Modern Day Marine Expo – Quantico – Sept 19-21
Modern Day Marine Expo will be held on MCB Quantico 19 Sept. through 21 Sept. Marine Military Expositions showcase the latest innovations in military equipment and systems, designed specifically to address the evolving, expeditionary needs of the Marine Corps. Join us in preparing today’s Marines for the opportunities and challenges of the 21st century.
Fort Belvoir Oktoberfest – Sept 28 thru Oct 1
Fort Belvoir’s Family and MWR hosts one of the most anticipated events of the year: The 21st annual Oktoberfest! Located at Fremont Field on Fort Belvoir, September 28 - October 1. Oktoberfest is a four-day festival that highlights authentic German cuisine, beverages, music, and dancing. Enjoy an exciting carnival, Volksmarch 10K Walk, a vendor market (Specker Field House), and much more. This is a fun-filled event geared toward the whole family!
Friendship Walks to End Homeless – Nov 4
Friendship Walks to end homelessness will be held on Saturday, November 4 from 10:30 am - 12 pm in DC at the National Mall. Proceeds go to support Friendship Place.
Military and First Responders Appreciation Weekend – Sept 16 & 17
Gaver Farm is hosting the Military and First Responders Appreciation Weekend this Saturday and Sunday from 10 am - 6 pm in Mt Airy, MD with Farm Market, free hayrides, pick your own pumpkins and apples and Fall Fun Festival featuring over 50 activities including a corn maze, farm animals, mini mazes, giant slides, pedal karts, corn bin, combine slide, jumping pillow and much more.
Project Homeless Connect – Oct 19
On October 19, 2017, United Way NCA will present Project Homeless Connect, a one-day resource fair. This special event will provide on-site medical and dental care, and access to housing, employment and other vital services to people in our community who are experiencing homelessness. Project Homeless Connect will be held at Kennedy Recreation Center (1401 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001)
Recovery Resource Open House – Sept 27
The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) invites you to join them and behavioral health partners, for a FREE open house to provide answers and information on issues that you, your family, and your community are facing. The Recovery Resource Open House will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at the CSB’s Merrifield Center on Wednesday, September 27, 2017. In addition to CSB clinicians, representatives from a wide range of treatment providers will be available to answer questions and provide information on substance use disorder services available in Fairfax County and around the region.
SemperFit Health Fair & Walk/Run at Work Day – Sept 14
Semper Fit Health Fair and Football Combine and the Marine Corps Marathon National Walk/Run at Work Day will be held on Thursday, September 14, at Butler Stadium at MCB Quantico. The rain location will be inside the Barber Physical Activity Center.
10th Annual Fairfax Out of the Darkness Community Walk – Sept 16
The 10th Annual Fairfax Out of the Darkness Community Walk - Walk to Fight Suicide - will be held on Saturday, September 16 beginning at 9 am.
Community Caregiver Event – Learn to cook with an Instant Pot – Sept 15
Blue Star Families will be hosting a Community Caregiver event on "Learning to Cook with an Instant Pot" on Friday, September 15 from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm at the USO on Fort Belvoir. The nourishment of the body is food, the nourishment for the soul is feeding others. Did you know you can nourish yourself and your loved ones in less than 20 minutes? Caregivers, come learn how to save time nourishing your mind, body, and soul using the Instant Pot. Share the experience by bringing a friend or neighbor with you.
U.S. VETS Washington D.C. Stand-Down – Sept 13
U.S. VETS in Washington, D.C. will be holding a Stand-Down event on September 13 from 12 - 4 pm at 152 Wayne Place SE Washington, D.C. 20032.