The Bear Necesities: March issue

VOL. 3, ISSUE 5 | MAR. 2012

WWW.FTWAINWRIGHTFMWR.COM | Directorate of Family & Morale, Welfare & Recreation

BEAR N E C E S S I T I E S

USAG: FORT WAINWRIGHT

MARCH 4:

BIRCH HILL

, BLDG. 1172, 353-1998

SPRING BREAK FAMILY TUBING DAY FROM 1-7PM DOD HOLDERS $20 NON DOD HOLDERS $30

MARCH 9-18:

SPRING BREAKOPEN DAILY FROM 12-8PM

MARCH 10-12 AND MARCH 16-18:

YOUTH SKI AND SNOWBOARD DAYS Call 353-9131 for more info or stop by the lodge to register.

Registration is open through the day of the event.

DoD card holders:$115 Non DoD card holders: $125

MARCH 12:

STUDENT DISCOUNT DAY (Show your student ID to receive a discount.)

MARCH 14:

OPEN MIC NIGHT 4-7:30PM Singing, poetry, musicians, etc.

MARCH 16:

80’S PARTY Dress in 80’s clothes, ongoing mini games, prizes, and more!

MARCH 10, 11, 14, 17, 18

SPRING BREAK TUBING Saturdays, Sundays, Wednesdays FROM 1-7PM * Standard tubing rates apply on these days * SKEET Open Sundays 1-5PM Stop by to practice your shooting skills for the March Madness at Birch Hill event! *Events and activities are subject to change and/or cancellation dependent on weather.

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Events and activities are subject to change. For more information, call 353-9131.

BIRCH HILL FRIDAY NIGHT SOLDIER APPRECIATION EXTRAVAGANZA! Friday, March 30 - 9 p.m. to midnight

Free lift ride & equipment rental, music, bonfire, beer tent for adult Active Duty, Guard and Reserve Military, Retirees, Spouses and Dependents

UNIT SKEET SHOOT

Presented in part by:

12 – 4 p.m.

Unit pre-registration required.

12 p.m.

OPEN SKEET SHOOT 4 – 8 p.m.

HUMAN BOWLING 1 – 2 p.m.

Two person teams.

SLOPE STYLE HOOP RELAY 2 – 3 p.m.

Two person teams.

TEAM REGATTA RACE 3:30 – 5 p.m.

Three person teams.

SOLDIER TUBING RACE 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

ALPINE SKI/SNOWBOARD RACE

TUBING HILL OPEN

1 – 7 p.m. (ages 10 and under)

PUDDING MUNCH OFF

1 p.m. (ages 8-13, 7 and under)

KIDDY DOG SLED TRAIL RIDES 12 – 2 p.m.

KIDDY CARNIVAL AREA 12 – 8 p.m.

OPEN SKIING & SNOWBOARDING

12 – 8 p.m. (1/2 day rates)

DOUBLES SKEET

12 p.m. Cost is $15 per team.

RAIL JAM 1 p.m.

ICE MAN’S TUG-OF-WAR 3 p.m.

GRAND FINALE/SNOW SURF CHALLENGE 4 p.m.

POLAR PLUNGE 5 p.m.

BONFIRE/S’MORES 6 – 8 p.m.

Sponsored in part by the following sponsors:

No U.S. Army endorsement implied.

, BLDG. 3702, 353-2654

NUGGET LANES BOWLING CENTER

THE GREAT BIG BEACH BOWL PARTY!

Saturday, March 24, 7 p.m. – midnight Dress for fun in the sun with live music, cosmic bowling, food & drink specials with complimentary hors d' oeuvres, games, prizes, and a visit from the Miller Girls! $15 per person, reservations recommended.

NCAA MARCH MADNESS

Four big screen TVs with great appetizers and a fine selection of craft beers on tap and top shelf liquors set the stage for you to relax and enjoy the opening rounds of the NCAA College Basketball Tournament. Comfy couches, free billiards and WiFi get you settled in and connected for a full day of fast paced hard-court action! Fill out your bracket and enter to win a Gold Nugget Card.

COSMIC BOWL

Friday & Saturday nights 8 p.m.–1 a.m.

MOTHERLODE CAFÉ Lunchtime Fun with Head-Pin Bowling!

The new Pulled-Pork Basket featuring hickory smoked pulled-pork served on a kaiser bun with pickles, coleslaw, chips and a large fountain drink – just $7.50.

Let us serve your lunch lane side while you try your skill at striking a frame with a colored head-pin and winning a free game! Just $2.50 per game, shoes included!

Available Wednesdays– Fridays, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m..

THE GOLD RUSH LOUNGE March Drink Special: Bikini Martini. $5.

