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ONGOING Events

Hope Is Where the Heart Is

AARP ONLINE Career Coaching for Veterans & Spouses AND AARP LIVE PROGRAMS
Career coaching with personal consultation; The Learning Library has resources to help your job search and build your career skills, plus employment and career resources for Veterans & spouses.

AARP Job Board: https://jobs.aarp.org/

"Follow" AARP Programs on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AARPPrograms

Questions: AARP Programs, aarpprograms@aarp.org

Steve Carter - Office of Community Engagement (773) 401-4028, SCarter@aarp.org

Montana: Jim Higgins (406) 291-0356, higginsjw.1@gmail.com

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American Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces & Military & Veteran Caregiver Network (MVCN)

Find events, activities, conferences, retreats, camps, training and webinars by and for military and Veteran caregivers. MORE INFO / REGISTER: https://www.redcross.org/get-help/military-families/services-for-veterans/military-veteran-caregiver-network/mvcn-calendar.html

Questions: ARC MVCN, programs.mvcn@redcross.org

MONTANA: Sara Cease - Regional Program Manager (406) 750-9939, sara.cease@redcross.org

LOCAL: American Red Cross - ID & MT Region Recruitment Specialist & Volunteer Services (406) 493-8778, IDMT.Recruiting@redcross.org​

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Arm-Me Up for Military Spouses

Special guests share their resources, triumphs, experiences, and resiliency as military spouses. Follow their LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/arm-me-up-army-spouses-career-campaign/

Learn more: arm-me-up.org

Military Spouse jobs: https://www.militaryspousejobs.org/army-spouses

Questions: Denise Lewis, MSML (Army Ret Spouse) – Outreach Coordinator and Diversity Officer, Arm-Me Up & WWRP (252) 621-3690, dlewis@vetjobs.org

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Community Veteran Engagement Boards (CVEB)

Part of the VA's effort to ensure the "GREAT work / impact of VSN Missoula and other high-performing CVEB around the nation are represented" on this site: https://www.va.gov/outreach-and-events/events/​​

Questions: VA Veterans Experience Office - Veterans, Family and Community Engagement, vesovets@va.gov

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Herd 2 Human @ Willowbend Farm, Clinton

Equine inter-species communication program developed to assist with trauma recovery and general wellness. There are countless stories of positive personal growth & recovery of those who have attended the classes and private sessions. If you have experienced a traumatic event in your life or know someone struggling with PTS, please check it out!: https://www.willowbendfarmmt.com/

APPLICATION: https://www.willowbendfarmmt.com/forms

Email application to  jeff@willowbendfarmmt.com  

OR mail to Willowbend Farm, 13400 Turah Rd., Clinton, MT 59825

Questions: Jeff Patterson, Willowbend Farm, Inc. (406) 240-8598​​​​​​​​​​​

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Hiring Our Heroes

Virtual Career Fairs, resume workshops, and other workforce development events designed to educate, inform, inspire, and connect Veterans, service members, and spouses with military-ready employers. https://events.hiringourheroes.org/c/calendar/a7a5b351-8807-4343-8561-c757c022600f

Questions: Cara Cooke (Capt - USAF Vet) - U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, ccooke@uschamber.com

Or Hiring Our Heroes, hiringourheroes@uschamber.com

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Homeward for Heroes (H4H)

Veterans, first responders & spouses are invited to experience “Meet Ups” & 3-10 day treks to reconnect. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to giving back to those who have given so much to serve. Shout Out: https://shoutout.wix.com/so/31OPwYNEf

Learn more about H4H upcoming events: https://www.homewardforheroes.org/events; Questions: Dan & Laura Reese (406) 471-0513, info@homewardforheroes.org OR Mason Jacobson (406) 314-1410

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KALISPELL to LIBBY: Camp Ponderosa, Elks, Flathead VSP, Happy's Inn, NW MT Veterans Food Pantry, RWB, Underwater Soldiers & Wives of Veterans!

The NW MT Veterans Food Pantry is serving those who have served! Dedicated to extending a helping hand up to homeless, low-income, and at-risk veterans and their families (Food boxes, clothing, household furnishings, Veterans Stand Down, benefits assistance, Peer Support, and much more!) ​Questions: NW Montana Veterans Food Pantry 406-756-7304 OR NW MT Veteran Coalition (406) 291-0356

    • NW MT Veterans Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Loan Program ~ Accepts ALL donations of medical equipment, wheelchairs, etc. for the DME loan program & offer the equipment to all low income / at-risk Veterans free of charge. Follow their FB page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/veteransfoodpantry

    • ​NW MT Veterans Camp Ponderosa ~ Veterans Retreat in Seeley/Swan Valley. Need a camping spot? HWY 83 Mile Marker 59. Call (406) 754-2552 to reserve & follow their Facebook

  • Flathead Valley Community College ~ Encourages enrolled students with a military connection to join the Veterans Association at the school. Club meetings are held every other Friday afternoon. Contact the group at vets@fvcc.edu

  • Herd 2 Human ~ Dauntless Equine Inc. is your Flathead Valley approved H2H program provider offering equine assisted therapy (EAT) programs at no charge for Veterans and First Responders. Contact wayneappl@gmail.com

  • Kalispell Elks Lodge, 139 1st Ave W ~ Join the Elks! (Facebook) Questions: +1 406-257-6474

  • The Musuem of Mountain at Glacier International Airport (STORY).

