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Issue: September 21-28, 2012
DFMWR TEMPORARY CLOSURES DFMVR apologizes for any inconvenience these closures may cause. DFMVR is invested in improving facilities to ensure the health and safety of our customers. For status updates regarding DFMWR facilities please visit the following weblink: MWR: Hard At Work
For You Kawamura Center Wood Shop Closed The Wood Shop is temporarily CLOSED due to safety issue with the dust collection ventilation system. Although repairs are underway, it is unclear when the Wood Shop will be able to reopen and resume normal operating hours. All scheduled classes are cancelled until further notice. Van Noy Library Closed The library will re-open once all renovations have been inspected. Please return checked-out Van Noy Library materials to the book drop at Van Noy Library Building 1024, 5966 12th Street Benyaurd Indoor Pool The Benyaurd Indoor Pool is temporarily closed. Contractors are working on the pool’s automated chemical feeders. We will reopen once the issues have been resolved and levels are within a safe and ideal range. The Golf Clubhouse, Dining Room & Bar The Fort Belvoir Golf Clubhouse, dining room and lounge will be closed next Monday, September 24 through Friday, September 28, for carpet replacement. The Gunston Course and the Pro Shop will be open, and limited service will be offered at the snack bar. The Clubhouse bathrooms will be accessible through the locker room door located on the east side of the building. Call 703-806-5878 for more information.
Get Involved/ Oktoberfest Volunteers Needed Help contribute to the success of Fort Belvoir’s 2012 Oktoberfest! MWR is currently recruiting volunteers; call 703-805-9239 or visit the Oktoberfest page for additional information: http://www.belvoirmwr.com/Features/Oktoberfest/#volunteer Thank you for supporting this event and the Fort Belvoir community! Travel Camp Construction Area Safety The new travel camp construction is underway between Johnson and Morrow Roads. Construction signs are posted. Runners and other pedestrians must remain on the pedestrian walk way around the construction area. It is very important that individuals stay on the designated path and out of the way of the heavy equipment. We thank everyone for their compliance in the name of safety. If you have questions about the pedestrian walkway or the project, call 703-806-3940. Dinner & Dancing The Belvoir Officers’ Club Member Night is coming up this Wednesday, September 26, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy great food and entertainment provided by the Bob Williams Band! Call 703-780-0930 for information. Back to School The new school year is underway. Learn more about resources available to address educational issues involving military children contact the School Liaison Office at 703-8059119, The School Liaison Office works in conjunction with CYSS and the local school community. Tutor.com Free homework help is available 24/7! This program is provided by the DoD. Go to www.tutor.com/military/get-access to see a complete list of who is eligible to access the program. Leisure Travel Service Office LTS Office located in the Community Center is the one stop shop for all your leisure travel needs. If you are looking for weekend getaway, discount tickets or special travel deals – look no further. A sample of some of the local discount tickets available are AMC Movie, Amusement Parks, Spy Museum and Luray Caverns. Do not please the upcoming New York City one day excursion scheduled for October 20. For more information, contact LTS office at 703-805-3714. Get moving and see the Countryside If you enjoying walking or hiking, join the ODR Trailblazers Hiking Interest Group. Plan your fall hiking now! 29 Sept: Billy Goat Trail, VA 6 and 7 Oct: Oktoberfest Volksmarch, Fort Belvoir, VA 20 Oct: Cascade Falls, VA
27 Oct: Rose River and River Loop, Shenandoah, VA 3 Nov: Old Rag, Shenandoah, VA 12 Nov: Manassas Battle Fields, VA- Veterans Day Hike 17 Nov: Sky Meadows State Park, VA 24 Nov: Tuscarora/Paddy Run Shuttle Hike, VA 1 Dec: Wild Cat Mountain, VA 8 Dec: Duncan Knob, VA 15 Dec: Sugar Loaf Mountain, MD There is no fee to join the group but there is a $10 fee per hike to cover transportation costs. Advance hike pre-paid cards are available for up to 10 hikes. For more information call 703-805-3081 or email brianna.m.kipper.naf@mail.mil.
