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 Michelle 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.

JUNE 2025:
*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. Meet at 10:30 a.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, 15101 S. 80th Ave, Orland Park, IL. Bring money for lunch and $10 for the bus to offset costs.

JULY 2025:
*General Membership Meeting: There will not be a meeting in July due to the long Independence Day weekend and Independence Day celebrations.

Village of Orland Park Veterans Liberty Run: Thursday 7/3, Time: 7 p.m., 153rd St Metra Station

Village of Orland Park Independence Day Celebration: Friday, 7/4, Centennial Park West. Concert at 5 p.m. Presentation of Colors and fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

AUGUST 2025:
Taste of Orland: Fri-Sun, 8/1-8/3, Centennial Park West

*General Membership Meeting: 7 p.m. Thursday 8/7

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.