The Rise of Integrative Medicine
ServingTogether Blog. October 18, 2018. The Rise of Integrative Medicine by Curt Woolford, MA. 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.
Expungement Clinic October 20th
Free Maryland Legal Aid expungement clinic on Saturday, October 20th from 10AM to 12PM in Clinton, MD. Being hosted by Employ Prince George's County and the Prince George's County Workforce Development Board. Registration is required.
Federal Resume Workshop
Applying for a federal job can be tedious and time-consuming. It is important to understand how you look on paper when looking for a job and this is accomplished by a strong resume. The purpose of this workshop is to teach the Ten Steps approach to apply for a federal job through USAJobs or direct hire. Multiple events available from November 2, 2018 to December 1, 2018. Registration is required.
WWI Commemoration Event
This Veterans Day Weekend the Mount Olivet Veterans group presents several events to remember Frederick's veterans in the "Great War" at their WWI Commemoration. November 10 & 11 starting with a candlelight tour of the veteran graves at 7:30pm.
The S Word Screening October 25th
Join us on October 25th for a screening of The S Word, a ground breaking documentary that shatters the silence around suicide and reveals a movement of survivors from a cross-section of America fighting to change how we deal with our ultimate taboo. The screening will be held at the AFI Silver Theater and Cultural Center and doors open at 6pm. Advance reservation required.
Thank You for Your Service Documentary Screening
Join Hospice of Frederick County on Wednesday, 10/17 from 6 to 8 P.M. for a screening of "Thank You For Your Service", a powerful 2015 documentary by Tom Donahue that takes aim at the flawed mental health policies within the U.S. Military. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion of community mental health resources. This is a free event but space is limited and registration is recommended.
A Great Good-Bye: Three Group Gift Ideas for the Relocating Military Family
ServingTogether Blog. October 4, 2018 by Judy O'Connor - A Great Good-Bye: Three Group Gift Ideas for the Relocating Military Family. 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.
Frederick Community Health Fair – October 27
The annual Frederick Community Health Fair hosted by the Asian American Center of Frederick will be held on Saturday, October 27th from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM at the Great Frederick Fairgrounds. This annual event brings medical service providers, local businesses, organizations, and the people of the community together for a day of FREE medical services and consultations. Flu Vaccines, Medial Screenings, Oral Health Screenings and referrals and many other services will be provided at no cost.
Veteran Resource Fair – November 8th
Disabled Veterans National Foundation is holding a Veterans Resource Fair on Thursday, November 8th from 9 AM - 2 PM in Silver Spring, MD. The event will feature employment services, resource booths, free food, free suits, comfort kits and gift cards. Walk-ins are accepted but but preregistration is recommended.
VA Claims Clinic in Frederick
There will be a VA Claims Clinic on October 5th from 9AM to 3PM at the Francis Scott Key Post 11 American Legion in Frederick, MD. Come out to a Town Hall meeting with Baltimore Regional Office Leadership from 11:00am - 12:00pm followed by an Appeals 101 Presentation from 1:00-2:00 PM. VA Claims Processors will be on site throughout the day to assist in filing a claim.