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okinawalivingweekly Vanessa Carlton at Kinser Festival
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inser Festival is back. The much anticipated fall festival will take place Saturday and Sunday, October 24 and 25 from 2 to 10 p.m. Kinser Fest will have food, game booths, prize giveaways and amusement rides but, as always, the main attraction is FREE live entertainment. This year, platinum-selling and Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Vanessa Carlton is performing. Kinser Fesival’s entertainment lineup also features jazz band Subfive and variety group Zyncxation on both days. On Saturday, see street performer Tamanchu and eisa group Ninu-fa Daiko and Ti-da Daiko. R&B group New Soulution and dance troupe T-DA are slated for the stage on Sunday, alongside eisa group Chinjinsyu Waka-Tida.
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Headliner Vanessa Carlton will take to the stage at 8 p.m. on Saturday. Carlton is known best for writing “A Thousand Miles,” one of the defining pop songs of the 2000s, which earned her a platinum certification and a Grammy nod. Kinser Festival is open to all DoD ID card holders and Japanese. Please leave your pets at home. Do not bring any outside alcohol, bottles or coolers. If you choose to drink, please do so responsibly. There will be daiko and taxi services available. You don’t want to miss out on this event. For more information, call MCCS Special Events at 645-5828 or visit mccsokinawa.com/festivals.
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he Heroes and Healthy Families workshop series is designed to equip you with knowledge to help your family address the wounds of war that cannot be seen. Each workshop features speakers from across the U.S. who will share their personal stories and provide encouragement and support. The workshops are open to all members of active-duty families. These workshops will take place at camps across the island between November 3 and 5. In addition, both married and unmarried couples can attend a separate marriage retreat at Camp Foster Ocean Breeze on November 7 and 8 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration for the retreat is open now. To register, visit heroesandhealthyfamilies.org/register. For more information on the retreat and the Heroes and Healthy Families workshop, call the Family Advocacy Program at 645-2915.
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Disneyland & DisneySea
ake the perfect family holiday vacation: Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea. This vacation with MCCS Tours+ runs from November 26 to 30. Japan was the first country to be deemed magical enough to have its own Disneyland outside of the U.S., and as such, it is the world’s thirdmost visited theme park. DisneySea is no slack either–it sits right behind its counterpart as the world’s fourthmost visited theme park as well as the most expensive theme park ever built. Disneyland features areas such as the “old west” themed Westernland, Critter Country, castleheavy Fantasyland and the futuristic Tomorrowland. As you may have guessed, DisneySea is a nautical-themed park. Myste-
rious Island gets its name from Jules Verne stories and Mermaid Lagoon is, of course, home to the Little Mermaid. In addition, you’ll find Aladdin at the Arabian Coast and the “marina of the future” at Port Discovery. So forget cramming all your bags
in your dad’s old station wagon for a two week road trip to get to Disneyland. Let Tours+ take the hassle out of vacationing for you. Call your nearest Tours+ office today or visit mccsokinawa.com/tours for more information on this tour.
mccsevents&happenings Survival Japanese Language Class October 19, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. MFP-R, Camp Hansen 645-2104 Education Center Open House October 20, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Education & Career Services, Camp Hansen 623-4376 Personal Readiness Seminar October 21, 8 a.m. Education & Career Services, Camp Kinser 637-1821
Education Center Open House October 22, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Education & Career Services, Camp Foster 645-3486 Home Buying October 23, 8:30–11 a.m. MFP-R, Camp Courtney 645-2104 Smooth Move Workshop October 26, 8 a.m.–noon MFP-R, Camp Foster 645-2104
Camp Foster
Emergency Preparedness Workshop
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October 20, 2–4 p.m. Register by October 19 to learn how to build emergency kits, prepare for natural disasters, enhance personal security, be safe when you travel and more. MCFTB 645-3749
Camp Foster
Code Club
Whether you’re preparing for a future job or just enjoy tinkering with technology, this club will provide valuable insight to the growing field of computer science. Contact the Camp Foster Library for full class schedule and times. Library 645-7178
Credit Report & Score Analysis October 27, noon–2 p.m. MFP-R, MCAS Futenma 645-2104 Leadership Scholar Program October 27, 2:30 p.m. Education & Career Services, Camps Hansen & Schwab 623-4376/625-2046 Scholarship Spooktacular October 30, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Education & Career Services, All camps 645-3486
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Kids & Deployment
October 30, 5:30–7:30 p.m. This workshop is designed to promote deployment success for kids ages 5 to 12 with fun activities sponsored by MCFTB, FOCUS and Health Promotion. It’s a great place for kids to meet and interact with others whose parents are also deployed. MCFTB 645-3689
Camps Kinser, Courtney, Foster, Hansen & Schwab
24/7 Fitness Centers
Fitness Centers on Camps Kinser, Courtney, Foster, Hansen and Schwab are now open 27/4 to serve you better. mccsokinawa.com/wellness
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Shiharai wa kaado de deki masu ka? May I pay with a credit card?
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For details about FREE Japanese language classes, please call Marine & Family Programs– Resources at 645-2104/2106.
