FOCUS JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD
May 2019
MORALE, WELFARE & RECREATION GUIDE
Celebrate
ARMED FORCES DAY Pages 22–23
See who’s Washington State’s Military Youth of the Year Pages 32–33 Get your Strong B.A.N.D.S. during National Fitness & Sports Month Page 17
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IN THIS ISSUE FOOD & FUN 6 Enjoy good food, great fun
Director, Family & MWR William E. Harvey Marketing director Kimberly Perrenot Editor/writer Patti Jeffrey Layout & design Emiliano Hernandez, Patti Jeffrey Contributors Brittany Catanzaro, Leslie Thomas Contributing photographers Ursula Buford, Brittany Catanzaro, Angela Clark, Emiliano Hernandez, JBLM Intramural Sports, JBLM Public Affairs, Patti Jeffrey, 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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Celebrate May at Habañero, treat Family to Mother’s Day Brunch and outdoor movie, create gifts for Mom and more.
SPORTS & FITNESS 16 May is Fitness & Sports month Maintain an active lifestyle with JBLM Mud Run, Sound to Narrows run, intramural sports and free fitness classes.
FEATURE 22 Enjoy Armed Forces Day Continue JBLM’s tradition of celebrating Armed Forces Day with us Saturday, May 18.
ADVENTURES 24 Mountaineering’s for everyone Find out what it’s like to go on an overnight climb; attend fun open house.
YOUTH 33 Future leaders are made here Announcing Washington State’s 2019 Military Youth of the Year, JBLM’s Christian Ashford.
MILITARY & FAMILY 37 Better your life with DPFR Retirees and Gold Star Families are recognized; take time for self-care.
LIBRARIES
42 Follow the path to reading fun
Join StoryWalk®, learn computer coding the fun way, join a book club, explore STEAM concepts and more.
Cover photo: Angela Clark
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What MWR means to me 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.
We love all the free library events, like Pirate Day at McChord library. Ashley Gayle MWR gives my kids a chance to be around other active duty Families and their kids. Great bonding time and great to meet other people in similar situations. Karen Dockett Family support, answers and fun! Taylor Alies Clark MWR gives active duty Service members and their Families an outlet to relieve the daily stressors they endure, both abroad and stateside. MWR is vital to the overall mission in supporting peace of mind. Leonard Keatts We love all the things we get to do together as a Family. Jeannie Clark-Onikama MWR means normalcy and gratitude. When most Families live regular lives without thinking about the library, bowling and Family fun activities. MWR brings that part of life back to the military. Lifelong, lasting moments that will last forever. Each Family never knows when the Service member will leave. The military and its Families are forever grateful for giving normalcy out of chaos. We appreciate everything you do for our unnoticed sacrifices. With a match made for one another and the gratitude that’s not shown enough to MWR. Thank you. Brian Moore MWR provides fun, safe and diverse activities and information to help assist our military Families at the current duty station. Tiffany Hart It means memories for my Family! Rachel Goff Free or money-saving adventures and I really like the Facebook information blasts. Chelle Brandon MWR means Family and support — everyone supports everyone and it seems like we are a huge Family by the way we care and help each other. Isabella Saunders
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Celebrate food & fun with us Celebrate May at Habañero Challenge yourself to gargantuan burrito at party Plan on coming out to Habañero’s Celebration Day Friday, May 3 at Habañero Mexican Grill at Whispering Firs Golf Course. The party is from 3 to 7 p.m. with good food and fun! Pick up food and drink specials, plus free swag. Take on the dare of the “Hump” — a 6-pound burrito challenge — it’s free if you can eat it in an hour or less! Army, Air Force, Reserve and other JBLM individuals or teams can battle it out to see who downs the entire meal first — call 253-982-3271 to sign up. Dine in or sit in comfort on the outdoor patio with your meal and take in the golf course views. Habañero is at 895 Lincoln Blvd. at McChord Field.
Book a patio party at Habañero Do you drool at complete outdoor kitchens with state-of-theart grills and ample seating for a party? Now you can enjoy the experience yourself when you rent Habañero’s outdoor kitchen and patio with tables, chairs and a fireplace for your party of 20 to 150 people. Bring your own food to grill or have Habañero cater your party. Call 253-982-3271 for more information on reserving your spring and summer barbecues!
