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Blue Star Families “Be a Hero for a Hero Blood Drive” 11/11/2021
Blue Star Families “Be a Hero for a Hero Blood Drive” 11/11/2021
BE A HERO FOR A HERO Blue Star Families of Dayton & Southwestern Ohio and the American Red Cross is excited to announce: The Second Annual Veterans Day Blood Drive Thursday, November 11th, 10 AM - 4 PM
Blue Star Families Welcome to Southwestern Ohio 9/25-10/3
Blue Star Families Welcome to Southwestern Ohio 9/25-10/3
Blue Star Welcome Week 2021 with Blue Star Families of Dayton & Southwestern Ohio in partnership with CSX. In honor of the 2nd Annual Blue Star Welcome Week, Blue Star Families of Dayton & Southwestern Ohio Chapter is grateful for the opportunity to welcome your family to the region. During this celebratory week, we have…
Utah Welcome Week Scavenger Adventure
Utah Welcome Week Scavenger Adventure
Join Blue Star Families of Utah and My Discovery Destination and get the whole gang together to compete in this family-friendly challenge comprised of missions, explorations, tasks, and challenges. Teams are fighting their way to the top. Great prizes await - multiple rewards and prizes are waiting to be claimed.
Blue Star Welcome Week at the Saint Louis Zoo
Blue Star Welcome Week at the Saint Louis Zoo
In honor of Blue Star Welcome Week, we invite Missouri active-duty military and veteran families to join Blue Star Families for a Teddy Bear Picnic at the STL Zoo. Festivities will begin at 10 am inside the River Room. Registered participants will receive a free lunch and participate in several games and activities, including a…
Sunshine Sunday at Glazer Children’s Museum: Sensory Friendly
Sunshine Sunday at Glazer Children’s Museum: Sensory Friendly
BLUE STAR FAMILIES and GLAZER CHILDREN'S MUSEUM Present SUNSHINE SUNDAY A EXCLUSIVE WELCOME FOR OUR FAMILIES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Sunday, September 26 10 AM - 1 PM In honor of Blue Star Welcome Week, we invite active-duty military and their families to join Blue Star Families and Glazer Children's Museum for a day at the…
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Starbucks Welcome To The Community (O’Fallon)
Starbucks Welcome To The Community (O’Fallon)
Join us at the Starbucks in O'Fallon to meet new faces, and get to know people and places in your town. There will be activities for the kids, and coffee and treats for all. Space is limited. Register today!
Welcome Week Starbucks Connect Event
Welcome Week Starbucks Connect Event
Are you a military or Veteran spouse new to Utah? Join us for coffee and conversation. Monday, 27 September, 10:00 - 11:30 AM Falcon Hill Starbucks Military Store 306 East 650 North Clearfield, Utah 84015 Blue Star Families and Starbucks have partnered to welcome military families to Utah during Blue Star Welcome Week. Join us…
Blue Star Welcome Week A Tour of the Historic Tampa Theatre
Blue Star Welcome Week A Tour of the Historic Tampa Theatre
Come meet others who not only enjoy the history of Tampa but also appreciate beautiful architecture. You'll receive free admission for this tour and also be entered to win a free prize. In addition, Tampa Theatre is doubling its military discount to all shows during Blue Star Welcome Week!
8 events,
Hill EFMP & Hearts Apart Fall Fest Swag Bags
Hill EFMP & Hearts Apart Fall Fest Swag Bags
We're celebrating EFMP & Hearts Apart Families during Blue Star Welcome Week with a special Fall-themed Swag Bag! Register by 27 September at Noon to pick-up your bag at the HIll A&FRC on 28 September. Open to registered EFMP and Hearts Apart Families.
Starbucks Welcome to the Community: Norwich, CT
Starbucks Welcome to the Community: Norwich, CT
Come by to connect with families new to your community or stop in to share your local favorites!
