United Through Reading

2025-04-13 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | marston pavillion camp lejeune, 730 Seth Williams Blvd, Camp Lejeune, NC, 28547, United States
WHEN
Sun., Apr. 13, 2025, 1 – 4PM

WHERE
Marston Pavilion, Camp Lejeune

PHONE NUMBER
910-450-1687

DETAILS

Dance to the beats of our DJ, while kids enjoy an egg hunt, get crafty with arts and crafts, and partake in other kid-friendly activities. Enjoy free snacks and capture the moment with the Easter Bunny against a festive holiday backdrop. Additional food available or purchase.
Egg Hunt Schedule*
Under 2: 1:30-1:50PM
Ages 2-4: 2:05-2:25PM
Ages 5-7: 2:40-3PM
Ages 8 and up: 3:15-3:35PM
*Times are estimates and subject to change.
Each child will get a free egg hunt ticket upon arrival. 1 ticket per child. Be on the lookout for our golden tickets hidden in select eggs—lucky finders can redeem them for special prizes! This event is open to all authorized patrons.
In case of inclement weather, the egg hunts will be moved indoors.
Note: Due to limited indoor space, please park your strollers in our designated Stroller Parking area outside.
This MCCS event is sponsored by Marine Federal Credit Union. MCCS sponsor. No federal or DoD endorsement implied.

AK ARNG C&Y Wasilla STEM Fair/MOMC Recognition
2025-04-12 15:00 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | ARNG WAsilla, AK, 3401 E Bogard Rd, Wasilla, AK, 99654, United States
Join the AK ARNG Child and Youth as they host a STEM Fair/Month of the Military Child (MOMC) Recognition event in Wasilla, AK. Youth will receive a customized certificate of appreciation, watch and participate in an exciting STEM-based demonstration, and build their own Kiwi Co STEM kit with help from our Youth Council volunteers. This event is open to kids age 6-18, and registration is required.

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MI ARNG C&Y MOMC Carnival
2025-04-12 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | VFW National Home, 3573 South Waverly Road, Eaton Rapids,, MI, 48827, United States
The MOMC Carnival kicks off at 1200 and ends at 1600. When you first arrive, head over to the Child and Youth table to greet us. Here, you can fill out a certificate with your child’s name, which we’ll read out later on stage to honor them. You can also pick up resources from us. After that, feel free to explore and enjoy the games, prizes, and treats. At 1500 we’ll head upstairs for the certificate ceremony to honor our amazing military kids.
Don’t forget to wear purple to show your support for our military children. Purple symbolizes all branches of the military coming together as one community.
Event is for families of the Michigan National Guard.
Registration is required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/month-of-the-military-child-carnival-tickets-1117797906629?aff=oddtdtcreator

2025-04-12 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Fort Bragg Armed Services YMCA, 2-2412 Woodruff St, Fort Bragg, NC, 28310, United States
Join us for our celebration of military kids at the 4th Annual ASYMCA Month of the Military Child Spring Bash on Saturday, April 12th from 10:00-1:00 pm at the ASYMCA Fort Bragg Family Center. Lots of fun activities and resources for the entire family – and thanks to our title sponsor, Lafayette Ford, it’s free!
This year’s event features installation and community partners including Military OneSource, Tutor.com, United Through Reading and the USO.
We hope to see on April 12th!
#MOMC #MilitaryOneSource #UnitedThroughReading #usonorthcarolina #lafayetteford

Heroes In The Making
2025-04-12 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Austin Community College-Rio Grande Campus: The Center for Government & Civic Service, 1218 West Ave., Austin, TX, 78701, United States
The Military Families Center at Austin Community College, in partnership with Austin PBS, invites all military families to an unforgettable event packed with fun, adventure, and inspiration!
Join us at Austin Community College – Rio Grande Campus for a meet and greet with Donkey Hodie, who can’t wait to meet you! Enjoy a reading of Be a Hero with Skipper the Seal by Admiral William H. McRaven (Retired) and co-authored by Kelly Marie McRaven, dive into hands-on creative crafts, and take home exciting giveaways.

Heroes in the Making-April 12, 2025

JBMDL Hearts Apart
2025-04-11 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Military & Family Readiness Center, Broidy Road 3435, New Hanover, NJ, 08640, United States
The Readiness Program is hosting our April Hearts Apart: Earth Day event to support families with a service member currently deployed, serving on a remote tour, or TDY for 30+ days.
Join other families experiencing separation on Friday, 11 April from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  at the Military & Family Readiness Center: 3435 Broidy Rd JB MDL, NJ.
Registration and Base Access is required
April Hearts Apart Flyer

Hearts Apart: Family Games & Dinner Night
2025-04-11 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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 (Friends of) the Staff: What Professional Developments Exist for Military Spouses?
2025-04-10 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Volunteering with United Through Reading is a great way for service members, military spouses, youth, and civilians to enhance their experiences, resumes, and job applications. We’ve invited Laura Torres, Blue Star Families’ Director of Workforce Innovation Programs, to discuss courses and certifications available for UTR volunteers to help them expand their soft and hard skills and grow professionally.
We’ll also have Hiring Our Heroes Military Spouse Fellowships Senior Program Manager Tracy Steele join us to share how she works with military spouses to prepare them and pair them with potential jobs. She’ll also touch on Hiring Our Heroes’ Amplify, an intensive career preparation, professional development, and networking program.
Registration is required.

JBER Family Connections Annual Kids' Fest
2025-04-05 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Elmendorf Fitness Center, 9510, 22nd St., JBER-E, AK, 99506, United States
The Annual Kids’ Fest will be hosted by the Integrated Resilience Office. Families who have registered can come out for some Food, Fun, Face Painting, Games, and Prizes.
The event will run from 12-4pm at the Elmendorf Fitness Center.
Base access is required.

JBER MOMC Carnival
2025-04-04 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Arctic Oasis Community Center, JBER, 9497 20th St, Anchorage, AK, 99506, United States
Come one, come all to the JBER Month of the Military Child Carnival! There will be 🎮 Free games, 🎁 prizes, and more for all military and DoD children!
JBERLife! MOMC Carnival 2025(sm)

NV ARNG C&Y Bingo for Books
2025-03-30 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Nevada National Guard, 6600 Range Rd,, Las Vegas, NV, 89165, United States
Families of the NV ARNG are invited to join Child and Youth for Bingo for Books. After checking in, every kid gets to pick a United Through Reading book. From there they will design a book tote. After designing totes, we jump right into bingo!
This event is for families of the NV ARNG and registration is required.Bingo for Books

MO ARNG MOMC Kickoff
2025-03-28 07:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Patriot Center Ike Skelton Training Center, 2302 Militia Dr, Jefferson City, MO, 65101, United States
April is the Month of the Military Child (MOMC). The
Child & Youth Program, volunteers and vendors help to
create a day filled with fun, games, and excitement
while learning for our MOARNG families! This event is
ideal for families with children of all ages.
Registration is requiredMOMC Kick Off Event

JBER Library Toddle Tales Story Time- Music
2025-03-20 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 Music.
Base Access is required.

JBER Library Preschool Story Time-Music
2025-03-18 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 Music.
Base access is required.

WY ARNG Read Across America Family STEM Night
2025-03-06 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Storey Gymnasium, 2811 House Ave., Cheyenne, WY, 82001, United States
Join us for an evening filled with fun, hands-on, interactive stations for the entire family!
This is a free event for Wyoming Army National Guard families. Youth council members will be on hand to provide support and assistance with the various activities throughout the event.
