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Cover Photo by: Jane Kaufmann
COMMAND 18th Force Support Squadron Commander Lieutenant Colonel Kieran F. Keelty
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Crafty Things Columbus Day Canvas Sale 7 - 9 October Save up to 30% on canvases.
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8 - 9 October Enjoy 10% off all custom frame orders.
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21 - 23 October Save up to 40% on all regular priced items. Kadena Auto Hobby 966-7355 | 036-868-2221/2232
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GENESIS CHRISTIAN PRE-SCHOOL Taking care of your child’s spiritual and educational needs.
Our goal is to provide each child with the best possible learning environment and to prepare them for kindergarten. At Genesis, we believe in providing your child with a “home away from home” and in making learning fun! We provide breakfast, lunch and two snacks daily, and all meals are blessed. We have occasional field trips, provide extended hours during military exercises, and have a summer program for kindergarteners and first graders. Children ages 2-5 for pre-school Weekly Rates: $110 Hours of Operation: 0600 to 1800
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Costumes are in! Get in the spirit and find your furry friend’s Halloween look! Select items marked down up to 30%.
6 • UFC 204 Fight Frenzy Bisping vs Henderson 2 at the Banyan Tree Club 7 • Columbus Day $21K Holiday Bingo at the Skoshi Rocker 8 • Costume Party at the Kadena Offiers’ Club in the Weekender Lounge 9 • Beer, Bourbon & Bacon at the Kadena Officers’ Club
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BANYAN TREE CLUB • 966-7372 UFC Fight Frenzy Sunday, 9 October • 11 am UFC 204 • Bisping vs Henderson 2 Free • Members $5 • Nonmember food fee Air Force Club members are eligible to win a grand prize trip for three to a live UFC fight in Las Vegas. Runner up prizes of $100 gift card or Fanatics.com will be awarded. Winners will be announced 30 March, 2017.
Enlisted Club Member Super Family Halloween Night
Wednesday, 26 October • 5 pm $5 • Adults | Free • 17 & under Wear your favorite Halloween costumes for a night of fabulous prizes and, as always, delicious food! Prizes will be awarded for various age group costume contests. Open only to enlisted Club members and their families.
Halloween Spooky Dance Party
Saturday, 29 October • 10 pm Free • Members $5 • Nonmembers Wear your Halloween costume and have the chance to win great prizes! There will be a costume contest at midnight. The categories will be Best Male Costume, Best Female Costume and Best Group/Couple Costume.
CLUB FRENZY
Tuesday Morning Football Frenzy 2016
Banyan Tree Club Patio • 9:30 am Come enjoy Monday Night Football every Tuesday. Game goers have the chance to win Football Frenzy prizes and jerseys. Air Force Club Members may enter for a chance to win a trip to the Big Game by attending any Football Frenzy event.
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Enlisted Club Adult Membership Appreciation Dinner Wednesday, 19 October • 5:30 pm Buffet served • 5:30 pm - 7 pm Banyan Tree Club Lounge Open only to adult enlisted Air Force Club members.
Bunco Monday, 24 October Registration • 6 pm Games begin • 6:30 pm Free and open to all Air Force Club members.
Lounge Programs Wednesdays
Salsa Night 12 & 26 October
Dance lessons • 7 pm - 9 pm Open dance • 9 pm - 11 pm Thursdays
Karaoke • 7 pm - 11 pm Fridays
Devour Hour • 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Rock & Country • 6:30 pm - midnight Old & New School R&B • Midnight - 3 am
BINGO Soap Opera Bingo Tuesdays & Fridays • Noon
Night Bingo Monday - Friday • 7 pm
Weekend Power House Bingo Saturdays • Noon Sundays • 3 pm
Texas Hold’Em Free • Members $10 • Nonmembers Sundays Registration • 4:30 pm Games begin • 5 pm Tuesdays & Thursdays Registration • 5:30 pm Games begin • 6 pm
Double Elimination Dart Tournament Night Thursdays Registration • 6:30 pm Darts begin • 7 pm Free • Members $5 • Nonmembers Finger snacks will be served! A minimum of four participants is required. $50 FSS Gift Card • First Place $25 FSS Gift Card • Second place
Bingo Appreciation Sunday, 30 October • 3 pm
Wednesday $750 Night Games begin • 7 pm $750 • All books games
Saturday $750 Twilight Bingo Games begin • 8:30 pm $750 • All book games
21k+ Holiday Bingo
Monday, 10 October Doors open • 4 pm Games begin • 6 pm $1,199 • All book games $3,000 • Last game Come for a night of big prizes! Each book played could be worth $1,199. The last game has a guaranteed payout of $3,000!
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Old & New School R&B • 7 pm - 3 am
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KADENA OFFICER’ CLUB
BEER, BOURBON & BACON FRIDAY, 21 OCTOBER • 5 PM - 8 PM There is no wrong way to have a great time at this year’s Beer, Bourbon & Bacon. But if you need some tips on the best way to appreciate the wide varieties of drinks and dishes that the Kadena Officers’ Club has prepared for you, take a look at the following excerpt taken from our very own Amy Jo Selby’s tasting guide on kadenablog.com.
Saturday, 29 October • 9 pm This Halloween, enjoy a night of spirits at the Kadena Officers’ Club! At the stroke of midnight, cash prizes will be awarded for the best couples,’ group, men’s and women’s costumes. Open to officers and civilian equivalents.
ADULT MEMBERSHIP NIGHT
Wednesday, 12 October A ghost walks into a bar. Bartender asks, “What’ll you have?” Ghost says, “I’m here for the boos! “Join us for the ghouliest Membership Night of the year with delicious food and the chance to take home fabulous prizes.See our ballroom transform into a Halloween spooktacular. Open only to members of the Kadena Officers’ Club.
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KOKESHI DOLL PAINTING
Saturday, 22 October • 5 pm - 8 pm $40 • Per person Merlot & Monet puts a fruity twist on every day group painting classes. Join us to paint Kokeshi dolls while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and wine! Our knowledgeable instructors will provide an overview of the history of Kokeshi Dolls as well as assist you in your creative process.
MONTE CARLO NIGHT
Saturday, 12 November • 6:30 pm $20 • Per person Come enjoy a night of Vegas-style gambling without any of the risk! It’s all play money here! Open to all ranks and services.
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First, take a moment to look at your beer. What are its qualities? Is it dark and cloudy or is your beer of the blond persuasion? Second, swirl it around a little… just a little, you don’t want to spill! Third, take a whiff! Half of what you taste is in what you smell so try taking two quick sniffs through your nose and then one through your mouth. Fourth and finally, take a sip! But don’t swallow right away. Allow your taste buds to pick up every single little flavor and texture!
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First, a narrow-mouthed glass is best, but work with what you’ve got. Second, swirl the contents around and take a little sniff off the top, but don’t get too close because then you’ll be overwhelmed. Make sure to sniff more than once as each time could reveal new aromas. Third, have a taste! Make sure not to drink too fast, though. Take small sips and let your taste buds really soak in the different flavors. Once you’re beyond the initial shock, you’ll be able to truly enjoy all the flavors left behind. Fourth, the big question… Should you add water or ice? The answer is that it’s all up to you. It’s important to try things without water or ice first just to experience their natural flavors, but sometimes adding water can actually enhance the taste. Ice on the other hand can inhibit some of the characteristics.
