Family Program Office
May 2012
11 May 2012 » Red Cross Blood Drive MGMC Cancer Center (361 Old Belgrade Road, Augusta) 1200-1700
11 May 2012 » Military Kids Club Augusta
Open to all Current Military Youth in Augusta Region Ages 3-18 meets the Second Friday of the Month from 6 -7:30 pm At the Buker Center, Augusta. No cost to you. 3 Separate Age Groups. Register Today at www.jointservicessupport.org type in your keyword: Kids Club in the events search panel. Or contact the Youth office with questions about this or any other MENG Youth Program event at (207) 430-5773 or 5953. steven.hughes2@us.army.mil
12 May 2012 » Commissary CaseLot Sale Caribou Armory
Commissary Caselot Sale at the Caribou Armory, at 129 Sincock St. from 0900-1500.
15 May 2012 » US Family Health Plan Seminar Presque Isle
Presque Isle Inn and Convention Center 2PM and 7PM. Click here for details.
16 May 2012 » VA 2K Walk and Roll 11AM-1PM Togus
Join the Togus VA as for a Walk and Roll to benefit homeless veterans and promote health and wellness. A BBQ lunch is available. Click here for more details.
16 May 2012 » Red Cross Blood Drive Augusta American Legion (400 Eastern Avenue, Augusta) 1200-1700
16 May 2012 » Guard and Reserve Pre-retirement Seminar, Augusta, ME
Western Civic Center, 110 Community Drive, Augusta, ME beginning at 6PM. Please e-mail or call Wendy Moody, Transition Assistance Advisor, at 207-430-5778 or wendy.moody@us.army.mil for more information or to register. Registration is not required but is helpful to the presenter. Click here for details.
17 May 2012 » Red Cross Blood Drive Farrington Elementary School (249 Eastern Avenue, Augusta) 1200-1700
18-20 May 2012 » Maine Military Couples Marriage Enrichment Bar Harbor, ME
PREP is an educational program designed to help couples communicate and build a stronger connection to each other. It is a research-based approach to helping couples prevent divorce and preserve a lasting love. Developing and keeping open communication lines is key to maintaining a successful marriage especially after experiencing long separations associated with deployment. Questions about curriculum can be directed to Chaplain (CPT) Earl Weigelt at earl.e.weigelt@us.army.mil or at 430-5898. Click here for registration and additional information.
20 May 2012 » Run/Walk to Homebase 9K
Ever dream about crossing home plate at Fenway Park as the crowd cheers you on? Want to be part of an exciting fundraising event that helps provide much needed services to local veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan? We have an event for you! The 2012 Run-Walk to Home Base presented by New Balance is a 9K fundraising Run scheduled for Sunday, May 20th, 2012. This year, we also added an option of 3 mile walk! Current military members download your sign up form here.
24 May 2012 » Red Cross Blood Drive Key Bank - Gardiner (1 Brunswick Avenue) Thursday, 1200-1700
24 May 2012 » 2nd Annual Even Better lIving with Hearing Loss Event at Togus 0800-1600
Helping you and your loved ones cope with hearing loss. 1200-1300 Keynote address Chrisy Compton. Click here for details.
26 May 2012 » Grave Flag Program at the Augusta Maine Veterans Memorial
The Grave Flag Program will be held on Saturday, May 26, at 9 a.m. at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemeteries Civic Center Drive & Mount Vernon Rd. off US Route 95 Augusta, Maine. From the South I 95 take exit 112B or from the North I 95 take exit 112. Turn right on Route 27 toward Belgrade. At the MVMC sign turn right on Blue Star Highway. We will gather at the top of the hill near the flag pole at 9 a.m. for a prayer, introductions and instructions. TO volunteer or for questions, contact Don Simoneau @ 897-4139 or the American Legion Hdqtrs. @ 873-3229. Donations for the Grave Flags may be made by making checks payable to The American Legion, in note section "Grave Flag Program" and mail donations to P.O. Box 900, Waterville, ME 04903-0900.
