September 2016 JBLM MWR e-Focus

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

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6 Celebrate food & fall Try out new food specials, Sam Adams’ new fall brew, football specials & the upcoming Oktoberfest celebration.

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fun 8 Have a great time together Play Football Frenzy, enjoy contests & tournaments, create art & check out the Fall Flea Market.

feature 12 We’ve got you covered Newcomers’ tips & guide to MWR services, activities & businesses connect you with your new community.

adventures 16 Catch some air

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From mountain climbing to bungee jumping, you’ll get all the fresh air you crave with Outdoor Recreation program trips!

sports, fitness & aquatics 22 Adopt a healthy lifestyle

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Get fit with free fitness classes and sign up for Salmon Run & intramurals.

youth 24 Discover new school-year fun Find opportunities to build skills with youth classes, sports & recreation.

military & Family readiness 26 Make a positive change Strengthen your marriage, prepare your Family for deployment or a successful school year & help improve your community.

28 Curb school-supply spending

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Back-to-school shopping doesn’t need to break the bank when you follow these simple tips.

29 Smoothing out a new routine

Photos: Kaweka Stoney (16), U.S. Army Family and MWR Programs courtesy photo (29)

Establishing routines helps the school year go more smoothly.

FROM THE COVER Cover photo by FMWRC Photography Headquarters Prepare for a successful school year!

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School Support Services has the tips you need for a successful school year for your student! Turn to page 24 for details. Plus, check out the events throughout this issue to make sure you have a fun–learning balance this fall!

Find what you need for school research & exams online with your base libraries.

30 Back-to-school resources

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September brings back-to-school, football seasons — Family and MWR has you covered for both It’s the time of year where many of us are heading back to the classroom or sending our children back to school. Turn to page 24 for information from School Support Services on how to make this year successful for your students. If you’re heading back to school yourself, check out the Book Store inside JBLM’s Stone Education Center for great prices on textbooks. Plus, Battle Bean Coffee (also located inside the education center) provides a much-needed caffeine boost during class breaks.

If you’ve been waiting for the start of football since the big game in February, the time is here! Whether you’re rooting for the Seahawks or the team from your home state, catch all the pigskin action live on the big screens at two JBLM locations. Both Warrior Zone and Samuel Adams Brewhouse play every game and offer great food and beverage options. Flip to page 8 for details or visit fb.com/JBLMWarriorZone and fb.com/JBLMSamuelAdamsBrewhouse.

With the first day of fall just around the corner, celebrate the great outdoors with the Outdoor Recreation program. Make the most of the last warm summer days and welcome the cooler weather with an adventure trip! The latest calendar is on page 16.

We hope to see you soon in our facilities and extend a warm welcome to all our JBLM newcomers. Find a helpful phone list on page 13.

William E. Harvey Director, Family & MWR at JBLM

Proudly creating smiles for our military and their families.

253-582-1611 10025 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW in Lakewood

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FOCUS JBLM Family & MWR Director, Family & MWR William E. Harvey Creative director Promotions director

Toby Bartley Kelly Wetzel

Editor & graphic designer Writer/graphic designer

Kimberly Rowe Patti Jeffrey

Contributors Jessica Gomez, Jackie Kelly, Arnie Norem, Cindy Spano and Antoinette Walker Contributing photographers Scott Hansen, Emiliano Hernandez, Patti Jeffrey, Kaweka Stoney, Warrior Zone staff, MWR Marketing & FMWRC Photography Headquarters For commercial sponsorship or advertising inquiries, off-base businesses should contact Angela Frasier at 253-966-2256.

The JBLM “FOCUS” is an unofficial information source published monthly. All activities described herein, which are open to authorized patrons and, where applicable, guests, are subject to change; contact the activity for confirmation.

Opinions are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent 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. Submissions are welcome but may be edited for accuracy, clarity and style.

Visit us at JBLMmwr.com or fb.com/JBLMFamilyMWR.

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CELEBRATE FOOD & FALL! D

elight in German food and drink at MWR’s Oktoberfest Saturday, Oct. 1!

Dress up in your Bavarian best for the costume contest and come out to experience authentic food, brew and live entertainment in the MWR Fest Tent at Lewis Main from 11 a.m.–6 p.m.

The 56th Army Band and variety of Bavarian bands will entertain the audience with lively music and dancing. Also board the wagon for free hay rides, compete in contests and games and more.

The menu includes your favorites — bratwurst, jaegerschnitzel, roasted half Cornish hen, German potato salad, butterfried potatoes, sauerkraut, German red cabbage, baked cheese noodles, Bavarian pretzels, cheese blintzes and stuffed baked apples. Combos include a Brötchen roll.

German brews are available for ages 21 and older with valid IDs. The MWR Fest Tent is next to Bowl Arena Lanes is at 2200 Liggett Ave.

New fall brew at Sam Adams

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Here’s a reason the celebrate! Samuel Adams’ highly anticipated Octoberfest beer is officially on tap at the Samuel Adams Brewhouse JBLM beginning Thursday, Sept. 1! Fall hours also start Sept. 1, so stop by for a pint of Octoberfest or another Sam Adams favorite Mondays and Thursdays, 3–10 p.m.; Fridays, 3 p.m.–midnight; Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.–midnight and Sundays, 9:30 a.m.–10 p.m.

Sam Adams is at 2400 Bitar Ave. at Division Drive at Lewis Main.

For more details, call 253-964-2012.

The Club appreciates it members

and pick up a variety of pastries, a bagel,

Club members — you’re being appreciated at a free dinner at the Club at McChord Field Wednesday, Sept. 21 from 5–7 p.m. Family members and guests can also attend for $5 each. No reservations are needed.

The Club is at 700 Barnes Blvd. For more information, call 253-982-5581.

breakfast burrito, muffin or fruit cup with your coffee drinks, hot chocolate and tea weekdays from 7–11 a.m.

Visit JBLMmwr.com/coffee for full menus and prices.

Lunch-n-Bowl at Sounders Lanes Have fun during your lunch hour!

Buy lunch at Sounders Lanes Family Fun

Battle Bean offers hot shots, cold jolts, breakfast bites & more

Center at McChord Field Monday–Friday,

Before you head to school or work, stop

by JBLM’s Battle Bean coffee shops to get your specialty coffee drinks and a quick breakfast to go!

Try the daily specials at Battle Bean inside Stone Education Center and the Drive-Thru Battle Bean.

The Battle Bean inside Stone Ed also serves freshly baked pastries, wraps, sandwiches and salads. It opens at 7:30 a.m. weekdays at 6242 Colorado Ave. The Drive-Thru Battle Bean is located close by on the corner of 12th Street and Liggett Avenue at Lewis Main. Order your favorite coffee drinks from 7 a.m.–noon weekdays, plus freshly made grab-n-go breakfast pastries and lunch wraps.

The Battle Bean at McChord Field is located inside the Customer Service Mall at 100 Jackson Blvd. Drop by for breakfast

for your rental shoes and bowl a free

bring your receipt to the front desk, pay game from 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Sounders Lanes is at 737 Jackson Blvd.

Call 253-982-5954 for more information.

Favorite locales cater to patrons Whether you like to bowl, golf or just hang out, MWR has a full menu with all your favorites!

Both the Strike Zone Café at Bowl Arena Lanes and the Strike Zone Snack Bar at Sounders Lanes offer bowlers (and the lunch and dinner crowd) oven-baked pizzas, grilled sandwiches, sizzling hamburgers, piles of sides and fresh salads any time you’re hungry! The Strike Zones are located at both Lewis Main and McChord Field. (Ask about daily specials at both Strike Zones!)

Habañero Mexican Grill at McChord

Field’s Whispering Firs Golf Course features huge made-to-order burritos, tacos and salads, plus quesadillas, sides and snacks. Also order a traditional hot breakfast to take out or dine in, even on weekends!

To see complete menus for all our eateries, visit JBLMmwr.com under dining.

Enjoy the Bistro’s September lunch specials Soak in the lakeside view while you savor lunch on the patio (while the weather’s still warm enough) or inside the Bistro at Russell Landing.

While you’re there, try out September’s weekday lunch specials. From 11 a.m.– 2 p.m., order the: • Shrimp salad sandwich with choice of side for $12.95 Mondays.

• Caribbean jerk chicken with yellow rice and beans for $14.95 Tuesdays.

• Carne asada with refried beans and Spanish rice for $14.95 Wednesdays.

• BLT club sandwich with choice of side for $11.95 Thursdays.

• Crabby melt sandwich with choice of side for $13.95 Fridays.

The Bistro is located at Lewis North at the end of American Lake Avenue. For more information, call 253-964-2813.