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Discover fun & leisure Treat Family to Mother’s Day Brunch Take Mom out to tasty brunch Does Mom have a lot on her plate? Let us dish up something she’ll really like at the annual Mother’s Day Brunch Sunday, May 12 at McChord Club. The menu includes scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy, country-style fried potatoes, French toast, carved baron of beef, roast pork loin, chicken, glazed ham, baked macaroni and cheese, fresh veggies, cheese and fruit displays, a cold seafood display and assorted desserts. Champagne and wine are available for purchase. Seating is at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. The cost is $28.95 for ages 13 and older, $14.95 for ages 4–12, and free for ages 3 and younger. Club members receive a $2 discount. Reservations are required; save your seats now by calling 253-982-5581. The Club is located at 700 Barnes Blvd.
The Club appreciates it members Club members — you’re being appreciated at a free diner at McChord Club Wednesday, May 29, from 5 to 7 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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Play the night away 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 May 3 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.
Warrior Zone eSports going strong Don’t miss out on competing in Warrior Zone’s eSports tourneys with fantastic prizes open to Service members of all skill levels. Be sure to register for the big Super Smash Bros. tournament Saturday, May 4! Visit fb.com/JBLMWarriorZone for more details.
Watch UFC 237 with us Watch UFC 237 Saturday, May 11 as Namajunas and Andrade spar in the main event. 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 inside or on the heated, covered patio. There’s no cover charge. Visit JBLMmwr.com for location details.
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, May 31 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.
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.
Bring Family to free outdoor movie Like to watch outdoor movies with a campfire, popcorn and s’mores? You’re invited to a free Family Outdoor Movie Night Friday, May 10 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Northwest Adventure Center. Sit by the fire, kick back, relax, pass the popcorn and enjoy the show on a big screen! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for “Ralph Breaks the Internet.” The Northwest Adventure Center is at 8050 NCO Beach Rd. at Lewis North.
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Get creative with us! JBLMArtsandCrafts
Sign youth up for free Kids’ Kraft Your child can bring home a fun project made for free at the Arts & Crafts Center’s Kids’ Kraft! The class meets Fridays, May 3 (Mother’s Day card and paper flowers) and May 17 (paper-chain octopus). Classes are from 3:30 until 5 p.m. — arrive in time to complete your project. For class details, call 253-982-6721. Limited seating is available; students must preregister.
Create a unique gift for Mom Mother’s Day is this month! Did you know that your Arts & Crafts Center at McChord Field can special-order gifts? If you don’t see what you like at the gift store, ask to see a catalog of special-order items. Most arrive the next business day at no extra shipping cost. Here are some more ideas for gifts: • Make your mom a keepsake photo pillow with her favorite people next to her every night. • Give her a photo nightlight that lights up the dark with a picture of you! • Choose custom matting and framing for her favorite Family photo. • Order a mug with a photo of you on one side and her name or another saying, like “World’s Best Mom” on the other. Call 253-982-6723 for the embroidery, engraving and sales store. For the frame shop, call 253-982-6718.
Homeschool classes available Homeschoolers ages 8–18 can receive expert instruction in art with different themes each month. In May, we’re focusing on design and texture with an architectural theme. The four classes Thursdays in May cost $50 for supplies and instruction. This month
includes a field trip to McChord Club for a hands-on look at architecture. 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 monthly coupons to get discounts on classes! Take a basic sewing class for free and learn how to use a sewing machine while making a fun project. Also learn how to make a stained-glass mosaic when you preregister and save half-off with the coupon. For a description and calendar of other types of classes you can sign up for, visit JBLMmwr. com and look under Recreation for the Arts & Crafts page.
Arts & Crafts Center Clip ‘n Save Coupons Free Basic Sewing Class (discount 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 May 1–31, 2019.
50% Off Glass Mosaic Class (discount 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 May 1–31, 2019.
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Golf with friends at JBLM courses 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.: • May 17 at Whispering Firs. • 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 the Thursday prior to each date. Call Eagles Pride at 253-967-6522 or Whispering Firs at 253-982-2124.
Enter Fort Lewis Amateur Enter the 61st Annual Fort Lewis Amateur at Eagles Pride Golf Course now! The event is May 4–5 with a 7:30 a.m. tee. The cost is $150 for this individual stroke play tourney.
Have fun with May specials Take advantage of these May specials: • Memorial Day sale May 24–27 with select items on sale in the pro shops. • Two-for-one green fees based on 18-hole play is good after 10 a.m. Mondays at Whispering Firs and Wednesdays at Eagles Pride. • Discounted $15 green fees are available after 10 a.m. Mondays at Eagles Pride and Wednesdays at Whispering Firs.
• 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, Brat & Bev — Get a bucket of pro shop range balls, brat 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 $35, ranks E-6 and above, DOD personnel and retirees pay $42, and the general public pays $47 (cannot be combined with other specials or used for tournaments or outings).
