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May is National Military Appreciation Month

During National Military Appreciation Month, Gloucester’s NMAM Committee would like to acknowledge our military past, present and the families here at home.  We are currently adding to this calendar, if you know of an event please let us know email.

May 2010 Calendar of Gloucester Events

1

Loyalty Day

1&2 Free snow cones to Military with ID at Gloucester Point Beach Park
4 Free one hour paddle boat or canoe rental to Military with ID at Beaverdam Park
5 Special Recognition of Military at Parks, Recreation And Tourism's Volunteer Recognition Night.
7 Military Spouses Day - remember to say thank you to our Military's Support System... the Spouses!
8

Victory in Europe Day V-E Day or VE Day, declared in 1945

8&9 Free snow cones to Military with ID at Gloucester Point Beach Park
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Free one hour paddle boat or canoe rental to Military with ID at Beaverdam Park

15 UNDER THE STARS - Virginia Symphony Performance, Main Street - this free concert will include a Salute to the Military - sponsored by Cook Foundation, Main Street Preservation Trust, Gloucester Main Street Association, and Riverside Walter Reed Hospital
15 Gloucester Museum of History - extended hours, stop by to see the exhibits before you attend the Virginia Symphony Performance.
15 Peace Officers Day
15

Armed Forces Day

15&16 Free snow cones to Military with ID at Gloucester Point Beach Park
18 Free one hour paddle boat or canoe rental to Military with ID at Beaverdam Park
22&23 Free snow cones to Military with ID at Gloucester Point Beach Park
25 Free one hour paddle boat or canoe rental to Military with ID at Beaverdam Park
29 7th Virginia Regiment of the Continental Army Encampment- 10 am - 4 pm –  Colonial  Courthouse Circle – Sponsored by Parks, Recreation & Tourism 
26 Military Appreciation Specials on Main Street sponsored by Gloucester Main Street Association,
29-31 Free snow cones to Military with ID at Gloucester Point Beach Park
29 Gloucester Veteran's Grave's to be Honored by Local Scouts
Scouts across the county will be placing flags on Veterans Graves.  Visit
www.bsaflags4vets.info. for more information or to help.  For a map of cemeteries click here.
29 7th Virginia Regiment of the Continental Army returns to the Courtcircle, interpreting camp life during the War for Independence.
31 Memorial Day - The Nation Moment of Remembrance, established by Congress, asks Americans wherever they are at 3 pm, local time, to pause in an act of national unity (duration: one minute).
31 Marine Corp League memorial service at the Veterans Memorial - 11 am
American Legion Post 75 wreath laying ceremony at Veterans Memorial - 2 pm
June 6 World War 11 Veterans Receptions - all World War 11 Veterans and families of World War 11 Veterans are invited to attend.  Come out and share your stories, meet others with similar stories and families of veterans that have passed away and families of those that gave their lives in the war to protect us and our precious freedom.

Month-Long Happenings: 

May 2nd - Gloucester Board of Supervisors adopt resolution recognizing National Military Appreciation Month - 7 p.m.-Colonial Courthouse

May 6th - James D. Gardner-Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient plaque dedication & unveiling -

2 p.m. - Colonial Courthouse Green

May 7th - Library distributes Gloucester Military Appreciation Events Bookmark

May 9th - Beaverdam Park Military Appreciation Day - (1) hour free canoe / paddleboat rental for retired &

active duty military

May 12th - County Employees “Wear Red” in observance of National Military Appreciation Month

May 13th - Military Spouse Day-Gift of Chocolate to spouses-Library - 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

May 14th - Library sends paperback books to military in Middle East

May 16th - Beaverdam Military Appreciation Day - (1) hour free canoe / paddleboat rental for retired & active duty military

May 19th - County Employees “Wear Red” in observance of National Military Appreciation Month

· Lewis Burruss, author of “All That Matters” & other Viet Nam era books, & his daughter, discuss why she wants to follow in her father’s footsteps in the military - Library Community Room - 7 p.m.

May 21st - Ft. Monroe Military Band - 4 p.m. - Colonial Courthouse Green

May 23rd - Beaverdam Park Military Appreciation Day - (1) hour free canoe / paddleboat rental for retired & active duty military

May 26th - County Employees “Wear Red” in observance of National Military Appreciation Month

May 27th - 7th Virginia Regiment Plaque Ceremony - 3 p.m. - Colonial Courthouse

May 28th - American Legion Post 75 Memorial Day Ceremony - 4 p.m. - Colonial Courthouse Green

· Museum Special Opening from 1 - 4 p.m. to complement Memorial Day Ceremony

May 29th - Gloucester Point Beach Special Memorial Day Activities - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. for retirees & active duty families

May 30th -Beaverdam Park Military Appreciation Day - (1) hour free canoe / paddleboat rental for retired &

active duty military

Thank you for helping us thank those
who protect our precious freedom!

If you know of an event or activity not posted here, please let us know.  Email

 

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Last Update by D. R. Carter July 27, 2010