Events

Apr
16
Sat
Vet Chat April 2016 @ Apostolic Church of God
Apr 16 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
May
30
Mon
RTW Veteran Center 3rd Annual BBQ @ RTW Veteran Center
May 30 @ 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm

3rd Annual Memorial Day Old Fashion Barbeque
HONORING OUR NATIONS FALLEN SOLDIERS

Memorial Ceremony * Music * Entertainment * Stepping
Memorial Day Monday May 30, 2016

RTW VETERAN CENTER
5536 South King Drive, Chicago, IL 60637
12:00 Noon to 7:00 pm

SPONSORED BY
RTW VETERAN CENTER & ASSOCIATES

Event Location: RTW VETERAN CENTER
5536 South King Drive, Chicago, IL 60637
12:00 Noon to 7:00 pm

Music & Entertainment Produced by
RTWVETCENTER
Krunchtime Productions, Inc.
Spoken Word – Stepping & Line Dancing
Live Entertainment also featuring:
The Reflections…KTP Band…Rob Willis
Debra Burkes & Hosted by Fatima
Live Broadcast WSSRR Radio

All you can eat free food

Food Prepared by Kenny’s Ribs & RTW VET CENTER
Courtesy of Ken Lewis, Owner of (Dusties, Kenny’s Ribs, Kenny’s Cares) and a US Army Veteran

Vendors Welcome – Limited Space – Call 800 974-2808 Extension #4

“A Grateful Nation Never Forgets Its Veterans”

All Veterans, Their Families & Supporters Invited
Call 8OO 974-2808 Extension #10
rtwvetcenter.org / facebook:rtwveteranscenter

Register Now by Clicking Here
(Registration Not Necessary but encouraged)
Or call 800 974-2808 Extension #10

 

Tattler Fest BBQ hosted by Half Acre and the American Legion @ American Legion Tattler Post
May 30 @ 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Join Half Acre and the American Legion as they host their Tattler Fest BBQ!

Where: American Legion Tattler Post 4355 N Western Ave, Chicago
When: Monday May 30th
Time: 3pm – Midnight

Jun
11
Sat
Muslim Women’s Alliance Iftar @ Islamic Center
Jun 11 @ 7:00 pm
Aug
5
Fri
2016 Symposium on Women and the Military @ Malcolm X College
Aug 5 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

2016 Symposium on Women and the Military, August 5th, 9:00am-1:pm, Malcolm X Community College, Chicago, IL

Connect. Network. Build Community!

  • Build your network to expand your support system
  • Connect with women who served and still serving
  • Advocate for Female Servicemembers, Women Veterans, Military Spouses, Military Caregivers
  • Leverage the collective voices of a unified military community

Keynote Speaker:

Brigadier General Alicia Tate-Nadeau

Executive Director, City of Chicago

Office of Emergency Management and Communications

Assistant Adjutant/ Director of the Joint Staff

Illinois National Guard

Symposium cost is free, continental breakfast and lunch provided.

Register now at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2016-symposium-on-women-and-the-military-tickets-25329749964

When:
Where: Malcolm X College – 1900 West Jackson Boulevard Conference Room, Chicago, IL 60612
Aug
6
Sat
Dancing with the Vets at Indian Boundary @ Indian Boundary Park
Aug 6 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Saturday, August 6, 2016 from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Indian Boundary Park
2500 W. Lunt Ave., Chicago IL 60645
(773) 764.0338

 

Fee: Free

Age Range: 18 and up

For individuals that are U.S. Military Veterans. This event is one of three dance competitions for military couples to participate in to be invited to a grand finale. This event is in partnership with Veterans Upward Bound. One participant per couple must have a DD214 or other military verification to be eligible. To submit proof of service call Michelle Smith at 312-462-7533.

Register Here

Dancing With The Veterans Event

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

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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Dec
30
Fri
NWVU Dinner Dance Fundraiser 2016 @ American Legion Post 330 Memorial Hall
Dec 30 @ 6:30 pm – 11:59 pm

Join the National Women Veterans United (NWVU) for a Semi Formal Dinner Dance fund-raiser, in support of the IL Community Women Veteran’s Center.
Music, food, fun, 50/50 raffles and camaraderie!
Individual ticket donations ($50) or take advantage of a $50 discount for a table of ten at $450.00.

Friday, December 30, 2016

6:30 P.M. – 12:00 A.M.

American Legion Post 330 Memorial Hall
950 Legion Drive, Calumet City, IL

★ Attire Semi Formal ★

★ Purchase a Table for a $50 Discount!

$50 Per Person – Tables Seat Ten (10)

Call For Tickets (872) 731-2150 or E-mail Nwvu.org@gmail.com

↓ Buy Tickets Online at: ↓eventbrite_logo_gradient_v2

Proceeds support the Women Veteran’s Center
NWVU is a 501(c) 3 Non Profit Organization

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