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Community gathers for Mother’s Day Tea Families celebrate with games, treats Lance cpL. Justin a. RodRiguez marine Corps base Camp lejeune
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hen in doubt, pinky out. Families preparing to celebrate Mother’s Day drank tea and ate muffins during the Mother’s Day Tea at the Tarawa Terrace Community Center aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Saturday. The event was designed to give mothers a chance to relax and play with their children while being honored for their contribution to their families. Activities included crafts, games, a photo booth and tea served with finger foods. “It’s very important to show how much you appreciate your mother,” said Seamen Elhadji Wane, a corpsman with Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune. “I haven’t seen my mother in 10 years, so it’s important for me to give back and volunteer for an event like this. Mothers are irreplaceable.” During the event, patrons were in-
vited to participate in games with many chances to win prizes. Parents could take a break in between activities to enjoy several types of tea’ while their children crafted macaroni necklaces, colored pictures and other crafts. “My husband has been gone for the past couple of days because of training,” said Caroline Mayes, a mother who attended the event. “Some of the mothers here have deployed husbands and this event has been a good way for us to enjoy the day together.” While families throughout Camp Lejeune honored their mothers in unique ways, staff members at the community center used the event to commemorate their achievements with a day of fun and relaxation, according to Gabrielle Parish, a recreation specialist with the TTCC. “Today’s the day to recognize mothers for everything they do,” she said. For more information about events held at the TTCC, call 450-1687 or visit mccslejeune.com/community.
photo by Lance cpl. Jared Lingafelt
comedian sam fedele laughs with an audience of Marines and sailors during the Leatherneck comedy and entertainment tour at the Base theater aboard Marine corps Base camp Lejeune, friday. the tour gave more than 1,000 service members aboard base an opportunity to relax while watching various entertaining acts including comedians, a disk jockey, dancers and more.
Leatherneck tour comes to Lejeune marines, sailors enjoy comedic entertainment
Lance cpL. JaRed LingafeLt
marine Corps base Camp lejeune
photo by Lance cpl. Justin a. Rodriguez
children make macaroni necklaces and bracelets during the Mother’s day tea at the tarawa terrace community center aboard Marine corps Base camp Lejeune, saturday. the event was designed to give mothers a chance to relax and play with their children while being honored for their contribution to their families.
Marines and sailors got an afternoon of laughs, music and entertainment at the Leatherneck Comedy and Entertainment Tour at the Base Theater aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Friday. Hosted by the Single Marine Program, the event was an opportunity for Marines and sailors to relax while watching comedic acts and many other performers. “The show exceeded my expectations,” said Pfc. Brad Bardo, a rifleman with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines. “The comedians were really funny, and the other entertainers did a great job as well.” Comedians, a disk jockey, dancers from the ‘Purrfect Angelz’ and others took the stage, giving more than 1,000 Marines and sailors a variety of performances to enjoy. The SMP provides recreational activities, special events and community involvement for single or unaccompanied service members. “Every year when we attend conferences to see what improvements can be
made; one of the things single Marines ask for is more entertainment,” said Susan Goodrich, Camp Lejeune SMP branch head. “This show is one of the answers to meeting the needs of the Marines and sailors who want more local activities to participate in.” The tour travels to entertain service members around the world. Entertainers expressed their appreciation to the Marines and sailors while keeping the crowd enthused. “I love doing these shows for our armed forces,” said Sam Fedele, a comedian at the event. “I really appreciate what they do every day to keep us safe and this is a way for me to give back to them.” With unique opportunities arriving through the SMP, Marines are encouraged to attend each opportunity they can, according to Goodrich. The show was the second of the year aboard base, with another scheduled for Aug. 22 at the Goettge Memorial Field House. For more information on the Leatherneck Comedy and Entertainment Tour or programs and events with the Single Marine Program, call 451-4642.
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