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SUMMARY:Sara Horn Leads Stress & Forgiveness Workshops at Hearts at Home Conference\, Nov 13-14\, 2015
DESCRIPTION:Sara Horn\, coauthor of Stories Around the Table: Laughter\, Wisdom\, and Strength in Military Life and author of several other books\, will lead two workshops on stress and forgiveness at the Hearts at Home North Central Conference on November 13-14\, 2015. The weekend event takes place at the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester\, Minnesota. \nRegistration options range from $20 to $128. Visit Hearts at Home for more information and to register. \nHearts at Home’s mission is to encourage\, educate\, and equip every mom in every season of motherhood using Christian values to strengthen families. The North Central Conference includes a Moms Night Out on Friday evening and a full day of inspiring sessions on Saturday. Gathering with thousands of moms\, Hearts at Home main sessions are high energy opportunities to laugh and learn. Through drama\, music\, and speakers who understand the real challenges of motherhood\, you’ll find your vision refreshed\, your heart full\, and your perspective transformed. \nSara’s workshops: \n313 – The Proverbs 31 Guide for Stressed Out\, Far-From-Perfect Moms \nDo you picture the Proverbs 31 wife as Martha Stewart in robe and veil? Do you wish you could do half of what this superwoman does? Have you given up trying? In this workshop\, Sara offers a different perspective based on her year-long experiment studying this biblical woman so many say is our ideal but so many of us feel incapable of becoming. What DOES it look like to follow God in our day-to-day mom and wife life? And is perfection really required? Let Sara help you: \n\nUnderstand the most important lesson we miss when we talk about Proverbs 31 (and it has nothing to do with housework!)\nRealize the influence God’s placed within you for your family\, for better or worse\, and learn three ways you can quickly become an influence for good.\nKnow the five warning signs you’re becoming more concerned with Pinterest-Perfect than People-Passionate.\nThink about God’s call for your life as a wife and mom and develop your own set of Proverbs 31 traits.\n\nIf you’re stressed out\, worn out or just giving out\, come and get your encouragement bucket refilled! God doesn’t ask for our perfection\, just our availability. \n314 — How Can I Possibly Forgive? \nEveryone experiences conflict and disappointment in life. But some hurts are harder to get over than others. Forgiveness isn’t always easy\, even when it’s asked for. But refusing to forgive can impact you in ways you might not realize until years of bitterness have developed. In this workshop\, Sara will walk you through seven habits of highly resentful people\, as well as seven habits of highly forgiving people\, and how you can begin a healing conversation with yourself and God to forgive what’s kept you from moving forward once and for all. Let Sara help you: \n\nIdentify any bad habits you’ve adopted when it comes to forgiving others\, and learn the good habits you can apply today.\nLearn three steps you can use to move past hurt even when the person who caused it is unable or refuses to apologize or admit responsibility.\nRealize the importance of forgiveness\, and what it means in your relationship with God.\nDevelop a deeper understanding of grace and how you can apply it in your day to day relationships\, including your family members.\n\nSara is the founder of Wives of Faith\, a ministry for military wives. Her books include My So-Called Life as a Proverbs 31 Wife\, My So-Called Life as a Submissive Wife\, How Can I Possibly Forgive? and Stories Around the Table. She lives with her husband Cliff\, and their son Caleb near Baton Rouge\, LA. Connect with Sara: www.SaraHorn.com
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/horn-hearts-home-nov2015/
LOCATION:Mayo Civic Center\, 30 Civic Center Dr SE\, Rochester\, MN\, 55904\, United States
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SUMMARY:Kathie Hightower Shares Fav Books at Cloud & Leaf's Indies First\, Nov. 28\, 2015
DESCRIPTION:Kathie Hightower\, coauthor of Military Spouse Journey and Stories Around the Table is one of several Oregon-based authors who will participate in Indies First at the Cloud & Leaf Bookstore\, 148 Laneda Ave\, Manzanita\, Oregon on Saturday\, November 28\, 2015\, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Pacific. That day is also Small Business Saturday\, one of the busiest shopping days of the year and the perfect time to find books for holiday gifts. \nIndies First is a way for authors to show their support and gratitude for their local independent booksellers. One of the things independent bookstores do well is handsell books\, introducing readers to books they might not hear about otherwise. These can be bestsellers\, but just as often they are great books from small publishing houses or self-published books that don’t quickly get press\, titles that might not gain a foothold in the book world without the efforts of indies. \nAuthors participating in Cloud & Leaf’s  Indies First event will share some of their favorite books–not their own books\, but other books they personally love. The local authors who will be at Cloud & Leaf in addition to Kathie Hightower include:  Lauren Kessler (Counterclockwise\, The Write Path)\, Holly Lorincz (Smart Mouth\, How Do I Find A Literary Agent?)\, Phyllis Mannan (Torn Fish)\, Deborah Reed (Things We Set on Fire\, Carry Yourself Back to Me)\, Floyd Skloot (Approaching Winter)\, Mark Scott Smith (Enemy in the Mirror). \nFor information\, contact Kathie Hightower at 503-739-1505\, or Jody Swanson\, at 503-368-2665.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/hightower-indiesfirst-nov2015/
LOCATION:Cloud & Leaf Bookstore\, 148 Laneda Ave.   \, Manzanita\, OR\, 97130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bookseller Event
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SUMMARY:Amy Bushatz Guest Expert for InDependent MilSpo's Guide to Self-Care
DESCRIPTION:Stories Around the Table coauthor Amy Bushatz is among the all-star lineup of guest experts in the new InDependent online program for military spouses\, MilSpo’s Guide to Self-Care. \nThe free online program will occur monthly from January through September 2016\, with each month featuring experts presenting health and wellness content as it relates to military life. Program participants receive a 30- to 60-minute prerecorded interview\, book club recommendation\, access to a private support group\, one group coaching session\, and an in-person or virtual meet up. The program is designed specifically to help military spouses practice self-care and encourage them to invest time in themselves each month. \nMilitary spouses can register at In-Dependent.org. \nThe idea for the MilSpo’s Guide to Self-Care was inspired by the first-ever online 2015 Military Spouse Wellness Summit (MSWS) cohosted by InDependent and Army Wife Network. The event attracted more than 2\,000 participants from Kansas to Japan. The next summit is scheduled for October 2016. \nMilSpo’s Guide to Self-Care experts and themes include: \n\nJanuary: “Power of Choice” hosted by Kathy Stoddard Torrey\, Tapfer Consulting\nFebruary: “The Art of Advocating for Yourself” hosted by Olivia Jaras\, Salary Coaching for Women\nMarch: “Time Management” hosted by Amy Bushatz\, Humans Outside\n\nAll participants will be eligible to win monthly giveaways donated by program sponsors like eMeals\, Amazon\, and Elva Resa Publishing. \nInDependent was founded by military spouses for military spouses\, with the goal to create a thriving community of military spouses who inspire each other to make health and wellness a priority. InDependent is a campaign of Public Health Foundation Enterprises\, a 501c(3) nonprofit and nationally recognized leader in fiscal sponsorship for more than 45 years.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/bushatz-independent-jan2016/
