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okinawalivingweekly Dragon Boat Races
Mother’s Day Feasts
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t is said that dragon boat racing began in China in the 4th century BC in honor of Qu Yuan, a revered statesman and poet. The Chinese tradition of a dragon boat festival developed after his death and continues today. Legend has it that Qu Yuan, rather than accept the corrupt government practices of his time, threw himself into the sea as a final protest. The local fishermen raced out in their boats to save Qu Yuan, beating the water with their oars to frighten away the dragons and to prevent them from eating their hero. Today on Okinawa, dragon boat races are annual events held in various fishing communities beginning in the late spring and lasting into the summer months. The largest of these festivals is the Naha Hârî
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which is held during Golden Week—the five days of holiday between April 29 and May 5. The Naha Dragon Boat Races pit multi-colored boats against each other, decorated with ferocious-looking dragon heads, scaled arms with sharp talons and elaborate tails, each powered by a 32-rower team. Teams hail from Tomari, Kume and other Naha district residents, as well as different nations (including contingents from U.S. military installations such as the MCCS Semper Fit Single Marine Program team). The three-day Naha Hârî Festival draws thousands of spectators and incorporates food booths, live band performances, and nightly firework displays. Watch the races with Tours+ on May 5. For details, visit mccsokinawa.com/tours.
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t’s recognized the world over that there’s really no way to fully thank our mothers for the lifetime of love, support and guidance they provide. However, treating your mom to a special Mother’s Day brunch at an MCCS club on May 10 is a pleasant way to express the thanks that is often left unspoken. At the Butler Officers’ Club and Camp Courtney Tengan Castle your mom can enjoy a scrumptious brunch. Adults eat for $17, children (5–11) for $8.50 and children under 5 eat FREE. Both brunches will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A special Mother’s Day breakfast will be served at the Ocean Breeze on Camp Foster 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and at the Habu Pit on MCAS Futenma from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Both meals are $9.95 for adults, $4.95 for children (5–11) and children under 5 eat FREE. Reservations are highly recommended for all brunches and breakfasts. For more information, contact your nearest participating club.
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ne of the most valuable things you can give your loved ones is time. The gifts that leave a lasting impression are experiences. So skip the scented bath salts and carnations and take your mother on a tour. Here are a few ideas courtesy of MCCS Tours+ that will make great experiences. Mother’s Day Dinner Cruise, May 10: enjoy a sunset dinner of steak and seafood pie accompanied by live music from 4 to 8:30 p.m. Okinawa West Coast Tour, May 10: visit the Cape Manzamo, the iconic monument known for its dramatic cliff formations. Your trek is followed up with lunch at the Okinawa Marri-
ott Resort buffet. Finally, wrap up the 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. tour with dessert at the Okinawa Sweets Factory.
The Battle of Okinawa through Civilian Eyes, May 9: On this allday tour (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) visit the Shimuku and Chibi Chiri cave for a history lesson. You will also see the Haebaru cultural center museum
where you’ll find a replica the Haebaru Field Army Hospital and relics of the war. The final stop will be Himeyuri no To (cave of the Virgins) in Itoman to learn the history of the student nurse corps. Sub-Ship (ORCA) and Lunch Buffet, May 9: view the glassy and vibrant waters of Okinawa from the comfort of the ORCA Sub-Ship. After your sea adventure have a lunch buffet at The Port Hotel. Spend the rest of the day shopping on Kokusai Street. This tour runs from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For details, visit mccsokinawa. com/tours.
