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Cover Photo by: Nagi Marie Quirk
COMMAND 18th Force Support Squadron Commander Colonel Peter M. Pollock
MARKETING Marketing Director Christine Phillipp Video Producer Att Eachus
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Photographer Nagi Marie Quirk
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Account Executives Amy Jo Selby Kellie Anthony Jana Byrn Melissa Kowaluk Ruben Zaldaña
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For information on Venture magazine, call Kadena Force Support Marketing at 634-5078 or email venture@kadenafss.com. Interested in advertising or commercial sponsorship? Visit www.kadenafss.com/advertise-with-us/ or email sponsorship@kadenafss.com. Venture magazine is designed to inform and entertain the individuals who use Kadena Force Support facilities. For article source information, please contact Kadena Force Support Marketing. The opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of Kadena Air Base, DoD, or the U.S. Air Force. 月刊ベンチャーマガジンへの広告掲載、嘉手納基地福利厚生施 設(各種)イベントへのスポンサー支援に関するお問い合わせ先: sponsorship@kadenafss.com（日本語可） www.kadenafss.com/advertise-with-us/
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Risner Sports Pro Shop • 966-7431 1 - 4 July
Enjoy up to 50% off selected items. If you spend $100 or more, you will receive a 10% off coupon valid on your next purchase made within 60 days.
Kadena Marina • 966-7345 1 - 4 July Each day we will feature a different item for 20% off. 1 July • Dive tanks and computers 2 July • Exposure equipment (wetsuits, Lavacore) 3 July • BCDs and regulators 4 July • Lights and accessories
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July Clearance Event • 19 - 23 July Stop by for up to 40% off select items.
Frameworks Summer Sale 2 - 5 July Receive 20% off all custom frame orders.
Chibana Golf Course • 966-7327 2 - 3 July
Everything is on sale up to 30% off. We’ve marked down a variety of products including putters, push carts, golf balls and more! Paid ad. No federal endorsement of advertiser intended.
Auto Hobby Center • 966-7355 5 - 6 July Free oil change when you buy oil and an oil filter.
Banyan Tree Golf Course • 966-7321 9 - 10 July
Play our “Spin the Wheel” game to receive 10 - 30% off your entire purchase!
Karing Kennels Boarding Facility • 966-7339 Select a red, white or blue item and receive a 10% off discount! Offer excludes Merrick pet food. Paid ad. No federal endorsement of advertiser intended.
6 • Win a trip to Las Vegas with the Air Force Club UFC Fight Frenzy 7 • Play to win at $21K Holiday Bingo at the Skoshi Rocker 8 • First Friday American Celebration at the Kadena Officers’ Club
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Banyan Tree Club Lounge Programs Wednesdays Salsa Night • 13 & 27 July Dance Lessons • 7 pm - 9 pm Open Dance • 9 pm - 11 pm
Thursdays Open Sing 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
Saturdays Old & New School R&B • 7 pm - 3 am
UFC 200: Cormier vs Jones 2 Banyan Tree Club Lounge Sunday, 10 July • 11 am
Free • Members | $5 • Nonmember food fee Get your fill of hors d’oeuvres, drinks and thrill as you wallop along in anticipation to see who will become the Ultimate Fighting Champion! There’s an added bonus for Club members. Air Force Club members will be eligible to win a grand prize trip for two to a live UFC fight in Las Vegas. Runner up prizes are $100 gift card to Fanatics.com toward the purchase of UFC gear. Winners will be announced on Thursday, 30 March, 2017.
Enlisted Club Membership Appreciation Dinner Banyan Tree Club Lounge Wednesday, 20 July • 5:30 pm
Open to adult enlisted Air Force Club members only. Enjoy an exciting evening of interactive games with a chance to win fabulous prizes, all accompanied by a free buffet dinner!
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Banyan Tree Club Lounge Monday, 25 July Registration • 6 pm Games begin • 6:30 pm Free and open to all Air Force Club members. Includes a buffet dinner and multiple chances to win marvelous prizes!
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Texas Hold’Em Free • Members $10 • Nonmembers
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Tuesdays & Thursdays
Registration • 4:30 pm Games begin • 5 pm
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FSS Gift Cards will be awarded to the top four finishers.
Thursday Double Elimination Dart Tournament Night Registration • 7 pm Darts begin • 7:30 pm A minimum of four participants is required. Prizes will be awarded to the first and second place dart-chucking champions.
BINGO Soap Opera Bingo
Saturday $750 Twilight Bingo
Monday - Friday • Noon No soap opera bingo on Wednesdays.
Games begin • 8:30 pm $750 • All book games
Wednesday $750 Night
Bingo Appreciation
Games begin • 7 pm $750 • All book games
Sunday, 24 July • 3 pm
Weekend Power House Bingo Saturdays • Noon Sundays • 3 pm
$50 FSS Gift Card First Place
$21K Holiday Bingo Monday, 4 July Doors open • 4 pm Games begin • 6 pm $1199 • All book games $3000 • Last game
$25 FSS Gift Card Second Place
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Friday, 1 July • 5 pm - 2 am
Enjoy your long Independence Day weekend with the Kadena Officers’ Club and celebrate America the right way! We’ll have a patriotic night of themed beverages, food specials and all the red, white and blue you can handle. Join us Friday for our weekly Progressive Drawing and Super Social Hour! Open to officers and civilian equivalents only.
Membership Appreciation Night
Weekender Lounge Programs
Wednesday, 13 July • 5:30 pm - 7 pm Open only to adult members of the Kadena Officers’ Club.
Well Wednesday $1.80 • Well drinks
Boss and Buddy Thursdays 4 pm - close Enjoy drink, draft and food specials with free karaoke. Open to all ranks and services. Enlisted personnel must be accompanied by an officer or civilian equivalent.
Super Social Hour with Progressive Drawing Fridays Drawing begins • 5:30 pm Free • Members $6 • Nonmembers (Nonmembers eligible for 5:30 pm and 6:15 pm drawings only)
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Saturday Night Karaoke Saturdays In the Weekender Lounge 7 pm - close Free admission! Open to officers and civilian equivalents ages 20 and over.
