Events

Aug
18
Tue
U.S. Veterans Resource Expo 2015 @ Soldier Field
Aug 18 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

2015 U.S. Veterans Resource Expo
Tuesday, August 18, 11AM-3PM
Soldier Field, 1410 Museum Campus Dr.

+ Takes place during Opening Day of the 2015 Midwest Valor Games
+ The Resource Expo connects military veterans and their families and service members with over 40 community organizations, agencies and businesses offering assistance with veteran benefits in education, disabilities, housing, legal services, child and family services
+ While not a job fair, become aware of employment opportunities
+ FREE PARKING on Waldron at Soldier Field

Register for the Resource Expo HERE

Download the FLYER

Questions? Contact Special Recreation at special.recreation@chicagoparkdistrict or 312.742.5798

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Women Veterans Virtual Career Fair
Aug 18 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Women Veterans Virtual Career Fair

August 18, 2015

1-3 EST

 

www.womenveterans.com

You have served the Nation, and we are honored to serve you by hosting a virtual career fair exclusively for female service members and veterans. Meet and interact, in real time, with recruiters from dozens of America’s most veteran friendly companies

• Free to active duty, reservists, guard, and women veterans

• Build a profile, upload resume, picture, and connect to your LinkedIn

• Chat with recruiters

• View and apply for jobs

• No travel

• No need to print resumes

• No need to dress up

• All from the comfort and convenience of your home or office

Companies Attending:

• ACCENTURE

• AETNA

• AMAZON

• AMTRAK

• ANTHEM INC

• APPLE

• ARAMARK

• ASTRA ZENECA

• AT&T

• BAE SYSTEMS

• CARGILL

• CDW

• CHARLES SCHWAB

• COMERICA

• CONVERGYS

• CSC

• CUBIC

• CUSHMAN &

WAKEFIELD

• DEPT OF ENERGY

• DEPT OF TREASURY

• DEPT OF

TRANSPORTATION

• DISCOVERY

COMMUNICATIONS

• EATON

• EXELON

• FIRST DATA

• GRAYBAR

• IRON MOUNTAIN • J.P MORGAN CHASE & CO.

• LIBERTY MUTUAL

• MONSANTO

• OAKWOOD

• PENSKE

• PFIZER

• REPUBLIC SERVICES

• SALESFORCE.COM

• SALLIE MAE

• STATE FARM

• AAFES

• TIAA CREF

• TRAVELERS

• TSA

• TYCO

• UNITED AIRLINES

• US BANK

• VERIZON

• WALMART • WASTE

MANAGEMENT

• WESTERN &

SOUTHERN LIFE

• WELLS FARGO

• XEROX

Aug
20
Thu
USO of Illinois Clark After Dark @ River North
Aug 20 @ 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Join the USO of Illinois in support of the local military community at Clark After Dark, Chicago’s only downtown block party!
The USO of Illinois, through the support of Alderman Brendan Reilly of the 42nd Ward and Boss Bar gives summer its last “HOO-AH!” by rocking the block at Clark After Dark. The USO of Illinois’ annual Clark After Dark block party celebrates America’s military service members and their families. Proceeds from the event benefit the USO of Illinois’ programs and services that serve over 330,000 military personnel and military families in Illinois.
The event will feature live music by 16 Candles (Voted Chicago’s Best Cover Band!) and Liquidated Damages, military vehicle displays, food and drink specials, raffle and much more! USO Clark After Dark is held in River North at 420 N. Clark Street on W. Hubbard Street, between N. Clark and N. LaSalle.

VIP tickets available! This VIP Experience gives you access to all VIP areas, great food from restaurants like Chicago Cut Steakhouse and Bub City, and special drink options. Prices will go up at the door, so get these VIP Presale Tickets while they last!A non-profit organization, the USO of Illinois is fully supported by the generosity of the American people. The USO’s Clark After Dark gives Chicagoans an opportunity to support U.S. Armed Forces members and show their appreciation.

This event is free for active duty, guard and reserve military with a valid military ID.

Come down to River North at 420 N. Clark Street Thursday, August 20th between 4pm and 10 pm!

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Click Here.
Aug
21
Fri
Hines VA Family Empowerment Network Connecting Inside Out @ Hines VA Hospital
Aug 21 @ 9:45 am – 1:30 pm
Fathers United Inc. presents A Show of Solidarity 2015 @ Englewood High School
Aug 21 @ 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

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Aug
27
Thu
Vetsville will host the Hon. Minister Louis Farrakhan @ Lawndale Missionary Baptist Church
Aug 27 @ 5:00 pm

A Message From:
“Vetsville”

Dear Fellow Veterans:

Remember the Million Man March 20 years ago. Veterans didn’t have
a platform to speak about veterans issues, benefits and complaints.

Attention All Vets!!!

“Vetsville” will host the Hon. Minister Louis Farrakhan this Thursday,
August 27, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. sharp to establish a veteran platform for the
20th anniversary of the Million Man March in Washington, D.C. All
veterans are welcome to attend this important planning session.

“Vetsville’s” location:
Lawndale Missionary Baptist Church
1227 South Independence Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60623

Parking is available in our lot.
Dumont Moore
“Vetsville Director”
A meal will be served.

Aug
29
Sat
National Gathering of Native Veterans @ Cantigny Park
Aug 29 @ 9:00 am
One Savvy Veteran’s 2nd Annual “Paint and Party” Social @ Brown Sugar Balloons
Aug 29 @ 3:00 pm
Aug
30
Sun
National Gathering of Native Veterans 3k Walk/Run @ Cantigny Park
Aug 30 @ 8:00 am
Sep
3
Thu
Vietnam Traveling Wall
Sep 3 – Sep 8 all-day

VIETNAM TRAVELING WALL
LABOR DAY WEEKEND

Thursday September 3, 2015 to Tuesday September 8, 2015

at

ROUND LAKE BEACH HOME DEPOT

Northeast Parking Lot

We need Volunteers for the following:

● To build the foundation to support the wall, Sunday August
30th at 8am (Home Depot), exit near the Hot Dog Vendor.
Just bring a hammer!
● Erect the Wall Thursday September 3rd at 9am.
● For the Opening Ceremony, a Color Guard and Rifle Squad.
● To stand watch and answer visitors questions 24 hours a
day (2 hours per person, if we have enough volunteers)
while the Wall is here.
● On Tuesday September 8th, we will have a closing ceremony
at 12pm (noon) and take the Wall down.
● Please contact American Legion Post 1170 at (847) 546-3512
or email Commander Steve Hall at resparks@ameritech.net
if you are interested in helping!

“Thank You”