HSL-48 FRG

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Contact your FRG President (Kelly Morris), your Vice President (Bethany Stearns) or your HSL-48 Ombudsman, Mandy Dunn please click the appropriate name listed under "Contributors" on the right panel.







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Thursday, March 10, 2011

DISNEY 2011 PROMO

DISNEY 2011 PROMO

       U.S. Military Can 'Let the Memories Begin' in 2011

       With Special Ticket and Room Offers at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts



       LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. / ANAHEIM, Calif. (Oct. 24, 2010) - As guests of Disney Parks share Disney vacation memories through the "Let the Memories Begin" program in 2011, America's military personnel will have opportunities to make memories through special offers on theme park tickets and accommodations.

       At Walt Disney World Resort - now through Sept. 28, 2011 active and retired U.S. military personnel (including active and retired members of the United States Coast Guard, National Guard and Reservists) or their spouses can purchase:

       *         Disney 4-Day Military Promotional Tickets with Park Hopper Option for $138 each, plus tax

       *         Disney 4-Day Military Promotional Tickets with Water Parks Fun and More Option for $138 each, plus tax AND

       *         Disney 4-Day Military Promotional Tickets with Park Hopper and Water Parks Fun and More Options for $165 each, plus tax



       At Disneyland Resort - now through Sept. 28, 2011 active and retired U.S. military personnel (including active and retired members of the United States Coast Guard, National Guard and Reservists) or their spouses can purchase:

       *                 Disney Military Promotional 3-Day Park Hopper Tickets for $99 each

       Disney Military Promotional Tickets can be purchased by active and retired U.S. military personnel for themselves and up to five additional family members or friends.  No more than six Disney Military Promotional Tickets may be purchased by any eligible member of the U.S. military (or spouse) pursuant to this offer.



       All tickets and options are non-transferable and must be used by Oct. 1, 2011 (certain block out dates apply).  Active and retired U.S. military personnel can also save up to 40% on rooms at select Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort hotels!  This offer is valid for stays most nights now through Oct. 1, 2011, but is not valid at all Nov. 24 - Nov. 26, 2010 and Dec. 26 - Dec. 31, 2010 at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort hotels or April 17 - April 30, 2011 at the Walt Disney World Resort hotels. (The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited. Minimum length of stay requirements may apply for Friday or Saturday arrivals.  Savings based on non-discounted price for the same room. Valid Military ID will be required upon check-in.  No group rates or other discounts apply.  Advance reservations required.  Additional per-adult charges apply at the Walt Disney World Resort if there are more than two adults per room.)



       For information regarding Disney 4-Day Military Promotional Tickets for admission to the Walt Disney World Resort, or to make room reservations at the Walt Disney World Resort, military personnel may call 407/939-7830 or participating U.S. military base ticket offices.

       Information is also available at www.disneyworld.com/military <http://www.disneyworld.com/military> .  For information regarding Disney 3-Day Military Promotional Tickets for admission to the Disneyland Resort, or to make room reservations at the Disneyland Resort, military personnel may call 714/956-6424 or participating U.S. military base ticket offices.  Information is also available at www.disneyland.com/military.

March Coffee Night

This month's coffee night is going to be held on Thursday March 17th at 7pm.. The location is going to be Starbucks at the St Johns Town Center. It is the one next door to Peterbrook Chocolatier.. Come join us for coffee and conversation!

March FRG Meeting

Hey everyone just a reminder that the March FRG meeting is March 21st at the USO.. We are making Easter crafts for the deployed dets so we are asking that everyone please bring a bag of candy to help fill the Easter eggs.. Hope to see you there!!

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Events Going on in Jacksonville This Week:

Wednesday, March 2, 2011:
Florida Waterways Dance Project at the Jacksonville Landing Starting at 4 pm
Dance students from Jacksonville University, Florida State College at Jacksonville, and Douglas Anderson School of the Arts will perform as part of the Florida Waterways Dance Project, a collaborative initiative which celebrates Arts in Education by uniting Florida’s arts institutions in simultaneous site-specific dance performances inspired by Florida’s unique waterways. From Miami to the Panhandle and from Tampa to Jacksonville, dancers, musicians and visual artists from twenty one participating school arts programs and dance companies will join together to bring attention to the power and fragility of Florida’s waterways.

