Fort Wainwright Bear Necessities | November 2011

VOL. 3, ISSUE 1 | NOV. 2011 WWW.FTWAINWRIGHTFMWR.COM | Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare & Recreation

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MILITARY FAMILY APPRECIATION WEEK NOVEMBER 19-23

When you need help: 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.

Survivor Outreach Services provide support services for Active, Reserve and Army national mflc Guard Families. For more information, call Survivor Outreach Services at 907-353-4004.

abuse hotline

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).

MILITARY FAMILY APPRECIATION WEEK CELEBRATING THE STRENGTH OF THE ARMY

NOVEMBER 19 0900-1100: BREAKFAST AT THE LFCAC 1130-1430: BREAK OUT SESSIONS, PRIZES, GAMES & CRAFTS AT: - Arts & Crafts - LFCAC - Nugget Lanes Bowling Center ($2/game, includes shoes) 1700-1900: OPEN HOUSE AT BIRCH HILL For more information, call 353-4227.

NOVEMBER 21 1000: SCHOOL AGE CENTER GRAND OPENING BLDG 4166 NOVEMBER 23 1300: YOUTH CENTER OPEN HOUSE BLDG 4109 For more information, call 353-7713.

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.

Newcomer’s Orientation

November 9 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 30-60 days. Mandatory for Soldiers. Spouses and civilians are strongly encouraged to attend. Child care vouchers are provided. Register with CYSS.

Welcome to Winter

November 16 6 to 8 p.m.

LFCAC, Building 1044

Briefing includes: • preparing your vehicle for winter • winter driving techniques • what to carry in your winter kit in the car • proper clothing • caring for pets in the cold Limited winter survival supplies will be available at NO COST.

EFMP Program 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.

Child Find Screenings

Lunch & Learn

November 8, CDC I, Bldg. 4024 0830 - 1200: Appointments 1300 - 1600: Walk-ins

November 17, 12 to 1 p.m.

Post Library, Bldg. 3700 Bring your lunch and spend an hour hearing from a guest speaker on various EFMP support topics.

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

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

2011 AFAP

ARMY FAMILY ACTION PLAN You’ve Got a Voice to Make the Difference The Army Family Action Plan provides a way for Soldiers and Family members to let Army leadership know what works, what doesn’t and what they think will fix it.

It remains the primary means for Commanders at all levels to learn of and seek solutions to the concerns of the Army Community.

November 15, 16, 17 Last Frontier Community Activity Center, Building 1044, 800-1700 Child Care Registration closes Nov 9.

Delegate Applications due Nov 10.

For more information, call the AFAP Program Manager at 353-2382.

Nov 28 thru Dec 1

POC: Megan Brown (907)353-6043 Megan.r.brown@us.army.mil

the Library ** THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED November 11 and 24.

Hours of operation November 25 are 12 to 6 p.m.

Thor Art Thursdays: Nov. 3 & 10 | 4 to 5:45 p.m.

To celebrate National Writing Month join the Library in illustrating your own book. Space is limited and registration is required. Open to all Soldiers, Families and DoD card holders. (Parent participation is necessary for children under 12).

Story Hour & Crafts Story Hour: Fridays at 4 p.m. and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m., Building 3700.

For more information, call 353-4137. No Story Hour November 25, 26.

Ancient Egypt

November 4, 5 What do you know about King Tutankhamun?

Mummies? Egypt?

Read stories and create popcicle stick mummies.

Beaver Moon Day

November 12 ONLY November 10 is Beaver Moon Day. Let’s read stories about beavers and make a fun craft!

Button Story Hour November 18 & 19 November 16 National Button Day so make button bracelets and read cool button stories at the Library!

Multi-cultural Story Hour

Our Heroes’ Tree

Learn about language and culture with stories read in two languages and create your “passport” to the world! Registration is not necessary. This is an “all ages” event, free and open to the public.

Join the Library in creating ornaments for the tree to honor our military, both past and present. These will be displayed for all to view and appreciate. You can also make your own paracord bracelets.

Nov. 9 | 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Nov. 23 | 3 to 5:45 p.m.

& Me Story Hour Nov. 2 | 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Register today to bring Baby to the Library’s “Baby & Me” Story Hour. Not only will we read stories to Baby, but also a craft for the parents to create and enjoy.

