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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161210T123000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20161128T022635Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161210T003000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161210T133000
DTSTAMP:20161207T115411Z
CREATED:20161206T114421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161207T115411Z
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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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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
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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161112T000000
DTSTAMP:20160816T174521Z
CREATED:20160816T173712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160816T174521Z
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160913T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160913T190000
DTSTAMP:20160823T083331Z
CREATED:20160823T083054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160823T083331Z
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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
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160827T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160827T150000
DTSTAMP:20160722T235742Z
CREATED:20160722T235742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160722T235742Z
UID:2482-1472292000-1472310000@nwvu.org
SUMMARY:Veterans Health Fair August 2016
DESCRIPTION:[gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/VFAC-2016-health-fair-solicitation-flyer-for-service-providers.docx”]
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/veterans-health-fair-august-2016/
LOCATION:MT. CARMEL M.B. CHURCH\, 2978 South WABASH\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616 \, United States
CATEGORIES:Resource Fair
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alicia E. Harris":MAILTO:AHARR108@depaul.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160824T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160824T113000
DTSTAMP:20160816T171837Z
CREATED:20160816T171747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160816T171837Z
UID:2586-1472032800-1472038200@nwvu.org
SUMMARY:Starting a Business in Illinois seminar
DESCRIPTION:Date: Aug 24\, 2016 10:00am – 11:30 am \nRegistration Deadline: 8/24/2016 8:00 AM (CDT) \nPoint of Contact:SBDC (708) 534-4929 \nCenter: ILSBDC/ITC @ Governors State University \nFee: None \nLocation:1 University Parkway C3300 \, University Park IL 60484\n\nDescription: \nIntroduces you to the steps required to create your business\, the vital questions you need to answer as you plan your new venture\, and the basics of small business financing. Focuses on the things you need to consider as well as financial and legal aspects of starting a business. Learn what steps to take and what resources are available. \n\n\n\n⇒ Registration: http://ilsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/28344
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/starting-a-business-in-illinois-seminar/
LOCATION:Governors State University Center for Performing Arts\,  1 W University Pkwy\, University Park\, IL\, 60484\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160823T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160823T160000
DTSTAMP:20160727T115530Z
CREATED:20160725T114952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160727T115530Z
UID:2500-1471955400-1471968000@nwvu.org
SUMMARY:Veteran Resource Fair at Soldier Field
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/veteran-resource-fair-at-soldier-field/
LOCATION:Soldier Field\, 1410 Museum Campus Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Resource Fair
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160820T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160820T150000
DTSTAMP:20160702T174737Z
CREATED:20160702T174737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160702T174737Z
UID:2407-1471687200-1471705200@nwvu.org
SUMMARY:Hines VA Welcome Home 2016
DESCRIPTION:Event: Hines VA WELCOME HOME TCM (Transition Care Management) Fun Fair \nDate: Saturday\, August 20th 2016 \nTime: 10 am – 3 pm \nLocation:  Hines Picnic Grounds (Pavilion); if RAIN: Hines Auditorium Bldg. 9 \nOpen to OEF\, OIF Veterans\, Returning Veterans\, Service Member Families & all Veterans \nFREE FOOD & FUN – BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES – GAMES – PRIZES \nBACKPACKS with school supplies for kids \nLive entertainment \nSpeak with a VA CLAIMS REPRESENTATIVE \nFREE Hot dogs\, Hamburgers\, Veggie-burgers\, Ice Cream\, Face painting \n**Giveaways for VETERANS who RSVP** \nCall Hines Transition Care Management Program Manager at: 708-202-2076
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/hines-va-welcome-home-2016/
LOCATION:Edward Hines\, Jr. VA Hospital\, 5000 S 5th Ave\, Hines\, IL\, 60141\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160813T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160813T130000
DTSTAMP:20160711T055816Z
CREATED:20160711T055630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160711T055816Z
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SUMMARY:NWVU August 2016 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:National Women Veterans United (NWVU) Monthly Meeting – 10:00 am – 1:00 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-august-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:20160812
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160813
DTSTAMP:20160721T105523Z
CREATED:20160721T093517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160721T105523Z
UID:2462-1470960000-1471046399@nwvu.org
SUMMARY:NWVU Fundraiser with Melba Moore
DESCRIPTION:National Women Veterans United will have two special events with Melba Moore. Tell your friends and family to come out and support the National Women Veterans United (NWVU) Fundraiser and participate in the Meet and Greet. \n“STILL STANDING” the Melba Moore Story\nKroc Center Theater\n1250 West 119th Street\nChicago\, IL  60643\nFriday\, August 12\, 2016\nDoors Open at 7:00pm\nShowtime 7:30pm\n\n\nTickets can be purchased at https://www.freshtix.com/events/melbamoore\n\nSelect the “NWVU Chicago Organization” Tab \nTickets are $20 (a $5 donation will be made to NWVU)\n\nTickets can also be purchased at the NWVU Office\n\nFor more information call 872-731-2150.