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Enjoy the last warm days out on the patio

The Bistro at Russell Landing is the perfect spot to enjoy a relaxing lunch outdoors before the weather turns crisp. Visit JBLMmwr.com for current hours and menu.

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Pick winning teams for Football Frenzy Samuel Adams JBLM and the Warrior Zone are teaming up to bring you Football Frenzy fun and prizes all season.

Visit either location for entry forms, pick who you think the winners will be for each week’s match-up, and you could win weekly prizes!

At the end of the season, you’ll have a chance to win an official NFL jersey from the team of your choice (one winner per location).

Drop by to watch the games on the big screens at either location while you enjoy brew and food specials during happy hour.

Sam Adams is at 2400 Bitar Ave. and Division at Lewis Main. For more info, call 253-964-2012.

The Warrior Zone is on the corner of 17th and D streets at Lewis North. Call 253-477-5756 for more details.

Enjoy September at Sam Adams Samuel Adams Brewhouse JBLM invites you to watch fall sports action, grab some good deals and enjoy house events!

• Thursday, Sept. 8, test your grip in the Stein Hoist Contest during the first NFL game of the season starting at 5:30 p.m. The person who holds 40 fluid ounces straight up the longest wins a prize.

• Come in for UFC 203 Saturday, Sept. 10 and enter to win free swag.

Cover is $5.

• Friday, Sept. 23, enjoy a Brewhouse Whiskey and Beer Tasting event.

You’ll learn tasting tips from the pros at Sam Adams, plus get to hear the 56th Army Band perform live jazz music. Admission is $20 per person.

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Find gently used treasures at Fall Flea Market This event is for ages 21 and older only.

Please drink responsibly.

• Kick off the football season right here! Catch all the NFL action Monday, Thursday and Sunday nights live on big screens, as well as ESPNU for Saturday college games.

• Samuel Adams Brewhouse has a mug room! Want your own mug? The Arts & Crafts Center will personalize a mug for you with your unit crest or squadron logo, plus your name on the back for only $18.50! Stop by the Arts & Crafts Center, 1121 Barnes Blvd. at McChord Field and order your mug today! (Call 253-982-6723 for details.)

• Enjoy 16 brews on tap, plenty of food and more! Happy hour is 4–6 p.m.

Get half-off appetizers, $2 off Sam Adams draft pitchers and $1 off domestic draft pitchers.

Fall hours start Thursday, Sept. 1, so drop

Televised events include UFC 203 Saturday, Sept. 10, NFL preseason, NFL games on Mondays, Thursdays and Sundays, MLB, soccer and NASCAR. The WZ is on the corner of 17th and D streets, open to ages 18 and older only.

For more info, call 253-477-5756.

Create fun Kids’ Kraft Sign up your kiddos now for the monthly Kids’ Kraft Friday, Sept. 9 at the Arts & Crafts Center at McChord Field from 3:30–5 p.m.

This month, your child can create string art! The cost is only $2 per child.

Register with payment by Wednesday, Sept. 7.

The Arts & Crafts Center is located at 1121 Barnes Blvd. at McChord Field. Call 253-982-6726 to register.

Wine & Canvas combines fun & art

253-964-2012.

Reserve your spot for the Club at McChord Field’s Wine & Canvas event Friday, Sept. 16, 6–8:30 p.m. The cost is $30 for appetizers, a glass of wine and all art supplies. Club members save $3.

Call 253-982-5581/0718 for more details. (You must be age 21 or older to attend.) The Club’s at 700 Barnes Blvd.

Warrior Zone’s open for play

Use Arts & Crafts’ photo kiosk!

by Mondays and Thursdays, 3–10 p.m.; Fridays, 3 p.m.–midnight; Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.–midnight and Sundays, 9:30 a.m.–10 p.m. Sam Adams is located at 2400 Bitar Ave. at Division Drive at Lewis Main. For more details, call

Get in on one of the ongoing events at the Warrior Zone at Lewis North: • Tuesdays, eight-ball pool tournament at 6:30 p.m.

• Wednesdays, Texas Hold ‘Em at 6:30 p.m. Final is Sept. 14.

• Thursday, Sept. 8, sign up for the Call of Duty: Black Ops III tourney at 6 p.m.

• Fridays, Trading Card Game Night at 9.

• Saturdays, PC: League of Legends at 2 p.m., Dungeons & Dragons meet up

Discover gently used yard, home and garage items at the annual Fall Flea Market in Saturday, Sept. 10 from 8 a.m.–noon in the MWR Fest Tent.

Come out early for the best finds!

The tent is located next to Bowl Arena Lanes at 2200 Liggett Ave. at Lewis Main.

Bring in your camera disk or smartphone photos to download and print for

holiday cards, photo calendars, collages and more at the Arts & Crafts Center.

Choose from a variety of greeting card templates, too! Prints start at only 28¢ each, and the kiosk prints high-quality photos as large as 8-by-10s.

The Arts & Crafts Center is located at 1121 Barnes Blvd. at McChord Field. Call 253-982-6726/6723 for more details.

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Arts & Crafts Center September Clip ‘n Save Coupons 50% Off Sewing Class

Free Glass Mosaic Class

(discount applies to instruction only)

(discount applies to instruction only)

Limit one coupon per customer per class.

Valid only when presented in person.

No photocopies accepted. No cash value.

Coupon is good Sept. 1–30, 2016.

Limit one coupon per customer.

Valid only when presented in person.

No photocopies accepted. No cash value.

Coupon is good Sept. 1–30, 2016.

at 5 and anime in the theater at 8.

• Sundays, Madden 17 practice at 6 p.m.

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Kick off football season right at Sam Adams Brewhouse and The Warrior Zone at JBLM! Catch ALL the NFL action LIVE on our big screens.

We have a variety of beers on tap, plenty of great food & more!

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CELEBRATE FOOD & FALL, continued from page 7 Warrior Zone treats you to a variety of tasty bargain meals Have you seen all the eats at The Zone?

The menu includes burgers, pizzas, sandwiches and specials!

For those who like alternatives, try fresh wraps, salads and sandwiches.

Food and events naturally go together, and September food specials make each event even better: • While you’re watching the NFL Primetime Kickoff Thursday, Sept. 8, purchase Macho Nachos (chips with nacho cheese, jalapeños, shredded pork and onions) for $5.50 or the meatball sub for $4.

• Saturday, Sept. 10 at UFC 203, buy the pulled pork or cheeseburger meal with your choice of two sides, served on the patio. Each is $5.50.

• Sundays starting at 9:30 a.m., get a

pancake breakfast for $5 while you watch Sunday morning football.

• Every Monday during the game, enjoy a 7-inch pepperoni pizza and six Buffalo wings for $10.95. Also try $5 margarita pitchers during the game!

• At the ongoing Texas Hold ‘Em tourney Wednesdays starting at 6 p.m., purchase nachos with jalapeños for $3 or a 12-inch single-topping pizza for $6.50.

• The first five people to sign up for any Warrior Zone tournament receive $2 off a meal in the café.

• Get $2 off draft beer pitchers and $1 off a draft beer or bottled beer during happy hour weekdays from 5–7 p.m., plus food specials.

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

LET’S HAVE A GOOD TIME TOGETHER, continued from page 9 Take advantage of September golf specials and tourneys!

You’ll find a variety of September discounts and tourneys at Whispering Firs and Eagles Pride: • All green fees are $20 after 11 a.m.

Mondays at Whispering Firs and Wednesdays at Eagles Pride.

• Super Sundays — Pay regular price for one green fee and get the second (lesser value) green fee half off Sundays after noon at Whispering Firs and from noon–3 p.m. at Eagles Pride.

• Save with the weekday golf combo — green fees, shared cart and $7 food voucher. Ranks E1–E5 pay $35, E6 and above and other DOD ID cardholders pay $39 and guests pay $43.

• Enter the Wednesday, Sept. 21 Nine, Dine and Wine golf tourney at Whispering Firs. The $85 per couple fee includes a nine-hole two-person

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scramble, green fees, your cart, dinner and wine!

• Enter the Friday, Sept. 23 Glow in the Dark tourney at Eagles Pride. The $50 fee includes a nine-hole two-person scramble, green fees, cart, barbecued dinner and one glow ball.

Whispering Firs is at 895 Lincoln Blvd. at McChord Field. Call 253-982-2124 for more details.

Eagles Pride is located off I-5 Exit 116.

Call 253-967-6522 for more details.

Sharpen your game with a pro Strengthen your game with individual golf lessons! Learn how to improve on and modify your techniques, then practice at either covered driving range.

Golf lessons are available at both Eagles Pride (253-967-6522) and Whispering Firs (253-982-2124) with one of their PGAand WPGA-certified golf pros or with the MEGSA PPE (Most Efficient Golf Swing Attainable on Perfect Practice Equipment). Call now to schedule a lesson.

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If you’re new to JBLM WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED!

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elcome to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, a big base with lots of services! We’ll help you get to know who we are and how we can help you settle in.

your résumé and interview skills, Family

One of the very first things Services members are required to do is attend the JBLM Newcomers’ Orientation to learn about all the services and activities that connect you to your new community.

If you’re a spouse, please attend! You’ll learn the ins and outs of JBLM in one sitting, but even more, you can make connections right away with the people who can help you most! Even if you missed your spouse’s orientation, you can attend the next one, held monthly at American Lake Conference Center. Upcoming dates are Tuesdays, Sept. 20 and Oct. 18. Child care is available on-site after you register your youth by calling 253-966-CYSS. If you’re staying at an on-base hotel, ask for the free shuttle to the orientation.

JBLM Armed Forces Community Service is an organizer of the Newcomers’ Orientation. This Joint Base organization combines JBLM’s Army and Air Force resources to assist everyone here. They help you with

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life, relationship-building, child-rearing, finances, car buying and even cooking! Look for the list of free classes you can attend on page 29.

If you’re a single Service member, BOSS is here to better acquaint you with JBLM. trips, volunteer for events (earn promotion points!) and plan new events together. Call BOSS headquarters at 253-967-5636 for more details.

If you’re a mom or dad, MWR services you can use right away are childcare, before- and after-school care, free activities for parents and preschoolers, Family recreation, youth sports, fun extracurricular classes such as karate, dance and gymnastics, library services and a host of other resources. Read about current activities in the Youth and Libraries sections of this issue and take some time to explore your new base.

We also specialize in indoor and outdoor recreation, including trips, bowling, golf, open sports leagues, races and fun runs, free concerts and events, discount tickets and vacations.

Tear off and keep the following page for a quick reference guide of our services and activities.

We’ve got you covered! Here’s a handy guide to

MWR SERVICES & ACTIVITIES AT JBLM Clip & save this handy guide for your fridge or bulletin board.

Addresses with an M are located at McChord Field.

Phone area code is 253.

Visit JBLMmwr.com for hours.

RECREATION BETTER OPPORTUNITIES FOR SINGLE SERVICE MEMBERS (BOSS) 11592 17th & D St 967-5636 LEISURE TRAVEL SERVICES (LTS) Sports & Discount Tickets, Vacations & Hotels 2272 Liggett Ave 967-3085/2050 Annex located at Sounders Lanes NELSON RECREATION CENTER 3168 2nd Div Dr 967-2539 WARRIOR ZONE RECREATION CENTER 11592 17th & D St 477-5756

OUTDOOR RECREATION ADVENTURES UNLIMITED M 739 Battery Rd 982-2206/2303 McCHORD POV RESALE LOT Call Adventures Unlimited for info: 982-2206 M Lot located at Lincoln Blvd, next to Commissary Parking by permit only; sign up at Adventures Unlimited HOLIDAY PARK at McCHORD FIELD M Pavilion Info & Reservations 982-2206 M Holiday Park/Fam-Camp 982-5488 NORTHWEST ADVENTURE CENTER (NAC) 8050 NCO Beach Rd, Lewis North OUTDOOR ADVENTURE PROGRAMS & INFO Program Manager 967-6263 EQUIPMENT RENTAL & SALES (NAC) 967-8282 SCUBA DIVING CENTER 967-3405 TRAVEL CAMP, CABIN RENTAL 967-8282/7744 LEWIS POV RESALE LOT Register at NW Adventure Center Kaufman & N. Pendleton Ave. at Lewis Main RUSSELL LANDING MARINA 8981 American Lake Ave 967-2510 SHORELINE PARK Shoreline Beach Rd, Pavilion info 967-2510 (Open Memorial Day through Labor Day) OFF-ROAD VEHICLE (ORV) PARK Hours vary, call 967-6263/7056 for access RIFLE & PISTOL RANGE (RANGE 15) 0015 East Gate Rd 967-9803 SKEET & TRAP RANGE 3969 2nd Div Range Rd 967-7056 RV STORAGE LOT RESERVATIONS & INFO Lewis North 967-8282/7744 M McChord Field/739 Battery Rd 982-2206 BOAT STORAGE Logistics Ctr, 9646 Prescott Ave 967-7893

SPORTS & FITNESS SPORTS ADMINISTRATION OFFICE 3236 2nd Div & Handrich Sports Director 967-2604 JENSEN FAMILY HEALTH & FITNESS CENTER 2022 Liggett Ave & Div 967-5975 McCHORD FITNESS CENTER M 729 5th St 982-6707 McCHORD FITNESS CENTER ANNEX M 726 5th St 982-6700 McVEIGH SPORTS & FITNESS CENTER 2160 Liggett Ave 967-5869 SHERIDAN SPORTS & FITNESS CENTER 3759 Stryker Ave 967-7311

SOLDIERS FIELD HOUSE 3236 2nd Div & Handrich 967-4771 WILSON SPORTS & FITNESS CENTER 11596 D St & 41st Div 967-7471 INTRAMURAL SPORTS OFFICE 2170 Bitar & 12th 967-4768

SWIMMING POOLS KEELER POOL 9993 Garfield St 967-6652 KIMBRO POOL 2161 Liggett Ave 967-5026 SOLDIERS FIELD HOUSE POOL 3236 2nd Div & Handrich 967-5390

ARTS & CRAFTS McCHORD ARTS & CRAFTS CENTER M 1121 Barnes Blvd Administration 982-6726 Engraving/Embroidery/Sales Store 982-6723 Frame Shop 982-6718

AUTO LEWIS AUTO CENTER Engine Repair, 4043 West Way 967-3728 Autobody/Paint Shop, 4081 West Way 967-4793 McCHORD AUTO CENTER M 1120 Barnes Blvd 982-7226

LIBRARIES GRANDSTAFF MEMORIAL 2109 N 10th & Pendleton 967-5889 BOOK PATCH CHILDREN’S LIBRARY (Grandstaff) 2109 N 10th & Pendleton 967-5533 McCHORD LIBRARY M 851 Lincoln Blvd, Ground Floor 982-3454 ARMED FORCES COMMUNITY SERVICE (AFCS) Bldg 2013A, N 3rd St Division Chief/Admin Assistant 967-6144

Sexual Harassment/Assault Response & Prevention (SHARP) 2013A N 3rd St

Sexual Assault Response Coordinator 967-2072 Victim Advocate (SHARP) 967-6211/966-0363 SHARP 24/7 Hotline 389-8469

ARMED FORCES SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM (ASAP) 2008B N 3rd & Pendleton

Prevention Services 967-1414 Civilian Services (Employee Assistance) 732-2214 Drug Testing Lab 967-4351/1446

RELOCATION READINESS PROGRAM Program Manager 967-3628 Loan Closet 967-3635

AFCS ANNEX

2166 12th St 967-4424 FINANCIAL READINESS PROGRAM (FRP) Program Manager 967-9917 AER Officer 967-9852 AER AFTER-HOURS EMERGENCIES American Red Cross 1-877-272-7337 SURVIVOR OUTREACH SERVICES Program Manager 966-5047/1-866-963-2538

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER

4274 Idaho Ave & 9th Division 967-9496 ARMED FORCES FAMILY ACTION PLAN (AFFAP) Program Coordinator 967-3689 ARMED FORCES FAMILY TEAM BUILDING (AFFTB) Program Manager 967-3659 FAMILY EVENTS AND PROGRAMS Program Manager 966-7935 INSTALLATION VOLUNTEER CORPS Program Manager 967-2324

SERVICEMEMBER & FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTER (SFAC)

9059 Gardner Loop Program Director Admin Assistant

966-8433/7057 966-8434 966-8433

AFCS EMPLOYMENT READINESS

M 551 Barnes Blvd & 16th St

982-9675

AFCS-McCHORD

Readiness • Information & Referral • Outreach • Family Life Education • Personal Finance Management • Career Focus • Relocation Assistance • Transition Assistance M 552 Barnes Blvd/Lincoln Blvd 982-2695 Air Force Aid Society: 982-2695 (Weekends & after-duty hrs., call the American Red Cross at 1-877-272-7337) ESCAPE ZONE M 841 Fairway Rd & Lincoln Blvd 982-8590 CYS SERVICES

PARENT CENTRAL SERVICES (PCS) 966-2977 (CYSS) Lewis Main: 2295 12th & Bitar M McChord Field: 578 Lincoln Blvd

FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM

HOURLY CHILD CARE

AFCS, WALLER HALL

CLARKMOOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 2095 Bitar Ave For reservations, call 967-5455 McCHORD CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER M 580 Lincoln Blvd For reservations, call 982-4166/4167 CASCADE SCHOOL AGE CENTER 2402 Bitar Ave For reservations, call 967-6710

2013 N 3rd & Pendleton 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

Program Manager 967-6618 Admin Assistant 967-6416 FAP Training 967-5901 New Parent Support Program 966-7271 SafeLine available 24/7 966-7233 2140 Liggett Ave 967-7166 COMMUNITY INFORMATION SERVICES Program Manager 967-6399 EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM Program Manager 967-9704 Program Specialists 967-9705/3451 System Navigators 967-5795/9097 MOBILIZATION AND DEPLOYMENT Program Manager 967-8430 OUTREACH & UNIT SERVICES Program Coordinator 967-3544

FAMILY CHILD CARE (FCC)

2013B N 3rd & Pendleton 967-3039/966-5993

YOUTH PROGRAMS HILLSIDE YOUTH CENTER 6397 Garcia Blvd 967-4441 McCHORD YOUTH CENTER & SAS M 3032 Dogwood St 982-2203 LEWIS NORTH YOUTH CENTER (SAS) 8584 American Lake Ave 966-7166

YOUTH SPORTS 2295 12th St & Bitar

967-2405

OTHER CYSS PROGRAMS RAINDROPS & RAINBOWS 8197 American Lake Ave 966-4802 SCHOOL SUPPORT SERVICES 2140 Liggett Ave, Waller Hall 967-7195 SKIESUnlimited 6398 Garcia Blvd 966-3539

FREEDOM PARK

SPLASH PARK Daily (Summer only)

2275 Liggett Ave call 967-4661 for hours

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BOWLING CENTERS BOWL ARENA LANES 2272 Liggett Ave 967-4661 STRIKE ZONE CAFÉ 967-4661 SOUNDERS LANES FAMILY FUN CENTER M 737 Jackson Blvd 982-5954 STRIKE ZONE SNACK BAR 982-5372

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BATTLE BEAN at STONE EDUCATION CNTR 6242 Colorado Ave 964-8152 BATTLE BEAN DRIVE-THROUGH Corner of 12th & Liggett at Lewis Main BATTLE BEAN at McCHORD FIELD M 100 Jackson Blvd, Cust. Serv. Mall 982-6081 SAMUEL ADAMS BREWHOUSE JBLM 2400 Bitar Ave & Division 964-2012 THE BISTRO AT RUSSELL LANDING 8981 American Lake Ave 964-2813 THE CLUB at McCHORD FIELD M 700 Barnes Blvd 982-5581/2795 THE ZONE (inside the Warrior Zone) 11592 D St & 17th 477-5835/5833

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GOLF COURSES EAGLES PRIDE GOLF COURSE Located off I-5, Exit 116 967-6522 WHISPERING FIRS GOLF COURSE M 895 Lincoln Blvd 982-2124 HABAÑERO MEXICAN GRILL (inside the clubhouse) Bldg. 895 982-3271

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OTHER BUSINESSES AMERICAN LAKE CONFERENCE CENTER 8085 NCO Beach Rd 964-1209 STONE EDUCATION CENTER MWR BOOK STORE 6242 Colorado Ave, Rm B144 964-8185 OTHER ACTIVITIES CPAC-NAF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE 2015 4th & Pendleton Ave, Rm B008 Job Info (USA Staffing) 967-7776 YAKIMA TRAINING CENTER From JBLM Lewis Phone (509) 577-3201 THE PET BRIGADE Dog & Cat Barracks 0497 Pendleton Ave 912-4898 Visit www.thepetbrigade.com for hours

LEWIS MAIN LODGING 2110/2111 Barnes Blvd 964-0211, ext. 4406 for reservations 967-5051/2815 for front desk McCHORD FIELD LODGING M 1147 Barnes Blvd 982-5613, ext. 2505 for reservations 982-5613, ext. 0 for front desk

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Experience Washington Amazing views & invigorating adventures

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Now’s a great time to get outside with the Northwest Adventure Center’s outdoor experts!

Before bidding farewell to summer, reserve your spot on a kayak paddle trip and learn to navigate the waters from atop a standup paddleboard.

If you’re looking for high-speed adventure, look no further than the ATV RiderCourse™ or one of the upcoming mountain biking trips. The NAC expert guides will take you to the Snoqualmie Tunnel and Duthie Hill.

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There’s no better way to welcome fall than with outdoor trips — the adventure calendar is active all year long, so don’t miss out. Learn to capture the beauty of the season with photography workshops!

Transportation and gear are included in trip fees except where noted, and preregistration is required. Check out the trip descriptions on the following pages and plan your adventure today!

Alpine Club meeting

Climbers are invited to the Alpine Club meeting Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 6 p.m. The activity and meeting location differs each month.

Members, check out JBLMalpineclub. blogspot.com for more information.

Ape Cave adventure

Head to Mount St. Helens to explore the largest continuous lava tube in the Western Hemisphere. Saturday, Sept. 24, go deep into the underside of a 2,000year-old lava flow to scramble over and climb under volcanic formations. Two features that must be traversed include 6-foot and 8-foot vertical walls and numerous rock piles up to 20 feet high. In this subterranean environment, the average year-round temperature remains a constant 45 degrees, so dress warmly.

Difficulty: moderate; distance: 3 miles; elevation gain: 250 feet. Minimum age:

12. Depart from the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 a.m. ($55)

ATV RiderCourse™

In this half-day

course, ATV Safety Institute instructors will guide you through the fun and excitement of safely riding an ATV. We ride rain or shine, so dress for the weather Sunday, Oct. 2. ASI ATV RiderCourse™ certification will be awarded upon completion. Minimum age: 16.

Meet at the JBLM ORV Park at 9 a.m. ($35)

Bella Donna hike Wallace Falls Wallace Falls is a hike fit for all. Head there with the Outdoor Recreation program Sunday, Oct. 2. There are four different lookouts along the trail. Don’t forget to bring your rain jacket, layers and a sack lunch. Difficulty: easy-moderate;

distance: 2.5–4 miles; elevation gain: 500 –1,200 feet; time: 3 hours. Minimum age: 8. Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 a.m. or McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited at 8:15. ($40)

Bike the Snoqualmie Tunnel

Ride through the Snoqualmie Tunnel — it’s nearly 2 miles long — Sunday, Sept. 25. From there, snake your way around the hills and over old train trestles on the way to Rattlesnake Lake.

The best part? It’s all downhill! Difficulty: easy; distance: 22.5 miles; ride time: 3.5 hours. Minimum age: 14. The trip fee includes guide, transportation, bike, helmet, gloves and headlamp.

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Bungee or zipline adventure

If adrenaline is what you crave, you won’t be disappointed with this Sunday, Oct. 9 trip! Head to the base of Mount St. Helens to bungee jump off one of the highest bungee bridges in the country. If bungee jumping isn’t your thing, you can zipline over the canyon for an adventure in the trees on seven different ziplines. Bungee jumpers get two jumps and a T-shirt.

Minimum weight: 90 lbs. Depart from the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 9 a.m. Preregistration required by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4. ($135)

Day kayak Hope Island Head to Hope Island Saturday, Oct. 15 for a paddle and walk around the beaches and tide pools.

You may see bald eagles, harbor seals and starfish. Paddle distance: approximately 6 miles. Minimum age: 12. Depart from the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 9 a.m. ($60)

Explore Victoria, B.C.

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Hop on the ferry

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and spend Saturday, Oct. 8 exploring Victoria, B.C., by foot or bike. The downtown area has everything from antique stores to artisan chocolate shops to check out. Plus, you can stop in at the Royal B.C. Museum or watch an IMAX® film.

The trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transportation to and from Port Angeles. You may add a guided bicycle tour with guide, bike and helmet for only $50 more per person. ID requirements: U.S. Passport or Enhanced Driver’s License are required. Non-U.S. citizens may require Visa; visit travel.state.gov for details. Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 4:45 a.m. or McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited at 5. Preregistration is required by 5 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 5. ($110; ages 5–11: $85; ages 0–4: $55; bike tour, add $50)

Fall outdoor photography workshop From the deep reds of vine maple on the western slopes to the golden yellow of alpine larches on the eastern slope,

Washington’s diversity of flora in the mountains makes for a spectacular fall color display. But that’s not all that makes the hillsides light up in autumn. There are fiery reds and oranges in huckleberry shrubs, brilliant yellows of the aspens and a variety of different berries in many hues — often against a backdrop of a crisp blue sky. Learn to capture all of nature’s beauty on film in this fall photography workshop Sunday, Oct. 9. Minimum age: 12. Depart from the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 a.m. or McChord Field’s Adventure Unlimited at 8:15. ($50)

Hike Little Si Take a 5-mile hike to the top of the 1,600-foot Little Si Sunday, Oct. 16. Follow the easy-to-moderate trail through the lush forest and massive rock faces to a spectacular view of the upper Snoqualmie Valley. Difficulty: easy; distance: 5 miles; elevation gain: 1,200 feet; time: 2.5–3 hours. Minimum age: 12. Meet at Northwest Adventure

Center at Lewis North at 8 a.m. or McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited at 8:15. ($45)

ture Center at Lewis North at 9 a.m. ($35)

Introduction to standup paddleboarding

always wanted to give mountain biking

Learn the basics of standup paddleboarding in a fun group setting Satur-

a try, this instructional ride Saturday,

day, Oct. 8. Start on dry land learning

ing the basics while getting plenty of

the correct paddle height and hand

time to work on your newfound skills.

placement, equipment overview, kneel-

Location may vary based on conditions.

ing and standing on a board, as well as

Difficulty: easy; distance: 5–6 miles;

water safety and SUP etiquette. Then on

ride time: 4 hours. Minimum age: 12.

the water, learn to safely get on and off

Depart from the Northwest Adventure

the board, proper standing technique, paddling technique, turning the board, maneuvering over small waves and selfrescue techniques. Appropriate for all experience and fitness levels. Minimum age: 12. Meet at the Northwest Adven-

Mountain bike Duthie Hill

If you’ve

Oct. 15 is for you! Spend the day learn-

Center at 8:30 a.m. ($35)

Pedals & pints

Head to Woodinville

Sunday, Oct. 16 and bike along the Sammamish River Trail to Marymoor Park and back. Finish the excursion with a

tour of the famous Redhook Brewery and dinner at the Forecasters Pub (not included in the trip fee). Difficulty: beginner–intermediate; distance: 12.5 miles. Minimum age: 21. Depart from the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 10 a.m. ($55)

Photography workshop (night & lowlight) Night photography is fast becoming one of the most popular forms of digital photography. This Monday, Oct. 17 workshop is designed to teach you what you need to know in order to head out and photograph the world at night. Work on using long exposures to properly expose a scene and bring the glow of the city or majestic beauty of the night to life in your images. This workshop is held at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 6 p.m. ($10)

Outdoor adventure

Date

Cost

Details

Sea kayak skills class

Tuesday, Sept. 20

$25

Minimum age: 12

Raft the White Salmon River Experience

Wilderness First Aid

Sept. 24–25

$225

Minimum age: 18

the class-III rapids of the White Salmon

Ape Cave adventure

Saturday, Sept. 24

$55

Minimum age: 12

River Saturday, Oct. 1. The trip ends at

SUP Lake Union

Saturday, Sept. 24

$60

Minimum age: 12

the legendary class-VI 10-foot high

Bike the Snoqualmie Tunnel

Sunday, Sept. 25

$55

Minimum age: 14

Husum Falls (depending on water levels,

Sunset SUP & steak

Thursday, Sept. 29

$30

Ages 3–12: $20

class-IV). Minimum age: 12. Depart from

Raft the White Salmon River

Saturday, Oct. 1

$110

Minimum age: 12

the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis

Sunrise at sunrise photography workshop

Saturday, Oct. 1

$75

Minimum age: 12

ATV RiderCourse™

Sunday, Oct. 2

$35

Minimum age: 16

Bella Donna hike Wallace Falls

Sunday, Oct. 2

$40

Minimum age: 8

Seattle photography tour

Sunday, Oct. 2

$70

Minimum age: 12

Alpine Club meeting

Wednesday, Oct. 5

FREE

Intro to standup paddleboarding

Saturday, Oct. 8

$35

Minimum age: 12

Explore Victoria, B.C.

Saturday, Oct. 8

$110

Ages 5–11: $85; 0–4: $55; bike tour $50

Bungee or zipline adventure

Sunday, Oct. 9

$135

Minimum weight: 90 lbs.

Fall outdoor photography workshop

Sunday, Oct. 9

$50

Minimum age: 12

Wilderness First Aid

Oct. 15–16

$225

Minimum age: 18

Day kayak Hope Island

Saturday, Oct. 15

$60

Minimum age: 12

North at 9:30 a.m. Preregistration is required by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27. ($110)

Sea kayak skills class

Outdoor Recre-

ation offers five levels of two-hour kayak skills classes.

• Level one: proper paddling techniques and how to buddy-rescue.

• Level two: edging maneuvers and selfrescue.

• Level three: recovery techniques and muscle memory exercises for the roll.

• Level four: multiday kayak trip prep

Mountain bike Duthie Hill

Saturday, Oct. 15

$35

Minimum age: 12

Hike Little Si

Sunday, Oct. 16

$45

Minimum age: 12

• Level five: the roll.

Pedals & pints

Sunday, Oct. 16

$55

Minimum age: 21

The next sea kayak skills class is Tuesday,

Photography workshop (night & lowlight)

Monday, Oct. 17

$10

Sept. 20. You may start at any time and master as many of the levels as you’d

Preregistration is required for all trips; prices and schedule are subject to change without notice. Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated. Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistration.com) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North. Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration. Group rates and private trips are available; call for details. We’ll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area. For more information, call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwr.com.

Especially accommodates exceptional needs

and t-rescue.

Popular with Families

Led by NAC expert guides

$20 meal option

Volunteer option

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Seattle photography tour

Beautiful and eccentric, Seattle is the perfect subject for honing your photography skills. Sunday, Oct. 2, explore the Emerald City while learning techniques for depth of field, ISO, metering and photo composition.

Some of the locations on the visit include the Fremont Troll, Ballard Locks and one of the best views of Seattle, Kerry Park. Minimum age: 12. Depart from the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 a.m. or McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited at 8:15. ($70)

Sunrise at sunrise photography workshop Head to Sunrise to photograph the early morning sunrise as it hits Mount Rainier Saturday, Oct. 1. In this workshop, learn how to adjust exposure for the fast-changing light conditions as the area explodes into vibrant colors as the sun rises over the Cascades. Bring a pack to carry personal items, enough food to get you through the day, water, extra layers of warm clothing and weather protection, camera, lenses and other camerarelated equipment. Minimum age: 12.

Depart from the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 4 a.m. ($75)

Sunset SUP & steak

Head to American Lake Thursday, Sept. 29 for enjoyable paddles until the sun sets. All ages are welcome, but children younger than 12 must be on a board with an adult; steak dinner is an optional add-on. Depart from the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 6 p.m. Preregistration is required by 5 p.m. two days prior to the trip. ($30; ages 3–12: $20)

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Standup paddleboard

Hunting gear for every season

By Laura Lad, Northwest Adventure Center manager

Don’t miss the NAC gun auction Saturday s , Se pt . 3 & and scu b a auction 17 urday, S S ate pt .

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Gear up for a successful season with hunting equipment, and be sure to stock up on decoys, cleaning kits and attractants for all of the hunting seasons and other hunting equipment designed for bear, deer and other game.

With decoys, calls, attractants and gear in camouflage patterns to suit each hunting season, you can step up your outdoor performance with ease.

Hunting and camo clothes Blend in by selecting hunting and camo clothing for different environments and seasons.

Camo T-shirts, belts and other accessories provide casual hunting gear, while camo gloves, headwear, insulated clothing and jackets help you keep the chill out during cold weather.

Stock up on essential hunting gear with camo bibs, overalls, base layers, waders and vests as well.

The hunter’s tool kit Every hunter needs the right equipment. We provide a wide range of shooting equipment and accessories along with other hunting supplies. Scopes, night vision scopes and other optics make every shot count, and game cameras help you monitor promising hunting grounds. Most items not carried in the store can be special-ordered for in-store delivery.

Most special-ordered items arrive within three business days.

Other hunting essentials The right hunting supplies make all the difference. Stock up on after-the-shot needs, like field care items, or find secure gun safes for firearms. Bring home a target to keep your aim true between seasons.

Other services provided We offer firearm transfers from online dealers or state-to-state. We conduct the Washington state requirement of face-to-face personal gun sales.

For additional information, call the NAC at 253-967-7744.

time: 3.5 hours. Depart from McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited at 8 a.m. or the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8:30. ($60)

injured far from definitive medical care.

