JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD
February 2021
MORALE, WELFARE & RECREATION GUIDE
Winter’s answer to boredom:
Snowshoeing Pages 20–23
5 ways to stay heart-healthy Pages 6–9 Why we celebrate Valentine’s Day Pages 26–29 Get a new taste sensation Pages 36–37
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WHAT DOES MWR DO FOR YOU?
RISE TO THE CHALLENGE
PERSONALIZE YOUR PROJECTS
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FEATURES
6 5 ways to stay heart healthy It’s never too late to change your outlook! Take on the year with tips to improve your morale and welfare, plus fun ways to recreate.
20 Snowshoeing is winter’s answer to boredom Do something fun and different outdoors! Here’s how to get started snowshoeing (with our rental equipment) and popular spots to explore in the Pacific Northwest mountains.
26 Why we celebrate Valentine’s Day Where did this day dedicated to love and affection come from? Here’s a short history from poets, authors, migration and industry.
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MWR History
1903 Authorization to build,
operate and maintain PXs, libraries, schools, recreation centers and gyms.
1918 Army Morale Division was established.
1922 Library Service was established.
1941-43 Special Services
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organization created (1941). Special Services encompassed all of Army Recreation by 1943.
Army Community Service,
known as Armed Forces Community Service at JBLM, was created.
1968 Youth Activities
program was established.
1971 Outdoor Recreation
program began. Schools were generally available, as was garrison housing.
1984 Year of the Army Family
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highlighted the importance of Families to overall Army success. This same year, U.S. Army Community & Family Support Center was established.
Family & MWR
include food, fun, youth, fitness, support and more and fall as G9 within Installation Management Command.
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What does MWR do for you? Meet MWR staff members who serve you in meaningful ways
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eet Ray Daniels, JBLM Auto Center manager and longtime MWR employee. He explains how MWR impacts the lives of Service members, family members and civilians at JBLM. “I first started with MWR way back in 1987 in MWR Marketing at McChord. I moved up to a managerial position in 1997 and worked my way around MWR, including at the Arts & Crafts Center, Russell Landing Marina and now at the Auto Center. “My customer service philosophy is simple: Treat customers like I want to be treated. Since I come from a retail background, I’ve had a lot of experience listening to what customers want and need. I treat them fairly, listen to their concerns and advise them how to best get what will make them happy.
“A lot of Service members use the Auto Center. The bays and lifts are packed on Saturdays, and we’re all here to help them complete their projects. Sometimes, they’ll bring in a project that’s too ambitious or unrealistic even for us, but that’s how they learn what they can or can’t do to a car or truck! “To me, working in MWR is exciting and challenging. I see every day how MWR impacts our customers. If we can help and they leave with a smile on their faces, we know we’ve made a difference. “Most of our customers are Service members and retirees, but many don’t realize we also can help spouses whose Service member is deployed. If they need their oil changed, all a spouse needs to do is call us and set up an appointment. They’ll need to bring in their own supplies, and any auto store can help them find what type of oil and filter they should buy for their vehicle. We’ll teach them how to perform their oil change, free of charge. “We get most of our customers from word of mouth. The customers who are car guys will tell others they know, and then those guys will be back. That’s what it’s all about.” For more information about McChord Auto Center, visit JBLMmwr.com under Recreation (look under the “More” drop-down).
“To me, working in MWR is exciting and challenging. I see every day how MWR impacts our customers. If we can help and they leave with a smile on their faces, we know we’ve made a difference.” Patti Jeffrey
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FEATURE
5 ways to stay heart healthy By Patti Jeffrey ur resolve at JBLM MWR is to improve your morale, look out for your welfare and give you ways to recreate. We’ve brainstormed some ideas to help keep you healthy and motivated throughout your stay with us at JBLM.
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1: Do what you love, love what you do You might not have your exciting dream job, but you can create a sense of purpose in what you do. There’s a story about several construction workers who were asked what they were doing. One worker replied that he was laying bricks, a second said she was building a wall, but the third said he was helping build a cathedral. You can sense which worker got the most satisfaction from work. You can find a sense of purpose in just about any activity, whether you get paid for it or not, when you realize you’re helping to build something big — from raising children to raising the flag. If you’re looking for a meaningful activity where you can make a difference, try volunteering on base through the Installation Volunteer Corps, training for a career as a child care provider through the Family Child Care
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program (if you live on base), joining Better Opportunities for Single Service members or looking into college classes at Stone Education Center to further your education.