The Social Network is playing at the 5 Points Theater (Tickets are $8.50, or $7.50 with senior, student or military ID)
Address: 5 Points Theatre · 1028 Park Street Jacksonville, Florida 32204
Nominated for eight Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Actor, Cinematography, Best Directing, Editing, Best Adapted Screenplay, and more!
Harvard undergraduate Mark Zuckerberg develops a computer program that will eventually become the phenomenally successful social networking site, Facebook. Yet Zuckerberg’s lack of social skills in the world outside of the virtual realm in which he excels, leaves him with a trail of broken relationships and questionable ethical choices.

First Wednesday Art Walk of Downtown
Produced by Downtown Vision, Inc., First Wednesday Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour that combines astounding visual and live art, engaging events and more in the core of Downtown Jacksonville.
Voted "Best Art Walk" in Folio Weekly's Best of Jax 2010, amd "Most Creative Gathering", "Most Artistic Vanguard", and "Best Art Event" in Jacksonville Magazine's Best of Jax 2010, the First Wednesday Art Walk is an art extravaganza seven years and counting.
Held each month from 5-9 p.m. -- rain or shine -- Art Walk spans a 15-block radius within the Downtown core. With 30 to 40 galleries, museums, cultural venues, restaurants, bars and businesses participating each month and dozens of artists in the open air Hemming Plaza, Art Walk is the ultimate opportunity to savor and support Jacksonville's deep pool of creative talent.
Go to http://downtownjacksonville.org/Marketing/First_Wednesday_Artwalk.aspx for details, directions, highlights, and event map.


Thursday, March 3, 2011 to Sunday March 6, 2011
Jacksonville Home & Patio Show (Tickets are Adults: $10, Children and Students (6-18): $5.00, Children 5 & under: FREE)
Location: Prime Osborn Convention Center - 1000 Water St, Jacksonville, FL 32204-1546
While remodeling your home can be a great investment, it can also open the door to uncertainty and doubt. Whether it's a simple paint job or a major renovation, the 43rd Annual Jacksonville Home & Patio Show has answers to your home improvement questions.
With close to five hundred companies in the home improvement industry under one roof, you'll save time and money. Learn powerful tips from the educational seminars happening all four days. Being informed is the only way to be when it comes to improving your space. Join us at the Prime Osborn Convention Center.
Event Dates:
Thursday, March 3, 2011 from 12:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Friday, March 4, 2011 from 12:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 5, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 6, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Friday, March 4, 2011:
First Friday Art Walk of St. Augustine
Starts at 6:00 pm
Old City Web Services and the St. Augustine Sightseeing Trains, in conjunction with AGOSA (Art Galleries of St. Augustine) sponsor the free First Friday Art Walk Gallery Tour Train Shuttle Service On the first friday of every month, the specially-marked Red Train makes a loop between Catch 22 Gallery, 5 Cordova St., and the San Sebastian Winery, making stops at the downtown Art Galleries. The train completes its loop every 30 minutes from 6 to 9 p.m. The train tour guide offers exhibit information and points out the galleries. Participating galleries provide a detailed map of the route. Parking is available at the San Sebastian Winery on King Street just east of U.S.1, and throughtout the city. First Friday art walks are sponsored by AGOSA, the Art Galleries of St. Augustine. Participating and member galleries remain open until 9 p.m. the 1st Friday of each month, when new openings, new art, and old friends can be seen and met in downtown St. Augustine.
URL: www.online-arts.net
Email: info@online-arts.net

Saturday, March 5, 2011:
City Rescue Mission’s Bed Race at the Jacksonville Landing
The Bed Race is a fundraising event consisting of teams of six people who will push a handmade bed on wheels in front of The Jacksonville Landing in downtown Jacksonville. The goal is to be the fastest Bed Race team and to raise the most funds to support City Rescue Mission. Our goal is to raise $50,000 this year.
One person from each team must submit an entry form. All entry forms and entry fees must be sent to Sarah Davis at the address listed on the form. All entry fees must be paid by February 4, 2011.
The Bed Building Guidelines and Instructions will guide you on how to build your team’s bed. Have fun and be creative! Don’t forget about this year’s theme – “Fairy Tales Do Come True.”
For registration and more information, visit http://crmjax.org/Bed_Race.html
Proceeds benefit the City Rescue Mission.

Annual Studio 40 Auction NEEDS VOLUNTEERS!!
Venue: Hendricks Day School (Performing Arts Center)
Show Time: 5:30pm - 10pm
Call Time: 4:30pm - 11pm
Target Audience: 150
Benefits: Hendricks Day School
Dress: Black Slack, Team Black T-Shirt (Provided)
Website: HendricksDaySchool.org
Duties: Setup, Maintenance, Strikeout
Email Jim.Mace@lpsvcs.com if you would like to volunteer your time for this event - ANY HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!