BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Leonard W. Kidd Memorial - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Leonard W. Kidd Memorial X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ashburnlegion.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Leonard W. Kidd Memorial REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171735 CREATED:20250102T205625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T205625Z UID:3650-1749754800-1749758400@ashburnlegion.org SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Share this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://ashburnlegion.org/event/monthly-meeting-16/ LOCATION:Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department (AVFRD)\, 20688 Ashburn Road\, Ashburn\, VA\, 20147\, United States CATEGORIES:American Legion END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171735 CREATED:20250102T205552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T205552Z UID:3647-1746730800-1746734400@ashburnlegion.org SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Share this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://ashburnlegion.org/event/monthly-meeting-15/ LOCATION:Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department (AVFRD)\, 20688 Ashburn Road\, Ashburn\, VA\, 20147\, United States CATEGORIES:American Legion END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171735 CREATED:20250416T215739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T215933Z UID:3779-1746039600-1746043200@ashburnlegion.org SUMMARY:The Unlikely War Hero DESCRIPTION:Author and historian Marc Leepson recounts the remarkable story of Doug Hegdahl\, the youngest and lowest-ranking American POW captured in North Vietnam and held at the Hanoi Hilton. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nMarc Leepson is a journalist\, historian\, and author of ten books. He served in the U.S. Army from 1967-69\, including a year in the Vietnam War\, and received an honorable discharge. He earned a master’s degree in history from George Washington University. Leepson is a former staff writer for Congressional Quarterly and has written for Preservation\, Smithsonian\, Military History\, Civil War Times\, Vietnam magazine\, and the Washington Post. \nThe Unlikely War Hero: A Vietnam War POW’s Story of Courage and Resilience in the Hanoi Hilton is his latest book. \nPlease visit and subscribe to our YouTube Channel – Loudoun County Public Library Online Programs – for more programs. \n\n\n\nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://ashburnlegion.org/event/the-unlikely-war-hero/ LOCATION:Rust Liibrary\, 380 Old Waterford Rd NW\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20176\, United States CATEGORIES:American Legion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ashburnlegion.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Unlikely_War_Hero_Book_Cover.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171735 CREATED:20250414T131144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T131144Z UID:3775-1745060400-1745064000@ashburnlegion.org SUMMARY:250th Anniversary Commemoration Of the Battle of LEXINGTON & CONCORD DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 19\, 2024 at 11:00am \nChampe Farm at Champe Ford Road – The John Champe monument\, located off of Route 50 and Champe Ford Road west of Aldi \n\nDownload (DOCX\, 4.95MB) \nDispersed Militiamen will conduct organized and random musket fire. Guests include two reenactors in British “Red Coats” from His Majesty’s 65th Regiment of Foot. Narration will provide an overview of the battle from the Patriot and British point of view. \nIf you will present a wreath\, carry a flag\, or participate in the firelock volley RSVP to: Barry Schwoerer at: barry@schwoerers.com\, 703-859-3407 \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://ashburnlegion.org/event/250th-anniversary-commemoration-of-the-battle-of-lexington-concord/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171735 CREATED:20250409T183722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T183722Z UID:3772-1744457400-1744466400@ashburnlegion.org SUMMARY:DAV Information & Recruitment Session DESCRIPTION:Are you a disabled veteran looking for support\, camaraderie\, and a way to continue serving your fellow veterans? \nThe Loudoun DAV Chapter invites you to an information & recruitment session at Mission BBQ in Sterling\, VA! \nSaturday\, April 12\, 2025 \nMission BBQ – Sterling\, VA \n45979 Denizen Plaza\, Sterling VA 20165 \n11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Meet & Greet \n12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Info & Recruitment Session \nEnjoy great food and drinks provided by Mission BBQ while learning how the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) helps veterans like you. \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://ashburnlegion.org/event/dav-information-recruitment-session/ LOCATION:Mission BBQ\, 45979 Denizen Plaza\, Sterling\, VA\, 20165\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171735 CREATED:20250102T205516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T205516Z UID:3644-1744311600-1744315200@ashburnlegion.org SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Share this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://ashburnlegion.org/event/monthly-meeting-14/ LOCATION:Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department (AVFRD)\, 20688 Ashburn Road\, Ashburn\, VA\, 20147\, United States CATEGORIES:American Legion END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171735 CREATED:20250210T011835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T011835Z UID:3718-1743246000-1743253200@ashburnlegion.org SUMMARY:National Vietnam War Veterans Day DESCRIPTION:VFW and American Legion Posts\, Sgt Maj John Champe Chapter Virginia SAR will commemorate Vietnam Veterans at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at the County Courthouse.  Names of veterans killed in Vietnam will be read and a bell rung for each one. \nSat\, Mar 29\, 2025 at 11:00 AM \n18 E Market St\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20176 \n\n\n \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://ashburnlegion.org/event/national-vietnam-war-veterans-day/ LOCATION:Old Loudoun County Courthouse\, 18 E. Market Street\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20176\, United States CATEGORIES:American Legion END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T133000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171735 CREATED:20250313T124151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T124151Z UID:3737-1742387400-1742391000@ashburnlegion.org SUMMARY:Presentation of Commending Resolution and Proclamation to WWII Veteran\, Vic Witold DESCRIPTION:Event Details: \n📅 Date: Wednesday\, March 19\, 2025 \n🕧 Time: 12:30 PM \n📍 Location: Mission BBQ\, Sterling\, Virginia \nThis is a meaningful opportunity to come together as a community to express our gratitude to a true hero. We hope you can join us in celebrating Mr. Witold’s legacy and service. \nPlease let us know if you’ll be attending by responding to my email or calling/texting me at 703-955-6809 next Monday\, March 17\, 2025. \n\n\n\n\nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://ashburnlegion.org/event/presentation-of-commending-resolution-and-proclamation-to-wwii-veteran-vic-witold/ LOCATION:Mission BBQ\, 45979 Denizen Plaza\, Sterling\, VA\, 20165\, United States CATEGORIES:American Legion END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171735 CREATED:20250102T205447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T205447Z UID:3641-1741892400-1741896000@ashburnlegion.org SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Share this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://ashburnlegion.org/event/monthly-meeting-13/ LOCATION:Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department (AVFRD)\, 20688 Ashburn Road\, Ashburn\, VA\, 20147\, United States CATEGORIES:American Legion END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171735 CREATED:20250220T142106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T142106Z UID:3731-1741780800-1741784400@ashburnlegion.org SUMMARY:Hiring Heroes - Federal Employment DESCRIPTION:https://www.hireheroesusa.org/event/federal-employment-starting-your-federal-job-search-3/ \n  \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://ashburnlegion.org/event/hiring-heroes-federal-employment/ CATEGORIES:American Legion END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171735 CREATED:20250220T142007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T142007Z UID:3728-1741262400-1741276800@ashburnlegion.org SUMMARY:Hiring Heroes - Virtual Career Fair DESCRIPTION:  \nhttps://www.hireheroesusa.org/event/vcfmarch6/ \n  \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://ashburnlegion.org/event/hiring-heroes-virtual-career-fair/ CATEGORIES:American Legion END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171735 CREATED:20250102T205359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T205359Z UID:3638-1739473200-1739476800@ashburnlegion.org SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Share this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://ashburnlegion.org/event/monthly-meeting-12/ LOCATION:Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department (AVFRD)\, 20688 Ashburn Road\, Ashburn\, VA\, 20147\, United States CATEGORIES:American Legion END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171735 CREATED:20250109T164633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T164633Z UID:3705-1738155600-1738166400@ashburnlegion.org SUMMARY:Virtual Career Summit DESCRIPTION:Virtual Career Summit\nWednesday\, January 29 \n1:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET \nRegister now for this virtual hiring fair featuring on-demand career preparation workshops and networking with dozens