Veteran Events
UPCOMING EVENTS:
If you know of any Upcoming events that would be Beneficial to our Veteran's. Please email me the details i will be happy to put them hereÂ
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EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY | Suspension of Trusted | 92d Air Refueling Wing | Fairchild AFB, WA | NO | https://www.facebook.com/  Open to Active Duty, Guard, |
Mar 10, 18, 22 | Meet Ups | PNW Vets | Rathdrum, ID & Ellensburg, | YES |  |
Mar 11 | Coeur d'Alene Hiring Event | Idaho Department of Labor | Coeur d'Alene, ID | YES |  |
Mar 11 | EWVTF Monthly Meeting | Eastern Washington Veterans Task Force | Spokane, WA | YES |  |
Mar 12 | Seed Swap and Library | Jonathan M. Wainwright VA Medica Center | Walla Walla, WA | YES |  |
Mar 14 | Widow Goals Tri-Cities Meet- |  | Richland, WA | YES |  |
Mar 16 | 20 Hero Shop | Washington State Fallen Heroes Project | Spokane, WA | YES |  |
Mar 16, 23, 30 | Learn More About Backyard Conservation | Spokane Conservation District | Spokane, WA | YES |  |
Mar 17 | Free Food | American Legion Post #113 | Reardan, WA | YES |  |
Mar 17 | St Patrick's Day Dinner | American Legion Post #34 | Pasco, WA | YES |  |
Mar 18 | Suicide Prevention Training | Chelan-Douglas Health District | Leavenworth, WA | YES |  |
Mar 19 | Paint 'N Sip for Veterans | VFW Post #1369 | Richland, WA | YES |  |
Mar 20 | Elevate Your Relationship | Military and Family Readiness | Fairchild AFB, WA | YES | Open to Active Duty, Guard,   Military ID or Veteran Health |
Mar 20 | Heroes Dinner | VFW Post #5924 | Elk, WA | YES |  |
Mar 20 | Veterans Day Appreciation Day | Bonner County Veterans Services | Schweitzer, ID | YES |  |
Mar 21 | Old Soldiers Ball and VFW Post 379s 106th Birthday Celebration | VFW Post #379 | Yakima, WA | YES |  |
Mar 22 | Volunteer Opportunity | Washington State Fallen Heroes Project   | Spokane Valley, WA | YES |  |
Mar 23 | Fundraising Night | Texas Roadhouse | Spokane, WA | YES | Supporting: VFW Post #3386 |
Mar 25 | Tri-Cities Cemetery Project Community Town Hall | Washington State Department of Veteran Affairs | Richland, WA | YES |  |
Mar 26 | Free Legal Clinic for | Benton Franklin Legal Aid | Pasco, WA | YES |  |
Mar 26 | MGVAMC Eligibility at Bonner County VA Clinic | Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center | Sandpoint, ID | YES |  |
Mar 27 | Vietnam Veterans Day | Spokane Vet Center | Spokane Valley, WA | YES |  |
Mar 28 | National Vietnam War Veterans | VFW Post  #51 | Spokane, WA | YES |  |
Mar 28 | Vietnam Veterans Appreciation Dinner  | VFW Post #3207 | Prosser, WA | YES |  |
Mar 28 | Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day | The Yakama Warriors Association | Yakima, WA | YES |  |
Mar 28 | Wheelin' Warriors 2026 | Wheelin’ Warriors | Pinehurst, ID | YES |  |
Mar | Upcoming Events | American Legion Post #143 | Post Falls, ID | YES |  |
2026 | Veterans Wellness Path App | Department of Veterans Affairs | National | YES |  |
2026 | Federal Benefits for Veterans, | Department of Veteran Affairs | Virtual | NO | |
2026 | Mobile Food Bank | Second Harvest |
2026Â | EVENT/Â INFORMAITONÂ | PRESENTEDÂ BYÂ | LOCATIONÂ | E-FLYERÂ | LINK/INFORMATIONÂ |
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY | Suspension of Trusted | 92d Air Refueling Wing | Fairchild AFB, WA | NO | https://www.facebook.com/  Open to Active Duty, Guard, |
Mar 13 | Irish Stew | American Legion Auxiliary Unit #54 | Chewelah, WA | YES |  |
Mar 14 | Saint Patrick's Day Party | American Legion Post #72 | Cheney, WA | YES |  |
Mar 15 | Spring Family Bingo | American Legion #217 | Cusick, WA | YES |  |
Mar 15 | Tri-Cities Free Dual Rated Tournament | Blitz and Blunders | Richland, WA | YES |  |
Mar 17 | St Patrick's Day 5K | Department of the Air Force Fitness and Sports | Fairchild AFB, WA | YES | Open to Active Duty, Guard,   Military ID or Veteran Health |
Mar 19 | Free Public Tours USS Triton | Port of Benton | Benton City, WA | YES |  |
Mar 22 - 24 | Actors Needed | Washington National Guard | Spokane, WA | YES |  |
Mar 25 | Movie Night at the Post | VFW Post #2453 | Sandpoint, ID | YES |  |
Mar 26 | Keep the Home Reception Fires Burning | Heroes Homestead | Clayton, WA | YES |  |
Mar 27 | Blood Drive | Vitalant | Metaline Falls, WA | YES |  |