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“No matter where you go, there you are.” 11 • No Matter Where You Go, There You Are - One of the highlights from traveling is the people you meet along the way, and more often than not they’re fellow travelers. We met English teachers from the UK and Australia, students on their gap year, and people who just love to travel. Mostly everyone had fascinating travel experiences to share. 15 •Take in an annual festival with Kadena Information, Tickets & Travel 16 • Dive Bash, Fright Fest and Fall Harvest at Okuma Beach
Written by • Amy Jo Selby Interviewee • Michael Whiteside Photos by • Jane Kaufmann
Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia VENTURE 11
travel Why did you pick Cambodia & Vietnam? Angkor Wat and the surrounding temples in Cambodia were a bucket list for me and Vietnam was on my travel companion’s list.
What is something you absolutely have to eat when in either Cambodia or Vietnam? Pho is probably the most famous of classic Vietnamese cuisine. I usually just stop when I’m hungry or something catches my eye. However, my recommendation for foodies is to definitely do some research before you go. Some of the French/Vietnamese fusion dishes had real potential.But you have to know what you’re looking for. Otherwise, ordering food can be overwhelming.
What’s your favorite thing about traveling? For me, it is an escape from obligations and anticipation. You can enjoy things as they come. You get to form entirely brand new experiences without any expectations. Without knowing any more than a name, you can depart and enjoy all that lies ahead.
What new things did you try that you maybe wouldn’t have otherwise tried outside the bounds of travel? We took an awesome bus ride between Hanoi and Sapa Valley. It had two levels of seats, but they fully reclined. New favorite method of travel.
What was your favorite moment or part of the trip? My favorite part of the trip was hiking through the rice terraces in Sapa Valley, Vietnam, but my favorite moments were staying on a boat in Ha Long Bay and receiving “room service” through the window of my room from an adjacent boat. Were there any misconceptions you had about either Cambodia or Vietnam prior to your trip that were proved wrong? I don’t know if I went in with too many preconceived notions of what either country would be like, but I certainly didn’t expect to be “Frogger-ing” my way through Ho Chi Minh City. It had the densest scooter traffic of anywhere I have ever been. We actually had to get tips from the locals just to feel comfortable as pedestrians. What is something interesting about Vietnam or Cambodia that the average person doesn’t already know? Maybe most people already know this and perhaps this was my actual misconception, but conversational English is very widely spoken in both countries. For whatever reason, I wasn’t expecting that.
Sapa Valley, Vietnam
Did you pick up any words or phrases while in either place? I learned a few words, but didn’t really retain much. One of the first words I learn when I travel is the word for ATM. Cambodian especially didn’t come off as a particularly easy language to learn. The Khmer characters looked similar to Thai, whereas Vietnamese is at least based off Roman characters. One of the English teachers who had been living there for nearly six months was still struggling with the basics. Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
Sapa Valley, Vietnam
Did you meet anyone interesting along the way? Yes. One of the highlights from traveling is the people you meet along the way, and more often than not they’re fellow travelers. We met English teachers from the UK and Australia, students on their gap year, and people who just love to travel. Mostly everyone had fascinating travel experiences to share. I was particularly envious of one woman who moved to New Zealand, bought a van, and roamed about exploring for eight months.
Did you learn anything new about the history or culture? I think I had a fair bit of knowledge about the 60s and 70s, but I certainly learned more about the First Indochina War and the history of French/Vietnamese relations during a couple museum visits. Did you find any places on your trip that were more frequented by locals than tourists? I think our trip had an emphasis on tourist locations. Part of the draw of Sapa Valley for a tourist, other than the breathtaking views, is the open invitation from most of the villages to stay and share in the community.
What was your favorite meal? From a purely gastronomical perspective, I’m not sure it would win any awards, but my favorite meal was the dinner with a local host. Bottomless local dishes and the enthusiasm of our host definitely put this meal at the top.
Was there culture shock? The scooter traffic. No question.
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How did you work through the language barrier? There were enough casual English speakers that general meanings or requests could be easily conveyed. Just accept that occasional miscommunication is a certainty if you don’t speak the local language. That keeps it exciting.
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travel People say travel can change your life - do you feel you experienced anything on your trips that changed your perspectives or attitudes about anything? I grew up traveling, so I think it has done more to shape my perspectives than to change them. Now that you’ve been to Cambodia & Vietnam what’s next on your travel bucket list? I have a trip to the Netherlands and the Philippines on the books. I have more of Mainland Japan, Thailand, and New Zealand that I want to explore before I leave, too. For bucket list purposes I still need to make it out to Taiwan. It has 286 mountains that breach the 3,000 meter mark… sign me up!
ANNUAL FESTIVALS
Naha Tug of War Sunday, 9 October
42nd Yomitan Festival Sunday, 30 October
Be one of thousands to participate in this annual event that holds the record for world’s largest tug of war rope in the Guinness Book of World Records! The rope is so large that part of Highway 58 is closed for the day. Come enjoy the festivities during one of the largest block parties on Okinawa! You can also take home a piece of the rope which symbolizes good luck for the rest of the year.
The Yomitan Festival is an annual event where villagers unite to show their will and spirit. Listen to a 300 Sanshin player orchestra perform traditional Ryukyuan music. There will also be a traditional dance performance as well as plays and lion dances.
Shi Shi Mai Festival Sunday, 23 October Celebrate the 30th Annual Shi Shi Lion Dance Festival. Many believe the Okinawan guardian of Shisa protects against evil spirits and brings good fortune. Enjoy the brightly colored costumes brought from all over the country as they perform the traditional dances.
Don’t let traffic and the stress of parking ruin your Okinawan cultural experiences. Sign up now for one of these annual tours with Kadena ITT!
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Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
Want your own stories to tell? Venture off island with Kadena ITT! Kyoto, Japan 23 - 27 November Visit the old capital of Japan and see the beautiful shrines and timeless sites that make Kyoto famous. We will visit the Golden Pavillion, Kiyomizu Temple and more! Vietnam & Cambodia 17 - 24 December Register by Monday, 12 November. Visit Angkor Wat and Ho Chi Minh City on this trip of a lifetime! Check out a full itinerary and details at kadenafss.com/travel/itt-travel.
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Tokyo, Japan 22 - 26 December Register by Friday, 18 November. Visit the bright lights and big city! Enjoy food, shopping and great sites. Take some time to visit cultural sites like, Sensoji Temple and Meiji Shrine or modern sites like Sky Tree Tower and Roppongi Hills. Wander around Ginza or Harajuku for great shopping and great restaurants are in abundance in any area of Tokyo. There is something for everyone in this amazing city.
YYY Club iE Resort on Ie Island 30 December - 1 January Register by Monday, 12 December. Get away from the hustle and bustle and celebrate the New Year with two relaxing nights at the YYY Resort on Ie Island. After the 30 minute ferry ride to Ie Island, enjoy time at the beach or the outdoor pool. A free optional island tour is included so don’t miss out on the chance to climb Mt. Gusuku! You’ll see spectacular 360-degree view of Ie Island. Two breakfasts and two dinners are included so don’t forget yen for lunch and marine activities.
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O K U M A B E A C H
DIVE BASH � 14 � 16 OCTOBER
$140 • Per person | $180 • Per couple Explore the diving wonders that Okuma Beach has to offer! This package includes a two night stay in a Studio, the boat charter, one tank and diving equipment. There will be a welcome meeting in the Waverunner Lounge with light refreshments and hors d’oeuvres on Friday night. Limited to four couples or eight divers. Must be Advanced Open Water Certified or above. Please call for availability.
FRIGHT FEST AT OKUMA � 29 � 30 OCTOBER
Come get your spook on at the Fright Fest! The weekend will include a costume party in the Waverunner Lounge and a free haunted house, face painting, a hayride and trick or treating for the little ones. We will be hosting our first Escape the Room! This is an adventure game in which players are locked in a room and must solve a series of puzzles to escape. You never grow out of a little Halloween fun!
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Fall Harvest Weekend Featuring the International Gourmet Thanksgiving Buffet 24 - 27 November Enjoy our annual International Gourmet Thanksgiving Buffet this November. We’re extending the Thanksgiving spirit through the entire weekend so don’t miss out on the best time of the year at Okuma Beach!
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PLAN YOUR NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATION EARLY!
Contact Brian Enloe for more information. 080-6916-6544 brian.e@jot-international.jp
New Year’s Getaway
For details and reservations, call Kadena ITT at 966-7333.
30 December 2016 - 1 January 2017 Contact Kadena ITT for more information.
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Risner Fitness Center 634-5128 Breast Cancer Awareness Aerobathon
Saturday, 1 October • 9 am - noon Free Kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a workout mix of Yoga, Zumba and aerobics classes. Help us increase awareness about detecting the disease in its early stages and encourage others to do the same. Don’t forget to wear pink to show your support!
Personal Training
Get some extra encouragement and instruction from one of the many personal trainers! The trainers at the Risner Fitness Center are here to help you reach your fitness goals, no matter what your goal is. We are here to help. Contact the Risner Fitness Center to get started!
Risner Fitness Center Closure
Saturday, 5 November Risner Fitness Center will be closed on Saturday, 5 November until 6 pm for the Kadena Special Olympics. WiFi now available at the Risner Fitness Center!
20 • Hika Kagoshima National Park with Outdoor Recreation 21 • Delving Into the Deep - If you could choose anywhere in the world to get SCUBA certified, where would you go? Many would say right here in Okinawa. It’s known as one of the best diving spots in the world, ranking highly among divers because of its pristine waters and incredibly diverse sea life. 26 • Air Force Club Members’ Second Annual Golf Tournament hosted by the Banyan Tree Club and Kadena Officers’ Club 28 • Join the annual Halloween pin decorating contest at Emery Lanes
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Cross training shoes are built to provide stability on heavy lifts, flexibility on sprints and climbs, and optimal comfort for distance runs. Although a regular sneaker might be good enough for any old workout, you aren’t just doing any old workout—you are doing the ultimate workout. Pick the best shoe for your training!
Mizuno Shoe Fitting
Saturday, 1 October • 9 am - noon & 1 pm - 5 pm A Mizuno athletic shoes consultant will assess your foot (arch height, flexibility, and pressure distribution) to determine the proper shoe for you and recommend a shoe accordingly. Advanced reservation is required at the Risner Sports Pro Shop. Walk ins will be seen on a space available basis.
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For all of our trips and for more information on any of the trips listed visit kadenafss.com or contact Outdoor Recreation! Sunrise Kayaking
Thursday, 6 October • 5:30 am - 8:30 am Join us as we paddle the east side of the island and watch the sunrise over the Pacific Ocean.
Kudaka Island Cycling
Saturday, 15 October • 9 am - 4 pm $40 • Per person Spend your day cycling through beautiful Kudaka Island. We will spend roughly four hours cycling, with breaks often during the day. The price includes ferry fee and bike fee if applicable. Be sure to bring yen for lunch and a backpack with water.
Kagoshima Hiking Trip
11 - 14 November $750 • Per person This trip includes a guided hike up Mt. Takachiho-no-mine and Mt. Karakuni. Along with the hikes though the beautiful Kagoshima mountain range, we will take a vinegar factory tour and visit a sand bath hall. The price includes transportation to airport, lodging, vinegar factory tour fee and the cost of the sand bath.
White Christmas with Outdoor Recreation Skiing & Snowboarding in Hokkaido
Hiking Mt. Ishikawa
Friday, 28 October • 9 am - 2 pm $25 • Per person
Ie Island Cycling
Saturday, 29 October • 7:30 am - 4 pm $50 • Per person If you can’t make the Kudaka Island trip, this trip to Ie Island is the perfect makeup.
Cycling to Cape Zanpa
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Sunday, 30 October • 9 am - 2 pm $20 • Per person with bike rental $15 • Per person without bike rental We’re heading out to Cape Zanpa for the day. Cycling time is about four hours total. Bring yen for lunch and a backpack with water.
23 - 26 December $1,000 • Single $1,900 • Double $2,760 • Family (Two adults, one child) Hokkaido is Japan’s northern most island. Its beautiful landscape is beloved by many and its ski slopes are consistently rated as some of the best in the world. If you find yourself missing the winter weather or are in search of some of the world’s best powder, stop by Outdoor Recreation to register.
Delving into the Deep Written by • Melissa Kowaluk
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26.355˚; 127.74˚ are the precise coordinates of my very first East China Sea ocean dive. It was at a dive spot called Jam at the Sunabe Seawall. I always looked at the Seawall as beautiful, but certainly not the clearest water I’ve seen on the island. We did a walk-in entry, snorkeled out and did our five-point descent. The Seawall proved me incredibly wrong. It was figuratively jaw dropping...I would have literally dropped my jaw, but my regulator would have fallen out! I was in complete awe of the colors, movement and textures that were right in front of me. I floated for a moment taking it all in; it truly was spectacular. The beds of soft, multicolor coral swayed slowly and stretched as far as we could see. We spotted a lionfish, some Christmas Tree coral, and a clownfish protecting its anemone. I forgot for a moment that I still had to complete a few required exercises, but none of it really mattered anymore because I was completely lost in the experience; thrilled and wholly entertained. After our group successfully finished the same skills exercises that we practiced in the pool, we began our ascent back to the surface. If you could choose anywhere in the world to get SCUBA certified, where would you go? Many would say right here in Okinawa. It’s known as one of the best diving spots in the world, ranking highly among divers
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because of its pristine waters and incredibly diverse sea life. It raises the question, why not get certified here? It’s the same question I heard time and time again after our arrival to Okinawa. I’m not going to lie, I was a bit apprehensive to start – between the equipment and its weight, the SCUBA jargon and learning how to breathe underwater, I was intimidated. But that’s natural. Before getting started, every time I saw a diver getting geared up, my first thought was always, “look at all that trouble people go through to be like fish!” After months of finding excuses, I finally gathered the courage to get started. I went down to Kadena Marina and enrolled in the class. Knowing next to nothing about the sport, I grabbed my dive packet and got studying. The PADI Open Water SCUBA certification class is generally a week long and consists of two pool dives and two days of open water diving, with two dives each day. I initially thought it would be hard to schedule around my workday, but the instructors are incredibly flexible. All of the dive masters at the Marina want the experience to be the best it possibly can for the students – they even worked with a few participants one-on-one. Their goal is to make sure participants are comfortable every step of the way. Once I completed the bookwork and DVD, I reviewed the knowledge checks with my instructor and had my first pool dive.
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The pool dives are definitely the nitty gritty part of the class; they’re long and tiring but worth it. There are certain skills that you must know to be a safe diver and they have to be put to practice in a controlled environment where the instructor can give his undivided attention. We went over several different skills such as removing our masks underwater, proper weight distribution, buddy breathing, and emergency simulations. After the first night, I went home very tired but so proud of myself! After going through the motions a couple of times, everything that I learned in the book made much more sense and it started to feel natural. During the second pool dive, everyone must pass a swim test and complete a few critical exercises to graduate the course. After another pool dive night, we were one step away from getting into the ocean. We had one more class beforehand to learn about dive charts and eRDPML devices. These help determine the appropriate amount of time one should stay underwater to prevent decompression sickness. Once we all practiced and understood the process, we were ready for the ocean.
After my first ocean dive, I was full of adrenaline. I was so excited when we got to the top that we had done it; we had accomplished something so great! We waited the appropriate time for the surface interval and went right back down, this time feeling even more confident in our new abilities. After the dive, I completed my final exam and each of us had a photo taken for our new PADI certification card. The experience was well worth the time because now I have this certification for life! Of course, you can continue your certifications all the way up to Divemaster to conquer the seas with all of your SCUBA knowledge. I get it now – I get why people put on all of this heavy gear just to be like fish for a while. The underwater world is fascinating. People travel great distances to get to do the things that are right outside our front doors. Whenever I am out exploring the ocean or discovering a new part of the island, I pinch myself a little bit because this is normal life now, and that’s pretty awesome.