Families can save on spring golf 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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Are you ready to Enjoy JBLM Mud Run
Join Sound to Narrows Military Run
Team up with your friends and Family for muddy fun! Register now for the 2019 JBLM Down and Dirty 5K Mud Run. Full of obstacles, the run is Saturday, May 11 at Soldiers Field House at Lewis Main, 3236 2nd Division Dr. (at Handrich Avenue). Ages 14 and younger must run with an adult. Family-friendly heats begin at 12:30 p.m. for those who want to run with their children ages 5–11. Packet pickup is Friday, May 10, 3–6 p.m. at Northwest Adventure Center (Lewis North). Day-of-race packet pickup is 8:30–10:30 a.m. at the race site. Races start at 11. Late registration ends Wednesday, May 8 at 11:59 p.m. The late fee is $35 for DOD card holders and $45 for no DOD affiliation. Find the registration link at JBLMraces.com.
Active duty military personnel assigned to JBLM are invited to sign up at JBLMraces.com for the 2019 Sound to Narrows Military Run Saturday, June 8. Civilians can register for the regular race at SoundtoNarrows.org.
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Earn Fitness Challenge points for races There’s still time to start the JBLM Fitness Challenge that promotes a healthy lifestyle while encouraging you to join JBLM races throughout the year by awarding points. Whenever you sign up for a race, you can “opt in” to receive points toward prizes — the more you participate, the more prizes you earn: • Gold-level participation is 800–950 points. • Silver-level participation is 650–799 points. • Bronze-level participation is 500–649 points. All participants who reach qualifying levels
Commander’s Cup sports are only open to JBLM’s active duty Service members ages 18 and older. Call 253-967-6420 for details or visit JBLMsfa.com.
Enter Bodybuilding Championship Are you into bodybuilding and ready to enter the world of competition? Register for the 2019 JBLM Bodybuilding Championship Saturday, June 22 at Nelson Recreation Center! This year’s show features IFBB Professional Bodybuilders, including the two-time former “Mr. Fort Lewis” IFBB Pro Michael Spencer. The show begins at 5 p.m. and costs $5 for guests ages 16 and older. Divisions are: • Women — bikini, figure and women’s physique. • Men — body building, physique and classic physique. Entry forms and contestant entry costs are available online at JBLMraces.com. For more information, call 253-477-4204.
Get your Strong B.A.N.D.S. wristband JBLM Public Affairs
will be acknowledged and entered to win the grand prize at the capstone event at the Fitness Resolution Fair 2020. Register for races at JBLMraces.com and take the challenge. Details are also at fb.com/JBLMsfa.
Join Commander’s Cup softball Compete in JBLM’s Commander’s Cup softball teams! Attend an informational meeting Monday, June 3 at the Intramural Sports office at Cowan Stadium at noon or McChord Fitness Center at 1 p.m. League play starts Monday, June 17 and meets Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights from 6 to 9. Each team will be separated into four divisions and the top four from each division will compete in the championship to determine the league winner.
May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month! Make positive changes in your health during May with Strong B.A.N.D.S. — Strong Balance, Activity, Nutrition, Determination and Strength. Promoting healthy, active lifestyles for Service members, Families, retirees and civilians to get and stay fit, Strong B.A.N.D.S. reminds us there are lots of ways to get to your goal! Participate in fitness and wellness programs, learn about health and fitness topics and make our nutritious recipes at home with tips at ArmyMWR.com/StrongBANDS. Get your Strong B.A.N.D.S. wristband by participating in these May events: • JBLM Down & Dirty Mud Run. • StoryWalk® (see page 43). • NAC Open House (see page 27). • CG Golf Scramble (see page 13). • Armed Forces Day (see pages 22–23).
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Bin there, do that
How often do you ask yourself what’s safe to put in your recycling bin? Next time you go to throw something away, get creative and think of ways to reduce waste in the first place! Only paper, cardboard, plastic bottles, jugs and jars, aluminum and tin cans can go into your recycling bin. Check out the Lewis Main or McChord Field recycling centers for additional recycling options! Yard waste and leaves can be taken to the recycling centers on the installation for disposal.
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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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Cardio Circuit
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11 a.m. Zumba*
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Cardio Kickboxing Zumba*
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Indoor Cycling* Step Circuit Yoga*
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McChord Annex Sports & Fitness Center 726 5th St., McChord Field • 253-982-6700
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Soldiers Field House & Pool
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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Celebrate Armed Forces Day with us T
he variety of sights, sounds and smells tugs at our emotions at the annual Armed Forces Day at JBLM, which is being celebrated Saturday, May 18 this year. Military buffs look forward to learning about wartime artifacts, reveling in camaraderie, sharing stories and teaching their youngsters about living history. Families gather to entertain the kiddos, visit with friends, enjoy the day and celebrate their place in the military community. Veterans of wars and conflicts visit to reminisce, honor their comrades and perhaps share parts of their stories, still fresh in their minds. All are there to honor our Service members who continue to carry on the legacy and promise of our hard-won freedoms.
