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Veterans Affairs Commission
March 2024 Newsletter
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Hop into Spring Recreation! | | |
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In this edition, we celebrate the power of recreation to foster healing, connection and growth. Explore two organizations dedicated to providing recreational opportunities for veterans and their families. | | |
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Greenwell Foundation
Visit serene settings and enjoy four free adaptive sports programs for veterans - kayaking, therapeutic riding, horse connection and charter boat fishing, usually with a Mission BBQ lunch afterwards.
Contact them at 301-373-9775 or
infogreenwellfoundation@gmail.com to learn about upcoming excursions.
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United Heroes League
United Heroes League works actively to ensure that children of military service members are afforded every opportunity to participate in sports by providing free equipment, game tickets, cash grants, sports camps and other special experiences.
By removing financial barriers, they enable young heroes to engage in activities they love and foster resilience and camaraderie.
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VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMISSION MEETING | |
When: Tuesday, March 13, 2024
Where: Community Resources Building
30 Duke Street, Suite 105
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
5-6:30 p.m.
Presenter: Anthony Woods, Secretary of Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs
View Current and Past VAC Agendas
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Are you a caregiver to a veteran? | |
Call the Caregiver Support Line!
The CSL toll-free lifeline connects caregivers, family members and veterans with vital VA information, including caregiver support services, counseling, educational services and referrals. The support line also offers monthly telephone education group calls on various topics so caregivers can learn new strategies from the comfort of their own home.
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Save the Date for MilVetNet!
University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) invites you to attend MilVet Net, a no-cost networking event highlighting national, regional and local military and veteran support services. Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs), nonprofits and select employers will be available to meet with you and answer your questions. Laura Hatcher Photography will offer FREE headshots.
Guest Speaker: Phill Briggs, Eye on Veterans Podcast Host.
Email vesseyvrc@umgc.edu for more information.
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When: Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 4-7 p.m.
Where: College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
3501 University Blvd. East
Adelphi, MD 20783
FREE: Admission, parking and dinner
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U.S. Navy Reserve Birthday
March 3
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U.S. Navy Seabees Birthday
March 5
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K-9 Veterans Day
March 13
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American Legion Birthday
March 15
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Medal of Honor Day
March 25
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Vietnam Veterans Day
March 29
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Honor a World War II Veteran with a Memorial Paver | |
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The Calvert County Department of Public Works, General Services Division invites citizens to honor a World War II veteran with a memorial brick on the Veterans Patio at the “On Watch” memorial statue in Solomons.
The monument, unveiled in August 2007, is located at 14485 Dowell Road in Solomons and commemorates those who served the United States during World War II at the Solomons Amphibious Training Base. This facility was the nation’s first amphibious training facility and was active from 1942-1945.
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The cost of each brick is $100 and is tax deductible. An application is available online at www.CalvertCountyMd.gov/OnWatch. Purchasers will be notified when engraving and installation are complete. Gifts made toward the memorial brick campaign are used for maintenance and care of the statue and grounds.
For more information, contact Sarah Rosado at 410-535-1600, ext. 2565.
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Calvert County Distributing 2,500 Internet Devices to
Enhance Digital Access | |
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Next Device Distribution Date:
- Wednesday, March 20, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Calvert Library Fairview Branch at 8120 Southern Maryland Blvd. in Owings
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Calvert County Government is partnering with Calvert Library and the University of Maryland Extension to distribute 2,500 Chromebooks to qualified households. Residents collecting Veterans Pensions and Survivor benefits are eligible. | |
Calvert Library Offers Veteran Resources Online | |
Calvert Library proudly supports our veterans with a wealth of resources and virtual events tailored to their needs. Discover national and local resources, library events, fiction and non-fiction reads, all dedicated to honoring and assisting those who have served our nation. | | | | |
