Free admission to over 1,000 Blue Star Museums across the US is being offered to active duty military and their families from May 30 to September 5, 2011. A list of participating Alabama museums is provided. An upcoming FRG training on June 16 and other training opportunities are announced. Information is also provided about various programs and resources for military families, including the AAFES "You Made the Grade" rewards program, ABA Homefront legal resources, and Grow Alabama community supported agriculture.

1. USAACE Weekly
Family Update
3 June 2011
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Blue Star Museums – FREE Admission
INSIDE THIS ISSUE The Blue Star Museums initiative is a partnership among Blue Star Families,
the National Endowment for the Arts, and more than 1,000 museums across
1 Blue Star Museums
America. First launched in the summer of 2010, Blue Star Museums once
2 FRG Training again are offering free admission to active duty military personnel and their
families from Memorial Day, May 30, 2011, through Labor Day, September 5,
3 Grow Alabama 2011. Below is a list of participating museums in Alabama:
 Alabama State Capitol
Montgomery, Al
 Belle Mont Mansion
Tuscumbia, AL
 Birmingham Museum of Art
Birmingham, AL
 Confederate Memorial Park
Marbury, AL
 Fendall Hall Historic House Museum
Eufaula, AL
 Fort Morgan State Historic Site, Alabama Historical Commission
Gulf Shores, AL
 Freedom Rides Museum, Alabama Historical Commission
“”The beginning of Montgomery, AL
knowledge is the  Ft Toulouse / Ft Jackson State Historic Site
discovery of something Wetumpka, AL
we do not understand  Gaineswood National Historic Landmark
Demopolis, AL
~ Frank Herbert  Huntsville Museum of Art
Huntsville, AL
 Magnolia Grove
Greensboro, AL
 Mobile Museum of Art
Mobile, AL
 Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts
Montgomery , AL
 The Museum of Mobile
Mobile, AL
 Old Cahawba Archaeological Park
Orrville, AL
 Paul W. Bryant Museum
Tuscaloosa, AL
 Sci-Quest, Hands-on Science Center
Huntsville, AL

2. Page 2 USAACE Family Weekly Update
Upcoming Training: Did you Know?
 FRG Training is scheduled for 16 For every 100,000 supporters,
June in Bldg. 5700, Rm 371F Hills Bros. will donate 10
from 0800 – 1200. Register by scholarships to military families
calling (334) 255-9578 through a partnership with
ThanksUSA. Help Hills Bros.
 6, 7, & 9 June – AFTB Level II in
Bldg. 5700, Rm 371F from 5 – reach the goal of 500,000 supporters and 50 scholarships donated by
8:30 pm. To register, call (334) 03/31/12. Hills Bros. guarantees a minimum donation of 10 scholarships.
255-AFTB (2382) Each code can only be entered once. Visit
http://www.hillshomefrontheroes.com/ to become a supporter today.
 6 & 13 June – Divorce &
Separation Co-Parenting
Workshop from 9-12 pm at Early ThanksUSA is a charitable effort to mobilize Americans
Childhood Activity Center. of all ages to "thank" the men and women of the United
Register by calling (334) 255- States armed forces, by providing need-based college,
3898 technical and vocational school scholarships for their
children and spouses. For more information, visit
Upcoming Events: ThanksUSA.org.
 1 – 24 June is the Summer
Reading Program Registration at
the Center Library for grades K –
8th for the 2010 – 2011 school
AAFES Program – You Made the Grade
year. For more info call (334) The PX offers an array of free and discounted
255-3885. products to students who excel in the
 7 June – Character Dining classroom through its "You Made the Grade"
featuring Kiddy Karaoke from 5- program. Now in its tenth year, the AAFES
7pm. For more info call (334) education rewards initiative is anchored by a
598-8025. booklet chock full of complimentary offers
 14 June – EFMP Golf Clinic from for students in grades one through twelve
9-11 at Silver Wings Golf Course. who maintain a "B" average or better. The
Register before 11 June, call
current "You Made the Grade" booklet
(334) 255-9277
includes coupons ...for a free regular 6-inch
 15 June – Men’s Sports, Fitness combo meal from Subway, complimentary
& Wellness Expo at The Landing
From 10:00 – 2:00 pm.
admission to the Reel Time Theater, and $2
off any newly released DVD. Each booklet also contains an entry form for a
 16 June – Father’s Day Craft quarterly drawing in which three winners are randomly awarded savings
Making Activity at the Center
Library from 3:30 – 4:30 pm.
bonds in $2,000, $3,000, or $5,000 denominations. All authorized exchange
Call (334) 255-3885 for more shoppers, who are full-time students, are eligible to pick up a booklet and
info. register for the savings bonds every time they receive a qualifying report
 17 June – Newcomer’s Welcome
card. The program offers a terrific practical learning experience for our
at The Landing from 8:30 – military students; it pays to learn. To receive the AAFES "You Made the
10:30 am. FREE childcare with Grade" booklet, students must present a valid military ID card and proof of
reservations call 9334) 255-3735. an overall "B" or better average to the Ft Gordon PX customer service
department.
16 June 2011
Bldg. 5700, Rm 371F
0800-1230
www.housing.army.mil
RSVP – (334) 255-9578

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ABA Homefront – Legal Resources for Military Families
ABA Homefront offers information and resources to assist military families.
Their Information Center has publications and resources on numerous topics,
the Pro Bono Center connects civilian attorneys to pro bono legal
opportunities on behalf of military families, and the website boasts a national
directory of legal programs and organizations that provide in-person
consultation and representation of military families in need of legal assistance.
Check out their website at
http://www.americanbar.org/portals/public_resources/aba_home_front.html.
A Navy logistics command and an Air Force technology school created a free online invitation service for
military and government use. The "e-invitations" application at https://einvitations.afit.edu saves the cost
of cards, envelopes, printing, and postage and handling fees, and is available free-of-charge to all members
of the U. S. military or government who have a valid .mil, .gov, or usaffa.edu e-mail address.
*Note: The USAACE FRSA has an account setup if anyone would like assistance utilizing this service.
Grow Alabama
Grow Alabama is your direct connection to the family farms of Alabama.
A multi-farm CSA, we work with over 50 farmers around Alabama to
bring you a share of fresh, locally-grown produce year-round.
There are 3 plans to choose from:
 Gold Plan (10 fruits/veggies per week – 5 to 6 servings of each item) for $47.75/week, monthly plan
 Silver Plan (6 fruits and veggies per week – 3 to4 servings of each item) for $31.25/week, monthly
plan
 Bronze Plan (6 fruits and vegetables per week – 1 to 2 servings of each item for $24.75 per week,
monthly plan
Customize your weekly plan online or by phone, convenient delivery to your home, office or central pickup
location, weekly recipes and cooking demos online, vacation suspension, permanent substitution of an item
not ever wanted, payment options (monthly-automatic debit/charge or one yearly payment – 10% off). 30-day
notice is required to discontinue a plan.
We are working to secure Fort Rucker as a “drop-off location” using The Commons, Family Support Facility.
We need a minimum of 10 families to sign-up so delivery can begin. Once we have reached the minimum
requirement, you will receive notification of Fort Rucker as your local “drop-off location.”