{"id":8366,"date":"2024-02-09T19:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-09T19:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itsveterans.com\/?p=8366"},"modified":"2024-02-09T19:30:00","modified_gmt":"2024-02-09T19:30:00","slug":"free-valentines-day-concert-for-veterans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itsveterans.com\/?p=8366","title":{"rendered":"Free Valentine\u2019s Day concert for Veterans"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"tni-source-date\"><strong>Originally published:<\/strong> 2024-02-09T19:30:00+00:00. Historical source article: benefits, rules, amounts and deadlines may have changed. Check the official source for current information.<\/p>\n<p>VA\u2019s Center for Development &amp; Civic Engagement (CDCE) is kicking off a \u201cDirect to Vets\u201d series on Feb. 14 at the Villa Milano in Columbus, Ohio.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Central Ohio VA\u2019s CDCE partnered with Veteran Service Organizations and other community sponsors to provide an entertaining evening of music and fellowship.\u00a0The event is free to Veterans from all eras, active duty, Reserve and National Guard service members plus one guest.<\/p>\n<p>The concert series is an opportunity for Veterans to enjoy an evening of dancing, music, food and camaraderie. In addition to live entertainment and a free dinner, the evening will provide Veterans the ability to receive information on resources and benefits provided by VA.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.columbus.va.gov\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Columbus VA<\/a> staff will be on hand to provide information on enrollment and how to file a claim.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Providing Veterans meaningful and memorable events<\/h2>\n<p>According to Traci Washington, CDCE chief, Columbus VA, \u201cWe are hosting the Direct to Vets concert to not only bring wonderful entertainment to our Veterans and active-duty personnel but to also provide information about VA benefits and health care at an event they will remember.\u00a0Our goal is to serve Veterans through a multitude of meaningful and memorable outreach events.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t already have plans for Feb. 14th and you are a Veteran who will be in the Columbus, Ohio, area, consider attending the \u201cDirect to Vets\u201d concert event, which includes:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Free admission for all Veterans and active duty members and their \u201cPlus One.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Free dinner buffet.<\/li>\n<li>Activities include:\n<ul>\n<li>Live Performance by \u201cThe Miracles,\u201d formerly of \u201cSmokey Robinson and the Miracles,\u201d performing Motown hits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<ul>\n<li>Community resources for Veterans and their families. VA health care resources and benefits information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Information on how the community can support our Veterans through Volunteerism<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There is a limited number of seats so if you are interested, please contact Columbus VA at 614-388-7787.\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p class=\"tni-attribution\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/news.va.gov\/128475\/free-valentines-day-concert-for-veterans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs<\/a>. 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