Wild Wing Wednesdays

Wednesdays, 5–7 p.m.

Complimentary wings while they last!

CELEBRATE!

Host your next birthday party, unit functions, and gatherings at the Nugget Lanes Bowling Center. Call or stop by for a personal tour and meet with a planner.

Is your Family new to Fort Wainwright? Parents and their K-12 kids are invited to an ice carving show welcome party. We will meet at 1 p.m. at the Youth Center, 4109 Neely Rd. and then head to the ice park. There is no cost.

RSVP by March 22 at 361-5437.

FAMILY DINNER

March 23, 6 – 7:30 p.m.

A night for fun, food, and games at the Youth Center for the entire family! Youth in grades 6 – 12 will serve dinner that parents can enjoy also and see what they are doing at the center. Stop by the center to RSVP or call 361-5437 by March 15.

VOLUNTEER MUSIC TEACHER NEEDED! Hours are flexible. Stop by the Youth Center for more information.

, BLDG. 4109, 361-5437.

YOUTH SERVICES

ICE CARVING SHOW WELCOME PARTY March 24, 1 p.m.

, BLDG. 4050, 361-6349

OUTDOOR RECREATION CENTER

ALYESKA SKI/SNOWBOARD ADVENTURE

March 23 – 25, 5 p.m. departure.

Fee: $175 per person

Venture for the weekend at Alyeska Resort. ORC provides transportation, lodging and a lift ticket. Participants will need to provide their own food, ski/snowboard gear (bring your own or rent), and warm clothes.

CROSS COUNTRY SKIING LESSONS

Arrange with instructor. call 3612652. Age: 10 and older. Fee: $5 per person Sessions run between 45 minutes and an hour. Equipment is provided.

Lessons will be postponed if the temperatures falls below -10°F.

WOMEN IN THE WILDERNESS: CROSS COUNTRY SKIING

March 31, 9 a.m. Fee: $5/person.

Join us as we head out on a women’s only cross country ski trip to one of our many local trails.

This is a great way to enjoy our spring weather. If you have never skied before, no problem! Our guides will have you skiing in no time. We provide transportation, ski equipment and instruction.

Remember warm clothes, lunch and water.

THE WHITE MOUNTAINS SNOWMACHINE TRIP March 10, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Age: 18+, $50 per person

Take a snowmachine run with the Outdoor Recreation staff to the White Mountains National Recreation Area. Participants will depart at 8:30 a.m. from the ORC. Transportation, snowmachines, and helmets are provided.

Participants should bring lunch, drinks, and cold weather clothing.

NORTHERN EXPOSURE March 3 and 24, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fee: $115 per person (ages 12+) For children 7 to 11 years of age, Families may call Pascale at the Northern Sky Lodge (907) 388-9954.

Half day mushing, half day snowmachining!

All in one day. This program is conducted in conjunction with the Northern Sky Lodge. Half the participants will dog mush and the other half will make a snowmachine run to the Tanana Flats .

The participants will then switch programs for the second half of the day. If the temps drop below -10 degrees this event will be postponed to a warmer day. Northern Sky Lodge will provide sleds, dog teams and instructions Outdoor Recreation will provide transportation, snowmachines, helmets and leadership for the snowmachine trip. Lunch is provided but participants should bring snacks and drinks for the trail.

, BLDG. 3709, 353-7223

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SWIM LESSONS

Parent-Tot:

Tues & Thurs 1200-1230, 6-29 March

Level I:

Sat 1145-1230, 3 March – 21 April

Level 2:

Sat 1145-1230, 3 March – 21 April

Level 3:

Sat 1145-1230, 3 March – 21 April

Minimum age 6 months, adult must be in the water with their child during lessons; one child per adult. 8 lessons: $25.00. Limited to 6 students.

No minimum age, child must be able to stand in 3.5 feet and be independent enough to follow instructions with 5 other children from one instructor. 8 lessons: $25.00. Limited to 6 students.

No minimum age, child must be able to stand in 3.5 feet and be independent enough to follow instructions with 5 other children from one instructor. 8 lessons: $25.00. Limited to 6 students.

No minimum age, child must be able to stand in 3.5 feet and be independent enough to follow instructions with 5 other children from one instructor. The child must be able to swim the length of the pool down and back and be able to tread water for 1 minute 8 lessons: $25.00. Limited to 6 students.

Registration period: February 28 – March 8 or until class is full. All swim lessons are held at Melaven Gym. For more information, call 353-1999.

SPRING BREAK

ICE SKATING

March 10-18, 1:30 to 4 p.m. daily (No lunch hours skating during school break)

ST PADDY’S DAY 2 HOUR SPIN CLASS

March 17, 10 a.m. limited to the first 28 participants who sign up.

