Free Military Band Concerts

June 29, 2009

Soldiers & Sailors will again be hosting a two part military band concert series free to the public on Thursday, July 2nd and Tuesday, July 7th, 2009.


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Vietnam Veterans Inc. Presents POW MIA Vigil

Sept 19 - 20, 2009

 

This is an annual event held the third weekend in September.


POW MIA Vigil Event Flyer



Operation Troop Employment - A Job Fair for Veterans

Tuesday, May 11, 2010, 10 am - 6pm

As a veteran of our nation's armed services, your work ethic and skills acquired in the military make you well equipped for numerous jobs available in Pittsburgh. On Tuesday, May 11, be sure to attend "Operation Troop Employment, " a career fair and expo for the military and their families.

At this career fair, local employers will seek to meet potential candidates for their open positions. Plus, military veterans and their families can gain important knowledge with regard to their military benefits and services available to them.

Free and open to the public

For more info visit http://www.post-gazette.com/operationjobfair/

Brought to you by: Allegheny County Veteran Services, Dollar Bank, Pittsburgh Post Gazette  and Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall


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Operation Troop Employment



Soldiers & Sailors Announces Free Admission

Pittsburgh, PA
December 18, 2008

President Ron Gancas made a special announcement regarding admission into the hall. During the month of January, February and March, Soldiers & Sailors will be offering free admission to all visitors. We ask in return they consider making a donation towards the Memorial Garden Project.


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Bow Ornament of the U.S.S. Pennsylvania Disembarks at Memorial Hall

Pittsburgh, PA
December 12, 2008

The bow ornament from the Great White Fleet finds new life and port at Soldiers & Sailors after years of storage. Soldiers & Sailors will hold a press conference on December 18, 2008.


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New Officers Elected to Board of Directors

October 13, 2008

Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Trust, Inc. is pleased to announce that on Thursday, October 9, 2008, its Board of Directors elected new officers.


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Welcome Home Veterans Employment Expo

Thursday, November 12, 2009 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

  • Employment Opportunities
  • VAHealthcare and Benefits
  • Information, Services and On Site Enrollment

ALL VETERANS AND SERVICE MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND

 

For more information please call (412) 395-6022, (412) 954-5468, or e-mail: juanita.chapman@va.gov

Hosted by: The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, VA Pittsburgh Regional Office, Small Business Administration, Department of Labor, Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall and the Army Wounded Warrior Program.

 


Welcome Home Veteran Job Expo



"Dog Jack" Family Feature Film Preview

Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 2:30 & 6:30

Matinee: 2:30 pm

Admission: Students (up to 14 years of age) $5.00 & Adult $10.00

Last Performance: 6:30 pm

Admission: Students (up to 14 years of age) $5.00 & Adults $15.00

Presentation at Soldiers & Sailors Hall

Ticket orders:

Son-Rise Publications.com or Call 1-800-358-0777




Quinn & Rose Blood Drive with the Central Blood Bank

Friday, Jan. 29, 2010 10 am to 6 pm

 

Location:  Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum in Oakland

Room Location:  Grand Ballroom

Parking:  FREE parking for 2 hours at the garage beneath Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum...entrance on Bigelow Blvd; (FYI: Donors will receive a voucher at reception and will need to turn it in at the cashier's area upon leaving.)

Contact for appts:  412-209-7670 or online at centralbloodbank.org; use sponsor code: M080

  • All participating donors will receive FREE admission to the museum
  • All participating donors will be able to send a floral arrangement to an extraordinary person in their lives

Blood Drive Flyer



Veteran Activities at Memorial Celebration

WE NEED YOUR MILITARY PHOTOS!

Send in your military Photos today or add them during the Memorial Day Celebration, May 31, 2010.


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Patrioteer Challenge

1 pm - Monday, May 31, 2010 during Memorial Day Celebration

Show your Patriotism and  ability to follow direction to

WIN a $1,000 U.S. Savings Bond,

be named  Ms. or Mr. Soldiers & Sailors 2010, &

march in the Veterans' Day Parade


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Onorato & Ravenstahl Announce Haiti Relief Concert Now on Feb. 28

event will benefit American Red Cross efforts in Haiti

PITTSBURGH (February 12, 2010) - Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato and Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl today announced a Valentine's Day concert featuring the Clarks, Bill Deasy, the Freedom Band andGood Brother Earl to benefit American Red Cross relief efforts in Haiti. The event has been rescheduled to take place on Sun., Feb. 28, at Soldiers & Sailors Hall in Oakland.

Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for a silent auction that will include autographed sports memorabilia, gift certificates and other items. The concert will begin at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $20 and available at the following locations:

  • Dave's Music Mine, 1210 E. Carson Street, Pittsburgh, 412-488-8800;
  • William Pitt Union Ticket Office, 3959 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, 412-648-7814;
  • County Executive's Office, 101 Courthouse, 436 Grant Street, Pittsburgh; and
  • Online at www.clarkstickets.musictoday.com.

All proceeds from ticket sales and the silent auction will benefit the American Red Cross Haiti Relief & Development Fund.


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Joseph A. Dugn Jr Hall of Valor Induction

March 28 2010 2 pm

Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum, is proud to announce that 10 men from Pennsylvania will be inducted into the Joseph A. Dugan, Jr. Hall of Valor on Sunday, March 28, 2010 at 2pm during a luncheon ceremony. The Master of Ceremonies will be Pennsylvania Senator John Pippy....


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Memorial Day Celebration

Monday, May 31, 2010 10 am - 4 pm

 10:30 War on Terrorism Memorial Ceremony

 1:00 Patrioteer Challenge (open to public ages 13 +)

Free Admission, Children's Activities, Veteran Remembrance Activies & Live Entertainment


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Memorial Day Celebration Flyer



Job Opening - Maintenance Worker


Maintenance Worker Needed.  Provide maintenance services, and assist with setups and teardowns of events for Oakland non-profit. Part-time may lead to fulltime.   Shift work and weekend work required.  Send cover letter and resume to: Geraldine Orr fax to 412-683-9339 or mail to Soldiers & Sailors Hall, 4141 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA  15213.

EOE Employer