military support nc: Falls River Books | Rare and Used Books | 365 Things to Do in Raleigh
- 07/28/10 05:44 AM
Falls River Books - Small Business with a Big Impact Used and Rare Books and Great Atmosphere Love to read? Looking for a new friend, or a quiet place to enjoy a great book? You'll find everything you're looking for at Falls River Books in Raleigh. "If there's something you really want to do, do it now," says Steven Elliot, owner of Falls River Books. "My family always said they'd love to own a bookstore 'someday'." Twenty years ago, Steven decided someday was today. After owning two successful bookstores in Florida, Steven knew that Raleigh was where he wanted his daughter to grow up. … (6 comments)
military support nc: Blue Star Mothers Take Care of Enlisted Kids Stationed at Fort Bragg
- 02/12/09 11:12 PM
Fort Bragg Support Blue Star Mothers Plan Care Packages Help Mail Essentials to Local Soldiers Stationed in Iraq Wondering how to help our local Fort Bragg NC men and women currently stationed in Iraq? Talk to Patti Elliot, who heads the Triangle branch of Blue Star Mothers. Blue Star Mothers is a national organization for parents who have a child serving in a branch of the US Military. Elliot recently headed a care package drive held at the Middle Creek High School in Cary NC. As she prepared herself for her son's deployment, she led students and volunteers in packing 77 different boxes … (3 comments)
military support nc: Homes For Our Troops Gives Away 16 Homes in 2008!
- 01/02/09 04:12 AM
Veteran Support - Specially Adapted Homes Homes for Our Troops Completes 16th Home in 2008! Homes Provided at No Cost for Severely Injured Veterans Homes for Our Troops is one of the top-rated non-profit Veteran organizations in the country. With 16 homes completed in 2008, and 14 homes currently under construction, this group is making a difference for severely injured servicemen and women. How does Homes for Our Troops do this? Homes for Our Troops raises donations of money, building materials, and professional labor, then coordinates the process of building a new home. Where does Homes for Our Troops build? Across … (28 comments)
Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday that always falls on the last Monday in May. Memorial Day was created to commemorate U.S. men and women who have given their lives during military service to their country. It was first known as Decoration Day, and was created in 1868 to honor Union soldiers who died during the Civil War. With an estimated 90,000 Veterans living in the Raleigh area, plus many, many more families who have a sister, brother, father, husband, or wife … (6 comments)
military support nc: Honey, It's the Army. They want to talk to you.
- 04/12/08 02:16 PM
I'd been married for about a year when I got the call. My husband handed me the phone, and said the Army wanted to talk to me. I took the phone and started a conversation that changed the way I thought about my future.
"I see that you have a B.A. in Mathematics," said the recruiter. "If you enlist, you'll be an officer. It's a good career path, and we'll help pay for more education, if that's something you're interested in."
When I hung up the phone, I had a lot to think about. I was ready for a … (9 comments)
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Falls River Books - Small Business with a Big Impact Used and Rare Books and Great Atmosphere Love to read? Looking for a new friend, or a quiet place to enjoy a great book? You'll find everything you're looking for at Falls River Books in Raleigh. 
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