United Through Reading

Mars Night at Starbase
2025-01-09 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Denver) | StarBase Ft Harrison, Mount Majo Street 1956, Helena, MT, 59602, United States
Join us for a Starry Night with STARBASE! Get ready to explore the cosmos! This is the perfect time to witness the Red Planet, Mars, at its closest point to Earth. It will appear larger and brighter than ever before.
Event Highlights: Mars Viewing: Gaze upon the celestial wonder
STEM Activities: Engage in exciting science, technology, engineering, and math projects Creative Crafts: Unleash your inner artist
When: Jan. 9th 5:30 PM -7:00 PM
Where: STARBASE- On FT. HARRISON
Snacks will be provided.
Don’t miss this out-of-this-world experience!
Registration is required- https://mtngkids.campmanagement.com/p/campers/login_m.php
This event is for the service members and families of the MT ARNG.

SWCS Family Programs StoryTime
2024-12-19 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Clay Hall Fort Liberty, 4209 Gruber Rd, Fort Liberty, NC, 28310, United States
The U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School (USAJFKSWCS) Family Programs at Fort Liberty invites all SWCS affiliated children to attend monthly story time at Marquat Library inside Clay Hall by entering the main building entrance. Monthly Story Time events are held to encourage literacy among our beloved SWCS littles and foster social connections for parents. All books are sponsored by United Through Reading.

Luke AFB Library Santa's BookShop at the Library
2024-12-16 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Phoenix) | Luke AFB Library, North Homer Drive 7424, Glendale, AZ, 85309, United States
Join us in experiencing the magic of holiday classics coming to life at the Luke Library.

NV ARNG C&Y Lunch with Santa
2024-12-14 09:30 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
At this event you and your family will get to take a photo with Santa, eat lunch, and enjoy your day together by participating in hands-on activities/crafts. Best part, local and national organizations come together to provide a gift from Santa (to be given on Christmas) for each child along with stocking stuffers (supplies limited)!
While the kids do activities, a parent/guardian will “shop” for a gift and stocking stuffers. You will then place what you pick in a black trash bag and bring it to the gift-wrapping room to have the present wrapped! From there you will bring everything to your car and enjoy the remainder of the event. This event is free of charge for each participating family.
Each time slot does have military requirements. This is to help the event flow smoothly and prevent long lines/overcrowded activities.

JBMDL EFMP & Hearts Apart Deck the Halls
2024-12-13 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Military & Family Readiness Center, Broidy Road 3435, New Hanover, NJ, 08640, United States
Join the Military and Family Readiness Center and EFMP for Deck the Halls on Friday, 13 December from 5:30-7:30pm.
This event is open to families of all branches enrolled in EFMP and/or with a service member within 30 days of deployment, deployed, within 6 months post deployment, remote tour, and/or TDY 30+ days.

JBER Story Time- Lap Sit and Toddlers
2024-12-12 10:30 - 11:30 (Asia/Shanghai) | 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 Snowmen.
Base Access is required.

JBER Story Time- Preschool Age
2024-12-10 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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 Snowmen.
Base access is required.

29th ECAB’s Holiday Social
2024-12-08 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Patapsco Arena, Annapolis Road 3301, Baltimore, Maryland, 21230, United States
This is an event for the Soldiers and Family members of the 29th ECAB to spend time together, bond, and have fun. There will be several activities for all ages, including games, ugly sweater contests, Children’s games and activities, surprise visitors, resource fair, and a holiday meal.
Price varies per rank.
This event is only for the families of 29th ECAB and registration is required.

990th Holiday Luncheon
2024-12-08 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Tommy B’s Community Center, East Arnold Avenue 2705, McGuire Air Force Base, NJ, 08641, United States
Join the families of the 990th for a Holiday Luncheon held at Tommy B’s Community Center, McGuire AFB, NJ. This event runs from 10am-4pm.
This event is only for the families of the 990th and base access is required.

944 FW Holiday Party
2024-12-08 08:30 - 12:00 (America/Phoenix) | 944 Military and Family Readiness Center, West Super Sabre Street 14708, Glendale, AZ, 85309, United States
Families of the 944th are invited to the annual Holiday Party, held on Luke Air Force Base. A number of local resources providers/tables to provide information about local programs to the Reservists and their families.
This event is only for the members of the 944 FW. Base access is required.

JBER Holiday Pajama Jam
2024-12-07 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Arctic Oasis Community Center, JBER, 9497 20th St, Anchorage, AK, 99506, United States
Join us for some festive holiday fun! Come jam out with us in your holiday pj’s as you hang out with Santa, decorate cookies, partake in crafts, enjoy breakfast treats, play games, go on horse-drawn carriage rides, and more!
$5 per person • FREE for ages 6 months and under.
Saturday, December 7 ● 9 AM – 12 PM
Arctic Oasis Community Center

MCAS Cherry Point Christmas Tree Lighting
2024-12-05 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Cherry Point Exchange, Woodside Drive 3918, Havelock, NC, 28533, United States
The event will take place on Thursday, December 5th in the parking lot of the main exchange and will run from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm.

JBER Tree Lighting
2024-12-05 16:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Arctic Warrior Chapel, Richardson Drive 2, Anchorage, AK, 99505, United States
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Join us for holiday crafts at the Arctic Warrior Chapel, enjoy carols and hot chocolate as the tree is lit at building one and wrap up your evening with a Holiday Magic show at the Frontier Theater!
Thursday, December 5, from 4 – 7:30 PM

JBER EFMP Polar Party
2024-12-05 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | JBER ACS, Richardson Drive 600, Anchorage, AK, 99505, United States
Join the EFMP-Family Support team and celebrate the season!
Enjoy a warm cocoa or cider
Complete a holiday-themed craft
All children will receive a gift
This is event is for families enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP). Please RSVP to attend.

MI ARNG Wonderland of Lights
2024-11-30 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Potter Park Zoo, South Pennsylvania Avenue 1301, Lansing, MI, 48912, United States
MI ARNG is getting ready for their Wonderland of Lights event on 30 Nov. 2024 from 5-8pm. MI ARNG is partnering with Potter Park zoo and will have a resource table and a craft for the kids they can then go and look at the lights and the animals around the zoo.
This event is open to the service members and families of the MI ARNG.
