USO Great Lakes is excited to present our first ever… HOWL-WEEN PAW-TY! Service members and their families are welcomed to bring their 4-legged friends to USO Great Lakes on this day to celebrate HOWL-WEEN. We will be providing pup cups and taking photos of dogs in costume to enter in our social media doggie costume contest.
Photos of dogs will be posted on 19 October in a Facebook album and the dog with the most likes on 25 October at COB will win a prize.
We ask that all dogs remain on leash for this event. If your pup is not comfortable being in a group setting on leash, we can provide a pup-cup to go to make sure they feel comfortable and do not have to be in a group setting. All dogs must also be up to date on vaccinations.
If you have any questions, contact Lucie Sertich at 515-553-8207 or lsertich@uso.org.
Other Upcoming Events
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August 2026 Calendar- Great Lakes
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
August Calendar!
Aug 1st, 2026 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)
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Tactical Tailgate
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Back 2 School Dinner with Nino's & School Supplies
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
📚🍕 Back-to-school season is here, and USO Great Lakes is ready to celebrate with our military families! ** Please register the youth that will be attending school** Join us for a Back-to-School Dinner featuring delicious pizza from Nino’s Pizzeria …
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530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
🚁🍕 An evening of innovation, fun, and great food awaits at USO Great Lakes! **Please Register Join us as we welcome the Sea Cadets for a spectacular drone show showcasing their skills, teamwork, and technology. It’s an exciting opportunity to suppo…
Aug 29th, 2026 4:00 PM CDT (1600R)
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K9 Therapy
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
Through the USO Canine Program, the valuable connection between humans and dogs is recognized. Canine companions play an important role in delivering physical, mental, and emotional support to help strengthen service members, families, and communiti…
Sep 1st, 2026 4:30 PM CDT (1630R)
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Gaming: Chess Tournament
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
♟️🧠 Think You’ve Got Game? 🧠♟️ The USO Chess Tournament is on — and it’s your move! Join us for a battle of strategy, skill, and sharp minds. 🏆 All skill levels welcome | Prizes for top players 🧩 Open to all service members – come test your tactics …
Sep 8th, 2026 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)
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