Job Fair – Winchester, VA – Oct 23
VFW Post 2123 and the VEC have joined together to put on a job fair on October 23rd at the National Guard Armory, 181 Pendleton Drive, Winchester VA from 10 AM to 4 PM. Veterans are encouraged to attend.
Veterans Day Breakfast (Middleburg) – Nov 11
Boy Scout Troop 2950, Middleburg VA., is sponsoring a free gourmet breakfast for veterans and their families on 11 Nov 17 @ 0900 hrs., in the American LEGION Post 295 Hall located at 111 The Plains Rd., Middleburg VA. Reservations required. Please call 540-687-8067.
Local Virginia Breweries Team Up to Honor Vets
Local Fairfax County breweries, led by Fair Winds Brewing Company, are sponsoring a "Buy a Vet a Beer" campaign that will offer a "free beer" on Veteran's Day to honor those that have served our country.
Annual Veterans Day Showcase – Nov 9
Join Dog Tag Inc. for the 2nd Annual Veterans Day Showcase on Thursday, November 9th from 12 - 3 pm at Dog Tag Bakery (3206 Grace Street Northwest Washington, DC 20007).
VAU Accessible Cabin Retreat – Oct 26-29
Join Veterans & Athletes United for an all-inclusive relaxing long weekend at our accessible 7-bedroom cabin retreat Oct 26-29 in Boone, NC. Open to Active duty or Veteran families, couples, and individuals. Eligibility criteria 70% or greater disability rating. Limited availability first come first serve.
Veteran Discharge Upgrade Program
Do you have an other than honorable discharge? The Veterans Consortium Pro Bono Program provides free legal assistance for discharge upgrade applications.
Vet2Vet Training – Oct 21
ACTS is launching a Vet2Vet program in November. They are in need of volunteers. They will be holding a training on Saturday, October 21 from 9 am - 5 pm to get veterans trained to begin running the program on Nov 11.
Wills for Veterans Initiative – Nov 9
The District of Columbia Chapter of the Federal Bar Association is conducting a no-cost Wills for Veterans Initiative that will be offered this fall at the VA Medical Center in Washington DC on Thursday, November 9 from 9 am - 4 pm. Reservations recommended. Walk-ins first come-first served. Limited availability.
The History & Care of Aging Veterans – Info Session – Oct 17
Hero's Bridge will be holding an informative presentation on the History and Care of Aging Veterans on Tuesday, October 12 at 5 pm at PATH Foundation in Warrenton, VA.
Wellness for the Body, Soul and Spirit Workshop – Oct 21
Veterans, Active Duty Military Service Members, and Military and Veteran Spouses, are cordially invited to a FREE Transition Workshop: "Wellness and Healing: Practical Techniques and Tools for Self-Care." This workshop will discuss Wellness for the Body, Soul and Spirit on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21 beginning at 10:00 am until 1 pm at Knights of Columbus Hall- 5034 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Second Floor, Washington DC.