11 • Eisa: Okinawa’s Ancient Heartbeat - Out of Okinawa’s history are born many beautiful traditions still practiced today, one of which is Eisa dancing. Passed down through generations, these prayer dances are at the heart of festivals and events throughout the world. 14 • Take a couples retreat at YYY Club iE Resort on Ie Island 16 • Plan ahead for your Labor Day Weekend at Okuma Beach
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Okinawa’s Ancient Heartbeat Written by Arielle Sullivan • Photos by Ryan Burger
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kinawa. A beautiful island, nestled in the heart of the Pacific Ocean, rich in culture that can be found no where else in the world. Okinawa is a land filled with castles and deep-rooted history. It is a land inhabited by a people who are kind and resilient despite having weathered war and conflict. It is a land filled with customs and respect. Out of Okinawa’s history are born many beautiful traditions still practiced today, one of which is Eisa dancing. Passed down through generations, these prayer dances are at the heart of festivals and events throughout the world. The history of Eisa is shrouded in mystery. The story most widely believed is that of the Buddhist priest, Taichu Jojin. While on his way to China from Kyoto, it is said that he introduced the native people of modern day Okinawa to Buddhism. To help the people remember complicated Buddhist prayers, dances were created from which Eisa is thought to have originated. With a history as deep as our beloved Okinawa, it’s difficult for historians to agree on the exact origins of Eisa. However, witnessing these complex performances leaves you with the profound knowledge that this is an important tradition not soon to be forgotten. The Obon Festival in mid-July is when anscestral spirits visit the mortal world. Families prepare food, flowers and light lanterns as offerings to these spirits; many also visit their anscestors’ graves to to call them home. The third and final day of Obon is Ukui, or Seeing Off Day. On Ukui, communities gather together in the streets beating drums and performing Eisa to traditional music in honor of their anscestors’ return to the afterlife. As time passed, each community developed their own unique style of Eisa. Modern Eisa now offers complex choreography and intricate costumes alongside the traditional sounds of folk music, drumming and singing. The Atsuta Young Men’s Association, or Atsuta Sei Nen No Kai, from the Kitanakagusuku Village dates back 60 years.
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Wearing purple headscarves and beautiful vests of blue, white and yellow they are known for their extraordinary jumps throughout their performance. Consisting of community members ages 16 - 25, they practice rigorously from June through August with a day of rest on Sundays. With sweltering Okinawan summers on the horizon, evenings offer a small reprieve from the heat. As day turns to night, this musical heartbeat begins to surface and the transcendent melody of Eisa awakens local communities. The sound of the drum can be felt all throughout your body; the reverberations originating in your heart, spreading like a wild fire. Observers become participants as the intensity of the dance draws in your very soul. The beating drum, the stick twirling through the air, and the complex footwork of each drummer is dizzying. There is, however, a sense of ease and obvious respect and pride each performer has for their community and culture. Should someone drop their stick or lose their place in the dance, they gracefully fall back into place as if that miscalculation was intentional. The performances are complex with a large number of individuals, many of whom are performing different instruments and dances. There are three different types of drums: the ufudeeku, a large barrel shaped drum, the paaranku, a small hand drum with one head, and the shimedeeku, a medium sized hand drum with lacing around the edge. Additionally, you will see hata-gashira holding signs indicating the name of the Eisa group and the community they represent, tii-udui, rhythmic dancers as well as jikata and jiutee, musicians and singers. The complexity and grace of the performances are a testament to the amount of time each group spends practicing and perfecting their Eisa dances. Just as the performances themselves have changed, so has the tradition. These dances are not only performed during Obon but are now taking place during many festivals and competitions throughout Japan and the rest of the world. One of the largest festivals is held here on Okinawa. The 10,000 Eisa Dancers Festival takes place annually on the first Sunday of August on Kokusai Street in Naha and showcases both Okinawan as well as visiting Eisa dancers. The breathtaking performance is not one to be missed. Firmly rooted in traditions, the diversity of so many Eisa dancers in one place is sure to be an experience that will stay with you throughout your life.
10,000 Eisa Dancers Festival on Kokusai Street Sunday, 7 August • 1 pm - 7 pm Have you ever seen an Eisa dancer? Whether the answer is yes or no, you have certainly never seen so many in one place. Join us for an exciting day on Kokusai Street to see 10,000 traditional Eisa dancers in action! Make this once a year event one you and your family will always remember! Don’t forget your camera and yen for purchases. Kadena Information, Tickets & Travel • 966-7333 VENTURE 13
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KADENA INFORMATION, TICKETS & TRAVEL 966-7333 Couples Retreat at YYY Club iE Resort on Ie Island 6 - 8 August Get away from the hustle and bustle and spend some quality time with your one and only at the YYY Club iE Resort on Ie Island. After the short ferry ride to Ie Island, enjoy time at the beach or the outdoor pool. During your stay, a Military Family Life Counselor will focus on giving you and your spouse the tools to thrive and reignite the passion in your marriage. An optional island tour is included so don’t miss out on the chance to climb Mt. Gusuku and see the spectacular panoramic 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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Emerald Beach Fireworks Festival at Expo Park Saturday, 16 July • 2 pm
Enjoy this popular annual festival, featuring spectacular fireworks! Over 10,000 fireworks will be displayed as a sign that summer is here! You can also enjoy listening to artists from Okinawa and other regions during their live performances. Come celebrate the arrival of high summer with us! Churaumi Aquarium entrance fee not included in price.
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Independence Day Weekend at Okuma Beach 1 - 4 July
Spend the weekend with your family at Okuma Beach! Our patriotic weekend will include a mini parade, a BBQ and live performances! There’s an activity for everyone here at Okuma Beach, so come and have fun! *Events and activities may change or be cancelled due to weather.
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Family Fun Check out our Facebook page for updates on great family friendly activities such as movie nights, sporting activities and crafts!
Labor Day Weekend 2 - 5 September Already looking forward to Labor Day? So are we! You can always reserve a room ahead of time to ensure your vacations plans are locked in. Call the reservation desk at 631-1991 to book your stay today!
