April 2023 MCCS Events

Opportunities for You!

1. FAP Family Scavenger Hunt and Resource Fair from April 1-29 Compete in a scavenger hunt around the base to win prizes! Winners and prizes will be announced at the Resource Fair on April 29 from 10:00am-12:00pm at Mills Park. For more information go to: Miramar Family Advocacy Program Events | Eventbrite
2. PCS (Conus/OConus) Relocation on April 4, and 25 at 9:00am Whether PCSing from coast-to-coast or overseas, the workshop at the HUB (by Dominos) will help you navigate the relocation process with ease. Miramar TRS Events
3. Teas with Team Building on April 4 from 9:30am-10:30am Come chat about how to cope with spouse life with people in similar situations at the Team Building Training Center (behind building 2273, across from Miramar Sports Complex on Elrod Avenue) MCFTB Miramar Events | Eventbrite
4. Easter Egg Hunt on April 6 from 4:00pm - 5:30pm Bring your family and easter baskets to the Library to take pictures with the Easter Bunny and participate in the Easter egg hunt!
5. 7 Habits of Highly Effective on April 5, 12, and 19 (must attend all three days) from 8:00am-4:00pm In this 3-day workshop, participants gain hands-on experience applying timeless principles that yield improved communication, strengthened relationships, increased influence, and laser-like focus on critical priorities. For more information or to register by phone, please call 858-307-4918. MCFTB Miramar Events | Eventbrite
6. Triple P: Positive Parenting 0-12 years (Class 1-3) on April 5, 12, and 19 from 8:30am-10:00am A workshop at the Behavior Health Branch (in building 2274) intended to provide tips to help parents manage big and small problems of family life. For more information and to register, visit Miramar Family Advocacy Program Events | Eventbrite
7. Fair Fighting on April 6 from 12:30pm-3:30pm This workshop at the Behavior Health Branch (in building 2274) is for couples or individuals who want to learn effective communication skills, and skills to resolve conflicts and disagreements in a relationship. Miramar Family Advocacy Program Events | Eventbrite
8. Co-Parenting: Putting Kids First on April 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 8:30am-10:00am This 8-week course at the Behavior Health Branch (in building 2274) will help parents learn how to stay "Child Focused" while shielding children from conflict. Miramar Family Advocacy Program Events | Eventbrite
9. Jungle Jam on April 8 from 10:00am - 2:00pm This event at Palms Park (next to The Bob Hope Theater and across from Navy Federal) will include an animal experience, booths from vendors, food trucks, and more. Watch the MCCS Facebook page or Instagram page for more information.
10. SkillBridge Information Session on April 10 from 11:00am-12:30pm and April 24 from 2:30pm-4:00pm The DoD SkillBridge Program is an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service. The SkillBridge Information Session at The HUB (next to Dominos) is open for registration at: Miramar TRS Events
11. Reintegration: Cycles of Deployment on April 11 from 5:00pm-7:00pm During this workshop at the Team Building Training Center (behind building 2273, across from Miramar Sports Complex on Elrod Avenue), we will discuss the most common post-deployment reactions of the service member and significant other, problem solving, how to work through communication barriers and balancing your newly integrated lifestyle. MCFTB Miramar Events | Eventbrite
12. 10 Steps to a Federal Job on April 12 from 8:00am-10:00am This workshop at The HUB (next to Dominos) will help you navigate through the USAJOBs website and it will teach you how to write effective federal resumes. Miramar TRS Events
13. F.I.N.D.E.R.S. 4 Kids – Earth Day Every Day on April 12 from 4:30pm-6:00pm An innovative program with services that bring diverse youth in the community together to foster resiliency in the Team Building Training Center (behind building 2273, across from Miramar Sports Complex on Elrod Avenue). MCFTB Miramar Events | Eventbrite
14. VA Benefits 101 on April 13 from 9:00am-10:00am Learn How VA Benefits Can Help You Meet Your Life Goals during this workshop at The HUB (next to Dominos). Miramar TRS Events
15. VA Disability Compensation on April 13 from 10:00am-11:00am Veterans who got sick or injured while serving in the military and Veterans whose service made an existing condition worse may qualify for VA disability benefits for physical conditions (like a chronic illness or injury) and mental health conditions (like PTSD) that developed before, during, or after service. Find out how to apply for and manage the Veteran's disability benefits you've earned. This workshop is at The HUB (next to Dominos). Miramar TRS Events
16. Food Distribution on April 13 from 3:00pm-5:00pm San Diego MOM will be distributing food bags for military families at the Bob Hope Theater. This event is while supplies last and is first come, first serve.
