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Wear blue this Memorial Day
Join our wear blue community for a 2-mile run or walk in partnership with Nevada at the Veterans Memorial Plaza in Sparks.
Honor the fallen … speak their names … run or walk in their Memory on Monday, May 26 at 8 a.m.
The Nevada Veterans Memorial Plaza is located at 300 Howard Drive next to the Sparks Marina.
Register today, receive a Hero Match, and be a part of a living memorial that gives meaning to their ultimate sacrifice. Wear blue on that morning run to remember and honors the service and sacrifice of the American military through movement, community and remembrance.
All are welcome join this wear blue community through virtual or in person events during this year’s Memorial Day weekend, as we pay tribute to our fallen heroes and their families. For information, go to www.wearblueruntoremember.org/memorial-day.
Memorial Day services at NNVMC
Join the Nevada Veterans Coalition to honor and remember our fallen servicemen and women.
The event is free and open to the public and light refreshments will be served.
Volunteers are also needed for the flag-in on May 24 at 8:30 a.m.
This is the placement of more than 8,600 American flags on each gravestone.
The Memorial Day ceremony is open to the public. Schools, civic groups and community organizations are encouraged to help.
Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery
14 Veterans Way (Exit 48 off I-80) Fernley, Nevada.
Memorial Day in Churchill County
The flag setup is May 25, 8 a.m., at the Churchill County Cemetery. A breakfast follows at the VFW Post on Maine Street.
On Memorial Day, ceremonies begin at 11 a.m. at the Churchill County Cemetery and followed at The Gardens at noon. From there, the ceremony moves to the Paiute-Shoshone Tribal Cemetery at 1 p.m.
Brothers After War movie
Brothers after War, which appeared earlier this year in Northern Nevada, returns to Sparks on Friday at 6 p.m., at the Nugget Casino Resort (1100 Nugget Ave.) for a special screening and interactive workshop experience. This inspiring event is free of charge and open to all community members.
Veterans Upward Bound
Veterans Upward Bound at Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno 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.
Patriots to Education
Nevada school districts are preparing to recruit for the upcoming 2025-26 school year. Many districts still have immediate openings for this current school year. Whether you’re looking for a position now or planning ahead, opportunities are available in many roles.
Veterans, National Guard members, reservists, and their spouses usually possess the qualities that schools value in their team members. Take a look at the Patriots to Education website https://www.patriotstoeducation-nv.org. The links within the website are to vacancies, the application process, and a direct contact for Partner Districts.
Senior Companion volunteers
The Senior Companion volunteers ages 55 and older provide basic social support to seniors over the age of 60 years old.
The seniors who receive volunteer services generally live alone, need respite care, have limited access to outside resources, and lack social support. Volunteer services may include taking clients to medical appointments, grocery shopping, running errands, socializing, or engaging in fun activities.
For qualifying volunteers, a small stipend is available for services; transportation reimbursement is provided for all volunteers.
This program is sponsored by AmeriCorps Seniors and the State of Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division.
For information, contact Polly at polly@sisnv.org
Veterans’ assistance
• Veterans Crisis Line — The confidential crisis chat has three ways to obit help. The Veterans Crisis Line is 1-800-273-8255, press 1. Chat at Veterans CrisisLine.net or text to 838255.
• Adult health center — More to Life adult day health center is here to help families. For information go to www.adultdaycarereno.com or call 775-358-1988.
• Northern Nevada Wheelchair Program — The program serves Northern Nevada by recycling serviceable medical equipment and clothing. This program is supported by the American Legion, Community 4 Veterans, Disable American Veterans and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Call or text 760-500-0857 or email nnvwcp@gmail.com.
American Legion Post 16 trivia games
The American Legion Post 16 in Fallon announces announce it will keep its trivia game going since it had positive reviews from everyone. Join Post 16 every Wednesday night.
Registration begins at 7 p.m. and game starts at 7:30 p.m.
Fallon's fabulous host Tami will be running our games. You do not have to be a member of the American Legion to attend.
Nevada Guard retiree monthly meetings
• The Nevada Air Guard’s monthly breakfast is on the second Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. at the Reno Elks Club.
• The Nevada Army Guard’s breakfast is on the second Monday of the month at 8 a.m. at the Carson City Elks Club on Nevada Street.
Remember there is no charge from the Elks for the breakfast.
Each meeting normally features a guest speaker. Guests are welcome.
Summer Salute benefits veterans’ groups
This will be the ninth year that the “Summer Salute” will be held (previously hosted by the Classic Chevy Plus Car Club), a benefit car show held on the Saturday, May 24, (Memorial Day weekend) at Rancho San Rafael Park in Reno.
The entire net proceeds from the show are donated to the Veterans Guest House and Honor Flight Nevada. At the last year the car show, there were over 400 participants with net proceeds of over $28,000.
The Veterans Guest House directly benefits our military service veterans and their family members by providing temporary overnight accommodations when receiving treatment at a medical facility in the Reno-Sparks area. There is a small paid staff which operates the House, along with a good base of volunteers.
Honor Flight Nevada provides transportation and expenses for our northern Nevada veterans to go to Washington DC to see the War Memorials dedicated them. This has been an especially gratifying experience for many World War II Veterans, Korea and Vietnam and is a way of paying tribute to those who gave so much. Visit www.honorflightnv.org for more information.
For questions, contact Dennis Lindsay, 530-318-2369, dennislindsaygroup@gmail.com or Allen Jewell, 775-781-1747, allenjewell53@yahoo.com.
Celebrate the Army’s 250th birthday
The William C. Westmoreland Chapter of the Association of the United States Army in Northern Nevada is hosting a gala to celebrate the United States Army’s 250th birthday in partnership with various community organizations.
The U.S. Army will celebrate its 250th birthday on June 14, 2025, commemorating the Army's distinguished service to our nation. The central theme for this year’s celebration is “This We’ll Defend.”
Join us as a financial contributor as we embark on a journey to shape our future in honoring our warfighters that embody the values that have been the hallmarks of our Untied State Army culture for the past two-and-a-half centuries. This event wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of the Nevada Army National Guard and local private collectors will showcase historic static displays throughout the museum.
Two dynamic speakers are lined up for the gala:
• Maj. Gen. (retied) Mark Mac Carley was commissioned in the USAR in 1983 and retired in 2015 as the deputy chief of staff for the Army's Training and Doctrine Command.
• Brigadier General (BG) D. Roger “Dan” Watters, the adjutant general (TAG) for the Nevada National Guard.
Ticket information: General Seating: $75 per person. Open seating.
Sponsor opportunities: Various Sponsorship levels available
To order by mail, make checks payable to: VFW Silver State Post 3396; Sparks, NV 89434
Order online at www.vfw3396.org
For inquiries and sponsorship opportunities, contact event coordinator David Sousa at 775-544-8786.
Civilian attire: Formal with black tie optional. Military: ASU, dress mess, Army white
All donations help Northern Nevada veterans. The IRS recognizes the VFW Silver State Post 3396 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization (Tax ID #83-1957300). Consult your tax advisor as to the deductibility of your donations.
Armed Forces Day celebrations near
Area-wide observances for Armed Forces Day are planned in at least three communities including Fallon.
The fifth annual Fallon Armed Forces Day is slated for May 17 at the Rafter 3C Complex, 255 Sheckler Road.
The event’s hours are from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. A free lunch will be provided to U.S. military and veterans as well as to first responders. Armed Forces Day will also feature crafters, vendors, food, live music and more.
Register for a booth or become a sponsor. Contract nevadacommunityalliance.com or call 775-315-6571.
The Car & Bike Show is also held in conjunction with the Fallon Armed Forces Day. Early registration is $25 and event day registration is $35. Preregister online at nevadacommunityalliance.com. For questions call Davey at 775-350-0117.
The public is invited to an Armed Forces Day in Sparks on May 17 from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. The event will be held at the American Legion Post building on 730 4th St.
There will be a military tributes exhibit, military vehicles displays, Junior ROTC demonstrations, free kid activities, food and live music, silent auction and raffles.
Hawthorne, 70 miles south of Fallon, has been celebrating Armed Forces Day for more than seven decades. Every year, the third weekend of May means the citizens of America's Patriotic Home come out in full force by bringing with them family, friends and many others from near and far to honor all those who are serving and have served in the United States armed forces.
For information, go to https://armedforcesdaynv.com/.
Military articles and news briefs are compiled by the Nevada News Group. Questions may be directed to SNMGmilitaryeditor@gmail.com.