Saturday, August 29, 2015

Upcoming events as of 082915




FRI-THU, August 28 – September 3, 2015 – American Legion National Convention in Baltimore, MD.  Contact Dept Adjutant about hotel accommodations.   See: www.legion.org/convention .

SAT, August 29, 2015, 9 AM - 2 PM – Veterans Expo and Open House.  Falls Township American Legion Post 834, 300 Yardley Ave., Fallsington, PA, in Bucks County.

SAT, August 29, 2015, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Rep. Cohen's health fair at 6300 Rising Sun Ave.

SAT, August 29, 2015, 8 PM - Saturday Night Dances – Every Saturday night at the John Billington VFW Post #6495, 1605 Haines Rd, Levittown, PA 19055, (215) 946-6261, Dennis Bicking, Commander - $3.00 cover. See Jack Crussard - jcrussard@yahoo.com for more details. 

MON, August 31, 2015 – Honoring Heroes (Active and Retired Military, Police, and Fire) - 50% off entire check for the entire party at Maggie’s Waterfront Café, 9242 North Delaware Avenue, Philadelphia , PA, 19114, (215) 637-6716, every Monday.

TUE, September 1, 2015, 11 AM – 1 PM – Seventh of 10 PVAC Super Tuesdays in a row at BRITH SHALOM APARTMENTS, 3939 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE.  Coordinated with City Councilman.

TUE, September 1, 2015, 6:45-9 PM – COMPASS (Circles Offering Mindful Participation and Safe Spaces) at St. Andrew’s UCC Fellowship Hall, 615 E Walnut St, Perkasie, PA 18944, (215) 257-2880.   Purpose: Establish a group that supports veterans, promotes the ideals of Soldier’s Heart by embracing the wisdom of the “Elder Warrior”, and raises awareness in the community that we are all responsible for truly welcoming home those who have put themselves in harm’s way for all of us.  This group of individuals will be called “Stronghearts” and the only requirement is to be a good listener and to participate to the extent they are comfortable doing so. 

TUE, September 1, 2015, 7:30 PM – American Legion Corp. John Loudenslager Post 366 Meeting at 7976 Oxford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111.  215.728.9412.  Email: barbedwire366@yahoo.com .  Al Mattia, Commander, 215.745.0316. 

WED, September 2, 2015, 10:30 a.m. - Commemorate V-J Day in Washington at the National World War II Memorial.  To learn more or to RSVP, go to: http://www.wwiimemorialfriends.org/ .

THU, September 3, 2015, 11:45 AM - Veterans Advisory Council will meet at CMC VAMC PHILA.  In the Director’s Board Room.

SAT, September 5, 2015, 8 PM - Saturday Night Dances – Every Saturday night at the John Billington VFW Post #6495, 1605 Haines Rd, Levittown, PA 19055, (215) 946-6261, Dennis Bicking, Commander - $3.00 cover. See Jack Crussard - jcrussard@yahoo.com for more details. 

MON, September 7, 2015 – Labor Day.

MON, September 7, 2015 – Lunch and dinner discounts for veterans and military at Old Country Buffet every Monday.

MON, September 7, 2015 – Honoring Heroes (Active and Retired Military, Police, and Fire) - 50% off entire check for the entire party at Maggie’s Waterfront Café, 9242 North Delaware Avenue, Philadelphia , PA, 19114, (215) 637-6716, every Monday.

TUE, September 8, 2015, 11 AM – 1 PM – Eighth of 10 PVAC Super Tuesdays in a row at VICTORY CHRISTIAN CENTER, 53RD WHITBY.  Coordinated with City Councilman.     

TUE, September 8, 2015, 7 PM – VFW Bridesburg-Lawton Post 2 Meeting.  4638 Richmond St, Philadelphia, PA 19137, (215) 537-0187.  Commander: Gary LaBarge

WED, September 9, 2015, 10 AM – Philadelphia Veterans Parade committee meeting in the Armory on S.23rd Street (off Market St.)

