Military/Military Family
Corie Weathers Hosts Independent’s Wellness Summit March 4-9, 2019
Corie Weathers, author of Sacred Spaces: My Journey to the Heart of Military Marriage, returns to host the Military Spouse Wellness Summit for InDependent on March 4–9, 2019. As host of the virtual event created especially for military spouses, Corie will interview experts in various areas affecting wellness, including fitness, nutrition, relationships, and finance.
Holes 4 Heroes Ice Fishing Tournament, Medicine Lake, MN, Sat. Feb. 2, 2019
The 2019 Holes 4 Heroes Ice Fishing Tournament, hosted by Fishing for Life, will be held Sat, Feb 2, 2019, 1–4 PM CT on Medicine Lake, Minnesota. The prize-filled fishing tournament is open to all, honoring our military families. Meet Elva Resa team members in the Volunteer/Service Member Check-in Tent and find out how to win a gift card to MilitaryFamilyBooks.com while you enjoy a day of fishing!
Judy Davis Keynotes MilSpouseFest2018 at Camp Lejeune, NC, Dec. 6, 2018
Judy Davis, author of Right Side Up: Find Your Way When Military Life Turns You Upside Down, is the keynote speaker for the MilSpouseFest2018 event series, happening at ten military installations across the nation throughout the year. On December 6, 2018, Camp Lejeune-area military spouses will meet for a fun, interactive day with the theme “Inspire Change.” Using tips from her popular book, Judy will encourage military spouses to manage change in healthy ways. MilSpouseFest2018 events are free and open to all military spouses. Seats are limited.
Eckhart Performs at ASAP’s Performance With Purpose, DC Improv Comedy Club, Dec. 5, 2018
DC Improv Comedy Club 1140 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC, United StatesNavy spouse Jacey Eckhart/b>, coauthor of Stories Around the Table: Laughter, Wisdom, and Strength in Military Life is a featured performer at Performance With Purpose: A Veterans Showcase on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at the DC Improv Comedy Club, 1140 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC. The performance begins at 7:30 PM Eastern and is sponsored by the The Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP).
Judy Davis Keynotes MilSpouseFest2018 at Ft. Bragg, NC, Dec. 4, 2018
Judy Davis, author of Right Side Up: Find Your Way When Military Life Turns You Upside Down, is the keynote speaker for the MilSpouseFest2018 event series, happening at ten military installations across the nation throughout the year. On December 4, 2018, Fort Bragg-area military spouses will meet for a fun, interactive day with the theme “Inspire Change.” Using tips from her popular book, Judy will encourage military spouses to manage change in healthy ways. MilSpouseFest2018 events are free and open to all military spouses. Seats are limited.
Trimillos, Huisman Share Milkid Seasons of Transition(TM) at MIC3 2018 Annual Business Meeting
Amanda Trimillos, EdD, and Stacy Allsbrook-Huisman, coauthors of Seasons of My Military Student: Practical Ideas for Parents and Teachers, will present at the Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission (MIC3)'s annual business meeting October 17 and 18, 2018, in Cleveland, Ohio. At the event, Amanda and Stacy will talk about the Seasons of TransitionTM, the cycle of transitions a military-connected student experiences when frequently changing schools due to a parent’s military service. They will also offer tips for education leaders to help parents and teachers understand and implement the provisions of the Interstate Compact.
Sue Hoppin Leads NMSN Career Summit in Washington, D.C., Oct. 12-13, 2018
Sue Hoppin, coauthor of Stories Around the Table: Laughter, Wisdom, and Strength in Military Life and head of the National Military Spouse Network, will lead the NMSN Capital Summit October 12-13, 2018, in Washington, D.C.
Vet Arts: Writing and Movement Workshop Series Aug 27-Oct 1, 2018 in Raleigh, NC
United Arts Council of Raleigh & Wake County 410 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 170, Raleigh, NC, United StatesUnited Arts Council of Raleigh & Wake County will host a workshop series to provide veterans an opportunity to explore writing and movement in a fun artistic creation process with writer Mimi Herman, dancer Michelle Pearson, and dancer/veteran Alfredo Hurtado. Veterans and military spouses from all military branches are welcome. The workshop will take place on Mondays, noon-2 PM, August 27–October 1, 2018. There will be no class on Labor Day, September 3. The concluding session on Oct 1 will take place at 5:30 PM. All sessions will take place at the United Arts Council on Glenwood Ave in Raleigh, North Carolina. Cost is $25.
Judy Davis Keynotes MilSpouseFest2018 in Norfolk, VA, Sept. 12, 2018
Judy Davis, author of Right Side Up: Find Your Way When Military Life Turns You Upside Down, is the keynote speaker for the MilSpouseFest2018 event series, happening at ten military installations across the nation throughout the year. On September 12, 2018, Norfolk-area military spouses will meet for a fun, interactive day with the theme “Inspire Change.” Using tips from her popular book, Judy will encourage military spouses to manage change in healthy ways. MilSpouseFest2018 events are free and open to all military spouses. Seats are limited.
Deborah Tainsh Signs Books at National Infantry Museum, Sept. 8, 2018
Deborah Tainsh, Gold Star wife and mother and author of Heart of a Hawk and Surviving the Folded Flag will sign copies of her books in the lobby of the National Infantry Museum & Soldier Center on Sat., Sept. 8, 2018, beginning at noon Eastern. The booksigning and other events will follow the 11 AM rededication ceremony for the Global War on Terrorism Memorial at the museum in Columbus, Georgia, near Fort Benning. Gold Star family members will be honored guests at the ceremony.
Vet Arts: Writing and Movement Workshop Series Aug 27-Oct 1, 2018 in Raleigh, NC
United Arts Council of Raleigh & Wake County 410 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 170, Raleigh, NC, United StatesUnited Arts Council of Raleigh & Wake County will host a workshop series to provide veterans an opportunity to explore writing and movement in a fun artistic creation process with writer Mimi Herman, dancer Michelle Pearson, and dancer/veteran Alfredo Hurtado. Veterans and military spouses from all military branches are welcome. The workshop will take place on Mondays, noon-2 PM, August 27–October 1, 2018. There will be no class on Labor Day, September 3. The concluding session on Oct 1 will take place at 5:30 PM. All sessions will take place at the United Arts Council on Glenwood Ave in Raleigh, North Carolina. Cost is $25.
Seasons of My Military Student Authors on Army Wife Talk Radio Aug. 20, 2018, 8 PM Eastern
Amanda Trimillos, EdD, and Stacy Allsbrook-Huisman, coauthors of Seasons of My Military Student: Practical Ideas for Parents and Teachers, are featured guests on Army Wife Talk Radio on Monday, August 20, 2018 at 8 PM Eastern. Amanda and Stacy will talk with host Crystal Niehoff about Seasons of My Military Student, which gives parents and teachers guidance for supporting military-connected students. The authors will also answer questions from callers during the podcast, available on ArmyWifeNetwork.com.