Wilderness First Aid The WFA course

to integrate your learning. At the end of

Classroom lectures and demonstrations are combined with realistic scenarios where mock patients will challenge you the course, you’ll have the knowledge,

Seattle’s Lake Union Saturday, Sept. 24.

will help you prepare for the unexpect-

Paddle past houseboat communities,

ed. This fast-paced, hands-on training is

skills and ability to make sound deci-

yacht yards and the NOAA research-

offered twice on the upcoming adven-

sions in emergency situations. Prerequi-

ship facility, as well as many trendy

ture calendar — Sept. 24–25 and Oct.

sites: Must hold current adult CPR/AED

urban neighborhoods. Stop for lunch at

15–16 — and is designed to meet the

certification. Visit the Community Up-

the Aqua Verde Paddle Club where you

needs of trip leaders, camp staff, outdoor

dates page at JBLMmwr.com for details on

may eat your packed lunch or purchase

enthusiasts and individuals working in

CPR classes at JBLM. Minimum age: 18.

a meal for $4–8. Difficulty: beginner-

remote locations. You’ll be introduced

Depart from the Northwest Adventure

intermediate; distance: 5.5 miles; paddle

to caring for people who become ill or

Center at Lewis North at 8 a.m. ($225)

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For Cheerful and Prompt Customer Service: Join US Family Health Plan.

A TRICARE Prime Option That Is Easy To Use That’s what you will find from the customer service team at US Family Health Plan. USFHP was designed to serve the needs of the family members of active duty personnel and military retirees living in the Puget Sound area.

• Free for active duty family members • The same cost as TRICARE Prime® for retirees

Call 1-866-418-7347 or go to www.USFHPnw.org.

TRICARE is a registered trademark of the Department of Defense, Defense Health Agency. All rights reserved.

US Family Health Plan is a TRICARE Prime option. It is a permanent part of the Military Health System.

Be water-wise when watering your lawn or washing your car. Water only on your designated days and only as much as your lawn needs. Wash your car at a dedicated car wash facility or on a pervious surface such as grass. Runoff from these actions is one of the largest contributors to pollution in our waters, which affects the ecosystems of creeks, rivers, lakes and the Puget Sound. Details: BeWaterSmart.info Slow down your safety and wildlife’s safety. Exceeding the speed limit makes your reaction time much slower when wildlife enters the roadway.

How you can help preserve JBLM’s ecosystems

Coordinate with Range Support and comply with any posted signs or Seibert stake when using JBLM training areas for recreational purposes such as bicycling, fishing or horseback riding. JBLM prairies are home to three endangered species and continued training depends on everyone’s proper use of the training areas. Details: http:// www.lewis-mcchord.army.mil/DPTMS/training/range/docs/ aabrochure.pdf.

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Want firewood? Get a firewood permit through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Forest Resources. Prerecorded Information: 253-964-2101 | Forest Resources: 253-964-2100 JBLM Fish & Wildlife: JBLM conducts controlled ecological burns during the summer months to comply with the Endangered Species Act, support military training, reduce the risk of wildfire and enhance endangered species habitat.

To find out when and where these burns occur, follow the Sustainable JBLM Facebook page.

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Adopt a healthy lifestyle Free fitness classes, Salmon Run & intramurals Race in annual Salmon Run presented by Nisqually Markets Saturday, Sept. 17 at Heritage Hill, McChord Field Join Family and MWR Sports, Fitness & Aquatics at McChord Field’s Heritage Hill for the annual Salmon Run Saturday, Sept. 17. The day includes three distances — 1K for youth and 5K and 12K — and a salmon bake.

Register by Wednesday, Sept. 7 for the best pricing.

Details and registration at JBLMmwr.com/races.

Day-of-race information: • Packet pick-up, 9–10:30 a.m.

• Smolt 1K, 10:45.

• Salmon Run 12K, 11:15.

• Salmon Run 5K, 11:30.

• Free salmon bake presented by Nisqually Markets for all registered runners, 12:30 p.m.

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Jensen Family Health & Fitness Center | 2022 Liggett Ave. at Lewis Main (253-967-5975)

Time

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday Wellbeats: Indoor Cycling

6:45 a.m.

9 a.m.

Gentle Yoga

10 a.m.

Zumba

Gentle Yoga

Step Circuit

Circuit

Yoga

Zumba

Yoga

Zumba

11:30 a.m.

Zumba Toning

CIZE!

Zumba

3:30 p.m.

Wellbeats: Indoor Cycling

4:30 p.m.

CIZE!

5:30 p.m.

Cardio Kickboxing

Wellbeats: Indoor Cycling Zumba

Zumba

Zumba

Wellbeats: Circuit

Yin Yoga

Zumba

McChord Sports & Fitness Center | 726 5th St. at McChord Field (253-982-6700)

Time

Monday

7–7:45 a.m.

Bootcamp

noon–1 p.m.

Bootcamp

Tuesday

Wednesday

Cycling Circuit

Bootcamp

Thursday

Friday

The representative meeting for open league women’s indoor soccer is Thursday, Sept. 8 at 6 p.m. at the Warrior Zone. League play begins Saturday, Sept. 17 and is open to JBLM ID cardholders at least 18 years of age.

For more information, visit JBLMmwr. com/intramural or call the Intramural Sports Office at 253-967-4768. The Warrior Zone is located at 11592 17th & D streets at Lewis North.

Bench Press Competition is Saturday, Sept. 24 at McChord Sports & Fitness Center. Find details and registration forms at JBLMmwr.com/intramural. Registration forms are also available at all JBLM fitness centers.

triumph commander’s cup series 5k

The 5K Championship is Oct. 21 — mark your calendars Open to active duty Service members, the Triumph Commander’s Cup Series 5K Championship is Friday, Oct. 21. Registration is available only on the day of the race and begins at 5:30 a.m. at the MWR Fest Tent at Lewis Main. The race starts at 6. For more information, call Intramural Sports at 253-967-4768.

TRX

4:45–5:45 p.m.

Zumba

Kickboxing

Zumba

Beliraq

Kickboxing

5:45–6:45 p.m.

MixxedFit

Core & More

MixxedFit

TRX

MixxedFit

Cardio Kickboxing

Zumba

RIPPED

Yin Yoga

MixxedFit

Schedule is current as of time of printing. Visit JBLMmwr.com/fitness for the latest information.

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Don’t miss the representative meeting for open league soccer

Bootcamp

1–2 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

women’s indoor soccer

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School's back in session!

Enroll your teen in a Madigan School Based Health Center! Preserve valuable classroom time for military students and receive safe, quality care by Madigan providers at school.

Madigan School Based Health Centers are available at:

• Mann Middle School • Pioneer Middle School • Woodbrook Middle School • Lakes High School • Steilacoom High School • Harrison Prep • Rogers High School For more information call the Madigan Pediatrics Adolescent Clinic at 253-968-1980 or log on to: www.mamc.amedd.army.mil.

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Move over summer… a new school year is here!

By Antoinette Walker, JBLM School Liaison Officer

T

he beginning of a new school year can be an exciting time for students as they look forward to joining their friends after summer vacation. Here are a few ideas to help transition back to school and promote a year of successful school experiences.

Elementary school • If you haven’t already done so, move bedtime back a halfhour each week until you reach the desired bedtime for your child.

• Talk to your child about expectations for the school year.

• Organize your child’s school supplies and backpack and check for communication from her school each day.

• Help your child pick out clothes for school.

• Keep talk about school positive and point out the good things about going to school.

Middle & high school • Go shopping together to get school supplies. Many high school students don’t get class-specific supply requirements until the first week or two of school.

• Talk to your child about after-school activities he/she would like to participate in and make necessary arrangements.

• Address any concerns your child may have about the new school year.

• Focus on the parts of school that your child enjoys. Remind your child of different extracurricular activities to be involved in during the school year.

• Ensure your child has a designed space for homework.

If you need educational support or referrals, call JBLM School Support Service at 253-967-7195.

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Fun back-to-school opportunities with CYSS babysitting course Learn first aid, CPR to earn

Learn basic care, safety, first aid, CPR and more Sept. 15–17 in the free babysitting course at Hillside Youth Center.

Youth ages 12 and older may enroll; you must be at least 13 years old to babysit.

Upon completion of the course, you may opt to have your name placed on the certified list of babysitters. To reserve your seat, call 253-967-4441. Hillside Youth Center is located at 6397 Garcia Blvd. at Lewis Main.

skill-building fun

Make new friends, learn new skills with gymnastics, boxing, dance, art and more With a new school year comes a great opportunity to make friends, learn new

skills and fine-tune skills already in progress. A great place for this is SKIESUnlimited! Located in the Hillside neighborhood of Lewis Main, SKIES offers fun classes for all ages: art, boxing, dance, gymnastics, karate, music and theater.

