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okinawalivingweekly Try Diving Maeda Point
Education Center Open House
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aeda Point is one of the best snorkeling and diving spots on Okinawa. With loads of vibrant sea life, perfect clarity and plenty to explore, Maeda is your personal aquarium and a favorite spot for many. At the reef ’s edge and to the right, the depth is about 20 feet; to the left of the reef, it’s about 100 feet. During your dive you can see chromis, eels, tube worms, anemone, clownfish, lionfish, schools of squid and an occasional turtle. To get there from Kitamae (Commissary) Gate on Camp Foster, turn right onto Highway 58. Head north for 15 km until you pass Camp Lester and Kadena Gate 1 on the right. Travel past Kadena Circle and
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continue going north on Highway 58. When you see a stop light with a sign for Ryukyu Mura Village, turn left. Travel to a “T” intersection (you will pass Ryukyu Mura on the left) and turn left at the light on Kuraha road (also named Highway 6). Go .8 km and turn right at the sign for Cape Maeda. If you want to go to Maeda Flats, just before the parking lot for Maeda Point, turn left. There will be fields on both sides of the road. Park by the tombs and walk down the path to the beach. As always, check the sea conditions before suiting up. Don’t dive if the surf exceeds two feet. Need gear or expert advice? Call your nearest Tsunami SCUBA.
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f you’re considering college but aren’t sure where to start, MCCS has plenty of resources to help find out everything you need to know about getting started. The MCCS Education Centers provide current and prospective students with all the tools they need for success. To see what is available to you on island, visit the Education Center open house. Each Education Center on island will be having one from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in August At the open house, you will meet representatives from local colleges and universities like UMUC, Bowie State, Troy and more. You will learn about the resources that the education centers have to offer including guidance counseling, career and education planning, GI Bill information, military tuition assistance and more. The open house at the Camp Foster Education Center will be on August 4, August 5 at MCAS Futenma and Kinser, and at Camp Courtney on August 6. On August 7 the open house will be at Camps Hansen and Schwab. For more information call your nearest center or visit mccsokinawa. com/educationandcareerservices.
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livingatlarge
Take Control of Stress
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o one needs to tell us that juggling our work and personal lives is stressful. It takes its toll on us mentally, physically and emotionally. No matter your stress level is, and no matter the causes of your stress, you have to take control before it becomes destructive. Being stressed
harms your body cognitively, emotionally, physically and can lead to behavioral problems. Learning how to cope with stress is one of the best skills you can acquire in life. That’s why MCCS Behavioral Health Family Advocacy Program is hosting a program to
help you discover new ways to cope with your everyday stressors. This class is open to active duty Marines, Sailors and DoD ID card holder who want to learn active coping skills and to better manage stress. For more information and to register, call 645-2915.
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mccsevents&happenings Professional Communication July 25, 9–11 a.m. MFP-R, Camp Kinser 645-3151 FREE
Journey through Pregnancy Wednesdays, 1:30–2:30 p.m. Kinser Clinic, Camp Kinser 645-0396, call to register FREE
Survival Japanese July 29, 5:30 p.m. Library, Camp Schwab 625-2518 FREE
Home Buying July 30, 2– 4 p.m. MFP-R, Camp Kinser 645-2104 FREE
Stress Management July 29, 1:30–4 p.m Bldg. 5677, Camp Foster 645-3749 FREE
Nacho Average Wednesday Wednesdays Thirsty's Lounge, MCAS Futenma 636-3046
Moms in the Military Monthly, 3–4:30 p.m. Library, Camp Courtney 645-0396, call to register FREE
Writing Workshop July 28, 6 p.m. Library, Camp Foster 645-7178 FREE
Chalk & Awe Pool Tournament Tuesdays, 7 p.m. BeachHead, Camp Schwab 625-2053
We Make Okinawa Home
Other FREE Media:
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July 26 & 27 7 a.m. Turn unwanted items into ca$h. For a full schedule, visit mccsokinawa.com/fleamarket. Special Events 645-5829
Now–August 8 Bldg. 5601 Cars, jetskis and more—excess NAF property is available for purchase. MCCS Supply 645-3089
Flea Market
Various Camps
Tokyo Disneyland & Disney Sea Tour
August 28–September 1 Contact your local Tours+ office for more details and to book your trip now. Register by July 28 mccsokinawa.com/tours
Sealed Bid Sale
Various Camps
Fall Session 1 College Courses
August 18–October 12 Register now through August 15. For more information, call your local Education Center. mccsokinawa.com/educationandcareerservices
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ryan vs. courtney
japanese phrase of the week
Pet Warriors
C Arewa nihongo de nanto iimasu ka? What’s that called in Japanese? For details about FREE Japanese language classes, please call Marine & Family Programs–Resources at 645-2104/2106.