Call 353-4137 or stop by the circulation desk to register.

Last Frontier Community Activity Center

Yoga

DUE TO THE AFAP CONFERENCE, THE LFCAC WILL BE CLOSED NOV. 14-17 *The doughnut shoppe will remain open during their regular business hours.

November 4, 10, 18, 23 Time: 6 to 7 p.m.

Cost: $28 for 4 weeks Experience the benefits of Alignment yoga emphasizing flexibility, strength and relaxation.

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

Registration and payment in full is required prior to the start of the class.

Family Movie Night November 3 Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. (dependent on length)

Join the LFCAC for a fun night of Family entertainment on a 16 x 20 ft screen.

All movies rated G or PG.

Bouncy Hut Night November 22 Time: 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Children ages 4-12.

Parents must be present to supervise their children.

The playground area will also be available.

Chess Club November 5, 12, 19 Time: 3 to 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.

Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers

B.O.S.S. Skeet Shoot November 12, 2 to 4 p.m.

For more information about B.O.S.S. call 353-7648.

Fischer Skeet Range will be available for special occasions. For more information, call 353-7869.

SADD

Weekend Hours: Friday and Saturday 2200 to 0400

SOLDIERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING

353-6610 For a free ride home.

Brought to you by Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers.

Training Holiday Weekend Hours: Thursday through Sunday 2200 to 0400

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**SEASON PASSES Early Bird Special Regular Season (Nov. 19 - Dec. 11) (Dec. 16 - April 1)

HOURS OF OPERATION Saturday and Sunday .................. Noon to 8 p.m.

Friday .................................... Noon to 8 p.m.

Monday - Thursday .............................. CLOSED CONTACT INFORMATION Manager .........................................353-1998 Equipment Issue ................................353-6795 Lodge Rental ....................................353-9131 Recorded Ski Info ..............................353-7053 Ski & Snowboard School.......................353-9131 HOLIDAY HOURS/SCHOOL BREAK Nov. 25 School Break ..................... Noon to 8 p.m.

Dec. 20 - Jan. 2 Christmas Break ....... Noon to 8 p.m.

Jan. 16 Martin Luther King Day ......... Noon to 8 p.m.

Feb. 20 President’s Day .................. Noon to 8 p.m.

Mar. 9 - 18 Spring Break .................. Noon to 8 p.m.

Christmas Eve & New Years Eve ........ Noon to 4 p.m.

Christmas Day & New Years Day......... Closed March Madness ................... March 30 - April 1 2012 Last Day of Ski Season ....................... April 1 2012

LIFT PASS FEES

DoD Card Holders E-1 to E-4 Adults all day $17 Adults after 4 p.m. $11 Youth (7-17) all day $13 Youth (7-17) after 4 p.m. $9 6 & Under or 70+ Free Bunny Hill $8

DoD Card Holders E-5 & Up $22 $17 $17 $11 Free $8

Family Pass Adult Pass Youth Pass

$470 $195 $140

$525 $250 $195

(17 & Under) ** Available to all authorized users except non-military affiliated civilians.

SKI & SNOWBOARD SCHOOL DoD Card holders Private Lessons $45 Group Lessons $35

Non DoD Card holders $50 $40

Downhill ski and snowboard lessons are offered throughout the season on Saturdays and Sundays at 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Each session lasts 90 minutes and includes equipment rental and lift ticket.

For more information or to make a reservation, call 353-9131.

MILITARY SKI TRAINING Fridays .................................... 1 to 3:30 p.m.

(No training Nov. 25, Dec. 23, Jan. 13, Feb. 17, and Mar. 9)

Non-DoD Card Holders $35 $30 $30 $24 $7 $8

YOUTH SKI DAYS DOG SLED RIDES Noon to 2 p.m. (sign up 11:30 a.m.)

Jan. 14-16 March 10-12 March 16-18

Jan. 22 Feb. 5

EQUIPMENT RENTAL DoD Cardholder Rate Alpine Ski System Snowboard & Boots Snowboard Boots Board Only

Rate 1 $20/all $20/all $11/all $17/all

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Rate 2 $13 after 4 p.m. $13 after 4 p.m. $8 after 4 p.m. $11 after 4 p.m.