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What is Armed Forces Day? Back in 1949, the separate branches of our military were unified under one entity— the newly established Department of Defense. A single-day observance of all five military branches was announced by the Secretary of Defense. We celebrate Armed Forces Day to thank our military members for their service to our country. In an excerpt from the Presidential Proclamation of Feb. 27, 1950, President Harry S. Truman stated: “Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 20, 1950, marks the first combined demonstration by America’s defense team of its progress, under the National Security Act, towards the goal of readiness for any eventuality. It is the first parade of prepared-
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ness by the unified forces of our land, sea and air defense.” It’s still true today.
JBLM continues annual tradition Enjoy activities for all ages at JBLM’s Armed Forces Day open to the public from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The general public must use the DuPont gate and will be shuttled to Cowan and Memorial stadiums. Valid ID cardholders can use the other gates. Admission, parking, military displays, historical reenactments, entertainment and athletic events are free. Carnival rides, food and other vendor products are available for purchase. For complete information, schedule of events, directions and a map, visit JBLMArmedForcesDay.com.
Explore static military aircraft and vehicle displays, including infantry carrying vehicles, weapons displays and explosive ordnance disposal equipment. Meet with historians from the Lewis Army Museum. See living history encampments representing military life in the past, including Army Group 1944, Friends of Kilroy, Northwest Historians, Fort Steilacoom, Tacoma Scots, WA Civil War Association, 4th U.S. Infantry Regiment Company C and more. Witness mock battles and demonstrations and ask questions to learn more about bygone eras of military field life. Look for roving entertainers throughout the day. “Blitz,” the Seahawks’ mascot, is scheduled to make an appearance for photo ops from 1 to 4 p.m. Payne Fifield will amaze you with his Hogwarts wizard magic trick show. See Bill Robison’s strolling puppet show, laugh at the antics of physical comic and juggler Henrik Bothe, get wowed by the strolling magic of Jeff Evans, receive free balloon creations from friendly balloon twisters Teri Rogers and Megan McKenna, and pose for caricaturists Vincent Yee and Patrick Ward, who will capture your personality with a quick-draw portrait. You won’t miss stilt walker Leapin’ Louie, entertaining you from the heights! JBLM’s own America’s First Corps Band will entertain you on stage with popular tunes throughout the day. If you enjoy watching sports, be sure to catch the friendly competition at Cowan Stadium when the Army vs. Navy rugby match begins. (The Army team has taken possession of the coveted match trophy with 17 wins in the past 20 years of competition!) The teams will line up for the playing of the national anthem at 10:55 a.m.; the match starts at noon.
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Climbing up in the world’s a blast By Brittany Catanzaro ave you ever wondered what it’s like to go on a rock-climbing trip with the expert guides from JBLM’s Outdoor Recreation program? I had an opportunity to learn hands-on basic alpine climbing skills and techniques on a recent snow camping weekend in Mount Rainier National Park. I experienced an amazing weekend with perfect weather and awesome people. During the trip, I got to meet others who are interested in the same fun that I’m into — a great bonding experience. This field trip was mainly about learning iceaxe arrest, snow camping and glacier travel practice. Alpine climbing instructors Scott Schissel and Shawn Raybell brought 10 of us on this trip. We worked together in teams of three or four but also worked together as a whole. Two other girls, Stephanie Duncan and Kimberly Collins, were in my group as a rope team and tent mates.
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First day setup & practice On the first day, we snowshoed with all our gear to our campsite. The sunny weather made the views perfect. We all worked efficiently together to set up camp. Everyone remained
level-headed and more than willing to help each other out, especially during camp setup and preparing cooked meals. Some of us set up the group kitchen by digging a snow table and snow benches, while others dug out a community bathroom. Shawn Raybell brought his tepee tent to place over the group kitchen to keep us warm while we ate dinner. After setting up camp, we snowshoed up to an area with a steep slope to practice ice-axe arrest. As we ascended, we practiced snowshoeing techniques — step-kicking, proper switchbacking and the French technique. When we arrived to our location, we began practicing ice axe arrest. This was an exhilarating exercise to learn! If a climber falls, there are techniques to stop a fall as quickly as possible. Self-arrest with ice axe is the best technique. However, there are many ways one can fall downhill, so we practiced all of them — head uphill, face-down/head uphill, on your back/ head downhill, face down/head downhill and on your back. After practicing, we headed back down Continued on next page.
