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Community News
Prince George's County Veterans are welcome to attend this Friday's session at the Clinton VFW J. Paul Duke, Jr. Memorial Post 9376, 9600 Brandywine Road starting at 11:30 am to REGISTER "ON SITE" for the Covid-19 shot. Take advantage of this opportunity for registration help and get on the list to receive your shot at the first opportunity. *VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO ASSIST
Voices of Vets, Inc. shared their Valentine's Concert for Veterans
National Veterans Launching Ventures Spring Training - Free Online Course
Restoration Ahead for Bladensburg Peace Cross, American Legion Magazine
February 27 - March 1: COVID-19:Our Lives Matters, Sponsored by Women Veterans United Committee, Inc. and VFW Post 341
Gilchrist’s 3rd Annual Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day Celebration will be held
VIRTUALLY on Sunday, March 28, 2021 starting at 3:00 p.m. Learn More
March 30th and 31st - Blue Star Families is holding a two day conference, The Military Family Experience: Path to Recovery. Register Here
Save the Date: March 31, 2021 - Maryland's Commitment to Veterans - Women Veterans Conference
Beginning Farmer Training Program for Veterans
TALMAR is pleased to be working in partnership with the Veterans Administration in the VA Farms pilot program. The program trains veterans in small scale sustainable agriculture, preparing graduates for careers in agriculture or to start their own farms. Both classroom and practical hands-on experience continue throughout the seasons.
TALMAR Farm In Partnership with VAMHCS VA Farms Program
15-week Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture Course offered beginning in April 2021
In this hands-on course you will learn the basics of sustainable agriculture on a working therapeutic farm. We will cover all aspects of agricultural production from best practices to planning, planting, care, harvest, and sale of organically grown crops.
10-week Focused Vocational Course offered beginning July 2021
This class invites previous successful participants to dive in deep to learn the skills required to gain employment in the industry or start your own business.
Proposed training is subject to change pending resources and final approval.
For additional information contact:
programs@talmar.org / 410-825-2020
Free Virtual Legal Clinic for Veterans
Women Veterans Legal Clinic
Community Calendar
February 26, 2021
Veterans Legal Clinic
February 27, 2021
Platoon 22 and SOLDIERFIT: Platoon Care Wellness Retreat
COVID-19:Our Live Matters, Sponsored by Women Veterans United Committee, Inc. and VFW Post 341 (Continues through March 1st)
February 28, 2021
Introduction to Hero Dogs
March 25, 2021
Ft. Meade Alliance Industry Day - Note: There is a fee for this event
March 29, 2021
Mission BBQ: National Vietnam War Veterans Day, Free Chow for Vietnam Vets
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