mccsevents&happenings Book Club Friday, May 1, 5–6 p.m. Library, Camp Courtney 622-9280 FREE
L.I.N.K.S Volunteer Orientation Tuesday, May 5, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. MCFTB, Camp Foster 645-3689 FREE
JSO: Educational Program Thursday, May 7, 9 a.m.–noon MCFTB, Camp Foster 645-3689 FREE
Coupon 101 Friday, May 1, 10 a.m.–noon MFP-R, Camp Foster 645-2104 FREE
Money Management Workshop Tuesday, May 5, 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Education Center, MCAS Futenma 637-1628 FREE
Foster Grocery Store Tour Thursday, May 7, 9 a.m.–11 a.m. MFP-R, Camp Foster 645-2104 FREE
Survival Japanese Language Class Monday, May 4, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. MFP-R, Camp Schwab 645-2104 FREE
Home Buying Wednesday, May 6, 9 a.m.–11 a.m. MFP-R, Camp Kinser 645-2104 FREE
L.I.N.K.S. for Kids Friday, May 8, 5:30–8:30 p.m. MCFTB, Camp Foster 645-3689 FREE
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Car Care Workshop: Preventative Maintenance
May 13, 5:30–6:30 p.m. Learn overall preventative maintenance for your vehicle from the pros at Typhoon Motors. mccsokinawa.com/typhoonmotors
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Summer Session College Courses
June 1–July 26 (register by May 29) Whether you are starting or finishing your degree, the MCCS Education Centers can assist in finding the right courses for you. mccsokinawa.com/educationandcareerservices
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Library Week Blood Drive
May 12–15, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Save a life while reading a book! Give blood at an MCCS library near you. mccsokinawa.com/libraries
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Tanjyoubi omedetou gozaimasu! Happy birthday!
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For details about FREE Japanese language classes, please call Marine & Family Programs–Resources at 645-2104/2106.
he magical egg and oil-based condiment first arrived in Japan over 90 years ago. Japan took to mayonnaise wonderfully, with 7-11 introducing the tuna mayo onigiri in 1983 and McDonalds introducing the mayo-rich Teriyaki Burger in 1989. It didn’t take long before people couldn’t help but put mayonnaise on everything. These people, the mayonnaise fanatics, are known as mayora. Mayonnaise has been paired most famously in onigiri. In addition to tuna mayo, you can find shrimp mayo, cod roe mayo, chicken mustard mayo and crab mayo. It won’t be long before it’s just a glob of mayo wrapped in some seaweed. One of the most renouned mayonnaises in the world, Kewpie, is produced in Japan. What makes it so great? MSG. But there’s a little more to it too. Kewpie mayo only uses egg yolks, while other mayos use the whole
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egg. Kewpie also opts for rice vinegar instead of distilled vinegar which also adds to the flavor. It’s umami in a bottle. You can find recipes on Kewpie’s website for anything from cake (mayonnaise cake) to sautés. But you can always use Kewpie just as a dip
for vegetables or French fries. In Hachioji, Tokyo is a restaurant called Mayonnaise Kitchen that uses the white gold in every dish, including cocktails and desserts. True mayoras buy a personal bottle of mayo to keep at the restaurant.
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Vacation for your Taste Buds
T Americans spend up to $20 billion on their mothers each year. According to Hallmark, Mother’s Day is the third-largest card-selling holiday in the U.S., behind Christmas and Valentine’s Day.
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Mother’s Day is also the most popular holiday for dining out.
he Hawaiian Luau Dinner Show is the perfect mini-vacation with Polynesian dishes and a traditional hula show. There will be more than enough food and entertainment to transport the whole family to the Hawaiian tropics for one night. The feast will begin with appetizers including Lomi Lomi salmon, ahi poke, ginger chicken, jumbo shrimp and tender char siu pork. Entrées will include traditional Hawaiian
dishes and fusion options like whole charcoal roasted suckling pig, kalua pig, steamed mahi mahi with ginger, shiitake mushroom, cilantro and soy sauce; smoky Huli Huli chicken, beef teriyaki with pineapple, sweet and sour shrimp and chicken long rice. A true Hawaiian feast wouldn’t be complete without desserts like pineapple upside down cake, haupia with mango sauce, cheese cake with lilikoi and macadamia nuts, pineapple cream puff and more.
The night will feature live entertainment from dance group Aloha Kamaaina Hula Studio and ukulele and vocal group Lala Kaupa. Take advantage of the Hawaiian getaway without the airfare on May 10 from 5 to 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at the Ocean Breeze, $35 for adults, $17.50 for children (5–11) and $8.75 for children under five. For more information, call 645-3666 or visit us online at mccsokinawa.com/ oceanbreeze.
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off-base events get out and explore.
