April 2016 JBLM MWR e-Focus

FOCUS Joint Base Lewis-McChord Family and MWR fun, food, travel & well-being guide

April 2016 • JBLMmwr.com

Celebrating Month of the Military Child

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Volunteer appreciation Earth Day & Reuse Fair Spring adventures Healthy eats

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6 Healthy eating’s delicious Break out of your dread of healthy food — a world of mouth-watering meals awaits you.

food 8 Get a taste of fun events

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Get in on Mother’s Day Brunch, Warrior Zone specials, Habañero’s new menu & much more.

fun 10 Celebrate spring events Attend the Earth Day Spring Flea Market & volunteer for Earth Day cleanups; discover golf deals, Arts & Crafts classes & fun at the WZ.

adventures 12 Put ODR trips on bucket list Experience outdoor trips as part of your lifetime adventures! See the 6-month list in this exclusive look ahead.

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sports, fitness & aquatics 18 Commit to get fit

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Register for Half-Marathon/5K, spotlight on McVeigh Sports & Fitness Center & getting ready for Strong B.A.N.D.S.

youth 22 Learn while playing Kids have a lot of ways to have fun while learning — and parents do, too!

25 Spring sports & classes Sign up kids for spring sports; teens can become certified babysitters.

military & Family readiness 26 Celebrate volunteering Find activities & freebies as our thank-you.

12 Photos: Emiliano Hernandez (top left), Scott Hansen/Northwest Guardian (top right)

FROM THE COVER Cover photo by Samantha H. Photography Month of the Military Child Celebrate your military Family with Kids’ Fest, the Armed Forces Kids Run and much more. Events in support of the Month of the Military Child start on page 20. Plus this issue is full of Family-friendly fun throughout!

27 Raise awareness at JBLM Stand together against sexual violence & child abuse, plus strengthen your — & your Family’s — resiliency skills.

29 Gold Star Spouses Day Show your appreciation at JBLM ceremony.

libraries 30 It’s National Library Week Come to open houses for food & fun.

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Celebrating JBLM youth during Month of the Military Child

FOCUS JBLM Family & MWR Director, Family & MWR | William E. Harvey

This month at JBLM, we’re celebrating the Month of the Military Child. April is a time to honor the resiliency, strength, commitment and contributions of

Promotions director | Kelly Wetzel

military children. Kick off the month of celebration with Kids’ Fest 2016: Out-

Editor & graphic designer | Kimberly Rowe

door Escape Thursday, April 7, 1–4:30 p.m. in the MWR Fest Tent at Lewis Main.

Writer/graphic designer | Patti Jeffrey

There will be hands-on displays, activities and lots of fun. Family & MWR

Contributors Jessica Gomez and Jackie Kelly

strives to maintain excellent programs and services for our Families, and Child, Youth & School Services is a big part of that. Check at your child’s center for information on fun events this month. A MOMC rundown starts on page 20.

April is also Child Abuse Prevention Month. You’re juggling a lot in your busy life; turn to Family Advocacy for support. Learn about how you can join us at “Take Back the Night,” a 2-mile candlelit walk taking a stand against sexual assault at JBLM. Turn to page 20 for details on both events.

We take pride in our programs and services and are committed to excellence in everything we do. After you’ve visited us at one of our facilities or special events, please take a moment to share your feedback with me at ice. disa.mil. Your opinion matters.

William E. Harvey Director, Family & MWR at JBLM

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Creative director | Toby Bartley

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Contributing photographers John Dorman, Scott Hansen, Emiliano Hernandez, Samantha H. Photography, Patti Jeffrey, Kimberly Rowe, Kaweka Stoney and MWR Marketing For commercial sponsorship or advertising inquiries, off-base businesses should contact Tyler Gierber at 253-966-2256.

The JBLM “FOCUS” is an unofficial information source published monthly. All activities described herein, which are open to authorized patrons and, where applicable, guests, are subject to change; contact the activity for confirmation.

Opinions are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent Family & MWR, Joint Base Lewis-McChord or any U.S. government entity. The use of a commercial sponsor logo or mention of a commercial sponsor or other organization does not constitute U.S. government endorsement.

Submissions are welcome but may be edited for accuracy, clarity and style.

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Sustainable JBLM invites you to make every day Earth Day. Want to learn to live a green life? Visit us at fb.com/SustainableJBLM Volunteer opportunities at Earth Day clean-ups! Join us Tuesday, April 19 at Cowan and Memorial stadiums, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. and Thursday, April 21 at the community garden at Lewis North (bring gloves, shovels and weeding tools). Barbecue lunches will be served on both days for volunteers. Sign up: 253-967-5776

Go green at Earth Day Flea Market & Reuse Fair Buy or sell gently used household items and get useful go-green information from reuse and recycle vendors at this Saturday, April 23 event. To reserve a table to sell your goods, email specialevents@JBLMmwr.com. For details, turn to page 11.

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when it comes to healthy eating

by Patti Jeffrey

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o you have a dread of healthy food — imagining it’s not tasty or satisfying enough for your type of food cravings? You’re probably believing too many myths.

That’s right — myths about what health food really is. Here’s a great way to change your perspective: Pretend you’ve never heard the words “health food” and just focus on what you get to enjoy — a whole world of foods that can be spicy, bold, tangy, rich, satisfying and dripping with deliciousness.

A fantastic way to eat better is in the preparation — baking or sautéing in olive or coconut oil rather than deep-fat frying, steaming veggies rather than boiling (to keep in vitamins rather than pouring them down the drain), seasoning with herbs and spices instead of salt and eating whole foods rather than processed foods that are stuffed with fillers.

Not only do you get to enjoy the fresher taste, your system won’t be overwhelmed with grease, salt, sugar or fillers.

Also experiment with different toppings. Try salsa, plain yogurt, oatmeal, diced peppers, boiled eggs, raw nuts or chickpeas for topping off a baked potato, salad, crackers or sandwich.

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Like more fresh food on your table?

Growing your own veggies, herbs, fruits and other edibles is so satisfying, you’ll wonder why you haven’t done it before. Even if you’re in a dorm, barracks or townhouse at JBLM, by renting a garden plot at JBLM, you can choose from a wide variety of foods to grow from starters or seeds. Find ideas at nurseries, home and garden stores or even big-box grocery stores with garden shops.

If you’d rather start small (and have the space), grow your own tomatoes, peas, beans, potatoes, strawberries or herbs in big potting containers right on your patio or porch. It’s easy, cheap and gives you the most incredibly delicious, freshest foods you’ve ever tasted. Imagine getting home, plucking a handful of sweet cherry tomatoes and popping them like candy into your mouth. You can even make it a fun Family project!

For more information on renting a garden plot at JBLM, call the Northwest Adventure Center at 253-967-7744 or Adventures Unlimited at 253-982-2206.

Dining out’s a great adventure into healthy eating Eating out can be a challenge, but also a great opportunity to try better foods.

Skip the fast-food joints and try some healthy-choice meals at our eateries

PRETEND YOU’VE NEVER HEARD THE WORDS “HEALTH FOOD” AND JUST FOCUS ON WHAT YOU GET TO ENJOY — a whole world of foods that can be spicy, bold, tangy, rich, satisfying and dripping with deliciousness. instead. (And, if you’re crunched for time at breakfast or lunch, order ahead and we’ll have your meal ready for pick-up.)

Look and feel lighter by ordering salads that come in a huge variety of bowls. Cut down on sandwich calories with more veggies, protein-rich and vitamin-filled fish, lean meat, beans and light spreads.

Savor lighter, great-tasting sandwich options, as well.

Here’s a sample of what you can find when you eat out with us: • The Bistro at Russell Landing — homemade soup of the day, bison burger (leaner than beef), Southwest barbecue chicken salad, Bistro Cobb salad, Greek salad and classic Caesar.

• Habañero Mexican Grill — “vegetariano” burrito or taco salad, chicken Caesar, ham or turkey jalapeño wrap, rice and beans, ensalada Habañero (burrito or

Vegetarian options are available at Whispering Firs Golf Course’s Habañero Mexican Grill at McChord Field. Pictured are the “vegetariano” dishes — make any regular burrito or salad vegetarian with grilled onions, peppers, guacamole, rice, salsa and sour cream. Lighter-size fajita burritos and salads without the tortilla also help maintain your waistline.

Clip the savings coupon from page 9!

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fajita burrito without the tortilla and lettuce instead of rice) and the lightersize fajita burrito and quesadilla.

• The Strike Zones at JBLM bowling centers — house salad with grilled chicken, taco salad and freshly made club or tuna sandwich.

• The Zone café in the Warrior Zone — Thai chicken, turkey Caesar and chicken chipotle wraps, chef salad, chopped chicken Cobb salad and side salad, freshly made veggie, turkey and tuna salad sandwiches, grilled mesquite chicken sandwich and fruit cups or fruit parfait.

