July 2013 JBLM MWR e-Focus

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

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SUMMER READING PROGRAM DEUCES WILD | JBLM TRIATHLON OPEN MIC NIGHT @ WARRIOR ZONE ARMED FORCES ACTION PLAN

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CONTENTS FOOD & FUN

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FAMILY & THE HOMEFRONT

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ADVENTURES

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FEELIN’ GOOD

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LEARNING & EARNING

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Attend Freedom Fest; see free outdoor cinemas; get massage therapy; explore new playground and trail and more

CYS Services comes to the rescue for fun summer activities; get parenting and marriage tips and more

It’s all about exploration, high adventure and fun this summer; get free passes to parks across the U.S.

Join the Deuces Wild Triathlons, mud runs and Fitness Boot Camp; learn how sugar is your No. 1 natural enemy

First summer job? Learn to save and spend it wisely; have a blast with the summer reading programs Patti Jeffrey

Take a relaxing, scenic stroll on the historic shoreline path from Russell Landing to Summer Cove Park. Read about the storied history of the American Lake’s waterfront parks at JBLM on pages 12–13.

FROM THE COVER

Cover by McChord Field Public Affairs Office

Summer and water fun go together

We love getting out in the water on sunny days. Whether it’s wading or paddling on American Lake, splashing at the outdoor Splash Park at the AFC Commons or diving into the McChord Pool, it’s all fun! Read inside for more details.

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Quality, affordability & convenience at JBLM If you’re looking for top-rate, affordable entertainment that’s close to home, look no further!

You can celebrate with GRAMMY® winner Taj Mahal and the entire community at Freedom Fest (page 9), take the stage at Open Mic Night (page 9), compete in the first triathlon of the season (page 24), head to Whipering Firs for the Payday Scramble (page 10) and much more.

Summer’s in full swing, and the recreational options are practically endless. Sign up for sports camps with Child, Youth & School Services (page 14), embark on an outdoor adventure trip with the Northwest Adventure Center (page 20) and catch an outdoor movie (page 8). Plus, head to Lewis North to enjoy the view of American Lake and learn a little about the history (page 12). The new Summer Cove Park is a great place for Families to play and friends to picnic.

Our goal at JBLM Family & MWR is provide you with quality programs and events at affordable prices (often free!) — and all close to home.

While we remain steadfast in our goal, we want to hear from you to ensure we are meeting your expectations. Please take a few minutes to share your MWR experiences with me at http://ice.disa.mil.

William E. Harvey Director, Family & MWR at JBLM

FOCUS JBLM

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Family & MWR Director, Family & MWR

William E. Harvey

Creative director Toby Bartley Promotions director

Kelly Wetzel

Editor & graphic designer Writer/graphic designer Contributors Steven Wegley

Kimberly Rowe Patti Jeffrey

Eugene A. Wood, Michelle Wagenaar and

Contributing photographers Jessica Gomez, Scott Hansen, Emiliano Hernandez, Patti Jeffrey, Cal Vandervest, McChord Field Public Affairs Office, Northwest Guardian and JBLM libraries Send submissions to kimberly.rowe@us.army.mil.

For commercial sponsorship or advertising inquiries, off-base businesses should contact Carly Michael at 253-966-2256 or 253-324-0562.

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 FMWR, 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.

Visit us at JBLMmwr.com or like us on Facebook at Facebook.com/JBLMFamilyMWR.

OPEN MIC MONDAYS EVERY MONDAY 6:30 P.M. 18 & OLDER ALL PERFORMERS WELCOME Musicians • Poets • Storytellers • Spoken word • Vocalist • Etc. 11592, 17TH & D ST. JBLM LEWIS NORTH 253-477-5756

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800- or 250-M Swim/14-Mile Bike/3-Mile Run Register online at JBLMmwr.com/races Enter as an Individual or Relay Team. Call 253-967-4768 for details.

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LewisMcChord Communities

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anna experience really good food for lunch? Get something different every day with weekday specials at Cascade Community Center!

Come on over for a completely stocked salad bar, hearty soup and sandwiches, international cuisine and orders hot off the grill.

Cascade Community Center is open for lunch from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. weekdays and is located at 2400 Bitar Ave. and Division at Lewis Main. Preview the month’s daily specials with the online menu at JBLMmwr.com.

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gotta try lunch at the Warrior Zone!

Order meat-stuffed wraps and sandwiches, sweet-and-spicy wings, piledhigh sliders, chicken salads, flatbread pizza and more.

Like picnics without the ants? The WZ is throwing an All-American Patio Picnic Saturday, July 13 from 2–6 p.m. with live entertainment, games and prizes. Burger and hot dog meals are just $5 and include potato salad and baked beans.

If you like barbecued steaks and movies, you won’t want to miss the WZ’s Designer Steak Night Thursday, July 18 from 5–8 p.m. Choose and grill

your choice of steak (prices vary), then watch a current movie release on the overhead TVs on the patio while you dine.

Feast on fresh, made-to-order tacos, burritos, soups and salads at Whispering Firs Golf Course’s Habañero Mexican Grill when you’re at McChord Field. Ask about the 6-pound “Hump” and how you can get it for free!

The chefs at The Bistro at Russell Landing are constantly dreaming up fresh ideas for handcrafted gourmet pizzas, tantalizing pasta dishes and salads (plus sultry summer dinners). Try the 5–9 p.m. specials during July:

• Thursdays, get two specialty 12-inch pizzas, Caesar salad for two and a pitcher of soda (with a free refill) for $20.

• Fridays, two specialty pasta dishes for $20 includes side salad or soup for two.

• Try two specialty burgers Saturdays, with fries and a nonalcoholic beverage for $15.

The Bistro at Russell Landing is located at the marina on American Lake at Lewis North. Call 253-964-2813 to order ahead.

Also explore more eateries at JBLM, such as the Strike Zones at JBLM bowling centers, The Caddy Shack Bar & Grill at Eagles Pride Golf Course, Globemaster Grill inside the McChord Club and Café Lancelatte at McChord Field.

For a complete lists of places to eat, look under Food and Entertainment at JBLMmwr.com.

Battle Bean’s best If you’ve enjoyed a made-to-order coffee drink from Battle Bean at JBLM, then you know you’ve experienced a unique roast.

The beans are freshly roasted for a smooth, light flavor.

The process takes place inside the Battle Bean roaster at the Warrior Zone (see it for yourself!).

