National Marriage Week 2009 Events and Activities

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ALABAMA

Tuscaloosa

  • Tuscaloosa's One Place will sponsor "A Legacy of Love Banquet" to honor local couples for making an impact on their families and communities by sustaining a marriage that leaves an example for others to follow.

    For more information: http://www.etfrc.org/legacyoflove.html

CALIFORNIA

El Centro

  • Imperial Valley Regional Occupational Program will show the video of "The Five Love Languages" by Dr. Gary Chapman, have a contest for the best love story, and host a salsa class.

    For more information: http://www.ivrop.org

Placerville

  • El Dorado Healthy Marriages Coalition will host a couple's dinner and dance with prizes and a renewal of wedding vows.

    For more information: http:// www.edhealthymarriages.org

Sacramento

  • The Sacramento Healthy Marriage Project will also host a town hall meeting (invitation only) on "Healing the African-American Family."

    For more information: http://www.SacMarriage.org

Fresno/Madera County

  • The Fresno/Madera Healthy Marriages Coalition will sponsor a City Council proclamation and event on the importance of marriage.

    For more information: http://www.growyourmarriage.com

FLORIDA

Bradenton

Miami

  • ReCapturing the Vision is hosting a coaching session live on the "Making Marriage Work" radio program and is hosting a Marriage Summit for youth.

    For more information: http://www.recapturingthevision.org

GEORGIA

Columbus

  • The Pastoral Institute will host a seminar entitled: "A Marriage That Everybody Wants!"

    For more information: http://www.pilink.org/


Thomasville

INDIANA

Indianapolis

  • The Indiana Healthy Marriage and Family Coalition will celebrate and provide an opportunity to renew vows.

    For more information: http:// www.ihmfc.org

MISSISSIPPI

Jackson

  • The Mississippi State University Extension Office will host a rally and press conference with Lt. Governor Phil Bryant on the steps of the capitol, followed by a luncheon, marriage covenant signing for clergy, and training for faith-based and community leaders, and marriage educators.

    For more information: http://www.MarriageMississippi.com or http://msucares.com/marriage/hmw/index.html

 

NEW YORK

New York City

 

MISSOURI

Jefferson City

  • Missouri Healthy Marriages Initiative will celebrate Marriage Week with a breakfast for legislators at the Capitol.

    For more information: Contact: David Schramm at schrammdg@missouri.edu


Springfield

  • Operation Us and Ozarks Marriage Matters will sponsor a relationship workshop booster entitled: "Can We Bake a Cherry Pie" for couples.

    For more information: http://www.OperationUs.org
  • Operation Us and Ozarks Marriage Matters will also sponsor an event entitled "Couples in Arms," designed especially for military couples.

    For more information: http://www.OperationUs.org

OHIO

Dayton

  • Marriage Works Ohio will sponsor a "Kick off Kiss" at the Dayton Courthouse; a discussion on "Hearing and Listening: What's the Difference?"; a lunchtime chat at the Wright Patterson Air Force Base for military couples; a conflict resolution workshop for couples; and a Dinner and Dance for couples.

    For more information: http://www.trustmarriage.com

TEXAS

Brownsville

  • The Hispanic Active Relationships Center (H.A.R.P.) will host the 2nd Annual Marriage Vow Renewal Ceremony and the "Romance and Intimacy" weekend retreat in South Padre Island

    For more information: http://www.harpcc.com

UTAH

  • The Utah Healthy Marriage Initiative will be holding five conferences, a training seminar, Extraordinary Marriage Awards, and will fly bright red street banners for Marriage Week USA

    For more information: http://www.utahmarriage.org

Weber County

VIRGINIA

Richmond

  • First Things First of Greater Richmond will sponsor a public awareness event with the Governor of Virginia and the Mayor of Richmond on various media outlets including Newsmakers and Virginia This Morning. First Things First of Greater Richmond will also be holding 10 Great Dates training, will host a "Building a Successful Stepfamily" conference, and will hold various Healthy Relationship Skills classes for singles, youth, fathers and couples.

    For more information: http://www.firstthingsrichmond.org

WISCONSIN

  • Foundation for a Great Marriage will sponsor a Love Note Challenge and provide Love Letter writing kits.

    For more information: http://www.thinkmarriage.org