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Wear blue on Memorial Day
Join our wear blue community for a 2-mile run or walk 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.
For information, go to wearblueruntoremember.org/memorial-day.
MOH recipient headlines American Legion dinner
The American Legion presents the 106th annual Department of Nevada convention family dinner on June 28 at the Fallon Convention Center.
The cost is $40 per person. The event begins at 6 p.m. with a cocktail hour followed by a dinner buffet at 7 p.m. The guest speaker is Medal of Honor recipient Donald "Doc" Ballard, a Vietnam War veteran.
Tickets must be purchased by June 20. Pay via PayPal or by sending fees to American Legion Post 16, Attn: Convention Committee. 90 N. Ada St., Fallon, NV 89406
Patriots to Education
Nevada school districts are preparing to recruit for the upcoming 2025-26 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. Go to Patriots to Education at 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 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 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
A benefit car show will be Saturday at Rancho San Rafael Park in Reno.
Proceeds will be donated to the Veterans Guest House and Honor Flight Nevada.
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 Army’s 250th birthday.
The U.S. Army will celebrate its 250th birthday on June 14. The central theme for this year’s celebration is “This We’ll Defend.”
Two 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.
General seating is $75. Various sponsorship levels are available.
To order by mail, make checks payable to: VFW Silver State Post 3396; Sparks, NV 89434
Order online at www.vfw3396.org
For information, contact David Sousa at 775-544-8786.
Military articles and news briefs are compiled by the Nevada News Group. Questions may be directed to SNMGmilitaryeditor@gmail.com.