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 here.
2025Â | EVENT/Â INFORMAITONÂ | PRESENTED BYÂ | LOCATIONÂ | E-FLYERÂ | LINK/INFORMATIONÂ |
May 03 | Cinco de Mayo | VFW Post #1474 | Spokane, WA | Yes |  |
May 05 | Cinco de Mayo | American Legion-Auxiliary Post #144 | Metaline Falls, WA | Yes |  |
May 07 | Blood Drive | American Legion Post #143 | Post Falls, ID | Yes |  |
May 08 | Blood Drive | American Red Cross | Walla Walla, WA | Yes |  |
May 08 | Building a Federal Resume | United Service Organizations | Virtual | Yes |  |
May 09 | Paint and Sip | Air Force Arts and Crafts | Fairchild AFB, WA | Yes | Open to Active Duty, Guard, Reserves, Veterans, and Family Members     Military ID or Veteran Health Identification Card Required |
May 09 and 10 | Asian Native Hawai`ian Pacific Island Heritage Day | Spokane United We Stand | Spokane, WA | Yes |  |
May 09 and 30 | Women Veteran's Wellness Retreat | Oregon Health Authority | Bend, OR | Yes |  |
May 10 | Car and Bike Show | Off Gold Drifters NW | Colville, WA | Yes |  |
May 10 | Coffee and Community | Widow Goals – Tri Cities | Richland, WA | Yes |  |
May 10 | Grand Opening | Veteran’s Outreach Center | St Maries, ID | Yes |  |
May 11 | Brunch, Bouquets, and Bingo | Lewiston Elks Lodge | Lewiston, ID | Yes |  |
May 12 | Military Spouse Wellness Retreat | Central Oregon Wellness Ranch | Bend, OR | Yes |  |
May 15 | Fundraising Dine-in or To-Go | Texas Roadhouse | Spokane, WA | Yes | Benefiting: Combat Vet Riders |
May 16 | Baked Potato Fundraiser | Combat Vet Riders - Auxiliary | Spokane Valley, WA | Yes |  |
May 16 | Veterans and Military Appreciation Night | Stateline Speedway | Post Falls, ID | Yes |  |
May 17 | Adult Prom | Jackson Peter Ward Strong LLC | Lewiston, ID | Yes |  |
May 17 | Help A Mother | 509 Chevy Muscle Club | Richland, WA | Yes |  |
May 17 | Kids Run | Department of the Air Force Youth Program | Fairchild AFB, WA | Yes | Open to Active Duty, Guard, Reserves, Veterans, and Family Members     Military ID or Veteran Health Identification Card Required |
May 17 | Paddlesports Skills Workshop | Idaho State Parks and Recreation | Sandpoint, ID | Yes |  |
May 17 | Paint and Sip | VFW Post #3386 Auxiliary | Airway Heights, WA | Yes |  |
May 17 | Remembrance and Support for Veteran Suicide Walk | Walk For Vets | Spirit Lake, ID | Yes |  |
May 18 | Golf Scramble | Cheney Blackhawk Booster Club | Post Falls, ID | Yes |  |
May 18 | Veteran's Headstone Cleaning | Pend Oreille County | Cusick, WA | Yes |  |
May 21 | National VA2K Walk and Roll | Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center | Spokane, WA | Yes |  |
May 21 | VA 2K Walk and Roll | Jonathan M. Wainwright memorial VA Medical Center | Walla Walla, WA | Yes |  |
May 21 | Veterans Town Hall | Idaho Division of Veterans Services | Coeur d'Alene, ID | Yes |  |
May 22 | Education Fair | 92d Air Refueling Wing Education Center | Fairchild AFB, WA | Yes | Open to Active Duty, Guard, Reserves, Veterans, and Family Members     Military ID or Veteran Health Identification Card Required   |
May 24 | 5K Race to Remember | Fairmount Memorial Park | Spokane, WA | Yes |  |
May 24 | Offroad Bash | Sand Scorpions | Moses Lake, WA | Yes |  |
2025 | Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents, Survivors, and Caregivers 2025 Edition | Department of Veteran Affairs | Virtual | No | |
2025 | Mobile Food Bank | Second Harvest | Various | No |
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2025Â | EVENT/Â INFORMAITONÂ | PRESENTED BYÂ | LOCATIONÂ | E-FLYERÂ | LINK/INFORMATIONÂ |
May 12 - 14 | Spokane Mobile Vet Center at Spokane Falls Community College | Spokane Vet Center | Spokane, WA | Yes |  |
2025 | Veteran Discussion Group | Yakima Vet Center  | Yakima, WA | No | OPEN GROUP Every Thursday 10 am – 12 pm |
2025 | All Groups | Walla Walla Vet Center | Walla Walla, WA | Yes |  |
2025 | All Vietnam Groups | Spokane Vet Center | Spokane Valley, WA | Yes |  |
2025 | Here & Now Processing Therapy | Spokane Vet Center | Spokane Valley, WA | Yes |  |
2025 | Military Women's Group | Spokane Vet Center | Spokane Valley, WA | Yes |  |
2025 | Mindfulness Meditation Group | Spokane Vet Center | Spokane Valley, WA | Yes |  |
2025 | Modern Warrior Group | Spokane Vet Center | Spokane Valley, WA | Yes |  |
2025 | Project Healing Waters Fly Tying | Spokane Vet Center | Spokane Valley, WA | Yes |  |
2025 | Sobriety Support Group | Spokane Vet Center | Spokane Valley, WA | Yes |  |
2025 | Spokane MVC Availability | Spokane Vet Center | Spokane Valley, WA | Yes |  |
2025 | Stitched Together Group | Spokane Vet Center | Spokane Valley, WA | Yes |  |
2025 | Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents, Survivors, and Caregivers 2025 Edition | Department of Veteran Affairs | Virtual | No | |
2025 | 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.
