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Liberty Calendar
Veterans and Their Families
FOURTH ANNUAL VETERANS CUP This clay shooting tournament allows Operation New Uniform’s donors, supporters and business partners the opportunity to network while benefiting the organization and the Veterans they serve. 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 25, Jacksonville Clay Target Sports, 12125 New Berlin Rd., Northside, ONUVets.org/Events, $150-$250.
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CULTURAL COMPETENCY for OUR DIVERSE VETERAN POPULATION This presentation will focus on developing a context of understanding in regards to challenges Veterans face in relation to race, gender and sexual identity/orientation. Attendees must register to receive the link to the virtual session and earn 1.0 CE. 10-11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, Eventbrite.com, search “Cultural Competency for our Diverse Veteran Population,” free.
WOMEN’S REPRODUCTIVE & WHOLE HEALTH RESOURCES The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs closes out its Woman Veterans Series with this Facebook Live featuring Dr. Amanda Johnson, director of reproductive health for the VA’s Central Office, and Dr. Kavitha Reddy, associate director of employee health for the VHA. 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, Facebook.com/ VeteransAffairs, free.
CURRENT RESEARCH of SUICIDALITY Florida State University’s Thomas Joiner hosts the last event of the series designed to educate attendees on preventing Veteran suicide. The subject of this clinical discussion is the interpersonal-psychological theory. 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, BlueStarFam.org/Events, free.
VETERANS COUNCIL of ST. JOHNS MONTHLY MEETING All area Veterans, regardless of service branch, are encouraged to attend as the council resumes its monthly meetings at a new location. 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, St. Johns County Auditorium, 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine, VeteransCouncilSJC.org, free.
Naval Air Station Jacksonville
RIVERFEST WEEK This annual event features instructional videos, water sports equipment rentals, and prize drawings for fishing gear, sailing equipment, and more. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Sunday, Sept. 28-Oct. 4, Mulberry Cove Marina, Ranger Street, Bldg. 1072, NAS Jacksonville, NavyMWRJacksonville.com, free, must have base access.
Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay
RUN FOR THE FALLEN 5K This is a virtual memorial run honoring those who have fallen during Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Inherent Resolve, Operation Freedom’s Sentinel, and Operation New Dawn. Race bibs will be emailed to participants after registration. The first 150 Servicemembers to register will receive a free commemorative tee-shirt. Saturday-Saturday, Sept. 19-26, NavyMWRKingsBay.com, free, must have base access.
Naval Station Mayport
VIRTUAL PAINT NIGHT Join MWR Mayport for a relaxing evening of creating. This week’s painting? Think dragonflies. Price includes supplies, which participants can pick up at The Beacon. The Zoom link will be provided after registration. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, NavyMWRMayport.com/ Register, $25, must have base access.
MOVIE NIGHT at THE BEACON Remember to bring your face mask and arrive early; seating is limited to 25 patrons. “E.T.” plays at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, The Beacon, 245 Baltimore St., NS Mayport, NavyMWRMayport.com/ Events, free, must have base access.