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Joint Services Support Emails for the last two weeks:
1. The Maricopa Live Steamers Railroad Heritage Preservation Society
Proudly announce Military Appreciation Day Saturday November 6, 2010 10 AM – 5 PM 43rd Ave. South of Pinnacle Peak Rd on the west side.
We invite all military personnel and their families to our railroad park for free train rides, food & drink.
The Railroad Museum, Model Railroading Building & Outdoor Garden Scale layout will be available for public access.
For the safety of individuals, riders must be able to walk to the trains, no expecting mothers and no persons over 300lb can ride the trains.
For more information: Bud [email protected] 602-908-3592Website: http://maricopalivesteamers.com/
2. What: Pre-Holiday Financial Readiness
When: Thursday, November 18th
Time: 12:00-1:00pm
Where: Russell Auditorium, HHQ at Papago Park Military Reservation
Higher grocery bills. Dips in the stock market. The mortgage crisis. Disheartening news about the future of the economy. Now you are wondering how you will get through the holidays?
The current economic situation is causing stress for millions of Americans. This training is designed to give you tips and strategies for shoring up your finances so you can weather a downturn as well as for coping with the stress of an uncertain economic forecast.
Participants will learn tips on:
•Coping with rising prices
•Adjusting your spending habits
•Avoiding debt when times are tight
•Dealing with the possibility of foreclosure Coping with economic stress Come join a helpful hints talk on ways to get you through the upcoming hurdles.
Presented by:
Frank Molinar
AZ JFSAP Personal Financial Counselor
3. Free Admission Day to the Grand Canyon
These fee-free days are intended to encourage Americans to get outdoors and experience their public lands.
The Grand Canyon is more than a great chasm carved over millennia through the rocks of the Colorado Plateau. It is more than an awe-inspiring view. It is more than a pleasuring ground for those that explore the roads, hike the trails, or float the currents of the turbulent Colorado River.
This canyon is a gift that transcends what we experience. Its beauty and size humbles us. Its timelessness provokes a comparison to our short existence. In its vast spaces we may find solace from our hectic lives.
The Grand Canyon we visit today is a gift from past generations. Take time to enjoy this gift. Sit and watch the changing play of light and shadows. Wander along a trail and feel the sunshine and wind on your face. Attend a ranger program. Follow the antics of ravens and California Condors soaring above the rim. Listen for the roar of the rapids far below. Savor a sunrise or sunset.
Admission-free day is being planned for November 11.
4. What: Marketing Yourself for a Second Career Seminar
Date: Thursday, 9 December 2010
Time: 0800-1030
Location: Luke Air Force Base Theater
A free two and one half hour professional lecture for officers and senior enlisted who plan to leave the service in the next one to five years. Spouses are cordially invited.
LEARN ABOUT
§ Your competition for finding a job.
§ Perceptions civilian employers have of military personnel.
§ A plan for your job search.
§ Resumes, cover letters, broadcast letters, etc.
§ How employers read your resume.
§ Networking and penetrating the hidden job market.
§ Preparing for and conducting a successful interview.
§ Salary negotiations and benefit packages.
§ Rejection.
For more information and registration call the Airman and Family Readiness Center at: (623) 856-6550
5. Need a little help during the holiday season?
Each year we are contacted by community sponsors who want to help a military family in need. They want to bring joy to the face of a child and to let the military population know that the community cares.
The process is simple. Community sponsors are referred to contact Homefront Families looking for families to sponsor. Families who could use a little assistance during the holidays contact Homefront Families looking to be adopted. We pair the families based on size and location and complete the process.
Attached are documents that will answer any questions you may have about the Adopt-A-Family program.
For additional information, email: [email protected]
6. Honoring and Caring for Veteran’s workshop in Tucson
What: Honoring & Caring For Veterans Workshop
When: Tuesday, November 16, 2010
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Riverpark Inn ? 350 S. Freeway, Tucson, AZ
Featuring :
Deborah Grassman, RN, MS, NP
VA Medical Center Bay Pines, Florida
Join Deborah Grassman, author of Peace at Last: Stories of Hope and Healing for Veterans and Their Families, for an exciting learning opportunity that presents age-old concepts in a new and refreshing way. Deborah Grassman will talk about ways that dying veterans and their families are affected by the military culture.
If you are a veteran, know a veteran, or care for a veteran, you will be both inspired and educated by stories that will open your mind and your heart to ways that you can enhance healing at the end of veteran’s lives.
This event includes a continental breakfast, workshop, lunch, opportunity to meet with professionals caring for Veterans in the community as well as meeting the presenter and author, Deborah Grassman.
**including:
Wounded Warriors: Their Last Battle- Combat soldiers have frequently seen the worst mankind has to offer. War changes them in fundamental ways, inflicting emotional, spiritual, social, and moral injuries that impact them throughout their lives. Discover the ways to yield the treasures of courage, honesty, and humility required to reckon with wartime traumas and fears.
FREE FOR VETERANS,
$10 FOR GUESTS OF VETERANS
For more information/agenda
http://www.carondelet.org/Portals/0/docs/hospice/Public%20Card.pdf
7. Pet Pictures at PAWS
What: No Tricks... All Treats
Where: PAWS on Shea and Bell
When: Thursday, Oct. 28 & Friday, Oct. 29Practice flashing them fangs, gang, because the PAWS PUParazzi will be flashing souvenir photos of all caped crusaders, cowboys, angels, devils, arfletes, princes & princesses!
No costume? No problem! PAWS will have a variety of pet-friendly costumes available to slip onto your fur kid so he or she can look picture perfect for the HOWLiday!
But wait, there's more! All daycare, boarding & grooming dogs ---costumed or not --- will receive a special goody bag filled with pooch pleasing treats. Space is limited and reservations are required
PAWS on Shea: 602-442-7833 PAWS on Bell: 602-588-7833
Picture Perfect Holiday Portraits
Monday, November 15 at BellTuesday, November 16 at SheaWednesday, November 17 at Shea
Here's your opportunity to immortalize your furry family members in beautiful holiday themed or traditional portraits taken by a renown professional Valley photographer. And YES! You and the rest of your loved ones... 4-leggeds and 2-leggeds alike... are welcome to smile for the camera too! They'll make great holiday cards and gifts for everyone on your list!
A modest sitting fee (based on number of subjects in your portraits) will be assessed, but other than that, you purchase only the prints or digital files that you want... at extremely reasonable prices!
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PAWS on Shea & Bell have blocked out daycare and overnight accommodations for the precious pets of Arizona's military personnel, their immediate families, and military survivors between Nov. 23 – Nov. 29 and Dec. 22 – Jan. 3 as part of our second annual "Operation Home for the Holidays http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=22964095&msgid=475965&act=JNUV&c=138601&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.villalapaws.com%2Fvillalapaws%2Fnews%2F280.html> " program.
If you or someone you know qualifies for this special FREE program... or if you'd like to volunteer to be a part of it... check out the FAQs , call the special "Operation Home for the Holidays" hotline at 1-888-855-7833 x4, or e-mail [email protected]
8. Free wood for low income families in Yavapai County
(Release prepared by United Way of Yavapai County)
‘Project Stay Warm’ supplies free wood to low-income families who heat their homes with firewood. This collaboration between United Way of Yavapai County, APS and the American Red Cross helped hundreds of individuals last year and the hope is to meet the need again this year.
Distribution dates this year are October 23, October 30, November 6 and November 13 from 9 AM until 1 PM at the American Red Cross office located at 1020 Sandretto Drive, Prescott.
APS crews cut and deliver the wood to the American Red Cross for distribution. “This is a unique and rewarding way we to give back to the community, especially for those who need it most during our cold winters,” said Jeff Spohn, Forestry Director for APS.
United Way of Yavapai County coordinates the distribution of the wood and recruits and manages the volunteers. “This is a great partnership that impacts the community in a significant way,” said Michael Whiting, Executive Director for United Way. “This is truly community collaboration, identifying a need and responding to it.” Whiting added.
Eligibility requirements are: • Must reside in Yavapai County• Hold a Quest card (state services identification) • Income of less than $1200 per month for individuals, $1800 per month for families • Have a safe wood-burning stove or fireplace • Qualified through DES or other agencies
Wood is distributed by appointment only. Appointments must be made in advance. To sign up as a volunteer or to schedule wood pickup, please call (928) 443-5321.
9. Special offer for Arizona Fall League Games
*November Wednesday Games At The Peoria Sports Complex Stadium: Nov. 3, 10, 17. (All games will start at 12:35pm) Gates will open at 11:30am Watch Major League prospects from 10 different major league baseball organizations showcase their skills in all-star caliber competition. Simply print this email for the “Peoria” games. Then, the DAY OF THE GAME present this special coupon at the Peoria Stadium ticket window OR say to the ticket seller “Bring A Friend For FREE”. Purchase one ticket for the normal price and receive another ticket for your guest for FREE
to attend the game with you. As an added bonus, on these Wednesday dates at the Peoria Stadium ONLY, hot dogs will be $ 1.00 each and game fan guides will be half-price for only $ 1.00 each.
*November Wednesday Games At Surprise Stadium: November 3 & 10 (Both games will start at 12:35pm). Gates will open at 11:30am Watch Major League prospects from the Rangers, Royals, Tigers, Cardinals and Brewers showcase their skills in all-star caliber competition. Simply print this email for the “Surprise” games. Then, the DAY OF THE GAME present this special coupon at the Surprise Stadium ticket window OR mention to the ticket seller “Bring A Friend For FREE”. Purchase one ticket for the normal price and receive another ticket for your guest for FREE to attend the game with you. Game fan guides will be half-price for only $ 1.00 each.
*November Wednesday Games At Phoenix Municipal Stadium: November 3 & 17 (Both games will start at 12:35pm). Gate will open at 11:30am Watch Major League prospects from the Yankees, Dodgers, Athletics, Braves and Marlins showcase their skills in all-star caliber competition. Simply print this email for the “Phoenix Muni” games. Then, the DAY OF THE GAME present this special coupon at the Phoenix Municipal Stadium ticket window OR mention to the ticket seller “Bring A Friend For FREE”. Purchase one ticket for the normal price and receive another ticket for your guest for FREE to attend the game with you. Game fan guides will be half price for only $ 1.00 and one special merchandise item (shirt) will be discounted that day for purchase.
***MLB and AFL makes special offer for Arizona Military and Veteran Families
Scottsdale Scorpions vs Mesa Solar Sox 11/17
Wednesday 17 November 2010 @ 6:35pm
All active or veteran military personnel who present a valid military ID and a printed copy of this email announcement at the Scottsdale Stadium box office will receive up to six (6) complimentary tickets for military family members to attend the Wednesday night, November 17th game between the Mesa Solar Sox and the Scottsdale Scorpions. (Major League Baseball prospects from the Cubs, Diamondbacks, Giants, Rockies, Nationals, Orioles, Angels, Phillies, Mets and Pirates will be showcased in this game).
As a special added attraction, Texas Rangers All-Star infielder Michael Young will be inducted into the Arizona Fall League Hall of Fame during pre-game ceremonies beginning at 6:05pm that same evening.
*NOTE: All seats for EVERY game are GENERAL ADMISSION. This means the earlier you arrive, the better the seats you can claim for you and your family so please plan to arrive EARLY!
Scottsdale Stadium
7408 E. Osborn RoadScottsdale, AZ 85251
10. Operation Military Camp for Kids, 12-14 November, Flagstaff
Registration is now OPEN for a new and exciting OMK Weekend Youth Camp
Event: OMK Weekend Camp in the Pines
An Arizona Operation: Military Kids (OMK) Program presented in partnership with YMCA Camp Sky-Y.
Date: 11/12/2010 – 11/14/2010NOTE: Parents drop-off campers at camp on Friday, November 12 between 5pm-7pm. Camp activities begin at 7pm on Friday, November 12. Parents pick-up campers at camp on Sunday, November 14 between 1pm-2pm.Transportation to/from camp is the responsibility of the camper’s parent/guardian.
Time: Start Friday, November 12 @ 5pm – End Sunday, November 14 @ 1pm
Location: YMCA Camp Sky-Y (near Prescott, Arizona – Northern Arizona)
Eligibility: Military Youth Ages 9-16yrs
(Open to military youth: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines - Active Military, National Guard, Reserves)
Cost: Free (includes: 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 1 Dinner, and a light snack on day of arrival, all materials/supplies, & camp lodging in YMCA cabins)
Take a break from the desert heat and experience this brand new OMK Weekend Camp opportunity in the pines featuring fun YMCA camp programs led by YMCA staff:
· High Ropes Course
· Arizona’s Highest Climbing Tower
· Archery
· Evening Campfire Programs
· Birds of Prey Demonstrations
· Games
· Crafts
· And much, much, more!
Registration: Pre-Registration REQUIRED. Space is limited!!!
Email Mike McElhinney - mailto: [email protected] or call 1-800-660-1385 for your complete registration packet.
Questions about the Event: Contact Teresa Noon - OMK Program Coordinator (520) 626-9085
*********************************************************For general information about the Arizona Operation: Military Kids Program, please contact Teresa Noon - Arizona Operation: Military Kids Program Coordinator - Phone: 520-626-9085 or Email: [email protected].
The University of Arizona is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities. Operation: Military Kids is a partnership of Army Child and Youth Services and 4-H National Headquarters. Operation: Military Kids is funded by the 4-H/Army and Auburn University Youth Development # 2003-48558-01723.
11. Operation Holiday Open House, 52nd Street Armory, 18 Dec 2010
What: Operation Holiday Open House
When: Saturday, December 18th: 12:00p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Where: Arizona National Guard 52nd Street Armory
1335 N. 52nd Street Phoenix, AZ 85008
This event is for all Branches of Active Duty, National Guard, Reserve and their families.
Please join us for a day of free gift choosing, visiting with Santa, and many other fun filled activities. Military ID is required.
**Other locations are also being planned for statewide distribution
12. Turkeys for Troops
We invite Wounded Warriors, Families of Deployed Military Service Members and Active Duty Military to pick up a food box and gift card for a turkey.
(Gift cards are limited/first come bases for each distribution time)
Locations and Dates of Distribution
Saturday: November 6th
National Guard Armory 3600 E Deuce of Clubs, Show Low AZ 85901
Sunday: November 7th
52nd Street Amory, 1335 N. 52nd Street, Bldg M5701, Phoenix 85008
Gateway Reserve Center, 7334 E. Ulysses Ave, Mesa 85212
Flagstaff Armory, 320 N. Thrope Dr., Flagstaff AZ 86001
WATTS Silverbell Army Heliport, Bldg L-4605 Maintenance Hanger, Marana AZ
Sunday: November 21st
Prescott Armory, 1500 Heritage Park Rd, Prescott AZ 86301
Distribution Times:
Wounded/Injured Warriors from 1200-1600Families of deployed Service Members 1300 - 1600 Active Military, Guard and Reserves (all branches) 1400 – 1600 Please arrive at your designated times
For more information contact Kathy Pearce @ [email protected] or 480.330.1632
13. Veteran’s Day Offers and Opportunities
Subject: FW: VETERAN'S DAY OFFERS
FYI – Veteran’s Day Restaurant Freebies – please pass it along
THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SERVICE!
Restaurant Freebies
Applebee's Restaurant - Free dinners to veterans throughout Veterans Day November 11th; selections will be from a new Veterans Day menu.
Outback Steakhouse - Free Blooming Onion and beverage.
Golden Corral- Free buffet dinner from 5-9 p.m. on Nov. 15 to anyone who has ever served in the U.S. military Staff.
In celebration of Veterans Day 11 Nov 2010, Subway is showing its thanks with free six inch subs to all Veterans or Active Duty members.
On Nov. 7, McCormick & Schmick's <blockedhttp://topics.sacbee.com/McCormick+%26+Schmick's/> restaurants will offer a free entree to military veterans for its 12th annual Veteran's Appreciation Event. Menu picks include such seafood items as parmesan crusted tilapia, roasted cedar plank salmon and almond crusted rainbow trout. <blockedhttp://topics.sacbee.com/rainbow+trout/> "Our Veterans Appreciation Event has become a tradition that our restaurants look forward to each year," said Bill Freeman, <blockedhttp://topics.sacbee.com/Bill+Freeman/> CEO of McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants, <blockedhttp://topics.sacbee.com/McCormick+%26+Schmick's+Seafood+Restaurants/> in a statement. For more information: www.mccormickandschmicks.com <blockedhttp://www.mccormickandschmicks.com/>
Krispy Kreme - One free doughnut of any variety.
UNO Chicago Grill- Free entree or individual pizza with an entree or pizza purchase of equal or greater value.
Coushatta Casino Resort - The Louisiana casino and resort is offering a free seven-clans lunch or dinner buffet to veterans or active military.
MarketPlace Grill & Express - Veterans and active-duty military receive free entrees.
Masala Wok - The Northern Virginian restaurant is offering a free entree to veterans.
Hy-Vee supermarkets - The mid-western supermarket chain is offering a free breakfast to veterans.
Abuelo's Mexican Food Restaurants - All veterans and active-duty military receive a free entree.
Carolina Burgers & BBQ - In Matthews, NC is offering a free meal to all service members and veterans.
Retail Freebies
Brides Across America - Provides free wedding gowns to qualified military brides.
Lowe's & Home Depot - Extra 10% off to active-duty military members, National Guard and reserve members, retirees, honorably discharged veterans and immediate family members.
Sam's Club - Over 25,000 Hugo canes will be given away to U.S. veterans in need of mobility assistance. Membership is not required, but supplies are limited, so check with your local store.
Amazon.com <blockedhttp://amazon.com/> - Free "Veterans Day Honor" MP3 album download. The album includes 12 songs by The Bands and Ensembles of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Cabela's Outdoor Store - Offers their employee discount to all veterans, active-duty military and reserves, law enforcement, fire and EMS personnel Nov. 11-12. Discounts vary from 5% to 50%, depending on the item.
Build-a-Bear Workshop - Members of the armed services including the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Reserve Officer Training Corps, will receive a 20% discount Nov. 11-15 on any one transaction at Build-A-Bear Workshop.
Dollar General - 10% discount for all veterans, active-duty military, National Guard and reserve and their immediate families.
Fashion Bug - 20% off all plus-size and misses clothing purchases with a copy of military ID or spouse's military ID.
Entertainment Freebies
National parks, forests and monuments - Admission is free to everyone on Veterans Day.
Knott's Berry Farm - Free park admission to U.S. armed forces personnel and a guest during Veteran's Month, November 1-26.
Colonial Williamsburg - Free admission Nov. 6-11 for active-duty military, guard and reservists, retirees, veterans and their dependents.
San Jacinto Museum of History - Free visits to the Observation Deck, theatre, and special exhibit for veterans, active duty military personnel, and their families.
Historic Jamestown - Free admission to veterans, current Armed Forces members and their family members.
Battleship Cove - Free admission and a special ceremony for veterans, active, duty and reservists.
Vicksburg National Military Park - Free admission for all.
Birmingham Museum of Art - Free admission to the ticketed event "Life and Liberty" on Nov. 10-11 for veterans and active military.
Vulcan Park and Museum- In Birmingham, Alabama is offering discounted admission through November to the park and museum.
Greenbay (WI) New Zoo - Free admission to veterans and their families.
Central Florida Zoo - Free admission to the Sanford, Florida zoo with proper ID.
Strategic Air & Space Museum- Free admission for veterans Nov. 11-14 to the Ashland, Neb. museum.
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum - in Oklahoma City offers free admission to veterans and five guests from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Veterans Day.
Natural Elements Spa & Salon - In Chesapeake, Virginia, will provide free services from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to both active duty and retired military
Anytime Offers:
MILITARY DISCOUNTS UPDATE 02: All these businesses offer military discounts; all you have to do is ask: Restaurants · Arby's · A&W · Back Yard Burgers · Burger King · Captain D's · Chick-Fil-A · Cotton Patch · Denny's · Dunkin' Donuts · Farmers Boy · IHOP (20 percent discount with military identification) · Java Café · KFC · Long John Silver · Pancho's Mexican Buffet · Pizza Hut · Quizno's · Sizzler · Sonic · Taco Bell · Whataburger Services · AT&T · California Cryobank · Geico · Jiffy Lube · Meineke · Sears Portrait Studio Travel and Leisure · Blockbuster · Movie theaters · Ripley's attractions and museums · Professional Sports teams Products · Apple Computers · AutoZone · Barnhill's · Bass Pro Shop · Bath and Body Works · Big 10 Tires · The Buckle · Champs Sports · Copeland's Sports · Dell
· The Discovery Channel Store · Dress Barn · The Finish Line · Foot Action · Footlocker · Gadzooks · GNC · Goody's · Great Party· Happy Harry's ·Home Depot · Hot Topic · Jockey · Lerner ·Lowe’s · Michael's · NAPA Auto Parts · New York & Company · Pac Sun · Payless Shoes · Play It Again Sports · Pure Beauty · Sally Beauty Supply · Spencer's Gifts · Suncoast · Timberland Outlets · Wilson's Leather Cell Phone Service Discount - All Federal employees are able to get a 15% discount on their personal cell phones by calling their carrier and mentioning the "Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996 - Discount to Federal Employees Past and Present." You will need to know the military member's supervisor's name, phone number, and full address, so that his/her military status can be verified. Use the following contact numbers: • Cingular - 800-319-6393 • Sprint - 877-812-1223 • T-Mobile - 866-646-4688 • Nextel - 800-639-6111 • Verizon - 800-865-1825 [Source: VA Frederick Service Office Maryland VSO msg. 26 Apr 2010 ++]
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