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04 Jun 09 Listed here are events and briefings for families to attend. Some of the items aren’t necessarily kid orientated but everything here pertains to your family in some way. 13 jun Updated Information On Doo Wop Concert At The Izod Center The Izod Center has released this press release for the upcoming Doo Wop concert. Service members get in free and family members with a dependent’s ID card get in for half off. The press release mentions 50% off for Veterans but I have talked to the POC listed at the bottom and he confirms that family members get in for 50% off. If you’re an old timer like me come out and relive your youth (personally I like “Speedo” and “Gloria” by Speedo And The Cadillacs.). If you’re a youngster come out and find out what real music and the roots of much of today’s music is like. Treat your parents to a great night of music!!
Doo Wop stars salute the Military at Richard Nader’s Pure Doo Wop 20th Anniversary Reunion at the IZOD Center June 13th. Free tickets to Active Military and 50% discount to Veterans with proper ID at the box office. Special TV personality and guest Clay Cole says join us as we salute the Military as the DOO WOP tradition continues at the IZOD Center on Saturday, June 13, 2009 at 7:00 PM with NINE acts billed to perform. Don’t miss this last performance of Special guest star Little Anthony & The Imperials on a DOO WOP show.
Gates open at 3:00 PM for the 50’s-60’s classic car display, tailgate party, Don K Reed’s A cappella stage, the opportunity for autographs with the stars, and 7:00 PM concert in the arena. Contact the Box Office at 800-745-3000 for ticket information and sales (prices normally $31 and $43). Visit www.IZODcenter.com for more information. For more information contact: Ryan Klutsarits, IZOD Center, 201-460-4329 or rklutsarits@njsea.com. You can visit the box office in advance to purchase the tickets. 28 jun Pennsauken Welcome Home Parade Pennsauken is holding a real home town hero’s parade on the 28th of June. Come out and enjoy a great time as the township say “Welcome Home” to its citizen Soldiers for a successful mission and coming home safely!
28 jun Hopewell Valley Veterans Association Events HVVA Army Band Concert with Fireworks The Hopewell Valley Veterans Association (HVVA) is hosting a 63rd Army Band concert and fireworks display at Alliger Park on Sunday, June 28, 2009 from 7:30-9:30 pm. The concert will include patriotic songs, military tunes and traditional concert band pieces in celebration of Independence Day. The Army Band is the largest military ensemble in NJ and includes some of the area's top professional musicians who are also NJ National Guard members. Alliger Park is located at 203 Washington Crossing- Pennington Road in Titusville, NJ and is adjacent to the Hopewell Township Public Works Building. For additional information and directions visit, www.HopewellValleyVeterans.org or call (609) 737-6681. 28 jun Universal Resorts Offer Free Tickets Universal Orlando Resort is offering a special benefit to Service Members visiting the park this year. The Military Salute program gives members of the Air and Army Guard or retirees, a free two-park, seven (7) day ticket. Family members and friends can receive up to a $35 on their tickets. The tickets are valid also for select Universal CityWalk clubs and venues during the time period the tickets are being used. Those interested in receiving or purchasing the tickets must present a valid military ID at any of the participating military base ITT/IR offices nationwide or the Shades of Green Resort in Orlando Florida. The tickets must be obtained by June 28 and used by Dec 17. See the flyer for more information.
4 jul NJ Women’s Soccer Team Sky Blue FC Military Night The Sky Blue women’s soccer team is offering a somewhat Military Night (there will be Police and Firefighters invited) on Saturday July 4, 2009 at 7:00 pm during their game against the Boston Breakers. They are inviting all members of Police, Fire and Military to the game. All members of the military will receive free admission to the game with a military ID. Family members will be admitted for a reduced price of $15 ($19 is the regular price) a ticket and kids 12 and under are $12. We are looking forward to this event and we think its a great night to honor men and women who serve our country as well as give them the chance to see Women's Professional Soccer. Our home games are played at Yurcak Field in Piscataway, NJ on the campus of Rutgers University. Come out and see a great game of soccer. More information can be found by contacting Rich Fetter at 732-271-7700 ext 309 or emailing him at rfetter@skybluesoccer.com. Visit www.skybluesoccer.com.
01 jul Ft Monmouth MWR Free Tickets To The Tiger Woods AT&T National On behalf of the Tiger Woods Foundation, I’d like to welcome you to the AT&T National. We are proud and honored to welcome our Nation’s military to watch the world’s best players compete on the beautiful, challenging greens of Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland. In celebration of your service, we extend our heartfelt appreciation and support of the many sacrifices you make every day. It is because of your courage and bravery that Americans enjoy their freedom. We are privileged to host you the week of June 28 - July 5, 2009 at the AT&T National. Sincerely,
Tiger Woods Here is the web address with the military information: http://www.attnational.org/custompage/default.sps?itype=15047 OPENING CEREMONY INFO - Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at 11AM on the first tee
Tickets will be available to all DOD personnel (Active Duty, Reserve, Retired, National Guard, Dependents and Civilians) Limit is 4 tickets per person Military tickets are good for any one day of your choice Tuesday, June 30th - Sunday, July 5th. Free tickets available, SIGN UP IS REQUIRED - No tickets will be mailed or available until 17 June 09. Stop by the Tickets n' Tours Office bldg 1010 or call 732-532-3077 11 jul OMK Aqua-Adventures (Revised) The previously mentioned 3 day Aqua Adventures program has been cancelled and replaced with this program. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. WHO: For Military Youth in grades 4 through 8 who have experienced deployment. WHAT: Aqua-Adventures is a fun educational program for youth focusing on marine and fresh water ecosystems and their conservation. The program will provide hands on learning while exploring the various environments, and animal habitats. The program will include the following: 1) 13 June 2009 - A day at Adventure Aquarium in Camden exploring a wide variety of aquatic ecosystems and a tour of the Battleship NJ 2) 11-12 July 2009 - An overnight camping experience at Liberty Science Center. After LSC closes to the public, we get to explore all of the hands on experiments, the 3-D movie and the IMAX theater. Included is dinner, an evening snack and breakfast! COST: FREE (Please note; a $30.00 deposit is required to hold your place. The deposit will be refunded at the close of LSC Camp-In. HOW: Register by completing the registration and permission form and return by June 1, 2009. Please note that space is limited and are reserved on a first-come, first–serve basis. Return all applications and permission forms to: Operation: Military Kids c/o Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Morris County P.O. Box 900 Morristown, NJ 07963
TRANSPORTATION: To Adventure Aquarium: We depart from the Visitors’ Center at Ft. Monmouth at 7:30 am and Ft. Dix at 8:30 am. We will return to Ft. Dix at 4:30 pm and Ft. Monmouth at 5:30 pm. To Liberty Science Center: We depart Saturday from the Visitors’ Center at Ft. Dix at 4:00 pm and Ft. Monmouth at 5:00 pm. We will return Sunday to Ft. Monmouth at 10:00 am and Ft. Dix at 11:00 am. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Marie Waldron, OMK Camp Assistant Director 973-285-8300 X 235 Waldron@njaes.rutgers.edu 15 jul Fort Monmouth MWR Offering Two Broadway Show Tickets Fort Monmouth is offering tickets to two Broadway shows. The two shows are: South Pacific Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 Time: 2:00 PM $125.00 per person Venue: Vivian Beaumont Theater - 150 West 65th Street New York, NY $50.00 p/p deposit before April 26, 2009 Blithe Spirit Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 Time: 2:00 PM $114.00 per person Venue: Shubert Theater - 225 West 44th Street New York, NY 10036 The movie Blithe Spirit (shown from time to time on TCM) is a great comedy and should make this a great show! Contact the Fort Monmouth Tickets N' Tours directly at 732-532-3077 or stop by building 1010 19 jul 2009 Youth Camp Information and Family Programs Website Camp application deadline has been extended to 15 June 2009. Youth Camp dates are 19-25 July 2009 and the 2009 Youth Camp applications are posted on our state website. Go to http://www.state.nj.us/military/familysupport/youth_camp.html where you will find updated information and the applications for signing up your child. DO NOT previous years applications as we have changed them extensively to comply with rule changes made on us by NGB and the camp administrators. You will ONLY delay the acceptance of your child until you can fill out a 2009 application (not to mention the hassle of getting your physician and notary to redo their work!! 19 jul Youth Events New Jersey National Guard Youth Camp at Sea Girt: July 19-25, 2009: This year's youth camp will be held for youth ages 9-17 and volunteers 18 and older. Youth ages 9-14 will participate in various activities throughout the week of July 19-25, 2009. Activities include, sports, beach, archery, arts-n-crafts and much fun!! Counselors and Volunteers will be at camp from July 18-25, 2009 as Saturday July 18, 2009 from 1-4pm will be a MANDATORY TRAINING. The fee is $100 per camper (ages 9-14) and free for counselors and volunteers. Anyone interested in working as a Senior Counselor MUST provide a cleared fingerprint background check. Applications can be found at the bottom of our website at http://www.nj.gov/military/familysupport/youth_camp.html. DEADLINE TO APPLY: extended to 15 June. Operation Purple Summer Camps: The National Military Family Association is now accepting applications for its popular Operation Purple Summer Camps. Each camp is "purple" and open to children of any uniformed service member, active duty or reserve component. This year the National Military Family Association will host military children at Operation Purple Camps in 62 locations in 37 states and territories. These free, week-long, overnight camps are open to all military children ages 7-17. The program aims to help military kids experience carefree fun while also learning coping skills to deal with deployment-related stress and fostering relationships with other children who know what they are going through. Operation Purple camp allows kids to gain confidence by learning to be stewards of the community and of the environment. The Operation Purple program currently includes traditional summer camps, teen camps, teen leadership camps, family retreats, camps for families of the wounded and day clinics in overseas locations. Find out where Operation Purple Camps are located at http://www.nmfa.org/site/PageServer?pagename=camp_locations. 15 aug Information on New Jersey Summer Camps Do your kids like summer camps but don’t know where to find some summer camp information? Do your kids want to do more than just a week at the NJNG Youth Camp? Check out this website to find a listing of NJ Youth Summer Camps that have been accredited through the American Camping Association. http://www.millenniumradionj.com/nj-camps/ to find out a about a host of other camping options. 20 aug IZOD Center Special Military Discount Offer The IZOD Center is offering a military discount on the following shows: 13 June - Richard Nader's Pure DooWop 20th Anniversary Reunion Military, Veterans, Friends & Family Discount Offer: http://www.ticketmaster.com/promo/t1kjz6 19 & 20 August - The Wiggles Military, Veterans, Friends & Family Discount Offer: http://www.ticketmaster.com/promo/56v0sp 22 aug Partners With Heroes Program In appreciation for all you do to safeguard the liberties we all enjoy, Camp Speers-Eljabar YMCA is proud to establish Partners with Heroes for military children and teens entering grades 3 - 11. Through this program, we are connecting children of military parents to the opportunities offered through our summer camp program. 2009 Camp programs begin on Sunday, June 28th and run through Saturday, August 22nd with one and two week sessions. The special Partners with Heroes fees are $ 506.25 for one week or $ 975 for a two week session of our traditional camp program. This represents a 25% reduction on our regular fees. Learn more about our summer camp programs by visiting our website www.campspeersymca.org, calling us toll free at 1-877-SPEERSY or emailing us at campers@campspeersymca.org. Schedule a visit to see our 1,100 acre paradise just over the Delaware River from north west NJ, only 1 ½ hours from NYC and central NJ. Mention that you are an active military parent and participating in the Partners with Heroes program. 12 sep Fort Monmouth Ticket N Tours Offering Three Cruises Ship: Disney Cruise Depart: Port Canaveral August 16-23, 2009 Itinerary: On the 4 Nights on Land & 3 Nights at Sea, you enjoy Sunday through Wednesday at the Walt Disney World(r) Resort (Moderate Hotel) then cruise with visits to Nassau and Disney's Castaway Cay. Prices include all port charges, taxes and fuel supplement plus also includes 5 day hoppers. Air not included. Transfer to cruise Inside Cabin- Cat 11 1st & 2nd -$1015.00 p/p Ocean view Cabin- Cat 9 1st & 2nd - $1221.00 p/p 69.00p/p, Insurance $109.00p/p. Deposit $300.00 per person upon signup Ship: Carnival Triumph 5 Day CANADA/NEW ENGLAND Departs: New York, NY Saturday Aug 29, 2009 Itinerary: Canada/New England: New York, NY; Fun Day At Sea; Saint John, NB, Canada; Halifax, NS, Canada; Fun Day At Sea; New York, NY 4B -Inside Cabin- $557.00 per person 6B-Oceanview - $667.00 per person 8B- Balcony- $767.00 per person Ship: Carnival Triumph 7 Day CANADA/NEW ENGLAND Departs: New York, NY Saturday Sept 12, 2009 Itinerary: Canada/New England: New York, NY; Boston, MA; Portland, ME; Saint John, NB, Canada; Fun Day At Sea; Halifax, NS, Canada; Fun Day At Sea; New York, NY 4B -Inside Cabin- $635.00 per person 6B-Oceanview - $795.00 per person 8B- Balcony- $965.00 per person Contact the Fort Monmouth Tickets N' Tours at 532-3077 or 389-0449 1oct 2009 NJ State Park Passes The State of New Jersey has given us passes for NJ National Guard members and their immediate families for use at State parks as a benefit to being a Guard member. These passes are ONLY for NJ guard members (Army and Air) and not for active or reserve members. Please contact your closest Family Assistance Center to receive the passes 23 dec Disney Parks Celebrate U.S. Military With Free, Multi-day Admission to Theme Parks in 2009
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. / ANAHEIM, Calif. (Jan. 5, 2009) – As Disney Parks ask “What Will You Celebrate?” and invite guests to turn their personal milestones into magical family vacations in 2009, America’s military personnel will have one more reason to celebrate: Free multi-day admission to Disney’s U.S. theme parks. With the “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute” offer, active and retired U.S. military personnel, including active and retired members of the United States Coast Guard and activated members of the National Guard or Reservists, can enjoy complimentary, multi-day admission into Disney’s U.S. theme parks, great rates at select Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort hotels, and additional special ticket offers for family members and friends. “For so many of the men and women who serve in our U.S. military, time together with their families is cause enough for celebration,” said Jay Rasulo, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. “We are grateful for their service and hope ‘Disney’s Armed Forces Salute’ will allow our troops to create wonderful, magical memories with their family and friends.” Lots more information and all the pertinent information can be found at: Sounds like a great deal for families to partake. Remember, spring break is coming up in a few months!! 31 dec Here’s to the Heroes (Select Theme Park Free Admission) Any active duty, activated or drilling reservist, or National Guardsman is entitled to free admission under the Here's to the Heroes program. He or she need only register, either by clicking here and submitting his or her information or in the entrance plaza of participating parks, and show a Department of Defense photo ID. As many as three direct dependents of military personnel also are entitled to free admission. Dependents may take advantage of the offer without their service member, though an adult must accompany minor dependents, and dependent ages 10 and over must present valid dependent I.D. Busch Gardens Williamsburg and SeaWorld San Antonio are seasonal operations that will remain closed until spring 2009. Military personnel interested in visiting those parks should check operating schedules. Click here for Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Click here for SeaWorld San Antonio. Click here for Sesame Place. The remaining parks, SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and SeaWorld San Diego are open year round. Valid for one complimentary single-day admission per person, per year, to one of the following Anheuser-Busch Adventure Parks: SeaWorld Orlando, San Diego, or San Antonio, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay or Williamsburg, Sesame Place, Water Country USA, Adventure Island. Not valid at Discovery Cove and Aquatica. Anheuser-Busch Adventure Parks are offering complimentary admission to active-duty military representing all five services, active members of a reserve or National Guard unit, and/or up to three direct dependents. The offer is valid for one complimentary, single-day admission per person, per year, to one of the following Anheuser-Busch Adventure Parks: SeaWorld Orlando, San Diego, or San Antonio, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay or Williamsburg, Sesame Place, Adventure Island and Water Country USA. For information on how to apply for the complimentary tickets, visit the Here's to the Heroes website: Offer valid through 31 December 2009. Visit the website to confirm places and operating hours. No date “Strong Bonds Really Works!!” Marriage Enrichment The next “Strong Bonds” is tentatively planned for Aug 09 and Sep 09. Look for more information latter this summer! This is not a counseling session. It is a great learning experience on reconnection and communication. Priority goes to previously deployed soldiers and then soldiers who have not yet attended. |
