| FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION WREATH LAYING AND TWO BELL CEREMONY |
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Saturday May 28, 2011 |
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10:30 A.M. |
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Wisconsin Square (next to the battleship) |
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The Fleet Reserve Association, Norfolk Branch 5 will conduct its eighth annual Wreath Laying and Two-Bell Ceremony at the Lone Sailor statue in Wisconsin Square. |
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The ceremony will honor all those who have given their lives for our country with particular emphasis to those dedicated by the memorials in Wisconsin Square. |
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The public is invited. |
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The Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) is a veterans organization composed of active duty, retired, reserves and veterans of the U. S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. |
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| TIDES TO HOST ALL AMERICAN COOKOUT |
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Sunday May 29, 2011 |
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Harbor Park |
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The package includes a reserved ticket to the game as well as a two-hour long all-you-can-eat buffet. |
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The cost is $25 with an advanced reservation. |
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They will be on sale by Friday, May 20 and can be purchased online, over the phone or by visiting the Harbor Park Box Office. |
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The buffet with include: All Beef Gwaltney Hotdogs, Hamburgers with all
the fix-ins, BBQ Pork Sandwiches, Golden Fried Chicken, Baked Beans, Coleslaw and Potato Salad, Watermelon. |
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| BIG BANDS ON THE BAY |
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Sunday May 29, 2011 |
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7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. |
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Ocean View Beach Park |
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Enjoy this sunset celebration and welcome the stars by dancing to Big Band sounds beneath the gazebo. |
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This week the "Top Hats Orchestra" will take the stage at Big Bands on the Bay. |
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Free & Everyone is Welcome. |
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Special Notes: Please bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating. Coolers, food and soft drinks are permitted. No alcohol or glass is permitted. |
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| MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE ON THE FAINTAIL OF THE BATTLESHIP WISCONSIN |
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Monday May 30, 2011 |
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4:30 P.M. |
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USS Wisconsin |
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Memorial Day Service on board the Battleship Wisconsin. |
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Following the service, be sure to enjoy the FREE WHRO Memorial Day Concert - Symphony in
the Park featuring The Virginia Symphony 6-8p.m. |
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| WHRO MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT - SYMPHONY IN THE PARK |
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Monday, May 30, 2011 |
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6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. |
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Park opens at 3:00 P.M. |
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Town Point Park, Downtown Norfolk |
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An inspired celebration of a great American holiday! The sun sparkles over the river and the fountains as the lush sounds of the Virginia Symphony fill the air with music that proudly marks our nation's pride and patriotism. |
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The early evening Symphony performance will embrace the solemn holiday with patriotic music that captures the spirit of Memorial Day. Under the direction of Grammy Award-winning Music Director JoAnn Falletta, The Virginia Symphony Orchestra will take guests on an unforgettable journey of joy and tribute. |
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FREE and Open to the Public |
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Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome. Coolers, food and soft drinks are permitted. No Alcohol or glass is permitted; food and alcohol will be available for purchase during the concert. |
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| SURVIVING MEMBERS OF THE 111th FIELD ARTILLERY "NORFOLK LIGHT ARTILLERY BLUES” |
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Monday, May 30, 2011 |
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11:00 A.M. |
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Forest Lawn Cemetery Google Map |
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The surviving members of the 111th Field Artillery “Norfolk Light Artillery Blues” of the 29th Infantry Division will host their annual celebration located at the south end of Forest Lawn Cemetery. |
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The members gather at the Veteran’s Memorial donated by William E. Halstead, Jr. to share their experiences and memories in Normandy, France on D-Day. |
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After the conclusion of the ceremony, a wreath is based at the base of the memorial honoring their fallen comrades.
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William E. Halstead, Jr. was the instrumental force behind this celebration until his death in 2003. Carl Barber, US Army Retired, a member of the VFW Post 5, carries on the tradition.
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| MEMORIAL DAY FLAG RAISING CEREMONY |
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Monday, May 30, 2011 |
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10:00 A.M. |
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Calvary Cemetery Google Map |
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Friends of Norfolk’s Historic Cemeteries & Cub Scout Pack 188. |
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| COMMEMORATION OF SAILORS LOST AT SEA |
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Monday, May 30, 2011 |
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10:00 A.M. |
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Seamen’s Monument, East Lawn, Forest Lawn Cemetery |
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Boys Scouts of America. |
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| SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE |
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Monday, May 30, 2011 |
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11:00 A.M. |
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Seamen’s Monument, East Lawn, Forest Lawn Cemetery |
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Commonwealth War Graves Commission. |
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| THE CIVIL WAR - VISUAL PERSPECTIVES, THEN AND NOW |
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Through July 31, 2011 |
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Chrysler Museum of Art |
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The Chrysler Museum will be hosting a series of exhibitions related to the 150th anniversary of the Civil War over the next four years, and all will bring diverse perspectives to the viewer. |
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This exhibition ranges from archival photographs to ground-breaking works by Kara Walker. |
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| VICTORY ROVER NAVAL BASE CRUISES |
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One Waterside Drive |
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The Victory Rover offers 2 Hour narrated naval base cruises daily from Nauticus, home of the Battleship Wisconsin. |
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Late May - Labor Day, 2011 Three cruises daily: Cruises will depart at 11:00am; 2:00pm and 5:30pm Every Day.
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Our professional captains provide a fascinating and entertaining commentary as we cruise the smooth waters of the Elizabeth River and Hampton Roads Harbor. Thrill to the sight of Aircraft Carriers, Nuclear Submarines, Guided Missile Cruisers, and all of the other ships that form the World's most powerful Armada. |
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The cost is $18 for adults and $10.00 for children. |
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Combo Ticket includes Cruise and Admission to Nauticus and the Battleship Wisconsin: $25 for adults and $17 for children. |
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Tickets may be purchased at our Ticket Window at Nauticus. |
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Walk ups are welcome subject to availability.
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Reservations are encouraged and can be made by calling 757-627-7406.
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| NAVAL STATION NORFOLK SHIP/BASE TOURS |
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Naval Station Norfolk |
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Naval Station Norfolk in association with Tidewater Tours Inc. present the naval tour schedule for the 2011 tour season: |
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Mar 14 - May 22, 2011 Four tours daily: Tours will depart at 11:00am; 12 noon; 1:00pm and 2:00pm.
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May 23 - Sept 4, 2011 Nine tours daily: Tours will depart at 10:00am, 10:30am, 11:00am, 11:30am, 12 noon, 12:30pm, 1:00pm, 1:30pm, and 2:00pm.
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The 45-minute tour is conducted by Naval personnel. Visitors will have an opportunity to see aircraft carriers, destroyers, frigates, amphibious assault ships and one of the busiest airfields in the country. The tour also features historic homes from the 1907 Jamestown Exposition. |
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The cost is $10 for adults and $5.00 for children 3-11 and senior citizens over the age of 60. A picture ID is required for all adults. |
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Tour buses are not handicapped accessible. |
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For general information (ticket information, tour times, bus schedule, etc.) call, (757) 444-7955. Group tours (chartered buses) can be arranged in advance by calling Naval Tour and Information Center at (757) 444-0948.
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The tours depart from the Naval Tour and Information Center located at 9079 Hampton Blvd. Norfolk, Virginia 23505, next to gate 5.
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