May 7, 2024 | Events, Featured News, News, Veterans Reads, Veterans Resources
At the time of this writing, The Highground is in the middle of the spring acoustic guitar course as part of the “Vets & Guitars” & Ukulele program. The summer course will be a little different. It will offer classes for beginner and continuing...
Apr 30, 2024 | Events, Featured News, HomePageNews, News, PressRoom, Veterans Reads
The Highground will host its 14th Annual Honor Ride on Memorial Day, May 27. For thirteen years, the Honor Ride has brought Veteran and civilian motorcyclists together on the day designated to hold those who died in service to our country in remembrance. The Honor...
Apr 9, 2024 | Events, Featured News, News, PressRoom
The Highground’s Annual Education Days event will offer two programs to enrich their educational mission. Two days will be dedicated to the traditional “5th Grade Tour of The Highground” along with two days of programs for students in middle school and high...
Mar 20, 2024 | Events, Featured News, HomePageNews, News, Veterans Reads, Veterans Resources
Registration is now open for The Highground’s 2024 Female Veterans Retreats. The Female Veterans Ice Age Trail Hike is scheduled for May 30–June 2 and The Highground-based Female Veterans Retreat will take place June 21–23. Veterans hike the Ice Age Trail near...
Mar 14, 2024 | Featured News, News, Newsletter, Veterans Reads
In this Newsletter: The Highground Breaks Ground on Building Expansion Winter Veterans Retreat Recap Honor Stones Veterans Crisis Line Memorials and Honorariums Event Highlights Vietnam Veterans Reunion August 4 Calendar of Events for 2024 Winter Veterans Retreat...
Feb 29, 2024 | Events, Featured News, News, Veterans Reads, Veterans Resources
The Highground is excited to announce that the Spring Vets & Guitars courses are open for registration. The Highground is doing something different this year by offering both beginning and continuing acoustic guitar classes. The courses are free for Veterans, and...
Feb 22, 2024 | Featured News, News, PressRoom, Veterans Reads
The Highground received a $25,000 grant from the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) to support The Highground’s Veterans Retreats, Vets & Guitars and Ukuleles Program and The Highground Veteran & Family Post-Traumatic Stress Peer Support Group....
Feb 21, 2024 | Events, Featured News, News, Veterans Reads, Veterans Resources
What happens when a Winter Retreat is scheduled, and Winter forgets to show up? With the help of many community members and volunteers, and a few adaptations to the itinerary, The Highground Winter Retreat, held Feb 2-4, was still a wonderful success. As many...
Feb 1, 2024 | Events, Featured News, News
On Sunday, January 28, 2024, The Highground hosted its 11th Annual Winter Bowl fundraiser at Bowl Winkle’s in Eau Claire. Bowlers of all ages took to the lanes at noon for a fun day of bowling, a chance at 19 amazing raffle items and a Super Bowl Party grand...
Jan 30, 2024 | Capital Campaign News, Featured News, HomePageNews, News
The Highground Staff and Board of Directors are excited to announce the latest update regarding the organization’s mission to create a lasting legacy for The Highground and those who hold it close. The $4 million capital campaign has been a testament to...