of employers across multiple industries. Participating employers are looking to hire talent from the military community for thousands of open positions. Whether you’re looking for work now or exploring future possibilities\, representatives are ready to meet and answer questions. \nRegister online for this virtual event. \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://ashburnlegion.org/event/virtual-career-summit-2/ CATEGORIES:American Legion END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171735 CREATED:20250102T173734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T173734Z UID:3631-1738141200-1738148400@ashburnlegion.org SUMMARY:Military Cultural Competency DESCRIPTION:Wed. Jan. 29th 9:00am – 11:00am\, \nMilitary Cultural Competency \nRegister Here \nDetails\nIn this training\, we provide an overview of military culture that includes organizational structure\, rank\, branches of service\, core values\, and demographics as well as similarities and differences between the Active and Reserve components\, National Guard\, and military family awareness. \n  \nWe also provide awareness of transition and reintegration needs for veterans and members of the National Guard and Armed Forces Reserves and their families. \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://ashburnlegion.org/event/military-cultural-competency/ CATEGORIES:American Legion END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171735 CREATED:20250118T190531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250118T190531Z UID:3713-1738090800-1738096200@ashburnlegion.org SUMMARY:LCCVEB Meeting DESCRIPTION:Loudoun County Community Veterans Engagement Board \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join the LCCVEB for the first meeting of the year on January 28\, 2025.\n\nTime: \n7:00pm-8:30pm \n\nLocation: \nThe Loudoun County Government building \n1 Harrison Street\, SE\, \nLeesburg\, VA 20175 \n(Dulles Room) \n\nIf you are unable to attend in person there will be a virtual option: \nClick here to register \n\n  \n\n\nLook forward to seeing you soon\,\n\nThank you from the LCCVEB EXCOM\,\n\nScott Morse\nChair \nDennis Boykin\nVice Chair \nScott Howell\nTreasurer  \nEric Lohman \nExecutive Administrator \n\nHave a wonderful day.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://ashburnlegion.org/event/lccveb-meeting/ LOCATION:Loudoun County Government Building\, 1 Harrison Street\, SE\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20175\, United States CATEGORIES:American Legion END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171735 CREATED:20250109T164555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T164555Z UID:3702-1738062000-1738076400@ashburnlegion.org SUMMARY:Western Region Virtual Career Fair for Veterans DESCRIPTION:Western Region Virtual Career Fair for Veterans\nTuesday\, January 28 \n11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. PT \nJoin Recruit Military’s Western Region Virtual Career Fair – free for Veterans\, transitioning Service members\, military spouses\, and members of the Guard and Reserve. Connect with recruiters from local and national companies\, exclusively designed for those in the military community. \nRegister online for this virtual event. \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://ashburnlegion.org/event/western-region-virtual-career-fair-for-veterans-2/ CATEGORIES:American Legion END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171735 CREATED:20250102T173622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T173622Z UID:3628-1737718200-1737727200@ashburnlegion.org SUMMARY:Veteran Spouse Network: Invisible Wounds of War and Suicide Prevention DESCRIPTION:Fri. Jan. 24th 11:30pm – 2:00pm\, \nVeteran Spouse Network: Invisible Wounds of War and Suicide Prevention \nRegister Here \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://ashburnlegion.org/event/veteran-spouse-network-invisible-wounds-of-war-and-suicide-prevention/ CATEGORIES:American Legion END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171735 CREATED:20250109T164522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T164522Z UID:3699-1737633600-1737648000@ashburnlegion.org SUMMARY:Veteran & Military Spouse Virtual Job Fair DESCRIPTION:Veteran & Military Spouse Virtual Job Fair\nThursday\, January 23 \n12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET \nJoin G.I. Jobs’ virtual job fair to talk with dozens of recruiters from companies of all sizes. These recruiters know the value of hiring Veterans and military spouses\, and they’re looking for you to join their ranks. Attending is easy: \n\nCreate your profile and upload your resume.\nLearn about jobs available from attending companies. You will receive company information and links to explore available opportunities.\nSign into the event and talk or text with recruiters about positions you’re interested in.