Go to Kadena Marina to set up your dive certification! Once you sign up and get dive certified, a whole new world of activities opens up to you. You’ll have the ability to explore parts of this island that you’d never be able to see otherwise. Check out their activities and find what works for you. Night Dives Every Tuesday & Thursday See the ocean in a brand new light - by dive light. When the sun goes down, the ocean comes to life. Don’t miss this unique opportunity. Drive and Dive with Kadena Marina Pick a spot or ask for a recommendation and a certified instructor or Divemaster will take you out for a day of diving. Venture Boat Charters Book the Venture Boat for your next dive or snorkel excursion! SUP Yoga & SUP Fitness Don’t miss the chance to embrace your zen and find your center on the ocean with yoga instructor, Rebecca Cohen. Deep Sea Fishing Saturday, 22 October • 6 am - 6 pm $140 • Per person Join us for a day of deep sea fishing! Fee includes all the gear you need and fish cleaning. Seaside Cinema Saturday, 22 October • Sunset Come for a night of screams! We’ll be showing Friday the 13th in honor of the spookiest month of the year.
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For the Love of Golf
Turkey Shoot Saturday, 19 November Shotgun start • 7 am $50 • Per person Registration ends • Wednesday, 16 November Bring your best game and compete in our Turkey Shoot! Competition will be an Individual Stroke play using the Stableford Point Format and the field will be flighted by handicap. For a full point breakdown, contact the Banyan Tree Golf Course.
Banyan Tree Golf Course • 966-7321
CHIBANA GOLF COURSE
NIGHT GOLF
TOURNAMENT Saturday, 29 October • 6:30 pm
Registration begins Thursday, 29 September $30 • Per person Join us for a 9-hole tournament in the dark! Price includes pizza, drinks, glow sticks and two special night-golf golf balls. Don your best costume and bring your friends! We’ll have prizes for winning teams and best costumes.
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Halloween Happenings at Emery Lanes Halloween Matchplay Sunday, 16 October Check in • 11:30 am Tournament begins • 12:30 pm $60 • Per person Each participant will bowl two games and the score from those two games will determine how the participant is seeded. Once that’s decided, it’s Matchplay. This is the March Madness of bowling!
Cosmic Boo-Ling Saturday, 29 October • 10 am - noon $7.95 • Per person Enjoy a game of Boo-ling! During this family friendly event, the judging of the pin decorating contest will begin! Be sure not to miss the contest to see if your pin wins! Price includes shoe rental, snack, drink and a goody bag.
Halloween Pin Decorating Contest Pin pick up • Monday, 17 October Pin drop off • Friday, 28 October This year’s contest will be split up into two divisions for those ages 12 and under and 13 and over. Emery Lanes provides bowling pins free of charge for those wishing to participate. Return your pin in all its Halloween glory and you might just win first place!
Halloween Cosmic Bowling Saturday, 29 October Costume Contest • 10 pm All participating bowlers will compete for prizes for Best Dressed, Scariest and Most Original! There will be a DJ, food specials and drink specials inside Brooklyn’s all night long! Open to all ages 18 and over.
Columbus Day Special
Wednesday, 12 October One hour lane rental with up to six pairs of shoes for only $14.92. And if you’re hungry, save $1 on all large pizzas!
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30 • 4-H National Youth Science Day at the Youth Center 31 • Bake sale at the Teen Center 33 • Take your pup to the Kadena Marina for Puppypalooza with Karing Kennels 34 • Beginner print making at Kadena Arts & Crafts 35 • Halloween Kiddie Disco at the Kadena Officers’ Club 37 • Become a child care provider through Family Child Care
Taiko Room Special
Enjoy $20 off the rental room rate every Wednesday starting in October and ending January 2017!
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GUITAR LESSONS
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The Schilling Community Center has classes that can help you flex your creative muscles! Their newest addition is group guitar lessons. These are held at various times and days to accommodate a busy schedule. From my experience, learning how to play the guitar is both frustrating and rewarding; when you finally play your first song you cannot help but feel a sense of accomplishment. The great thing about the group lessons is that you’re not alone. You have others there to encourage you, give you tips and constructive criticism. With all of the practice and hard work (and calluses), you’ll finally be able to play your favorite Johnny Cash song or maybe even Stairway to Heaven!
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GROUP GUITAR LESSONS $65 • Four sessions $120 • Eight sessions Check out the Schilling Community Center class schedule at kadenafss.com.
Not interested in guitar?
Try one of the many classes offered at the Schilling Community Center! • Karate • Driver’s Education • STEM • • Post Card Calligraphy • • Ikebana Flower Arrangement • • Japanese Conversation •
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READINESS CENTER AIRMAN & FAMILY
KARING KENNELS
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS Boots to Business 13 - 14 October • 8:30 am - 5 pm Registration ends Tuesday, 11 October
Cultural Awareness - Grocery Shopping Tour Thursday, 20 October • 11 am - 12:30 pm Registration ends Wednesday, 19 October
If you’ve ever thought about starting a business but don’t know how to begin, this is for you! Boots to Business is a two-day workshop that includes steps for evaluating business concepts, fundamental knowledge required to develop a business plan. Participants will also receive information on SBA resources available to help access start-up capital and additional technical assistance.
Raise your hand if you’ve been overwhelmed trying to shop for groceries off base! In this workshop, participants will visit a local grocery store, learn how to purchase Japanese products, learn about the services available at the stores and learn the names of the products offered.
MatriMoney Wednesday, 12 October • 11:30 am - 1 pm Registration ends Tuesday, 11 October MatriMoney addresses common financial issues between spouses and offers tips on successful communication regarding finances. Use these tips and tricks to conquer your finances!
Federal Job Search Thursday, 27 October • 1 pm - 3:30 pm Registration ends Wednesday, 26 October If you’ve ever looked into federal positions, you know it can be a bit daunting. Learn how to navigate the USAJOBS website and gain insight on how to create a federal résumé that will capture the hiring manager’s attention.
Adoptable kitties Dragonite, Pikachu and Vaporeon...Or Xena, Marie and Alice
Adoption Days Rescue is our favorite breed. Saturdays & Sundays • Noon - 5:45 pm Stop by our adoption faciity to adopt your next furry family member.
Puppypalooza Saturday, 29 October • 11 am - 2 pm At the Kadena Marina Let the doggies hit the beach! The ocean water is cooling down, which means it’s your pup’s turn to jump in! Let the doggies hit the ocean and join Karing Kennels and Kadena Marina for Puppypalooza! Shop for merchandise and get your dog’s ears cleaned and nails trimmed for free. Pups of all ages can join in on this day of wet dog fun.
Grooming
Airman & Family Readiness Center • 634-3366
Starting Saturday, 1 October we will have grooming appointments available on Sundays. Karing Kennels Boarding Facility • 966-7339
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DIY Don’t be shy to DIY! Some of the best costumes are homemade.
Ride the Hype New comic blockbuster? Get ready for a sea of capes, crowns and super heroes.
TAKE A CLASS AT ARTS AND CRAFTS!
HALLOWEEN KOKESHI DOLL PAINTING
$23 • Per person Ages 7 & over Supplies are included in the price. Call or stop in for dates and times!
BEGINNER PRINTMAKING
Tuesdays and Thursdays $100 • Per person Ages 12 & over Cost includes supplies. Learn relief and block printing techniques, a style of ancient Japanese Wood Block printing.