THU, September 10, 2015, 9 AM – Veterans Advisory Council meeting at VAMC, Coatesville, PA, Bldg. 5, Rm. 3

THU, September 10, 2015, 10 AM - PA War Veterans Council meeting in TAL DOP HQ, 800 N Front St, Wormleysburg, PA 17043, (717) 730-9100

THU, September 10, 2015, 10 to 11:45 AM - Multi-Agency Hispanic Heritage Month Observance to be held in Harrisburg.  This year's theme is "Hispanic Americans: Energizing Our Nation's Diversity".  The public is invited to attend the proclamation signing and multi-agency observance of the Hispanic Heritage Month in the Rotunda of the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg.  Sponsored by the Governor's Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs and the Multi-Agency Planning Committee for Hispanic Heritage Month.  For more information on the observance of Hispanic Heritage Month, contact Jose Molina, Executive Director of the Governor's Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs, at 717-772-9034.

THU, September 10, 2015 - Dedication of the Flight 93 National Memorial new Visitor Center and Learning Center in Shanksville, PA.

FRI, September 11, 2015 - Trade Center Pentagon Attacks – 14th Anniversary.  Memorial Service at Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, PA.

FRI-SUN, September 11-13, 2015, 0800-1630 – Delaware Valley Veterans Stand Down. 7321 New Falls Road, Levittown, PA.  Phone: 267-560-5011.  www.philastanddown.org .  delvalstanddown@gmail.com

FRI, September 11, 2015, 10AM - 2 PM – Welcome Home Veterans Job Fair at VAMC, Coatesville, PA. Bldg. 5, Great Hall. 

FRI, September 11, 2015, 11 AM – VA Voluntary Services meeting at CMC VAMC Phila.

FRI, September 11, 2015, 1 PM – DAV Philadelphia County Council meeting at VA Vet Center, Front & Olney Plaza, 101 E. Olney Ave., Phila. 

SAT-SUN, September 12-13, 2015, 0800-1600 - Delaware Valley Veterans Stand Down. 7321 New Falls Road, Levittown, PA. Phone: 267-560-5011.  www.philastanddown.org .  delvalstanddown@gmail.com

SAT, September 12, 2015, 1500-1900 – The Chapel of Four Chaplains picnic at 1201 Constitution Ave., The Navy Yard, Bldg. 649, Phila., PA 19112, 215 218-1943. 

SAT, September 12, 2015, 8 PM - Saturday Night Dances – Every Saturday night at the John Billington VFW Post #6495, 1605 Haines Rd, Levittown, PA 19055, (215) 946-6261, Dennis Bicking, Commander - $3.00 cover. See Jack Crussard - jcrussard@yahoo.com for more details. 

SUN, September 13, 2015, 12 noon – AMVETS Post 100 Meeting.

MON, September 14, 2015, 8AM to 4PM - Union League of Philadelphia’s Veterans Career Seminar Day scheduled at the Union League at 140 South Broad St in Philadelphia.  This is a full day of seminars, workshops and networking for veterans in transition.  Included in the program are valuable skills that will help veterans and their family as they transition from military to civilian life. We will have veteran specific seminars, panels and hands on exercises for resume, job interviewing and other skills in addition to speakers who have been successful at the transition.  Seminars are provided by veteran owned enterprises, college veterans groups and professional organizations versed in the development needs of the veteran.  We also offer preparation for the upcoming Union League Veterans Fair on October 19 where dozens of veteran friendly Delaware Valley companies with current job openings will participate.  Registration is via www.unionleague.ticketleap.com  and includes coffee and lunch. The program is free for all veterans and family members.  Please pass on to your communities and networks of veterans to participate.   For any questions, do not hesitate to contact me [Chris D'Ascenzo at chris.dascenzo@comcast.net or at 215 527 5322 or Union League staff administrator Mary O’brien at 215  587 5565.

MON, September 14, 2015 – Lunch and dinner discounts for veterans and military at Old Country Buffet every Monday.

MON, September 14, 2015 – Honoring Heroes (Active and Retired Military, Police, and Fire) - 50% off entire check for the entire party at Maggie’s Waterfront Café, 9242 North Delaware Avenue, Philadelphia , PA, 19114, (215) 637-6716, every Monday.

