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EXCITING BREAKING NEWS! You’re among the first to learn dates have been set for two very important events coming up later this year! By all means, MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

NEVADA GOLD STAR PARENTS! TRAVEL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE TO UP TO TWO IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS. (Round trip air fare from Las Vegas to Reno and fuel reimbursement for travel in excess of 75 miles from Carson City)
Dedication of BattleBorn Memorial for Nevada’s Fallen!
November 9, 2018, Reception 9:30 AM with Ceremony 10:30 AM
Capitol Complex, inside and behind State Archive Building
Contact: David Johnson, johnsonj@veterans.nv.gov

COUNTDOWN! RIBBON-CUTTING FOR NEW NORTHERN NEVADA STATE VETERANS HOME IN SPARKS!
December 17, 2018, Time to be determined
Contact: David Johnson, johnsond@veterans.nv.gov

Las Vegas – Saturday Night Survivors Ride
Reoccurring on June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
3355 Clayton Street, Suite 15, North Las Vegas
Contact: Kelley Guidry, 702-706-5777, Info@ForgottenNotGone.Org

Work for Warriors Veterans
Entire month of June 2018, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday
Looking for a job? Work for Warriors may be able to help offering career counseling, resume development, skills translation, interview preparation, resource outreach, employer partnerships and hot jobs!
Contact: Northern Nevada call: (775) 384-5848
Southern Nevada call: (702) 856-4951.

Vietnam War Commemorative Ceremony
June 4, 2018, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
1000 North Green Valley Parkway, Suite 720, Henderson, NV 89074
Contact: Rob Cole, Humana, call: (702) 269-5200

Veterans of Foreign Wars Department Convention
June 7 – 9, 2018, Day and Night Events
Eldorado Hotel, 345 North Virginia Street, Reno
Registration and Convention Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vfw-department-of-nevada-2018-state-convention-tickets-42723708763?aff=escb&utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-source=cp&utm-term=homepage
Contact: David Sousa, vfwpost3396@me.com

Work for Warriors Veterans Job Fair
June 8, 2018, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Nugget Casino Sparks
Contact: Veterans of Foreign Wars Silver State Post 3398
Register at Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/work-for-warriorsvfw-veterans-job-fair-tickets-43507975526?aff=es2

Reno VA Diversity Fair
June 8, 2018, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Reno VA Medical Center, meet at flagpole, 925 Kirman Avenue, Reno
Contact : Rob Williams, williamsro@veterans.nv.gov

Gerlach Rural Health Fair
June 8, 2018

Let’s Fiesta Expo
June 9, 2018, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
777 West Lake Mead Parkway (Next to the Festival Buffet)
Contact: Cathy Yates, yatesc@veterans.nv.gov

22 Warriors Foundation Mixer
June 12, 2018, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM (Meets every second Tuesday of the month)
Las Vegas Distillery, 7330 Eastgate Road, Henderson
Contact: See Eventbrite for contact information.
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/22-warriors-foundation-2nd-tuesday-of-the-month-mixer-tickets-46550071517?aff=es2
22 Warriors Foundation and Average Dad Cooking host second Tuesday of the month mixer each month. Dinner is provided. There are exciting raffle prizes, amazing cocktails for purchase by the Las Vegas Distillery and great company!

Women Veterans’ Writing Workshop
Reoccurring June 12 and 26, 2018 (Second and fourth Tuesday of each month)
Black Mountain Institute, UNLV
Contact: Sonya Padgett, vegasveteranswrite@yahoo.com

Stewart Indian School Powwow
June 15- 18, 2018
5500 Snyder Avenue, Carson City
Contact: http://stewartindianschool.com/events-calendar/fathers-day-powwow-2018/

Office of Military and Legal Assistance
June 15 – 16, 2018, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Armory, 14 Joe Parr Way, Yerington
Contact: Attorney General’s Office, (775)684-1100

FREE Military Sexual Trauma Seminar, Understanding Resources, Support
June 23, 2018, 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System, 1st floor auditorium, 6900 North Pecos Road, North Las Vegas, NV
Contact: Janel Gibson, gibsonj@veterans.nv.gov

Summer Lovin’
June 23, 2018, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunset Station Casino, 1301 West Sunset Road, Henderson
Contact: Cathy Yates, yatesc@veterans.nv.gov

Sixth Annual Mental Health Summit
June 20, 2018, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Renown Mack Auditorium, 1155 Mill Street, Reno, NV
Contact: Robi McMordie, LCSW, 775-326-2955 Roberta.mcmordie@va.gov
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-mental-health-summit-tickets-45386699841

Las Vegas Vetwork (Veteran Network) April Luncheon (Yes! It is in JUNE and there are multiple dates!)
June 22, 2018, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Dougie J’s Café, 603 South Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas
Contact: John Bowman, see Eventbrite for contact information
Register: Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/las-vegas-vetwork-veteran-network-april-luncheon-tickets-45196624320?aff=es2
This events pulls together veterans from UNLV, Team Red, White & Blue, Team Rubicon, USO Pathfinder, State of Nevada, State of Nevada Dept. of Employment Training & Rehab, City of Las Vegas, US Dept. of Veterans Affairs will be there to answer questions about programs. Mixer to meet, greet veterans and supporters in various professional fields looking to mentor you!

Rural Outreach for Veterans Enrichment and Resources (ROVER) Dates are below:

Veterans are advised to bring a copy of their DD-214 discharge document, current VA paperwork, medical information and banking account information. If the claim involves dependants, bring birth certificates, current and prior marriage certificates, divorce decrees, and social security numbers.

Pahrum (South)
Every Monday and Friday
1981 E. Calvada Blvd. #110.
Pahrump

Mesquite (South)
June 5, 2018 and June 21, 2018
840 Hafen Way.
Mesquite

Hawthorne (North)
June 7, 2018
775 Sierra Rd.

Battle Mountain (North), Interactive Video
June 8, 2018
835 N. 2nd St.
Battle Mountain

Silver Springs (North)
June 12, 2018
2945 Fort Churchill St.
Silver Springs

Beatty (South)
June 14, 2018
100 A Ave. South
Beatty

Winnemucca (North), Interactive Video
June 15, 2018
5490 Kluncy Canyon Rd.
Battle Mountain

Austin (North)
6-20-18
122 Main St.
Austin

Tonopah (South)
June 21, 2018
1120 Globe Mallow Lane.
Tonopah

Wendover (North), Interactive Video
June 22, 2018
2000 Elko Ave.
Wendover

Gardnerville (North)
June 26, 2018
1329 Waterloo Lane.
Gardnerville

Laughlin (South)
June 26, 2018
1510 Bruce Woodbury Dr.
Laughlin

To make appointments for ROVER, and for times:
in the south, contact Mary Alley at 702-224-6025
in the north, contact Pieter Droog at 775-321-4777

To coordinate/request a ROVER event, contact Janel Gibson at 702-486-5627

To see a Veterans Service Officer, visit: http://www.veterans.nv.gov/page/veterans-service-officers