FITNESS CLASSES GROUP CYCLING:

> Mon & Wed: 12 p.m. > Tues & Thurs: 6:30 a.m. > Tues: 5 p.m. > Sat: 10 a.m.

HOUR OF POWER:

Group Strength > Tues & Thurs: 12 p.m.

BOOT CAMP: > Wed: 5 p.m.

Zumba:

Mon & Thurs: 6 p.m. Sat: 1 p.m.

Zumba classes are $7 each or purchase a 10 punch class card for $70 and receive the 11th class at no cost.

FUNCTIONAL STRENGTH & CONDITIONING

Melaven Physical Fitness Center Tues & Thurs 4 p.m. with Instructor Ben Ehlers Call 353-9137.

March 3 Registration starts at 6 p.m.

Play begins at 6:30 p.m.

Gift cards awarded to the first and second place winners.

NCAA March Madness

Watch your favorite sporting events on one of our 11 flat screen TVs.

March 13 – April 2

Food and drink specials during the NCAA Tournament. Games are played on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Texas Hold’em

March 10 Registration starts at 6 p.m.

Play begins at 7 p.m.

Gift cards awarded to the first and second place winners.

St. Paddy’s Day March 17

Stop by for Corned beef and Cabbage plus drink specials.

The Warrior Zone Game of the Month: Stop by for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim game play Events and activities are open to DoD card holders ages 18 and older.

For more information, call 353-1087.

, BLDG. 3205, 353-1087.

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For registration information, call 353-7713.

Pyrography Location TBD, $45 Ages 12-18: Tues and Fri 1830-1930

SKIES Exploration Location Building 4391, $45 2-4yrs, Wed 1100-1145 2-4yrs, Wed 1200-1245 Why Does AER Have a 2-4yrs, Sat 1700-1745 Fundraising Campaign?

Enjoy a variety of Art, Dance, cooking, ● Provide an opportunity for Soldiers to help yoga, their music and a variety of continuous fellow Soldiers activities and crafts. ● Create greater awareness and understanding ●

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of AER programs and benefits Retain tax exempt status by raising at least Skating 1/3 of funds through donations

Classes are held at the PFC, cost is $50 What of My 3-5yrs, SatPortion 945-1015 Contribution Helps Soldiers?

6-18yrs, Sat 1015-1045 89 cents of every dollar you contribute goes to help Soldiers; AER administrative and fundraising expenses cost only 11 cents

What is AER’s Record of Assistance? ●

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Since it was established in 1942, AER has helped more than 3.2 million Soldiers and Family members with more than $1 billion In 2010 AER assisted 66,000 Soldiers and their Families with more than $77 million

How Can I Help AER? ● ●

Remind fellow Soldiers about AER when they have financial emergencies.

Support AER with a contribution and encourage others to contribute

Karate (Classes will meet twice a week in building 4391) Cost is $60 per month 4yrs, Wed/Sat 1000-1030 5-12yrs, Wed 1530-1630 and Sat 11301230 13-18yrs, Wed 1630-1730 and Sat 12301330

Tae Kwon Do (Classes will meet twice a week at the LFCAC) Cost is $60 per month 5-9 yrs, Mon/Wed 1630-1730 70 Years of Helping the 10-18yrs, Mon/Wed 1730-1830

Army Take Care of Its Own

Please note thatAssistance times and locations are Worldwide subject to change.

AER Assistance is available to Soldiers and their Families at more than 1,000 locations around the world. ● Local AER Offices ● Any American Red Cross Chapter ● Air Force Aid Society ● Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society ● Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Office

The Army-wide annual AER fund campaign is conducted 1 March –15 May. You can contribute to your local AER fund campaign or send your contribution to AER National Headquarters.

All contributions are tax deductible.

Unsolicited donations are accepted any time by mail or on-line.

For more information contact your local AER officer or visit our website:

www.aerhq.org AER National Headquarters 200 Stovall Street Alexandria, VA 22332-0600

COOK-OFF March 17, 1 – 3

p.m. LFCAC

There will be 4 categories: > All Around Best > Best Spicy > Best Green Chili or Chile Verde > The People’s Choice Stop by the LFCAC to register today!

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT March 15, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. (dependent on length)

Join the LFCAC for a fun night of Family entertainment on a 16’ x 20’ screen. All movies rated G or PG.

ALIGNMENT YOGA

March 6, 13, 20, 27 Time: 6 to 7 p.m.

Cost: $28 for 4 weeks.

Participants need to bring a yoga mat, loose comfortable clothing, and a water bottle.

Registration and payment in full is required.

CHESS CLUB

March 3, 10, 24, 31 3 – 5 p.m.

