FREE Tickets to ‘Colin: Son, Marine, Hero’ for military, veterans and first responders
Manassas Ballet Theatre closes their 2017-18 season with an original and very personal ballet, COLIN: SON, MARINE, HERO, in honor of Memorial Day. FREE tickets to active duty, veterans and first responders for the entire run of the show. May 18, 19 & 20.
Leggett to Dedicate Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall at Memorial Plaza on May 21
County Executive Ike Leggett, local officials and Vietnam War veterans will dedicate the Montgomery County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall on Monday, May 21, at 1 p.m., at Memorial Plaza, which is located at the Government Complex Center Terrace, 101 Monroe Street, in Rockville.
Meeting the Behavioral Health Needs of Older Veterans and their Caregivers
May 9th at 1:30pm EDT. This webinar will convene representatives from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Veteran and Family Support Program to explore strategies and initiatives available to communities and caregivers. The presenters will highlight peer support resources, caregiver respite options, and opportunities for partnering with veterans service organizations, military caregivers and family associations, and faith communities. With these approaches, communities can bolster their support of aging veterans and their caregivers. Registration is required.
Expungement Clinic in Loudoun County
Expungement Clinic co sponsored by Loudoun Workforce Resource Center and Legal Services of Northern Virginia. May 23, 2018. 2 SESSIONS: 10AM & 12PM. Rust Library in Leesburg VA. The clinic is open to everyone, including veterans, who are facing barriers to getting a job or career advancement because of their criminal record. Registration is required.
Hire Vets Now – May 17
CALLING ALL TRANSITIONING MILITARY & VETERANS. Please join local businesses for Virginia’s HIRE VETS NOW hiring & networking event. May 17, 2018, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm at Fort Belvoir Community Center 10300 Taylor Rd, Fort Belvoir, VA.
ASAP & The Sanctuaries: Art With Purpose – May 5
ASAP and The Sanctuaries are partnering to offer a workshop that will empower veteran artists to connect their artmaking with the social causes that affect them so they can “make art with purpose.” Saturday May 5 from 10 am - 4 pm at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company in DC.
Military and Veteran Caregiver Roundtable – May 22
The DC, Maryland, and Virginia Elizabeth Dole Foundation Fellows and DC Mayor's Office of Veteran Affairs have partnered to host a military and veteran caregiver roundtable in DC on May 22. They are looking to find caregivers to participate. Please share this through your networks as well!
Wounded Warrior Hiring & Support Summit – May 9
Veteran and Wounded Warrior Hiring Summit will be Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 1454 Parsons Ave, S.E., Bldg. 211 Washington Navy Yard, Washington D.C., 20374.
Warrior Herd Gold Star Kids Camp – Jul 30-Aug 3
Project Horse Empowerment Center's Warrior Herd program will be holding a Gold Star Kids Summer Camp July 30-August 3. This camp is where kids develop coping skills through play with horses, expressive arts, games, crafts & team building! Thanks to a grant from VetsAid and a donation from Lockheed Martin – participation is 100% free! At Project Horse, kids connect in a very real way with others, with endless opportunities to build confidence, de-stress, and have a unique and memorable summer experience. Participants become centered in the natural world, they forge friendships with both horses and peers, learn horse handling and training skills, create and play games, practice teamwork and leadership, improve communication skills, and much more! No horse experience is required! Registration open now.
Project Management Professional for Transitioning Service Members and Military Spouses
Project Next S.T.E.P. is now accepting applications for the Project Management Professional Program that will begin on May 29th and end on July 21. With classes Tuesday and Thursday evening from 6-9:30 as well as Saturday mornings from 9-12 at USO Metro - Fort Belvoir. To qualify you must be a transitioning service member or an active duty spouse! Applications due May 15 at noon.