• The Caddy Shack at Eagles Pride Golf Course — chicken or beef quesadilla with sauteed onions and peppers, salsa,

guacamole and toppings.

• Battle Bean at McChord Field — fruit cup and parfait cup (berries and yogurt with granola).

• Battle Beans at Lewis Main — turkey wrap (spinach wrap with herb cream cheese, turkey, lettuce, tomato and cheese) and Southwestern chicken wrap (sun-dried tomato tortilla wrap, Southwestern-flavored cream cheese, chicken, lettuce and cheeses).

• Soon to come when the Globemaster Grill at the Club at McChord Field reopens — a complete salad bar and other healthy menu items.

For all the menus, look online at JBLMmwr.com under Food & Entertainment.

Circle the grocery store A simple rule of thumb for buying whole foods whenever you’re at the grocery store is to shop around the perimeter. That’s where you’ll find dairy, fish, meat, fresh fruits and veggies and other whole foods.

By planning your meals ahead of time and having a grocery list of ingredients, you’ll avoid the “what to get for dinner” trips down the center aisles with the breaded, fried, assembled, high-salt, preserved, frozen and prepackaged meals (even frozen veggies have added salt!).

Taking these small steps toward eating more wholesome foods in the way you cook, shop and dine out pay out real rewards for you and your Family.

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DINE AT THE BEST EATERIES AT JBLM You have plenty of tasty choices for grabbing a meal that satisfies

Get a taste of Warrior Zone fun The Warrior Zone offers special event and daily food specials — take advantage of them all!

During the NCAA events April 2–4, buy a 12-inch single-topping pizza and fountain drink combo for $6.50.

Saturday, April 9 during HBO boxing (Pacquiao vs. Bradley), get a bacon cheese burger or bratwurst patio special. Choose from either just the sandwich or a complete meal with two sides of your choice.

Saturday, April 23 during UFC 197, try the spaghetti and meatballs patio special for $6 or the pulled pork sandwich with potato salad or coleslaw for $6.

At the Texas Hold ‘Em tourney Wednesdays starting at 6 p.m., purchase a nacho with jalapeños for $3 or a 7-inch cheese pizza and hot wings for $10.

The first five people to sign up for any Warrior Zone tournament receive $2 off a meal in the café.

Call 253-477-5833 for additional information. The WZ is on the corner of N. 17th & D streets at Lewis North. Ages 18 and older only can enter.

A toast to the Doolittle Raiders This year marks the 74th anniversary of the historic mission that changed the momentum of World War II with a raid on Japan by the American Doolittle Tokyo Raiders. The Club at McChord Field invites you to a Doolittle Raiders Formal Toast Monday, April 18.

The ceremony includes a presentation of a replica Congressional Gold Medal awarded to the Raiders in 2015. Listen to a special message from the Raiders after the toast.

If you’d like to attend the event, call

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the Club at 253-982-5581 for complete details. The Club is at 700 Barnes Blvd.

person. Questions? Call 253-982-5581.

The Club is at 700 Barnes Blvd.

Miss the festivities of Oktoberfest?

Don’t miss this!

Take your professional to lunch

If you love the fun and festivities of Oktoberfest and wish we’d celebrate spring the same way, then you’re in luck!

Come out to Volksfest at the Club at McChord Field Wednesday, April 20 from 5–7 p.m.

You’ll be treated to an authentic, delicious German buffet with a live oompah band, German beer on tap and Riesling (for those preferring wine).

The cost is $20.95 for ages 11 and older, $10.95 for ages 4–10 and free for ages 3 and younger. Reservations are required; call 253-982-5581. The Club is located at 700 Barnes Blvd.

your gratitude by taking them to lunch

Club members treated to free luncheon The Club appreciates its members!

Enjoy a free luncheon Tuesday, April 26 from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Accompanying Family members and guests pay just $5 per

Show your administrative professionals Wednesday, April 27 on Administrative Professionals Day. When you bring them to Habañero Mexican Grill or the Caddy Shack, you’ll get 15 percent off their lunch from 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

Habañero is at Whispering Firs Golf Course, 895 Lincoln Blvd. at McChord Field. The Caddy Shack is at Eagles Pride Golf Course off I-5 Exit 116.

Treat Mom to Mother’s Day Brunch Does Mom have a lot on her plate?

Let us pile on a bit more at the annual Mother’s Day Brunch Sunday, May 8 at the Club at McChord Field. This year’s brunch includes a special gift for mothers!

Seating is at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m.

The cost is $29.95 for ages 13 and older, $14.95 for ages 6–12, $6 for ages 3–5 and Emiliano Hernandez

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Meals can be so much more than just fast food with savory specialties from the Bistro at Russell Landing (above) and the Warrior Zone (bottom left).

free for younger than age 3. Club members receive a $2 discount.

Reservations are required; save your seats now by calling 253-982-5581.

The Club is located at 700 Barnes Blvd.

Order the Bistro’s weekday specials Soak in the lakeside view when you eat lunch at the Bistro at Russell Landing on the shore of American Lake. While you’re there, savor April’s weekday lunch specials. From 11 a.m.–2 p.m., order the: • Chicken quesadilla for $11.95 Mondays.

• Caprese burger (a third-pound burger with pesto, mozzarella, basil, tomato and balsamic glaze) for $12.95 Tuesdays.

• Pomodoro chicken pasta with a side of garlic bread for $13.95 Wednesdays.

• Crispy or grilled chicken Caesar wrap for $12.95 Thursdays.

• Trio seafood basket over a bed of fries for $13.95 Fridays.

For more details, call 253-964-2813.

The Bistro’s at Lewis North at the end of American Lake Avenue.

Enjoy Strike Zone specials Try the Wednesday specials at Sounders Lanes’ Strike Zone Family Fun Center.

Buy a whole cheese, pepperoni or sausage pizza for only $10 or a corn dog and fries for only $2.50 from 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Sounders Lanes is at 737 Jackson Blvd. at McChord Field. Call 253-982-5954 for details.

Sample daily flavors, specials at Battle Bean The Battle Beans at Lewis Main feature tasty April weekday specials: • Mondays start with mocha madness with $1.50 off any size order of dark chocolate mocha.

• Tuesdays, receive a free flavor upgrade on your favorite coffee drink.

• Wednesdays, rev up your energy with one free espresso shot in your order.

• Thursdays are “macchin’ me crazy” — receive $1.50 off any size caramel macchiato.

• Fridays, grab a $1 pastry with your purchase of any specialty drink.

The Stone Ed Battle Bean is located at 6242 Colorado Ave. and opens at 7:30 a.m. weekdays.

The Drive-Thru Battle Bean is at the corner of 12th Street and Liggett Avenue and is open 7 a.m.–noon weekdays.

sausage, chorizo or ham breakfast bowls with hash browns, SOS, cheese and an egg for only $4.50.

If you prefer a lighter lunch, order lunch wraps, light-size burritos and quesadillas. The wraps feature chicken Caesar, ham or turkey jalapeño club fillings for only $5.75. Try a wrap with the new house-made chips or onion rings.

For more new menu items, see pages 6–7 or visit JBLMmwr.com for the full menu. Habañero is at 895 Lincoln Blvd. at McChord Field.

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Habañero Mexican Grill at Whispering Firs Golf Course has delicious new menu items for breakfast and lunch. You can even pick up breakfast on the way to work by ordering ahead!

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The Club’s events cater to fun & friendships The Club at McChord Field specializes in fun and friendships with new events: • Dance the night away at Latin Night Friday, April 1 starting at 9 p.m. Ages 21 and older only. Cover is $5 per person at the door.

• Dress the part for a totally rad, awesome ’80s Prom Saturday, April 16.

Whether you’re glam, a nerd, preppy, a waver, dude or dudette, join in the mix for ’80s music hosted by deejay Chrissy Williams. The cost is $15 per person or $20 per couple, which includes a prom photo. This event is for ages 21 and older only. Reservations required.

• Learn to paint the easy way with the Club’s Wine & Canvas event Friday, April 22 from 6–8:30 p.m. The cost is $30 per person. Club members receive a $3 discount per person. The cost in-

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cludes all art supplies, light appetizers and your first glass of wine. This event is for ages 21 and older only. Reservations and prepayment are required.

To reserve your spots, call the Club at 253-982-5581. The Club is located at

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Volunteer for Earth Day activities We know you’re going greener, but do you want to do something even more for your JBLM community?

Come out and support JBLM at our Earth Day clean-ups! Sign up for one or both days: • Tuesday, April 19, volunteers are cleaning up Cowan and Memorial stadiums from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Come help out and you’ll get a free barbecue lunch.

• Thursday, April 21, help clean up the community garden at Lewis North and get a barbecue lunch for your time.

Bring your gloves, shovels and other

gardening equipment for weeding from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Please call 253-967-5776 to sign up ahead of time and for directions.

