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Cover Photo by: Nagi Marie Quirk
COMMAND 18th Force Support Squadron Commander Lieutenant Colonel Kieran F. Keelty
MARKETING Marketing Director Christine Phillipp Video Producer Att Eachus
Graphics Yoshihiro Higa Takako Uehara Yuka Kinjo Yasuhiro Nerome
Writer/Editor Rachel Kuhn
Photographer Nagi Marie Quirk
Commercial Sponsorship Maasa Migita
Web Developer Shelly Xiong
Account Executives Amy Jo Selby Kellie Anthony Jana Byrn Melissa Kowaluk Ruben Zaldaña
Intern Shawn Kupka
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Operations Courtney Sambula
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/ KADENA AIR BASE
Note: Facility programs, event hours, and dates are subject to change.
November &
BLACK FRIDAY
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Emery Lanes • 966-7303
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Friday, 25 November - Saturday, 24 December We’ll have discounts on ball and bag packages as well as other select items!
Arts & Crafts • 966-7347
FRAMEWORKS BLACK FRIDAY SALE Friday, 25 November For one day only receive 30% off readymade frames and 20% off select framing materials.
CRAFTY THINGS Friday, 25 November Up to 30% off select Holiday décor items! Have a chance to win a crafty surprise during one of our spontaneous Black Friday games! We have friendly english speaking staff ready to assist you!
Open: Mon - Fri, 9 am - 5 pm Office: 098-929-1808
2nd Floor GATE 2ST
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Risner Sports Pro Shop • 966-7431
BLACK FRIDAY SALE Friday, 25 November • 9 am - 6 pm Receive up to 50% off on selected items.
Banyan Tree Golf Course Pro Shop • 966-7321
PUTT FOR DOUGH BLACK FRIDAY SALE Friday, 25 November “Putt” your skills to the test and let your talent earn your discount. Earn anywhere from 10 - 30% off your purchase!
Chippers • 966-7327
BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Friday, 25 November With any clothing, shoes or club purchase you will receive 50% off any pizza or calzone. Discount lasts all day long! Paid ad. No federal endorsement of advertiser intended.
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BLACK FRIDAY SALE Friday, 25 November • 10 am - 6 pm Select items in the dive shop will be marked down 5 - 30%!
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JCI SALE 14 - 18 November Receive $10 off at the completion of your JCI Inspection.
6 • Don’t miss $21K+ Bingo at the Skoshi Rocker on Veterans Day 7 • Saturday $750 Twilight Bingo at the Skoshi Rocker 8 • Tuesday Morning Football Frenzy 2016 at the Banyan Tree Club 8 • Super Social Hour with Progressive Drawing at the Kadena Officers’ Club
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SKOSHI
BINGO Saturday $750 Twilight Bingo
Soap Opera Bingo
Night Bingo
Tuesdays & Fridays • Noon
Monday - Friday • 7 pm
Games begin • 8:30 pm $750 • All book games Each book played could be worth $750!
$21k+ Holiday Bingo Friday, 11 November Doors open 4 pm
$21K+
Games begin 6 pm
Wednesday $750 Night
Games begin • 7 pm $750 • All book games Each book played could be worth $750!
$1,199 • All book games $3,000 • Last game
Come for a night of big prizes!
Each book game played is worth $1,199. The last book game of the night pays out $3,000!
Bingo Appreciation
Sunday, 27 November • 3 pm As if you need another reason to play bingo! Stop in for a fun afternoon of bingo and being appreciated!
Weekend Power House Bingo Saturdays • Noon Sundays • 3 pm
Skoshi Rocker • 966-7255 6
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Sundays
Registration • 4:30 pm Games begin • 5 pm
Free • Members $10 • Nonmembers
Tuesdays & Thursdays Registration • 5:30 pm Games begin • 6 pm
Friday, 4 November
Join us for a fall themed First Friday with delicious food and fabulous prizes!
Well Wednesday
$1.80 • Well Drinks Thursdays Registration • 6:30 pm Darts begin • 7 pm
Free • Members $5 • Nonmembers
Light snacks will be served! A minimum of four participants is required. $50 FSS Gift Card • First Place $25 FSS Gift Card • Second place
Skoshi Rocker • 966-7255
Wednesday, 9 November 5:30 pm - 7 pm Open only to members of the Kadena Officers’ Club.
Super Social Hour with Progressive Drawing
Fridays • 5:30 pm Free • Members Thursdays • 4 pm - close $6 • Nonmembers Enjoy drink and food Join us for cash drawings specials. and delicious food! Open to all ranks and services. Enlisted Saturday Night Karaoke personnel must be Saturdays • 7 pm - close accompanied by an Free admission. Open to officers and officer or civilian civilian equivalents ages equivalent. 20 and over.
Boss and Buddy
Kadena Officers’ Club • 966-7409
CLUB FRENZY
Sunday, 13 November • 11 am
UFC 205 • Alvarez vs McGregor
Banyan Tree Club Patio • 9:30 am
Come enjoy Monday Night Football every Tuesday morning. Game goers have the chance to win Football Frenzy prizes and jerseys. Air Force Club members may enter for a chance to win a trip to the Big Game by attending any Football Frenzy event.
Banyan Tree Club Lounge Wednesday, 16 November • 5:30 pm Buffet served • 5:30 pm - 7 pm Open only to adult enlisted Air Force Club members.
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Wednesdays Salsa Night • 9 & 23 November 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
Banyan Tree Club • 966-7372
Free • Members $5 • Nonmember food fee
Air Force Club members are eligible to win a grand prize
trip for three to a live UFC fight in Las Vegas.
Runner up prizes of $100 gift card for Fanatics.com will be awarded. Winners will be announced Thursday, 30 March, 2017.
Banyan Tree Club Lounge Monday, 28 November Registration • 6 pm Games begin • 6:30 pm Free and open to all Air Force Club members.
10 • Don’t miss the Fall Harvest weekend at Okuma Beach complete with a farmer’s market, football tailgate party and the annual International Gourmet Thanksgiving Buffet 12 • Tsuboya Pottery trip with Kadena Information, Tickets & Travel 13 • Off island winter trips with Outdoor Recreation
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Okuma Fall Harvest 24 - 26 November
Thursday, 24 November • 1 pm - 8:30 pm International Gourmet Thanksgiving Buffet $24.95 • Adults $12.95 • Ages 4 -12 Free • Ages 3 & under Let us take you on an international Thanksgiving food tour with delectable dishes to savor with your family and friends. Food will vary from traditional Thanksgiving favorites to exotic dishes like crab legs and Tandoori Chicken. Appetizers will include a soup and salad bar, cheese tray, fruit tray, dessert, beverages, champagne and house wine.
Football Feast Friday at the Waverunner Lounge Friday, 25 November
Veterans’ Day Poker Tournament 12 - 13 November • 10 am – 2 pm Free While you play your best poker hand, try your luck at the drawings and enter to win prizes during the tournament! Sweet Cabana Deal Retreats & Group Reservations Special Advanced Reservations Please call the reservation desk at 098-962-1991/1992 for more information on our off-season deals.
Happy Camper Club $50 • Per person Join the Happy Camper Club and take advangate of unlimited camping through March, 2017! You’ll also receive a free Okuma travel tumbler with free coffee refills and 15% off meals at our Surfside Restaurant. Lastly, zip around Okuma Beach with two for one golf cart rentals. NEW! Bayside Cottage Call our reservation staff for more details on our beautiful new addition!
Lounge opens • 6 am Bloody Mary bar • 6:30 am Breakfast Buffet • 8 am - 10 am Turkey Tailgate & Poker Tournament • 10 am Cheer on your teams while enjoying a delicious breakfast!
Farmer’s Market & Fall Fair
Saturday, 26 November 10 am - 2 pm Join us for a morning of food fun! We’ll have vendors selling fresh food to get you in the fall spirit. Stick around all weekend for the full Fall Harvest experience!
Okuma Beach • 631-1990/1991 10 WWW.KADENAFSS.COM
Okuma Beach is located 51 miles north of Kadena Air Base
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Kadena Information, Tickets & Travel 966-7333
37TH ANNUAL TSUBOYA POTTERY TOUR
Saturday, 19 November Come with us to see over 30,000 pottery pieces. For more than 300 years Naha’s Tsuboya district has been the symbol of Okinawa pottery. This is the only time of year you can see all of the Tsuboya pottery in one place. Take advantage of the 20 - 30% discounts and also take a stroll on Kokusai Street. Don’t forget your yen!
DISCOUNTED WINTER TICKETS RYUJIN NO UTAGE • FEAST OF THE DRAGON GOD
10 & 11 December Let us bring you to this unique and exciting performance of the Okinawan spirit! It will be a spectacular night that includes Eisa dancing, Taiko drumming, Shi Shi Mai and dragons. Remember to bring yen for purchases.
CHRISTMAS FANTASY AT THE CHILDREN’S ZOO
23 - 28 December Save money by purchasing your tickets for the magical Christmas event full of lights and fun! Kadena ITT can also bring you there! Forget the hassle of parking and sign up for one of our transportation shuttles on Friday, 23 December and Saturday, 24 December.
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SAPPORO SNOW FESTIVAL TOUR 5 - 9 February, 2017 Register by Thursday, 1 December.
Have you heard about the Sapporo Snow Festival? We will be heading to Hokkaido, which is in Northern mainland Japan. Sapporo Snow Festival, one of Japan’s largest winter events, attracts about two million people to Sapporo to see a large number of splendid snow statues and ice sculptures which line Odori Park, the grounds at Community Dome Tsudome, and the main street in Susukino. For seven days in February, these statues and sculptures, both large and small, turn Sapporo into a winter dreamland of crystalized ice and snow. Please contact Kadena ITT for more details on all group tours and discounted tickets.
Outdoor Recreation 966-7343 SKI, SNOWBOARD & ICE FESTIVAL TRIP
11 - 15 February, 2017 $1,200 • Single | $2,200 • Double Registration ends Saturday, 10 December.
The ski slopes of Hokkaido are constantly rated as some of the best in the world. On this trip you will also be able to see the famous Sapporo Snow festival! If you are missing the winter weather in search of world class skiing, stop by Outdoor Recreation to register.
SHIGA KOUGEN SKI & SNOWBOARD TRIP 13 - 16 January, 2017 Registration ends Wednesday, 14 December.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to ski the snowy mountains of Nagano and a take a trip to see the snow monkeys playing in the hot springs. Contact Outdoor Recreation staff for information!
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16 • Kadena’s Second Annual Air Force Club Members’ Golf Tournament 18 • Register for the 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training at the Risner Fitness Center 19 • Book an appointment with a massage therapist at the Risner Fitness Center 21 • Take a Hike • When you’re connected all the time, you don’t get a break. You spend so much time focused on everything else that you don’t have time for yourself or for you and your spouse. On a more scientific platform, hiking, like any physical activity, produces endorphins. Endorphins make you happy. Ergo, through the transitive property we can deduce that hiking can make you happy. 25 • Go Deep Sea Fishing with the Kadena Marina
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New Year’s Getaway
UNIT RETREATS OR GROUP RESERVATIONS
30 December 2016 - 1 January 2017
Contact Brian Enloe for more information. 080-6916-6544 brian.e@jot-international.jp
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The Kadena Clubs and Banyan Tree Golf Course proudly present
AIR FORCE CLUB
Members’ GOLF TOURNAMENT Friday, 11 November Check in • 10:30 am Shotgun start • Noon
Registration is open now and runs until all spots are filled. Registration is open Monday - Friday from 9 am - 6 pm at the Banyan Tree Club Business Office. $50 • Members | $60 • Nonmembers
For the Love of Golf
Turkey Shoot Saturday, 19 November Shotgun start • 7 am
$50 • Per person Registration ends Wednesday, 16 November. Bring your best game and compete in our Turkey Shoot! Competition will be an individual stroke play using the Stableford Point Format and the field will be flighted by handicap. For a full point breakdown, contact the Banyan Tree Golf Course. Participants will receive a voucher for a ham or turkey from the Kadena Commissary.
Banyan Tree Golf Course • 966-7321
Limited to 120 players. Sign up as a foursome, pair or individual. All teams will be made up of four people. No substitutions. The Club will fill vacancies with eligible waiting list participants. Tournament fee includes custom tournament t-shirt, custom tournament coin, boxed lunch, beverages and food on the course. Fee also includes driving range balls prior to tournament and a prime rib dinner to immediately follow the tournament. Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams, the longest drive for males and females as well as the closest to pin for males and females.
It’s not too late to book your holiday party at Emery Lanes! You can even book our Taiko Room, which is usually referred to as the VIP room because no one leaves feeling unimportant!
BANYAN TREE CLUB • 966-7372 | KADENA OFFICERS’ CLUB • 966-7409 16 WWW.KADENAFSS.COM
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RISNER Fitness Center
Turkey Trot 5K
Saturday, 12 November Registration begins • 7:30 am Trot begins • 8 am Free Think your turkey legs have what it takes? Participants are encouraged to dress festively and to get there early! The first 50 registrants receive a free t-shirt. Contact the Risner Fitness Center for more details!
Relax with
RISNER Massage Therapy $30 • 30 minute session $45 • 60 minute session $75 • 90 minute session After the Turkey Trot and 1K LB Club Powerlifting event, your muscles will need a break. The perfect way to work out those knots and kinks is with a relaxing massage from one of the talented massage therapists at the Risner Fitness Center! Our certified therapists practice numerous types of massage which include deep tissue, reflexology, shiatsu and acupressure, prenatal massage, Chinese and facial acupressure. Stop by or call 634-5129 today to book your appointment!
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Yoga Alliance Approved! Part 1 • 3 - 27 January, 2017 | $900 • Per person Parts 1 & 2 • 3 January - 24 March, 2017 | $2,300 • Per person Deepen your personal practice and learn how to safely and effectively share your passions with others. Upon completion, participants will be eligible to register with the Yoga Alliance as a 200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher. Register at the Risner Fitness Center front desk.
1k lb Club Powerlifting
Saturday, 12 November • 10 am Free Join the 1K lb Club and lift a total of 1,000 pounds across three events! Participants will endure powerlifting, squats, and deadlifts. Prizes will be awarded to the strong few who accomplish this challenging feat!
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Black Friday Sale
Friday, 25 November • 9 am - 6 pm Receive up to 50% off on select items!
Kadena Singles Tennis Tournaments $20 • Per person
Men’s Intermediate Division Women’s Open Division Saturday, 3 December • 1 pm - 6 pm Men’s Open Division Women’s Intermediate Division Saturday, 10 December • 1 pm - 6 pm Registration for both ends Sunday, 27 November.
