Monday, May 24, 2010
9:30 a.m. – 11:00a.m. Navy Week Procolamation
Rear Adm. Raymond English, Director, Joint Reserve Forces, J-9, Defense Logistics Agency, will witness the official Navy Week Proclamation as North Little Rock’s Mayor, Patrick Henry Hays, declares May 24-30 as Navy Week. This FREE event will kick off with a performance by Navy Band Mid-South’s “Ceremonial” band. It is sure to be a highlight at today’s event as they perform the perfect mix of yesterday and today's biggest hits. Enjoy the show!!!
Location: 120 Riverfront Park Dr.
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. North Little Rock Riverside Rotary Club Luncheon
The Rotary Club is meeting today and the Navy’s finest will be the guests of honor. Rear Adm. Raymond English, Director, Joint Reserve Forces, J-9, Defense Logistics Agency, will be the guest speaker. He’ll be joined by Lt. Cmdr Mike Weyenberg, Commanding Officer, Navy Operation Support Center, Little Rock.
Location: 4830 North Hills Blvd., North Little Rock
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m Jacksonville Rotary Club Luncheon
The Rotary Club is meeting today and the Navy’s finest will be the guests of honor. Cmdr. Michael Neuser, Commanding Officer, Navy Recruiting District Nashville, will be the guest speaker.
Location: 500 Gregory St., Jacksonville
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. John McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital
Patients at John McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital will be getting a surprise visit today from Sailors.
Location: 4300 West 7th St.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
6:45 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Conway Rotary Club Breakfast
The Rotary Club is meeting today and the Navy’s finest will be the guests of honor. Rear Adm. Wendi Carpenter, Navy Warfare Development Command, will be the guest speaker. She’ll be joined by Cmdr. Michael Neuser, Commanding Officer, Navy Recruiting District Nashville.
Location: University of Central Arkansas, 201 Donaghey Ave.
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Little Rock Downtown Rotary Club Luncheon
The Rotary Club is meeting today and the Navy’s finest will be the guests of honor. Rear Adm. Wendi Carpenter, Navy Warfare Development Command, will be the guest speaker.
Location: 7 Statehouse Plaza
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. North Little Rock Rotary Club Luncheon
The Rotary Club is meeting today and the Navy’s finest will be the guests of honor. Cmdr Michael Neuser, Commanding Officer, Navy Recruiting District Nashville, will be the guest speaker.
Location: Pulaski Technical College
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Caps for Kids
Young patients at Arkansas Children’s Hospital will be getting a surprise visit today from Sailors in the U.S. Navy. But that's not all. Each patient will also get an official U.S. Navy ship ball cap.
Location: 800 Marshall St.
2:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Dalton Whetstone Boys and Girls Club
Sailors will interact and have some fun with the children and the Boys and Girls Club today.
Location: 46 Harrow Dr.
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. First Tee of Central Arkansas
Sailors will interact and have some fun with the First Tee participants today. Come out and experience the fun!
Location: 1 First Tee Way.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Sherwood Rotary Club
The Rotary Club is meeting today and the Navy’s finest will be the guests of honor. Rear Adm. Wendi Carpenter, Navy Warfare Development Command, will be the guest speaker.
Location: 2215 Wildwood Ave.
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. West Little Rock Rotary Club
The Rotary Club is meeting today and the Navy’s finest will be the guests of honor. Rear Adm. Wendi Carpenter, Navy Warfare Development Command, will be the guest speaker.
Location: 500 South University Ave.
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Towbin Central Arkansas Veterans Hospital
Patients and veterans at Towbin Central Arkansas Veterans Hospital will be getting a surprise visit today from Sailors - including a Rear Admiral - in the U.S. Navy.
Location: 2200 Fort Roots Dr.
7:00 p.m. – TBD Dickey-Stadium Park / Travelers Baseball
A Navy vocalist will perform the National Anthem and a Navy Rear Admiral will throw out the first pitch. Come out and enjoy the festivities!