Earth Day Flea Market & Reuse Fair invites you to participate Go green as a seller or buyer at the Earth Day Flea Market and Reuse Fair at the MWR Fest Tent (next to Bowl Arena Lanes at Lewis Main).

The flea market/fair is Saturday, April 23 from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. This hugely popular event is a must-see if you’re into selling or buying gently used household, clothing and yard/garage goods (please, no crafts or home-business items).

Also spend time browsing the reuse and recycle vendors for information and giveaways.

Want to sell your goods? Rent your own space at the event! The cost is $26 for your choice of two tables/spaces or $30 for three tables/spaces. Each table/ space is approximately 6 feet long. Email specialevents@JBLMmwr.com for more information and reservations. Questions?

Call 253-967-6772.

Buy your JBLM Golf Pass & save Golf at Eagles Pride or Whispering Firs golf courses with the JBLM Golf Pass for big savings — the more you golf, the more you save!

The cost is $89 for one course (your choice) or $119 for both courses. The pass includes your first round of golf with 50 percent off green fees Monday–Thursday and 25 percent off green fees Fridays–Sundays and holidays for future rounds (excluding tournaments and specials). The pass is valid through Friday, Sept. 30.

For more details, call Eagles Pride at 253-967-6522 or Whispering Firs at 253-982-2124.

Get in on golf combo

The WZ’s located at 17th and D streets

Grab a bargain at JBLM golf courses with the April golf combo (green fee, a shared cart and a $7 food voucher). Ranks E1–E5 pay $35, E6 and above and DOD personnel pay $39 and guests pay $43.

The special’s good Mondays–Thursdays.

For more information, call Eagles Pride at 253-967-6522 or Whispering Firs at 253-982-2124. Eagles Pride is located off I-5 Exit 116. Whispering Firs is at 895 Lincoln Blvd. at McChord Field.

and is open to ages 18 and older.

Relax at the Warrior Zone Come on out to the Warrior Zone at Lewis North for fun and games all week long! Get in on these April events: • HBO Boxing Saturdays, April 9 (Pacquiao vs. Bradley) and April 23.

• Saturday, April 23, watch UFC 197, Cormier vs. Jones at 7 p.m. Preliminary fights begin at 5.

• A new Texas Hold ‘Em tournament Wednesdays, April 13–June 15. The higher you place and the more often you show up each week, the more points you accumulate. The top weekly player wins a $50 gift card; top players advance to the finals week with even bigger prizes. Sign up at 6 p.m., start at 6:30. Tournament entry fee is $7 per person each week.

For details on daily activities and events, visit fb.com/JBLMWarriorZone.

Club member scholarship program accepting applications The Air Force Club Scholarship program is accepting applications for 2016.

Members of the Club at McChord Field and their Family members are encouraged to apply with an essay or five-minute video. Applications and prompts are available at MyAirForceLife.com. A total of six scholarships will be awarded. Deadline is May 20.

Not a Club member? Pick up an application for the AF Club Card at an MWR facility at JBLM. Club members save big at JBLM’s MWR facilities, too! For more information, call 253-982-5581.

Get creative with Arts & Crafts With a variety of classes and events, you can make the Arts & Crafts Center at McChord Field your creative hang-out!

Sign up for this month’s Kids’ Kraft and make a tic-tac-toe board with painted pebbles. The class meets Friday, April 8 from 3:30–5 p.m. and costs $2 per child.

New classes in April include beginning quilling and mom-and-me basic sewing. For the entire list of classes, visit JBLMmwr.com/arts_crafts.

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Coupon is good April 1–30, 2016.

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WHAT ADVENTURES ARE Don’t just admire the view from JBLM.

Climb Mount Rainier with the

Alpine Club. Upcoming trips are April 29–May 1 (Furher Finger) and May 13–16

brave whitewater rapids? Take a rafting trip to the Wenatchee River. If you want to explore Washington, bike through the Skagit tulips with us. Trip listings are on the following pages (Tahoma Glacier). Always wanted to

— plus a six-month look ahead to adventures through the summer on pages 15–16.

Register for trips today, and the adventure guides will help you

check some

items off your adventure bucket list.

Alpine Club meeting

Climbers are invited to the Alpine Club meeting Wednesday, May 4 at 6 p.m. The activity and meeting location differs each month.

Members, check out JBLMalpineclub. blogspot.com for more info.

Ape Cave adventure

Head to Mount St. Helens to explore the largest continuous lava tube in the Western Hemisphere. Saturday, April 30, go deep into the underside of a 2,000-year-old lava flow to scramble over and climb under volcanic formations.

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Two features that must be traversed include 6-foot and 8-foot vertical walls and numerous rock piles up to 20 feet high. In this subterranean environment, the average year-round temperature remains a constant 45 degrees, so dress warmly. Difficulty: moderate; distance: 3 miles; elevation gain: 250 feet. Minimum age: 12. Depart from the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 a.m. ($55)

ATV RiderCourse™

In this half-day course, ATV Safety Institute instructors

will guide you through the fun and excitement of safely riding an ATV. We ride rain or shine, so dress for the weather Sunday, May 1. ASI ATV RiderCourse™ certification will be awarded upon completion. Minimum age: 16. Meet at the JBLM ORV Park at 9 a.m. ($35)

Backcountry skiing

Don’t miss this opportunity to see amazing alpine wilderness and truly unforgettable skiing! The Sunday, April 17 trip includes all the gear you need to go safely into the backcountry.

Photos from left: Mount Rainier on a sunny day (Kimberly Rowe); backcountry skiing (John Dorman); Skagit tulips in Spring (Kimberly Rowe); Lighthouse Poin t at Deception Pass State Park (Kaweka Stoney); night at Century Link Field (Kaweka Stoney)

ON YOUR BUCKET LIST? Difficulty: moderate–hard; distance: 7 miles; time: 4 hours. Minimum age: 12. Depart from the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 6:45 a.m. Preregistration is required by 5 p.m. Friday, April 15. ($80)

Basic rock climbing

Whether you’re new

to rock climbing or want to graduate from an indoor gym to the outdoors, this class is for you. Designed to get you confidently constructing, climbing and rappelling, the class covers equipment, basic movement

the annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, tour the Roozengaarde gardens, view open fields and stop in the small tourist town of La Conner for lunch. The fields might be muddy and the weather might be chilly or rainy, so be prepared. Difficulty: easy; time: 4 hours; distance: 15 miles. Minimum age: 12. Depart from the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 6:45 a.m. or McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited at 7. ($60)

and positions, anchor setup, rating systems,

Gray whale watching

climbing styles, rope systems, intro to sport

vides a unique opportunity to view migratory

climbing, leading and much more. In this

gray whales in the calm, protected waters of

three-day class (April 16–17 and 23), you’ll

the Puget Sound. Take a boat from Everett

start in the classroom, spend time in a rock

Marina Village Sunday, May 1. Depart from

gym and take a local trip to put your prac-

the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis

tice to use on real rocks. After completing

North at 7:30 a.m. or McChord Field’s

this course, you can participate in adver-

Adventures Unlimited at 7:45. Preregistration

tised rock climbs. Minimum age: 12. Class

required before 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 26.

starts at the Northwest Adventure Center at

($120; ages 3–12: $80; ages 0–2: $40)

Lewis North at 8 a.m. ($200)

Bike through the Skagit tulips

On this guided bike journey through hundreds of acres of tulips Saturday, April 16 at

Hope Island day kayak

Early spring pro-

Head to Hope

Island Sunday, April 24 for a paddle and walk around the beaches and tide pools.

Paddle distance: approximately 6 miles.

Minimum age: 12. Depart from the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 9 a.m. ($60)

Mother’s Day beer & wine tour

Taste wine at many famous wineries that call Woodinville home, take a tour of Redhook Brewery and enjoy dinner at Forecasters Pub Sunday, May 8. Dinner is not included in the trip fee. Minimum age: 21. Depart from the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 11 a.m. ($55)

Mother’s Day whitewater raft the Wenatchee Treat Mom to a trip down the beautiful Wenatchee River Sunday, May 8. Put in near Leavenworth before paddling through many exciting class–III rapids. No experience is required. Minimum age: 12. Depart from the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 a.m. or McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited at 8:30. Preregistration required by 5 p.m.

Wednesday, May 4. ($65) Ask about our private trips for groups and units. Groups of 24+ are just $60 per person.

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Mount Rainier climbs

Rising 14,410 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier offers nearly unlimited climbing possibilities.

Tackle some of the 60 climbing routes on this iconic symbol of Washington state with the JBLM Alpine Club. Travel Furher Finger April 29–May 1 and Tahoma Glacier May 13–16. Transportation and gear are provided on these multi-day trips.