Civilian Rate Alpine Ski System Snowboard & Boots Snowboard Boots Board Only

Rate 1 $22/all $22/all $13/all $19/all

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Rate 2 $15 after $15 after $10 after $13 after

* NO PERSONAL SLEDS ARE ALLOWED ON BIRCH HILL! ID CARD MUST BE SHOWN TO RECEIVE PASS.

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No experience is necessary simply hop in your tube, push off,and enjoy the ride down one of our 800 foot long runs.

A tube lift makes the ride back to the top easy.

OPERATIONAL HOURS Saturday and Sunday .................1 to 7 p.m.

LIFT PASS FEES (Includes Lift Pass and Tube) DoD Card Holders E-1 to E-4

1 Hour 2 Hours 3 Hours

$7 $11 $15

DoD Card Non-DoD Holders Card E-5 & Up Holders

$8 $12 $18

$9 $13 $20

15 Hour punch card $77 CONTACT INFORMATION Equipment Issue/Ticket Sales ......... 353-6795 Information/Hours ...................... 353-7053 All tubing passes and punch cards expire April 1, 2012.

There will be no refunds for unused passes or punch cards* Snow Tube Closes at -20 Degrees for your safety. www.ftwainwrightfmwr.com

There are risks associated with this activity including, but not limited to: speed; changing weather; terrain; surface and sub-service conditions; collisions with other tubers, natural and man-made objects; and lack of directional and speed control.

• One rider per individual tube • Follow attendants; instructions • Wait for attendants; signal before starting • Immediately leave the stopping area to avoid approaching tubes • Hold onto the tube handles with both hands • Wear tube ticket so as to be visible to attendant • All participants must have a tubing ticket • No tubing on ski/snowboard slopes • Tubing on rental tubes only • Tube Park may close at any time due to changing conditions • Tubing while impaired or intoxicated is not allowed ju r ie s !* f a ll in e r is k o th e m ssu . t you a ches tall g ti c k e ast 40 in t is at le te tube. a tu b in n e g m in e s ir a qu ara rch height re n adult in a sep •By pu old and a

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Physical Fitness Center

Group Cycling:

> Mondays: 12 p.m. > Tuesdays: 6:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. > Thursdays: 6:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. > Saturdays: 10 a.m.

Fitness classes are held at the PFC, Bldg. 3709 For more information, call 353-7223.

Hour of Power:

Group Strength > Wednesdays: 12 p.m.

Cardio Sculpt:

> Wednesdays: 5 p.m.

Functional Strength & Conditioning

Melaven Physical Fitness Center Tuesdays and Thursdays 4 p.m. with Instructor Ben Ehlers Call 353-9137

Zumba:

Mondays and Thursdays: 6 p.m. Saturdays: 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.

THE ICE RINK OPEN RECREATIONAL ICE SKATING • Friday......................................................................................................... 5:30 - 7:45 p.m.

• Saturday, Sunday, Holidays, School Breaks.................................................1:30 - 4 p.m.

• Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, New Year’s Day...............................................CLOSED ADMISSION- OPEN RECREATIONAL SKATING AGE...................................................................................................... INDIVIDUAL DAILY FEE • 4 years & under.......................................................................................................... FREE • 5 - 17 years................................................................................................................$2.50 • Adults.........................................................................................................................$3.50 • Family of 4 or more...................................................................................................$8.00 • Skate Rental (pair).................................................................................................... $1.50 LUNCH HOUR SKATING ($1.50 skating fee plus skate rental) • Monday and Wednesday 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.................................................Open Skate • Tuesday and Thursday 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m...................................................Stick Hockey • Holiday and School Breaks............................................................................. CANCELLED REC HOCKEY (Authorized DoD ID cardholders/ No guests) • Sunday............................................................................................................4:15 - 6 p.m.

• Fee................................................................................................$3.50 daily, goalies free ICE RINK RENTAL The ice rink is available to rent for birthday parties, hockey, unit parties and other group skating activities. Reservations must be made in advance.

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A two-hour fitness class consisting of:

AEROBICS, STRENGTH, PILATES, YOGA November 23, 5 p.m., Physical Fitness Center For more information, call 353-7223.