Get it iced for summer! Nothing’s as delicious as that first sip of a smooth, ice-cold Battle Bean latte, Americano or

Italian soda on a warm day!

Can’t wait? Four locations serve you at JBLM: • Stone Education Center Battle Bean at 6242 Colorado Ave. (Lewis Main) • The Battle Bean Café inside AFC Arena at 2275 Ligget Ave. (Lewis Main) • The Warrior Zone at 17th and D streets (Lewis North) • Café Lancelatte at 100 Jackson Blvd. (McChord Field) Check JBLMmwr.com for current hours at all the locations.

CLIP & SAVE COUPON!

JULY SAVINGS Purchase a meal for $3 or more and get a FREE fountain drink 24

at the Caddy Shack Bar & Grill at Eagles Pride Golf Course!

Offer good July 1–31, 2013 No cash value. One coupon per customer

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See free movie at Shoreline Park Everyone’s invited over to Shoreline Park at Lewis North Saturday, July 27 for a free outdoor cinema.

The theme is “Christmas in July” with Christmas music, special guest Santa Claus (in a Hawaiian shirt and shorts) and the movie “Elf.” Bring your lawnchairs, blankets and picnic baskets for a fun time starting at dusk.

For more information, call the Aquatics director at 253-967-9210.

Top reasons to become a fan on our Facebook page: Win free stuff!

For example, we’ve given away free tickets to an IMAX movie, passes to comedy shows, free gate and concert admission to a fair, a free night’s stay for two at a luxury hotel in Whistler, B.C., a Family membership to a children’s museum, passes to “A Walk in the Dark at Shoreline Park,” tickets to a corn maze and symphony concert tickets.

Get up-to-the-minute details on events and info We can instantly relay all the latest freebies, reminders to upcoming events, links to hot offers and changes in venue to all our fans so you never need to waste time or money on old news.

Share favorite places and services with your friends All you need to do is hit the “share” button on any of our announcements, and all your friends can get in on a great deal, go to an event together, share a hot link and more.

Like our Facebook page and get treated like a real fan!

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Enjoy free outdoor cinema at McChord Field The McChord Community Center is continuing its free summer monthly outdoor cinema series with “Wreck-It Ralph” Friday, July 19 at dusk on the lawn outside the McChord Club/Community Center at 700 Barnes Blvd. at McChord Field.

The outdoor cinema Friday, Aug. 16 is “The Avengers.”

Be sure to bring your blankets and lawn chairs! If you have a question about weather conditions, call the community center at 253-982-0718 before 4 p.m. on the event day.

Get stuff ready for garage sales The McChord Community Center’s annual summer garage sales are starting this month, so box up your stuff to sell!

They’re being held Saturdays, July 13 and Aug. 10 at the parking lot across from the Exchange and Firestone store on Barnes Boulevard at McChord Field from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. It’s free; no registration needed!

Call 253-982-0718 for more details.

Heroes love the nightlife Drop by Heroes Lounge inside Cascade Community Center at Lewis Main Fridays and Saturdays at 9 p.m. for karaoke and deejay dancing and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. for free bar bingo

with food or beverage purchase. Heroes is located at 2400 Bitar Ave.

Watch UFC 162 action on big screens Ages 18 and older can view UFC 162 fights at no charge Saturday, July 6 at one of two locations at JBLM — Heroes Lounge at Lewis Main or the Warrior Zone at Lewis North.

Heroes is at 2400 Bitar Ave. at Lewis Main and the WZ is on the corner of 17th and D streets at Lewis North.

Entertain your friends at open mic night Like to perform? The Warrior Zone at Lewis North features Open Mic Night on the patio Mondays at 6:30 p.m. during the summer. Sing, perform comedy, read poetry and more to entertain others with your talents!

For more information, call 253-477-5756.

Soldier Show’s on the horizon Mark your calendars for the U.S. Army Soldier Show coming ‘round the bend Wednesday, Aug. 21. The free performance will be held at the Evergreen Theater at 3405 2nd Division at Lewis Main.

Watch free weekend movies When’s a good time to go out to the movies?

Anytime they’re free! See newly released DVDs at the McChord Theater before they hit the rental stores.

Movies show every Saturday at 1120 Jackson Blvd. (across the street from Sounders Lanes Bowling Center at McChord Field).

Movies run at 4 and 7 p.m. Concessions are available for purchase inside the lobby.

Visit JBLMmwr.com under McChord Theater to see what’s playing.

Celebrate Freedom Fest!

Celebrate Independence Day at Cowan and Memorial stadiums (Lewis Main) Thursday, July 4 at Freedom Fest starting at noon! It’s open to the public and offers a day of fun, food, Classy Chassis Car Show, carnival rides, games, stage entertainment, Taj Mahal stage show headliner and fireworks at dark.

Composer and multi-instrumentalist Taj Mahal — a two-time GRAMMY® winner and one of the most influential American blues and roots artists of the past half-century — performs from 6–7:30 p.m. on the main stage.

Other stage entertainment lasts from noon–9 p.m. and includes music from the ‘50s and ‘60s, top 40, country, classic rock and some original members from Heart performing live.

The Kids’ World stage includes fun game shows, magic shows and live snakes, lizards and gators.

Also look for roving entertainers and giveaways from Freedom Fest sponsors. Find the complete schedule at JBLMmwr.com/FreedomFest.

Relax with massage therapy Did you know that JBLM has a licensed massage therapist that operates at the McChord Fitness Center Annex?

Make an appointment to help you reduce pain from a muscle injury, relax stressed muscles or just to feel better by calling the Badgerhawks Bodyworks licensed massage therapist at 206-396-1467.

Gift certificates are also available.

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Get your clubs regripped at Eagles Pride Golf Course Eagles Pride pro shop offers golf club regripping services with Winn and Golf Pride grips, and can usually accommodate a 1- to 2-day turnaround, if your grip choice is in stock. Call the pro shop at 253-967-6522 for more details.

Time on the practice equipment improves your swing at Eagles Pride Now’s a great time to work on your stance and perfect your swing. Spend some time on Eagle Pride’s MEGSA PPE and make a positive swing change quickly.

(MEGSA stands for Most Efficient Golf Swing Attainable, and PPE stands for Perfect Practice Equipment.)