Ie Island Lily Festival April 30–May 6, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Lily Field Park, Ie Island FREE Peace Memorial Carp Streamer Fest May 2–May 6, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Peace Memorial Park, Itoman City FREE Naha Hârî Dragon Boat Races May 5, 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Naha Port Wharf FREE
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adventure begins here. Okinawa World & Habu Museum May 2, 9 a.m.– 3 p.m. Adults $32, Children (12–15) $27, (4– 11) $20, (under 4) FREE Tour Gyokusendo Cave, and then enjoy an eisa drum show, a glass-blowing center, a pottery village, awamori shop, and the Habu museum.*
Pineapple & Neo Park May 3, 9 a.m.– 3 p.m. Adults $26, Children (3–11) $13, (under 3) FREE Visit Neo Park and feed birds, monkeys, llamas and other animals. Then have lunch at Aeon shopping center and tour at the Pineapple Park.*
Dinner Buffet at Kariyushi Beach Hotel May 8, 5–9 p.m. Adults $50, Children (6–11) $29, (4–6) $22, (under 4) FREE We venture into the local community to try out some of the wonderful flavors at The Dining restaurant.
Shrines & Gardens May 3, 9 a.m.– 3 p.m. Adults $20, Children (3–11) $13, (under 3) FREE Explore two of Okinawa’s most famous Gardens, Shikina-en and Fukusyu-en. Afterwards explore Futenma Shrine, one of the most important Shinto shrines in the Ginowan area.
Dragon Boat Races May 5, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Adults $23, Children (3–11) $16, (under 3) FREE Watch as dragon boat teams entertain with numerous races. Between the races, enjoy live music, street vendors, food booths and games.
Sub‐ship (ORCA) & Lunch May 9, 10:30 a.m.– 4 p.m. Adults $53, Children (6–12) $41, (3–5) $11, (under 3) FREE View the beautiful waters of Okinawa from the comfort of the Orca Sub-Ship. Afterwards, have a buffet lunch at The Nest Hotel and spend the afternoon shopping at Kokusai Street.*
*Bring yen for additional food, drinks and/or purchases. For more information, contact MCCS Tours+: Camp Foster 646-3502 | Camp Hansen 623-6344 | Camp Kinser Temporarily Closed | U.S. Naval Hospital 646-7013
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o matter how old you are, we always do our best for Mother’s Day. From crudely-drawn self-made cards that she always kept, burnt toast in bed or fidgeting for the perfect last-minute carnation. No matter what the gift was or how old you were, she reacted the same way—like it was the greatest thing ever. Mother’s Day gets easier every year with pre-prepared events. All you have to do is show up. Just taking your Mom somewhere for Mother’s Day will make her react the way that still makes you feel special. The Kishaba Youth Center on Camp Foster and Yuimaru Child Development Center (CDC) on Camp Kinser are having events for children and their mothers. On May 8, from 4 to 6 p.m., Kishaba Youth Center is having an Ice Cream Social—an afternoon of arts, crafts and ice cream sundaes prepared by the kids. This event is open to everyone aged 10 to 12 and their families. On May 11 starting at 4 p.m., the Camp
Kinser Yuimaru CDC is having a Tea Party. Children can bring their favorite stuffed animals or dolls. For more information, call the Kishaba Youth Center at 645-8012, the Yuimaru CDC at 637 2293 or visit mccsokinawa.com/youth_centers and mccsokinawa.com/cdc.
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upcoming semperfitevents movieschedule Phone Numbers Athletics/Adult Sports 645-3521/3522 Aquatics 645-3180 Courtney Ironworks 622-9261/7297 Futenma Semper Fit 636-2672 Gunners Fitness Center 645-3985/2235 Hansen House of Pain 623-5558/4831 Health Promotion 645-3484/3910 Kinser Fitness Center 637-1869/1114 Schwab Power Dome 625-2654/2442 Taiyo Golf Club 622-2004 Tsunami SCUBA 645-9500 Youth Sports 645-3533/3534
Aquathlon May 10 Camp Courtney Beach Pavilions Register by 1 p.m. on May 4 at any MCCS fitness center for $20. This event is open to participants island-wide. Awards will be given to first, second and third place finishers. A mandatory participant’s brief will be onsite at 8:45 a.m. Details: 622-7297/9221. Open Basketball Tournament May 8–10 Gunners Fitness Center Basketball Courts Register by 1 p.m. on May 4 at any MCCS fitness center for $95 per team. This event is open to participants island-wide. Awards will be given to first, second and third place teams. Tournament brackets and bylaws will be emailed to each team. Details: 645-3003/3985. Southern Commander’s Cup Golf May 12 Taiyo Golf Club Register by 1 p.m. on May 4 at any MCCS fitness center on Camps Foster, Kinser and MCAS Futenma. This event is open to participants aboard Camps Foster, Kinser and MCAS Futenma. Awards will be given to first and second place finishers. Tournament brackets and bylaws will be emailed to each participant. Details: 645-3985/645-3003. Open Racquetball Tournament May 8–10 MCAS Semper Fit Gym Register by 1 p.m. on May 4 at any MCCS fitness center for $10 or onsite for $15. This event is open to participants island-wide. Awards will be given to first, second and third place winners. Tournament brackets and bylaws will be emailed to each player. Details: 636-2672.
CAMP COURTNEY
CAMP FOSTER
Thursday, April 30 CLOSED
Thursday, April 30 Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 (PG) 7 p.m.
Friday, May 1 Avengers : Age of Ultron (PG 13) 6 p.m., 9:30 p.m.
Friday, May 1 Avengers: Age of Ultron (PG 13) 3 p.m. (3D), 7 p.m., 11 p.m., 12:10 a.m.
Saturday, May 2 Avengers : Age of Ultron (PG 13) 3 p.m., 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 2 Avengers: Age of Ultron (PG 13) 11 a.m., 3 p.m. (3D), 7 p.m., 11 p.m.
Sunday, May 3 Avengers : Age of Ultron (PG13) 3 p.m., 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 3 Avengers: Age of Ultron (PG 13) noon, 4 p.m. (3D), 8 p.m.
Monday, May 4 Avengers : Age of Ultron(PG13) 7 p.m.
Monday, May 4 Avengers: Age of Ultron 3D (PG 13) 7 p.m.
Tuesday, May 5 CLOSED
Tuesday, May 5 The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (PG) 7 p.m.
Wednesday, May 6 The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (PG) 7 p.m.
MCAS FUTENMA
CAMP HANSEN
Thursday, April 30 CLOSED
Thursday, April 30 The Age of Adaline (PG 13) 7 p.m.
Friday, May 1 Avengers: Age of Ultron 3D( PG 13) 6:30 p.m.
Friday, May 1 Avengers: Age of Ultron 3D(PG 13) 6:30 p.m. (3D), 10 p.m.
Saturday, May 2 Avengers: Age of Ultron (PG 13) 4 p.m. Avengers: Age of Ultron (PG 13) 7:45 p.m.
Saturday, May 2 Avengers: Age of Ultron 3D(PG 13) 6 p.m. (3D), 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 3 The Gunman (R) 4 p.m. Avengers: Age of Ultron 3D (PG 13) 7 p.m. Monday, May 4 Furious 7 (PG 13) 6:30 p.m.
classoftheweek HITT Training
Active dynamic warm-up, strength, power, speed and agility, flexibility and core stability are the major four components of the HITT training. You will work on all of them in each class. For a full class schedule, visit schedule mccsokinawa.com/wellness.
weeklyhealthtip More isn’t better. Recent studies have shown evidence that supplementing with five grams or more of EPA and DHA in the form of fish oil can be damaging to the liver and increase inflammation. The optimal amount is one to two grams per day for beneficial cardiovascular anti-cancer effects. Source: http://suppversity.blogspot.jp/2015/04/more-evidence-that-too-muchfish-oil-5g.html
Wednesday, May 6 The Gunman (R) 7 p.m.
Tuesday, May 5 CLOSED
CAMP KINSER Thursday, April 30 Unfriended (R) 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 1 Avengers: Age of Ultron (PG 13) 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2 Avengers: Age of Ultron (PG 13) 3 p.m., 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 3 Cinderella (PG) 1 p.m. Avengers: Age of Ultron (PG 13) 3:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 4 CLOSED Tuesday, May 5 CLOSED Wednesday, May 6 The Gunman (R) 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 3 Avengers: Age of Ultron (PG 13) 3:30 p.m. (3D), 7 p.m. Monday, May 4 The Gunman (R) 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 5 Avengers: Age of Ultron (PG 13) 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 6 Unfriended (R) 7 p.m.
CAMP SCHWAB Thursday, April 30 Closed Friday, May 1 Avengers: Age Of Ultron (PG 13) 6 p.m. (3D), 9:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2 Avengers: Age Of Ultron (PG 13) 6 p.m. (3D), 9:30 p.m. Sunday, May 3 Avengers: Age Of Ultron (PG 13) 4 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 4 Unfriended (R) 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 5 Avengers: Age Of Ultron (PG-13) 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 6 CLOSED
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