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Celebration of the Military Child

Peninsula Town Center will host “Celebration of the Military Child” Saturday, April 26

April 3, 2014

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 26 from 11:00 AM  – 2:00 PM 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.

In its second year, the festivities include child friendly activities featuring a bounce house, carnival midway and activities from each organization present. Each vendor will also have community information for military families.

 “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.”

“As a member of the MAC and being from a Military family, there are many challenges children may face when their parents are deployed or relocated,” says Suzanne Higgs, Marketing Manager for PTC and Communication Co-Chair of the Hampton Military Affairs Committee. “We’re honored to be doing something special for them to let them know they are an important part of this community.”

Event sponsors include USAA, Coliseum Pediatric Dentistry, AAMFAA, AUSA, The Barry Robinson Center, First Command Financial Services, and Navy Federal Credit Union. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit the “Events” section of PTC’s website: