FEATURES - July 2014 Publisher Advertising Opportunity Knox Staff
Creative ink Ed Snyder Laura Sanders Jennifer Palalay, Iva Pearlstein Tracy Whitaker, Kerry Weintraub, Nick Knight, Ashley Bills, Michael Steinmacher
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A look at one of America’s favorite holidays.
Want to advertise in Opportunity Knox? Call Ed Snyder at (270) 945-2864 or email: edsnyder@opportunityknoxmwr.com Opportunity Knox is a monthly magazine produced by the Fort Knox Family and MWR Marketing Department under the authority of AR 215-1. Facilities and activities publicized are open to authorized patrons.
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The purpose of Opportunity Knox is to provide current information about Fort Knox Family and MWR activities and events and to share ideas that will help readers become educated about Fort Knox Family and MWR activities. Views and opinions expressed are those of the authors. The mention or appearance of commercial advertisers, commercial sponsors, and/or their logos does not constitute endorsement by the Federal Government or the U.S. Army. The information in this issue is current at the time of publication. Activities and events are subject to change without notice.
Gardening Tips Helpful tips to award you with a bountiful harvest from your garden.
10 Money Management Help
Fort Knox Family and MWR Marketing is located at 4248 Bullion Boulevard, Fort Knox, Kentucky. For more information, call (502) 624-3693 or log on to www.KnoxMWR.com.
Financial Readiness Program, Army Community Service (ACS) offers a wide range of classes to help with finances.
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Our Mission: Deliver Flexible, Innovative and Relevant Programs and Services that enable readiness and resiliency to the Total Military Family.
14 The ScreamFree Institute Harness the power of calm.
15 Hot Weather Safety The hot weather is here and so are the tips to keep you safe this summer.
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By Ashley Bills
Summertime brings us one of the most cherished of holidays in American history on the 4th of July - Independence Day! This is the day the United States of America celebrates its freedom and independence from Great Britain. Did you know that the actual vote for our separation was accounted for on July 2, 1776, in Philadelphia? It wasn’t until August 2, 1776, that the Declaration of Independence was signed. But we hold the 4th of July as Independence Day because this is the day the actual Declaration of Independence was adopted by Congress and ratified. In celebration of our new found glory, guns were fired, bells were rang, candles lit, and, of course, firecrackers were set ablaze. Although the Declaration of Independence was signed 238 years ago, it had to go through a lot of grooming to become a nationally recognized holiday according to constitutionfacts.com. In the beginning, our young nation didn’t really celebrate the 4th of July due to the fact that the War on Independence was still on the docket. The ink was dry on the new Declaration but there was still so much going on that the people were afraid to celebrate on a grander scale. It wasn’t long before readings of the Declaration took place in numerous cities all over America inspiring patriots into frenzy. The Massachusetts general court was the first state legislature to recognize and hold an official 4th of July celebration in 1781. It wasn’t until almost a hundred years later in 1870, that the 4th of July was dubbed a national holiday and more traditional celebrations began. As 4th of July celebrations progressed, they were typically known to have fireworks, parades, picnics, baseball games, and pageants. Some of the favored dishes were hamburgers, hotdogs, coleslaw, corn on the cob, and, of course, apple pie! Today, 4th of July celebrations are nation-wide and through the roof with top-notch fireworks displays, extensive parades and musical treats. Cookouts continue to be an all-time favorite American tradition when it comes to this holiday. According to Census.gov, 81 million Americans attended cookouts the previous year on the 4th of July! In this day and age, we celebrate this holiday as lavishly as we like. Be sure to by pay homage to the great American pastimes that have knoxmwr.com
helped to mold the 4th of July celebration into what it is today. Go see the magnificent parades strutting down the center of downtown, partake in some delicious foods, congregate and be merry. After all, it is your right. Looking for something more than just sparklers this year? Then don't miss the annual Fort Knox Celebrates Freedom on from 5:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. at Brooks Field. Enjoy free concerts from “Well Road” and the “113th Army Rock Band.” There will be plenty of Family friendly activities to include a Frisbee dog show, a Kids Zone, games, inflatables, hot air balloon rides, the Salute to the Nation Ceremony, and, of course, a spectacular fireworks show! For more information, visit www.knoxmwr.com or call (502) 624-1413. FUN