Schedule of Area Events
Events identified by an * are Veterans Voices Military Group of Orland Park events
This page will be updated as information becomes available.
Unless otherwise published, all general membership meetings of Veterans Voices Military Group will take place at the Orland Park Veterans Building, 14671 S. West Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462
Free Veterans Breakfast: Co-sponsored by Michell Kerfin (State Farm Agent, Homer Glen) andBlueberry Hill Cafe (14355 S Bell Road, Homer Glen). This event is held the first Monday of each month, starting at 7 a,m.
Orland Park Veterans Commission Queen of Hearts Raffle: Wednesday nights 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at Tommy T’s Pub, 9400 W 143rd St, Orland Park, IL. Proceeds support veterans, veterans activities and veterans events in our area.
APRIL 2025:
*General Membership Meeting: 7 p.m. Thursday 4/3
MAY 2025:
*General Membership Meeting: 7 p.m. Thursday 5/1
*Veterans Luncheon and Information Day: Saturday, 5/17, 12-3 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall at Faith United Methodist Church, 15101 S. 80th Ave, Orland Park. Free lunch (including soft beverages and dessert), entertainment, guest speakers, and information booths on all things related to veterans. Reservations not required. See the flier on the “Items of Interest” page of this website.
Sons of the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary (District 8) Annual Armed Forces Day Event: Saturday, May 17, 3-11 p.m. See the flier on the “Items of Interest” page of this website. Tickets are $20. For tickets or donations call Glenn at 708-428-3386 or Lea at 708-359-5585.
Village of Orland Park Memorial Day Observance: Monday, 5/26, Ara Pace Place of Peace Memorial
JUNE 2025:
Project Headspace and Timing hosts “Heroes, Hogs, and Hot Rods” in Manteno on Sunday, 6/1 from noon-8 p.m.
See the flier on the “Items of Interest” page of this website.
*General Membership Meeting: 7 p.m. Thursday 6/5
*Veterans Voices visits Lewis Universty, Friday 6/6. We will travel to Lewis University, tour the aviation training facilities and the control tower, and stop for lunch at The Landing restaurant on the trip home. Details to follow as the date nears.
JULY 2025:
*General Membership Meeting: 7 p.m. Thursday 7/3
Village of Orland Park Veterans Liberty Run: Thursday 7/3, Time: TBD, 153rd St Metra Station
Village of Orland Park Independence Day Celebration: Friday, 7/4, Centennial Park West
AUGUST 2025:
*General Membership Meeting: 7 p.m. Thursday 8/7
Taste of Orland: Fri-Sun, 8/1-8/3, Centennial Park West
Village of Orland Park Mayor’s Veterans Golf Classic: Tuesday, 8/26, Silver Lake Country Club.
SEPTEMBER 2025:
*General Membership Meeting: 7 p.m. Thursday 9/4
OCTOBER 2025:
*General Membership Meeting: 7 p.m. Thursday 10/2
NOVEMBER 2024:
*General Membership Meeting: 7 p.m. Thursday 11/6
*Veterans Voices Military Group Veterans Day Pancake Breakfast: Sunday 11/9, 8-11 a.m., Faith United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 15101 S. 80th Ave, Orland Park, IL. Free will offerings will be accepted.
Village of Orland Park Veterans Day Observance: 11 a.m. Tuesday 11/11 at the Civic Center.
DECEMBER 2025:
*General Membership Meeting: 7 p.m. 12/4
Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Christmas Wreath installation: Hosted by VFW Post #2604. More details to come as the date nears.