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Sales & Events Outdoor Recreation • 966-7343 Paintball Sale Enjoy 10 - 20% off select paintball merchandise throughout the month! Equipment Rental Sale We’re offering 10% off all camping equipment rented and returned in September.
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Kadena Arts & Crafts • 966-7347 Labor Day Sale 4 - 6 September Enjoy 20% off all spring and summer seasonal items as well as 30% off select merchandise. Fall Sale 15 - 30 September Receive 40% off seasonal merchandise.
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Karing Kennels Boarding Facility • 966-7338 Labor Day Sale 5 - 6 September Stop by to receive 10 - 20% off select items.
Chibana Golf Course • 966-7327 Columbia BOGO Clothing Sale 1 - 15 September Buy one piece of Columbia clothing and get the second half off! Oakley BOGO Clothing Sale 16 - 30 September Buy one piece of Oakley clothing and get the second half off!
Banyan Tree Golf Course • 966-7321 End of Summer Sale 19 - 20 September Receive 10 - 30% off select items.
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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, and 5-7 for our summer program. Weekly Rates: $110 Hours of Operation: 0600 to 1830
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Okuma Beach • 631-1990 Labor Day Weekend 4 - 7 September Join us for a weekend of Okuma fun! We will have live entertainment, a live DJ night, games for the family and much more! Camping is still available on a first come, first served basis.
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Cover Illustration by: Yoshihiro Higa
Beer, Bourbon & Bacon
COMMAND 18th Force Support Squadron Commander Colonel Peter M. Pollock
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MARKETING Marketing Director Christine Phillipp
Art Director Ryan Burger
Video Producer Att Eachus Writer/Editor Rachel Kuhn
Graphics Yoshihiro Higa Takako Uehara Yuka Kinjo Yasuhiro Nerome
Commercial Sponsorship Maasa Migita
Photographer Nagi Marie Quirk
Senior Account Executive Leya Bonorris
Interns Amy Jo Selby Kimberly Guerrero
Account Executives Kimberly Corona Arielle Sullivan Ariel Tipton Operations Ruben Zaldaña
For information on Venture magazine, call Kadena Force Support Marketing at 634-5078 or email venture@kadenafss.com.
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ROCKER NCO CLUB HAPPENINGS • 966-7234
MONTECARLO Night Saturday, 17 October Come enjoy a night of Vegas style gambling without any of the risk! It’s all play money here! $20 • Per person Advance tickets go on sale beginning Tuesday, 1 September at the Rocker Customer Service Desk or through the Kadena Chief’s Group. If you purchase tickets in September, you will receive $3,000 in play money. If you purchase tickets in October, you will receive $2,000 in play money. Casino-style gaming featuring: • Black Jack • Pai Gao • Craps • Roulette • High/Low Dice • Texas Hold’em
Football Frenzy at the Clubs
Enjoy football and food every Tuesday morning at the Rocker NCO Club or the Banyan Tree Club. Win Football Frenzy prizes and pro league jerseys. Check AFN for game information. Air Force Club members can enter for a chance to win a trip to the Big Game!
REFLECTIONS LOUNGE Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Texas Hold‘em Registration • 5:30 pm Games begin • 6 pm Open to enlisted Air Force Club members only. We will award FSS Gift Cards to the top four finishers.
Salsa Night • 9 & 23 September Dance Lessons • 7 pm - 9 pm Open Latin Dance • 9 pm - 11 pm
Open Sing Karaoke 7 pm
Saturdays New & Old School R&B 7 pm - 3 am
Sunday Fridays Devour Hour 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm New & Old School R&B 6:30 pm - 3 am 6
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UFC Live
Sunday, 6 September • 11 am UFC 191: VanZant vs Chambers Free • Members $5 • Nonmembers
Double Elimination Dart Tournament Reflections Lounge Registration • 7 pm Games begin • 7:30 pm A minimum of four participates required. $50 FSS Gift Card • First place $25 FSS Gift Card • Second place
50K BINGO Saturday, 10 October Get your tickets early and save! AUGUST $75 • Members | $85 • Nonmembers SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER $80 • Members | $90 • Nonmembers Machine tickets distributed • 9 am Doors open •10 am Lunch • 12:30 pm Games begin • 2 pm
Bingo
Tickets on sale now!
In the Ballroom Every Sunday • 3 pm Mondays & Tuesdays • 7 pm Bingo Appreciation Day to be announced at other bingo events.
Holiday Bingo $21K+
Monday, 7 September Doors • 5 pm Games • 7 pm All book games • $1199 Total prize payout is over $21K!
Membership Perks! Enlisted Club Adult Membership Appreciation Night Wednesday, 16 September • 5:30 pm Buffet • 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm In the Ballroom Enjoy one of the best perks of being an Air Force Club member with a night of food, prizes and lots of fun! Open to adult Air Force Club members of the Rocker NCO and Banyan Tree Clubs. Not a member? Apply today!
Bunco
Don’t miss Kadena’s First Annual Air Force Club Members’ Golf Tournament on Saturday, 3 October! This exclusive event is open to all Air Force Club members! See the back cover for more details!
Monday, 28 September Shiraho Room Registration • 6 pm Games begin • 6:30 pm Your seat is waiting! Free and open to all Air Force Club members! Bunco is a social dice game based on luck. It is the perfect way to meet new people and win some cool prizes. Light hors d’oeuvres will be provided. VENTURE
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KADENA OFFICERS’ CLUB PRESENTS By Kimberly Nguyen Corona Photo by Nagi Marie Quirk
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Q What is Beer, Bourbon & Bacon? A BEER, BOURBON & BACON Q What can we expect? A BEER, BOURBON & BACON Q Why should we go? A BEER, BOURBON & BACON Q Who is going to be there? A BEER, BOURBON & BACON Q What time will it start? A Bacon o’clock…but don’t show up until 5 pm Q How do you say beer, bourbon & bacon in Japanese? A BEER, BOURBON & BACON Q What are wheat, corn and pig put together? A BEER, BOURBON & BACON Q What is the meaning of life? A BEER, BOURBON & BACON Q How do you kill an Okinawan spider? A BEER, BOURBON & BACON Q Will there be entertainment? A Yes, BEER, BOURBON & BACON… and live music
Top row, from left: Mike Baker • Sustainment Flight Chief, Sharod Croom • Kadena Officers’ Club Employee Bottom row: Steve Thompson • Kadena Officers’ Club Assistant Manager, Mark Johnson • Kadena Force Support Squadron Deputy Director, Jacob Shell • Kadena Officers’ Club Operations Assistant Supervisor
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Yes, there will be beer! Yes, there will be bourbon! And yes, there will be plenty of BACON! Come and gorge on a delicious spread of bacon, pork belly, ribs, gourmet pulled pork and tons of other hors d’oeuvres! You will receive a complimentary tasting glass to sample our wide variety of craft beer and bourbon. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, 1 September at the Kadena Officers’ Club Customer Service Desk.
$5 MEMBER DISCOUNT
OPEN TO ALL RANKS AND SERVICES AGES 20 AND OVER. KADENA OFFICERS’ CLUB • 966-7409
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nightlife You’re invited! Wednesday, 2 September • 5:30 pm - 7 pm Wednesday, 7 October • 5:30 pm -7 pm Members, we’ve got a night for you with a delicious dinner buffet, games and thousands of dollars in prizes. Open only to members of the Kadena Officers’ Club. Not a member? Join the fun and sign up today. Open to all branches, SOFA status, officers and civilian equivalants. Stop by the Kadena Officers’ Club for more details.
Tuesday 1 & 15 September 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Bring your team of four and compete in a night of wild trivia for cash prizes and more!
Super Social Hour
Free hors d’oeuvres 5 pm - 7 pm
Drawing begins • 5:30 pm $6 • Nonmembers (eligible for 5:30 pm and 6:15 pm drawings only)
Well Night $1.80 Well Drinks 4 pm - close
Boss & Buddy Night Every Thursday – All night! Officers or civilian equivalents must accompany enlisted personnel. Drink, draft, wing and pizza specials! Free karaoke all night! Open to all ranks and services.
You must be present to win. If there is no winner from the 7 pm drawing, the total will increase weekly by $175. One lucky Club member has the chance to win up to $1,199! Open to officers and civilian equivalents only.
Karaoke Night Every Saturday In the Weekender Lounge 5 pm - close Free admission! Open to officers and civilian equivalents ages 20 and over!
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BANYAN TREE CLUB EVENTS BINGO BINGO APPRECIATION MYSTERY DAY
Food Service • 11 am Games begin • Noon Bingo Appreciation dates to be revealed at other bingo events.
NIGHT BINGO
In the Ballroom Thursdays & Fridays • 7 pm - 10 pm
SOAP OPERA BINGO
In the Ballroom Monday - Friday • Noon *No Bingo on Wednesdays
POWER HOUSE BINGO In the Ballroom Saturdays • Noon
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New! TWILIGHT BINGO
Every Saturday • 9:30 pm Card sales • 8 pm Games begin • 9:30 pm All book games • $450 Enjoy complimentary pizza and beverages while you play. The last game features a progressive bonus and $1,000 guaranteed pay out!
$50K BINGO
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Friday & Saturday Nights
TOP 40 HITS
Texas Hold’em Sundays Registration • 4 pm Games begin • 5 pm
Open to all services, enlisted ranks and civilian equivalents. Free • Members $10 • Nonmembers
7 pm - midnight In the Lounge
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Bringer of Good Fortune WRITTEN BY RACHEL KUHN • ILLUSTRATIONS BY YOSHIHIRO HIGA
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he Shi Shi Mai, or Lion Dance, is a tradition that transcends borders, having roots in much of present-day Asia including India, China, Korea and Japan. Regardless of where the Lion Dance is performed, it is done to deter evil spirits and bring prosperity by beckoning the god of harvest and wealth. There are multiple stories to account for the Shi Shi’s origination, but only a handful have made their way into the main stream. One of the more widely believed legends of the Shi Shi Mai’s beginning is that of a monk circa 300 BC. The monk had a dream that many evils were to befall China. He prayed so feverishly to the gods that they would protect his homeland and he was rewarded with a vision of a lion. The monk had never seen such a creature before as lions are not native to China, causing him to piece together a new version of the lion from animals he did know: dragons and unicorns. Another tale recounts a monk taming a lion during the reign of the Jade Emperor. The Emperor was given a lion as a gift from visiting Persians. He was so enamored by such a magnificent creature but was unable to handle its aggressive temperament. The Jade Emperor sought the help of an old monk to calm his new pet. The lion, now somewhat tame and pliable after his time with the monk, was put on display for all to see, paraded around as a magical animal. Stories spread throughout the kingdom, the lion becoming more and more magical and otherworldly with each telling. A third story takes place in Heaven with a playful, mischievous lion. The Jade Emperor, having been subjected to too many of the lion’s jokes cut off the lion’s head. The lion’s death was witnessed and grieved by Guanyin, the Chinese Goddess of Mercy. She felt so much sorrow for the lion that she took it upon herself to save him, tying him back together with a magical, red ribbon. She bestowed upon him a mirror and a horn to protect him from evil spirits. In modern Lion Dance, the ribbon, mirror and horn are all used as part of the costume. Over time, the stories of the lion, along with colorful costumes and dances, made their way to Okinawa, permeating culture and becoming a fluid part of Okinawan life. Though the Shi Shi Mai is traditionally called the Lion Dance, the actual creature itself can be a lion, dog or even a deer. Shi Shis, or Shisas as many know them on Okinawa, are seen everywhere on this beautiful island, protecting doorways and watching over homes. These traditional guardians come in pairs, one with a closed mouth the other with an open mouth. The open-mouthed lion is thought to be saying ‘ah,’ the first sound of the Japanese alphabet while the closed-mouth lion-dog is saying ‘un,’ the last sound of the alphabet. Some believe that this symbolizes the beginning and end of life while others hold that the open mouthed lion is scaring off evil spirits as the closed-mouth lion holds in good spirits. The Shi Shi Mai is performed annually in Uruma City on Okinawa. Uruma is believed to be the home of the lions that, as legend has it, once lived on Okinawa. The dance is an intricate one between a lion and a man, possibly the monk who is believed to have tamed the lion. Today, local groups travel to Uruma City to perform the Shi Shi Mai, continuing a centuries-old tradition.
Shi Shi Mai Festival
Sunday, 25 October • 5 pm - 10 pm $15 • Adults $10 • Ages 6 - 12 $5 • Ages 5 & under Head to the 30th Annual Shi Shi Mai Festival to experience brightly colored costumes and traditional dances. The Okinawan guardian of Shisa is believed to protect against evil spirits and bring good fortune. Kadena Information, Tickets & Travel 966-7333 VENTURE 15
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INDIVIDUAL RESERVATIONS For details and reservations, call Kadena ITT at 966-7333.
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UNIT RETREATS OR GROUP RESERVATIONS Contact Brian Enloe for more information. 080-6916-6544 brian.e@jot-international.jp
Phone: 0980-49-5011
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On Island & Cultural Tours
with Kadena Information, Tickets & Travel
Shuri Castle Park Moonlight Fair 26 & 27 September • 5 pm - 10:30 pm $15 • Adults $10 • Ages 6 - 12 $5 • Ages 5 & under Experience the traditional performances of the Ryukyu Kingdom’s Full Moon Ceremony. Based on the old lunar calendar, go back in time and experience traditions of the Ryukyu Kings and Queens.
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Start your kayaking adventure or camp under the stars for just $1!
