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6 It’s all about food, fun and friends for enjoying your time off Take advantage of ready-made fun with food and drink specials, from free summer bowling for kids to the popular FatherDaughter Dance.

feature 14 Tips for making any day special this summer Get out and have free or lower-cost fun with your kiddos, out-of-town guests and friends with these four easy tips.

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adventures 16 Go on a trip of a lifetime Read about a staff member’s tale of scouting for a whitewater rafting trip. Outdoor Recreation program staffers regularly explore new ways to plan exciting new adventures for you.

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sports, fitness & aquatics 24 Run for fitness! Enter triathlons & fun run with your dog.

Compete in three sprint triathlons, fun run with Fido and more.

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youth 26 Fill your summer with fun Enroll your Family in Child & Youth Services and SKIESUnlimited summer programs, see theatre performance, attend open house and more!

military & Family readiness 30 Boost your resilience with tips from AFCS Learn to change your negative reactions, help your kids transition to summer, save money easily and sign up for free poetry workshops and other AFCS classes.

16 Photos: Patti Jeffrey (6) and Alisha Bator (16)

FROM THE COVER Cover photo by Scott Hansen/Northwest Guardian Celebrate Freedom Fest with two days of fun!

libraries 34 Summer Reading Program’s here for prereaders to adults!

This’ll be the best summer ever, jam-packed with fun guests, educational activities, contests and games with “Reading by Design.”

With the Classy Chassis Car Show, entertainment and games, food and fireworks, this year’s two-day Freedom Fest promises to be two times the fun! Check out page 11 for event details.

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Celebrate summer with Family & MWR: two-day Freedom Fest & more!

FOCUS JBLM Family & MWR

The end of the school year is here, which brings summer fun and new routines.

Turn to Family & MWR for endless summer fun options, and visit the Families

Creative director

OverComing Under Stress program for simple ways to keep your Family in a man-

Promotions director

ageable routine while school’s out. Turn to page 31 for details on building a Family

Editor & graphic designer

calendar for easy management of your Family’s busy summer schedule.

Writer/graphic designer

If you’re looking for fun this summer, you’ve come to the right place! From awesome outdoor adventures and cooling off on a hot summer day to curling up inside with a good book, we’ve got you covered. Find ways to take advantage of our beautiful Pacific Northwest summers with the Outdoor Recreation program on page 16. You may also head to American Lake at Lewis North to take a cool dip in the water or enjoy a picnic.

Visit JBLMmwr.com for details about swimming areas staffed by lifeguards.

You know summer’s in full swing when Freedom Fest rolls around! This year, the festive fun is two days — Monday, July 3 is open to JBLM DOD ID card holders and their guests, while Tuesday, July 4 is open to the public. Expect tasty fair food, roving entertainment and lots of fun both days. Added to July 3 is the Classy Chassis Car Show, and fireworks end the two-day celebration at full-dark July 4. For details, visit JBLMFreedomFest.com. We hope to see you at Cowan and Memorial stadiums and wish you and yours a safe and fun summer!

William E. Harvey Director, Family & MWR at JBLM

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Toby Bartley Kelly Wetzel Kimberly Rowe Patti Jeffrey

Contributors Alisha Bator, Rick DeChaineau and Jackie Kelly Contributing photographers Alisha Bator, Scott Hansen, Patti Jeffrey and Lional Kam For commercial sponsorship or advertising inquiries, off-base businesses, call Angela Frasier at 253-966-2256.

Submissions are welcome but may be edited for accuracy, clarity and style. Photo submissions, accompanied by a release from the photographer and the Family/individual are also accepted. Send full-resolution (1–4 MB) jpgs to kimberly@JBLMmwr.com. The editor reserves the right to use photos for any future Focus publication in print and online without restrictions. Photos may be resized for magazine formats. Photographer will be given credit.

The JBLM “FOCUS” is an unofficial monthly information source.

Activities described herein, which are open to authorized patrons and, where applicable, guests, are subject to change; contact the activity for confirmation. Opinions are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent Family & MWR, Joint Base Lewis-McChord or any U.S. government entity. The use of a commercial sponsor logo or mention of a commercial sponsor or other organization does not constitute U.S. government endorsement.

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Above: Eating and playing table games outdoors on the Warrior Zone Patio is a must during warm summer days.

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Good friends, great food and enjoying time off go hand-in-hand.

Take advantage of ready-made fun, food and drink specials for you this month!

Zone specials double your fun Try all the new food and drink specials at the Warrior Zone while you catch all the fun action indoors and on the patio: • During UFC 212, Aldo vs. Holloway, 6–10 p.m. Saturday, June 3, get the 18-wing special for $20 and try new lemon pepper or honey barbecue flavors.

• On Margarita Mondays, buy a lime, mango or strawberry margarita pitcher for only $6.

• On Wednesday poker nights, try the jalapeño poppers for $6 or loaded fries for $5.

• During June, order the chicken Corona macho burrito for $7.50, six-piece wing and 12-inch pizza combo for $15 and 24-ounce home-brewed sweet tea for $2.40 with one free refill.

• Get discount draft pitchers, cups or bottles during happy hour weekdays from 5–7 p.m.

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

Enjoy Strike Zone Wednesdays Try the Wednesday specials at Sounders Lanes’ Strike Zone. Buy a whole cheese, pepperoni or sausage pizza for only $10 or a corn dog and fries for only

$2.50 from 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

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

Get energized at Battle Bean Have you tried the convenient drivethru Battle Bean on the corner of 12th and Liggett at Lewis Main? Open weekdays, 7 a.m.–noon, they offer: • Double-Stamp Mondays on your Battle Bean punch card.

• A free flavor upgrade Tuesdays.

• A free size upgrade Wednesdays.

• Fifty cents off any mocha Thursdays.

• A free espresso shot Fridays.

When you fill your Battle Bean punch card, enter it for a drawing on the last business day of the month for a free lunch at the drive-through or Stone Education Center Battle Bean at Lewis Main!

The Stone Ed Battle Bean, located at 6242 Colorado Ave., opens at 7:30 a.m. weekdays and offers take-away breakfasts and lunches, as well as a full selection of coffee drinks, teas, cider, granitas and Italian sodas.

Make Sam Adams your hangout Samuel Adams Brewhouse JBLM has a ton of fun lined up for you this month.

It’s also the only place at JBLM for a sitdown dinner with a tasty menu and 16 brews on tap. Come out for:

• UFC 212, Aldo vs. Holloway, 6–10 p.m.

Saturday, June 3.

• Bingo from 7–9 p.m. Wednesdays, June 7 and 21.

• Trivia Night with prizes from 7–9 p.m.

Friday, June 9 and 30.

• Bunco from 6–10 p.m. Saturday, June 10. Buy-in is $10.

