Lovin’ the Dark Ages

“Dark Ages” (dark a-jez) noun. A period of time at the United States Naval Academy that lasts from the end of Christmas Break until the beginning of Spring Break. The cold weather and short days can create a particularly dreary experience for Midshipmen.

Help the NorCal Parents’ Club bring some light to the Dark Ages!

Every year, the USNA Parents Club of Northern California hosts a “Lovin’ the Dark Ages” event to build care packages for our Mids. It’s a fun time for all involved, and produces scores of care packages filled with snacks, gift cards, and small things to surprise and delight even the most jaded Mid.

This year, members of the USNA Alumni Association & Foundation (Alumni Engagement & Outreach Programs) and the Bay Area Naval Academy Alumni Association will be joining us!

All are invited – parents, alumni, friends, and supporters.

When/Where

Saturday, January 27, 2004

Faction Brewing, 2501 Monarch St Alameda, CA 94501

USS Hornet Wardroom (Free admission for attendees. Advise you are there for the USNA Parents Club event in the Wardroom at check-in.)

The Day’s Schedule

12:00 PM – Meet at Factions Brewery in Alameda for lunch/social (optional).

1:30 PM – USS Hornet Wardroom for meeting with NAAA.

2:30 PM – ASSEMBLE CARE PACKAGES.

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM – Self-guided tour of the Hornet (optional).

We want this year’s event to include as many parents, alumni, friends, and supporters as possible.