FACTS FOR THE FOURTH! • 1 in 4 hotdogs and pork sausages consumed on this holiday comes from Iowa. • Americans consume about 155 million hotdogs on Independence Day alone; it is the biggest hotdog holiday of the year. • In 2010, Texas produced 6.8 billion lbs. of beef on this holiday; we can thank the Lone Star state for a good portion of those patties on the grill. • Potato salads and potato chips are always popular at cookouts; about half of the nation’s potatoes are from Idaho or Washington. • The American Pyrotechnics Association (APA) estimates that more than 14,000 professional firework displays will light up the skies in the United States each 4th of July. • Eight of the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence were born in Britain. • The average age of the signers of the Declaration of Independence was 45. Benjamin Franklin was the oldest at age 70, and Edward Rutledge was the youngest at age 26. • Three U.S. Presidents, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe, die on July 4th; Adams and Jefferson died within hours of each other in 1826 while Monroe dies in 1831. • The country’s 30th president, Calvin Coolidge, was born on Independence Day in 1872. 4
Fort Knox Army Continuing Education Center (ACES) By Kerry Weintraub
Interested in going back to school? Fort Knox Army Continuing Education Center (ACES) is here to assist you through the process as the registration season for the fall semester begins soon. The number one function of the ACES is educational counseling. Management of tuition assistance, assistance with answering questions about Tuition Assistance and Go Army Ed, Army personnel testing, Basic Skills Education Program (BSEP), and Family member education counseling are some of the other services provided. The Fort Knox Community, to include Service Members, Family members, Retirees, DOD Civilians, and Contractors, are eligible to utilize educational counseling, tutoring, and proctoring services. Post 9/11 GI Benefits can be transferred from an eligible Service Member to their Family members. Six years of service must be completed in the Armed Forces and a Service Member must agree to serve an addition four years to qualify as an eligible Service Member. Service Members can begin the process by logging into milConnect at www.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect, clicking on the education tab, entering the amount of time to be transferred next to the Family member’s name, and submit the request. Once an approval letter is posted, the Family member can then use form VA 22-1990e to apply for the benefit through the VA system. A Certificate of Eligibility will be sent informing of the percentage of benefit to be paid. The Certificate of Eligibility will need to be sent to the VA representative at the Family member’s chosen school. Educational counselors are available to assist Service Members wishing to transfer Post 9/11 GI Benefits to their Family members. Registration information can be obtained by talking with an educational counselor or by contacting the college of choice. Registration for programs or an individual course is done through the registration department at the individual colleges or universities. Most courses are offered in the evening; however, there are some that are offered mid-day. Active Duty Service Members wishing to enroll in school must first request tuition assistance through Go Army Ed. Once a determination is made, the next step is to contact the school of choice. Retirees, Family members, DOD civilians, and Contractors only need to contact the school directly to enroll. Central Texas College, Elizabethtown Community and Technical College, Sullivan University, University of Louisville, and Western Kentucky University have partnered with Fort Knox ACES to offer classes right here on the Fort Knox Education Campus. With the partnering of these five colleges, there is a variety of programs available to choose from. Some of the programs offered fall under various degrees and focuses in Business, Information Technologies, Associates of Arts, Associates of Science, Automotive, General Studies, Workforce Leadership, and Systems Management. Criminal Justice program will also be available in the future. The Fort Knox Education Campus includes the Main Education Center located in building 1174, the Learning Center located in building 65, and the College Annex Center located in building 63.
In addition to the Fort Knox ACES, the Barr Memorial Library has many resources such as educational programs, public computers and printers, information databases, and quiet study areas that can be utilized to help students succeed. “Many people do not realize it, but if they are a student of an on post university or college, they have access to the resources available at the library. We can support their studies with the ability to borrow materials from our collection, access to terrific databases and much more.” For more information on the Barr Memorial Library, call (502) 624-1232. For more information about the Fort Knox ACES, call (502) 624-2427 or (502) 624-4136.