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18 • Beyond Boredom - Now that we know more about Okinawa, we’re learning that this island offers a lot more than our favorite TV streaming app does. We’ve started to avoid falling into the comfort trap that is our big, leather couch. 23 • Choose your weekend with the Kadena Marina & Dive Shop 25 • Yoga for Parents and 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training at the Risner Fitness Center 26 • Go zip lining with the Schilling Community Center’s Single Airman Program
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BEYOND BOREDOM Written by • Kellie Anthony
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“I’m bored,”
I say to my husband for the umpteenth time. “What do you want to do this weekend?” is a question I’ve heard a thousand times and asked a thousand times, usually muttered from the confines of the couch on Saturday mornings. The answer is never definite. It’s always “I don’t know. What do you want to do?” Rinse. Repeat...the weekend cycle of our lives. Even though we could take a short drive and explore a new place, we don’t always do that. That’s not how I operate as a person. I need a game plan, a strategy - some sort of outline of an idea for our day. Honestly, that alone can be a lot of work - especially when you’re unfamiliar with the area. That was my excuse for the first few months here. I always had plenty of excuses. Whether there were chores to be done or I smiply felt that I didn’t have enough time to do the research, something always took priority. There was always something. We’re creatures of habit. We go to work. We come home. We eat dinner. We go to bed. On the weekends our routine gets thrown off. We opted for TV and down time rather than researching our next Okinawan excursion. After a while, we began to see people who moved here after us, people who work just as much as we do, exploring and learning things about Okinawa that we should’ve already known. But to our own fault, we didn’t. This was our wake up call. What’s the point of living abroad if you stay inside the lines of the base you’re stationed on? Now that we know more about Okinawa, we’re learning that this island offers a lot more than our favorite TV streaming app does. We’ve started to avoid falling into the comfort trap that is our big, leather couch. It’s not always easy, but somehow, even when chores are piling up and I haven’t relaxed in days, I still feel like a weekend climbing trails or watching whales is far more relaxing than sitting on the couch. And by more relaxing I mean a weekend spent climbing trails or watching whales feels more productive than putting off chores by staring at our television. So, we’ve started doing what every American who is blessed with the opportunity to live abroad should do - we explore. We go beyond boredom.
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We drop the remote and we pick up our sun block. We take in as much of this country, and everything it offers, as we can. Sometimes we even break my own rule of always having a plan. Some days we just pick a beach and we drive there. We did that recently with a group of friends. I’ll be honest, I wasn’t too excited about that at first. We just drove and didn’t know if we’d even be allowed to do anything there. But you know what? I loved it. It was the first time I paddle boarded. It was the first time I’d grilled on the beach. And it was one of the greatest days of my life. On the not so spontaneous days, we flip through Venture Magazine, see what trips are available and we make that our daytrip. We’ve been snorkeling and river trekking. We’ve been to Ryukyu Village and Churaumi Aquarium. We’ve blown glass at the Ryukyu Glass Factory and we’re currently getting SCUBA certified. Our weekends are no longer filled with three seasons of a show that ended years ago. It’s amazing and so refreshing. If you’re like us and you want to break your mold of weekend couch surfing, but you’re unsure of where to start (like we were), I’d recommend Outdoor Recreation. They take the stress of planning trips over for you. The staff has been a huge source of information for me. They’re professionals who will take you on some of the most amazing trips you’ll get to experience here in Okinawa. They offer stand up paddle boarding, kayaking and snorkeling trips. They’ll take you exploring through the jungles of Okinawa. They’ll even take you off island for some of the best hiking, snorkeling and diving of your life. Each month Outdoor Recreation offers a wide variety of adventures and trips. Whether you’re interested in trekking through the jungle or snorkeling above some of the prettiest coral reef in the world, they can guide you along the way. The things I’ve mentioned are just a small fraction of what you can do and you’re not just limited to weekend exploration. They offer weekday trips as well. To find out about all of the activities they offer, stop by Outdoor Recreation or visit kadenafss.com for their monthly calendar. Their event registration opens 30 days prior for day trips and 60 days prior for off-island tours. Boredom doesn’t have to be your norm. Adventure is out there and Outdoor Recreation is more than happy to be your guide. What are you waiting for?
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Outdoor Recreation Events & Activities Mangrove River Kayaking in the Yanburu Forest Sunday, 17 July • 8 am - 4 pm $40 • Ages 12 & up Mangroves are remarkably tough. Most live on muddy soil, but some also grow on sand, peat and coral rock. They live in water up to 100 times saltier than most other plants can tolerate. The Mangrove River in Okinawa is a popular place to kayak and see local wildlife native to the area.
Norikuradake & Kamikochi Hiking Trip Saturday, 3 September - Tuesday, 6 September $750 • Per person | $1,400 • Per couple We are trekking in Kamikochi, one of the most scenic spots in Japan. This trip will include guided hiking on Mt. Norikura. Regardless of hiking experience, everyone can enjoy this guided tour. On a clear day, you will be able to see the whole panorama of the northern, central, and southern Japanese Alps. Make your Labor Day Weekend one for the books!
Sunset Paddle Trip
“Adventure should be a part of everyone’s life. It is the whole difference between being fully alive and just existing.”
9, 19 & 30 July • 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm $30 • Ages 12 & up Take in some spectacular views as we lead you on a relaxing paddle along the coastline. This a perfect way to end your day or begin your evening!
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Junior Golf Clinics Tee time beats nap time. Every time. 11 - 15 July 18 - 22 July
1 - 5 August 8 - 12 August
Session 1 • 7:30 am - 8:30 am Session 2 • 8:45 - 9:45 am Session 3 • 10 am - 11 am Registration for all available sessions open now. $75 • Ages 6 - 14 Summer’s in full swing and now is the chance to get young golfers involved in this unique, interactive learning experience at Chibana Golf Course. In our Summer Junior Golf Clinics, your child will receive: • Four hours of expert instruction from PGA professionals • Fun exercises to become better athletes and golfers • Practice drills to make learning sessions easier and � enjoyable • Smaller class sizes to make sure everyone gets personal attention • 9 Hole Play Day to put their new skills to use Classes will consist of four one-hour sessions covering putting, chipping and a full swing. After completion on Thursday, each junior golfer will receive a graduation certificate. On Friday, your children will finish their clinic session with a 9 Hole Play Day beginning at 8 am and followed by lunch at Chippers.
No clubs? No problem! We’ll have golf clubs available for junior golfers. Plus you’ll receive a 20% discount on any special order junior golf clubs purchased before 14 August. Special order clubs can take 4 - 6 weeks to receive.
For the months of July and August, stop by Chibana Golf Course or Banyan Tree Golf Course where kids will receive free golf balls for the driving range! Courtesy of the Air Force Golf Programs.
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Choose your weekend… because your couch doesn’t look as good on Instagram.
Kadena Marina & Dive Shop RENTALS • CERTIFICATIONS • CLASSES • CHARTERS SCUBA with the Kadena Marina Summer is the perfect time to explore the ocean. Get SCUBA certified with Kadena Marina and join us on our weekly dive charters to local islands.
Daily Stand Up Paddling (SUP) Yoga & SUP Fitness $20 • Per person for class & board $15 • Per person for class Take your fitness out onto the water. This program, created by yoga instructor Rebecca Cohen, helps you find your center and balance. Let nature be your studio. Group and private classes available. Register in advance as space is limited.
Seaside Cinema Saturday, 30 July • Sunset Join us for round two of a night of thrills! We’ll be playing JAWS 2 and it’s sure to be as great as the first time. Bring your friends and your floats and prepare to get scared!
