Blue Star Caregivers Community Family Event
Join fellow Caregivers and their families on an exclusive tour of the exterior of the Washington National Cathedral. Saturday, October 21st from 2:30-4:30pm. Registration is required.
Free Dental Treatment Day for Veterans – October 14
FREE Dental Treatment Day for Veterans in Leesburg, VA on Saturday, October 14. This includes a complimentary comprehensive exam & cleaning or a Doctor consultation. The first 25 people who call and mention Veterans' Event will receive a Complimentary Comprehensive Exam & Cleaning or Doctor Consultation on October 14, 2017.
Loudoun Salute to Military, Veterans and their families – Oct 28
The Loudoun Salute to Military, Veterans and their families will be held on Saturday, October 28 from 10:30 - 4 pm with special entertainment from 12 - 1 pm at Stone Bridge High School in Ashburn, VA.
Employment Transition Workshop – Oct 19
Employment Transition Workshop presented by Lockheed Martin. An event for transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses looking for their next opportunity. Includes: Resume Review, Interview Preparation, Hiring Insights, Corporate Culture, Professional Networking, and Professional Social Media Tips. October 19, 2017 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM at USO Warrior and Family Center (5940 9th Street Ft Belvoir, Virginia 22060).
Warrior Herd – Couples Workshop – Oct 15
Project Horse Empowerment Center in Purcellville, VA will be hosting a Warrior Herd Couples Workshop on Saturday, October 15 from 1 - 3 pm. Warrior Herd™ is comprised of 12 monthly wellness groups to support and enhance the interpersonal relationships between veterans and members of their families. Applications have now opened for Warrior Herd™. Applications due by October 10th.
Bunker Brews – Oct 10
It's Octoberfest! Join Bunker Labs for their monthly networking event at WeWork Dupont Circle. Enjoy some good brews, talk football, foliage, and, most importantly, connect with the movers and shakers here in the veteran business community. Tuesday, October 10 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm at WeWork Dupont Circle.
Small Business Resources Orientation – Oct 10
Are you a veteran interested in starting a business? The Community Business Partnership is a wealth of information and resources that is a great place to learn how to get started or get connected! Check out their CBP Small Business Resources Orientation course! Next one is - Tue, Oct 10, 2017 from 4:00pm - 5:00pm at Community Business Partnership 6564 Loisdale Ct., Ste. 600 Springfield VA 22150.
Fort Belvoir Career Fair – Oct 26
Save the Date: Fort Belvoir SFL-TAP and ACS will be hosting the Fall 2017 Career Fair on Wednesday, October 26 from 9 am - 2 pm at the Fort Belvoir Community Center.
The Journey Conference – Oct 27
The Journey Conference is an annual conference hosted by Brain Injury Services for survivors, family members, and professionals in the brain injury community. At the conference, you'll attend sessions where local experts in the field of rehabilitation discuss practical strategies survivors can use in real life. Attending Journey is a great way for you to connect with other survivors and be educated on community resources available to you and your family as you work to find your “new normal.” Journey is the only conference in Northern Virginia that is designed and dedicated to survivors of brain injuries and their families. Friday, October 27th 2017 at Sentara Northern Virginia Hospital, 2300 Opitz Blvd, Woodbridge, VA 22191.
Reboot Combat Recovery – 12 Week Course
The course just started and still has seats available! Join in starting on Thursday, September 28 at 6:30 pm for two hours a week for 12 weeks, focusing on the spiritual aspects of combat recovery. Held each Thursday from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at Floris United Method Church in Herndon. This is a free course - not a support group - providing practical help for Veterans, Service members, first responders and their families dealing with the after effects of trauma. You won't find shortcuts or easy answers, but instead you'll find solutions that last. Dinner and childcare are provided.