CATEGORIES:Military/Military Family,Speaker,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Suicide Prevention Seminar: Univ of Michigan Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority
DESCRIPTION:Living Thru Crisis co-founders Judy Davis and her son Geoffrey bring “Are You or a Friend at Risk\,” a suicide prevention program created for college students\, to the sisters of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority on the beautiful University of Michigan Campus\, Tuesday\, March 22\, 2016\, at 8:00 PM Eastern. \nLiving Thru Crisis tackles the growing issue of teen and young adult depression\, suicide ideation\, and addiction. The Davis team’s mission is to bring real life experience to an often stigmatized issue by sharing their family’s story.  After his suicide attempts resulted in a diagnosis of PTSD\, depression\, and addiction\, Geoffrey is in recovery and works with his mom\, Judy\, to help other families. \nTogether\, they provide strategies\, coping skills\, and hope by teaching parents\, community leaders\, and families that suicide\, depression\, and addiction aren’t selective. \nJudy and Geoffrey are coauthors of Warning Signs: A Parenting Guide for Discovering if Your Teen Is At Risk for Depression\, Addiction or Suicide. Judy wrote about their experience in “My Son’s Battle” in Stories Around the Table: Laughter\, Wisdom\, and Strength in Military Life. \n 
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/suicide-prevention-michigan-march2016/
CATEGORIES:Keynote,Speaker
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SUMMARY:Judy Davis Guest on The Bruce & Blanquita Show Friday\, April 15\, 2016
DESCRIPTION:Legendary radio hosts Bruce Hathaway and Blanquita Cullum welcome guest Judy Davis on The Bruce and Blanquita Show\, Friday\, April 15\, 2016\, 7 AM – 8 AM Central\, airing on the No Bull Radio Network 92.1 FM in San Antonio\, Texas. \nJudy is the cofounder of DASIUM (formerly Living Thru Crisis)\, a company leading the way in prevention of depression\, addiction\, and suicide in teens and young adults. Judy will talk about the growing crisis of suicide in the military community\, sharing tips and strategies families can use in everyday life to maintain healthy lives and support systems. \nJudy is the author of Right Side Up: Find Your Way When Military Life Turns You Upside Down; Warning Signs: A Parenting Guide for Discovering if Your Teen is at Risk for Depression\, Addiction\, or Suicide; and “My Son’s Battle” in Stories Around the Table: Laughter\, Wisdom\, and Strength in Military Life. \nThe Bruce and Blanquita Show is available live 7 AM – 8 AM Central and replayed throughout the day on No Bull Radio. \n—— \nDid you miss the broadcast? Listen online.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/davis-blanquita-april2016/
CATEGORIES:Military/Military Family,Radio Show
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SUMMARY:USO San Diego Distributes Disney DVDs for Month of the Military Child
DESCRIPTION:Courageous boys and girls throughout the US stand in steadfast support of their military service member throughout moves and deployments. Every April\, organizations and communities honor children of military families as part of Month of the Military Child. \nThis year\, USO San Diego thanks our brave military children’s readiness and resiliency with a giant DVD distribution. Each registered child will have the opportunity to select a Disney DVD. \nProgram Details \nDate: Wednesday\, April 20th\nTime: 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.\nLocation: USO San Diego Downtown Center\nAddress: 303 A Street\, Suite 100\, San Diego\, CA 92101\nRefreshments: Papa John’s pizza will be served in the Café\n\n\n*10 military children have the opportunity to select a family friendly Disney movie every 5 minutes! \n\nParking\nThe ACE Parking Lot #12\, located diagonally across from our Downtown Center entrance\, is available. Parking passes are located on the USO website and are available at the center. Metered street parking is also available. No parking will be allowed inside USO San Diego’s garage.\n\n\nProgram Requirements\n\nA valid Active-Duty\, Reserve\, Guard or Dependent Military ID\nOpen to legal dependents of Active-Duty\, Reserve\, or Guard (Ages Birth-18)\n\nRegistration\nPLEASE NOTE: Registration is now closed; all 480 spots have been registered. Please arrive in time for the slot you signed up for during registration.\n\n\nPlease check the USO San Diego Facebook page for updates.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/uso-sandiego-april2016/
CATEGORIES:Military/Military Family
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SUMMARY:Holly Scherer Shares Her Inspiring Story at the Spouses' Club of Fort Eustis Luncheon April 21\, 2016
DESCRIPTION:* * * PLEASE NOTE: Due to a family emergency\, Holly will not be able to make the luncheon as planned. However\, Fort Eustis spouses are still in for a real treat: Janine Boldrin\, coauthor of Stories Around the Table: Laughter\, Wisdom\, and Strength in Military Life\, will share her story! \n  \n* * * \nHolly Scherer\, coauthor of Stories Around the Table: Laughter\, Wisdom\, and Strength in Military Life\, and Military Spouse Journey: Discover the Possibilities & Live Your Dreams\, is the guest speaker at the Spouses’ Club of Fort Eustis April luncheon on Thursday\, April 21\, 2016\, 10:30 AM – 1 PM Eastern at the Fort Eustis Club\, 2123 Pershing Ave\, Fort Eustis\, Virginia. \nIn May 2015\, several Fort Eustis military spouses attended Dove Real Beauty’s Operation in Touch event at Kingsmill Resort for women in the military and LOVED it! The event featured inspiring speakers\, all coauthors of Stories Around the Table. Everyone in attendance received a copy of the book. \nThe Spouses’ Club of Fort Eustis chose to use Stories Around the Table as a launch pad for their yearly theme “What’s your story? Everyone has one!” Each month throughout this year\, a military spouse shared her story with the group. \nTo close out this exceptional year-long story sharing\, Holly will share her inspirational journey through military life and beyond. \nCheck-in begins at 10:30; lunch will be served at 11. Cost is $20 per person. Please RSVP to the Spouses’ Club of Fort Eustis by April 18. Limited childcare is available for children nine months old to five years old. \nSharing stories creates supportive communities. Host a Stories Experience in your community. \n 
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/scherer-eustis-april2016/
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Keynote,Military/Military Family,Speaker
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SUMMARY:Weathers\, Hoppin\, Domingos-Lupher Speak at Military Spouse of the Year Awards May 4-5\, 2016
DESCRIPTION:Several Elva Resa authors will attend the Military Spouse of the Year Awards events in the Washington\, DC area May 4-5\, 2016. \n \nStories Around the Table coauthor Sue Hoppin\, founder and president of National Military Spouse Network\, will keynote the Military Spouse magazine Military Spouse of the Year Town Hall on Wednesday\, May 4\, 2016 at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington\, Virginia. \n \nCorie Weathers\, author of the forthcoming Sacred Spaces and 2015 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year (and Army MSOY)\, will lead a Spouse of the Year panel and breakout session with fellow MSOYs Jana Kingery (Air Force )\, Stacey Benson (Coast Guard)\, Nicole Spaid (Marine Corps)\, Julia Kysela (National Guard)\, and Tammy Meyer (Navy). \n \nFollowing lunch\, Stories Around the Table coauthor Adrianna Domingos-Lupher\, 2015 MacDill Spouse of the Year and founder of MSB New Media and Next Gen MilSpouse\, will participate in a business and entrepreneur panel led by Lakesha Cole\, 2014 AFI Military Spouse of the Year and founder of MilSpouseprenuer. \nCurrent Military Spouse of the Year Corie Weathers will keynote the MSOY Awards VIP luncheon in Washington\, DC on May 5\, 2016\, when the 2016 AFI Military Spouse of the Year will be announced. \nAmong other insights\, Corie will share her life-changing experience traveling overseas with Secretary of Defense Ash Carter in December. The journey helped her gain a new perspective on deployment and her military marriage. Her memoir Sacred Spaces: My Journey to the Heart of Military Marriage is available for preorder from MilitaryFamilyBooks.com.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/msoy-may2016/
CATEGORIES:Influencer Event,Keynote,Military/Military Family
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SUMMARY:Schellhaas Signs New Memoir at BEA May 13\, 2016
DESCRIPTION:Kristine Schellhaas\, coauthor of Stories Around the Table: Laughter\, Wisdom\, and Strength in Military Life will sign copies of her new memoir 15 Years of War: How the Longest War in U.S. History Affected a Military Family in Love\, Loss\, and the Cost Of Service at BookExpo America (BEA) on Friday\, May 13\, 2016 12-12:30 PM Central in the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) Cooperative Booth 2229\, McCormick Place\, Chicago. \nBEA is the largest publishing event in North America\, attracting booksellers\, librarians\, educators\, specialty retailers\, and authors. IBPA is the largest publishing trade association in the US. \n15 Years of War provides a unique he said/she said perspective on coping with war in modern-day America. It reveals a true account of how a dedicated Marine and his equally committed spouse faced unfathomable challenges and achieved triumph\, from the days just before 9/11 through 15 years of training workups\, deployments\, and other separations. \nThis story of faith\, love\, and resilience offers insight into how a decade and a half of war has redefined what it means to be a military family. \nBooksellers\, librarians\, and other BEA attendees are invited to come receive a complimentary signed copy of the book at the booth at noon. \nBONUS: \nFans of Stories Around the Table: Laughter\, Wisdom\, and Strength in Military Life: If you bring your own copy of the book to the booth between Noon and 1 PM\, coauthors Karen Pavlicin-Fragnito and Kristine Schellhaas will both be available to sign your book!
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/schellhaas-bea-may2016/
LOCATION:McCormick Place\, 2301 S King Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Military/Military Family
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SUMMARY:Pavlicin-Fragnito Signs Children's Novel at BEA May 13\, 2016
DESCRIPTION:Karen Pavlicin-Fragnito will sign copies of her children’s novel Summer of Courage at BookExpo America (BEA) on Friday\, May 13\, 2016 12:30-1 PM Central in the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) Cooperative Booth 2229\, McCormick Place\, Chicago. \nBEA is the largest publishing event in North America\, attracting booksellers\, librarians\, educators\, specialty retailers\, and authors. IBPA is the largest publishing trade association in the US. \nSummer of Courage is a middle grade novel set in rural upstate New York\, where ten-year-old Andy spends the summer with Grandma. His adventure of the heart includes fishing\, family\, friendship\, rotten apples\, cow dung…and a little bit of faith as he deals with recent changes in his life. \n“ … an upbeat\, positive story … wise\, hopeful … with a subtle simplicity sure to touch hearts.” – School Library Journal \n“An enjoyable adventure of discovery … ” – Midwest Book Review \n“ … compelling … and woven with rich memories … ” – Stories for Children Magazine \nThe story has won many awards\, including the Moonbeam Children’s Book Award Gold Medal. The ebook will be released at BEA. \nBONUS: \nFans of Stories Around the Table: Laughter\, Wisdom\, and Strength in Military Life: If you bring your own copy of the book to the booth between Noon and 1 PM\, coauthors Karen Pavlicin-Fragnito and Kristine Schellhaas will both be available to sign your book!
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/pavlicin-bea-may2016/
LOCATION:McCormick Place
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Bookseller Event,Elva Resa Represented
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SUMMARY:Schellhaas Attends Inc. Magazine's GrowCo May 17-19\, 2016
DESCRIPTION:Kristine Schellhaas\, coauthor of Stories Around the Table: Laughter\, Wisdom\, and Strength in Military Life\, has been selected by Inc. magazine to attend GrowCo May 17-19\, 2016 in Las Vegas. She will attend as a special delegate as part of a program for veterans and military entrepreneurs. \nKristine will join like-minded entrepreneurs\, business leaders\, bestselling authors and headliners from the pages of Inc. for three days of ideas\, inspiration and insights\, networking and learning\, and proven strategies to help companies grow and thrive. The conference promises advice\, creative ideas\, and workable business solutions from the doers and dreamers of what Inc. refers to as the most audacious companies around. \nKristine is the founder and manager of USMC Life\, a successful business that inspires\, connects\, and educates military families.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/schellhaas-inc-growco-may2016/
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SUMMARY:Judy Davis Keynotes Dove Real Beauty's Women in the Military Luncheon May 18\, 2016
DESCRIPTION:Judy Davis\, author of Right Side Up: Find Your Way When Military Life Turns You Upside Down is the keynote speaker at Dove Real Beauty’s 3rd annual “Women of the Military” luncheon. Sponsored by Unilever’s Operation In Touch\, the event takes place Wednesday\, May 18\, 2016\, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM Eastern at the Kingsmill Resort\, 1010 Kingsmill Road\, Williamsburg\, Virginia. \nJudy’s talk includes: \nDiscover Your Difference \n\nMilitary life puts us in a constant state of change. It’s important to discover who we are\, manage expectations\, take care of ourselves\, and embrace our uniqueness.\n\nMaking Your Difference \n\nHow do you make a difference in the world without losing yourself?\n\nJudy will share tips from her book and also sign copies following the luncheon. All attendees will receive a complimentary copy of Right Side Up. \nRegistration is free\, but seats are limited: http://bit.ly/1NkIu5m \n 
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/davis-dove-may2016/
LOCATION:Kingsmill Resort\, 1010 Kingsmill Road\, Williamsburg\,\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Keynote,Military/Military Family,Speaker
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SUMMARY:Barnes Signs Books at Summerville's "Author\, Author" Literary Event June 16\, 2016