SEASHELL WREATH
Friday, 14 October $18 • Per person Ages 13 & over Decorate a small wreath with seashells and special Halloween decorations!
PAINT WITH US!
$19 • Shi Shi Dog $8 • Ceramic bisque Visit the Mud Factory this month and paint a Shi Shi Dog or Halloween themed ceramic bisque. Mud Factory • 966-7351 Located inside Crafty Things
Family Membership Social Kadena Arts & Crafts • 966-7347
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Wednesday, 19 October • 5:30 pm Open to members of the Kadena Officers’ Club.
Timeless You can never go wrong with costumes based on your favorite literary or film characters. Good stories never go out of fashion.
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FSS Fa mily Happenings KADENA BASE LIBRARY
YOUTH SPORTS & FITNESS
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FOCUS Story Time Wednesday, 12 October • 10 am - noon Theme • Positive Thinking Book • Just Like Me by Marjorie Newman Craft • Autumn Fun
Ready, Set, Run Saturday, 8 October $30 • Per Child Ages • 8 - 13 years old
Not Your Mother’s Book Club Wednesday, 12 October • 6:30 pm
Ready, Set, Run is a great opportunity for children to get active and healthy while learning how to run a 5k!
Lecture at the Library Wednesday, 19 October • 6 pm Dr Campbell of Troy University will give a seminar on the 2016 US Presidential Election.
Fast Pitch Softball Registration Ages 9 - 15 $65 • Per child
Give Parents A Break
Saturday, 15 October • 6 pm - 10 pm Niko Niko CDC and Shima No Ko SAC Ages six weeks - 12 years Sign up by noon on Wednesday, 12 October. Give Parents a Break is designed to provide child care for active duty Air Force families with deployed or TDY spouses and those with special hardships. Sign up and take advantage of this great resource! Step 1 Receive a referral from the Airman and Family Readiness Center at 634-3366 or speak with your commander or first sergeant.
Registration begins Monday, 3 October and runs until slots are full. Baseball Registration Ages 5 - 6 • Monday, 3 October Ages 7 - 8 • Wednesday, 5 October Ages 9 - 10 • Friday, 7 October Ages 11 - 12 • Tuesday, 11 October Ages 13 - 15 • Tuesday, 11 October
Family Child Care If you’re looking to expand your at-home business, let us help you by becoming a certified and insured child care provider! We need providers to support the Expanded Child Care programs as well as PCS and Volunteer Care. We are recruiting providers to care for children with special needs such as asthma, allergies, cerebral palsy, and physical impairments. Family Child Care does the hard part for you by providing our list of certified providers on base to those seeking child care, so the customers come to you! If you would like to join our team of providers, please call 634-0514 or visit building 1850 for more information! Did you know you need approval to offer more than 10 hours of weekly on base childcare? Expand your at-home business with Family Child Care!
Practice begins Monday, 5 December. Games begin Saturday, 7 January and the season runs through Saturday, 25 February. Slots are filled on a first come, first served basis and immunization records are due at the time of registration.
Step 2 Contact Niko Niko CDC, Shima No Ko SAC, or Resource & Referral at 632-7693.
First Steps Baseball Registration • Tuesday, 1 November $50 • Per child Ages • 3 - 4 years old Session 1 • 3 December - 14 January Session 2 • 21 January - 25 February
Parents’ Night Out
Registration is first come, first served. Vaccination records are required at time of registration.
Don’t qualify for a referral but still need a break? No worries! For $16 you can participate, too. Spaces for Parents’ Night Out are limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis. Contact Resource & Referral at 632-7693. Open to all ranks and services.
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Month Long Specials THAI CHILI CHICKEN BOWL Enjoy a bowl of this favorite all month.
TUESDAY TWO FOR ONE! Tuesdays • 4 pm - 9 pm Served with your choice of house salad or soup, two sides and fresh bread. • Grilled Steak • Herb-infused Roasted Chicken • Shrimp & Scallop Au Gratin • Roasted Pork Loin with Orange Cranberry Glaze • Tortellini with Pesto Sauce
PIZZA OF THE MONTH $25 • Any two large pizzas
WEDNESDAY NIGHT HOMESTYLE BUFFET
STATEHOOD ADMISSION DAY Thursday, 13 October • 11 am - 1:30 pm Free Teppanyaki to enlisted Air Force Club card members who are residents of Nevada. Please show your state driver’s license and enlisted Air Force Club membership card to receive free lunch.
40 • Football Themed Green Bay Double-Check Burger at Strikers Café 41 • Brunching on Kadena - The Sunday Brunch at the Kadena Officers’ Club is Templeton’s dream come true – it is an endless smorgasbord of savory and sweet to satiate even the largest appetite in your family. There’s an omelette station with anything you could possibly want to put on an omelette and there are regular eggs, too, for those of you who want to stay classic. 46 • Culinary Showdown - Jack’s Place vs Café Latte 49 • New Avocado Sirloin only at Chili’s Grill & Bar
Wednesdays • 5 pm - 8:30 pm $11.95 • Adults ($1 member discount) $4.95 • Ages 4 - 10 $1 • Ages 3 & under All you can eat buffet featuring meatloaf, fried chicken and pasta bake. Each served with homestyle trimmings. A limited T-Bones menu is also offered from 4 pm - 9 pm.
FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY NIGHT SPECIALS
DAILY PATIO LUNCH Mondays and Wednesdays All You Can Eat Pasta and Pizza Take out is not available. Tuesdays & Fridays Grilled Rib Eye Steak Thursdays Chicken, Beef, Pork or Shrimp Teppanyaki
Friday - Sunday • 5 pm - 9 pm Served with soup and salad, fresh bread, coffee and tea. • Crab Stuffed Salmon • Cornish Game Hen • Prime Rib $19.95 • 10 ounces $23.95 • 14 ounces
BOSS’ DAY LUNCH SPECIAL Maintenance & Cleaning Day Monday, 24 October Limited operations • No Patio Lunch Snack Bar and T-Bones to reopen at 4 pm.
Monday, 17 October • 11 am - 1 pm Treat your boss to lunch at T-Bones! We will have a special lunch plate to honor bosses around the world. We will be serving our delicious Bacon Avocado Chicken Club with pepper jack cheese.
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Football Themed Burger of the Month
GREEN BAY DOUBLE – CHECK BRAT BURGER
Text & Photos • Rachel Kuhn
Hamburger patty topped with Wisconsin sharp white cheddar cheese, sauerkraut and our house made mustard sauce. What do we want? Brunch! When do we want it? Now… Or, between breakfast and lunch! When do we get it? Every Sunday. Or on other days of the week, too. Breakfast happens daily on Kadena. And at all meal times.
Try one of our new gourmet hotdogs!
After all, that’s ideal.
Strikers Café
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I’m a waffle gal. Always have been, always will be. I grew up in a waffle house. No, not the actual restaurant, but in a house that preferred waffles to pancakes; one of time’s biggest rivalries. However, as much as I love waffles, bacon and especially coffee, breakfast was never my thing. But oddly enough, if you change the name and call it brunch, I’m there. It’s not that I’m not a morning person – I actually love the morning. It’s just that until about 10:30 am or so, coffee is sufficient for me. But, 10:30 am or so is also about when breakfast turns into brunch. As I sit here at my desk, drinking my morning coffee (because it’s not quite 10:30 am) and recounting the wonderful brunch I inhaled at the Kadena Officers’ Club, I can’t help but drool just a little bit. As I said, waffles are my thing. Especially with real maple syrup and (gasp!) real butter. Real butter is also my thing. And let me tell you, if you’re going to the brunch at the Kadena Officers’ Club, you may as well go straight for the real stuff. This is not the time to conserve calories, my friends. This particular buffet is special for many reasons, the first of which being that it’s not strictly a breakfast buffet. When I go to brunch, I tend to waffle between (ha!) wanting breakfast or lunch…or possibly both. I mean, I know thousands of years ago when the brunch nomenclature was carefully nomenclated, it was a simple mash up of the previously named events with the intention of serving both food genres and their respective groupies. And that’s the beauty of brunch isn’t it? It’s both breakfast and lunch. Fool proof, right? I know, I know, this is getting repetitive, but it bears repeating now.
