BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//National Women Veterans United - ECPv6.17.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:National Women Veterans United X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://nwvu.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for National Women Veterans United REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20170312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20171105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20180311T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20181104T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20190310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20191103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190713T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190713T123000 DTSTAMP:20190615T022940Z CREATED:20190615T022940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190615T022940Z UID:15689-1563012000-1563021000@nwvu.org SUMMARY:NWVU July 2019 Meeting DESCRIPTION:NWVU meetings are the 2nd Saturday of each month \nJuly 13\, 2019\n \n10:00 a.m. – 12::30 p.m. \nLocation:\nIL Community Women Veteran’s Center\n7907 S. Racine\n Chicago\, IL 60620 \n Meeting features: \nWe hope to see you there! URL:https://nwvu.org/event/nwvu-july-2019-meeting/ LOCATION:Illinois Community Women Veteran’s Center\, 7907 S Racine Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60620\, United States CATEGORIES:Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/nwvu_meetings_fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190625T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190625T140000 DTSTAMP:20190604T115056Z CREATED:20190604T115056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190604T115056Z UID:14869-1561467600-1561471200@nwvu.org SUMMARY:Doors to Wellbeing Peer Specialist Monthly Webinar Series DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, June 25 – Using Social Media to Build Rapport with Peers By:Taylor Blanco For more information please visit our website at www.doorstowellbeing.org \n\nregister TODAY for upcoming \nwebinars and explore topics in-depth with \npeer specialist leaders and subject matter experts. \n Webinars are always free but pre-registration is required. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUsing Social Media to Build Rapport with Peers By:Taylor Blanco \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, June 25th\, 2019 11am PT/ 1pm CT/ 2pm ET \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar will discuss ways in which youth leaders and advocates can use social media to their advance peer mental health work with peers. Social Media helps build rapport\, increase engagement\, and spread awareness for different campaigns and events. We will also discuss things to keep in mind such as boundaries\, cyberbullying and developing social media agreements with your peers. \n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\nIdentify the benefits of social media for increased participant engagement and learn about the effects of social media in youth culture. \n\n\nDescribe the dimensions of boundaries\, professionalism\, and messaging with social media. \n\n\nList different applications and platforms that can be used to manage campaigns\, create flyers/brochures\, and increase reach and build rapport. \n\n\nIdentify steps to prevent/moderate cyberbullying and create social media agreements with peers. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://nwvu.org/event/doors-to-wellbeing-peer-specialist-monthly-webinar-series/ LOCATION:IL CATEGORIES:webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/doors_well_being_fi.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190622T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190622T123000 DTSTAMP:20190614T191419Z CREATED:20190614T191419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190614T191419Z UID:15659-1561201200-1561206600@nwvu.org SUMMARY:Tuskegee Airman Tribute DESCRIPTION:On behalf of the Wilson family and Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery and Funeral Home\, an honored Dignity provider\, the Chicago (DODO) Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen\, Inc. is cordially invited to a special event in honor of \nSelwyn Wilson \n(1925-2012) \n& \nTuskegee Airmen who served during World War II \nSaturday\, June 22\, 2019\, at 11 AM \nChapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery & Funeral Home \n17W201 Roosevelt Road\, Oakbrook Terrace\, IL \nTo RSVP\, please call 630.941.5860 \nRefreshments will be served following the event. \nPlease distribute to all your member\, family & friends.  We welcome your attendance and support of the event. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Avis D Wright at 312.823.9554 or avis.wright@dignitymemorial.com \n[gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/June-22-Flyer-v2.pdf”] URL:https://nwvu.org/event/tuskegee-airman-tribute/ LOCATION:Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery & Funeral Home\, 17W201 Roosevelt Road\, Oakbrook Terrace\, IL\, 60181\, United States CATEGORIES:Ceremony ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/June-22-Flyer-v2_fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190611T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190611T120000 DTSTAMP:20190525T110701Z CREATED:20190525T110430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190525T110701Z UID:14055-1560250800-1560254400@nwvu.org SUMMARY:Forest Park Vet Center Open House DESCRIPTION:Forest Park Vet Center Open House\nJune 11\, 2019 10:00 – 12:00\nPlease join us at the Forest Park Vet Center or any one of the Chicago Area Vet Centers in celebrating 40 years of “Keeping the Promise”. \n[gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/40th-Chicago-Area-Flyer.forest-park.pdf”] URL:https://nwvu.org/event/forest-park-vet-center-open-house/ LOCATION:Forest Park Vet Center\, 1515 S. Harlem Ave.\, Forest Park\, IL\, 60130 \, United States CATEGORIES:open house ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/vet_center_fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190608T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190608T123000 DTSTAMP:20190606T165329Z CREATED:20190606T165329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190606T165329Z UID:15018-1559988000-1559997000@nwvu.org SUMMARY:NWVU June 2019 Meeting DESCRIPTION:NWVU meetings are the 2nd Saturday of each month \nJune 8\, 2019\n \n10:00 a.m. – 12::30 p.m. \nLocation:\nIL Community Women Veteran’s Center\n7907 S. Racine\n Chicago\, IL 60620 \n Meeting features: \nWe hope to see you there! URL:https://nwvu.org/event/nwvu-june-2019-meeting/ LOCATION:Illinois Community Women Veteran’s Center\, 7907 S Racine Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60620\, United States CATEGORIES:Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/nwvu_meetings_fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190607T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190607T130000 DTSTAMP:20190508T153654Z CREATED:20190508T153654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190508T153654Z UID:12419-1559901600-1559912400@nwvu.org SUMMARY:Women’s Veteran Employer and Resource Event DESCRIPTION:Friday June 7\, 2019\n10:00AM – 1:00PM \nIDES Harvey Local Office\n16845 S. Halsted\nHarvey\, IL 60426 \n\nWomen Empowerment Resources\nHealth screenings\nService Organization\nVeteran Friendly Employers\n\nPlease RSVP by E-mail by Friday\, May 24\, 2019 to: \nJilliann.Campbell@illinois.gov \nPlease Contact Jilliann Campbell at 708-596-2356 with any questions or concerns. \n[gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Women-Veteran-Employer-and-Resource-Event.pdf”] \n[gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Womens-Resource-fair-Invitation-2019.pdf”] URL:https://nwvu.org/event/womens-veteran-employer-and-resource-event/ LOCATION:IDES Harvey Local Office\, 16845 S. Halsted\, Harvey\, IL\, 60426\, United States CATEGORIES:Resource Fair ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ides_fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190525T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190525T140000 DTSTAMP:20190524T093521Z CREATED:20190516T092712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190524T093521Z UID:13935-1558782000-1558792800@nwvu.org SUMMARY:Chicago Memorial Day Parade 2019 DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, May 25\, 2019 in the Chicago Memorial day parade at\n12 noon on Wacker Drive between Dearborn and State St. We are number 40. \nChicago’s Memorial Day Parade honors all men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country. \nThe Wreath Laying Ceremony will begin at 11am on Daley Plaza (Dearborn and Washington Streets). The parade will then step off at noon and proceed south on State Street from Lake Street to Van Buren Street. \nMajor General Marion Garcia\, Commanding General\, 200th Military Police Command\, United States Army Reserve\, will serve as the parade’s Grand Marshal. Maj. Gen. Garcia graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1987 and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the Military Police Corps. She has served in a wide variety of staff and leadership assignments as well as during multiple deployments including: Rear Battle Plans Officer with the 14th Military Police Brigade during Operation Desert Shield/ Desert Storm; Commander of Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment 720th Military Police Battalion during Operation Provide Comfort Somalia\, Commander of the 324th Military Police Battalion with a deployment to Baghdad\, Iraq; and Deputy Commander of Joint Task Force Guantanamo\, Guantanamo Bay\, Cuba. Her numerous awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal\, Legion of Merit\, Bronze Star Medal\, Defense Meritorious Service Medal\, Meritorious Service Medal (with Oak Leaf Cluster)\, the Parachutist Badge and German Armed