The MEGSA was invented by Mike Bender, a national top-10 golf instructor and is the result of a 13-year project to help golfers of all abilities improve in the shortest amount of time possible.

For more information, call 253-967-6522.

Whispering Firs offers savings and tournaments Grab July savings and enter tournaments at Whispering Firs at McChord Field: • Order a burrito, salad or three tacos and receive a free medium bucket of range balls Monday–Thursday from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Not valid for tournaments, holidays or with other specials.

• Enter the Horse Race Wednesday, July 17. Entry is $10 plus a $10 greens fee (includes cart) Format is alternate shot; tee is 5:30 p.m.

• Sign up for Match with the Open Saturday, July 20 for $10 per player. Tee time is 7 a.m.

For more details, call Whispering Firs at 253-982-4927.

Get in on golf scrambles Have fun playing CG’s Payday Scrambles at Whispering Firs and Eagles Pride golf courses. If you’re an ID cardholder, you and your friends can enter five-person scrambles on the following Fridays with a 1 p.m. shotgun start: • Aug. 2 at Whispering Firs • Sept. 6 at Eagles Pride The cost is $30 per person and includes your greens fee, cart rental and a chance to win prizes. You can enter as a team or be placed on a team if you enter individually. The entry deadline is the Wednesday prior to the date.

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For more information, call Whispering Firs at 253-982-4927 or Eagles Pride at 253-967-6522.

Sign up for youth and adult group golf lessons for only $99 Want to learn how to golf without intimidation? Learn the easy way with Golf 4 Kids and Link Up 2 Golf for adults at Whispering Firs Golf Course.

Group lessons cost only $99 per person for evening instruction during the week from 5:30–7:30. All lessons are taught by Whispering Firs’ student-centered Life Master LPGA professional.

Golf 4 Kids for ages 8–13 meets July 22–25 and Link Up 2 Golf meets July 29– Aug. 1. Call the pro shop at 253-982-4927 for registration details.

It’s here and a lot of it in more than 1200 homes built by Freestone over the past 20 years. These livable homes cover more than 2.5 million square feet of built-in extras, filled with billions extras of extra touches, one home at a time. Now, that’s liveability you can live with in a home you can be proud of for many years.

Save more with new $99 golf pass New this season is the JBLM Golf Pass, which replaces the popular Monday– Friday special with a seven-day-a-week value card and a peak-season option for the avid golfer. Purchase the pass for $99 at Eagles Pride or Whispering Firs golf courses; the pass is valid for both courses through October.

Pass holders receive their first game for free; all subsequent rounds have halfprice greens fees (excluding tournaments). It also includes twilight rates.

Thunder Alley makes Friday and Saturday nights more fun Sounders Lanes features Thunder Alley with black lights and music starting at 8 p.m. Fridays. $10 a bowler gets you up to three hours of bowling.

Saturdays, bowl from 7 p.m.–midnight for $36 per lane for up to six bowlers.

Call 253-982-5954 to reserve your lane.

Get your thrills at Bowl Arena Lanes Stop by Bowl Arena Lanes at Lewis Main for lunch and bowling specials.

Retirees can enjoy 75-cent games and 75-cent shoes Mondays, 11 a.m.–10 p.m.

All other patrons can bowl for $1.50 per game (plus $1.50 shoe rental) at the same time.

Swing by Wednesday, July 3 from 6:30–8:30 p.m. for all-you-can-eat pizza and soft tacos and bowling for just $10! Prepay to guarantee your lane; shoes not included.

Drop in anytime for hot, quick eats such as nachos and pizza from the snack bar. For more information, call 253-967-4661.

Contact Scott Griffin

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Top: The new scenic trail winding through shady trees by the shoreline to Summer Cove Park is wide enough for strollers and wheelchairs. Left: The renovated trail from Summer Cove Park to Russell Landing completes the link to the longer waterside trail from Russell Landing to Shoreline Park. Above: Recreational log cabins with dance floors and cobblestone fireplaces housed fun times in their 1930s–1940s heydays at Russell Landing and Shoreline Park. Historical markers will be installed this summer to show visitors where they stood until they were torn down in the 1990s.

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istory can be boring when it’s presented in a dry textbook. But history can make a real splash when it’s right under your own feet.

American Lake’s history is coming full circle with the newly completed renovation of its former youth camp, beach trail and park. Next time you’re out at Summer Cove Park, Russell Landing or Shoreline Park, explore what’s new while you discover history!

Beaches built for recreation From the beginning of Camp Lewis in 1917, American Lake has been a magnet for recreation. During World War I, Soldiers used American Lake for beach parties, swimming contests, dances and picnics. After the war ended, the population of Camp Lewis dipped to only 1,000.

In 1927, the camp became permanent and was renamed Fort Lewis.

There was no funding for American Lake recreation when Brigadier General Joseph C. Castner arrived in 1929, but he set out to reignite good times on the shores. With free labor from federal prison workers, two recreational log cabins were built in 1932 — one at the officers’ beach (Russell Landing) and the other at the enlisted beach (Shoreline Park).

The cabins no longer stand today, but historical markers are being installed this summer — one at Shoreline Park and the other at Russell Landing — to commemorate the history of the cabins and beaches.

platforms, docks, a boardwalk, picnic tables, shelters and change houses were added — and the place became recreation heaven.

Imagine Shoreline Park with buses full of Soldiers arriving to boat, swim and play horseshoes, baseball, volleyball and tennis. Add to it several hundred women brought in for a July 4th picnic and dance in 1942, and you had the biggest party of the war.

Beach Number 3 was also used for water safety training and combat swimming programs designed for crossing rivers and beach landings. Nurses also were trained how to jump from a ship, swim to patients and tow them back.

After WWII, the beach remained popular for recreation. Upgrades included mason-built stone walls in 1962, replacement construction in the 1970s and a new bathhouse in 1975.

Russell Landing and Summer Cove Park reinvigorate past The officers’ beach was renamed Russell Landing in 1996 to honor one of the longest-serving Navy officers, Admiral James Russell, who grew up on American Lake.

A youth camp, constructed in the mid-1950s, was located just up the beach. Sleeping accommodations included Quonset huts, wood-frame huts and a caretaker’s house. They were all demolished when the youth camp closed.

The old camp has recently been reinvented as Summer Cove Park — complete with new playground equipment and renovated grounds.