• Free karaoke from 6–10 p.m. Saturday, June 24.

• Toss-up Tuesdays from 4–10 p.m.

Guess correctly on a coin toss to win $1 off your first drink.

• Happy hour from 6–8 p.m. with discounted drinks.

Sam Adams is at 2400 Bitar Ave. and Division at Lewis Main. Questions? Call 253-964-2012 or visit JBLMmwr.com/ samueladams.

McChord Pub offers relaxation Stop in the McChord Pub to relax after work. Enjoy programs on four overhead TVs and music channels, and challenge your friends to a game of darts or poker.

Order appetizers, wings, fries, poppers and sampler platter menu to go along with your favorite drinks. Hours are 4– 9 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and UTA Saturdays (June 3).

The pub is inside the Club at McChord Field, 700 Barnes Blvd. For more information, call 253-982-5581.

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Enjoy Military Spouse Appreciation Night Bring your friends and make new ones at Military Spouse Appreciation Night at the McChord Pub Friday, June 9 from 4–9. Order specialty cocktails and yummy food while you play games and try your voice with karaoke! The pub is inside the Club at McChord Field at 700 Barnes Blvd. For more information, call 253-982-5581.

Sign up for popular annual Father-Daughter Dance Enjoy a fun-filled evening at the Club at McChord Field’s popular FatherDaughter Dance Friday, June 16 from 6–9 p.m. with entertainment, door prizes and deejay dancing. Appetizers and punch will also be served. The cost is $20 per couple and $8 per additional daughter. Dress is semi-formal. No walkins allowed at the door.

Online reservation and prepayment are required. Visit JBLMmwrRegistration. com.

Celebrate being a member Join the Club at McChord Field and enjoy monthly freebies and perks. (Pick up an application from the Club office and become a member this month!)

Drop by Wednesday, June 28, 5–7 p.m. for a free member appreciation dinner.

Bring a Family member or guest and they pay only $5.

Club-member bingo is each Friday.

Cards go on sale at 5 p.m.; the first game starts at 5:30. The cover-all game starts at 6 for a chance to win $850–$1,195!

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Questions? Call 253-982-5581. The Club is at 700 Barnes Blvd.

Kids bowl free this summer!

Bowl Arena Lanes and Sounders Lanes are excited to take part in the summer program, “Kids Bowl Free.”

Register your children ages 17 and younger for a free bowling pass (two free games of bowling a day) at either JBLM bowling center. Adults can purchase a Family pass to bowl with your kids for a one-time fee starting at $29.95 per Family, good for the entire summer. Rental shoes are not included.

To register, go online to KidsBowlFree. com/JBLM and fill out the registration form. Your coupon notification will be sent directly to your email to print out and redeem.

The program is available to all authorized DOD ID card holders and your sponsored guests.

Enter Bowl Arena Lanes’ no-tap team tournaments Have fun competing with other teams at Bowl Arena Lanes’ doubles no-tap team tourneys Saturday, June 10. Check in at noon; play begins at 12:30 p.m. The cost is $50 per two-person team.

Call 253-967-4661 for more details.

Bowl Arena Lanes is at 2272 Liggett Ave. at Lewis Main.

son Recreation Center (please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time). Beginners can ask for instruction and examples of completed paintings will be on display.

Art supplies, light appetizers and your first glass of wine are included in the

Crafts Center at 253-982-6723 (for

cost.

1121 Barnes Blvd. at McChord Field.

You don’t need to be an artist to join in the fun at the Wine and Canvas Night Friday, June 23 from 6–8:30 p.m. at Nel-

frame shop, call 253-982-6718.

You also can visit JBLMmwr.com under Arts & Crafts to view gift examples.

The Arts & Crafts Center is located at

Seating is limited, prepayment is required and you must be age 21 or older to attend. For reservations and payment, call 253-982-6726/6718. The cost is $30 per person.

Nelson Rec is at 3168 2nd Division Dr. at Lewis Main.

Order personalized gifts

Create your own gifts & crafts Take a class in basic sculpting, quilting, picture framing, basket weaving, drawing, glass mosaic, Zentangle or sewing (use the coupons below and bring a friend to beginning book binding and knitting classes!).

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Looking for unique PCS and retirement gifts? Stop by your Arts & Crafts Center and order a laser-engraved plaque or bring in your ideas and the experts will help you create a thank-you

Arts & Crafts Center Clip ‘n Save Coupons

gift.

Summer’s the time for T-shirts! Look great in your own custom-printed

Free Book-Binding Class

T-shirt — it looks and feels like silk

(discount applies to instruction only)

screening, but at the fraction of the

Learn methods to bind journals and scrapbooks

cost. Create one for your BFF or Dad for a unique gift.

Need to save time and hassle? Order

Limit one coupon per customer.

Valid only when presented in person.

No photocopies accepted. No cash value.

Coupon is good June 1–30, 2017.

multiple items to have on hand for gift giving. Leave space to add a small engraved plate to personalize the item.

Here’s a great gift idea that’s also a keepsake — order framed prints with space for friends to sign or write personal notes to the recipient.

Paint a canvas in art & wine event

engraving and embroidery). For the

Also get your Family portrait photos

Free Basic Knitting Class

(discount applies to instruction only) Learn to cast on, knit stitch and purl stitch Limit one coupon per customer per class.

Valid only when presented in person.

No photocopies accepted. No cash value.

Coupon is good June 1–30, 2017.

beautifully custom-framed in time for Father’s Day! For more gift ideas, call the Arts &

Arts & Crafts Center at McChord Field 1121 Barnes Blvd. • 253-982-6726 JBLMmwr.com

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Also register for Kids’ Kraft Friday, June 16 beginning at 3:30 p.m. (class lasts until 5). Bring in your kiddos to create a special Father’s Day paper weight “My Dad Rocks” gift — it’s only $2 for each child.

For additional class details, call 253-982-6723. Limited seating is available; students must preregister and prepay.

See fresh talent at the WZ Celebrate Open Mic and Karaoke Night at the Warrior Zone the first and third Thursday of the month at 6 p.m.

Entertain your friends on stage with music, comedy or the spoken word and come back for more! Also get in on food and drink specials.

The WZ is open to ages 18 and older.

For additional information, please call 253-477-5756. The WZ is on the corner of 17th and D streets at Lewis North.

Enter June golf tourneys Improve your competitive play with fun tourneys at JBLM golf courses.

