ASAP’s Comedy Crash Course
Want to try stand up but not sure it’s for you? ASAP invites you to take our one-day Comedy Crash Course inspired by Comedy Bootcamp — the first ever stand up class for veterans, service members, and military family members. In 3 funny-filled hours, our hysterical Comedy Bootcamp instructors will guide you through the basics of structuring jokes and how to draw inspiration from anywhere. All participants will walk away with some original jokes and a better understanding of how to find the funny in their everyday lives. No experience necessary! (18+)
Virtual Pups4Patriots® 5K
For some veterans, coming home as a civilian is only the beginning of another daunting battle. American Humane's Pups4Patriots® program is committed to providing support to veterans suffering from the invisible wounds of war, while also giving dogs in need of a forever home a second chance at life. Register to walk or run in our inaugural Pups4Patriots® 5K and help raise funds to train service dogs, free of cost, for veterans diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress and Traumatic Brain Injury.
Community 5 Year Celebration
Willing Warriors will celebrate the five-year anniversary of the Warrior Retreat at Bull Run on AUGUST 22TH, 2020. This event is open to the public and will include a Corvette Show, live music, 50/50 raffle, games, contests, vendors, tours of the guest lodging houses, food and beer! Willing Warriors provides cost-free retreat stays and programs that positively impact the recovery process of our nation’s wounded, injured, and ill service members and disabled Veterans. The Retreat experience offers the Warriors and their families a much-needed break from prolonged hospital care to relax, enjoy quality time, and reconnect in an intimate, home-like setting.
ART WITH HEART: MANDALA MOBILE
Join the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals for a Virtual Art with Heart Workshop! We’re partnering with Art Therapist, Laurie Dombroff, to teach you how to make a mandala mobile. Practice social distancing and get creative!
What’s Cooking with Beverly Clarksville
Join Blue Star Families for the “What’s Cooking with Beverly” virtual series! Blue Star Families and the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program have partnered to present free nutrition classes just for YOU!
VIRTUAL MILITARY SURVIVOR SEMINAR
While we are all facing these unexpected adjustments to our daily lives, one constant remains — the love and support of your TAPS family. That is why we’re bringing our seminar right to you. We have a variety of dynamic sessions available online throughout the weekend at no cost, with all of the resources, care and love we can offer, coming to you in the comfort of your home. Their session presenters are leading experts in the field of grief and loss, and you will have the opportunity to gain tools and resources for your grief journey. They will have an exciting program of virtual workshops, care groups, and family programming.
Virtual Summer Reading CDM: Catching the Moon
Parents! We know that summer can be a great opportunity to get in some reading. Through the Travis Manion Foundation's new virtual effort, TMF's West team will offer opportunities for your child to participate in conversations about new stories, while discussing character and leadership skills!
Advocacy Summit – The Society of Military Psychology
The Society for Military Psychology (Division 19, American Psychological Association), Uniformed Services University - Center for Deployment Psychology, Catholic University of America, and District of Columbia Psychological Association (DCPA) are sponsoring a three-day Summit virtually from Washington, DC on October 14th, 15th, and 16th, 2020 from 10:45 am - 3:00 pm ET with break out meeting following at 3:00 pm. Four CE credits available per day.
Songwriting Series for Military Kids
Join Hylton for a 6-week series designed for military kids and teenagers where they will learn songwriting skills in a virtual, collaborative environment.
The Commonwealth of Virginia’s Patriot Day Ceremony
Virginia War Memorial Foundation hopes you will join them on Friday, September 11th for Virginia’s Annual Patriot Day Ceremony. Due to the ongoing public health concerns, this event will be live-streamed beginning at 7 p.m.