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VOL. 3, ISSUE 9 | JULY 2012
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BEAR N E C E S S I T I E S
USAG: FORT WAINWRIGHT
July 28, 10 a.m. Registration, 9:30 a.m. For more info, call 353-7223.
PHYSICAL FITNESS CENTER
Intramural Flag Football Coaches Meeting 11 July, 2 p.m. PFC. For info, call 353-7294.
BLDG. 3709, 353-7223
Summer Fitness Classes All fitness classes are held at the PFC. For more information, call 353-7223/7275.
Hour of Power: Group Strength Tuesdays & Thursdays: 12 – 12:45 p.m.
Boot Camp: Strength & Cardio Wednesdays: 5 – 6 p.m.
Group Cycling Mondays & Wednesdays: 12 p.m. Tuesdays: 6:30 a.m. & 5 p.m. Thursdays: 6:30 a.m. & 4 p.m.
Zumba Mondays & 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.
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Melaven Pool Swim Lessons Level 1: Tuesday & Thursday 10:45-11:30 a.m., 24 July – 16 August 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.
Level 2: Tuesday & Thursday 10:45-11:30 a.m., 24 July – 16 August 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.
Level 1: Wednesday & Friday 10:45-11:30 a.m., 25 July – 17 August 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.
Level 3: Wednesday & Friday 10:45-11:30 a.m., 25 July – 17 August 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. Registration period: 17-25 July or until class is full. All swim lessons are held at Melaven Gym. For more information, call 353-1999.
MUD RUN SEA GALS
REGISTRATION STARTS AT 10:15 A.M. T-SHIRTS GIVEN TO THE FIRST 125 WHO REGISTER AND COMPLETE THE COURSE. PARTICIPANTS MUST BE 14 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 353-7274.
SeaGals Meet the Sea Gals at Nugget Lanes Bowling Center July 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. Follow us on Facebook for the latest details! 3
OUTDOOR RECREATION CENTER BLDG. 4050, 361-6349
Gulkana Glacier Day Hike July 7, August 11 0700 Fee: $20 Head to the Alaska Range and hike the fantastic Gulkana Glacier. Bring a lunch and an extra pair of shoes (old sneakers are great!) to cross the river in.
Rock Climbing July 8, August 17 0900 Fee: $10 Try your hand on some real rock! The ORC provides all climbing equipment including helmets, harnesses, shoes, ropes, belay devices, and carabiners. Be sure to pack a lunch, snacks, and drinks.
Swede Lake ATV Trip
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July 13-15 0800 Fee: $175 Take an ATV ride to Swede Lake and camp for 3 days in this wild and scenic setting. Please bring your breakfast and beverages for the trip as well as goggles, gloves, over the ankle boots and a pack to put it all in! ATV’s, helmets, camping gear, lunch, dinner,
and transportation is provided. An ATV Safety Course is required prior to the departure date. If you need equipment coordinate with the staff at 361-4089/2652.
course is provided to promote safe and responsible use of vehicles and is required for any of the ATV programs ORC holds this summer.
WIW Mountain Hike
Family Rock Climbing
July 14, 0700 Fee: $10 A women only installment of the Alaska Range Hike. Bring lunch, snacks and water, we’ll provide the adventure!
July 28 0900 Fee: $10 Bring the family out and spend the day enjoying the fresh air and challenge of rock climbing. No experience necessary! Be sure to bring water, snacks, lunch and active clothing (gym apparel, no jeans).
Evening Boat Rides July 19, 20 August 16, 23 1730 Fee: Free! Ride along the Chena River with the ORC crew. Along the way, you’ll get the chance to enjoy nature, spot wildlife, and simply relax.
Boater Safety Course July 21, August 25 1300 Fee: Free Learn the basics of Alaska boating. A Boater Safety Card is issued at the completion of the course and is valid for 4 years. A card is required for watercraft rental from the ORC. There are no exceptions! The course is conducted rain or shine so bring a raincoat.