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RISNER FITNESS CENTER 634-5128
RISNER SPORTS PRO SHOP 966-7431
July Jamboree Basketball Tournament 1 - 5 July Come watch Men’s and Women’s varsity teams from military installations and local national communities across the entire Pacific compete in this annual event! Over 100 athletes will travel to Okinawa to take part in this high energy competition! They’ll battle for four days to earn the right to be called the “Best of the Pacific.”
Kadena Doubles Tennis Tournaments
Principles of Nutrition $20 • Per person Saturday, 23 July • 9 am - 11 am Learn from personal trainer and competitive athlete, Spencer Grayson, how to create, maintain and stick with an effective diet for any goal.
Guide to Supplements $20 • Per person Saturday, 30 July • 9 am - 11 am Learn about supplements with Spencer Grayson. You’ll learn what they are, how they work and the truth behind supplements in advertising.
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$40 • Per pair Men’s Intermediate Division & Women’s Open Division Saturday, 16 July • 1 pm - 6 pm Men’s Open Division & Women’s Intermediate Division Saturday, 23 July • 1 pm - 6 pm Registration for both ends Sunday, 10 July. Visit the Risner Sports Pro Shop for full details.
Okinawa Boot Camp $270 • Per person Monday, 8 August - Friday, 16 September 5 am - 6 am This bootcamp is a series of high intensity interval training mixed with cardio and resistance exercises for all training levels. It is taught by Chris Weathersbee and will increase your strength and endurance!
200 HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING WITH REBECCA COHEN
YOGA FOR PARENTS Mondays • 11:30 am Wednesdays • 9:30 am Yoga for Parents, taught by Lauren Thompson, is geared toward parents focusing on breathing and alignment. Children under the age of five will learn yoga by their parent’s example. Children are allowed to bring soft toys to class.
September 2016 - January 2017 Thursdays • 6 pm - 9 pm Saturdays • 9 am - 4 pm $2,300 • Per person Become a certified Yoga instructor and be able to register through Yoga Alliance! Registration begins Friday, 1 July.
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SINGLE AIRMAN PROGRAM Snorkeling with Whale Sharks
$25 • Per person Saturday 16 July • 8 am - 1 pm Registration ends Thursday, 14 July Beat the heat by snorkeling in the cool Okinawan waters with some of the biggest creatures known to man!
Forest Adventure
$8.75 • Per person Saturday, 23 July • 8:15 am - 2 pm Registration ends Thursday, 21 July Start your morning with a demonstration on zip lining and harnesses. Then, spend the rest of the time feeling a sense of freedom as you zip line through the trees and other obstacles and hike your way through the course.
Registration opens at the Schilling Community Center on Friday, 1 July for both activities. The Single Airman Program is open to all unaccompanied service members assigned to Kadena Air Base.
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AUTO HOBBY CENTER 966-7355 | 050-5865-1891/1892
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DIY • Oil Change Thursdays, 14 & 28 July • 6:30 pm
JCI Inspection Appointments $129 • JCI Concierge Service
Sit back and relax, we’ll do the work for you! We’ll perform a 79-point safety inspection, recommend any required repairs, and even take your car to be inspected. Additional fees for inspection, weight tax, and JCI insurance starting at $320 are required. Price varies with yen rate and weight tax. Additional charges for needed repairs will be discussed with customer and quote must be approved before proceeding. Service available for “Y” plates only. Call today to schedule your appointment!
FootBowl Tailgate Party Saturday, 20 August
$60 • Deposit (per team) Registration begins • Tuesday, 19 July
Are you ready for some FootBowl? Kick off this year’s FootBowl and football season with Emery Lanes at our annual FootBowl League Tailgate Party! The FootBowl League is a special bowling league dedicated to America’s favorite sport, football! Each bowling team will carry the name of a professional team, and every Wednesday we will bowl three games and use your team’s scores, as well as your professional team’s scores from that week to determine who makes it to the playoffs, and ultimately, the big game!! At our tailgate party we will have the outdoor grill fired up with burgers and dogs for all participants, fun sports-themed games, and live entertainment! Prior to the tailgate party, all teams wishing to participate in the team draft must submit their $60 team deposit. See you on the lanes!
Pizza, Pins and Pop
$54.95 • Sunday - Friday before 5 pm $58.95 • Sunday - Thursday after 5 pm Enjoy two hours of bowling, a large, one-topping pizza and one pitcher of pop for up to six people. Rental shoes are included.
Fall Bowling Leagues Sign ups for the fall bowling leagues will begin Monday, 18 July! Contact Emery Lanes for more information.
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30 • Learn how to fold like a master with the Origami class at Kadena Arts & Crafts 32 • Win a free Driver’s Ed class from the Kadena Teen Center 34 • Keep logging your minutes for the Summer Reading Program at the Kadena Base Library 35 • Musings of a Dog Mom - But that’s the thing about pets. They weave an inescapable web of cuteness and build a relationship with you based on snuggles and nose nudges. And one fact never changes: they will love you.
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Challenges Faced By Dual Military Couples
Space-A Traveling
Wednesday, 20 July • 11:30 am - 1 pm Registration ends • Tuesday, 19 July This workshop addresses challenges and coping methods to assist dual military couples. It also addresses actions to take when a dual military couple has children and both parents deploy.
Monday, 25 July • Noon - 1 pm Registration ends • Friday, 22 July Want to travel for free? The A&FRC hosts a monthly Space-A Travel workshop which teaches the rules, policies, regulations and procedures about space available flights.
Boots to Business
Executive Transition Assistance Program (ETAP)
21 - 22 July • 8:30 am - 5 pm Registration ends • Wednesday, 20 July This workshop, facilitated by the Small Business Administration, teaches the steps to evaluating business concepts, building a business plan, accessing start-up capital and additional technical assistance. Learn the necessary business steps to success!
1 - 5 August • 8:30 am - 5 pm Registration ends • Wednesday, 27 July This workshop is for senior leadership training, information, and skill development for those seeking employment as executives in corporate America or civil service. It is open to military personnel with ranks O-6 and E-9 who are retiring or separating from military service within the next two years.
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Summer Programs Origami Tuesday, 12 July • 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm $10 • Per person (including supplies)
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Family Membership Night Wednesday, 27 July • 5:30 pm Open to Kadena Officers’ Club Members
Kadena Officers’ Club • 966-7409
Family Frenzy Movie Night Thursday, 21 July Doors open • 5:30 pm Movie begins • 6:30 pm Join us for a showing of Ice Age! We’ll have movie snacks for purchase, free popcorn and some extra surprises for Air Force Club Members. Family Frenzy Movie Night is free and open to all ranks and services.