Mizuno Shoe Fitting
Saturday, 12 November 9 am - noon & 1 pm - 5 pm A Mizuno consultant will assess your foot (arch height, flexibility and pressure distribution) to determine the proper shoe for you and recommend a shoe accordingly. Advanced reservation at the Risner Sports Pro Shop is required, and walk-ins will be seen on a space available basis.
Risner Sports Pro Shop • 966-7431
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recreation I’m a busy person. I spend a lot of time planning and even more time running around. I’m the first to admit that I don’t always take the time I should for myself and that has, on more than one occasion, really worn me down. But when I get out on a trail for a hike, all of my worries and cares melt away. The satisfaction of waking up early, packing a bag, lacing up my hiking boots and just disappearing for a few hours is very rarely matched in my world. Hiking for me is a reset button. There’s something very therapeutic about nature. There have been many times in my life when, even without access to a trail, I’ve walked as far as I could and just sat down and cried or laughed or prayed or all of the above. Nature is a very intimate and personal place for me. Being surrounded by it alone gives me time reflect on who I am. Sometimes the person I really am gets lost in the stressors of the week; people who only see me on that basis may not even recognize the person I become in these quiet moments. It’s a radiance that can be dulled very easily, unfortunately. And as cliché as it may be, two of my favorite sounds in the world are waves on the beach and wind in the trees. I thrive in these settings. Emotional connections aside, in a world where our attention is split between 10 different forms of social media and the need for instant communication, it’s nice to be away from phone service. It’s nice to have an excuse for not checking my phone constantly. Hiking is also a way I like to workout. I don’t have the best knees so hiking provides me a way to exercise without too much impact on my body. Trails are softer than asphalt and hiking boots are better equipped to help my arches than my workday heels or flats. Not to mention I would rather spend 12 hours on a trail than an hour on a treadmill. Let’s be serious, the gym is great, but running in place isn’t nearly as appealing as walking through the greenery on a trail in the Redwood Forest or up Mt. Katsuu. It’s also a point of pride for me to finish something I didn’t think I was strong enough to do. It makes me
feel good about myself to conquer a trail I didn’t think I could. Science shows that I am not the only one who feels this way. Research has proven that hiking heals. It doesn’t just heal you physically, it heals you emotionally, too. Besides the obvious physical rewards of hiking – cardiovascular activity (i.e. lower blood pressure and cholesterol) or an easy on the knees workout, hikers are also happier people. For the reasons I’ve listed above, hiking has proven to reduce anxiety and depression. When you’re connected all the time, you don’t get a break. You spend so much time focused on everything else that you don’t have time for yourself or for you and your spouse. On a more scientific platform, hiking, like any physical activity, produces endorphins. Endorphins make you happy. Ergo, through the transitive property we can deduce that hiking can make you happy. Along with boosting endorphins, hiking can also boost creativity. A study done in 2012 shows that time spent in nature can increase attention spans and creative problem solving skills by up to 50%. In a generation where 10-second videos are king, we could all use a work on our attention spans. And in a military world, where resiliency is key to survival, creative problem solving skills are great to keep in your back pocket. In Okinawa, hiking season usually starts up in October and runs through spring. It’s much too hot to trek through the jungles in the middle of July. Maybe don’t do that. Spend that time at the beach or on the water. But in October, when the air starts cooling down, spend that time in the jungle. Okay, yes… that sounds scary, but it doesn’t have to be. Did you know Outdoor Recreation offers a hiking trip, a real through the woods and up the mountain hiking trip, almost every week? If you’re worried about having never hiked before or at least not having hiked in Okinawa, you can get in touch with them and they’ll break the hiking trips down for you based on experience levels. You’ll also go on a trip with a guide who knows the area and is familiar with the trail itself. They have trips during the week and on the weekend, so there’s a hike for every schedule and hiker.
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On the water… Hiking Mt. Ishikawa Tuesday, 8 November • 9 am - 2 pm Sunday, 20 November • 9 am - 4 pm Mt. Ishikawa may not be very tall, but with its winding trails through the forest and along the cliffs, you will not be disappointed.
Hiking Mt. Katsuu Wednesday, 2 November • 9 am - 2 pm Saturday, 26 November • 9 am - 4 pm Mt. Katsuu is a quick but challenging hike with spectacular views of the island.
Hiking Mt. Sankaku Sunday, 6 November • 9 am - 3 pm Wednesday, 16 November • 9 am - 3 pm
Deep Sea Fishing
5, 12 & 27 November 4:30 am - 5 pm $140 • Per person Join Kadena Marina for a day of deep sea fishing. You’ll get the chance to catch tuna, mahi mahi, wahoo, rainbow runner, bonita and possibly even marlin! Catch your dinner with the Kadena Marina and take home freezer-ready fish! Fee includes all the gear you’ll need for the trip and fish cleaning. Don’t forget snacks and medicine for seasickness.
Mt. Sankaku is not for the faint of heart, but the view from the top is worth it. Be prepared to climb. Take your pick from one or all of these beautiful Okinawan hikes. Fall is the perfect time to get out and see Okinawa from a new perspective. Once at the summit we offer complimentary coffee. Please be sure to bring hiking shoes, a change of shoes, bottled water and yen for purchases.
Want another way to get outdoors? How about cycling or kayaking or paddle boarding? Stop by Outdoor Recreation to find out about our different daily trips.
In the water… Dive Charters
Night Dives
Join us on our weekly dive charters all around the island. Spend the day diving in the nationally protected Kerama Islands. Locations, prices and tank quantities vary by day. Contact the Kadena Marina staff for more details!
See the ocean at night! We offer night dives every Thursday. Each trip includes one tank. Be sure to bring your own dive light. No Night Dive certification? No problem! We bring a Divemaster to ensure you’re set to dive even without the certification.
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Don’t let today be the day the music dies. Check out Kadena Auto Hobby for the best deals around on audio equipment. JCI Inspection Appointments $129 • JCI Concierge Service JCI expiring soon? Let us help! 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.
Auto Insurance If you need to renew or purchase insurance for your vehicle we have an insurance office conveniently locate inside our shop. Ask a staff member for details. Stamp Card Stop by Auto Hobby to get your new stamp card! Refer a friend, book your car service with us or build up hours in the shop to get stamps. Call or come in and talk to our staff for full details.
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28 • Kuk Sool Won™ classes for teens at the Teen Center 29 • Check out the many clubs at the Youth Center 30 • FSS Family Happenings 31 • The Art of Etegami • The literal translation is picture letter or message. Oftentimes, the subjects are everyday things like flowers, fruit, seasons and animals. Though you can create something out of the ordinary, that’s generally not what traditional Etegami is about. It’s purposefully less complex than that. Etegami even comes with its own motto encouraging simplicity: It’s fine to be clumsy. 36 • First Time Home Buyer Workshop at the Airman & Family Readiness Center 37 • Local Craft Fair at the Schilling Community Center
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Teen Center • 634-3866 •
Election Night Tuesday, 8 November • 7 pm - 9 pm Elections are happening! Join us for a discussion on the electoral process and the checks and balances of power in the Judicial, Legislative and Executive branches of government. If you’re interested in politics or government service, you won’t want to miss this! *Any political opinions expressed on this evening do no reflect or represent the Kadena Teen Center or the 18th Force Support Squadron.
