Graves Mountain Apple Harvest Festival
Graves Mountain Farm Sunday Oct 6, 11:30a-4:30p
Fresh-picked apples, live bluegrass music, hayrides, a petting zoo, and a hay maze. Join Living Free Together on Sunday, October 6th to experience a classic central Virginia fall festival - the Graves Mountain Apple Harvest Festival.
Meet at Chestnut Grove Baptist Church at 11:30am to caravan up together, or meet in the parking lot at Graves Mountain Farm at 12:25pm.
Festival tickets are $5 for each adult aged 16 and up - but LFT will cover most of that cost and asks for only $5 per family to hold a reservation. Food, beverages, and other paid activities at the festival are not included in the LFT event cost. Registration is required and registration closes at midnight on Thursday, October 3d.
F.I.T. - Money Matters: Estate Planning
Venue TBD Tuesday Oct 22; 6:30p-8:00p
This is a FREE financial planning workshop presented by Evan Skeen of Skeen Law. The focus of this session is Estate Planning.
This workshop session will be held from 6:30pm - 8:00pm on Tuesday October 22d. Heavy appetizers are included.
Registration is required.
Walk Out On Veteran & First Responder Suicide
Thurs Sept 26, 5:30-7:30pm Bill Burnett's Success Studio 994 Research Park Blvd 22911
Participants will gather, grab a bite to eat and then walk in solidarity to honor those who have struggled with and continue to struggle with their mental health. ALL PEOPLE OF ALL AGES ARE WELCOME! Living Free Together honors the service of all members of the military, veteran, and first responder communities and their family members. Too many members of these groups feel overwhelmed,isolated, and alone. September is suicide prevention and awareness month. Let's come together and show Cville that no one has to be alone and we leave no one behind!
Registration is requested and is FREE.
Ruck the Ridge
Blue Ridge School Saturday Nov 9, 8:30a-2:00p
In honor of Veterans Day, seize the opportunity to conquer RTR. The journey unfolds along professionally groomed trails, creating unforgettable memories along the way. This extraordinary event merges ruck hiking, trail running, and adventure/obstacle course races, promising an experience like no other.
The adventure doesn't end with the challenge! Gather your loved ones and head to the FREE RuckFest. Indulge in delicious delights from food trucks, groove to the music, visit the petting zoo and let the kids challenge themselves on the child's obstacle course. Engage with sponsors and local nonprofits, amplifying the spirit of togetherness and support.
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FREE Ruck the Ridge Training Hike
Sat Oct 5, 1:00-3:00pm
Blue Ridge School 273 Mayo Dr. St George, Va 22935
*Gather at gravel parking lot across from main gate
Curious about the Ruck? Interested in learning more? Come hike with us! We'll discuss the routes and obstacles and give suggestions on how to pack and wear a weighted ruck. We'll discuss what to wear and how to continue to prepare for Ruck the Ridge. Then we'll head out on a 3-mile ruck to experience the trails and some of the obstacles.
Registration is requested and is FREE.
Save the date - Fearless Family Weekly Fun
550 Buck Mountain Rd Mondays Oct 21. 5:30p-7:35p
This is a FREE 4 week family centered workshop designed to help families work together as a team and create memories together.
Registration will open soon.
CULTIVATING LIFE THROUGH COMMUNITY
Living Free Together shares real strategies with real military families for restoring and strengthening relationships.
"This community is so AMAZING! It is for all ages of active duty, veterans and /or their spouses and children from all branches of service in the US Armed Forces. There is always so much to talk about and learn: military families NEED this!"
- Spouse of US Army, Retired
By the Numbers
Our programs and events remain in forward motion year after year due to the dedication of our neighbors, friends, and countless community partners. Here are some notable numbers since the start of our programs in 2015:
Participants giving back as program volunteers
Meals were shared together
Reconnecting events enjoyed
Of families return for multiple programs
30+
98%
21
100s
20+
Families each year are supported and loved
family enrichment
family partnership
reconnecting events
While our Fearless Family and FOCUS workshops strengthen individual families, our reconnecting events seek to reinforce the Living Free Together community. All past, present and future participants and volunteers are welcome to attend.
MY LIVING FREE STORY
“This program gives us the opportunity to learn as a family about how to communicate and plan better. It provides us with the challenge to observe and identify areas where we can improve our family together. ”
— US Army, Currently Deployed
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