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SCHILLING COMMUNITY CENTER
CLASSES JAPANESE CONVERSATION Every Thursday • 10 am - 11:30 am $30 • Per person (Four sessions) Every Monday • 7:30 pm - 9 pm $30 • Per person (Four sessions) KARATE (UECHI-RYU) Beginners Tuesdays & Thursdays • 4:30 pm - 6 pm $50 • Per person (Eight sessions) Advanced Tuesdays & Thursdays • 5:30 pm - 7 pm $30 • Per person (Eight sessions) FLOWER ARRANGEMENT Saturdays • 11 am - noon $50 • Per person (Three sessions)
STEM SCIENCE First Course Thursday, 7 & 21 July • 4 pm - 5 pm $36 • Ages 6 - 9 (Two sessions) Second Course Thursday, 14 & 28 July • 4 pm - 5 pm $36 • Ages 10 - 12 (Two sessions) POST CARD CALLIGRAPHY Monday, 11, 18 & 25 July • 5 pm - 6:30 pm $40 • Per person (Three sessions) DRIVER’S EDUCATION Check out the Driver’s Education classes at the Schilling Community Center for all SOFA-sponsored individuals ages 16 and over! See our full list of classes with dates and times at www.kadenafss.com/drivers-education. Refresher courses also offered. The Driver’s Education program is for SOFA POV licenses only.
Schilling Community Center • 634-1387
Family Child Care Interested in offering child care services from the comfort of home or searching for providers who do? We have fully licensed and insured providers who offer: • Full & part-time • Hourly • Extended duty • Weekend • Subsidy & after school care Our providers also accept PCS and volunteer vouchers. If you would like to become a provider, contact Family Child Care at 634-0514. Did you know you need approval to offer more than 10 hours of weekly on base child care? Expand your at-home business with Family Child Care!
The Resource & Referral office has relocated to Shima No Ko SAC building 4081!
Give Parents a Break
Saturday, 9 July • 6 pm - 10 pm Niko Niko CDC and Shima No Ko SAC Ages six weeks - 12 years Sign up by noon on Wednesday, 6 July. 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. How to sign up: Step 1 • Receive a referral from the Airman and Family Readiness Center at 634-3366 or speak with your commander or first sergeant. Step 2 • Contact Resource & Referral at 632-7693.
Parents’ Night Out 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. Parents’ Night Out is open to all ranks and services.
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Win a free Driver’s Ed course from the Kadena Teen Center! Attend 10 Teen Center trips, parties or events between 16 June and 26 August to fill up a stamp card. One full card will get one entry into our drawing! Enter as many cards as you want! We’ll draw 3 winners at our end of the summer pool party in August! Participants must be 16 or older. Check out some ways to get a stamp! Be sure to grab a Teen Center calendar for all the stamp opportunities.
Shuri Castle Tour
Monday, 11 July • 11 am - 4 pm ¥700 • Per person Don’t miss out on exploring this world-famous castle! Please bring extra yen for food and purchases.
Beach Trips Spend the day at the beach! Can’t make it one day? Don’t worry! We’ll have plenty of opportunities all month long.
CDC Field Trip
11 - 15 July A whole week of arts & crafts with the kiddos from Kadena’s Child Development Centers
Youth Programs Basketball Camp
18 - 22 July The annual Youth Programs Basketball Camp consists of four days of practice and lessons with a tournament on the last day!
Beach Day at Kadena Marina Wednesday, 13 July • 11 am - 4 pm White Beach Friday, 15 July • 11 am - 4 pm Araha Beach Tuesday, 19 July • 11 am - 4 pm Hamahiga Island Friday, 22 July • 11 am - 4:30 pm
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Water Adventure Camp 25 - 29 July A week’s worth of water fun! River trekking, kayaking, tubing, oh my! YAASSS!
Registration for activities and field trips is required and open only to members of the Youth Center. Register early as space is limited.
11 - 15 July • 9 am - noon | $20 • Per person Use this week to learn a new sport like lacrosse or fencing! 12 - 15 July • 9 am - 2 pm $120 • Per person We’re joining Outdoor Recreation for a different adventure each day! 18 - 22 July • 9 am - noon | Free Head to the Teen Center to learn and develop basketball skills and compete in a tournament with the other Youth Programs facilities at the end of the week.
25 - 29 July • 9 am - noon | $25 • Per person Join us as we explore the science and technology behind building a robot!
Thursday, 7 July • 9 am - 4 pm $15 • Per person Sea Glass Beach is famous for being a beach comber treasure trove!
Tuesday, 5 July • 9 am - 2 pm $15 • Per person Join us for this unique opportunity! Be sure to wear bright colors to attract butterflies!
Tuesday, 26 July • 10 am - 3 pm $40 • Per person Ready for an adventure on the water? Manza Beach is home to an inflatable water park!
Youth Center • 634-0500
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KADENA BASE LIBRARY 634-1502
Summer Reading Program Events Olympic Day at the Four Diamonds Friday, 8 July • 1 pm - 3 pm Sumo Wrestling at the Teen Center Thursday, 14 July • 10 am - 11 am Bubble Scocer at the Teen Center Thursday, 21 July • 10 am - 11 am Basketball at the Teen Center Thursday, 28 July • 10 am - 11 am Color Me Happy Saturday, 9 July • 1 pm - 2 pm Join us for a fun afternoon of coloring in grown up coloring books. FOCUS Story Time Wednesday, 13 July • 10 am - 11 am Theme • Leaving Friends Book • The Good Pie Party by Liz Scanlon Craft • Flags Summer Reading Program Grand Finale Saturday, 13 August • 1 pm - 3 pm Join us at the Schilling Community Center, where we will have a showcase of exciting athletic demonstrations and prizes for the audience.
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There’s so much to see and so much to do at the Kadena Base Library! The library is a place to learn, read and have fun...a place the whole family can enjoy. In fact, more than 82 million children attend local library programs every year. Studies show that children who are read to in the home and who use the library perform better in school and are more likely to continue to use the library as a source of lifetime learning. The amount of time children spend reading outside of school is linked to gains in reading achievement. We have lots of books to get you started on your Path of Glory with no worries of suffering the Agony of Defeat! Readers are winners! Here are a few recommendations:
Olympics by Chris Oxlade Discover the ultimate sporting event that brings together the world’s finest athletes with a spirit of peace and internationalism. Sumo by P.L. Cuyler Read all about the history of Sumo from prehistoric times to modern wrestlers. This book includes charts and a map of the organization and techniques of modern sumo that will add greatly to your knowledge of the famous sport. The Big Book of Cycling for Beginners by Tori Bortman Find out how to select a bicycle that best fits you and your specific needs, how to outfit yourself with the appropriate gear and equipment, basic riding and etiquette skills, including how to navigate traffic and how to properly fuel and hydrate yourself for optimal performance.
