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SUMMARY:Gold Star Mothers Weekend - IMPORTANT INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION:We have reserved a block of rooms at The Churchill Hotel\, located at 1914 Connecticut Avenue NW\, Washington\, DC 20009.  The Churchill is located just down the block from our National Headquarters.  All transportation provided by AGSM will begin and return to The Churchill. \nIf you choose to stay at a different hotel\, you are still welcome to use the bus departing from The Churchill\, or you may arrange for your own transportation to all the events.  If you come to The Churchill to board the bus via your personal vehicle\, you will be responsible for finding parking in the vicinity for your personal vehicle. \nRoom rates at the Churchill are $209 per night for a Standard King and $229 per night for a Junior Suite Double\, plus applicable fees and taxes in effect at the time of arrival.  The Churchill offers valet parking\, which is an additional $60 per night. \nTo reserve a room at The Churchill\, follow this link:  Churchill Hotel\nIf group rates don’t show\, please use Group Rate GOLD0925\nhttps://www.thechurchillhotel.com/\nPlease note that rates are only applied for the dates 9/25 – 9/29 \nTransportation \nSaturday Banquet:\nBus: Transportation will pick up and return to the Churchill Hotel for the Military Women’s Memorial\, Arlington National Cemetery.\nRide-share: Uber\, Lyft\, other ride-share programs\, and taxis are allowed\, and drop off is at the East Side of the Visitor’s Center. This also applies to pick-ups at Arlington National Cemetery. \nSunday Commemoration:\nBus: Transportation will pick up and return to the Churchill Hotel from Arlington National Cemetery.\nPersonal vehicle: We understand you may want to drive your personal vehicle to Arlington National Cemetery on Sunday\, September 28\, 2025\, to facilitate your travel home following the ceremony.  If you choose to do this\, you will be required to park in the parking deck at Arlington National Cemetery and buy a ticket to ride the tram up to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.  Please plan your arrival time at Arlington accordingly to arrive at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in time for the ceremony. Details on parking cost and more information about the tram schedule\, including a link to buy tickets for the tram\, can be found at this link:   https://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/Visit \nMore information on transportation provided by AGSM will be distributed the week of September 22nd to those who register to attend and indicate they will need transportation. \nSuggested Dress\nFriday evening Open House:  Casual\nSaturday evening Banquet:  Semi-formal; military uniform\nSunday Commemoration:  Business whites; military uniform \nCost\nThe cost for the Banquet is $80 per person. \nThe deadline to register for events in DC is September 11\, 2025.  All attendees must complete the registration form and pay for banquet tickets at this link: https://form.jotform.com/252167457127157 \nIf you have questions\, please contact our National Service Officer\, Rose Duval\, at nso@americangoldstarmothers.org.   \nAny changes to the schedule of events will be communicated via email to those who register and will be posted on our website: https://www.americangoldstarmothers.org/gold-star-weekend-2025.html\n  \n 
URL:https://marylandgoldstarmoms.com/event/gold-star-mothers-weekend-important-information/
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SUMMARY:2025 GOLD STAR FAMILY DAY LUMINARY EVENT
DESCRIPTION:If you would like to attend this event\, please respond to mdgsmevents@gmail.com. \n2025 Gold Star Luminary \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://marylandgoldstarmoms.com/event/2025-gold-star-family-day-luminary-event/
LOCATION:BridgingLife\, 292 Stoner Avenue\, Westminster\, Maryland
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SUMMARY:Mission BBQ Gold Star Family Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:If you would like to attend this lunch\, please RSVP to the below link. \nhttps://mission-bbq.com/goldstar-lunch-rsvp/
URL:https://marylandgoldstarmoms.com/event/mission-bbq-gold-star-family-luncheon/
LOCATION:DC
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SUMMARY:Gold Star Mothers Weekend - Wreath Laying and Commemoration Service
DESCRIPTION:Wreath Laying and Commemoration Service at Arlington National Cemetery\, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.  Participants must be in place by 11:30 a.m. for the Gold Star Mothers Wreath Laying ceremony. At 12:00 p.m.\, our wreath will be placed at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in honor of our Gold Star Mothers\, current and past.  The Commemoration Service will follow immediately after in the amphitheater.  The Commemoration Service will end at approximately 2:00 p.m.  Mission BBQ will be hosting lunch at the Military Women’s Memorial following the Commemoration Service for all attending.
URL:https://marylandgoldstarmoms.com/event/gold-star-mothers-weekend-wreath-laying-and-commemoration-service/
LOCATION:Tomb of the Unknown Soldier\, Arlington National Cemetery\, Arlington\, Virginia
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