Our Events
Mark Your Calendar: Exciting Opportunities to Connect, Learn, and Grow with Us
UPCOMING EVENTS
5TH ANNUAL
Concert For The Heroes
COMING IN 2026!
22 Days of
Light The Fire
05.02.26-05.23.26
2ND ANNUAL CHARLESTON
Casino Royale Gala
COMING IN 2026!
LIGHT THE FIRE CLOSING &
MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY
05.23.26
“The time that I was at OPFOB was incredible. Their team created a week of recreational events that brought veterans from around the country together. The high light of the whole week was the camaraderie among us veterans and first responders.”
- USMC Iraq Veteran
RECURRING EVENTS
Regularly Scheduled Gatherings for Fellowship, Support, and Connection
COFFEE & CAMARADERIE
SATURDAYs: 0900 - 1000
Opfob barn: 328 Lakeview Dr, Ridgeland, SC
Whether you’ve been to OPFOB before or not, this is a great opportunity to stop by, grab some coffee, and meet other local veterans and first responders like yourself. For new people, we will have tours of the facility so you can learn more about what we offer.
Coffee hour is from 9:00 - 10:00, and the open range for members only is from 10:30 - 12:00.
Please reach out to Mark Hicks at mark@OPFOB.org with any questions.
OPEN RANGE DAYS
Fridays: 0900 - 1500 for members only!
Opfob RANGE: 328 Lakeview Dr, Ridgeland, SC
The Rifle and Pistol Ranges have undergone extensive improvements and expansions. We are now reopen for range days on Fridays for our members. Registration details are in our Weekly Member Happenings email and is required at least a day in advance.
AA MEETINGS
WEDNESDAYS: 1900
Opfob BARN: 328 Lakeview Dr, Ridgeland, SC
Weekly AA meetings are held in the barn at OPFOB every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. They are closed meetings based on AA foundations and principles.
One of the main principles of AA is anonymity, and our meeting will, therefore, embrace that principle.
FELLOWSHIP & BIBLE STUDY
Thursdays @ Corner Perk, downtown Bluffton @ 7:15am
Saturdays @ OPFOB following Coffee @ 10:30am
Several participants from last year’s studies have selected Max Lucado’s “Life Lessons from James”–a study and group discussion on the Book of James. A study guide along with weekly group discussion questions will be provided at no cost. These studies are open to all of our veterans, first responders, active duty and their family members. Please direct any questions to Craig Ostergard at craigostergard@yahoo.com.
Thank you and looking forward to a great year of studying God’s Word and growing together and deepening our faith and relationships with one another.
VOLUNTEER DAY ON THE FOB
MONDAY - FRIDAY: 0900 - 1500
OPFOB: 328 Lakeview Dr, Ridgeland, SC
Meet in the barn at 9:00 AM with either Brett Hatter for the day's tasks. Standard weekly tasks will fall into event setup for Saturday's weekly Coffee & Camaraderie and grounds maintenance. Email Brett with any questions: brett@OPFOB.org.
OPEN SPORTING CLAYS COURSE
Fridays: 0900 - 1500 FOR MEMBERS ONLY!
OPFOB 5-Stand: 328 Lakeview Dr, Ridgeland, SC
Open Sporting Clays Course will now be open each Friday and requires pre-registration. Registration details are in our Weekly Member Happenings email. Members are responsible for registering their guests. All guests will have to pay the standard rate of $50 per round, and must be accompanied by the sponsor member.
Moments of Connection
& Camaraderie
Explore our gallery of past events and see the OPFOB community in action!
“The men and women of OPFOB went above and beyond to make our experience unforgettable. This truly speaks to the heart of their mission, to get guys like me engaged and to continue to build relationships through camaraderie, the warrior spirit, and damn good times!”
- USMC (Ret.) Afghanistan Veteran