Fort Knox Army Continuing Education Center Go Army Ed Army Personal Testing • • • • • • • • •
DLPT - Defense Language Proficiency Test DLAB - Defense Language Aptitude Battery (tests ability to learn new language) SIFT - Selection Instrument for Flight Training BSEP - Prerequisite for TABE, prepares one for AFCT, prepares one for College (improves basic knowledge skills in reading, vocabulary, and math) TABE - Test of Adult Basic Education (prerequisite for Army Courses/Schools) AFCT - to raise GT score ACT/SAT – provided free to eligible Service Members DSST - DANTES Sub Standard Test CLEP - College Level Exam Prep (provided Free to eligible Service Members, those who pass can gain college credit )
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MOS Library - research MOS Job information and related materials Language Lab - head start languages Tutoring Center - assists with college writing and math Transition Education Counseling - assists with transition from Army to school
Proctoring Services - online students can take exams at the Education Center knoxmwr.com
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Gardening Tips By Tracy Whitaker
While July is a time when you can sit back for a moment and enjoy the fruits of your labor in the garden, there are still other on-going tasks to perform in the garden. As you’re standing at the sizzling grill passing out cold ones to your friends, remember that your garden friends will be extra thirsty this month, too. The primary concern will be assuring an ample supply of water for your plants, usually about an inch of water per week for established plants. However, if you haven’t planted anything yet at the peak of the summer season, gardeners still have many choices for garden planting. Choosing to plant in July may seem too late to begin vegetable gardening, however now is the best time to plant fall vegetables which will promise a late summer or early fall harvest. With healthy soil, abundant sun, and plenty of water, successful summer gardens are easily attainable. The first step in gardening is choosing a site for your garden. If you have your heart set on growing a specific plant or vegetable, check to see what growing conditions it requires. Choose a gardening space that gets at least six hours of full sun per day. If you want to start a garden where there is mostly shade, your choices are going to be more limited, but not prohibitive. Once you know where you want to plant, it’s time to check the soil. Many types of plants require a specific ph level in order to thrive. Soil testing is the least glamorous part of gardening, but the most important. Checking the soil’s ph level requires a test kit, which are available at most garden centers. Once you’ve checked the ph levels, you can add materials to the soil to make it more acidic or more basic, depending on the ideal ph level of the plants you plan to grow. Starting with good soil means you won’t have to add a lot of artificial fertilizer to your garden. Now that you have decided on your site and your soil level is where it needs to be, you now need to prepare the bed of the garden and decide what you would like to grow. Preparing the bed is no one’s favorite garden chore, but there is no way around it. Your chosen site will probably have weeds or at least grass; these must be cleared before you can plant anything. Choosing what you’d like to grow is harder than you might think. If you are already growing, July is definitely a good month to put in a second or third sowing of certain crops, such as carrots. As mentioned earlier, July is also the perfect time to start planning the fall vegetable garden. A few vegetables you can plant in July include beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cucumbers, beans, carrots, and cauliflower. Once your garden is planted, you may choose to use mulch. However, mulching doesn’t make a major difference in a garden. Mulch conserves water, blocks weeds and cools the soil. At the very least, your plant will require one inch of water a week. If you decide to use mulch, apply it soon after planting before new weeds sprout. Apply a 2 to 4 inch thick layer of mulch avoiding direct contact with the plant stems. It is important to maintain your garden now. Don’t let your plants get drought stressed. Once a plant is stressed it will never recover fully that
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growing season. There is also going to be weeding to do, weed seeds come from all kinds of sources: wind, birds, and soil on shoes. Vegetables will produce more if you keep harvesting while young. It may happen that one of your choices isn’t happy and dies. Move on and replace it with something else. You’ve heard the saying “stop and smell the roses”? Gardeners can be the worst at taking that advice. We’re so busy with our heads down at soil level, pinching, pruning and pulling every weed, that we often don’t appreciate what we’ve created until someone else tells us. Step back now and enjoy what you’ve accomplished. Then start making plans to expand next year.
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Money Management Help Offered at ACS By Iva Pearlstein
Managing financial resources effectively requires knowledge and careful planning. Through its Financial Readiness Program, Army Community Service (ACS) offers expertise and provides assistance with private counseling along with a wide range of classes offered on a regular basis throughout the year. The broad list of topics covered in the various courses includes: saving, investing, managing debt, budgeting, life insurance, paying for college, retirement planning, maintaining good credit scores, and identity theft. “Financial health is the goal we set for our clientele,” says Dwanala Payne, Financial Readiness Program Counselor. Offered quarterly is the extremely useful “Financial Fitness” class which helps participants to create a sound financial plan and maintain a balanced budget. Changes in banking trends are also examined and how individual behavior impacts spending. This helps participants to develop good money management skills and learn how to make the most of their money. “Check with ACS for upcoming dates,” advises Payne.
financial health is achieved - participants can comfortably buy a new car, purchase a home, or take a dream vacation! This course was considered so valuable that ACS decided to offer a Spanish language version taught by a highly qualified native speaker. After Olga Guy moved to the United States from Bogotá, Colombia as a Military Spouse, she put her business education to good use at the Latino Credit Union in North Carolina. This was approximately 15 years ago and today Guy is using her experience and MBA knowledge to assist members of the Hispanic Community manage their money. As an ACS Volunteer, she has designed the Money Management Class especially for native Spanish speakers.
