Events
We participate in several events each year where the proceeds directly benefit the Greater Cleveland Fisher House. If you would like to volunteer for or participate in any of these events, please leave us a message at (440) 377-0067 or email us at info@greaterclevelandfisherhouse.org, unless otherwise noted. And this event page is continuously updated with new events, so be sure to keep checking back.
August 17, 2024
3rd Annual BBQ and Banquet
1-4 pm
Join us at the American Legion Post 703 for our 3rd Annual BBQ and Banquet on August 17, from 1-4 pm. We’ll have great food, raffle baskets, and a 50/50 raffle! To get your ticket, you can scan the QR code on the flyer or email us at info@GreaterClevelandFisherHouse.org. Pre-sale is $15, at the door is $20. Hope to see you there!
August 31, 2024
Roar by the Shore 9th Annual Cruise In
12-4 pm
This year’s 9th Annual Cruise In will be held at Osborne Park in Willoughby, a beautiful space right along the Lake Erie shores. The event runs from 12-4 pm. Spectators are free, vehicle registrations are $10. Come out to see all the fantastic cars, grab a bite to eat from one of the food trucks, and shop local vendors. It’ll be another great time! See the Facebook Event page for more information. Or follow the Roar by the Shore Mentor on the Lake Annual Cruise In page.
Previous Events
June 15, 2024
Cleveland VA Fisher House 5-Year Anniversary Celebration
We celebrated the 5-year anniversary on Saturday, June 15, of the Cleveland VA Fisher House’s grand opening! The Open House-style event featured a family cookout and other fun activities from 10 am – 4 pm for our community supporters, donors, and volunteers.
Thank you to all who attended that day, and especially to ALL of you who helped make the Fisher House a reality here in Cleveland as well as those who continue to support these military and veteran family guests.
May 24, 2024
Flower Planting at the Cleveland VA Fisher House
Each May, local volunteers stop by the Cleveland VA Fisher House to plant flowers around the grounds, making the scenery even more calming and inviting for the military and veteran family guests. It was a beautiful day this year! Thank you to everyone for their hard work and support.
Armed Forces Day
Memorial Golf Outing
10th Anniversary!
May 18, 2024
Tickets are Now Sold Out!
The CW04 Stanley Krysiak, USNR, Retired, Memorial Golf Outing takes place each Armed Forces Day (the third Saturday of May). It’s held in honor of our Vice President Theresa Major’s father and is organized by the Polish Legion of American Veterans (PLAV), Ladies Auxiliary Chapter 31, in Cleveland.
We’re celebrating the 10th anniversary of the outing this year. And thanks to the community’s overwhelming support, tickets are now sold out! But, you can still become a sponsor, or make a donation instead for the special occasion. If you have any questions, please contact Theresa at (216) 337-8997 or tkrysiak57@gmail.com.
Thurs. Feb. 29, 2024
TopGolf Tournament
Please join us for a night out at TopGolf on Leap Day–Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024! From 6 – 9 pm, put your golf skills to the test during our live tournament. We’ll also have raffle prizes, delicious appetizers, and bays for up to 6 players. Even if you don’t golf, and regardless of what the Cleveland winter weather is like, you can still stop by and have fun!
See the flyer for more information and sponsorship opportunities. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us at info@greaterclevelandfisherhouse.org or (440) 377-0067.
Thank you to American Legion Post 703 for their Title Sponsorship!
August 12, 2023
BBQ & Banquet
Many thanks to all who supported and / or attended the 2023 BBQ and Banquet on Aug. 12, held at the American Legion Post 703 in Parma. In its second year, it was another fantastic event! The proceeds will greatly benefit the military and veteran families the Fisher House helps serve.
September 2, 2023
Roar by the Shore Car Show
A big “THANK YOU” to all who participated in this year’s Roar by the Shore Car Show, at its new location at Mentor-on-the-Lake City Hall, on Saturday, Sept. 2. Despite the challenges leading up to the event, there was an amazing turnout of cars and spectators! Thank you, especially, to the show’s organizers (co-chairs Paul and Jason Morris) for moving everything forward, as well as the volunteers, vendors and sponsors for their hard work and support.
Visit the Roar by the Shore Facebook page for more about the event. And, here’s a News-Herald article about it, written by Marah Morrison.
Be sure to save the date for next year’s show–Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024!
Congratulations!
The winner of the Cleveland Monsters Hockey Package is Michael McTighe, Sr!
Mr. McTighe won a Monsters team-autographed hockey stick and 2 tickets in the lower section for a game this upcoming season.
Thank you to everyone who bought tickets for a chance to win! Proceeds from this raffle benefit the military and veteran families we help serve.
Open House
The community was invited to attend the Cleveland VA Fisher House Open House on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 11 am – 3 pm. Thank you to those who came by for a tour, cookout, fun giveaways, and music by DJ Drew-sky, despite the rain!
November 4, 2023
Salute to Service Night
with the Cleveland Monsters
Our organization was selected to be the beneficiary of the 50/50 raffle during the Cleveland Monster’s Salute to Service hockey game on Nov. 4 at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. What a great night! We were honored to be there and raise awareness of the Fisher House among the many active-duty service members, veterans, and their families in attendance. We appreciate all the support from this event!