I’m a waffle gal. Always have been, always will be.
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food The Sunday Brunch at the Kadena Officers’ Club is Templeton’s dream come true – it is an endless smorgasbord of savory and sweet to satiate even the largest appetite in your family. There’s an omelette station with anything you could possibly want to put on an omelette and there are regular eggs, too, for those of you who want to stay classic. Or, there’s fried rice and yakisoba if you prefer more local flavors. I went for the waffles. Because with waffles you also get real maple syrup and real butter, but we went over that already. The waffles were delicious. The perfect combination of fluffy and filling. Just enough to keep you full for a while. At least until you visit the dessert spread. All washed down with coffee or mimosas if that’s your Sunday brunch style. There are waffles, pancakes and biscuits and gravy. Sushi, sashimi, wasabi and coffee. Bottomless crab legs and shrimp galore. Desserts, canapés, who could ask for more? If I’m spontaneously waxing poetic, you know it was good. But, do you want to know something else? That’s not the only place you can get a great breakfast or brunch on Kadena. The Kadena Officers’ Club also has a smaller breakfast buffet in the Weekender Lounge for the breakfast sticklers of the earth. And Café Latte serves breakfast all day if you’re like me and would prefer breakfast for lunch or dinner. Emery Lanes has some fantastic breakfast pizzas, too. I mean, breakfast pizza? Come on, that’s the dream right there. If you want breakfast with a side of ocean view, head over to Seaside Ristorante on the weekends. They’ve got some Eggs Benedict that you may actually want to write home about. The Banyan Tree Club also has a mini breakfast buffet on the weekends for a more quiet place to sit and enjoy coffee, your favorite breakfast food and the morning news. Want to watch some airplanes soar over the East China Sea first thing in the morning? Well, we’ve got a Tee House for that and guess what? They also serve breakfast!
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Any way you slice it, you have options. There are so many great options for breakfast that you may even be able to try a new something new every day. If you do find yourself wanting the most outrageous brunch spread around, the Sunday Brunch at the Kadena Officers’ Club is every Sunday from 9:30 am to 2 pm in the Ballroom. Live the dream - eat breakfast for whatever meal you want, whenever you want.
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OCTOBER CULINARY SHOWDOWN
Café Latte
Jack’s Place
This October we are pitting two of your favorite restaurants in a friendly competition to win your hearts…or stomachs…hearts and stomachs. In this showdown, Café Latte will be putting their new month long specials up against Jack’s Place’s classic Teppanyaki. Written by • Ruben Zaldaña
Café Latte is swinging for the fences with two dishes for the month of October. First up is their homage to the upcoming Beer, Bourbon and Bacon (check it out on page 9!): a beer braised hot dog with braised sauerkraut. As if that is not enough to satisfy a hearty appetite, it’s served with a creamy beer and cheddar soup. Next up is a delectable treat that will plaster a smile on your face for the rest of the day. Bagel French toast topped with whipped cream, maple syrup and fresh fruit. You heard right - savory bagels bathing in delicious maple sweetness. Café Latte • 966-7416
How could Jack’s Place possibly compete? With a touch of class, showmanship, and their Surf and Turf Teppanyaki, that’s how. These dishes not only satisfy a refined palate, but come with a show (onion volcanoes are not to be missed)! Steak and lobster tail are a classic combination for a reason. They are delicious separate, but when you put them together they are magical. Add some fresh vegetables and garlic bread toasted on the Teppanyaki griddle and your taste buds have a one-way ticket to flavor heaven. Jack’s Place • 966-7422
So who is the winner? On one hand you have Café Latte showing off new limited time creations. On the other hand, you have the time honored savory sensation from Jack’s Place.
And the winner is...insert imaginary drumroll here.... ME! ...imaginary applause and confetti! Just look at the pure joy in my face, and the twinkle in my eye as I enjoy bite after bite of culinary artistry. You too can share in my happiness by visiting Café Latte and Jack’s Place!
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Avocado Sirloin 6 oz sirloin with southwestern spices & drizzled with citrus-chile sauce, topped with grilled avocado slices, garlic roasted tomatoes & chopped cilantro. Served with NEW fresco salad.
Why settle for one entrée when you can have the taste of two?
Available only at Chili’s Grill & Bar.
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• baby back ribs Enjoy the fall-off-the-bone goodness of our world-famous baby back ribs, slow smoked in-house over pecan wood. Original Honey-Chipotle NEW Dr Pepper bbq NEW Craft Beer BBQ NEW Roasted Garlic
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NEW Ancho Salmon
Half Rack of Baby Back Ribs
Seared Shrimp
Margarita Grilled Chicken
6 oz. Classic Sirloin
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FAMILY fun! NIGHT FREE!
Every Sunday Morning
AT THE CROW’S NEST CLUB OCTOBER 7TH, 5-8PM Family Fun Night is FREE and open to All ranks, services & ages. Big Screen Cartoon Movie, A Clown, Magician, Bounces, Balloons For more information call Crow’s Nest Club 966-7294/050-5865-3084
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At the Crow’s Nest Club Enjoy college football on our big screen plus enjoy our regular tasty Sunday buffet!
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HALLOWEEN FAMILY fun! NIGHT AT THE PORT OF CALL CLUB OCTOBER 28TH, 5-8PM
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Family Fun Night is FREE and open to All ranks, services & ages. Big Screen Cartoon Movie, A Clown, Magician, Bounces, Balloons For more information call Port of Call Club 622-1880/098-954-1888
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KADENA OFFICERS’ SPOUSES’ CLUB
RUG AUCTION FINE, HAND-KNOTTED ORIENTAL RUGS AND CARPETS
FRIDAY, 7 OCTOBER AT 7:00 PM
PREVIEW AND REGISTRATION FROM 6:00 PM
AT KADENA OFFICERS’ CLUB
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ALL LOTS OFFERED WITHOUT PRE-SET RESERVES AND AT THE AUCTIONEERS DISCRETION CASH, CHECKS AND ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED
A. RUGS VALUED AT $ 2000 B. RUGS VALUED AT $ 1000
AN EXTRAORDINARY, HIGH-VALUE COLLECTION OF TRIBAL VILLAGE AND MASTER WORKSHOP RUGS, ORIGINATING FROM ALL THE PRINCIPLE WEAVING AREAS LIKE PAKISTAN, AFGHANISTAN, INDIA, KASHMIR, TURKEY AND CENTRAL ASIA
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Where: Bldg 731 on Kadena AB When: October 15, 2016, 10:00am to 2:00pm Bring your dogs, cats and the entire family out for spooky Halloween photos. Pet costumes are encouraged! The following week, we will announce the winners of our photo contest for the cutest and scariest pet costumes. Snacks will be provided.
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AUTO HOBBY Clinic Hours: Mon – Fri : 8:00am to 4:30pm Wed: 10:00am to 4:30pm Closed last duty day of the month
Military Working Dog Demonstration will be held at 1200
JP cell: 036-868-2263 Kadena DSN: 966-7593
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Classes DIY • Fluids Check Wednesday, 5 October • 6 pm DIY • Oil Change Wednesday, 19 October • 6 pm At Auto Hobby, we also... ...do JCIs ...have Audio equipment ...can order parts ...are open for DIY 7 days a week
Like us on Facebook at Kadena Auto Hobby Shop for surprise discounts throughout the month! Check out kadenafss.com for our updated operating hours. Have car questions? We have the answer.
let your dreams take flight Private Pilot Ground School
Mondays & Wednesdays • 6 pm - 8 pm Our eight-week course includes the fundamentals of flight and other aviation essentials that will prepare you for your adventures in the sky. Please stop by or call for more information regarding cost and benefits of Private Pilot Ground School.
