Friday Digest: Oct. 20

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Friday Digest: October 20, 2017

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This Week:


Joining Community Forces - Minnesota

Joining Community Forces - Minnesota

You are cordially invited to save the date for the 2017 Joining Community Forces-MN Conference Series. JCF-MN Conferences unite Yellow Ribbon Network volunteers,    service providers, and community leaders for the purpose of sharing best practices,   building relationships, and providing updates on military support initiatives. Mark your calendar and share this opportunity with your colleagues and committee members. Registration is now open!

Check-in 8 a.m.
Conference start 8:30 a.m.

October 24: Minnesota State University - Moorhead
Registration deadline: Oct. 10: Register here

November 2: Metropolitan State University - St. Paul
Registration deadline Oct. 19: Register here

November 16: Camp Ripley Education Center - Little Falls
Registration deadline Nov. 2: Register here

For questions or assistance please contact:

2LT Wagle
Phone: (651) 268-8538
E-mail

Danelle Bybee
Phone: (218) 831-1705
E-mail


The Vietnam War on PBS

The Vietnam War

MDVA is a proud local sponsor of the PBS documentary “The Vietnam War” directed by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick.

The Vietnam War is a ten-part, 18-hour documentary film series directed by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick airing on PBS. In an immersive 360-degree narrative, Burns and Novick tell the epic story of the Vietnam War as it has never before been told on film. Six years in the making, the series brings the war and the chaotic epoch it encompassed viscerally to life. 

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Work at MDVA

 The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is looking for individuals across the state interested in joining a team that is committed to helping serve Minnesota Veterans and their families. Whether you are a Veteran, family member, or an individual who wants to show your support for our nation’s heroes, we are confident you will find a career path that is diverse, team-oriented and focused on making a real difference. Some of our current job openings:

Fergus Falls

Hastings

    Luverne

    Silver Bay


    IBM Veterans Employment Initiative, Oct. 23 - 27

    Qualified Veteran participants – of any era – will receive five full days of instruction on IBM i2® Analyst’s Notebook® as part of a new IBM Veterans Employment Initiative.

    After the course, participants may take the exam for certification as an advanced data analyst and receive job placement assistance from IBM.

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    Cirque du Soleil Crystal: Discounted Tickets for Veterans, Nov. 9-12

    A brand new Cirque du Soleil show is going to be appearing at Target Center November 9 – 12, 2017. Cirque du Soleil’s newest show’s goal is to create a whole new form of entertainment and redefine the standards of the ice show.  To conceive a never-before-seen hybrid of ice arts and circus disciplines; combining the artistry, surreal aesthetic and jaw-dropping acrobatics of Cirque du Soleil with world class skating, interactive multimedia, innovative choreography, and poignant storytelling.

    Families can fill out the order form and simply submit it to the Target Center Box Office. Tickets will be mailed directly back to the individual families.

    Order Tickets >>


    Free Blacksmithing Class for Veterans, Nov. 10

    Blacksmithing can be a form of mental and physical therapy and provide a creative outlet for many people, including disabled Veterans and Veterans with PTSD.

    This event is open to all military personnel, past and present. Whether you have never swung a hammer before, have some experience, or have a disability that prevents you from enjoying hobbies like blacksmithing, Ken's Custom Iron wants you to join them for a day in the shop. Take a tour and try your hand at heating up and pounding on some iron!

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    Thank You for Your Service Screening, Nov. 10

    Acres for Life Wellness and Therapy Center is honored to present a one-time local premiere screening of the powerful, award winning documentary Thank You for Your Service at the Wooddale Church/Music Box Theatre on Friday, November 10th at 7 p.m.

    Thank You for Your Service is a film about Veterans, their families, and the mental health crises they face after returning from combat and what the possible solutions to their situations could look like.

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    State of Minnesota Veterans Day Ceremony, Nov. 11

    Veterans Day Flyer

    The State of Minnesota Veterans Day Ceremony will take place Saturday, November 11 at the Veterans Memorial Community Center in Inver Grove Heights.

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    Veterans Day Event Submissions

    In recognition of Veterans Day on Saturday Nov. 11, the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is compiling a list of Veterans Day events around the state. Community organizers statewide are encouraged to submit event information to MDVA by Oct. 31 to be included on our website, social media, and distributed to media throughout Minnesota.

    Submit your community event online >>

    View our current list of events from around the state >>


    MACV Events

    The Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans will be hosting the following upcoming events:


    Start Your Business, Nov. 18

    Are you a Veteran in business or thinking of starting a business? You, your employees, and your spouse are invited to attend this one-day free Small Business Services Event.

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    Veterans Job Fair, Nov, 21

    The Minneapolis VA Medical Center will be hosting a Veterans Job Fair Nov. 21

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