DESCRIPTION:Terri Barnes\, author of Spouse Calls: Messages From a Military Life\, will be featured in “Author\, Author!” a literary event on June 16\, 2016\, in Summerville\, South Carolina. She will appear at Lowcountry Olive Oil\, 103D S. Main Street from 5-8 PM to sign copies of Spouse Calls\, a compilation of her award-winning Stars and Stripes column\, as well as Stories Around the Table: Laughter\, Wisdom\, and Strength in Military Life\, for which she was an editor and a contributor. \nSelect local writers will appear at other businesses throughout the Summerville historic district. Visitors are invited to drop in and chat with the authors\, buy books\, and have them signed. Open to the public\, “Author\, Author!” is a program of Summerville DREAM\, Downtown Restoration\, Enhancement and Management. \nTerri’s first book\, Spouse Calls: Messages From a Military Life was awarded first place in the 2015 Midwest Book Awards for Best Current Events Book of the Year and was named a finalist in ForeWord Reviews’ 2015 INDIEFAB Book of the Year Awards in the Best Essays category. \nTerri is the special projects editor for Elva Resa Publishing. For more than eight years\, she was the military family columnist for Stars and Stripes\, a global publication for the military community. Terri has been a member of the Washington\, DC\, press corps and has contributed to several other books about military life. Her work has appeared in Air Force/Army/Navy Times\, The Huffington Post\, and the (Charleston) Post and Courier\, as well as newspapers\, magazines\, and publications in various locations where her military family has lived around the world. \nShe has been married to her Air Force husband\, Mark\, for 31 years\, and they have three grown children. After a lifetime of military moves\, Terri and Mark have made their home in Summerville. \n 
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/barnes-summerville-june2016/
CATEGORIES:Book Signing
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SUMMARY:Sacred Spaces Military Marriage Webinar July 25\, 2016\, 8PM Eastern
DESCRIPTION:Corie Weathers\, author of Sacred Spaces: My Journey to the Heart of Military Marriage\, is hosting a FREE marriage webinar on Monday. July 25\, 2016 at 8 PM Eastern/ 7 PM Central. She will talk about how to intentionally pursue your spouse’s heart by creating more shared sacred spaces in your marriage. \nThe webinar is part of Corie’s Intentional Marriage Challenge\, an outgrowth of her many years of marriage to her Army chaplain husband\, Matthew\, and her recent overseas journey with Secretary of Defense Carter\, which brought a new perspective to her own marriage and her ministry as a counselor to military and first-responder couples. \nRegister for free at Enliven Marriage to join the webinar.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/sacred-spaces-webinar-july2016/
CATEGORIES:Military/Military Family,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Lori Eslick Paintings at Chelsea Art Fair\, MI\, July 29-30\, 2016
DESCRIPTION:Lori McElrath-Eslick\, illustrator of The Good Fire Helmet and other award-winning children’s books\, will display a collection of her paintings at the Chelsea Art Market\, Chelsea\, Michigan\, Friday\, July 29 and Saturday\, July 30\, 2016\, 12-8 PM Eastern. The Art Market is on both East and West Middle St in downtown Chelsea. Demonstrations take place throughout downtown festival locations. \nLori paints daily for the pure joy of painting in the plein air. Her note of encouragement to all: “Enjoy this day and do something creative just for you today\, as it makes our world a better place!” \nYou can also view Lori’s art at these two galleries:\nArts Council of White Lake\, Whitehall\, MI\nBettye Clark Cannon Gallery\, Muskegon\, MI \nThose not in the Michigan area can see more of Lori’s work on her website\, Pinterest Painting-a-Day\, Pinterest Oil Paintings\, and Betona Tile.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/eslick-chelsea-art-july2016/
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibit
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SUMMARY:Corie Weathers Shares Sacred Spaces on Army Wife Talk Radio Aug 1\, 2016\, 7 PM CT
DESCRIPTION:Corie Weathers\, author of Sacred Spaces: My Journey to the Heart of Military Marriage\, is a featured guest on Army Wife Talk Radio on Monday\, August 1\, 2016 at 7 PM Central. She will talk about her new book and the journey that helped her discover a new perspective of her military marriage. \nAs the 2015 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year\, Corie traveled on an overseas holiday trip with US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter in December 2015. She wanted to better understand her husband’s deployments and share her experience with other military spouses. \nLike many military couples\, Corie and her husband\, Matt\, an Army chaplain\, accumulated significant unshared moments during Matt’s deployments. Matt lost friends and fellow soldiers to combat in Afghanistan. On the home front\, Corie sat with bereaved military families and walked through dark days with new widows as a friend and professional counselor. When Matt returned\, he and Corie began using the term “sacred spaces” for these and other significant moments they had experienced independently. After multiple deployments\, sacred spaces were taking up a lot of emotional room in their relationship. \nCorie’s trip brought her to Turkey\, Iraq\, Afghanistan\, and the Persian Gulf\, where she spoke with military families stationed overseas and deployed troops on the ground\, in the air\, and at sea.  As she sat in the belly of a C-17\, where her husband had said goodbye to the remains of friends and fellow soldiers\, as she touched with her own hands the memorial at FOB Fenty and reflected on her grief as a care team member following the battle of COP Keating\, Corie realized this journey was about much more than the push-pull of duty away from loved ones. \nListen in as Corie talks about her powerful experience\, the impact of sacred spaces in any marriage\, and how couples can strengthen their relationship by intentionally pursuing their spouse’s heart. \nArmy Wife Talk Radio is an internet talk radio show for Army wives\, by Army wives. Listen to the show.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/weathers-awtr-aug2016/
CATEGORIES:Military/Military Family,Radio Show
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SUMMARY:Sacred Spaces Book Club Discussion August 30\, 2016\, 9 PM EST
DESCRIPTION:Corie Weathers\, author of Sacred Spaces: My Journey to the Heart of Military Marriage\, will join Military Spouse magazine for a book club discussion Tuesday\, August 30\, 2016 at 9 PM Eastern. \nAs the 2015 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year\, Corie traveled on an overseas holiday trip with US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter in December 2015. She wanted to better understand her husband’s deployments and share her experience with other military spouses. \nLike many military couples\, Corie and her husband\, Matt\, an Army chaplain\, accumulated significant unshared moments during Matt’s deployments. Matt lost friends and fellow soldiers to combat in Afghanistan. On the home front\, Corie sat with bereaved military families and walked through dark days with new widows as a friend and professional counselor. When Matt returned\, he and Corie began using the term “sacred spaces” for these and other significant moments they had experienced independently. After multiple deployments\, sacred spaces were taking up a lot of emotional room in their relationship. \nCorie’s trip brought her to Turkey\, Iraq\, Afghanistan\, and the Persian Gulf\, where she spoke with military families stationed overseas and deployed troops on the ground\, in the air\, and at sea.  As she sat in the belly of a C-17\, where her husband had said goodbye to the remains of friends and fellow soldiers\, as she touched with her own hands the memorial at FOB Fenty and reflected on her grief as a care team member following the battle of COP Keating\, Corie realized this journey was about much more than the push-pull of duty away from loved ones. \nJoin in the discussion as Corie talks about her powerful experience\, the impact of sacred spaces in any marriage\, and how couples can strengthen their relationship by intentionally pursuing their spouse’s heart. \nRegister for the book club discussion. \nBuy the paperback from MilitaryFamilyBooks.com or Amazon.com.\nBuy the ebook from MilitaryFamilyBooks.com (nonKindle) or Amazon.com (Kindle).