If you’d like to learn more about the program, drop by Friday, Sept. 9, 4–6 p.m. to meet instructors, check out the facility and have your questions answered. The fun is at 6398 Garcia Blvd.

Can’t make the open house this month?

Mark Friday, Oct. 7, 4–6 p.m. on your calendar for a harvest-themed event where children can try classes and meet instructors. There will be games and prizes, and costumes are encouraged.

Save the date for “The Nutcracker” production, Friday, Dec. 9 and Saturday, Dec. 10 at Evergreen Theater.

after-school fun

JBLM youth center offers place to unwind, have fun and learn

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“Like” CYSS on Facebook for details on becoming a Family Child Care provider, having fun at Play to Learn and more!

Hillside Youth Center is a great place for your middle school and high school students to hang out with friends, be safe and learn while having fun. There are volunteer opportunities for teens, along with fun activities and programs that teach citizenship, values and leadership.

Through partnerships with the Boys and Girls Club of America, 4-H Club, Red Cross, National Alliance for Youth Sports

and Character Counts, the youth centers offer Keystone Club, Torch Club, Power Hour, Work Force and Technology Center.

Hillside Youth Center is at Lewis Main, 6397 Garcia Blvd. Hours of operation are Monday–Thursday 2:30–8 p.m., Friday 2:30–9 p.m. and Saturday 3–10 p.m. For more information, call 253-967-4441.

youth sports

Keep active, have fun with cycling, bowling, basketball & more The youth sports office has a calendar full of athletic options for students of all ages! The fall calendar includes: • Get Fit, Be Strong cycling. Enroll ages 8–15 by Thursday, Sept. 8 for $40.

• Special Olympics bowling. Enroll youth with or without special needs ages 8–18

by Friday, Sept. 9 for $50.

• Lil’ Dribblers basketball. Enroll youngsters ages 3–4 Oct. 1–26 for $20.

• Basketball or cheerleading. Enroll youth ages 5–15 Oct. 1–26 for $55 each.

The First Tee Golf is for ages 7–18 Tuesdays at Eagles Pride and Thursdays at Whispering Firs (both at 4 p.m.) Lil’ Drivers is for ages 5–6 Thursdays, 4 p.m. at Eagles Pride.

Youth must be registered with CYSS and have a current sports physical on file to enroll in sports (JBLMcyssRegistration. com). For additional information, call 253-967-2405.

Complete your registration for easy online access Not yet registered with CYSS? Visit Parent Central Services to complete your Family’s free annual registration. Parent Central has two convenient locations — 2295 S. 12th St. at Lewis Main and 578 Lincoln Blvd. at McChord Field. Before heading over to enroll, call 253-966-CYSS to schedule a registration appointment and visit JBLMmwr.com/cyss for a registration checklist to make sure you arrive with all the needed paperwork. Once registered, you have online access (JBLMcyssRegistration.com) to enroll for sports, classes, hourly care and more.

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Positive change with Armed Strengthen your marriage, help improve quality of life at JBLM & prepare your Family for deployment or successful school year

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Forces Community Service this is your platform

Let senior leadership hear from you with the Armed Forces Family Action Plan Town Hall Join us for our AFCS Armed Forces Family Action Plan Town Hall on Facebook, JBLM Armed Forces Community Service, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 10 a.m.– noon. AFFAP is your platform to voice quality-of-life issues, feedback, ideas and suggestions. It’s the best way to let senior leadership know about what works, what doesn’t and how you think problems can be resolved. Want more information? Call 253-967-3689.

For years, the Department of the Army sponsored an Army Family Action Plan Conference for Service members, Family members, veterans, retirees, survivors and civilian employees to identify issues impacting overall military quality of life. Starting this year, in lieu of the conference, we’re conducting focus groups. Register at JBLMfocusgroups2016.eventbrite.com for an upcoming focus group: • Saturday, Oct. 15, Teen Focus Group, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at Hillside Youth Center, 6397 Garcia Blvd. at Lewis Main.

• Friday, Oct. 21, AFFAP Focus Group,

9 a.m.–3 p.m. at the Family Resource Center, 4274 Idaho St., Lewis Main.

mission resource expo & FRG symposium Prepare for mobilization or deployment at event for Service members & Families AFCS Mobilization, Deployment & Support Stability Operations program hosts a quarterly Mission Resource Expo to help military members and their Families prepare for their mission. The next Expo is Tuesday, Sept. 20 at American Lake Conference Center at Lewis North.

Times and reservations should be made through the Service member’s unit — for more information call 253-967-8430.

AFCS, in conjunction with I Corps, 7th ID and 593d ESC, will be hosting an FRG Symposium for Family Readiness Group leaders, advisers, Family Readiness Liaisons, company commanders and First Sergeants Tuesday, Sept. 13 at American Lake Conference Center.

Register for the FRG Symposium at JBLMfrg-sym-2016.eventbrite.com. For more information, call 253-967-8430.

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Gain insight into your relationship with Family Advocacy The “Five Love Languages” offers insight into the five ways each person expresses love emotionally.

Whether it be words of affirmation, acts of service, receiving gifts, quality time or personal touch, when we learn to speak our partner’s language, we’re able to ensure he feels loved. The workshop is Wednesday, Sept. 14, 5–7 p.m. at 2013 N. 3rd St. (room 102). Register at JBLMafcs.checkappointments.com (under Parenting & Relationship Classes) or call 253-967-5901.

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Curb spending, the new school

By Arnie Norem, JBLM Financial Readiness Program Manager

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ccording to National Retail Federation’s 2016 annual survey, parents will spend an average of $674 for back-toschool expenses — clothing, accessories, school supplies and electronics — for their children this year.

Where does most the money go when it comes to back-to-school shopping?

NRF’s survey shows that 35 percent of the money spent is for clothing and an additional 30 percent is for electronic purchases. More and more people are buying supplies online, making up more than 30 percent of back-to-school purchases.

With a new school year here, it’s important to develop a shopping list. Don’t forget to inventory what you already have

Armed Forces Community Service can help with back-to-school season stressors.

Schedule an appointment with a Financial Readiness program counselor to make a budget to incorporate school and sports costs.

Visit the FOCUS project for resiliency tips to make this school year smooth sailing for your Family!

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Select AFCS events

Date

Details

Ready to Rent

Mondays

253-967-1453

Toddler Play Group (12–24 months)

Tuesdays

253-967-5901

Military Caregiver PEER Forum

First Wed. of month

253-966-8433

Baby Play Group

Thursdays

253-967-5901

Active Parenting (ages 5–12)

Thursdays, Sept. 1–Oct. 6

253-967-5901

ACT Men

Weds., Sept. 7–Oct. 3

253-967-5901

ACT Women

Thurs., Sept. 8–Oct. 4

253-967-5901

24/7 Dad

Tuesdays, Sept. 13–27

253-967-5901

Military Knowledge Course

Sept. 14–15

253-967-2382

Five Love Languages

Wednesday, Sept. 14

253-967-5901

The Complete Federal Résumé

Thursday, Sept. 15

253-982-WORK

before you start shopping, make sure you focus on getting items on your student’s school supply list before splurging on extras.

Look for clearance sales or deals, but remember stores often use temptation of those “too good to pass up” sale items, which lead to impulse purchases. A general guide: If it's not on your list, you should probably pass on it. Don’t forget that you may be able to find good-quality used items at thrift stores or yard sales.

Your budget is only as good as how well you and your Family are willing to stick to it. This can lead to opportunities to talk with your children about money, budgeting and avoiding overspending. Focus the importance of understanding needs versus wants or seeing how media and advertising influences purchase choices.

How do you plan to pay for it — cash or charge? If you plan to use a credit card, select a single credit card for careful tracking.

Try to have the money saved to pay the card off in full, as interest charges can add up quickly.

Financial Readiness program counselors can assist with developing your budget. Schedule your appointment at JBLMfrp. checkappointments.com.

