Events

Mar
16
Sat
VAC Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage awards Luncheon 2019 @ Ukrainian Cultural Center
Mar 16 @ 2:00 pm

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“Veterans Helping Veterans”

You are Cordially Invited to the

Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County

Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Awards Luncheon

Saturday, March 16, 2019

2:00 p.m. Sign-In & Cocktail Hour
3:00 p.m. Dinner Served Promptly at 3:00 p.m.!

Ukrainian Cultural Center 2247 West Chicago Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60622

Donation: $30.00 per person

Reserve Your Table of 8 Today ($240.00)

Tax Deductible Donations Welcomed

For Additional Information Contact: (773) 895-8015
Rochelle Crump, Chairperson, SR. Vice Commander
Jerry Thomas, VACCC Commander

Please RSVP ASAP

Make Checks Payable To: Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County or (VACCC)

Mail to: ATTN: Peter Bencak, VAC Treasurer, 2135 W. Potomac Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60622-8270

(773)578-6868 cell

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Apr
16
Tue
Free Dental Care On Aspen Dental’s Mouthmobile April 2019
Apr 16 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Free Dental Care On Aspen Dental’s Mouthmobile April 2019

VETERANS: SIGN UP FOR FREE DENTAL CARE ON ASPEN DENTAL’S MOUTHMOBILE

WHEN
Tuesday, April 16th From 9am – 3pm

WHERE
ADMI Practice Support Center 1040 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607

HOW
To make an appointment call: Cameron Kinch (312) 564-2388

WHAT
For one day, Aspen Dental will provide free dental care to veterans. Care includes (but is not limited to) cleanings, fillings and extractions. Veterans should call to make an appointment as we cannot guarantee care for walk-ins.

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May
14
Tue
Chicago Tribune Career Fair @ Fountain Blue Banquets and Conference Center
May 14 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Chicago Tribune Career Fair

Tuesday, February 26, 2019
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Carlisle Banquets
435 E. Butterfield Road
Lombard, IL 60148

Tuesday, May 14, 2019
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Fountain Blue Banquets and Conference Center
2300 Mannheim Road
Des Plaines, IL 60018

Jul
27
Sat
Korean War Veterans 66th ARMISTICE Salute of July 1953 @ Kennedy Park
Jul 27 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Korean War Veterans 66th ARMISTICE Salute of July 1953 @ Kennedy Park

Share a moment of Remembrance to ALL those that served during the KOREAN WAR 66 years ago
Please join this Invite to: End of the KOREAN War of July 1953 event

On Sat. July 27, 2019 in Chicago Kennedy Park located at 11320 S. Western Ave.

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Aug
10
Sat
NWVU Military Women Veteran’s Stand Down @ St Elizabeth’s Hall
Aug 10 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
NWVU Military Women Veteran’s Stand Down @     St Elizabeth’s Hall

National Women Veterans United Military Women Veterans Stand Down
PEER SUPPORT, RESOURCES & NETWORKING

Location: ST ELIZABETH HALL 44 East 41ST STREET (WABASH) 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Information on VA Benefits, Legal Assistance, Housing, Education, Counseling, Home Care, County Services, State Veteran Benefits, Employment, Personal Services, Health Care, Breast Cancer, and Entrepreneur Workshops, Crafts, Healthy Eating, Fun, De-stress, Dance Fitness, Camaraderie, SPECIAL RAFFLES ADA Compliance – Free Parking

You Must RSVP!!
Nwvu.org@gmail.com
or call 872.731-2150

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Aug
17
Sat
Benjamin O Davis VFW post 311 2019 Stand Down @ pin VFW Post 311 - Benjamin O Davis
Aug 17 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Aug
28
Wed
Chicago Tribune August Career Fair @ Carlisle Banquets
Aug 28 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Chicago Tribune Career Fair

Wednesday, August 28, 2019
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Carlisle Banquets
435 E. Butterfield Road
Lombard, IL 60148

Sep
7
Sat
NWVU Dedication Grand Opening Military Women Veterans Center @ SGT Simone A. Robinson Military Women Veteran’s Center
Sep 7 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
NWVU Dedication Grand Opening Military Women Veterans Center @ SGT Simone A. Robinson Military Women Veteran’s Center

On behalf of the National Women Veterans United, we cordially invite you to attend our Dedication Grand Opening Ceremony at 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The event will be held at 8620 S. Pulaski (Lower Level) (elevator or stairs) Chicago, IL 60652.

There are free plaza parking spots, handicap designation and general parking on both ends of the commercial property including an additional parking lot on the South end of the plaza.

We hope that your schedule permits your participation.

Respectfully,
Rochelle Crump, MS CED, President/Founder
National Women Veterans United (NWVU)

SGT Simone A. Robinson
Military Women Veteran’s Center
8620 South Pulaski (Lower Level)
Chicago, IL 60652
Office: (872) 731-2150 NWVU E-mail: nwvu.org@gmail.com

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Nov
6
Wed
Us Marine Corps 244th Birthday Cake-Cutting Ceremony @ Chicago’s Veterans Home
Nov 6 @ 11:00 am

Come out to the site of the New Chicago Veterans Home for a CAKE Cutting Ceremony Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at 1100 hrs.

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Nov
17
Sun
Chicago Veterans Hiring Fair for Veterans and Spouses @ Park Tavern
Nov 17 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Are you currently looking for a new career? Join the upcoming Hiring event and be prepared to interview with hiring managers and recruiters from local companies looking to hire.

Dress to impress and bring plenty of resumes.

When: Sunday, November 17, 2019
Time: 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Location: Park Tavern 1645 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612
Parking: Free Street Parking

EMPLOYERS INTERESTED IN ATTENDING THIS EVENT?
Reserve a spot for your Company today. Contact Pedro Lopez at plopez@chicagovets.org

Eventbrite-button-tranparent-600x233REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT AT: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chicago-veterans-hiring-fair-tickets-80125656997