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/ss-bookclub-aug2016/
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Military/Military Family
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SUMMARY:Ft Drum-Area MilKids Invited to Fun Night of Music and Books\, Fri.\, Sept. 16\, 2016\, 6:30-8:30 PM EDT
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate being a military kid with this special night of music\, books\, and fun for Fort Drum-area military kids\, Friday\, September 16\, 2016\, 6:30-8:30 PM Eastern\, at The Reading Room Bookstore\, 21182 Salmon Run Mall Loop W\, Ste A102\, Watertown\, New York. \nYou’ll meet Janine Boldrin\, coauthor of Stories Around the Table: Laughter\, Wisdom\, and Strength in Military Life\, and the editorial director of Military Kids’ Life magazine. \nMilitary Kids’ Life magazine is the only print magazine written by military kids for military kids. The current issue of the magazine is all about music\, being strong\, and the awesomeness of your military home. \nKids will have the chance to step up to the mic and sing to their favorite tunes (and wow the mall with their military kid talent!)\, show off their strength\, and make a fun craft that tells the story of their military life. \nThe Reading Room will have a selection of Elva Resa books for purchase. Books like Night Catch\, Deployment Journal for Kids\, and The Wishing Tree\, were created especially for military kids! \nThis event is open to kids of all ages\, but older elementary\, middle school\, and high school kids are especially invited to attend. Drop off your story samples and talk to the Janine to be considered for publication in the next issue of Military Kids’ Life! \nSubscribe to Military Kids’ Life and receive four issues per year of awesome milkid content!
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/mkl-ftdrum-sept2016/
CATEGORIES:Bookseller Event,Military/Military Family
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SUMMARY:AUSA\, Homefront United Host SpouseTalks for Reserve and National Guard Spouses\, Sept. 22\, 2016\, 9:30AM - 2PM
DESCRIPTION:The Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Family Readiness Directorate and Homefront United Network\, the New Jersey National Guard Family Programs\, will host a SpouseTalks Military Family Forum on Thursday\, September 22\, 2016\, 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM EDT\, at the New Jersey National Guard Armory\, 1048 US Highway 206 S\, Bordentown\, New Jersey. \nThe event is open to all active duty\, reserve\, National Guard\, retiree\, veteran\, and surviving military spouses\, as well as service members and veterans. Recognizing that the Reserve and National Guard spouse experience is different from active duty life\, this interactive experience was designed with the Reserve and National Guard spouse in mind.  Spouses will have the chance to find impactful support\, share coping tips\, and create a network of like-minded friends with similar experiences and challenges\, especially those challenges families face when geographically dispersed from a military installation. \nPatty Barron\, Director of AUSA Family Readiness\, will kick off the event with opening remarks\, joined by welcoming remarks from USAA\, the Military Family Forum sponsor. \nAngela Caban and Homefront United Network will lead a two-hour interactive session focused on developing relationships within the military spouse community. \nAt the conclusion of the event\, an Exhibit Fair will showcase community partners and resources for participants. A complimentary lunch will be provided for those who attend and youth activities will be provided for children ages three and older. Books for the event include Stories Around the Table: Laughter\, Wisdom\, and Strength in Military Life\, written by more than 40 military family writers\, and Right Side Up: Find Your Way When Military Life Turns You Upside Down by Judy Davis. \nSpouseTalks is sponsored by USAA and local businesses. Register at HomefrontUnited.com.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/spousetalks-sept2016/
CATEGORIES:Military/Military Family
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SUMMARY:Corie Weathers Hosts Military Spouse Wellness Summit Oct 17-22\, 2016
DESCRIPTION:Corie Weathers\, author of Sacred Spaces: My Journey to the Heart of Military Marriage will host the second annual Military Spouse Wellness Summit October 17-22\, 2016. This online event includes ten guest expert interviews to listen to in the comfort of your home or on the go\, plus an array of holistic marriage resources. \nOrganized by InDependent.org\, this year’s summit focuses on how to achieve health and wellness independently in mind\, body\, and emotion\, and thereby impact your military marriage. \nThe virtual event for military spouses starts Monday\, October 17 and ends Friday\, October 22. Saturday\, October 23 is a bonus day\, when InDependent will announce the grand prize winner of an amazing Ocean Getaway for Two grand prize\, sponsored by the Military Benefit Association. \nEach day\, two expert interviews will arrive in your inbox. General Admission members (free) will be able to access these interviews only during the summit week. VIP members ($27) will have access to these interviews indefinitely. The only way you will have access to the interviews is by registering for the event. The interviews are accessible through your computer or mobile device and are designed for you to listen to at home or on the go. \n  \nA licensed professional counselor (LPC)\, your host Corie Weathers is a sought-after speaker\, consultant\, and author of the recently-released book Sacred Spaces: My Journey to the Heart of Military Marriage. Corie started her career as a counselor specializing in marriage\, divorce\, women’s issues\, and substance abuse. She married a US Army chaplain and together they support service members and first-responder families. As the 2015 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year\, Corie advocated for mental health issues and served as a media correspondent\, consulting for command teams\, and speaking to groups about issues like PTSD\, grief\, and marriage. \nSummit event sponsors include: \nTitle Sponsor: Armed Forces Insurance \nGrand Prize Sponsor: Military Benefit Association \nWellness Sponsors: Association of the United States Army\, Chris Kyle Frog Foundation\, Dove\, NextGen Milspouse Network  \nMedia Sponsors: MSBNew Media\, Army Wife Network\, Blue Star Families\, Germono Advertising Company\, Military Spouse Advocacy Network\, PCS Grades \nNonprofit Partners: Chris Kyle Frog Foundation\, Healing Household 6\, The MilSpo Project\, Project Sanctuary \nPrize Sponsors: emeals\, Elva Resa Publishing\, Gaia\, Green Chef\, QALO\, R.Riveter\, Thrive Market\, Warrior Spirit / Mission Homefront\, Zest Tea\, ZZZBears
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/weathers-milso-summit-oct2016/
CATEGORIES:Keynote,Military/Military Family,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Corie Weathers Talks Military Marriage on The Bruce & Blanquita Show\, Fri.\, Nov. 18\, 2016\, 7:30 AM Central
DESCRIPTION:Corie Weathers\, author of Sacred Spaces: My Journey to the Heart of Military Marriage\, will talk about the journey that changed her perspective of military marriage\, and the impact her book has had on military couples\, on The Bruce & Blanquita Show\, Friday\, November 18\, 2016 at 7:30 AM Central. \nListen to show via No Bull Radio or the following radio stations: \nKenedy Texas — KCAF 92.1 FM\nBeeville Texas — KIBL 1490 AM\nDilley Texas — KVWG 95.3 FM\nPearsall Texas — KMFR 1280 AM \nDid you miss the live show? REPLAY on MixCloud (Corie’s segment begins 36:45)
