LATHAM, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2011 -- Kids participating in Operation Military Kids will join forces with the 4-H and Boys and Girls Club to honor veterans by putting together a quilt that will be sent to soldiers serving overseas to remind them of their families back home at New York National Guard headquarters on Friday, Nov. 11.
The 4-H and Boys and Girls Club members will also be assembling "Hero Packs": backpacks full of useful items to be given to children of soldiers assigned to the New York Army National Guard's 3rd Battalion 142nd Assault Helicopter Battalion, a Latham-based unit.
WHO: Fifty military and non-military kids involved with Operation Military Kids, 4-H, and the Boys and Girls Clubs.
WHAT: Assembling a quilt made from approx. 300 fabric squares created during a half-dozen New York Army National Guard Yellow Ribbon events. The 4-H and Boys and Girls Clubs members will also assemble "Hero Packs" to be given to children of soldiers in the 3rd Battalion 142nd Assault Helicopter Battalion.There will also be activities for all, including a rock climbing wall, face painting, military vehicle displays, pizza, ice cream, veteran speakers and a flag presentation.
The event is being hosted by the New York National Guard Youth program, which offers programs and services to military youth through safe activities, skills training and peer mentorship.
WHEN: 10 a.m., Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 (Event runs until 2 p.m.)
WHERE: NYS Division of Military and Naval Affairs, 330 Old Niskayuna Rd., Latham, N.Y. 12110-2224
For access to this secure military facility contact Master Sgt. Corine Lombardo at 518-528-4770.
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Imagery of youth working together and meeting veterans, interviews with veterans and New York National Guard Family Program personnel and volunteers.
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