Prerequisite requirements: demonstrated skills or completion of the Alpine Club’s Basic Alpine Climbing Course. A $150 nonrefundable climbing permit fee or full payment is required upon registration for each trip. Full trip details will be provided upon registration. For details, email JBLMalpineclub@gmail.com. ($750 each)

NAC Open House & Yard Sale

You’re

invited to the annual Open House & Community Yard Sale at the NAC Saturday, May 14. If you have sport, yard and house items you want to get rid of, rent a table to sell your gently loved items. To reserve a table for $10, register and pay at the NAC

by Friday, May 13. The Open House event is from 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and features a rock climbing wall, demonstrations, stocked “fish pond” for youth and more.

Learn about equipment rental and the lakeside cabins and purchase outdoor gear.

Pedals & Pints

Head to Woodinville to bike along the Sammamish River Trail.

Pedal to Marymoor Park and back, finishing the excursion with a tour of the famous Redhook Brewery and dinner at the Forecasters Pub Saturday, April 23. Dinner is not included. Difficulty: beginner–intermediate; distance: 12.5 miles. Minimum age: 21. Depart from Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 10 a.m. ($55)

Photography workshop (workflow)

In this workshop, address backing up and archiving your digital files, how to creatively enhance your photographs (with colors and exposure, cropping and white balance adjustments) and preparing your images for printing. This Monday, May 16

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workshop is at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 6 p.m. ($10)

Lewis North at 8 a.m. or McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited at 8:15. ($70)

Raft Wind River

Sunset photography

The Wind River is one of the most challenging commercial river rafting runs in the Pacific Northwest and perfect for those seeking the challenge of class IV–V rapids. Take on a full day of action Saturday, April 23. Lunch is included. Minimum age: 18. Depart from the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 6 a.m. Preregistration is required before 5 p.m. Friday, April 15. ($150)

Sea kayak Lake Union

Spend the evening outside in Seattle — head to Discovery Park Saturday, April 16 to catch the sunset over the Olympics. There will be little cover, and you’ll walk up to 3 miles with up to 600 feet of elevation gain and loss. Wear sturdy footwear to walk on muddy trails and pavement. Minimum age 12. Depart from the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 5:30 p.m. or McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited at 5:45. ($60)

Head out for a paddle on Seattle’s Lake Union Saturday, May 7. Paddle past houseboat communities, yacht yards and the NOAA researchship facility and make a stop for lunch (pack one or purchase onsite). Difficulty: beginner–intermediate; distance: 5.5 miles; paddle time: 3.5 hours. Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8:30 a.m. ($60)

Sunset SUP & steak Head to American Lake Thursday, May 5 to paddle until the sun sets. All ages are welcome, but children younger than 12 must be on a board with an adult; steak dinner is an optional add-on. Depart from the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 6 p.m.

Preregistration is required by 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 3. ($30; ages; 3–12: $20)

Sea kayak skills class

Waterfall tour

Outdoor Recreation offers five levels of two-hour kayak skills classes.

• Level one: proper paddling techniques and how to buddy-rescue.

• Level two: edging maneuvers and selfrescue.

• Level three: recovery techniques and muscle memory exercises for the roll.

• Level four: multi-day kayak trip prep and t-rescue.

• Level five: the roll.

The next sea kayak skills class is Tuesday, April 19. You may start at any time and master as many of the levels as you’d like! Meet at Kimbro Pool inside McVeigh Sports & Fitness Center at 7:30 p.m.

Minimum age: 12 ($25)

Seattle photography tour

Beautiful and eccentric, Seattle is the perfect subject for honing your photography skills. On this Saturday, April 30 journey, you’ll explore the Emerald City while learning techniques for depth of field, ISO, metering and photo composition. Minimum age: 12. Depart from the Northwest Adventure Center at

Explore the greatest concentration of waterfalls in the continental United States with a waterfall tour Sunday, May 15. One stop is the worldfamous Multnomah Falls, which plunges more than 620 feet from its origins. Enjoy a pitstop in Hood River, Ore., for lunch (not included in the trip fee). Depart from the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8:30 a.m. ($65; ages 5–12: $40; ages 0–4: $15)

Wine & cheese tour

Enjoy sipping and savoring new wine releases and ciders paired with a variety of cheeses crafted by local artisan creameries Sunday, May 1.

The price includes transportation, event admission and a commemorative glass.

Minimum age: 21. Depart from the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 a.m. or McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited at 8:15. Preregistration required by 5 p.m. Friday, April 29. ($80)

Details on the Saturday, May 14 NAC Open House and more at fb.com/SeeYouOutsideJBLM

Plan your awesome outdoor adventures from spring through summer and into fall with this handy six-month trip list! Trip gear and transportation are included. In some cases, volunteer opportunities are available; lunch/souvenir cup is an optional add-in for some trips. Details and registration are available at JBLMmwrRegistration.com.

Outdoor adventure

Date

Cost

Basic rock climbing

April 16–17, 23

$200

Bike through the Skagit tulips

Saturday, April 16

$60

Sunset photography tour

Saturday, April 16

$60

Backcountry skiing

Sunday, April 17

$80

Sea kayak skills class

Tuesday, April 19

$25

Pedals & Pints

Saturday, April 23

$55

Raft Wind River

Saturday, April 23

$150

Hope Island day kayak

Sunday, April 24

$60

Mount Rainier climb — Furher Finger

April 29–May 1

$750

Ape cave adventure

Saturday, April 30

$55

Seattle photography tour

Saturday, April 30

$70

ATV RiderCourse™

Sunday, May 1

$35

Gray whale watching

Sunday, May 1

$40–$120

Wine & cheese tour

Sunday, May 1

$80

Alpine Club meeting

Wednesday, May 4

FREE

Sunset SUP & steak

Thursday, May 5

$20–$50

Sea kayak Lake Union

Saturday, May 7

$60

Mother’s Day beer & wine tour

Sunday, May 8

$55

Mother’s Day ww raft Wenatchee

Sunday, May 8

$65

Mount Rainier climb — Tahoma Glacier

May 13–16

$750

NAC Open House & Yard Sale

Saturday, May 14

FREE+

Waterfall tour

Sunday, May 15

$15–$65

Photography workshop (workflow)

Monday, May 16

$10

Sea kayak skills class

Tuesday, May 17

$25

Yoga SUP

Thursday, May 19

$35

Hope Island day kayak

Sunday, May 22

$60

Bike the Snoqualmie Tunnel

Sunday, May 22

$55

Bike & yoga Ruston Way

Wednesday, May 25

$70

Bella Donna sunset SUP & steak

Thursday, May 26

$20–$50

Mount Rainier climb — DC route/Gib Chute

May 27–29

$750

Ape Cave adventure

Saturday, May 28

$55

Introduction to kayaking

Saturday, May 28

$35

Whitewater raft Wenatchee

Sunday, May 29

$65

Alpine Club meeting

Wednesday, June 1

FREE

Bella Donna yoga SUP

Thursday, June 2

$35

Take a hike — or nine of them; $40–$60.

• Little Si. • Ape Cave.

Sea kayak navigation weekend

June 3–5

$150

Bungee jump or zip line adventure

Saturday, June 4

$135

Boost your behind-the-lens skills with 23 photography trips; $50–$225.

• Sunset photography.

• San Juan Island photography.* • Seattle photography tour.

• Astrophotography.

• Waterfall photography.

• Photography workshops.

• Sunrise at Sunrise.

Raft & ribeye Skykomish

Saturday, June 4

$120

ATV RiderCourse™

Sunday, June 5

$35

Bella Donna horseback trail ride

Sunday, June 5

$70

Sunset SUP & steak

Thursday, June 9

$20–$50

Mount Rainier climb — Kautz to DC Carryover

June 10–13

$750

Introduction to stand-up paddleboarding

Saturday, June 11

$25–$35

Whitewater raft Wenatchee

Saturday, June 11

$65

Beach bouldering

Sunday, June 12

$75

Waterfall photography workshop

Sunday, June 12

$85

Adventure trips at a glance Get your adrenaline pumping with 11 rafting trips, ranging in cost from $65–$160.

• White Salmon River.

• Wind River.

• Tieton River.* • Wenatchee River.

• Skykomish raft & ribeye.

ODR’s Alpine Club offers expert education and trips; $20–$750.

• Mount Rainier summit.

• Backcountry skiing.

• Basic climbing course.

• Rock climbing basics.

• Intermediate climbing course.

There are a dozen ladies-only trips on the extended adventure calendar. Bella Donna adventures range from $20–$300.

• Sunset SUP & steak.

• Sunset Yoga SUP. • Whitewater raft the Wenatchee. • Rock N Yoga.

• Hike Wallace Falls.

• Skykomish SUP. Experience the Pacific Northwest with nine tours; $15–$160.

• Gray whale watching.

• Orca whale watching.

• Wine & cheese tour.

• Explore Victoria, B.C. • Waterfall tour.