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We’re now located in the Schilling Community Center! Stop by to check out our new location and to get more information on the opportunities we offer. Kadena Aero Club • 080-6493-6299 VENTURE 57
facility phone numbers & hours of operation
To call any 634-, 632- or 966- number from a cellphone, dial 098-938-1111, wait for the dial tone, and then dial the listed number. CLUBS & DINING Banyan Tree Club Bldg. 431 Customer Service Kadena: 966-7372 JP: 036-868-2274 Sun-Thu 9 am - midnight Fri & Sat 9 am - 3 am Catering Kadena: 966-7369 JP: 036-868-2233 Mon-Fri 9 am - 4:30 pm Delivery Kadena: 966-7375 JP: 036-868-2274 Sun-Thu 4 pm - 10 pm Fri-Sat 4 pm - midnight Snack Bar Kadena: 966-7377 JP: 036-868-2202 Sun -Thu 10:30 am - 11 pm Fri & Sat 10:30 am - 3 am Lounge Sun-Thu 4 pm - 11 pm Fri & Sat 4 pm - 3 am T-Bones Kadena: 966-7380 JP: 036-868-2227 Mon-Thu 6 am - 9 pm Fri 6 am - 9:30 pm Sat 7:30 am - 9:30 pm Sun 8 am - 9 pm Daily Closure 2:30 pm - 4 pm Kadena Officers’ Club Bldg. 313 Customer Service Kadena: 966-7409 JP: 036-868-2203 Catering Kadena: 966-7408 JP: 036-868-2204 Barber Shop Mon-Sat 9 am - 5 pm Sun & Holidays Closed Café Latte Kadena: 966-7416 JP: 036-868-2205 Mon-Thu 6:30 am - 10 pm Fri 6:30 am - 12 am Sat 7:30 am - 12 am Sun 2 pm - 10 pm Lounge Mon-Thu 4 pm - 11 pm Fri 4 pm - 2 am Sat 5 pm - 1 am Sun & Holidays Closed Daily Lunch Buffet Mon-Fri 11 am - 1:30 pm Holidays & PACAF Family Days Closed Sunday Champagne Brunch 9:30 am - 2 pm Skoshi Rocker Bldg. 103 Kadena: 966-7255 JP: 036-868-2318 Sun-Thu 8 am - midnight Fri 9 am - 3 am Sat 8 am - 3 am AirPower Café Bldg. 3522 Kadena: 966-7405 JP: 036-868-2208 Mon-Fri 6 am - 2 pm Sat, Sun, & Holidays Closed Chili’s Grill & Bar Bldg. 105 Kadena: 966-7360 JP: 036-868-2209 Mon-Sun 11 am - 10 pm Chili’s Too Bldg. 337 Kadena: 966-7366 JP: 036-868-2210 Sun-Thu 11 am - 9 pm Fri & Sat 11 am - midnight Jack’s Place Bldg. 9950 Kadena: 966-7422 JP: 036-868-2231 Mon Closed Tue, Wed & Thu Dining Room & Teppanyaki 5 pm - 9 pm Fri & Sat Dining Room & Teppanyaki 5 pm - 10 pm Sun Dining Room & Teppanyaki 5 pm - 9 pm Johnson Dining Facility Bldg. 843 Kadena: 634-4494 Mon-Thu Breakfast 6 am - 8:30 am Lunch 11 am - 1:30 pm Dinner 4:30 pm - 7 pm Midnight Meal 10 pm - 1 am Friday Breakfast 6:30 am - 8:30 am Lunch 11 am - 1:30 pm Dinner 4:30 pm - 7 pm No Midnight Meal Flight Kitchen Kadena: 634-4418 Open 24-hours, seven days a week Marshall Dining Facility Bldg. 178 Kadena: 634-1900 Mon-Fri Breakfast 5:30 am - 8:15 am Lunch 10:30 am - 1 pm Dinner 4 pm - 7:30 pm Midnight Meal 10 pm - 12:30 am Weekends, Holidays, & down days Brunch 6:30 am - 1 pm Dinner 4 pm - 7 pm Midnight Meal 10 pm - 12:30 am
Platters Snack Bar & Breyers Bldg. 455 Kadena: 966-7426 JP: 036-868-2212 Mon-Fri 7 am - 4 pm Sat, Sun & Holidays Closed Holidays Closed Seaside Ristorante Bldg. 3629A Kadena: 966-7401 JP: 036-868-2213 Wed & Thu 11 am - 8:30 pm Fri 11 am - 9 pm Sat 11:30 am - 9 pm Sun 11:30 am - 8:30 pm Mon & Tue Closed Weekend Breakfast Sat & Sun 8 am - 10:30 am Tee House Restaurant Bldg. 11 Kadena: 966-7429 JP: 036-868-2214 Breakfast 6 am - 10:30 am Lunch & Dinner 10:30 am - 6:30 pm
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Aero Club & Flight Training Center Bldg. 455 Located inside the Schilling Community Center JP: 036-868-2215 Mon-Fri 10 am - 6 pm Sat 11 am - 3 pm Sun Closed Arts & Crafts Center Bldg. 435 Crafty Things & Balloon Corner Kadena: 966-7347 JP: 036-868-2216 Mon-Thu 10 am - 8 pm Fri-Sun 10 am - 6 pm Keepsakes Plus Kadena: 966-7352 JP: 036-868-2217 Mon-Fri 10 am - 6 pm FrameWorks Kadena: 966-7353 JP: 036-868-2218 Tue-Thu 10 am - 8 pm Fri-Mon 10 am - 6 pm Mud Factory Kadena: 966-7351 JP: 036-868-2220 Mon & Tues Closed Wed-Thu 12 pm - 8 pm Fri-Sun 10 am - 6 pm Wooden Solutions Kadena: 966-7349 JP: 036-868-2219 Tue-Thu 12 pm - 8 pm Fri-Sun 10 am - 6 pm Auto Hobby Center Bldg. 1436 Maintenance Kadena: 966-7356 JP: 036-868-2232 Mon-Fri 8 am - 5 pm Sat, Sun & Holidays Closed Tool Room Mon-Fri 9 am - 7 pm Sat 8 am - 8 pm Sun 10 am - 6 pm Parts Store Kadena: 966-7355 JP: 036-868-2221 Mon-Fri 8 am - 7 pm Sat 8 am - 8 pm Sun 10 am - 6 pm Banyan Tree Golf Course Bldg. 12 Kadena: 966-7321 JP: 036-868-2223 Winter hours (1 Nov - 31 Mar) Pro Shop Wed-Mon 6 am - 6 pm Tue 9 am - 6 pm Golf Course Wed-Mon 7 am - Dusk Tue Noon - Dusk Driving Range Mon 6 am - 6 pm 1st & 3rd Tue 8 am - 7:30 pm 2nd & 4th Tue 6 am - 7:30 pm Wed-Sun 6 am - 7:30 pm Owari Lounge Closed Summer hours (1 Apr - 31 Oct) Pro Shop Wed-Mon 5:30 am - 6 pm Tue 9 am - 6 pm Golf Course Wed-Mon 6 am - Dusk Tue Noon - Dusk Driving Range Mon 5:30 am - 6 pm Tue 9 am - 7:30 pm Wed-Sun 5:30 am - 7:30 pm Chibana Golf Course Bldg. 55061 Kadena: 966-7327 JP: 036-868-2224 Pro Shop Mon-Fri 6 am - 6 pm Sat, Sun, & Holidays 6 am - 6 pm Driving Range Mon, Wed-Fri 6 am - 6:30 pm Tue 9 am - 6:30 pm Sat, Sun, & Holidays 6 am - 6:30 pm Chippers Mon-Thu 7 am - 7 pm Fri-Sun 6:30 am - 7 pm
Note: Hours are subject to change Note: Higlighted are NEW phone numbers.