28 May 2012 » Miles for Mills 5K to benifit the Travis Mills, Augusta, ME
The Mills Family invites you to join them for a Memorial Day 5K walk/run in Augusta to support SSG Travis Mills was seriously injured and lost legs on 10 April 2012. All proceeds benefit the Mills Family Fund. Click here for registration for details.
28 May 2012 » Memorial Day Military Apprication Game at the Portland Sea Dogs
Military member and Veterans sign up for your FREE tickets to the Memorial Day Sea Dogs Game today. Click here for registration details and eligibility requirements. Tickets are limited, sign up today!
28 May 2012 » Honoring Our Hero’s Event at Sunbury Village Retirement Community
All proceeds support the Maine Troop Greeters. $10 Adults • $5 Children Bounce House • Hotdogs, Hamburgers & Rolls Seafood bar for Seafood Wraps DJ Mike & Mike Morning Radio 23 acres to explore Free to families with a deployed service member RSVP to andrew.matlins@ang.af.mil by 17 May For Info contact Deborah at 207-262-9600.
June 2012
03 June 2012 » 2ND ANNUAL MAINEiac MEMORIAL 5K RUN OR WALK
Sunday, June 3 (Drill) at 0700, Start Location: Behind 101 ARW Wing Training Center To Benefit: First Sergeant Council Fund. Non-Refundable Entry fee: $5.00/ person, children under 12 are free. Click here to download your entry form.
9 May 2012 » US Family Health Plan Seminar Calais
1PM at Calais Regional hospital. Click here for details.
20 June 2012 » US Family Health Plan Seminar Machias
2PM at Helen's Restaurant. Click here for details.
23 June 2012 » 8th Annual Run for Cash
5K run and 2.5Mile Walk Fundraiser for the Captainn Christopher Scott Cash Scholarship Fund. Held in Old Orchard Beach, ME. Click here for details.
24 June 2012 » 9th Annual AAMA Golf Tournament
24 June 2012 at 1300 Registration begins at 1200 Western View Golf Course Entry Fee: $25.00 (Includes 1 cart per team)Cookout, Trophies, 50/50 Raffle, Cash Bar Contact Information: Mark Cater 207-430-5781, mark.cater@us.army.mil or SSG Roland Choate 207-430-5902, roland.choate@us.army.mil
Registation form and Flyer
Sponsor Form
24-26 June 2012 » White Water Rafting Teen Extreme
Open to all current Maine Miltiary Teens ages 13-18. Registration Fee applies. Click here for detials and the teen registration form.
Adult Chaperones are needed, click here to apply.
Adult Background Check
28 June 2012 » 19th Annual Army Guard The Club Annual Golf Tournament to support the Maine Veterans Home
Golf for a good cause at the Bangor Municipal Golf Course in Bangor, Maine. Teams of 4 $240 per team includes green fee, golf cart, prizes, and BBQ at the club. Click here to for a registration form.
29 June 2012 » 2nd Annual Maine Military and Community Network Statewide Conference
Join MM&CN for thier second annual statewide conference held at Colby College. Click here for details.
26-29 June 2012 » 20th Annual Eastern Invitational Golf Tournament, North Myrtle Beach, SC
All current/retired Air or Army National Guard and Air Force Reserve personnel and any member of their family and DOD civilians are eligible. Cutoff Date: May 31, 2012. Click here for detials.