Starbucks Welcome to the Community: San Diego, CA
Starbucks Welcome to the Community: San Diego, CA
Come by to connect with families new to your community or stop in to share your local favorites!
11 events,
Webinar with Subject Matter Experts on Community + Career Plans
Webinar with Subject Matter Experts on Community + Career Plans
Wednesday, September 29th | 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT - Webinar with Subject Matter Experts on Community + Career Plans New to the community and wondering what's next? Tune in as subject matter experts discuss how they've embraced their new communities and share tips on how to create a career plan, so you…
Starbucks Welcome to the Community: Griffin, GA
Starbucks Welcome to the Community: Griffin, GA
Come by to connect with families new to your community or stop in to share your local favorites!
Starbucks Welcome to the Community: Fort Benning, GA
Starbucks Welcome to the Community: Fort Benning, GA
Come by to connect with families new to your community or stop in to share your local favorites!
8 events,
Welcome Week Careerathon – welcome to a new career!
Welcome Week Careerathon – welcome to a new career!
Blue Star Welcome Week Careerathon - Looking for a job? Join us and Blue Star Partners at Intuit, Leonardo DRS, Discover, Boldly, Instant Teams, and more. Thursday, September 30th at 1 PM ET / 12 PM CT / 11 AM MT / 10 AM PT Register to save your spot & find your next career!…
Tampa Museum of Art – Storytime
Tampa Museum of Art – Storytime
BLUE STAR FAMILIES and TAMPA MUSEUM OF ART present Storytime in celebration of Blue Star Welcome Week Thursday, September 30 10 AM- 1 PM Come join Blue Star Families and Tampa Museum of Art for a fun day in celebration of Blue Star Welcome Week. Tampa Museum of Art will host Storytime, a program for…
Starbucks Welcome to the Community Event Annapolis MD
Starbucks Welcome to the Community Event Annapolis MD
Starbucks Welcome to the Community Event Annapolis MD a special event for military new to the Annapolis area! Thursday, September 30th from 10:00-11:00 AM Starbucks Military Store 122 Main Street Annapolis, MD 21401 Blue Star Families and Starbucks have partnered to welcome military service members and their families to Annapolis during Blue Star Welcome Week.…
8 events,
Blue Star Families of Dayton & Southwestern Ohio “FlyerTalk Friday”
Blue Star Families of Dayton & Southwestern Ohio “FlyerTalk Friday”
You're invited to Blue Star Families of Dayton & Southwestern Ohio's weekly podcast "FlyerTalk Friday" Friday, October 1st, 10:30 AM ET with special guest Brandon Sandlin | He, him, his | Kroger Corp. Talent Acquisition – Sourcing Specialist Also Featuring a Special Recorded Message from Senator Sherrod Brown!
Starbucks Welcome To The Community (Warrensburg)
Starbucks Welcome To The Community (Warrensburg)
Join us at the Starbucks in Warrensburg to meet new faces, and get to know people and places in your town. There will be activities for the kids, and coffee and treats for all. Space is limited. Register today!
Starbucks Welcome to the Community Event Chevy Chase
Starbucks Welcome to the Community Event Chevy Chase
Welcome to the Community Event with Starbucks - North Chevy Chase Military Store a special event for military families new to the D.C. area! Friday, October 1st from 3:30 - 5 PM Starbucks Military Store 8542 B Connecticut Avenue Chevy Chase, MD 20815 Blue Star Families and Starbucks have partnered to welcome military families to…
10 events,
Starbucks Welcome to the Community: Travis AFB, CA
Starbucks Welcome to the Community: Travis AFB, CA
Come by to connect with families new to your community or stop in to share your local favorites!
