Special Events

<< May 2012 >>

We strive to offer engaging, entertaining and educational opportunities that are meaningful community events for the whole family.

For feedback about this event and others please email us: mwrfeedback@sp.redstone.army.mil

Here are a few of the Special Events that we offer:

Operation Christmas Bear
A community wide "bear hug" held in December for Active Duty military families, National Guard, Reserve and also families of Department of Defense employees deployed to war zones. The free event features moon bounces, face painting, free food, magicians, arts and crafts, toy drawings and visits with Santa where each child receives a teddy bear wearing a military scarf and a free professional photo to take home.
Blue Star Banner Presentations
Sponsored by the North Alabama Veterans and Fraternal Organizations Coalition, a special recognition ceremony is held to present the red, white and blue banners to families of deployed military and Department of Defense employees.
Bicentennial Chapel Holiday Sharing Program
A program of commissary gift cards issued through the chapel's tithes and offerings fund for deployed military families E-5 and below who are experiencing financial difficulties. Program offered in December and may be available year round depending on family's financial needs. For more information call 256-876-5397.
Redstone Arsenal Child and Youth Services Angel Tree - The Redstone Arsenal Child and Youth Services coordinate an annual Angel Tree program to obtain gifts for children of military families who are experiencing financial hardships during the holidays. Sign up for families not attached to a unit at Redstone Arsenal is through ACS' Hearts Apart program. For more information, call 256-876-5397.

We hope to see you soon !!