The Sierra Club's Outings Leader Training prepares you to plan and lead outings in the NYC area as a volunteer with the Sierra Club. 

Secretary David Shulkin, the ninth Secretary of the US Department of Veterans Affairs, will share insights on January 30, 3:45-5:30pm, about his service to two very different Presidents and the current state of public service as he discusses his best selling book, It Shouldn’t Be This Hard To Serve Your Country.

Enjoy an evening of veterans knitting and networking on January 16, 6-9pm. Bronwyn of Casapinka will offer a class on color. Then spend the evening knitting and getting to know each other. There will be snacks, drinks and lots of laughs.

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YWCA Northern New Jersey in partnership with SOS Veteran Stakeholders present a Female Veterans Appreciation and Resource Event on December 5, 6-8:30pm. 

The event will help bring awareness and services to our female veteran population and help them find the services available to them in civilian life. Specialty raffle drawings for all veterans who attend. Supervised activities for children ages 2 and up. Light dinner will be provided.

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Come together to honor and support veterans during VetStock 2019 on December 8, 12-8pm. Presented by Project9Line.

Enjoy a showcase of local veteran musicians: The 9line Band, Two Cent Sam, Big Magic, The Amazing Smoking J's, Afterburn, Deadline, Sammi Rae & Los Vegas, Hastyle Rhymes, Shermman Skilliams, Labyrinth Soul, Eric Josiah, Timbo & Sweet Suzi, Coach Hawk, King Keith the Boss, and Mike ADHD.

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I Was There Film Workshops are sponsored by Patton Veterans Project, Inc. During the workshop, December 16-18, 9:30am-4:30pm, you will work with fellow veterans and professional film instructors to conceive, shoot, and edit a collaborative short film.

This program is specifically designed for veterans coping with stress and transition. Led by filmmaker Benjamin Patton, grandson of General George S. Patton, and his team of professional film instructors to hep veterans express important, service-related experiences - on their terms - in a safe, supportive setting. Note: Limited to 12 veterans - sign up early! 

Theater of War presents Hercules in the Bronx on December 5, 5-7pm. This is a free, interactive performance featuring acclaimed actors reading scenes from an ancient play about an unspeakable act of violence. Each performance is followed by community panelist remarks and an audience discussion about the impact of violence upon individuals, families, and communities. Featuring the actors David Zayas, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, Daphne Rubin-Vega, and Frankie Faison. Translated, directed & facilitated by Bryan Doerries. Admission is free.

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Senator Jamaal Bailey presents a Veteran's Appreciation Breakfast and Awards Ceremony on December 6, 10am-2pm. Call or email to RSVP.

The Mission Continues New York 4th Platoon hosts the New York and Newark Platoons on December 21, 6:30-9:30pm, for a Holiday Social. Enjoy food, drinks, music, and a spades tournament!

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The Harlem Vet Center offers Rowing Classes from Row New York beginning December 3, 2019 and running through February 27, 2020.