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SUMMARY:Veterans Resource Fair March 2017
DESCRIPTION:[gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/PSC_VetFair_Vendor_App_2017.pdf”]
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/veterans-resource-fair-march-2017/
LOCATION:Prairie State College Conference Center\, 202 S. Halsted\, Chicago Heights\, 60411\, United States
CATEGORIES:Job Fairs,Resource Fair
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170308T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170308T193000
DTSTAMP:20170119T131532Z
CREATED:20170119T131532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170119T131532Z
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SUMMARY:YWCA Workshop for Male-Identified Survivors of Sexual Trauma
DESCRIPTION:Stopping the Stigma:\nA Workshop for Male-Identified Survivors of Sexual Trauma\nYWCA Metropolitan Chicago recognizes that there are specific barriers and challenges that adult male-identified survivors face in the process of healing from sexual abuse/assault. As a result\, male-identified survivors often remain silent about their experiences of sexual trauma due to shame and stigma. In this two-session workshop\, participants will: \n\nConnect with other adult male-identified survivors in a\nsafe\, confidential space\nDiscuss the impacts of sexual trauma that are specific to male-identified survivors\nExplore how gender roles and rape culture effect male-identified survivors\nDevelop coping skills and self-care techniques\n\nParticipation in both workshop sessions is encouraged but not required. \nIf you are interested in attending\, please contact:\nLindsey Koenig at 312.762.2731 \n*This group is open to any male-identified survivors\, including transgender and cisgender men. Men of all sexual orientations are welcome. \nWhen:\n2 sessions:\nWednesdays\n6:00pm-7:30pm\nMarch 8 and March 15 \nWhere:\n\nYWCA Metropolitan Chicago\nRISE Center\n820 W. Jackson Blvd. Ste. 550\nChicago\, IL 60607 \nCost: FREE \n[gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Male-Identified-Survivor-Workshop-March-2017.pdf”]
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/ywca-workshop-for-male-identified-survivors-of-sexual-trauma/
LOCATION:YWCA Metropolitan Chicago RISE Center\, 820 W. Jackson Blvd. Ste. 550\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170305T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170305T160000
DTSTAMP:20170227T183757Z
CREATED:20170227T183630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170227T183757Z
UID:3007-1488722400-1488729600@nwvu.org
SUMMARY:Honoring Our Sheroes March 2017
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Women’s History Month\, the West Towns (IL) Links Chapter will showcase the “Honoring Our Sheroes: Women in the Military” pilot initiative of the Central Area of The Links\, Incorporated. Join us as we recognize the noble women in the United States military. Learn more about their contributions and experiences and local efforts to assist women veterans from a live panel discussion. This event is FREE and open to the Public. \n MARCH 5\, 2017 2:00 PM\nVeterans Room\, Second Floor\nOak Park Public Library\n834 Lake Street\nOak Park\, IL 60302 \nSponsored by West Towns (IL) Chapter of The Links\, Incorporated Dianne M. Engram\, President Kim L. Bright\, Vice President for Programs Patricia Davis and Janene Marshall-Gatling\, Co-chairs National Trends and Services\nRSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/honoring-our-sheroes-women-in-the-military-tickets-31772133306 \n[gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Honoring-Our-Sheroes-flyer_2017.pdf”]
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/honoring-our-sheroes-march-2017/
LOCATION:Oak Park Public Library\, 834 Lake Street\,  Oak Park\, IL\, 60302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170215T210000
DTSTAMP:20170212T043928Z
CREATED:20170212T043623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170212T043928Z