\n\nRecruiters look at profiles before the event\, so complete your profile today. \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://ashburnlegion.org/event/veteran-military-spouse-virtual-job-fair/ CATEGORIES:American Legion END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171735 CREATED:20250102T173502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T173502Z UID:3625-1737550800-1737554400@ashburnlegion.org SUMMARY:Suicide Prevention Communications: Strategies for Safe Messaging DESCRIPTION:Wed. Jan. 22nd 1:00pm – 2:00pm\, \nSuicide Prevention Communications: Strategies for Safe Messaging. \nRegister Here \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://ashburnlegion.org/event/suicide-prevention-communications-strategies-for-safe-messaging/ CATEGORIES:American Legion END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171735 CREATED:20250109T164449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T164449Z UID:3696-1737536400-1737547200@ashburnlegion.org SUMMARY:Virtual Job Fair DESCRIPTION:Virtual Job Fair\nWednesday\, January 22 \n9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET \nSponsored by Corporate Gray\, this virtual military-friendly job fair provides military-experienced job seekers the opportunity to interview with employers nationwide via text chat and video. \nRegister online to receive a Virtual Job Fair Training Guide and the Job Fair Employer Directory. \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://ashburnlegion.org/event/virtual-job-fair-5/ CATEGORIES:American Legion END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T153000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171735 CREATED:20250102T173336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T173336Z UID:3622-1737468000-1737473400@ashburnlegion.org SUMMARY:Economic Stability Considerations for Service Members\, Veterans and their Families DESCRIPTION:Tues. Jan 21st 2:00pm – 3:30pm\, \nEconomic Stability Considerations for Service Members\, Veterans and their Families. \nRegister Here \n\nDate & Time\nJan 21\, 2025 02:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)\n\n\n\nDescription\n\nJoin us for an insightful and comprehensive webinar dedicated to addressing the economic stability of service members\, Veterans\, and their families (SMVF). According to the Blue Star Families Annual Survey\, nearly 30% of non-retired Post 9/11 veterans reported unmet needs related to employment and career development and 20% reported needs regarding housing services. Additional economic challenges mentioned were topics such as food insecurity\, childcare\, license portability and employment for spouses. In general\, economic stability is an issue not only for those who served but also those who are currently serving. This session will explore critical areas such as employment opportunities\, income supports\, SSI/SSDI\, Outreach\, Access\, and Recovery (SOAR) for Veterans\, and housing solutions\, providing valuable information and resources to support maintaining or achieving economic stability among the SMVF community. An opportunity for Q&A will follow the presentations\, providing you with the opportunity to engage directly with the subject-matter experts. This webinar will be followed by a learning community series exploring each of these topics in greater detail. If you are interested\, you can get further information via upcoming issues of our monthly “Topics in the News” or from our website’s Upcoming Events page. • Recognize the critical role of employment\, income support\, and housing in achieving comprehensive economic stability and well-being for SMVF • Learn about tools for translating military skills and employment resources for SMVF • Identify resources and tools for guidance and supports to assist in making informed financial decisions • Learn about different homeless and housing resources and programs\, as well as SOAR for Veterans\n\nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://ashburnlegion.org/event/economic-stability-considerations-for-service-members-veterans-and-their-families/ CATEGORIES:American Legion END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171735 CREATED:20250109T164415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T164415Z UID:3693-1737115200-1737118800@ashburnlegion.org SUMMARY:Vetrepreneur Franchise Workshop DESCRIPTION:Vetrepreneur Franchise Workshop\nFriday\, January 17 \n12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET \nJoin this free virtual workshop to learn about franchising\, why Veterans are so well suited for it\, and how it can help you become your own boss. Attendees will be walked through the process of franchise ownership and have the option of signing up for a Franchise Coach. \nRegister online for this virtual workshop. \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://ashburnlegion.org/event/vetrepreneur-franchise-workshop/ CATEGORIES:American Legion END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T163000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171736 