Events

Nov
1
Sat
Veterans for Unification November 2014 Meeting @ Oak Park Public Library
Nov 1 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Veterans for Unification will meet on November 1, 2014 at the Oak Park Public Library from 10AM to 11:30AM.  Bruce Parry (CVO Chair) will be the guest speaker with entertainment by Ukulele Players of Oak Park.  Refreshment will be available.  more info at: http://veteransforunification.org/vu/

Veterans for Unification is a member of the Coalition of Veterans Organizations.

Feb
7
Sat
Veterans for Unification February 2015 Meeting @ Oak Park Public Library
Feb 7 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Veterans for Unification will meet on February 7, 2015 at the Oak Park Public Library from 10AM to 11:30AM.  Samantha Schleiger (MS, Hines VA Dietitics) will be the guest speaker.  Refreshment will be available.  more info at: http://veteransforunification.org/vu/

Veterans for Unification is a member of the Coalition of Veterans Organizations.

May
23
Sat
Chicago Memorial Day Parade 2015 @ Downtown Chicago
May 23 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

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Join CVO in the Memorial Day Parade at 11 AM on Saturday, May 23rd. We’ll have vehicles. You can walk or ride. Bring the family! It will be a lot of fun! Wear your CVO hats and shirts!

We’re number 81 and we’re forming up on Wacker Drive between LaSalle and Wells. The kick off is at noon and we march down State Street. You may be on TV. The parade will be over by 2 PM or so.

All member organizations are invited to march with CVO. Join us!

Nov
7
Sat
Veterans For Unification Meeting November 2015 @ Oak Park Public Library
Nov 7 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Veterans for UnificationJoin Veterans For Unification at their next meeting on November 7, 2015. Veterans For Unification is an Organizational Member of the Coalition of Veterans Organizations.
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May
28
Sat
Chicago Memorial Day Parade 2016
May 28 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Chicago’s Memorial Day Parade honors all men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country.

The Wreath Laying Ceremony will begin at 11am at the Eternal Flame on Daley Plaza (Dearborn and Washington Streets). The parade will step off at noon and proceed south on State Street from Lake Street to Van Buren Street.

Dates:
Saturday, May 28, 2016

 

Hours:
Wreath Laying Ceremony begins @ 11 am; Parade begins @ 12 Noon

 

 

Location:
State St. from Lake St. to Van Buren
State St. & Lake St.
Chicago, IL 60602

Memorial Day Invitation PUBLIC Ceremony 2016

Jul
1
Fri
Veteran Resource Picnic 2016 @ McKinley Park
Jul 1 @ 10:00 am

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VETERANS ASSISTANCE COMMISSION Of Cook county
Please join us at our
Veteran Resource Picnic

Friday JULY 1, 2016
10:00 A.M.
McKinley Park
3900 S. Western
on pershing road

East of Swimming Pool & Basketball Court
Chicago, Illinois

We will provide LARGE BBQ grill
Hot dogs, Hamburgers & soda

Please bring your own Table & Chairs

Feel Free to bring your own BBQ Grill, food & drink

Donations Welcomed

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Feb
4
Sat
Veterans For Unification Meeting February 2017 @ Oak Park Public Library
Feb 4 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Veterans for UnificationJoin Veterans For Unification at their next meeting on February 4, 2017. Veterans For Unification is an Organizational Member of the Coalition of Veterans Organizations.

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Aug
5
Sat
Veterans For Unification Meeting August 2017 @ Oak Park Public Library
Aug 5 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Veterans for UnificationJoin Veterans For Unification at their next meeting on August 5th, 2017. Veterans For Unification is an Organizational Member of the Coalition of Veterans Organizations.

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Oct
21
Sat
Free October CPR Class for vets @ American Red Cross The Rauner Center
Oct 21 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Free October CPR Class for vets @ American Red Cross The Rauner Center | Chicago | Illinois | United States

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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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