July 2012
3 July 2012 »195th Band Summer Concert, Concert Band Old Orchard Beach 1800-1930 (Salvation Army Pavillion)
4 July 2012 »195th Band Summer Concert, Concert Band Camden 1330-1500 (Library Amphitheatre)
5 July 2012 »195th Band Summer Concert, Rock Band Calais 1800-1930 (Triangle Park)
5 July 2012 »195th Band Summer Concert, Quintet/Quarlet Old Town 1830-2000 (Park)
6 July 2012 »195th Band Summer Concert, Concert Band Calais 1900-2030 (Memorial Park)
7 July 2012 »195th Band Summer Concert, Quintet/Quarlet Lubec 1100-1230 (Lighthouse Park)
7 July 2012 »195th Band Summer Concert, Rock Band Winslow 2100-0100 (Fort Halifax)
7 July 2012 »195th Band Summer Concert, Jazz Band Belfast 1000-1200 (Waterfront)
8-14 July 2012 » Youth Camp Week 1
Ages: 9-12 campers, 13-15 Cadets(ages changed this year), JC's 16-18 Cost: Non refundable $50 per Camper sent in with application. Applications will be returned if payment(s) were not submitted. Trans: Free Trans from Bangor and Augusta Staff must be present Saturday 1800 (6 pm) prior to the start of camp. Adults need to summit DD369(Police Back Ground Check) with application.
Adult Application
Adult Background Check
JC Application
Cadet & Camper Application
9 July 2012 »195th Band Summer Concert, Concert Band Machias 1800-1930 (Performing Arts Center)
10 July 2012 »195th Band Summer Concert, Concert Band Houlton 1800-1930 (Performing Arts Center)
15-21 July 2012 » Youth Camp Week 2
Ages: 9-12 campers, 13-15 Cadets(ages changed this year), JC's 16-18 Cost: Non refundable $50 per Camper sent in with application. Applications will be returned if payment(s) were not submitted. Trans: Free Trans from Bangor and Augusta Staff must be present Saturday 1800 (6 pm) prior to the start of camp. Adults need to summit DD369(Police Back Ground Check) with application.
Adult Application
Adult Background Check
JC Application
Cadet & Camper Application
28 July 2012 » 2nd Annual Burgers and Bikes to Benefit Kieve Veterans Camp Bikeride and BBQ
Join the Combat Veterans Motorcycl Association 17-1 for the second annual Burgers to bikes to benefit Kieve Veterans Camp. Open to all riders. Registration from 0800-1000 at LA Harley on Main Street in Lewiston. Kick Stands up at 1030. Followed by a bbq lunch at Camp Kieve, and tours of the facility. Raffles, Prizes, 50/50. Contact Steve Spooner at 207-784-6332. Click here to download the flyer for additional information.
August 2012
9 August 2012 » NGAME Golf Tournament Palmyra Golf Course
The 17th Annual Natioanl Guard Association of Maine Invitational Golf tournament. Register early as space is limited. Click here to download the registration for your team.
19 August 2012 » Run for the Fallen
25 August 2012 » 15th Annual Nothern New England Military Retiree Activity Day Augusta Armory
An event for Military Retirees to include gray area and dependents. Click here for details.
September 2012
19 September 2012 » Guard and Reserve Pre-retirement Seminar, Lewiston, ME
Ramada Inn, 490 Pleasant Street, Lewiston, ME beginning at 6PM. Please e-mail or call Wendy Moody, Transition Assistance Advisor, at 207-430-5778 or wendy.moody@us.army.mil for more information or to register. Registration is not required but is helpful to the presenter. Click here for details.
30 September 2012 » Maine Tribute March to Honor Fallen Soldiers
October 2012
9 October 2012 » Guard and Reserve Pre-retirement Seminar, Portland, ME
Clarion Hotel, 1230 Congress Street, Portland, ME beginning at 6PM. Please e-mail or call Wendy Moody, Transition Assistance Advisor, at 207-430-5778 or wendy.moody@us.army.mil for more information or to register. Registration is not required but is helpful to the presenter. Click here for details.
24 October 2012 » Guard and Reserve Pre-retirement Seminar, Belfast, ME
The Comfort Inn, 159 Searsport Street, Belfast, ME beginning at 6PM. Please e-mail or call Wendy Moody, Transition Assistance Advisor, at 207-430-5778 or wendy.moody@us.army.mil for more information or to register. Registration is not required but is helpful to the presenter. Click here for details.
