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Upcoming Events

Wed. 9/11/2024 — 10 am – 12:30 pm (AZ time)
Mesa Community College Fall Welcome Event

Leashmaking with Mesa Community College Veterans at their Fall Welcome Event.

Mesa Community College Library

1833 W Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85202

Mon 9/16/2024 — 9 – 11 am (AZ time)
Unleashed @ Rudy’s Bar-B-Q

Join us at Rudy’s for Breakfast
Arizona Veterans, veteran caregivers, Veteran families, and community members (anybody), join us in the party room.
Rudy’s Bar-B-Q

1733 N Higley Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234

Tuesday 9/17/2024 — 8 – 9 am (AZ time)
Co-Op Leashmaking Online

Join us online.

This is a short, morning session of leashmaking, meant for those who’ve already mastered the art of the knot.

Caregivers and Veterans across the country are invited to join us.  Be ready to check in, reconnect, and… make a leash.

Online link sent separately.

Friday 9/20/2024 — 4 – 5 pm (AZ time)
Co-Op Leashmaking Online

Join us online.

Caregivers and Veterans across the country are invited to join us.  Be ready to check in, reconnect, and… make a leash.

Online link sent separately.

Monday, 9/30/2024 — 5 – 7 pm (AZ time)
Unleashed @ American Legion Post 91

Veterans, Veteran Caregivers, Veteran families, & community members—basically anyone.

Join us for leashmaking and pizza (Floridino’s Pizza)

  • Free for leashmakers
  • $2/slice for non-leashmakers

You do not need to be a member of AL Post 91 to join us!

American Legion Post 91
922 N Alma School Rd, Chandler, AZ, 85224

Past Events

Unleashed @ American Legion Post 91

Monday, 7/29/2024, from 5 – 7ish PM MST

Unleashed @ Rudy’s Bar-B-Q

Mon 7/15/2024 9:00 AM – 11:00ish AM MST

Unleashed @ Uncle Bear’s Grill & Tap

Greenfield in Mesa
Monday, 7/1/2024, 4 – 7ish PM MST

Unleashed @ American Legion Post 91

Monday, 6/24/2024, from 5 – 7:30ish PM MST

Unleashed @ Rudy’s Bar-B-Q

Mon 6/17/2024 9:00 AM – 11:00ish AM MST

Unleashed @ Rudy’s Bar-B-Q

Mon 5/20/2024 9:00 AM – 11:00ish AM MST

Unleashed @ American Legion Post 91

Monday, 4/29/2024, from 5 – 7ish PM MST

Unbroken – A Retreat for Veteran Caregivers

Sponsored by: the Elizabeth Dole Foundation
& Cleaners of Arizona
Friday, 5/3/2024 – Monday, 5/6/2024

Unleashed @ Rudy’s Bar-B-Q

Mon 4/15/2024 9:00 AM – 11:00ish AM MST

Unleashed @ Uncle Bear’s Grill & Tap on Greenfield in Mesa

Monday, 4/1/2024, 4 – 7ish PM MST

Unleashed @ American Legion Post 91

Monday, 3/25/2024, from 5 – 7ish PM MST

OVMAE Veteran Recreation Fair

Saturday, 3/23/2024, 10 – 2ish PM MST

Unleashed @ Rudy’s Bar-B-Q

Mon 3/18/2024 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM MST

Unleashed @ St Luke Lutheran Church

Sunday, 3/3/2024, 9 – 11:30ish AM MST

Unleashed @ American Legion Post 91

Monday, 2/23/2024, from 5 – 7ish PM MST

Hybrid Leashmaking @ Rudy’s Bar-B-Q

Mon 2/19/2024 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM MST
December 9th, 2023. Unleashed @ Black Rifle Coffee Company
December 2, 2023 COAZ Gives Back, Golf Outing
December 2, 2023 COAZ Gives Back, Golf Outing
November 16, 2023. A pre-Thanksgiving dinner for military families
November 16, 2023. A pre-Thanksgiving dinner for military families.
November 2023
October 13, 2023, hybrid leashmaking - in person and online
October 13, 2023, hybrid leashmaking – in person and online
Leashmaking & Fundraising at Uncle Bear's on Greenfield in Mesa, AZ
Leashmaking & Fundraising at Uncle Bear’s on Greenfield in Mesa, AZ
October 2023
It’s a Happy Hour with dogs – what’s better than that??!!
Who can join us? Anyone… really, anyone!
Why? We are building communities of support and creating common ground,
one knot at a time.
If you are a Veteran, a military caregiver, or part of a military family, you can keep the 1st leash you make.

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