TEDxTysons: New Target: from active duty to serving the community – May 17
TedxTysons will be holding their next salon event at Vinson Hall Retirement Community on Thursday, May 17th for an after-work affair. The theme is New Target: From active duty to serving the community… How do the skills learned in the military translate when changing teams, companies or communities? However you serve, setting NEW TARGETs creates challenges that require focus, listening, understanding, and communicating. How do we learn the language of the new tribe? Storytelling and action are universal elements that not only shape but transcend team and self.
Women Veterans Legislative Brain Storming Summit – Part II
Part II of the Women Veterans Legislative Brain Storming Summit will take place on Friday, May 18 from 6 - 9 pm at the DAV Omaha Beach in Bowie, MD.
TAPS seeking military and veterans mentors for Memorial Day Weekend
From May 25-28, TAPS will hold its 24th National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp (GGC) in Arlington. They are seeking service members and veterans to change the life of surviving military children by volunteering for the weekend as a military mentor.
VLC D.C. VA Home Loan Seminar & Happy Hour – May 9
Looking to buy in the D.C. area and use your VA Home Loan benefits? Here is a great event with local housing experts to provide some insight into buying a home with your VA benefits. Wednesday, May 9 from 5:30-7:00 pm at City Tap House Dupont.
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.
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.