SWIM LESSONS - Registration period November 1-5 or until class is full Parent-Tot: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 to 12:30 p.m. (Nov. 1-29) Level I: Thursdays, 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. & Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. (Nov. 5-30) Level II: Thursdays, 6:15 to 7 p.m. & Saturdays, 11:30 to 12:15 p.m. (Nov. 5-30) Class Descriptions: Parent-Tot: Minimum age 6 mos., adult must be in the water with their child during lessons; one child per one adult. 8 lessons $25. Limited to 6 students.

Level I & II: 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.

Limited to 6 students.

All swim lessons are held at Melaven Physical Fitness Center. For more information, call 3531999.

DEPLOYMENT SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS

NOVEMBER Not all events are included and subject to change. Please call ahead for registration, age restrictions, costs, and any other information that may apply.

6 Quilting Basics: (4 wks.)

2 pm, Arts & Crafts

Functional Strength & Conditioning: 4 pm, Melaven PFC

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7 Child Find Screenings: 8:30 am/1 pm, CDC I

Safety Class: 6 pm, Auto Skills

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Functional Strength & Conditioning: 4 pm, Melaven PFC

Gospel Bowling: 11 am, Nugget Lanes

Parent’s Night Out: 5:45 pm, CDC I 14

13 Open Ice Skating: 1:30 pm, PFC Gospel Bowling: 11 am, Nugget Lanes

Personal Finan Readiness: 8:30 am, Post

Blood Pressure 11 am, PFC

Zumba Fitness: 6 pm, PFC

Open Ice Skating: 1:30 pm, PFC

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Newcomers Or 9 am, LFCAC

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I’m Alone Class: 6 pm, SAS

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Safety Class: 6 pm, Auto Skills

Stress Management: 3 pm, ACS

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Geocaching in Fairbanks: 1 pm, ORC

20 Open Ice Skating: 1:30 pm, PFC

21 Bouncy House Night: 5:30 pm, LFCAC

SAC Grand Opening: 10 am Group Cycling: 12 pm, PFC

Gospel Bowling: 11 am, Nugget Lanes

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Our Heroes’ Tre Post Library

Turkey Burn: 5

Youth and Fam House & Thank Dinner: 4 pm, Y

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CYSS Babysitter’s Course: 2 pm, Youth Center

Romp & Stomp: 9:30 am, Youth Center

Gospel Bowling: 11 am, Nugget Lanes

Safety Class: 6 pm, Auto Skills

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Open Ice Skating: 5:30 pm, PFC Ice Rink

Family Movie Night: 5:30 pm, LFCAC

Yoga Lessons: 6 pm, 4 week session, LFCAC

5 Zumba Fitness: 1 pm, PFC Chess Club: 3 pm, LFCAC

First Friday Art Bash: 6:30 pm, Arts & Crafts

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

Story Hour: Library

11 Veterans Day

12 Chess Club: 3 pm, LFCAC Cross Country Ski Waxing Clinic: 2 pm, ORC

Group Cycling: 12 pm, PFC

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Chena Hot Springs Dinner: 6 pm, ORC

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17 AFAP Lunch & learn: 12 pm, Library

Winter: 6 pm,

Zumba Fitness: 6 pm, PFC

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ACS Pancake Breakfast: 9 am, LFCAC

Story Hour & Craft: 4 pm, Post Library

Parent’s Day Out: 9 am, CDC I Birch Hill Open House: 5 pm.

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25 Open Ice Skating: 5:30 pm, PFC Ice Rink

26 Stiles Creek Snowmachine: 8 am, ORC

Youth Services

Ornament Making NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 17 Celebrate the season of giving and create handmade ornaments & crafts to be donated for those in need. Youth Center, building 4109.

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For more information about Youth Services, call 361-5437.

Roller Rink NOVEMBER 12 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Roller blading, music, disco, food, and LIGHTS! Skates will be provided.

Youth Center Gym, building 4109.

Food Drive Drop off your donations (dry and can goods) at the new School Age Center, building 4166 Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. all month long. to the local Food Bank of the Fairbanks community to support Families in need of assistance.