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SUMMARY:February 2017 CVO Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Against Privatization of the VA? Come to the CVO Meeting this Wednesday\nThe next meeting of CVO will be this Wednesday\, February 15th at 7 PM at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center\, 820 S. Damen in the 2nd Floor Conference Room. We are going to refocus CVO on fighting efforts to privatize the VA. The current Secretary of the VA has stated that he’s for a “hybrid” VA – party private\, part public (as it is). This is an effort to further privatize the VA!\nWe need to fight this! \nParking will be validated. \nWe’re having pizza!! Come and join CVO! \nMore info at CVO Website: http://www.coalitionofvets.org/event/february-2017-cvo-meeting/?instance_id=1042
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/february-2017-cvo-meeting/
LOCATION:Jesse Brown VA Medical Center\, 820 S. Damen Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:CVO Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170208T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170208T193000
DTSTAMP:20170119T131612Z
CREATED:20170119T125312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170119T131612Z
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SUMMARY:YMCA Disclosing Your Experience of Sexual Trauma workshop
DESCRIPTION:To Tell or Not to Tell?\nDisclosing Your Experience of Sexual Trauma\nDeciding whether or not to disclose your experience(s) of sexual trauma is often complicated and frightening. The YWCA Metropolitan Chicago will be hosting a two-part workshop to support adult survivors through this important decision. In a safe\, supportive environment\, will we will explore: \n  \n\nThe process of deciding whether disclosing is right for you\nDifferences in disclosing to family\, friends\, and significant others\nCommunication techniques\nSelf-care strategies\n\nSurvivors of all gender expressions and sexual orientations are welcome. \nAttendance to both workshops is encouraged\, but not required. \nIf you are interested in attending\, please contact: \nLindsey Koenig at 312-762-2731\nWhen:\nPart I: Wednesday February 8th\, 2017 \n6:00PM-7:30PM \nPart II: Wednesday February 15th\, 2017 \n6:00PM-7:30PM \nWhere:\nYWCA Metropolitan Chicago\nRISE Center\n820 W. Jackson Blvd. Ste. 550\nChicago\, IL 60607 \nCost: FREE \n[gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Disclosure-Workshop-flyer-Feb-2017.pdf”]
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/ymca-disclosing-your-experience-of-sexual-trauma-workshop/
LOCATION:YWCA Metropolitan Chicago RISE Center\, 820 W. Jackson Blvd. Ste. 550\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170207T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170207T163000
DTSTAMP:20170206T094749Z
CREATED:20170205T090431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170206T094749Z
UID:2966-1486474200-1486485000@nwvu.org
SUMMARY:JBVA 2nd Annual Female Veterans Makeover
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URL:https://nwvu.org/event/jbva-2nd-annual-female-veterans-makeover/
LOCATION:Paul Mitchell The School-Chicago\, 1225 S Halsted\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170114T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170114T140000
DTSTAMP:20170109T203037Z
CREATED:20170109T202719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170109T203037Z
UID:2923-1484397000-1484402400@nwvu.org
SUMMARY:NWVU Veterans Health Series
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/nwvu-veterans-health-series/
LOCATION:Illinois Community Women Veteran’s Center\, 7907 S Racine Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170114T123000
DTSTAMP:20170111T040950Z
CREATED:20170111T040437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170111T040950Z
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SUMMARY:NWVU January 2017 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our Membership & Business Meeting is Saturday\, January 14\, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Women Veteran’s Center located at 7907-09 S. Racine Chicago\, IL 60620. \nAs you know\, we only meet once a month and we are starting a new year! There is much to discuss regarding our programs and initiatives going forward. As members you are also responsible for reviewing the finances and the organization’s plans. We are in dire need of a Recording Secretary! \nPlease be on time and bring a healthy snack! Following the meeting is the HCV Health Care Education workshop. Please invite a guest for the presentation\, refreshments will be provided. \nThere are several Birthdays! Remember to send your sisters some love!
