FORGING FORWARD EVENTS
WALLEYE FISHING RETREAT - LAKE ERIE
April 16-19, 2026
Port Clinton, OH
Lake Erie
The Bobby Henline Foundation, doing business as Forging Forward is hosting an active duty/veteran military and first responder and Gold Star Family Retreat. This Retreat location will have co-ed lodging available at Camp Perry in Port Clinton, OH.
This is an adults-only retreat.
Forging Forward is invested in Suicide Prevention through personal connections.
The Forging Forward Walleye Fishing Retreat is open to male and female active duty/veterans who can ambulate independently:
- Military
- Law enforcement
- Firefighters
- EMS
- Rescue Squad
- 911 Operators
- Gold Star Family Members (Parent, Spouse, Child 18+ years)
REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 2026
AMERICAN LEGION TIDEWATER - NORFOLK, VA
May 23, 2026
American Legion Tidewater Post 327
705 Lesner Ave, Norfolk, VA
PUBLIC WELCOME TO ATTEND
Forging Forward, The Bobby Henline Foundation and Bobby Henline Comedy present Stand Up Comedy with Bobby Henline and Friends, featuring Dewayne White, opener Slim, and host Dennis Vee.
LOCATION: American Legion Tidewater Post 327, 705 Lesner Ave, Norfolk, VA.
PARKING, FOOD, DRINKS: Free parking, bar food and drinks available before and after the show
DOORS OPEN: 5:00 PM local time for drinks and food, camaraderie
SHOWTIME: 7:00 PM local time
TICKETS: $20
WHERE TO GET TICKETS: 1) Click the link below or 2) get tickets from Keith, Colleen, Janet or Rob at the American Legion prior to the show or 3) tickets will be sold at the door the night of the show until all seats are sold
The comedy show is a fundraiser for Forging Forward, The Bobby Henline Foundation.
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VFW 943 - ASHTABULA, OH
August 22, 2026
VFW 943
4102 Main Ave, Ashtabula, OH
PUBLIC WELCOME TO ATTEND
VFW 943 presents Stand Up Comedy with Bobby Henline, featuring Gary Benedict and Tim Boothby, and host Tony Orlando.
LOCATION: VFW 943, 4102 Main Ave, Ashtabula, OH
PARKING, FOOD, DRINKS: Free parking, catered meal, drinks available before, during, and after the show
DOORS OPEN: 5:30 PM local time for drinks and camaraderie
MEAL BEGINS: 6:00 PM local time
SHOWTIME: 7:00 PM local time
TICKETS: $25
WHERE TO GET TICKETS: 1) VFW Post Canteen or 2) get tickets from Luke Sawicki by calling 440-228-8594 or 3) tickets will be sold at the door the night of the show until all seats are sold. Don't miss out!
The comedy show is a fundraiser for Forging Forward, The Bobby Henline Foundation.