The club will provide an informal setting for those who love the game to meet, play and discuss strategies while getting to know others that have an interest in chess as well.

BOUNCY HUT NIGHT March 29 5 – 7:30 p.m.

Children ages 4-12.

Parents must be present to supervise their children. The playground area will also be available.

, BLDG. 1044, 353-7755

LFCAC

Luck ‘o’ the Irish

, BLDG. 3700, 353-2642

POST LIBRARY

March 2nd @ the LFCAC comes THE LORAX Hear the call! There will be crafts and snacks and fun for all! Special guest readers will read the story (one may be tall)! A drawing will be held for a Lorax statue, so be on the ball. Please call 353-4137 for information or to register, y'all!

4 p.m.

The first fifty Families who register and attend the event will receive the new “HOW TO HELP THE EARTH� - BY THE LORAX and a recycled tote bag.

Fairbanks Orthodontic Group

Support in part by the following sponsors: No U.S. Army endorsement implied.

COMING HOME THE BLADE

Empowers Soldiers and All College Students to Reach Their Academic Goals: THE BLADE: A Research and Writing Lab is available at the Library for writing assistance (brainstorming, researching and editing ) and for college entry-level math. Qualified tutors are available by appointment-- please call 353-2642 or visit the Circulation Desk.

Current and past re-deployment pictures are wanted for display purposed through the oncoming months. Images can be brought to the library in print form. Call 353-4137 for more information.

MULTICULTURAL STORY HOUR March 28, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Visit Japan!

UNITED THROUGH READING

“One of the most difficult things a child can experience is having a parent deployed to a war zone for an indeterminate period of time.

United Through Reading helps ease the stress of separation for military Families by having deployed parents read children’s books aloud via DVD for their child to watch at home.”

Please call for more information.

OUR HEROES’ TREE

March 14, 3 – 5:30 p.m.

Come and make an ornament for your Hero and show your pride!

BABY & ME

(0-36 mo.)

March 21, 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Fun stories and craft projects for parents and caregivers to explore with their toddlers.

STORY HOUR & CRAFTS Fridays from 4 to 5 p.m.

9th: Cheerleading!

Read a cheerleading story and make a megaphone craft.

16th: Wildlife Week!

We’ll read stories about our local wildlife and create “stained glass” wildlife art.

23rd: Celebrate Spring!

Read Spring stories and make art out of peeps!

30th: Kite Story Hour It’s National Kite Month beginning April 1. Get ready for it!

Fairbanks Orthodontic Group

Support in part by the following sponsors: No U.S. Army endorsement implied.

, BLDG. 1049 #2, 353-7713

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CHILD ASSESSMENT

March 12 9 – 1 p.m.

LFCAC, Building 1044.

All participants will leave with activity ideas to spark further developmental growth in their children (ages 0-5). For more information, call 353-7372.

WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES For more information on any of the classes offered, call 353-7713.

HOME ALONE March 13 6 – 8 p.m., YS, Building 4109.

This program is a partnership with ACS and CYSS.

BABYSITTER’S COURSE March 14 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

YS, Building 4109.

CUDDLE CURE CLASS March 17 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

CDC I, Building 4024.

Learn how to soothe your fussy baby (birth 3 mths) in five minutes or less. Limited free child care available. This is a partnership with ACS and CYSS.

ROMP AND STOMP PLAYGROUP

This Month’s Focus Nutrition and Fitness Mondays and Thursdays, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

LFCAC, Building 1044.

For more information, call 353-7372.

This program is a partnership with ACS and CYSS.

Successful completion of the course offers participants the option of being added to the CYSS Babysitter’s List.

HEALTHY SNACKS CLASS FOR YOUTH AND TEENS Mondays, 6 p.m., Youth Center, Building 4109 Teens are invited to join the nutritionist to learn hands-on how to make healthy snacks. For more information on this class, call 353-7713.

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FAME

Family Activity and Motivational Exercise

$33

CYSS child care during your workouts.*

CHILD CARE:

Child, Youth & School Services provides limited child care on site for FAME programs.

PARENT’S NIGHT OUT

March 13, 5:45 – 8:45 p.m., CDC I, Building 4024. Register and pay by March 5. $12 per child. Snack provided.

PARENT’S DAY OUT

March 17. Register and pay by March 9.

Three sessions: > 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. $16 per child, lunch provided (11:30 a.m.) > 1 – 5 p.m. $16 per child, snack provided (3 p.m.) > 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. $32 per child, lunch and snack provided.

Care will be provided at the Child Development Center I, Bldg. 4024. All children must be registered with CYSS to receive services. For more information call 353-7713. Army Family Covenant benefits are available for Families of Deployed Soldiers, Wounded Soldiers or Fallen Soldiers.

