In recognition of Women’s History Month, the VBC is partnering with Point Park University to hold a women’s storytelling event with WWII veteran Navy WAVE Julia Parsons. Julia worked as a codebreaker on Enigma, the top secret German code. Point Park University (Lawrence Hall Ballroom – Third Floor, 201 Wood Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222) PARKING: Wood-Allies Garage on Blvd of the Allies between Wood and Market Streets or Third Avenue Garage on Third Ave between Wood and Market Streets. RSVP to ellie@veteransbreakfastclub.com or 412-623-9029.
FREE EVENT! Kearns Spirituality Center (9000 Babcock Blvd, Allison Park, PA 15101) Women Veterans Storytelling. Free event. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres.
FREE BREAKFAST! Donora American Legion #212 (513 Meldon Ave, Donora, PA 15033): special event with the Donora Historical Society in conjunction with its hosting of the Heinz History Center’s travelling WWII Exhibit.
FREE BREAKFAST! McAnnulty Elementary School (Baldwin-Whitehall) 5151 McAnulty Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. Open to the public! Event with middle school students asking questions, and veterans sharing their stories. Park in lot on left, enter Entrance 1.
FREE EVENT! Screening of the VBC documentary “Making Peace: Vietnam Veterans Return, 50 Years Later” followed by Q&A with veterans and filmmaker Evan Mulgrave Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum (4141 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213), free street parking Sundays!
FREE EVENT! Tapestry Senior Living (550 Cherrington Pkwy, Coraopolis, PA 15108). The event will be held in the new Moon Senior Center within Tapestry.
VBC AT NIGHT: Spoonwood Brewery (5981 Baptist Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15236). Heavy hors d’oeuvres, cash bar.
Christ Church at Grove Farm(in the Event Barn to the right of the church) (249 Duff Rd, Sewickley, PA 15143)
VBC AT NIGHT: Comfort Inn, Penn Hills (699 Rodi Road, Penn Hills, PA 15235). Heavy hors d’oeuvres, cash bar.
VBC Panel Discussion “Should We Bring Back the Draft?” Peters Township Public Library (616 E McMurray Rd, McMurray, PA 15317). We’re back discussing a question on many minds. We’ll have a diverse panel of veterans giving their views, pro and con, followed by audience participation. The event is open to the public, and all are welcome to attend. RSVP to ellie@veteransbreakfastclub.com or 412-623-9029.
VBC AT NIGHT: Voodoo Brewing (205 E 9th Ave, Homestead, PA 15120) Heavy hors d’oeuvres, cash bar.
FREE EVENT! Korean War Anniversary Event at the Heinz History Center (1212 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222). To commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the beginning of the Korean War on June 25, 1950, the VBC with the Heinz History Center invites you to a storytelling event where Korean War veterans share their memories of the war. Refreshments will be served.