Both Eagles Pride and Whispering Firs have tourneys and events lined up for you: • The annual Rainier Cup Challenge between Air Force, Army and Navy teams June 23–25. The competition starts at Whidbey Friday, June 23 and continues at Whispering Firs Saturday, June 24. The competition determines the winners at Eagles Pride Sunday, June 25. The $120 per golfer entry includes the competition, team uni-

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form, tee gifts, range balls, daily KPs, Friday and Saturday meal and Sunday awards banquet. The 36-player teams (with six captain picks) are open to active duty personnel and Family members, National Guard, Coast Guard, Reserves, DOD civilians and retirees.

• CG Golf Scramble Thursday, June 29 at Eagles Pride with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. The four-person scramble costs $35 per person (includes cart).

For entry details on any upcoming tournament or event, call Whispering Firs Golf Course at 253-982-2124 or Eagles Pride Golf Course at 253-967-6522. Whispering Firs is located at 895 Lincoln Blvd. at McChord Field. Eagles Pride is located off I-5 at Exit 116.

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elebrate Independence Day both Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4 at JBLM’s Freedom Fest!

The festivities are at Cowan and Memorial stadiums. This year, Monday is open to DOD ID cardholders and sponsored guests, with the fun starting at noon.

Tuesday’s festivities begin at 11 a.m. and are open to the general public (and anyone who wants a second day of fun, plus a huge fireworks show at dusk).

Freedom Fest offers fair food, the annual Classy Chassis car show starting at noon Monday, carnival rides, games, stage entertainment, Kids’ World magic, games and stage acts, sponsor booth

giveaways, roving entertainers and more.

Find the complete schedule of events for both days at JBLMFreedomFest.com.

Enter Classy Chassis car show at Freedom Fest Got a car or truck you’d love to show off and compete for a trophy? Enter it into the Classy Chassis car show Monday, July 3 at Memorial Stadium.

Preregister by Sunday, June 18 and save on your entry fee. The preregistration cost is $15 per vehicle. The first 200 entrants receive a dash plaque and free goodie bag. The day-of-event cost is $20 per vehicle.

Categories for entry are: • Classic stock (pre-1941; 1941–1969).

• Open class (1970–present).

Families try their hand at Whack-a-Mole for prizes at last year’s Freedom Fest.

• Any year of street rod, muscle car, Mustang, Camaro, Corvette, low rider, custom, truck-custom, truck-stock, electric car and motorcycle.

Compete for first, second or third place, plus People’s Choice and Best of Show trophies; voting ends at 2 p.m. and trophies will be presented at 4:30.

Check in at 8 a.m. via the DuPont Gate from I-5 Exit 119; the show begins at noon. On-base access requires the driver to have a valid enhanced state license (according to the REAL ID Act) or passport, proof of insurance and vehicle registration.

Download your registration form (second page of flier) from JBLMmwr.com/ auto.

Call 253-967-3728 for more details.

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ant to get out of the house and have fun for not a lot of money? Have guests or Family coming to visit this summer? Here are a few tips on how to make a regular day into a great memory!

Tip #1: Make any place a picnic

picnic spread and set up on the lawn

• If you have a military or DOD ID, you

or at one of the covered picnic tables

can stay at Pacific Beach resort on the

around the park.

ocean (renovations will be complete at

Depending on lifeguard staffing, McChord Field’s outdoor pool and

the end of the month).

Visit JBLMmwr.com/leisure_travel for

Shoreline Park at Lewis North are open

details on discount tickets and vacation

for supervised swimming. Shoreline Park

packages or call 253-967-3085.

includes a wading area for youngsters and a diving platform off-shore for experienced swimmers.

Summer Cove offers a small beach

LTS is located at 2272 Liggett Ave.

Tip #4: Rent your own gear for outdoor adventures & parties Did you know that you can rent

You don’t have to go far to find a special picnic spot at JBLM. Every neighborhood has a central community spot for kids’ play and laying out a blanket and a few snacks on the lawn.

Fantastic park-like picnic spots with picnic tables can be found all around JBLM, such as: • On the trail to Summer Cove from Russell Landing at Lewis North.

• Freedom Park (Lewis Main).

• Shoreline Park at Lewis North.

• The off-leash dog park at McChord Field (next to the disc golf course on Outer Drive between 14th Street S.E. and Lincoln Blvd.).

• The big grassy area next to the Club at McChord Field where the track is located off Barnes Boulevard.

• Heritage Hill at McChord Field, along with the outdoor McChord Air Museum (follow Jackson Ave. to the end from the main gate).

area for wading or swimming; however,

Tip #2: Cool off on warmer days

events and vacations:

JBLMmwr.com under Outdoor Recreation.

On warmer days, take the kiddos out to the splash park and adjacent playground at Freedom Park for hours of relaxation and water play. Bring your

• Purchase Walt Disney World, Disney-

If you’d like to try something new, such

there are no lifeguards, so use at your

most of your supplies from Outdoor

own risk.

Recreation for a day? Before you buy

Tip #3: Treat your guests to the sights using military discounts

especially if you only need gear or sup-

Show your out-of-town visitors the sights with a discount Seattle CityPass

anything, check into renting it first — plies for a special occasion or if you’re trying out a new activity.

Planning a big picnic or party? Rent

for the Space Needle, Seattle Aquarium,

tables, chairs, a pop-up canopy, an ice

Argosy Cruises Harbor Tour, Experience

chest, water jug, gas grill, game sets (vol-

Music Project Museum, Woodland Park

leyball, softball, football, soccer, horse-

Zoo, Chihuly Garden of Glass or Pacific

shoes, tug-of-war rope) and more!

Science Center.

Want to visit Mount Rainier or

Want to go out on American Lake for the day? Rent a motorboat, kayak,

Olympic National Park? All active duty

paddleboard, water ski set, canoe, peddle

Service members can snag a free Annual

boat or even a jet ski.

Pass to National Parks (an $80 value!).

If you want to try camping in the great

Get your pass at any national park or

Pacific Northwest, you can also rent

wildlife refuge that charges an entrance

most of your gear for as long as you’re

fee by showing your military ID. Each

outdoors, from camper trailers to tents.

Family member will also be able to ob-

The Outdoor Recreation folks also can

tain a pass even if your Service member

rent you supplies for fishing, crabbing,

is deployed.

clamming and hunting seasons.

LTS also helps you save on tickets to

For more rental information, visit

land, SeaWorld, LegoLand and many

as rock climbing, whitewater rafting, kay-

more packages for your vacations to

aking or standup paddleboarding, sign up

Florida and California.

for a trip (JBLMmwrRegistration.com).

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The Outdoor Recreation program’s expert guides lead you on adventure trips of a lifetime. With them, nothing is run-of-the-mill standard. Every detail is thought out, customizing the trip to create one-of-a-kind experiences you’re sure to remember.

The adventure guide team recently returned from a river scout of the Owyhee River in southern Oregon. Look for awesome Family adventures at this location next year. Till then, read about their experience, learn what you can expect on excursions with ODR and sign up for an adventure trip today!

By Alisha Bator, Outdoor Recreation programmer

Day 1 The excitement was tangible — you could feel it buzzing in the air, swarming each of us like electricity. This had been in the works for months, and it was finally here. The van was loaded to the brim with a rainbow selection of dry bags. The boats were strapped down to the trailer with the oar frame secure on top, making our little posse look like we were heading for an epic adventure.

The Owyhee River was 10 hours ahead of us. Ten hours of mountain passes, high deserts, semi-trucks, lunch in Bend and rest stop breaks, all the way to southern Oregon and the threebuilding “town” of Rome.

The camp at the put-in was already a bustle of energy; vehicles coming and going, tents along the waterfront — and one particularly spectacular sprinter van that was the envy of every river rat setting up their campsite. Many companies were prepping for their annual customer trips, while we watched and made mental notes of the ways in which every other boat was loaded down. We had one solo oar frame holding all of our possessions, and another boat with four paddlers, which we would later come to find is a very rare occurrence on this river.

Alisha Bator

Wake up. Pack the site. Put the boats in the water.

Attempt the plan to strap everything down. Notice we are the only ones in the area wearing wetsuits. Contemplate the wetsuit theory. Wear the wetsuits anyway. Put finishing touches on the oar frame. Push off, on our way!

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JBLM DPW Environmental Division conducts controlled ecological burns during summer

sporting clays competition Register now for monthly shoot

Join the Outdoor Recreation program at the JBLM Skeet Range on the first Saturday of the month for a sporting clays competition! This is a 10-station, 100-target fun shoot.

Sporting clays simulates the unpredictabilit​y of live-quarry shooting and is often described as “golf with a shotgun.”

Registration begins at 9 a.m. and costs $35 per person. Shooting begins at 10:30. For more information, call 253-967-7056.

The Skeet Range is located at 3969 2nd Division Range Rd. at Lewis Main.

customer-friendly hours

Everything you need for outdoor pursuits at Adventures Unlimited & Northwest Adventure Center Before you head out to explore the Pacific Northwest, stop by Adventures Unlimited at McChord Field and Lewis North’s Northwest Adventure Center. From licenses, rental equipment and gear purchase, they have everything you need. Adventures Unlimited is located at 739 Battery Rd. and is open weekdays 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday, 7:30 a.m.– noon and Sunday 11 a.m.–1 p.m. (253-982-2206). The NAC is located at 8050 NCO Beach Rd. and is open daily from 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (253-967-8282). Adventures Unlimited is closed on federal holidays. The NAC is closed Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Hunter education

Take required hunter safety class

To find out when and where burns occur, follow the Sustainable JBLM Facebook page or call 253-912-2049.

• Supports military training.

• Reduces the risk of wildlife.

• Enhances endangered species habitat.

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• Aids in compliance with the Endangered Species Act.

The Shotgun Shooting Complex hosts hunter safety education June 12–16. Students must be able to participate in class discussion, read, write and pass a written exam, shoot a 20-GA shotgun and pass a field safety course. Individuals must register online with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

For more information, call 253-967-7056.

four-wheeled fun

Head to the ATV Park for a fast-paced adventure If you’re looking for fun, look no further than the JBLM ATV Park. Located adjacent to the Skeet Range off 2nd Division Range Road at Lewis Main, ATVs are available to rent for an hourly fee. After watching a one-time safety video, head out on the trails in search of the mud pits and a great ride!

Call before heading out there, as hours vary due to military training in the area — 253-967-7056.

Alisha Bator

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Day 2 The Owyhee River doesn’t always bless the world with its waters. Some seasons, there is little to no water at all running through the canyon, which is a shock seeing as though in its birth there was enough depth and force to carve this massively winding river into the earth.

We hit the dial just right, getting it at about 4,000 cfs, which was a wonderfully playful amount of water, just enough to cover some of the big rocks and holes but not enough to wash out all of the fun. The first two hours had us putting our fitness levels to the test, paddling across completely flat landscapes, checking the map to assess when we might come across the first rapid, questioning our life choices and pondering our surroundings as we dipped the oars and paddles into the glassy brown surface over and over again.

The sight of the farm lands slowly

erupting into volcanic basalt columns in the distance brought tears to our eyes.

This is it! This is what we came for! Five-and-a-half hours, and 17 miles later we found our camping spot.

very vocally inclined to remind us of this fact, all night and all morning.

There are very few words that can describe the sensation you feel when you are suddenly met with one of Mother Nature’s natural beasts. Our second day

Flat sand gave way to a sloping valley with skyline pillars looming over us; the perfect guardians for our first night on the river. A quick dip in the water to cool off left us feeling grounded and connected to the river and the landscape, yet completely free, letting the current take with it all of our troubles.

on the river led us on a roller coaster of

Day 3

Canyon. How many minerals flowed

One of the best feelings that comes with sleeping in your favorite tent is waking up with the sun, unzipping the door, pulling back the rain fly and taking in all of the sensations of the environment you have found yourself in. Unfortunately, the local geese had other plans for us. There’s a chance that we stumbled upon their morning stretching spot, and they felt

thoughts as the mouth of the canyon approached and shot up into the sky, imagining how much water had to be present to dig into the ground to get to where we were floating. Wondering how the straight, orange volcanic walls cast shade on giant black boulders at the bottom in Lambert together to create the orange, yellow, black, white and red layers of the Lambert Rocks. Most importantly, how did the land collide so drastically as to have black lava remnants next to giant red spires the size of skyscrapers exploding out of the side of the earth? The geology was confusing and breathtaking all at the same time.

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Alisha Bator

Continued from page 21.

We couldn’t have found a better place to stop for the night; after 19 miles of sensational rapids and exciting river navigation, we were ready to admire what we had just come across. With untouchable walls surrounding us, we found a patch of grass nestled at the bottom of the only path for miles up to the top. A small antelope trail led from our camp to one of the lookouts over the canyon; the views did not disappoint.

The sun cast shadows into the valley, but an array of bright colors danced around the mystical fairyland below us. That night we happily traded the geese for the silent protection of the canyon walls.

Day 4 With content souls, we watched the morning sunlight journey down the

rocks, just barely touching the water’s edge as we set off. As the canyon faded behind us, and the effects of its magnitude wore off, we set our sights on the future hot springs, the few more playful rapids and the home stretch to the take-out at Birch Creek Ranch.

Our PNW winter had been long, so the previous days had left us crispy and forced our hand with sunscreen for our final 15 miles through the high desert of southern Oregon. Our last challenge was giving the last of our energy reserves to paddle against the wind with the end in sight, hoping that our vehicle had been safely transported by the shuttle company and would be waiting for us to pack up the boats when we arrived. When we got to the end and finished our celebratory cold-water dip, we real-

ized the vehicle had not yet made it into the canyon. A few hours later we jumped for joy and went waving wildly following our dust-covered van down the dirt road.

We stayed up later than we had the entire trip that night. Positioning our Crazy Creeks toward the rock faces and starry night sky, we counted satellites, learned about astronomy, searched for the North Star and only when the wind started to howl did we decide to close the final chapter on our whitewater adventure.

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focus | sports, fitness & aquatics

Fitness is fun with races,

Swim, Bike, Run, repeat triple threat triathlon series

Compete in three local sprint triathlons The Triple Threat Series is here! Register at regtorace.com/event/217 for all three sprint triathlons. Space is limited, so sign up today! The three races are: • Black Hills Triathlon Sunday, June 25.

• Lakewood SummerFEST Triathlon

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Saturday, July 8.

• Pacific Pathways Triathlon Saturday, Aug. 19 at JBLM.

information on JBLM’s Pacific Pathways Triathlon in August at JBLMmwr.com/ races.

Upon completion of all three triathlons, Triple Threat participants will be entered into a grand prize drawing, as well as receive a Triple Threat Series medal. Triathletes also receive T-shirts and finisher’s medals at each triathlon.

Triple Threat spaces full or just want to compete in one triathlon? Find more

sound to narrows

Sign up to run in the military 12K Sign up by Thursday, June 1 for the 2017 Sound to Narrows 12K Military run. The Sounds to Narrows is Saturday, June 10 at 8:30 a.m. in Tacoma.

sports & group classes The representative meeting is Monday, June 5 at 1 p.m. at the Intramural Sports Office in Cowan Stadium. For more information, call 253-967-4768.

Commander’s Cup softball

Aquatics is hosting Get Fit with Fido Saturday, June 24. The 5K fun run starts at 9 a.m. at the MWR Fest Tent. Register for $20 at JBLMmwr.com/races. In addition to the run, get helpful information for man’s best friend on rabies awareness and dog bite prevention. There will be drawings for prizes after the run.

Day-of-race packet pick-up starts at 7 a.m. Participation with your dog is not required but encouraged. All dogs must be friendly. Retractable leashes discouraged. Having your pet up-to-date on vaccines is highly recommended.

Remember to bring doggy waste bags to clean up after your pet.

Sign up for softball season The representative meetings for Commander’s Cup Softball are Wednesday, May 31 at 6 p.m. at Nelson Recreation Center and Thursday, June 1 at McChord Fitness Center at noon. The season begins Monday, June 12 and runs through the Commander’s Cup Championship July 31–Aug. 3. Nelson Rec is located at 3168 2nd Division Dr., Lewis Main. McChord Fitness Center is located at 729 5th St. Commander’s Cup sports are open to active duty Service members assigned to JBLM. For details, visit JBLMmwr.com/ intramural or call Intramural Sports at 253-967-4768.

JBLM Fitness Class SCHEDULE Effective date: 5/11/2017 Time 6:45 AM 9 AM 10 AM 11:30 AM 4:30 PM 5:30 PM

JENSEN FAMILY HEALTH & FITNESS CENTER SCHEDULE

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Step Circuit Bootcamp *Zumba

*Connected Warrior Yoga Cardio Circuit *Yoga Zumba

Indoor Cycling *Commit To You Dance Bootcamp

Zumba

Indoor Cycling

*Zumba

*These classes are volunteer taught and are subject to cancellation in the event of an emergency.

Time 7–7:45 AM NOON–1 PM 4:45–5:45 PM 5:45–6:45 PM

6:30–7:30 AM 10:15–11:15 AM 11:30–12:30 AM 5:30–6:30 PM 6–7 PM

FRIDAY

Step Circuit *Yoga Zumba Zumba *Commit To You Dance

Indoor Cycling Yoga *Zumba Toning *Zumba

Hours of Operation: Mon–Fri 6:30 a.m.–7 p.m.

DONSA 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Closed on Holidays

2022 Liggett Ave. & Division JBLM Lewis Main 253-967-5975

McCHORD ANNEX SPORTS & FITNESS CENTER SCHEDULE MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Bootcamp Bootcamp Zumba MixxedFit

Cycling Circuit Kickboxing Core & More

Bootcamp Zumba MixxedFit

TRX Beliraq

Indoor Cycling Kickboxing Mixxed Fit

726, 5th St. JBLM McChord Field 253-982-6700

Time

THURSDAY

Hours of Operation: Mon–Fri 5:30 a.m.–7 p.m.

Sat & Sun/Hol/Family Days closed

WILSON SPORTS & FITNESS CENTER SCHEDULE

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Indoor Cycling

THURSDAY

SATURDAY

11596 D St. & 41st Div. JBLM Lewis North 253- 967-7471

Zumba/Toning Mixxed Fit

Strength Circuit

Indoor Cycling

*Zumba (6:30-7:30)

FRIDAY

Indoor Cycling

Hours Of Operation: Mon–Fri 5 a.m.–9 p.m.

Sat & Sun/ Hol/DONSA 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

MCVEIGH SPORTS & FITNESS CENTER SCHEDULE

run with man’s best friend

Race with Rocky, Choco & Harley In partnership with Public Health Command JBLM, Sports, Fitness &

Time

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

5:30–6:30 PM

Functional Fitness Class

Functional Fitness Class

Functional Fitness Class

Functional Fitness Class

Functional Fitness Class

2160 Liggett Ave. JBLM Lewis Main 253- 967-5869

SATURDAY

Hours Of Operation: Mon–Fri 5 a.m.–9 p.m.

Sat & Sun/ Hol/DONSA 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Visit our site at www.jblmmwr.com/fitness Current as ofweb printing.

Check out our facebook page at Call the facility or visit fb.com/JBLMSportsFitnessAquatics for the most up-to-date listings. www.facebook.com/JBLMSportsFitnessAquatics

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Fill your summer with fun with JBLM Child & Youth

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& learning Services!

C ELEB R ATI N G C H I LD R EN & LITER ATU R E

Once upon a time... can’t-miss fun literacy event SKIES open house & theater performance

Join SKIESUnlimited Saturday, June 10 for an afternoon of fun! The open house from noon–2 p.m. includes student demonstrations and opportunities to meet instructors, a book giveaway with Book Patch Library, arts and crafts activities and a free hot dog lunch from the USO. Following the open house is a performance of “Once Upon a Time” at Evergreen Theater from 4–6 p.m. Evergreen Theater is located at Lewis Main, 3405 2nd Division Dr. For additional information, call 253-966-3539.

fun classes

The sky’s the limit when it comes to fun!

Youth are invited to find new interests and discover new talents with SKIESUnlimited. Enroll in karate, boxing, yoga, dance, gymnastics and more. To sign up for June classes, call SKIES at 253-966-3539. Enrollment for July classes runs online through Friday, June 23. For class schedules, pricing and enrollment, visit JBLMcysRegistration.com.

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Babysitting class

Get certified to babysit at JBLM Sign up for the June 15–17 Certified Babysitting Class for teens at Hillside Youth Center. Learn basic care, developmental ages and stages, safety, first aid, CPR and more. The class is for ages 12 and older (you must be at least 13 to babysit).

Enrollment is required and teens must be registered with CYS. Call 253-967-4441 to reserve your teen’s seat. Hillside is located at 6397 Garcia Blvd. at Lewis Main.

sports & activities

Sign up now for summer sports fun!

CYS Youth Sports Office offers seasonal sports and sports camps inclusive of all interests and abilities. Check out the chart below for details on how to keep your kiddos active this summer with youth sports. Enroll at JBLMcysRegistration.com.

Must be CYS-registered. To schedule an appointment to complete your Family’s CYS registration, call 253-966-2977.

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LEAGUE SPORTS

Enrollment Dates

Ages & Cost

Parent Meeting

Season Runs

Special Olympics Softball

through June 12

8–18; $50

June 22

June 22– July 29

Special Olympics Golf

through June 12

8–18; $50

June 15

June 15–July 15

Get Fit, Be Strong Cycling

through June 15

8–15; $40

June 19

June 19–Aug. 3

Fall Soccer

through July 31

5–15; $55

Aug. 19

Aug. 21–Oct. 21

Bumblebee Soccer

through July 31

3–4; $25

Aug. 19

Aug. 21–Oct. 14

CAMPS & ACTIVITIES

Enrollment Dates

Ages & Cost

Dates

Time & Location

Get Fit, Be Strong Archery 1

through June 22

8–15; $40

June 26–29

11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. | Youth Sports Lewis Main

The First Tee Golf Camp 1

through June 26

7–18; $40

Tue, June 27– Aug. 15

2–3:30 p.m. | Eagles Pride Golf Course

The First Tee Golf Camp 2

through June 28

7–18; $40

Thur, June 29–Aug. 17

2–3:30 p.m. | Whispering Firs Golf Course

The First Tee Lil’ Drivers

through June 28

5–6; $20

Thurs, June 29– Aug. 17

2–3 p.m. | Eagles Pride Golf Course

Parent Caddy Golf Jam

through Aug. 8

5–18; $20*

Aug. 16

9:30 a.m. | Eagles Pride Golf Course

Tennis Camp

through July 6

7–15; $40

July 24–27

10–11 a.m. | Youth Sports Lewis Main

Get Fit, Be Strong Archery 2

through Aug. 3

8–15; $40

Aug. 7–10

9:30–11 a.m. | Youth Sports Lewis Main

Get Fit, Be Strong Archery 3

through Aug. 3

8–15; $40

Aug. 7–10

11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. | Youth Sports Lewis Main

Start Smart Camp**

through June 1

3–4; $20

June 5–8

10–11 a.m. | Youth Sports Lewis Main

Sumner Basketball Clinic

June 1–July 13

7–15; FREE

July 14

10 a.m.–1 p.m. | Youth Sports Lewis Main

British Soccer Camp

challengersports. com

3–16; online

Lewis July 18–22 McChord Aug. 15–19

Times online | Lewis & McChord Youth Sports Fields

summer programming Enroll now for daytime fun!

School age and middle-school/teen youth are invited to participate in summer programming with Child & Youth Services. Enrollment is based on total Family income and available on a weekly basis during summer vacation. For enrollment and more information, call 253-966-2977. For weekly theme information, visit fb.com/JBLMcys.

child care waitlist

Looking for child care at JBLM? The waitlist for child care is now online! Once your Family is registered with Child & Youth Services, visit MilitaryChildCare.com for waitlist sign-up

and more information. To register with CYS, call 253-966-2977 for an appointment.

FAMILY CHILD CARE

Become a certified child care provider Child & Youth Services offers Family Child Care provider training for anyone interested in providing child care in their JBLM homes. The next orientation is Tuesday, June 27, 6–8 p.m.

Training follows July 10, 11, 13, 14, 17 and 18 from 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and all classes are required for FCC certification. To apply, pick up an application at the FCC Office, 2013 N. 3rd St. in Room 125. For additional information, call 253-967-3039.

get involved with cys Share your talents & love of sports with JBLM youth

SKIESUnlimited is looking for contractors to share their passion with JBLM youth. If you’re interested in teaching dance, art, music and something else you’re passionate about, please call 253-966-3539.

If you’re interested in becoming a youth sports coach, stop by the Youth Sports office, 2295 S. 12th St. at Lewis Main for additional information. Coaches earn sports fee vouchers redeemable for enrollment discounts. Coaches must complete a background check and training. /JBLMcys

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focus | military & Family readiness

boost resilience with positive thinking & tips from armed forces community service

building resiliency

ready & resilient

From time to time, we deal with an unexpected Family emergency, unreasonable people, bumper-to-bumper traffic or challenges in the workplace.

These events may result in stress brought on by the emotional reaction to the challenge and not the incident itself. In order to ward off negative thinking, we can reframe what we tell ourselves about the event.

By conscientiously focusing on changing our reaction to challenges, we can train ourselves to accept the things we cannot change and instead focus on reframing negative self-talk.

By practicing positive reframing, we may avoid becoming overwhelmed by events that are not within our control.

Should you wish to speak with someone, visit the EAP Team at Lewis Main, 2008B N. 3rd Street (Room 114). Additionally, you may also reach a member of the EAP team at 253-732-2214.

JBLM command leadership wants you to know that readiness is a top priority. For our Service members, that means they must be resilient and ready to deploy, fight and win decisively. But what does being “Ready and Resilient” mean to our Families, civilians and retirees in the community? Surviving I-5 traffic or 30 days of nonstop rain may be measures of resiliency as a JBLM community member, but it goes even deeper than that!

Family resilience is an integral part of the five dimensions of the Army’s Ready and Resilient — or R2 — framework. The military recognizes that strong Families mean strong Service members and a strong military force.

The resources at JBLM are abundant to help build resilience in our community to include: • Improving financial fitness.

• Increasing healthy behaviors.

Learn to ward off negative thinking

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Resiliency is an integral part of our community & Families

• Strengthening relationships while decreasing violence.

Visit I Corps Health Promotion at f b.com/JBLMHealthPromotion and AFCS at f b.com/JBLMafcs for more tips on building resilience and ask yourself, #RUR2?

resiliency tip of the month

Make a Family calendar to help transition to summer vacation The kids are excited that school’s out for summer, but as we all know, the changes

in routine can result in less-than-happy campers. Maintaining as much of the usual routine as possible is helpful. Creating a Family calendar and putting it in a central place means everyone can know what to expect from the day, week or month.

The Families OverComing Under Stress office — known as FOCUS ­— can help you develop a Family calendar and learn other skills to make summer a breeze. Don’t just get by, get stronger!

FOCUS is located at 2013B N. 3rd St. (at Pendleton Avenue) in Room 331. For details, call 253-966-6390, email JBLM@ focusproject.org or visit FocusProject.org and fb.com/FOCUSresiliencytraining.

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camp prime time

Head to the Wenatchee National Forest for a weekend of Family fun!

Camp Prime Time, a Family camp for those who have a member with special needs, is June 30–July 2. This camp is located in a wilderness setting in the Wenatchee National Forest, about two hours from JBLM. Families stay in cabins, have Family-style meals and participate in a variety of activities. Parents are responsible for the supervision and medical care of their children throughout the three days. Transportation to and from camp is provided by the Families. For more information, call 253-967-3464.

poetry workshops

Explore the possibility of healing through writing SHARP Healing & the Voice: Poetry Workshops are for victims of sexual assault, PTSD and other forms of trauma.

You’re invited to attend one, some or all of the free poetry workshops offered at JBLM this summer. Join SHARP and AFCS Thursdays, June 22 and 29 and July 6, 13 and 20 from 5–6 p.m. at 2013 N. 3rd St. (Room 111) at Lewis Main.

Workshops will explore the possibility of healing through writing and are led by Abby E. Murray, published poet and creative writing instructor at the University of Washington Tacoma.

For additional information, email amurray1@uw.edu or allison.m.coates.civ@mail.mil. Registration (not required) is available at JBLMafcs.checkappointments.com (under AFCS Classes & Activities, SHARP).

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Select AFCS events

Date

Details

Ready to Rent

Mondays

253-967-1453

Overseas Briefing

Mondays

253-967-3633

Toddler & Young Child Play Group (ages 1–3)

Tuesdays

253-967-5901

Military Caregiver PEER Forum

2nd Wednesday

253-966-8433

Baby Play Group

Thursdays

253-967-5901

First Duty Station Officer PFR Brief

Thursdays

253-967-1453

AAFTB Concept Block: Career Development (Day 1)

Thursday, June 15

253-967-2382

Assertive Communication & Team Dynamics

Thursday, June 15

253-967-5950

Car-Buying Workshop

Thursday, June 15

253-967-1453

The Complete Federal Résumé

Thursday, June 15

253-982-9675

Re-Entry Workshop

June 15 & July 10

253-967-3633

Rest & Renew

June 15 & July 14

253-966-8433

Alaska Briefing

June 19 & July 10

253-967-3633

Home-Buying Workshop

Tuesday, June 20

253-967-1453

JBLM Newcomers Orientation

Tuesday, June 20

253-967-3633/ 253-982-2695

AAFTB Concept Block: Change Can Be Good...Time to De-Stress

June 21 & June 27

253-967-2382

Financially Fit

Wednesday, June 21

253-967-1453

JBLM Community Update

Wednesday, June 21

253-967-9496

Retirement Planning

Wednesday, June 21

253-967-1453

VA I & II SFL-TAP Class

Wednesday, June 21

253-967-8433

AAFTB Concept Block: Did You Hear What I Think I Said?

Thursday, June 22

253-967-2382

Healing & the Voice: Poetry Workshop (for victims of sexual assault, PTSD and other forms of trauma)

June 22 & 29 and July 6, 13 & 20

253-477-1938

Relationship Reboot

Monday, June 26

253-967-5901

Key Caller Training

Tuesday, June 27

253-967-8430

DOL Transition Assistance Workshop

June 28–30

253-966-8433

AAFTB Concept Block: To Be or Not to Be...

A Great Leader

June 28–29

253-967-2382

EFMP Camp Prime Time

June 30–July 2

253-967-9705

AAFTB Concept Block: Relationship Building

July 5–6

253-967-2382

Financially Fit

Wednesday, July 5

253-967-1453

Understanding AER Policies & Procedures

Wednesday, July 5

253-967-1453

123 Magic

Thursdays, July 6–27

253-967-5901

ACT Women

Tue/Thu, July 6–Aug. 1

253-967-5901

Interview Ready Workshop

Thursday, July 6

253-982-9675

Transition Overview & MOS Crosswalk

Thursday, July 6

253-966-8433

AAFTB Concept Block: Building Your Dream Team (Day 1)

July 11 or 12

253-967-2382

Infant Massage

Tuesdays, July 11–25

253-967-5901

EAP Supervisor Training

Tuesday, July 11

253-966-4597

Spouses Out on the Town

Tuesday, July 11

253-967-3633

Understanding Money and Credit

Tuesday, July 11

253-967-1453

Financial Planning for Transition

Wednesday, July 12

253-966-8433

AAFTB Concept Block: Building Your Dream Team (Day 2)

Thursday, July 13

253-967-2382

Checking Account Maintenance Refresher

Thursday, July 13

253-967-1453

When you leave the house one day this week, take a spending vacation.

With a little planning, you can leave the credit cards at home and make a big difference in your savings!

Want a sure-fire way to save money?

By Rick DeChaineau, AFC®, CFP®

Having trouble starting (or continuing) to build savings?

Does it seem something always comes up that cuts into what you’d hoped to set aside? Try a spending vacation!

No, it doesn’t mean take a vacation and spend all you want!

Instead, with a little preparation, go a day, three days or even a week without spending anything. The preparation involves making sure your gas tank is filled, you already have groceries for all the meals for that period and you’ve given the kids their lunch money for that week. Once you’ve prepared, leave your cash, debit and credit cards at home and don’t spend any money for

the time you’ve selected. It can be done!

By comparing spending from other “normal” time periods, you’ll see how much you’ll be able to save (the amount you’ve been spending on “stuff”). Put that amount into a savings account that you don’t have easy access to (you may have to open an account at a new bank or credit union). Typically, money that’s easily accessible (just a couple of mouse clicks or the swipe of a debit card away) gets used. Having money that is relatively hard to reach can go a long way toward helping it remain untouched.

Another “easy” way to save that money is to start an allotment for the amount you’ve determined is doable and have

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Résumé 101

Thursday, July 13

253-982-9675

Treasurer Training (day)

Thursday, July 13

253-967-8430

International Spouse Cooking Demonstration

Friday, July 14

253-967-3633

For more AFCS classes and briefings (including Yakima), call 253-967-7166 or visit JBLMafcs.checkappointments. com. For details, call the number listed, visit the event calendar at JBLMmwr.com or “like” us at fb.com/JBLMafcs.

it go to that separate and hard-to-reach savings account. Just as you don’t miss other money being automatically deducted from your pay (such as taxes), you’ll soon forget you have money going to your savings. “Out of sight, out of mind” works for savings, too!

Not having savings limits your options, so take a spending vacation soon! Learn more about making smart financial deci-

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Fun awaits Program!

2017 SUMMER READING PROGRAM Register online at McChord Library hosts storytime ‘reading JBLMmwr.com/libraries by design’ Thursdays at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Summer Be a part of the Summer Reading Reading Program events are on Tuesdays June 12 – July 28 Program at JBLM libraries at 1 p.m. for youth and 3 p.m. for teens.

The Summer Reading Program at JBLM New this year — BookBOOK Bingo for McCHORD LIBRARY PATCH LIBRARY libraries runs June 19–July 28. Regis(Inside Grandstaff Library)at adults! All adults who register for SRP 851 Lincoln Blvd.

2109 N 10 & Pendleton tration beginsField Monday, JBLMmwr.com/libraries June 12. Book JBLM McChord McChord and Grandstaff libraries may JBLM Lewis Main Patch253-982-3454 Library runs a program for youth also participate in Book Bingo.

Complete 253-967-5533 and teens, Grandstaff runs a program a horizontal, vertical or diagonal line to for adults and McChord has programs enter a drawing for one of several gift for youth, teens and adults. Prizes are baskets. Complete all 25 squares to enter awarded for every 10 hours read. Once a drawing for the grand prize of a flat you read 30 hours, you’ve successfully No federal endorsement implied screen TV. completed the program and will receive an invitation to the finale event (held at McChord Library youth events, each location).

Tuesdays at 1 p.m.: Book Patch hosts storytime WednesJune 20: Performance by Eric Ode. days at 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. and a SumEric is a national award-winning chilmer Reading Program event Thursdays dren’s singer/songwriter, author, widely at 1 p.m. published poet and thoroughly engaging

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entertainer. His upbeat, high-participation programs are bubbling over with fun, interactive music and include stories, skits, poetry, props and puppets.

June 27: Animal Encounters. Meet a ball python, Savannah monitor, bearded dragons, corn snake, blue-tongued skink, Kenyan sand boa, frilled lizard, woma python, Brazilian rainbow boa and more.

Most can be held, and all can be touched.

All animals are carefully presented in a gentle, nonthreatening manner.

July 11: Author and pup meet-andgreet. Alexandra Day, author of “Good Dog Carl,” will be joining us to talk about writing books. She’ll be bringing her dog Carl with her! We’ll have copies of her books for sale and a book signing.

July 18: Ooey Gooey Science. Ever wonder if those science experiments that you hear about really work? Does Diet Coke really explode when candy is poured into it? What happens when glue is mixed with borax soap? These questions and more will be explored.

July 25: Flying Gizmos presented by the Museum of Flight. This fun program is designed to help participants discover the science and history of flight through the use of flying toys and models. The toy collection includes a flapping-winged bird, kites, parachutes, gliders, stomp rockets and many others.

McChord Library teen events, Tuesdays at 3 p.m.: • June 20: Make your own 3D hologram projector.

• June 27: Tinkercad 3D modeling.

• July 11: Catapult-building contest.

• July 18: Book blackout poetry.

• July 25: Escape the Room, STEAM edition.

all ages with the Summer Reading

Book Patch library youth and teen events, Thursdays at 1 p.m.: June 22: Cindy Arnold’s Sensory Storytime Summer Special & Patrick Ward, Caricature Artist Extraordinaire! Join Cindy Arnold of the Child & Youth Services SKIESUnlimited program to experience summertime fun through interactive storytelling, multicultural games and music! Then, after the storytelling fun-o-rama, sit down and smile for Seattle-born caricature artist Patrick Ward and watch his pencil dazzle and delight.

June 29: Linda Severt’s Juggletunes.

Juggletunes is a unique and entertaining performance featuring music expertly played on a variety of instruments, including guitar, ukulele, concertina, junk drum set and even bicycle horns.

Linda weaves juggling, puppetry and hilarious physical comedy into her shows to great effect.

July 6: Earth Heroes — Build a Better World. Join in on the fun with Pierce County Environmental Education as you go on an adventure through an obstacle course that will give kiddos the power and knowledge to reuse, help the earth and save energy and water! This event is geared for ages 5 and older.

July 13: Reptile Isle. Meet Zoologist Don Riggs as he introduces you to some awesome scaly reptiles. Don Riggs intrigues and educates his audience and provides a hands-on component at the end of the show!

July 20: Pacific Science Center’s Volts & Jolts. At this Volts & Jolts presentation, you’ll see electricity illuminated in a series of shocking experiments! Pacific Science Center invites you to explore

the properties of electricity with their hair-raising Van de Graaff Generator and Tesla Coil.

July 27: Sub-Zero Ice Cream. Don’t miss this yummy show that teaches chil-

dren a real-world application of science by demonstrating how liquid nitrogen can be harnessed to freeze fresh ingredients into ice cream. Then try some delicious creations!

BUILDING BLOCKS

Join McChord Library’s Lego Club McChord Library hosts Lego Club Friday, June 2 at 4 p.m. Bring your youngsters to create and build to their hearts’ content! The library provides the Lego bricks and your children provide the imagination. Held on the first Friday of every month, reserve your space (space is limited), by visiting the library’s “Calendar of Events” page at JBLMmwr.com or call 253-982-3454.

TEEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Have a say in McChord Library programming Want a voice in what happens at McChord Library? Join the Teen Advisory Committee, a dedicated group of motivated teens who discuss everything from books to events and programs. The next Teen Advisory Committee meeting is Wednesday, June 7 at 4 p.m. For more information, call 253-982-3454.

’NOVEL NAVIGATORS’

Join McChord Library’s book club Come to McChord Library Wednesday, June 14 to discuss “Station Eleven” by Emily St. John Mandel. “Novel Navigators,” the book discussion group for adults, meets monthly on the second Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. Register in person to receive a copy (limited number available). For more information, call 253-982-3454.

THEATER THURSDAYS

Watch a movie at McChord Library In need of some Family-friendly entertainment this summer? McChord Library hosts a movie every Thursday afternoon from June 16–Aug. 25! Showtime is at 4 p.m.

Fresh popcorn will be provided! Movies will change every week, so be sure to stop by McChord Library and see what movie will be featured.

• McChord Library is located at 851 Lincoln Blvd. at McChord Field; 253-982-3454.

• Grandstaff Library is located at Lewis Main, 2109 N. 10th St. (at Pendleton Avenue); 253-967-5889.

• Book Patch is located inside Grandstaff; 253-967-5533.

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