Location: 400 West Broadway
Thursday, May 27, 2010
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Little Rock Metro Rotary Club
The Rotary Club is meeting today and the Navy’s finest will be the guests of honor. Rear Adm. Wendi Carpenter, Navy Warfare Development Command, will be the guest speaker.
Location: 9601 Interstate 630
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Habitat for Humanity Building Project
You support our Sailors and today, our Sailors want to show they support Little Rock. Today, Sailors will be sawing, hammering and painting to help build a home for a worthy family. We’re teaming up with Habitat for Humanity to say thank you Little Rock.
Location: TBD
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Conway Rotary Club
The Rotary Club is meeting today and the Navy’s finest will be the guests of honor. Rear Adm. Wendi Carpenter, Navy Warfare Development Command, will be the guest speaker.
Location: TBD
6:00 p.m. – TBD Dickey-Stadium Park / Travelers Baseball
A Sailor will throw out the first pitch. Come out and enjoy the festivities!
Location: 400 West Broadway
6:30 p.n. – 7:30 p.m. Reading with the Kids / Central Arkansas Main Library
This evening, kids at the Central Arkansas Main Library will get a rare treat. U.S. Navy Sailors will be reading to the kids. After story time, the Sailors will talk to the kids about what it’s like to be in the Navy and answer a few questions. Have fun kids!
Location: 100 Rock St.
Friday, May 28, 2010
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The Watershed Human and Community Development Project
Sailors roll up their sleeves to help with a variety of projects in support of Little Rock.
Location: TBD
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Reading with the Kids / Central Arkansas Main Library
This evening, kids at the Central Arkansas Main Library will get a rare treat. U.S. Navy Sailors will be reading to the kids. After story time, the Sailors will talk to the kids about what it’s like to be in the Navy and answer a few questions. Have fun kids!
Location: 100 Rock St.
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Navy Band “Freedom” Performs at the Little Rock Zoo
“Freedom” is a dynamic, high-energy group of eight professional Navy musicians, specializing in a variety of today’s popular music. These versatile entertainers perform music from contemporary styles such as Hard Rock, Rap, Country (and Western) and Classic Rock. Come out and enjoy the show!
Location: 1 Jonesboro Dr.
5:00 p.m. – TBD. U.S. Navy F/A-18s on Display at Grider Field
The F/A-18 Hornet is a modern, all-weather, carrier strike fighter. It is an aircraft designed to fill the roles of fighter aircraft and attack aircraft. Come out and meet the pilots that fly these awesome jets.
Location: 200 E. 8th St., Pine Bluff, AR
6:00 p.m. – 7:10 p.m. Dickey-Stadium Park / Travelers Baseball
The Navy Band “Freedom” will perform for the Travelers’ fans at the stadium this evening. Also, a Navy vocalist will perform the National Anthem and a Sailor will throw out the first pitch. Come out and enjoy the festivities!
Location: 400 West Broadway
Saturday, May 29, 2010
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. or TBD. U.S. Navy F/A-18s on Display at Grider Field
The F/A-18 Hornet is a modern, all-weather, carrier strike fighter. It is an aircraft designed to fill the roles of fighter aircraft and attack aircraft. Come out and meet the pilots that fly these awesome jets.
Location: 200 E. 8th St., Pine Bluff, AR
6:00 p.m. – 7:10 p.m. Dickey-Stadium Park / Travelers Baseball
A Navy Color Guard will open tonight’s festivities. A Navy Sailor will also throw out the first pitch. Come out and enjoy the festivities.
Location: 400 West Broadway
TBD The U.S. Navy “Freedom” Performs at Riverfest
The dynamic Navy Band “Freedom” will perform today. Come out and enjoy the FREE show!!!
Location: 500 President Clinton Ave
Sunday, May 30, 2010
TBD The U.S. Navy “Freedom” Performs at Riverfest
The dynamic Navy Band “Freedom” will perform today. Come out and enjoy the FREE show!!!
Location: 500 President Clinton Ave
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Other events not open to the public.
Throughout Little Rock 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. Reginald Jackson at 501-952-9076 or email reginald.jackson@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. Reginald Jackson nor the U.S. Navy has the authorization to let the general public come this type of event.
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