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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2025Â | EVENT/Â INFORMAITONÂ | PRESENTED BYÂ | LOCATIONÂ | E-FLYERÂ |
Nov 15 | Elvis Impersonator | American Legion Post #143 | Post Falls, ID | YES |
Nov 15 | Veterans Day Pow Wow | Spokane Tribe | Wellpinit, WA | YES |
Nov 17 | Fundraising | Texas Roadhouse | Coeur d'Alene, ID | YES |
Nov 20 | Art Cart Day  | Air Force Community Centers | Fairchild AFB, WA | YES |
Nov 20 | Blood Drive | Vitalant | Spokane, WA | YES |
Nov 20 | Mindfulness for TBI Survivors | Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs | Virtual | YES |
Nov 20 | Litehouse YMCA | Spokane Mobile Vet Center | Sandpoint, ID | YES |
Nov 20 | Skillbridge Introduction for Employers | Idaho Veterans Chamber of Commerce | Virtual | YES |
Nov 21 | Turkey Trot | Department of the Air Force Fitness and Sports | Fairchild AFB, WA | YES |
Nov 22 | Tamalada Tamale Festival | Latinos en Spokane | Spokane, WA | YES |
Nov 23 | Veterans Benefits Breakfast  | VFW Post #1435 | Spokane Valley, WA | YES |
Nov 24 | Fundraiser | Texas Roadhouse | Coeur d'Alene, ID | YES |
Nov 25 | Thanksgiving Family Luncheon | Spokane Vet Center | Spokane Valley, WA | YES |
Nov 28 | Wreath Laying Ceremony | Wreaths Across America | Lewiston, ID | YES |
Nov 30 | Concerts for Veterans | Musicians on Call | Virtual | YES |
Dec 01 | Holiday Tree Lighting | Air Force Community Centers | Fairchild AFB, WA | YES |
Dec 04 - 05 | Treats 2 Troops | Fairchild Spouses United | Spokane, W | YES |
Dec 06 - 07 | Gun Show | VFW Post #10043 | Lewiston, ID | YES |
Dec 07 | Christmas Pary | Washington State Fallen Heroes Project | Spokane Valley, WA) | YES |
Dec 09 | Magic Illusion | Air Force Entertainment | Fairchild AFB, WA | YES |
Dec 12 | Letters from Santa | Idaho National Guard Service Member and Family Support | Idaho | YES |
Dec 13 | Army Vs Navy Watch Party | American Legion Post #143 | Post Falls, ID | YES |
Dec 13 | Army-Navy Game | Uncle Sam’s Flag and Gift | Spokane Valley, WA | YES |
Dec 13 | Breakfast with Santa | Air Force Community Centers | Fairchild AFB, WA | YES |
Dec 13 | Veterans Holiday Remembrance | Daughters of American Revolution Esther Reed Chapter | Medical Lake, WA | YES |
Dec 14 | Children's Christmas Celebration | American Legion Post #143 | Post Falls, ID | YES |
Dec 17 | Hiring Event | Idaho Department of Labor | Post Falls, ID | YES |
2025 | End of Life Planning Guide | American Legion Post #14 | Coeur d'Alene, ID | YES |
2025 | Exchange | Army Air Forces Exchange Services | National | YES |
2025 | Fast Pass Program | Team Fairchild | Fairchild AFB, WA | YES |
2025 | Food Bank | Martin Luther King Center | Spokane, WA | YES |
2025 | Pregnancy and Parenting Support | Prepares Family Center | Spokane, WA | YES |
2025 | Supportive Services for Veterans and Families | Support Services for Veterans Families   | Okanogan County, WA | YES |
2025 | Toys for Tots | Toys for Tots | National | YES |
2025 | Veterans Coffee | VFW Post #10043 | Lewiston, ID | YES |
2025 | Volunteers Needed | Toys for Tots | Idaho | YES |
2025 | Adaptive Yoga | Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center | Virtual and Spokane, WA | NO |
Nov 15 | Nominate a Hometown Hero Sweepstakes | Global Credit Union | Cheney, WA | NO |
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.