The Financial Readiness class on Money Management provides instruction on how to define financial goals. Planning for future monetary needs is discussed along with the importance of keeping spending in line to ensure money is available for meeting them. Necessary skills and knowledge that enable good financial decisions are explained. Other topics include choosing investments, tracking credit history, identity theft, and storage for important documents. When
Guy’s class covers the money management topics in a well-organized manner for Spanish speakers. 1LT Ana L. Santiago-Ortiz of 3rd Recruiting Brigade told the group she was attending the class because, “I want to save more and spend less.” During the session, Santiago-Ortiz shared her valuable experience with correcting a credit report. “Financial stability and saving for retirement are my goals,” stated Yamile Walker. Further goals of participants included taking control of household finances and following a budget. Attendees found the class invaluable. “Savings are the basis for -- una mejor vida -- a better life!” advised Guy.
Dwanala Payne Financial Counselor
(502) 624-5989 Army Community Service 411 Eisenhower Ave, BLDG 1477 www.knoxmwr.com/ACS/FinancialReadinessProgram/
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The ScreamFree Institute: Harness the Power of Calm By Ashley Bills Do you find yourself wanting to scream and shout and let it all out - all the time? The ScreamFree Institute (SFI) can help you learn to harness the power of calm, and reclaim healthy relationships from home to the workplace. It is human nature to allow our emotions to control our behavior. However, sometimes that is not great for our relationships such as personal relationships between Spouses, parent to child or professional relationships such as boss to employee, or teacher to student. It is very important to know how to communicate and relate to each other in order to stay on track and in tune with each other’s needs without raising voices. The ScreamFree Institute was created by Hal Runkel in his own determination to help establish a strong relationship with his Family as well as help to build up his Marriage & Family Therapy Practice. As Runkel attended graduate school he adapted many theories that he believed would work to virtually create a ScreamFree way of life. His main priority was to figure out a way to present and teach his materials in a way that could work for everyone and anyone. Runkel began teaching ScreamFree Parenting in schools, churches and everywhere in between. “When Hal first began presenting content to people, he had no idea ScreamFree would grow into the international organization that it has become. In addition to partnering with the US Army, ScreamFree has been offered in churches, schools, and business in a dozen countries around the world. ScreamFree has made more than 100 visits to Army installations, training more than 1,000 Family Professionals and delivering classes and materials to over 15,000 Army families.”- Jon Kaplan, Managing Director, The ScreamFree Institute
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SFI considers emotional reactivity to be the culprit behind every bad pattern, bad decision, and bad relationship. SFI’s goal or reason for existing is to spark hope in the hearts of parents, Spouses, and leaders to strengthen their relationships through the power of calm. Let’s take a second to digest exactly what the power of calm is. According to the Merriam Webster Dictionary, calm is a quiet and peaceful state or condition. If we can harness the power of calm in our everyday lives, it will help to cultivate our relationships to become healthy, successful, and especially scream free! “When we get reactive whether by screaming, disconnecting, compromising our integrity, or becoming defensive, we give into our anxiety and, ironically, end up creating the very outcomes we were hoping to avoid. ScreamFree Living takes this reactivity seriously and stresses that the number one step toward creating the types of relationships we truly crave is learning to calm ourselves down. Only then can you respond in authentic ways that move your relationships forward.” – The ScreamFree Institute How can you discover a new ScreamFree way of life? SFI currently teaches five different avenues to help you in everyday life. Each category is tailored for particular relationships that are encountered on a day to day basis such as marriage, parenting, teaching, workplace, and leadership. Through train-the-trainer sessions, couple and parent workshops, relationship coaching, and a multitude of other resources, SFI empowers individuals to calm down, grow up and get closer to the people who matter most. A lot of resources can be found online at their website at Screamfree.com. If you’re looking for face to face interaction, Fort Knox offers seminars regularly through Army Community Service. For more information on upcoming classes and general inquiries, contact Social Work Services at (502) 626-6170. 14
By Iva Pearlstein
Opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities abound in July. Outdoor sports, gardening, and grilling are all part of summer vacation fun. However, the number one weather-related cause of deaths and illnesses in the United States is heat which claims more lives than tornadoes, hurricanes, and floods combined. When a body is unable to compensate by sweating, the result is a heat-related illness. In extreme conditions, sweating can be insufficient to prevent a rapid rise in body temperature. This can cause damage to the brain or other vital organs. High humidity can further stop the body from cooling down because perspiration doesn't evaporate as quickly. Other factors that compound the risk from heat include age, obesity, fever, heart disease, mental illness, poor circulation, and sunburn along with prescription drug and alcohol use.