Martial Arts by Michael Finn This book includes a wealth of historical and contemporary illustration from all over the world. It chronicles the development of the fighting arts of the East from their mysterious beginnings in ancient India, China and Japan. Martial Arts also covers its enthusiastic adoption in the West as a sport, as a means of self-defense, and as a moral philosophy. Running for Dummies by Florence Joyner This book will help you assess your goals and develop a running routine for fun, fitness or competition. It will assist you in focusing on your form with expert tips and techniques and will help you eat right and replenish your body after running as well as how to avoid injuries and stay in shape with simple strength training exercises. The House That Ruth Built by Robert Weintraub The author has resurrected the 1923 baseball season to show us how he changed baseball that year and and every season since. The research is meticulous and the writing is delightful.
Adopted dog, Kimi
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She’s my dog. She’s easily the furriest member of our family. She’s got energy for days and she’s the smartest little creature on four legs I’ve ever met. Hers is the first life, aside from my own, for which I was truly responsible. She depends on me for everything. For the basics like food, water and a roof over her head, and for the not so basics like the ever growing amount of toys and antlers cluttering my floors. She belongs to me and, in a way, I belong to her. I am her human. Last fall, we added to our pack with an eight-week old stray. In all honesty, the plan was not necessarily to keep this dog. We wanted to foster her. We would take care of all the necessary vet visits to get her vaccinated and spayed and even give her some basic training. We felt that we were a one-dog family (there’s no shame in that!) but we wanted to help make this little pup’s life better than what it was. As cliché as it may sound, she was the one who made our lives better, more complete. The thought of not having her as a part of our family did not work for us. But that’s the thing about pets. They weave an inescapable web of cuteness and build a relationship with you based on snuggles and nose nudges. And one fact never changes: they will love you. They will love you without conditions. They will love you after your worst, longest day at work. They will love you on a lazy Saturday morning. They will love you and ask for nothing in return. Okay, if they’re anything like my dogs, they’ll probably ask for food…but you know what I mean. Getting your first pet as an adult is a big step to take. You are taking on a responsibility and commitment that will inevitably supersede many of your other priorities. But it’s a responsibility that brings with it so much in return. So much can be learned from our four legged companions – accountability and compassion to say the least. Animals teach us to appreciate a sense of humor even if that means having a sense of humor that involves being able to laugh at our own mistakes and shortcomings. We know that animals are good for us in the subjective sense. They’re cute and hilarious. Anyone who has a dog knows that they’re some of the most unabashedly funny beings to ever walk the planet. Think we can learn something from them here, too? Dogs. Don’t. Care. But did you know that, objectively and scientifically speaking, dogs are good for our health? Having a pet can actually lower triglyceride and cholesterol levels as well as lower stress levels. That’s a happy heart and a happy mind. Endorphins are another contributing factor to a happy mind. And guess what? Petting animals releases endorphins. So go on, let that pup on the couch for some snuggles. The happiness from endorphins will more than make up for the fact that your furniture now has a new coat. A home with pets also has fewer allergy issues and stronger immune systems. Now, could this be because those corn-chip scented paws bring in their fair share of germs from the outside or because if kiddos grow up with pet dander they’re less likely to have allergies to it? Yes, I’m sure that’s exactly what it is. Either way, it would seem that having a stronger immune system is a small price to pay to also have a furry member of the family. It’s safe to say I’m a bit crazy for my pups. I grew up on a small farm so having animals has always been my norm. The years I spent living away from home through college, getting my first real job and apartment without animals were a bit strange. That’s not the case for everyone, though, and thinking of adopting a pet can be seriously daunting. It’s not a decision to be taken lightly, but if you are at a place where you’d like to add to your family, the Karing Kennels Adoption Facility will play your match maker. It’s so beautiful to see doggies and kitties find their forever homes. I promise they’ll love you. I promise you’ll make their lives better. But even more, I promise they’ll make your life better.
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Karing Kennels Pet Adoption Days
Tuesdays • Noon - 4:45 pm Saturdays & Sundays • Noon - 5:45 pm Find us on Facebook at Karing Kennels Stray Facility to see adoptable pets!
Karing Kennels Adoption Facility • 966-7338
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Basic Dog Obedience Classes
Tuesdays & Thursdays 5 - 21 July • 5 pm - 6 pm $200 • Per dog (Ages 8 months & over) Price includes five classes and one graduation
American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Class and Test 26 & 28 July • 5 pm - 6 pm $60 • Per dog Price includes one class and one test.
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Private Consultation & Personal Training
Our certified trainers are available to help you and your dog address specific needs and personal goals in a one-on-one setting. Dogs of all ages can benefit from private consultations.
Karing Kennels Boarding Facility • 966-7339
PCS season is approaching and boarding spots will fill quickly! Please make a reservation for your dog or cat as soon as your travel plans are confirmed via our convenient online reservation system. Visit kadenafss.com/karing-kennels-home to reserve a space.
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41 • Banyan Tree Club Snack Bar Pizza of the Month - Buffalo Chicken Pizza 43 • New daily specials at AirPower Café 44 • Anatomy of a Dish - Café Latte’s Chicken and Waffles 47 • Enjoy the Burger of the Month contest winning burger at Strikers Café in Emery Lanes 48 • Try out the new menu items from Chili’s and Chili’s Too
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Banyan Tree Club
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MONTH LONG SPECIAL Roast Beef Baguette Sandwich with Pesto Mayo Juicy roast beef on a perfect baguette with creamy pesto mayo.
PIZZA OF THE MONTH Buffalo Chicken Pizza Gooey Mozzarella and spicy buffalo chicken... What more do you need?
STATEHOOD ADMISSION DAY
DAILY PATIO LINE UP
Thursday, 14 July • 11 am - 1:30 pm
Mondays & Wednesdays
Free Teppanyaki to Air Force Club members from Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, West Virginia, New Hampshire and Virginia. Please show state ID and enlisted Club membership card to receive free buffet.
All you can eat pasta and pizza
Thursdays Teppanyaki featuring chicken, beef, pork or shrimp
Tuesdays & Fridays Grilled Ribeye Steak
Banyan Tree Club Snack Bar •966-7372 VENTURE 41
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TUESDAY TWO FOR ONE
Tuesdays • 4 pm - 9 pm Served with two sides, fresh bread and your choice of a soup or salad. • Sliced Pork Loin • Rib Eye Steak with Maître d’Hotel butter • Hamburger Steak with demi-glace sauce • Grilled Fish with fruit salsa • Chicken Kiev • Pasta Primavera
WEDNESDAY NIGHT HOMESTYLE BUFFET
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 served with homestyle trimmings.
