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November Special Event: Military Family Appreciation Month
from Novemeber 2020 COE
by MCCS Okinawa
November is Military Family Appreciation Month. Throughout the month of November the Personal and Professional Development -Resources Branch will host the following events as a thank you to our military community.
Home Buying with the
Personal Financial Management Program
Learn about interest rates, points, closing costs, escrow accounts, earnest money, selecting an agent and processing a VA loan.
November 20 0830-1030 Camp Shields, Multi-Purpose Room, Bldg. 6300
Obi Making Workshop Come and join us as our Cultural Awareness and Adaptation Program teaches you how to make an Obi. All materials will be provided for the event as a way to show our appreciation to our military families. November 19 1130-1300 Camp Courtney, MFP-R, Bldg. 4425
You’ve Served Us, Let Us Serve You with Marine & Family Programs-Resources
Marine and Family Programs-Resources will post a variety of quick videos to provide Service Members and their families with fun and informational tips to continue to help and maintain their quality of life.
Every Monday and Saturday MCCS Okinawa Facebook Event
Transferable Skills Workshop with the Family Member Employment Assistance Program Transferable skills are the talents and abilities that can travel with you when you make a transition into a new career. Transferable skills can be used in building a winning resume for those that are switching careers, graduating from school, or have been away from the workforce. This method will assist with highlighting skills you enjoy using and demonstrate to a hiring manager that you have what it takes to do the job. November 24 1100-1300 Camp Foster, MFP-R, Bldg. 445
Craft Your Way Through L.I.N.K.S. with Marine Corps Family Team Building Craft Your Way Through L.I.N.K.S. is a workshop is designed for spouses of any age and experience level. This workshop provides information about the Marine Corps lifestyle, opportunities for networking, and information about local resources. Come meet other spouses and network while creating a Fall craft project. November 13 1200 MCCS Okinawa Facebook Live Event
Moment of Thanks with Marine Corps Family Team Building MCFTB will invite Service Members and their families to submit quick videos (no more than one minute in length) sharing what they are thankful for. Videos will be reviewed and selected at random to share on the MCCS Okinawa Marine and Family Facebook page in celebration of month of the military family. Every Thursday and Friday MCCS Okinawa Facebook Live Event
MilSpouse to SchoolHouse This program will highlight fundamental resources for military spouses to navigate collegiate accessibility and opportunities. Resources will include tools to identify degree programs or interests, discovering colleges and universities that are accessible on the island, as well how to utilize scholarships, financial aid, and military benefits. November 04 and 18 November 1000-1100 Via WebEx: https://mccs-okinawa.webex.com/mccs-okinawa/j.php? MTID=m9d8bb93d1b2427fd067c2de3273e83bb WebEx Meeting Number: 199 350 9478 Password: milspouse
Military Family Appreciation: Create Your Own Zen Garden Join us for a special event thanking military families by helping them create their own Zen garden. Event starts at 1800 at the Camp Hansen Library. November 17 1800-1900 Camp Hansen, Library, Bldg. 2339
Military Family Appreciation Story Time Join us for a special story time celebrating military families and their unique challenges they face. Stories, songs and fun for the whole family to enjoy starting at 1700 at Foster, Kinser and Courtney Libraries. November 20 1700-1745 Camp Foster, Library, Bldg. 5679 Camp Kinser, Library, Bldg. 1311 Camp Courtney, Library, Bldg. 4453
Military Family Appreciation Story Time Join us for a special story time celebrating military families and their unique challenges they face. Stories, songs and fun for the whole family to enjoy starting at 1700 at Foster, Kinser and Courtney Libraries. November 20 1700-1745 Camp Foster, Library, Bldg. 5679 Camp Kinser, Library, Bldg. 1311 Camp Courtney, Library, Bldg. 4453
Military Family Story Walk Walk your way through a story celebrating military families. Pages of a book will be set up throughout the Libraries to read and enjoy as a family. This Story Walk will be set up to explore all day at the Foster and Courtney Libraries. November 23 0900-1900 Camp Foster, Library, Bldg. 5679 Camp Courtney, Library, Bldg. 4453
Lapsit, Tales for Tots, Preschool Story Time Walk your way through a story celebrating military families. Pages of a book will be set up throughout the Libraries to read and enjoy as a family. This Story Walk will be set up to explore all day at the Foster and Courtney Libraries. Throughout November See the Library schedule for details: https://www.mccsokinawa.com/libraries/#tab2