2: Treat your heart to healthy habits We all know it’s hard to quit a bad habit. It’s actually easier to start a new habit once you target what you want to stop doing. Your brain doesn’t really register what you’re not going to do, but when you focus on a new goal, such as starting a certain exercise regime or eating a salad instead of fast food for weekday lunches, you can change your lifestyle for the better. It helps when you know what’s readily available. For instance, MWR offers virtual workouts to follow every morning, seven days a week (follow us at fb.com/JBLMmwr). You’ll also find other virtual physical challenges you can join through our Sports, Fitness & Aquatics program. Also find healthy lunch alternatives with take-outs from Bowl Arena Lanes, Habañero Mexican Grill and Warrior Zone (offering a variety of tasty salads) rather than ordering a fast-food fried meal.
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3: Find stress-less outlets Everyone needs time out for fun, rest and relaxation! Our Outdoor Recreation program offers rentals for all your outdoor winter sports, plus an indoor climbing wall at Adventures Unlimited at McChord Field! Why not take up snowshoeing in February and soak up some absolutely gorgeous mountain scenery while exploring an area you haven’t yet visited? (See pages 20–23 for details.) Take up a new hobby or find new games with inspiration from our youth and library magazine sections with virtual family fun events.
4: Create new connections Creating new connections throughout our lives is the best therapy for relief from the aches and pains of living. If you want some free how-to’s, sign up and attend virtual classes from DPFR and learn how to develop closer relationships with your family, transition more smoothly into your new circumstances, learning the ins and outs of caring for your new baby, creating that perfect federal resumé, learning more about managing your finances and more. Visit fb.com/JBLMdpfr under events and the “book now” button for classes happening this month. For other free activities that encourage new connections, check out virtual tournaments through the Warrior Zone or participate in virtual fun through JBLM libraries.
5: Let go of ‘what ifs’ and enjoy the moment When we worry about the future, the joys of today are overlooked. Worry causes our body to stress out and we soon feel overwhelmed. The fact is that we cannot control the future, but we can decide how today will be lived. The best thing to do with worry? Let go and get going! Go on a walk, go clean out that closet and donate your extras, go play with the dog, go on a weekend getaway — enjoy whatever happiness today brings. Before you go, check out discount tickets at Leisure Travel Services, such as Seattle tourist discounts, hotel and destination discounts and more. For complete details on activities that improve your morale, welfare and recreational life, visit us online at JBLMmwr.com and fb.com/JBLMmwr.
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Rise to the challenge J
BLM Fit Club is a new virtual program led by MWR’s Sports, Fitness and Aquatics team. The goal of this program is to start your new year off right with physically and mentally challenging fitness events. We’re challenging participants to stretch your endurance, strength and mental fortitude. This challenge is one that will do truly that — challenge you to new places in your mental and physical health. The seven challenges are to: • Complete a 10K run in an hour. • Swim 1 mile in an hour. • Bike 40 miles outdoors in 2.5 hours. • Complete 500 burpees in 12 hours. • 500- or 1,000-pound lift totals (squats, bench press, deadlift). • Murph Workout of the Day (1-mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 squats, all while wearing a 20-pound weighted vest). • Box jump the equivalent of Mount Everest (29,029 feet). Participants who successfully complete one of the fitness challenges will receive a T-shirt (limited to the first 500). Participants can earn multiple shirts, but only one per challenge. Anyone completing all seven challenges will receive a bonus T-shirt. All challenges must be verifiable (GPS data upload, video footage, witness). Share your progress and words of encouragement at fb.com/ JBLMmwr under the Fit Club event.
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eed some gift ideas for Valentine’s Day, retirements, upcoming graduations and weddings? Your Arts & Crafts Center can help create the perfect gifts for you. We offer an impressive selection of engraving possibilities for every kind of occasion. For example, we can engrave a sentiment from the heart on your personal gift or customize a wooden plaque shaped like Washington state, letting your departing Service member know how important they have been and how they will be missed. We also offer a number of picture-framing options, such as template mat designs showcasing photos related to JBLM, the Pacific Northwest or your personal pictures. Our highly knowledgeable staff members can preserve your valued pieces of art with museumquality glass and frames at competitive prices. We’re happy to discuss every option available to you to ensure your satisfaction and peace of mind, knowing your framed art will stand the test of time.
See our catalog Want ideas for a new project? See what we have in stock at JBLMmwr.com under Arts & Crafts Center. We offer custom framing, laser engraving for awards and gifts, framed prints, photo sublimation on ceramic mugs, specialty engraving on bottles, glasses, pens and much more. Also see our selection of pewter gift items that include C-17 models, pewterenhanced wine corks, shot glasses and faceted mugs. Arts & Crafts is located at 1121 Barnes Blvd. at McChord Field. For more information, call 253-982-6719.
Customize your T-shirts Let your shirt do the talking by getting it and several others inked by our industrial silk-screen team. We offer a variety of quality shirts and garments in an assortment of styles and colors! You can provide us with your design and we’ll bring your project to completion, making your T-shirts fashionable and fun.
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Get discounts on winter golfing Start practicing for spring competition with February specials
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ow’s the time to start putting spring in your swing at Eagle’s Pride and Whispering Firs golf courses! Check out these February savings and specials: • Golf Ball Special — Tee between 11 a.m.–12:50 p.m. Mondays–Thursdays $22 for your green fee and a sleeve of golf balls (balls cannot be exchanged for another brand). This special is good at either golf course. • Super Sundays — After 11:30 a.m. Sundays, pay for one regularly priced 18-hole green fee and get a second green fee half off (must pay full price for higher of the two fees). • Hole in Fun — Enter the contest in the pro shop on the same day you golf! For $1, you can win the prize fund (a gift certificate equal to the amount in the fund) if you make a hole in one on any par 3 at Whispering Firs and Eagle’s Pride. • All outerwear is 20% off at both pro shops’ February Clearance Sale. • Get your game ready with individual golf lessons from our in-house PGA Professional! Call 253-967-6522 for details on lesson reservations. Specials cannot be combined with other specials, used for holidays, tournaments or outings or used with the annual card.
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Snowshoeing is winter’s answer to boredom By Patti Jeffrey nowshoeing is a fantastic way to explore the foothills and mountain backcountry in February with friends who like the great outdoors. Snowshoeing involves walking atop deep snow with a sturdy mesh attachment on your boots designed to keep you from sinking (like webbed feet). Snowshoes also have small metal teeth for gripping steeper or icy surfaces. The Pacific Northwest is an awesome area for snowshoeing — its mountains offering visitors tranquility and breathtaking scenery in vast forests, scenic lakes and wide meadows in the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges. You don’t need to spend much to go snowshoeing — rent your equipment from Northwest Adventure Center (Lewis North) or Adventures Unlimited (McChord Field). Along with showshoes, be sure to rent ski poles for balance and gators for protection.
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How to get started snowshoeing The secret to an enjoyable experience outdoors is to dress properly for the conditions. Maximize your comfort in the outdoors by dressing in layers so you can make quick
adjustments based on your activity level and the weather. Here’s what to take with you during your trek: • Water, lunch/snacks, above-ankle insulated boots and appropriate clothing, including insulated water-resistant gloves, pants, jackets and hats. Wear layers of clothing made of fleeces, polyester and wool. Don’t wear cotton — it gets wet from sweat or moisture and causes you to get cold and stay cold. • Also bring your camera, sunscreen and sunglasses (you still can get sunburned on sunny days). When you get out on the trail, stride wider than normal so you don’t step on the frame of the other snowshoe. When going uphill, use your toe or instep crampons for traction. Pick up your foot and kick into the snow with the toe of your boot if it’s soft snow. If it’s hardpacked snow, just rely on the traction of your snowshoe crampons or cleats and use your poles for balance. Going downhill, place poles in front of you, bend your knees and lean slightly back. Put your weight on your heels rather than your toes. Continued on next page
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If you’re in an area with cross-country skiers or snowmobiles, there are a few things to avoid. Snowshoer missteps can ruin the smooth skate-skiing surface in the center of trails, so walking at the outer edge of a crosscountry ski trail is best. Skiers also have the right-of-way on trail systems because it’s easier for a snowshoer to step off the trail safely than it is for a skier to stop or go around. Also try to avoid trails used by snowmobilers by reading trail markers carefully.
Where to explore We’ve listed some of the most popular places to snowshoe. Some have defined paths and most are easy enough for beginners. To reach these areas, four-wheel drive is a bonus and chains are a must. June Lake: Near Marble Mountain SnoPark, June Lake has a view of Mount St. Helens on clear days. This short and easy snowshoeing adventure is about 2.5 miles to June Lake from the Sno-Park. Rattlesnake Ledge: The trail is located off I-90 Exit 32. You’ll start from Rattlesnake Lake parking lot (no permit needed) and gradually climb uphill out of the forest for views of Mount Si, Mount Washington and a couple of lakes. The trek is about 5 miles round-trip. Hurricane Ridge: Starting at Port Angeles on the Olympic Peninsula, the road to Hurricane Ridge is open Fridays–Sundays through March. The uphill route opens at 9 a.m. and closes at 4 p.m. If you’re a true beginner or want to bring your kids, you can sign up for a ranger-guided walk weekends at 2 p.m. The walk lasts 1.5 hours and covers less than a mile. There is a small fee associated with the guided walk that includes snowshoes and instructions (ages 5 and younger are free). Carbon River/Mowich Lake: For a moderate-level snowshoe experience, start out from Mowich Lake Road in the Carbon
River area by Mount Rainier (follow SR 165 to the Mount Rainier National Park boundary and entrance station. You’ll need a National Park Pass). With a slow ascent, you’ll pass by creeks, forests, meadowlands and views of peaks on a scenic 10.5-mile round-trip trek. This trail is not groomed and snow tends to be deep until spring. Expect a bumpy drive on the road leading to Mowich Lake; higher clearance is recommended for vehicles. Salmon La Sac Creek: Head to the Salmon La Sac Sno-Park (pass required), located in the Cle Elum valley on SR 903. The parking lot is shared with snowmobiles, but you’ll have the giant campground to yourselves. This area offers a more open forest and a groomed ski trail (groomed on Fridays and Mondays). Snowshoers can use the side of groomed trails or follow Green Trails Maps routes (can be purchased online). Commonwealth Basin: Located near Snoqualmie Pass, park at West Summit and walk across the road to the Commonwealth trailhead. You’ll see Commonwealth Falls along the way and can stop about 2.5 miles in to view mountain peaks right above you (stay east of the Commonwealth Creek for the easiest trail and the best snow bridges across the creek). Mount St. Helens area: Snoqualmie Pass and Mount Rainier areas are the most popular places to snowshoe with folks coming from Seattle and the metro area. If you want to see fewer people, head to popular trails around Mount St. Helens such as June Lake (from the Marble Mountain Sno-Park) or the Coldwater Lake loop (starting from Cold Water Lake Recreation Area inside Mount St. Helens National Monument). Flatter trails include the Kalama River Trail. Washington ski resorts: You also can find established snowshoeing trails at ski resorts, such as Stevens Pass Nordic Center and
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Crystal Mountain. These areas charge a fee to use their trail system. Snowshoe rentals are available for both adults and children. Permit areas: Known in some states as snow-parks, these are areas where you can park (with the appropriate permit) in a plowed location close to trails and snow-play areas. Washington state has more than 120 SnoParks (about 80 are for snowmobiling). For a full list with rules, permits information and maps, visit parks.state.wa.us/303/Sno-Parks. Any other trail the snow reaches! For
first-hand, current snowshoeing reports, visit Washington Trails Association at wta.org and search under “snowshoe.” You’ll also find great advice about driving conditions to trailheads and parking lots. If you’ve been curious about strapping on snowshoes and getting to some incredible sights, then head over to the NAC (253-9677744) or Adventures Unlimited (253-982-2206) and get outfitted for your snow adventure. Ask the staff for more pointers — they’ll be happy to help!
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JBLM’s Top Shooter Competition
Compete in 4 or more range events from January to March to earn points. Prizes awarded to the top 3 shooters. Cost: $10 per shooter. Plus range event fees. 11 range events will be held at: Shotgun Shooting Complex Range 15 (Pistol & Rifle Range) Archery Course (next to Shotgun Complex)
For more information or to register call: 253-967-7056. Winners will be announced March 31, 2021.
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A part of the JBLM Top Shooter Competition
WINTER FUN SHOOTS Feb. 13, March 13 Shotgun Shooting Complex Registration: 9-10 a.m. Shooting:10 a.m.-UTC Cost: $20 per shooter. No preregistration required. Includes one round each of five-stand trap and skeet. Shotguns available to rent. Personally owned firearms must be registered on JBLM.
Compete as Beginner, Hunter or Experienced.
Prizes awarded to the top shooter in each category Shooters must provide their own ammunition or purchase from the range. Ammo used at the range must be 2ž or less and 7½ to 9 shot size.
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Why we celebrate
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Valentine’s Day
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ou know it as Valentine’s Day, and it always has been on Feb. 14, but where did this day dedicated to love come from? The very short history is that it’s due to a decree of Pope Gelasius around the year 500 honoring martyred saints (it has since been removed from the Catholic liturgical calendar). While the ancient history of how this day of love possibly stems from questionable Roman practices, the modern-day version got its start with classical English writers. Poet Geoffrey Chaucer and playwright William Shakespeare romanticized Valentine’s Day in their works in the mid-1300s. Chaucer, author of “The Canterbury Tales,” decreed the February feast of St. Valentinus to the mating of birds (it seems that birds began mating season in February in his day). Chaucer first recognized St. Valentine’s Day as a day of romance in his 1375 poem, “Parliament of Foules.” Shakespeare mentions St. Valentine’s Day in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” and Shakespeare’s Ophelia in “Hamlet” spoke of herself as “Hamlet’s Valentine.” The celebration eventually spread throughout Europe in the Middle Ages with the exchange of handmade paper cards. By the end of the 15th century, “valentines” were lovers rather than martyrs. In London, “The Young Man’s Valentine Writer” (published under several different titles) contained fashionable sayings that potential suitors and recipients could use. The tradition arrived here, along with the industrial revolution, in the 1800s, although some historians believe handmade cards were exchanged as far back as the late 1700s when the colonies still existed. Factory-made cards were first produced in the United States in the mid-1800s, and Hallmark Cards of Kansas City began mass producing them in 1913. Continued on page 29.
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Traditional symbols associated with Valentine’s Day include Cupid (the Roman god of love), hearts (the seat of emotion), birds, candy and red roses, which are traditional symbols of love and beauty. In the late 1800s, U.S. candy manufacturers began exploiting the day with offerings of boxes of chocolate and candy hearts printed with sweet messages. Valentine’s Day also is celebrated in Britain, Canada, Australia, Argentina, France, Mexico and South Korea. The holiday has expanded to expressions of affection among relatives, friends and schoolchildren. Join in with the festivities and express your affections on this historical day, or make it your own with a 21st style of spreading the love! Sources: Wikipedia, Britannica.com, smithsonianmag.com, huffpost.com, history.com
11 ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day 1– Buy a bubble bath bomb and take a hot, fragrant soak in your bathtub.
2– Create unique cards to give out.
3– Travel to a picturesque spot and take photos with your family, bestie or partner.
4– Take your loved ones to a drive-in movie Saturday, Feb. 13, 5 p.m. at American Lake Conference Center (see see fb.com under events).
5– Buy a Valentine Fresh Box and share it (page 37). 6– Bake something sweet to eat together! 7– Plan a red wine and chocolate tasting. 8– Make a DYI Valentine craft (page 35). 9– Write a love letter and send it in the mail. 10– Give your loved one a back or foot massage. 11– Create a treasure hunt with clues in your house or yard, or a scavenger hunt with trinkets you’ve hidden.
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McChord Field climbing facility at Adventures Unlimited is a great facility, exceptional staff and great value! If you have a passion for climbing or want to explore the sport, the ODR indoor climbing wall is the place to be. Free for Service members and their family member and $5 for all others — you can’t beat the price and fun for the whole family! 30 Joint Base Lewis-McChord FOCUS February 2021
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JBLM libraries offer more than just books L
et JBLM libraries warm you up this month. As the weather keeps you inside, fill your time with a good book from JBLM libraries. No matter the genre or age group, we’ve got you covered. If you’d rather fill your time with a movie or video game, a wide selection of those are available as well. At JBLM libraries, we offer WiFi hotspots to check out as well as free WiFi inside. Computers with both black-and-white and color printing are available, plus individual study rooms. From your home, JBLM library eResources (eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMovies, eMagazines and more) are available online 24/7. If you would like to access our resources but don’t have an account yet, visit your nearest JBLM
library to sign up for a full-service library account that allows you to access our collections. At JBLM libraries, you’ll find: • DVDs (including new release titles and TV series). • Music CDs. • Test study guides (including CLEP, DANTES, ASVAB, SAT, ACT and more). • Video games (Xbox One, PS4, Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, WiiU, Switch and Nintendo 3DS). • Fiction and nonfiction books. • Children’s and young adult books. • Audiobooks.
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• Foreign language material. • Military science books and DVDs. • New Roku 2s preloaded with hundreds of DVD titles for you to enjoy. • Over 46 eResources including eBooks and language learning apps. • 3D printing. • Graphic novels. • Meeting rooms. • Kid, teen and adult programming. • Friendly staff eager to help! Visit JBLMlibraries.com or visit us in person at Grandstaff Library (Lewis Main) or McChord Library (McChord Field) to take advantage of everything we have to offer!
Grandstaff Library 2109 N. 10th St. Lewis Main 253-967-5889
Book Patch Library 2109 N. 10th St. Lewis Main 253-967-5533
McChord Library 851 Lincoln Blvd. McChord Field 253-982-3454
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here are a lot of things to see and do in February with JBLM libraries during our live Facebook events at fb.com/JBLMlibrary. Come join Book Patch Children’s Library as we present some fun this month!
Create a Chinese New Year craft Do you know how other nations celebrate their own new year? Learn about the fascinating and fun Chinese New Year tradition with us Thursday, Feb. 11 at 4 p.m. on our live Facebook event. Listen to the story of “Ruby’s Chinese New Year” by Vickie Lee and see how to build a free puppet craft that you can pick up from Book Patch Feb. 11–Feb. 17!
Learn how to take care of your fur baby Do you have questions about your pets, want to learn how to train them or even what
to look for in choosing a pet for adoption? Attend our live Facebook family event on dogs Thursday, Feb. 4 at 4 p.m. Our live Facebook event specifically about cats will be held Thursday, Feb. 25 at 4 p.m. You can message your questions beforehand on the library Facebook page or ask during the event. Trained staff from The Pet Brigade will be answering your questions and might even demonstrate a pet-training process.
See Groundhog Day celebration Enjoy our live Facebook event Tuesday, Feb. 2 at noon as we tell you all about Groundhog Day. We’ll have our own “groundhog” with Lewis the library dog to see if he can see his own shadow and tell us how much longer winter weather will last!
Celebrate Presidents Day with a craft We wouldn’t have the incredible opportunities and society we do without those who have served as president for the nearly 231 years since our nation’s first president was elected. Learn more about Presidents Day at our live Facebook event Thursday, Feb. 18 at 4 p.m. where we’ll focus on the life of George Washington, our first president. We’ll also be telling you how to assemble your free patriotic craft kit you can pick up at Book Patch Children’s Library Feb. 18–26!
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Day Craft Join Book Patch Children’s Library and Arts & Crafts Center in a Facebook live Valentine’s Day craft demonstration.
JBLMLIBRARY Pick up your free Valentine’s Day craft kit from Book Patch Library or Arts & Crafts Center Feb. 3-13 while supplies last.
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Treat your valentine to fresh charcuterie with your order from us!
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Get a new taste sensation Your choice to curbside to-go meals now includes family-sized dinners
McChord Club offers ready-to-eat meals Wednesdays–Fridays in February, pick up the phone and order freshly prepared lunch or dinner to-go from McChord Club! Curbside service is from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. February meals include wings, burgers, combo plates and hot pizza. Call 253-495-8684 or 253-982-5581 and have your credit card ready. The Club is located at 700 Barnes Blvd. at McChord Field.
New ‘heat & eat’ dinner options Wednesday–Friday evenings, order your family-sized dinners to go by noon; pick up 3–6 p.m. Let us know whether you wish to pick up from American Lake Conference Center or McChord Club when you order. Choose your favorites: • Our Family teriyaki bowl kit provides the makings for four bowls. Choose one or two proteins, chicken or beef, for $45. Add $6 for vegetarian option. Each kit has the choice of white or brown rice and macaroni or green salad. Additional 16-oz. sides of rice or salad are $4.25 each. • Chili, vegan chili or jambalaya with sausage and shrimp, all by the quart, are ready to heat and eat or put in your freezer for later. The cost is $20 per quart. • Lasagna with robust meat sauce, ground
beef, pepperoni and Italian sausage, fresh basil infused marinara with ricotta and mozzarella cheese. $25 feeds family of four. • Vegetarian lasagna features spinach, zucchini, red peppers and onions combined with a fresh basil-infused sauce with ricotta and mozzarella cheese. $25 feeds family of four. • Gourmet mac and cheese with four different cheeses. $25 serves family of four. Choose an add-on for $6: Bacon, chicken, Buffalo chicken or Italian-style with sausage and tomatoes.
Valentine special ‘fresh box’ treat Enjoy a delicious Valentine’s Day weekend with our freshly created Charcuterie Box! Orders must be in by noon Thursday, Feb. 11 for pick-up 3–6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13 at either American Lake Conference Center or McChord Club. The cost is $55 that feeds two people or $90 for four people. Add a wine selection with choices listed when you place your order. Price ranges from $15–$30. Call 253-495-8684 or 253-982-5581. Have your credit card ready. The Club is located at 700 Barnes Blvd. at McChord Field. American Lake Conference Center is located at 8085 NCO Beach Rd. at Lewis North.
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Pick up meals to-go!
On the go & want good food freshly prepared? Order your takeout meals from Bowl Arena Lanes, Habañero Mexican Grill, McChord Club & Warrior Zone Café! See JBLMmwr.com for hours and menus. 38 Joint Base Lewis-McChord FOCUS February 2021
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FREE Drive-In Movie N ights American Lake Conference Center
Feb. 13 at 5pm March 13 at 6pm April 10 at 6pm McChord Club
Feb. 27 at 5pm March 27 at 6pm April 24 at 6pm
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Come join other Hillside middle school & high school members for physically distanced Super Saturday fun, 1–6 p.m.
Feb. 13: Valentine’s Day Step Challenge, cookie decorating, cookie display and art and crafts Feb. 27: National Back to the Future Retro Day with ‘70s and ‘80s dress-up, games and movies Sign up for AFAP classes:
Feb. 13, 1–2:30 p.m.: Teen Dating Abuse & Awareness Feb. 27, 11 a.m.–12:45 p.m.: Teen Mindfulness Stress-Reducing Painting For more information about Hillside Youth Center and how to join, visit JBLMmwr.com/programs/mst. Events are subject to change. Check JBLMmwr.com for updates.
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Cyberbullying isn’t a joke. End it now. Cyberbullying — causing deliberate, repeated harm through electronic devices — harms the victim and the perpetrator. Victims of cyberbullying can: • Develop eating disorders. • Stop using social media altogether. • Engage in self-harm. • Experience suicidal thoughts. Cyberbullies can: • Harm their online reputations in ways that can’t be fixed. • Damage future education, employment and relationship opportunities. • Cross the line into criminal activity and lead to prosecution.
How to stop cyberbullying Remember that your actions online can have bigger effects on others than you intend.
• Take a minute to consider how your joke will be understood by others — and whether someone might be hurt by it. • Recognize that what you consider funny might be hurtful — or criminal. When you encounter online bullying against someone else: • Give emotional support to the victim. • Stand up to the abuse — and never condone or forward offensive messaging. • Record examples of cyberbullying and turn them in to a teacher, parent or other trusted adult. If you’re a victim: • Notify a trusted adult. • Inform a trusted friend. • Record dates and times, and save and print screenshots. • Don’t respond to or forward cyberbullying messages. • Report cyberbullying to your online service provider and block the cyberbully.
Go to cyberbullying.org/report to talk with a live trained counselor and find a list of online service providers.
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CYS activity pages
Activity 1: Melted crayon hearts 1. Preheat the oven to 250Ëš. 2. Unwrap broken and old crayons. 3. Break the crayon scraps into small pieces. 4. Place the crayons into a mold, ideally a heart-shaped mold and fill up 3/4 of the way. 5. Bake the crayons for 20 minutes. 6. Remove the crayon hearts from the oven and allow to cool completely before taking them out of the mold.
7. Get out the drawing paper and start creating with your crayon hearts!
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Activity 2: Playdough hearts Out of playdough? Make your own edible playdough with these simple household ingredients: • Baby rice cereal • Vegetable oil • Cornstarch • Unsweetened applesauce or water • Food coloring
Materials needed: • Playdough • Lace doilies • Rolling pin • Plastic placemat • Heart cookie cutter 1. Combine 1 cup of baby rice cereal and 1 cup of cornstarch. Mix well. 2. Add 1/2 cup of unsweetened applesauce, 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil and any food color. 3. Mix well. Knead by hand. • If sticky, add more baby rice cereal. • If dry, add water to your hands and knead again. • Homemade playdough will last for several days in the refrigerator if stored in a sealed container, but always check
Cutters
for mold or smell before each use as spoiling will depend of how clean your kid's hands are and the temperature where you live. 1. Place a layer of playdough down on the plastic placemat. Start with an even layer, using the rolling pin to get a base. 2. Place the lace doily over the dough and use the rolling pin to create a printed texture over the dough. 3. Cut your playdough into hearts or any shape using a cookie cutter and decorate them however your child likes! Some examples of decorations that can be used include googly eyes, glass beads, paper cut-outs and more. Remember that this playdough is not an air-dry clay, so if you want to keep your treasure be sure to use air dry clay.
Have fun and Happy Valentine’s Day! Source: funathomewithkids.com
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Activity 3: Coloring page In the blank heart, we want to know what makes up your heart! What do you love? Whom do you love?
If you want to share your coloring sheet and what makes up your heart with us, message us a photo of your coloring page to fb.com/JBLMmwr. We'd love to see it and maybe your work will even be featured on our page! 46 Joint Base Lewis-McChord FOCUS February 2021
Happy Valentine's Day! Celebrate with this Valentine's Day Word Search!
Valentine's Day Word Search N C U P I D C RO S L L H OWV P C F EWZ A X N S A A P L Q B P R X H Y S U F T Q R T HUQ L O F C I H L MC S R Y N A E LWE N N L X F E N C E H P I E E B U L A R Y R G Y S R V A P O K X WT Z X OO K E O MW J E B D KWZ I S G P K N
S A R R O WW C Y U Z O D Z A V V E E G C A CQ K F R J Q F WH L N O R D G K B Z Q H T F OR A E D B A I B T A Y K T EWY T S L E N G DW E UMU CWV I Q Y MC L K A NG F J T F L OH V I E Q F R T RQ L I L Y N C Y N A V B K I R K T OO P S K G E V M I E N T F WNWO H F I Y Q S N X E B A F P E T I J X B S D E L S KMC X RWP C R S S T C C D P I WL S Q T OR H C K L C A T L H K K Z H X I RMKWV Y A Y E B T R E P C HOCO L A T E S M Y Q A L O V E L Y L P G Y F O P U R F WM N N O A G U R H V CWT G V E A V C C N CWL P H I K K N V E H J G
valentine's day
relationship
cupid's arrow
sweetheart
celebrate
chocolates
flowers
heart
romance
family
party
affection
be mine
dance
cards
kiss
love
hug
friendship lovely
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Each month, hear what different JBLM Service members, family members, civilians and others like to do in their spare time.
2nd Lt. Justin Filter Last meal you ate: Scrambled eggs.
Last time you tried something new: On Christmas Eve, I made oyster stew for the first time ever. It was an old recipe from my grandpa. It wasn’t as good as he made it but was still pretty good!
Last good advice you received: My company commander gave me good career advice on how to best prepare for your next job.
Last time you laughed: I laugh all the time, but the last time I laughed was when my friends sent me funny videos/memes on Snapchat.
Last adventure you went on: My last adventure was traveling to Mount Rainier and the Pacific Ocean on back-toback days.
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