# Event Details - **Event Name**: VetConnect Seminar Series with Lisa Lark - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: During this presentation, author and researcher Lisa A. Lark will discuss her work researching Grosse Pointers who gave their lives.About this EventFor the May VetConnect Seminar at The War Memorial, join us as we welcome Lisa Lark. The free seminar is planned for Thursday, May 7, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.During this presentation, author and researcher Lisa A. Lark will discuss her work researching more than 180 men from the Grosse Pointes who gave their lives in military service. She will share details about the research process, tell the stories of some of the Pointes' fallen heroes, and explain how to access military records for genealogical purposes. A short Q & A will follow. In partnership with Lark, The War Memorial is working to publish a book to honor more than 170 service members from the Grosse Pointes who gave their lives in military service—from the Civil War through Iraq and Afghanistan. This project ensures their names and legacies will live on as more than just inscriptions on a memorial. Held bi-monthly, The War Memorial’s VetConnect Seminar Series provides veterans with a welcoming space to learn, connect, and find support. Launched in early 2024, this free program features speakers from respected veteran organizations and partners. Each seminar offers valuable insights and resources on topics that matter most to veterans, fostering both education and community.Free and open to all — registration is requested6pm: Doors Open6:30pm: Presentation by Lisa Lark 7:15pm: Question and Answer time with the audience7:30pm: Program EndsAbout Lisa Lark A skilled strategist, writer and storyteller, Lisa Lark specializes in helping clients build customized and cohesive communications plans that drive business objectives. Her diverse professional background has helped her build a one-of-a-kind approach to communications that utilizes language, research, and analysis.Lisa is the author of three books that tell the stories of the men and women who have given their lives in service to the United States. Her first book, All They Left Behind: Legacies of the Men and Women on The Wall was published in 2012 in commemoration of the 30th Anniversary of Vietnam Veterans Memorial and is included in the Library of Congress catalog. She is also the author of There and Back: The Vietnam War Through the Eyes of Those Who Lived It and Gone Too Soon: Dearborn Remembers Its Fallen Heroes. You can learn more about Lisa by visiting her website. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grosse-pointe-farms/vetconnect-seminar-series-with-lisa-lark/100001984979795001 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Grosse Pointe Farms - **state**: MI - **country**: United States - **location**: The War Memorial - **lat**: 42.3869576 - **long**: -82.8975641 - **full address**: The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Drive, Grosse Pointe Farms, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: VetConnect Seminar Series with Lisa Lark - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/e37215671f1a8824eb5a71a3d5422e53d16f7d5b8969015e7adf097824498df0-rimg-w1200-h800-dc131618-gmir.jpg?v=1773504104 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is VetConnect Seminar Series with Lisa Lark being held? - **A:** VetConnect Seminar Series with Lisa Lark takes place on Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm at The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Drive, Grosse Pointe Farms, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing VetConnect Seminar Series with Lisa Lark? - **A:** VetConnect Seminar Series with Lisa Lark is organized by The War Memorial. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** VetConnect Seminar Series with Lisa Lark is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Grosse Pointe Farms, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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