ourtney: Hey, you want to go catch some bugs with me this weekend? I hear some of them sell for hundreds of dollars. We need to cash on in this Japanese bug craze. Ryan: Not really, I’m allergic to the outdoors. But as a kid I went out and caught beetles to keep as pets since my parents wouldn’t get me a dog like I wanted. It took almost 30 minutes every morning to get them untangled from my hair until I was told by my friends to keep them in a box. C: Is that why I see so many neighborhood kids out on a mission every
weekend with net and box in tow? They are doing it for the companionship instead of the money? How did beetles become such big business in Japan? R: Actually, one big draw to beetle breeding and domestication is the underground insect fight club. Stag Beetles, Rhinoceros Beetles, Kabutomushi and Goliath Beetles are most popular because of their size. Owners “train” their beetles by feeding them special beetle supplements. Fights are usually done on a log or any designated “ring” area. There is a series online called Japa-
nese Bug Fights (japanesebugfights. com) where you can watch some. C: I heard that the largest of the Stag Beetles, called o-kuwagata in Japan, can cost you a small fortune, ranging from ¥40,000 to ¥150,000. A large okuwgata, however, can fetch several million yen. I don’t think I would want to risk that investment in a bug fight. I’ll just stick with a free one I can catch in the woods. Plus, they are probably better fighters since they grew up on the “street.” By Ryan Anastoplus and Courtney Rick
Contact Ryan or Courtney with your questions, comments or cookies at ryan.anastoplus@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org or courtney.rick@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org.
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off-base events get out and explore.
Nago Summer Festival July 26–27 Nago Fishing Port, Nago City Free Eisa Night 2014 July 26, Noon–7:30 p.m. Plaza House, Okinawa City Free Zoku Temari (Haunted house) July 25–27, 1–8 p.m. Navel Kadena 3rd floor Adults ¥1,000, children (5–15) ¥500
tours+
adventure begins here. Sunset BBQ Dinner Cruise August 1, 4–8:30 p.m. Adults $63, Children (6‐12)$56, (3‐5) $31, (under 3) FREE Enjoy a beautiful Okinawan sunset and a delicious BBQ dinner (yakiniku style) from the open-air upper deck.*
Kerama Snorkeling August 3, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Adults $81, Children (4–11) $47 Grab your fins and get ready for some fun. Tour includes transportation to port, boat ride to two snorkeling spots and tour guide.
Battle Sites Tour August 9, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Adults $28, Children (3–11) $18, (under 3) FREE Visit the Battle of Okinawa Historical Collection on Camp Kinser then relive the battle with a history lesson. Explore the Japanese Naval Underground Headquarters and end the day at Peace Prayer Park.*
Yanbaru Mangrove Kayaking August 2, 8 a.m.– 4 p.m. Adults $62, Children (6–12) $39 Get your muscles moving while enjoying the beautiful nature and scenery while kayaking for approximately two-and-a-half hours.
Neo Park & Pineapple Park August 8, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Adults $26, Children (3‐11) $13, (under 3) FREE Visit Neo Park, where you can feed birds, monkeys, llamas and other animals. Then have lunch at Jusco shopping center. After lunch, enjoy the rest of the tour at the Pineapple Park.*
Forest Adventure August 10, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Adults $54, Children (7‐17) $37 Test your courage on the Zip Slide, the Amazon Rope Bridge, the Tibetan Bridge and other exciting courses. Children must be at least 6 years of age and 55 inches in height.
*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
photooftheweek Thomas Alan Smilie
Sometimes just looking at a refreshing scene can make you feel a few degrees cooler. Take a stroll across Araha Beach to recharge. To get there, take a right out of Camp Foster’s Kitamae (Commissary) Gate and continue straight until you see SanA on your left. At that “T” intersection, take a left. Araha Beach is straight ahead.
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spotlight
Karaoke at the Clubs
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hether you have a puny voice that struggles with the ABCs or a Southern drawl that gives George Strait a run for his money, all vocal talent (or lack thereof) is welcome to join the MCCS Clubs’ karaoke nights. Meet up for karaoke every Friday night from 8 p.m. to midnight at the SNCO and Officers’ Lounge on MCAS Futenma and at Butler Officers’ Club. Come every Friday of the month from 8 p.m. to midnight at
the SNCO Lounge in The Palms on Camp Hansen and Saturdays from 7 to 10 p.m. at Surfside on Camp Kinser. For some midweek karaoke, visit the BeachHead on Camp Schwab every Thursday and the Bayview on Camp Courtney on the last Wednesday of the month from 8 to 11 p.m. The Ocean Breeze on Camp Foster will have karaoke on Thursdays from 8 p.m. to midnight. For more information, visit mccsokinawa.com/clubs or find us on Facebook.