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to camp for a snack while learning how to descend fresh snow by using the heel-step technique. Next, we roped up with our team with appropriate gear and assimilated climbing techniques on a nearby trail. We were getting the feel of climbing with a rope team and learning to move together on snow while using running belays. The sun was setting by this time, and the views were gorgeous. We finished the day with eating dinner together in the tepee-tent group kitchen — all laughing and talking about what a fun day we had.
Second day honing skills techniques On the second day, we woke up before sunrise, ate a snack, roped up in our teams and each geared up with an ice axe, crampons, headlamp, helmet, harness and pack. We practiced rope team management — adjusting pace, proper switchbacking and communication. We also practiced using crampon techniques (combination/American, French and German techniques). Scott led us to an area that was perfect for watching a breathtaking sunrise. In front of us, the sun turned Mount Rainier into an orange hue, and the orange sky backlit the Tatoosh Mountain Range behind us. We headed back
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to camp and enjoyed a warm breakfast. We finished the trip with the last parts of our training by practicing crevasse rescue with a Z-pulley and C-pulley, anchor setups and snow bollard setup.
Becoming a mountaineering woman The women of the group had a blast during the trip. If you’re a woman who would love to join in an epic experience like this, don’t let intimidation stop you. This is a wonderful and exciting experience for everyone. During the drive back to base, I spoke with Stephanie and Kimberly about their thoughts on the trip. Stephanie enjoyed the camp setup: “Setting up camp from start to finish was one of my favorite parts because I’ve never really done it before. Now I have the skills to do it again. I learned with both ODR gear and my own gear. Using ODR gear gave me the opportunity to try gear out before investing, while seeing and feeling what quality gear is. It’s also nice that ODR sells much of the same gear.” Kimberly loved practicing the ice axe arrest portion of the trip: “Learning ice axe arrest was dynamic, practical and fun. I felt challenged and safe in the ice axe arrest portions because it was made as safe as possible. I felt challenged in the crevasse rescue portions
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as there are different ways of completing that objective safely. We had a lot of critical thinking mixed with an orderly set of procedures to safely secure the rest of the rope team and the fallen climber.” Special thanks to instructors Scott and Shawn, who were patient, extremely helpful and fun. They did an amazing job instructing the techniques and helping to make our weekend so memorable. I will forever remember this epic trip.
Complete outfitting ODR provides experienced instructors, round-trip transportation and all gear required for climbing trips. Here’s what they provided: • Four-season tents. • Crampons. • Snowshoes. • Harness and carabiners. • Trekking poles. • Helmets. • Sleeping pads. • Gaiters. • Mountaineering boots. • Ice axe. • Pickets. • Rope.
• Stoves and fuel.
What’s ahead in mountaineering There’s more climbing activities on tap this spring and summer with ODR: • Rock climbing clinic Thursday, May 2 and Tuesday, May 14. • Vantage rock climb Saturday, June 8. • Crag climbing night in North Bend Mondays, July 1 and 22. • Mount Erie rock climb Sunday, July 21. • Alpine rock climbing at Snoqualmie Pass Sunday, Aug. 4. • Smith Rocks climb Aug. 30–Sept. 1. Mountain-summiting experiences to come include: • Mount Hood climb May 4–5. • Mount Baker climb May 18–19. • Mount Adams climb May 25–26 and June 15–16. • Mount Baker climb June 8–9. • Mount Olympus climb June 28–July 1. • Glacier Peak climb Aug. 23–25. For more information about basic alpine climbing and mountaineering trips, email JBLMadventuretrips@gmail.com. For a schedule of trips or to sign up, visit JBLMmwrRegistration.com and click on Trips.
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD Work with a dedicated team Get hired with Morale, Welfare & Recreation and become part of a dedicated team that serves Families, Service members, civilians and retirees who visit, work, live and play at JBLM. Child & Youth Services is currently looking to hire Child & Youth Program Assistants for our 10-week summer programming. Take JBLM youth on field trips, participate in outdoor activities and more! Other positions include lifeguards, a variety of food service workers, food and beverage attendants, cooks, recreation assistants, recreational aids, custodial workers and more.
