Veterans Art Class
Come Paint with Artist Liz Boutin
Nebraska National Cuard Base - JFHQ Building
2433 NW 24th St. Lincoln
Must pre-register at www.midwestartsforvets.com or 402-613-2817 or cara@midwestartsforvets.com
Come Paint with Artist Liz Boutin
Nebraska National Cuard Base - JFHQ Building
2433 NW 24th St. Lincoln
Must pre-register at www.midwestartsforvets.com or 402-613-2817 or cara@midwestartsforvets.com
Watercolor Art Class with Cara Loken
Nebraska National Cuard Base - JFHQ Building
2433 NW 24th St.
Must pre-register at www.midwestartsforvets.com or 402-613-2817
A Journey Out to Come Home
Nebraska Union
Veterans, National Guard, Reserve Members, Transitioning Service Members, and Military Spouses and Dependents are welcome!
WHAT: Career Fair
WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 30th, 2:30 – 5:30 pm
Register at: https://yoursix.eventbrite.com Or: Rob McMaster 402-474-2345
WHERE: Lincoln Firefighters Reception Hall, 241 Victory Lane, Lincoln
The Career Fair is exclusively reserved for Military and Veterans, Spouses and Dependents between 2:30 – 3:30. Registration helps us prepare lanyards for Military/Veteran attendees to be recognized by employers.
Interested in learning how your military experience transfers into the civilian workplace?
Employees of the Nebraska Department of Labor Career Center are available to discuss best practices for engaging with employers, making a positive and memorable first impression, and reviewing tips for creating a marketable résumé. If you are interested in receiving free résumé assistance and review, please contact Tamber Rouse at tamber.rouse@nebraska.gov or call 402-473-7011.
WHO: You and your camera or phone
WHEN: September 11th and 25th, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: JFHQ NE National Guard Base, 2433 NW 24th St., Lincoln
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION
CARA LOKEN (402) 613-2817
www.midwestartsforvets.com
cara@midwestartsforvets.com
WHO: You and your camera or phone
WHEN: September 11th and 25th, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: JFHQ NE National Guard Base, 2433 NW 24th St., Lincoln
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION
CARA LOKEN (402) 613-2817
www.midwestartsforvets.com
cara@midwestartsforvets.com
Register for the walk at lossteamLNK.org
Lincoln VA Clinic
600 South 70th St.
Lincoln, NE 68510
Health screenings, raffle prizes, family friendly, refreshments.
Kickoff to Veteran Health, featuring VA Programs and Services:
For more information, visit www.nebraska.va.gov
On Nov 9th, the parade opening ceremony will be on the Capitol Building North Steps with special guests and speakers. At 2 pm the Grand Marshall will start the parade which travels on K St from S 21st to S 14th St. The parade will feature local Veteran Service Organizations, Marching Bands, vehicles, and Parade Balloons to name a few.
This year's theme is the 75th Anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy. On June 6th 1944, the largest seaborne invasion took place. The Allied forces from America, Britain, Canada, Belgium, Denmark, Holland, Norway, Poland, Australia stormed the beaches of Normandy and paratrooped into France. Operation Overlord freed Western Europe of German occupation and deemed it 'The Beginning of the End of the War'. Their strength and tenacity to push through obsticles is celebrated in remembering the past and honoring the present.
For more information, go to www.lincolnveteransparade.org
A seven-year veteran, Nick Rucker, has been through deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. During his time in the Army, Rucker worked in small-arms repair, fixing weapons for U.S. troops and other coalition forces. In Afghanistan, he flew more than 60 missions providing support to the Afghan National Army, the Turkish Army and Polish Special Forces. He is a soldier and a country singer. Based out of Omaha, Neb. Rucker uses his life experiences and emotions to distinguish his gritty sound and meaningful lyrical content.
In the last few years, Rucker has played more than 150 concerts. He has released several music videos and established many noteworthy relationships.