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upcoming semperfitevents movieschedule Proud sponsor of MCCS Youth Sports 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
Open 11-on-11 Soccer Tournament August 1–3 Camp Hansen Parade Deck Register by 1 p.m. on July 28 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 player. For details, call 623-5569/5558. Open Powerlifting Competition August 2 Camp Schwab Power Dome Register by 1 p.m. on July 28 at any MCCS fitness center for $10. This event is open to participants island-wide. Awards will be given to first, second and third finishers. For details, call 625-2654. Southern Commanders Cup Bowling Tournament August 6 Camp Kinser Bowling Center Register by 1 p.m. on July 28 at any MCCS fitness center. This FREE event is open to participants aboard Camps Foster, MCAS Futenma and Kinser. Awards will be given to first and second place teams. Lane assignments and bylaws will be e-mailed to each player. For details, call 637-1869. Northern Commanders Cup Bowling Tournament August 7 Camp Courtney Bowling Alley Register by 1 p.m. on July 28 at any MCCS fitness center. This FREE event is open to participants aboard Camps Schwab, Hansen and Courtney. Awards will be given to first and second place teams. Lane assignments and bylaws will be e-mailed to each player. For details, call 622-7297. *Attendance is required for participation.
classof theweek Warrior Training
This class focuses on building a body capable of doing real-life activities in real-life positions. It teaches all the muscles to work together through a variety of different planes of movement. It develops and improves core strength, speed, agility and balance. This is an outdoor class (rain or shine). For a full class schedule, visit schedule mccsokinawa.com/wellness.
singlemarineprogram SMP EVENTS
Golf Clinics at Taiyo 1st and 3rd Fridays of every month, 9 a.m.–11. Taiyo Golf Club 645-3681 FREE
CAMP KINSER | 637–2177
CAMP COURTNEY | 622–6101
Thursday, July 24 Deliver us from Evil (R) 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 24 CLOSED
Friday, July 25 Hercules 3D (PG 13) 6:30 p.m.
Friday, July 25 Hercules (PG 13) 6 p.m. Lucy (R) 9 p.m.
Saturday, July 26 Hercules (PG 13) 6:30 p.m. Lucy (R) 6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 27 Planes: Fire and Rescue 3D (PG) 1 p.m. Hercules 3D (PG 13) 3:30 p.m. Lucy (R) 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 28 CLOSED Tuesday, July 29 CLOSED Wednesday, July 30 Lucy (R) 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 31 Hercules 3D (PG 13) 6:30 p.m.
MCAS FUTENMA | 636-3890 Thursday, July 24 CLOSED Friday, July 25 Hercules 3D (PG 13) 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 26 Lucy (R) 4 p.m. Hercules 3D (PG 13) 7 p.m. Sunday, July 27 Lucy (R) 4 p.m. Hercules 3D (PG 13) 7 p.m. Monday, July 28 Dawn of the Planet of the Apes 3D (PG 13) 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 29 CLOSED Wednesday, July 30 CLOSED Thursday, July 31 CLOSED
CAMP FOSTER | 645-3465 Thursday, July 24 Planes: Fire and Rescue (PG) 3 p.m. The Purge: Anarchy (R) 7 p.m. Friday, July 25 Hercules (PG 13) 3 p.m. Lucy (R) 6 p.m. Lucy (R) 9 p.m. Saturday, July 26 Maleficent (PG) noon Hercules 3D (PG 13) 3 p.m. Lucy (R) 6 p.m. Lucy (R) 9 p.m. Sunday, July 27 Maleficent (PG) 1 p.m. Hercules (PG 13) 4 p.m. Lucy (R) 7 p.m. Monday, July 28 Planes: Fire and Rescue 3D (PG) 3 p.m. Hercules 3D (PG 13) 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 29 Planes: Fire and Rescue (PG) 3 p.m. Lucy (R) 7 p.m.
Saturday, July 26 Planes: Fire and Rescue (PG) 3 p.m. Hercules (PG 13) 6 p.m. Sunday, July 27 Planes: Fire and Rescue (PG) 3 p.m. 22 Jump Street (R) 6 p.m. Monday, July 28 Edge of Tomorrow (PG 13) 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 29 CLOSED Wednesday, July 30 Planes: Fire and Rescue (PG) 2 p.m. Hercules (PG 13) 7 p.m. Thursday, July 31 CLOSED
CAMP HANSEN | 623–4564 Thursday, July 24 The Purge: Anarchy (R) 7 p.m. Friday, July 25 Hercules (PG 13) 6:30 p.m. Lucy (R) 10 p.m. Saturday, July 26 Lucy (R) 6 p.m. Hercules (PG 13) 9:30 p.m. Sunday, July 27 Hercules (PG 13) 2:30 p.m. Lucy (R) 6 p.m. Monday, July 28 Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (PG 13) 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 29 Hercules (PG 13) 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 30 The Purge: Anarchy (R) 7 p.m. Thursday, July 31 Lucy (R) 7 p.m.
CAMP SCHWAB | 625–2338 Thursday, July 24 CLOSED Friday, July 25 Hercules (PG 13) 6 p.m. Lucy (R) 9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 26 Hercules (PG 13) 6 p.m. Lucy (R) 9:30 p.m. Sunday, July 27 Hercules (PG 13) 4 p.m. Lucy (R) 7 p.m. Monday, July 28 CLOSED Tuesday, July 29 The Purge: Anarchy (R) 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 30 CLOSED Thursday, July 31 CLOSED
Wednesday, July 30 Maleficent (PG) 3 p.m. Hercules (PG 13) 7 p.m. Thursday, July 31 Planes: Fire and Rescue 3D (PG) 3 p.m. Lucy (R) 7 p.m.
Movie schedule is subject to change. For the latest updates visit shopmyexchange.com/reeltimetheatres/reeltime-landing.htm.