• Harvest wine tour.

There are 18 upcoming kayak trips, ranging from $25–$250.

• Hope Island.

• San Juan Island kayak.* • Cutts Island.

• Kayak Lake Union.

• Sea kayak skills class.

• San Juan Island day trip.

Choose from 25 stand-up paddleboarding adventures; $20–$65.

• Intro to paddleboarding.

• SUP Skykomish.

• SUP Foss Waterway.

• Sunset yoga SUP. • Sunset SUP & steak.

• SUP Lake Union.

Hit the trails for a bike ride. There are 15 ranging from $35–$115.

• Bike Duthie Hill.

• Pedals & pints.

• San Juan Island bike trip.* • Bike the Skagit tulips.

• Bike the Snoqualmie Tunnel.

• Bike the Carbon River Trail.

Other trips include: • ATV RiderCourse™.

• Bungee jump or zip line.

• Wilderness First Aid. * Overnight trip

Especially accommodates exceptional needs

Popular with Families

Led by NAC expert guides

$20 meal option

Volunteer option

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Date

Cost

Outdoor adventure

Date

Cost

Photography workshop (master exposure)

Monday, June 13

$10

Bike the Snoqualmie Tunnel

Saturday, Aug. 27

$55

Yoga SUP

Thursday, June 16

$35

Ape Cave adventure

Sunday, Aug. 28

$55

2–day San Juan Island bike trip

June 18–19

$225

Waterfall tour

Sunday, Aug. 28

$15–$65

Thursday, Sept. 1

$20–50

San Juan Island photography trip

June 18–19

$225

Sunset SUP & steak

Father’s Day raft & ribeye

Sunday, June 19

$120

Mount Rainier climb — DC route

Sept. 2–4

$750

Sea kayak skills class

Tuesday, June 21

$25

Night kayak

Saturday, Sept. 3

$75

Mount Rainier climb — Emmons Glacier

June 23–26

$750

Tacoma night photo

Sunday, Sept. 4

$55

Sunset SUP & steak

Thursday, June 23

$20–$50

ATV RiderCourse™

Sunday, Sept. 4

$35

Wednesday, Sept. 7

FREE

Ape Cave adventure

Saturday, June 25

$55

Alpine Club meeting

Bike the Snoqualmie Tunnel

Saturday, June 25

$55

Kayak Boston Harbor

Saturday, Sept. 10

$60

Bella Donna ww raft Wenatchee

Sunday, June 26

$65

Bungee jump or zip line adventure

Saturday, Sept. 10

$135

Bella Donna yoga SUP

Thursday, June 30

$35

Mountain bike Duthie Hill

Sunday, Sept. 11

$35

Mount Rainier climb — Tahoma to DC Carryover

July 1–4

$750

Waterfall photography workshop

Sunday, Sept. 11

$85

Thursday, Sept. 15

$20–$50

Cutts Island kayak

Saturday, July 2

$60

Sunset SUP & steak

Destination yoga

Saturday, July 2

$60

Mount Rainier climb — DC route

Sept. 16–18

$750

ATV RiderCourse™

Sunday, July 3

$35

Camp out & raft the Tieton River

Sept. 17–18

$140

Outdoor photography

Sunday, July 3

$60

Sea kayak skills class

Tuesday, Sept. 20

$25

Alpine Club meeting

Wednesday, July 6

FREE

Wilderness First Aid

Sept. 24–25

$225

Saturday, Sept. 24

$55

Sunset SUP & kayak

Thursday, July 7

$20–$50

Ape Cave adventure

Mount St. Helens photography trip

Saturday, July 9

$75

SUP Lake Union

Saturday, Sept. 24

$60

Skykomish raft & ribeye

Sunday, July 10

$120

Bike the Snoqualmie Tunnel

Sunday, Sept. 25

$55

Bungee jump or zip line adventure

Sunday, July 10

$135

Raft the White Salmon River

Saturday, Oct. 1

$110

Yoga SUP

Thursday, July 14

$35

Sunrise at Sunrise photo trip

Saturday, Oct. 1

$75

Sunday, Oct. 2

$35

Bella Donna Rock N Yoga

July 16–17

$200

ATV RiderCourse™

Wilderness First Aid

July 16–17

$225

Bella Donna hike Wallace Falls

Sunday, Oct. 2

$40

San Juan Island day trip

Saturday, July 16

$150

Seattle photography tour

Sunday, Oct. 2

$70

Pedals & pints

Sunday, July 17

$55

Alpine Club meeting

Wednesday, Oct. 5

FREE

Photography workshop (time-lapse)

Monday, July 18

$10

Explore Victoria, B.C.

Saturday, Oct. 8

$110–$160

Saturday, Oct. 8

$60

Mount Rainier climb — Kautz to DC

July 21–24

$750

Introduction to stand-up paddleboarding

Sunset SUP & steak

Thursday, July 21

$20–$50

Bungee jump or zip line adventure

Sunday, Oct. 9

$135

Skykomish raft & ribeye

Saturday, July 23

$120

Fall outdoor photography

Sunday, Oct. 9

$50

Horseback riding

Sunday, July 24

$70

Bike Duthie Hill

Saturday, Oct. 15

$35

Seattle photography tour

Sunday, July 24

$70

Hope Island day kayak

Saturday, Oct. 15

$60

Sunday, Oct. 16

$45

Bella Donna yoga SUP

Thursday, July 28

$35

Hike Little Si

Ape Cave adventure

Saturday, July 30

$55

Pedals & pints

Sunday, Oct. 16

$55

Orca whale watching

Saturday, July 30

$40–$130

Photography workshop (night & low-light)

Monday, Oct. 17

$10

Bike the Snoqualmie Tunnel

Sunday, July 31

$55

Sea kayak skills class

Tuesday, Oct. 18

$25

Alpine Club meeting

Wednesday, Aug. 3

FREE

Camp out Lopez Island

Oct. 21–23

$225

Saturday, Oct. 29

$45

Sunset SUP & steak

Thursday, Aug. 4

$20–$50

Bike Carbon River Trail

Wilderness First Aid

Aug. 6–7

$225

Introduction to stand-up paddleboarding

Saturday, Oct. 29

$25–$35

Astrophotography at Mount Rainier

Saturday, Aug. 6

$75

Fall photography

Sunday, Oct. 30

$50

SUP Skykomish

Saturday, Aug. 6

$65

Alpine Club meeting

Wednesday, Nov. 2

FREE

ATV RiderCourse™

Sunday, Aug. 7

$35

Bike Duthie Hill

Saturday, Nov. 5

$35

Saturday, Nov. 5

$75

Yoga SUP

Thursday, Aug. 11

$35

Harvest wine tour

Bella Donna Pacific Beach SUP surfing

Aug. 13–14

$170

ATV RiderCourse™

Sunday, Nov. 6

$35

$70

Seattle night photography

Sunday, Nov. 6

$65

Seattle photography tour

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Saturday, Aug. 13

SUP Foss Waterway

Sunday, Aug. 14

$60

Sea kayak skills class

Tuesday, Aug. 16

$25

Sunset SUP & steak

Thursday, Aug. 18

$20–$50

Mount Rainier climb — Emmons Glacier

Aug. 19–22

$750

Bungee jump or zip line adventure

Saturday, Aug. 20

$135

San Juan Island day trip

Saturday, Aug. 20

$150

Bella Donna river SUP

Sunday, Aug. 21

$65

Photography workshop (Photoshop 101)

Monday, Aug. 22

$10

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus April 2016

Preregistration is required for all trips; prices and schedule are subject to change without notice. Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Register at JBLMmwrRegistration.com or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North.

Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration. For more information, call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwr.com.

New trips make up 43% of the six-month adventure calendar!

Create your own group trips with NAC adventure guides!

Four things we love about Outdoor Rec

You can volunteer on adventure trips and save money!

Sign-up is easy — just go to JBLMmwrRegistration.com.

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Get healthy, celebrate an register today for the Half-marathon/5K Boost your training now for next month’s race

Scott Hansen\Northwest Guardian

Val Mendoza nears the finish line in last year’s Half-Marathon/5K at Russell Landing at Lewis North.

He finished first overall with a time of 1:18:41.7. Register for next month’s Half-Marathon/5K at JBLMmwr.com/races. See the chart (opposite page) for registration deadlines and prices.

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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Focus April 2016

JBLM is hosting a half-marathon and 5K Saturday, May 7 at Lewis Main’s Cowan Stadium. The 13.1-mile run will not only prepare you for a future marathon (26.2 miles) but provides a fun, scenic and historic course through our active military base.

Social media is taking the world by storm, so what better theme for our longest run of the year? #JBLMHalfMarathon and 5K encourages runners to write their team name/team slogan on the back with a hashtag. The event has selfie booths, emojis and a big screen to display your hashtags, keeping everyone at the finish line entertained.

To get the best registration price and guarantee your race T-shirt size, register by midnight Wednesday, April 20. Register at JBLMmwr.com/races. See the table below for full registration and pricing details.

The half-marathon begins at 11 a.m.

The 5K begins at noon. Get jazzed for the race with high-tempo music, and hit the selfie booth after a race well run. There are medals and prizes for winners in each age category.

Family and friends won’t be bored during the race — there’s plenty to do at the race hub. Register to win huge prizes and giveaways throughout the entire day with grand prizes for runners being given at the closing of the event! Join sponsors for great offers and goodies, enjoy music, cheer on our participants in the team 13.1-lap sprint race at Cowan Stadium’s professional track and encourage the children in

active lifestyle the 13.1-yard diaper dash. The big screen will show hashtags, runner photos and supporter comments. Use your runner’s hashtag and follow their progress on Twitter and Facebook and you could win big. Sports, Fitness & Aquatics staff will randomly select a follower’s post and they’ll take home a prize. Give thanks to our base support teams with a visit to static displays from the JBLM Police Department and the JBLM Fire Department.

Don’t miss out on #JBLMHalfMarathon #5K #ExcitingEvent4Everyone.

commit to get fit

Get ready to kick off 5th Annual Strong B.A.N.D.S. campaign As we get ready to celebrate National Physical Fitness & Sports Month in May, join JBLM at Strong B.A.N.D.S. Commit to Get Fit Kickoff. Participate in circuit workouts, learn how to play and win Fitness Bingo and more Saturday, April 30 in the MWR Fest Tent. The fitness-related fun is from 9–11 a.m. The MWR Fest Tent is next to Bowl Arena Lanes on Liggett Avenue at Lewis Main.

Strong B.A.N.D.S. — balance, activity, nutrition, determination and strength — will be celebrated in May at all gym and aquatics classes, races and intramural sports, libraries, the Northwest Adventure Center, bowling centers and golf courses.

Learn more in next month’s issue and keep an eye on JBLMmwr.com.

spotlight on mcveigh

JBLM’s best weight-lifting facility If you’re looking for free classes, the expertise of a fitness trainer and state-ofthe-art equipment, look no further than JBLM gyms. Each month, we’ll spotlight a gym and introduce you to a fitness trainer, sharing with you the programs, services and equipment available to you — for free!

McVeigh Sports & Fitness Center is fully equipped with aerobic machines, Life Fitness Circuit, Body Master Circuit, Hammer Strength equipment, free weights, mat area and fitness rooms. There are indoor racquetball courts, a rock climbing room and saunas. Plus, fitness trainers are available to help you with your fitness goals or needs.

If you want to swim for exercise or bring your children to splash and practice, look no further. Kimbro Pool is located adjacent to McVeigh and offers lessons and lap swim and hosts SCUBA classes (through Outdoor Recreation) and fitness training. There is also a wading pool, splash area and tube slide.

As with all sports and fitness centers at JBLM, fitness classes are free at McVeigh. To best fit your busy schedule, a wide variety of classes is offered weekdays, 5:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. McVeigh

Meet Maura Andrew, Fitness Specialist at McVeigh

Maura has had a lifelong love affair with Maura Andrew leading an Fitness Specialist active and ath- Fitness Center McVeigh 253-966-5383 letic lifestyle. maura.l.andrew.naf@mail.mi She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science and Fitness bachelor’s degree in MWR Marketing Health Science and Fitness and currently works at McVeigh Sports & Fitness Center.

“The gym is my stage. It’s where I feel most confident. Having the opportunity “Energy and persistence conquer all things.” - Benjamin Franklin toMaura helphas clients become had a lifelong lovestronger affair with and leading an active and athletic lifestyle.

Earning a degree in Health Science and Fitness, healthier is such a great feeling.”

Maura has honed a skill set that countless clients have benefitted from.

“The gym is my stage, it is where I techfeel most confident. HavSpecializing in weight-lifting ing the opportunity to help clients become stronger and healthier niques is Maura’s forte: “Weight-lifting is such a great feeling.” isSpecializing so important for people of all ages. in weight-lifting techniques is Maura’s forte: “Weight lifting is so important for people of all ages. Being able Being able to share their journey and to share their journey, and guide them to an improved version of themselves, while teaching them safe techniques guide them to an improved version of is what drives me — I am passionate about my work.” themselves while teaching them safe techniques is what drives me — I am passionate about my work.”

Words Maura lives by: Energy and persistence conquer all things. — Benjamin Franklin

Sports & Fitness Center is at Lewis Main, 2160 Liggett Ave. The gym is open weekdays, 5 a.m.–9 p.m. and Saturday/ Sunday/Holidays/DONSAs, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

For details, call 253-967-5869.

JBLM Half-Marathon/5K Registration & pricing

Early registration (through Wednesday, April 20 at midnight) Shirt size guaranteed

Late registration (Thursday, April 21, 12:03 a.m.– Thursday, May 5 at midnight) Shirt size not guaranteed

Day-of-race registration Shirt not guaranteed

Military/DOD ID card holders

$25: Half-marathon $15: 5K Fun Run

$30: Half-marathon $20: 5K Fun Run

$40: Half-marathon $30: 5K Fun Run

No DOD ID card

$35: Half-marathon $25: 5K Fun Run

$40: Half-marathon $30: 5K Fun Run

$50: Half-marathon $40: 5K Fun Run

Connect with JBLM Sports, Fitness & Aquatics

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focus | youth

Celebrate MONTH OF TH E JBLM is committed to maintaining excellence in Child, Youth & School Services to ensure Families have the right programs at the right times. CYS Services is hosting fun events all month long, like Family Game Night at Lewis North School Age Center.

Check at your child’s center for details.

‘outdoor escape’

Don’t miss the Month of the Military Child kick-off event— Kids’ Fest!

In honor of the Month of the Military Child, Family & MWR brings you the annual Kids’ Fest celebration! It’s time for an “Outdoor Escape” Thursday, April 7, 1–4:30 p.m.

Enjoy hands-on crafts, entertainment, free bowling and more in the MWR Fest Tent and at Bowl Arena Lanes at Lewis Main, Liggett Avenue.

young lives, big stories

Share what it’s like to be a military child and you could win In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Month of the Military Child, Army MWR invites youth to share what it’s like to be a military child for a chance to win great prizes! The contest runs through Saturday, April 30. Visit ArmyMWR.com/momc for details on how you could win an iPad, Macbook Air, tablet, Wii U and Xbox One.

‘outdoor escape’ Don’t miss Kids’ Fest 2016

In honor of the Month of the Military Child, Family & MWR brings you the annual Kids’ Fest celebration! It’s time for

Support & honor JBLM youth for their commitment, contributions and sacrifices.

an “Outdoor Escape” Thursday, April 7, 1–4:30 p.m. Enjoy hands-on crafts, entertainment, free bowling and more in the MWR Fest Tent and at Bowl Are-

armed forces kids run

Help JBLM break a record for youth participation!

The Armed Forces Kids Run Saturday, April 30 is a fun way to bid farewell to the Month of the Military Child. Held each year at a number of military installations across the country, JBLM is aiming for a record. Last year, nearly 500 youth ran. See page 25 for more information on how to be a part of this record-breaking event.

tips, tricks & fun ideas online

Follow CYSS & AFCS on social media for daily MOMC posts Parents, “like” two of Family & MWR’s Facebook pages — fb.com/JBLMcyss and fb.com/JBLMafcs. Tips, advice, resources and Family-fun ideas will be posted daily this month in celebration of Month of the Military Child.

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The siblings from the cover photo may be young but they’re avid travelers as part of a military Family! Their JOURNEYS & ADVENTURES have taken them from Fayetteville, North Carolina, where 5-year-old Dean was born to southern Arizona, where sister Nora (3) was born.

Soon after, the Family moved to Honolulu, Hawaii, and welcomed Bennett, now 1, before moving to Joint Base LewisMcChord last year. Share your JOURNEYS & ADVENTURES for a chance to win prizes — see ArmyMWR.com for details.

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focus | youth

You’re an involved parent at home. With the Parent Participation Program, you can be involved in your daughter’s child care, youth sports and more. April is the Month of the Military Child, so there’s no better time to get involved with Child, Youth & School Services. Inquire at your child’s center for more information.

Learn, grow & have fun with Child, Youth & School Services how to get involved

Parents can volunteer with CYSS to earn points, make a difference Share your ideas on how to improve Child, Youth & School Services programs at the next Parent Advisory Committee meeting. Held at Habañero Mexican Grill Thursday, April 21, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., order lunch (or bring a brown bag lunch) and help make a difference. Habañero is located at Whispering Firs Golf Course at McChord Field.

Parents may also volunteer in their child’s classroom, reading books or helping with an activity. For a full list of ways you can earn points toward a childcare discount with the Parent Participation Program, visit fb.com/JBLMcyss or inquire at the front counter of your child’s center.

Youth Sports is always looking for

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excited coaches and assistant coaches to share their love of sports with JBLM youth. Volunteers undergo background checks and training and may earn household credits. For more information, call 253-967-2405.

‘play to learn’

Children’s Museum of Tacoma brings fun to JBLM You’re invited to “Play to Learn” with the Children’s Museum of Tacoma Wednesdays at McChord Field’s Escape

sensory-friendly class Motivating parent-and-me music

Led by a music therapist, SensoryFriendly Parent-and-Me Music is offered at SKIESUnlimited. Designed for ages 6 months–6 years with special needs and their parents, children with all abilities are welcome. Through active musicmaking, children will learn and enhance developmental skills in a motivating class environment. To enroll, visit WebTrac at JBLMcyssRegistration.com or call SKIES at 253-966-3539.

Zone, 10–11:30 a.m. and Lewis North’s Raindrops & Rainbows, 1:30–3 p.m. Youth ages 6 and younger and their parents will enjoy activities, songs and group circle time together. This month’s themes are: • April 13, Color Science.

• April 20, Blocks.

• April 27, April Showers.

• May 4, May Flowers.

• May 11, A Day at the Beach.

Escape Zone is at 841 Fairway Rd. (off Lincoln Boulevard) and Raindrops & Rainbows is at 8197 American Lake Ave. Continued on page 25.

Your child’s future is important to us.

So is her health.

We know how fast kids grow. Throughout all of your child’s firsts – from birth through their adolescent years – Madigan wants to be there with your Family every step of the way.

Visit Madigan at JBLM’s Month of the Military Child celebration! We’ll be at Kids’ Fest Thursday, April 7, 1–4:30 p.m. in the MWR Fest Tent at Lewis Main.

Children are invited to dress up as doctors – perfect photo opp for mom and dad!

We welcome your child to join the Madigan Family!

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youth sports

Get-fit, stay-active options for all ages Recreational in nature, youth sports are

at 9 a.m. T-shirts are guaranteed for preregistered participants.

Pitch, Hit & Run is May 5–6 at JBLM’s youth baseball fields. Ages 7–14 should register onsite with birth certificate.

available for all ages, abilities and interests. Upcoming seasonal sports include: • Get Fit, Be Strong cycling ($40) and archery ($50) are open to ages 8–15.

Enroll by Thursday, April 7.

• The First Tee Golf for ages 7–18 is $35.

Enroll by Tuesday, April 19.

• Lil’ Drivers Golf, ages 5–6, is $20. Sign up your youth by Tuesday, April 19.

• Flag football and cheerleading are open to ages 5–15 for $55 each. Enrollment ends Friday, May 20.

CYSS-registered youth (253-966-CYSS, option 4) must have a current sports physical on file to enroll (via WebTrac at JBLMcyssRegistration.com).

Free sports events Don’t miss baseball skills competition and kids run

The Armed Forces Kids Run is Saturday, April 30 at Cowan Stadium. Enroll

by Friday, April 15 and help JBLM set a new record for youth participation! Entry forms are available at the youth sports office and fb.com/JBLMcyss. The race starts

fun, friends & a gift

Become a youth center member!

If you’re new to JBLM (don’t miss Hillside Youth Center’s Friday, April 15 Newcomers Orientation; 253-967-4441) or have not yet checked out all the fun youth center programs, now’s the time to do it! This month, new Middle School/ Teen program members — and currently registered teens who bring in a new member — will receive a bowling pass. Applications are available at the youth centers (staffers will verify and confirm with parents before final processing).

Already a member at Hillside or McChord youth centers? Free shuttle service is available with parental consent; call 253-982-2040 or 253-967-4441.

in someone else’s closet! The Middle School/Teen program is holding a clothing donation drive. Drop off your donated clothes — anything from jeans and casual wear to businesswear, formals and shoes ... even hangers! — at a JBLM youth center or school age center by Saturday, April 30. When you drop off your donations, be sure to get an all-access ticket for the clothing swap Friday, June 3. Please donate freshly washed/clean clothing. For details, call 253-967-4441.

babysitting class

Become a certified JBLM babysitter

Drop off gently worn clothing for middle school/teen donation drive

Before you babysit at JBLM, take the Teen Certified Babysitting Classes! The next course runs April 21–23 and covers basic care for infants and children, developmental ages and stages, safety, first aid and CPR, character, role modeling and business practices. Hillside Youth Center hosts the course monthly for ages 12 and older (you must be at least 13 to babysit). Registration is required; call 253-967-4441. Hillside is located at 6397 Garcia Blvd. at Lewis Main.

After completion of the course, teens may elect to have their names placed on the babysitting referral list.

Let your gently loved (but no longer perfect-for-you) fashions find a new home

Save time — enroll online for hourly care, classes & sports at JBLMcyssRegistration.com.

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• Cookie social Monday, April 11, 1–2:30 p.m. at Waller Hall (Lewis Main, 2140 Liggett Ave.).

• A Step Beyond … Volunteer Management 2.0 Training provides advanced information and enhances your knowledge on volun-

teer management. It’s held at the Family Resource Center Tuesday, April 12, 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Register at JBLMafcs.checkappointments.com.

• Two free games of bowling Thursday, April 14 at Bowl Arena Lanes and Sounders Lanes Family Fun Center; includes shoes.

• Cookie social Friday, April 15, 1–2:30 p.m. at the Commissary at McChord Field.

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JOIN ARMED FORCES COMMUNITY SERVICE &

Take a stand, raise awareness at JBLM jblm volunteer appreciation week Thank hard-working volunteers

AFCS thanks each and every volunteer for their time, efforts and energy. Your contributions to the JBLM community are important and not without notice.

To celebrate you, AFCS is holding events during Volunteer Appreciation Week, April 10–16. See opposite page at bottom.

Plus, all volunteers are invited to the Volunteer Recognition Luncheon and Awards Ceremony Thursday, April 28, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Club at McChord Field. To RSVP (by Friday, April 22), call 253-967-9496.

sexual assault awareness & prevention month

Stand together against sexual violence JBLM hosts the third annual “Take Back the Night®” event Thursday, April 21 at Lewis North’s Shoreline Park at 6:30 p.m. There will be music by the 56th Army Band and food (hot dogs and chips) provided by the USO. McGruff the Crime Dog, the JBLM DES Crime Prevention team and other local organizations will be present during this event.

The 2-mile candlelight walk starts at approximately 7:30 p.m. The event is open to all members of the community; normal base access procedures are in place for this event.

“Take Back the Night” seeks to end sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual abuse and all other forms of sexual violence across the JBLM community. The goal is to increase awareness and show the JBLM community stands against sexual assault.

For more information about this event and other events across JBLM, call the SHARP office at 253-967-2072.

For a complete list of events during sexual assault awareness month, please visit the JBLM SHARP SAAPM event calendar at JBLMmwr.com/acs/other_pages/ acs/sharp/sharp.html.

protect our children

It’s Child Abuse Prevention Month April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Month of the Military Child.

The Family Advocacy Program wants to remind you that no parent is perfect — but all parents can supervise carefully and take simple steps to keep children safe and sound. Supervision can be the difference between a safe situation and a dangerous one.

Keeping kids safe can be a challenge.

Balance daily activities to reduce distractions and prevent accidents or injuries.

Seconds can make the difference. Childproofing is more than outlet covers and

cabinet latches. Take the time to learn how to make your kids’ environment both child-friendly and safe. Help other children around you stay safe. If you see child abuse or neglect, call JBLM Police at 253-912-4442 or WA State Child Protective Services at 1-866-363-4276. Both are available 24/7. Making a report may just save a child’s life.

We know you’re juggling a lot. We’re here to help. Support is available through Military OneSource (1-800-342-9674), JBLM Armed Forces Community Service Center (253-967-7166) and the AFCS Family Advocacy Program (253-967-5940).

Focus resiliency tip OF the month

Spring cleaning — resiliency-style Spring is a great time to clean out old dusty habits and replace them with shiny new skills! At the FOCUS program, we help children and adults to learn a variety of skills such as keeping our cool, problem-solving, goal-setting and communication — all taught in a fun and interactive setting. Think your Family can benefit from “clearing out the clutter”?

Contact FOCUS and let’s spring forward together!

FOCUS is located at 2013B N. 3rd St. (at Pendleton Avenue) in Room 331. For more information, call 253-966-6390 or email JBLM@focusproject.org. Plus, you may also visit focusproject.org or f b.com/ FOCUSresiliencytraining.

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Or call the AFCS Family Advocacy Program directly at 253-967-5940.

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Select AFCS events

Date

Details

Ready to Rent

Mondays

253-982-2695

Anger Control Training for Men

M/W, April & May

253-967-5901

Toddler Play Group

Tuesdays & Thursdays

253-967-5901

Play Group & Baby Bumps

Fridays

253-967-5901

I Corps Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month

April 1–30

253-477-1808

Gold Star Spouses Day

Saturday, April 2

253-966-5047

FRG Liaison Training

Tuesday, April 5

253-967-8430

JBLM Community Update

Wednesday, April 6

253-967-9496

Military Spouse Preference Course

Wednesday, April 6

253-982-WORK

Volunteer Fair

Wednesday, April 6

253-967-2324

Work for the State of Washington

Wednesday, April 6

253-982-WORK

FRG Leadership Training (evening)

Th, April 7, 14 & 21

253-967-8430

YTC Résumé 101

Thursday, April 7

509-577-3114

24/7 Dad

Tuesdays, April 12–26

253-967-5901

Joint Newcomers’ Orientation & Bus Tour

Tuesday, April 12

253-967-3628/ 253-982-2695

Military Knowledge course

April 13–14

253-967-2382

FRG 101 for CDRs & 1SGs

Thursday, April 14

253-967-8430

U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Svc wkshp

Thursday, April 14

253-982-2695

YTC Developing Your Spending Plan

Thursday, April 14

509-577-3114

Baby Boot Camp

Saturday, April 16

253-967-5901

FRG Key Caller Training

Monday, April 18

253-967-8430

FRG Treasurer Training

Tuesday, April 19

253-967-8430

Home-Buying Basics

Tuesday, April 19

253-967-1453

Spouses Out on the Town

Tuesday, April 19

253-967-3633

Dine and Dial

Wednesday, April 20

253-967-3672

Budgeting & Couponing potluck

Thursday, April 21

253-967-3672

The Complete Federal Résumé Workshop

Thursday, April 21

253-982-WORK

My Superpowers Need a Boost

Thursday, April 21

253-967-3971

“Take Back the Night®”

Thursday, April 21

253-967-2072

YTC Newcomers’ Orientation

Thursday, April 21

509-577-3114

Spouse Transition Course

April 25–27

253-982-WORK

FINRA Retirement Update

Tuesday, April 26

253-967-1453

AFFAP Steering Committee

Thursday, April 28

253-967-3689

Anger Control Training for Women

Tues/Th in May

253-967-5901

Infant Massage class

Tuesdays, May 3–17

253-967-5901

Job Fair Success Workshop

Wednesday, May 4

253-982-WORK

YTC Army 101

Wednesday, May 4

509-577-3114

Financially Fit

May 4 & 18

253-967-1453

JBLM Community Update

Wednesday, May 4

253-967-9496

Understanding AER Policies & Procedures

Wednesday, May 4

253-967-1453

Active Parenting of Tweens/Teens

Thursdays, May 5–June 9

253-967-5901

Interview-Ready workshop

Thursday, May 5

253-982-WORK

Interview & Dress workshop

Thursday, May 5

253-982-WORK

YTC Interview & Dress workshop

Monday, May 9

509-577-3114

Military Knowledge class

May 11–12

253-967-2382

Résumé 101

Thursday, May 12

253-982-WORK

U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Svc wkshp

Thursday, May 12

253-982-2695

gold star spouses day

Show your appreciation for their sacrifices Gold Star Spouses Day is a nationally recognized day of honor and is Tuesday, April 5. It’s a day when the Fallen are honored and their Families are shown our appreciation. JBLM Survivor Outreach Services is holding the annual Gold Star Spouses Day at Lewis Main’s Memorial Park Saturday, April 2, 1 p.m. Prior to the ceremony, JBLM Survivor Outreach Services will have refreshments and children’s activities at the program office, 2166 Liggett Ave., Lewis Main starting at 11 a.m. JBLM Survivor Outreach Services provides support, bringing Survivors together. Join us to honor our Fallen. For more information about the event or the Survivor Outreach, call 253-966-5047.

Select AFCS events

Date

Details

Spouse & DOD Civilian Resiliency Training

May 17–20

253-967-3971

Spouses Out on the Town

Tuesday, May 17

253-967-3633

YTC Money & Marriage

Wednesday, May 18

509-577-3114

The Complete Federal Résumé Workshop

Thursday, May 19

253-982-WORK

YTC Newcomers’ Orientation

Thursday, May 19

509-577-3114

AFFAP Focus Group — JBLM Community

Friday, May 20

253-967-3689

EFMP Family-friendly Movie

Saturday, May 21

253-982-2695

Register for AFCS classes at JBLMafcs.checkappointments.com. For details, call the phone number listed, visit the event calendar at JBLMmwr.com or “like” us at fb.com/JBLMafcs. The AFCS Relocation Readiness Program has briefings, Smooth Move workshops, sponsorship training and resources. Call 253-967-3633 or 253-982-2695 for information.

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CELEB RATI N G NATI O NAL LI B RARY build with legos Get creative at Lego Club

National Library Week is April 10–16 Celebrate because libraries make a difference in the community JBLM libraries are celebrating National Library Week , “Libraries Transform.” Libraries today are more about what they do for and with library users, as opposed to what they have for patrons. Celebrate with food and fun at two open house events, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.: • Grandstaff Library Wednesday, April 13.

• McChord Library Thursday, April 14.

Library hours and locations: JBLMmwr. com or McChord Library (253-982-3454), Grandstaff Library (253-967-5889) or Book Patch (253-967-5533).

Bring your children ages 3 and older to Lego Club at McChord Library Saturday, April 2 at 10 a.m. The library provides the Lego bricks, and your child provides the imagination. The workshop is held monthly on the first Saturday.

taxes for teens

Don’t miss this free seminar for teens You have a job and you have to pay taxes … now what? Bring your W-2s to McChord Library Wednesday, April 6 at 3 p.m. to learn how to fill out tax forms and file your taxes. This class is offered courtesy of Armed Forces Community Service’s Financial Readiness Program.

motivated group of teens that discusses everything from books to programs. This month, the committee meets Wednesday, April 6 at 4 p.m.

teen-tastic takeover

Grandstaff hosts teens-only event Monthly Teen-tastic Takeovers include awesome activities, trivia, food and prizes. Held on the first Thursday of the month, the events are for ages 12–17 from 6–7:30 p.m. Stop by April 7 for Tattoo a New You!

storytime fun for all Itsy-Bitsy Storytime invites parents & babies to learn, play

Come to McChord Library the second Wednesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. for

teens, get involved

Join the Teen Advisory Committee Teens have a voice in what happens at McChord Library! The Teen Advisory Committee invites you to be part of a

Itsy-Bitsy Storytime. Held in the conference room, the event is for parents and babies up to age 2. Come prepared to sit on the floor one-on-one while your little one learns, plays and develops language and motor skills. This month’s event is April 13.

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Help your little one get fit with Yoga Storytime at Book Patch! This monthly event is brought to you by WarriorOne Lewis-McChord! JBLM Families are invited to come to Book Patch Wednesday, April 13 at 3 p.m.

be a ‘novel navigator’ Join McChord Library’s book club

“Novel Navigators,” a book discussion group for adults, meets monthly at the McChord Library on the second Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. April 13, discuss “The Silent Land” by Graham Joyce.

Register in person to receive a copy (a limited number is available).

Books, song & dance

Sensory storytime is hands-on fun Book Patch Library, together with CYSS SKIESUnlimited, brings you the Sensory

Storytime series. The next event is Wednesday, April 20 at 3 p.m. at Book Patch. The monthly events are 20–30 minutes long and bring books alive through song, dance and music. Explore sights, sounds, smells, tastes and crafts through hands-on learning.

tooth fairy visit

Head to Book Patch for a special storytime with the Tooth Fairy The tooth fairy is visiting Book Patch Thursday, April 21 at 3 p.m. Enjoy a special story — “The Berenstain Bears visit the Dentist” — read by the Tooth Fairy. Plus, a dentist will talk to youngsters about healthy teeth. Children will receive a free book and toothbrush. No registration is required.

making extra money Get more at your next yard sale

PCSing soon or want extra funds for a vacation or purchase? Come to McChord Library Friday, April 22 at 4:30 p.m. to learn the simple steps that will make you the most money.

avoid identity theft

Protect yourself from identity theft Few words strike fear into your financial life like “identity theft.” If you’ve been a victim or are concerned about being one, come to McChord Library Wednesday, April 27 at 4 p.m. to learn how to protect yourself as well as what to do if you fall victim. This class is offered by Armed Forces Community Service. Register beginning Wednesday, April 13.

calling all geeks Come to Geek Club!

There are only two rules when it comes to Geek Club — respect the geek and talk about Geek Club. Bring your brain, passion and favorite references to McChord Library the last Thursday of each month at 5 p.m. Discuss cosplay, anime, manga, LARP and everything geek April 28.

Space is limited. Register on the library’s “Calendar of Events” page now (JBLMmwr. com/libraries) or call 253-982-3454.

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