BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Chicago Veterans - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Chicago Veterans X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://chicagovets.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Chicago Veterans REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230615T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230615T203000 DTSTAMP:20260417T202635 CREATED:20230605T202933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T202933Z UID:6334-1686852000-1686861000@chicagovets.org SUMMARY:Liberty Call: A Veteran Networking Event DESCRIPTION:Our Liberty Calls are recurring high-impact networking events designed to connect attendees with subject matter experts within out community\n\n\nThis month we are heading to Brookfield Illinois at the VFW Joshua Harris Post 2868. Stop by and meet some fellow veterans\, supporters\, and service providers in our community.\n \nOur Liberty Calls are recurring high-impact networking events consisting of current military members\, veterans\, spouses\, and civilians designed to connect attendees with subject matter experts\, thought leaders\, employers\, and organizations to help build a stronger social support system and take your career to the next level.\n \nEvent Partner: We would like to thank our Partners and longtime supporters Lourdes Fernando\, Realtor with Keller Williams One Chicago\, and David Piatek\, SVP with The Federal Savings Bank\, both Army Veterans that specialize in helping military members sell and buy real estate\, and utilize the VA Home Loan. If you have any Real Estate Needs – please reach out to them.\n \nLourdes Fernando\, Realtor Keller Williams – ONEChicago lourdes@jlhomesforyou.com\, 312-324-4430\n \nDavid S Piatek\, SVP The Federal Savings Bank david@thefederalsavingsbank.com\, 202-875-1010 Bank Info – https://www.thefederalsavingsbank.com/ban…/david-s-piatek/\n \nYouTube Channel – youtube.com/@VAHousingEducation\n \nThis month we are also featuring many VSOs in our community including:\n \n\nRoad Home Program Rush – Alejandra Hernandez\n\nThe Mission Continues – Rogelio Villa\n\nSenator Duckworth Veteran Assistance – Rogelio Rivera\n\nHinsdale Humane Society Veteran Programs – Andrea Wendlant\n\nConfident and Courageous – Sonya Ebhotemen URL:https://chicagovets.org/event/liberty-call-a-veteran-networking-event-3/ LOCATION:Veterans of Foreign Wars\, 8844 Ogden Avenue\, Brookfield\, IL\, 60513\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagovets.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/59c722688058adfb541728d2bb33fc5c-bru7qv.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230606T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230606T203000 DTSTAMP:20260417T202635 CREATED:20230605T205804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T205804Z UID:6337-1686072600-1686083400@chicagovets.org SUMMARY:Roll Call! Veteran Professional Networking: Schaumburg DESCRIPTION:As a program of Chicago Veterans\, Roll Call Chicagoland is Chicagoland’s premier networking group for the military-connected community!\n\n\nRoll Call! \nJoin us this month in Schaumburg for our monthly professional networking event sponsored by Combined Insurance and Zurich NA. \nOur sponsors and other great Roll Call partners will be in attendance to talk about available positions at their companies as well as other support efforts for veterans\, service members\, and their families. \nThe Roll Call leadership team will also be onsite to connect with veterans seeking professional development and career advancement as well as talking with corporate and community partners on opportunities for our upcoming events. URL:https://chicagovets.org/event/roll-call-veteran-professional-networking-schaumburg-2/ LOCATION:Westwood Tavern\, 1385 North Meacham Road\, Schaumburg\, IL\, 60173\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagovets.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/45cb93ede03c9859529b0836cd6c644d-JhJ1XG.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T202635 CREATED:20230402T163318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230402T163318Z UID:6290-1682013600-1682020800@chicagovets.org SUMMARY:Liberty Call: A Veteran Networking Event DESCRIPTION:Liberty Call: A Veteran Networking Event\n\n\nThis month we are heading to Emporium Logan Square! Stop by and meet some fellow veterans\, supporters\, and service providers in our community. \nOur Liberty Calls are recurring high-impact networking events consisting of current military members\, veterans\, spouses\, and civilians designed to connect attendees with subject matter experts\, thought leaders\, employers\, and organizations to help build a stronger social support system and take your career to the next level. \nEvent Partner: We would like to thank our Partners and longtime supporters Lourdes Fernando\, Realtor with Keller Williams One Chicago and David Piatek\, SVP with The Federal Savings Bank\, both Army Veterans that specialize in helping military members sell and buy real estate\, and utilize the VA Home Loan. If you have any Real Estate Needs – please reach out to them. \nLourdes Fernando\, Realtor Keller Williams – ONEChicago lourdes@jlhomesforyou.com\, 312-324-4430 \nDavid S Piatek\, SVP The Federal Savings Bank david@thefederalsavingsbank.com\, 202-875-1010 Bank Info – https://www.thefederalsavingsbank.com/bankers/david-s-piatek/ \nBe sure to visit their next upcoming webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vbfySABZSZewngPSDoxZnA \nYouTube Channel – youtube.com/@VAHousingEducation \nThis event is for you if\, \n\nYou’re interested in meeting more like-minded\, action-oriented individuals in a fun\, casual setting.