Bunker Brews Tyke Night – July 18
Bunker Labs welcomes you to their monthly ‘Bunker Brews’ Networking Event Wednesday, July 18 from 4 -6 pm at Scramble in Alexandria, VA. This month they will be having a 'Tyke Night' at Scramble Indoor Play. Come for a family friendly night where your children can play and be supervised by the scramble staff while you stay free to share and discuss business ideas and create helpful business connections. Veterans, military spouses and civilians alike are welcome to network with subject matter experts, investors, and others involved in small business ownership.
FREE Picnic honoring Veterans and their Families – July 7
Melwood Veteran Services will be holding a FREE picnic lunch honoring veterans and their families on Saturday, July 7 at Nottingham Land Farm. Along with a picnic lunch there will also be horse rides, hay rides, face painting and a scavenger hunt - all for FREE for veterans and their families.
FREE Yoga at the Cohen Clinic
The Steven A. Cohen Clinic Military Family Clinic at Easterseals will be holding FREE yoga sessions for veterans and military families. No cost. Child care provided. Free onsite parking and metro accessible! Space is limited. Register to attend the upcoming sessions!
Warrior Herd Gold Star Kids Camp – July 30 – Aug 3
Project Horse Empowerment Center's Warrior Herd program will be holding a Gold Star Kids Summer Camp July 30-August 3. This camp is where kids develop coping skills through play with horses, expressive arts, games, crafts & team building! Thanks to a grant from VetsAid and a donation from Lockheed Martin – participation is 100% free! At Project Horse, kids connect in a very real way with others, with endless opportunities to build confidence, de-stress, and have a unique and memorable summer experience. Participants become centered in the natural world, they forge friendships with both horses and peers, learn horse handling and training skills, create and play games, practice teamwork and leadership, improve communication skills, and much more! No horse experience is required! Registration open now.
BSF – Canoeing at Key Bridge Boathouse – Jun 16
Join Blue Star Families and The National Park Trust for a morning on the Potomac as we celebrate National Kids to Parks Day! Enjoy an hour of canoeing on the river together and taking in the sites of DC in the spring! Key Bridge Boathouse 3500 Water Str. NW Washington, DC 20007. New Date: June 16th from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm.
USO-Metro Baby Sprinkle for military moms-to-be – June 16
USO-Metro will host a Baby Sprinkle for military moms-to-be on Saturday, June 16 from 10:30 am - 1 pm in Vienna, VA. This is a lottery drawing format and 30 expectant active duty military ladies and active duty spouses due within the next 6 months will be invited to join a day of fun and games, networking, and education from industry experts. Register by 9 am on June 7.
Caregiver Roundtable – Hidden Heroes Voices
Join the Elizabeth Dole Foundation and the DC Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs on May 22nd in Washington DC to kick off Hidden Heroes Voices; a series of roundtables focused on creating real change for military and veteran caregivers and their families. Registration is required.
Family Retreat – June 8-10
Virginia Department of Veteran Services Virginia Veteran and Family Support will be holding a Mission: Healthy Families Family Retreat June 8-10 at Williamsburg Christian Retreat Center in Toano, VA. FREE event. Registration deadline: May 25.
Warrior Herd: Private Family Workshops June 2 & 9
Project Horse Empowerment Center will hold 2 upcoming Warrior Herd sessions in June on the 2nd and 9th from 10 am - 11:30 am. These are private family sessions for military, veterans and their families. Simple online application due 7 days prior to session.
Telehealth for Veterans and their Families
The Steven A. Cohen Military and Family Clinic at Easterseals in Silver Spring launches their new Telehealth program for veterans and their families. Telehealth provides mental health care to clients through the use of technology such as computer, tablet and/or phone. Any services that are available in person at a Cohen Clinic are also available via telehealth as deemed appropriate. Appointments available.