Events Around the United States
This section of the web site includes events that Marine Corps families would be interested in attending. The events include book signings, dedications, memorials, The Marine Corps Marathon, Bootcamp Challenge, Opening of the Museum, Marine Parent Conferences, and more. Please use the EVENT FORM under "Contact Us" if you have an event to add to this section of the web site. For Support Our Troops Rallies, use the Support Rallies link.
These are listed in date order, with the next-up event listed at the top.
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 Blue Star Museums
May 31,2010 through Sept 6, 2010
Blue Star Museums is a partnership among Blue Star Families, the National Endowment for the Arts, and more than 850 museums in all 50 states to offer free admission to military personnel and their families.
For more information:
Blue Star Museums
Knitting for Marines
Ongoing Event
The Knitting For Marines project is an on-going effort to make and distribute helmet liners to Marines. Thanks to the overwhelming support that the project received, the Museum will continue to accept helmet liners so that as many Marines as possible can receive one.
For more information and to download patterns please visit the National Museum of the Marine Corps web site
The National Museum of the Marine Corps
The Coming Home Project - 2010 Retreats
May, June, July & August
Locations Include: Washington DC, San Diego, Santa Rosa & San Antonio
The Coming Home Project invites you to join other veterans and families to support one another in the journey of return and re-entry, share stories and experiences of service, learn to manage stress with self-care and wellness skills and find comfort and strength, safety and trust, in community with fellow veterans and families.
For more information about The Coming Home Project or for individual location information and to apply see this page: The Coming Home Project
Support the Troops & Military Appreciation
Sept 4 & 5, 2010
Remembering the Brave - 2010
September 11, 2010
Westin Hotel - Westminster, CO
Join us for an evening of honor and remembrance dedicated to the service men and women who sacrificed everything for our freedom.
Event information, lodging and registration can be found here: Remembering the Brave
Remembering the Brave Run for Remembrance: Run for Remembrance
Gold Star Mothers Day & Luminary Initiative
September 26, 2010
You can show your support for Gold Star Mothers and our fallen heroes on Gold Star Mother's Day, September 26, 2010 with the Luminary Initiative.
For information about Gold Star Mothers Day, the Presidential Proclamation and Luminary Initiative click: Gold Star Mothers Day
Fleet Week San Francisco
October 7-12, 2010
San Francisco, CA
Full event information including registration, lodging and marathon weekend events can be found here: Fleet Week US
Marine Corps Marathon
October 31, 2010
Arlington, VA
Full event information including registration, lodging and marathon weekend events can be found here: 2010 Marine Corps Marathon
Drum Hike - Twentynine Palms
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Twentynine Palms, CA
In conjunction with Iraq War Veteran Troy Yocum's "Hike for Our Heroes"
Drum Hike for our Heroes
Confirmed attending:
- Fraternal Order of Eagles - FOE
- VFW
- Elks Lodge 2134
- Mayor Yvonne Parks - Desert Hot Springs
- KESQ TV
- Desert Trails News Paper
- Hi Desert Star News Paper
- Headquarters Bar/Grill
Event and Contact Information for Twentynine Palms: Click
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