Vets' Retreat Virginia

Join VRVI at the FredNats Salute to Veterans 5K and Bravo Mile! 11/5/23 from 9:30am-12 pm.
2023-11-05 09:30 - 12:00 UTC
Join us to find out more about our services at the FredNats Salute to Veterans 5K and Bravo Mile!
Location:
Virginia Credit Union Stadium
42 Jackie Robinson Way
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
9:30 am to 12 pm

Veterans Day Ceremony @ The Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office. 11/4/23 from 10am-4pm
2023-11-04 10:00 - 16:00
Join VRVI at the Spotsylvania County, VA Sheriff’s Office for a Veterans Day Ceremony. 11/4/23 from 10am-4pm.
Public Safety Building
9119 Dean Ridings Lane
Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA 22553

Ruyts/VRVI Walk/Race to End Vet Suicide and Heroes' Fest. Fred Nats Park, Fredericksburg, VA
2023-10-21
The Ruyts Foundation of Veteran Suicide Prevention is hosting their 4th Annual Race to End Veteran Suicide on October 21st, 2023. Co-hosted by VRVI. All funds raised will go to helping our heroes fight the battles they can no longer fight alone. Our heroes have fought for us, now it is time we help them fight. This event will have a Heroes Fest -IGY6 for the whole community that is free to the public to participate in. We hope to see you there!
4th Annual Race to End Vet Suicide & Heroes Fest -IGY6
1/2 Marathon, 10K, 5K, 1-Milers (Virtual 5K, and 10K)
Date: 10/21/2023
Location: Fred Nats Stadium 42 Jackie Robinson Way, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Packet Pick-up: To be announced
Race Start Times
Half – 7:30am
10k – 7:45am
5k – 8am
Registration Fees
5k – $30, until Sept 15 ($35)
10k – $45, until Sept 15 ($50)
Half – $65, until Sept 15 ($70)
***Price will increase on race morning by $5 for each distance
T-shirts guaranteed to runners registered before Oct 11. We will order extra t-shirts for those who register after that date, but it is on a first-come first-served basis.

Run Sign Up Website: https://bishopsevents.com/…/2023-race-to-end-veteran…/

We are adding a walk only option this year, it is called Walk to Fight Vet Suicide. You can check out the details by following this link. https://fb.me/e/2aLnDCEy6

This event features 7 hours of live music, by Soho Down, RadioNV, Kara and Matty D, Mackenzie Ryan, and Rook Richards.

Join us for food, prizes, vendors, attractions, nonprofit resources, kids entertainment, and more.

Get your Heroes Fest tickets here:

https://bit.ly/HeroesFestIGY6Tickets

VALE First Responder Wellness Fair, 10/7/23. Glen Allen, VA 10 am- 3 pm
2023-10-07 10:00 - 15:00
VRVI has been invited to attend the VALE First Responder Wellness Fair. On 10/7/23 from 10 am – 3 pm:

The 5.11 Store
11120 W. Broad St.
Glen Allen, VA 23060

12th Annual Black Tie Spies and Heroes Benefit, hosted by 7BenefitLTD; benefiting the Ruyts Foundation of Veteran Suicide Prevention
2023-10-07
SAVE THE DATE! Saturday October 7th, 2023 join us at the 12th Annual Black Tie Spies & Heroes Benefit. This amazing gala will be benefiting RFVSP for the 2nd year in a row.
Location:
Marriott Fairview Park
Falls, Church, VA
Contact RFVSP for additional details.

Veteran Help Point's "VetFest" Invitation for VRVI
2023-09-30
VRVI hits the road to McConnellsburg, PA for Veteran Help Point’s Invitation to VetFest, at the Great Cove Golf Club.
September 30th, 2023

Wendy's GroupRaise Commit to Eat Event. 9/26/23 from 6:30 am - 9 pm. Reston, VA
2023-09-26 06:30 - 21:00
Wendy’s will donate 20% of check receipt proceeds to us for the day on Tuesday 9/26/23, from 6:30 am-9 pm.
Mention Vets’ Retreat Virginia when ordering: Dine In, Take Out, Drive Thru, Pickup.
VRVI Founder Jeff Marriott will be attending at 5 pm.
Address:
Wendy’s (Near Home Depot)
1701 Bracknell Dr.
Reston, VA

Sign up at link.

American Legion Post 10's invitation to VRVI to attend their September, 2023 membership meeting. Manassas, VA.
2023-09-12 19:00
The American Legion Post 10 (Manassas) VA has invited VRVI to their September, 2023 meeting to present an overview of our programs, services, and resources. 7 pm on.

