Military Appreciation Day at National Portrait Gallery – Aug 26
Blue Star Families will be hosting a Military Family Appreciation Day at the National Portrait Gallery as part of their Blue Star Museums program on Saturday, August 26 from 11 am - 1:30 pm. There will be live a bluegrass band, private tours with a curator, kids' activities and popcorn!
Registration for the DC VA Mental Health Summit 2017 Extended to Aug. 18th
The Mental Health Summit will bring together key stakeholders and community partners with the goal of enhancing access to mental health services and addressing the mental healthcare needs of Veterans and their family members. This year's theme will be "Justice Involved Veterans". Registration is required.
Reveille Connect – Aug 18
The Greater Springfield's Chamber of Commerce Veterans Committee hosts a Quarterly Reveille Connect networking breakfast for veteran entrepreneurs, our military community and veterans in the workplace. The next event will be Friday, August 18 from 7:30 am - 9 am at Community Business Partnership in Springfield.
Corporate Gray Military Friendly Job Fair – September 21
Corporate Gray Military Friendly Job Fair will be held on Thursday, September 21, 2017 from 9 am - 12:30 pm at The Waterford - Springfield, VA.
DC Small Business Boot Camp – Sept 25
The DC Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs (MOVA) and the Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) at Community Business Partnership are pleased to offer a one day intensive Small Business Boot Camp designed to introduce prospective entrepreneurs to the fundamentals of small business start-up and to help you determine the feasibility of your business idea. Monday, September 25 from 9 am - 5 pm at the DC Mayor's Office of Veteran Affairs in Washington, D.C. Seating is limited to members of the military community who are interested in starting and growing their small business. Members of the service professions (CPAs, attorneys, real estate agents, financial representatives, etc.) who wish to do business with Veterans will not be admitted.
Blue Star Families Back to School BBQ & Family Fun Day – Aug 12
Blue Star Families is holding a Back to School BBQ & Family Fun Day on Saturday, August 12 from 12 - 2 pm at the Spates Community Club on Fort Myer-Henderson Hall. The event is open to wounded warriors, caregivers, service members and their families.
NAMI’s Ask the Doctor Webinar: The Opioid Epidemic
On August 10, at 5 p.m. EST, NAMI’s Ask the Doctor Webinar will take an in-depth look at America’s opioid epidemic with Dr. Suzanne Vogel-Scibilia. Registration is required.
Fort Belvoir Retiree Appreciation Day – Sept 8
Fort Belvoir's Retiree Appreciation Day will be held on Friday, September 8 from 8 am - 3 pm. Retirees and dependents from all branches of service are welcome! Featuring a health and resource fair, subject matter experts, cake cutting and much more! Free light breakfast and lunch included! Also featuring a 3D Digital Mammography Van!
Volunteer Orientation Night at Serve Our Willing Warriors
Serve Our Willing Warriors will be holding a Volunteer orientation on Thursday August 31 and September 28, 6pm to 7pm, at Warrior Retreat at Bull Run in the conference room at the back of the Retreat (16013 Waterfall Road Haymarket VA 20169). Open to all new volunteers.
SMVF TA Center Webinar: Update on the VA’s New Activities and Direction
Monday, August 14th from 2:00-3:00 pm. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has been taking rapid steps forward in strengthening the accountability, accessibility, and quality of behavioral health care for veterans. This webinar will explore some of the emerging changes and provide participants an overview of unfolding policies and programs that will impact the behavioral health care of veterans. Registration is required.