Monday, April 19, 2010
6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. Navy Chef on WHO TV
Watch as Navy Chef Joe Kicinski conducts a culinary demonstration on live TV as he chats about his experiences preparing meals for hungry Sailors aboard Navy submarines.
8:00 a.m. Navy Week on WHO 1040
Tune in to Van and Bonnie in the Morning as they talk live to a hometown Sailor in studio about Des Moines Navy Week festivities.
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Culinary presentation at Central Campus High School
The Navy has some of the best chefs and submarine chefs are the best in the Navy! Chief Joseph Kicinski will talk to students about his experience as a Navy Chef and demonstrate his skills in the kitchen.
Location: 1800 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA
10:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. USS Constitution History Program at Meredith Middle School
Crew members of the 18th Century frigate conduct a history presentation – complete with artifacts and period uniforms – for students.
Location: 4827 Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. USS Constitution History Program at Meredith Middle School
Crew members of the 18th Century frigate conduct a history presentation – complete with artifacts and period uniforms – for students.
Location: 4827 Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA
11:30 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. Culinary presentation at Central Campus High School
The Navy has some of the best chefs and submarine chefs are the best in the Navy! Chief Joseph Kicinski will talk to students about his experience as a Navy Chef and demonstrate his skills in the kitchen.
Location: 1800 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA
1:00 p.m. Naval Aviation Presentation at Meredith Middle School
A Navy Search and Rescue pilot will talk to students about his job and what it takes to be a naval aviator.
Location: 4827 Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA
2:00 p.m. The Fort Des Moines Museum will host its FREE Navy Week Film Festival
Feature Film "Trial by Fire"
Location: 75 E. Army Post Road
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
10:00 a.m. Navy Day at the Iowa Hall of Pride
This event will kick off with an official Navy Week Proclamation from the Mayor himself, T.M. Franklin Cownie, declaring April 19-24 as Navy Week. . The morning will include demonstrations by sailors from the 18th Century frigate, USS Constitution,, Navy career presentations - and more!
Location: 330 Park St, Des Moines, IA
10:00 a.m. Navy rock band “Horizon” performs at North High School
Students and staff alike will rock to the sounds of the Navy Band Great Lakes rock/pop group.
Location: 501 Holcomb Ave, Des Moines, IA
11:00 a.m. Navy Culinary Demo on WOI-TV
Watch as Navy Chef Joe Kicinski conducts a culinary demonstration on live TV!
1:00 pm. - 3:00 p.m. Sailors get to work at the Ronald McDonald House
Sailors roll up their sleeves to help with a variety of projects in support of families and staff members.
Location: 1441 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA
1:10 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Navy Parachute Demonstration Team performs at North High School followed by a Q&A session.
The renowned Navy Leap Frogs jump into North High School.
Location: 501 Holcomb Ave, Des Moines, IA
2:00 p.m. The Fort Des Moines Museum will host its FREE Navy Week Film Festival
Feature Film "Guests of the Emperor"
Location: 75 E. Army Post Road
5:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Navy rock band “Horizon” performs at the Grand Blue Mile
Rock to the sounds of the Navy Band Great Lakes rock/pop group during the pre-race events.
Location: 17th & W. Locust St.
6:00 p.m. Navy Chef prepares meal for families at the Ronald McDonald House
Navy Chef Chief Joe Kicinski prepares and serves dinner to families staying at the Ronald McDonald House.
Location: 1441 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA
6:00 p.m. Leap Frogs race downtown in the Grand Blue Mile
Come out and cheer on the Navy’s Parachute Demonstration Team and other Navy runners during this mile-long “fun run!” Navy SEAL equipment and other assets will be display at the finish line area.
Location: 17th & W. Locust St.
7:00 p.m. Meet the Leap Frogs at Grand Blue Mile post-race event
The Navy’s Parachute Demonstration Team will be on hand to talk about Naval Special Warfare and Special Operations careers, sign autographs, and show off some of their tactical hardware.
Location: Nollen Plaza, Locust at 16th St.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
6:20 a.m. Navy Leap Frogs on WHO TV
Don’t miss this live interview with the Navy’s Parachute Demonstration Team.
8:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Habitat for Humanity building project
The Navy builds houses and dreams for families in need.
Location: TBD
9:30 a.m. Navy rock band “Horizon” performs at Roosevelt High School
Students and staff alike will rock to the sounds of the Navy Band Great Lakes rock/pop group.
Location: 4419 Center St., Des Moines
11:30 a.m. Navy musicians instruct Roosevelt HS band students
Members of the Navy Band Great Lakes rock/pop group will work with band students during a clinic session following the school concert.
Location: 4419 Center St., Des Moines
12:00 p.m. Navy Commander speaks to the Downtown Des Moines Kiwanis Club
Cmdr Justin Shineman, Commanding Officer, Navy Recruiting District Minneapolis, is the guest speaker.
Location: All Play - 615 3rd St, Des Moines
2:00 p.m. The Fort Des Moines Museum will host its FREE Navy Week Film Festival
Feature Film "Battle Station Sick Bay"
Location: 75 E. Army Post Road
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. "FREE" Navy rock concert!
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and come on out to the West Capitol Terrace where you'll rock to the sounds of "Horizon", the Navy Band Great Lakes' rock/pop group. Great family fun!!
Location: Locust & 7th St., Des Moines
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Let’s Play at All Play! Meet real Navy SEALS
Come on out and meet the elite Navy SEALs and other Sailors, and team up for a night of fun and games! U.S. Navy Sailors are standing by to compete in a game of laser tag, race to the top of the rock climbing wall, or face off over air hockey. We’re game if you’re game - so let’s play! Special discount for military families.
Location: 615 3rd St, Des Moines
Thursday, April 22, 2010
7:30 a.m. Navy rock band “Horizon” conducts band clinic at East High School
Members of the Navy Band Great Lakes rock band will work with band students and answer questions about being professional Navy musicians.
Location: 815 East 13th Street, Des Moines, IA
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Navy rock band “Horizon” performs at East High School
Students and staff alike will rock to the sounds of the Navy Band Great Lakes rock/pop group.
Location: 815 East 13th Street, Des Moines, IA
9:00 a.m. USS Constitution History Program at Waukee Prarieview Middle School
Crew members of the 18th Century frigate conduct a history presentation – complete with artifacts and period uniforms – for students.
Location: 655 Southeast University Ave, Waukee, IA
9:30 a.m. Naval Aviation Presentation at Central Campus High School
Naval aviator and Iowa native Lt. Chris Yost will talk to Aviation Technical Program students about his experiences flying search and rescue as a Navy helicopter pilot, providing a unique seapower perspective to the aviation program.
Location: 1800 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA
11:45 a.m. Naval Aviation Presentation at Central Campus High School
Naval aviator and Iowa native Lt. Chris Yost will talk to Aviation Technical Program students about his experiences flying search and rescue as a Navy helicopter pilot, providing a unique seapower perspective to the aviation program.
Location: 1800 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA
11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Navy Adm. speaks to the Des Moines Rotary Lunch Club
Rear Adm. Gregory Timberlake, Deputy Surgeon General for the Navy Reserve, is the guest speaker.
(This event is closed to the public. Click here for more information)
2:00 p.m. The Fort Des Moines Museum will host its FREE Navy Week Film Festival
Feature Film "Stepping Stones to Tokyo"
Location: 75 E. Army Post Road
2:00 p.m. Caps for Kids / Blank Children’s Hospital
Young patients at St. Joseph's Hospital will be getting a surprise visit today from Sailors - including a Rear Admiral - in the US Navy. But that's not all. Each patient will also get an official US Navy ship ball cap.
(This event is closed to the public. Click here for more information)
3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Girls Club of Central Iowa
Navy Sailors will interact with the kids, participate in an Earth Day celebration, play games and inspire them to strive for greatness. The Navy rock band Horizon will also perform a free concert!
Location: First Christian Club, 2500 University Ave, Des Moines, IA
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Horizon concert for Boys and Girls Club Teen Program
Kids and adults alike will rock out to the sounds of the Navy Band Great Lakes rock/pop band, Horizon. Contact the Boys and Girls Club of Central Iowa for more information.
