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Free Concert Under the Stars at Veterans Healing Camp in Silver Springs

Veterans Healing Camp cordially invites the community to a free concert under the stars on Friday, August 25 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Veterans Healing Camp property located at 1775 East US Highway 50 in Silver Springs.

Bring the entire family, your picnic basket, chairs and blankets for a special live performance by Smoken Rabbits. Dance under the stars to classic rock music featuring the dynamic vocals of Mo Beach. Food, drinks and ice cream will be available for purchase. Relax and enjoy a fun family event in Silver Springs.

“Everyone is invited to come out and visit the property to honor our veterans,” said Shahla Fadaie, President of Veterans Healing Camp. “There will be great music, food and entertainment for all ages. Please join us for the first of many community events we have planned for Friday evenings at Veterans Healing Camp.”

This party under the stars begins at 6 p.m. Bring a beach chair or blanket and get a good spot in front of the stage. Take a tour of the Veterans Healing Camp office and group home. Play a game of ping-pong in the rec room. The Smoken Rabbits will start playing at 7 p.m for a rocking good time. Bring your own picnic or purchase food, soft drinks, water, and ice cream. There will also be a raffle. All proceeds will benefit Veterans Healing Camp.

If you would like to help with the event or make a donation to Veterans Healing Camp, please call Shahla Fadaie directly at 775-781-2394.

Veterans Healing Camp is new nonprofit located in the heart of Silver Springs that is dedicated to helping our local veterans make a successful transition from military to civilian life.

The mission is to provide a safe place for fun, activities, and fellowship for our veteran community. The goal is to help educate veterans to overcome fear and anxiety to live a healthy and productive life. Anyone who would like to help veterans is encouraged to learn more about this worthwhile project. Please visit veteranshealingcamp.org for more information.

All veterans are invited for social time at Veterans Healing Camp every Friday from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Enjoy fellowship, ping-pong and refreshments and provide input as we discuss plans for the most needed services for veterans to provide in the future.

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