Matthew Craig, Senior Patrol Leader of Fort Knox Boy Scout Troop 128 offers some tips from his experience. He suggests, “Stay in the shade when you go outdoors and wear sunscreen to avoid sunburn. Also, watch out for pets and make sure they have shade,” reminds Craig. Dogs shouldn’t be encouraged to run around. Craig likes to cool off at the Fort Knox Water Park on scorching hot days. If you aren't required to wear a uniform – wear lightweight, light-colored clothing to reflect heat and sunlight.
When the temperature soars, you can still be active in safe comfort with indoor activities and sports. Houston Bowling is an ideal location for children on very hot days. Air conditioning is the number one protective factor against heat-related illness and death. Barr Memorial Library is another great place for Almost everyone knows to increase fluid intake and drink everyone to spend some recreational time in a cool setting. plenty of nonalcoholic beverages when the temperature rises. Nonetheless, it is possible to drink too much water informs LTC Peter Wlaschin of HQ 3rd Recruiting BDE Operations. He www/bt/cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/heat_guide.asp explains, “There is a clinical condition – hyponatremia – where the level of sodium, an electrolyte that helps regulate water levels in the fluid around your cells is abnormally low.” When this happens cells swell because water levels are too high. The swollen cells can cause many health problems and even result in death. Although not common, it can occur in hot weather training environments when Soldiers are continually drinking water. To avoid over hydration Wlaschin advises, “Drink small amounts of fluids at regular intervals.” Another tip is to eat a banana before beginning the activity to provide your body with extra potassium. For activity over 60 minutes in hot conditions – drink a sports drink with sodium and potassium. After hot-weather workouts try to eat snack foods with salt like pretzels.”
If you do notice someone suffering from heat exhaustion, get the person out of the sun. Once inside, have the person lie down and loosen clothing. Apply cool wet cloths and move the person to an air conditioned room if possible. Offer sips of water but if the condition does not improve, seek immediate medical attention.
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JULY 26 • 7 PM JULY 27 • 7 PM DOORS OPEN AT 6:15 PM
FREE & OPEN TO PUBLIC • SEATING IS FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE SADOWSKI CENTER, 6607 WILSON ROAD, FORT KNOX, KY For more information, call (502) 624-1838
CHILD & YOUTH ACTIVITIES SATURDAY CHILDCARE Saturday, July 12 • For infants to 5th Grade • $4.00 per hour, 9 AM - 4 PM • CDC Bldg 4249 • Reservations required NLT one week in advance by calling (502) 624-7413. CDC EVENING CHILDCARE Friday, July 25 • 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM • $4.00 per hour for infants to 5th Grade • CDC Bldg 4249 • Reservations required NLT one week in advance by calling (502) 624-7413. FORT KNOX COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP ~Friday, July 11, 18, 25 • 10:00 AM -11:30 AM • Devers Middle School & Teen Center, Bldg 5543, Chaffee Ave • Free playgroup for children up to 5 years of age. Encourages parent/child interaction through unstructured activities for all ranks. More info: (502) 624-4483. KIDS ON SITE HOURLY CHILDCARE ~ At Gammon Gym • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM • For children infant to 5th grade • $4.00 per hour per child • Reservations required at (502) 624-3676. OPEN TO FAMILY MEMBERS OF:
Active Duty Military Fort Knox Employees and Contractors Military Retirees ~Reservists/National Guard
DEVERS MIDDLE SCHOOL & TEEN CENTER ACTIVITIES ~For more information about Devers MSTC activities, call (502) 624-6442. July 7-11 Get Moving Triple Play Camp • $20 • M-F • 1 PM - 5 PM July 7-11 Cooking Internationally • Free • M-F • 1 PM - 3 PM July 9 ACE--Water Tubing @ Rough River • $20 • 8 AM - 6 PM July 11 Outdoor Games and Movie @ Devers • Free • 6 PM - 11 PM July 12 Teen Movie Madness • 9:30 PM • Waybur Theater • Free movie for 6th - 12 grade July 13 ACE--Horseback Riding • $20 • 10 AM - 4 PM July 14-18 Horticultural Science/Science & Gardening Camp • $20 M-F • 1 PM - 5 PM July 14-18 Geology • Free • M-F • 1 PM - 3 PM July 20 ACE--Hiking Cumberland Falls • $20 • 9 AM - 8 PM July 21-25 Discover Devers and Beyond Transition Camp • Open to Youth who will be in 6th grade in Aug 2014 and others • $20 M-F • 1 PM - 5 PM July 21-25 Sharpening your Crime Solving Skills • Free • M-F • 1 PM - 3 PM July 28 ACE--Kings Island • $25 • 7:15 AM - 11 PM Aug 1 Splash Bash • 8 PM - 12 AM • $5 for 6th-12th grade (13-14 School Year) • Event is free to new youth who have arrived in last month.
ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION/ACTIVITIES BARR LIBRARY EVENTS (502) 624-1232 • − MILITARY WORKING DOGS Children will be able to see these working dogs first-hand and in action • Wednesday, July 2 • 10 AM • Free • at Devers MSTC − SNAKES ALIVE Live reptiles will be featured Wednesday, July 9 • 10 AM • Free • at Devers MSTC − MADCAP PUPPETS Giant puppets and audience participation Wednesday, July 16 • 10 AM • Free • at Devers MSTC − KIDS SUMMER READING FINALE: HONEY HILLS PETTING ZOO Over 15 animals including a camel and kangaroo will be on the Library's lawn. Grand Prizes will be given out • Saturday, July 19 • 12 PM - 2 PM • Free • at Barr Library − DOGGIE BAG AND A MOVIE Tuesday, July 22 • 10 AM • Free • The Ugly Dachshund Tuesday, July 29 • 10 AM • Free • That Darn Cat − STORY HOUR Tuesdays, July 1, 8, 15 • 10 AM • Free − PUPPY TALES Saturday, July 5 • 1 PM • Free
TOUR DE KNOX Every Tuesday, July 1 - July 29 • 6 PM • $25 for five classes, includes snacks, water, transportation, equipment, instruction • Come ride the surrounding trails of Fort Knox. Open to everyone of all ages and abilities. Register online at ServiceXpress at knoxmwr.com. More info: (502) 624-1413. SENECA ROCKS TRADITIONAL CLIMBING July 18 - July 20 • $100 includes food, transportation, lodging, equipment, instruction • Come ascend the fin of West Virginia with its true summit of the EAST at 2200 feet in elevation. The climbing trip is open to all ages, skill level and abilities. Register online at ServiceXpress at knoxmwr.com. More info: (502) 624-1413. CRAZY 80'S NIGHT Friday, July 18 • Landing Zone • 8 PM • 80’s music all night •
Win prizes and cash with 80’s Trivia & 80’s best dressed. Food Specials throughout the night.
− TEEN THURSDAYS Thursdays, July 10, 17, 24, 31 • 3 PM • Free
U.S. ARMY SOLDIER SHOW Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27 • Sadowski Center • 7 PM (Doors
– TEEN ADVISORY BOARD Thursday, July 3 • 3 PM • Free
open at 6:15) • Free • For more information: (502) 624-1838.
– TEEN SUMMER READING FINALE! Friday, July 18 • 5 PM • Free – LUNCH BUNCH BOOK DISCUSSION Wednesday, July 2 • 11 AM • Free • Foreign Influence by Brad Thor − COUPON MANIA Wednesday, July 9 & 23 • 11 AM • Free – AUTHORS AT YOUR LIBRARY: BRAD THOR Wednesday, July 23 • 6 PM • Free • New York Times bestselling author Brad Thor discusses and signs his political thriller Act of War. – AUTHORS AT YOUR LIBRARY: ANDERSON HARP Thursday, July 24 • 6 PM • Free • Anderson Harp, USMC COL (Ret), discusses and signs his thriller Retribution. – VIDEO GAME TOURNAMENT Saturday, July 19 • 12 PM • Free • Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD remix FORT KNOX CELEBRATES FREEDOM Friday, July 4 • Brooks Field • 5 PM - 10:30 PM • Music, Frisbee
dog show, kids zone, hot air balloon rides and fireworks at 10:15 PM.