MON, September 14, 2015, 7 PM - VVA Chap 266 Genl Mtg at  Luzerne and Castor in Juniata.  LDH presents Govt Affairs Rpt. 

TUE, September 15 to THU, October 15, 2015 - National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed in the United States, when the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States are recognized and the group's heritage and culture are celebrated.  For more information on the observance of Hispanic Heritage Month, contact Jose Molina, Executive Director of the Governor's Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs, at 717-772-9034.

TUE, September 15, 2015, 11 AM – 1 PM – Ninth of 10 PVAC Super Tuesdays in a row at EOM -FRONT AND MOORE.  Coordinated with City Councilman.     

TUE, September 15, 2015, evening – VAMC Phila Open House Meeting in Camden County.

TUE, September 15, 2015, 7 PM – JWV PCC Meeting at Glendale Uptown Home. 

WED, September 16, 2015, 10am – Philadelphia Veterans Parade committee meeting in the Armory on S.23rd Street near Market St.

WED, September 16, 2015, 10am-2pm - Philly Veterans Career Fair, Battleship New Jersey.  Register here:  www.phillyveterans.com .  Contact: Alex Archawski (OEF Veteran), Founder/Director, Greater Philadelphia Veterans Network (GPVN) a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit, e: gpvninfo@gmail.com   / w: www.gpvn.org

WED, September 16, 2015, 7 PM – JWV Post 706 meeting at DVVH. 

THU-SAT, September 17-19, 2015 – NSVA 69th Convention and Reunion, Grand Plaza Hotel, Branson, MO.  Make lodging arrangements through Branson Tourism Center, 417 334-8325, Attn: Melissa McGowan.  $370.34 Double (2 guest/2 beds), 3 nights, full hot breakfast buffet and banquet.

THU-SAT, September 17-19, 2015 – TREA National Convention, Hilton St. Louis Frontenac, 1335 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63131, 314 993-1100. 

THU, September 17, 2015 , 12-3 PM – MOAA-WG Lunch Meeting.  Speaker: MG Wes Craig, Adj. Gen PA, ret.  VE (Vereinigung Erzgebirge) Club, 130 Davisville Rd., Warminster, PA 18974-5599

THU, September 17, 2015, 7 PM – VAMC Coatesville Town Hall Meeting at VFW Post 106, 837 Lincoln Ave., West Chester, PA, 19380.

FRI, September 18, 2015 – National POW/MIA Recognition Day.  Wear appropriate t-shirt.

SAT, September 19, 2015, 11 AM – Pointman Soldiers Heart Ministry Meeting at Triumph Baptist Church, 1648 W Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19140, (215) 228-8000

SAT, September 19, 2015, 1:00pm-4:00 pm - VVA Lehigh Valley Chapter 415 is staging an Agent Orange Town Hall meeting. Location: Northhampton Community College’s Lipkin Theatre, Kopecek Hall, 3835 Green Pond Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18020.  Contact: Mike Regrut darnmike07@gmail.com .

SAT, September 19, 2015, 8 PM - Saturday Night Dances – Every Saturday night at the John Billington VFW Post #6495, 1605 Haines Rd, Levittown, PA 19055, (215) 946-6261, Dennis Bicking, Commander - $3.00 cover. See Jack Crussard - jcrussard@yahoo.com for more details. 

SUN, September 20-27, 2015 - Campaign Nonviolence Week of Action

SUN, September 20, 2015, 10 AM – 12:30 PM – JWV Post 215 posthumous award to PPC Stanley Steiner to be given to his widow, Barbara Steiner, Dept. Pa. Aux. Pres. at the post at 913 Tyson.

MON, September 21, 2015 - International Peace Day

MON, September 21, 2015 – Lunch and dinner discounts for veterans and military at Old Country Buffet every Monday.

MON, September 21, 2015 – Honoring Heroes (Active and Retired Military, Police, and Fire) - 50% off entire check for the entire party at Maggie’s Waterfront Café, 9242 North Delaware Avenue, Philadelphia , PA, 19114, (215) 637-6716, every Monday.