Save the Date: 17th Annual Oktoberfest October 4-7, 2012 Fremont Field
Oktoberfest is a four day festival, highlighting German food, music and dancing. Oktoberfest features a carnival, the Volksmarch 10k Walk, keg tapping ceremony, vendor market, and BESC Fall Bazaar and Bake Sale. This year will mark our 17th Annual Oktoberfest celebration. For more detailed information please visit the following website: http://belvoirmwr.com/Features/Oktoberfest/
Volksmarch As part of the 17th annual Oktoberfest Celebration, Fort Belvoir and Northern Virginia Volksmarchers sponsor a sanctioned 10K with an alternate 5K Volksmarch 6-7 Oct 2012. Volksmarch is German for “all people’s walk”. This Volksmarch is non-competitive and the route takes you through North Post trails, the golf course and sidewalks. The Volksmarch is open to the public and walkers can start anytime between 10 AM and 2 PM but the route must be completed by 5 PM both days. The Volksmarch start/finish area is outside the fest grounds near Goethals Road. The event is free, however, since it is a sanctioned event, each participant has to opportunity to pay for credit and an award. Pets are allowed on the Volksmarch route but not on the fest grounds. For more information contact Kristin Mayer at Kristin.b.mayer.naf@mail.mil or 703-805-2394.
Upcoming: CYSS Community Outreach Staff from Child, Youth & School Services will be offering enrichment activities at the housing community centers & the Fort Belvoir Community Center. All activities are free. Children and youth must be accompanied by an adult. Activities are held 10 a.m. to noon. For more information please call 805-1906. It’s Fall Y’all Wednesday, 3 October, at Lewis Village Community Center Tuesday, 9 October, at Fairfax Village Community Center Thursday, 11 October, at George Washington Community Center Tuesday, 16 October, at Vernondale Village Community Center Friday, 19 October, at Dogue Creek Community Center Wednesday, 24 October, at Woodlawn Village Community Center Twilight Golf hours Starting Monday, 1 October, and ending Wednesday, 31 October, the Golf Course changes the start time of Twilight golfing to 4 p.m. Beginning on Thursday, 1 November, fee revert the winter rates. Call 703-806-5878 for details.
Member-Guest Golf Tournament, October 12-13 Register now until Sept 29 and save $50 for the annual 2-day Member-Guest Golf Tournament. The 2 day golf tournament will have great golf, good food, music and great door prizes. For more information or to register contact the Golf Club at 703-806-5878.
Pumpkin Carving Party –October 20 Prepare for Halloween by carving a pumpkin! This family activity at the Fort Belvoir Officers’ Club is perfect for the kids. This event is open to both members and nonmembers. $8 includes a pumpkin, paint, carving kit and lunch. Pre-paid reservations are required. For additional information and to save your spot, please call 703-780-0930.
Turkey Trot 10k/ 5k Saturday November 17 is your opportunity to beat your personal running best. Fort Belvoir’s Turkey Trot 10k/5k on Middleton Road is a social, fun and challenging competitive race. Don’t miss the early bird price $15 now until November 1. Download the registration packet online at http://belvoirmwr.com/Facilities/SportsFitness/#5K If any questions, please contact the Graves Fitness Center at 703-806-3873/5368.
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LUNCH MENUS GOLF CLUB
OFFICERS’ CLUB
Includes soup du jour, salad bar, vegetable du jour & dessert bar, $11.50. $9.50, Soup and Salad Only.
Our fabulous All-You-Can-Eat Lunch Buffet includes salad bar, soup du jour, chili con carne and dessert for only $9.95.
MONDAY-FRIDAY, 11 AM-1:30 PM September 24-28, 2012
MONDAY-FRIDAY, 11 AM-1:30 PM September 24-28, 2012
Belvoirmwr.com/Golf
The Fort Belvoir Golf Clubhouse, dining room and lounge will be closed Monday, September 24 through Friday, September 28, for carpet replacement. The Gunston Course and the Pro Shop will be open, and limited service will be offered at the snack bar.
MONDAY Fried Shrimp Knockwurst and Sauerkraut Au Gratin Potatoes Vegetable Du Jour TUESDAY
Baked Ziti Pasta with Sausage Seafood Creole White Rice Vegetable Du Jour WEDNESDAY Spaghetti with Meat Sauce Chicken Florentine Rice Pilaf Vegetable Du Jour THURSDAY Fried Chicken Meat Loaf with Gravy Mashed Potatoes Pasta Primavera Vegetable Du Jour FRIDAY Fried Cat Fish Beef Burgundy Baked Macaroni and Cheese Collard Greens
Also available on post‌
BOWLING CENTER LUNCH SPECIALS
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Belvoirmwr.com/Bowling MONDAY-FRIDAY 11:30 AM-2 PM all of September
Bozzelli Bros. Deli
MONDAY
At the Fort Belvoir Community Center!
Chicken Teriyaki w/Rice Mini Egg Rolls $8.00
Complete menu at Belvoirmwr.com/Bozzellis
TUESDAY
Taco Salad $8.00 WEDNESDAY
Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce Italian Bread $8.00 THURSDAY
Southern Pork Chops Mashed Potatoes Veggie of the day $8.00 FRIDAY
Fried Tilapia French Fries Coleslaw $8.00 Specials include bottomless fountain drink!