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#MilKids Week: Senior Shout Outs
Senior Shout Outs Close out Month of the Military Child with your Chapter Director and fellow Blue Star Families. We need your help to celebrate as many senior #MilKids as possible, so send us their names and pictures! Then, on April 27th, take a look at your local Blue Star Families Chapter Facebook page for…
Virtual Coffee Connect
Virtual Coffee Connect
Virtual Coffee Chat Blue Star Families Military and Civilian Neighbors! Join BSF every Monday morning in April to connect with your community over a warm cup of coffee! (or tea like me!) Register here.
Pause Life Coaching “Everything Social” Course
Pause Life Coaching “Everything Social” Course
This new normal isn't going to last forever. The day will come when our kids will go back to school, play sports, and enjoy being with their friends. How can you get your kids ready to head out the door again and not be overwhelmed with all of it? Join Blue Star Families' National Capital…
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Music Performance and Theory Sessions!
Music Performance and Theory Sessions!
Every Tuesday from April 7th - May 5th Time: 11 - 11:45 AM ET Jennifer Garretson, a professional musician and music teacher, is partnering with Blue Star Families to offer a 5-week* course on a variety of music performance and theory topics. ALL ages are welcome to participate! *You may join one or all of…
Let’s Bake Together!
Let’s Bake Together!
Blue Star Families has partnered with Gladdened Heart Bites and Bakerie to bring you virtual baking classes! Tuesday, April 28th 3 - 4 PM ET To support all families who are homeschooling right now, the theme for the classes will be: Homeschooling Teacher Appreciation! Yummy goodies like homemade Oreos, PB&J bars, and strawberry Pop-Tarts are…
COVID-19 Haircut Workshop | Men’s Edition
COVID-19 Haircut Workshop | Men’s Edition
Join Blue Star Families and IFOX Fitness for one of the most useful virtual workshops to happen during the pandemic. COVID19 HAIRCUT WORKSHOP | MEN'S EDITION will teach you how to cut your loved one's hair and get good at it. Learn from hairstylist, military spouse, and IFOX Fitness founder Tori Porter as she walks…
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Coffee Connect
Coffee Connect
Grab a cup of coffee and join us online for a virtual Coffee Connect! Register here. Delivered by
Dayton Virtual Café
Dayton Virtual Café
Join us for a virtual chat. This week, we will be discussing the power of journaling and hosting a writing workshop. Grab your coffee, tea, or other favorite beverage and get ready to learn more! Register here. Delivered by
Managing Your Day-to-Day Finances During COVID
Managing Your Day-to-Day Finances During COVID
Prudential Managing Day-to-Day Finances During the Coronavirus Crisis We've partnered with our local Prudential office to host a virtual webinar just for YOU! During the session, we'll be covering the following topics: Budgeting in the current economic climate Using your experience and skills to work from home Where to find/go to for support in times…
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#MilKids Week: Military Brat Trivia
Military Brat Trivia Thursday, April 30 Military Brat Trivia will be played on your local Blue Star Families Chapter Facebook Page. We will be waiting for you to participate and guess your answers. We'll be randomly selecting a few registrants to win a Facebook Portal. Winners will be announced on their respective Chapter Facebook Page.…
Blue Star Families & MCEC Parent to Parent Weekly Virtual Workshop
Blue Star Families & MCEC Parent to Parent Weekly Virtual Workshop
Join us for an educational workshop with Blue Star Families & MCEC Parent to Parent Program! Do you cook with your kids? It is not as time consuming as it might seem. In fact, you may be amazed at how many things your child can do to help you... Register here.
Let’s Do Lunch!
Let’s Do Lunch!
Join Chapter Director Julie Riggs each Thursday at 12 PM ET for a virtual lunch get-together! Bring your lunch along with your questions, thoughts, and ideas, or just jump on the Zoom call to hang out and make new friends. Let's take this time to build a virtual community of Blue Star Families members in…
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Coffee Chat
Coffee Chat
Please join us from each Friday for a virtual coffee chat. Let's catch up over a cup of coffee. Register here. Delivered by
Warriors to Work and Blue Star Careers
Warriors to Work and Blue Star Careers
Join Blue Star Families and Wounded Warrior Project to learn how the two organizations are partnering together, and hear about the Warriors to Work program. Register here.
#MilKids Week: Virtual Costume Party
#MilKids Week: Virtual Costume Party
Virtual Costume Party Friday, May 1 6 PM CST We're so excited to end #MilKids Week in the best possible way - with a party! Put on your best costume (or get creative and make one!), and be sure you have room for a make-shift dance floor. Then, join us for some fun! Musician Wade…
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Starbucks Coffee Connect
Starbucks Coffee Connect
Starbucks Coffee Connect May 4th from 1-2 PM ET Please join Blue Star Families for a virtual Coffee Connect! We’ll get together from the comforts of home and chat with one another over our favorite cup of joe as we learn about local career and community resources. Register here.
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Virtual Coffee Connect
Virtual Coffee Connect
Virtual Coffee Connect May 5th from 11 AM - 1 PM PT Join us Blue Star Families for a very special Coffee Connect-filled month celebrating you! Shh... it's a surprise! Be sure to bring a friend! Join us every Tuesday in May. Register here.
Music Performance and Theory Sessions!
Music Performance and Theory Sessions!
Every Tuesday from April 7th - May 5th Time: 11 - 11:45 AM ET Jennifer Garretson, a professional musician and music teacher, is partnering with Blue Star Families to offer a 5-week* course on a variety of music performance and theory topics. ALL ages are welcome to participate! *You may join one or all of…
Dayton Book Series
Dayton Book Series
Blue Star Families of Dayton Book Series Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at 7 PM ET Please join us for our virtual Book Series. This week's featured author is Llee Sivitz. She will be discussing her book Speaking Up for Mom. Register here. Delivered by
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May Financial Planning Series
May Financial Planning Series
May Financial Planning Series Join us as we begin our May Financial Planning Series with a certified financial planner from Frontwave Credit Union as the guest speaker! May 6, 2020 from 10-11AM PT Perceptions on household budgeting - who should run the money? Register here.
Coffee Connect
Coffee Connect
Grab a cup of coffee and join us online for a virtual Coffee Connect! Register here. Delivered by
Dayton Virtual Café
Dayton Virtual Café
Join us for a virtual chat. This week, the featured speaker is licensed counselor Greta Enriquez. Greta will be discussing coping tips and strategies to help relieve the stress that has resulted from COVID-19's impact on our daily routines. Grab your coffee, tea, or other favorite beverage and get ready to learn more! Register here.…
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Blue Star Families & MCEC Parent to Parent Weekly Virtual Workshop
Blue Star Families & MCEC Parent to Parent Weekly Virtual Workshop
Join us for an educational workshop with Blue Star Families & MCEC Parent to Parent Program! Do you cook with your kids? It is not as time consuming as it might seem. In fact, you may be amazed at how many things your child can do to help you... Register here.
Let’s Do Lunch!
Let’s Do Lunch!
Join Chapter Director Julie Riggs each Thursday at 12 PM ET for a virtual lunch get-together! Bring your lunch along with your questions, thoughts, and ideas, or just jump on the Zoom call to hang out and make new friends. Let's take this time to build a virtual community of Blue Star Families members in…
Amazon Virtual Career Event
Amazon Virtual Career Event
In celebration of Military Spouse Appreciation Month, Blue Star Families has partnered with Amazon for a virtual career-focused webinar. Friday, May 15 12 PM - 1 PM ET Interested in attending? Register now to save your spot! As soon as you do, you'll receive the exclusive Zoom details on how to join.
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Jacksonville Coffee Connect
Jacksonville Coffee Connect
Please join Blue Star Families every Friday this month for a virtual Coffee Connect! Let's catch up and enjoy some connection and conversation over a cup of joe. Every Friday, May 8, 15, 22 & 29, and June 5 10 - 11 AM ET Register to attend today! As soon as you do, we'll activate…
Military Spouse Appreciation Day: Leadership Principals
Military Spouse Appreciation Day: Leadership Principals
Military Spouse Appreciation Day: Leadership Principals May 8, 2020 at 12 PM ET You're invited to attend a lively conversation on leadership and generosity: "Put a Cherry on Top" hosted by The Adecco Group - a military spouse-friendly employer. Register here. Delivered by:
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Virtual Coffee Connect
Virtual Coffee Connect
Join Blue Star Families every Monday morning in May to connect with your community over a warm cup of coffee (or tea, like me!) Join us virtually on Zoom!
Starbucks Coffee Connect
Starbucks Coffee Connect
Starbucks Coffee Connect May 11th from 10-11 AM ET Please join Blue Star Families for a virtual Coffee Connect! We’ll get together from the comforts of home and chat with one another over our favorite cup of joe as we learn about local career and community resources. Register today to attend, and you’ll receive the…
GROW WITH GOOGLE: Tools to find remote work and more
GROW WITH GOOGLE: Tools to find remote work and more
Grow With Google: Learn how Google tools can help you search for remote work, fine tune your ability to use these tools for efficiency purposes, and more. May 11, June 8, July 13, August 10 12 - 1 PM CT.
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Caregivers Empowering Caregivers Creative Grain
Caregivers Empowering Caregivers Creative Grain: Sign up by May 22 to join us virtually on June 4 to create an artistic masterpiece from unfinished wood from the comfort of your home. Join Blue Star Families of Jacksonville for a virtual Caregivers Empowering Caregivers event from the comfort of your home! After you complete the registration…
Virtual Coffee Connect
Virtual Coffee Connect
Virtual Coffee Connect May 12th from 11 AM - 1 PM PT Join us Blue Star Families for a very special Coffee Connect-filled month celebrating you! Shh... it's a surprise! Be sure to bring a friend! Join us every Tuesday in May. Register here.
Healthcare for Military Families During COVID-19 Town Hall
Healthcare for Military Families During COVID-19 Town Hall
We hear your concerns! Through our COVID-19 Military Support Initiative, we’re addressing your healthcare questions at an upcoming virtual event, Healthcare for Military Families During COVID-19, on Tuesday, May 12, at 3 PM ET. Representatives from the Defense Health Agency will join the National Military Family Association to discuss a range of topics including Coronavirus…
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May Financial Planning Series
May Financial Planning Series
May Financial Planning Series Join us as we begin our May Financial Planning Series with a certified financial planner from Frontwave Credit Union as the guest speaker! May 13, 2020 from 10-11AM PT Understanding cash flow and how it impacts wants and needs Register here.
Coffee Connect
Coffee Connect
Grab a cup of coffee and join us online for a virtual Coffee Connect! Register here. Delivered by
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MCEC Parent to Parent Program: Time Management for Kids
MCEC Parent to Parent Program: Time Management for Kids
Join Blue Star Families & MCEC Parent to Parent Program for an educational workshop on time management for kids! Need help getting organized? We all know it takes careful planning for parents and kids to accomplish all the necessary tasks that are required of school and activities over the course of a 24-hour day. This…
Let’s Do Lunch!
Let’s Do Lunch!
Join Chapter Director Julie Riggs each Thursday at 12 PM ET for a virtual lunch get-together! Bring your lunch along with your questions, thoughts, and ideas, or just jump on the Zoom call to hang out and make new friends. Let's take this time to build a virtual community of Blue Star Families members in…
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Jacksonville Coffee Connect
Jacksonville Coffee Connect
Please join Blue Star Families every Friday this month for a virtual Coffee Connect! Let's catch up and enjoy some connection and conversation over a cup of joe. Every Friday, May 8, 15, 22 & 29, and June 5 10 - 11 AM ET Register to attend today! As soon as you do, we'll activate…
Amazon Virtual Career Event
Amazon Virtual Career Event
Amazon Virtual Career Event In celebration of Military Spouse Appreciation Month, Blue Star Families has partnered with Amazon for a virtual career-focused webinar. Friday, May 15, 2020 from 12 PM - 1 PM ET Register here. Delivered by
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Gateway National Recreation Area, Parks to Kids Day
Gateway National Recreation Area, Parks to Kids Day
We know that you can't get into our nation's beautiful national parks just yet, so please plan to join us for a virtual tour with your family followed by an activity on May 16th—Parks to Kids Day! Register here.
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, Parks to Kids Day
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, Parks to Kids Day
We know that you can't get into our nation's beautiful national parks just yet, so please plan to join us for a virtual tour with your family followed by an activity on May 16th—Parks to Kids Day! Register here. Delivered by
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Washington National Cathedral Military Prayers & Blessings
Washington National Cathedral Military Prayers & Blessings
Washington National Cathedral Military Prayers & Blessings: Military chaplains will offer one-on-one prayers and blessings to members of the military community online via Zoom on May 17 from 12:30 - 1:45 PM ET. Space is limited and will be provided on a first come, first serve basis. An official Zoom meeting link will be given…
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Virtual Yoga Session with SweatNGlow
Virtual Yoga Session with SweatNGlow
Virtual Yoga Session with SweatNGlow Monday, May 18th 4 - 5 PM ET You're invited to join Blue Star Families and SweatNGlow for a virtual Zoom yoga session, led by Petra Smeltzer-Starke - the founder of SweatNGlow, to celebrate our military spouses! SweatNGlow is a great way to get started with yoga. Whether you're a…
Virtual Coffee Connect
Virtual Coffee Connect
Join Blue Star Families every Monday morning in May to connect with your community over a warm cup of coffee (or tea, like me!) Join us virtually on Zoom!
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Virtual Coffee Connect
Virtual Coffee Connect
Virtual Coffee Connect May 19th from 11 AM - 1 PM PT Join us Blue Star Families for a very special Coffee Connect-filled month celebrating you! Shh... it's a surprise! Be sure to bring a friend! Join us every Tuesday in May. Register here.
Addressing Caregiver Needs During COVID-19 Town Hall
Addressing Caregiver Needs During COVID-19 Town Hall
Caregivers and wounded warriors are bearing an extra burden during these times of social distancing, often feeling isolated and unable to access a full range of care options. Join representatives from the Elizabeth Dole Foundation and Wounded Warrior Project as they discuss access to care and support, as well as available resources and innovative solutions…
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May Financial Planning Series
May Financial Planning Series
May Financial Planning Series Join us as we begin our May Financial Planning Series with a certified financial planner from Frontwave Credit Union as the guest speaker! May 20, 2020 from 10-11AM PT Understanding credit, credit recovery, and the impact of credit scores on finances Register here.
Coffee Connect
Coffee Connect
Grab a cup of coffee and join us online for a virtual Coffee Connect! Register here. Delivered by
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Let’s Do Lunch!
Let’s Do Lunch!
Join Chapter Director Julie Riggs each Thursday at 12 PM ET for a virtual lunch get-together! Bring your lunch along with your questions, thoughts, and ideas, or just jump on the Zoom call to hang out and make new friends. Let's take this time to build a virtual community of Blue Star Families members in…
MCEC Parent to Parent Program Virtual Workshops
MCEC Parent to Parent Program Virtual Workshops
Join Blue Star Families & the MCEC Parent to Parent Program for an educational workshop on May 21st and 28th, and June 4th and 11th. 1 PM ET / 12 PM CT / 10 AM PST The workshop schedule will be as follows: Thursday, May 21st - Preventing the Summer Slide and Kindergarten Readiness. Around…
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Blue Star Families Summer Fun in a Box – Tampa
Sign up for an opportunity to receive a Summer Fun Box with Blue Star Families! Looking for new ways to keep the kids entertained this summer? We're inviting you to participate in our latest giveaway opportunity: A Blue Star Families Summer Fun Box filled with games, puzzles, books, and more! The participation requirements are simple:…
Jacksonville Coffee Connect
Jacksonville Coffee Connect
Please join Blue Star Families every Friday this month for a virtual Coffee Connect! Let's catch up and enjoy some connection and conversation over a cup of joe. Every Friday, May 8, 15, 22 & 29, and June 5 10 - 11 AM ET Register to attend today! As soon as you do, we'll activate…
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Virtual Fleet Week Follies
Virtual Fleet Week Follies
Join us for the Second Annual Fleet Week Follies! Saturday, May 23rd, choose from 3 time slots. Videos with Broadway actors and last year's performances will be released throughout the day. Join Broadway actors and Waterwell Theatre Staff for the Conversation Project (exclusively for Blue Star Families!)* *You will be asked to choose a time…
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National Memorial Day Concert
National Memorial Day Concert
An American Tradition Honoring Our Servicemen and Women The National Memorial Day Concert features uplifting musical performances, documentary footage and dramatic readings that honor the military service of all our men and women in uniform and their families at home. One of PBS’ highest-rated programs, featuring an all-star lineup, the multi-award-winning television event has become…
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Memorial Day 2020, Honoring Our Heroes At Home
Memorial Day 2020, Honoring Our Heroes At Home
As we continue to learn to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on our daily lives, we're finding that many of the large Memorial Day ceremonies we're accustomed to have been canceled or scaled down. So, you're invited to join Blue Star Families of Utah and Operation Hero in honoring our fallen heroes…
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Virtual Coffee Connect
Virtual Coffee Connect
Virtual Coffee Connect May 26th from 11 AM - 1 PM PT Join us Blue Star Families for a very special Coffee Connect-filled month celebrating you! Shh... it's a surprise! Be sure to bring a friend! Join us every Tuesday in May. Register here.
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May Financial Planning Series
May Financial Planning Series
May Financial Planning Series Join us as we begin our May Financial Planning Series with a certified financial planner from Frontwave Credit Union as the guest speaker! May 27, 2020 from 10-11AM PT Learn to set up a budget for future success and how to understand targets & goals Register here.
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Let’s Do Lunch!
Let’s Do Lunch!
Join Chapter Director Julie Riggs each Thursday at 12 PM ET for a virtual lunch get-together! Bring your lunch along with your questions, thoughts, and ideas, or just jump on the Zoom call to hang out and make new friends. Let's take this time to build a virtual community of Blue Star Families members in…
3 events,
Jacksonville Coffee Connect
Jacksonville Coffee Connect
Please join Blue Star Families every Friday this month for a virtual Coffee Connect! Let's catch up and enjoy some connection and conversation over a cup of joe. Every Friday, May 8, 15, 22 & 29, and June 5 10 - 11 AM ET Register to attend today! As soon as you do, we'll activate…
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CNN / Sesame Street Town Hall for Kids and Parents
CNN / Sesame Street Town Hall for Kids and Parents
Hey Parents! What questions do your children have about coronavirus? What do you want to ask about parenting during the pandemic? CNN and Sesame Street will join together for a very special town hall to help children and parents deal with issues surrounding Coronavirus. The special, The ABCs of COVID-19, will be hosted by CNN…
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Spouseforce Orientation: Get personalized assistance, resume help, and more!
Spouseforce Orientation: Get personalized assistance, resume help, and more!
We have all been there - trying to make new connections and get job leads, all while working hard to land that career opportunity. Start your career planning the right way with #BSFSpouseforce. When you attend the Blue Star Families Spouseforce Orientation the first Monday of every month, now through August, at 12 PM CT…
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June Coffee Connect and Social
June Coffee Connect and Social
Join us for a virtual community celebration via Zoom for the chance to meet some amazing local Blue Star Families partners! Every week in June on Tuesdays: Jun 2, 2020 10:00 AM Jun 9, 2020 10:00 AM Jun 16, 2020 10:00 AM Jun 23, 2020 10:00 AM Jun 30, 2020 10:00 AM Register to attend…
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MCEC Parent to Parent Program Virtual Workshops
MCEC Parent to Parent Program Virtual Workshops
Join Blue Star Families & the MCEC Parent to Parent Program for an educational workshop on May 21st and 28th, and June 4th and 11th. 1 PM ET / 12 PM CT / 10 AM PST The workshop schedule will be as follows: Thursday, May 21st - Preventing the Summer Slide and Kindergarten Readiness. Around…
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Jacksonville Coffee Connect
Jacksonville Coffee Connect
Please join Blue Star Families every Friday this month for a virtual Coffee Connect! Let's catch up and enjoy some connection and conversation over a cup of joe. Every Friday, May 8, 15, 22 & 29, and June 5 10 - 11 AM ET Register to attend today! As soon as you do, we'll activate…
