2012 holiday resource guide pdf

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Holiday Resource Guide2012

FFSC Holiday WorkshopsWould you like to develop a holiday spending plan, get tips for smart shopping, and avoid post-holidaydebt? Our Developing Your Spending Plan and How to Survive the Holidays Financially workshops are foryou!

All shopped out, attended too many parties, and baked so many cookies you cant see straight? Our

Holiday Stress workshop provides information and tips for effectively dealing with the pressures, stress,and blues of the holiday season. Call 1-866-923-6478 for class times and registration.

USO San Diego Thanksgiving Feast

On Thanksgiving Day, November 22 at 12:00 pm the USOs Downtown location (303 A Street, Downtown

San Diego) will be serving a traditional Thanksgiving Feast with all the trimmings. Come enjoy arts and

crafts for the kids, a magician, and give-a-ways throughout dinner. For more information, visit

www.usosandiego.org.

USO Santa StoreDecember 4, 6, & 8, 2012 - USO Downtown CenterUSO San Diegos annual Santa Store is an opportunity for active duty children to come and receive a

delicious meal, get a photo with Santa, a gift from Santas sack, pick out a gift for mom and dad or

guardians, and also have their special gift wrapped before they go home. This event gives a wonderful

holiday memory to the children of active duty military, many whom are not only separated from their

loved ones during the holidays, but who have experienced multiple deployments of their mother/father

and in some cases, both parents. Visitwww.usosandiego.orgfor more information.

San Diego Armed Services YMCA Holiday Programs Overview

A non-profit serving 6,000 San Diego military families a month with over 40 absolutely free family

bonding and social networking programs. For more details visit:www.militaryymca.com.

Toys for TotsToys for Tots will collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December, and distributethese toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community. To request toys for your children or todonate toys, visit their web site athttp://san-diego-ca.toysfortots.org/.

For additional information about food donation resources or free toy programs, call 2-1-1 (from landline); 858-300-1211 from cell phones or contact Military OneSource at 1-800-342-9647. Bothorganizations are open 24 hours a day to help connect you to resources!
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IA Family Zoo EventIA Families are invited to enter the lottery to win a day at the San Diego Zoo on December 9 from9:00AM 2:00PM to experience all the excitement and animals they have to offer. Lottery beginsMonday, November 12 at 8:30AM and ends Monday, November 26 at 12:00PM. To enter the lottery,[email protected] the Lincoln Military Housing contact [email protected].

San Diego Military Outreach Ministries (SDMOM)For assistance this holiday season check out Military Outreach Ministries. San Diego Military OutreachMinistries (SDMOM) is a community supported charity that reaches out to young enlisted military families

in San Diego with a broad range of helping services. For more details, visit their web sitewww.sandiegomom.orgor call 619-461-4164.

Operation HomefrontAre you a military family in San Diego in need of a little extra support? Visit their website,www.operationhomefront.net, for more information.

MWR Family Holiday PartyCelebrate the Holidays on Saturday, December 1 from 9:00AM-1:00PM at Admiral Robinson Recreation

Center (Naval Base San Diego). Admission and activities are free. Seasonal fun for the whole family!Food vendors will be available. Free LEGOLAND California ticket in Santas Village for all kids, whilesupplies last! For more information, visithttp://navylifesw.com. Event presented by MWR and

LEGOLAND California.

Holiday Sports WeekEncourage your command to join in softball, basketball, and flag football tournaments during the week ofNovember 5-9 at Admiral Prout Field House, Bldg 3279 (NBSD). Games played at 5:15, 6:15, and7:15PM. Please call 619-556-7444 to register. Deadline to register is October 31.

Events around San Diego for MilitaryThese events in this section are not sponsored or put on by the US Military

Knotts Berry Farm Military Tribute DaysFrom November 1 - November 21, present and past military personnel and one guest will be admitted

FREE. Eligible personnel may also purchase up to six additional tickets for just $19 each. Combine KnottsMilitary Salute with an area hotel voucher available at your MWR ticket office and enjoy a greataffordable getaway. Proof of military service (DD214, Veterans Administration Hospital ID, or Active

Military ID) is required.

Julian EventsCheck out the many activities happening up in our neighboring city of Julian from November until the endof the year. For more information, visitwww.julianca.com.
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Mother Goose ParadeIn El Cajon on November 18 at 10:00AM, the 66thAnnual Mother Goose Parade will officially start off theholiday season in San Diego County. The Mother Goose Parade is the largest parade in San DiegoCounty, and the largest of its type west of the Mississippi. For more information, visitwww.mothergooseparade.org.

Balboa Park December NightsDecember 7, 5:00pm to 10:00pm and December 8, noon-10:00pm. San Diegos annual kick-off to theholiday season will take place for the 35thconsecutive year. In the spirit of the holidays, participating

Balboa Park museums open their doors free of charge from 5:00-9:00PM both evenings. This is thelargest free community festival in San Diego. For more information, visitwww.balboapark.org/decembernights.

41st Annual San Diego Bay Parade of LightsSponsored by the Port of San Diego, boaters will light up the harbor with festive lights and decorations.Parade times are December 9 and 16, 5:30-9:00PM. This year s theme is Our 41st Anniversary, USS

Santa Claus. For more information visithttp://www.sdparadeoflights.org

Spirit of ChristmasGet in the Christmas spirit at this special event on Saturday, December 1 from 4:00-9:00PM on Maine

Avenue. Photos with Santa, entertainment from Lakeside school children, games, food, and lighting the

Community Christmas Tree. For more information please visitwww.lakesideca.com.

Free Websites for Military

Operation UplinkThis great program is brought to you by Veterans of Foreign Wars and provides Free Call Days todeployed troops and hospitalized veterans. The call days are two designated days each month during

which deployed Service Members can make free phone calls from their overseas MWR center to the U.S.For more information and the 2012-2013 Free Call Day Schedule, visithttp://www.vfw.org/Assistance/National-Military-Services/.

Treat the Troops

Send cookies to deployed Service Members! Treat the Troops takes orders for cookies to be sent out tothe troops. Troops are also welcome to request cookies. Find more details about ordering or requestingcookies on their website atwww.treatthetroops.org.

Mil-KitsFamilies of deployed Service Members can receive FREE packaging materials from the US Post Office. Formore details, call 1-800-610-8734 and order through Customer Service.
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Free Events for Single Service Members

Christmas Eve with the San Diego Fire DepartmentThe ASYMCA Active Duty Program Department facilitates a Christmas Eve event where junior, singleService Members get to spend a relaxing evening with members of the San Diego Fire Department.

Rather than spend the holidays separated from family and friends, this program provides the opportunityto socialize and enjoy a family style meal. For more information, visitwww.militaryymca.comor call 619-232-9084.

Liberty Holiday ShuttleFREE shuttle rides for single and unaccompanied service members from Monday, November 19 thru

Monday, December 24 (excluding weekends) from 8AM-8PM. Shuttles leave from The RECYARD at NBSD,Building 221. 24-hour advanced reservations required. Please call 619-556-5085.

Thanksgiving and Christmas BuffetsHoliday buffet meals will be available from November to December at San Diego Liberty Centers. Buffetsare open to enlisted active duty and geographical personnel. Looking for a place to enjoy a free holidaymeal? Stop by your base Liberty Center for buffet dates and times. (Liberty Hall, NBPL, NMAWC 619-524-6587; The HUB, NBPL, Main Base 619-553-9138; Q-Zone, NAB 619-437-3190; The RECYARD, NBSD619-556-5085; Liberty Rec, NASNI 619-545-2878)

Free Holiday Gift Wrapping At Your Liberty CenterDecember 1-25, Active Duty Service Members can wrap gifts for FREE at base Liberty Centers. Supplies

include paper, tape and bows.

Holiday Gift BagsCalling all Command Recreation Reps! Dont forget about your Service Members standing watch orworking on Christmas Day. Let them know you remembered them! MWR and your local Liberty Centerhave Holiday Gift Bags stuffed with useful, fun and tasty treats available to those working on ChristmasDay. To reserve bags for your Command, complete the online form athttp://navylifesw.comby

December 7.

Breakfast with LibertyHappy Holidays from Liberty! Enjoy a free breakfast at your base Liberty Center from December 17-January 1. FREE hot cocoa and a variety of fresh pastries. Be here early - freshness goes fast! Contact

your base Liberty Center for details.
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