ATV Safety Course July 28 1300 Fee: Free This ATV Safety Institute
Pinnell Mountain Trail July 20–22 0800 Fee: $75/person Join us on what will be the best 3 day backpacking trip to date! Head out to the Pinnell Mountain Trail, a 27 mile adventure located in the hills north of Fairbanks.
Bring an adventurous spirit and strong legs, as this trail covers a lot of elevation gain and loss.
WIW Rock Climbing
August 4 0900 Fee: $10 A women only trip to the cliffs north of Fairbanks. Bring water, snacks, lunch and active clothing (gym apparel, no jeans).
Family Berry Picking
August 5 0900 Fee: $5 Come along with the ORC and head into the hills to collect berries and enjoy the outdoors. Remember to bring a container to put your berries in.
Quartz Creek ATV Overnight
August 11–12 0800 Fee: $150 Spend the weekend traveling and camping by ATV in the White Mountains! Participants should bring breakfast and beverages for the trip as well as goggles, gloves, over the ankle boots and a pack to hold gear. ORC will provide the ATV’s, helmets, camping gear, lunch, dinner and transportation. An ATV Safety Course is required prior to the departure date. If you need equipment coordinate with the staff at 3614089/2652.
Smoke Those Salmon
August 12 1300 Fee: $5 Learn how to smoke your own salmon and some tricks and tips from the ORC staff. No previous experience required.
Dall River Pike Hunt
August 17–19 0800 Fee: $200 An Alaska State Fishing License is required! Enjoy a fishing trip to the Dall River drainage where the tenacious Northern Pike lurks in its murky water. Fish over 40 inches are not uncommon. Participants need to provide their own breakfast, fishing rod and reel, tackle, small cooler, bug dope, rain gear, sleeping bag and pad. Transportation, tents, coolers with ice, lunch, and evening meals are provided.
Overnight Float Trip
August 25–26 0800 Fee: $50 Venture out for a weekend of relaxing and floating fun. ODR will provide the transportation, food, and equipment needed for this trip. All you need is good clothing (NO COTTON!) and a desire for adventure. No previous paddling skill is required!
Chena River State Recreation Area. Transportation, ATV and Helmet will be provided. Bring lunch, snacks, drinks, gloves and daypack with bungee cord to strap to ATV. Over the ankle boots are required. Departs from the ORC at 8:30 am. An ATV Safety Course is required prior to the departure date.
Valdez Silver Salmon
August 31–September 2 0800 Fee: $275 An Alaska State Fishing License is required! These salmon are not only fun to catch but also make for some tasty eating. If you catch the largest fish of the day you could be the winner of the “Valdez Silver Salmon Derby” as long as you have purchased a ticket prior to leaving the docks. Transportation, camp ground, and charter are provided. Participants need to bring camping gear, food, refreshments and fishing license. Reservations must be made by August 17.
Stiles Creek ATV Run
August 26 0800 Fee: $75 An all day ATV run to Stiles Creek in the
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July 27: The BIG BOWL GIG!
NUGGET LANES BOWLING CENTER BLDG. 3702, 353-2654
It’s Anti-Boredom Month! Don’t let summer get stale...change it up and step indoors with a new activity – kick off 50/50 Summer Bowling – 50 games of bowling for just FIFTY CENTS each. Stop by and get your games now! Offer valid through August 31, 2012.
July 11: Cheer Up the Lonely Day! Do you know anyone with the blahs? Bring them over to bash the blues with a BOGO (buy one, get one free) Bowl Day!
July 22: National Parent’s Day! Celebrate Mom, Dad and family values by spending time with your parents doing something fun. Kids bring your folks - they’ll bowl free all day! 6
Live entertainment, band & DJ, hors d’oeuvres, door prizes, a visit from the Miller Girls, and all-youcan-bowl... just $15 per person! 8 p.m. to midnight. Reservations highly recommended.
National Hot Dog Month! This month visit the Motherlode Cafe for a terrific quarter pound all-beef hot dog, fries and large fountain drink just $5.50.
