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!
Hoppey Featured at Franklin Square Author Night Jan. 18, 2019
John Street Elementary School 560 Nassau Blvd,, Franklin Square, NY, United StatesTim Hoppey, author of The Good Fire Helmet, is among those featured at Author Night January 18, 2019, at John Street Elementary School in Franklin Square, New York. Students and their families can purchase books and speak with Tim and other authors at the event.
Hoppey Signs The Good Fire Helmet at Author Showcase Dec. 7, 2018
Middle Country Public Library 575 Middle Country Rd, , Selden, NY, United StatesTim Hoppey, author of The Good Fire Helmet, will be part of the Local Author Showcase on Friday, December 7, 2018, at Middle Country Public Library in Selden, New York. The Author Showcase features Long Island authors and gives them an opportunity to speak to library visitors of all ages. Copies of The Good Fire Helmet will be available, and Tim will sign books from 5:30 to 7:30 PM Eastern.
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.
Hoppey Reads The Good Fire Helmet in Port Jervis, NY, Oct. 25, 2018
Picture book author Tim Hoppey will read his book, The Good Fire Helmet, on Thursday, October 25, 2018, at Anna S. Kuhl Elementary School in Port Jervis, New York. Hoppey's presentation to third graders at the school will also include a talk about writing techniques. The students have been working with the Teachers College Writing Program, and the event with Hoppey celebrates their first publications.
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.