Forces Efficiency Badge (Bronze). \nDuring the Wreath Laying Ceremony and Parade\, the City of Chicago honors fallen heroes and Gold Star family members who have lost a loved one in the United States Armed Forces to combat operations or while on active duty. Approved by Congress beginning in 1947\, Gold Star Lapel Pins and the Next of Kin Lapel Pins are presented to families not as an award\, but as symbols of honor worn by family members in remembrance of their fallen loved ones and their ultimate sacrifice. URL:https://nwvu.org/event/chicago-memorial-day-parade-2019/ LOCATION:Chicago\, IL 60601 CATEGORIES:Ceremony ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/memorial_day_2019_parade_fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190420T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190420T130000 DTSTAMP:20190416T071327Z CREATED:20190416T070940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190416T071327Z UID:10514-1555758000-1555765200@nwvu.org SUMMARY:Money Smart Event- Financial Wellness DESCRIPTION:National Women Veterans United (NWVU) MONEY SMART Event \nBE SMART MONEY SMART\n“IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO LEARN”\nFinancial Wellness & MORE! \nPlease join National Women Veterans United on Saturday\, April 20\, 2019 at 11:00 am – 1:00 pm\, for a special Peer Support presentation. \n\nInsurance\nRetirement\nSavings\nInvestment\nVA Mortgages\nCash Flow\n\nJOIN US! \nFree Raffles and INFORMATION \n[gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/NWVU-Money-Smart-April_2019.pdf”] URL:https://nwvu.org/event/money-smart-week-financial-wellness-2/ LOCATION:Illinois Community Women Veteran’s Center\, 7907 S Racine Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60620\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/money_smart_fin_well_april_2019_fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190331T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190331T160000 DTSTAMP:20190321T065934Z CREATED:20190320T065241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190321T065934Z UID:9040-1554040800-1554048000@nwvu.org SUMMARY:Honoring Our Sheroes March 2019 DESCRIPTION:In honor of Women’s History Month\, the West Towns (IL) Links Chapter will showcase the “Honoring Our Sheroes: Women in the Military” initiative of the Central Area of The Links\, Incorporated. Join us as we recognize the noble women in the United States military and our community. Learn more about their contributions and experiences and local efforts to assist women veterans from a live panel discussion. \nMARCH 31\, 2019 2:00 PM\nSantori (Aurora) Public Library\n101 S. River Street\nAurora\, IL 60506 \nThis event is FREE and open to the public. Tickets are available through Eventbrite. please click here to rsvp for this event: \nSponsored by West Towns (IL) Chapter of The Links\, Inc. \nTheresa A. Dear\, President \nSharon Johnson\, Chair of Programs \nPatricia Davis and Janene Marshall-Gatling \nCo- chairs- National Trends and Service \n[gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Honoring-Our-Sheroes-flyer-3.31.19.pdf”] \n  URL:https://nwvu.org/event/honoring-our-sheroes-march-2019/ LOCATION:Santori (Aurora) Public Library\, 101 S. River Street \, Aurora\, IL\, 60506\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Honoring-Our-Sheroes-flyer_2019_FI.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190320T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190320T170000 DTSTAMP:20190320T095929Z CREATED:20190320T095844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190320T095929Z UID:9025-1553083200-1553101200@nwvu.org SUMMARY:ReinventHer Forum DESCRIPTION:The Reinvent HER program\, partnered with Illinois Department of VA and Illinois Joining Forces. This free program is geared to women veterans and women currently serving. Lunch/networking will open the program at noon. Around 12:45\, the welcoming addresses and workshops follows. Here is a link to register: (Reinvent HER). \nThe ReinventHER Forum is a dialogue of empowerment\, which will help you visualize the authentic woman you are meant to be. Enjoy an afternoon of reflecting and discovering with other women who have served in our Armed Forces. \nThis forum will explore topics such as mindfulness\, self-love\, discovering your true authentic self and how to tell your personal story with agency! \nDate and Time\nWed\, March 20\, 2019\n12:00 PM – 5:00 PM CDT \nLocation\nPrairie State College\n202 South Halsted Street\nProven IT Conference Room\nChicago Heights\, IL 60411 URL:https://nwvu.org/event/reinventher-forum/ LOCATION:Prairie State College Conference Center\, 202 S. Halsted\, Chicago Heights\, 60411\, United States CATEGORIES:Forum ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/womens_business_development_center_events_fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190316T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190316T170000 DTSTAMP:20190203T223934Z