CREATED:20250106T160706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T160706Z UID:3689-1737041400-1737045000@ashburnlegion.org SUMMARY:Military Voices: Free Writing Workshop DESCRIPTION:Jan 16th 330pm – 430pm\, \nMilitary Voices: Free Writing Workshop (online). \nMore Info Here. \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://ashburnlegion.org/event/military-voices-free-writing-workshop/ CATEGORIES:American Legion END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171736 CREATED:20250102T172704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T172704Z UID:3613-1737032400-1737039600@ashburnlegion.org SUMMARY:Resources to Support the Behavioral Health Needs of the Military/Veteran Community (2 CEUs) DESCRIPTION:Thurs. Jan. 16th 1:00pm – 3:00pm\, \nResources to Support the Behavioral Health Needs of the Military/Veteran Community (2 CEUs). \nRegister Here \n  \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://ashburnlegion.org/event/resources-to-support-the-behavioral-health-needs-of-the-military-veteran-community-2-ceus/ CATEGORIES:American Legion END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T133000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171736 CREATED:20250102T173128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T173128Z UID:3619-1737028800-1737034200@ashburnlegion.org SUMMARY:The Opioid Addiction Crisis DESCRIPTION:Thurs. Jan. 16th 12:00pm – 1:30pm\, \nThe Opioid Addiction Crisis. \nRegister Here \nDESCRIPTION\nThe Central East ATTC is collaborating with the Black Psychiatrists of America organization to deliver a webinar that focuses on the inequities in care and treatments of vulnerable populations who are battling with addiction.  During this webinar\, participants will focus on gaining knowledge on the basis of addiction\, patient placement criteria\, and policies that impact racial justice. \nOBJECTIVES\n• Explain the basic science of addiction and the intersection of harm reduction philosophy \n• Identify researched standards of care and American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria \n• Assess ASAM’s Racial Justice Policy Statement and recommendations for addiction professionals \n  \n*CONTACT HOUR ELIGIBILITY \nIn order to be eligible for the contact hours/certificate of attendance\, you must join the live webinar in the Zoom platform. \nContact Hours (Certificate of Attendance): up to 1. 25 for attending the entire session. \nIf you are having issues accessing the room/application at the time of the event: Please email webinars@danyainstitute.org at the start of the webinar so that we can assist you. \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://ashburnlegion.org/event/the-opioid-addiction-crisis/ CATEGORIES:American Legion END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T123000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171736 CREATED:20250102T172952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T172952Z UID:3616-1737025200-1737030600@ashburnlegion.org SUMMARY:Nature Based Therapy (NBT) for Veterans DESCRIPTION:Thurs. Jan. 16th 11:00am – 12:30pm\, \nNature Based Therapy (NBT) for Veterans. \nRegister Here \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://ashburnlegion.org/event/nature-based-therapy-nbt-for-veterans/ CATEGORIES:American Legion END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T163000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171736 CREATED:20250102T172527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T172527Z UID:3610-1736953200-1736958600@ashburnlegion.org SUMMARY:Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Substance Use Counseling DESCRIPTION:Wed. Jan. 15th 3:00pm – 4:30pm\, \nIntegrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Substance Use Counseling. \nRegister Here \n  \nDescription\nEarly in the COVID-19 pandemic\, addiction professionals scrambled to embrace a technology that only 5 to 10% of them had previously dabbled in—telehealth.  Just as many of us felt like we’d achieved at least a moderate level of competency in telehealth\, artificial intelligence (AI) emerged as another mysterious\, exciting\, and—perhaps—terrifying technology to have to contend with\, creating a slew of relevant questions: Can AI help me write my progress notes and treatment plans?  How do I handle the fact that my counseling students are using AI to write their papers for them?  What’s up with the creation of AI bots that offer mental health advice to our clients?  Does AI perpetuate ethnoracial stereotypes?  Will AI make counselors obsolete?  