Military briefs around Northern Nevada, Week of Sept. 17
Courtesy of Steve Ranson, Nevada Veterans Journal
Suicide Prevention Forum
A Suicide Prevention Forum is featuring author and keynote speaker Steven Nicholas.
The forum is Sept. 29 and space is limited. Registration is required. The forum is from 7 a.m. to 4 pm. At the Whitney Peak Hotel in downtown Reno. Nevada National Guard service members, families 18 years of age and older and veterans are encouraged to attend.
For information, contact Jezalea Segura, 775-971-8123, or jezalea.a.segura.civ@army.mil.
Veterans Summit 2023
The Veterans Summit 2023 provides information on Veterans Service Officers, veterans originations, VA healthcare representatives, employment assistance, education information and more.
• Eureka/Austin Eureka Opera House: Sept. 28 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
For information on the summit, contact jrichardson@veterans.nv.gov.
AARP workshop
The 2023 AARP Livable Communities Workshop will explore how local leaders can advance economic development in urban, suburban and rural communities.
The free online workshop will be held Sept. 27 and 28 from 1 to 5 p.m. ET.
Join national leaders, practitioners and AARP staff and volunteers for a deep dive into four core themes — Built Environment, Digital Connections, Work and Jobs, and Local Economies.
A variety of presentations from more than 30 dynamic speakers will showcase effective livability strategies, initiatives and programs that benefit local economies for people of all ages.
For more information about the event and to register, visit AARP.org/Livable2023
Healthy Teaching Kitchen
Join the upcoming VA Women Veterans Healthy Teaching Kitchen classes. Making healthy food choices is the #1 thing you can do for your health. Learning how to cook can be one step towards getting healthier foods on your plate.
The Healthy Teaching Kitchen (HTK) program at the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System, 955 Kirman Ave., in Reno, provides veterans with nutrition knowledge, cooking skills, and guided practice to build confidence in cooking at home with healthy, minimally processed foods.
This monthly in person and virtual teaching kitchen program has been created to support Veterans with healthy meal planning, preparation, cooking, and nutrition education. Classes occur the first Wednesday of every month from 10 a.m.-11 a.m. and you can participate either in-person at the VA or virtually from the comfort of your own home.
Veterans Upward Bound
Veterans Upward Bound at Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno welcomes veterans. TMCC can help with academic advisement, college applications, educational benefits, academic review and referrals to community resources.
Veterans Upward Bound is a U.S. Department of Education program for veterans. For information call 775-829-9007 or email vub@TMCC.edu. The website is vub.tmcc.edu.
Homeless veteran event
The VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System Homeless Veteran Annual Stand Down Event. Is Sept. 29 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Capitol Hill Veterans Outreach Center, 350 Capitol Hill Ave., in Reno.
For information email bryana.guerra-carrera@va.gov.
AUSA dinner
You are invited to the Association of the United States Army William C. Westmoreland Veterans Day dinner on Nov. 10 at the Tamarack Junction in Reno Nevada.
The guest speaker will be Lt. Gen. Leslie Smith, USA retired, the AUSA vice president of Leadership and Education. Smith received his commission from Georgia Southern University (GSU) in 1983 as a Field Artillery officer. In 1985, he graduated from GSU with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and as a distinguished military graduate. He branched as a chemical officer.
For information contact vfwsousa@gmail.com
Stand Down
Stand Down: Elks Help Veterans in Need is Oct. 7 from 8 a.m.to 4 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center’s gym, 851 E. William St.
Be part of the change in Carson City and surrounding areas Transportation will be available (Free JAC rides all day for veterans) Reserve your resource table, make a donation or volunteer your time. For information, call or text 775-301-0605. You may also email Elks.Lodge.2177.Stand.Down@gmail.com.
Mental Health Summit
The third annual VA VISN Mental Health Summit is Oct. 5 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
The seminar will be held virtually through Webex: bit.ly/45KF85s.
This is a free event, and all community members, veterans, providers and families are welcome to participate.
Speaker topics include “Moral injury after Combat: How War’s Violence Can Impact Veterans’ Lives,” “Moral Injury in War: Conceptualization and Treatment,” and “Moral Injury and Spirituality.”
To register using Webex, use this link: https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/weblink/register/r4e2279a7d354009ec5738473ea83e062
Nevada Transition Assistance Program
A career and resource fair hosed by the Nevada Department of Veterans Services is Sept. 30 from 1-4 p.m. at the American Legion Hall Duby Reid Post 30 in Sparks.
The address is 730 4th St.
For veterans, service members and military families, discover the state and local benefits designed to assist you during life’s transitions. Register at https://bit.ly/nvtap0930.
Exhibitors can set up at 8 a.m., and an exhibitor program is from 9 a.m. to noon. Participants to support transitioning veterans, service members and military families. Register at https://bit.ly/nvtapexb930.
If you register as an exhibitor, do not double register as a participant. Space is limited.
Nevada Guard monthly meetings
• The Nevada Air Guard’s monthly breakfast is on the second Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. at the Reno Elks Club. Cost is $10. For information or to confirm, email cindylsullivan@hotmail.com.
• The Nevada Army Guard’s breakfast is on the second Monday of the month at 8 a.m. at the Carson City Elks Club. Cost is $8. For information or to confirm, email csmjvh@hotmail.com.