Thanksgiving Membership Night Friday, 18 November • 6:30 pm - 10 pm Come give thanks with your Teen Center family for this month’s special membership night. We’ll be serving a yummy Thanksgiving feast!
STEM Club Every Tuesday & Thursday • 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm The Teen Center has a new club dedicated to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Teens will use science and math to explore their infinite applications for engineering and technology for the 21st century.
Workout Wednesdays Every Wednesday • 4 pm - 5 pm Everyone could use some workout motivation from a buddy. Join us every Wednesday for our new workout program and get fit with the Teen Center staff.
HABU Basketball Every Friday • 6 pm - 8 pm The HABU Basketball Program represents a targeted effort to engage young men and women in discussions and activities that reinforce character, leadership and positive behaviors, all while enjoying their favorite sport.
Kuk Sool Won™ at the Teen Center Join us for our newest class. Kuk Sool Won™ is a form of Korean martial arts and we’ll now be offering it at the Teen Center! Ask Teen Center staff for details!
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Youth Center • 634-0500 •
Recognition Ceremony & Birthday Celebration Friday, 4 November • 5 pm Join us as we recognize our Outstanding Youth of the Month and celebrate the November birthdays with ice cream and fun.
First Friday Rec Night Friday, 4 November The Rec Room will be open until 7 pm, so take advantage of more time with your friends!
Tournament Tuesday Tuesday, 15 November • 4 pm This month’s tournament is a pie eating contest.
Boys’ Game Night Friday, 18 November • 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $10 • Per person It’s no girls allowed for this night of hanging out with the guys. Join the Youth Center and your buddies for a night of games and fun.
Clubs at the Youth Center Interested in getting your kiddo involved and out of the house? Take a look at all of the clubs the Youth Center has to offer. From Cooking Club to Smart Girls, we have something for every interest. Ask Youth Center staff for more details! Pre-registration and Youth Center membership is required for all events. The registration begins Tuesday, 25 October.
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Kadena Base Library • 634-1502
STORY TIME
Wednesdays • 10 am - 11 am Ages 3 - 5 Bring your little ones to the Library for an hour of stories and play time!
FOCUS STORY TIME
Wednesday, 9 November • 10 am - 11 am
CHRISTMAS BINGO GIVE PARENTS A BREAK
Saturday, 19 November • 6 pm - 10 pm Wakaba CDC and Himawari SAC Ages six weeks - 12 years Sign up by noon on Wednesday, 16 November. Give Parents a Break is designed to provide child care for active duty Air Force families with deployed or TDY spouses and those with special hardships. Sign up and take advantage of this great resource! 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 Wakaba CDC, Himawari SAC or Resource and 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. Open to all ranks and services.
Youth Sports & Fitness • 634-1384
6TH ANNUAL TINSEL TROT Saturday, 10 December Check-in • 7:15 am Race begins • 8 am
Join Youth Sports & Fitness for our annual Tinsel Trot 5K! The race starts at Risner Fitness Center and runs around the base. The 5K is open to your whole family, regardless of age. No pets allowed. Pre-registration is not required.
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15 November - 23 December • 6 pm Read one book and choose a gift from under our Christmas tree. Read five books to get Bingo and be entered into a drawing for our grand prize Christmas gift!
HOLIDAY HOURS
Be sure to check out Kadenafss.com, the Kadena Base Library’s Facebook page and December Venture for updated Library holiday hours.
Kadena Officers’ Club • 966-7409
KIDDIE DISCO
Wednesday, 16 November $7.95 • Adults ($1 member discount) $4.95 • Kids ($1 member discount) Open to all ranks and services.
The art of
Etegami
FAMILY CHILD CARE
Whether you are looking for fully-licensed child care providers or looking to expand your at-home business, give Family Child Care a call! We need providers to support the Expanded Child Care programs, PCS, and Volunteer Care. We are recruiting providers to care for children with special needs such as asthma, allergies, cerebral palsy and physical impairments. Our licensed providers offer: • Full & part time • Hourly • Extended duty • Weekend • Subsidy & after school care If you would like to join our team of providers, please call 634-0514 or visit building 1850 for more information!
Written by • Rachel Kuhn Photos by • Nagi Marie Quirk
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Catharsis. Many things can be cathartic. A cleansing breath, organizing your closet, playing an instrument, cooking or going for a long run; everyone finds their stress outlet through different avenues. Some people find that working with their hands, creating something, is relaxing and therapeutic. It can take your mind off all the bits and pieces of life that are fighting for attention in your mind, redirecting that attention to something more tangible and, ideally, productive. Studies show that art, or the creation of, can drastically improve mental well-being and self-esteem as well as provide respite from extreme emotions. Art – any type of art – is an outlet for so many people. It’s a way to express feelings you may not otherwise be able to verbalize. I have a mind that does not shut off; there’s no such thing as thinking about nothing. Those with minds like mine know what it means to be completely exhausted without ever moving a muscle. But when I’m doing something creative, whether that’s writing, taking photos or just putting a pen to paper and seeing what happens, my mind shifts down from sprints to a pleasant stroll. The excess thoughts float away and are replaced by the flow of creative processes. Etegami is a combination of a simple drawing and a short message. The literal translation is picture letter or message. Oftentimes, the subjects are everyday things like flowers, fruit, seasons and animals. Though you can create something out of the ordinary, that’s generally not what traditional Etegami is about. It’s purposefully less complex than that. Etegami even comes with its own motto encouraging simplicity: It’s
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fine to be clumsy. It’s good to be clumsy. Now, for the perfectionists among us, this does not compute. When has it ever been good to be clumsy? If we’re going to put our name on something, it better be perfect, right? But that’s just not the way Etegami works, and to be honest, it’s pretty liberating. There is no such thing as making a mistake or staying within the lines. There’s no such thing as a straight line for that matter. There’s also no such thing as a practice round. True Etegami is done on the fly. Thought and purpose are put into it, yes, but you’re supposed to just start. No practice, no warm up. Just put your ideas on paper. One go is all you get for each card, all the while embracing the idea that it’s good to be clumsy. The concept behind it is that the studying of your subject beforehand should be all you need to create your post card. Those feelings you’re feeling should be put on paper. The memory of your subject should be sufficient. Don’t over think it. Etegami isn’t meant to create intricate masterpieces and family heirlooms to be handed down. It’s simultaneously more intimate and more communal than that. You’re creating a postcard, theoretically, for someone you care about and who knows you well, but it’s also creating something from your heart to be sent out into the world with no return – unless you address it incorrectly! Postcards are for sending, not for keeping – they’re meant to be shared with someone you love.
There’s a growing movement called Art Abandonment with the sole purpose of leaving your art – your expressions and feelings – for others to find. Much like random acts of kindness, you’re leaving random acts of art and creativity for others to find to serve a higher purpose. Think of the impact you could have on someone’s day just by leaving a small piece of art to be found at random. Even if it makes someone smile – no smile is just a smile. Since Etegami is meant to be sent out into the world, it’s the perfect opportunity to give the gift of art – freely and without the expectation of reciprocation. Perhaps this can be how you contribute to making the world a better place. In search of a bit of catharsis, I signed up for the Post Card Calligraphy class at the Schilling Community Center. In all honesty, I assumed I’d be learning what most people think of as calligraphy. I was ready to write my name in beautiful, black sumi ink. I was ready to learn about the characters, their rich history and the stories they told. Instead, I got to tell my own story. Etegami is about wearing your heart on your sleeve, as it were. It’s about putting a part of yourself down on paper, even when it’s not perfect. No one is perfect. It’s fine to be clumsy. It’s good to be clumsy.
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Kokeshi Doll Painting
TRANSITIONING FROM ACTIVE DUTY?
$23 • Per person Ages 7 & over Paint your very own holiday themed Kokeshi Doll! Contact Arts & Crafts for class dates and times. Kadena Arts & Crafts • 966-7347
The Air Force Reserve offers great part-time opportunities where you can continue to do the extraordinary and maintain the camaraderie experienced while serving in the military. You can serve close to where you live while you begin a civilian career or further your education.
To enter the 2016 Air Force Art Contest, visit myairforcelife.com/art. For more information visit Arts & Crafts! Entries will be accepted starting Tuesday, 1 November.
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Adopted pup, Maggie!
Calligraphy $40 • Per person Enjoy three nights of Etegami Post Card Calligraphy. You’ll learn basic brush strokes and techniques and all the supplies are included. Take home the post cards you make to send out to friends and family.
Merchandise
Check out the Karing Kennels Boarding Facility for all of your pet supplies! • Beds • Leashes • Toys • • Merrick brand pet food, Classic or Grain Free • • NEW! Doggy water bottles •
Grooming
We now offer Sunday grooming appointments to keep your pet looking great all week!
Want to get into a new hobby? Try one of the many classes offered at the Schilling Community Center! • Karate • STEM • Piano Lessons • Guitar Lessons
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• Driver’s Education • Ikebana Flower Arrangement • Japanese Conversation • First Time Home Buyer
Karing Kennels Boarding Facility • 966-7339
Karing Kennels Adoption Facility Pet Adoption Days Saturdays & Sundays • Noon - 5:45 pm Come meet your newest family member! Here at the adoption facility, rescue is our favorite breed. Karing Kennels Adoption Facility • 966-7338
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Airman and Family Readiness Center 634-3366 Japanese for Busy People 1 - 3 November • Noon - 1 pm Registration ends Monday, 31 October. Short on time but would like to learn some Japanese? Join us to learn basic, useful expressions. Green Card Immigration Briefing Friday, 4 November • 10 am - noon Registration ends Thursday, 3 November. Representatives from the US Consulate-General will provide detailed information on the Green Card application process and advise on filling out application forms and supporting documentation. グリーンカードと移民ビザ説明会 11月4日 金曜日 • 午前10時∼午後12時 事前登録最終日 • 11月3日 木曜日
米国総領事館から代表者が出席しグリーンカード申請手続き の詳細、書類申請時の記入方法、必要書類やアドバイスを 提供し質問にお答えする機会を持ちます。
Wounded Warrior Luncheon Friday, 2 December • 11:30 am - 1 pm November is Wounded Warrior month so join us to celebrate our heroes for their service, sacrifice and achievements. Purchase your lunch at Café Latte or the buffet and meet in the Kadena Officers’ Club Ballroom. 36 WWW.KADENAFSS.COM
Healthy Marriage During Deployment Wednesday, 9 November • 11:30 am - 1 pm Registration ends Tuesday, 8 November. This presentation will address steps to take to safeguard your marriage during a deployment. Some of the topics that will be covered include challenges couples face during separation, how to protect and strengthen your marriage, and how to identify different ways spouses can pursue personal growth during deployment. HeartLink Spouse Orientation Wednesday, 16 November • 8:30 am - 2:30 pm Registration ends Tuesday, 15 November. Spouses will learn about valuable resources and services Kadena has to offer, as well as military life and culture. This is a great way to connect with spouses on a similar path. Light refreshments and lunch will be provided. First Time Home Buyer Workshop Friday, 2 December • 9 am - 3 pm Registration ends Thursday, 1 December. This workshop teaches you how to use a realtor, shop and qualify for a loan, assess a home’s value and the benefits home ownership offers. This class is essential for all first-time home buyers or individuals seeking to expand their knowledge of the home buying process.
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Still missing that perfect Christmas gift? Come to the Schilling Community Center to purchase handmade goods, made especially for you by local crafters!
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39 • Thanksgiving Dinners To Go from the Banyan Tree Club and Kadena Officers’ Club 40 • Thanksgiving Day Buffets at the Banyan Tree Club and Kadena Officers’ Club 41 • Thanksgiving Dinner at Emery Lanes 42 • Chicken Pot Pie from Jack’s Place 44 • Monthly Seafood Buffet at the Kadena Officers’ Club 47 • Wednesday Night Homestyle Buffet at the Banyan Tree Club 50 • Fall favorites from Tee House and Platters
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Kadena FSS Dinners To Go From the Banyan Tree Club Pre-order your meal by noon on Tuesday, 22 November. Pick up • Wednesday, 23 November from 11 am - 5 pm $94.95 • 18 - 20 lb Turkey Dinner (serves 8 - 12 people) $109.95 • 14 - 18 lb Large Ham Dinner (serves 8 - 12 people) $89.95 • 8 - 10 lb Small Ham Dinner (serves 6 - 8 people)
From the Kadena Officers’ Club Pre-order your meal by noon on Tuesday, 22 November. Pickup • Wednesday, 23 November from 11 am - 5 pm Orders accepted at the Kadena Officers’ Club Customer Service Desk. $94.95 • 18 - 20 lb Turkey Dinner (serves 8 - 12 people) $109.95 • 14 - 18 lb Ham Dinner (serves 8 - 12 people)
Air Force Club members receive $5 discount. Payment is due at the time of order. No call in orders will be accepted. Limited quantities are available so place your order early! All Dinners To Go include: • 32 oz Stuffing • 32 oz Green Beans • 32 oz Mashed Potatoes
• 16 oz Cranberry Sauce • One dozen Dinner Rolls • One Pumpkin Pie
Additional sides are available for purchase.
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Kadena Officers’ Club Thanksgiving Day Buffet Thursday, 24 November • 9:30 am - 2 pm $19.95 • Adults ($2 member discount) $8.95 • Ages 5 - 12 ($1 member discount) Enjoy a carving station of turkey, prime rib and roast pork, baked or fried shrimp, chicken breast and shrimp cocktail. Fill your plate with mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberry sauce, stuffing, sweet potatoes and corn bread. We’ll have a salad station as well as a delectable assortment of desserts.
Emery Lanes
Thanksgiving Dinner Wednesday, 9 November • 11 am $10.95 • Per meal The whole shebang! Turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, yams, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie! Quantities are limited so stop by early!
Banyan Tree Club Turkey Buffet Thursday, 24 November • 10:30 am - 2 pm $12.95 • Adults ($2 member discount) $6.95 • Ages 5 - 12 ($1 member discount) • Roasted Turkey • Honey Glazed Petit Carrots • Green Bean Casserole • Herb Stuffing • Whipped Potatoes
• Steamed White Rice • Candied Yams with Marshmallow Topping • Cranberry Sauce • Pumpkin & Pecan Pie
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International Gourmet Thanksgiving Buffet Thursday, 24 November • 1 pm - 8:30 pm $24.95 • Adults | $12.95 • Ages 4 - 12 Free • Ages 3 & under Let us take you on an international Thanksgiving food tour! For more details, check out page 10!
Banyan Tree Club Drive-By Dinner Thursday, 24 November • 4 pm - 6 pm $8 • Per person ($1 member discount) Craving Thanksgiving but don’t have time to stop and sit down? Have no fear, the Banyan Tree Club Drive-By Dinner is here! Receive a plate of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, yams, green beans and a dinner roll.
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CHICKEN POT PIE Warm up with this classic favorite. Enjoy a hearty helping of Chicken Pot Pie homemade with fresh vegetables, chicken and cream.
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HORSESHOE SANDWICH Two quarter pound patties served on toasted bread, topped with French fries and smothered with cheddar cheese sauce.
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Friday, 18 November • 11:30 am - 1 pm $19.95 • Adults ($2 member discount) $10.95 • Ages 4 - 11 ($2 member discount) Row, row, row your Japanese subcompact to the Kadena Officers’ Club to enjoy Poseidon’s bounty. Enjoy sushi and crab legs to your heart’s delight! Kadena Officers’ Club • 966-7409
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Month Long Specials
T-Bones Breakfast & Lunch
Shepherd’s Pie A delicious blend of ground beef, corn and peas topped with mashed potatoes!
Mondays - Fridays • 6 am - 2 pm Saturdays • 7 am - 2 pm
Pizza of the Month Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Statehood Admission Day Thursday, 10 November • 11 am - 1:30 pm Free Teppanyaki to enlisted Air Force Club members who are residents of Washington, Oklahoma, North and South Dakota, North Carolina and Montana. Please show your state driver’s license and enlisted Air Force Club membership card to receive free lunch.
Sundays • 8 am - 2 pm All you can eat breakfast buffet along with T-Bones regular menu options.
Tuesday Two for One!
Daily Patio Line Up
Tuesdays • 4 pm - 9 pm Served with your choice of house salad or soup, two sides and fresh bread. • New York Strip Steak • Turkey Scaloppini with wild berry sauce • Pot Roast • Glazed Ham • Vegetarian Lasagna
Mondays & Wednesdays All you can eat Pasta and Pizza Take out is not available.
Wednesday Night Homestyle Buffet
Tuesdays & Fridays Grilled Ribeye Steak Thursdays Chicken, Beef, Pork or Shrimp Teppanyaki
Maintenance & Cleaning Day Monday, 21 November Limited operations. No Patio Lunch. Snack Bar and T-Bones will reopen at 4 pm.
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Friday, Saturday & Sunday Night Specials Friday - Sunday • 5 pm - 9 pm Served with soup and salad, fresh bread, coffee and tea. • Korean Chicken Curry over Forbidden Rice • Miso-Glazed Salmon • Prime Rib $19.95 • 10 oz $23.95 • 14 oz
Retiree Club Member Appreciation
Every last Friday of the month, retirees receive an additional $1 discount on T-Bones with the purchase of a full breakfast or lunch entrée. Must show retired military ID and active enlisted Air Force Club card to receive discount.
Wednesdays • 5 pm - 8:30 pm $11.95 • Adults ($1 member discount) $4.95 • Ages 4 - 10 $1 • Ages 3 & under Enjoy this all you can eat buffet featuring meatloaf, fried chicken and pasta bake. Served with homestyle trimmings. A limited T-Bones menu is also offered from 4 pm - 9 pm. *Homestyle Buffet will not be available Wednesday, 16 November due to an Air Force Club membership event.
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More MMM… for your buck! Chicken Fried Chicken
This is a classic Chili’s favorite, but better! A golden chicken breast rest on a green chile sauce and mashed potatoes. Topped with country gravy, bits of bacon and slaw, all served with a side of roasted corn. Smoked Chicken Chorizo Pasta
Smoked Chicken Chorizo Pasta
Succulent smoked chicken tossed with penne pasta, queso blanco and green chile sauce. Topped Succulent with chorizo, pico de gallo, tossed roastedwith smoked chicken poblanos and onions, queso fresco and fresh cilantro. penne pasta, queso blanco and green chile sauce. Topped with chorizo, pico Roasted Poblano Meatloaf de gallo, roasted poblanos and onions, Roasted Poblano Meatloaf served on a bed of mashed potatoes and chipotle-pesto sauce. Sprinkled with queso fresco and served with a queso fresco and fresh cilantro. side of chile rubbed broccoli and a flaky house made biscuit with honey-chipotle butter. (Check out these menu items and many more Chili’s!) **Please use the following images from Chili’s Global:
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Roasted Poblano Meatloaf Roasted Poblano Meatloaf served on a bed of mashed potatoes and chipotle-pesto sauce. Sprinkled with queso fresco and served with a side of chile rubbed broccoli and a flaky house made biscuit with honey-chipotle butter.
Check out these menu items and many more at Chili’s! Menu items may vary by Chili’s location.
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This is a classic Chili’s favorite, but better! A golden chicken breast resting on a green chile sauce and mashed potatoes. Topped with country gravy, bits of bacon and slaw, all served with a side of roasted corn.
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Delicious yellow Thai curry, made with fresh vegetables, coconut milk and Thai chili paste. Tee House • 966-7429 Located next to the Banyan Tree Golf Course
Platters’ Fall Favorite
YAKISOBA Enjoy this hearty dish filled with yummy noodles, vegetables and tons of flavor. Platters • 966-7426 Located inside the Schilling Community Center
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FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Every Sunday Morning
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EVERYDAY 11:00~16:30 RESTAURANT FAB Add. : 1-655 Miyagi Chatan PH 098-936-5964
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We always welcome new patients and would love to have you as part of our dental family. American dental insurances (TRICARE, Delta Dental, Cigna, Aetna, MetLife, Blue Cross Blue Shield, etc...) are welcome! We have English speaking staff who are able to assist you with American Dental Association paperwork. Please call us if you have any questions. CLINIC HOURS MON - FRI 8:30 am - 12:30 pm 2 pm - 6:30 pm CLOSED Sat, Sun & Japanese holiday
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Advertising & Sponsorship Coordinator Cell: 090-6859-7068 DSN: 634-5078 E-mail: maasa@kadenafss.com
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Aero Club SATURDAY, 5 NOVEMBER • FRIDAY, 18 NOVEMBER Your favorite retro turntable-mix of R&B, Hip-Hop, and Pop! OPEN 5 PM - 3 AM LADIES • FREE GUYS • $5 BEFORE 9 PM $25 and $50 for best “retro-dressed” ladies and guys The Ddraig is newest and most exciting night spot in American Village in Mihama. Located across the street from Red Lobster and upstairs from Kai, Okinawa Brewery Café and Havana’s on the 3rd floor. Paid ad. No federal endorsement of advertiser intended.