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/nwvu-january-2017-meeting/
LOCATION:Illinois Community Women Veteran’s Center\, 7907 S Racine Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161230T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161231T000000
DTSTAMP:20161116T235518Z
CREATED:20161115T190529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161116T235518Z
UID:2798-1483120800-1483142400@nwvu.org
SUMMARY:Pre-New Years Eve Dinner Dance Fund-Raiser 2016
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, December 30\, 2016 \n6:30 P.M. – 12:00 A.M. \nAmerican Legion Post 330 Memorial Hall\n950 Legion Drive\, Calumet City\, IL \n★ Attire Semi Formal ★ \n★ Purchase a Table for a $50 Discount! \n$50 Per Person – Tables Seat Ten (10) \nCall For Tickets (872) 731-2150 or E-mail Nwvu.org@gmail.com \n↓ Buy Tickets Online at: ↓ \nProceeds support the Women Veteran’s Center\nNWVU is a 501(c) 3 Non Profit Organization \n[gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/NWVU-Friday-Dinner-Dance-F.pdf”] \n 
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/pre-new-years-eve-dinner-dance-fund-raiser-2016/
LOCATION:American Legion Post 330 Memorial Hall\, 950 Legion Drive\, Calumet City\, IL\, 60409\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161218T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161218T220000
DTSTAMP:20161201T201605Z
CREATED:20161201T201526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161201T201605Z
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SUMMARY:2016 Montford Point Marine Association Chicago Chapter 2 Christmas Party
DESCRIPTION:Montford Point Marine Association\n Chicago Chapter 2 \nInvites You to Our \nANNUAL\nCHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY PARTY \n December 18\, 2016 \n5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. \n7011 S. Vincennes\nChicago\, Illinois \nAll Veterans\, Family\, Friends & Supporters are Welcome\nPlease Bring a Wrapped Unisex Gift of $5.00 value for Community Grab Bag \nPlease Donate $35.00 to Our Christmas Baskets for Veterans &\nthe Needy Families by December 15\, 2016 \nFood\, Raffles\, Fun \nMPMA Chicago is a 501c3 Organization\, all donations are tax deductible \nAdults Only
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/2016-montford-point-marine-association-chicago-chapter-2-christmas-party/
LOCATION:Monford Point Marine Association\, 7011 S Vincennes Ave\, \, Chicago\, IL\, 60621\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161210T123000
DTSTAMP:20161128T022635Z
CREATED:20161128T022635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161128T022635Z
UID:2834-1481364000-1481373000@nwvu.org
SUMMARY:NWVU December 2016 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NWVU meetings are the 2nd Saturday of each month \nDecember 10\, 2016 \n10:00 a.m. – 12::30 p.m.\nThe Sgt At-Arms calls the meeting to order at 10:15 am \nLocation:\nIL Community Women Veteran’s Center\n7907 S. Racine\n Chicago\, IL 60620 \n Meeting features: \nNational Women Veterans United will hold the Bi-Annual Election for Officers and Board Members at the meeting on Saturday\, December 10\, 2016. \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/nwvu-december-2016-meeting/
LOCATION:Illinois Community Women Veteran’s Center\, 7907 S Racine Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161210T003000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161210T133000
DTSTAMP:20161207T115411Z
CREATED:20161206T114421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161207T115411Z
UID:2872-1481329800-1481376600@nwvu.org
SUMMARY:Diabetes Education Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join NWVU for their\n Diabetes Education Workshop\, Saturday\, December 10\, 2016 \n\n12:30 – 1:30\n[gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Diabetes-Education-f.pdf”]\n[gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/illinois-Diabetes-3.pdf”]
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/diabetes-education-workshop/
LOCATION:Illinois Community Women Veteran’s Center\, 7907 S Racine Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161209T170000
DTSTAMP:20161027T220738Z
CREATED:20161027T220456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161027T220738Z
UID:2764-1481274000-1481302800@nwvu.org
SUMMARY:Women Veterans Health and Wellness Day December 2016
DESCRIPTION:RSVP for the Women Veterans Health and Wellness Day Event\n\nPlease RSVP to attend this event.\nRegister at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_V4kpx7rPUJfjCkk5reQvzdhE7XZ4MAXjzfEebtoqgAaRwQ/viewform?c=0&w=1 \n[gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Health-Wellness-Day-December-9-2016.pdf”] \n 
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/women-veterans-health-and-wellness-day-december-2016/
LOCATION:Chicago Workforce Center\, 1700 w 18th st\, chicago\, IL\, 60608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161120T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161120T160000
DTSTAMP:20161102T043939Z
CREATED:20161102T043939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161102T043939Z
UID:2781-1479650400-1479657600@nwvu.org
SUMMARY:Jesse Brown VA Veterans Memorial Service
DESCRIPTION:Memorial Service ⇒ November 20th\nThe Jesse Brown VA Medical Center will be hosting a memorial service on Sunday\, November 20\, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.   We will be honoring the life and memory of all recently departed Veterans and employees.  All are welcome to attend. \nWhen: Sunday\, November 20\, 2016\, 2:00 p.m. \nWhere: Jesse Brown VA Medical Center\, Kizer Conference Center\, Second Floor\, Damen Pavilion\, 820 S. Damen Ave.\, Chicago\, IL 60612 \nFor more information\, contact us at: (312) 569-8602 or (312) 569-6328. News media should contact the Office of Public Affairs at (312) 569-6402.
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/jesse-brown-va-veterans-memorial-service/
LOCATION:Jesse Brown VA Medical Center\, 820 S. Damen Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ceremony
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161112T123000
DTSTAMP:20161027T001611Z
CREATED:20161026T235833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161027T001611Z
UID:2752-1478944800-1478953800@nwvu.org
SUMMARY:NWVU November 2016 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NWVU meetings are the 2nd Saturday of each month \n(November 12\, 2016 and December 10\, 2016) \n10:00 a.m. – 12::30 p.m.\nThe Sgt At-Arms calls the meeting to order at 10:15 am \nLocation:\nIL Community Women Veteran’s Center\n7907 S. Racine\n Chicago\, IL 60620 \n Meeting features: \nNational Women Veterans United will hold the Bi-Annual Election for Officers and Board Members at the meeting on Saturday\, December 10\, 2016. \nA Nominations/Election Committee will be selected at the November 12\, 2016 meeting at 1:00 p.m. Members who have no interest in being appointed or seeking an Officer or Board position are eligible to serve on the Election /nomination Committee. One person will Chair the Election process and 2 others will verify the Ballot Count. \n\nIf you have a desire to run for an office please inform the selected Election Chair after they are selected at the NWVU meeting on November 12\, 2016.  More info about NWVU elections\n\n  \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/nwvu-november-2016-meeting/
LOCATION:Illinois Community Women Veteran’s Center\, 7907 S Racine Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161113
DTSTAMP:20160921T215132Z
CREATED:20160921T215004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160921T215132Z
UID:2693-1478908800-1478995199@nwvu.org
SUMMARY:NWVU Peer to Peer Support Series 2
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 12\, 2016\nNWVU Peer to Peer Support Series 2\nEileen R. Ladson\, LMFTA Military Therapist\n11:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/nwvu-peer-to-peer-support-series-2/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Peer to Peer Support
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161112T000000
DTSTAMP:20160816T174521Z
CREATED:20160816T173712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160816T174521Z
UID:2590-1478890800-1478908800@nwvu.org
SUMMARY:Blues' UnVeil presents 1st Annual Veteran's Ball
DESCRIPTION:LIGHTS!! CAMERA!! ACTION!! \nBlues’ UnVeil presents 1st Annual Veteran’s Ball\, “A Ball for All”. What does that mean? This means that all branches: ARMY\, MARINE\, NAVY\, AIRFORCE and COAST GUARD will be under one roof having a ball! You don’t want to miss it! \nCome dress to impress because we will have a RED CARPET SALUTE to all who served; starting at 7:00pm. \nIf you still have your Uniform\, you are HIGHLY encouraged to wear it. If not the attire is FORMAL. (TUX\, SUITS\, GOWNS) \nPlease invite your love ones that supported you along the way. This is a night for them as well! \n“3 Course Meal along with an OPEN BAR” \nWe will dance the night away. And I almost forget. We will have a cutting of the cake ceremony. This means that the oldest and youngest veteran will get to be front and center with the SPECIAL GUEST to participate in cutting the cake. \nJust because we are not active duty doesn’t mean we can’t have an event to boost morale. This organization undertands what a Veteran has faced and is motivated to keep you smiling. So what better way to do that than dancing the night away! \nMeet us on the RED CARPET then the Dance Floor! \nARE YOU READY? \nThere are only 300 seats Available \nTICKETS:\n$55 Early Bird Special\n$60 General Tickets \nBuy Tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/veterans-ball-tickets-26790655572 \n \n  \nFAQs \n  \nAre there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event? \nYES. Military ID Required/ 21 and older \n  \nWhat are my transport/parking options getting to the event? \nYou have to provide your own transportation but there is a parking lot on the venue grounds. Parking is FREE! \n  \nWhat can/can’t I bring to the event? \nThis is a NO SMOKING venue \nNO GUNS ALLOWED \nNO PETS ALLOWED \n  \nWhere can I contact the organizer with any questions? \nAll questions and comments can be directed to bluesunveil@gmail.com. You should expect a response within 2 hours. \n  \n\nWhen\nFriday\, November 11\, 2016 at 7:00 PM – Saturday\, November 12\, 2016 at 12:00 AM (CST)  – Add to Calendar  \nWhere\nCrystal Light Banquet – 8400 South Cicero\, Burbank\, IL 60459 – View Map
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/blues-unveil-presents-1st-annual-veterans-ball/
LOCATION:Crystal Light Banquet\, 8400 South Cicero\, Burbank\, Illinois\, 60459
CATEGORIES:Veterans Ball
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161109T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161109T123000
DTSTAMP:20161102T043803Z
CREATED:20161102T043803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161102T043803Z
UID:2778-1478689200-1478694600@nwvu.org
SUMMARY:Jesse Brown VA Veterans Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Veterans Town Hall ⇒ November 9\n\nThe Jesse Brown VA Medical Center will conduct a Town Hall Event to allow and enhance feedback from Veterans\, their families and other beneficiaries. The facility operates four Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) located in the Lakeside (downtown) area and Auburn Gresham (south side) community of Chicago\, a clinic in Chicago Heights\, IL\, and the Adam Benjamin\, Jr. VA Outpatient Clinic in Crown Point\, IN\, which serves four counties in Northwestern Indiana. VBA\, Regional Office\, officials will attend. \nWhen: Wednesday\, November 9\, 2016\, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. \nWhere: Jesse Brown VA Medical Center\, Kizer Conference Center\, Second Floor\, Damen Pavilion\, 820 S. Damen Ave.\, Chicago\, IL 60612
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/jesse-brown-va-veterans-town-hall/
LOCATION:Jesse Brown VA Medical Center\, 820 S. Damen Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:town hall meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161030
DTSTAMP:20160921T213844Z
CREATED:20160921T213825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160921T213844Z
UID:2692-1477699200-1477785599@nwvu.org
SUMMARY:NWVU Book Club Meeting October 2016
DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to participate in the National Women Veterans United Book Club \nSave the Date: \nSaturday\, October 29\, 2016\nNWVU Book Club\nFeaturing: D.A. Rhodes\, Author of Why?
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/nwvu-book-club-meeting-october-2016/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161027T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161027T140000
DTSTAMP:20161005T031226Z
CREATED:20161005T031135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161005T031226Z
UID:2724-1477562400-1477576800@nwvu.org
SUMMARY:Veteran Resource and Job Fair being held at Elgin Community College
DESCRIPTION:Veteran Resource and Job Fair being held at Elgin Community College on October 27th.  Please forward this to anyone you know that might be interested.  You can also share the post about the event on your Facebook page by clicking here: https://www.facebook.com/VACKane/posts/1183900831631920 \n[gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Vet-Resource-Fair-Flyer-2016.pdf”] \n[gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Resource-and-Employer-List-2016.pdf”] \n  \n 
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/veteran-resource-and-job-fair-being-held-at-elgin-community-college/
LOCATION:Elgin Community College\, 1700 Spartan Drive\, Elgin\, IL\, 60123\, United States
CATEGORIES:Job Fairs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161013T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161013T150000
DTSTAMP:20160902T010859Z
CREATED:20160902T010859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160902T010859Z
UID:2653-1476360000-1476370800@nwvu.org
SUMMARY:Salute to the Armed Forces 2016
DESCRIPTION:We want YOU!!! Calling all Cook County Veterans\, Reservists and Military Personnel to attend this free patriot celebration. Proudly sponsored by 6th District Cook County Commissioner Joan Patricia Murphy\, VITAS Healthcare\, Dignity Memorial and the Alsip Double Tree Hotel by Hilton\, all branches of serviceman and women will be honored at the ceremony and celebration\, Thursday October 13\, 2016. \nThe 6th Annual “Salute to the Armed Forces” will be held in the Grand Ballroom of the Double Tree Hotel by Hilton in Alsip located at 5000 W. 127th Street. All branches of serviceman and women will be honored for serving their Country with pride and dedication at a ceremony\, Thursday\, October 13\, 2016 at 1 p.m. Doors open at 12:00p.m. All Honorees must pre-register to attend. \nA