Special Events

Pre-Holiday Day Picnics

We hold picnics before Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day on the Marine Landing Deck beside the Marine Club. Targeting active duty H&S Battalion Marines and civilians, these picnics follow a battalion all hands safety brief and sends everyone off before the holidays with a good time. We provide the free food and beverages to battalion personnel, live DJ entertainment, and a "Great Giftcard Giveaway," coutesty of our commerical sponsors.
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2011 Pre-Labor Day  |  2011 Pre-Independence Day  |  2011 Pre-Memorial Day

Education & Career Fair

Fairs, scheduled for April and October, are one of our most popular ways to connect with military personnel and their spouses, a perfect venue to showcase your corporate message by sponsoring the refreshments and resource guide, a 24- page guide to all participating schools and companies.

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April 2011  |  October 2011

Oktoberfest

Live music and authentic German-style food transform the outdoor venue into an Oktoberfest. The scent of 'kraut and brats wafts through the air as dancers take to the floor for the Chicken Dance and polkas. Show your brawn with arm-wrestling contests held hourly, and let the little ones win a cupcake in the cupcake walk. New in 2010: the event expands to two days, and we'll have a Kinder Korner with child-friendly activities. We offer a great time with contests and door prizes. Alle wilkommen!
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2010  |  2011

Headquarters & Service Battalion Marine Corps Birthday Ball

The observance of the Marine Corps birthday is a time-honored tradition held with the highest degree of propriety. As a sponsor, you will experience this traditional gathering—held wherever Marines are stationed—with Marines, their family members, and guests who look forward to this special event and appreciate your support. Held in a local hotel,

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2010

Children’s Fair

April is Month of the Military Child, which we celebrate with a children’s fair on a Saturday in April. Drawing from our network of family child care providers and families throughout the National Capital Region, we offer games, information booths, family friendly activities, and more. Everyone leaves with a goodie bag full of giveaways, courtesy of our commerical sponsors.

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2010  |  2011

Prevention and Awareness Events

These important topics are addressed by Marine & Family Services personnel to assist Marines and their families. April's awareness activities include a "Pinwheels For Prevention" campaign, with a "garden" of pinwheels on the field beside the gym. We've recently added a Joint Services Disabilities Awareness Fair in March, in which families throughout the Department of Defense who have disabled family members come together to receive the latest information and resources all in one place.
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2011 Pinwheel Event

Marine Spouse Appreciation

The toughest job in the Corps is Marine spouse! We honor spouses each May with an appreciation event. Be part of expressing your thanks to this dedicated group who support our Marines by keeping the home fires burning brightly.

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2010  |  2011

Golf With Us

This popular and growing programs returns with six monthly tournaments April through September. Golfers join us from throughout the National Capital Region, giving our sponsors longitudinal and wide reach. Each tourney includes a round of golf, cart, greens fees, and an award luncheon afterward at a low cost for Marines. Your sponsorship dollars provide two raffle prizes at each tournament. Sixty to 72 golfers from throughout the National Capital Region join us at each tournament.
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April 2011  |  October 2011

Amateur Boxing Shows

Boxing has returned to MCCS Henderson Hall's Smith Gym! Marines love a good match up, and we provide three opportunities.: March Mayhem, July Justice, and the Fall Brawl. Typically we have 300+ people attending, Marines and their families and the boxers and their entourages. Refreshments are served.

Holiday Events

In early December, we gear up for the holiday season. Events include "Ring in the Holidays with MCCS," an outdoor event ’round the tree in front of the Marine Corps Exchange and featuring our partner school, Barcroft Elementary. Holiday events also include the morale-boosting “12 Working Days Before Christmas” giveaway of goodies conducted over 12 working days and targeted at active duty Marines and Sailors at Henderson Hall in advance of the holidays.
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Ring In The Holidays With MCCS