THURSDAY NIGHT DRIVE BY DINNERS
Thursdays • 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm $9 • Adults ($1 member discount) $6 • Ages 11 & under Kalbi Ribs, rice and macaroni salad. Limited quantities are available so get yours early!
WEEKEND SPECIALS
Served with soup and salad, fresh bread, coffee and tea. • Chicken Puttanesca with Angel Hair Pasta • Prime Rib $19.95 • 10 ounces $23.95 • 14 ounces
SUNDAY MINI BREAKFAST BUFFET
Sundays • 8 am - 2 pm Every Sunday enjoy all you can eat breakfast buffet along with our fabulous T-Bones menu!
RETIREE CLUB MEMBERSHIP APPRECIATION
Every last Friday of the month, retirees receive an additional $1 discount at T-Bones with purchase of a full breakfast or lunch entrée. Must be an Air Force Club member and show retired military ID and active enlisted Club card to receive discount.
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at AirPower Café! Monday Katsu Sauce Burger Tuesday Italian Chicken Twister Wednesday Spaghetti and Meatballs Thursday Fried Rice Friday Gyros
AirPower Café 966-7405
The manliest Breakfast Burger
Buttered croissant piled with spicy hash browns, bacon, a hamburger patty and an over easy egg.
Café Latte • 966-7409 Located in the Kadena Officers’ Club
Goya champuru
The perfect, healthy Okinawan summer food. A delicious lunchtime treat!
Tee House • 966-7429 Located next to the Banyan Tree Golf Course
BBQ Pork SPare Ribs
Juicy and tender, our Pork Spare Ribs will fill you up after a beautiful Okinawan summer day.
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Simple is better for this Southern classic. Café Latte • 966-7409 Located inside the Kadena Officers’ Club
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Others prefer not to talk with their mouths full. Chippers • 966-7367
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Congratulations to Joe Brodeur! The winner of the Strikers Café Burger of the Month competition!
Introducing the
Peanut Butter Bacon Burger For the month of July, enjoy a juicy beef patty on a pretzel bun, topped with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, bacon, maple syrup and peanut butter. Let’s eat! Also, try our newest additions, thin crust pizza and calzones! Strikers Café • 966-7303 Located inside Emery Lanes VENTURE 47
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Fresh is happening now!
At Chili’s we’re making fresh happen now! Once our renovations are complete, we will roll out brand new menu items that will surely give you your Tex-Mex fix. • Top Shelf Tacos • Mix Match Fajitas • Fajita Fiesta • and Tableside Guacamole
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••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• We strive to create the best life possible for not only our customers, but for our families and every person we encounter. To help us accomplish this, We will soon be featuring new programs for our Chili Heads to enjoy! • Craft beer Program • Happy Hour • Quick Lunch Menu
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• At Chili’s, we’re undergoing both physical and emotional introspection. We’re taking some time to define our purpose. At Chili’s, we strive to connect, serve, give and better the lives of our customers. We want to provide a place for our guests to truly come together. Not only do we serve to our guests, but we also serve each other and our communities. We give our time, talents, devotion and love into everything Chili’s. Our purpose is what makes us Chili’s, and we are happy to serve the people of Okinawa. Like Kadena Chili’s on Facebook to stay up to date on news of our reopening! In the meantime, Chili’s Too will still be serving your Tex-Mex favorites.
Chili’s • 966-7360 Chili’s Too • 966-7366 VENTURE 49
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Family Fun Night is FREE and open to All ranks, services & ages.
at the Crow‛s Nest Club, July 8th, 5-8pm at the Port of Call Club, July 29th, 5-8pm Big Screen Cartoon Movie, A Clown, Magician, Bounces, Balloons, For more information call Crow‛s Nest Club 966-7294/050-5865-3084, Port of Call Club 622-1880/098-954-1880
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July 6th 7pm
Crow’s Nest Club Parking Lot
This show is FREE open to all ranks, services and ages. Parking will be at Chibana Golf Course. Shuttle buses start at 6pm.
No Coolers, Carry in Drinks or bottles please.
Food & Drinks will be available at the Concert.
Smoking will only be allowed in desginated smoking areas.
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BE A SWIM COACH
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Kadena Aquatics • 634-6425 kadenafss.com/aquatics
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Mon - Fri: 9 am - 5 pm Sat, Sun, & American holidays: Closed
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CLUBS & DINING
Banyan Tree Club Bldg. 431 Customer Service Kadena: 966-7372 JP: 050-5533-3094 Sun-Thu 9 am - midnight Fri & Sat 9 am - 3 am Catering Kadena: 966-7369 JP: 050-5865-1870 Mon-Fri 9 am - 5 pm Delivery Kadena: 966-7375 JP: 050-5865-3094 Sun-Thu 4 pm - 10 pm Fri-Sat 4 pm - midnight Snack Bar & Internet Café Kadena: 966-7377 JP: 050-5865-1872 Mon-Thu 6:30 am - 10 pm Fri 6:30 am - midnight Sat 8 am - midnight Sun 8 am - 10 pm Lounge Sun-Thu 4 pm - 11 pm Fri & Sat 4 pm - 3 am
Platters Snack Bar & Breyers Bldg. 455 Kadena: 966-7426 JP: 050-5865-1882 Mon-Fri 7 am - 4 pm Sat, Sun & Holidays Closed Holidays Closed Seaside Ristorante Bldg. 3629A Kadena: 966-7401 JP: 050-5865-1883 Sun, Wed, & Thu 11 am - 8:30 pm Fri & Sat 11 am - 9 pm Mon & Tue Closed Tee House Restaurant Bldg. 11 Kadena: 966-7429 JP: 050-5865-1884 Breakfast 6 am - 10:30 am Lunch & Dinner 10:30 am - 6:30 pm