Lunchtime Fun with Head-Pin Bowling! 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! Monday – Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m..
Cosmic Bowl: Join us for an awesome entertainment experience! Stylish cosmic bowling is a nonstop, high-fiving, total sensory overload, and an unforgettably good time! Friday & Saturday nights 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. plus a DJ performs every Saturday night!
Gold Rush Lounge: Enjoy our special Wild Wing Wednesdays after work from 5 to 7 p.m. – free wings while they last! This month’s drink special is the Saketini – Refreshing & Unique! Pair it with one of our all new signature appetizers!
Birthday Party, Hale & Farewell, Off-Sites, Organization Day, Unit FUNctions! We host them all right here at your Nugget Lanes Bowling Center. Call for info or stop by for a personal tour and meeting with one of our FUNction specialty planners. Two new private party rooms are available.
Hello Summer & Hello Fun! The 2012 Kids Bowl Free -KBF- Program continues this month. Stop by for registration information. 8 Week KBF bag and ball leagues continue all summer!
CHENA BEND GOLF COURSE
Scan for prices and fees
BLDG. 2092, 353-6223
Summer Golf Lessons Beginning Ladies Clinic
Kid’s Golf Clinic
Cost: $50 July 11, 12 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Cost: $80 July 23 – 26 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
4th of July Sale
10 Percent off any Red White or Blue Item in the Golf Shop.
Red, White, and Blue Shamble Tournament Cost: $30/person + green fees. Includes door prizes, commemorative hat, and lunch at the conclusion of your round. Grab a partner and come on out to the 2nd annual Red, White, and Blue Golf Tournament. Tee off of the red, white and blue tees and will have a different format of play for every 6 holes. 2 person teams. 8 a.m. T-times. Call for more information.
Family Fun Night Ladies’ Day July 29, 5 p.m.
Tuesdays at 10 a.m.
FISCHER SKEET RANGE BLDG.1172, 353-7869
*Days and events are subject to change, weather pending *
Men’s Day Wednesdays at 8 a.m.
Events:
Ladies Choice Shoot July 14, 2-5 p.m. Choice of 5 Stand or Skeet
5 Stand Shoot July 15, 12-5 p.m.
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ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE BLDG. 3401, 353-4227
The following ACS Programs: Exceptional Family Member, Relocation, Survivor Outreach Services, Family Advocacy, Financial Readiness, Mobilization and Deployment, Army Family Team Building, Army Family Action Plan, Volunteer, Soldier & Family Assistance Center and Army Emergency Relief offer ongoing activities and classes. Advance registration is required. For a complete list of classes, activities and workshops visit: www.calendarwiz.com/ ftwainwrightmwr or call 907353-4227. This month’s featured programs include the following:
Newcomers Orientation & Information Fair July 9 & 25, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. LFCAC, Building 1044 Garrison Newcomers Orientation provides information for Soldiers, Family members and Civilians new to Fort Wainwright, Alaska within 60 days. The Newcomers Orientation is mandatory for Soldiers, however spouses and Civilians are strongly encouraged to attend. For more information, call 353-7908.
Financial Readiness Training for First Term Soldiers July 11, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Post Library, Building. 3700 Financial Readiness is scheduled to host the “Personal Financial Readiness Training” at the Post Library classroom. Topics include: Principles of Personal Finance, Banking and Credit, Saving and investing and Budgeting (Among others). Advance registration and current end of month LES is required. For more information please call 353-7438. “Know Your Score: Understanding Credit and Credit Reports” July 26, 2 to 3 p.m. ACS Conference Room, Building 3401 Seats are limited - must register in advance by calling 353-7438.
Spring into Summer July 26, 6 to 8 p.m. LFCAC, Building 1044 For new arrivals to the installation or those who are experiencing their first spring and/or summer at Fort Wainwright.
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SOLDIERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING
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For a free ride home.
Weekend Hours: Friday and Saturday 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. Training Holiday Weekend Hours: Thursday through Sunday 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.