Location:
American Legion Post 10
9950 Cockrell Rd
Manassas, VA 20110

Kyrus Charities Golf Tournament Benefit. Raspberry Falls Golf Club. Leesburg, VA
2023-09-11
Vets’ Retreat Virginia, Inc. has been invited to participate as a beneficiary of the 2023 Kyrus Charities Golf Tournament. 9/11/23. Raspberry Falls Golf Club. Leesburg, VA.
Details, sign ups, and sponsorship opportunities here: https://kyruscharities.square.site/

1st Annual 9/11 Memorial Ruck/Walk. Falls Church, VA 9/10/23 9 AM. Cookout at VFW Post 9274 in Falls Church afterwards. Cost is free.
2023-09-10 09:00
1st Annual 9/11 Memorial Ruck/Walk. Falls Church, VA 9/10/23 9 AM. Cookout at VFW Post 9274 in Falls Church afterwards. Cost is free.
Meet the Meridian High School football field track.
Commemorative t-shirts available for purchase.

American Legion Post 10 Auxiliary Meeting Invite, September, 2023. Manassas, VA
2023-09-05 19:00
The American Legion Post 10 Auxiliary (Manassas) VA has invited VRVI to their September, 2023 meeting to present an overview of our programs, services, and resources. 7 pm on

Location:
American Legion Post 10
9950 Cockrell Rd
Manassas, VA 20110

Live Music by Tutubi, American Legion Post 130, Falls Church, VA. Times and additional details TBD.
2023-09-03 00:00
Live Music by Tutubi, @American Legion Post 130, Falls Church, VA. Times and additional details TBD.
Fundraiser for VRVI.

Steel Warriors MC Battlefield Chapter-The 10th Annual Horses for Heroes Ride, Benefiting the Lonesome Dove Equestrian Center
2023-09-02 09:00
West Creek Athletic Sport Complex
12575 West Creek Parkway
Henrico, VA 23238

Registration begins @9 am. Kickstands up @11
$20 per Rider/$10 per Passenger
Includes lunch, live music, vendors, door prizes, gun raffle and 50/50.

VRVI’s COO John Selfe in attendance.

Live Music by Tutubi, American Legion Post 85, Arlington, VA. 7-10 PM. No cover charge.
2023-08-25 19:00 - 22:00
Live Music by Tutubi, @ American Legion Post 85, Arlington, VA. 7-10 PM. No cover charge. Playing classic rock, classic country, Latin and blues.

American Legion Post 177, Fairfax, VA. 8/20/23, 1-4 PM
2023-08-20 13:00 - 16:00
Join us for games, fun, music, food, and more. Post 177 Members and family/guests-Free. Non-post Members $5. No carry-out food available. 1-4 PM.

American Legion Post 130, Falls Church, VA Cornhole Tournament 8/19/23, @ 1 PM
2023-08-19 13:00
Join us at American Legion Post 130, Falls Church, VA Cornhole Tournament 8/19/23 at 1 PM. The tournament starts at 1:30 pm. Cost is $10 per player.

VALE Foundation's First Annual First Responder Wellness Event. Glen Allen, VA. 9/23/23. 10 am -3 pm
2023-08-08 08:00 - 17:00
VALE Foundation’s First Annual First Responder Wellness Event. Glen Allen, VA. 9/23/23. 10 am -3 pm.
Many other orgs invited and attending.
Location:
5.11 Tactical
11120 W. Broad St.
Glen Allen, VA 23060

Vets' Retreat Virginia's August Retreat Meet, @The Cove Campground, Gore, VA.
2023-08-05 10:00 - 2023-08-07 10:00
Join VRVI for a weekend get away, meet up, and camp out, on Saturday August 5th and Sunday August 6th, 2023 @ The Cove Campground. Food, music, games, outdoor activities. The Cove is also hosting a Jeep event that weekend. Stay one or both nights.

Location:
980 Cove Rd.
Gore, VA 22637
VRVI group event @
Camp VII, Site 1
Rain or shine
Tent site reserved; gear responsibility of our guests
Pets welcome
The camp has primitive latrine and shower facilities available
VRVI is able to provide transportation to and from the event by advance request.
RSVP due by July 29th, to this event listing or e-mail info@vetsretreatvirginia.org

Vets' Retreat Virginia Celebrates Independence Day, 2023. -Mineral, Virginia Parade. 6 pm July 7th.
2023-07-07 18:00
Vets’ Retreat Virginia Celebrates Independence Day, 2023. -Mineral, Virginia Parade. 6 pm July 7th.

