Upcoming Events

5th Annual City of Compton Homeless Veterans Stand Down

When: September 13th – 15th Doors Open at 6:00 AM

Where: Compton CareerLink

700 N. Bullis Road

Compton, CA 90221

Referrals Provided Incude:

Housing, Employment & Training Services, VA Medi-Cal & Benefits, Counseling, Legal Assistance, Clothing, Hygiene Kits, Entertainment Etc.

All Veterans are encouraged to pre-register and can do so until September 10th.
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Benefit Concert at BR Cohn Winery Saturday, October 4th

Tickets are now on sale for the biggest event of the year, The Charity Fall Music Festival at BR Cohn Winery in beautiful Glen Ellen, CA.

BR Cohn 22 Annual Charity Concert

This legendary line-up includes:

- Doobie Brothers Band

- Kris Kristofferson

- Todd Rundgren

- The Turtles

- & Others

 

We want to see you there, but you need to act quickly, as tickets are selling fast. General admission tickets are available for $95 and can be purchased here. VIP Tickets are limited, click here for more details and to purchase.

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E-Waste Drive Saturday August 2nd

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Email: jgoyjer@jgapr.com

Ashley Gibbons (310) 333-1900

Email: Ashley.gibbons@wholefoods.com

WHOLE FOODS COLLECTING E-WASTE TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE NVF

Funds to go Toward a Toll-free Hotline and Outreach Services for Veterans

El Segundo, Calif., July 15, 2008 – Whole Foods Market in El Segundo will be accepting electronics items for recycling from the community in its parking lot from 9 am to 4 pm on Saturday August 2 to help raise much needed funds for the National Veterans Foundation.

The money raised from the e-waste will go toward the nation’s only toll-free helpline for all veterans and their families and toward outreach services that provide veterans and families in need with food, clothing, transportation, employment, and other essential resources.

Steelin’ Dan to Perform July 5th Benefit for NVF

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Concert PosterCONTACT: Todd Stenhouse, 916-397-1131, toddstenhouse@comcast.net

David Girard Vineyards in Placerville to Host Independence Weekend Concert Event

PLACERVILLE: Renown Steely Dan Tribute Band “Steelin Dan” has teamed up with El Dorado County Winemaker David Girard Vineyards to help raise much needed funds for the National Veterans Foundation (NVF)---one of America’s leading veterans service providers, and operators of our country’s first, and longest running toll-free crisis management, information, and referral hotline for veterans and families nationwide.

What: "Music Under The Stars," Special Independence Day Weekend Concert Part of the proceeds to benefit the NVF and Kiwanis Family House

Performer: Steelin' Dan - The Music of Steely Dan

Date of Performance: July 5, 2008 (Saturday)

Where: David Girard Vineyards, 741 Cold Springs Rd., Placerville, CA, 95667

Gates Open: 7:00 pm Show Starts: 8:00 pm

Ticket Price: $20 (in advance or at the door) More Information/Tickets: 530-295-1833, www.davidgirardvineyards.com

Whole Foods Collecting E-Waste to Raise Money for the NVF

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Email: jgoyjer@jgapr.com

Ashley Gibbons (310) 333-1900

Email: Ashley.gibbons@wholefoods.com

WHOLE FOODS COLLECTING E-WASTE TO RAISE MONEY

FOR THE NATIONAL VETERANS FOUNDATION

Funds to go Toward a Toll-free Hotline and Outreach Services for Veterans

El Segundo, Calif., June 5, 2008 – Whole Foods Market in El Segundo will be accepting electronics items for recycling from the community in its parking lot from 9 am to 4 pm on Saturday June 7 to help raise much needed funds for the National Veterans Foundation.

The money raised from the e-waste will go toward the nation’s only toll-free helpline for all veterans and their families and toward outreach services that provide veterans and families in need with food, clothing, transportation, employment, and other essential resources.

Los Angeles Avengers donate portion of ticket to the NVF

Los Angeles Avengers vs. Kansas City Brigade

In honor of US Army Day, a portion of each ticket purchased for this event will go to the NVF.

When: Saturday, June 14th
Time: 3:30 PM

Where: Staples Center

Bring the entire family for a full day of fun:

-Pre-game Jam featuring music, games, U.S. Army interactive displays
-Avengers will be recognizing our troops throughout the game
-Ceremony featuring U.S. Army "Future Soldier Swear In"

-All the action-packed excitement of Avenger football!


To find out more information and buy tickets, click here.

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Silent Heroes

Submitted by airborne on Thu, 11/29/2007 - 13:42.

Silent Heroes

by

Linda Escalera Baggs

OPENS NOVEMBER 30TH.

MAKE RESERVATIONS NOW

Online or (818) 308-6296

 

 

Set in the mid-70's, six Marine aviator wives gather in the “ready room” at the Marine Corps Air Station, having been summoned in the middle of the night because ONE of their husbands’ planes has crashed.  They support each other through the night, while each desperately hopes that her husband isn’t the pilot not coming home.  One challenges them with the question: “Who do you hope it is?”

Gardner Stages

1501 N. Gardner St.

Hollywood, CA  90046

Curtain @ 8pm Friday & Saturday November 30th - December 22nd

www.vetstage.org

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Jet-powered boat to raise money for returning veterans

Submitted by airborne on Mon, 09/17/2007 - 10:08.

FORT PIERCE — Arnie Gemino builds fast boats. But now he's creating one like no other. A former commercial pilot and owner of Fort Pierce-based Thriller Powerboats Inc., Gemino is dropping two fighter jet engines into his company's high-speed catamaran, creating an extreme machine with 25,000 horsepower.

Photo of jet boat in action "When those afterburners kick in, you're going to get rid of all the wrinkles on your face," he said.
He is not looking to break speed records but to intrigue onlookers. The Thriller F-4 Phantom II Jet Boat is going on a national tour to raise money for war veterans.

Called "The Sound of Freedom," the campaign also will feature the Thriller F-16 Viper Jet Dragster. Another Gemino company, Tradepower International, built the vehicle and enlisted race car veteran Dick Rosberg as one of its drivers.