FFSC Holiday Workshops
Would you like to develop a holiday spending plan, get tips for smart shopping, and avoid post-holiday debt? Our Developing Your Spending Plan and How to Survive the Holidays Financially workshops are for you! All shopped out, attended too many parties, and baked so many cookies you can’t 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 USO’s 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 http://www.usosandiego.org/
December 4, 6, & 8, 2012 – USO Downtown Center USO San Diego’s 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 Santa’s 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. Visit www.usosandiego.org for 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 Tots
Toys for Tots will collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December, and distribute these toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community. To request toys for your children or to donate toys, visit their web site at http://san-diego-ca.toysfortots.org/. For additional information about food donation resources or free toy programs, call 2-1-1 (from land line); 858-300-1211 from cell phones or contact Military OneSource at 1-800-342-9647. Both organizations are open 24 hours a day to help connect you to resources!
IA Family Zoo Event
IA Families are invited to enter the lottery to win a day at the San Diego Zoo on December 9 from 9:00AM – 2:00PM to experience all the excitement and animals they have to offer. Lottery begins Monday, November 12 at 8:30AM and ends Monday, November 26 at 12:00PM. To enter the lottery, contact: asadorf@lpsi.com.
San Diego Military Outreach Ministries (SDMOM)
For assistance this holiday season check out Military Outreach Ministries. San Diego Military Outreach Ministries (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 site or call 619-461-4164.
Operation Homefront
Are you a military family in San Diego in need of a little extra support? Visit their website, for more information.
MWR Family Holiday Party
Celebrate 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 Santa’s Village for all kids, while supplies last! For more information, visit http://navylifesw.com . Event presented by MWR and LEGOLAND California.
Holiday Sports Week
Encourage your command to join in softball, basketball, and flag football tournaments during the week of November 5-9 at Admiral Prout Field House, Bldg 3279 (NBSD). Games played at 5:15, 6:15, and 7:15PM. Please call 619-556-7444 to register. Deadline to register is October 31.