Sound the Alarm Signature Event – Apr 28
This is going to be a big event with a goal of 1,000 fire alarms installed. Red Cross will be partnering with Prince George’s County FD, County Leaders, Red Cross national leaders, corporate leaders, and MD political leaders. This is going to be a great half day volunteer event with the chance to literally save lives!
It’s Raining, it’s Pouring, Mindfully Exploring
ServingTogether Blog. April 19, 2018 by Curt Wooford, MA. It’s Raining, it’s Pouring, Mindfully Exploring. Using the RAIN technique to cut through confusion and stress. Twice a month ServingTogether will feature a blog entry from one of our community partners working to improve the lives of military, veterans and their families in the National Capital Region through innovate programs, initiatives, research, cutting edge technology, etc. Check back every two weeks for the new featured blog. If you are interested in submitting for the Serving Together Blog section please contact Julie Riggs at jriggs@every-mind.org.
Fort Belvoir Spring Career Fair – April 26
Fort Belvoir's ACS/SFL Spring 2018 Career Fair will be Thursday, April 26, 2018 from 9:00 am-2:00 pm at Fort Belvoir Community Center (10300 Taylor Road, Ft Belvoir VA 22060). OPEN TO: Transitioning Service Members, Veterans, Retirees, Military Family Members, and DoD ID Card Holders. 9 am - 10 am open to wounded warriors only. Registration required either at the door or on-line.
Free Basic Wheel Pottery Class for Veterans
Free 6-week pottery class for veterans. April 26th through June 7th. Thursdays, 6:30-8:30pm in Baltimore. Registration required.
Travis Manion Character Does Matter Presentation
Join The Travis Manion Foundation and The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals for an interactive discussion about character. Character Does Matter Mentors develop character and leadership skills in young adults. Grounded in the evidence-based field of Positive Psychology, they use a strengths-based approach to develop character traits in the next generation through a combination of informal discussions and activity-based learning. Open to Kids ages 11-20. Saturday, April 28th from 10:00-11:00am. Registration is required.
Military Family Fun Day at Roer’s Zoofari – Apr 27
Intended for Military Families with children ages 0-5 years old, join Blue Star Families as they participate in a morning of fun at the Roer's Zoofari! Pet and feed the animals, go on a wagon ride, and enjoy socializing with other military families with children! Registration is required. For more information, or to register, please call 703-696-3512.
Veterans Healing Through Connection Couples Retreats
A therapeutic couples retreat free to ALL current and former service members Active Duty, Reservists, Veterans, and Retired. Open to any committed couple, regardless of marital status.
Are you LinkedIn or Left Out? – Apr 25
USO's Pathfinder Workshop: Mastering LinkedIn - Are you LinkedIn or Left Out? Presented by Michael Quinn. This workshop teaches you how to build and expand an online network that supports your career goals. I teach you how to build a personal brand, market yourself, and use LinkedIn to support your search. Wednesday, April 25 from 1 - 4 pm at USO Warrior and Family Center Fort Belvoir.
51st Annual American Association of Suicidology Conference – Apr 18-21
51st Annual Conference Integrating Science, Experience and Political Will: Informed Action to Prevent Suicide April 18 - 21, 2018 at Hyatt Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Including 5 conference tracks - including one specifically discussing Military and Veterans.
Earth Day Service Project – Baltimore – Apr 21
The Mission Continues Baltimore 1st Service Platoon will be holding a Earth Day service project at Harlem Park West on Saturday, April 21 from 9 am - 1 pm. All are welcome! Rain or shine! #UNITEDINSERVICE