Events

May
30
Fri
A Night For Veterans: Honoring All Who Served @ National Veterans Art Museum
May 30 @ 11:00 pm – May 31 @ 3:00 am

A NIGHT FOR VETERANS: HONORING ALL WHO SERVED

MAY 30TH , 2014

FROM 6PM – 10PM

NATIONAL VETERANS ART MUSEUM

4041 N. MILWAUKEE AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60641

KEYNOTE SPEAKER JOHN ARENA OF THE 45th WARD

  • Complimentary Appetizers and Drinks
  • Workshops
  • Live Music
  • Resources for Veterans

(This event is FREE and open to the public)

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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Oct
30
Fri
Elgin Community College Resource and Job Fair @ Elgin Community College Building J Events Center
Oct 30 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Dec
12
Sat
Chicago Park District to host a Veteran’s Resource Fair @ Welles Park
Dec 12 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Feb
11
Thu
Chicago Park district Resource Fair @ Maggie Daley Park
Feb 11 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Aug
23
Tue
Veteran Resource Fair at Soldier Field @ Soldier Field
Aug 23 @ 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Aug
5
Sat
Apostolic Church of God Family & Friends Festival @ Apostolic Church of God
Aug 5 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Oct
21
Sat
Free October CPR Class for vets @ American Red Cross The Rauner Center
Oct 21 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Nov
17
Fri
Mental Health Fist Aid Training Jesse Brown VA @ Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
Nov 17 @ 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Mental Health Fist Aid Training Jesse Brown VA @ Jesse Brown VA Medical Center | Chicago | Illinois | United States

A person you know could be experiencing a mental health or substance use problem. Learn an action plan to help. You are more likely to encounter someone in an emotional or mental crisis than someone having a heart attack. Learn how to help a friend, family member, coworker or neighbor in need. Get trained in Mental Health First Aid.

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