Perks for working at JBLM When you come on board, you’ll receive the benefits of working at JBLM: • Free on-the-job early childhood education training that can be used for college credit and job advancement (CYS positions). • Free use of fully equipped sports and fitness centers and pools, including free aerobics and fitness classes. • Full access to leisure activities (bowling, golf, American Lake recreation, skate parks, beachside picnic areas, on-base dining, special events and festivals). • Discount tickets to popular attractions across the U.S., movies, sports and more. • Inexpensive recreational rentals for camping, hiking, snow sports, water fun, parties, sports, RV traveling and other outdoor recreation. • Access to guided group trips and other
outdoor adventures through the outdoor recreation program. • Access to outdoor recreation areas (skeet and trap range, ATV course, marina, Shoreline Park and on-base cabin rentals and travel camps). • Full use of self-help auto centers, arts and crafts center, recreation centers, used-car buy-and-sell lots, library programs, parentand-child play centers and more. • Regular full-time and part-time employees also receive retirement benefits, health benefits and vacation and sick leave.
LOOK FOR UPCOMING JOB FAIR ANNOUNCEMENTS on Facebook and at JBLMmwr.com. CYS & BOD Job Fairs are held at Eagles Pride Golf Course, off I-5 at Exit 116 — open to the public! Aquatics Job Fairs are held at one of our on-base pools. Bring your Social Security card and birth certificate or passport and names and phones of four references. Submit two paper applications at the job fair.
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For more information about Military Youth of the Year and free membership at Hillside Youth Center/Teen Zone, visit us at 6397 Garcia Blvd. at Lewis Main or call 253-967-4441.
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illside Youth Center/Teen Zone is proud to present Christian Ashford as the Boys & Girls Clubs of Washington State’s Military Youth of the Year award winner. Christian says, “Resilience is defined as the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties. As a military teen, life is filled with constant PSC moves, changing schools, gaining and losing friends, missing loved ones, and even the loss of loved ones. Understanding resilience taught me that I can overcome every obstacle in life with the support of my faith, Family and community. “Hillside Youth Center provides comprehensive community support for all military youth who enter the doors. I’m more resilient because of my experiences at Hillside.” Volunteering at the youth center positioned Christian to serve in key leadership positions that allowed him to give back what had been invested in him. He believes being a part the youth center is one of the best decisions he made as a military teen. Christian received a $5,000 scholarship, along with a laptop computer. He’s now going on to the regional-level competition.
How Youth of the Year is chosen The Youth of the Year program is designed to promote and recognize service to the club and community, academic performance and contributions to Family. Military youth at JBLM can work toward applying for Military Youth of the Year. Youth in grades 6–12 must be a member for at least one year at Hillside Youth Center/Teen Zone, affiliated with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. (Parents can sign up their youth for free at Parent Central Services or at Hillside.) Hillside structures programs that involve leadership clubs, Career Launch, SMART Girls, Passport to Manhood, fine arts and many more fun activities. Qualifying youth need to be involved in club programs and activities that provide them with peer-to-peer social and leadership skills. For more information on youth programs and activities or how to join, call Hillside at 253-967-4441.
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 an appointment. Family Child Care is at 2013B N. 3rd St. (at Pendleton Avenue), Lewis Main; 253-967-3039. Hillside Youth Center/Teen Zone is at 6397 Garcia Blvd., Lewis Main; 253-967-4441. Youth Sports is at 2295 S. 12th St. (at Bitar Avenue), Lewis Main; 253-967-2405. Visit JBLMcys.com for more information.
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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 Wednesday, May 22 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.
‘Play to Learn’ Fun learning & play with your kiddos The Children’s Museum of Tacoma brings “Play to Learn” fun to Escape Zone and Raindrops & Rainbows parent-and-child play centers Wednesdays through May 15. The fun is from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Escape Zone and from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Raindrops & Rainbows. Come join us for upcoming dates: • May 8: Butterflies. • May 15: A day at the beach. Escape Zone is located at McChord Field, 841 Fairway Rd. (off Lincoln Boulevard). Call 253-982-8590 for more information. Raindrops & Rainbows is located at Lewis North, 8179 American Lake Blvd. For more information, call 253-966-4802.
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DPFR focuses on bettering your life Attend Retiree Appreciation Day Retirees are part of our community
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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Are you a retiree? Come out to JBLM’s Retiree Appreciation Day Friday, May 17 at American Lake Conference Center (Lewis North) from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Installation commander will open the day with comments and interact with attendees. Retirees from all branches are invited and encouraged to attend and interact with various vendors and representatives: • Madigan retiree health fair representatives. • Staff Judge Advocate. • ID Cards/DEERS for updates. • Vehicle Registration. • Veterans Affairs. Register at JBLM-retiree-appreciation-2019.eventbrite.com. If you have an issue or comment that you’d like to present to the RSO Council, call 253-966-5884. The Retirement Services Office at JBLM keeps retired Service members and their Families informed of changes to their retirement rights, benefits and privileges, plus fosters positive relationships and provides opportunities for retirees to stay connected with the military.