Cost: $33 per month per child per session When: M, W, F 9 to 10:30 a.m., or 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. $24 per month per child session When: T, Th 9 to 10:30 a.m., or 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Minimum of 5 registered to offer classes.

Children must be pre-registered at Parent Central Services, 4391 Neely Rd., room 18.

Pre-registration begins the 20th of the month for the next month’s sessions. AFC Benefits for families of Deployed Soldiers, Wounded Warriors, or Fallen Soldiers may be used to pay for this care. For more information on child care, please call 353-7713.

FAME Exercise and Child Care programs are closed for federal and training holidays.

* FITNESS SESSIONS:

The Family and MWR Sports and Fitness Program offers two sessions of classes: M - F: 9:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

Sessions are held at Melaven Gym at no cost. For more information on class schedules call 353-1999.

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4 Open Ice Skating: 1:30 pm, PFC Mosaic Glass-Tile Workshop: 2-5 pm, 3 week wkshp. $65 covers all materials

5 Romp and Stomp Play Morning: 9:30 am, LFCAC

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6 EFMP and ACCA Child Find Screening: 8:30 am, CDC I

Blood Pressure 11 am, PFC

Functional Strength & Conditioning: 4 pm, Melaven PFC

Reunion, It’s a an Event: 12 pm

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Open Ice Skating: 1:30 pm, PFC

Spring Break Ice Skating: 1:30 pm, PFC

Group Strength-Hour of Power: 12 pm, PFC

Newcomers Or 9 am, LFCAC

Mosaic Glass-Tile Workshop: 2-5 pm, 3 week wkshp. $65 covers all materials

Student Discount Day: 12-8 pm, Birch Hill

Parent’s Night Out: 5:45 pm, CDC I

Homecoming & 12 pm, LFCAC

18 Open Ice Skating: 1:30 pm, PFC

19 Zumba Fitness: 6 pm, PFC

Mosaic Glass-Tile Workshop: 2-5 pm, 3 week wkshp. $65 covers all materials

Group Cycling: 5 pm, PFC

Re-integration: 12 pm, LFCAC

Safety Class: 6 pm, Auto Skills

25 Alyeska Ski/Snowboard Adventure: 3 day trip, $175.

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26 Family Re-integration Area: 4 pm, Post Library

27 Functional Strength & Conditioning: 4 pm, Melaven PFC

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9 Open Ice Skating: 5:30 pm, PFC

10 White Mountains Snowmachine Run: 8 am, ORC

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Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament: 6 pm, The Warrior Zone

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17 Parent’s Day Out: 9 am, CDC I

Spring Break Ice Skating: 1 pm, PFC

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22 SAC 4-H BGCA Photo Exhibits: all day, SAC

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29 Bouncy Hut Night: 5:30 pm, LFCAC

24 Alyeska Ski/Snowboard Adventure: 3 day trip, $175.

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30 March Madness: 12–8 pm, Birch Hill

31 Women in the WildernessX/C Ski Trip: ORC, 9 am March Madness: 12–8 pm, Birch Hill

Get the EDGE! Sign up for April programs today!

The EDGE! Program offers out of school opportunities for children and youth ages 6 to 18 to experience, develop, grow and excel by participating in adventure, art, fitness and life skill activities.

Enrollment deadline for April programs is March 23. Participants must be registered with CYS Services.

For more information, call 361-4391 or register at Parent Central Services Bldg. 1049 #2.

Register today for

APRIL PROGRAMS! YOUTH

CHILDREN

(Ages 11 to 18) No charge.

All programs are 4:30 to 6 p.m.

(Ages 6 to 10) All programs are 4:30 to 6 p.m.

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MIXED ADVENTURE:

Wednesdays, April 4, 11, 18, and 25 at ORC Mix up the adventure and gain new skills with Outdoor Rec: gold prospecting, snowshoeing, emergency kit making and more.

MURAL MANIA:

Thursdays, April 5, 12, 19, and 26 at the Youth Center with the Library Staff Create a mystical masterpiece. No experience or talent required, just a good attitude and a smile.

NEEDLE FELTING:

Fridays, April 6, 13, 20, and 27 at Arts and Crafts Have a felt-tastic time creating new crafts.

MIXED ADVENTURE:

Tuesdays, April 3, 10, 17, and 24 at ORC - $20 Mix up the adventure and gain new skills with Outdoor Rec: gold prospecting, snowshoeing, emergency kit making, and more.

MAKING BLING:

Thursdays, April 5, 12, 19, and 26 at Arts & Crafts - $25 Mix, match, and create spectacular jewelry to wear.

BGCA

Boys & Girls Clubs of America Photo Exhibit

View the artwork from the Fort Wainwright youth. Exhibits are on display throughout the month of March. Entries are also in competition with other students throughout the nation. For more information, call 361-7394.