This presentation was designed to offer an overview of how AI can (and already has) impact the counseling field and strategies for the ethical and impactful use of AI in counseling. \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://ashburnlegion.org/event/integrating-artificial-intelligence-ai-in-substance-use-counseling/ CATEGORIES:American Legion END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171736 CREATED:20250106T160546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T160546Z UID:3686-1736946000-1736956800@ashburnlegion.org SUMMARY:Hiring Fair: Logistics\, Skilled Trades and Transportation DESCRIPTION:Jan. 15th 1:00pm – 4:00pm \nHiring Fair: Logistics\, Skilled Trades and Transportation (Virtual) \nRegister Here \nRegister now for this virtual hiring event focused on employment opportunities in logistics\, skilled Trades\, and transportation! Employers are looking for talent from the military community and hiring for hundreds of open positions. These positions include commercial vehicle and equipment operator\, warehouse manager\, order fulfillment specialist\, dispatcher\, freight handling manager\, administrator\, operations manager\, equipment maintenance supervisor\, supervisor\, inventory manager\, process engineer\, and more. \nThis event is open to transitioning service members\, veterans\, military spouses\, and military caregivers. \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://ashburnlegion.org/event/hiring-fair-logistics-skilled-trades-and-transportation/ CATEGORIES:American Legion END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171736 CREATED:20250102T123407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T123407Z UID:3588-1736938800-1736949600@ashburnlegion.org SUMMARY:Loudoun Job Fair DESCRIPTION:The Loudoun Workforce Resource Center will host a Loudoun Job Fair on Wednesday\, January 15\, 2025\, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.\, at the Claude Moore Recreation & Community Center\, 46105 Loudoun Park Lane in Sterling. \nThe Loudoun Job Fair will feature more than 30 local employers with full-time\, part-time and seasonal job openings in Loudoun County. Immediate opportunities are available in the fields of aviation\, education\, food service\, health care\, hospitality\, human services\, law enforcement\, local government\, recreation\, trades\, transportation and warehousing. \nJob seekers are encouraged to prepare for the fair:  \n\nAttend an in-person or virtual preparatory workshop:\n\n\n\n\n“Ready\, Set\, Go to the Job Fair.”\nRegister at wrccareers.eventbrite.com.\n\n\n\n\nGet a free copy of “Turn a Job Fair Into a Job Offer:”\n\n\n\n\nCall 703-777-0150 or email the Workforce Resource Center.\n\n\n\n\nDress professionally and bring multiple resume copies to the job fair.\n\nThose planning to attend the job fair are encouraged to pre-register at loudoun.gov/JobFair to receive reminders and updates. \nAnyone who requires an accommodation for any disability in order to participate\, including language assistance\, should contact the Loudoun Workforce Resource Center at 703-777-0150. Three days’ notice is requested. \nFor more information\, contact the Workforce Resource Center at 703-777-0150 or visit loudoun.gov/wrc. \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://ashburnlegion.org/event/loudoun-job-fair/ LOCATION:Claude Moore Recreation & Community Center\, 46105 Loudoun Park Lane\, Sterling\, VA\, 20164\, United States CATEGORIES:American Legion END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T143000 DTSTAMP:20260406T171736 CREATED:20250102T172353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T172353Z UID:3607-1736859600-1736865000@ashburnlegion.org SUMMARY:Complex and Emerging Military Exposure Threat DESCRIPTION:Tues. Jan. 14th 1:00pm – 2:30pm\, \nComplex and Emerging Military Exposure Threat. \nRegister Here \nThis live\, knowledge-based webinar is put on by the War-Related Illness and Injury Study Center (WRIISC) within Health Outcomes Military Exposures (HOME). While military exposures are inherently complex\, not all Veterans require in-depth evaluations of their clinical issues and concerns. Navigating the puzzle of how military exposures may or may not be related to a Veteran’s medical issues can be complicated\, and understanding how to address these at the primary care level is the first step. In addition\, awareness of additional resources\, how to effectively work-up exposure concerns initially\, and determining when and how to consult higher levels of exposure informed specialty care are the critical next steps. \nThis session will explore aspects of complex and emerging exposure cases and cohorts and considerations to optimize consultations with the War Related Illness and Injury Study Centers (WRIISCs) and their Centers of Excellence. Research aimed at calculating exposure dose estimates using objective and subjective military environmental exposure data will be presented as an example of the type of projects under development at the new Complex Exposure Threats Center of Excellence (CETCE) in Washington DC. This training is appropriate for interprofessional health care teams. \nShare this:\n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n LinkedIn\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://ashburnlegion.org/event/complex-and-emerging-military-exposure-threat/ CATEGORIES:American Legion END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR