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"The schedule is in development and will be updated
on a weekly and sometimes daily basis."
Monday, October 11, 2010
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Navy Day at the Georgia Aquarium
Spend Columbus Day with the U.S. Navy at the Georgia Aquarium! Watch real Navy Divers swim with the fish in the Aquarium and conduct demonstrations under the water! Meet the divers in person and see their equipment on display. Rock to the tunes of the Navy rock band "Pride"! Welcome Sailors from the USS Georgia, a Ohio-class guided-missile submarine based in Kingsbay, Georgia! Ride in a Navy interactive simulator or play video games from a tricked-out SUV! Come on out and learn more about the U.S. Navy!!
Location: The Georgia Aquarium
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Caps for Kids
U.S. Navy Sailors deliver smiles and real Navy ball caps to patients at the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta in Egleston.
Location: Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Egleston
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
 
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
USO Greets Returning Troops
Sailors join the United Service Organization (USO) in welcoming Troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan through Atlanta.
Location: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
9 a.m.
Morning Show 101.5 FM Kicks talks to the U.S. Navy
Navy Sailors from the Atlanta area talk about returning home for Navy Week, their jobs, and what life is like in the Navy. Tune in!
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Navy Band Navy concert at McIntosh High School
Students and staff will rock to the sounds of the Navy rock band "Pride".
Location: McIntosh High School, 201 Walt Banks Road, Peachtree City, GA
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Navy Divers visit Lassiter High School
U.S. Navy divers talk to students and teachers about what they do in the Navy
Location: Lassiter High School, 2601 Shallow Ford Rd, Marietta, GA 30066
3:00 p.m.
Admiral visits Chick-Fil-A
Rear Admiral Michael Yurina will meet with the leadership of Chick-Fil-A
Location: 5200 Buffington Road Atlanta, GA 30349
5:00 p.m.
Navy for Moms (and Dads!)
Rear Adm. Michael Yurina, Deputy Director of Submarine Security and Technology, Submarine Warfare Division, will meet with the moms and dads of U.S. Navy Sailors and parents with children who are considering joining the Navy during a special dinner. Navy for Moms is a social networking site where Moms (or Dads!) who have questions about Navy life for their kids can ask questions and get information from mothers of kids who are already in the U.S. Navy. Learn more about Navy for Moms at www.navyformoms.com
Location: Scalini's Restaurant, 2390 Cobb Pkwy SE, Smyrna, GA 30080
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Navy Supports Habitat for Humanity
U.S. Navy Sailors help build dreams with a home build for Habitat for Humanity.
Location: TBD
10:00 a.m.
Governor's Proclamation
Governor Sonny Perdue will deliver the Navy Week Proclamation - and recognize the Navy's 235th Birthday - to Rear Adm. Michael Yurina, who will be joined by USS Georgia and local area Sailors.
Location: State Capitol Building, North Wing
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
VA Medical Center visit
Navy Sailors and Rear Adm. Michael Yurina will visit patients at the VA Medical Center.
Location: 1670 Clairmont Rd, Decatur, GA 30033
11:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Cobb Chamber of Commerce's "Honorary Commanders Association"
Commanding Officer of USS Georgia will be the guest speaker.
Location: Simpatico's, 25 N Park Sq NE, Marietta
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Navy Culinary event with Le Cordon Bleu Atlanta and Navy Birthday Celebration
Navy Chefs will assist Le Cordon Bleu Chefs with classroom instruction, the the Navy Chefs will compete in a cake baking and decorating contest judged by the students. At the end of the event Le Cordon Bleu will present a Navy Birthday Cake celebrating 235 years of naval service! Cake presentation is scheduled for 2:30.
Location: Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, 1927 Lakeside Parkway, Tucker, GA 30084
1:30 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Navy Recruiting District Atlanta will celebrate a new facility opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Location: Smyrna
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Navy Admiral speaks at Spelman College
Rear Adm. Nanette DeRenzi, Deputy Judge Advocate General and Commander of the Naval Legal Service Command, will speak at a networking seminar in support of Spelman's Women Empowered Professional Training (SWEPT)
Location: Spelman College
6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
FREE Rock Concert
The Navy rock band "Pride" will rock the "school" house with their performance of contemporary tunes! Free and open to the public.
Location: Banneker High School, 5935 Feldwood Rd, College Park, 30349
Thursday, October 14, 2010
7:30 a.m.
Atlanta Regional Military Affairs Council Sunrise Breakfast
Rear Admiral Michael Yurina will speak to council members about the Navy's Maritime Strategy and status of the submarine force
Location: Must Ministries Marietta, 1407 Cobb Parkway, Marietta, GA 30062
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Navy Divers visit Mundays's Mill High School
U.S. Navy divers talk to students and teachers about what they do in the Navy
Location: Mundays's Mill High School, 9652 Fayetteville road, Jonesboro, GA 30328
9:30 a.m.
Navy Admiral speaks to the Mechanical Engineering Graduate Association at Georgia Tech
Rear Admiral Michael Yurina will talk about Navy engineering and answer questions.
Location: GA Tech Manufacturing Research Center, Georgia Institute of Technology, 813 Ferst Drive, N.W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30332-0560
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Navy Admiral speaks to Georgia Tech students
Rear Adm. Michael Yurina and Georgia Tech graduate Lieutenant Towney Kennard will talk with NROTC Midshipment.
Location: Georgia Tech TBD
12:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
FREE Navy Rock Concert at Centenial Olympic Park
Grab your lunch and come rock out to the tunes of the Navy's rock band "Pride"!
Location: Centennial Olympic Park, 235 Andrew Young International Blvd, Atlanta, Ga 30313
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Caps for Kids
U.S. Navy Sailors deliver smiles and real Navy ball caps to patients at the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's Scottish Rite facility.
Location: Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Scottish Rite
4:20 p.m.
U.S. Navy supports The First Tee of Atlanta
U.S. Navy Sailors will help positively impact the lives of young people through the game of golf.
Location: John White Park, 1053 Cascade Pkwy, Atlanta, 30311
Friday, October 15, 2010
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Blue Angels visit North Springs High School
The Navy Demonstration Squadron will talk to students and teachers.
Location: North Springs High School, 7447 Roswell Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30328
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Blue Angels visit Hillgrove High School
The Navy Demonstration Squadron will talk to students and teachers.
Location: Hillgrove High School, 4165 Luther Ward RD, Powder Springs, GA
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Navy Divers and USS Georgia Sailors visit South Cobb High School
U.S. Navy Divers and submarine Sailors will talk to students and teachers.
Location: South Cobb High School, 1920 Clay Road, Austell, GA 30106
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Blue Angels visit Kennesaw Mountain High School
The Navy Demonstration Squadron will talk to students and teachers.
Location: Kennesaw Mountain High School, 1898 Kennesaw Due West Rd NW, Kennesaw, GA 30152
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
FREE Navy Rock Concert at Glover Park - Marietta Square
Grab your lunch and come rock out to the tunes of the Navy's rock band "Pride"!
Location: Glover Park - Marietta Square, 50 Park Square, Marietta, GA
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Navy Fitness Challenge and FREE Rock Concert!
Test your physical fitness and see if you have what it takes to be a Navy SEAL! Rock to the tunes of the Navy rock band "Pride" and ride in the Navy's interactive simulator. Guaranteed fun for all!
Location: Cobb Aquatic Center, Marietta, GA.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Wings Over Atlanta Air Show
See a wide variety of military and civilian aerial and aerobatic performances, including the Navy's premier aerial demonstration team, the Blue Angels.
Location: Dobbins Air Reserve Base
1:00 p.m.
Navy Night at Georgia State
U.S. Navy Sailors will participate in activities at the Georgia State vs. North Carolina Central game
Location: Georgia Dome
Sunday, October 17, 2010
8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Wings Over Atlanta Air Show
See a wide variety of military and civilian aerial and aerobatic performances, including the Navy's premier aerial demonstration team, the Blue Angels.
Location: Dobbins Air Reserve Base
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Other events not open to the public.
Throughout Atlanta Navy Week, our Flag Officer and other special guests will do presentations and make visits to various local schools, hospitals and other civic organizations.
Any local school, hospital or civic group that desires to coordinate
this type of event, please contact Lt. Tom Peske at (202) 433-4475
or email:tom.peske@navyweek.org
To the Media: Please note that if you want view or report on any of these event it must be cleared by the individual school administrative office, hospital public relations staff or civic organization. Neither Lt. Tom Peske nor the U.S. Navy has the authorization to let the general public come this type of event.
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