Chicago Welcome Week: Wrigley Field Tour, Home of the Chicago Cubs
Chicago Welcome Week: Wrigley Field Tour, Home of the Chicago Cubs
Tour of Wrigley Field, Home of the Chicago Cubs Date: Saturday, October 2nd Time: 11 AM CT Tour Location: Chicago’s Wrigley Field – 1060 W. Addison Register: https://www.tfaforms.com/4922365 Join Blue Star Families for a tour of historic Wrigley Field as part of Blue Star Welcome Week. There are a limited amount of tickets, so please…
Welcome Social with the Cache Valley Veterans Association
Welcome Social with the Cache Valley Veterans Association
Join Blue Star Families as we welcome the Dan Gylllenskog Veterans Resource Center to the community with a special event for area military and Veterans! The first 100 registered families will receive free gifts from Black Rifle Coffee Company and Del Taco! More information and registration here: https://bsf_cvvasocial.eventbrite.com
4 events,
Blue Star Families “Be a Hero for a Hero Blood Drive” 11/11/2021
Blue Star Families Welcome to Southwestern Ohio 9/25-10/3
Blue Star Welcome Week A Day at MOSI
Blue Star Welcome Week A Day at MOSI
BLUE STAR FAMILIES and MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & INDUSTRY (MOSI) Present A DAY AT MOSI Sunday, October 3rd 10 AM - 5 PM In honor of Blue Star Welcome Week, we invite active-duty military and their families to join Blue Star Families and MOSI for a day at the museum. Not only will you receive…
3 events,
Blue Star Families of Dayton & Southwestern Ohio “FlyerTalk Friday”
Blue Star Families of Dayton & Southwestern Ohio “FlyerTalk Friday”
You're invited to Blue Star Families of Dayton & Southwestern Ohio's weekly podcast "FlyerTalk Friday" Friday, October 8th, 10:30 AM ET with special guest Ally Doliboa Youth Programming Coordinator, MidPointe Library System.
Starbucks Welcome to the Community: Bordentown, NJ
Starbucks Welcome to the Community: Bordentown, NJ
Come by to connect with families new to your community or stop in to share your local favorites!
2 events,
Blue Star Families “Be a Hero for a Hero Blood Drive” 11/11/2021
Walking Welcome: C&O Canal Tour with Dawn the Tour Guide
Walking Welcome: C&O Canal Tour with Dawn the Tour Guide
Walking Tour of C&O Canal National Historical Park at the Great Falls with Blue Star Families of the National Capital Region and Dawn the Tour Guide Sunday, October 10, 2021 1:30pm - 3:30pm ET Great Falls Park 10710 MacArthur Blvd Potomac, MD 20854 Come join Blue Star Families and your tour guide Dawn as we…
4 events,
Starbucks Coffee Connect
Starbucks Coffee Connect
Join us for the National Capital Region Chapter's Coffee Connect! Second Tuesday of Every Month 10 - 11:30 AM ET Penrose Square Starbucks 2413 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA 22204 You're invited to a casual Coffee Connect at the Penrose Square Starbucks Military Family Store (2413 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204) the second Tuesday of every…
Blue Star Families Dayton | Southwestern Ohio 2nd Annual Drive “O” Ween 10/12/21
Blue Star Families Dayton | Southwestern Ohio 2nd Annual Drive “O” Ween 10/12/21
In partnership with the Dayton VA Medical Center, Blue Star Families of Dayton & Southwestern Ohio is grateful for the opportunity to invite your family to attend Drive-o-Ween! Register today for this fun event, where you'll receive one pumpkin (per family) and one bag of Halloween candy (per child). You're also welcome to join us…
Valrico Starbucks Coffee Connect
Valrico Starbucks Coffee Connect
STARBUCKS COFFEE CONNECT Come join us for a cup of coffee, and meet your military neighbors and Tampa Chapter Director! Tuesday, October 12th at 11 AM 1920 Bloomingdale Avenue Valrico, Florida 33596 Children are welcome and will be gifted free Disney books. Complimentary refreshments will be provided to all in attendance.
3 events,
Creative Writing Workshop for Military, Veterans & Spouses
Creative Writing Workshop for Military, Veterans & Spouses
Creative Writing Workshop for Military, Veterans & Spouses Presented by Community Building Art Works Thursdays from 3:30 - 4:30 PM ET October 14th & 28th Join one session or join them all! Back by popular demand! It's time to tell your story. Join author Laura Van Prooyen for a virtual creative writing workshop. She's led…
2 events,
Blue Star Families of Dayton & Southwestern Ohio “FlyerTalk Friday”
Blue Star Families of Dayton & Southwestern Ohio “FlyerTalk Friday”
You're invited to Blue Star Families of Dayton & Southwestern Ohio's weekly podcast "FlyerTalk Friday" Fridays at 10:30 AM ET Blue Star Families of Dayton & Southwestern Ohio's Facebook Page Please join Blue Star Families of Dayton & Southwestern Ohio's Chapter Director, Dr. Geri Maples, for in-depth live discussions with special guests from around the…
2 events,
Military Family Fall Festival & Resource Fair
Military Family Fall Festival & Resource Fair
Military Family Fall Festival & Resource Fair Saturday, October 16th 10 AM - 12 PM Lee District Park Amphitheater 6601 Telegraph Road Alexandria, VA 22310 Join Blue Star Families and Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) at our fall festival! You'll enjoy learning about local resources from nonprofits, goodie bags, activities, giveaways for the kids, apple…
1 event,
Blue Star Families “Be a Hero for a Hero Blood Drive” 11/11/2021
3 events,
Tampa Theatre Ghost Tour
Tampa Theatre Ghost Tour
Ghost Tour at Tampa Theatre with Blue Star Families Monday, October 18th 11 AM Tampa Theatre 711 N Franklin Street Tampa, FL 33602
Blue Star Families of Dayton & Southwestern Ohio “START Reading Ohio” 10/18/21
Blue Star Families of Dayton & Southwestern Ohio “START Reading Ohio” 10/18/21
START Family Reading Program with Blue Star Families of Dayton & Southwestern Ohio in partnership with MidPointe Library. Blue Star Families' START (Serving, Thriving, and Reading Together) program is a unique humanities-based and family-focused initiative with a mission to build community among military and civilian families. And it's coming to our community! Join us for…
2 events,
Fall Festival of Fun! Fill Your Pantry for the Holidays!
Fall Festival of Fun! Fill Your Pantry for the Holidays!
Time for some fall fun! AND Fill your pantry for the Holidays! Join Blue Star Families and Family Services of Westchester - Vet2Vet at our Fall Festival of Fun. Saturday, October 23rd 1 - 4 PM ET Yorktown Heights VFW Post 8328 257 Veterans Rd Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 You'll enjoy a festive afternoon of…
2 events,
Blue Star Families “Be a Hero for a Hero Blood Drive” 11/11/2021
Intrepid Museum Military Family Event!
Intrepid Museum Military Family Event!
All Aboard! Join Blue Star Families at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum for an afternoon of discovery! Joined by a museum educator, we will explore the history of innovation and codes aboard Intrepid, the former aircraft carrier! After venturing into historic spaces, you'll have a chance to experiment with different technologies in your…
2 events,
Blue Star Families of Dayton & Southwestern Ohio “START Reading Ohio” 10/25/21
Blue Star Families of Dayton & Southwestern Ohio “START Reading Ohio” 10/25/21
START Family Reading Program with Blue Star Families of Dayton & Southwestern Ohio in partnership with MidPointe Library. Blue Star Families' START (Serving, Thriving, and Reading Together) program is a unique humanities-based and family-focused initiative with a mission to build community among military and civilian families. And it's coming to our community! Join us for…
4 events,
Veterans and Military Families: How to Welcome Our Afghan Allies
Veterans and Military Families: How to Welcome Our Afghan Allies
Veterans and Military Families: How to Welcome Our Afghan Allies A Conversation with Blue Star Families, Welcome.US, Operation Afghan Allies, and VSOs Taking Your Q&As Topics will include: Update on the Current State of Resettlement Immediate Needs of Afghan Allies Volunteer Opportunities
2 events,
Careers Coffee Connect
Careers Coffee Connect
Careers Coffee Connect with Blue Star Families of the National Capital Region Wednesday, October 27th 10 AM - 12 PM ET DC Starbucks Reserve Store 655 Michigan Ave NE, Suite B1 Washington, DC 20017 Join Blue Star Families of the National Capital Region for a Careers Coffee Connect! You'll have the opportunity to network and…
3 events,
Creative Writing Workshop for Military, Veterans & Spouses
Creative Writing Workshop for Military, Veterans & Spouses
Creative Writing Workshop for Military, Veterans & Spouses Presented by Community Building Art Works Thursdays from 3:30 - 4:30 PM ET October 14th & 28th Join one session or join them all! Back by popular demand! It's time to tell your story. Join author Laura Van Prooyen for a virtual creative writing workshop. She's led…
Blue Star Families of Dayton & Southwestern Ohio Cyclones Trivia Night 10/28/21
Blue Star Families of Dayton & Southwestern Ohio Cyclones Trivia Night 10/28/21
Calling all hockey fans! Join Blue Star Families of Dayton & Southwestern Ohio for a virtual trivia night with the Cincinnati Cyclones. Attendees will be entered to win Cincinnati Cyclones game vouchers and other related prizes.
2 events,
“FlyerTalk Friday” On Location w/ University of Dayton Military | Veteran Center
“FlyerTalk Friday” On Location w/ University of Dayton Military | Veteran Center
Please join Blue Star Families of Dayton & Southwestern Ohio's Chapter Director, Dr. Geri Maples, for an in-depth live discussion with the University of Dayton's Military & Veteran Programs and Services (MVPS) team live on location at the University of Dayton's MVPS Student Center! This event will be streamed live on Blue Star Families of…
1 event,
Blue Star Families “Be a Hero for a Hero Blood Drive” 11/11/2021
2 events,
Blue Star Families of Dayton & Southwestern Ohio “START Reading Ohio” 11/01/21
Blue Star Families of Dayton & Southwestern Ohio “START Reading Ohio” 11/01/21
START Family Reading Program with Blue Star Families of Dayton & Southwestern Ohio in partnership with MidPointe Library. Blue Star Families' START (Serving, Thriving, and Reading Together) program is a unique humanities-based and family-focused initiative with a mission to build community among military and civilian families. And it's coming to our community! Join us for…
2 events,
Discovering Influence Along Your Caregiving Journey Series Part One
Discovering Influence Along Your Caregiving Journey Series Part One
Blue Star Families of Dayton & Southwestern Ohio Presents Discovering Influence Along Your Caregiving Journey Series Caregivers throughout the Buckeye State are invited to join Blue Star Families of Dayton & Southwestern Ohio and our partners for a virtual three-part series dedicated to helping you discover your influence. Together, we'll learn skills to reveal our…
2 events,
Project R.E.D. Team – Hope For The Day’s Mental Health Seminar for BSF
Project R.E.D. Team – Hope For The Day’s Mental Health Seminar for BSF
PROJECT R.E.D. TEAM is Hope For The Day’s peer-led proactive mental health education and suicide prevention outreach platform. Our one-hour clinically backed education presentation was designed for members of the military, veterans, first responders, and their families by members within the community who understand the unique mental health challenges that come with committing yourself to…
2 events,
Blue Star Families of Dayton & Southwestern Ohio “FlyerTalk Friday”
Blue Star Families of Dayton & Southwestern Ohio “FlyerTalk Friday”
You're invited to Blue Star Families of Dayton & Southwestern Ohio's weekly podcast "FlyerTalk Friday" Please join Blue Star Families of Dayton & Southwestern Ohio's Chapter Director, Dr. Geri Maples, for in-depth live discussions with special guests from around the local area. Military families and organizations are strongly encouraged to attend! All events are hosted…