Events

Oct
3
Sat
NWVU October 2015 Meeting @ IL Community Women Veteran’s Center
Oct 3 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

National Women Veterans United are meeting on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at 10 am at the Women Veteran’s Center.

WHO:       National Women Veterans United (NWVU)
WHAT:      Monthly Meeting (CHANGED MEETING DATE)  
WHEN:     Saturday, October 3, 2015
                  10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
WHERE:   IL Community Women Veteran’s Center
                  7907 S. Racine
                   Chicago, IL 60620
                    Center Phone Number (872) 731-2150
Oct
24
Sat
Buffalo Troopers Chicago MC – Black Tie Event @ Westin O'Hare
Oct 24 @ 6:00 pm – Oct 25 @ 12:00 am

On behalf of our president Kenneth “Dreamaker” Thomas and the Buffalo Troopers MC of Chicago, we would like to extend an invitation to you and your organization to attend our Black Tie Affair on October 24th 2015. We will be awarding $3,000 to high school seniors and the proceeds from this affair will go towards awarding other college bound students in our community who are in need of financial assistance.

Please consider attending or a donation would be greatly appreciated.

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Nov
6
Fri
Winnebago County Veterans Association 75th Dinner @ Giovanni's Restaurant
Nov 6 @ 7:00 pm
Mar
26
Sat
VAC Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Luncheon 2016 @ VFW Post 6863
Mar 26 @ 2:00 pm

Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Luncheon

It is that time once again, so mark your calendars for Saturday, March 26, 2016, for the 41st Annual Dinner event. The location for this years event located in the Southwest suburbs of Cook County. See your Post Cmdr for Tickets. $25ea/per person. Tables of 8 is preferable, guest or couples also accepted.

Please RSVP By March 14, 2016

Please Make payable to: Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County. Mail to:

VAC F/O: Peter Bencak

2135 W POTOMAC AVE #3

CHICAGO IL 60622-3011

For More Information Please Call,
VAC Office, Abundio “AL” Zaragoza, Superintendent at (312) 433-6010.
Email: abundio.zaragoza@cookcountyil.gov

 

 

Location:

VFW Post 6863

7256 W. 63rd Street

Summit, Il 60501

 

Time:

Saturday March 26, 2016

2:00 PM | Cocktail Hour

3:00 PM | Dinner will be served

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VAC CC Luncheon 2016

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

Aug
11
Thu
Melba Moore & NWVU Meet & Greet
Aug 11 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

National Women Veterans United will have two special events with Melba Moore. Tell your friends and family to come out and support the National Women Veterans United (NWVU) Fundraiser and participate in the Meet and Greet. Please see flyers below.

National Women Veteran United
IL Community Women Veteran’s Center
7907 South Racine Avenue
Chicago, IL 60620
Thursday, August 11, 2016
3:00pm-4:00pm

“STILL STANDING” the Melba Moore Story
Kroc Center Theater
1250 West 119th Street
Chicago, IL 60643
Friday, August 12, 2016
Doors Open at 7:00pm
Showtime 7:30pm
Tickets can be purchased at https://www.freshtix.com/events/melbamoore
Select the “NWVU Chicago Organization” Tab
Tickets are $20 (a $5 donation will be made to NWVU)
Tickets can also be purchased at the NWVU Office
For more information call 872-731-2150.

Melba Moore & NWVU Fundraiser

Aug
12
Fri
Melba Moore & NWVU Fundraiser
Aug 12 @ 7:00 pm

National Women Veterans United will have two special events with Melba Moore. Tell your friends and family to come out and support the National Women Veterans United (NWVU) Fundraiser and participate in the Meet and Greet. Please see flyers below.

 

“STILL STANDING” the Melba Moore Story
Kroc Center Theater
1250 West 119th Street
Chicago, IL 60643
Friday, August 12, 2016
Doors Open at 7:00pm
Showtime 7:30pm
Tickets can be purchased at https://www.freshtix.com/events/melbamoore
Select the “NWVU Chicago Organization” Tab
Tickets are $20 (a $5 donation will be made to NWVU)
Tickets can also be purchased at the NWVU Office
For more information call 872-731-2150.

Melba Moore & NWVU Fundraiser

Aug
18
Thu
Free Kidney & Diabetes Screening @ Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
Aug 18 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Sep
24
Sat
Women Veteran’s Stand Down – September 2016 @ National Guard Armory
Sep 24 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Save the Date for the National Women Veterans United (NWVU) Stand Down For All Women Veterans, Saturday, September 24, 2016.

NWVU Stand Down September 2016

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Nov
12
Sat
Veterans Strike Force presents A Tribute to the Veterans @ Best Western Hillside Hotel
Nov 12 @ 6:00 pm – Nov 13 @ 12:00 am