Santa Maria DAV 82

10/21/2026

10/20/2026

Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum
Temporarily Closing – They Need Your Help!

The museum will close in mid-November for the final phases of a county HVAC Project at the SLO Veterans Memorial Building, with reopening expected in spring 2027.

The museum urgently need donations, packing supplies, storage space, and volunteers to help protect irreplaceable military artifacts. The estimated cost is $20,000.

❤️ Help them preserve veterans’ history for future generations!

TO DONATE OR FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT

Bart Topham, Director
Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum
www.vetmuseum.org
805-459-8826

10/20/2026

Businesses of every size play an important role in helping Toys for Tots deliver hope and joy during the holiday season.

Whether you're a small local business or a National organization, there are many ways to get involved, including:

🎁 Hosting a toy drive

📦 Serving as a Toys for Tots collection site

🤝 Sponsoring a community event

❤️ Supporting your local campaign through donations or volunteer efforts

No matter how you choose to support our mission, you are bringing communities together in support of children in need.

Visit your local Toys for Tots Campaign to learn how your business can help make this holiday season brighter.

📍 Find your local campaign and get involved today: https://www.toysfortots.org/find-your-local-chapter/

10/20/2026

10/20/2026

10/19/2026

🎁🇺🇸 Help Make the Holidays Brighter for Local Veterans and Their Families! ❤️🤍💙

TMHA VetWell is preparing for a special Veteran Appreciation Event on Thursday, November 19, 2026, and they need your help!

They are seeking raffle prize donations to help make the holiday season a little brighter for local veterans and their families. 🎄✨

🎁 Donation ideas include:

💳 Gift cards for restaurants, retail stores, gas, and more
✂️ Services such as haircuts, salon visits, or automotive services
🎟️ Entertainment, movie tickets, and family experiences
🧴 Self-care and wellness items
🧺 Holiday gift baskets and other thoughtful gifts

Every donation, big or small, can help bring joy to a veteran or military family this holiday season! ❤️

Let's come together as a community to show our appreciation and support for those who have served and sacrificed for our country.

Help us make the holidays brighter for those who have given so much. 🇺🇸🎄

10/19/2026

Last Roll Call — San Luis Obispo

Please join us as we honor and remember the veterans from our community who have passed during the past six months.

Last Roll Call is a ceremony of remembrance. We read their names, we thank them for their service, and we make sure they are not forgotten.

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 11:00 a.m. Veterans Hall 801 Grand Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Families, friends, fellow veterans, and community members are all welcome to attend.

This is one of six ceremonies being held across the region. If you cannot make the San Luis Obispo service, additional Last Roll Call events will be held in Santa Maria (Oct. 22), Santa Barbara (Oct. 23), Ventura (Oct. 28), Bakersfield (Oct. 29), and Antelope Valley (Oct. 30).

San Luis Obispo County Veterans Services 805-781-5766