: To Be Announced
Has been in the Lyons VA Medical Center and would like to hear from our members.
151 Knollcroft Road, Ward 2B, Room 268 — Lyons, NJ 07939
Phone: (908) 647-0180, Ext. 218415
For national DAV events, conventions, and legislative updates, visit the DAV National Website.
Memorial information and tributes for fallen members will be posted here. Contact the department office to submit a memorial notice at adjutant@davnj.org.