MON, September 21, 2015, 7 PM – VVA Chap 266 Exec. Bd. Meeting.  LDH presents Gov’t Affairs Legis Rpt.

TUE, September 22, 2015, evening – Yom Kippur begins.

WED, September 23, 2015, evening – Yom Kippur ends.

WED, September 23, 2015, 12 – 2 PM – Peaceful Living big conference room.  "kindred spirits" veterans advisory meeting. 569 Yoder Rd., Harleysville, PA 19438; Phone: 610.287.1200.

WED, September 23, 2015, 7 PM – Philadelphia United Veterans Council (UVC) Meeting.  Louis A Cavaliere, Christine Beady, and Paul L Sutton of Chapel of Four Chaplains have been invited by Gerry Ney on behalf of UVC commander Leonard Johnson.  Leonard and Gerry will pay a visit to the chapel as soon as Leonard has a day free of other obligations.

FRI-MON, September 25-28, 2015 – Pope Francis visits Philadelphia – VAMC will have limited staff and all clinics have been cancelled.  Liberal leave policy will be in effect.

FRI, September 25, 2015 - VETERANS WITH DISABILITIES GOOSE HUNT.  at Pymatuning Wildlife Management Area.  Applications were due by August 24th.

SAT, September 26, 2015 – Russ Davidson, Yardley in Bucks County – Picnic at VFW

SAT, September 26, 2015, 8 PM - Saturday Night Dances – Every Saturday night at the John Billington VFW Post #6495, 1605 Haines Rd, Levittown, PA 19055, (215) 946-6261, Dennis Bicking, Commander - $3.00 cover. See Jack Crussard - jcrussard@yahoo.com for more details.  Conflict – see above.

MON, September 28, 2015 – Lunch and dinner discounts for veterans and military at Old Country Buffet every Monday.

MON, September 28, 2015 – Honoring Heroes (Active and Retired Military, Police, and Fire) - 50% off entire check for the entire party at Maggie’s Waterfront Café, 9242 North Delaware Avenue, Philadelphia , PA, 19114, (215) 637-6716, every Monday.

MON, September 28, 2015, 3:30 PM – DAV Chap 15 Mtg at VAMC Phila 7th Flr.

TUE-WED, September 29 and 30, 2015, 9am - 4:30pm - “SUPPORTING VETERANS, FAMILIES & PEOPLE IN THE MILITARY”.  (2-Day - 12 Hour Practitioner/Provider Training Opportunity).  Training Fee - $100.  WHERE: Holiday Inn Harrisburg/Hershey, Grantville, PA 17028.  TARGET AUDIENCE:  Developed to fulfill the promise of honoring those who have served America, this training is specifically designed for behavioral healthcare clinicians and providers with no prior military service history or experience working with military Service Members, Veterans, or their families.  DETAILS: http://www.drexelmed.edu/bhe .  Click tab for Regional Course Information and click on pdf brochure (information on page 30).  CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS

TUE, September 29, 2015, 2 – 3 p.m. - VISN 4 Director's Monthly Veterans' Service Organizations Call.   Hosted By:  William H. Mills, Interim VISN 4 Director, and Carla Sivek, VISN 4 Deputy Network Director.  Call-in Information:  Dial 1-800-767-1750 and when prompted, enter participant code 88027 followed by the # key.  If there is a topic that you would like addressed, please contact David Cowgill, VISN 4 communications manager, at david.cowgill@va.gov or 412-822-3318, by the end of the day on September 23rd, or any time before the start of the call. 

TUE, September 29, 2015, 10 AM – 3 PM – Tenth of 10 PVAC Super Tuesdays in a row at BARRETT NABUURS   CENTER, 28TH DICKINSON.  Coordinated with City Councilman.      

THU, October 1, 2015, 11:45 AM - Veterans Advisory Council will meet at CMC VAMC Phila  in the Director’s Board Room.

SAT-SUN, October 3-4, 2015 – JWV DOP Meeting at Best Western Premier Hotel and Conference Center, 800 East Park Ave.,  Harrisburg, PA 1-844-218-2320 (or direct at 717 561-2800) for reservations.   Room reservations by the 5th of September.

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