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
2026 | EVENT/ INFORMAITON | PRESENTED BY | LOCATION | E-FLYER | LINK/INFORMATION |
Apr 09 | Joining Forces Idaho Conferences | Idaho Division of Veteran Services | Coeur d'Alene, ID | YES |
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Apr 10 | CANCELLED - End of Life Planning | Spokane Vet Center | Spokane Valley, WA | YES | CANCELLED |
Apr 12 | CANCELLED – Cosmic Bowling | Spokane Vet Center | Spokane Valley, WA | NO | CANCELLED |
May 09 | Sukiyaki Dinner | Highland Park United Methodist Church | Spokane, WA | YES | Honoring the WWII Spokane Members of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and the 100th Infantry Battalion “Most decorated unit in US military history” |
May 16 | (UPDATED) American Indian Veterans | American Indians | Spokane, WA | YES | UPDATED CONTACT NUMBER |
May 16 | North Idaho Veterans Stand Down | North Idaho Veterans Stand Down Inc. | Coeur d'Alene, ID | YES |
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Jun 02 - 04 | Trauma Informed Care Conference | Yakama Nation System of Care | Toppenish, WA | YES |
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Jun 10 | Paint Night Fundraiser | Spokane Veterans Forum | Spokane, WA | YES |
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Jun 19 | Smiles for Freedom | Smiles for Freedom | Lewiston, ID | YES |
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Jun 27 | Poker Run | American Legion Riders | Saint Maries, ID | YES |
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2026 | Gold Star Families of Washington | Gold Star Families of Washington | Washington | YES |
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2026 | WDVA Fast Facts | Washington Department of Veterans Affairs | Washington | YES |
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2026 | Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents, Survivors, and Caregivers 2025 Edition | Department of Veteran Affairs | Virtual | NO | |
2026 | Mobile Food Bank | Second Harvest | Various | NO |
Continuous Events
- 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.
- 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.
- 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: HERE to find out more information!
- 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.
- 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.
