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Save the Date! Fall Fun Fest Scheduled for September 30th
12 Sunday Aug 2018
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More Than 1,000 People Attend Fall Fun Fest 2017 at Soldiers Home
04 Wednesday Oct 2017
On a perfect, sunny day at the Armed Forces Retirement Home golf course driving range, more than 1,000 people joined Friends of the Soldiers Home in a gala celebration of music, games and camaraderie at Fall Fun Fest on Oct. 1.
The bluegrass band Fretnauts and classic rock group The Loose Ends entertained visitors and Soldiers Home residents under the big tent, while scores of children roamed the green grass of the driving range and played games. An obstacle course moon bounce proved particularly possible with young ones, as many climbed through the attraction multiple times.
In the early part of the day, on the upper part of the Home’s campus, visitors and residents enjoyed an antique car show, military medical displays and military drill team demonstrations.
Friends of the Soldiers Home would like to thank the staff and residents of the Armed Forces Retirement Home for making Fall Fun Fest 2017 possible. In addition, FOSH thanks all the volunteers and is grateful for the financial support from the following: Anheuser-Busch, ANC1A, Annie’s Hardware and CollEDGEucation.
Photos by Lauren Kessler
Friends of Soldiers Home Releases Detailed Fall Fun Fest Schedule
25 Monday Sep 2017
Posted in Community Events, Music and entertainment, Volunteering
Fall Fun Fest DETAILS below! Two bands, activities for kids, great food and drink. See you Sunday! Bonus: Volunteer 100 minutes while you enjoy! Sign up: http://signup.com/go/ruHnkJr
Friends of the Soldiers Home Posts Volunteer Jobs for Fall Fun Fest
22 Friday Sep 2017
GRAB THE BEST JOBS FOR FALL FUN FEST! Sign up here: http://signup.com/go/ruHnkJr
The Fest is Sunday, Oct. 1, noon to 5pm at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington. Volunteer slots available in 100-minute shifts. See you Oct. 1!
Fall Fun Fest Coming on Sunday, October 1st
08 Friday Sep 2017
Fall Fun Fest Is Great Fun as 1,200 Enjoy Music, Food and Games
03 Monday Oct 2016
Posted in Community Events, Music and entertainment
Friends of the Soldiers Home is thrilled that Fall Fun Fest was such a grand time on Sunday, with about 1,200 people enjoying delicious food, wonderful music and the beautiful green expanse of the Armed Forces Retirement Home-Washington. The sunshine marked the first nice day after several with rain and gloom — and people loved it.
We are so happy that many Soldiers Home residents participated in the activities. With a bounce house, inflatable soccer goal, carnival games, storybook readings by Glenna Orr and an activity table by Asian Community Service Center, children had plenty to do as well! Creative Minds Charter School had a pumpkin patch. Alte Kameraden played German music that got everyone in the Oktoberfest mood, and the Accordian Queen of Washington, D.C. roamed through the crowd and delighted everyone. Earlier in the day, activities on the upper campus included an antique car show, drill team demonstration and bourbon-tasting booth.
Thank you to the sponsors who made this event possible — Budweiser, DCCX, Annie’s Hardware and Crossfit Petworth. We couldn’t have done it without you! Nam Knights Capital Chapter were once again invaluable partners — thank you Knights! Thanks also to Petworth News. Above all, we are grateful to the residents and staff of the Armed Forces Retirement Home for opening the campus to this wonderful day of activities.
Fall Fun Fest Looking Fantastic for Sunday Oct. 2
30 Friday Sep 2016
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Wow, with 76 degrees and partly cloudy skies, Fall Fun Fest is looking fantastic for this coming Sunday, 9am to 5pm! Come and see the antique car show, military displays, petting zoo, fife and drum ensemble, drill team, bourbon tasting, Sherman Tower tour, food trucks, beer, bounce house, inflatable soccer, carnival games, Alter Kameraden German band, children story readings and the Accordion Queen of Washington, D.C. What a day!
Here’s Your Chance to Help for 90 Minutes at FFFest Sunday Oct. 2
22 Thursday Sep 2016
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Seeking Fall Fun Fest Volunteers! Want to give about 90 minutes on Sunday Oct. 2? Here is your chance. Take a look at the jobs below and let Lori Lincoln know what you want to do by writing her at volunteerfriendsofsoldiers (at) gmail (dot) com. Thanks!
SHIFT #1
Set-Up (4 Friends)
10:30 am – 12:00 noon
Carnival Games (10 Friends)
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Beer Service (2 Friends)
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Friends Table (2 Friends)
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
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SHIFT #2
Carnival Games (All volunteer slots are filled; thanks!)
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Beer Service (2 Friends)
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Friends Table (2 Friends)
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
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SHIFT #3
Carnival Games (10 Friends)
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Beer Service (2 Friends)
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Friends Table (2 Friends)
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Tear Down (4 Friends)
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Save the Date: Fall Fun Fest Scheduled for October 2nd
23 Tuesday Aug 2016
FALL FUN FEST CANCELLED
02 Friday Oct 2015
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Dear Friends, We are so sorry to report that because of expected weather patterns this weekend, the Armed Forces Retirement Home and Friends of the Soldiers Home are not going forward with Fall Fun Fest. We are so sorry to do this because we were so much looking forward to a fun day, and we know that you are too. But forecasts are for an extremely wet, windy weekend, and we feel this decision is best for all. Have no fear! Fall Fest was cancelled in 2013 because of the federal government shutdown and we came back strong in 2014. We expect great things in 2016!
