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Commission for Veterans
and Military Families
October 2025 Newsletter
| | Upcoming Operation Green Light | | | | |
The Commission for Veterans and Military Families (CVMF) encourages citizens to participate in Operation Green Light for Veterans the week before Veterans Day, Nov. 4-11, 2025.
The National Association of Counties encourages our nation to “shine a light of hope and support for veterans.”
When we light our buildings and homes green, county governments and residents will let veterans know they are appreciated and supported.
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The CVMF encourages all county residents to participate. Here’s how:
- Light up green: Replace one or more of your exterior lights with a green bulb.
- Share the message: Encourage friends and neighbors to participate.
- Spread awareness: Post photos of your green light to support veterans on social media.
For more information on Operation Green Light, visit the NACO website or contact the Calvert County Commission for Veterans and Military Families at veterans@calvertcountymd.gov.
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Next Commission for Veterans and
Military Families (CVMF) Meeting
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When: Oct. 8, 2025, 5-6:30 p.m.
Where: Community Resource Building, 30 Duke St., Suite 105, Prince Frederick
Meetings are open to the public.
Find current and past CVMF agendas online.
| | | REMINDER: the CVMF meetings now take place on the first Wednesday of every month. | |
Calvert County Veterans
of Foreign Wars
| | | | If you or someone you know is a war veteran, is still serving on active duty, in the National Guard or Reserve, or has been honorably discharged and has a DD-214, you qualify to be a member of the first-ever Calvert County, Maryland, Veterans of Foreign Wars post. | | For more information, contact: | | Do you or a veteran you know run a business? | | |
This year, the Department of Economic Development invites you to honor the spirit of entrepreneurship in its annual Salute to Business campaign.
Visit www.choosecalvert.com/Veteran to learn more about inspiring veteran entrepreneur stories or to submit a local veteran entrepreneur. Let’s come together to support and celebrate the resilience, dedication and achievements of our veteran business community!
| | Military Child of the Year Nominations | | | | |
Operation Homefront is accepting nominations for Military Child of the Year now through Dec. 2, 2025.
The award recognizes outstanding military children ages 13 to 18. The awards are open to children of active-duty, reserve and retired military members.
| | Veterans Ministry Information Center Grand Opening Event | | New to Calvert County, the Veterans Ministry Information Center (VMIC) is a collaboration of churches, community faith-based organizations, businesses and leaders in the Southern Maryland community who are committed to empowering and bringing people together through productive activities and providing information and resources to transitioning service members, veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors. | | | |
Learn about this new organization and how they can assist veterans and their families on Saturday, Oct. 25!
Where: Crossroad Christian Church at 150 Ball Rd. in St. Leonard
What time? 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Will there be food provided? Yes! Food trucks will be on site.
Learn more about the VMIC on their website at www.vmicmaryland.org. Have questions? Contact VMIC President Billy Wright at 202-422-7778 or send an email to info@vmicmaryland.org.
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Quilts of Valor Presentations
The Calvert County Department of Community Resources, Office on Aging, is hosting two Quilts of Valor presentations at senior centers just before Veterans Day.
Join us on:
- Nov. 7, 11 a.m. at Southern Pines Senior Center
- Nov. 10, at 9:30 a.m. at Calvert Pines Senior Center
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All veterans and older adults 60 and older are welcome to join us for a free breakfast at 9 a.m. before the Nov. 10 presentation. Please pre-register for breakfast by calling Calvert Pines at 410-535-4606 so we can ensure there is enough food and seating for everyone attending.
The mission of Quilts of Valor is to cover service members and veterans touched by war with comforting and healing quilts. Learn more about the Quilts of Valor program on their website!
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Voices of Vets Musical Performance
The Calvert County Department of Community Resources, Office on Aging, is hosting Voices of Vets ,a 501(c)(3) nonprofit performing group whose mission is to improve the quality of life for veterans through live music.
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Where? Calvert Pines Senior Center
When? Monday, Nov. 10 at 10 a.m.
Cost? Free of charge!
Learn more about Voices of Vets and find their schedule on their website!
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Coffee Connect Blue Star Families
Oct. 15|11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Starbucks
55 Harrow Lane in Prince Frederick
Embrace autumn with smiles, good coffee and great company!
Blue Star Families invites you to our end-of-summer Coffee Connect. This is a time to recharge, reconnect and enjoy meaningful moments with fellow military families before the busy fall season begins.
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Biweekly Emails on DMV Veteran-Centered Events
To receive ServingTogether Regional Manager Donny Williams’ biweekly emails with info on veteran-centered events, fill out the form. To submit event info, email dwilliams@everymind.org.
| | | The 4th Annual Report is Live! | | Veteran Services are Available! | | Calvert Library Offers Veteran Resources Online | | Calvert Library proudly supports our veterans. Check out their resource page to discover national and local resources, library events and veteran-themed fiction and non-fiction reads. | | | | |
