Caregivers Empowering Caregivers and Community Instant Pot Cooking Class – May 4
Did you know that you can nourish yourself and your loved ones in less than 20 minutes? Come learn how to save time nourishing your mind, body, and soul using an Instant Pot. Share the experience by bringing a friend or neighbor with you. This event is open to ALL, so come enjoy the connections, new skills, and delicious bites.
Equine Therapy Session for Couples – April 14
Do you ever feel like you and your spouse are speaking different languages? You probably are! Differences in temperament, upbringing, and experiences create for each of us a way of seeing things and talking about them. Join BlueStarFamilies for a fun afternoon among the horses at Loudoun Therapeutic Riding in Leesburg, VA and learn what horses have to teach us about relationships and communication. Saturday, April 14 from 12 - 4 pm.
VETOGA Teacher Training – May 23-June 3
VETOGA will be hosting two 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training programs that are specifically for military, veterans, family members and caregivers to become yoga instructors. This teacher training will equip the trainees with the holistic tools and teachings to continue to pass on the healing benefits of yoga back to their veteran communities.
VOICES FROM THE FIELD: The Committee on the Well-being of Military Families – Apr 24
The Committee on The Well-being of Military Families will hold a public information-gathering session on April 24, 2018 from 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM at the National Academy of Sciences Building (Auditorium), 2101 Constitution Avenue, NW, in Washington, DC. The committee is studying the challenges and opportunities facing military families and what is known about effective strategies for supporting and protecting military children and families, as well as lessons to be learned from these experiences.
Second Annual Heroes’ Voices National Veterans Poetry Contest
Submissions are currently being accepted for the Second Annual Heroes' Voices National Veterans Poetry Contest in cooperation with George Mason University through www.heroesvoices.org. The contest is open to all Veterans and original, unpublished poems may be submitted for consideration until April 20, 2018.
DC Hire Vets – Apr 4
In partnership with the DC National Guard (DCNG) and the Mayor’s Office of Veterans Affairs (MOVA), the DC Department of Human Resources (DCHR) will host a veterans' hiring event on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. The event will offer veterans, veterans’ spouse, and transitioning military members the opportunity to participate in professional development workshops and connect with District, state and federal agencies, private-sector companies, and service organizations. The event is FREE, but registration is required. DCHR encourages advanced registration, but same-day at the door registration will be available.
Northern Shenandoah Valley Military Expo – Save the Date: May 14
Northern Shenandoah Valley will be hosting a Military Expo on Monday, May 14 from 11 am - 7 pm at Shenandoah University.
BOOST – A Leadership Accelerator for Military Spouses – April 6
Created by military spouses, for military spouses. Boost is a day of leadership development aimed to accelerate the leadership potential of military spouses. Friday, April 6. 9 am - 3 pm at the USO Warrior & Family Center on Fort Belvoir. Don’t miss out… register today!
Veterans Voices: An Evening of Storytelling – Apr 14
Veterans Voices is Back for a Very Special Evening of Storytelling. Please join us for an evening of inspiration, reflection, food and fellowship. Saturday, April 14 from 6-8:30 pm at Knights of Columbus in DC. All are welcome: Veterans, active duty military, military reservists, family, friends -- please join us for this very special evening!
Pathfinder Employment Transition Workshop – April 12
USO's Pathfinder will host a Employment Transition Workshop with Lockheed Martin on Thursday, April 12 from 10 am - 2 pm at the USO on Fort Belvoir. For transitioning service members, veterans and military spouses looking for their next opportunity.