Apr 01 | April Fool's Day Run | Department of the Air Force Fitness and Sports   | Fairchild AFB, WA | YES | Open to Active Duty, Guard,   Military ID or Veteran Health |
Apr 04 | Easter Egg Hunt | The Arc of Tri-Cities | Richland, WA | YES |  |
Apr 04 | Egg Hunt | Museum of North Idaho | Coeur d'Alene, ID | YES |  |
Apr 04 | Egg Hunt | Air Force Youth Programs | Fairchild AFB, WA | YES | Open to Active Duty, Guard,   Military ID or Veteran Health |
Apr 06 | Career and Transfer Fair | Yakima Valley College | Yakima, WA | YES |  |
Apr 10 | End of Life Planning | Spokane Vet Center | Spokane Valley, WA | YES | Free Event – Two presentations |
Apr 10 | VA Health Care Orientation Class | Department of Veterans Affairs | Coeur d'Alene, ID | YES |  |
Apr 11 | Forge and Feast | Veterans Community Response | Spokane, WA | YES |  |
Apr 12 | Cosmic Bowling | Spokane Vet Center | Spokane Valley, WA | YES |  |
Apr 19 | Echoes from the Past | American Legion Post # 143 | Post Falls, ID | YES |  |
2026 | Energy Assistance | Community Connection of Northeast Oregon | Northeast Oregon | YES |  |
2026 | Energy Assistance | Avista | Washington | YES |  |
2026 | Meet the Employers Job Fair | WorkSource Spokane | Spokane, WA | YES |  |
2026 | Military Annual and Lifetime Passes | National Park Service | National | YES |  |
2026 | Repair Cafe Yakima | Yakima Maker Space | Yakima, WA | YES |  |
2026 | VA's Burial Benefits at a Glance - Native American Veterans | Department of Veterans Affairs   | National | YES |  |
2026 | Federal Benefits for Veterans, | Department of Veteran Affairs | Virtual | NO | |
2026 | Mobile Food Bank | Second Harvest | Various | NO |
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Continuous EventsÂ
- Veterans Reflective Space Project presented by Eastern Washington University Veterans Resource Center. Click for more information
- Yoga & Meditation on Mondays (Virtual and In-Person) presented by the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center. Every Monday in Spokane
- Spokane Mobile Vet Center in Newport - The last Thursday of every month the mobile Vet Center will be at the Hospitality House (216 S. Washington Ave. Newport WA 99156) from 10 am until 1 pm. No appointment necessary, if you have questions call Stu Sturtevant at 509-444-8387.Â
- Coffee & Comradery - VA enrolled veterans meet up every Wednesday from 8 until 8:45 am at the 2nd-floor room C223 of the Mann-Grandstaff VA to have a free cup of coffee and share information. If you have questions you can contact Kari Tabino at 509-434-7657.Â
- Idaho Female Veterans Network - Held the second Tuesday of each month in Post Falls VFW Post 3603 (1225 E. 3rd Ave) join the group on Facebook: Â HERE to find out more information!Â
- Sandpoint War Vet’s Group  – Every Other Thursday from 10:00 until 11:30 at the Sandpoint VFW; Next meeting will be on January 12th. Offering war veterans of all eras a place to meet and overcome the unique challenges of life after war. Open to veterans of all wars, on the corner of Pine and Division. If you have any questions call 509-844-1053.Â
- Sandpoint War Veteran’s Spouses Group  – Meeting every other Thursday from 10:00 until 11:30 at the Sandpoint VFW; next meeting will be January 5th. Offering support for spouses and significant other of war veterans in Sandpoint. Call 509-844-1053 with questions.
- Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship provides post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to the children and surviving spouses of Servicemembers who died in the line of duty while on active duty after September 10th, 2001. Need some more information on what the VA can provide for students, check out their website  HERE.
- Military  Family Scholarships – BestColleges.com has created a financial aid guide specifically for military spouses and children. They provide context for how students can best take advantage of available federal resources, and offer over 30 scholarships and grants for veterans, spouses, and dependents of veterans. Check it out  HERE.
For more information on these upcoming activities or any additional questions, please send an email to Kerry DeLair; kerryl.delair@bonnercountyid.gov.
To schedule an appointment, Visit the Bonner County Veteran Services at 521 S Division Ave, Sandpoint ID 83864 or call 208-255-5291.