Private Pilot Ground School Private Pilot Ground School will be starting back up in January 2017! Our eight-week course includes the fundamentals of flight and other aviation essentials that will prepare you for your adventures in the sky. Stop by our office in the Schilling Community Center or call 080-6493-6299 for more information. VENTURE 57
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To call any 634-, 632- or 966- number from a cellphone, dial 098-938-1111, wait for the dial tone, and then dial the listed number. CLUBS & DINING Banyan Tree Club Bldg. 431 Customer Service Kadena: 966-7372 JP: 036-868-2274 Sun-Thu 9 am - midnight Fri & Sat 9 am - 3 am Catering Kadena: 966-7369 JP: 036-868-2233 Mon-Fri 9 am - 4:30 pm Delivery Kadena: 966-7375 JP: 036-868-2274 Sun-Thu 4 pm - 10 pm Fri-Sat 4 pm - midnight Snack Bar Kadena: 966-7377 JP: 036-868-2202 Sun -Thu 10:30 am - 11 pm Fri & Sat 10:30 am - 3 am Lounge Sun-Thu 4 pm - 11 pm Fri & Sat 4 pm - 3 am T-Bones Kadena: 966-7380 JP: 036-868-2227 Mon-Thu 6 am - 9 pm Fri 6 am - 9:30 pm Sat 7:30 am - 9:30 pm Sun 8 am - 9 pm Daily Closure 2:30 pm - 4 pm Kadena Officers’ Club Bldg. 313 Customer Service Kadena: 966-7409 JP: 036-868-2203 Catering Kadena: 966-7408 JP: 036-868-2204 Barber Shop Mon-Sat 9 am - 5 pm Sun & Holidays Closed Café Latte Kadena: 966-7416 JP: 036-868-2205 Mon-Thu 6:30 am - 10 pm Fri 6:30 am - 12 am Sat 7:30 am - 12 am Sun 2 pm - 10 pm Lounge Mon-Thu 4 pm - 11 pm Fri 4 pm - 2 am Sat 5 pm - 1 am Sun & Holidays Closed Daily Lunch Buffet Mon-Fri 11 am - 1:30 pm Holidays & PACAF Family Days Closed Sunday Champagne Brunch 9:30 am - 2 pm Skoshi Rocker Bldg. 103 Kadena: 966-7255 JP: 036-868-2318 Sun-Thu 8 am - midnight Fri 9 am - 3 am Sat 8 am - 3 am AirPower Café Bldg. 3522 Kadena: 966-7405 JP: 036-868-2208 Mon-Fri 6 am - 2 pm Sat, Sun, & Holidays Closed Chili’s Grill & Bar Bldg. 105 Kadena: 966-7360 JP: 036-868-2209 Mon-Sun 11 am - 10 pm Chili’s Too Bldg. 337 Kadena: 966-7366 JP: 036-868-2210 Sun-Thu 11 am - 9 pm Fri & Sat 11 am - midnight Jack’s Place Bldg. 9950 Kadena: 966-7422 JP: 036-868-2231 Mon Closed Tue, Wed & Thu Dining Room & Teppanyaki 5 pm - 9 pm Fri & Sat Dining Room & Teppanyaki 5 pm - 10 pm Sun Dining Room & Teppanyaki 5 pm - 9 pm Johnson Dining Facility Bldg. 843 Kadena: 634-4494 Mon-Thu Breakfast 6 am - 8:30 am Lunch 11 am - 1:30 pm Dinner 4:30 pm - 7 pm Midnight Meal 10 pm - 1 am Friday Breakfast 6:30 am - 8:30 am Lunch 11 am - 1:30 pm Dinner 4:30 pm - 7 pm No Midnight Meal Flight Kitchen Kadena: 634-4418 Open 24-hours, seven days a week Marshall Dining Facility Bldg. 178 Kadena: 634-1900 Mon-Fri Breakfast 5:30 am - 8:15 am Lunch 10:30 am - 1 pm Dinner 4 pm - 7:30 pm Midnight Meal 10 pm - 12:30 am Weekends, Holidays, & down days Brunch 6:30 am - 1 pm Dinner 4 pm - 7 pm Midnight Meal 10 pm - 12:30 am
Platters Snack Bar & Breyers Bldg. 455 Kadena: 966-7426 JP: 036-868-2212 Mon-Fri 7 am - 4 pm Sat, Sun & Holidays Closed Holidays Closed Seaside Ristorante Bldg. 3629A Kadena: 966-7401 JP: 036-868-2213 Wed & Thu 11 am - 8:30 pm Fri 11 am - 9 pm Sat 11:30 am - 9 pm Sun 11:30 am - 8:30 pm Mon & Tue Closed Weekend Breakfast Sat & Sun 8 am - 10:30 am Tee House Restaurant Bldg. 11 Kadena: 966-7429 JP: 036-868-2214 Breakfast 6 am - 10:30 am Lunch & Dinner 10:30 am - 6:30 pm
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Aero Club & Flight Training Center Bldg. 455 Located inside the Schilling Community Center JP: 036-868-2215 Mon-Fri 10 am - 6 pm Sat 11 am - 3 pm Sun Closed Arts & Crafts Center Bldg. 435 Crafty Things & Balloon Corner Kadena: 966-7347 JP: 036-868-2216 Mon-Thu 10 am - 8 pm Fri-Sun 10 am - 6 pm Keepsakes Plus Kadena: 966-7352 JP: 036-868-2217 Mon-Fri 10 am - 6 pm FrameWorks Kadena: 966-7353 JP: 036-868-2218 Tue-Thu 10 am - 8 pm Fri-Mon 10 am - 6 pm Mud Factory Kadena: 966-7351 JP: 036-868-2220 Mon & Tues Closed Wed-Thu 12 pm - 8 pm Fri-Sun 10 am - 6 pm Wooden Solutions Kadena: 966-7349 JP: 036-868-2219 Tue-Thu 12 pm - 8 pm Fri-Sun 10 am - 6 pm Auto Hobby Center Bldg. 1436 Maintenance Kadena: 966-7356 JP: 036-868-2232 Mon-Fri 8 am - 5 pm Sat, Sun & Holidays Closed Tool Room Mon-Fri 9 am - 7 pm Sat 8 am - 8 pm Sun 10 am - 6 pm Parts Store Kadena: 966-7355 JP: 036-868-2221 Mon-Fri 8 am - 7 pm Sat 8 am - 8 pm Sun 10 am - 6 pm Banyan Tree Golf Course Bldg. 12 Kadena: 966-7321 JP: 036-868-2223 Winter hours (1 Nov - 31 Mar) Pro Shop Wed-Mon 6 am - 6 pm Tue 9 am - 6 pm Golf Course Wed-Mon 7 am - Dusk Tue Noon - Dusk Driving Range Mon 6 am - 6 pm 1st & 3rd Tue 8 am - 7:30 pm 2nd & 4th Tue 6 am - 7:30 pm Wed-Sun 6 am - 7:30 pm Owari Lounge Closed Summer hours (1 Apr - 31 Oct) Pro Shop Wed-Mon 5:30 am - 6 pm Tue 9 am - 6 pm Golf Course Wed-Mon 6 am - Dusk Tue Noon - Dusk Driving Range Mon 5:30 am - 6 pm Tue 9 am - 7:30 pm Wed-Sun 5:30 am - 7:30 pm Chibana Golf Course Bldg. 55061 Kadena: 966-7327 JP: 036-868-2224 Pro Shop Mon-Fri 6 am - 6 pm Sat, Sun, & Holidays 6 am - 6 pm Driving Range Mon, Wed-Fri 6 am - 6:30 pm Tue 9 am - 6:30 pm Sat, Sun, & Holidays 6 am - 6:30 pm Chippers Mon-Thu 7 am - 7 pm Fri-Sun 6:30 am - 7 pm
Note: Hours are subject to change Note: Higlighted are NEW phone numbers.