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/weathers-radio-nov2016/
CATEGORIES:Radio Show
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SUMMARY:Ft Stewart PWOC Hosts Valentine Event for Military Couples\, Friday\, February 10\, 2017\, 6-9 PM
DESCRIPTION:Corie Weathers\, author of Sacred Spaces: My Journey to the Heart of Military Marriage\, and her husband\, US Army Chaplain Matthew Weathers\, are guest speakers at a special Valentine evening for military couples. Hosted by Fort Stewart PWOC\, the event takes place Friday\, February 10\, 2017\, 6-9 PM Eastern. \nAn Evening in Paris – Fort Stewart\nWhen: Friday\, February 10\, 2017\, 6-9 PM\nWHERE: Fort Stewart Main Chapel\, BLDG 500\, 10 Garry Owen St\, Fort Stewart\nHost: Protestant Women of the Chapel (PWOC) of Fort Stewart\, Georgia\nAUDIENCE: Military couples\nCost: $10 per couple\, limited seating\nTo attend: Tickets are available on a first-come basis beginning January 28.\nContact Roxanne Walker\, Stewartpwoc@gmail.com \nAn Evening in Paris\, hosted at Fort Stewart\, Georgia\, will be an elegant evening for military couples to celebrate their marriage\, spend time with one another\, and be reminded of the joy of their relationship. The theme focuses on the power that love\, faith\, and hope have in a healthy marriage. The event will be catered and include giveaways and the 3ID Jazz Band. Tickets are $10 per couple and seating is limited. \nUS Army Chaplain Matthew Weathers and his wife Corie Weathers\, a licensed counselor and the 2015 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year\, will speak at the event. The couple will share their own story as detailed in Corie’s book Sacred Spaces: My Journey to the Heart of Military Marriage\, and offer encouraging ideas for ways military couples can better communicate and see their marriage thrive in the military lifestyle. \nIf you are unable to attend this special evening\, you may meet Corie and Matt at a Barnes & Noble booksigning\, Saturday\, February 11\, at 2 PM at Oglethorpe Mall\, Savannah. The booksigning is open to the public and does not require a reservation or ticket. \nMatthew and Corie Weathers on Military Marriage:\nMatthew\, an active duty US Army Chaplain\, and Corie\, a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and the 2015 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year\, have a passion for serving military and first responder families. The couple has worked together to support service members and families involved with the Global War on Terrorism. They cohost marriage retreats and offer an online marriage program designed to improve intimacy and connection. Corie speaks nationally on topics such as PTSD\, grief\, marriage\, and military family culture. \n“A surprising amount of military marriage is lived out separately rather than together. A couple can experience different perspectives of the same event at varying levels of intensity and sacrifice that can lead to a gap of understanding between them\,” says Matthew. “Our own marriage changed for the better when we realized we needed to respectfully create a space where we could share our individual experiences with each other\, without judgment or criticism. In those moments\, we grew exponentially closer\, thereby creating our own shared sacred space.” \nCorie adds\, “As a mental health counselor\, I found that many military couples struggle to share with one another the deep toll deployments\, loss\, fear\, and sacrifice have had on each of them individually. Over time\, couples can feel misunderstood and disconnected. To save our marriages from years of deployment cycles\, trauma\, and the interruption of family life\, couples must find a way to talk about the most sacred moments in their lives.” \nLocal Stewart/Hunter Ties:\nDuring Matt’s second deployment to Afghanistan\, he was stationed with Fort Stewart-based 3rd Infantry Division. A group of special operation soldiers out of Hunter Army Airfield gave him a ride back to the US for an important ceremony in Washington\, DC\, to support a fellow soldier. \nCorie says\, “Matt will be forever grateful for those guys. They had a part in changing our lives and our story.” \nAbout the Book:\nAs the 2015 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year\, Corie Weathers traveled on an overseas holiday trip with US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter in December 2015. She wanted to better understand her husband Matt’s deployments and share her experience with other military spouses. \nLike many military couples\, Corie and Matt accumulated significant unshared moments during Matt’s deployments. Matt lost friends and fellow soldiers to combat in Afghanistan. On the home front\, Corie sat with bereaved military families and walked through dark days with new widows as a friend and professional counselor. When Matt returned\, he and Corie began using the term “sacred spaces” for these and other significant moments they had experienced independently. After multiple deployments\, sacred spaces were taking up a lot of emotional room in their relationship. \nCorie didn’t choose the timing or circumstances of her trip with Secretary Carter—Christmastime\, in the midst of her family’s second cross-state move in six months—but it seemed the perfect opportunity for Corie and Matt to gain a better understanding of each other’s perspectives. \nMatt experienced life on the home front with new eyes as he moved their household belongings\, prepared for the holidays\, and settled their two young sons into their new school. \nCorie’s trip brought her to Turkey\, Iraq\, Afghanistan\, and the Persian Gulf\, where she spoke with military families stationed overseas and deployed troops on the ground\, in the air\, and at sea. As she sat in the belly of a C-17\, where her husband had said goodbye to the remains of friends and fellow soldiers\, as she touched with her own hands the memorial at FOB Fenty and reflected on her grief as a care team member following the battle of COP Keating\, Corie realized this journey was about much more than the push-pull of duty away from loved ones. \nThis was a journey to the heart of her marriage\, a place where she would have to leave behind her resentment in exchange for ground she and her husband had surrendered to hurt\, misunderstanding\, loss—and to Afghanistan. \nCorie set out on this trip hoping to gain a better understanding of her husband and his deployment experience\, but along the way\, she discovered a whole new perspective of herself and her military marriage. \n  \n 
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/stewart-pwoc-feb2017/
CATEGORIES:Keynote,Military/Military Family,Speaker
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SUMMARY:Corie Weathers Reading & Booksigning\, Barnes & Noble\, Savannah\, Saturday\, February 11\, 2017\, 2 PM
DESCRIPTION:Elva Resa author Corie Weathers\, and her husband\, Army Chaplain Matthew Weathers\, will read together portions of Corie’s book Sacred Spaces: My Journey to the Heart of Military Marriage at a booksigning event Saturday\, February 11\, 2017 at 2 PM Eastern. The event takes place at Barnes & Noble\, Oglethorpe Mall\, 7804 Abercorn\, Savannah\, Georgia. \nCopies of Sacred Spaces will be available for sale at Barnes & Noble during the event and Corie will sign purchased books following the reading. \nAbout the book: \nAs the 2015 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year\, Corie traveled on an overseas holiday trip with US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter in December 2015. She wanted to better understand her husband’s deployments and share her experience with other military spouses. \nLike many military couples\, Corie and Matt accumulated significant unshared moments during Matt’s deployments. Matt lost friends and fellow soldiers to combat in Afghanistan. On the home front\, Corie sat with bereaved military families and walked through dark days with new widows as a friend and professional counselor. When Matt returned\, he and Corie began using the term “sacred spaces” for these and other significant moments they had experienced independently. After multiple deployments\, sacred spaces were taking up a lot of emotional room in their relationship. \nCorie didn’t choose the timing or circumstances of her trip with Secretary Carter—Christmastime\, in the midst of her family’s second cross-state move in six months—but it seemed the perfect opportunity for Corie and Matt to gain a better understanding of each other’s perspectives. \nMatt experienced life on the home front with new eyes as he moved their household belongings\, prepared for the holidays\, and settled their two young sons into their new school. \nCorie’s trip brought her to Turkey\, Iraq\, Afghanistan\, and the Persian Gulf\, where she spoke with military families stationed overseas and deployed troops on the ground\, in the air\, and at sea.  As she sat in the belly of a C-17\, where her husband had said goodbye to the remains of friends and fellow soldiers\, as she touched with her own hands the memorial at FOB Fenty and reflected on her grief as a care team member following the battle of COP Keating\, Corie realized this journey was about much more than the push-pull of duty away from loved ones. \nThis was a journey to the heart of her marriage\, a place where she would have to leave behind her resentment in exchange for ground she and her husband had surrendered to hurt\, misunderstanding\, loss—and to Afghanistan. \nCorie set out on this trip hoping to gain a better understanding of her husband and his deployment experience\, but along the way\, she discovered a whole new perspective of herself and her military marriage. \nLocal ties:\nDuring Matt’s second deployment to Afghanistan\, he was stationed with Fort Stewart-based 3rd Infantry Division. He needed a ride back to the US for an important ceremony in Washington\, DC\, to support a fellow soldier. \nFrom Sacred Spaces: “Fortunately\, he encountered a group of special operation soldiers out of Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah\, Georgia.  They were headed home and heard that Matt was trying to get back to the US and why.  They ripped off Matt’s unit patch and told him he could be their chaplain for the duration of the trip back to their home base.  All he had to do was pray over their flight home.” \nCorie says\, “Matt will be forever grateful for the guys who snatched him up.  They had a part in changing our lives and our story.” \nThe event: \nCorie and Matt will read excerpts from the book at 2 PM and talk briefly about the impact of sacred spaces in their marriage and how couples can strengthen their relationship by intentionally creating shared sacred spaces. The booksigning will follow immediately after the reading.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/weathers-bn-feb2017/
LOCATION:Barnes & Noble\,  Oglethorpe Mall\, 7804 Abercorn Ext. 72\, Savannah\, 31406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Bookseller Event,Military/Military Family,Speaker
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SUMMARY:Judy Davis Keynotes MilSpouseFest2017 in San Antonio\, March 1\, 2017
DESCRIPTION:Judy Davis\, author of Right Side Up: Find Your Way When Military Life Turns You Upside Down\, is a keynote speaker for the MilSpouseFest2017 event series. The first event takes place in San Antonio\, Texas\, on Wednesday\, March 1\, 2017\, 9 AM – 2 PM at The Veranda\, 1746 Lockhill Selma Rd\, San Antonio. \nWhether you’re a seasoned military spouse\, newbie\, or somewhere in between\, whether you’re the most popular person on base or you haven’t met anyone yet\, MilspouseFest2017 is for every military spouse at every stage of life. \nMilitary life doesn’t have to be lonely. Come spend a fun day with other military spouses who are facing some of the same challenges—and rewards—of military life. \nDuring the event\, you’ll participate in hands-on activities and interactive discussions. There are no lectures or PowerPoint presentations. Just a day of fun\, laughter\, food\, prizes\, and most of all community! Guests and speakers are connected to the military (many of them military spouses). \nStay for “After Hours” if you’d like to hang out with new friends you’ve made or have questions for speakers or sponsors. \nRegister for free online at EventBrite or contact MilitaryOneClick.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/davis-milspousefest-sanantonio-march1-2017/
CATEGORIES:Keynote,Military/Military Family,Speaker
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SUMMARY:Judy Davis Keynotes MilSpouseFest2017 in Jacksonville\, NC\, March 30\, 2017
DESCRIPTION:Judy Davis\, author of Right Side Up: Find Your Way When Military Life Turns You Upside Down\, is a keynote speaker for the MilSpouseFest2017 event series. She will speak near Camp Lejeune on Thursday\, March 30\, 2017\, 9 AM – 2 PM at Courtyard Marriott\, 5046 Henderson Dr\, Jacksonville\, North Carolina. \nWhether you’re a seasoned military spouse\, newbie\, or somewhere in between\, whether you’re the most popular person on base or you haven’t met anyone yet\, MilspouseFest2017 is for every military spouse at every stage of life. \nMilitary life doesn’t have to be lonely. Come spend a fun day with other military spouses who are facing some of the same challenges—and rewards—of military life. \nDuring the event\, you’ll participate in hands-on activities and interactive discussions. There are no lectures or PowerPoint presentations. Just a day of fun\, laughter\, food\, prizes\, and most of all community! Guests and speakers are connected to the military (many of them military spouses). \nStay for “After Hours” if you’d like to hang out with new friends you’ve made or have questions for speakers or sponsors. \nRegister for free online at EventBrite or contact MilitaryOneClick.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/davis-milspousefest2017-lejeune-march30-2017/
CATEGORIES:Keynote,Military/Military Family,Speaker
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SUMMARY:Henderson Hall Children's Fair\, MilitaryFamilyBooks.com Author Book Signing\, Saturday\, April 29\, 2017
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the Month of the Military Child\, Marine & Family Programs is hosting the 10th Annual Children’s Fair at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall  on Saturday\, April 29\, 2017\, 10 AM – 2 PM Eastern in the Cpl Terry L Smith Gym. \nCome to the MilitaryFamilyBooks.com book table for a book sale from 10 AM – 2 PM\, with a Meet-the-Authors Book Signing 11 AM – 1 PM. \n \nFeatured authors and the books they will be signing: \n\nAlia Reese\, author of My Daddy Is a Marine.\nKristin Ayyar\, author of Countdown ‘til Daddy Comes Home and Countdown ‘til Mommy Comes Home.\nR.S. Greene\, author of Where Do I Belong?\nMarlene Lee\, author of The Hero in My Pocket.\nKaren Pavlicin-Fragnito\, author of Summer of Courage and Life After Deployment; coauthor of Military Life: Stories and Poems for Children and Stories Around the Table.\nSonia Salinas\, author of Muu\, Muuu Dice Una Vaca\, and El Abecedario Yo Me Sé.