Calendar of Events
The Greater Jacksonville Area USO
maintains a busy year-round schedule of events.
Please check Weekly USO Blast - "Newsletter" for the latest information.
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CALENDAR YEAR 2010 SCHEDULE
Monday, September 13, 2010
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS/USO TICKET SALES VS. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
On sale September 13th at both Mayport & NAS JAX USO Centers. Sales begin at NOON.....Price is $10 per ticket. Tickets are available for purchase by Active Duty and immediate family members only. National Guard, Reserves must be Title 10 or 32, which means you must be under active duty orders......Please bring your orders with you when stopping by to purchase these USO tickets.
Dates of upcoming Tickets Sales at the USO Centers at NAS JAX/Mayport: (always on a Monday) - September 13, 20; October 4; November 1, 8, 29; December 13)
NOTE: Bob Ross will be available at the Submarine Base Kings Bay (Off Crew Building) on Tuesdays (the day after tickets go on sale at the USOs), from 10 am to 11:30 am. Dates of Ticket Sales for Kings Bay for upcoming games: September 14, 21; October 5; November 2, 9, 30; December 14.
Thursday & Friday, September 16 & 17, 2010
GREATER JAX AREA USO/GENERAL MOTORS - MACDILL AFB TAMPA "DIAPER DASH"
As a result of the spectacular success of the recent Greater Jax Area USO/Chevrolet Inc. local area "Diaper Dash" held at our Mayport & NAS JAX USO Centers, we are proud to announce the Greater Jax Area USO/General Motors Inc., MacDill Air Force Base Tampa "Diaper Dash" for what promises to be another fantastic day of pampering our active duty expectant moms in the Tampa Florida area.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
6TH ANNUAL USO BENEFIT RIDE - WEEKEND EXTRAVAGANZA - SILVER SPURS ARENA, OSCEOLA HERITAGE PARK, KISSIMMEE
USO Benefit Ride supports our troops & families. This is a Police escorted ride at the Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee that starts and ends at the Park between Kissimmee and St. Cloud on US192. Registration starts at 8:30 am until 10:30 am. The cost is $25.00 per person which includes a meal, t-shirt, raffle and live entertainment. There will also be a custom and classic bike show. Visit www.usobenefitride.com
Saturday, 2 October 2010
4TH ANNUAL JACKSONVILLE MARINE CORPS HALF MARATHON AND FREEDOM 5K RUN
Downtown Jacksonville. Start time is 7:00 am on Adam Street near the Memorial Wall, Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. Both races will finish inside Metropolitan Park under crossed USMC 155mm howitzers. Visit www.jaxmarinecorpshalfmarathon.com
Friday & Saturday, October 15 & 16, 2010
DANCING IN THE STREETS "MILITARY STYLE" IN PALENCIA
There will be food, fun and entertainment. A free family, fun event! Visit www.palenciaclub.com or call 904.707.7533.
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 22-24 October 2010
NAVAL AIR STATION JACKSONVILLE AIR SHOW (BLUE ANGELS)
Fun filled 3-day weekend. More info to follow.
Saturday & Sunday, 23-24 October 2010
FLEET WEEK DOWNTOWN JACKSONVILLE
A great, fun filled event. More info to follow.
November, 1, 2010
2ND "OPERATION PHONE HOME" WITH GATOR COUNTRY RADIO 99.9.
This is an opportunity for the community to support the troops by buying phone cards to send overseas. More info to follow.
November 6, 2010
FAMILY ARTS FEST AND SALUTE TO THE TROOPS
Where: Mid-towne Center, Historic St. Nicholas.
November 2010
GIVING TREE TOY DRIVE BEGINS (DATES TO BE ANNOUNED)
Saturday, December 4, 2010
PAL DAY ST AUGUSTINE FLORIDA
Free attractions for active duty, Guard, military retirees, reservists and family members. More info to follow.
Mid-December 2010
"NOT HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS" PROGRAM (NO HO HO)
Free area hotels for single E-5 & below active duty service members who are staying in the local area over the Christmas Holidays. More info to follow.
STAFF INFORMATION
GREATER JACKSONVILLE AREA USO DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Bob Ross
bross@usojax.com
904.778-2821 or 7928
NAS JAX USO CENTER
NAS Jax, Bldg 1050
P.O. Box 108
Jacksonville , FL 32212-0108
Jean Endsley, Center Director
jendsley@usojax.com
Center: 904.778.2821 or 7928
Open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Closed Saturday & Sundays
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
MAYPORT USO CENTER
2560 Mayport Road
Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
Ed Champagne, Center Director
echampagne@usojax.com
Center: 904.246.3481
Open Monday-Friday 9am-9pm
Saturday 9am-6pm * Closed Sundays
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
USO WELCOME CENTER JACKSONVILLE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Main Terminal, First Floor
Open 24/7/365
Cheryl Vandiver, Center Director
(Cell) 904.305.4467
usoairport@usojax.com
Center: 904.741.6655
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
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