CREATED:20190201T222715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190203T223934Z UID:6050-1552744800-1552755600@nwvu.org SUMMARY:VAC Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Awards Luncheon 2019 DESCRIPTION:“Veterans Helping Veterans”\nYou are Cordially Invited to the \nVeterans Assistance Commission of Cook County \nAnnual Corned Beef & Cabbage Awards Luncheon\n Saturday\, March 16\, 2019 \n2:00 p.m. Sign-In & Cocktail Hour\n3:00 p.m. Dinner Served Promptly at 3:00 p.m.! \nUkrainian Cultural Center 2247 West Chicago Ave. Chicago\, Illinois 60622 \nDonation: $30.00 per person \nReserve Your Table of 8 Today ($240.00) \nTax Deductible Donations Welcomed \nFor Additional Information Contact: (773) 895-8015\nRochelle Crump\, Chairperson\, SR. Vice Commander\nJerry Thomas\, VACCC Commander\n \nPlease RSVP ASAP \nMake Checks Payable To: Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County or (VACCC) \nMail to: ATTN: Peter Bencak\, VAC Treasurer\, 2135 W. Potomac Ave.\, Chicago\, Illinois 60622-8270 \n(773)578-6868 cell \n[gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Revised-VACCC-Corned-Beef-Cabbage-3-16-19f.pdf”] \n  URL:https://nwvu.org/event/vac-annual-corned-beef-cabbage-awards-luncheon-2019/ LOCATION:Ukrainian Cultural Center\, 2247 W Chicago Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States CATEGORIES:Dinner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/vac_cook_fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190224T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190224T163000 DTSTAMP:20190218T132251Z CREATED:20190217T125718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190218T132251Z UID:6714-1551020400-1551025800@nwvu.org SUMMARY:Black History Month Program 2019 Montford Point Marine Association DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited!\n\nWHO: Montford Point Marine Association\nWHAT: Black History Month Program\nWHEN: Sunday\, February 24\, 2019 (2:30 p.m. Reception – 3:00 p.m. Program\nWHERE: IL Community Military Women Veteran’s Center\n 7907 S. Racine \n Chicago\, IL 60620\n\n[gview file=”http://www.montfordpointmarineschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/MPMA-Black-History-2019.pdf”] URL:https://nwvu.org/event/black-history-month-program-2019-montford-point-marine-association/ LOCATION:Illinois Community Women Veteran’s Center\, 7907 S Racine Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60620\, United States CATEGORIES:Celebration ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/mpma_black_history_month_event_fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190223T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190223T200000 DTSTAMP:20190218T134036Z CREATED:20190218T133857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190218T134036Z UID:6718-1550941200-1550952000@nwvu.org SUMMARY:Veterans Party presented by Calahan Funeral Home DESCRIPTION:Calahan is in the Community and we appreciate our veterans! Limited Seating. RSVP is required by February 16. URL:https://nwvu.org/event/veterans-party-presented-by-calahan-funeral-home/ LOCATION:MRT Cultural Center\, 5800 S. Hoyne\, Chicago\, IL\, 60636\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/callahan_party_2019_fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181215T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181215T140000 DTSTAMP:20181120T141940Z CREATED:20181120T141443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181120T141940Z UID:5313-1544868000-1544882400@nwvu.org SUMMARY:Woman Warriors Day DESCRIPTION:Woman’s Warrior’s Day on Saturday December\, 15 from 10 am to 2 pm at Humboldt Park\, 1400 N Humboldt Dr. (3000 West –zip code 60622). Proof of service will be required. The program offers Yoga classes\, resources\, and VA information on benefits and services. Brunch will be served in addition to gifts for the children. \n[gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Military-Programs-Events-Womans-Day-2.pdf”] URL:https://nwvu.org/event/woman-warriors-day/ LOCATION:Humboldt Park\, 1400 N Humboldt Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60622\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Military-Programs-Events-Womans-Day-FI.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181205T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181205T130000 DTSTAMP:20181204T150519Z CREATED:20181204T150350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181204T150519Z UID:5417-1544000400-1544014800@nwvu.org SUMMARY:VA Homeowner benefits\, Job-readiness\, and Entrepreneurship seminar DESCRIPTION:The WBDC’s Veteran Services is hosting an upcoming veteran seminar- VA Homeowner benefits\, Job-readiness\, and Entrepreneurship at 18 S. River Street\, Room 268 in Aurora\, IL 60506 . This event will be held on Wednesday\, December 5. Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/newmans-own-veteran-campus-tour-tickets-52021225887 \n[gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IL-Vet-Campus-Tours_Fall18-12.3.pdf”] URL:https://nwvu.org/event/va-homeowner-benefits-job-readiness-and-entrepreneurship-seminar/ LOCATION:Waubonsee Community College\, 18 S. River Street Room 268\, Aurora\, IL\, 60506 \, United States CATEGORIES:Seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IL-Vet-Campus-Tours_Fall18-12_fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181201T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181201T200000 DTSTAMP:20181117T035104Z CREATED:20181116T030653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181117T035104Z UID:5280-1543683600-1543694400@nwvu.org SUMMARY:National Women Veterans United Military Women Veterans Initiative Free Dinner DESCRIPTION: URL:https://nwvu.org/event/national-women-veterans-united-military-women-veterans-initiative-free-dinner/ LOCATION:Pearl’s Place Restaurant\, 3901 S Michigan Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60653\, United States CATEGORIES:Dinner ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Women-Veterans-Dinner-at-Pearls-Place-flyer-holiday_fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181120T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181120T153000 DTSTAMP:20181110T225352Z CREATED:20181110T225307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181110T225352Z UID:5220-1542718800-1542727800@nwvu.org SUMMARY:Legal Workshop Power of Attorney for Health and Property DESCRIPTION:PRESENTED BY: CENTER FOR DISABILITY AND ELDER LAW \nVISION ROOM \nNOVEMBER 20\, 2018 \n1:00 PM TO 3:30 PM \nLegal workshop in which attorneys will help draft and sign Power of Attorney\, Simple Will\, Advanced Directive and a Transfer on Death Instrument for homeowners. This event will be presented by the Center for Disability and Elder Law. Assistance with executing the documents will also be provided pro bono by attorneys from the Chicagoland area. This session will also help explain and provide information on what these documents are. This is a Pro-Bono event. \nVeterans will need to bring a photo ID and the name\, address and phone number of the person they wish to name as their Power of Attorney. \nWe are asking that any Veteran who are interested sign up by NOON on Tuesday November 13th as this will determine how many attorneys will be needed. Please email: Melissa.Montalvo@va.gov with your name and phone number if interested in attending the event. \nJesse Brown VA Vision Conference Room – 2nd floor\, Damen Building 1pm-3:30pm. \n [gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/LEGAL-WORKSHOP-FLIER.pdf”] URL:https://nwvu.org/event/legal-workshop-power-of-attorney-for-health-and-property/ LOCATION:Jesse Brown VA Medical Center\, 820 S. Damen Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/legal_workshop_11_20_2018_fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181027T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181027T170000 DTSTAMP:20181002T023529Z CREATED:20181002T023529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181002T023529Z UID:5077-1540645200-1540659600@nwvu.org SUMMARY:NWVU pre-veterans day red\, white & blue awards luncheon fundraiser DESCRIPTION:Greetings Comrades\, Supporters\, Family & Friends! \nYou are cordially invited to join the National Women Veterans United (NWVU) for our Pre-Veteran’s Day Red\, White & Blue Awards Luncheon Fund-Raiser\, Saturday\, October 27\, 2018\, at 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.\, at the American Legion Post 330 located at 950 Legion Drive Calumet City\, IL\, in support of the only Military Women Veteran’s Center in the State of Illinois. \nThis year not only will the proceeds support our military women veteran programs\, but our on-going search for relocation to a more visible public location. It also replaces our end of the year Annual Dinner Dance fund-raiser. \nUnfortunately we can not accommodate ticket sales at the door….Individual tickets are only $45 and all tickets must be purchased in advance with a deadline of ASAP or no later than Friday\, October 19\, 2018. \nYour support is greatly needed and encouraged. A discount is available for Tables of (10) and can be purchased for $400 instead of $450. It must be purchased with a full payment of $400. You can also donate a ticket for a military woman veteran if you can’t attend. \nWe are Looking forward to hearing from you! Don’t forget our scheme colors will be Red\, White or Blue! \nTickets can be purchased via Quick Pay (Zelle) to: Nwvu.org@gmail.com \nMail: National Women Veterans United 7907 South Racine Chicago\, IL 60620 Attn: Rochelle Crump \nIn person at the IL Community Military Women Veteran’s Center – 7907 South Racine Chicago\, IL 60620 at the below Days and Hours: \nWednesday\, October 3\, 2018 – 1 pm – 6:30 pm \nThursday\, October 4\, 2018 – 12:00 pm – 5:00 p.m. \nFriday\, October 5\, 2018 – 12:00 pm – 3:00 p.m. \nWednesday\, October 10\, 2018 – 1:00 pm – 6:30 pm \nThursday\, October 12\, 2018 – 12 pm – 3:00 pm \nFriday\, October 12\, 2018\, – 12 pm – 4:00 pm \nSaturday\, October 13\, 2018 – 11:00 – 