Summer Virtual Sacred Spaces Book Club Mondays July/Aug 2019
Join Corie Weathers, author of Sacred Spaces: My Journey to the Heart of Military Marriage, for a Summer Sacred Spaces Book Club on Facebook (@CorieLPC) starting July 8 at 12 CST. Corie will lead a discussion about a new chapter each Monday throughout the summer.
Barnes Keynotes Patriots Point Teacher Recertification Institute June 11, 2019
Patriots Point / USS Yorktown 40 Patriots Point Rd, Mt Pleasant, SCTerri Barnes, senior editor at Elva Resa Publishing, author of Spouse Calls: Messages From a Military Life, and editor of N is for Never Forget, is the keynote speaker for the 8th Annual Teacher Recertification Institute at the Patriots Point Institute of History, Science and Technology on June 11, 2019. Taking place aboard the USS Yorktown in Charleston, South Carolina, the education conference is attended by K-12 teachers from across South Carolina.
Mother-Daughter Barnes Sign Books for Memorial Day in Summerville, SC, May 25, 2019
Main Street Reads 115 S. Main St, Summerville, SC, United StatesIn a special event for Memorial Day weekend, Terri Barnes, author of Spouse Calls: Messages from a Military Life, and her daughter, Jessie Barnes, illustrator of Coloring My Military Life—Book 2, will sign books together 11 AM–1 PM Eastern on May 25, 2019 at Main Street Reads in Summerville, South Carolina.
Rachel Robertson Talks About Journaling in Summer Deployment Masterclass
Rachel Robertson, author of Deployment Journal for Spouses, will talk about the benefits of journaling during deployment, offer tips, and answer questions during a Facebook live event on May 21, 2019. The event is part of Master Your Summer Deployment, a free five-day masterclass offered May 20–25 by Lizann Lightfoot, the Seasoned Spouse. Registered participants in the class will be eligible to win one of two deployment resource gift packs from Elva Resa.
Seasons of My Military Student Book Club, Stavanger, Norway
The Student Liaison Officer supporting military-connected students at 426th Air Base Squadron, Stavanger, Norway, is sponsoring a book club featuring Seasons of My Military Student: Practical Ideas for Parents and Teachers. The group will meet 9:30–10:30 AM (CET) in three sessions: April 24, April 30, and May 7. Discussion topics include supporting military-connected students academically, socially, and emotionally, through moves, deployments, and other aspects of military life. Registration is required for this free event.
Millie’s Baseside Chat Hosts Coauthors of Seasons of My Military Student April 17, 2019
The coauthors of Seasons of My Military Student: Practical Ideas for Parents and Teachers are the guests on the April 17 edition of Millie’s Baseside Chat. Coauthors Amanda Trimillos, EdD, and Stacy Allsbrook-Huisman, talk with host Kellie Artiz, about effective ways to support military-connected students in the Seasons of TransitionTM and the storms of military life.
Pavlicin-Fragnito Speaks at IBPA’s Publishing University, April 5-6, 2019
Karen Pavlicin-Fragnito, publisher at Elva Resa and a current Independent Book Publishers Association national board member, will speak on two panels at IBPA's Publishing University. She'll join other industry experts to discuss educational publishing and special sales markets. Both sessions are geared toward intermediate-experienced publishers.
The premier educational event for indie and author publishers, Pub U will be held April 5-6, 2019, with pre-conference sessions on April 4, in Chicago.
Seasons of My Military Student Book Club, RAF Alconbury, UK
The Student Liaison Officer supporting military-connected students at RAF Alconbury, UK, is sponsoring a book club featuring Seasons of My Military Student: Practical Ideas for Parents and Teachers. The group will meet 8:30–9:30 AM (GMT) in four sessions: April 2, April 16, April 23, and April 30. Discussion topics include supporting military-connected students academically, socially, and emotionally, through moves, deployments, and other aspects of military life. Registration is required for this free event.
Jacey Eckhart Presents at Military Spouse Employment Conference March 14, 2019
Jacey Eckhart, coauthor of Stories Around the Table: Laughter, Wisdom, and Strength in Military Life, is a presenter for the Military Spouse Employment Conference on March 14, 2019. The career-focused conference for military spouses takes place 9 AM–2 PM EST at the Virginia Beach Convention Center in Virginia Beach.
Soldier’s Wife Crazy Life Hosts Rachel Robertson March 8, 2019
The Soldier’s Wife Crazy Life online community will host Rachel Robertson, author of Deployment Journal for Spouses (3rd edition): Memories and Milestones, for a Facebook live chat with Julie Provost on March 8, 2019. Rachel will talk about deployment and the benefits of journaling and answer questions from commenters. The event will be held on the Soldier’s Wife Crazy Life public Facebook page.
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!