Click here to enlarge image Keynote Speaker is Joe Torrillo, a 25 yr. Lt. (retired) with the New York City Fire Dept. On the tragic day of September 11, 2001 (9-11), while Joe was assisting his Brethren Firefighters and First Responders with rescue operations, the South Tower of the World Trade Center collapsed, burying him […]
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (NHS), a unit of the National Park Service, has partnered with Operation Pillow Talk, a local community project to help lift the morale of active military service members. This project is in its fifth year of designing, sewing, or dyeing pillowcases for deployed military personnel. Over the course of 2016, […]
Fort Vancouver National Site 10:00 a.m. Ceremony | 11:00 a.m. Parade Join us for the Lough Legacy Veterans Parade at Fort Vancouver! The parade begins at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 5. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the community celebration honoring Veterans of all service branches. This is a free, community event that […]
The Convoy starts in the Fairgrounds in Vancouver and travels South along the Veterans Memorial Highway (I-205) to the Rest Area at Oregon Mile Post 282. 7:00 AM: Fairground Gates Open 11:00 AM: Ceremony Begins 12:00 PM: Convoy Takes Off for Oregon Mile Post 282 At Mile Post 282 there will be a […]
The Oregon Zoo will mark Veterans Day by offering free admission for military veterans and active military personnel, as well as family members who accompany them to the zoo on Friday, Nov. 11. Families of deployed military personnel also will be given free admission. To receive free admission, visitors must show a military or veteran […]
Marine Corps Birthday Party. All Marines/Corpsmen Welcome… @ Forty et Eight Box Car Room 7607 NE 26th Avenue. Vancouver, WA, 98665-0637 Prime Rib dinner, $20.00 per person. Make Check Payable to CRDMC and mail to Paymaster John Stofiel @ 6204 Kansas St. Vancouver, WA 98661 or pay at the door. Inquiries: 360-907-5342 jfstofiel@comcast.net.
All Marines/Corpsmen & Family Welcome… enjoy the “Morning before…” Hosted by: Marines Ben & John Laughlin. Cascade Bar & Grill 15000 S E Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA 98684 Meal $6.00 - 15.00 depending upon what you order. Dessert Corps Birthday Cake…Steak and eggs S.O.S.
Art as Therapy for Cancer Survivors and Caregivers Second Thursday of each month, 10 a.m. to noon. Our program will offer you a chance to express yourself, treat yourself to a relaxing and restorative activity, and connect with others going through cancer treatment and recovery. · Become more self-aware, express fears, anxieties, and other emotions […]
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Students & Veterans ENgaging (S&VEN) is a one-day service event occurring annually on Veterans Day. The Clark County Food Bank brings together over 300 veterans and high school Students for a fast, fun service event to help provide food for the hungry in Clark County. There are two service sessions to choose from on Friday, […]
Oregon Viet Nam Memorial Wall (By Zoo) 10:00 AM: NIVA CG Practice 11:00 AM: NIVA CG Post Colors 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM: NIVA Ceremony, Smudging, Prayer and Flute Playing
Returning Veterans Project- Once again we are partnering with the Portland Trail Blazers for Military Appreciation Night, November 11th, this Veterans Day. The Trailblazers will play the Sacramento Kings and this Friday night game is sure to be a crowd pleaser! Once again, we will be offering special ticket prices for this fun match-up, with a portion […]
On Saturday, November 12, 2016, from 2 pm to 4 pm at the Fort Vancouver Visitor Center, noted author John P. Langellier will discuss his new book, Fighting for Uncle Sam: Buffalo Soldiers in the Frontier Army. This event, hosted by the National Park Service at Fort Vancouver and the Friends of Fort Vancouver, is […]
Noted author John P. Langellier will discuss his new book, Fighting for Uncle Sam: Buffalo Soldiers in the Frontier Army, on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Fort Vancouver Visitor Center. Copies of Langellier’s book will be available for sale in the Visitor Center Bookstore, and Langellier will sign copies. From the American […]
All women veterans are invited to attend a women vets connect meeting. This is a support network. Meetings are confidential. MEETINGS WILL BE HELD AT THE 40 & 8 ( except for special events) in the boxcar next to the chateau. It is located at 7607 NE 26th Ave. Vancouver WA. (The chateau is located […]
Saturday, November 19 at 1 PM - 4 PM VA Portland Health Care System 3710 SW US Veterans Hospital Rd, Portland, Oregon 97239 This is the 3rd annual event hosted by Vietnam Veterans of America and supported by VAPORHCS at the Portland VA Medical Center. The goal is to help inform veterans, family members and […]
It's that time of year again, Christmas Party!! The Party will be held December 2nd at the 40 et 8 Bar Room side, starting at 5 PM Social 6 PM Dinner. Again this will be POTLUCK! No cost. Ham and Turkey will be provided by CMAC. Just bring a dish or dessert your choice! No […]
VETERANS TOWN HALL and VBA Claims Clinic (10 am – noon) Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016 10:30 a.m. – noon Portland main hospital auditorium Building 100, 2nd Floor Questions? Contact the Public Affairs Office at (503) 402-2975 orVHAPOR-PVAMCNewsletter@va.gov