We have some exciting events coming up! All of these events have also been posted on the FRG Calendar.
Monday, June 28, 2010, 5-7pm
No Dough Dinner @ USO-Mayport
Menu: Burgers/hot dogs, chips, pasta salad, dessert.
Saturday, July 3, 2010, 4-11pm
Freedom Fest @ NS Mayport - Sea Otter Pavilion
Inflatables, rides, games, clowns, caricature artists, face painting, balloon sculpting, water & dry slides, paintball, and 2 live bands!
Food and Beverages available for purchase: hamburgers, brats, hot dogs, pizza, shaved ice, funnel cakes, cotton candy, soda, water, beer, full bar.
Free Entrance to the Base Pool from 11am-8pm.
Fireworks at 9:30pm!
Monday, July 12, 2010, 5-7pm
No Dough Dinner @ USO-Mayport
Menu: Breakfast for dinner - pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage links, dessert.
Thursday, July 15, 2010, 5-7pm (TENTATIVE)
Family Night @ Chuck E Cheese-Regency
Please Note: This event is still being planned, will let you know when it's confirmed.
Please join us for a fun family night! We will be playing and eating (optional) at Chuck E Cheese. A portion of all purchases made during this time (when you mention the FRG) will go to our group's funds. Hope to see you there!
Monday, July 19, 2010, 6-8pm
FRG Meeting @ USO-Mayport
Potluck Theme: Summer Picnic (Think Sandwiches, Watermelon, Chips, etc)
Kids Craft: Cards for Det 3
White Elephant Exchange
Guest Speaker: Fleet & Family Support Center (Tentative)
Friday, July 23, 2010, 1-4pm (or until we need a nap!)
Beach Day @ Beach near CPO Club on NS Mayport
Join us for a fun afternoon in the sun! Bring your own (if desired): lunch/snack, sunscreen, kids, etc.
Monday, July 26, 2010, 5-7pm
No Dough Dinner @ USO-Mayport
Menu: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, gravy, peas, rolls, dessert.
Thursday, July 29, 2010, 10am-1:30pm
Change of Command Ceremony & Reception
Ceremony @ HSL-48 (10-11:30am)
Please be seated by 9:45am, the Ceremony will begin at 10:00. Dress for families is business casual, something cool, but no shorts or jeans (except for the kids, shorts might be more comfortable for them). Children are allowed, but it may be difficult for them to sit still, so use your best judgement. I will not be bringing my 3, mostly because I need a break!!!
Reception @ Ocean 60, http://www.ocean60.com/about.htm (12-1:30pm)
Reception is immediately following Ceremony, so you can wear whatever you wore to the ceremony. Lunch will be provided and I hear that the food will be VERY YUMMY!
Tuesday, August 3, 2010, 7-9pm
Starbucks, Atlantic and Hodges, 13315 Atlantic Boulevard
Join us for a (Coffee Optional) Coffee Night! This event is for the Women of the group that need a night out! This is our first Coffee Night, so we will discuss how often we want to meet, and if we are going to incorporate a book club or anything else into the Coffee Night. Location will rotate among different coffee spots, but will try to keep it close to the Beach side of town.
If you have any questions/comments/suggestions about any of these events, or anything in general, please feel free to email me!
Thursday, June 24, 2010
June 22, 2010 Meeting
Hello, Vipers! We had a great meeting on Tuesday! We received a donation from Food Lion (701 Mayport Crossing Location) of $30! With that money, we were able to buy the hot dogs and hamburgers for our meeting.
We had a guest speaker from Military OneSource speak to us about what they have to offer (relocation assistance, currently location information, daycares, translation services, Healthy Habits Program, online library, bookstore, counseling, and so much more.). If you haven't spent much time on their website, you are missing out! They do SO MUCH for Military Families.
We also discussed some upcoming events (to be listed in a separate post and on the calendar), and planed our next meeting (details to follow, in separate post), and the kids made a wonderful display to hang at the squadron. I will send out pictures to those present, and will also have them posted on the FRG Facebook page soon.
An update on the Ibarra Family...Christine Ibarra is recovering and is very grateful for the meals that have been given. Thank you all so much for stepping up and helping out a Viper Family in need!
