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Saturday, August 3 - Tuesday, August 6, 2019
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January 5, 2019

01/05/2019 - Vietnam Film Fest: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Garfield VFW to host Vietnam Film Fest on January 5, 2018 Free screening of two award winning documentaries Two award winning documentaries, “The Wall’s Embrace” and “Blood Road” will be shown at the Garfield VFW, 340 Outwater Lane in Garfield, NJ, on Saturday, January 5, 2018. Door open at noon. “The Wall’s Embrace” will be shown at 12:30 and will follow with a discussion with the director, Nancy Frohman, and a Skype Question and Answer with songwriter Mitch Townley (“The Wall Song”). “Blood Road” documentary will begin at 1:30 p.m. followed by a panel discussion with Vietnam War Veterans. There will be no admission fee charged for this event, however, reservations are strongly recommended via registration through: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vietnam-war-film-fest-tickets-53397542487. For more information on the event, please contact Marie Marx atmmarx@gboe.org. About “The Wall’s Embrace” The Wall’s Embrace is a powerful documentary, narrated by Jimmy Buffett, that explores the psychology behind the Vietnam Veterans Memorial's enduring power to heal. Most Americans who know anything about the Vietnam War know that U.S. servicemen returned to hostility, blame and rejection. What many do not know is how The Wall has helped so many of them heal from the emotional scars they suffered, or why it continues to deeply affect people who visit now, nearly 4 decades later. “The Wall’s Embrace” Trailer: https://youtube.com/watch?v=SQlHVoNXE28 ***************************************
About “Blood Road” The mysteries surrounding her father's death in the Vietnam war lead ultra-endurance mountain biker Rebecca Rusch on an emotional journey as she pedals 1200 miles of the Ho Chi Minh trail. News & Documentary Emmy Awards (2018) Emmy [Winner] Outstanding Graphic Design & Art Direction Banff Mountain Film Festival Prize [Winner] Best Film on Exploration and Adventure Bentonville Film Festival (2017) Festival Award [Winner] Best of the Fest Winner Breckenridge Festival of Film (2017) Best of the Fest [Winner] Best Adventure Film Leo Awards (2018) Leo [Winner] Best Overall Sound in a Feature Length Documentary Sun Valley Film Festival, US (2017) Audience Award [Winner] Feature Film Blood Road Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCzVqiN950M

Location:
Garfield VFW Post 2867, 340 Outwater Lane, Garfield, NJ

January 10, 2019

01/10/2019 - MSGNJ Monthly Meeting: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Monthly meeting of Military Families and Veterans. ALL are welcome!! We support our deployed Military Troops with monthly care packages, their Families and our Veterans. Coffee at 6.30pm, Meeting promptly at 7pm.... very Casual, No dues, all are welcome thank you, Karen Jennings, Marine Mom karenjjennings@aol.com or karenjjennings@gmail.com

Location:
American Legion Post 281, Chews Landing Rd., Gloucester Township, NJ

January 12, 2019

01/12/2019 - Second Saturday Open Mic: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Second Saturday Open Mic is held every month at VFW Post 491. Solo performers only. Registration begins @ 6:30 pm. Performances begin @ 7 pm. The event is free and open to the public. Must be 21 and over. Cash bar.

Location:
VFW Post 491 – Yardville, 9 Fisher Place, Yardville , NJ

January 17, 2019

01/17/2019 - Welcome Home Vets of New Jersey's 1st Annual Veteran Resource Networking Event (FREE): 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Welcome Home Vets of New Jersey, a 501(c)(3), will host a veteran resource networking event at the National Guard Armory in West Orange, New Jersey. To register for this free event, email networking@WelcomeHomeVetsOfNJ.org. There will be hors d'oeuvres and refreshments, and an opportunity to purchase a $100 full page ad or a $50 half page ad for the event's ad booklet. For more information about the group, visit http://www.welcomehomevetsofnj.org.

Location:
National Guard Armory, 1299 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, New Jersey

January 19, 2019

01/19/2019 - First Annual (?) Soup Cook-off: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
FIRST ANNUAL (?) SOUP COOK-OFF Put on your apron and bring your ladle! Prizes for best three overall-no categories. No entrance fee. $5 to taste and judge. Stop by or call (856) 317-9081 to sign up.

Location:
VFW Post 1270, 2324 Penn Street, Pennsauken, New Jersey

January 23, 2019

01/23/2019 - 01/24/2019 - Understanding First Responders: Tools for Effective Treatment: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
First Responders (Police, Firefighters, EMS, Corrections, Dispatch, etc.) comprise a very unique sub-culture of our society. The daily challenges faced by First Responders create an unimaginable amount of stress on their bodies, minds, and families. These challenges also create an “Us vs. Them” mentality which is often seen as guarded or “closed” to conventional therapeutic practices. The traditional approaches to the treatment and evaluation can fall short when working with First Responders. Attend this seminar to learn how you can adapt your therapeutic approach to help First Responders achieve more successful outcomes. In this training, you will develop confidence in your ability to understand the different cultures of the First Responder world as well as understand how to develop rapport and trust. You will learn how to compassionately and effectively work with First Responders who have experienced multiple traumatic events and prolonged trauma exposure over a career riddled with critical incidents. $299.00 per person, $349.00 per person after 1/10, $379.00 on the day with space permitting. https://www.cirstrategies.com/seminars/understanding-first-responders?fbclid=IwAR2xgpDPKS_6twoxeiUWi5WjLoaijq6_IAZ6RYfXoF2ofOPhDQHk9C0t-M0

Location:
Westin Hotel, 555 Fellowship Rd, Mt Laurel, NJ

January 26, 2019

01/26/2019 - 173rd Airborne Brigade Association, Chapter 2: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Chapter 2 (New York/New Jersey) of the 173rd Airborne Brigade Association is holding a meeting at American Legion Post No. 156, located at 550 City Island Avenue, Bronx, starting at 9:30 a.m. A light breakfast will be served, and discussion will focus on fundraising and charitable giving goals for 2019 and the upcoming reunion in Charleston, South Carolina, from June 5th to June 9th. For more information, visit skysoldier.net.

Location:
American Legion Post #156, 550 City Island Avenue, Bronx, New York

The hottest comedy events in Burlington County! Headlining this show is Doug Karpf (Comedy Cellar, Stand Up NY, Performed for US Armed Forces), featuring Joe Fernandes (Bananas Comedy Club, Gotham Comedy Club, co-host of "All in Our Heads" Podcast) and your host Mollie Sperduto (Finalist, Tropicana Comedy Competition) This event is being held Saturday, January 26th at VFW Post 7677, located at 317 Church Rd. in Medford, NJ. Doors open at 5:30PM for meet-and-greet, food and music, with the show to start at 7PM. Admission is $25 per person. To reserve tickets, call 609-654-9823

Location:
VFW Post 7677, 317 Church Rd., Medford,