Gold Star Families Attend Memorial Day observance Survivor Outreach Services invites Gold Star Families to join us for the annual Memorial Day observance ceremony at the Camp Lewis Cemetery Monday, May 27 starting at 11:30 a.m. We’re honoring the men and women who have served and sacrificed in the defense of our nation. For more information, call 253-966-5047 or 253-967-3672.
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Madigan’s School Based Health Clinics DID YOU KNOW: Your kids can receive their routine adolescent immunizations such as the Tetanus, HPV, and Meningitis vaccines and school physicals at any of our Madigan Clinics? You don't need to change your primary care clinic or provider in order to utilize the school based health clinics. These clinics are designed to enhance your teen's ability to access care during their busy school year!
Participating schools include: Harrison Prep High School, Lakes High School, Mann Middle School, Pioneer Middle School, Rogers High School, Steilacoom High School, Woodbrook Middle School, River Ridge High School, Bethel Middle and Bethel High School. With Madigan’s School Based Health System clinics in 10 area schools, military teenagers with TRICARE Prime insurance can get care in their school clinics one day a week. IT H
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Obtain U.S. citizenship Calling all foreign-born spouses! Do you have questions or concerns about obtaining your U.S. citizenship? United States Citizenship & Immigration Service officers come to Relocation/AFCS Waller Hall every other month to assist ID card holders with immigration and naturalization. You must make an appointment at JBLMdpfr.timetap.com (under Appointments, USCIS Immigration). Questions? Call 1-800-767-1833 to speak to an officer. Visit USCIS.gov for more information.
Cheer on JBLM grads Sign up for graduation ceremony If you’re completing a degree before Saturday, Aug. 31, you’re invited to attend the annual joint college graduation ceremony Friday, May 10, 1 p.m. at Clover Park Technical College’s Sharon McGavick Student Center & Conference Facility.
On-base college students are required to register through their respective schools (guests don’t need to register). For more information, call 253-967-2208/2203.
FOCUS Tip of the Month Take time for self-care April showers are supposed to bring May flowers, but what is Mom to do when flowers just aren’t enough to get her through these hectic spring days? When her day is filled with caring for everyone else, what can she do to care for herself? At the FOCUS program, we teach Moms (and Dads) fun and useful skills to energize the heart and to strategies for much needed self-care. Don’t just let the mom in your life get by, help her be the strongest she can be! FOCUS is at 2013B N. 3rd St. (at Pendleton Avenue), Room 331. For more information, call 253-966-6390 or email JBLM@focusproject.org. Also visit fb.com/FOCUSresiliencytraining or focusproject.org.
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Take classes & workshops for free Check out our events & classes! DPFR classes and events are free — take advantage of as many as you can to develop your career, improve your relationships,
develop more resiliency and less stress, relate well with your children and spouse, train for leadership, prepare for the future, take control of your finances and much more!
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Overseas Briefing
Mondays
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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
“Brown Bag” Hiring & Career Events
Wednesdays & Fridays
253-967-5599
Baby Play Group
Thursdays
253-967-5901
Playmorning Play Group
Fridays
253-967-5901
7 Principles of Making Marriage Work
May 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20 & 22
253-967-5901
Active Parenting for Teens
May 6, 8, 13, 15 & 20
253-967-5901
123 Magic
May 7, 9, 14 & 16
253-967-5901
24/7 Dad
Tuesdays, May 14 & 21
253-967-9430
Financially Fit
Wednesday, May 15
253-967-9917
Pre-Retirement Briefing
Thursday, May 16
253-966-5884
Résumé 101
Thursday, May 16
253-477-9675
Re-Entry Briefing
Thursday, May 16
253-967-2060
Retiree Appreciation Day
Friday, May 17
253-966-5884
FRG Funds Custodian Training (day)
Friday, May 17
253-967-3397
CARE Team (evening)
Monday, May 20
253-967-3397
FRG Funds Custodian (evening)
Tuesday, May 21
253-967-3397
FRG Leadership (day)
May 22–23
253-967-3397
LinkedIn 360
Thursday, May 23
253-477-9675
“Honor the Fallen” Memorial Day Observance
Monday, May 27
253-699-5047
JBLM Volunteer Recognition Ceremony
Thursday, May 30
253-967-2324
Reintegration Workshop for Family Members
Monday, June 3
253-967-3397
Hawaii Briefing
Tuesday, June 4
253-967-3628
Smooth Move Workshop
Tuesday, June 4
253-967-3628
FRG Leadership Training (evening)
Wednesdays, June 5, 12 & 19
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Volunteer Orientation Training
Thursday, June 6
253-967-2324
Volunteer Management Information System Organizational Point of Contact Training
Thursday, June 6
253-967-2324
Interview Ready
Thursday, June 6
253-477-9675
Financially Fit
Thursday, June 6
253-967-9917
Re-Entry Briefing
Thursday, June 6
253-967-3628
FRG Key Contact (evening)
Monday, June 10
253-967-3397
Alaska Briefing
Monday, June 10
253-967-3628
JBLM Newcomers Orientation
Tuesday, June 11
253-967-5901
Car Buying
Wednesday, June 12
253-967-9917
USCIS Briefing
Wednesday, June 12
253-967-3397
The Complete Federal Résumé