RECREATION
Aero Club & Flight Training Center Bldg. 736 Kadena: 966-7301 JP: 050-5865-1885 Mon-Fri 10 am - 6 pm Sat 11 am - 3 pm Sun Closed
Arts & Crafts Center Bldg. 435 Kadena Officers’ Club Bldg. 313 Crafty Things & Balloon Corner Kadena: 966-7347 JP: 050-5865-1886 Customer Service 10 am - 8 pm Kadena: 966-7409 JP: 050-5865-1873 Mon-Thu Fri-Sun 10 am - 6 pm Catering Kadena: 966-7408 JP: 050-5865-1874 Keepsakes Plus Kadena: 966-7352 JP: 050-5865-1887 Barber Shop Mon-Fri 10 am - 6 pm Mon-Sat 9 am - 5 pm FrameWorks Sun & Holidays Closed Kadena: 966-7353 JP: 050-5865-1888 Café Latte 10 am - 8 pm Kadena: 966-7416 JP: 050-5865-1875 Tue-Thu Fri-Mon 10 am - 6 pm Mon-Thu 6:30 am - 10 pm Mud Factory Fri 6:30 am - 12 am Kadena: 966-7351 JP: 050-5865-1890 Sat 7:30 am - 12 am Mon & Tues Closed Sun 2 pm - 10 pm Wed-Thu 12 pm - 8 pm Lounge Fri-Sun 10 am - 6 pm Mon-Thu 4 pm - 11 pm Wooden Solutions Fri 4 pm - 2 am Kadena: 966-7349 JP: 050-5865-1889 Sat 5 pm - 1 am Tue-Thu 12 pm - 8 pm Sun & Holidays Closed Fri-Sun 10 am - 6 pm Daily Lunch Buffet Mon-Fri 11 am - 1:30 pm Auto Hobby Center Bldg. 1436 Holidays & PACAF Family Days Closed Parts Store/Cashier Sunday Champagne Brunch 9:30 am - 2 pm Kadena: 966-7355 JP: 050-5865-1891 Mon-Fri 8 am - 8 pm Skoshi Rocker Bldg. 103 Sat 8 am - 9 pm Kadena: 966-7255 JP: 03-4580-0515 Sun 10 am - 6 pm Sun-Thu 8 am - midnight Service Maintenance/Tool Room Fri 10 am - 3 am Kadena: 966-7356 JP: 050-5865-1892 Sat 8 am - 3 am Mon-Fri 8 am - 5 pm 8 am - 9 pm AirPower Café Bldg. 3522 Sat 10 am - 6 pm Kadena: 966-7405 JP: 050-5865-1878 Sun Do It Yourself Mon-Fri 6 am - 2 pm Mon-Fri 11 am - 8 pm Sat, Sun, & Holidays Closed Sat 8 am - 9 pm Chili’s Grill & Bar Bldg. 105 Sun 10 am - 6 pm Kadena: 966-7360 JP: 050-5865-1879 Banyan Tree Golf Course Bldg. 12 Mon-Sun 11 am - 10 pm Kadena: 966-7321 JP: 050-5865-1893 Chili’s Too Bldg. 337 Kadena: 966-7366 JP: 050-5865-1880 Sun-Thu 11 am - 9 pm Fri & Sat 11 am - midnight
Winter hours (1 Nov - 31 Mar) Pro Shop Wed-Mon 6 am - 6 pm Tue 9 am - 6 pm Golf Course Jack’s Place Bldg. 9950 Wed-Mon 7 am - Dusk Kadena: 966-7422 JP: 050-5865-1881 Tue Noon - Dusk Mon Closed Driving Range Tue, Wed & Thu Mon 6 am - 6 pm Dining Room & Teppanyaki 5 pm - 9 pm 1st & 3rd Tue 8 am - 7:30 pm Fri & Sat 2nd & 4th Tue 6 am - 7:30 pm Dining Room & Teppanyaki 5 pm - 10 pm Wed-Sun 6 am - 7:30 pm Sun Owari Lounge Closed Dining Room & Teppanyaki 5 pm - 9 pm Summer hours (1 Apr - 31 Oct) Pro Shop Johnson Dining Facility Bldg. 843 Wed-Mon 5:30 am - 6 pm Kadena: 634-4494 Tue 9 am - 6 pm Mon-Thu Golf Course Breakfast 6 am - 8:30 am Wed-Mon 6 am - Dusk Lunch 11 am - 1:30 pm Tue Noon - Dusk Dinner 4:30 pm - 7 pm Driving Range Midnight Meal 10 pm - 1 am Mon 5:30 am - 6 pm Friday Tue 9 am - 7:30 pm Breakfast 6:30 am - 8:30 am Wed-Sun 5:30 am - 7:30 pm Lunch 11 am - 1:30 pm Dinner 4:30 pm - 7 pm Chibana Golf Course Bldg. 55061 No Midnight Meal Kadena: 966-7327 JP: 050-5865-1894 Flight Kitchen Pro Shop Kadena: 634-4418 Mon-Fri 6 am - 6 pm Open 24-hours, seven days a week Sat, Sun, & Holidays 6 am - 6 pm Driving Range Marshall Dining Facility Bldg. 178 Mon, Wed-Fri 6 am - 6:30 pm Kadena: 634-1900 Tue 9 am - 6:30 pm Mon-Fri Sat, Sun, & Holidays 6 am - 6:30 pm Breakfast 5:30 am - 8:15 am Chippers Lunch 10:30 am - 1 pm Mon-Thu 7 am - 7 pm Dinner 4 pm - 7:30 pm Fri-Sun 6:30 am - 7 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
Emery Lanes Bowling Center Bldg. 113 Kadena: 966-7303 JP: 050-5865-1895 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 5 pm - 10 pm Fri & Sat 5 pm - 1 am Sun & Holidays Closed *Last call for bar is 30 minutes prior to close. Call for special functions and party reservations. Bldg. 451 Kadena Base Library 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: 050-5865-1896 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: 050-5865-1898 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: 050-5865-1899 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: 050-5865-1899 Paintball Kadena: 966-7343 JP: 050-5865-1899 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! Bldg. 109 Risner Fitness Center • Open 24 hours 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
Note: Hours are subject to change 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. 4081 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
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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: 050-5865-3083 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
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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 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Tue-Thu 8 am - 2:30 pm Closed on Holidays, PACAF Family Days, & down days Bldg. 723 Human Resources Office Kadena: 634-2330 Mon-Fri 8 am - 3 pm Karing Kennels Boarding Facility Bldg. 4065 Kadena: 966-7339 JP: 050-5865-1902 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: 050-5865-1901 Tue Noon - 4:45 pm Sat, & Sun Noon - 5:45 pm Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, & Holidays Closed After hours, please call 966-7339.
Schilling Community Center Bldg. 455 Kadena: 634-1387 Mon-Fri 7 am - 9 pm Sat 8 am - 7 pm Sun Closed Holidays, & PACAF Family Days 11 am - 5 pm
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
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
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.
Risner Sports Pro Shop & Tennis Center Bldg. 123 Kadena: 966-7431 JP: 050-5865-1900 Daily 9 am - 6 pm
*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.
Bldg. 332 Shogun Inn Kadena: 632-1010 JP: -098-962-1010 24-hours a day, seven days a week
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