THE WARRIOR ZONE BLDG.3205, 353-1087 Events are open to DoD card holders ages 18+
Fourth of July Cook-Out! July 4, 4–11 p.m. Complimentary hamburgers and hot dogs from the grill (while they last) with $2 (PBR) and $2 Corona Lights. Join in on beach volleyball, horse shoes, and wiffle ball.
Pool Tournament
Dart Tournament
July 7, 6 p.m. Prizes are awarded to 1st and 2nd place winners.
July 28, 6 p.m. Tournament is free however players will have to pay for the dartboard (not in excess of $3)
Texas Hold ‘Em July 14, 6 p.m. Prizes are awarded to 1st and 2nd place winners.
B.O.S.S. BLDG.3205, 353-1087
Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (B.O.S.S.) meetings are held every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m. For more information, call 353-7648. Sponsored by:
Birch Lake Camp Out July 20–22, RSVP by July 10. Call 353-7648. Departs 9 a.m. July 20 Returns 8 p.m., July 22 *DJ, boat rides, inner tubing, wake boarding, and much more. B.O.S.S. covers cost of campsite and food.
No U.S. Army endorsement implied.
LAST FRONTIER COMMUNITY ACTIVITY CENTER BLDG.1044, 353-7755
Family Movie Night July 12, 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.
National Ice Cream Appreciation Day
Free Bouncy Hut Night
July 18, 5:30 – 7 p.m. In celebration of National Ice Cream Appreciation Day the LFCAC will be giving away a free scoop of vanilla or chocolate (with a variety of toppings) ice cream to DoD card holders and their dependents.
July 24, 5 – 7:30 p.m. Children ages 4-12. Parents must be present to supervise their children. The playground area will also be available.
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CYSS OUTREACH SERVICES BLDG. 1049 #2, 353-7713
> WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES <
For more information, call 353-7713. Workshops and Classes are a partnership with ACS and CYSS.
Homemade Baby Food class July 21 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. CDC II, Bldg. 4176. This program is a partnership with ACS and CYSS.
Lean, Mean, Cooking Teens: Fruits of the Harvest July 14, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. YS, Bldg. 4109 Free cooking classes for teens 7-12th grade. Call 353-7713 to register!
Romp and Stomp Playgroup This Month’s Focus Literacy Mondays and Thursdays, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. LFCAC, Bldg. 1044. For more information, call 353-7372.
Parent’s Night Out July 10: 5:45 – 8:45 p.m., CDC II, Building 4176. Register and pay by July 3. $12 per child. Snack provided.
Parent’s Day Out July 21. Register and pay by July 13. Three sessions: > 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. $16 per child, lunch provided (11:30 a.m.)
Care will be provided at the Child Development Center II, Bldg. 4176 for ages 6 weeks to 5 years old and at the School Age Center, Bldg 4166 for ages 6 and older. 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.
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Register now for August! For more information, call 353-7713.
*Tae Kwon Do classes have been cancelled through August 1 SKIES Exploration Location Building 1045, $45 2-5yrs, Wed 1030-1115 2-5yrs, Wed 1130-1215 2-5yrs, Sat 1130-1215 Enjoy a variety of art, cooking, and science activities.
This is a movement and physical activity class that will encourage your young child to move, shake and wiggle their way to fun!
Karate (Classes will meet twice a week in building 1045) Cost is $60 per month 4yrs, Wed/Sat 1030-1100 5-12yrs, Wed 1530-1630 and Sat 1130-1230 13-18yrs, Wed 1630-1730 and Sat 1230-1330 Please note that times and locations are subject to change.
Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Move It, Move It Location Building 1045, $45 2-5 yrs, Wed 1300-1345 2-5yrs, Sat 930-1015
YOUTH SERVICES BLDG. 4109, 361-5437
Participants must be registered youth in 6th - 12 grade.
Summer Lock-in July 7 Youth Center will be closed at 7 p.m., doors will be locked at 8 p.m. for the lock-in. Doors will remain locked until 8 a.m., July 8. No cost for this event. All youth must have a signed permission slip to attend.