Free Patriotic celebration to salute our Armed Forces Service Men and Women. Share in an afternoon of fellowship and appreciation for your courage and dedication. Those that have served in the United States Armed Forces in war time and peace time will be honored for their contribution and sacrifice to our great Nation. This celebration is proudly presented by Cook County Commissioner Joan Patricia Murphy\, Vitas Healthcare\, Dignity Memorial\, and Double Tree Hotel by Hilton \nAll branches of military service men and women will receive an Honorary “Salute Certificate” and custom designed Brass Commemorative Pin. The Ceremony of Appreciation will also include a Patriot program\, POW-MIA Remembrance Service\, noted guest speakers\, patriot entertainment and Color Guard presentation. Refreshments will be served to all honorees and guests. \nRegistration is required\, If you wish to be honored at this Patriot ceremony. You must register for the event. Please list your name\, branch of serve\, phone number\, email address and number of guests attending. Fax information to 708.389.2240 OR Call Commissioner Joan Patricia Murphy’s Office at 312.603.3789. RSVP by October 11th. \n[gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Commissioner-Murphy-2016-event.pdf”]
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/salute-to-the-armed-forces-2016/
LOCATION:Double Tree Hotel by Hilton in Alsip\, 5000 W. 127th Street\, Alsip\, IL\, 60803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Ceremony
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161008T123000
DTSTAMP:20160919T200928Z
CREATED:20160919T200832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160919T200928Z
UID:2676-1475920800-1475929800@nwvu.org
SUMMARY:NWVU October 2016 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:National Women Veterans United (NWVU) Monthly Meeting – 10:00 am – 12:30 p.m.\nIL Community Women Veteran’s Center at 7907 S. Racine\, Chicago\, IL 60620. Center  Phone Number (872) 731-2150. \n Meeting features: TBD
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/nwvu-october-2016-meeting/
LOCATION:Illinois Community Women Veteran’s Center\, 7907 S Racine Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161004
DTSTAMP:20160921T212857Z
CREATED:20160921T212857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160921T212857Z
UID:2687-1475452800-1475539199@nwvu.org
SUMMARY:Entrepreneurship Training for Aurora Veterans & Military Families to Be Held October 3-4
DESCRIPTION:Boots to Business Reboot: Aurora \nWho: Open to veterans\, service members (including members of the Guard and Reserve) and military spouses who run a business or are interested in learning about starting a small business. \nWhat: Registration is now open for Boots to Business Reboot. This two-step entrepreneurial program begins with an in-person course instructed by a leading entrepreneurship professional\, where participants learn the fundamentals of business ownership\, including evaluating business concepts\, legal and financial practices. Participants will meet local SBA partners who can assist them after the course. \nWhen: October 3\, 2016 at 8:00 am CDT – October 4\, 2016 at 4:30 pm CDT \nWhere: Prisco Community Center\, 150 W. Illinois Ave.\, Aurora\, IL 60506 \nHow to Sign Up: To sign up for the Boots to Business Reboot course\, interested participants must fill out the Boots to Business Reboot registration form for the Aurora course at  http://boots2business.org/rebootapply/.  Lunch is provided for all attendees. \nAdditional Details: Boots to Business Reboot is offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration through a public private partnership with the Institute for Veterans and Military Families\, the Marcus Foundation and First Data Corporation. After completing the training\, participants can register for “Foundations of Entrepreneurship\,” an eight-week\, online course led by instructors from Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families. \nFacts about Veteran Entrepreneurs: Veterans are at least 45 percent more likely to take the plunge into entrepreneurship than people with no military experience. Veterans own approximately 2.4 million businesses\, or 9 percent of all businesses nationwide\, generating $1.2 trillion in receipts and employing nearly 5.8 million people. A recent SBA study of Boots to Business graduates found that they were 79 percent more likely to start a business after completing the training.