Vets' Retreat Virginia Celebrates Independence Day, 2023. -Leesburg, Virginia Parade. 10 am, July 4th
2023-07-04 10:00
Vets’ Retreat Virginia Celebrates Independence Day, 2023. -Leesburg, Virginia Parade. 10 am, July 4th.
Afterward, join us at VFW Post 9274 in Falls Church, VA, from 2pm-10pm for food, music, games, friendship, and holiday festivities.

VFW Post 9274
7118 Shreve Rd.
Falls Church, VA 22043

22 Until None's Operation Mercury; A Walk to Remember. Hosted by VRVI- Fredericksburg, VA
2023-06-24
6/24/23 (5K walk/ruck, free)

Part 1:
7:30 am meet up
8:00 am step off

Location:
Memorial Park
1401 Kenmore Ave
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
POC: VRVI Director John Selfe, 540-479-7486

Part 2:
4 pm meet up
4:30 pm step off

Location:
3119 Riverside Dr.
Tazewell, VA 24630
POC: Matthew Brandt 817-701-9828
Tactical Retreat Unplugged, Tazewell, VA

American Legion Wheaton Post Presentation
2023-06-13 18:30 - 20:00
VRVI will be joined by the Hero Academy for presentations to the American Legion Wheaton members, on our available programs and services.
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Wheaton American Legion, Md.

Misfits Madness 5th Annual Barks, Bikes, and Brews, Spotsylvania, VA 6/10. 2pm-11pm
2023-06-10 14:00 - 22:00
Join the Ruyts Foundation and VRVI for a charity benefting local animal rescues. Please make a donation of pet food, toys, or supplies. For a cash donation, receive one free beer.
Food and live music entertainment.

Location:
1781 Brewing Co.
11109 Plank Rd.
Spotsylvania, VA 22553

Summer Day Retreat, Orange, VA. 6/3/23 10am-4pm.
2023-06-03 10:00 - 16:00
Join us for a meetup, cookout, hiking, games, campfire, and more.
Hosted with the American Legion Riders, Post 176 Springfield.
RSVP by 5/20/23 to info@vetsretreatvirginia.org. Open to first 30 Guests, not including the Riders.
Please bring a grill item/side dish.

Address:
20240 Seven Oaks Lane
Orange, VA 22960

Sponsored by Athletic Brewing Company

Benefit for Veterans Moving Forward. Springfield, VA
2023-05-21 11:00 - 14:00
Join Veterans Moving Forward for a Spring Fling event: Alpacas, live music, raffle, food trucks and more. Fundraiser event for Veterans Moving Forward (service dogs)
VRVI attending by venue invitation.
May 21, 2023 from 11am-2pm.
Location:
Demaine Funeral Home
5308 Backlick Rd.
Springfield, VA

Cook for Vets Invitational Fundraiser Benefit. 5/20/23. Honor Brewing Company Chantilly, VA
2023-05-20 13:00 - 16:00
Join hosts Cook for Vets on Saturday May 20, 2023 for a spring fundraiser, at the Honor Brewing Company- Chantilly, VA. Meet other local military non-profits, including VRVI. Cost is $25/pp, not including food and drink. Food, fun, raffle prizes, and a guest speaker. Cook for Vets is also accepting donations of non-perishable food and/or dog/cat food.
RSVP at cookforvets.org

CJ3 Foundation's Run the Greenway Event
2023-05-06 07:30
Sign up here:
https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/VA/Dulles/RunTheGreenway

5K/10K/Kids Run/Virtual
Saturday, May 6, 2023
Dulles, VA 20166 US

VRVI Volunteer Zoom Online Meet Up and Open Forum
2023-04-25 19:00 - 20:00
Join us for an interactive open discussion forum. Meet our staff and each other. Find out about our organizational news, projects, and upcoming volunteer opportunities.
Tuesday, April 25, 2023 from 7-8 pm ET.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83847910274?pwd=[REDACTED]

The Hero Academy Meet Up and Charity Event- @The Cider Lab- Spotsylvania
2023-04-24 16:00 - 20:00
Join the Hero Academy this Monday April 24 at the Cider Lab, Spotsylvania. Fundraiser event for military, first responder, and facility service dogs.
4-8pm.
Meet Jeff and John S. with VRVI.
Location:
7501 Graham St. Suite 128
Spotsylvania, VA.

Live Music Night- American Legion Post 130-Falls Church, VA. Support the Legion and VRVI. Sunday- 4/23/23 5-9 pm. Donation-Cover.
2023-04-23 17:00 - 21:00
Join American Legion Post 130, Falls Church, VA, and VRVI for live music entertainment from 5 pm-9pm.
Performances by:

Gigi Marie
Capt. Bob Shepard
Sean Tracy

Open to the Public
Donation-Cover