Welcome/Goodbye Nature Hike July 28 PCSing in or out of Fort Wainwright? Parents and their K-12 kids are invited to a welcome/ goodbye nature hike party. Meet at 1 p.m. at the Youth Center. There is no cost. RSVP by July 26 at 361-5437.
Events of the night: Dance, cooking & baking, talent show, and wacky competitions in the gym. Movies shown all night long in the Bat Cave theater. 11
> YS summer camp <
Registered youth in grades 6th though 12th grade.
July 9 – 13 Rockin’ RobotsLego Mastermind Robots Using Lego Mindstorm Robotics, participants will learn to build and program their robots to sing, dance, and perform tricks! Invite family and friends to an EXPO on Friday to see the robots in action!
July 16 – 20 Bake n’ Take Learn to bake like a pro—bread making, cake decorating, and fabulous desserts. Go behind-the-scenes
in a local bakery and then end the week with a taste testing competition on Friday for your family and friends!
July 23 – 27 All the World is a Stage Learn the ropes of theater performance by producing, acting, and marketing a live performance for family and friends on Friday evening! Go behind the scenes of a local theater production company to learn what it really takes to ‘break a leg!”
July 30 – August 3 Wacky Olympics Get outside and get competitive with the Youth Center’s Wacky Olympics! Enjoy a funfilled week of crazy and downright weird games that will keep everyone laughing. Eat dinner and compete with family and friends for a Friday evening Olympic showdown.
Costs: Cat I Cat II Cat III Cat IV Cat V Cat VI Cat VII Cat VIII Cat IX $20 $31 $38 $44 $51 $55 $56 $57 $58 Lunch and snack is included in the camps. For more information, call 361-5437.
General Camp Information Camp days and time are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Participants will meet at the Youth Center. Field trips are subject to change due to weather, availability, age appropriateness, and staffing.
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> SAC summer camp <
Open to registered children in grades K-5.
July 2 – July 6 The sport focus will be Soccer. The field trips for the week will be Eielson Youth Center & Swimming. Kindergartners will be not have any field trips this week since this is a holiday week.
July 9 – July 13 The sport focus will be Soccer. The field trips for the week will be Pioneer Park, Federal Courthouse, Regal Cinema, Swimming, JoAnn’s Fabrics, & Home Depot. Kindergartners will be going to Eielson
Community Center and Westcott Pool.
July 16 – July 20 The sport focus will be Tae Kwon Do. The field trips for the week will be Calypso Farms, Ester Playground, Regal Cinema, Swimming, Federal Courthouse, & Laser Tag. Kindergartners will be going to Calypso Farms & Ester Playground.
Field, Recycling Center, Swimming, Bowling, & Channel 13 TV Station Tour. Kindergartners will be going Bowling & Swimming.
July 30 – August 3 Missoula Theatre Week: A week were the children work on a theatre production from start to finish with a performance at Pioneer Park on Saturday.
July 23 – July 27 The sport focus will be Archery. The field trips for the week will be Kickball at the Ball
General Camp Information Open to registered children in grades K-5. Camp drop offs begin at 6 a.m. and field trips run from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. with ALL DAY field trips running from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Building activities will focus on Olympics. Breakfast, lunch, and snack will be provided. Field trips are subject to change due to weather, availability, age appropriateness, and staffing.
