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SUMMARY:The Black Veterans Expo's Monthly NEW VOLUNTEER Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Come learn how you can help out and make a difference at the Black Veterans Expo volunteer info session!
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SUMMARY:The Black Veterans Expo's Monthly NEW VOLUNTEER Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Come learn how you can help out and make a difference at the Black Veterans Expo volunteer info session!
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SUMMARY:The Black Veterans Expo's Monthly NEW VOLUNTEER Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Come learn how you can help out and make a difference at the Black Veterans Expo volunteer info session!
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SUMMARY:The Black Veterans Expo's Monthly NEW VOLUNTEER Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Come learn how you can help out and make a difference at the Black Veterans Expo volunteer info session!
URL:https://chicagolandveteranbusinessowners.org/event/the-black-veterans-expos-monthly-new-volunteer-information-session-2/
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SUMMARY:Petal Platoon: Flowers\, Photos & Phenomenal Women Veterans
DESCRIPTION:History is beautiful\, and so is your service. Let’s celebrate both with a history-maker ceremony\, flower arrangement class\, and photoshoot!\n\n\nPetal Platoon: Flowers\, Photos & Phenomenal Women Veterans\n \nWe are coming together to give women veteran history makers their flowers while they can smell them. But\, we’re also here to make sure you never have to wait around for external validation to celebrate your own accomplishments. \nDon’t know where to start? We’re here to teach and do so with you. \nPetal Platoon is a high-energy takeover dedicated to the women veterans who have made history and the community that keeps that fire burning. We’re spending the afternoon at the Local Color Art Studio (owned by U.S. Navy Veteran Meosha Thomas) surrounded by fresh blooms\, great music\, and even better company. \nHere is the agenda for the day: \n1. Floral Tribute\nWe’re kicking things off by honoring our veteran history-makers with handselected bouquets. We believe in giving people their flowers while they can smell them\, so we’re making sure our sisters feel the love in real-time. We ask our history-makers to leave us with one area of focus they’d like to see us make a difference in\, so we may carry the torch they are passing to us. \n2. The Bloom Bar: Design your flowers\nThen it’s time to get your hands dirty (in a high-fashion way). Our floral workshop is all about the “Self-Love Arrangement.” Hosted by Army Veteran\, Ashley Tillman\, owner of Rose Bloom Chicago\, you’ll learn how to build a professional-grade arrangement that represents your strength and style. Keep it for your own nightstand or gift it to a woman veteran you respect. \n3. Strike a Pose:  Photoshoot\nWhether you came as a mother-daughter duo\, sister duo\, battle-buddy duo\, or solo\, once your masterpiece is finished\, it’s time for your close-up. Our professional photographer is on-site to capture you and your creation against our assortment of backgrounds. Wear something that makes you feel powerful! \nWhat’s Included\n\nA curated selection of premium blooms and your choice of a vase or custom arrangement box (generously donated by Ms. Tillman).\nComplimentary first pour of tea from Shero Coffee Club (owned by retired Army Combat Vet Melissa Farmer-Hill) and wine from black women veteran owned brands.\nAppetizers from two Black woman veteran–owned catering businesses. — Enjoyed the tea or snacks? Some vendors will have full-sized products on-site for purchase!\nHigh-res edited photos delivered straight to your inbox.\nTake home a curated bag featuring products from Black and women veteran–owned brands.\n\nWhat to wear\nBold flower prints\, monochromatic with a bold statement piece shoe\, something that makes you feel powerful.
URL:https://chicagolandveteranbusinessowners.org/event/petal-platoon-flowers-photos-phenomenal-women-veterans/
LOCATION:5017 S Hermitage Ave\, 5017 South Hermitage Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60609\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Black Veterans Expo's Monthly NEW VOLUNTEER Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Come learn how you can help out and make a difference at the Black Veterans Expo volunteer info session!
URL:https://chicagolandveteranbusinessowners.org/event/the-black-veterans-expos-monthly-new-volunteer-information-session/
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SUMMARY:Battle Boo Bakery: A Valentine's Day Event for Military\, Veterans & Locals
DESCRIPTION:Meet your Battle Boo before Valentine’s Day through games\, teamwork\, and real connection at a Black veteran–owned bakery.\n\n\nBattle Boo Bakery isn’t speed dating. It’s an intentional Valentine’s experience built around connection\, teamwork\, and community. \nHosted by the Black Veterans Expo inside Strugglebeard Bakery\, a Black veteran–owned business\, this night brings together military\, veterans\, and other locals who care about how they show up and where their money goes. \nInstead of awkward small talk\, you’ll connect through competition-based activities like karaoke\, card games\, and portrait drawing. We’ve curated these activities to magnify how you communicate\, support one another\, and move as a team. That’s how bonds are built in the military\, and it turns out it’s a pretty good way to build relationships too. \nThree couples will be selected to receive a $50 first-date tab at a Black veteran–owned restaurant of their choice. The idea is simple: if your connection starts here\, your first date and the memories that follow stay rooted in community and keep your dollars circulating in places where you’re valued. \nWhether you leave with a Battle Boo\, a Battle Buddy (a new friend)\, or just a better sense of what you want\, you’ll walk away having shown up with intention. \nCome connect.Compete.And maybe become one of the top three couples. \nRSVP required. 21+. \nPlease note: this event will be photographed and recorded by Treazure\, L.L.C.\, The Black Veterans Expo\, and event partners. By attending\, you may appear in photos or video used for marketing\, documentation\, or press\, without compensation. Photo & video consent is required at registration.
URL:https://chicagolandveteranbusinessowners.org/event/battle-boo-bakery-a-valentines-day-event-for-military-veterans-locals/
LOCATION:Strugglebeardbakery\, 5221 South Harper Court\, Chicago\, IL\, 60615\, United States
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