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/nwvu-fundraiser-with-melba-moore/
LOCATION:Kroc Center Theater\, 1250 West 119th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60646\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160811T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160811T160000
DTSTAMP:20160721T105627Z
CREATED:20160721T092951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160721T105627Z
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SUMMARY:NWVU Meet & Greet with Melba Moore
DESCRIPTION:National Women Veterans United will have two special events with Melba Moore. Tell your friends and family to come out and support the National Women Veterans United (NWVU) Fundraiser and participate in the Meet and Greet. \nNational Women Veteran United\nIL Community Women Veteran’s Center\n7907 South Racine Avenue\nChicago\, IL 60620\nThursday\, August 11\, 2016\n3:00pm-4:00pm
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/nwvu-meet-greet-with-melba-moore/
LOCATION:Illinois Community Women Veteran’s Center\, 7907 S Racine Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60620\, United States
CATEGORIES:meet and greet
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160810T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160810T190000
DTSTAMP:20160722T232102Z
CREATED:20160722T232102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160722T232102Z
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SUMMARY:NWVU Book Club Meeting August 2016
DESCRIPTION:NWVU Book Club Invitation\nFacilitator:  Sharon Stokes-Parry \nYou are cordially invited to participate in the \nNational Women Veterans United Book Club \nWhen:  Our first meeting will be held @5:00pm on Wednesday\, August 10\, 2016 \nWhere:  NWVU Center @ 7907 S. Racine Ave.\, Chicago\, IL 60620 \nWhat:  As the facilitator\, I have chosen the first book “A Promise Fulfilled“ \nBy:  Julia Jeter Cleckly (BGen\, ANG Ret) \n  \n***Please read pages 1-20 and be prepared to discuss*** \nBooks can be purchased via Amazon at varying prices\, depending if it’s new or used. You may also check the library or other literary sources. \nWe will decide future readings from the enclosed list or suggestions\nfrom the book club participants. \nSuggested Readings: \n\nI Almost Forgot About You – Terry McMillan\n Lean In – Sheryl Sandberg\nThe Life We Bury – Allen Eskens\nNever Home – Laird Hunt\nThe Nightingale – Kristin Hannah\n\nPlease review the suggestions via the internet and come to the  \nmeeting with your choice and/or other suggestions. \nPlease acknowledge your participation via email\, sstokeswtw@aol.com or\ntext (773) 220-7487. Leave your full name and contact number. \n  \nThank You in Advance and I look forward to your Participation. \nSharon Stokes-Parry \nMember\, Board of Directors
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/nwvu-book-club-meeting-august-2016/
LOCATION:Illinois Community Women Veteran’s Center\, 7907 S Racine Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160806T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160806T160000
DTSTAMP:20160804T042038Z
CREATED:20160804T035348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160804T042038Z
UID:2511-1470484800-1470499200@nwvu.org
SUMMARY:Dancing with the Vets at Indian Boundary
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 6\, 2016 from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM\nIndian Boundary Park\n2500 W. Lunt Ave.\, Chicago IL 60645\n(773) 764.0338 \n  \nFee: Free \nAge Range: 18 and up \nFor individuals that are U.S. Military Veterans. This event is one of three dance competitions for military couples to participate in to be invited to a grand finale. This event is in partnership with Veterans Upward Bound. One participant per couple must have a DD214 or other military verification to be eligible. To submit proof of service call Michelle Smith at 312-462-7533. \nRegister Here
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/dancing-with-the-vets-at-indian-boundary/
LOCATION:Indian Boundary Park .\,  IL 60645\, 2500 W. Lunt Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60645\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160805T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160805T130000
DTSTAMP:20160804T040630Z
CREATED:20160804T040630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160804T040630Z
UID:2516-1470387600-1470402000@nwvu.org
SUMMARY:2016 Symposium on Women and the Military
DESCRIPTION:2016 Symposium on Women and the Military\, August 5th\, 9:00am-1:pm\, Malcolm X Community College\, Chicago\, IL \nConnect. Network. Build Community!\n \n\n Build your network to expand your support system\nConnect with women who served and still serving\nAdvocate for Female Servicemembers\, Women Veterans\, Military Spouses\, Military Caregivers\nLeverage the collective voices of a unified military community\n\nKeynote Speaker: \nBrigadier General Alicia Tate-Nadeau  \nExecutive Director\, City of Chicago \nOffice of Emergency Management and Communications \nAssistant Adjutant/ Director of the Joint Staff \nIllinois National Guard \nSymposium cost is free\, continental breakfast and lunch provided. \nRegister now at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2016-symposium-on-women-and-the-military-tickets-25329749964\n\nWhen:  Friday\, August 5\, 2016 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM (CDT) \n\nWhere:  Malcolm X College – 1900 West Jackson Boulevard Conference Room\, Chicago\, IL 60612
URL:https://nwvu.org/event/2016-symposium-on-women-and-the-military/
LOCATION:Malcolm X Community College\, 1900 West Jackson Boulevard\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Seminar
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