Okuma Beach makes kayaking and camping easy! All you need is your bathing suit, flip flops and pajamas. Don’t worry, we’ll handle the rest. Deal begins in October. 18 WWW.KADENAFSS.COM
Labor Day Weekend 4 - 7 September
Join us for a weekend of Okuma Beach fun! There will be live entertainment, a live DJ, free games for the family and much more! All Sports Golf Tournament on the Habu Golf Course Saturday, 5 September • 1 pm Free! Players reach the green using any sporting equipment except golf gear. Each type of sporting equipment can only be used once per hold. Each new hole resets the eligibility for the sport gear. Putts will be made using a hockey stick. Acceptable equipment includes a hockey stick, tennis racquet with tennis balls, soccer ball, football, nerf ball, baseball bat, volleyball, frisbee and kickball. Groups will consists of two to four players.
Sweet Cabana Deal
1 October 2015 - 31 March 2016 Sunday - Thursday only, holidays not included. Save 20% on a two-night stay at any Okuma Suite, Suite plus, Studio, Studio Premier, or Log Cabin on this Winter Deal. Enjoy savings of up to $56! All packages include free breakfast for two days for two people. With the exception of our log cabins, add $14 per additional guest ages three and older with our five person maximum occupancy room options. Add additional nights to your stay and enjoy 50% off room rates! Breakfast not included. Reservation line • 631-1991/1992
Winter Group Reservation Special
1 October 2015 - 31 March 2016 Save 20% when you rent five to nine rooms, Sunday through Thursday. Save 30% when you rent 10 or more rooms, Sunday through Thursday. Holidays are not included and some restrictions may apply. Please call for details. Reservation line • 631-1991/1992
Staying at Okuma Beach? During September only, Surfside Restaurant has specials just for you! Ask the staff for details.
Dive Bash Package
2 - 3 October (two night stay) Check in • Friday, 2 October Check out • Sunday, 4 October $150 • Per person $180 • Per couple Limited to four couples or eight divers max. Must be Advance Open Water Certified or above. This diving package includes a two-night stay in our Studio Suite. Our dive boat charter will go with one tank and diving equipment, if you need. There will be a welcome meeting in the Waverunner Lounge with drinks and light hors d’oeuvres. You will also receive a 15 % meal coupon to Okuma’s Surfside Restaurant. The dive trip is scheduled to depart on Saturday, 3 October at 1 pm. What are you waiting for? Call to reserve your spot today, space is limited. Reservation line • 631-1991/1992 *Schedule is weather permitting and subject to change.
Okuma is always looking for new talent & showcases. If you are interested in performing at Okuma, please contact us at okuma.information@18fss.com.
12th Annual Halloween Village Saturday, 31 October 6:30 pm - 9 pm Book your stay now by calling our reservation line at 631-1991/1992.
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tory Time Wednesday 2, 16, 23 & 30 September 10 am Free • Ages 3 - 5 Your little ones will love exploring exciting lands and making new friends during our Story Time!
Adult Spelling Bee
Tuesday, 6 October Registration will take place at the Library from Monday, 21 September to Monday, 5 October. Open to all ranks, services, civilians and dependents ages 16 and over.
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OCUS Story Time Wednesday, 9 September 10 am Book • Peanut Butter & Jellyfish by Jarrett Krozoczka Craft • We’ll make crab and jellyfish puppets!
Not Your Mother’s Book Club
Wednesday, 9 September 6:30 pm Contact the Library for more details on this month’s book!
Learn Your Letters
Thursday, 10 & 17 September 4 pm - 5 pm
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igital Workshop Thursday, 17 September 11 am - noon Digital Workshop - Safari Books
Troy Pacific International Relations
Presentation Wednesday, 23 September 6 pm Dr. Clifton Sherrill will give a presentation titled “Conflict and Chaos in the Middle East.”
Cultural Awareness – Respect
for the Aged Day Thursday, 24 September 4 pm • Free We will learn about why there is so much respect for the elderly in Okinawa and how to live a long, healthy life. We’ll also make crafts and have traditional Okinawan sweets.
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Crocheting Tuesday, 8 September Wednesday, 9 September
4 pm & 6:30 pm 4 pm & 6:30 pm
Keystone Theater Keystone Theater
Tickets will be available at the Schilling Community Center Saturday, 15 August at 10 am. Four free tickets available per valid ID holder. Please bring a copy of your orders for more than four tickets.
Schilling Community Center • 634-1387
Get Your Auto Insurance
at the Schilling Community Center or Auto Hobby!
Thursdays 10, 17 & 24 September 4 pm - 6 pm $35 • Per person (Ages 10 & over)
Beginner’s Sewing
Mondays, 14, 21 & 28 September 4 pm - 6 pm $30 • Per person (Ages 7 - 15) Thursdays, 10, 17 & 24 September Noon - 2 pm $45 • Per person (Ages 16 & over)
Intermediate Sewing
Mondays, 14, 21 & 28 September 6 pm - 8 pm $45 • Per person (Ages 10 & over) Contact Arts & Crafts for class times. Please bring your favorite supplies to class! Sign up two days prior to the class. Price for crocheting and sewing classes is for three sessions.
New to Okinawa? Buying a second vehicle? Is it simply time to renew? No matter your situation, we have the solution. Stop in for all of your auto insurance needs today! For questions and details about our insurance, please call 03-5050-1050.
Located inside the Schilling Community Center or the Auto Hobby Center
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It’s getting s po come check oky at Arts & Crafts, out our Hallo ween decora tions! Kadena Arts & Crafts • 966-7347 VENTURE 23
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Monday, 5 October - Saturday, 12 December $30 • Ages 8 - 13 Sign ups begin Tuesday, 1 September at the Nakayoshi Youth Programs Complex, Building 499. Ready, Set, Run! is a great opportunity for children to get active and healthy while learning how to run a 5k! This program prepares kids by helping them develop mental strength as well as healthy exercise and eating habits.
The season ends with the annual Tinsel Trot! Youth Sports and Fitness • 634-1384
Wednesday, 16 September • 5:30 pm Kadena Officers’ Club • 966-7409
Pet Adoption Days Tuesdays,Saturdays&Sundays•Noon-5:45pm
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Karing Kennels Adoption Facility • 966-7338 Located out Kadena’s Gate 3 on the left hand side before Camp Shields. Like us on Facebook to see adoptable pets! 24 WWW.KADENAFSS.COM
Teen Center
September Activities Enjoy these activities before summer is over!
SMART Girls Overnight Lock-in Friday, 4 September 9 pm - 8 am
Popcorn & Movie Night Friday, 11 September 8 pm
Minute to Win It Contest Friday, 18 September 8 pm
Youth Center
September Activities Join the fun and register your child at the Youth Center today!
Art Club
Sewing Club
Mondays • 3:30 pm
Wednesday, 15 & 29 September • 3:30 pm $20 • Per person Price includes supplies and registration fee.
Culture Club Tuesdays • 3:30 pm
Cooking Club Wednesday, 8 & 22 September • 3:30 pm $20 • Per person Price includes supplies and registration fee.
SMART Girls Wednesdays • 4:30 pm
Torch Club Thursdays • 4 pm
FitFactor Fridays • 3:30 pm
Membership Night & Birthday Celebration Friday, 25 September 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm Walk-in registration required for all events. Registration will run until all spots are full. Teen Center • 634-3866
Recognition Ceremony & Smarty Pants Dance Friday, 4 September • 7 pm - 9 pm Open to ages 9 - 12 / $10 • Per person Registration for all activities opens on Tuesday, 25 August and will run until spots are full. Youth Center • 634-0500
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DiscoverOkinawa Saturday, 12 September 4 pm - 6 pm Entertainment: Ryukyu Dragon Pro Wrestling, Karate Demonstration, Eisa Taiko Dance, and Japanese Taiko Drum
MOVIE ON THE LAWN Featuring
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water Friday 25, September 7 pm - 9 pm Free • At the USO Enjoy a family night outside while enjoying our feature film! Snacks and prizes will be provided while supplies last.
DiscoverOkinawaProgram InstructionalClasses Attention newcomers! If you are still within your first 180 days on island, stop by the Schilling Community Center to sign up for free trips, classes, and more through our Discover Okinawa program!
Looking for a new hobby but not sure where to start? The Schilling Community Center can help! We offer great classes including Japanese Conversation, Karate, Sumi-E, STEM Science and Flower Arrangement! Don’t delay - sign up today!
Drivers Ed Check out year-round Driver’s Education classes at the Schilling Community Center for all SOFA-sponsored individuals ages 16 & over! Refresher courses are also offered. The Driver’s Education program is for SOFA POV licenses only.
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We make life better... The 18th Force Support Squadron has held this mantra for years yet it is more than just a saying – it is quite literally a way of life. As part of the busiest operational wing in the Pacific, our mission to take care of our people is one we take very seriously. We are made up of both active duty military and civilians who have a vested interest in the well being of Team Kadena and everything that entails. We are the largest FSS in the entire Air Force, which means we have the capability of impacting many lives for the better. That is our true mission: Make life better. We want to make your life better. Yes, you! Whether you know it or not, you’ve been to a Force Support Squadron facility. You’ve probably dined in one of our eateries, taken a class at an FSS facility like the Schilling Community Center or maybe you’ve been enjoying healthy lifestyle encouragement from the Risner Fitness Center. No matter which facility you’ve taken advantage of, we hope your experience was a positive one; we pride ourselves in our attention to customer needs. We offer programming that is unique to Kadena Air Base. The Kadena Aero Club, for example, is an activity offered nowhere else on island. Here you can earn your private pilot certificate or take an aerial tour of Okinawa. Both are experiences that will stay with you when your time on Okinawa has ended. Karing Kennels also offers services unique to Kadena Force Support Squadron. Boarding, adoption and grooming are all available with the comfort of knowing that high standards are maintained not just because of its affiliation with the Air Force, but because it is an FSS activity. The Kadena Force Support Squadron strives to keep you in the know. We use more channels of communication than any other activity on island with frequent use of multiple social media avenues, a website, newly released blog, weekly AFN radio appearances along with radio and TV commercials and video documentaries. Our website is the home to a stand-alone, customizable monthly calendar of events. We have 29 active Facebook pages for individual FSS facilities while maintaining our Kadena Force Support Squadron Facebook page to distribute base-wide event and programming information. Along with Facebook, Instagram and Twitter are also in our social media arsenal used not only for the distribution of information, but also to connect with our customers on a more personal level. Our website is visited by hundreds of thousands of people each year so we are constantly updating it to insure that it represents the FSS mission with correct and current information. Our blog perfectly encapsulates what it is to live and work on Kadena Air Base with real experiences from real people. Our programming is deeply rooted in customer service, taking care of our own and giving back. Every dollar made at a Force Support Squadron facility goes straight back into the squadron. We fund our own events, revamp our facilities and create better programs for our Airmen. Because of the hard work of every Force Support Squadron employee, we are able to offer many of these events and trips at a discount; we want to give you and your family the best experience possible on Kadena Air Base. As a squadron that is 2,500 people strong, our reach is far greater than any squadron on base. We provide services for all ages, whether you’re an unaccompanied airman, a family of four on your second tour in Okinawa or a newly married couple. The 18th Force Support Squadron wants to know…
How will you make life better today?
family Make life paradise and escape for a quiet weekend getaway like no other with gourmet food, tropical island vibes and an unmatched selection of outdoor and water activities. Okuma Beach • 631-1991 Suit up and make life legendary with the Kadena Clubs. Exclusive members only events will turn the every day mundane into the extraordinary. Banyan Tree Club • 966-7372 Kadena Officers’ Club •966-7409 Rocker NCO Club • 966-7234
Aerial Tours of Okinawa
Make life delicious with many different dining options. Whether you’re craving pizza and pasta, yakisoba or just a good cup of coffee, we’ve got what you crave! Kadena FSS Restaurants Make life enthusiastic by joining in the fun of classes, clubs, and friendship at the Kadena Youth Center. Youth Center • 634-0500 Make life epic and join the Kadena Teen Center Be free to express yourself through clubs, dances, and lock-ins with your friends. Teen Center • 634-3866
Sea Kayak Okinawa
Make life active. Take lessons in a new sport or learn the importance of teamwork and healthy eating habits. Youth Sports & Fitness •634-1384 Make life turkey with bowling lessons, gear and brand new lanes. We will have you bowling like a pro in no time! Emery Lanes • 966-7303 Become a member of the Kadena Aero Club and make life soar. Tour Okinawa from the sky or take the yoke and make your dreams a reality by earning your private pilot certificate! Kadena Aero Club • 966-7301 Make life community. Get out and meet new people at our classes, concerts, and festivals. Schilling Community Center • 634-1387 Make life creative with Kadena Arts & Crafts. We fully support your DIY addictions and will even encourage them by providing classes and workshops in all of our departments! Kadena Arts & Crafts • 966-7347 At Auto Hobby, we’re committed to helping you make life cruise. Cars and life deserve service, care and an excellent sound system. Auto Hobby • 966-7355
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Make life books and let your imagination take flight. We’ll help you lose track of time, expand your literary horizons and gain knowledge. Kadena Base Library •634-1502 Make life paws and enjoy bringing home a fur baby or seeing your four legged friend play with a new toy. We can even help your pets get dolled up for a night on the town…or, more likely, the couch! Karing Kennels Boarding Facility • 966-7338 Karing Kennels Adoption Facility • 966-7339 Make life birdie with the Kadena Golf Complex. Our two courses boast PGA professionals, lush fairways and delicious food…Brick oven pizza, anyone!? Banyan Tree Golf Course • 966-7321 Chibana Golf Course • 966-7327 Go beyond borders and make life limitless with Kadena ITT. We’ll help you plan out your perfect adventure so that you can take advantage of all the Pacific has to offer! Kadena Information, Tickets & Travel • 966-7333 Make life salty and snorkel, go whale watching and even get certified to dive some of the best sites in the world with the Kadena Marina. We’ll outfit you for any water adventure! Kadena Marina •966-7345
Sunset at Okuma Beach Hike Katsuudake
Make life daring with Outdoor Recreation. We have something for everyone whether you’re an adrenaline junkie or a novice hiker. Kadena Outdoor Recreation •966-7343 Make life splash. With two pools, lessons for swimmers and lifeguards, and activities to fill your calendar, we’ll make sure you stay cool and active all year. Kadena Aquatics • 634-6425 Take a yoga class, lift weights with a personal trainer, get your heart rate up or pamper yourself with a massage at the Risner Fitness Center. We’ll help you make life strong. Risner Fitness Center •634-5128
Concerts on Kadena
Take lessons, play in tournaments or practice your serve at the Kadena Tennis Center. We’ll help you make life count while improving your game. Risner Sports Pro Shop & Tennis Center• 966-7431 Make life ready for whatever you encounter. We offer classes, activities and support to make your Air Force life the best it can be. Airman & Family Readiness Center •634-3366
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Aerial Tours
Experience the beauty of Okinawa from the sky with the Kadena Aero Club’s Aerial Tours! Enjoy an hour in the air with up to three friends. We provide tours on a daily basis so don’t miss out. Please sign up one week before you take flight.
Private Pilot Ground School
Take to the skies and learn the fundamentals of flight with the Kadena Aero Club! Our eight week Private Pilot Ground School will get you started on your flight path. Visit Building 736 or call for more information.
Kadena Aero Club •966-7301
1ST ANNUAL CHIBANA OPEN TOURNAMENT Saturday, 26 September Tee times begin • 7:30 am 18-hole stroke play
CHIBANA GOLF COURSE 966-7327
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Yo ho ho! National Talk Like a Pirate Day is coming and the Kadena Marina is celebrating with a day full of live music, food, an underwater treasure hunt, fly board demonstrations, bouncy castles and more! Pirate Days is an event for all ye old seadogs and landlubbers alike. For the divers in our ranks, the underwater treasure hunt will take place at 10 am. Show a leg and head down to the shore at 9 am to register! Open water certification is a requirement and pirate talk is highly encouraged. With 35 teams of two divers each, there will be plenty of opportunities for you to plunder treasure and win great prizes! If you’re not open water certified, don’t be addled. Come out and enjoy the live music, food and drinks. Be sure to brush up on your pirate talk before the festivities begin! Here’s a list of terms and phrases ye scallywags can use on the day of piracy and fun: Ahoy!: Hello! Aye: Yes Addled: Mad or silly Blimey!: An exclamation of surprise Hang the jib: To pout or frown Hornswaggle: To cheat Landlubber: A clumsy shipmate Run a rig: To play a trick on someone Shiver me timbers!: An expression of surprise
Seadog: An old pirate Motherload: The largest amount of treasure discovered Show a leg: A phrase used to wake a sleeping pirate No prey, no pay: Pirate law meaning a crew received no payment but shared in whatever loot was found or taken
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Haisai Friday! DISCOUNTED ADVENTURES River Trekking Friday, 4 September 9 am - 2 pm $25 • Ages 18 & over
Sea Kayaking & Snorkeling Blue Cave Friday, 11 September • 7 am - noon $50 • Ages 8 & over
Snorkeling with Whale Sharks Friday, 18 September 8 am - 11 am $89 • Ages 6 & over
Sea Kayaking & Snorkeling Sesoko Island Friday, 25 September • 9 am - 2 pm $55 • Ages 18 & over
SATURDAY TRIPS Instructor Development Course 14 - 24 October Learn how to prepare lessons, teach core classes, safety and logistic considerations, test theory and demonstrate skills. Participants must be a current Divemaster or Assistant Instructor, be at least 18 years old and have 100 logged dives.
EFR Instructor Course 25 - 26 October This course is required to become a PADI Instructor, but it is open to divers and non-divers alike. Students will learn how to teach and market courses in CPR, First Aid, Primary and Secondary Care and AED. Internationally recognized standards by ILCORR, this course exceeds world wide industry standards.
Fun at Ocean Park Saturday, 5 September • 9:30 am - 2 pm $30 • Ages 6 - 12 $50 • Ages 13 & over Includes a lunch buffet.
Cave Exploration & Ryukyu Glass Making Saturday, 12 September 9 am - 3 pm $60 • Ages 8 & over Includes a lunch buffet.
Sea Kayaking & Snorkeling at Blue Cave Saturday, 19 September • 7 am - noon $60 • Ages 8 & over
Snorkeling with Whale Sharks After completion of both the Instructor Development Course and EFR Instructor course, students are eligible to take the PADI Instructor Examination.
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Saturday, 26 September • 12:45 pm - 4 pm $99 • Ages 6 & over
PRIVATE TOURS Private tours are available with Outdoor Recreation. Stop in to see which adventure you’d like to take!
White Christmas at Naeba in Niigata
24 - 28 December Registration begins on Tuesday, 1 September. Make your holiday one to remember at Prince Hotel, offering 45 snowboarding and skiing trails, hot springs, spa services and more!
Powerboat Classes Friday - Sunday • 9 am - 11:30 am $30 • Per person Class required to rent powerboats.
Jetski Classes Friday - Sunday • 9 am - 11:30 am $30 • Per person Class required to rent jetskis.
Beginner Sea Kayaking Saturdays • 9 am - 11:30 pm $25 • Ages 8 & over Join us for an exciting way to explore an Okinawan coral reef.
Kagoshima National Park
Flyboard
11 - 14 November $820 • Single $765 • Double Hike through mountains, observe an array of wildlife and explore volcanic lakes and hot springs. The highlight of your trip will be exploring beautiful mountains, Mt Karakuni and Mt Takachihonomine. Don’t miss out on this exciting adventure! Registration begins Tuesday, 1 September.
Fly above the water on The Flyboard, offered every weekend and weekdays by appointment. Reservations are required.
Venture Boat Dive Trips Saturdays & Sundays • 7:30 am - 4 pm $85 • Includes two tanks and guided tour
Take a charter to the Keramas and surrounding islands for a unique dive excursion!
NAGANNU ISLAND 10 - 11 October $190 • Per couple Registration begins Tuesday, 1 September. One of the gorgeous islands among the Keramas, uninhabited Nagannu is surrounded by crystal clear water, spectacular coral reefs and white sand beaches! Stop by for more details!
Saturdays & Sundays • 8 am - 5 pm 25-minute increments $69 • Per person
PAINTBALL Private Parties Monday - Friday 10 am - 3 pm $300 • Per 10 people
Outdoor Recreation • 966-7343
Drive and Dive $80 • Two tank dive $115 • Three tank dive
Stop by Kadena Marina and talk to one of our Divemasters for a chance to dive some of the greatest locations around Okinawa with a personal tour guide.
Contact Kadena Marina for more details and information!
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PRO SHOP
Join us for our Colorama Bowling night on Saturday, 26 September at 6:30 pm! Bowl three games for just $15. Win money if you bowl a strike and have the right color combination of pins. Registration will begin at 6 pm. This event is open to all ranks and services ages 18 and over.
Get ready for the Fall leagues with our Tune Up package! Get a resurfacing and rejuvenation of your bowling ball for only $20. Need new grips? Add them on for just $5 more!
Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays • 9 am - 1 pm Watch the game on over 40 TVs and enjoy breakfast or lunch from Strikers Café. Emery Lanes • 966-7303
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RECREATION
YEAR-ROUND POOL PARTIES Fairchild Pool Saturdays & Sundays Noon - 9 pm Parties available in two or three hour slots.
Open Lap Swim
Lifeguarding Course
Hagerstrom Pool
Fairchild Pool
Open weekends only beginning Saturday, 29 August. 10 am - 6 pm
21 - 26 September $155 • Per person (Ages 15 & over) Registration will run until all slots are full. Price includes course materials.
Labor Day Monday, 7 September 10 am - 6 pm
• Must be 16 or older to work as a lifeguard on Kadena Air Base • Must successfully pass a swim test
Fairchild Pool Monday - Friday, year round 5 am - 7 am | 11 am - 1 pm | 5 pm - 7 pm
Swim Lessons
Private and semi-private swim lessons begin Monday, 7 September.
Kadena Aquatics • 634-6425
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KADENA MIXED DOUBLES TENNIS TOURNAMENTS Saturday, 19 September • Intermediate Division Saturday, 25 September • Open Division 1 pm - 6 pm $40 • Per person Register by Sunday, 13 September at the Kadena Tennis Center.
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Prizes will be awarded at the end of the tournament. For more information or to register, please contact the Risner Sports Pro Shop.
Custom Design Okinawa Cycling Jersey
Are you geared up for the cycling season? Risner Sports Pro Shop offers quality, brand-name cycling jerseys, shorts, gloves, and sunglasses. These products are designed for comfort so you can truly enjoy your ride!
ATHLETIC APPAREL FIX Risner Sports Pro Shop carries a large selection of fitness gear from running and basketball to football and cycling apparel. No matter what your favorite sport is, you will find the gear you need at the Risner Sports Pro Shop. We are open seven days a week from 9 am to 6 pm. Make us your first stop for all athletic needs!
Risner Sports Pro Shop • 966-7431
Work it out with
Risner Fitness Center Team Cohesion Challenge
Saturday, 5 September • 6 am - noon Free Providing Airmen and their families a unique fitness and team building program, incorporating some of the four pillars of Comprehensive Airmen Fitness. This event is not a race but is designed around the team-based training found in US Special Operations. Limited to 10 civilians and 40 active duty participants.
Volleyball Challenge Friday, 18 September • 6 pm
Yoga Strong with Millagros
3 - 31 October Every Saturday • 10 am $70 • Per person Join us for a Pilates-style yoga focused on developing core strength. This class is perfect for all skill levels from novice to intermediate. Register now at the Risner Fitness Center’s Customer Service Desk!
Breast Cancer Awareness Aerobathon Saturday, 3 October • 9 am - 2 pm Yoga • 9 am Spin & Jazzercise • 10 am Spin & Cardio Step • 11 am Zumba • Noon Yoga • 1 pm Come out to help promote breast cancer awareness and jumpstart your fitness goals. Wear pink to show support!
AFAA
Primary Group Exercise Certification Thursday, 8 October • 9 am - 6 pm $254 • Per person Personal Fitness Trainer Certification 9 - 11 October • 8 am - 6 pm $424 • Per person Last day for registration is Monday, 7 September.
Risner Fitness Center • 634-5128
Coming February 2016
Kadena’s Second Annual Biggest Loser Competition
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STATEHOOD ADMISSION
Free food for enlisted Air Force Club members! This month’s lucky states are California, Puerto Rico and Guam. Please show your Driver’s License or State ID and active Air Force Club card to receive a free meal.
Banyan Tree Club Thursday, 10 September 11 am - 1:30 pm Lunch is on us! Feast on our amazing Teppenyaki Patio lunch. ★ 966-7372 ★ Rocker NCO Club Friday, 11 September 7 am - 10 am Enjoy a free breakfast buffet at T-Bones. ★ 966-7234 ★
Come join us for the Air Force’s 68th birthday on Friday, 18 September and get $1.68 games, $1.68 24 oz fountain drinks, $0.68 hot dogs and of course birthday cake! Come enjoy this great deal and celebrate the Air Force while supplies last!
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Drive-By Lunch and Dinner LUNCH Every Monday • 11 am - 1 pm Feast on freshly grilled sausage and a variety of fresh salads and wraps!* *price may vary DINNER Every Thursday • 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Indulge in house made Lasagna and garlic toast. $9 • Per person $6 • Ages 11 & under Air Force Club members receive $1 off each adult meal. ★ 966-7234 ★
Feast like a Greek god with a healthy amount of creamy Feta cheese, fresh red onions, Greek olives and homemade Tzatziki sauce. Kali orexi, or bon appetit!
FOOD
If you just arrived, are awaiting your departure, or are just passing through, we have a great deal for you!
Bring in a copy of your orders, valid within 30 days, and get a single topping pizza for $9.95! Or, get your pizza with four 16 oz fountain drinks for $14.95. Café Latte • 966-7409 Located inside the Kadena Officers’ Club Paid ad. No federal endorsement of advertiser intended.
Friday, 11 September 11 am - 1:30 pm Every Monday 11 am - 1:30 pm
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Mexican Monday Dinner Mondays • 4 pm - 9 pm Enjoy a special menu featuring Mexican inspired dishes!
Tuesdays 2-for-1! Tuesdays • 4 pm - 9 pm All meals include a side salad, two sides and fresh bread. •Ribeye Steak •Pork Chops with glazed apples •Grilled Salmon with fruit salsa •Sweet Thai Chili Chicken •Cheese Ravioli with mélange vegetables
Meatball Spaghetti with Garlic Bread
Tee House • 966-7429 Next to the Banyan Tree Golf Course
Mongolian BBQ Wednesday, 30 September • 4 pm Come build your perfect feast of meat and vegetables.
End of the Week Specials Thursday - Saturday • 5 pm - 9 pm All meals include soup or salad, fresh bread, coffee or tea and are served with your choice of side or fresh vegetables. • Grilled Mediterranean Salmon Fillet topped with a blend of flavors from Greece, Spain and Italy to create this delightful seafood dish! • Parmesan Crusted Chicken coated in our T-Bones Parma mix and grilled to flavorful perfection. Served with a fresh mushroom and pepper medley and garlic mashed potatoes. • Prime Rib - $19.95 • 10 oz cut $23.95 • 14 oz cut
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Reserve your next trophy-winningdining experience today! Jack’s Place •966-7422
Sing along to the sound of delicous with our Club Sandwich!
FOOD
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Snack Bar Specials Patty Melt
Mini Sandwich Flight All sandwiches are served on a baguette with chips and a drink.
A light portioned, all-beef patty with seasoned onions and cheddar cheese melted between two slices of rye bread. We grill our patty melt to perfection to create this classic, flavorful sandwich.
The BTC Ruben Dark, rich bread covered with BTC Special Sauce, sauerkraut, slices of Corned Beef and topped with aged Swiss cheese.
Café Latte • 966-7409 Inside the Kadena Officers’ Club
The After 4 Specials
Snack Bar dine in, takeout or delivery Meatball Sub with fries Sunday - Thursday • 4 pm - 10 pm Friday & Saturday • 4 pm - midnight
Bring Home the Pepperoni!
Pizzeria Feature of the Month
Have you gotten your Georgia Coffee card yet? AirPower Café 966-7405 Located near the flight line
Platters • 966-7426 Inside the Schilling Community Center
BTC Double Pepperoni Pizza
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trikers Café
Located in the heart of Emery Lanes is Strikers Café, one of my favorite places to order pizza on Kadena. Strikers Café has a large selection of different pizza toppings to choose from but the top contenders are the Pepperoni and the Buffalo Chicken pizzas. Although both share the same fresh crust, the toppings are totally different. The Pepperoni pizza features homemade sauce made by Pat, a manager at Emery Lanes. Pat took an old family recipe and scaled it up for larger volumes, so everyone can enjoy this famous sauce. If you’re like me and love pizza smothered in sauce, Strikers Café perfectly crafts pizza for that. The pepperoni was plentiful as well; in every bite I was able to indulge in the crust, cheese, sauce, and pepperoni. Another pizza that calls my name (and especially my husband’s) is the Buffalo Chicken pizza. This pizza features buffalo sauce, cheese, red onions, oregano and chicken spread all over the homemade crust. For a buffalo pizza, this is definitely one the entire family can enjoy – it has just the right amount of heat. Whichever way you decide, you won’t go hungry at Strikers Café. Strikers Café •966-7303 Located inside Emery Lanes
– Ariel Tipton
hipper’s Snack Bar
I’m convinced pizza is actually a perfectly balanced meal and I feel no guilt eating to my heart’s content. The new brick oven pizza at Chipper’s Snack Bar is eight slices of bliss and I will shamelessly admit that I shared an entire pie with only one other person. Chipper’s Snack Bar isn’t afraid to experiment with unconventional toppings, boasting both a Barbecue Chicken and Taco Pizza as popular specialty pies. The dough is light yet still substantial enough to easily handle extra toppings. Personally, I’m a fan of the staples; give me cheese or pepperoni pizza any day! While the toppings seem simple and expected, the final product is anything but ordinary. Chipper’s Snack Bar • 966-7327 Located at Chibana Golf Course
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anyan Tree Club
What is this famous Banyan Tree Snack Bar Combo we’ve all been hearing about? Stop by the Banyan Tree Club or place a delivery order. The Combo pizza is fully loaded with sauce, cheese, sausage, mushroom, pepperoni, onion, and green bell peppers. To say a slice will fill you up is an understatement. I have never felt more satisfied by one slice of pizza in my life. However, it was so good I had to have another! Anytime I am in a hurry or I don’t feel like cooking dinner, Banyan Tree Club Snack Bar pizza is a full meal on the go and I know I will be happy and stuffed. Their pizza comes in various sizes with different topping options so everyone can create a pizza they love! Banyan Tree Club Snack Bar • 966-7372
easide Ristorante
– Ariel Tipton
Oh Seaside, my respite in this crazy world! As you can tell, Seaside Ristorante tops my list of favorite restuarants. I crave the peace I feel sitting outside looking out on the Kadena Marina and the food, well, the food is delectable and simply delightful. While I tend toward the soup and salad, pizza is my splurge. Seaside Ristorante offers both medium and large sizes, but for me, the medium is big enough for two, so I share (I promise I do!). While I’m not picky when it comes to pizza toppings, Margherita is my favorite. At Seaside, they have the perfect blend of tomato, basil, roasted garlic, Mozzarella and marinara sauce. Each bite is simple and powerful, all of the ingredients standing out while mingling in beautiful harmony. The crust is perfection, a blend of crispy and soft. Seaside also offers many other gourmet pizzas like the Trio Formaggi, Shrimp Scampi, Grilled Chicken and Four Seasons. My friends tell me the Shrimp Scampi pizza is top notch. They love the combination of garlic cream sauce and sautéed jumbo shrimp. This pizza is loaded with fresh herbs, spinach, shredded Parmesan and Mozzarella cheeses. See you at Seaside Ristorante… I’ll be on the patio with my pizza. – Leya Bonorris Seaside Ristorante • 966-7401 Located at Kadena Marina
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afé Latte
When it comes to the best pizza on Kadena, hands down my winner is Café Latte. Twice a month, I call in to place my order and make my way to the Kadena Officers’ Club. The pizza is always fresh and ready when I arrive. The perfectly melted cheese and the thin crust give it a heavenly crunch. Yum! They even make their delicious sauce from scratch! Personally, I think the best part of the pizza is the sauce. Café Latte’s pizza sauce is what sets it apart from all other pizza eateries on island. It has the perfect blend of flavorful tomatoes, herbs, spices and a hint of olive oil. My favorite pizza is the cheese because it has found culinary equilibrium with its thin crust, rich cheese and marinara sauce. You can’t go wrong with the classics. Café Latte • 966-7409 Located inside the Kadena Officers’ Club
– Kimberly N. Corona
kuma
Many people head to Okuma to relax on the beach, but I head to Okuma for pizza. I consider Okuma’s brick oven pizza Okinawa’s best kept secret. Unlike most pizza cooked over racks, brick oven pizzas are cooked directly on the stone surface. This results in perfectly charred crust with a soft and chewy center. The chef mentioned they spent months perfecting the dough with a recipe given to them by the world-famous chef, Dean Nole. Okuma has a wide variety of pizzas to choose from, but my go-to pizza is the Classic Cheese. The Classic Cheese features the right amount of cheese, herbs and sauce. Seriously, you can’t go wrong here. I’ve been on Okinawa for over 20 years, have tried pizza at dozens of eateries all over, and I can honestly say Okuma’s brick oven pizzas are hands-down the best on island! – Att Eachus Surfside Restaurant • 631-1805
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Quesadilla Explosion Salad Grilled chicken breast with cheese, tomatoes, corn & black bean salsa, tortilla strips and citrus-balsamic dressing. Served with cheese quesadillas.
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Family Fun Night is FREE and open to All ranks, services & ages.
at the Crow‛s Nest Club, September 4th, 5-8pm at the Port of Call Club, September 25th, 5-8pm Big Screen Cartoon Movie, A Clown, Magician, Bounce House, Balloons, For more information call Crow‛s Nest Club 966-7294, Port of Call Club 622-1880
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No pets, 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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Family Child Care
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Interested in offering childcare from the comfort of your own home or finding a provider who does? We have fully licensed and insured providers who offer: • Full time & 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 or visit Building 1850! Our next class will be held on Monday, 21 September.