Thursday, June 13
253-477-9675
FRG Funds Custodian (day)
Friday, June 14
253-967-3397
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Follow the path to reading fun Special events StoryWalk at the Library
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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Join Book Patch and McChord libraries as we celebrate Strong B.A.N.D.S. with StoryWalk®. StoryWalk combines two of our favorite activities — reading and taking a walk. Each StoryWalk will begin outside each library. Simply follow along the trail, reading the pages of some of our favorite books at each stop along the way. Visit McChord or Book Patch libraries any time in May to learn where the trail starts in your area. The StoryWalk Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, Vermont, and developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition and the Kellogg Hubbard Library.
Joint library activities 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 hundreds of preloaded movies, plus Netflix! For more information, call McChord Library at 253-982-3454 or Grandstaff Library at 253-967-5889.
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.
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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 (May 3) and the second Friday of the month at Grandstaff Library (May 10). We provide the Lego sets, and you provide the imagination! Registration is required for McChord Library on the calendar of events at JBLMlibraries. com starting one week prior, or call 253-9823454. No registration is needed at Grandstaff.
Play board games with friends Kids and adults can have a blast playing with an entire collection of 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.
McChord Library Hour of Code is easy learning Come join us the third Friday of every other month for Hour of Code™! Kids ages 8 and older will learn beginner coding concepts to create their own unique projects that will stretch the imagination and provide hours of fun! No experience is necessary. Computers will be provided May 17 from 4 to 5 p.m. Registration is required and begins Friday,
May 4. Register at JBLMlibraries.com or call 253-982-3454.
Join us at Yoga Storytime Ages 3–5 can come join us for a full-body experience building early literacy skills and healthy bodies at the same time! 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 May 31. Yoga mats are provided; space is limited. Registration is required at JBLMlibraries.com and begins one week prior.
Book a tech expert for free 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.
Congratulations to Alex Parks, McChord Library’s Beat Saber VR Champion. Alex completed a song on Expert+ level for the first time at last month’s spring break fun and games.
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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, May 2 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!
Join 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 May 8 to discuss “Beartown” by Fredrik Backman. A limited number of copies are available; register in person at McChord Library to receive a copy. Check out next month’s selection, “No! I Don’t Want to Join a Book Club” by Virginia Ironside, in time for our meeting June 12.
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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. This month, we meet May 15 at 4 p.m. to discuss “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” by Jeff Kinney. Check out a copy of the month’s book from the front desk.
New adult Afterthought book club Come to Grandstaff Library 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 May 23 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. to discuss “And Then There Were None” by Agatha Christie.
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Grandstaff & Book Patch libraries 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 what zaps Friday, May 3 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Participants can uncover interests by making, producing, solving, creating, collaborating and thinking with projects.
Be creative at Girls’ Club Girls ages 6–10 can get creative at Book Patch Library’s Girls’ Club! Join us to create mixed media art Friday, May 10 starting at 6 p.m. There’s no need to register — just show up!
Create at BYOU teen girls’ club Spend a girl-fueled power hour of creativity and awesome nosh at the Be Your Own You teen girls’ club Friday, May 17 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. where we’ll make a potter pendant!
Enjoy sensory storytime Join staff from Parent Central Services for a monthly sensory-friendly story and music
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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 May 15 at 3 p.m. inside Book Patch Library.
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 May 24 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. No registration is needed.
Explore STEAM concepts with your Family You don’t need to wait for the monthly STEAM Makerspace to have Family fun at Grandstaff Library. JBLM Families may call to reserve your own room to explore STEAM concepts with your choice of the library’s kits: • Ozobots. • Lego Mindstorms. • Dash & Dot. • Makey Makey. • 3Doodler. • PS4 Virtual Reality. • E-Blox. For more information on reserving your Family time, call 253-967-5533.
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