\nYou’re interested in getting involved or better acquainted with your veteran community.\nYou’d like to learn about additional resources\, programs\, and opportunities available for military-connected families and veterans URL:https://chicagovets.org/event/liberty-call-a-veteran-networking-event-2/ LOCATION:Emporium Logan Square\, 2362 N Milwaukee Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagovets.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/44006132c4c490d53f71b86472427c95-BZ4gUS.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230416T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230416T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T202635 CREATED:20230402T163317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230402T163317Z UID:6289-1681666200-1681675200@chicagovets.org SUMMARY:Pizza Cooking Class DESCRIPTION:Pizza Cooking Class: A Women’s Veteran Event\n\n\nA women’s veterans cooking class with a fun social twist! It doesn’t matter if you know how to cook\, want to know how to cook\, or couldn’t give a flying fork about cooking\, you’re gonna have a good time! Hang out\, make great food\, and socialize with new friends and other women veterans. \n \nAbout the Cooking Class: \nGuests will learn how to make pizza from scratch. Each participant can make pizza dough as\n well to take home. Learn how to roll it out and make Pizza using a variety of meat and vegetable\n options. We will include at least 10 toppings of meats\, cheeses\, vegetables and sauces for guests to\n choose. \nAbout Chicago Veteran Women’s Veteran Events: Our events are hosted and produced by women veterans in our community\, from mosaic art and cooking classes to networking events and game nights. These events are incredibly important for the well-being and empowerment of women veterans to provide a space where women can connect\, support each other\, and advocate for themselves and their fellow veterans. While women veterans continue to face unique challenges\, women veteran-focused events are a powerful tool for creating change and building a stronger\, more inclusive veteran community. Lean more here: https://chicagovets.org/breaking-stereotypes-the-importance-of-women-focused-events/ URL:https://chicagovets.org/event/pizza-cooking-class/ LOCATION:Get in the Kitchen\, 3617 North Broadway\, Chicago\, IL\, 60613\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagovets.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/5f6c63aec83cac5bcaf50d79242c083c-bJLn6v.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230404T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230404T203000 DTSTAMP:20260417T202635 CREATED:20230326T030930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230326T030930Z UID:6268-1680629400-1680640200@chicagovets.org SUMMARY:Roll Call Networking Event: Downtown Chicago DESCRIPTION:Chicagoland’s Premier Veteran Network: Join us as we host our military and veteran-connected communities once a month around Chicagoland!\n\n\nJoin Roll Call Chicagoland as we enjoy a wonderful networking event sponsored by Edelman and PepsiCo. \nAlso\, Roll Call Chicagoland will will announce a merger a year in the making that you will not want to miss. This merger will better allow us to serve our veteran population and undoubtedly make us stronger. \nOur sponsors and other great Roll Call partners will be in attendance to talk about available positions at their companies as well as other support efforts for veterans\, service members\, and their families. All of the Roll Call leadership team will also be onsite to connect with veterans seeking professional development and career advancement as well as talking with corporate and community partners on opportunities for our upcoming events. URL:https://chicagovets.org/event/roll-call-networking-event-downtown-chicago/ LOCATION:Edelman\, 111 North Canal Street\, 16th Floor\, Chicago\, IL\, 60606\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagovets.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/1c7d10ce0b009314fec6a9c8b4b1eabc-5tCy75.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230401T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230401T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T202635 CREATED:20230326T030650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230326T030650Z UID:6264-1680341400-1680350400@chicagovets.org SUMMARY:Learn Scuba Chicago Discover Dive DESCRIPTION:Join us on a Discover Dive with the Chicago Veterans organization!\nThis event is free.\n\n\nBring a swimsuit\, towel\, and signed paperwork. LSC\, will bring the rest. LSC staff will be on deck in blue or red Learn Scuba Chicago staff shirts. \n*Once you register\, mandatory documents will be emailed to you to be completed prior to the event ( April 1st). \n Please be sure you carefully read through each sheet. We take your safety and ours seriously. \nIf the forms are incomplete or you did not get physician approval if you were required\, you will not be able to get into the water with us until they are completed. For more information please contact LSC Phone: 773-599-DIVE (3483) Email: idive@learnscubachicago.org URL:https://chicagovets.org/event/learn-scuba-chicago-discover-dive/ LOCATION:The Water’s Edge Aquatic Center\, 545 John Street\, Bensenville\, IL\, 60106\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagovets.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/54a089bff21079217693fffdc21262f3-0AxntH.