Cat I Cat II Cat III Cat IV Cat V Cat VI CAT VII Cat VIII Cat IX
$40 $62 $76 $88 $102 $110 $112 $114 $117
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YOUTH SPORTS BLDG. 4109, 353-353-7482
Sports Leagues Outdoor Soccer Flag Football Flag Football Cheerleading Basketball Basketball Cheerleading
Ages 5-18 5-18 5-18 5-18 5-18
Reg. Dates 5-21-6-29 5/21-6/29 5/21-6/29 8/13-9/28 8/13-9/28
Parent’s Meeting 7/11 7/12 7/12 10/3 10/3
Season Cost 7/16-9/8 $40 7/16-9/8 $40 7/16-9/8 $40 10/9-12/8 $40 10/9-12/8 $40
Developmental Sports Developmental Soccer Developmental Basketball
Camps
Golf Camp Wacky Olympics Basketball Camp
Activities Fishing Geocache Hike Punt, Pass & Kick
Ages 3-4 3-4
Reg. Dates 5/21-6/29 8/13-9/28
Session 7/23-8/30 10/15-11/29
Cost $20 $20
Ages 5-18 11-18 5-18
Reg. Dates 6/1-7/20 4/16-7/27 7/2-8/3
Dates 7/30-8/2 7/30-8/3 8/6-8/9
Cost $30 $20- $58 $30
Ages 11-16 11-18 8-15
Reg. Dates 6/4-6/29 6/4-7/13 7/2-8/10
Dates 7/3, 10, & 17 7/20 9/15
Cost FREE FREE FREE
All youth must be registered with CYS Services and have an up to date physical on file in order to enroll for any sport. To register, go to Parent Central Services, Bldg. 1049, Suite 2. For more information, call 353-7482 or 353-7713.
SCHOOL SUPPORT SERVICES BLDG. 4109, 361-9377
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Are you PCSing? Contact your School Liaison Officer for help connecting with finding the right resources to help make your transition smoother. Schools re-open for enrollment August 13. Find “No shots, no school policy” and what you need to register for school at http://www.k12northstar.org/parents/enroll.
Register today for August Programs! 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 next month’s programs is July 20. Participants must be registered with CYS Services. For more information, call 361-9897. To register, stop by Parent Central Services Bldg. 1049 #2 in person or by phone at 353-7713.
Youth (Ages 11 to 18) No charge.
Child (Ages 6 to 10)
Zap’Em at Laser Tag
Zap’Em at Laser Tag, $30
Aug 8,15, 22, 29 Have a little fun with friends! Bus leaves YC at 4:15 p.m. and returns at 6 p.m.
Aug 7,14, 21, 28 Have a little fun with friends! LFCAC, 4:30-6 p.m.
Strikes and Slices-Bowling
Strikes and Slices-Bowling, $30
Aug 10, 17, 24, 31 Bowl with us! Bus leaves YC at 4:15 p.m. and returns at 6 p.m.
Aug 9,16, 23, 30 Bowl with us! Nugget Lanes Bowling Center, 4:30-6 p.m.
> Hired! Apprenticeship Program < It’s not too late to be HIRED! this summer! The HIRED! Apprenticeship Program provides 15-18 year-old youth with meaningful, professionally managed career-exploration opportunities in Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) operations. The program is open to dependents of active duty, DOD civilian, and retired military personnel. • Candidates must be 15 – 18 years of age • Must be registered with Child, Youth & School Services (CYS Services) • 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 For more information, call the MWR Partnership Specialist at 361-9897. 15
THE POST LIBRARY BLDG. 3700, 353-2642
Story Hour/ Summer Reading Program: Don’t forget to register for the Reading is Delicious: Healthy Home, Healthy You program! Prizes will be given to top readers and lots of fun activities will take place at the Library on Friday afternoons.
Writing Assistance (brainstorming, researching databases and editing for any college courses). Monday - Thursday, 4–6 p.m. Make your appointment today by calling 353-2642 or visiting the Circulation Desk. Walk-ins are welcome, time permitting. ~Empowers Soldiers and All College Students to Reach Their Academic Goals~
United Through Reading:
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Mondays and Thursdays 4–6 p.m. United Through Reading helps ease the stress of separation for military families by having Soldiers read children’s books aloud via DVD for their child to watch at home.