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/entrepreneurship-training-for-aurora-veterans-military-families-to-be-held-october-3-4/
LOCATION:Prisco Community Center\, 150 W. Illinois Ave\, Aurora\, IL\, 60506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Business Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160929T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160929T133000
DTSTAMP:20160818T032024Z
CREATED:20160818T032024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160818T032024Z
UID:2597-1475146800-1475155800@nwvu.org
SUMMARY:Vietnam War 50th commemoration program at Brookfield Zoo
DESCRIPTION:Cook County Veterans Affair\, in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs and the Brookfield Zoo will host the Vietnam War 50th. commemoration program on Thursday\, September 29\, 2016. \nAll Vietnam-era veterans participating will receive special recognition of a Vietnam Veteran Lapel pin\, Certificate of Appreciation\, a Proclamation from President Barack Obama and a resolution from the Cook County Board. The commemoration wishes to thank and honor veterans of the Vietnam War\, including personnel who were held as prisoners of war or listed as missing in action\, for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the United States and to thank and honor the families of these veterans.. \nVietnam-era Veterans interested in participating must complete the attached application and return back to veterans.affairs@cookcountyil.gov \nVietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemoration \nLocation:\n8400 W. 31st St\nBrookfield Zoo Swan Pavilion\nBrookfield\, IL 60513 \nWhen:\nSeptember 29\, 2016\n11:00am to 1:30pm \nAny questions\, please call Bill Browne at (312) 603-6423 or Audrey Mollo at (312) 603-2221 or email to veterans.affairs@cookcountyil.gov \n[gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/VietnamWar_50thAnniversary-flyer.pdf”] \n[gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/PDF-application-Vietnam-50th.pdf”] \n                 
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/vietnam-war-50th-commemoration-program-at-brookfield-zoo/
LOCATION:Brookfield Zoo Swan Pavilion\, 8400 W. 31st St \, Brookfield\, IL\, 60513\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ceremony
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160930
DTSTAMP:20160716T031341Z
CREATED:20160716T031341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160716T031341Z
UID:2450-1475020800-1475193599@nwvu.org
SUMMARY:2016 Illinois Homeless Peer-to-Peer Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday & Wednesday\, September 27& 28\, 2016 \nLocation: Wyndham Springfield City Centre\n700 East Adams Street\, Springfield\, IL / 217-789-1530\nRoom rates: $70 (single) & $85 (double)\nRoom Reservation Link:http://www.wyndham.com/groupevents2016/49084_2016ILHOMELESSPROVIDERWORKSHOP/main.wnt\nReservations must be made by September 5th for the discounted rate. \nCPD is also sponsoring a ‘Start-Up’ Training event on Wednesday afternoon\, Sept. 28\, & Thursday\, Sept. 29 until 2 PM. \n[gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/HUD-Peer-to-Peer-Workshop-Reservations.pdf”]
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/2016-illinois-homeless-peer-to-peer-workshop/
LOCATION:Wyndham Springfield City Centre\, 700 East Adams Street\, Springfield\, IL\, 62701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160924T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160924T140000
DTSTAMP:20160831T230443Z
CREATED:20160613T223501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160831T230443Z
UID:2366-1474707600-1474725600@nwvu.org
SUMMARY:Women Veteran's Stand Down - September 24\, 2016
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date for the National Women Veterans United (NWVU) Stand Down For All Women Veterans\, Saturday\, September 24\, 2016. \n \n[gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Save-the-date.pdf”]
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/women-veterans-stand-down-september-24-2016/
LOCATION:National Guard Armory\, 8660 W. Cermak Road\, North Riverside\, IL\, 60546\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stand Down
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160919T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160919T210000
DTSTAMP:20160823T081502Z
CREATED:20160823T081502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160823T081502Z
UID:2611-1474311600-1474318800@nwvu.org
SUMMARY:Summit American Legion Post Town Hall Meeting September 2016
DESCRIPTION:The American Legion  “System Worth Saving” Task Force will be coming from Washington\, D.C. to hold a Town Hall Meeting on September 19th at 7:00 p.m. at the American Legion Post 735 at 6050 S. Harlem Avenue in Summit.  The purpose of the Town Hall Meeting will be to get input from veterans in the area regarding their experiences at the Hines VA Hospital.  Any veteran that has used Hines is invited to attend the meeting and provide his/her comments\, either good or bad. \n The 2 days after the Town Hall Meeting the Task Force will be at Hines Hospital\, speaking with leadership about various issues.
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/summit-american-legion-post-town-hall-meeting-september-2016/
LOCATION:American Legion Post 735\, 6050 S. Harlem Avenue\, Summit\, IL\, 60501\, United States
CATEGORIES:town hall meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160913T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160913T190000
DTSTAMP:20160823T083331Z
CREATED:20160823T083054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160823T083331Z
UID:2614-1473771600-1473793200@nwvu.org
SUMMARY:WBDC’s Annual Entrepreneurial Women’s Conference 2016
DESCRIPTION:The WBDC and VBOC@WBDC are asking you to help spread the word to veteran owned established businesses  to participate in WBDConnect. It will take the place of the WBDC’s Annual Entrepreneurial Women’s Conference and focus on contacts\, contracts\, subcontracting\,  procurement\, and networking. They currently have over 25 Fortune 500 companies participating in Contract Connections Pitch\, and there also will be an intensive subcontracting session (Tier 2 and Tier 3)\, lender match-making\, a Fireside Chat and complimentary ticket s to a WNBA basketball game between the Minnesota Lynx and Chicago Sky. A great day full of business opportunities and an evening of sports. \nVeteran Owned Establish Businesses half price entrance- $50 for the entire opportunity! They can register @ www.wbdc30.org \nThe event is September 13th from 1:00-7:00 in Rosemont\, Illinois. Free Parking\, free bus service from the EL Blue Line train.  O’Hare Airport  is less than  3 miles from the venue\, Milwaukee 80 miles and Madison 100 miles- an easy drive!
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/wbdcs-annual-entrepreneurial-womens-conference-2016/
LOCATION:Allstate Arena\, 6920 N. Mannheim Road\, Rosemont\, IL\, 60018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Business Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160908T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160908T170000
DTSTAMP:20160816T172625Z
CREATED:20160816T172625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160816T172625Z
UID:2588-1473323400-1473354000@nwvu.org
SUMMARY:Accelerate Small Business Conference 2016
DESCRIPTION:Jump start your small business!\nWhether you’re a new business owner or a seasoned entrepreneur\, this full-day small business conference is for you! \nThursday\, Sept. 8\, 2016\n8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.\nfollowed by Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce\nBusiness After Hours\nKCC Riverfront Campus \nKeynotes\n\nChris Ruder\, Spikeball CEO\, 2015 Shark Tank winner\nFocused Growth: Thrive by Working Your Unique Market Niche\nSummer Alexander\, CEO of Summer Alexander Research\, Inc. and best-selling author Developing Your Marketing Plan of Action\n\nMore about conference presenters \nVendor exhibits\, networking\, breakout sessions\n\nStrategic planning\nBranding\nBusiness benchmarking\nProfit/loss and cash flow management\nDigital marketing\nLocal small business programs and financial incentives\n\nConference schedule \nRegister \nMore information\nKen Crite\nCoordinator\, SBDC at KCC\n815 802-8222\nkcrite@kcc.edu
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/accelerate-small-business-conference-2016/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Small Business Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160828T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160828T160000
DTSTAMP:20160723T000622Z
CREATED:20160723T000554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160723T000622Z
UID:2486-1472373000-1472400000@nwvu.org
SUMMARY:ICFF Connections at the Zoo
DESCRIPTION:[gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Zoo-2016-Flyer.pdf”]
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/icff-connections-at-the-zoo/
LOCATION:Brookfield Zoo\,  8400 31st Street\, Brookfield\, IL\, 60513\, United States
CATEGORIES:Transition and Care Management (TCM)
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