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230318T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230318T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T202635 CREATED:20230218T031801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230303T213725Z UID:6184-1679158800-1679169600@chicagovets.org SUMMARY:Celebrating Women's History Month DESCRIPTION:Join us as we Celebrate Women’s History Month!\n\n\nJoin us as we honor and celebrate Women’s History Month. This is a women’s focus event hosted by women veterans in our community. Food\, drinks\, camaraderie\, laughter\, and more will be provided. URL:https://chicagovets.org/event/celebrating-womens-history-month/ LOCATION:Marz Community Brewing Company\, 3630 South Iron Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60609\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagovets.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/7bc75293d496426d4c99f29d6a9cfdb6-OJcp0i.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230316T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230316T203000 DTSTAMP:20260417T202635 CREATED:20230216T031826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230303T213803Z UID:6216-1678989600-1678998600@chicagovets.org SUMMARY:Liberty Call: A Veteran Networking Event DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly networking and comradery-building event\n\n\nThis month we are heading to the Branding Iron in Bridgeview\, Illinois Stop by and meet some fellow veterans\, supporters\, and service providers in our community. \nOur Liberty Calls are recurring high-impact networking events consisting of current military members\, veterans\, spouses\, and civilians designed to connect attendees with subject matter experts\, thought leaders\, employers\, and organizations to help build a stronger social support system and take your career to the next level. \nEvent Partner: We would like to thank our Partners and longtime supporters Lourdes Fernando\, Realtor with Keller Williams One Chicago\, and David Piatek\, SVP with The Federal Savings Bank\, both Army Veterans that specialize in helping military members sell and buy real estate\, and utilize the VA Home Loan. If you have any Real Estate Needs – please reach out to them. \n\nLourdes Fernando\, Realtor Keller Williams – ONEChicago lourdes@jlhomesforyou.com\, 312-324-4430\nDavid S Piatek\, SVP The Federal Savings Bank david@thefederalsavingsbank.com\, 202-875-1010 Bank Info – https://www.thefederalsavingsbank.com/ban…/david-s-piatek/ YouTube Channel – youtube.com/@VAHousingEducation\n\nThis month we are also featuring many VSOs in our community including Wounded Warrior Project\, Merging Vets and Player\, Team RWB and More! \nThis event is for you if\, \n\nYou’re interested in meeting more like-minded\, action-oriented individuals in a fun\, casual setting.\nYou’re interested in getting involved or better acquainted with your veteran community.\nYou’d like to learn about additional resources\, programs\, and opportunities available for military-connected families and veterans URL:https://chicagovets.org/event/liberty-call-a-veteran-networking-event/ LOCATION:Branding Iron\, 7036 South Harlem Avenue\, Bridgeview\, IL\, 60455\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagovets.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/93bb1f2c50f54c2f2bec156260aa4b99-nXBA5Z.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230313T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230313T210000 DTSTAMP:20260417T202635 CREATED:20230213T154101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230303T213737Z UID:6191-1678730400-1678741200@chicagovets.org SUMMARY:Women Veterans Mosaic Art Class DESCRIPTION:Join us for a all Women’s Veterans Mosaic Art Class\n\n\nJoin us for a Women’s Veterans Mosaic Art Class. \nWhat is Mosaic Art? A mosaic is a piece of art that is composed of many tiny pieces of glass or tile. To make a decorative object into a mosaic\, you can tile the surface\, much like you would a backsplash. From afar\, mosaic art glistens with an impressive array of colors and patterns. Up close\, the intricacies involved are unveiled\, and you can see how much time and effort must have gone into creating the artwork. URL:https://chicagovets.org/event/women-veterans-mosaic-art-class/ LOCATION:The Chicago Mosaic School\, 1127 West Granville Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagovets.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/558a9b7356ff2e9de035fcb0704bea37-2flBAA.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230307T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230307T203000 DTSTAMP:20260417T202635 CREATED:20230207T154331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230303T213826Z UID:6195-1678210200-1678221000@chicagovets.org SUMMARY:Roll Call! Veteran Professional Networking: Schaumburg DESCRIPTION:Roll Call Chicagoland\, in partnership with Chicago Veterans\, is Chicagoland’s premier networking group for the military-connected community!\n\n\nRoll Call! Join us this month in Schaumburg for our monthly professional networking event sponsored by River City Logistics. Learn more about their company and employment opportunities by visiting their website today: https://www.rivercitylogistics.net/careers URL:https://chicagovets.org/event/roll-call-veteran-professional-networking-schaumburg/ LOCATION:Westwood Tavern\, 1385 North Meacham Road\, Schaumburg\, IL\, 60173\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicagovets.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/069cb1f495dbd648e8312951b655bae6-vbNMwg.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR