Events

Oct
24
Sat
Stand Down for Women Vets 2015 @ Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
Oct 24 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

National Women Veterans United (NWVU)

Stand Down
For All Women Veterans
Saturday, October 24,015 10:00 a.m. – 3p.m.
Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
NWVU Stand Down 2015 NWVU Stand Down 2015 Vendor Form
Feb
20
Sat
Special Vet Chats @ Apostolic Church of God
Feb 20 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

The Veterans Saturday Vet Chats present two months of The African American Veteran: Bridging the Past, Present, and Future, in Fellowship Hall.

Saturday, 20 February, 9:30 a.m. until noon will feature historian of African American military history, Claude J. Hilliard, Chaplain at Pullman Christian Reformed Church and Chaplain of the Montford Point Marine Association, Inc.Chicago.

Saturday, 19 March, 9:30 a.m. until noon will feature Dr. Byron T. Brazier, pastor of the Apostolic Church of God, who will speak on the viability of today’s veteran and how he or she can be a major force in forging the future of the community.

All are welcome! No reservation required! Sessions are free of charge!

Vets Chats

Mar
19
Sat
Special Vet Chats @ Apostolic Church of God
Mar 19 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

The Veterans Saturday Vet Chats present two months of The African American Veteran: Bridging the Past, Present, and Future, in Fellowship Hall.

Saturday, 20 February, 9:30 a.m. until noon will feature historian of African American military history, Claude J. Hilliard, Chaplain at Pullman Christian Reformed Church and Chaplain of the Montford Point Marine Association, Inc.Chicago.

Saturday, 19 March, 9:30 a.m. until noon will feature Dr. Byron T. Brazier, pastor of the Apostolic Church of God, who will speak on the viability of today’s veteran and how he or she can be a major force in forging the future of the community.

All are welcome! No reservation required! Sessions are free of charge!

Vets Chats

Apr
14
Thu
The Land of Oz Presented by Jesse Brown VA @ Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
Apr 14 @ 9:30 am
Apr
16
Sat
Vet Chat April 2016 @ Apostolic Church of God
Apr 16 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
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

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