17. L.I.N.K.S. Craft and Learn on April 14 from 9:30am-11:30am Learn how to read a LES, benefits entitled to Marine families, and how to save and invest in TSP at The HUB (next to Dominos). Join Miramar's own Personal Finance Manager, Jo Rhee, as she answers all your money questions. MCFTB Miramar Events | Eventbrite
18. Managing Deployments on April 14 from 1:00pm-3:00pm This workshop at Miramar EFMP (Building 2525) will provide strategies, tools, and resources that you can use to help the stress of whatever stage of the deployment cycle you find yourself. MCAS Miramar EFMP Events | Eventbrite
19. Saturday Deployment Readiness Workshop Series April 15 from 9:00am-11:00am This workshop is to prepare Family Care Plans, a Readiness/Battle Binder, Cauality Assistance, as well as hearing an assortment of resources available to you as a military family member! The Battle Binder is a binder that we give to you either in person or electronically. This is online, reserve your spot at: MCFTB Miramar Events | Eventbrite
20. Care Package Workshop April 15 from 11:30am-1:00pm This workshop at the Team Building Training Center (behind building 2273, across from Miramar Sports Complex on Elrod Avenue) teaches about resources and self-care tips and tricks while you're decorating a care package. For more information or to register: MCFTB Miramar Events | Eventbrite
21. Return and Reunion on April 15 from 1:30pm-3:30pm At this workshop participants will discuss anticipation of homecoming, planning, and so much more! What to expect day of their return and reunion poster making crafts at the Team Building Training Center (behind building 2273, across from Miramar Sports Complex on Elrod Avenue). MCFTB Miramar Events | Eventbrite
22. Warrior Maintenance: Stress Management on April 18 from 8:30am-12:30pm Reduce multiple health risk behaviors and enhance well-being while you lower healthcare costs and increase productivity. Learn effective techniques to handle stressors, communicate, and overcome challenges that may interfere with stress management at the MCAS Miramar Base Chapel (5702 Bauer Road). Miramar Family Advocacy Program Events | Eventbrite
23. (S.T.A.R.S) Spouse Transition And Readiness Seminar on April 19 from 8:00am-Noon Prepare for life beyond the military and reduce the unknowns at this free seminar for spouses at The HUB (next to Dominos). For more information and to register, visit Miramar TRS Events
24. F.I.N.D.E.R.S. 4 Teens on April 19, at the Child Youth Program from 4:00pm-5:30pm Teens must be enrolled at CYP to attend this event. For more information, contact Marine Corps Family Team Building by email at smbmiramarmcas.mcstf@usmc.mil or call 858-307-4918.
25. Dog Tales Storytime on April 20 from 4:30pm - 5:30pm Go to the Children's Library for an extra special story time about animal friends.
26. Kids Night Out on April 21 from 5:00pm - 7:30pm Promote readiness and resilience through various workshops and educate youth on the Marine Corps values and traditions at the Team Building Training Center (behind building 2273, across from Miramar Sports Complex on Elrod Avenue). MCFTB Miramar Events | Eventbrite
27. Resume 101 Workshop on April 26 from 1:00pm-3:00pm This workshop at The HUB (next to Dominos) will teach you how to format your skills, experience, and accomplishments and write a resume that will push your resume forward. For dates and to sign up, please visit TRS’s Eventbrite page Miramar TRS Events
28. L.I.N.K.S. Game Night - Disney Trivia on April 27 from 6:00pm-8:00pm Test your knowledge of Disney and Disney Movies and get in the Disney spirit with your best Disney T-shirt or outfit. Fun prizes for winners of the Trivia and Disney outfit at the Team Building Training Center (behind building 2273, across from Miramar Sports Complex on Elrod Avenue). MCFTB Miramar Events | Eventbrite
29. Money Talks with Jo on April 28 from 10:00am-11:00am Go to The HUB (next to Dominos) for a casual get-together with coffee and snacks to hear about what's going on in personal finance and ask your questions about money. Miramar TRS Events
30. Mini Ball on April 28 from 5:00pm-7:00pm An open event at the Child Youth Program building with dancing and activities. Not mandatory to wear Military uniform. For more information, contact Marine Corps Family Team Building by email at smbmiramarmcas.mcstf@usmc.mil or call 858-307-4918.