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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! Family Child Care • 634-0514
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facility phone numbers & hours of operation CLUBS & DINING Banyan Tree Club Bldg. 431 Customer Service Kadena: 966-7372 JP: 050-5533-3094 Sun-Thu 9 am - 10 pm Fri & Sat 9 am - midnight 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 Kadena Officers’ Club Bldg. 313 Customer Service Kadena: 966-7409 JP: 050-5865-1873 Catering Kadena: 966-7408 JP: 050-5865-1874 Barber Shop Mon-Sat 9 am - 5 pm Sun & Holidays Closed Café Latte Kadena: 966-7416 JP: 050-5865-1875 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 Rocker NCO Club Bldg. 621 Customer Service Kadena: 966-7234 JP: 050-5865-1876 Daily 9 am - 9 pm T-Bones Breakfast/Lunch Mon-Fri 6 am - 2 pm Sat & PACAF Family Days 7 am - 2 pm Sunday Breakfast Buffet 8 am - 2 pm Holidays 7 am - 2 pm Dinner Mon-Thu 4 pm - 9 pm Fri 4 pm - 10 pm Sat, Sun, & Holidays 5 pm - 9 pm T-Bones take-out orders Kadena: 966-7380 JP: 050-5865-1876 The Daily Grind Mon-Thu 6 am - 9 pm Fri 6 am - 10 pm Sat 7 am - 9 pm Sun 8 am - 9 pm Route 66 Mon-Thu 11 am - 5 pm Fri 11 am - 3 am Sat 2 pm - 3 am Sun 2 pm - 9 pm Holidays Closed Lounge Wed & Thur 7 pm - 11 pm Fri 4:30 pm - 3 am Sat 7 pm - 3 am Game Room Lounge Sun - Thu 10:30 am - 12 am Fri & Sat 10:30 am - 3 am Catering Kadena: 966-7378 JP: 050-5865-1877 Mon By appointment Tue-Fri 9 am - 4 pm Barber Shop Mon-Sat 9 am - 6 pm Sun & Holidays Closed AirPower Café Bldg. 3522 Kadena: 966-7405 JP: 050-5865-1878 Mon-Fri 6 am - 2 pm Sat, Sun, & Holidays Closed Chili’s Grill & Bar Bldg. 105 Kadena: 966-7360 JP: 050-5865-1879 Mon-Sun 11 am - 10 pm Chili’s Too Bldg. 337 Kadena: 966-7366 JP: 050-5865-1880 Mon-Thu 7 am - 9 pm Friday • 7 am thru Sunday • 9 pm Jack’s Place Bldg. 9950 Kadena: 966-7422 JP: 050-5865-1881 Tue-Thu 5 pm - 9 pm Fri 5 pm - 10 pm Sat Teppanyaki 4:30 pm - 10 pm Dining 5 pm - 10 pm Sun Teppanyaki 4:30 pm - 9 pm Dining 5 pm - 9 pm Mon Closed
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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 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: 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 - 7:30 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 Crafty Things & Balloon Corner Kadena: 966-7347 JP: 050-5865-1886 Mon-Thu 10 am - 8 pm Fri-Sun 10 am - 6 pm Keepsakes Plus Kadena: 966-7352 JP: 050-5865-1887 Mon-Fri 10 am - 6 pm FrameWorks Kadena: 966-7353 JP: 050-5865-1888 Tue-Thu 10 am - 8 pm Fri-Mon 10 am - 6 pm Mud Factory Kadena: 966-7351 JP: 050-5865-1890 Mon & Tues Closed Wed-Thu 12 pm - 8 pm Fri-Sun 10 am - 6 pm Wooden Solutions Kadena: 966-7349 JP: 050-5865-1889 Tue-Thu 12 pm - 8 pm Fri-Sun 10 am - 6 pm Auto Hobby Center Bldg. 1436 Parts Store/Cashier Kadena: 966-7355 JP: 050-5865-1891 Mon-Fri 8 am - 8 pm Sat 8 am - 9 pm Sun 10 am - 6 pm Service Maintenance/Tool Room Kadena: 966-7356 JP: 050-5865-1892 Mon-Fri 8 am - 5 pm Sat 8 am - 9 pm Sun 10 am - 6 pm Do It Yourself Mon-Fri 11 am - 8 pm Sat 8 am - 9 pm Sun 10 am - 6 pm Banyan Tree Golf Course Bldg. 12 Kadena: 966-7321 JP: 050-5865-1893 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 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 Mon-Tue Closed Wed-Fri 1 pm - 6 pm Sat-Sun 11 am - 6 pm *Open on all American holidays from 1 pm - 6 pm
*To call any 634-, 632- or 966- number above from a cellphone, dial 098-938-1111, wait for the dial tone, and then dial the listed number.
Note: Hours are subject to change Chibana Golf Course Bldg. 55061 Kadena: 966-7327 JP: 050-5865-1894 Pro Shop Mon-Fri 6:30 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 Chipper’s Snack Bar Mon, Wed, Thu, & Fri 7 am - 6 pm Tue 9 am - 6 pm Sat, Sun, & Holidays 6:30 am - 6 pm 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 Scuba & Sea Kadena: 966-7345 JP: 050-5865-1898 Mon & Wed-Fri 10 am - 6 pm Tue Closed Sat, Sun, & Holidays 7 am - 6 pm Boating Operations Kadena: 966-7282 Mon & Wed-Fri 10 am - 5 pm Tue Closed Sat, Sun, & Holidays 7 am - 5 pm 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 am, 11 am - 1 pm, 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: 050-5865-1900 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 Closed Holidays, & PACAF Family Days 11 am - 5 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 8 am - 5 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 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 24-Hour Information Line Kadena: 632-0286 SERVICES Bldg. 220 Airman & Family Readiness Center 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 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 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Tue-Thu 8 am - 2:30 pm 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: 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, Sat, & Sun Noon - 6 pm Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, & Holidays Closed After hours, please call 966-7339. Laundry and 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 - Fri 8 am - 3 pm (walk-ins) 2nd & 4th Wed 8 am - 6 pm (walk-ins) 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. Bldg. 332 Shogun Inn Kadena: 632-1010 JP: -098-962-1010 24-hours a day, seven days a week
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Saturday, 3 October Check in • 10:30 am Shotgun start • Noon
$45 • Per person Registration will take place on Tuesday, 1 September at 9 am at the Rocker NCO Club Customer Service Desk. Open to all Air Force Club members.
Limited to 120 players. All teams will consist of two officers and two enlisted Air Force Club members. Sign up as a group of four, pair, or individual. All groups of four will need to meet the above criteria. No substitutions. The clubs will fill vacancies with eligible waiting list participants. Tournament price includes a custom tournament t-shirt, a boxed lunch, on-course beverages, driving range access before tournament and a Prime Rib Dinner at the Rocker NCO Club immediately following the tournament. Prizes will be awarded for the following: First, second and third place teams Longest Drive • Male & female Closest to pin • Male & female
The Air Force Club Members’ Golf Tournament is sponsored in part by Military Auto Sales.
Shoot for a hole in one to win a brand new Harley-Davidson motorcycle! No federal endorsement of sponsor intended.
ROCKER NCO CLUB • 966-7234 | BANYAN TREE CLUB• 966-7372 | KADENA OFFICERS’ CLUB • 966-7409