Northwest Adventure Center’s beach catered to NCOs A beach for NCOs was located on the east shore, where the Northwest Adventure Center and cabins stand today. Accommodations included a clubhouse, boat piers and picnic areas.

The buildings served as the ODR rental center from 1973–1999, until they were demolished to make way for the new log cabin rentals and the NAC.

Beachside trail cleared for spectacular walk One of JBLM’s best-kept secrets — which we hope won’t last long — is the new wheelchair-accessible walking trail from Russell Landing to Summer Cove Park. Benches, picnic tables, a sandy beach, wading area and toddler and youth playgrounds complete the scenic Family-oriented park.

This summer, explore your JBLM parks and recreation built upon a rich history of fun times!

Editor’s note: The history of American Lake was provided by Gary Stedman and Dwayne Denfeld as told to Scott Ballentine. For a more detailed history of Camp Lewis/Fort Lewis, visit the Lewis Army Museum located at Lewis North. For hours, call 253-967-7207.

Emiliano Hernandez

Shoreline Park’s heyday The enlisted beach (known as Beach Number 3 in World War II) got the royal treatment with new funding. From 1941–45, two picnic pavilions, a second clubhouse, recreation building, boathouse, boat storage, rafts, floats, diving JBLMmwr.com

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reak out the sidewalk chalk and bubbles, summer is here! School’s out for summer but your kids don’t have to sit at home all day. Child, Youth & School Services to the rescue!

Whether your school-age kids are enrolled in weekly programming while you work or you’re looking for activities and programs to fill the hours occasionally, read on to find out about the great options at JBLM! Infants through age 5 Find parent-and-me fun with the youngest members of your Family at Lewis North. Raindrops & Rainbows Parent and Child Play Center offers organized activities and free play for you and your children from birth to age 5.

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With CYS Services’ own early childhood professionals and through partnerships with child education organizations, Raindrops & Rainbows is able to offer everything from arts and crafts to infant massage. The play center also partners with JBLM libraries to offer special storytime events.

Families don’t need to be registered with CYS Services to drop in to play, and the fun is free! Raindrops & Rainbows is open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m.–noon and 1–4 p.m. Stop by 8197 American Lake Ave. to experience the fun for yourselves!

Check out the monthly calendar at facebook.com/JBLMcyss. For more information, call 253-966-4802.

School-age students Fun summer programming is offered on a weekly basis through Aug. 30 for youth in kindergarten through 6th grade. Programming is available at three locations from 6 a.m.–6 p.m.

Fees are based on total Family income; register at Parent Central Services.

Students in grades 6–8 Middle school students can participate in fun activities at the Hillside Youth/Teen Zone. Programming is available from 7 a.m.–1 p.m. and fees are based on total Family income. Register at Parent Central Services.

Middle schoolers & teens The Hillside Youth Center/Teen Zone and McChord Youth Center open weekdays at 1 p.m. for summer fun!

Students in grades 6–12 are invited to stop by for leisure activities (air hockey, foosball, video games and more), sports clubs (basketball, dodgeball, volleyball

and more), leadership activities and much more.

For complete summer hours, visit JBLMmwr.com.

Athletic opportunities for all ages The youth sports office offers a variety of ways for your youth to get active through sports. Options are recreational in nature and teach the fundamentals and teamwork while having fun.

Registration is open for the following camps: British soccer, tennis, rugby, flag football, Start Smart, Seattle Sounders soccer camp, basketball and Parent Caddy Golf Jam. Looking ahead to fall sports, registration is now open for bumblebee soccer, soccer and wrestling.

For cost and registration details, download the Summer Sports calendar from the Community Update page at JBLMmwr.com.

If you’re interested in volunteering as a youth coach, call 253-967-2405.

SKIESUnlimited Youth Academy Choose from boxing, dance camps and ongoing classes such as karate, gymnastics, guitar, piano and voice — the SKIESUnlimited Youth Academy offers it all!

Enrollment is on a monthly basis. For August classes, sign up with WebTrac at JBLMmwr.com or at Parent Central Services by Friday, July 25. *With the exception of Raindrops & Rainbows Parent and Child Play Center, Families must be enrolled with CYS Services in order to participate in the activities and programs listed. Visit JBLMmwr. com for a registration checklist and Parent Central Services’ locations. For more information, call 253-966-CYSS.

There’s more fun in store!

Splash, swing & skateboard at AFC Commons Check out the splash park, playground and skate park at AFC Commons (at Liggett Avenue between AFC Arena and Bowl Arena Lanes).

The splash park is open daily in the summer from 9:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m.

Make the rounds at AFC Arena Get some skating in this summer!

Summer hours are Wednesday 11 a.m.– 6 p.m., Friday, 6–9 p.m. and Saturday/ Sunday 1–5:30 p.m. With a Battle Bean coffee shop inside, it’s a great place to grab a slushie!

Swim, row, picnic at Shoreline Park Take a swim in American Lake at Shoreline Park, which is open dailiy (with lifeguards on duty) from noon– 7 p.m. through the summer.

Visit Russell Landing & Summer Cove Take a walk, enjoy the view, play on the new playground and more. For details, turn to page 12.

McChord Pool The pool is located at 736 5th St. at McChord Field and is open daily from noon–7 p.m.

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strengthen your marriage and spend quality time with your baby — all with the ACS Family Advocacy Program’s New Parent Support Program!

Infant massage Learn the art of infant massage from instructors trained to teach the “Loving Touch” curriculum. Improve sleep and appetite and learn techniques to sooth a colicky baby and increase brain development. The class is held Tuesdays, July 9, 16 & 23 from 10–11:30

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a.m. at the Raindrops & Rainbows Parent and Child Play Center, 8197 American Lake Ave. at Lewis North.

1–2–3 Magic Get specific and effective skills to address negative behaviors such as tantrums, aggression, disrespectful language and much more with 1–2–3 Magic. You’ll also learn how to assist your children with starting a new behavior such as chores, manners and respectful language. The class is held

July 16, 18, 23 & 25 from 1–3:30 p.m. at the Escape Zone, 841 Fairway Rd. (at Lincoln Blvd.) at McChord Field.

Have a Scream-Free Marriage Scream-Free Marriage introduces new concepts about marriage, teaching couples how to embrace their separate selves as a profound vehicle for strengthening a marriage. This class is discussed during eight sessions, but if you miss a class you can catch up with a workbook and book that are provided. This lunchtime class is held

Community Service from noon–1:30 p.m. on Thursdays Aug. 8, 15, 22 & 29 and Sept. 5, 12, 19 & 26 at 2013 N. 3rd St. in Room 102.

