Experience D-Day – The 75th Anniversary
The Winchester-Frederick County Historical Society will host a special museum presentation and display focusing upon D Day, the 6th of June 1944. This living history event will be conducted on Saturday, June 8th from 9:30am-5:00pm.
Loudoun County Homeless Services Drop In Center
Beginning May 28th the Loudoun County Drop-In Center will return to its permanent location at the Loudoun Homeless Services Center in Leesburg, VA. Drop-In Services include access to showers and laundry facilities and meals.
LAST OUT: Elegy of a Green Beret
Last Out—Elegy of a Green Beret, a play written and performed by Ret. Lt. Col. Scott Mann, tells the story of Army Green Beret Danny Patton’s battles that range from tribal Afghanistan to his own living room . This play is intended to validate the sacrifices and struggles of warriors and their families, and is performed and staged by an all-veteran/veteran family cast and crew. Discount tickets available for veterans and their families. This play runs May 24th and 25th at the Richard J Ernst Community Cultural Center in Annandale, VA.
Free Dental Care for Veterans
Aspen Dental is offering free dental care for veterans on their Day of Service, Saturday, June 8th from 9am-3pm. There are several participating dental practices all over the National Capital Region. Appointments required. Beginning May 1st you can call 844-ASPEN-HMM to find location and make appointments.
Chronic Pain Management in the Veteran Community
The Veterans' Action League 2.0 is currently seeking individuals to help shape the future of chronic pain management in the veteran community. Please join them for an informational meeting on June 10 from 6-8PM at the GMU Recreational and AThletic Complex in Fairfax, VA. Dinner and compensation included.
Silver Spring VET Center Open House
Veterans, active duty & military families, please join the Silver Spring VET Center as they celebrate their 40th Anniversary with an Open House on June 20th from 10:00am-3:00pm. Vet Centers are community-based counseling centers that provide a wide range of social and psychological services, including professional readjustment counseling to eligible Veterans, active duty service members, including National Guard and Reserve components, and their families.
Two Comedy Shows from ASAP this Weekend
Join the Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP) this weekend for two comedy events. On Friday, May 17th Join the Armed Services Arts Partnership's Comedy Bootcamp alumni at the Torpedo Factory Art Center as our veterans, service members, and military family members share jokes about the military, veteran, and human experience. On Saturday, May 18th celebrate the latest group of ASAP graduates at the Operation Improv Graduation Show.
Become a Mentor for TAPS
500 current and former members of the military are needed to mentor children of the fallen at TAPS 25th Annual National military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp. This year's seminar and camp will be held May 24-27, 2019 in Arlington VA but mentors are needed now to sign up and participate. As a mentor, you'll be a buddy to a brave child throughout the event as they share and connect with other surviving kids and learn how to honor their loved ones. You may do art projects and play silly games. You may throw footballs and cheer them on in relays. You'll definitely create lasting memories and feel pride in yourself for the work you've done. Sign up today!
Survivors of Suicide Attempt Support Group
June 9th through August 4th at EveryMind in Rockville, MD. This 8 week closed group will be co-facilitated by two leaders trained in the Didi Hirsch support group model. There is no cost to participate and light refreshments will be provided. Please contact Lorraine Helferich at 301-424-0656 x516 to determine if this group is right for you.
Warriors to Workforce Hiring Fair
Veterans Only: Join the US Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Academy and the DC Mayor's Office of Veteran Affairs for a VETERANS ONLY Hiring Fair on Tuesday, May 7th from 8:30am - 3:00pm. This job fair is for military veterans who have not obtained a college degree and are interested in beginning a new career as a Contract Specialist.