Events

BATAVIA’S HEROES

Batavia Cares and The RendezVu Restaurant will be hosting a welcome home party for all returning military. Come and thank those who have been deployed especially SPC Steven Shewalter JR on Saturday, February 25^th at 8 P.M. at The RendezVu Restaurant, 1 East Wilson St. in Batavia. Anyone who has returned from deployment will be the guests of honor and are invited to attend this special tribute. Returning military that are planning on attending should notify Batavia Cares by calling 630.687.1943. Citizen who would like to volunteer to decorate and plan the event should call Jerry Dunn at the Rendezvous 630.406.9177. These young men and women have voluntarily gone into harm’s way for our freedom, let us personally thank them for their service.

CHICAGO MARINE NETWORKING LUNCHEON

Whether you’re looking for your company’s next organizational leader or looking to develop a high quality work force, the Marine for Life program can satisfy your recruiting and human resources needs. More than 27,000 Marines honorably leave active service each year, and they stand ready to help your organization advance to the next level. We are confident that your active participation in the Marine for Life program will pay dividends by attracting qualified candidates to be part of your company and to continue to build your positive corporate and community image.

Marine for Life connects Marines with opportunities-in areas like employment, education and realizing life goals. We help Marines make the connections that contribute to their success.

Employers that are part of the Marine for Life employer network have access to a pool of high-quality candidates with training, skills and tested leadership experience.

Marines bring special qualities to employers. The Initiative, Commitment, Teamwork, Communication skills and Flexibility of Marines are what win battles. These same qualities are helping businesses win in the marketplace.

Meetings are the third Thursday of the month, reservations are due by the Tues of that week.

FREE for veteran Marines and sailors looking for employment

For more information, send an email to the Chicago Marines for Life

SPAGHETTI DINNER

The 12th Annual Troop 181 Spaghetti Dinner will be held at the American Legion Post #80 in Downers Grove on Saturday, February 25, 2012. Dinner will be served from 4:00 – 8:30 PM. A raffle will run throughout the dinner.

Proceeds from the dinner go to a group at the Hines VA called the Windy City Rollers (Wheel Chair Team) as well as the Scouts (for Summer Camp and outdoor activites). Last year we served over 350 people. Over the years the troop has donated well over $20,000 to the VA.

WINTER SPORTS CAMP

The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago and Wounded Heroes Foundation are collaborating to offer a FREE camp for wounded, ill or injured military personnel who are interested to learn more about WINTER sports. The camp will take place February 23-26 in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin and includes introductions to the sports of: downhill skiing, cross country skiing, biathlon, sled hockey and more.

The online application is available here <http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ricwintermilitarycamp> . Contact Pamela J. Redding Director of Paralympic and Disability Sport, World Sport Chicago for more information.

FLEET WEEK IN NAPERVILLE

The Naperville Council, Navy League of the United States is sponsoring a mini Fleet week in March. It all starts with a free concert by the United States Navy Band, Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, March 14th at Pfeiffer Hall. This event is being co-sponsored by American Legion Post #43, Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873 and the Naperville Municipal Band.

Because tickets are provided at no charge, each request is limited to 4 tickets.

Doors Open at 6:45p.m. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m.

Ticket holders will have priority seating (no reserved seating) starting at 6:45 p.m. At 7:15 p.m. any open seats will be made available to non-ticketed people. Click here to download order form Please include a self addressed, stamped envelope with your ticket request.