“Searching for Home: Coming Back from War,” 7 p.m. Saturday, documentary screening at Hannaford Hall, Abromson Community Education Center at University of Southern Maine, 88 Bedford St., Portland. Parking is available in the adjacent garage. The movie starts at 7:30 p.m. and is a look at returning veterans from several conflicts and how they adjust to challenges following their service.

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1044, 1:30 p.m. Oct. 4, American Legion Post 26, 508 Elm St., Route 1, Biddeford. Meetings are held on the first Sunday of each month. The chapter is open to armed forces veterans who served on active duty (for other than training purposes) in Vietnam between Feb. 28, 1961, and May 7, 1975, or in any duty location between Aug. 5, 1964, and May 7, 1975. Nonveterans and family members and veterans who did not serve during those eras may join the Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America. For more information on becoming a member of either organization, contact Joe Armstrong at cwomaine@myfairpoint.net or call 490-2094.

A veterans’ benefits representative from Veterans Affairs will be on hand to explain available benefits and resources, including disability options, for veterans at 6 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Harold T. Andrews Post 17, American Legion, 28 Deering St., Portland.

George Castle, the national commander for Franco American War Veterans, will install newly elected officers of the Franco American War Veterans Post 31 in Lewiston. Jerry De Witt will be serving a fourth term as commander for Franco Vets in Maine. The installation will be held at 6 p.m. Oct. 13 at Governor’s Restaurant, Lisbon Street in Lewiston, and includes dinner.


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