Summer Reading Program Continues: July 6: Reading is Delicious... Join The Society of Creative Anachronisms today for a fun food event! The West Kingdom will be coming today to show us ways to use food items for all kinds of purposes! http://wintersgate.westkingdom.org. July 13: The Calypso Farm team will be with us this afternoon with some of their plants and animals for a field trip right on the Library lawn! July 20: Today is the Grande Finale for this year’s Summer Reading Program: Reading is DeliciousHealthy Home, Healthy You! CYSS will be on hand to provide sports activities and Zumba! We’ll also have Library Relays (on hippity hops), an Edible Book Contest, and a Watermelon Seed spitting contest! Special guests will announce the top reader awards and fun will be had by all! This event begins at 2 p.m. There will be way too much fun to be had in only an hour! Story Hour Resumes July 29 with Gorgeous Grandma Day-- Read about women with grace and style. Make your Grandma (or someone you think of as Grandma) a treasure!
Independence Day Holiday Hours * Limited Hours ** Verified Duty
Training Holiday Thurs. 7/5
Fed. Holiday Wed. 7/4
Army Community Services
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Automotive Skills Center
Closed (also closed 7/2)
1130-2030
Birch Hill
********** Closed for the season ***********
Chena Bend Golf Course
0700-2200
0700-2200
CDC I
Closed
0600-1800** at CDC II
CDC II
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EDGE
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Family Child Care
Closed
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Fischer Skeet Range
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LFCAC
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0800-2000
Melaven PFC
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Melaven Pool
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Nugget Lanes
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Outdoor Recreation
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1000-1800
Parent Central Services
Closed
Closed
Physical Fitness Center
Closed
0800-2000
PFC Ice Rink
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Closed
Post Library
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1000-1800
School Age Center
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0600-1800** at CDCII
SKIES
Closed
Closed
The Warrior Zone
1600-1100
1600-1100
Youth Center
Closed
Closed
Youth Sports & Fitness
Closed
Closed
***Friday July 6 will be normal business hours for all MWR Facilities***
Interested in becoming an Army Family Child Care Provider? New provider briefing: 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 info, call 353-6266/9544. 17
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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 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 Closed for the season CHENA BEND GOLF COURSE Bldg. 2092, p 353-6223 730AM – 9PM Mon – Thur 1st T-Time @ 8AM 630AM – 9PM Fri - Sun 1st T-Time @ 7AM (All rental equipment turned in by 10PM) DW GRILL W-Th 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. F-T 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Grill off 30 minutes prior to closing) 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 Hourly Care Only during Summer M- F 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sa, 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 F 5:30 to 9 p.m. Sa 12 to 5 p.m. Su 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. Sa 1 to 9 p.m. Su Closed LASER TAG: Th 3 to 7 p.m. F 3 to 8 p.m. Sa 1 to 8 p.m. Su Closed THE BUBBLY BREW M-F 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. LIBRARY Bldg. 3700, p 353-2642 M-F 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sa, Su Closed MELAVEN PHYSICAL FITNESS CENTER Bldg. 3452, p 353-1994 Closed for renovations. Only pool will be open. MELAVEN INDOOR POOL Bldg. 3452, p 353-1995 T-F 6:15 a.m. to 8 a.m. 11:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. 4 to 7 p.m. Sa 12 to 5 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 Closed 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 (ORC) Bldg. 4050, p 361-6349 M 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. T-W Closed Th-F 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sa 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Su 12 to 6 p.m. For programs call 361-4089 or 3612652. PHYSICAL FITNESS CENTER (PFC) Bldg. 3709, p 353-7223 M-Th 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fri 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sa 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Su 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. PFC ICE RINK Bldg. 3709, p 353-7223 Closed for the season 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 SERVICES Bldg. 4109, p 361-9377 M-F 9 a.m. to 6 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. T -Bar & Kitchen Closed F-Sa 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Su 1 to 9 p.m. YOUTH CENTER Bldg. 4109, p 361-5437 SUMMER HOURS: M-Th 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. F 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sa 2 to 9 p.m. YOUTH SPORTS Bldg. 4109, p 353-7482 M-F 2 to 4:30 p.m. (please call ahead of time) Sa, Su Closed
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