FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 18, 2013
In celebration of “The Month of the Military Child,” the Peninsula Town Center (PTC) and the Hampton Military Affairs Committee (MAC) will host a “Celebration of the Military Child” event on Saturday, April 27 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at PTC’s Town Square. PTC is located near Mercury Boulevard and I-64 in Hampton, and its Town Square is located behind Barnes & Noble.
This new event will include an opening ceremony featuring the Heritage of America Brass Quintet from Langley Air Force Base, as well as exclusive military discounts and resources. Children’s activities will include a “bounce-house,” games in a carnival midway, crafts, face painting and more.
“The Month of the Military Child” was established in 1986 to recognize the contribution military children make as their parent or parents serve our country. Each April, all branches of the military throughout the country find ways to honor these children through special events and activities.
A resolution has been created and adopted by both the City of Hampton and the Commonwealth of Virginia officially naming April “The Month of the Military Child.”
“I am aware of the challenges these children may face when their parents are deployed or relocated,” says Suzanne Higgs, Marketing Manager for PTC and also a member of the Hampton Military Affairs Committee. “I am proud to be doing something special for them to let them know they are an important part of this community.”
Event sponsors include Coliseum Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Military Bridge and First Command Financial Services, Inc. Participants include Naval Station Norfolk, USO of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia, Operation Homefront, Navy Federal Credit Union, Macaroni Kid and Hampton Parks & Recreation, among many others. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit the “Events” section of PTC’s website: www.peninsulatowncenter.com.
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About Peninsula Town Center
Peninsula Town Center, located in Hampton, VA on Mercury Boulevard at I-64, features over 70 specialty stores and restaurants. The 1.1-million square foot mixed-use center also includes entertainment venues, Bryant & Stratton College, luxury office space and award-winning residences, The Chapman Apartments. For more information, including a directory map and complete listing of stores and events, visit www.peninsulatowncenter.com.
About the Military Affairs Committee (MAC)
The mission of the MAC is to promote a strong, healthy, and cooperative relationship between Hampton and our local military installations and support activities, and to promote the interests of active-duty service members, veterans, and their families. The MAC was established by the Hampton City Council to serve as a link between the City Council and the Hampton military and civilian communities. For more, visit www.hampton.gov/mac.