March 20 LFCAC 12:30 – 7:30 p.m.

March 21 School Age Center 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Fort Wainwright’s HIRED! Apprenticeship program is open to its dependents of active duty, DOD civilian, and retired military personnel. All participants must be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States.

• Candidates must be 15 – 18 years of age • Candidates must be registered with Child, Youth & School Services (CYS Services) • Candidates must have and maintain a GPA of 2.0 or better • Chosen participants are required to work 15 hours per week for 12 weeks • Additional options and requirements may be offered during the Summer Term* • Apprentices may complete up to 2 terms per year for 3 consecutive years

TERM 3 (Summer)* 4 (Fall)

REGISTRATION/APPLICATION DEADLINE March 30, 2012 June 29, 2012

TERM BEGINS April 30, 2012 July 30, 2012

TERM ENDS July 21, 2012 October 20, 2012

Trainings offered weekly for CYS Services registered youth and Hired participants.

For more information contact the Workforce Preparation Specialist of Child, Youth and School Services: Voicemail only: 907.361.HIRE (4473) Youth Center : 907.361.5437 *Summer Session can be worked in partial terms, ask for clarification*

, BLDG. 4109, 361-5437

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SPRING BREAK

MARCH 12 LASER TAG 1:30PM MARCH 13 SNOW SHOE SURVIVAL 1PM MARCH 14 SWIMMING AT MELAVEN 1:30PM

, BLDG. 4166, 361-7394

MARCH 15 Stop by the Youth Center for more ICE PARK SHOW information. Permissions are required. 1:30PM

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SPRING

PIRATE SURVIVAL CAMP

SAC

MARCH 12-16 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

SAC 4166 FOR REGISTERED YOUTH IN GRADES K–6 Fees/costs are based on total Family member income.

ACTIVITIES:

Location may change depending on activity. > bowling > knitting > ice skating > crocheting > arts & crafts > tubing > sewing

March 2, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Alaskan artist Sheri Walsh will showcase her photography works.

MAKE YOUR OWN GLASS ORNAMENTS

March 22, 1 – 3 p.m.

Cost is $15 and includes all materials.

CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING CLASS

March 3, 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Cost is $35 and includes all materials.

Bring a 5X7 picture to frame.

MOSAIC TILE WORKSHOP

March 4, 11, 18, 2 – 5 p.m.

Cost is $65 and includes all materials.

March 10, (ages 4-7) and March 17, (ages 8-11) Both classes 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cost is $5 per child and includes all materials.

Must be accompanied by a parent.

, BLDG. 3727, 353-7520

KID CRAFTING: Ceramic Pots

ARTS & CRAFTS

FIRST FRIDAY ART BASH

Our Soldiers bleed RED for us.

Show your support for our Soldiers. Wear RED! Purchase yours today at: LFCAC, Bldg 1044 PFC, Bldg 3709 Polo shirt: $40 Long sleeve: $45

Learn how to be a better public speaker and meet new people!

Join the Wainwright Warriors Toastmasters Regular Club Meetings are held on Tuesdays from 1200 to 1300 Location: The Last Frontier Community Activity Center (LFCAC) Playground Conference Room For more information, please email:wainwrightwarriors@gmail.com.

Interested in becoming an Army Family Child Care Provider?

ORIENTATION: First Wednesday of every month 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Bldg. 1049 #1

• Obtain Children off our CYS list.

• FREE training/Career Opportunities/transfers to your next installation.

• Stay at Home and receive an income up to $4,500 or more.

• Become a member of our Provider support group.

• We help provide the materials to set up your home For more information, call 353-6266/9544.

$4 HOURLY CHILD CARE

Children 6 weeks to 5 years old (not yet in Kindergarten) Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Call 361-9056 to make reservations.

Orientation required. Hourly Child Care orientation Tuesdays, 10 a.m.

Part Day Pre-School orientation, Wednesdays at 10 a.m. (as needed) at CDCII, Bldg 4176.

Reservations are required and space is limited.

All children must be registered in CYSS to be eligible for programs.

CPOL PROCESS: Fort Wainwright will transition from one automated recruitment tool Resumix - to - USA Staffing - for advertising vacant positions, accepting applications from job seekers, and evaluating the job seeker’s eligibility and qualifications. During this period of transition, each job announcement will have instructions to guide job seekers through the application process for the specified recruitment tool. To maximize the capabilities of USA Staffing all announcements will migrate to Army Civilian Service and will no longer be available at http://acpol.army.mil. Please bookmark the url: armycivilianservice.com and remember to save your resume in USAJobs as well as the Army Resumix system. For more information, call 353-6356 or 353-9217.

