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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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 …
Apr 21st, 2026 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)
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Canine Therapy Wednesday with PJ!
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
K9 Therapy with PJ!
Apr 22nd, 2026 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)
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Military Kids Ball
We are going to hold an event with Iowa warrior and family readiness to celebrate military families and kids. We will bring in food and drinks and provide kids activity stations such as Lego building, Tye dye shirts, and arts and crafts.
Apr 25th, 2026 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)
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Gaming- Mortal Kombat Tournament
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
🎮 Finish Him! 🥊 USO Great Lakes is bringing the heat with a Mortal Kombat Tournament. Think you’ve got what it takes to claim the title? 👑 Come test your skills, battle it out, and enjoy some serious fun with fellow gamers.
Apr 28th, 2026 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)
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Sports: Billard's Tournament
530 Farragut Avenue Suite B Great Lakes, IL 60088 United States
🎱🔥 USO Great Lakes Presents: Pool Tournament – Elimination Style! 🔥🎱 Get ready to chalk up your cues and sink some shots! USO Great Lakes is hosting an exciting Elimination-Style Pool Tournament. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just looking to h…
May 5th, 2026 12:00 PM CDT (1200R)
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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…
May 5th, 2026 4:30 PM CDT (1630R)
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