Location: First Christian Club, 2500 University Ave, Des Moines, IA
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Navy Water Polo Challenge / West Des Moines Valley High School
Come on out and cheer for your favorite team during an exciting evening of fun! Navy SEALS and the Des Moines Water Polo Club will mix it up and match it up. The SEALs are members of the world famous Navy Parachute Team, the Leap Frogs. After the match, feel free to talk with them about what it takes to become a SEAL.
Location: WDM Valley High School, 3650 Woodland Avenue
West Des Moines, IA
Friday, April 23, 2010
6:20 a.m. USS Constitution on WHO-TV
Watch a live interview with the crew from the 18th Century frigate, USS Constitution. The executive officer is a Des Moines native!
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Navy Admiral speaks to the Des Moines Rotary Breakfast Club
Rear Adm. Randall Hendrickson, known around the world as the commanding officer of the U.S. Navy ship that shot down a wayward satellite, is the guest speaker. (For more information or to inquire about attending, please call 515-996-9241).
Location: Wakonda Club, 3915 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m Navy descends on McCombs Middle School for
“Teen Choices Day”
The renowned Navy Leap Frogs jump into McCombs Middle School, Rear Adm. Randall Hendrickson addresses the students, Navy band Horizon performs, Sailors talk about their careers and USS Constitution Sailors present a history program during the “Teen Choices Day” celebration
Location: 201 Country Line Rd, Des Moines, IA
11 :30 a.m. Navy Admiral on WHO 1040
Don’t miss The Big Show with Mark and Bob as they talk with Rear Adm. Randall Hendrickson about the Navy’s mission, challenges and career opportunities.
11:50 a.m. – 12 p.m. Navy Parachute Team jumps into Drake Relays
Sailors from the 18th Century frigate, USS Constitution, will present the Colors as a Navy vocalist sings the National Anthem; meanwhile, the elite Navy Parachute Team - the Leap Frogs - jumps into Drake Stadium to kick off the start to the Drake Relays.
Location: Drake University Stadium
2:00 p.m. The Fort Des Moines Museum will host its FREE Navy Week Film Festival
Feature Film "Normandy"
Location: 75 E. Army Post Road
2:00 p.m. Navy Admiral Addresses The World Food Prize Foundation
Rear Adm. Randall Hendrickson discusses the Navy’s involvement in Humanitarian and Disaster Relief efforts around the globe.
Location: The Ruan Building, 666 Grand Ave, 32nd Flr, Des Moines, IA
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m Navy band rocks the Drake Relays
Spectators and athletes alike will move to the sounds of the Navy Band Great Lakes rock/pop group "Horizon".
Location: Drake University Stadium
Saturday, April 24, 2010
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. U.S. Navy supports the Boys & Girls Scouts at Fort Des Moines
Navy Rear Adm. Randall Hendrickson, Navy rock band "Horizon", and a number of Navy Sailors will participate in a special scouting event.
Location: Fort Des Moines Museum & Education Center, 75 East Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA
11:50 a.m. – 12 p.m. Navy Parachute Team jumps into Drake Relays
Sailors from the 18th century frigate, USS Constitution, will present Colors as the elite Navy Parachute Team - the Leap Frogs - jumps into Drake Stadium to kick off the start to the Drake Relays.
Location: Drake University Stadium
2:00 p.m. The Fort Des Moines Museum will host its FREE Navy Week Film Festival
Feature Film "At Sea"
Location: 75 E. Army Post Road
6:35 p.m. Navy Parachute Team Descends on the Cubs
It’s Navy Night with the Iowa Cubs! Come on out to Principal Park tonight to hear our rock band "Horizon," watch Sailors from the 18th century frigate, USS Constitution, present the Colors, see a jump by the Navy Leap Frogs Parachute Team and watch our admiral throw out the opening pitch!
Location: One Line Drive, Des Moines IA
top of page
Other events not open to the public.
Throughout Des Moines 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. Cmdr. Lisa Braun at 901-874-7048
or email lisa.braun@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.Cmdr. Lisa Braun nor the U.S. Navy has the authorization to let the general public come this type of event.
top of page |