AUTOMOTIVE SKILLS CENTER For all your auto needs.

Stop by to learn how to winterize your vehicle!

• heating/AC service • wheel alignment and tire rotation • car wash and vacuum station • towing • tire repairs • jump starts

Bldg. 3730 353-7436

SAFETY ORIENTATION CLASS Mondays at 6 p.m.

Participants will gain knowledge of what is offered and how to complete do-it-yourself projects. Staff are there to assist as needed. This class is required to use the facility.

TOW TRUCK SERVICES

available 24 hours 590-1716 Want to set up a Private Organization on post?

In order to be recognized as a Fort Wainwright Private Organization you must establish and submit the required Private Organization packet. For information and packet processing, please contact the Family and MWR Private Organization Advisor at 353-7740.

Family and MWR Private Organization Advisor Bldg. 1045 basement Fort Wainwright, AK 99703 (907) 353-7740

What are Family and MWR UNIT FUNDS?

Family and MWR locally funds dividends to Units for the collective benefit of all unit members for off-duty morale, welfare and recreational purposes; all unit members must have the opportunity to participate in the activity supported with unit funds dividends.

The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation, through the NAF Support Management Division, maintains all Unit Funds. Please call the Unit Funds Advisor for more information and instructions on establishing and maintaining Unit Funds (907) 353-7765.

Family and MWR UNIT FUNDS Family and MWR Unit Funds Advisor Bldg. 1045 basement Fort Wainwright, AK 99703 (907) 353-7765 WAINDFMWRFMO@us.army.mil

Whenhelp: you need SURVIVOR OUTREACH SERVICES

Help Soldiers and their Families.

It’s a good thing.

By volunteering with ACS, you could receive up to 16 hours of child care (per month) at no cost.

For more information, stop by Army Community Service, Building 3401 By phone, call 353.1977 or 353.4227.

OUR PURPOSE is to deliver on the Army’s Survivor Outreach commitment to Families of the Fallen. Survivor Services Outreach Services connects you with people who can help you find the right support. mflc Survivor Outreach Services provide support services for Active, Reserve and Army national abuse hotline Guard Families. For more information, call Survivor Outreach Services at 907-353-4004.

MFLC

Military & Family Life Consultants

388-2553

Confidential Assistance for short time problem resolution: marriage/ relationship stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and other daily life issues.

ABUSE. Domestic Violence Victims have options. Call 388-2260.

To report incidents of Child or Domestic Abuse, contact 353-7535 (24/7).

For Sexual Assault reporting, please call 353-7272 (24/7).

Army Community Service All ACS classes are held in the training room of building 3401 unless otherwise noted. They are offered at no cost. Advance registration is required. Class may be cancelled if minimum of 5 participants is not met. Limited childcare is available for class participants and ACS volunteers.

Please call 361.9065 to register your child. For a complete list of ACS classes and workshops, visit www.calendarwiz.com/ftwainwrightfmwr or call 353-4227.

Newcomers Orientation

March 14 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

LFCAC, Building 1044

Garrison Newcomers Orientation provides information for Soldiers, Family members and Civilians new to FWA within 60 days. Mandatory for Soldiers. Spouses and Civilians are strongly encouraged to attend. For more information, call 353-4227.

EFMP RESPITE CARE Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) respite care is a program that provides a temporary rest period for Family members responsible for regular care of persons with disabilities. Eligibility is based on EFMP enrollment and EFM’s medical or educational condition.

For info, call 353-4243.

Sip & Social

March 12, 1 to 2 p.m.

LFCAC, Bldg. 1044 Expand your circle of support.

Get out and meet other EFMP Families. Feel free to bring coffee, tea, and a snack to share.

Arts & Crafts Night March 9, 6 p.m.

Ages 3+, $3 – $5 Arts & Crafts, Bldg. 3727

Bowling Night

March 30, 6 to 7 p.m.

Nugget Lanes, Bldg. 3702 $2.25 per game, shoes included.

Birch Hill Tubing

March 24, 12:45 p.m. $3 for 1 hour, $5 for 2 hours Standard rules and regulations apply.

Child Find Screenings March 6, CDC I, Bldg. 4024 0830 - 1200: Appointments 1300 - 1600: Walk-ins

Screening includes vision and hearing. (For babies birth-36 months).

To schedule an appointment or for more information, call 907.456.4003, ext 0.

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All Summer 2012 tours will be offered at 50% OFF from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on March 1.

To plan ahead visit www.majormarine.com.

The phones will be extremely busy, so please be patient with us as we pass on great savings to all our valued customers.

To help expedite the process, please have your desired tour information ready when you call.

