FOCUS JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD
June 2019
MORALE, WELFARE & RECREATION GUIDE
Celebrate
FREEDOM FEST Pages 14–15
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great placesto book your party or event Pages 20–21
See bodybuilders compete at championship Pages 17–18
SUMMER READING PROGRAM FUN Pages 36–37
GO Transit is free! GO Lewis-McChord provides convenient, affordable transportation options. • Ride to meetings, shopping, dining, parks and playgrounds, rec centers, Madigan, McChord Air Terminal and more. • Connects to Sound Transit and Pierce Transit for travel to DuPont, Lakewood, Tacoma, Seattle and Sea-Tac airport and more. • Runs weekdays and weekends. • More than 80 stops around JBLM with 20-minute frequencies.
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FREE CHILD CARE IN THE SMILE ZONE Family, Cosmetic and Sedation Dentistry Schedule a complimentary consultation: 253-DENTIST In the business of making you
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Director, Family & MWR William E. Harvey Marketing director Kimberly Perrenot Editor/writer Patti Jeffrey Layout & design Patti Jeffrey Contributors Kelsey Ferguson, Brad Hinton, Kaweka Stoney, Leslie Thomas, Antoinette Walker Contributing photographers Brittany Catanzaro, Larisa Garduno, Emiliano Hernandez, JBLM Intramural Sports, JBLM Public Affairs, Patti Jeffrey, Lional Kam, Kaweka Stoney 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.
Visit us at JBLMmwr.com or fb.com/JBLMmwr. Cover photo: Patti Jeffrey
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Good food, great fun team up Celebrate Freedom Fest, enter Rainier Cup, kids can bowl free, have fun at free Kids’ Kraft classes, enjoy Wine & Canvas event and much more.
SPORTS & FITNESS 16 Stay active this summer Enter Freedom Run, watch bodybuilding show, join open volleyball and more.
FEATURE 20 Plan engaging birthday party fun Got kids? Treat them to a bowling birthday party. Also rent outdoor party spaces at American Lake.
ADVENTURES 24 Catch wildlife action on camera How to spot and photograph wildlife on nature hikes with the right camera setup and without compromising safety.
YOUTH 30 Enroll in summer camps & sports Sign up now for summer camps and sports, plus tips for learning adventures.
LIBRARIES
36 ‘It’s Showtime at Your Library’ Join JBLM libraries for an amazing summer filled with reading, fun, games, activities, prizes and a party rewarding those who complete the program.
MILITARY & FAMILY 44 Help for home, Family & career Summer transitions can be hard; let DPFR help. Also enroll in free classes.
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Northwest Colonial Festival What MWR means to me
August 8-11, 2019
Our resolve at MWR is to improve your morale, look out for your welfare and give you ways to recreate. Each month, we’re looking at what this means to people who participate in MWR activities and events.
When I first started working for MWR, I was young and ready to start a new adventure. I wasn’t really sure what MWR was besides a place for equipment checkout and maybe the occasional adventure trip, but I quickly realized it’s more than that. To me, MWR is a focus on creating experiences and memories that last a lifetime, no matter what you choose to do. It’s a place to bring friends and to make new friends. It’s a way you can escape the day-to-day life and focus on something that makes you happy. You can relax and kick back or you can have fun challenging yourself learning something a new skill. BRAD HINTON is the ODR programs manager at JBLM.
Editor’s note: Brad’s team plans and organizes group trips, clinics, events and custom trips for the Outdoor Recreation Program at JBLM. To see a list of upcoming trips, see page 27. For details and trip descriptions, visit JBLModr.com. If you’d like to plan a private trip with your group or unit, email the team at JBLMadventuretrips@gmail.com. To sign up for a trip, go to JBLMmwrRegistration.com.
March with the Redcoats Join in an 18th Century Dance Ask George about the Cherry Tree Harvest Lavender with Martha Hand-mill Heritage Grains Text on a Printing Press Weave on a Loom Take Selfies with Colonials See an 18th Century Makeover Meet Thomas Jefferson Visit the Colonial Camp Play in the Kids’ Village
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FOCUS Food & Fun Liven it up at Sam Adams Cascade Make Samuel Adams Brewhouse Cascade your hangout with great food and fun, including major sporting events on big-screen TVs. Come on in and play to win at the Friday Trivia Night game June 7 and 21 from 7 to 9 with DJ K-Pod! Teams can be up to four people; prizes are awarded to the top two teams of the night. Sam Adams JBLM is at 2400 Bitar Ave. and Division at Lewis Main.
Watch UFC 238 with us Watch UFC 238 Saturday, June 8. Entry is for ages 18 and older at these locations: • Starting at 5 p.m. at McChord Pub (inside McChord Club), order food and brew specials during happy hour (until 7). Everyone’s welcome (no membership is required) and there’s no cover charge. • At Samuel Adams Brewhouse Cascade, choose your place at a table or bar seat and take advantage of food and drink specials. Cover is $5 per person. • At Warrior Zone, order up food and drink specials while you enjoy the fights. There’s no cover charge. Visit JBLMmwr.com for location details.
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Paint a canvas in art & wine event You don’t need to be an artist to join in the fun at the Arts & Crafts Center’s Wine and Canvas Night. The event is 5:45–8:30 p.m. Friday, June 28 at Nelson Recreation Center. Art supplies, light appetizers and your first glass of wine are included in the cost. Seating is limited, prepayment is required, and you must be age 21 or older to attend. For reservations and payment, call 253-982-6721 or sign up at JBLMmwrRegistration.com. The cost is $35 per person. Nelson Rec is located at 3168 2nd Division Dr. at Lewis Main.
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Above: Sounders Lanes’ Strike Zone features weekday specials you won’t find anywhere else. Here, you’ll savor Swedish meatballs, barbecued pulled pork sliders, chicken-fried steak, spaghetti and meatballs, jäegerschnitzel, chicken cordon bleu, chicken bulgogi, beef stroganoff, sweet and sour chicken, shrimp basket, chicken-bacon-ranch wraps and more. Stop by for lunch to-go or to eat in!
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For more events coming up, visit JBLMmwr and look at our events list!
Club members — you’re being appreciated at a free luncheon at McChord Club Wednesday, June 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Family members and guests can also attend for $5 each. No reservations are needed. Not a member? Find out how to join and start saving on special events! The Club is at 700 Barnes Blvd. For more information, call 253-982-5581.
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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 Bowl Arena Lanes or Sounders Lanes Family Fun Center. Rental shoes are not included. Adults can purchase a Family pass to bowl with your kids for a one-time fee starting at $29.95 per Family, two games a day, good for the entire summer. Rental shoes are not included. To register, go online to KidsBowlFree.com/JBLM, click on your choice of either Bowl Arena Lanes or Sounders Lanes 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. Bowl Arena Lanes is at 2272 Liggett Ave., Lewis Main. Sounders Lanes is located at 737 Jackson Blvd, McChord Field.
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Every Saturday evening from 6 to 9, bowl two hours of cosmic blacklight bowling at Sounders Lanes Family Fun Center for only $12 per person, including shoe rental. The evening features black lights, flashing strobes and great music and fun! Come in for lunch weekdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and get a free game of bowling — just buy a lunch combo at Strike Zone Snack Bar, then show your receipt at the front desk (shoe rental not included). Sounders Lanes is at 737 Jackson Blvd, McChord Field. Call 253-982-5954 for more details.
All-you-can-eat and bowl Looking for inexpensive fun for the Family or with friends? Get in on all-you-can-eat pizza and two hours of bowling for $10 or four hours of bowling for $13 the first and third Wednesdays of the month at Bowl Arena Lanes from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. (doesn’t include shoe rental). The first Wednesday also includes soft tacos! Bowl Arena is at 2272 Liggett Ave. at Lewis Main. Call 253-967-4661 for more details.
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Take creativity to the next level Showcase your creative work in annual competition Your Arts & Crafts Center is located at 1121 Barnes Blvd. at McChord Field.
For embroidery, engraving and the sales store, call 253-982-6723. For the frame shop, call 253-982-6718. For class information, call 253-982-6721. The center is open weekdays and the first and third Saturdays of the month from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Let the world see your creative work — the 2019 Army Arts and Crafts Contest is here! This year’s juried competition is open through Monday, July 8. Submit a high-quality digital photo of your best projects completed within the past year and you could win monetary prizes and recognition from the online gallery. Winners will be notified at the end of summer. Visit ArmyMWR.com/ArtsandCrafts for entry details and rules. If you need help, contact the Arts & Crafts Center at McChord Field by calling 253-982-6726/6721. All active duty, Reserve, National Guard, Family members, retirees and DOD civilians (except Arts & Crafts Center employees and their Families) are eligible.
Kids’ Kraft classes are free Families are invited to come to the Arts & Crafts Center for Friday afternoon Kids’ Kraft classes twice a month from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Make a Father’s Day card and keychain June 7 and create a cardboard animal tube June 21. Registration is free — call 253-982-6721 to reserve your spaces, since seating is limited.
Use ceramics studio at your leisure If you and your Family or friends are itching for something fun and creative to do, spend some time at the Paint-‘n’-Go Ceramics Studio!
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Ceramic pieces for kids start at $7, which includes paint, glaze and firing. Drop by after your pieces are kiln-fired and cooled and bring home a new work of art you’ve created yourself! See what others have created at fb.com/ JBLMArtsandCrafts.
Homeschool classes available Homeschoolers ages 8–18 can receive expert instruction in art with different themes each month. In June, we’re focusing on edges and distortion with an environmental theme. The four classes Thursdays in June cost $50 for supplies and instruction. Art classes are also available for younger students; call 253-982-6721 for more information and to register.
Use coupons & save on classes Use our coupons to get discounts! If you’ve taken the beginning matting and framing class, take advantage of June’s coupon to save on DYI projects in the frame shop. Also get half-off Wednesday afternoon classes. For a calendar and description of classes, visit JBLMmwr.com and look for the Arts & Crafts page under Recreation.
Arts & Crafts Center Clip ‘n Save Coupons 2-for-1 DIY Frame Shop Time (Must be a qualified user) Limit one coupon per customer. Valid only when presented in person at time of payment. No photocopies accepted. No cash value. Coupon is good June 1–30, 2019.
50% Off Craft Class (Wednesdays only. Applies to instruction only) Limit one coupon per customer. Valid only when presented in person at time of payment. No photocopies accepted. No cash value. Coupon is good June 1–30, 2019.
Arts & Crafts Center at McChord Field 1121 Barnes Blvd. • 253-982-6721
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Long, sunny days great for golfing
• Discounted $19 green fees are available weekdays up to 8 a.m. • Hole in Fun — Enter the contest on the same day you golf! For $1, you can win the prize fund (a gift certificate equal to the amount in the fund) if you make a hole in one on any par 3 at either golf course. • Bucket, Bite & Bev — Get a bucket of pro shop range balls, deli sandwich or hot dog and domestic draft or soda for only $11 at Whispering Firs or Eagles Pride (limit one per day, must purchase range balls in pro shop). Specials can’t be combined or used for tourneys and outings.
Save with golf combo Save with a combo of green fees, a shared cart and a $6 food voucher weekdays and after noon weekends and holidays. Active duty personnel ranks E-1 to E-5 pay $36, ranks E-6 and above, DOD personnel and retirees pay $43, and the general public pays $48 (cannot be combined with other specials or used for tournaments or outings). Brittany Catanzaro
Families can save on golf Demo clubs at Eagles Pride Come out to Eagles Pride Golf Course Saturday, June 1, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for Demo Day with PING, TaylorMade, Wilson and Mizuno.
Compete in golf scrambles all season Enjoy Friday CG Golf Scrambles at Eagles Pride and Whispering Firs golf courses! They’re open to all DOD ID card holders. Enter as a four-person team or be placed on a team. Scramble shotgun starts are at 1 p.m.: • June 14 at Eagles Pride. • July 12 at Whispering Firs. • Aug. 9 at Eagles Pride. • Sept. 20 at Whispering Firs. • Oct. 18 at Eagles Pride. The cost is $35 per person and includes your green fee and cart rental. Call to enter by
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the Thursday prior to each date. Call Eagles Pride at 253-967-6522 or Whispering Firs at 253-982-2124.
Rainier Cup determines champions Enter the annual Rainier Cup Challenge between Air Force, Army and Navy teams. The team match play competition starts at Gallery Golf Course on Whidbey Island Friday, June 21 with a 10 a.m. shotgun start, continues at Eagles Pride Saturday, June 22 at 1:30 p.m., and determines the winners at Whispering Firs Sunday, June 23 at 9 a.m. The $125 per golfer entry includes the competition, team uniform, 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, Reserves and Family members, National Guard, Coast Guard, DOD civilians and retirees. Each golfer must have a current USGA handicap. Call Eagles Pride at 253-967-6522 or Whispering Firs at 253-982-2124 for qualifier information and entry details.
Save with June specials Take advantage of these June specials: • Father’s Day savings June 14–16 with select men’s equipment and apparel on sale in the pro shops. Fathers also receive 25% off green fees after 11 a.m. Sunday, June 16. • Twilight green fees start at 11 a.m. Mondays at Eagles Pride and Wednesdays at Whispering Firs.
Introduce your Family to the game of golf while having fun! A Family of four can golf nine holes at either golf course weekends after 2 p.m. for $40, which includes carts, rental clubs, range balls, hot dogs or snacks and fountain drinks for four. Valid for youth ages 6–15.
For more information Questions? Call Eagles Pride at 253-967-6522 or Whispering Firs at 253-982-2124. Eagles Pride is off I-5 Exit 116. Whispering Firs is at 895 Lincoln Blvd., McChord Field.
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ctive duty Service members have their pick of esports tourneys this summer and fall at Warrior Zone. All events are live-streamed at twitch.tv/JBLMWarriorZone/events. Check out these upcoming events!
Army Entertainment esports Cheer on Service members and friends from around the world as they compete in The Road to Twitchcon Esports Championship. The tournament at JBLM takes place Saturday, June 1. Winners from JBLM will advance to the final competition at Twitchcon in San Diego Sept. 27–29. Watch the competition live at twitch.tv/ArmyEntertainment or watch in person at Warrior Zone!
JBLM Warrior Zone Majors The 2019 JBLM Warrior Zone Majors feature four externally produced, live-streamed tournaments at Warrior Zone. Registration is limited to the first 64 players per event. The first event took place Saturday, May 4, which welcomed four bases and included competitors from each branch of the military for a friendly Smash Bros. Ultimate match. Enter in time for the next in the tournament series Saturday, July 13, 2–6 p.m. featuring Call of Duty: Black Ops IV 2 v 2. During each event, participants receive free food and drink, event swag and a chance to win custom esports jerseys, streaming equipment, $500 Visa card and more, totaling over $1,000 total in user gift cards and prizes for the majors.
Warrior Zone esports Enter your choice of locally produced esports tourneys once a month Saturdays at Warrior Zone: Mortal Kombat June 22, World of Tanks Aug. 24, Madden 20 Sept. 28 and more to come. Prize packages are valued at $200 for first place and $100 for second place.
For more details Find registration details and rules for upcoming tournaments at fb.com/JBLMWarriorZone or JBLMmwr.com. Warrior Zone is at 11592 17th St. at Lewis North. For more information, call 253-477-5756.
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Emiliano Hernandez
JBLMWarriorZone
Combatants from Warrior Zone vied for victory with other regional competitors at PAXWest in Seattle last August. Esports has revved into high gear with at least one major tourney a month at Warrior Zone.
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Join us at JBLM’s Independence Day celebration! Celebrate July 4 at Freedom Fest Celebrate Independence Day Thursday, July 4 at JBLM! The festivities are at Cowan and Memorial stadiums 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Freedom Fest offers fair food, the annual Classy Chassis Car Show, carnival rides, games, stage entertainment, Kids’ World magic, games and kids’ stage acts, sponsor booth giveaways, roving entertainers and more. The fireworks display will start at 10 p.m. Eddie Montgomery of the award-winning Montgomery Gentry band is the headliner on stage at Freedom Fest with a triumphant start to a new legacy. He’s been touring this year in honor of his duo partner, Troy Gentry, and released “Here’s to You,” in February — the album recorded just before Troy’s death last September. Come hear him and his band while you’re at Freedom Fest! Find the complete schedule of entertainers and events 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 at Memorial Stadium. Preregister by Sunday, June 16 and save on your entry fee.
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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). • Any year of street rod, muscle car, Mustang, Camaro, Corvette, low rider, custom, truckcustom, truck-stock, import 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. Check in at 8 a.m. via the DuPont Gate from I-5 Exit 119; the show begins at 11. On-base access requires the driver to have a valid license, proof of insurance and vehicle
registration. Download your registration form from JBLMmwr.com under Recreation > Auto Skills Center Lewis Main. Call 253-967-3728 for more details or registration information. JBLM Public Affairs
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FOCUS Sports & Fitness
Stay active outdoors this summer Run for those who serve Register for Freedom Run Enter JBLM’s 2019 Freedom Run Saturday, July 20, honoring all those who have served. Wear red, white and blue; active duty personnel are welcome to wear uniforms. Sign the banner to display whom you’re running for, whether they’re currently serving or have served in the past. A display of flags will line the finishing stretch in honor of those whom we’ve lost in the line of duty. The race is at the MWR Fest Tent, located at 2200 Liggett Ave. at Lewis Main — choose from 10-mile, 5K and 1K run options during registration. Active duty Service members may compete to qualify for the JBLM Army Ten-Miler team; race times will be recorded. Race details can be found at JBLMraces.com. Questions? Call 253-967-7311.
Watch bodybuilding show Attend Bodybuilding Championship & Health Expo Come cheer on the bodybuilders who have trained for the 2019 JBLM Bodybuilding Championship Saturday, June 22 at Nelson Recreation Center! Also see health and fitness products and vendors while you’re there. This year’s show features IFBB Professional Bodybuilders, Continued on page 18.
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Visit JBLMraces.com for details on the Freedom Run and the next upcoming race, Pacific Pathways 5K Sprint Triathlon.
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Fit in a quality workout You have plenty of opportunities to get in shape at your choice of fitness centers, a
fitness center annex, indoor pools and an outdoor athletic complex. Check out updates on classes at fb.com/JBLMsfa.
Jensen Family Health & Fitness Center
2022 Liggett Ave. & Division • Lewis Main • 253-967-5975 Start time 6:45 a.m.
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Insanity*
Connected Warrior Yoga*
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Yoga Intro to Hula*
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McChord Annex Sports & Fitness Center 726 5th St., McChord Field • 253-982-6700
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including the two-time former “Mr. Fort Lewis” IFBB Pro Michael Spencer. The show begins at 5 p.m. and is free for guests ages 16 and older. Nelson Rec is at 3168 2nd Division Dr. at Lewis Main.
Summer intramurals Compete in open league basketball Sign up for JBLM’s open league basketball tournament Saturday, June 22 at Soldiers Field House, Lewis Main. The one-day event includes a round-robin elimination followed by a single-elimination round. The tourney is slotted for up to 12 teams, first-come, first-served. All JBLM ID cardholders ages 18 and older are welcome to apply. Attend the informational meeting Saturday, June 8 at noon at the Intramural Sports Office, 2170 Bitar Ave., inside Cowan Stadium at
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Lewis Main. The deadline to sign up and pay is Friday, June 14 at 3 p.m. The cost per team is $240. Questions? Call 253-967-6420 or visit JBLMsfa.com.
Join new open volleyball tournament Enter JBLM’s brand-new open league volleyball tournament being held Saturday, June 29 at Soldiers Field House, Lewis Main. The informational meeting is at the Intramural Sports Office Saturday, June 15 at noon. The deadline for teams to sign up and pay the $200 fee is 3 p.m. Friday, June 21. The tourney has slots open for up to 12 teams, first-come, first-served and is open to all JBLM ID cardholders ages 18 and older. Call 253-967-6420 for more details or visit JBLMsfa.com. The Intramural Sports Office is located at 2170 Bitar Ave., inside Cowan Stadium at Lewis Main.
Core & More
MixxedFit
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236 Handrich Ave., Lewis Main • 253-967-4771 Start time
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Wilson Sports & Fitness Center
11596 D St. & 41st Division, Lewis North • 253-967-7471 Start time
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Zumba Tai Chi*
*Class is taught by a volunteer and is subject to cancellation without notice. **Video-led.
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tion. Reservations go fast this time of year, so make yours early! For site details and costs, visit JBLMmwr.com and look under Parks & Pavilions or call 253-967-2510. You also can rent watercraft from Russell Landing Marina for an all-out lakeside party!
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Nelson Rec Center’s a great place for outdoor barbecues When you’re planning your next unit, squadron or FRG party or picnic, think “Nelson Rec” as your destination. The recreation center offers a large backyard with covered pavilions on a huge lawn, a barbecue area, three fulllength basketball courts (or six half-courts), two sand volleyball courts, table tennis and ping-pong in the adjacent ballroom — and it’s free for your use for parties up to 200! Even more’s available for your picnic when you coordinate with the sports fields across the street for flag football and soccer. All you need to do is call 253-967-2539 at least a week out to reserve your spaces.
What customers are saying about bowling birthday parties from ice.disa.mil
Plan engaging birthday party fun G
ot kids with upcoming birthdays? They’ll need space to play and plenty to do — treat them to a bowling birthday party! Bowl Arena Lanes at Lewis Main and Sounders Lanes Family Fun Center at McChord Field offer three packages — each package comes with two games of bowling with rental shoes, unlimited cups of soda, ice cream cup, balloons, plates and cutlery. The birthday child also gets three free games of bowling on his or her next visit.
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Sounders Lanes Family Fun Center also offers a birthday party package that includes three game tokens per child, indoor playground equipment and a private table for an hour and a half, plus an ice cream cup and birthday party amenities. Packages each include different food menus, depending on what your party members prefer. Birthday parties aren’t limited to these packs, however; check for more options with the managers.
Bowl Arena Lanes: “I had my daughter’s birthday party at Bowl Arena Lanes, and the entire crew was very helpful and accommodating, especially with 16 teens. They really made it easy and fun for us.”
For more details, call Bowl Arena Lanes at 253-967-4661 or Sounders Lanes Family Fun Center at 253-982-5954.
Rent outdoor pavilions for parties When planning outdoor summer parties, most want a great spot in a park with covered pavilions, picnic tables, barbecue grill and recreation — it would be even sweeter by a lake. You happen to be in the best location to rent scenic pavilions at Shoreline Park, Russell Landing Marina and Summer Cove on the shores of American Lake. Rentals accommodate groups up to 20 and larger groups of up to 150, depending on loca-
Sounders Lanes: “We had an amazing experience today for my 5 year old’s birthday party! We had plenty of space for all of the children and it was very clean — a huge indoor play area for the children who didn’t want to bowl. The staff was very friendly and inviting. Will definitely recommend friends to come.”
Bowl Arena Lanes: “I just want to take some time to give thanks and a thumbs up for great customer service we received last Saturday. My daughter celebrated her birthday at Bowl Arena Lanes with her friends, and they had an awesome time.”
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FOCUS Adventures
Catch wildlife in action on camera By Kaweka Stoney Spotting a bird, mountain goat or bear along the trail always adds excitement to a hike, and photographing wildlife can be one of the most exciting and rewarding types of photography. There are plenty of great opportunities to photograph wild animals on trails and in parks all over the state. If you’re interested in capturing wildlife on camera, here are some practical tips that will save you — and the wildlife — stress and aggravation.
The golden rule of wildlife photography Before you run out, camera in hand, with a twitchy shutter finger, consider a few of the best practices of wildlife photography, and always follow the golden rule of wildlife photography: Never compromise the safety and well-being of yourself or the animal in order to get a photograph.
Pack a suitable camera Most people think that the key to getting good wildlife photos is having a giant, heavy telephoto lens that can zoom in so close you can see the fleas on the animal’s back, but
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expensive, specialized lenses aren’t a necessity. The best practice is to pay close attention to the animal’s behavior — if it stops what it’s doing to pay attention to you, you’re probably too close. Back off to the point where the animal relaxes and resumes its normal behavior, and you’ll know how close you can get. A good rule of thumb is 25 yards away for most animals and 100 yards for predators (such as bears) or other large animals (such as goats).
Capturing your shots the right way The key to successful wildlife photography is being prepared, knowing your subject and having patience. Wildlife photography is fun because you never know what’s going to happen. If you’re lucky enough to stumble upon a wild animal at a safe distance, such as an elk, mountain goat or black bear, it probably won’t stick around long to pose for you. Do: Be prepared. Have your camera in hand or quickly accessible by using a quick-access backpack or shoulder bag. Make sure your camera is set for potentially fast-moving wildlife; tweak your presets to track focus on your subject quickly and shoot rapidly. Continued on page 26.
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Do: Know your subject. If you’re looking for specific types of wildlife, research the habits of the animal before setting out on the trail. Try to find out when and where the animal is most active, what they eat and where and when that food is available. Do: Have patience. You might have the best luck finding a spot the animal frequents near the trail and hunkering down for a good old-fashioned stake out. Wait patiently — and quietly — until the animal feels safe enough to move through the area.
Practices to avoid Of course, sitting in one spot waiting — hoping — for an animal to come strolling by can be time-consuming and tedious. But you should never be influenced to encourage an encounter. Don’t: Approach or antagonize. Animals are often easily stressed by disturbances in their environment — this means people. Maintain a quiet, respectable distance from animals, indicating that you’re not a threat. If the animal appears agitated, back off slowly. Don’t: Bait or feed animals. You should never, ever try to bait an animal (including chipmunks and birds) with food in hopes of attracting it or getting it to come closer for you to photograph. The animal may become habituated to bait or human food and become aggressive in its attempts to get more. Don’t: Approach babies. While baby animals are some of the most adorable things in the world, there are often overprotective parents nearby who may become stressed or aggressive if they feel their young are being threatened by an intruder. Keep your distance.
Where to practice wildlife photography When you’re ready to give it a shot, try the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Area. The refuge was created in 1974 to protect the diverse fish and wildlife that call the Nisqually River Delta home. In addition to myriad bird species, many other species, such as harbor seals, otters and salmon enjoy these
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expansive tidal flats, and interested hikers can spend many hours watching active wildlife. Another densely populated wildlife area is the Upper Skagit River. Each winter, more than 500 eagles call the Upper Skagit home as they converge to feast on spawned-out salmon. It’s the densest population of the country’s national symbol anywhere in the lower 48, so your odds are good for some amazing shots. Ready for some amazing photography? Practice on group trips set up by JBLM’s Outdoor Recreation program! Upcoming trips include a four-day San Juan Islands kayak, waterfall photography, Cape Flattery hike, whale watching, fall photography and more. See details at JBLMmwrRegistration.com under Trips. If you want to set up your own group trip, contact ODR for creating a custom trips where all the driving and wilderness permits are set up for you! For more information, email JBLMadventureTrips@gmail.com.
ODR group trips With this trip list, you can plan your epic outdoor adventure trips for summer! Join JBLM’s outdoor adventure guides for making memories of a lifetime. Trip details and sign-ups are available at: JBLMmwrRegistration.com.
JBLModr
Kaweka Stoney
JUNE Sunday, June 2
Whitewater raft the Wenatchee River
$65
Saturday, June 8
Vantage rock climb
$135
June 8–9
Mount Baker climb
$750
June 15–16
Mount Adams climb
$650
Sunday, June 16
Introduction to sea kayaking on Puget Sound
$65
Tuesday, June 18
Kayak skills class
$40
June 28–July 1
Mount Olympus climb
$750
Saturday, June 29
Whitewater raft the Wenatchee River
$65
JULY Monday, July 1
Crag climbing night in North Bend
$95
July 4–7
Four-day San Juan Islands kayak
$800
Sunday, July 7
Whale watching
$135
Friday, July 12
After-work paddle
$40
Saturday, July 13
Photography 101
$40
Sunday, July 14
Wheels & wine bike ride
$60
Saturday, July 20
Introduction to sea kayaking on Puget Sound
$65
Sunday, July 21
Lavender wine tour on the Olympic Peninsula
$85
Sunday, July 21
Mount Erie rock climb
$200
Monday, July 22
Crag climbing night at North Bend
$95
Friday, July 26
After-work paddle
$40
Saturday, July 27
Mount Rainier astrophotography
$85
Sunday, July 28
Introduction to sea kayaking on American Lake
$50
Saturday, Aug. 3
Mount St. Helens astrophotography
$85
Sunday, Aug. 4
Alpine rock climbing at Snoqualmie Pass
$160
Friday, Aug. 9
After-work paddle
$35
Saturday, Aug. 10
Photography 101
$40
Saturday, Aug. 10
Introduction to sea kayaking on Puget Sound
$65
Sunday, Aug. 11
Photoshop editing
$40
Thursday, Aug. 15
Full-moon kayak
$40
Saturday, Aug. 17
Full-moon hike
$60
Tuesday, Aug. 20
Kayak skills class
$40
Friday, Aug. 23
After-work paddle
$40
Aug. 23–25
Glacier Peak climb
$1,000
Saturday, Aug. 24
Waterfall photography
$60
Sunday, Aug. 25
Cape Flattery hike
$75
Aug. 30–Sept. 1
Smith Rocks climb
$300
Aug. 30–Sept. 2
Four-day San Juan Islands kayak
$800
AUGUST
Climbing trip costs and prerequisites may vary. Email JBLMadventuretrips@ gmail.com for more information.
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FOCUS Youth
MWR staff
Summer’s here with new Middle-school summer fun is starting Join the fun at Hillside Youth Center/Teen Zone with middle school summer programming offered weekly from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 17–Aug. 27 for students currently in grades 6–8. Open recreation hours begin at 1 p.m. Outdoor recreation opportunities take your youth’s summer fun to the next level (open to all MST youth). Each week offers a different theme. Examples of weekly programs include testing your
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gaming skills, exploring and experiencing the gifts of nature, playing Family games, learning lifelong leisure skills, being creative through colors, and getting active with walking, running, kicking and jumping games. Fees are based on total Family income. If you’re not registered yet with Child & Youth Services, make an appointment at Parent Central Services; call 253-966-2977 to get started. If you’re already a member at Hillside, call 253-967-4441 for camp information.
fun camps, sports & play Sign up for school-age camps If your Family is already CYS-registered, enroll your kids for school-age center camp online through MilitaryChildCare.com. Choose from Cascade School Age Center, Lewis North SAC or McChord SAC for grades K–5. Cascade SAC themes are fun and include getting behind the scenes with a TV show, technological wonders, environmental awareness, from farm to home, exploring cultures, superheroes and supervillains, Jedi training, creative arts and more.
Lewis North SAC offers culinary skills and cooking, future inventors, exploring zoo and planet life, talent show, Olympics week and more. McChord SAC themes include book characters, outdoor fitness and sports, water fun, nature journey through the ages, fear factor contests, cool science and more. If you’re not registered with CYS, call Parent Central Services at 253-966-2977 to make an appointment today. Meanwhile, you can sign up on a waiting list at MilitaryChildCare.com.
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Build a home business in child care Earn money & help JBLM Families Looking for a fun and rewarding home business? If you live at JBLM, become a Family Child Care provider and make a difference in the lives of military children and their Families. FCC providers earn up to $2,000 a month, may qualify for subsidies and receive free business resources. You also can take your business with you to your next duty station. Learn about FCC at the Tuesday, June 25 orientation from 6 to 8 p.m. at the FCC office (no children allowed at the orientation due to space/discussion topics). Full-day training classes will meet weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. following the orientation. All classes are required for FCC certification. The FCC Office is at 2013B N. 3rd St. (at Pendleton Avenue) at Lewis Main. Questions? Call 253-967-3039.
Parent Central Services is at 2295 S. 12th St. (at Bitar Avenue), Lewis Main and at 578 Lincoln Blvd., McChord Field; call 253-966-2977 for appointment.
Enroll now for summer sports
meet and connect well with kids and parents? Share your love of sports with JBLM youth as a volunteer sports coach. Youth Sports provides training and offers sports fee vouchers. A background check is required. For more information, stop by the Youth Sports office at 2295 S. 12th St. (Lewis Main). The office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Questions? Call 253-967-2405.
Youth sports are recreational leagues inclusive of all youth who want to learn the fundamentals and have fun. You must be registered with Child & Youth Services to enroll in sports. For details and a registration checklist, visit fb.com/JBLMcys. Call 253-967-2405 to enroll.
We need your energy for youth sports! Do you come to all your child’s games or
Summer sports leagues League sport
Entry dates
Ages/cost
Parent meeting
Practices start
Season ends
Funky Fit Academy
Through Monday, June 10
8–18; $40
Tuesday, June 11
Tuesday, June 11
Thursday, Aug. 8
Special Olympics Golf
Through Friday, June 21
8–18; $60
Wednesday, June 12
Thursday, June 13
Thursday, Aug. 1
Special Olympics Softball
Through Friday, June 21
8–18; $60
Wednesday, June 12
Tuesday, June 18
Thursday, Aug. 1
Bumblebee Soccer
Through Wednesday, July 31
3–4: $25
Saturday, Aug. 17
Monday, Aug. 19
Saturday, Oct. 5
Fall Soccer
Through Wednesday, July 31
5–12; $65
Saturday, Aug. 17
Monday, Aug. 19
Saturday, Oct. 12
Summer sports camps Sports camps
Entry dates
Ages/cost
Camp dates
Time/location
Funky Fit Sports Development
Through June 17
3–4; $35
June 17–20
10–11 a.m., Youth Sports
Funky Fit Soccer
Through June 24
3–4: $35
June 24–27
10–11 a.m., Youth Sports
The First Tee Golf Camp 1
Through June 21
7–18; $40
Tuesdays, June 25–Aug. 13
2–3:30 p.m., EPGC
Youth Sports is at 2295 S. 12th St. (at Bitar Avenue), Lewis Main; call 253-967-2405.
The First Tee Golf Camp 2
Through June 25
7–18; $40
Thursdays, June 27–Aug. 15
2–3:30 p.m., WFGC
Visit JBLMcys.com for more information.
Lil’ Drivers Golf Camp 3
Through June 25
5–6; $25
Thursdays, June 27–Aug. 15
2–3 p.m., EPGC
Funky Fit Games Camp
Through July 15
5–12; $35
July 15–18
1–2:30 p.m., Youth Sports
British Soccer Camps
ChallengerSports. com
3–16; see online
Lewis: July 15–19; McChord: Aug. 12–16
Times online
Knights of Columbus Soccer Kick-Off
Sign up at Youth Sports Office
9–14; FREE
Saturday, Sept. 14
10 a.m.–3 p.m., Youth Sports
Family Child Care is at 2013B N. 3rd St. (at Pendleton Avenue), Lewis Main; call 253-967-3039. Hillside Youth Center/Teen Zone is at 6397 Garcia Blvd., Lewis Main; call 253-967-4441.
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Providing dental care for military members, their families and retirees of all ages! By Antoinette Walker & Kelsey Ferguson he school bell may have stopped ringing, but summer is a great time for all kinds of learning opportunities for children. Whether your Family is traveling or spending the school break at home, here are some activities you all can enjoy together this summer: Join the summer reading program at one of JBLM’s libraries. See pages 37–38 for weekly events and activities.
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Plant your favorite flowers or fruits and vegetables at one of Outdoor Recreation’s garden plots. For details, call 253-982-2206 or 253-967-7744.
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Go on a neighborhood bike ride or explore one of JBLM’s trails with your Family. Check out one of the JBLM libraries’ museum passes for the Lakewold Gardens, Tacoma Art Museum or the Foss Waterway Museum.
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Create a sensory walk in your backyard for your children to explore their feet’s reaction to different textures.
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Invite your friends for a picnic at Summer Cove for a beautiful view and playtime at the playground and new splash park.
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FOCUS Libraries
‘It’s Showtime at Your Library!’ J
McChord Library is at 851 Lincoln Blvd. at McChord Field; 253-982-3454. Grandstaff Library is at 2109 N. 10th (on Pendleton Avenue) at Lewis Main; 253-967-5889. Book Patch Library is located inside Grandstaff; 253-967-5533. All activities are free with no need to register unless otherwise noted.
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oin Grandstaff, Book Patch and McChord libraries for an amazing summer filled with reading, fun, prizes and a party that rewards those who complete the program. Pick up your packets for the 2019 Summer Reading Program, “It’s Showtime at Your Library” starting Monday, June 17. McChord is offering fun for all ages each week, Book Patch Library is offering weekly fun and activities for children and teens, and Grandstaff is catering to adults. The benefits of summer reading are clear. National research finds that students who participate in library summer reading programs scored higher on reading achievement tests at the beginning of the next school year than those who did not participate. Even adults who join the summer reading program benefit by reading to their prereaders, showing tots how fun reading can be, plus reading books for their own pleasure.
Enjoy reading, fun & some really big prizes Once you’ve registered at your library of choice, each time you complete 10 hours of reading (up to 30 hours), you’ll receive a prize. Once you’ve read 30 hours, you’ll be invited to a party at the end of the program at the location you’re attending. But that’s just for starters — you’re also invited to attend these events: McChord kids summer of fun. Kiddos and parents can meet each Tuesday June 25–July 30 at 1 p.m. for tons of free fun with visiting guests, such as Cool Science with the Pacific Science Center, Dr. Science with the Hands On Children’s Museum, Reptile Isle, Juggletunes, magician Brian Ledbetter and making marionettes. Kids who complete 30 hours of Continued on next page. JBLMmwr.com
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reading and attend at least five of six weekly McChord events will be entered to win a BB-8 remote-control robot. Movie making for teens. Meet at McChord Library Tuesdays at 3 p.m. June 25–July 30 to learn how to produce a movie step-bystep. The teen movie will premiere Aug. 6 at the grand-finale party. If you’re a teen and complete your 30 hours of reading and attend at least five out of the six movie-making workshops, you’ll be entered to win a GoPro Hero7. Book Patch’s fun and activities are Thurs-
days at 4 p.m. and include guest appearances by Juggletunes, Reptile Isle, comedian Bill Robison, falconer Brad Wood, magician Henrik Bothe, a double performance day with musician Eric Ode and SoundDown Seattle. Book Bingo for adults. Adults who register at McChord or Grandstaff can also participate in Book Bingo all summer. Complete a horizontal, vertical or diagonal line to enter a drawing for one of several gift baskets. Complete all 25 squares to enter a drawing for the grand prize — a flat screen TV.
McChord Library events
ity and try your skill at Beat Saber at McChord Library every Wednesday during the Summer Reading Program June 26–July 31 at 1 p.m.
Book sale offers variety of used books Build your home library with items from McChord Library’s used book sale! This threeday event is June 17–19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. We’ll offer books for adults, kids and teens, as well as DVDs, music CDs and more. Most items for sale will be $2 or less. Wednesday is the close-out — you can buy one and get one free!
Watch summer movies
Dream in STEAM Club
Book a tech expert for free
Calling all youth ages 8 and older who want to explore the world of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics! Join McChord Library’s Dream in STEAM Club and learn how to design, build, problemsolve, create and expand your knowledge in engaging activities every other month. This month, we meet Friday, June 21 from 4–6 p.m. and enter into a world of unlimited imagination. Registration’s required starting Friday, June 7 at JBLMlibraries.com or call 253-982-3454.
Are you puzzled by new devices, downloads and software? Get one-on-one help with your technology questions at the McChord Library. We’re here to: • Assist you with digital resources, such as library’s e-books or audiobooks. • Help you get familiarized with your phone, laptop or tablet. • Help you better learn your software. Book a one-hour session with a tech expert at McChord Library to get started. Tech help is offered Mondays at 3 p.m., Wednesdays at 11 a.m. and Fridays at 2 p.m. Call McChord Library at 253-982-3454 for more information and to make an appointment.
Playstation 4 VR Beat Saber Come experience Playstation 4 Virtual Real-
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In need of Family-friendly entertainment while the kiddos are out of school? McChord Library is hosting a movie every Thursday afternoon from June 27 to Aug. 1 at 3:30 p.m. with free fresh popcorn! Movies change every week, so be sure to stop by (or call) to see what movie will be featured.
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Join book clubs & storytimes Have fun at read-along club Bring your kindergarten- to second-grade students to listen to awesome stories and read along with books at Teeny-Weeny Read-Along Book Club at Book Patch Library. This month’s club meets Thursday, June 6 from 6 to 7 p.m. Also enjoy activities, crafts, snacks and teeny-weeny prizes! Plan to join us the first Thursday of every month.
Children’s storytime is fun Bring your prereaders to Book Patch Library Wednesdays for a storytime with crafts and activities at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. or McChord Library Thursdays at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Take part in Novel Navigators book club Like to discuss current books? Join the Novel Navigators book discussion group for adults that meets the second Wednesday of every month at 4:30 p.m. at McChord Library. This month’s meeting is June 12 to discuss “No! I Don’t Want to Join a Book Club” by Virginia Ironside. A limited number of copies are available; register in person at McChord Library to receive a copy. Check out next month’s selection in time for our meeting July 10.
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See what Kids’ Book Club is all about Youth in grades 3–5 can join us at McChord Library’s monthly Kids’ Book Club. Read fun books and meet fun people! The Kids’ Book Club meets the third Wednesday of the month. We meet June 19 at 4 p.m. this month to discuss “One Crazy Summer” by Rita Williams-Garcia. Check out a copy of the month’s book from the front desk.
Enjoy sensory storytime Join staff from Parent Central Services for a monthly sensory-friendly story and music time the third Wednesday of each month. Our events include soothing instruments, creative movement, literacy-based activities, storytelling and more! This month, we’ll meet June 19 at 3 p.m. inside Book Patch Library.
New adult Afterthought book club Come to Grandstaff Library on the fourth Thursday of every month for a new adult book club called “Afterthought.” We’re exploring books from all genres and discovering new books to enjoy in this all-inclusive book club.
Plan to join us June 27 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. to discuss “Dad is Fat” by Jim Gaffigan.
Join us at Yoga Storytime Ages 3–5 can come join us for a full-body experience building literacy skills and healthy bodies! Yoga Storytime includes stories, stretches, movement activities and breathing and relaxation exercises (dress in comfortable clothes). We meet the last Friday of every month starting at 10:30 a.m. This month, we’ll meet June 28. Yoga mats are provided; space is limited. Registration is required at JBLMlibraries.com and begins one week prior.
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Grandstaff & Book Patch events Get STEAMed Ages 6 and older can participate in Grandstaff Library’s free STEAM Makerspace program with science, technology, engineering, arts and math. Plan to come over and explore new concepts Friday, June 7 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Participants can uncover interests by making, producing, solving, creating, collaborating and thinking with projects.
Game night for Families Want a night out of free fun? Visit Grandstaff Library the fourth Friday of each month to play board games, cards and video games! This month, drop in June 29 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. No registration is needed.
Joint library fun & activities Build at Lego clubs Calling all master builders! Kids ages 3 and older can get creative at JBLM libraries Lego clubs at 4 p.m. the first Friday of the month at McChord Library (June 7) and the second Friday of the month at Grandstaff Library (June 14). We provide the Lego sets, and you provide the imagination! Registration is required for McChord Library on the library’s calendar of events at JBLMlibraries.com starting one week
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prior, or call 253-982-3454. No registration is needed at Grandstaff.
Check out Roku Registered library patrons now have a chance to check out Roku for up to seven days (no renewals). You and your Family can view 100s of preloaded movies, plus Netflix! Call McChord Library at 253-982-3454 or Grandstaff Library at 253-967-5889 for more information.
Board games with friends Kids and adults can have a blast playing with an entire collection of popular board games available at your JBLM libraries. Bring your friends and make new ones as you set up cool games to play after school. Stop by any location to see the impressive game collections.
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FOCUS Military & Family
DPFR helps with your career, education, household & Family Attend Education Fair Learn about degree programs
Questions on classes and briefings? Call 253-967-7166 or visit JBLMdpfr.timetap.com. For more details, call the phone number listed or “like” us on Facebook.
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Want to prepare for a career? Learn more about education programs, colleges and training opportunities at the Service Member & Family Assistance Center Education Fair Thursday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Prepare for your future by speaking with representatives from local area, national and online colleges, technical and trade schools, apprenticeship programs and vocational programs. Learn about degree programs, certifications, licensing and training opportunities. Become aware of programs that are available to you while on active duty and following separation. Register to attend at JBLM-sfac-edfair.eventbrite.com (registration isn’t a requirement). Everyone’s welcome to attend! The SFAC is located at 9059 Gardner Loop (next to MAMC). For more information, call 253-966-8433 or 253-967-6916.
FOCUS tip of the month Prepare for successful transitions Is your Family getting ready to face major transitions? June is often the time for moving, graduation and preparing for summer. Along with these transitions often comes increased stress. How will you and your little June bugs cope with all the changes? At the FOCUS program, we specialize in helping Families (just like yours) to prepare for successful transitions. Contact our office for more information on how you can help your family to succeed while having a great summer! Don’t just get by, get stronger! FOCUS is located at 2013B N. 3rd St. (at Pendleton Avenue) in Room 331. For more information, call 253-966-6390 or email JBLM@focusproject.org. Also visit focusproject.org or fb.com/FOCUSresiliencytraining.
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Madigan’s Best
Science center comes to EFMP for fun day Explore robots with us EFMP Families don’t need to travel to Seattle Center’s Pacific Science Center for fun — the science center’s coming to JBLM Friday, June 28 with engineer robots to explore. These 45-minute workshops are guided by museum center staff. There are three sessions for small groups that foster a sensory-friendly environment. Registration is required for this event; visit JBLMefmpRobots.eventbrite.com.
Over the last 15 years, residents graduating from Madigan Army Medical Center’s general surgery residency program have passed the exam for board certification on their first attempt at a nation-topping rate of 97.6 percent.
New SAT/ACT testing sites New testing sites available to Service members The Army ceased administration of the SAT/ ACT through its DANTES testing centers at most locations. Service members should search for the nearest testing location. Here are a few resources:
• SAT at CollegeBoard: Visit CollegeReadiness.CollegeBoard.org. Go to SAT > Register for the SAT > Find Test Centers. • ACT: Visit https://www.act.org. Click on More About the ACT Test > Find a Test Center (in a link under Upcoming Test Dates). • The DANTES tool is populated with data on current DANTES test sites, plus direct links to vendor web pages for all other exams. Visit the DANTES website to find a testing location (non-Army) nearby: Dantes.DODed.mil/TestSiteLookup.
Expanded CAC services CAC reset now available at Waller Hall Holders of Common Access Cards who require a PIN reset may now come to Waller Hall, 2140 Liggett Ave., Lewis Main. CAC reset stations are available in the Soldier Readiness Center (Room 800), the In-Processing Section (Room 200) and Room 400. Hours of operation are from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. (Service members in 1-2 SBCT, 2-2 SBCT, 16th CAB, 17th FIRES BDE, 593rd ESC, I Corps, 6th MP GRP, 201st E-MIB and 42nd MP BDE are required to utilize their BDE S-1’s CAC Reset.)
“If you get an 89 percentile in the nation, you’re in the bottom quarter of Madigan in our annual in-training exam. That’s unheard of in any program. In any other program, you get an 89 percentile in the nation, you are doing very well,” Lt. Col. (Dr.) Vance Sohn, the residency program director and chief of general surgery.
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Check out our events & classes DPFR classes and events are free — take advantage of as many as you can! For more classes and briefings, call us at
253-967-7166 or visit JBLMdpfr.timetap.com. For details, call the number listed, visit the event calendar at JBLMmwr.com or “like” us at fb.com/JBLMdpfr.
Event
Date
For details
Overseas Briefing
Mondays
253-967-3628
Career Skills Brief
Mondays
253-966-8116
Toddler Play Group
Tuesdays
253-967-5901
Toddler Mindfulness
First & third Tuesdays
253-967-5901
Talk & Play
Wednesdays
253-967-5901
Hawk Hiring & Career Events
Wednesdays & Fridays
253-967-5599
Baby Play Group
Thursdays
253-967-5901
Playmorning Play Group
Fridays
253-967-5901
#Adulting
June 3, 5, 10 & 12
253-967-5901
Infant Massage
June 4 & 11
253-967-5901
SFRG Leadership (evening)
June 5, 12 & 19
253-967-8430
AFFTB Military Knowledge
June 11–12
253-967-3659
Financially Prepared for Home Buying
Tuesday, June 18
253-967-1453
FTAC Class
Tuesday, June 18
253-967-1453
SFRG Funds Custodian (evening)
Tuesday, June 18
253-967-8430
Financially Fit
Wednesday, June 19
253-967-9917
Preparing for a Baby
Thursday, June 20
253-967-1453
Preretirement Briefing
Thursday, June 20
253-966-5884
Résumé 101
Thursday, June 20
253-477-9675
Reentry Briefing
Thursday, June 20
253-967-2060
CARE Team (day)
Monday, June 24
253-967-8430
Thrift Savings Plan & Blended Retirement System
Wednesday, June 26
253-967-1453
LinkedIn 360
Thursday, June 27
253-477-9675
Hawaii Briefing
Tuesday, July 2
253-967-3628
Smooth Move Workshop
Tuesday, July 2
253-967-3628
Key Contact (day)
Monday, July 8
253-967-8430
Alaska Briefing
Monday, July 8
253-967-3628
Predeployment Workshop
Tuesday, July 9
253-967-8430
FTAC Class
Tuesday, July 9
253-967-1453
Thrift Savings Plan and Blended Retirement System
Wednesday, July 10
253-967-1453
Money and Marriage
Wednesday, July 10
253-967-1453
The Complete Federal Résumé
Thursday, July 11
253-477-9675
Reentry Briefing
Thursday, July 11
253-967-3628
SFRG Funds Custodian (day)
Friday, July 12
253-967-8430
SFAC Education Fair
Thursday, July 18
253-967-8433
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