3 pm \nContact (872) 731-2150 for other arrangements & additional information. \nThanks in advance for helping us reach our goal of 200 Tickets! We hope we can count on you! \n[gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/NWVU-Oct-2018-Awards-Lucheon-FF.pdf”] URL:https://nwvu.org/event/nwvu-pre-veterans-day-red-white-blue-awards-luncheon-fundraiser/ LOCATION:American Legion Post 330 Memorial Hall\, 950 Legion Drive\, Calumet City\, IL\, 60409\, United States CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Luncheon ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/cvo_awards_lunch_10_2018_fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181024T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181024T140000 DTSTAMP:20181019T121644Z CREATED:20181019T121644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181019T121644Z UID:5141-1540375200-1540389600@nwvu.org SUMMARY:Kevlars To Careers Welcome Home Event 2018 DESCRIPTION:A Resource Fair and Workshops to Equip Service Members\, Veterans of all Eras\, Active Duty Personnel and Reservists/National Guards \nWednesday\, October 24\, 2018 – 10:00 am-2:00 pm\nMalcolm X College 1900 West Jackson Blvd. Chicago\, IL 60612 \nFREE Workshops and Vendors Include: Employment and Vocational Training Opportunities /Women’s Veterans Needs /Housing and Emergency Services / Health and Wellness / Screenings/ Networking / Educational Benefits / Financial Readiness / Food/ Raffle and More…. \nPRESENTED BY COOK COUNTY RECORDER OF DEEDS\, KAREN A. YARBROUGH \nFOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT US AT: 312-603-5788\nTo Register Please Email: brian.cross@cookcountyil.gov \n[gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Cook-County-Veterans-Fair.pdf”] URL:https://nwvu.org/event/kevlars-to-careers-welcome-home-event-2018/ LOCATION:Malcolm X Community College\, 1900 West Jackson Boulevard\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States CATEGORIES:Resource Fair ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Cook-County-Veterans-Fair_2018_fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181020T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181020T170000 DTSTAMP:20181015T152342Z CREATED:20181013T151904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181015T152342Z UID:5132-1540026000-1540054800@nwvu.org SUMMARY:Free Mental Health First Aid Training (MHFA) DESCRIPTION:NWVU is Co-host of the Free Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certification training with the Sertoma Centre\, Inc. \nSaturday\, October 20\, 2018   9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. \nIL Community Military Women Veteran’s Center\n7907 S. Racine  Chicago\, IL 60620 \n\nCertificate of Training\nLunch & Snacks\n\nRSVP: nwvu.org@gmail.com                            (872) 731-2150 \n[gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/MENTAL-HEALTH-FIRST-AID-TRAINING-F-1.pdf”] URL:https://nwvu.org/event/free-mental-health-first-aid-training-mhfa/ LOCATION:Illinois Community Women Veteran’s Center\, 7907 S Racine Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60620\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/nwvu_mental_health_10_2018_fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181017T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181018T163000 DTSTAMP:20181015T152602Z CREATED:20181015T151126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181015T152602Z UID:5116-1539766800-1539880200@nwvu.org SUMMARY:Job Ready Boot Camp October 2018 DESCRIPTION:The Veterans Forward Job Ready Boot Camp is absolutely the best way to get your job search on track. This two day\, hands-on training is designed to teach you the latest job search skills\, tips\, and tricks to shorten your job search. Run by veterans\, for veterans\, Job Ready Boot Camp receives high marks from the hundreds of veterans who have been through it. 100% of attendees say they have more confidence in their job search because of this workshop. \n[gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/JRBC_October-2018-3.pdf”] URL:https://nwvu.org/event/job-ready-boot-camp-october-2018/ LOCATION:National Able Network\, 567 W Lake Street \, chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States CATEGORIES:Seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/jobreadybootcamp2018_fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181013T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181013T100000 DTSTAMP:20180929T162111Z CREATED:20180929T161834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180929T162111Z UID:5069-1539419400-1539424800@nwvu.org SUMMARY:Bertino-Tarrant invites local veterans to annual breakfast DESCRIPTION:Bertino-Tarrant invites local veterans to annual breakfast \nPLAINFIELD— State Sen. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant (D-Shorewood) will be hosting a Veterans’ Breakfast next month. \nThe Veterans’ Breakfast will take place from 8:30 to 10 a.m. on Saturday\, Oct. 13\, at Plainfield American Legion\, 24741 W. Renwick Road. \n“Thanking our veterans remains a priority for me\,” Bertino-Tarrant said. “Events like this annual breakfast allow us to provide our military personnel with vital information and show our deep appreciation and support.” \nRepresentatives from Honor Flight Chicago\, Homes for Heroes\, Veterans Commission of Kendall County\, Will County Veterans Assistance Commission and the Attorney General’s Military and Veterans Rights Bureau will be in attendance to discuss the services and programs they offer. \nThe Veterans’ Breakfast will also feature guest speaker Geriann Weisbrook\, the Founder of the Military Mama Network. She will discuss the Military Mama Network’s mission and the many resources available for local military families. \n“I look forward to meeting the veterans and thanking them for their service and contributions to our nation\,” Bertino-Tarrant said. \nAnyone wishing to attend the breakfast should RSVP online or call Bertino-Tarrant’s Plainfield office at (815) 254-4211. \nThe event is free and open to the public. \nVeterans’ Breakfast \nDate: Friday\, Oct. 13 \nTime: 8:30 to 10 a.m. \nLocation: Plainfield American Legion (24741 W. Renwick Road) URL:https://nwvu.org/event/bertino-tarrant-invites-local-veterans-to-annual-breakfast/ LOCATION:Plainfield American Legion\, 24741 W. Renwick Road\, Plainfield \, IL\, 60544\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/2018-Veterans-Breakfast-Flyer_fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180926T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180926T200000 DTSTAMP:20180924T092506Z CREATED:20180918T092042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180924T092506Z UID:5064-1537984800-1537992000@nwvu.org SUMMARY:Property Tax Workshop DESCRIPTION:[gview file=”http://www.montfordpointmarineschicago.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Willie-Wilson-Property-Tax-Workshop.pdf”] URL:https://nwvu.org/event/property-tax-workshop/ LOCATION:Monford Point Marine Association\, 7011 S Vincennes Ave\, \, Chicago\, IL\, 60621\, United States CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Willie-Wilson-Property-Tax-Workshop_fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180915T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180915T150000 DTSTAMP:20180717T162353Z CREATED:20180717T162353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180717T162353Z UID:4984-1537002000-1537023600@nwvu.org SUMMARY:NWVU STAND DOWN Conference for Military Women Veterans 2018 DESCRIPTION:[gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/★-STAND-DOWN-CONFERENCE-2018-f-★-.pdf”] \n[gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/STAND-DOWN-Vendor-Form-2018.pdf”] URL:https://nwvu.org/event/nwvu-stand-down-conference-for-military-women-veterans-2018/ LOCATION:Jesse Brown VA Medical Center\, 820 S. Damen Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States CATEGORIES:Stand Down ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/stand_down_9_2018_fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180914T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180914T110000 DTSTAMP:20180908T153807Z CREATED:20180908T153807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180908T153807Z UID:5038-1536917400-1536922800@nwvu.org SUMMARY:Women Veterans Health care Town Hall September 2018 DESCRIPTION:Veterans Town Hall ⇒ September 14\n\nAll Women Veterans are invited to a Department of Veterans Affairs town hall discussion on Women Veterans Health Care. This is an opportunity to voice your opinion\, learn what’s new in Women’s Health and the VA health care system. \nWhen: Friday\, September 14th 9:30 a.m. –11:00 a.m. \nWhere: Jesse Brown VA Medical Center\, Kizer Conference Center\, Second Floor\, Damen Pavilion\, 820 S. Damen Ave.\, Chicago\, IL 60612 \n[gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Womens-Advisory-Town-Hall-Announcement-091418.pdf”] URL:https://nwvu.org/event/jesse-brown-va-veterans-town-hall-2/ LOCATION:Jesse Brown VA Medical Center\, 820 S. Damen Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60612\, United States CATEGORIES:town hall meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/veterans_town_hall_nwvu_16_fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180823T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180823T140000 DTSTAMP:20180724T080013Z CREATED:20180724T080013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180724T080013Z UID:4991-1535018400-1535032800@nwvu.org SUMMARY:The City of Markham August 2018 Job Fair DESCRIPTION:City of Markham and Markham Park District \nBack to Work – Job Fair \n*** Free to the Public*** \nThursday\, August 23\, 2018 \n10:00 am to 2:00 pm \nRoesner Park 16053 Richmond Ave. Markham\, IL 60428 \n[gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Markham-Job-Fair-Flyer-8-2018.pdf”] [gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Markham-Job-Fair-Employer-Invitation-2018.pdf”] URL:https://nwvu.org/event/the-city-of-markham-august-2018-job-fair/ LOCATION:Roesner Park\, 16053 Richmond Ave\, Markham\, IL\, 60428\, United States CATEGORIES:Job Fairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Markham-Job-Fair-Flyer-8-2018_fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180720T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180720T140000 DTSTAMP:20180717T154357Z CREATED:20180717T154357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180717T154357Z UID:4968-1532080800-1532095200@nwvu.org SUMMARY:Job and Education Fair DESCRIPTION:[gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Job-fair-July-2018-2.pdf”] URL:https://nwvu.org/event/job-and-education-fair-2/ LOCATION:First Step to xcellence Health Care Training Academy\, 1639 E. 87th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60617 \, United States CATEGORIES:Job Fairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Job-fair-July-2018_fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180719T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180719T140000 DTSTAMP:20180717T154248Z CREATED:20180717T154248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180717T154248Z UID:4963-1531994400-1532008800@nwvu.org SUMMARY:Job and Education Fair DESCRIPTION:[gview file=”https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Job-fair-July-2018-2.pdf”] URL:https://nwvu.org/event/job-and-education-fair/ LOCATION:First Step to xcellence Health Care Training Academy\, 1639 E. 87th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60617 \, United States CATEGORIES:Job Fairs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Job-fair-July-2018_fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180619T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180619T130000 DTSTAMP:20180608T161826Z CREATED:20180608T161826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180608T161826Z UID:4904-1529407800-1529413200@nwvu.org SUMMARY:Juneteenth Military Honors 2018 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://nwvu.org/event/juneteenth-military-honors-2018/ LOCATION:Garfield Park Field-house\, 100 N. Central Park Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60624\, United States CATEGORIES:Ceremony ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/2018-Juneteenth-Military-Honors_fi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180601T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180601T210000 DTSTAMP:20180507T134553Z CREATED:20180507T134553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180507T134553Z UID:4779-1527876000-1527886800@nwvu.org SUMMARY:Women's Self Defense Class DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the following event: \nWomen’s Self Defense Class \n\n\n\n\n \n\nEvent to be held at the following time\, date\, and location: \nFriday\, June 1\, 2018 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (CDT) \n22341 Governors Hwy\n22341 Governors Highway\nRichton Park\, IL 60471 \n\n\n\n\nEVENT REGISTRATION \nJulia’s Fishes and Loaves (JFL) NFP. Organization\, supporting Veterans\, and the Veterans of Foriegn Wars Post 311 in Richton Park\, IL.  has partnered with Onelight Self-Defense to provide a self-defense workshop for women. \nThe One Light self-defense team focuses on a single goal: \nPreparing women to avoid\, face\, or heal from physical violence\, transforming them from victims into survivors. \n \nWhat One Light Does \nA 3-hour workshop that focuses on simple techniques to release and run from attacks. \nLEARN: • Avoidance tactics. • Self-defense misconceptions. • Offensive/defensive techniques: (e.g.\, strikes and targets; chokes; grabs; bear hugs; and hair pulls). \nAll participants are required to sign a waiver; those under 18 years must have a parent/guardian signature. Attendees should be at least 11 years old. Dress in comfortable clothing and gym shoes. No flip-flops or jewelry\, please. Workshop participants will be provided access to water fountains\, bottled water\, and restrooms. \nOne Light does not charge for training\, but as a partner with Women At Risk\, International (WAR\, Int’l) asks that all participants make a free-will donation to WAR\, Int’l\, known for its fight against human trafficking\, rehabilitating victims\, and giving a voice to the silent cries of the oppressed. Your donations are 100% tax-deductible and greatly appreciated. This workshop will support JFL’s and VFW Post 311 initiative towards Positive Veteran Transitioning. Donation proceeds will go to the South Suburban Family Shelter located in Homewood\, IL. \nShare this event on Facebook and Twitter. We hope you can make it! URL:https://nwvu.org/event/womens-self-defense-class/ LOCATION:Veterans of Foreign Wars – 22341 Governors Hwy\, 22341 Governors Highway \, Richton Park\, IL\, 60471\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nwvu.org/admin/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/womens_self_defense_class_fi.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR