JBER Library Preschool Story Time-Bugs
2025-05-13 10:30 - 12:30 (America/Anchorage) | JBER Library, 4th Street, Anchorage, AK, 99505, United States
Story Time at the JBER Library. Preschool aged children are invited to come out for stories, songs, and crafts. This week’s theme is Bugs.
Base access is required.

JBER Library Toddle Tales Story Time- Bugs
2025-05-15 10:30 - 12:30 (America/Anchorage) | JBER Library, 4th Street, Anchorage, AK, 99505, United States
Story Time at the JBER Library. Toddlers and their adults are invited to come out for stories, songs, and crafts. This week’s theme is bugs.
Base Access is required.

JBER MilSpouse Appreciation
2025-05-15 13:00 - 15:30 (America/Anchorage)
Calling all Military Spouses! Whether active-duty, guard, reserve, or retired, YOU’RE INVITED to attend this community-wide Military Spouse Appreciation Event designed specifically to celebrate YOU!!!
Door prizes, giveaways, and free plant starters while supplies last.
We’ll have food, fun, and so many great vendors eager to share resources, opportunities, and more!
Base access is required

Ask the Staff: What is the Mobile Story Station (MSS)?
2025-05-15 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Have you spotted United Through Reading’s Mobile Story Station on the road or at an event and wondered what it’s all about? Whether you’re in San Diego, CA, or along the East Coast, our vans bring the joy of storytime to military families, and we want you to be part of it!
Join NC/TX Area Coordinator Angel Pavey and Director of Special Programs Penney Letrud-Samons for an inside look at how these Mobile Story Stations work. Learn where they travel, from Road Shows to Pier-Side Recordings to Back-to-School Events, how they help service members record stories for their loved ones, and how you can request one for your next event (subject to availability).
Registration Required

Active Duty Pregnancy Workshop
2025-05-22 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | FAQ
Active-Duty Military families expecting a new child. Learn about policies and programs related to motherhood, developing your Family Care Plan, the Navy’s Pregnancy Instruction, as well as childcare, financial resources and more!

Resiliency Fair
2025-05-27 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Home
Join Us at the Resiliency Fair – Naval Base Point Loma!
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (or while supplies last)
Roncador Memorial, Naval Base Point Loma (corner of Rosecrans St & Kephart Rd, San Diego, CA)
Come out and connect with a variety of community organizations and support resources at the Resiliency Fair hosted on Naval Base Point Loma! This event is open to Sailors, civilians, and their families looking to strengthen wellness and resilience in every area of life.
What to Expect:
• Meet local resource providers and organizations
• Collect valuable information, tools, and support for yourself and your family
• Enjoy a complimentary meal after visiting the resource tables
• Giveaways and tangible resources available (while supplies last!)
We’re proud to support our military community—this is a great chance to connect, learn, and thrive together.
NOTE: This event takes place on base. Valid base access is required for entry.

Fleet and Family Welcome to San Diego
2025-05-28 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Murphy Canyon Chapel, 3200 Santo Rd,, San Diego, CA, 92124, United States
This event is designed to connect local resource providers with primarily new or transitioning Navy families throughout Metro San Diego. It is, however, open to all active-duty service members, military families, ombudsmen, command support teams, and veterans – and we are expecting a great turnout from the community!

JBER Color Run
2025-05-31 10:30 - 13:00 (America/Anchorage) | downloadutrapp
Get ready to lace up your shoes and join the fun at our 5K Run/Walk event, presented by JBER Youth Programs. Bring the whole family along, as this event is open to all ages; strollers are welcome! Remember to dress up in your favorite costumes—it’s highly encouraged! After the race, treat yourself to delicious bites from our food trucks. See you at the finish line!
Event Warm-up: 10:30 am, Race Starts: 11 am
No pets, please, for the safety of our runners and furry friends.
Base access required.

JBER Library Preschool Story Time-Dinosaurs
2025-06-03 10:30 - 12:30 (America/Anchorage) | JBER Library, 4th Street, Anchorage, AK, 99505, United States
Story Time at the JBER Library. Preschool aged children are invited to come out for stories, songs, and crafts. This week’s theme is Dinisaurs.
Base access is required.

JBER Library Toddle Tales Story Time-Dinosaurs
2025-06-05 10:30 - 12:30 (America/Anchorage) | JBER Library, 4th Street, Anchorage, AK, 99505, United States
Story Time at the JBER Library. Toddlers and their adults are invited to come out for stories, songs, and crafts. This week’s theme is dinosaurs.
Base Access is required.

Ask (Friends of) the Staff: Meet our Partners: National Military Family Association (NMFA) and Hope for the Warriors (HOPE).
2025-06-05 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
United Through Reading is proud to partner with many amazing organizations that work with our military community. Join UTR’s Director of Special Programs, Penney Letrud-Samons, NMFA’s Director of Military Family Programs, Becca Garrison, and HOPE’s Strategic Alliance Director, Jordan Huffman, as they share more about their organizations and what they do for our service members and their families. Tune in to learn more about some of their upcoming events, including Operation Purple Camp and the Warrior Games, and how our programs work together to benefit our military.
Since 1969, the National Military Family Association (NMFA) has worked with families to identify and solve the unique challenges of military life through advocacy, research, and programs. NMFA’s programs serve families with Military Spouse Scholarships, military teen programs including Bloom, and Operation Purple programs in person at Operation Purple Camp and virtually with Operation Purple Summer Challenge.
Hope For The Warriors (HOPE) is a national leader driving transformative change for the post-9/11 U.S. military community (including veterans and active-duty service members as well as military caregivers, spouses and family members, and families of the fallen). At HOPE, our mission is to deliver unparalleled services that uplift individuals and their families as they navigate the complexities of military life. We are committed to fostering resilience and a sense of purpose, ensuring that those who have served our nation will thrive. Together, we forge a strong community that champions courage, commitment, and grit. To learn more or support our mission, visit HopeForTheWarriors.org.
Registration is required

Story Recording Event with One Common Bond
2025-06-06 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Literacy Advisory Council
United Through Reading Story Recording Event at One Common Bond
Join us for a heartwarming opportunity to connect with the special children in your life through the power of storytelling! United Through Reading, in partnership with One Common Bond and the Community Grief Coalition, invites all active-duty and veteran families to a Story Recording Event on Friday, June 6th from 1 PM to 5 PM at:
📍 One Common Bond
2025 Hope Mills Road
Fayetteville, NC 28304

Participants can:

Choose a brand-new children’s book from our free story station library.
Record a video reading of the book in our quiet, private mobile studio.
Take home both the book and the personalized video to share anytime.

🎁 Give the gift of storytime, anytime!
Spots are limited—sign up today to reserve your recording time:
🔗 https://signup.com/go/RuGtKRM or scan the QR code.

JBMDL Baby/Toddler Expo
2025-06-13 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Tommy B’s Community Center, East Arnold Avenue 2705, McGuire Air Force Base, NJ, 08641, United States
Stop by the JBMDL Baby and Toddler Expo on Friday, 13 June. The event goes from 10am-1pm and will be at Tommy B’s Community Center. This event is open to all branches of the military and DOD civilians. There will be vendors, raffles, kids’ activities, car seat checks, and cake.
Base access is required to attend.

JBER Hearts Apart: Family Games & Dinner Night
2025-06-13 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Anchorage) | USO Alaska, 7076 Chennault Ave, Anchorage, AK, 99506, United States
Join us to connect with other deployed families:
Eat a free dinner
Play some board, card games or others
Supplies available to make a “Welcome Home” poster for returning service members.
Eligibility: Hearts Apart events are available to all JBER families of current or recent deployed service members (within last 12 months) including those on Remote Tours and Extended TDYs of 30+ days.*
Registration and Base access required.

Ask the Staff: Beyond Deployments, How the UTR App Keeps Families Connected
2025-07-10 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Even when separated by deployments, trainings, TDYs, drill weekends, or long shifts, the UTR App makes it easy for military families to stay close. With reliable, repeatable, and accessible communication tools, families can share stories and maintain strong ties, whether across town or across the globe. Our program boosts literacy, emotional bonds, and overall well-being by encouraging daily shared reading. We provide free books to the children who matter most to our service members and Veterans, helping families stay connected and build meaningful routines.
Join Director of Outreach & Engagement Strategy, Laura Steiner, and Hampton Roads Area Coordinator, Bessie Ostrander, as they explore how this program supports military families—not just during deployments, but during moves, transitions, and everyday life. It’s more than just books—it’s a bridge that keeps hearts connected.
Thursday, July 10
3 PM PST, 6 PM EST
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/PPqF94aqRF-e_CxfMq5lww

JBER Library Preschool Story Time-Ice Cream
2025-07-15 10:30 - 12:30 (America/Anchorage) | JBER Library, 4th Street, Anchorage, AK, 99505, United States
Story Time at the JBER Library. Preschool aged children are invited to come out for stories, songs, and crafts. This week’s theme is Ice Cream.
Base access is required.

JBER Library Toddle Tales Story Time- Ice Cream
2025-07-17 10:30 - 12:30 (America/Anchorage) | JBER Library, 4th Street, Anchorage, AK, 99505, United States
Story Time at the JBER Library. Toddlers and their adults are invited to come out for stories, songs, and crafts. This week’s theme is ice cream.
Base Access is required.

JBER Library Preschool Story Time-Alaskan Animals
2025-08-26 10:30 - 12:30 (America/Anchorage) | JBER Library, 4th Street, Anchorage, AK, 99505, United States
Story Time at the JBER Library. Preschool aged children are invited to come out for stories, songs, and crafts. This week’s theme is Alaskan Animals.
Base access is required.

JBER Library Toddle Tales Story Time- Alaskan Animals
2025-08-28 10:30 - 12:30 (America/Anchorage) | JBER Library, 4th Street, Anchorage, AK, 99505, United States
Story Time at the JBER Library. Toddlers and their adults are invited to come out for stories, songs, and crafts. This week’s theme is Alaskan Animals.
Base Access is required.

4th Annual Community Day - Harnett County
2025-08-28 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
August is Child Support Awareness month. Harnett County Government will host the 4th Annual Community Day on August 28, 2025, from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the Government Complex at 455 McKinney Parkway in Lillington, NC. Community Day is an event for Harnett County residents to learn more about the internal and external resources and services available to them.
There will also be internal and external informational vendors, presentations, food trucks, children’s activities, and more. A shred truck will also be on-site, providing individuals with a secure and convenient way to dispose of sensitive documents.
This is an indoor and outdoor event that will take place rain or shine. (Outdoor activities may be impacted if there is severe weather).
