National Veterans' Arts Festival

More than 120 veterans from across the country who are medal winners in national creative writing, music, dance, drama or visual arts competitions are preparing to attend the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival in Riverside, Calif., from Oct. 20-26, 2008. The Creative Arts Festival, presented by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Help Hospitalized Veterans, and the American Legion Auxiliary is open to all veterans receiving care at VA medical facilities. It is hosted this year by the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System. For further information, visit Festival's website.