Blue Ridge District Veterans Day Newsflash

VETERANS DAY NEWSFLASH

Thank You Veterans

Friends:  

In honor of all those who have served and sacrificed for our country and others, I'd like to make you aware of some of the Veterans Day events happening in the area (see below).

If you know a veteran in need of a job, please invite them to attend the Dulles Regional Chamber's T3 - Teaming, Training, and Transitioning Employment Resource Expo on November 16th.

While it is a paying event, a veteran’s (or currently serving member of the military) cost of admission is merely their resume in hand.  The Chamber will treat them to breakfast with Undersecretary Michael Cardarelli from the Veterans Administration, as well as Marine Corps’ 16th Sergeant Major, Carlton Kent. They will also be introduced to trainers and potential employers such as Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Northern Virginia Community College, Stratford University, Booz Allen, Citibank, and more.

This is more than a job fair – it is a unique employment resource gathering. The event takes place at the Mason Inn, Nov. 16, 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Click here for more information.

The Senior Center of Leesburg Veterans Day Luncheon. Thursday, November 8th (tomorrow) at 11 am, enjoy live entertainment and fantastic food at the Veteran's Day Luncheon. Bring a photo of yourself in uniform to be included in a Veteran's Day display. The cost is FREE to all veterans and $3 to others. Rectrac #127685-01. Click here to sign up in webtrac.  The Senior Center of Leesburg, 102 North Street NW, Leesburg, VA 20176, 703-737-8039.

Volunteer Day at Bouldercrest Wounded Warrior Retreat on Veterans Day Weekend.  Join Fairfax and Loudoun County Firefighters to help clear land at Boulder Crest Retreat, a rural sanctuary that will provide accommondations, non-clinical therapies and recreational activities for wounded warriors and their families to assist with their recovery.  Saturday, November 10, 8:30 am - 4 pm,  For more information, go to www.bouldercrestretreat.org.

Loudoun Valley High School's 10th Annual Veterans Day Program.  The public is invited to honor our distinguished veterans as well as those men and women currently serving in the military services.  This year's program, “Inspire”, takes place on Friday, November 9th, in the Loudoun Valley High School auditorium. Special features include: guest speaker 2003 LVHS Graduate Sergeant Rob Jones, the Loudoun Valley High School Orchestra, The Loudoun Valley High School Wind Ensemble, and more.  This year's program is dedicated to Stephan Mace, a former Loudoun Valley student who was killed while serving with the Army in Afghanistan.

In cooperation with the Town of Purcellville, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1177, and American Legion Post 293, the Loudoun Valley Veterans Club will be collecting “Sweats for Vets”  for the servicemen and women at Martinsburg VA Hospital. Sweat set donations (preferably size Large and X-Large) may be delivered to the Loudoun Valley High School main office through November 11th. Donated sweatshirts and sweatpants may be dropped off at the high school's main office before November 11th. This donated clothing will then be delivered to serviceman and women at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C.

Veterans Day at Dodona Manor. Join the George C. Marshall Center, the Town of Leesburg, and Loudoun County to commemorate Veterans Day on the grounds of General George C. Marshall's home on Sunday, November 11th at 2 p.m.  Keynote Speaker:  Lt. Gen. Frank Helmick (USA Ret).  Under tent, rain or shine. The first floor of the Manor will be open for free tours through 5 p.m. (last tour begins at 4:30 p.m.), following the event.  Admission is free. No RSVP is necessary (http://www.georgecmarshall.org).

In the Spirit of Service,

Janet

Janet Clarke
Vice Chairman of the Board
Blue Ridge District Supervisor
Loudoun County Board of Supervisors