You are cordially invited to join Youth Services for an

Open House

and a traditional dinner served in a non-traditional manner--

Thanksgiving, finger food style!

November 23 Open House from 1-5 p.m.

Dinner from 4-7 p.m.

Youth Center, Building 4109 (For middle school teen youth and their Families. The youth will prepare a Thanksgiving holiday menu in appreciation of their parents.)

* Calling all youth...

Help prepare pies for the dinner!

Stop by the Youth Center for more details.

School Support Services FWA School Liaison Officers work in partnership with local schools to enhance the education experience for our military youth.

KEY SUPPORT SERVICES:

• school transitions (PCS) • home school information • post-secondary information • Study Strong, SOAR & March2Success

RESOURCES • Study Strong free online tutoring: www.myarmyonesource.com/cyss_tutor

• Student Online Achievement Resource (SOAR) www.soarathome.org

• Standardized Test Prep: www.march2success.com

• Local School Options: - FNSB School District - Home School programs - private schools

Visit us at the Youth Center, Bldg. 4109

Homework & Computer Research Assistance A certified school teacher and a computer technology instructor are available to assist children with school homework and computer technology research.

Monday thru Friday (7 to 8 a.m. & 3 to 5:45 p.m.)

School Age Center, Bldg. 4166 Registered youth in CYSS (Grades K-6) For more information, call 361-7394.

WINTER

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.

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

CYSS Outreach

For more information on these events and classes, please call 353-7713 or 353-7826.

Parent’s Night Out NOVEMBER 8 5:45 to 8:45 p.m.

CDC I, Building 4024.

Register and pay by November 1. $12 per child.

Snack provided.

Parent’s Day Out NOVEMBER 19 Register and pay by November 10.

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

Cuddle Cure Class NOVEMBER 19 10 a.m. to 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 Sensory Play.

Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the LFCAC, Building 1044.

Transportation is available to and from Holiday Inn. Call 353-7713 for more information. This program is a partnership with ACS and CYSS.

Baby Food Class NOVEMBER 9 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., CDC I, Building 4024.

This program is a partnership with ACS and CYSS.

Register now for December !

For registration information, call 353-7713/7826.

SKIES Dance Camp

December 19-22 (Free for ages 13-18) $40 (Free for ages 13-18) Ages 3-6: 1100-1230 (extended on Thur) Ages 7-18: 1330-1530 (extended on Thur) Space is limited.

New Media (Film) Classes are held at the LFCAC, $45 Ages 15-18: Wed 1500-1700

Ice Skating Classes are held at the PFC, cost is $50 3-5 yrs, Sat 945-1015 6-18 yrs, Sat 1015-1045

SKIES Exploration Location Building 4391 (4 weeks), $45 Wed 1400-1445 Wed 1300-1345 Wed 1100-1145 Sat 1000-1045 Sat 1100-1145 Enjoy a variety of art, dance, cooking, yoga, music and a variety of continuous activities and crafts.

Karate (Classes will meet twice a week at SAS) Cost is $60 per month 4 yrs, Wed/Sat 1000-1030 5-12 yrs, Wed 1530-1630 and Sat 1130-1230 13-18 yrs, Wed 1630-1730 and Sat 1230-1330

Tae Kwon Do (Classes will meet twice a week at LFCAC) Cost is $60 per month 5-9 yrs, Mon/Wed 1630-1730 10-18 yrs, Mon/Wed 1730-1830 Please note that times and locations are subject to change.

AUTOMOTIVE SKILLS CENTER For all your auto needs.

• heating/AC service • wheel alignment and tire rotation • car wash and vacuum station • towing Bldg. 3730 • tire repairs 353-7436 • jump starts

If you haven’t winterized your vehicle yet, you may have waited too long. Call the Auto Skills Center to make an appointment or come in and do it yourself. Friendly and experienced mechanics are here to help.

Call 353-7436.

TOW TRUCK SERVICES available 24 hours 590-1716

The Warrior Zone opens December 15!

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, 2nd Floor, Aurora Suite 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, 2nd Floor, Aurora Suite Fort Wainwright, AK 99703 (907) 353-7765 WAINDFMWRFMO@us.army.mil

Arts & Crafts Center

All classes are held in Building 3727 and open to participants ages 16 and older unless otherwise noted. For more information, call 353-7520.