Emery Lanes Bowling Center Bldg. 113 Kadena: 966-7303 JP: 036-868-2225 Mon-Thu 7 am - 10 pm Fri 7 am - 1 am Sat 8 am - 1 am Sun & Holidays Noon - 8 pm Strikers Café Mon-Thu 7 am - 9:30 pm Fri 7 am - 12:30 am Sat 8 am - 12:30 am Sun & Holidays Noon - 7:30 pm Breakfast Mon-Fri 7 am - 11 am Sat 8 am - 11 am Brooklyn’s Mon - Thu 4 pm - 10 pm Fri & Sat 4 pm - 1 am Sun 3 pm - 8 pm Holidays Closed *Last call for bar is 30 minutes prior to close. Call for special functions and party reservations. Kadena Base Library Bldg. 451 Kadena: 634-1502 Mon-Wed 10 am - 8 pm Thu-Sun 10 am - 6 pm Holidays Closed Kadena Information, Tickets, & Travel Bldg. 455 Kadena: 966-7333 JP: 036-868-2226 Mon-Fri 10 am - 5 pm Sat 10 am - 2 pm Sun Closed Kadena Marina One mile north of Kadena Gate 1 Dive Store Kadena: 966-7345 JP: 036-868-2228 Mon, Wed-Fri 11:30 am - 6 pm Sat, Sun, & Holidays 10 am - 6 pm Harbor Kadena: 966-7282 Daily (except Tue) 7 am - 6 pm Beach Shack Daily (except Tue) 8 am - sunset Equipment Rentals Mon, Wed-Fri 10 am - 6 pm Sat, Sun, & Holidays 7 am - 6 pm *All facilities are closed on Tuesday. Okuma Located 51 miles north of Kadena off Route 58 Reservation Desk 631-1991/1992 Daily 8 am - 5 pm Surfside Restaurant 631-1805 For breakfast, lunch, and dinner times, visit www.kadenafss.com/rec/okuma Boating (Okuma Beach Mart) 631-1816 Daily 9 am - 5 pm Outdoor Recreation Bldg. 614 Kadena: 966-7343 JP: 036-868-2229 Rental Equipment Mon-Fri 10 am - 6 pm Sat 8 am - 5 pm Sun & Holidays Closed Reservation for Flea Market & Parks Kadena: 966-7343 JP: 036-868-2229 Paintball Kadena: 966-7343 JP: 036-868-2229 Paintball Rec Play Sat & Sun 10 am - 3 pm Kadena Aquatics Kadena: 634-6425 Fairchild Pool Lap Swim Mon-Fri 5 am - 7 pm Sat 5 pm - 7 pm *Swim lessons also available! Risner Fitness Center • Open 24 hours Bldg. 109 Kadena: 634-5128 Juice Bar Daily 5 am - 9 pm Massage Therapy Kadena: 634-5129 Daily 9 am - 9 pm Fitness Assessment Cell (FAC) Kadena: 634-8197 Mon-Fri 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Risner Sports Pro Shop & Tennis Center Bldg. 123 Kadena: 966-7431 JP: 036-868-2230 Daily 9 am - 6 pm Schilling Community Center Bldg. 455 Kadena: 634-1387 Mon-Fri 7 am - 9 pm Sat 8 am - 7 pm Sun & Holidays Closed PACAF Family Days 10 am - 7 pm YOUTH & TEEN Child Development Centers Mon-Fri 5:45 am - 6 pm Wakaba Bldg. 132 Kadena: 632-7420 Niko Niko Bldg. 334 Kadena: 634-5263
Family Child Care Bldg. 1850 Kadena: 634-0514 Mon-Fri 8 am - 5 pm Parent Assistance Mon-Fri 8 am - 9 am Resource & Referral Kadena: 632-7693 Bldg. 1850 Mon-Fri 9 am - 3 pm School Age Care Himawari School Age Care Bldg. 439 Kadena: 632-0202 Mon-Fri 5:45 am - 6 pm Shima No Ko School Age Care Bldg. 4081 Kadena: 632-0265 Mon-Fri 5:45 am - 6 pm Teen Center Millennium Bldg. 499 Kadena: 634-3866 Recreation (School Days) Mon-Thu 2 pm - 6 pm Fri 2 pm - 11 pm Sat 4 pm - 9 pm Recreation (No School & Half Days) Mon-Thu Noon - 6 pm Fri Noon - 11 pm Office Mon-Fri Noon - 6 pm Youth Center Bldg. 1849 Kadena: 634-0500 Rec Room School Days Mon-Fri 2 pm - 6 pm Sat Noon - 6 pm No School & Half Days Noon - 6 pm Front Desk Mon-Thu 9:30 am - 7 pm Fri 9:30 am - 6 pm Sat 9 am - 5 pm Youth Sports & Fitness Bldg. 499 Kadena: 634-1384 Office Mon-Fri 10 am - 5 pm SERVICES Airman & Family Readiness Center Bldg. 220 Kadena: 634-3366 Mon-Fri 8 am - 5 pm Holidays Closed Army Veterinary Treatment Facility Bldg. 731 Kadena: 966-7593 JP: 036-868-2263 Mon, Tue, Thu, & Fri 8 am - 4:30 pm Wed 10 am - 4:30 pm Sat, Sun, & Holidays Closed Last duty day of each month Closed Education & Training Bldg. 59 Customer Service Kadena: 634-1500 Base Training Kadena: 634-5943 Formal Training Kadena: 634-1688 Civilian Training Kadena: 634-5940 Military Testing Kadena: 634-1500 Voluntary Education Testing Kadena: 634-1500 Hours are all the same for above offices. Mon-Fri 9 am - 3 pm 3rd Thursday of the month 9 am - noon Closed on Holidays, PACAF Family Days, & down days Human Resources Office Bldg. 723 Kadena: 634-2330 Mon-Fri 8 am - 3 pm Karing Kennels Boarding Facility Bldg. 4065 Kadena: 966-7339 JP: 036-868-2235 Mon, Tue, Thu, & Fri 10 am - 5 pm Sat & Sun 11 am - 6 pm Wed & Holidays Closed Pet Adoption Facility Bldg. 54300 Kadena: 966-7338 JP: 036-868-2234 Sat, & Sun Noon - 5:45 pm Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri & Holidays Closed After hours, please call 966-7339. Laundry & Dry Cleaning Kadena, Bldg. 612 Kadena: 634-0443 Mon-Sat 7 am - 5:30 pm Kinser, Bldg. 706 Kinser: 637-1267 JP: 090-6866-1517 Mon-Fri 7:30 am - 4 pm Manpower & Organization Bldg. 106 Kadena: 634-4865 Mon-Fri 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Military Personnel Section Bldg. 721B Kadena: 634-8978 Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri (walk-ins) 8 am - 3 pm Wed (walk-ins) 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Close at noon 3rd Thursday of each month. *CAC/dependant/civilian/retiree cards are issued by appt only. Please make an appt. via RAPIDS by visiting www.kadenafss.com. Shogun Inn Bldg. 332 Kadena: 632-1010 JP: -098-962-1010 24-hours a day, seven days a week
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