\n\nThe author table is next to the book sales table in the Cpl Terry L Smith Gym. Books available for purchase during the event at special event pricing include: \nEvent price $5 each (plus 6% VA tax):\nColoring My Military Life–Book 1\nColoring My Military Life–Book 2\nMy Dad’s Deployment: A Deployment and Reunion Activity Book for Young Children\nMy Mom’s Deployment: A Deployment and Reunion Activity Book for Young Children \nEvent price $8 each (plus 6% VA tax):\nEnter at Your Own Risk: Cathy’s Animal Garden\nCedric and the Dragon\nThe Good Fire Helmet\nMilitary Life: Stories and Poems for Children\nNight Catch\nSummer of Courage\nThe Spy With the Wooden Leg\nThe Wishing Tree\nWish Ribbons\nDeployment Journal for Kids\nWhere Do I Belong\nMy Daddy Is a Marine\nThe Hero in My Pocket\nMommy Wears a Uniform\nMuu\, Muuu Dice Una Vaca \nEvent price $10 each (plus 6% VA tax):\nEl Abecedario Yo Me Sé\nCountdown ‘til Daddy Comes Home\nCountdown ‘til Mommy Comes Home\nLife After Deployment\nSpouse Calls\nMilitary Spouse Journey\nStories Around the Table\nRight Side Up \nActivities at the book table include a Heroes’ Tree/ Wishing Tree\, where kids can add special thoughts in honor of their military hero. \nGiveaways include: \n\nFree single issue of Military Kids’ Life magazine with each purchase of $10 or more (while supplies last).\nFree Countdown Chart and Tell Daddy Chart with purchase of Countdown ‘Til Daddy Comes Home (while supplies last).\n\nDrawings for prizes (no purchase necessary) at the MilitaryFamilyBooks.com table include: \n\nOne-year (4 issues) subscription to Military Kids’ Life magazine\nSet of Coloring My Military Life coloring books\nPack of 31 yellow wish ribbons\nOur Heroes’ Tree Basket (two small American flags\, yellow ribbon\, two stencils for making ornaments\, a pack of colored pencils)\n\nIn addition to the book sales and author book signing\, you’ll find FREE fun for all ages! \n\nBalloon Artist\nPhoto Booths\nCrafts\nVideo Games\nBoard Games\nBounce House\n\n\nObstacle Course\nChance to Win MCX Gift Cards\nDiscount Lunch Coupon\nFree Ice Cream in front of the MCX\n\nThe event is free to attend. Books are available for purchase; cash and credit cards accepted. Lunch is available for purchase in front of the MCX at the American Summer BBQ Expo. \nPlease register upon arrival at the Cpl Terry L Smith Gym. See the MCCS website for more details and participation agreement.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/henderson-fair-april2017/
LOCATION:Cpl Terry L. Smith Gymnasium\, 27 Southgate Rd \, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall\, VA\, 22211
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Military/Military Family
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SUMMARY:Corie Weathers Leads Women's Conference at Misawa Air Base\, Japan\, May 6-7\, 2017
DESCRIPTION:Corie Weathers\, author of Sacred Spaces: My Journey to the Heart of Military Marriage will lead 120 women through the Gallup StrengthsFinder at a Women’s Leadership Conference at Misawa Air Force Base in Japan on May 6\, 2017.\n\nThe Gallup StrengthsFinder provides participants with the opportunity to fully experience and understand their individual talents and teach them how to invest in themselves in ways that will build not only their career\, but their relationships and overall sense of purpose.\n\nMay 7\, Corie will work with the PWOC Leadership Board on the strengths from a team perspective\, focusing on team development\, synergy\, and building better teams in the future.\n\nCorie will follow these events with a Sacred Spaces book signing.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/weathers-misawa-may2017/
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Keynote,Military/Military Family,Speaker
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170512T120000
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SUMMARY:Terri Barnes Speaks at Fort Meade USO for Military Spouse Appreciation Brunch\, May 12\, 2017
DESCRIPTION:Terri Barnes\, author of Spouse Calls: Messages from a Military Life\, is the featured speaker for the USO Military Spouse Appreciation Brunch at Fort Meade\, Maryland\, on May 12. Terri will sign copies of her book\, provided for all attendees courtesy of the Fort Meade spouses clubs. \nThe event begins at 10 AM EST with brunch at the Fort George G. Meade USO Center on Fort Meade. Spouses of active duty\, guard\, and reserve members are welcome to attend. \nSponsors of this event include Military Officers Association of American\, Fort Meade Enlisted Spouses’ Club\, and Fort Meade Officers Spouses’ Club. \nSpouse Calls is the award-winning collection of essays from Terri’s popular column of the same name that ran in Stars and Stripes for eight years.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/meade-uso-may2017/
LOCATION:USO Fort Meade\, 8612 6th Armored Cavalry Rd \, Fort Meade\, MD\, 20755\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Military/Military Family,Speaker
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SUMMARY:Judy Davis Leads Military Spouse Appreciation Event at Aberdeen Proving Ground\, May 12\, 2017
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Military Spouse Appreciation Day\, Judy Davis\, author of Right Side Up: Find Your Way When Military Life Turns You Upside Down\, will lead a military spouse event at Aberdeen Proving Ground\, Maryland\, May 12\, 2017. \nThe event will take place at the APG Main Post Chapel\, Fellowship Hall. Judy will present tools\, strategies\, and inspiration to help military spouses and others living the military lifestyle turn around the most difficult aspects of military life. \nTwo sessions will be offered. Session one will take place 10 AM – Noon. Session two is 6:30 – 8:30 PM. Judy will sign copies of her book following the sessions. Open to all military service members and spouses\, retirees\, DoD civilians\, and contractors. Registration is required. \nFor more information or to register\, please contact: \nSarah Polanco\nArmy Volunteer Corps Program Manager\n410-278-7572
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/davis-apg-may2017/
LOCATION:Aberdeen Proving Ground Main Chapel\, 4510 Boothby Hill\, Bldg 2485\,  Aberdeen Proving Ground \, MD\, 21005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Keynote,Military/Military Family,Speaker
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170518
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SUMMARY:Judy Davis Keynotes MilSpouseFest2017 in San Diego\, May 17\, 2017
DESCRIPTION:Judy Davis\, author of Right Side Up: Find Your Way When Military Life Turns You Upside Down\, is a keynote speaker for the MilSpouseFest2017 event series. She will speak in San Diego on May 17\, 2017. The event is sold out and the waiting list is full. \nWhether you’re a seasoned military spouse\, newbie\, or somewhere in between\, whether you’re the most popular person on base or you haven’t met anyone yet\, MilspouseFest2017 is for every military spouse at every stage of life. \nMilitary life doesn’t have to be lonely. Come spend a fun day with other military spouses who are facing some of the same challenges—and rewards—of military life. \nDuring the event\, you’ll participate in hands-on activities and interactive discussions. There are no lectures or PowerPoint presentations. Just a day of fun\, laughter\, food\, prizes\, and most of all community! Guests and speakers are connected to the military (many of them military spouses). \nStay for “After Hours” if you’d like to hang out with new friends you’ve made or have questions for speakers or sponsors. \nMilSpouseFest events are free to attendees\, but registration is required and seats are limited. Although this event is sold out\, you may find events in other cities near you. Please contact MilitaryOneClick.
URL:https://elvaresa.com/event/davis-milspousefest2017-sandiego-may2017/
CATEGORIES:Keynote,Military/Military Family,Speaker
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