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QUILTING BASICS 2 to 5 p.m.

Four week quilting basics workshop. Cost is $65 and includes all materials.

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FIRST FRIDAY ART BASH 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Patrons are invited to the monthly open house to preview what’s happening at the center and also meet the featured artist.

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KID CRAFTING ages 4-7 with parent 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. $5 per child, includes all materials. This class is limited to the first 15 students. Call to reserve your space today.

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KID CRAFTING 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. ages 8-11 yrs with parent $5 per child, includes all materials.

GOSPEL BOWL

VETERANS DAY BOGO Buy One Get One (BOGO) Free bowling all day!

Join the electrifying, empowering, and enlightening with uplifting sounds to sooth the soul every Sunday this month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for family fun and fellowship!

Nugget Lanes Bowling Center

THANKSGIVING DAY

Strike a frame with a colored head-pin and win a free round of bowling! Just $2.50 per game, shoes included! From 4 to 10 p.m.

Note: The café will be closed but the Lounge is open.

THE GOLD RUSH LOUNGE

KARAOKE FRIDAYS! 8 p.m. to midnight at the Gold rush Lounge!

LE BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU EST ARRIVÉ! Celebrate this year’s bottling with a glass or two of this vivacious, fruity red wine and complimentary hors d’ oeuvres.

Stop in November 17. $5.

ALL MONTH LONG, stop by for Hot Buttered Rum served with a side of butter cookies. $5.

MOTHERLODE CAFÉ SPECIAL WRAP it up – and take it to go! Try the new signature wraps perfect for a grab and go lunch: bacon-cheeseburger, BBQ chicken, honey-mustard ham & swiss, turkey-baconranch, and veggie! Add a bag of chips and a large fountain soda all for $7.50!

FAMILY AND MWR

VETERANS DAY CLOSURES FACILITY Army Community Services (ACS) Arts & Crafts Center Automotive Skills Center Birch Hill Ski & Snowboard Area Chena Bend Golf Course CDC I CDC II Family Child Care Fischer Skeet Range Last Frontier Community Activity Center Library Melaven Gym Melaven Pool Nugget Lanes Bowling Center Outdoor Recreation Center Parent Central Services Physical Fitness Center (PFC) PFC Ice Rink School Age Center Warrior Zone Youth Center (Middle/High Schoolers)

NOV. 11 NOV. TRAINING HOLIDAY Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed 1130-2030 1200-2000*(subject to weather) Closed Closed for season Closed 0600-1800 Closed 0830-1700 Closed 0800-1700 1830-2100 Closed Closed 0800-2000 Closed 1000-1800 Closed Closed Closed Closed 1100-0100 1100-2200 1200-1800 Closed Closed 0800-1700 0800-2000 0800-2000 1330-1600; 1730-1945 Closed Closed 0600-1800 Closed for renovations Closed Closed 1300-1900

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THANKSGIVING WEEKEND CLOSURES FACILITY Army Community Services (ACS) Arts & Crafts Center Automotive Skills Center Birch Hill Ski & Snowboard Area Chena Bend Golf Course CDC I CDC II Family Child Care (FCC) Fischer Skeet Range Last Frontier Community Activity Center Library Melaven Gym Melaven Pool Nugget Lanes Bowling Center Outdoor Recreation Center Parent Central Services Physical Fitness Center (PFC) PFC Ice Rink School Age Center Warrior Zone Youth Center (Middle/High Schoolers)

NOV. 24 THANKSGIVING NOV. 25 TRAINING HOLIDAY Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed 1130-2030 Closed 1200-2000 Closed Closed Closed 0600-1800 Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed 1830-2100 Closed 0800-2100 Closed 1200-1800 Closed 1100-1900 Closed 1100-1900 1600-2200 1100-0100 Closed 1200-1800 Closed 0600-1800 (verified duty) Closed 0800-2000 Closed 1330-1600; 1730-1945 Closed 0600-1800 (verified duty) Closed for renovations Closed 1300-1900

Parent Central Services has moved!

The new location is building 1049 #2.

