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BEDFORD — The Bedford Veterans Affairs Health Care System is hosting the Women Veterans’ Health & Wellness Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, June 10 at the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Hospital to coincide with Women Veterans Day on June 12 and to highlight the PACT Act.

Bedford VA spokesperson Patrick Kirby said the fair is open for all veterans so that they can view health and wellness demonstrations, enroll in VA health care and get screenings for toxic exposure resulting from their service.

Recently appointed deputy secretary of the state Executive Office of Veterans Services, retired U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Andrea Gayle Bennett will also be the guest speaker at the fair, where she will talk about women veterans and self-care.

“We last did this in 2019 before the pandemic,…

The Wenatchee Veterans Hall is open for public tours during a three day informal open house May 19th through 21st.

Built by Veterans For Veterans is the motto and Wenatchee Valley Veterans Hall Board President Heather Hill and member George Turner say the 501(c)(3) non-profit wants to spread awareness of the facility and the services available to the veteran community and public at large.

The Veterans Hall is located at 1206 N. Wenatchee Ave on the south side of the green-roofed building shared with the Eagles lodge and next to the Buzz Inn Wenatchee restaurant.  The building is visible blocks away, just look for the U.S. flag flying proudly in front.

Turner, a Viet Nam vet and the Veterans Hall board say the facility was made possible by the City of Wenatchee, community members and…

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BREWER, Maine (WABI) – An organization dedicated to helping local veterans is putting on a benefit night and concert Friday to keep those who served warm this winter.

Mad Kat and Company in Brewer is hosting a night of rock and roll to benefit the Garry Owen House.

There will be live entertainment, raffles, and door prizes.

The Garry Owen House in Montville provides a place to stay and other resources for veterans.

All proceeds from Friday night’s event go toward the veterans heating fund.

Members say you never know how many veterans may need assistance, and the community in Brewer is more than willing to contribute.

“Ten minutes ago, someone donated $1,000 to this event,” said Crow Fleming of Garry Owen MC. “It’s all about the vets, we love our vets.”

“If a vet needs help,…

Ceremony for 400 Square Foot Mural Set for Dec. 4 at Genesis Senior Veterans Community

EL CAJON, Calif., Dec. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — MFRG-ICON Construction, a leader in affordable housing renovations, is hosting a mural dedication ceremony at one of its recent renovation projects, Genesis Senior Veterans community, on Saturday, Dec. 4, at 1 p.m.

The Genesis Senior Veterans community, located at 735 El Cajon Blvd., recently underwent a sizeable renovation including upgrades to common areas, laundry room, and community space. Improvements to their exterior included replacing the roof, updates to the electrical system, new concrete, and landscaped pathways. There were eight units enhanced with new plumbing, flooring, cabinets, windows, and doors. Following the renovations, MFRG-ICON…