Free Tax Assistance Sites
The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free, individualized tax preparation for low-to moderate-income taxpayers - especially those 50 and older. Listed are several sites in Loudoun County open January 29th through mid-April, 2019. Click on the link to AARP to see locations throughout the National Capital Region.
Mindfulness & EFT Workshop @ USO Fort Belvoir – Jan 30
The USO at Fort Belvoir will be holding a Mindfulness and EFT workshop on Wednesday, January 30 from 6 - 8 pm.
Capitol Area Food Bank Free Pop Up Grocery for Government Employees
The Capital Area Food Bank is committed to providing food for our neighbors in need, throughout the year and in unexpected moments of economic hardship. In response to the government shutdown, the Capital Area Food Bank is holding free pop-up markets for government employees and contractors affected by the shutdown. This Saturday, January 26th, CAFB will be distributing free produce, groceries and frozen meals outside of the six Giant locations below from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Please bring your federal ID or federal contractor ID. Additionally, Haymarket Food Pantry, a partner of the CAFB, will be distributing groceries and household/hygiene items from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Gainesville United Methodist Church.
Veterans Curation Program Meet & Greet – Jan 31
The Veterans Curation Program will be hosting a Meeting and Greet on Thursday, 31 January 2019. The event will be held at the Alexandria VCP laboratory at 816 N. St. Asaph Street, Alexandria, Virginia. The laboratory will be open from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm.
VET ARTS Connect Art Classes for Veterans
Free art classes for Veterans through Vet Arts Connect, an initiative of the Institute for Integrative Health. Three separate classes are being offered: Improv 101 for Veterans, Storytelling for Veterans, and Veterans Ensemble @ Chesapeake Shakespeare Company. Classes are designed to improve your health and well being. Free to veterans and active duty. Registration is required.
VA Recruiting for User Experience Study
Veterans invited to share feedback to improve online user experience. Are you a veteran? A caregiver? A family member? The Department of Veterans Affairs wants to make it easier for you to explore, apply for, manage and track your VA benefits. Teams from the VA want to hear your feedback about improvements they are making to VA websites, mobile applications and website tools to ensure that these services are usable and relevant for you. Registration to participate is required. You will receive a gift for participation.
Expungement Information Session
The Loudoun Reentry Advisory Council and Legal Services of Northern Virginia are holding a free Expungement Information Session on February 21st from 10 AM to 12 PM. Open to everyone facing barriers to getting a job or career advancement because of their criminal charges. Registration is required. Deadline to register: February 15th.
Veterans Storytelling & Comedy Show at The Torpedo Factory
Join the Armed Services Arts Partnership's Storytelling 101 and Comedy Bootcamp alumni at the Torpedo Factory Art Center as veterans, service members, and military family members share stories and jokes about the military, veteran, and human experience. This show will take place on Friday, February 22nd at 7:30 PM at The Torpedo Factory Art Center (105 N Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314). Doors will open at 7 PM. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite.
Veterans Storytelling Show @ Workhouse Arts Center
Join the Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP) and the military-affiliated alumni from their Comedy Bootcamp class at the Workhouse Arts Center as they enjoy an evening of hilarity, community, and lots of laughter. We hope you'll be a part of this fun evening while veteran, service member, and military family performers share their best jokes - you don't want to miss out!
Hire a Veteran Challenge & Live Show
Join the Easterseals Veteran Staffing Network on January 7th starting at 10:00 AM. Pitch your unique valuable skill sets and circulate your resume. Interview with up to 20 employers and particpate in Tony McGee's "Pro Football Plus" show and meet former Redskin players. Registration is required.