907.224.5559/2659 or 800.770.1858 www.sewardresort.com

Family and MWR Facility Contact information ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE (ACS) Bldg. 3401, p 353-4227 M-F 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Sa-Su Closed FAP: Bldg. 1049 #5, p 353-7317 SOS: Bldg. 1049 #4, P 353-4004 ARTS AND CRAFTS CENTER Bldg. 3727, p 353-7520 M-W Closed Th-F 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Sa -Su 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

AUTOMOTIVE SKILLS CENTER Bldg. 3730, p 353-7436 M 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

T-W Closed Th-F 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Sa 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Su 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Tow Service (24 hrs): 590-1716 BIRCH HILL SKI & SNOWBOARD AREA Bldg. 1172, p 353-1998 F, S, Su 12 to 8 p.m.

B.O.S.S. Bldg. 1555, p 353-7648 CHENA BEND GOLF COURSE AND SNACK BAR Bldg. 2092, p 353-6223 Closed for the season CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER I (CDC I) Bldg. 4024, p 361-4190 M-F 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sa-Su Closed CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER II (CDC II) Bldg. 4176, p 361-9056 3-Day Part Day Pre-School M, W, F 8:45 to 11:45 a.m.

2-Day Part Day Pre-School T, Th 8:45 to 11:45 a.m.

5-Day Part Day Pre-School M-F 1 to 4 p.m.

S, Su Closed CYSS PARENT CENTRAL SERVICES Bldg. 1049 #2, p 353-7713/7826 M-F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

W 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sa-Su Closed FISCHER SKEET RANGE Bldg. 1172, p 353-7869 Available for special occasions.

LAST FRONTIER COMMUNITY ACTIVITY CENTER (LFCAC) Bldg. 1044, p 353-7755 LFCAC M-Th 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

F 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sa 1 to 9 p.m.

Su 1 to 6 p.m.

LASER TAG: Th 3 to 7 p.m.

F 3 to 8 p.m.

Sa 1 to 8 p.m.

Su 1 to 5 p.m.

LIBRARY Bldg. 3700, p 353-2642 M 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

T-Th 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

F-Sa 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Su Closed MELAVEN PHYSICAL FITNESS CENTER Bldg. 3452, p 353-1994 M-F 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Sa 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Su Closed MELAVEN INDOOR POOL Bldg. 3452, p 353-1995 T-F 6:15 a.m. to 8 a.m. (lap swim only) 11 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Sa 11:45 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Su-M CLOSED NAF CIVILIAN PERSONNEL Bldg. 1045, p 353-6356 M-F 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 4 p.m.

Sat-Sun Closed NUGGET LANES BOWLING CENTER Bldg. 3702, p 353-2654 NUGGET LANES: M-T 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

W-Th 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

F-Sa 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.

Su 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

GOLD RUSH LOUNGE M-T Closed W-Th 5 to 10 p.m.

Fr-Sa 4 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Su 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

MOTHERLODE CAFE M-T Closed W 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

and 5 to 7 p.m.

Th 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

and 5 to 8 p.m.

F 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.;

5 to 9 p.m.

Sa 1 to 9 p.m.

Su 1 to 6 p.m.

OUTDOOR RECREATION CENTER (ORC) Bldg. 4050, p 361-6349 T-Sa 12 to 6 p.m.

Su-M Closed For programs call 361-4089 or 361-2652.

PHYSICAL FITNESS CENTER (PFC) Bldg. 3709, p 353-7223 M-F 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Sa-Su 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

PFC ICE RINK Bldg. 3709, p 353-7223 F 5:30 to 7:45 p.m.

Sa, Su, Holidays, School Breaks 1:30 to 4 p.m.

CLOSED on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Years Day PRIVATE ORGANIZATION ADVISOR Bldg. 1045, p 353-7740 M-F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sa-Su Closed SCHOOL AGE CENTER (SAC) Bldg. 4166, p 361-7394 M-F 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sa-Su Closed SFAC Bldg. 3414, p 353-7322 M-F 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Sa-Su Closed SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICERS Bldg. 4109, p 361-9377/9897 M-F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sa-Su Closed UNIT FUNDS Bldg. 1045, p 353-7765 M-F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sa-Su Closed WARRIOR ZONE Bldg. 3205, p 353-1087 M, Th 4 to 11 p.m.

W 4 to 11 p.m. (gaming only, bar and kitchen is closed) T Closed F-Sa 4 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Su 1 to 9 p.m.

YOUTH CENTER Bldg. 4109, p 361-5437 M-Th: 1 to 7 p.m.

F-Sat: 1 to 9 p.m.

Su: Closed YOUTH SPORTS Bldg. 4109, p 353-7482 M-F 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Sa-Su Closed

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