I want to give a big THANK YOU to...
Food Lion Manager Joe Godwin for their donation;
LaJuan Fellin from Military OneSource for being our Guest Speaker;
Fellow Vipers William (Bill) Parkins, Yusmani (Manny) Bitor, and James Wilke for grilling our food;
and
Viper Teens Nathan Banta, Ashlee Wilke, and Chris Wilke for watching the Viper Kids during our Meeting.
Thank you to everyone for your help with this group.
We had a guest speaker from Military OneSource speak to us about what they have to offer (relocation assistance, currently location information, daycares, translation services, Healthy Habits Program, online library, bookstore, counseling, and so much more.). If you haven't spent much time on their website, you are missing out! They do SO MUCH for Military Families.
We also discussed some upcoming events (to be listed in a separate post and on the calendar), and planed our next meeting (details to follow, in separate post), and the kids made a wonderful display to hang at the squadron. I will send out pictures to those present, and will also have them posted on the FRG Facebook page soon.
An update on the Ibarra Family...Christine Ibarra is recovering and is very grateful for the meals that have been given. Thank you all so much for stepping up and helping out a Viper Family in need!
I want to give a big THANK YOU to...
Food Lion Manager Joe Godwin for their donation;
LaJuan Fellin from Military OneSource for being our Guest Speaker;
Fellow Vipers William (Bill) Parkins, Yusmani (Manny) Bitor, and James Wilke for grilling our food;
and
Viper Teens Nathan Banta, Ashlee Wilke, and Chris Wilke for watching the Viper Kids during our Meeting.
Thank you to everyone for your help with this group.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
USO News
I am posting below the USO Info Blast. These info blasts are sent out weekly, I normally just post a few of the listed items on our website, but am posting the entire blast this week. If you are not already subscribing to this, you can fill out a Subscription Card at the USO, or call them (numbers listed below).
MAYPORT NO DOUGH DINNER
The Mayport USO Center will host a No Dough Dinner on Monday June 28th from 5 to 7 pm. Our superstar volunteers will provide burgers/hot dogs, chips, pasta salad, and dessert. This great opportunity is for active duty and their immediate family. Please come out and enjoy some food and fun. We also have a GREAT, remodeled Children’s Learning Center!!
LOW COUNTRY BOIL AT THE GREATER BEACHES VFW POST 3270
The Greater Beaches VFW Post 3270, 915 South 8 th Ave. Jax Bch, will hold a fund raising event for the families of our deployed, lower ranking enlisted members, on June Sunday June 27 from 1-5 PM. Our USO Mayport Center uses these funds, raised by the Beaches Veterans Association, to provide two hot meals a month at the end of a pay periods. The LOW COUNTRY BOIL features Chef Keith Helton's, menu consisting of Shrimp, Smoked Sausage, Corn on the Cob, Potatoes and a variety of desserts all for $8.00. Take your family out Sunday for a great meal, while supporting our local military families and our USO.
COMPASS: A PROGRAM FOR MILITARY SPOUSES!!!
ATTENTION ALL SPOUSES: NS Family Line is excited to announce a NEW and FREE program for you called COMPASS! Compass is a “military spouse mentoring other military spouses” program. This is for ALL spouses – male and female, with or without kids – there’s definitely something for everyone! Are you looking to get to know your local community better? Looking to meet other spouses? Want to do this in a FUN environment? We even provide snacks and onsite babysitting – or reimbursement. For registration and additional information, please visit www.gocompass.org and look under “locations” to find the NEW Jacksonville, Fl team! Naval Station Mayport and Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay also have COMPASS programs. Registration is currently open (but is filling FAST) for the course on June 29 – July 1 and will take place at the NAS JAX Chapel. You can also reach the Compass Team via email: COMPASSJacksonville@NSFamilyLine.org
FREEDOM FEST AT MAYPORT
Naval Station Mayport will be hosting their annual Freedom Fest at Sea Otter Pavilion on Saturday, July 3rd from 4 to 11 pm. It’s their Independence Day fireworks show. There will be hotdogs, bratwurst, Italian sausages, hamburgers, chips, sodas and bottled water for sale by your USO Team!!! We’re also selling glow-in-the-dark bracelets and necklaces for $1 each.
MILITARY APPRECIATION WEEKEND AT ADVENTURE LANDING
Adventure Landing will host a Military Appreciation Weekend July 3rd and 4th from noon until closing. They are offering all active & retired military a Free water park or quest pass. A quest pass is valid for one person to choose any combination of 3 of the following single attractions: a Go-Kart ride, a Laser Tag session, a Game of Mini Golf, a ride on the Wacky Worm Roller Coaster or Frog Hopper. You Must show a valid ID to receive this offer. For all military Family members will receive $5.00 off a water park pass or a quest pass. This offer is good only at the Beach Blvd. Adventure Landing. For more information please visit: www.adventurelanding.com
FREE ADMISSION TO THE CUMMER MUSEUM
Celebrate Independence Day weekend at The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens. On Friday, July 2nd from 10 am to 4 pm and Saturday, July 3rd from 10 am to 5 pm the museum is offering Free admission for Military personnel and their families. Identification will be required and all non-member guests will pay regular admission prices. For more information please visit: www.cummer.org
VETERANS REINTEGRATION CENTER LOOKING FOR COMPUTERS
The Veterans Reintegration Center of Jacksonville is looking for serviceable computers to refurbish and use for Veterans. If you are upgrading and don’t know what to do with your old PCs the VRCJ will take them. This will help fund the VRCJ in its efforts to assist Veterans. Attention Corporations, Non-Profits, Colleges and Universities – donate your decommissioned computers and equipment, increase the number of usable PCs available to the disadvantaged veterans. These PCs are refurbished by VRCJ and then preinstalled with genuine Microsoft software. All cash/equipment donations are tax deductible. For more information please contact the VRCJ at 904-647-1767.
UNITED THROUGH READING PROGRAM
The Greater Jacksonville Area USO offers a great free opportunity for the military families to stay in touch during deployments. This Program provides a meaningful opportunity for powerful emotional connections that help relieve the stress of separation by having deployed service members read aloud to children via DVD. This is great to start before you leave for a deployment and is currently offered onboard most ships and overseas areas.
HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS:
The deploying service member reads a book while being recorded for approximately 30 minutes. Then we send the DVD and the book home to the child(ren). The child(ren) at home watch the DVD and follows along with the book. The spouse or caregiver back home can record or take photographs of the child(ren)s reaction and send it back to the service member. While the service member is deployed they can continue with the program either on ship or at overseas USO Centers and exchange DVDs with their children reading to them as well.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
At NAS Jax USO Center, please contact Jean Endsley at 778-2821 or email jendsley@usojax.com. At Mayport USO Center, please contact Pam Coates at 246-3481or email pam@usojax.com.
WORLD GOLF HALL OF FAME FREE MILITARY ADMISSION OFFER
The World Golf Hall of Fame & The Hope Legacy honors our heroes. They are offering free admission to all active, retired, & reserve military from May 29th to July 4th, 2010. This includes the 18 hole natural grass putting course. You must present your military ID on arrival. For more information please visit: www.worldgolfhalloffame.org
JACKSONVILLE AXEMEN RUGBY LEAGUE 2010 SEASON TICKETS ONLY $15.00!!
The Jacksonville Axemen Season begins 29 May and your Greater Jacksonville USO has season tickets available for only $15.00 for five matches and children 12 and under is admitted FREE! Tickets are now on sale at Mayport and NAS JAX USO Centers. All home games are played at Hodges Stadium – UNF, parking is free, the Axe Maiden Cheerleaders perform at every game. Please visit www.jaxaxe.com for more details.
SAVE THE DATE….
4TROOPS COMING TO THRASHER-HORNE CENTER
The Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts is proud to announce a special summer concert by the 4Troops. This great concert is set for August 6th, 2010. More information to will be coming soon!
6th ANNUAL USO BENEFIT RIDE
This is a police escorted motorcycle ride in Osceola County (just south of Orlando) set for 8:30 am on 18 September 2010. More information on this ride will be coming soon!!!
In addition to the numerous programs for our active duty personnel and family members, each USO Center (Mayport, NAS JAX, and JIA) offer:
Free Notary services.
Free Fax services
Free Copier services
Free Internet services
CONTACT INFORMATION
http://www.jaxuso.org/
NAS JAX USO CENTER
NAS Jax, Bldg 1050
P.O. Box 108
Jacksonville, FL 32212-0108
Jean Endsley
jendsley@usojax.com
Volunteers Needed!
904-778-2821 or 778-7928
Open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Closed Saturday & Sunday
MAYPORT USO CENTER
2560 Mayport Road
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
Ed Champagne
echampagne@usojax.com
Volunteers Needed!
904-246-3481
Open Monday-Friday 9am-9pm
Closed Saturday & Sunday
USO WELCOME CENTER
Jacksonville International Airport
Main Terminal, First Floor
Jacksonville, FL
Open 24/7/365
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Cheryl Vandiver
usoairport@usojax.com
904-305-4467(cell) or 904-741-6655
MAYPORT NO DOUGH DINNER
The Mayport USO Center will host a No Dough Dinner on Monday June 28th from 5 to 7 pm. Our superstar volunteers will provide burgers/hot dogs, chips, pasta salad, and dessert. This great opportunity is for active duty and their immediate family. Please come out and enjoy some food and fun. We also have a GREAT, remodeled Children’s Learning Center!!
LOW COUNTRY BOIL AT THE GREATER BEACHES VFW POST 3270
The Greater Beaches VFW Post 3270, 915 South 8 th Ave. Jax Bch, will hold a fund raising event for the families of our deployed, lower ranking enlisted members, on June Sunday June 27 from 1-5 PM. Our USO Mayport Center uses these funds, raised by the Beaches Veterans Association, to provide two hot meals a month at the end of a pay periods. The LOW COUNTRY BOIL features Chef Keith Helton's, menu consisting of Shrimp, Smoked Sausage, Corn on the Cob, Potatoes and a variety of desserts all for $8.00. Take your family out Sunday for a great meal, while supporting our local military families and our USO.
COMPASS: A PROGRAM FOR MILITARY SPOUSES!!!
ATTENTION ALL SPOUSES: NS Family Line is excited to announce a NEW and FREE program for you called COMPASS! Compass is a “military spouse mentoring other military spouses” program. This is for ALL spouses – male and female, with or without kids – there’s definitely something for everyone! Are you looking to get to know your local community better? Looking to meet other spouses? Want to do this in a FUN environment? We even provide snacks and onsite babysitting – or reimbursement. For registration and additional information, please visit www.gocompass.org and look under “locations” to find the NEW Jacksonville, Fl team! Naval Station Mayport and Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay also have COMPASS programs. Registration is currently open (but is filling FAST) for the course on June 29 – July 1 and will take place at the NAS JAX Chapel. You can also reach the Compass Team via email: COMPASSJacksonville@NSFamilyLine.org
FREEDOM FEST AT MAYPORT
Naval Station Mayport will be hosting their annual Freedom Fest at Sea Otter Pavilion on Saturday, July 3rd from 4 to 11 pm. It’s their Independence Day fireworks show. There will be hotdogs, bratwurst, Italian sausages, hamburgers, chips, sodas and bottled water for sale by your USO Team!!! We’re also selling glow-in-the-dark bracelets and necklaces for $1 each.
MILITARY APPRECIATION WEEKEND AT ADVENTURE LANDING
Adventure Landing will host a Military Appreciation Weekend July 3rd and 4th from noon until closing. They are offering all active & retired military a Free water park or quest pass. A quest pass is valid for one person to choose any combination of 3 of the following single attractions: a Go-Kart ride, a Laser Tag session, a Game of Mini Golf, a ride on the Wacky Worm Roller Coaster or Frog Hopper. You Must show a valid ID to receive this offer. For all military Family members will receive $5.00 off a water park pass or a quest pass. This offer is good only at the Beach Blvd. Adventure Landing. For more information please visit: www.adventurelanding.com
FREE ADMISSION TO THE CUMMER MUSEUM
Celebrate Independence Day weekend at The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens. On Friday, July 2nd from 10 am to 4 pm and Saturday, July 3rd from 10 am to 5 pm the museum is offering Free admission for Military personnel and their families. Identification will be required and all non-member guests will pay regular admission prices. For more information please visit: www.cummer.org
VETERANS REINTEGRATION CENTER LOOKING FOR COMPUTERS
The Veterans Reintegration Center of Jacksonville is looking for serviceable computers to refurbish and use for Veterans. If you are upgrading and don’t know what to do with your old PCs the VRCJ will take them. This will help fund the VRCJ in its efforts to assist Veterans. Attention Corporations, Non-Profits, Colleges and Universities – donate your decommissioned computers and equipment, increase the number of usable PCs available to the disadvantaged veterans. These PCs are refurbished by VRCJ and then preinstalled with genuine Microsoft software. All cash/equipment donations are tax deductible. For more information please contact the VRCJ at 904-647-1767.
UNITED THROUGH READING PROGRAM
The Greater Jacksonville Area USO offers a great free opportunity for the military families to stay in touch during deployments. This Program provides a meaningful opportunity for powerful emotional connections that help relieve the stress of separation by having deployed service members read aloud to children via DVD. This is great to start before you leave for a deployment and is currently offered onboard most ships and overseas areas.
HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS:
The deploying service member reads a book while being recorded for approximately 30 minutes. Then we send the DVD and the book home to the child(ren). The child(ren) at home watch the DVD and follows along with the book. The spouse or caregiver back home can record or take photographs of the child(ren)s reaction and send it back to the service member. While the service member is deployed they can continue with the program either on ship or at overseas USO Centers and exchange DVDs with their children reading to them as well.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
At NAS Jax USO Center, please contact Jean Endsley at 778-2821 or email jendsley@usojax.com. At Mayport USO Center, please contact Pam Coates at 246-3481or email pam@usojax.com.
WORLD GOLF HALL OF FAME FREE MILITARY ADMISSION OFFER
The World Golf Hall of Fame & The Hope Legacy honors our heroes. They are offering free admission to all active, retired, & reserve military from May 29th to July 4th, 2010. This includes the 18 hole natural grass putting course. You must present your military ID on arrival. For more information please visit: www.worldgolfhalloffame.org
JACKSONVILLE AXEMEN RUGBY LEAGUE 2010 SEASON TICKETS ONLY $15.00!!
The Jacksonville Axemen Season begins 29 May and your Greater Jacksonville USO has season tickets available for only $15.00 for five matches and children 12 and under is admitted FREE! Tickets are now on sale at Mayport and NAS JAX USO Centers. All home games are played at Hodges Stadium – UNF, parking is free, the Axe Maiden Cheerleaders perform at every game. Please visit www.jaxaxe.com for more details.
SAVE THE DATE….
4TROOPS COMING TO THRASHER-HORNE CENTER
The Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts is proud to announce a special summer concert by the 4Troops. This great concert is set for August 6th, 2010. More information to will be coming soon!
6th ANNUAL USO BENEFIT RIDE
This is a police escorted motorcycle ride in Osceola County (just south of Orlando) set for 8:30 am on 18 September 2010. More information on this ride will be coming soon!!!
In addition to the numerous programs for our active duty personnel and family members, each USO Center (Mayport, NAS JAX, and JIA) offer:
Free Notary services.
Free Fax services
Free Copier services
Free Internet services
CONTACT INFORMATION
http://www.jaxuso.org/
NAS JAX USO CENTER
NAS Jax, Bldg 1050
P.O. Box 108
Jacksonville, FL 32212-0108
Jean Endsley
jendsley@usojax.com
Volunteers Needed!
904-778-2821 or 778-7928
Open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Closed Saturday & Sunday
MAYPORT USO CENTER
2560 Mayport Road
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
Ed Champagne
echampagne@usojax.com
Volunteers Needed!
904-246-3481
Open Monday-Friday 9am-9pm
Closed Saturday & Sunday
USO WELCOME CENTER
Jacksonville International Airport
Main Terminal, First Floor
Jacksonville, FL
Open 24/7/365
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Cheryl Vandiver
usoairport@usojax.com
904-305-4467(cell) or 904-741-6655
Calendar
Exciting News for the Viper FRG Website! I have created a calendar for the FRG and embedded it on the website. You can Add the FRG Calendar to your own Google Calendar, if you have one. The FRG Calendar will include FRG Meetings and Events, as well as USO and MWR events. If you would like anything added to the calendar, or need help adding the FRG Calendar to your calendar, please feel free to email me!
More exciting news...we are now on Facebook!
Friend Vipers FRG on Facebook.
Join the HSL-48 VIPERS Group on Facebook.
More exciting news...we are now on Facebook!
Friend Vipers FRG on Facebook.
Join the HSL-48 VIPERS Group on Facebook.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
June and July Meetings
Hello all! I have posted below the details for our meetings scheduled on Tuesday, June 22 and Monday, July 19, from 6-8pm.
Please be advised that the White Elephant Exchange has been postponed until our July Meeting. I mentioned the Exchange at our last meeting, however forgot to include it in my previous post and on the flyer (you should receive the flyer in the mail on Monday if you did not receive it today). For those that are not aware, a White Elephant Exchange is where you wrap up and bring a gift that you already have at your house. Please do NOT buy something new for this! This can be a regifted item or an item that you just no longer use. Postponing the White Elephant Exchange until July will allow everyone more planning time.
June 22 Meeting
Food: American BBQ Theme (hot dogs and hamburgers will be provided, please bring a side dish to share)
Kids' Craft: Fourth of July Theme
Guest Speaker: Military OneSource
July 19 Meeting
Food: To Be Decided (come to our June Meeting prepared with theme ideas!)
Kids' Craft: Cards for Det 3
Guest Speaker: Fleet & Family Support Center (Tentative)
**White Elephant Exchange**
If you have any questions and/or suggestions, please feel free to email me!
Please be advised that the White Elephant Exchange has been postponed until our July Meeting. I mentioned the Exchange at our last meeting, however forgot to include it in my previous post and on the flyer (you should receive the flyer in the mail on Monday if you did not receive it today). For those that are not aware, a White Elephant Exchange is where you wrap up and bring a gift that you already have at your house. Please do NOT buy something new for this! This can be a regifted item or an item that you just no longer use. Postponing the White Elephant Exchange until July will allow everyone more planning time.
June 22 Meeting
Food: American BBQ Theme (hot dogs and hamburgers will be provided, please bring a side dish to share)
Kids' Craft: Fourth of July Theme
Guest Speaker: Military OneSource
July 19 Meeting
Food: To Be Decided (come to our June Meeting prepared with theme ideas!)
Kids' Craft: Cards for Det 3
Guest Speaker: Fleet & Family Support Center (Tentative)
**White Elephant Exchange**
If you have any questions and/or suggestions, please feel free to email me!
Friday, June 11, 2010
Viper Assistance Needed
Hello Vipers! Below is an email sent by the Command Ombudsman, Jenni Bitor.
As some of you may know, Christine Ibarra (wife of Am1 Carlos Ibarra, Det 9 LPO) had to undergo emergency surgery today. The CMC and I would like for as many of us as possible, to prepare some meals for her and her family. Her husband is currently deployed and she has 3 children. I have set up a web site that will allow you to log on and pick a day to donate a meal. I talked to a family friend who is watching her children, who said that she has plenty of refrigerator and freezer space. My goal is to provide dinners for the family for at least 2 weeks while she recovers. We are also accepting cash donations that will be used to provide meals, with the remainder going towards a Commissary Gift Card. Please bring meals into AM1 Bitor, or you can bring them to our house: 948 B Edwards Ave, Jacksonville Florida 32227. We live on base close to the schools back gate. We are going to deliver the meals once daily, or every 2 days (as they come in) . For any and all questions please call me at 904-864-8894.
Thank you so much for all of your help in this matter. Christine and her family are very grateful.
Website: http://www.takethemameal.com/
Login Info: Last Name "Ibarra", Password "1940"
You may use this information to access the site and schedule a day to bring the meal.
PLEASE NOTE: CHRISTINE IS ALLERGIC TO BERRIES, NUTS AND FLOWERS.
Again, thank you for your assistance.
As some of you may know, Christine Ibarra (wife of Am1 Carlos Ibarra, Det 9 LPO) had to undergo emergency surgery today. The CMC and I would like for as many of us as possible, to prepare some meals for her and her family. Her husband is currently deployed and she has 3 children. I have set up a web site that will allow you to log on and pick a day to donate a meal. I talked to a family friend who is watching her children, who said that she has plenty of refrigerator and freezer space. My goal is to provide dinners for the family for at least 2 weeks while she recovers. We are also accepting cash donations that will be used to provide meals, with the remainder going towards a Commissary Gift Card. Please bring meals into AM1 Bitor, or you can bring them to our house: 948 B Edwards Ave, Jacksonville Florida 32227. We live on base close to the schools back gate. We are going to deliver the meals once daily, or every 2 days (as they come in) . For any and all questions please call me at 904-864-8894.
Thank you so much for all of your help in this matter. Christine and her family are very grateful.
Website: http://www.takethemameal.com/
Login Info: Last Name "Ibarra", Password "1940"
You may use this information to access the site and schedule a day to bring the meal.
PLEASE NOTE: CHRISTINE IS ALLERGIC TO BERRIES, NUTS AND FLOWERS.
Again, thank you for your assistance.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
June Meeting
Tuesday, June 22, 2010, 6-8pm
FRG Meeting @ USO
Please join us for an American BBQ Themed Potluck, a 4th of July Themed Craft for the Kids, and a Guest Speaker from Military OneSource. We have rented the USO's grill and have received a donation of hot dogs and hamburgers. Please bring a side to share (don’t forget to bring the recipe for the dish that you bring).
Please note that the Family Night at Chuck E Cheese (originally scheduled for today, June 10) has been Cancelled. I apologize for the last minute notification.
FRG Meeting @ USO
Please join us for an American BBQ Themed Potluck, a 4th of July Themed Craft for the Kids, and a Guest Speaker from Military OneSource. We have rented the USO's grill and have received a donation of hot dogs and hamburgers. Please bring a side to share (don’t forget to bring the recipe for the dish that you bring).
Please note that the Family Night at Chuck E Cheese (originally scheduled for today, June 10) has been Cancelled. I apologize for the last minute notification.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
USO News
Free "Final Four" Concert Tickets
The Jacksonville Symphony has 100 FREE USO tickets for their “Final Four” Concert on Saturday, June 5th at 8 pm. This event will be at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts- Jacoby Symphony Hall. The concert is Classical Madness featuring Mozart, Tchaikovsky, and Rachmaninoff. YOU MUST visit http://www.symphonyguest.com/companies/USO.html for more information and obtain tickets. FIRST ONLINE/FIRST SERVED. USO Centers do NOT have these tickets.
World Golf Hall of Fame Free Military Admission
The World Golf Hall of Fame & The Hope Legacy honors our heroes. They are offering free admission to all active, retired, & reserve military from May 29th to July 4th, 2010. This includes the 18 hole natural grass putting course. You must present your military ID on arrival. For more information please visit: http://www.worldgolfhalloffame.org/
Blue Star Museums
Blue Star Museums is a partnership among Blue Star Families, the National Endowment for the Arts, and more than 700 museums in all 50 states to offer free admission to active duty military personnel and their families from May 31st to September 6th, 2010. If you are active duty military personnel and/or an immediate family member, all you need to do is show your ID card at the museum admissions desk. Immediate family members under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an appropriate ID holder. For more information please visit: http://www.arts.gov/national/bluestarmuseums/index.php
Putt N' Crawl
Jacksonville’s 6th Annual Putt N’ Crawl event is scheduled for Saturday June 12th. Please visit www.puttncrawl.com for more information on the event and where to purchase tickets.
Freedom Fest at Mayport
This years Freedom Fest will be held at Sea Otter Pavilion on 3 July from 4 to 11 pm. There will be fireworks, food and music.
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