Veterans Day is the perfect opportunity to attend events such as laying wreaths, parades, concerts and more to learn about the importance of the Veterans Day holiday. Find events near you in the National Capital Region.
Join Senator George Barker, Delegate Vivian Watts, Delegate Kathy Tran, American Legion Post 176, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7327, and the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce for a Veterans Town Hall on Monday, November 12th from 10AM-Noon. The event will take place at the American Legion Post 176, located at 6520 Amherst Ave. Springfield, VA 22150.
After weeks of creativity, collaboration, and hard work in the Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP) and Story District's Storytelling 101 class, Veterans, service members, and military families will take the stage to tell their stories for the first time. Join them for a powerful night exploring the military, Veteran, and human experience - all in the words of the individual's who have lived it. Sunday, November 11th at Drafthouse Comedy Theater (1100 13th St. NW, Washington, DC 20005). Doors will open at 7PM, and the show will begin promptly at 7:30PM. Tickets $10 online. $15 at the door.
To kick off Veterans Day weekend, Capitol Post will host it's annual Veterans Day Eve (Eve) Event to honor our service members, military veterans, and their families at the Light Horse Fri, Nov 9th. Come join one of their most well-attended events every year and enjoy the live music and drink specials. All are welcome.
November 25, 2018 is Military Appreciation Day at the Washington National Opera. The Washington National Opera would like to salute US active duty service members with complementary tickets and light refreshments. RSVP is required.
The MITRE Corporation is hosting a free Career Workshop for Veterans on November 15th in McLean, VA. The event is open to Service Members, Veterans, Veteran Spouses and Veteran Caregivers. This special event will include one-on-one guidance and group overviews that focus on Strengthening your resume , Maximizing your job search opportunities, Leveraging social media and Networking skills.
ServingTogether Blog. November 8, 2018 a re-post of a blog article on Unite Us.com. Call to Service: A Military Spouse's Approach to Serving Others. Twice a month ServingTogether will feature a blog entry from one of our community partners working to improve the lives of military, veterans and their families in the National Capital Region through innovate programs, initiatives, research, cutting edge technology, etc. Check back every two weeks for the new featured blog. If you are interested in submitting for the Serving Together Blog section please contact Julie Riggs at jriggs@every-mind.org.
Join the Prince William Chamber of Commerce Veterans Council in honoring our military, veterans and their families from across our region; with a special focus on the sacrifices of the American Military Family. November 13, 2018 from 11 am - 2 pm at the Clubs of Quantico & Crossroads event center.
Join the Veterans and the Arts Initiative at Hylton Center for a free, interactive afternoon of celebration and arts experiences for Veterans, Servicemembers, their families, military caregivers, and the community. This free event kicks off its fourth year at the Hylton Center and features community-based resources, interactive music and visual art workshops, an exhibition of Veteran artwork, and more!
Highlights from ServingTogether for the month of October! Check out what we've been up to, a shout out to some of our awesome providers and our upcoming collaborative information.