Past Events
Veteran's Day SAGA Grant
Spring 2021 VRC End of Year Celebration
The Veterans Resource Center wants to thank everyone who was able to come out to the VRC End of the Year Celebration to recognize the graduating and transferring VRC students. If you missed the event, don't worry, you can experience the End of the Year event video here:
VRC team would also like to congratulate the Foothill College Graduates and Transfer Students of 2020 - 2021!
You Made It!
Financial Aid Drop-In Hours at the VRC
Come by Wednesday, October 25, 2017 from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. in Room 5425 to get information and one-on-one help applying for financial aid!
- Lunch will be provided
- Laptops will be available to use
Please RSVP to contactvrc@fhda.edu or 650.949.7912 to reserve a spot.
Event Flyer: Financial Aid Drop-In at VRC
Veterans Speaker Series
What's Your Financial Future?
Calling all students! Wednesday, October 25, 2017 from 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. in Room 5001. Hear from experts in finance, banking and law on issues that affect you.
Los Altos Rotary Club in partnership with Foothill College's Business & Entrepreneurship Club presents our next Veterans Speaker Series featuring:
- Clari Nolet
Wealth Advisor
Wealth Architects, LLC - Gigi Kubursi
Market Soles Manager/Managing Director
First Republic Bank - Ronald Stefani
Attorney & Mediator
Event Flyer: What's Your Financial Future?
Community Events
3rd Annual SOS Breakfast
The 1st Marine Division Association-Silicon Valley Chapter is hosting the 3rd Annual SOS Breakfast on Saturday, October 28, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., come to the Moffett Field Museum.
All Marines and Corpsmen welcome, bring a buddy or spouse. SOS on toast, juice, fresh fruit and coffee-Donations Welcome.
The Guest Speaker is Rich Botkin, Viet Nam Veteran and Author of "Ride the Thunder".
RSVP by Wednesday, October 26th: Mike Welsh mikewelsh53@hotmail.com 415.999.0302.
Event Flyer: 3rd Annual SOS Breakfast
KPMG Veterans Career Workshop
Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler (KPMG) is hosting a Veterans Career Workshop on Friday, November 10, at KPMG's Silicon Valley Office, where they will be providing one-on-one resume assistance, interview preparation, and professional headshots for active military, veterans, and military spouses. This will be an impactful event and KPMG would like to extend an invitation to the Foothill/De Anza college network of veterans. Anyone interested in attending can register on the event website: KPMG Veteran Career Workshop & Breakfast Registration Page.
Program:
Open house event where active military, veterans, and military spouses will receive:
- One-on-one resume assistance
- Interview preparation
- Professional head shot
When:
Friday, November 10, 2017
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (open house)
Where:
KPMG Silicon Valley
3975 Freedom Circle Drive
Suite 100
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Smiles for Troops
We are excited to announce the 5th annual Smiles for Troops event on Friday, November 10, 2017.
Bay Area veterans who served in the Middle East and Africa will be pampered with top-notch dental care for free November 10, 2017. Dr. Bruce Hartley, Dr. Joseph Field, Dr. John McFarlane, Dr. Marlana Shile, and staff will be performing free cleanings, fillings, crowns, and repairs to chipped teeth.
Veterans can call the Los Altos office at 650.949.5524 to schedule an appointment for this event. They have teamed up with another dental office in Mountain View. To Schedule an appointment at that office, please call 650.969.2600
Dr. Bruce Hartley, Dr. Joseph Field, Dr. McFarlane, and Dr. Shile:
99 3rd Street, Los Altos 650.948.5524
www.pccd.net
Dr. Patrick McEvoy and Dr. Jennifer Lehnhardt:
105 South Drive Ste 200, Mountain View 650.969.2600
www.drmcevoy.com
Veterans Day Service + Art at the Presidio
This Veterans Day, in recognition and celebration of the spirit, sacrifice, and significance of military service, the Presidio invites veterans and civilians to come together at the Presidio Officers' Club. There will be veterans' art on display, Creative Family Fun arts and crafts for the whole family, and community service opportunities related to the recent fires in Northern California.
Service Opportunities: Saturday, November 11, 2017 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Participate in food preparation and delivery. Sign up for a shift here >>
Creative Family Fun: Saturday, November 11, 2017 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Star Spangled Banners — Drop-in arts and crafts activities to celebrate the spirit of service and community. Open to children of all ages. Free. Registration is not required, but preferred. Learn more and sign up here >>