Emery Lanes Bowling Center Bldg. 113 Kadena: 966-7303 JP: 036-868-2225 Mon-Thu 7 am - 10 pm Fri 7 am - 1 am Sat 8 am - 1 am Sun & Holidays Noon - 8 pm Strikers Café Mon-Thu 7 am - 9:30 pm Fri 7 am - 12:30 am Sat 8 am - 12:30 am Sun & Holidays Noon - 7:30 pm Breakfast Mon-Fri 7 am - 11 am Sat 8 am - 11 am Brooklyn’s Mon - Thu 4 pm - 10 pm Fri & Sat 4 pm - 1 am Sun 3 pm - 8 pm Holidays Closed *Last call for bar is 30 minutes prior to close. Call for special functions and party reservations. Kadena Base Library Bldg. 451 Kadena: 634-1502 Mon-Wed 10 am - 8 pm Thu-Sun 10 am - 6 pm Holidays Closed Kadena Information, Tickets, & Travel Bldg. 455 Kadena: 966-7333 JP: 036-868-2226 Mon-Fri 10 am - 5 pm Sat 10 am - 2 pm Sun Closed Kadena Marina One mile north of Kadena Gate 1 Dive Store Kadena: 966-7345 JP: 036-868-2228 Mon, Wed-Fri 11:30 am - 6 pm Sat, Sun, & Holidays 10 am - 6 pm Harbor Kadena: 966-7282 Daily (except Tue) 7 am - 6 pm Beach Shack Daily (except Tue) 8 am - sunset Equipment Rentals Mon, Wed-Fri 10 am - 6 pm Sat, Sun, & Holidays 7 am - 6 pm *All facilities are closed on Tuesday. Okuma Located 51 miles north of Kadena off Route 58 Reservation Desk 631-1991/1992 Daily 8 am - 5 pm Surfside Restaurant 631-1805 For breakfast, lunch, and dinner times, visit www.kadenafss.com/rec/okuma Boating (Okuma Beach Mart) 631-1816 Daily 9 am - 5 pm Outdoor Recreation Bldg. 614 Kadena: 966-7343 JP: 036-868-2229 Rental Equipment Mon-Fri 10 am - 6 pm Sat 8 am - 5 pm Sun & Holidays Closed Reservation for Flea Market & Parks Kadena: 966-7343 JP: 036-868-2229 Paintball Kadena: 966-7343 JP: 036-868-2229 Paintball Rec Play Sat & Sun 10 am - 3 pm Kadena Aquatics Kadena: 634-6425 Fairchild Pool Lap Swim Mon-Fri 5 am - 7 pm Sat 5 pm - 7 pm *Swim lessons also available! Risner Fitness Center • Open 24 hours Bldg. 109 Kadena: 634-5128 Juice Bar Daily 5 am - 9 pm Massage Therapy Kadena: 634-5129 Daily 9 am - 9 pm Fitness Assessment Cell (FAC) Kadena: 634-8197 Mon-Fri 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Risner Sports Pro Shop & Tennis Center Bldg. 123 Kadena: 966-7431 JP: 036-868-2230 Daily 9 am - 6 pm Schilling Community Center Bldg. 455 Kadena: 634-1387 Mon-Fri 7 am - 9 pm Sat 8 am - 7 pm Sun & Holidays Closed PACAF Family Days 10 am - 7 pm YOUTH & TEEN Child Development Centers Mon-Fri 5:45 am - 6 pm Wakaba Bldg. 132 Kadena: 632-7420 Niko Niko Bldg. 334 Kadena: 634-5263
Family Child Care Bldg. 1850 Kadena: 634-0514 Mon-Fri 8 am - 5 pm Parent Assistance Mon-Fri 8 am - 9 am Resource & Referral Kadena: 632-7693 Bldg. 1850 Mon-Fri 9 am - 3 pm School Age Care Himawari School Age Care Bldg. 439 Kadena: 632-0202 Mon-Fri 5:45 am - 6 pm Shima No Ko School Age Care Bldg. 4081 Kadena: 632-0265 Mon-Fri 5:45 am - 6 pm Teen Center Millennium Bldg. 499 Kadena: 634-3866 Recreation (School Days) Mon-Thu 2 pm - 6 pm Fri 2 pm - 11 pm Sat 4 pm - 9 pm Recreation (No School & Half Days) Mon-Thu Noon - 6 pm Fri Noon - 11 pm Office Mon-Fri Noon - 6 pm Youth Center Bldg. 1849 Kadena: 634-0500 Rec Room School Days Mon-Fri 2 pm - 6 pm Sat Noon - 6 pm No School & Half Days Noon - 6 pm Front Desk Mon-Thu 9:30 am - 7 pm Fri 9:30 am - 6 pm Sat 9 am - 5 pm Youth Sports & Fitness Bldg. 499 Kadena: 634-1384 Office Mon-Fri 10 am - 5 pm SERVICES Airman & Family Readiness Center Bldg. 220 Kadena: 634-3366 Mon-Fri 8 am - 5 pm Holidays Closed Army Veterinary Treatment Facility Bldg. 731 Kadena: 966-7593 JP: 036-868-2263 Mon, Tue, Thu, & Fri 8 am - 4:30 pm Wed 10 am - 4:30 pm Sat, Sun, & Holidays Closed Last duty day of each month Closed Education & Training Bldg. 59 Customer Service Kadena: 634-1500 Base Training Kadena: 634-5943 Formal Training Kadena: 634-1688 Civilian Training Kadena: 634-5940 Military Testing Kadena: 634-1500 Voluntary Education Testing Kadena: 634-1500 Hours are all the same for above offices. Mon-Fri 9 am - 3 pm 3rd Thursday of the month 9 am - noon Closed on Holidays, PACAF Family Days, & down days Human Resources Office Bldg. 723 Kadena: 634-2330 Mon-Fri 8 am - 3 pm Karing Kennels Boarding Facility Bldg. 4065 Kadena: 966-7339 JP: 036-868-2235 Mon, Tue, Thu, & Fri 10 am - 5 pm Sat & Sun 11 am - 6 pm Wed & Holidays Closed Pet Adoption Facility Bldg. 54300 Kadena: 966-7338 JP: 036-868-2234 Sat, & Sun Noon - 5:45 pm Mon - Fri & Holidays Closed After hours, please call 966-7339. Laundry & Dry Cleaning Kadena, Bldg. 612 Kadena: 634-0443 Mon-Sat 7 am - 5:30 pm Kinser, Bldg. 706 Kinser: 637-1267 JP: 090-6866-1517 Mon-Fri 7:30 am - 4 pm Manpower & Organization Bldg. 106 Kadena: 634-4865 Mon-Fri 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Military Personnel Section Bldg. 721B Kadena: 634-8978 Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri (walk-ins) 8 am - 3 pm Wed (walk-ins) 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Close at noon 3rd Thursday of each month. *CAC/dependant/civilian/retiree cards are issued by appt only. Please make an appt. via RAPIDS by visiting www.kadenafss.com. Shogun Inn Bldg. 332 Kadena: 632-1010 JP: -098-962-1010 24-hours a day, seven days a week
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VENTURE 59
2016
TINSEL TOWN When?
10 DECEMBER SATURDAY
2 PM
Where?
Schiling Community Center parking lot Kiddie Land • Food Vendors • Tree Lighting • Santa Claus Mrs Claus • Live Entertainment • Holiday Cirque Show • Real Snow
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