Business hours will remain 8-5 M-F. New phone numbers are: Parent Central Services 353-7713 or 353-7826 SKIES (still located in Building 4391) 353-7589 Sports (still located at the Youth Center) 353-7482

Family and MWR Facility Hours: November 2011 ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE (ACS) Bldg. 3401, p 353-4227 (FAP & SOS in Bldg. 3451) M-F 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Sat-Sun Closed ARTS AND CRAFTS CENTER Bldg. 3727, p 353-7520 M-W Closed Th-Fri 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Sat -Sun 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.

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

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

BIRCH HILL SKI & SNOWBOARD AREA Bldg. 1172, p 353-1998 Weather Information Line: p 353-7053 * Closed for the Season.

Call to rent the Birch Hill Lodge.

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. | Sat-Sun Closed CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER II (CDC II) Bldg. 4176, p 361-9056 HOURLY CARE: M-F 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sat-Sun Closed FULL DAY CARE: M-F 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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

Sat-Sun Closed FISCHER SKEET RANGE Bldg. 1172 (next to Birch Hill), p 353-7869 F 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Sat-Sun 12 to 5 p.m.

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.

Sat 1 to 9 p.m.

Sun 1 to 6 p.m.

LASER TAG: Th 3 to 7 p.m.

Fri 3 to 8 p.m.

Sat 1 to 8 p.m.

Sun 1 to 5 p.m.

LIBRARY Bldg. 3700, p 353-2642 M 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

T-Th 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

F-Sat 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sun 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 7 p.m.

Sun Closed MELAVEN INDOOR POOL Bldg. 3452, p 353-1995 T-F ......6:15 a.m. - 8 a.m. ...........11 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. ...........4 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

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

Su-M CLOSED NAF CIVILIAN PERSONNEL Bldg. 1049, p 353-6356 M-F 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 4 p.m.

Sat-Sun Closed *Moving soon to Murphy Hall, Bldg. 1045

CPOL PROCESS: Fort Wainwright will tran

positions, accepting applications from job seek each job announcement will have instructions the capabilities of USA Staffing all announcem Please bookmark the url: armycivilianservice.c For more information, call 353-6356 or 353-9

NUGGET LANES BOWLING CENTER Bldg. 3702, p 353-2654 NUGGET LANES: M-Tu 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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

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

Sun 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

GOLDRUSH LOUNGE M-Th 5 to 10 p.m.

F-Sa 1 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Sun 1 to 9 p.m.

MOTHERLODE CAFE M-Tu 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; 5 to 7 p.m.

W-Th 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; 5 to 8 p.m.

F 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; 5 to 11 p.m.

Sa 12 to 11 p.m.

Sun 12 to 8 p.m.

OUTDOOR RECREATION CENTER (ORC) Bldg. 4050, p 361-6349 Tu-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.

Sat-Sun 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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

Sat, Sun, Holidays, School Breaks 1:30 to 4 p.m.

CLOSED on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day

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

Sat-Sun Closed School Liaison Officers Bldg. 4109, p 361-9377/9897 M-F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sat- Sun Closed UNIT FUNDS Bldg. 1045 (Murphy Hall), p 353-7765 M-F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sat- Sun Closed WARRIOR ZONE Bldg. 3205, p 353-1087 Closed for renovations- Opening Dec. 15 YOUTH CENTER Bldg. 4109,p 361-5437 M-Th (grades 6-12): 1 to 7 p.m.

Fri (grades 6-8): 1 to 9 p.m. (grades 9-12): 1 to 10 p.m.

Sat (grades 6-8): 1 to 8 p.m. (grades 9-12): 1 to 9 p.m.

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

Sat-Sun Closed

PRIVATE ORGANIZATION ADVISOR Bldg. 1045 (Murphy Hall) .............353-7740 M-F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sat-Sun Closed

nsition from one automated recruitment tool - Resumix - to - USA Staffing - for advertising vacant kers, and evaluating the job seeker’s eligibility and qualifications. During this period of transition, to guide job seekers through the application process for the specified recruitment tool. To maximize ments will migrate to Army Civilian Service and will no longer be available at http://acpol.army.mil. com and remember to save your resume in USAJobs as well as the Army Resumix system.

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THE ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY DECEMBER 7 6:30 P.M. AT THE PFC

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