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BLUE STAR CARD BACK TO SCHOOL BOWLING BASH!
Thursday July 31 • Houston Bowling Center • 5 PM - 8 PM • Free • Enjoy music, free bowling, free food, prizes and lots of fun. No reservations required but a valid BSC must be presented at the door. For more information: (502) 624-1838. SPIRITED CANVASES Thursday, July 31 • Landing Zone • 6 PM - 8 PM • $35 includes supplies
and instruction • Step-by-step, create your own piece of one of a kind art. Must register and pay in advance at ITR. More info: (502) 624-5030. LINDSEY GOLF COUSE: (502) 624-2717 July 4 • Annual Flag Day Tournament July 12 • Moonlight Golf Tee Times • Individual golf with lighted golf balls. July 19 • Moonlight Golf Scramble COLOR LEGEND FOR ADMISSION POLICY Open to Military & Family Open to Fort Knox Employees & Family Open to Military Retirees Open to Everyone
ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION/ACTIVITIES FRENCH SHOOTING CLUB More info: (502) 624-7754 • Register online at ServiceXpress at knoxmwr.com. Must pre-register.
– PISTOL MATCH NIGHT Saturday, July 12. – TACTICAL HANDGUN Saturday, July 12. – ADVANCED HANDGUN COURSE Saturday, July 19. – CONCEALED CARRY DEADLY WEAPON Saturday, July 26. – 2014 SKEET CHAMPIONSHIP Runs until August 17. HOUSTON BOWLING FALL/WINTER LEAGUES Fall/ Winter Leagues now forming • Monday Night Mixed Senior League 50 and over, Tuesday Mixed Afternoon League, Wednesday High Noon Ladies League, Wednesday Night Men’s League (ladies welcome), Thursday Early Birds Ladies, Friday Mixed League • For more information: (502) 624-4740. KARAOKE Every Friday • Saber & Quill Fiddler's Green • 7 PM - 12 AM • Featuring
AFTB LEVEL L - LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT July 9 & 10 • 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM • (502) 624-6291. PERSONAL FINANCIAL TRAINING (DAY 2 NEWCOMERS ORIENTATION) Thursday, July 10 • 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM • Bldg 67 • Mandatory for E-4 Soldiers and below. For information, call (502) 624-5989/8391. NEW COMMANDERS FAMILY ADVOCACY BRIEF Monday, July 14 • 9 AM - 11 AM • More info: (502) 624-4528. INFORMAL FUND CUSTODIAN TRAINING Monday, July 14 • 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM • (502) 624-3526/3278. RESUME WRITING Tuesday, July 15 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM • (502) 624-2742/8855. APPLYING FOR A FEDERAL JOBS Thursday, July 17 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM • (502) 624-2742/8855. CARE TEAM TRAINING Tuesday, July 22 • 9:00 AM - 12:30 AM • (502) 624-3526/3278.
DJ Artie • More info: (502) 942-0959. AUTISM SUPPORT MEETING Thursday, July 3 • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM • (502) 624-4067/5419. EFMP HEART TO HEART SUPPORT GROUP Thursday, July 3 • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM • (502) 624-4067/5419. THE WISE USE OF CREDIT: OBTAIN YOUR CREDIT REPORT FREE Tuesday, July 8 • 9 AM - 11 AM • More info: (502) 624-5989. U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE Wednesday, July 9 • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM • (502) 624-6291/8391. NEWCOMERS ORIENTATION Wednesday, July 9 • Saber & Quill • 8:45 AM - 4 PM • (502) 624-6291.
FRG F.U.N. Wednesday, July 23 • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM • (502) 624-3526. HEARTS APART OUTREACH NETWORK Thursday, July 24 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM • (502) 624-6291/8391. MOBILIZATION AND DEPLOYMENT SUCCESSFUL REUNION Tuesday, July 29 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM • (502) 624-3526/3278. WHEEL OF HEALTH: DEALING WITH LIFE STRESSES Wednesday, July 30 • 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM • (502) 624-6779/8391. ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE STUDY GROUP Meet every Monday and Wednesday • 9 AM - 12 PM • Bldg 67 • Registration is required. More info: (502) 624-6291.
Classes with insufficient registration will be rescheduled or canceled. Please call to register. Army Community Service is located in Bldg 1477, Eisenhower Ave.
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