Bring your lunch and get ready to enhance your marriage.

Scream-Free Parenting event Join us for this life-changing parenting event. Over pastries and coffee, learn the five truths every parent needs to know Thursday, Aug. 15, 9–11 a.m. at Lewis North Chapel. Free childcare is offered and registration is required by calling 253-967-5901.

This event is based on the national best-seller “Scream-Free Parenting.”

The Scream-Free message has appeared regularly on nationally syndicated television shows like “The Today Show,” “iVillage Live” and “The Daily Buzz.”

Children’s groups These ongoing support programs for military children offer opportunities to interact and play with peers while allowing parents to connect with other parents. These are drop-in groups, so no registration is required.

Infant Play Group is a lovely laid-back atmosphere for parents and infants to begin socializing with one another.

Infants may benefit from socializing with other infants and learning new ways to communicate. Parents may benefit by receiving support from other parents about resources in the area, feeding tips, sleeping routines and much more. Infant play group is held every Thursday afternoon at the Raindrops & Rainbows Parent and Child Play Center at 1 p.m.

Play Morning is a group for all children up to age 5. Play Morning is a music-based group where children get to sing, dance and play musical instruments together. The facilitators provide the tunes and lead the group in fun-filled music activities. Play Morning is held Fridays in two locations: Raindrops & Rainbows Parent and Child Play Center from 10–11 a.m. and the Escape Zone from 10:30–11:30 a.m.

To attend any of these classes or events, please call the Family Advocacy Program at 253-967-5901 to register.

The New Parent Support Program hosts classes for new and expecting parents.

As part of the Family Advocacy Program, the NPSP is a professional team of social workers and registered nurses providing free, in-home parenting support and educational services to JBLM Families with children through age 3. The program helps parents learn to cope with stress, isolation, postdeployment reunions and the everyday demands of parenthood.

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The Armed Forces Action Plan at JBLM is an opportunity for both Soldiers and Airmen, as well as their Families, retirees and civilian employees to work together to improve the quality of life at JBLM.

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rmed Forces Action Plan is a grass-roots process used to identify and elevate to senior leaders for action the most significant quality of life issues impacting Service members, retirees, civilian employees and Fami-

lies. Leadership uses the information to effect changes that improve the standards of living and support programs to help foster a satisfied, informed and resilient military community.

AFAP is a year-round process that

begins at the installation or unit level.

It’s the preeminent means for commanders at all levels to learn of and seek solutions to the concerns of their communities.

The AFAP Office is currently accepting issues for this year’s annual installation AFAP Conference scheduled for Oct. 8–10. Issue submissions must be received no later than Sept. 5 to be included in the conference.

Over the years, AFAP issues have been responsible for hundreds of legislative, regulatory and policy changes involving the Army and Air Force geared toward improving the quality of life and enhancing readiness and retention. Examples include increases in pay, life insurance, housing allowances and Family separation pay. AFAP has also

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Conference

U.S. Army photo; Cal Vandervest, JBLM Enterprise Multimedia Center

At the annual Armed Forces Action Plan Conference, delegates work together to identify and elevate quality of life issues. Above, last year’s Workgroup I — Family Support with Lt. Gen. Brown and Col. Hasberry. Not pictured: you! If you’re interested in getting involved in this year’s AFAP Conference, call 253-967-9496. If you have a change in mind, fill out an issue form at JBLMmwr.com by Sept. 5.

resulted in changes in dental benefits and in TRICARE reform. It has created new programs such as Better Opportunities for Single Service members and the Wounded Warrior Program.

The local AFAP process is made up of delegates from all services across the installation. Every issue is reviewed, monitored and tracked until a resolution is found. About 90 percent of the issues are retained and worked at the local level, while those issues beyond the scope of JBLM are forwarded to a higher level of authority.

AFAP issues may take as long as two years to resolve depending on the issue.

Issues are reviewed every six months until resolved by the General Officer Steering Committee. The purpose of the review is to ensure issues don’t become stagnant. There’s no set time to resolve an AFAP Issue.

There is no limit to the type of issue that can be submitted for consideration. Some suggested categories are: • Entitlements

• Benefits • Education • Family support • Leadership • Relocation • Transition • Health care • Consumer services • Housing • Dental care • Volunteers • Employment • Youth • Force support • Child, Youth & School Services In the history of AFAP, 691 issues have been received at the DA level.

There have been 128 Legislative changes, 179 DOD or Army policy/regulatory changes and 200 improved programs or services/funding.

Do you have a change in mind? Submit your change by filling out an issue form at JBLMmwr.com — navigate to the AFAP pages under Army Community Service.

For additional information, call the AFAP program at 253-967-9496.

Is my issue an AFAP issue?

Check your issue against the AFAP issue checklist below.

Does your issue: Concern a Department of Defense, Department of Army or Department of the Air Force quality-of-life program, entitlement, benefit or regulation?

Present a realistic solution or a creative alternative?

Have broad impact?

Appear attainable after considering current political and resource environments?

Within the purview of DA, AF or DOD to influence?

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Adventures

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take it outside!

The great outdoors awaits you! Take advantage

of summer’s sunny weather and explore Washington with the JBLM Outdoor Recreation Program. Whether you enjoy adrenaline-pumping fun like bungee jumping and class-III whitewater rapids or prefer to push yourself on a hike with an amazing view at the top, you’re sure to find the trip that’s right for you! Read on about the upcoming adventure trips, and check out page 23 for details on how you can visit many federal parks for free this summer.

Ape Cave adventure Travel to Mount St.

Bungee jumping If adrenaline is what

Helens to explore the largest continuous lava tube in the Western Hemisphere Sunday, Aug. 4. Travel deep into the underside of a 2,000-year-old lava flow to scramble under and climb over volcanic formations. In this subterranean environment, the average year-round temperature remains a constant 45 degrees, so dress appropriately. Difficulty: moderate; distance: 3 miles; elevation gain: 250 feet. Minimum age: 12 ($40)

you crave, you won’t be disappointed with this trip! On Sunday, July 21, join the ODR program as we head to the base of Mount St. Helens to bungee jump off the highest bungee bridge in the country. Twenty stories high, the spectacular private bridge is nestled in a beautiful emerald green forest above a majestic sparkling river. Trip fee includes transportation, two jumps and the coveted Dangerous Sports Club T-shirt (bragging rights are free).

Minimum weight: 90 lbs. ($135)

ATV RiderCourse™ In this half-day course, ATV Safety Institute instructors will guide you through the fun and excitement of safely riding an ATV. ASI ATV RiderCourse Certification will be awarded upon completion of the Saturday, July 27 course. We ride rain or shine, so dress for the weather.

Fee includes ATV, helmet and goggles.

Minimum age: 16 ($35)

Explore Victoria, B.C. Hop on the ferry and spend the day exploring Victoria, B.C., by foot Saturday, July 20. Downtown Victoria has everything from antique shops to artisan chocolate shops, so you’re sure to enjoy stopping in and looking or simply window shopping. You can also

stop in at the Royal B.C. Museum or watch a thrilling IMAX film. The trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles. Passport is required; enhanced driver’s license aren’t accepted at ferry crossings. ($100; ages 5–11: $85; ages 0–4: $55)

Hike High Rock Lookout This could quite possibly be the best view of Mount Rainier around! Check it out and decide for yourself Saturday, July 20. Challenge yourself on this short-but-steady ascent of 1,400 feet to an old wooden fire lookout perched atop a massive rock face. Lace up your boots and join us, as this hike is one that cannot be missed! Difficulty: moderate; distance: 3.5 miles; elevation gain: 1,400 feet; time: 4.5 hours. Minimum age: 7 ($45) Continued on next page.

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Hike Mount Rainier’s Camp Muir On the route to Camp Muir, hearty hikers will get a small taste of what alpine climbers experience Sunday, July 28.

The trail stretches high up the flank of Mount Rainier toward the upper mountain where alpine climbers play. This route isn’t for everyone since it does entail substantial snow travel (there will be some snow toward the top) and is a strenuous 10-mile round-trip hike. Fee includes transportation and a guide.

Difficulty: very difficult; elevation gain: 4,600 feet. Minimum age: 16 ($45)

Hike Red Top Mountain There are few mountaintops in Washington that are accessible and great for a half-hike for all ages. Red Top Mountain is one of them, and you can explore it Saturday, Aug. 10. The trail is steep but supershort. During the hike, you’ll experience old growth forests, wildflowers and desert-like terrain. After lunch, we’ll pick our way through one of Washington’s agate beds and hopefully find some treasures. Difficulty: easy; distance: 2 miles; elevation gain: 350 feet; time: 4 hours. Minimum age: 7 ($55)

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Paddle in Carr Inlet to Cutts Island.

Take a dip and explore the island while breaking for lunch. Difficulty: easy; time: 4 hours. Minimum age: 12 ($40)

Mountain bike single-track skills class Learn the basics involved in mountain biking while getting plenty of time to work on your newfound skills Saturday, Aug. 10. Location will be determined based on conditions. Distance: 5–8 miles; ride time: 4 hours. Minimum age: 12 ($35)

Northwest Trek On Sunday, July 28, explore this 723-acre park, which is home to more than 200 North American animals, a lake, trails and beautiful natural exhibits. See bighorn sheep, caribou, beaver and grizzly bear from the 55-minute tram tour. Enjoy the hands-on experiences in the Discovery Center and Baker Research Cabin, and have lunch at the Fir Bough Café. Bring rain gear. ($40; ages 5–12: $35; ages 0–4: $20) Orca watching Breathe the fresh

Family along for a two-hour guided afternoon horseback ride. No experience is necessary for you to participate in this trip on Saturday, Aug. 3. Minimum age: 7 ($80)

island air, take in the scenery and experience the magnificence of orcas, bald eagles, seals, birds and more in the beautiful San Juan Islands. On Sunday, Aug. 4, we’ll take you deep into the territory of the resident orca pods. With skilled local naturalists on board, the trip will be fun, exciting and educational. ($120; ages 3–12: $80; ages 0–2: $40)

Kayak Cutts Island Don’t miss this

Raft the White Salmon River Raft

South Sound classic Sunday, Aug. 11!

down the White Salmon River with the

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Outdoor fun beyond Washington

ODR program Sunday, Aug. 11. On the trip, you’ll experience numerous class III rapids until reaching the legendary 10-foot high Husum Falls at the end (depends on water levels, Class IV).

Minimum age: 10 ($110)

Sea kayak Boston Harbor Start at Boston Harbor and paddle to downtown Olympia on Saturday, July 27.

Seals and bald eagles are often seen on this trip. Difficulty: intermediate; distance: 7 miles; paddle time: 4 hours.

Minimum age: 12 ($40)

Visit Seattle Aquarium & Pike Place Market Travel to the Emerald City to

visit the Seattle Aquarium and Pike Place Market. The aquarium is filled with local exhibits, a visiting harbor seal and many amazing things to see and touch. Pike Place Market has an assortment of unique food and shops for you to try, so join us Saturday, Aug. 10. Cost includes admission to the aquarium. ($40; ages 4–12: $35; ages 0–3: $15)

Westport bottom fishing Get out on the open water and start hauling in fish Sunday, July 21. Rockfish are always plentiful, and lingcod are real fighters!

Dress in layers. Bring snacks, lunch and rain gear. ($130)

Outdoor adventure trip

Date

Cost

Details

Explore Victoria, B.C.

July 20

$100

Ages 5–11: $85; 0–4: $55; passport required

High Rock Lookout

July 20

$45

Minimum age: 7

Bungee jumping

July 21

$135

Miinimum weight: 90 lbs.

Westport bottom fishing

July 21

$130

ATV RiderCourse ™

July 27

$35

Minimum age: 16

Sea kayak Boston Harbor

July 27

$40

Minimum age: 12

Northwest Trek

July 28

$40

Ages 5–12: $35; 0–4: $20

Hike Mount Rainier Camp Muir

July 28

$45

Minimum age: 16

Horseback riding

Aug. 3

$80

Minimum age: 7

Ape Cave adventure

Aug. 4

$40

Minimum age: 12

Orca watching

Aug. 4

$120

Ages 3–12: $80; 0–2: $40

Mountain bike single-track skills class

Aug. 10

$35

Minimum age: 12

Hike Red Top Mountain

Aug. 10

$55

Minimum age: 7

Visit Seattle Aquarium & Pike Place Market

Aug. 10

$40

Ages 4–12: $35; ages 0–3: $15

Kayak Cutts Island

Aug. 11

$40

Minimum age: 12

Raft the White Salmon River

Aug. 11

$110

Minimum age: 10

Preregistration is required for all trips; prices and schedule subject to change without notice. Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated. Register through WebTrac (visit JBLMmwr.com) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North. Confirm pick-up locations upon registration for the trips. Group rates and private trips are available; call for details. We’ll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about all of the great recreation and adventure options in the area.

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What does your Family have planned this summer? How about a road trip to a beautiful national park?

With the America the Beautiful Federal Recreation Pass Program, military Families may visit more than 2,500 recreation areas across the country for free!

To get your Military Pass, visit the U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Reclamation, Bureau of Land Management or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service facilities.

Initiated last year, Service members of all branches and their dependents who present the Interagency Military Pass will receive a fee waiver to USACEmanaged day-use areas (boat launches and swimming areas).

Additional information on the Federal Recreation Pass Program is available at http://store.usgs.gov/pass/ annual.html.

Service members and their dependents may also present a Department of the Defense Identification Card or Common Access Card to receive the day-use fee waiver at USACE-managed day-use areas.

Additionally, USACE will continue to waive camping fees for active duty Service members and their dependents on mid- or post-deployment leave from duty in a hostile fire zone.

To qualify for a camping fee waiver, military ID and a copy of mid- or post-deployment (reintegration), leave orders are required.

Camping fees are waived on a walkup and space-available basis, as well as for reservations made through the National Recreation Reservation Service call center at 1-877-444-6777. However, fees will not be waived for online reservations made at Recreation.gov.

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Sign up now for the

DEUCES WILD TRIATHLON

Swim, bike and run your way to glory with the JBLM Deuces Wild Triathlon! This season’s races are Saturday, July 20 for a sprint-distance triathlon and Saturday, Aug. 17 for an Olympic-distance triathlon.

Participate as a team or an individual.

You must be at least 15 years old. For registration details, see orange box at right.

For this month’s event, start by taking an 800-meter or 250-meter swim in American Lake. The water is usually in the low 60s, so wearing a wetsuit is recommended. The 15-mile bike ride and 3-mile run follow and are fast and 24

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flat at Lewis North.

Packet pick-up begins at Shoreline Park at 7:30 a.m., with the race briefing at 8:45. The triathlon begins at 9.

The top three finishers in elite, age group and team divisions receive awards. Door prizes will be drawn throughout the event (must be present to win).

Visit JBLMmwr.com/races or call 253-967-4768 for more information.

Get down & dirty at mud run The Saturday, Aug. 3 Down & Dirty Mud Run is loaded with obstacles to ensure you get downright dirty.

The race is open to the public, and

you’re invited to kick up the energy level a notch by dressing as your favorite cartoon character.

The race starts at 10 a.m. at Soldiers Field House. Registration and details are at JBLMmwr.com/races.

Get in shape at JBLM Sports & Fitness Centers If you’re not in shape for July’s triathlon, get fit with the Fitness Boot Camp Shape-up Program! This six-week program is designed to help motivate you to get in shape.

Fitness Boot Camp will run July 1– Aug. 9, meeting Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 8:30–10:30.

Register at JBLMmwr.com/races as an individual elite athlete, an age group athlete or as part of a relay team. Entry fees are Individuals: $25 with DOD ID card; $45 with no DOD or military affiliation. Relay teams: $15 per member with DOD ID card; $25 per member with no DOD or military affiliation.

To guarantee a race T-shirt and JBLM access pass (for non-JBLM athletes) for the July race, register by noon Tuesday, July 9. For additional details and late-fee information, see the website.

Photos by Scott Hansen | Northwest Guardian

Your age, size, shape or lack of fitness ability is not a problem. It’s your dedication and desire to get fit and get in shape that we want. If you’re looking for an opportunity to get in shape with a new fitness program, this is it!

Pre-registration is required; packets are available at Jensen Family Health and Fitness Center, 2022 Liggett Ave. at Lewis Main.

This pilot program is limited to 20 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants will be screened for eligibility, and those selected will be notified. This program is all about getting physical and will be very strenuous at times. For more information, call 253-967-5975.

Another way to get fit is the Civilian Fitness Program. Upon supervisor approval, civilian employees receive ad-

ministrative leave to work out at a JBLM fitness center. Complete the Civilian Fitness Program packet online, available on the JBLM Intranet or Madigan Department of Preventive Medicine Share Point site under “programs.” For more information, call 253-966-3757.

If you’re looking for a way to shake up your fitness routine, why not try a free fitness class? Offered at many locations at a variety of times, classes include yoga, indoor cycling, pilates and much more. Check out a full schedule on the Sports & Fitness pages at JBLMmwr.com.

Quick tips to eat right, avoid sugar in our diets What’s really true about sugar? Lynn Larson, nurse educator at Jensen Family Health & Fitness Center’s Wellness Center, put together some useful informa-

tion about sugar and our diet. She shares advice on lowering our sugar intake: Sugar is now the leading culprit with what’s wrong with our diet. Too much consumption leads to diabetes, heart disease, cancer and obesity.

In their lifetime, our early ancestors consumed the same amount of sugar as we have in one day. In 1822, it is estimated the average person consumed 45 grams of sugar per day. This is the amount found in a 12-oz. soda (1 teaspoon of sugar equals 4 grams).

Today it’s estimated the average adult daily consumes 22 teaspoons of sugar, and our children are consuming 32 teaspoons! We average 3 pounds of sugar weekly and 53 gallons of soda each year. In our lifetime we will consume enough sugar to fill a dumpster.

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Feelin’ good How to cut our ties to sugar • Get back to a natural diet. Cut back on processed and fast foods. Not only will you drop all the hidden sugar, you’ll save money.

• Occasionally indulge in your favorite sweet treat. One good tip is to measure out one serving of your favorite treat and place it in a baggie. When you want a treat, it’ll be measured for you to add to your daily calorie total.

• Avoid breakroom treats and desktop candy jars. Often just seeing a sweet treat can entice you to indulge when 60 seconds before you weren’t even thinking of food.

• Read food labels. Better yet, try the food app Fooducate. Fructose, glucose, lactose, maltodextrin and dextrose are all sugars.

• Don’t drink your calories. Soda, sports drinks, fruit juice and fruit juice beverages are packed with sugar and no fiber. It’s better to have an orange in the morning than a glass of orange juice.

• Slowly reduce the amount of added sugar in your cooking, coffee and teas.

Learn to add spices for flavor. Enjoy fresh fruit for dessert. With time we can learn to enjoy the real taste of foods, not the addictive sugary rush.

Jessica Gomez

JBLM soccer teams run drills, scrimmage with the Seattle Sounders The energy level high, JBLM intramural soccer players headed to Tukwila’s Starfire Practice Facility to meet the Sounders players and coaches, run drills and scrimmage last month. The nearly three dozen players were given a tour and had time to pose for photos and get autographs. The majority of the JBLM players were from the teams that played in the JBLM intramural championship soccer game — 62 AMXS from McChord and B. Co 2nd BSB from Lewis. Sounders FC defender Leo Gonzalez and midfielder Servando Carrasco participated.

Find out more about the JBLM intramural sports program, this event and see the entire photo album at JBLMmwr.com.

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Learning & earning

FINANCIAL TIPS FOR TEENS

A summer of saving Quick rules for making your hard-earned money last It may seem like it’s raining money, but your summer job won’t last forever. With these tips from the JBLM Financial Readiness Program, you can learn to make smart money decisions and treat yourself to something special.

By Eugene A. Woods, Personal Financial Counselor, ACS Financial Readiness Program

1 Never spend more than what you earn. Don’t spend what you don’t

olding a summer job fills young people with excitement and great expectations. Teenagers are granted entrance into a world of social financial responsibilities. To survive, young adults need to learn financial responsibility — for example, saving and investing to build credit and use it wisely.

Young people are no strangers to spending money. A well-known problem from previous generations isn’t whether young people spend or save money; it’s managing money. The key is to teach young people, as well as adults, how to manage their finances regardless of their income.

Here are four basic rules to emphasize with teenagers in managing their finances:

have. Keeping a monthly budget and tracking your daily expenditures are two key elements to stay focused on your SMART financial goals. SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time. An example of a SMART financial goal is saving to buy your first car after high school graduation. Keeping a monthly budget will result in one of the following: a surplus, a deficit or a balanced statement.

2 Save first and invest now. This is the first and last basic rule in managing finances. To save first is to understand and implement the practice of paying yourself first. Pay yourself first by contributing to a regular savings account each pay period whether it’s weekly, biweekly or monthly. Investing early

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is very important; invest now implies seeking out the guidance of a qualified financial adviser or planner.

Avoid instant gratification — know what your basic needs are. Needs are 3

the basic living expenditures provided from the amount of money you currently have. If you can’t afford it, don’t buy it. Plan your big ticket items by contributing additional funds to your regular savings to reach your goals.

4 Practice delayed gratification. Start with an honest question. Is this something that is a want or need? Wants become available when you can afford them. If you can afford it, you earn the right to buy it.

Getting a part-time job is just part of the summer fun worth enjoying. Remember that managing your finances now offers great future rewards!

Summer Reading Program is finally here!

Visit JBLMmwr.com/libraries to check out photos from recent events.

Library staff

Schedule the Summer Reading Program into your fun plans!

This year’s theme is “Have Book — Will Travel.” That means some awesome travel-themed prizes this year: a kid-size license plate, foam airplane glider, jellyfish yo-yo, an inflatable bus and so much more!

How do you get the prizes, you say?

Just stop by any JBLM library to register! Once registered, you get a handy reading log that’s used to keep track of how many minutes you read or are read to. Once it’s filled in, bring it back to the library for a prize! Too easy!

But that’s not all! The McChord Library offers some amazing activities for kids at 1 p.m. and teens at 3 p.m. on Tuesdays during the SRP. Join Ms. Isabel and friends every Thursday for storytime at 11 a.m. and again at 3 p.m.

The Book Patch Library has cool crafts and activities on Thursdays during the program. Come get crafty with us as we make ninja crafts from Asia, medieval times crafts from Europe and even travel back in time to the 1970s and make a groovy lava lamp! There will also be a scavenger hunt and the ever-popular sidewalk chalk fun.

Don’t miss the popular Wednesday Family storytime at 10:30 a.m. The Wednesday storytime is so popular that Book Patch is now offering a special summer storytime on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. It’ll offer the same silly stories and craft as the Wednesday story time. Don’t miss out!

Author visit Children’s author Autumn Joiner visited the Book Patch Library recently.

She read her new book titled “Mama Received Her Wings.” It was a great turn out! Kids of all ages listened to Ms. Joiner tell the story of Elizabeth learning about being courageous during a real-life challenge that many military kids often deal with. After the story, kids made a winged heart to give to someone they love. Stay tuned for upcoming events!

New day and time for storytime at Raindrops & Rainbows Parent and Child Play Center The Raindrops & Rainbows Parent and Child Play Center storytime has moved to a new day and time. Join us on the third Tuesday of each month at 2 p.m. to hear great stories and songs!

This storytime will have different sto-

ries than the Book Patch Family storytime but the same silliness! Upcoming summer dates are July 16 and Aug. 20.

There is so much fun to be had this summer! For details, call McChord Library at 253-982-3454 or Book Patch Library at 253-967-5533.

Upcoming events at McChord Library As part of the Summer Reading Program, the McChord Library is hosting weekly events for adults. The seminars are free and are held at 4:30 p.m. For more information on these weekly seminars, call the McChord Library at 253-982-3454.

Environmental impact in the Arctic Learn about “Global Warming and Antarctica” at the Summer Reading Program Tuesday, July 9.

Travel America, explore national parks Celebrate the beauty of the U.S. and learn how to explore the wonders of our country through the national parks with a free seminar Tuesday, July 16.

The Skinny on European Travel Get hints and tips on traveling throughout Europe at “The Skinny on European Travel” seminar Thursday, July 23. You’ll learn what you need to plan your next trip or just dream about your future.

Latin dance Learn the hot and sensual art of Latin Dance Thursday, July 30.

JBLM kids need you! Become an FCC provider.

Earn up to $2,000 per month and receive free training from CYS Services as a Family Child Care provider.

Orientation: July 9, 6–8 p.m. Provisional classes: July 15, 16, 18, 19, 23 & 25, 8–4:30 p.m.

Apply today! 2013B N. 3rd St., Room 127 at Lewis Main

Questions? Call 253-967-3039.

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