Baby Boot Camp

Saturday, Sept. 17

253-967-5901

Joint Newcomers’ Orientation

Tuesday, Sept. 20

253-967-3633 253-982-2695

Mission Resource Expo

Tuesday, Sept. 20

253-967-8430

SHARP Annual Training, Phase I

Sept. 21, 27 or 29

253-967-2072

Financially Fit

Wednesday, Sept. 21

253-967-1453

Smooth Move Workshop

Wednesday, Sept. 21

253-967-3633 253-982-2995

AFFAP Steering Committee Meeting

Thursday, Sept. 22

253-967-3689

Smooth Move Workshop — Overseas

Thursday, Sept. 22

253-982-2695

Time of Remembrance

Sept. 24–25

253-966-5047

Thanking Volunteers Creatively Wkshp

Tuesday, Sept. 27

253-967-2324

Thrift Savings Plan seminar

Wednesday, Sept. 28

253-967-1453

Company Command Team Spouse Seminar

Sept. 29–30

253-967-2382

Military Knowledge Class

Oct. 3–4

253-967-2382

Hunt the Good Stuff in the Workplace

Tuesday, Oct. 4

253-967-3971

Financially Fit

Wednesday, Oct. 5

253-967-1453

JBLM Community Update

Wednesday, Oct. 5

253-967-9496

Understanding AER Policies & Procedures

Wednesday, Oct. 5

253-967-1453

Financial Life Cycles

Thursday, Oct. 6

253-967-1453

Interview Ready Workshop

Thursday, Oct. 6

253-982-WORK

resiliency tip of the month

Spouses Out on the Town

Tuesday, Oct. 11

253-967-3633 253-982-2695

Basics of Investing

Wednesday, Oct. 12

253-967-1453

Volunteer Orientation & VMIS OPOC Training

Wednesday, Oct. 12

253-967-2324

Résumé 101

Thursday, Oct. 13

253-982-WORK

U.S. Citizenship & Imm. Svcs Workshop

Thursday, Oct. 13

253-967-3633 253-982-2695

AFFAP Focus Group — Youth

Saturday, Oct. 15

253-967-3689

AFFAP Focus Group

Friday, Oct. 21

253-967-3689

establish routines as year starts

Establishing routines helps the school year go smoothly With children transitioning back to their school schedules, your summer routines will have to change again. Thinking about ways that will ease this transition as school begins is a great way to make this change go smoothly. Having dinner routines at the same time throughout the school year is a nice start. Establishing good bedtime routines for your children can also enhance the transition to school time schedules. Come to FOCUS to learn new skills for maintaining structure and routines that will help your Family thrive!

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. You may also visit FocusProject.org or fb.com/FOCUSresiliencytraining.

For additional AFCS classes and briefings available (including those at Yakima, call 253-967-7166 or visit JBLMafcs.checkappointments.com. For details, call the phone number listed, visit the event calendar at JBLMmwr.com or “like” us at fb.com/JBLMafcs. Call 253-967-3633 or 253-982-2695 for information.

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Unlock a world of learning Back-to-school resources Cindy Spano, JBLM reference librarian

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chool starts this month, and children and adults alike are back to school. JBLM libraries can make doing school projects, writing reports and research papers and studying for exams a whole lot easier! As a library patron, you have access to a wide variety of resources, both in JBLM libraries and online.

Getting a head start on preparing for what’s ahead is as easy as stopping by a JBLM library and registering for an account. All you need is your DOD ID card to gain access to everything the libraries have to offer. Stop by one of the locations to activate your account: • Grandstaff Library is located at 2109 N. 10th St. at Lewis Main (253-967-5889).

• McChord Library is located at 851 Lincoln Blvd. on the ground floor (253-982-3454).

• Book Patch Library is located inside Grandstaff and has a selection of titles for prereaders and readers (253-697-5533).

Next stop: The JBLM library home page — JBLMmwr.com/ libraries. Use the online catalog to browse JBLM collections from home or search for a specific title. Plus, by clicking on the “Research” tab on the home page, you can view a complete list of all online resources available. It’s a big list that includes tutoring and test-prep databases, e-books, e-audiobooks, reference materials and lots of great research databases where you can find articles for upcoming research papers.

Here are the Family-oriented databases popular at JBLM: • Tutor.com The site offers homework and studying help for students in kindergarten–12th grade any time you need it in all major subjects, including math, science, social studies and English.

• Novelist K–8 Plus Looking for something good to read? Book reviews and suggested reading lists are available for students in kindergarten–8th grade. Novelist Plus is available for all ages, including teens and adults.

• TumbleBook Library Children ages 1 through elementary school will enjoy reading, listening and playing games. There are animated, talking picture books to stimulate minds.

• Culturegrams Explore all 50 states, the Canadian provinces and more than 200 countries with this site geared toward students in kindergarten–grade 12.

• TumbleBookCloud Find loads of e-books, read-along chapter books, graphic novels, educational videos and audiobooks for students in grades 2–12.

• History Reference Center All major aspects of U.S. and world

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history are covered using articles, books, biographies, historical photos and videos.

Zinio Twenty of the most popular kids’ and teens’ magazines, plus a huge collection of popular adult magazines, are available in full–color, interactive format.

Explora for Primary Schools Magazine and newspaper articles plus reference information about science, geography, social studies, arts and music, animals and much more, are available for students in kindergarten–6th grade.

Student Resources in Context Students in grades 7–12 will find magazine and newspaper articles, books and reference material covering core curriculum areas including history, literature, science and social studies.

Overdrive This site offers e-books, e-audiobooks, videos and music. There are collections specifically for kids and teens.

at your JBLM libraries Lego club

Get creative at McChord Library Bring your children to McChord Library’s Lego Club! It’s held on the

It!” No registration is required. For more information, call 253-967-5533.

itsy-bitsy storytime

first Saturday of every month at 10 a.m.

Learn and play together

— the next workshop is Sept. 3.

McChord Library’s home to Itsy-Bitsy Storytime Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 10:30 a.m. Sit on the floor with your baby (up to age 2) to learn, play and develop language and motor skills.

crochet class

Learn to crochet in beginner’s class at McChord Library If you’ve always wanted to learn to crochet, now’s your chance! Learn the basics

join the book club

at McChord Library’s four-part class Tues-

Become a ‘Novel Navigator’

days, Sept. 6, 13, 20 and 27 at 4:30 p.m.

Come to McChord Library Wednesday, Sept. 14 to discuss “The Husband’s Secret” by Liane Moriarty. “Novel Navigators,” the book discussion group for adults, meets monthly on the second Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. Register in person to receive a copy (limited number available). Details: 253-982-3454.

You must be 12 or older to attend this class. All supplies are provided.

yoga storytime

Literature + fitness = fun!

JBLM Families are invited to come to Book Patch Wednesday, Sept. 7 for yoga storytime. There are now two times to get fit with a story — 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. This monthly event is brought to you by WarriorOne Lewis-McChord!

calling all teens

Join Teen Advisory Committee Have a voice in programming at McChord Library — join the Teen Advisory Committee. This dedicated group discusses everything from books to events and programs. The group meets Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 4 p.m.

girls club

Craft, create & conversate

feng shui

Learn simple changes to affect your life positively Do you ever get the feeling that something isn’t quite right in your home but don’t know what? Do you have areas in your life — love or money — that could use a little boost? Maybe Feng Shui is the answer.

Come to McChord Library Saturday, Sept. 17 at 11 a.m. to learn how simple changes in your home can affect your life.

Ahoy there, matey!

Swashbucklin’ fun at Pirate Day McChord Library needs a hearty crew to help search for long-lost treasures.

Ro k u now ava ilable at J B L M libraries !

Th e r e a r e1 ies loade 35+ movd, added w with more eekly! Ch eck ou t one today; a v a ilable for seven days.

Come if ye dare, but please beware — there’ll be lots o’ fun, some grub and you may even walk the plank! Wear yer best piratey get-up because it’s all hands on deck! Chart your course for the Port of McChord and report to the pier at 851 Lincoln Blvd. (first floor). The ship sets sail at 1 o’clock sharp Saturday, Sept. 17. For more information, call 253-982-3454.

sensory-friendly storytime

Books come alive at Book Patch In collaboration with SKIESUnlimited, Book Patch Library offers sensory-friendly storytime Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 3 p.m.

Explore sights, sounds, smells and tastes with crafts during this 20–30 minute event. For details, call 253-967-5533.

geek club

Calling all geeks to McChord Library There are only two rules when it comes to Geek Club — respect the geek and talk about Geek Club. Bring your brain, passion and favorite references to McChord Library the last Thursday of each month at 5 p.m. Discuss cosplay, anime, manga, LARP and everything geek at the next meeting Sept. 28. For additional information, call 253-982-3454.

Book Patch Library presents Come Craft, Create and Conversate Girls Club!

For tweens and teens, the club meets Friday, Sept. 9, 4–5 p.m. The theme is “Bead

Space is limited. Register on the library’s “Calendar of Events” page now (JBLMmwr.com/libraries) or call 253-982-3454.

McChord Library is located at 851 Lincoln Blvd. at McChord Field; 253-982-3454. Grandstaff Library is located at 2109 N. 10th St. (at Pendleton Avenue) at Lewis Main; 253-967-5889. Book Patch is located inside Grandstaff; 253-967-5533.

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