  • Patriotic American Brewery, 2177 US Hwy 2 E., Evergreen Questions: PAB 406-300-1990, matt@patrioticamericanbrewery.com

  • Samaritan House ~ Cowboy Up Auction

  • Underwater Soldiers ~ Veteran Dive Night, Flathead Scuba, 203 Business Center Loop Ste A, Kalispell ~ Open to any and all Veterans! Find out the benefits of scuba diving. Questions: (406) 260-1526, info@underwatersoldiers.org

  • Veteran Service Provider (VSP) Meeting ~ Every 4th Thursday at Job Service Kalispell, 427 First Ave East in Kalispell, 1pm. Join Zoom Meeting (Meeting ID: 224 664 3341; Password: 499404): https://mt-gov.zoom.us/j/2246643341?pwd=d3VDUmdVa2ZEUEtqK1lEOXFKd1cvUT09&omn=85659584966; Questions: James Graham – DVOP, Job Service Kalispell, Montana Department of Labor & Industry (406) 758-6279; Google Voice text & message line (406) 616-3042, James.Graham@mt.gov

  • Veterans Upward Bound ~ Offering a series of FREE workshops for Veterans focused on Computer Skills, Writing and Communications & Basic Math Skills. If you need a laptop, we have refurbished ones that we can provide through our laptop loaner program (FLYER). REGISTER: https://vubmt.com/ OR contact Michelle (MSUN Center for VETS) 406-272-6492, mwatson@vubmt.com

  • Wives of Veterans ~ Coffee & Conversation. Join them for a monthly coffee chat with other Veteran wives. All eras are welcome! Contact Christine, flatheadwivesofveterans@yahoo.com

  • Happy's Inn, 72576 US Highway 2, Libby ~ The only bar that boasts a place on all official HWY maps and always has something going on! Follow on FB +1 406-293-2929, Casey@Happysinn.com

  • Red, White & Brews is Veteran Owned, 411 Mineral Ave., Libby ~ They proudly support Military, Law Enforcement, Fire Fighters and their K9 partners! They ALWAYS have something FUN happening (FOLLOW) Questions: +1 406-293-8889, redwhiteandbrews411@gmail.com​

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Missoula Events

MissoulaEvents.Net is a local calendar powered by GatherBoard. Post & Search for FREE! See what's going on in Missoula! https://www.missoulaevents.net/

Questions: Message https://www.facebook.com/MissoulaEvents.net/

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SMART Recovery Support Groups

This is open to anyone interested in attending. At its core, SMART is a set of “Thinking Tools” or exercises that people can use to manage their patterns of behavior. SMART is a science-based program which uses principles from the fields of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT). https://www.facebook.com/MTPeerNetwork/events/

Learn more about SMART recovery: https://www.smartrecovery.org/

Montana Peer Network: http://www.mtpeernetwork.org/

Questions: Montana’s Peer Network (406) 551-1058, andi@mtpeernetwork.org

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USDA Forest Service TRAINING on Resumes, Navigating USAJOBS & Qualifying

These webinars are open to the public and provide assistance for those looking for federal employment within the Forest Service. USAJOBS events for all kinds of federal agencies are listed here: https://www.usajobs.gov/Notification/Events  (Scroll down to find additional USDA Forest Service trainings later in the year).

Questions: Kevin Hood – USDA FS Alaska Region (907) 419-2372, kevin.e.hood@usda.gov

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US DOL VETS Military Spouse Employment TEAMS Events
The Transition Employment Assistance for Military Spouses (TEAMS) Program is a series of DOL TAP workshops targeted at helping all Military Spouses plan and prepare for their job search. INFO / REGISTER: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/tap/teams-workshops

Questions: Tom Finch - Montana State Director, US DOL VETS (Veterans' Employment and Training Service) (406) 447-3233, Finch.Thomas.L@dol.gov​​​​​​​​

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VA Careers 

Open to both clinical and nonclinical professionals. Chat with VA physician and nurse recruiters about available health care jobs around the country, ask questions about the application process and gather information on benefits and continuing education support. VA Careers events: https://www.vacareers.va.gov/events/index

As always, if you’re looking for more information on careers at VA, be sure to visit www.vacareers.va.gov

Questions: (844) 456-5208, vacareers@va.gov

Montana VA Health Care / Hiring questions: Paden Holman - Administrative Assistant, Patient Care Services, Montana VA Healthcare System 406-447-6054, Paden.Holman@va.gov

LOCAL: Heidi Leishman – Supervisor Medical Support Assistant (406) 493-3700 Ext 2, heidi.leishman@va.gov

Kalispell: Tiny Hudson – Clinic Manager (406) 758-2753, tiny.hudson@va.gov

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Veterans Upward Bound

MSU Billings, Missoula College, and Flathead Valley Community College. The Missoula and Billings classes also  stream live, making them much more accessible to Veterans not able to attend in-person (materials provided).

Calendar: https://vubmt.com/calendar.php

Questions: 877-356-8387

 

VFW Gun Raffle

Post 209 Firearm Raffle! 2025 Annual Firearms Raffle — Ole Beck VFW Post 209

Purchase at VFW 245 W. Main St., Missoula OR call Tom (623) 229-1225; Anton  (406) 396-8390

Text VFW2022 to (863) 204-1989 for updates & winners!​​

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Workforce GPS: https://www.workforcegps.org/events

Offers resources for veterans and transitioning service members to meet their career, education, and employment goals. Questions: WorkforceGPS (888) 848-3696, Support@WorkforceGPS.org

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