The Color Red
ed is generally called aka, and is a very important color to the people of Japan. There are many shades of red that can be seen in many places and in the old days, each shade of red had its own elegant name. Shûiro (vermilion), akaneiro (madder red), enji (dark red), karakurenai (crimson) and hîro (scarlet) are among the more common. The Japanese especially love the red that is obtained from safflower (benibana), which was very popular during the Heian period (794–1185). Many examples of clothing that were dyed with benibana can be seen at Nara prefecture’s Todaiji Temple—still as red as they were 1200 years ago. Many Japanese think of the sun as red (children usually draw the sun as a big red circle.) The national flag (which are called kokki) of Japan has a red circle on a white background, and its formal name is hinomaru—
which literally means, “the sun’s circle.” Red and white mizuhiki (ceremonial paper strings) are also used as gift wrapping ornaments (similar to bows) for weddings gifts. Even babies are called akachan or akanbô, although this is probably because baby’s faces tend to be red. The color red also shows its importance in the Japanese language. Many expressions including “akahadaka,” which means “complete-
ly nude;” “aka no tannin,” which means “a complete stranger;” and “makkana uso,” which means “an outright, bald-faced lie,” show the connotations of the color red. So the next time you see or hear red in Japan remember, it isn’t necessarily negative—unless the word happens to be “akaji,” which is a term born in the west that translates to “red ink” and signifies...a deficit.
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off-base events get out and explore.
Uruma Festival October 17–18, 2–8 p.m. Uruma City Athletic Park Uruma City FREE Yomitan Pottery and Artwork market October 17–18, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Gala Aoiumi, Yomitan Village FREE BJ League Basketball Tournament: Ryukyu Golden Kings v.s. Nara Bambitious October 17, 7 p.m. & 18, 6 p.m. Okinawa City Gym Okinawa City Call Tours+ for tickets.
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adventure begins here. Spooky Sites Tour (north) October 20, 22, 24, 26, 30, 31 6–10 p.m. Adults $20, Children (3–11) $13 (under 3) FREE Get into the spirit(s) of our haunted excursion. We’ll visit well-known spooky sites on Okinawa. How brave are you?
Japanese Tea Ceremony* October 23, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Adults $35, Children (3–11) $28 (under 3) FREE Experience a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony. After tea, have lunch and go shopping on Kokusai Street.
Battle Sites Tour* October 31, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Adults $28, Children (3–11) $18 (under 3) FREE Visit the Battle of Okinawa Historical Society’s museum on Camp Kinser. Explore the Japanese Naval Underground Headquarters and end the day at Peace Prayer Park.
Spooky Sites Tour (south) October 23, 24, 25, 29 6–10 p.m. Adults $20, Children (3–11) $13 (under 3) FREE Get into the spirit(s) of our haunted excursion. We’ll visit well-known spooky sites on Okinawa. How brave are you?
Shishi-mai Festival* October 25, 5–9 p.m. Adults $20, Children (3–11) $13 (under 3) FREE Shishi-mai is translated as “lion dance” with magical properties and the power to repel evil spirits. Enjoy this annual event at the Agena Bull Ring.
Shuri Castle Festival & Parade at Kokusai Street* November 1, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Adults $23, Children (3–11) $16 (under 3) FREE Tour this 15th century castle, once home of the 19 Ryukyuan kings and the only fully reconstructed castle on Okinawa. Don’t miss Ryukyu Dynasty Parade on Kokusai Street featuring the King, Queen and sapposhi (Chinese envoys) in colorful costumes.
*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 637-2744 | U.S. Naval Hospital 646-7013
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Kinser Festival is fun for the whole family. Bring your kids for rip-roaring, family-friendly rides at Fun Land.
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Give Back By Giving Blood
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o you want to help someone in need and maybe even save a life? Now is your chance to give back by becoming a blood donor. Blood banks need a constant supply of blood to maintain the amount needed for blood transfusions given to patients suffering from severe illnesses or injuries. It is a simple, easy process to donate, and just one pint of blood could save up to three lives. The Camp Foster Teen Center will host their annual Blood Drive on October 21. Stop by the Teen Center
between 2:30 and 5:30 p.m. and help save a life. All military and DoD civilians over 17 may donate. Some individuals may be ineligible to donate blood for reasons that include a recent deployment, having lived in certain countries or having received a blood transfusion. To find out if you are eligible to donate blood or to learn more about the blood donation drive, please contact the Foster Teen Center (located inside The Spot) at 645-1004 or visit mccsokinawa.com/ youthandteen.
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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
Open 6 vs. 6 Soccer Tournament October 23–25 Camp Foster Gunners Fitness Center Register at any MCCS fitness center by 1 p.m. on October 19 for $80 per team. This event is open to participants island-wide. Awards will be given to first, second and third place teams. Tournament brackets and rules will be emailed to each player. Details: 645-3003/4866.
Schwab Power Dome 625-2654/2442 Taiyo Golf Club 622-2004 Tsunami SCUBA 645-9500 Youth Sports 645-3533/3534
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Open 5K & 10K Habu Run October 25 MCAS Futenma Semper Fit Fitness Center Register at any MCCS fitness center by 1 p.m. on October 19 for $20 or onsite for $25. This event is open to participants island-wide. Awards will be given to first, second and third place finishers in each division. A mandatory participant’s brief will be at 7:45 a.m. on the day of the event. Details: 636-2672.
Open Bench Press Tournament November 1 Camp Courtney Ironworks Gym Register at any MCCS fitness center by 1 p.m. on October 26 for $10 or onsite for $15. This event is open to participants island-wide. Awards will be given to first, second and third place finishers in each division. A mandatory participant’s brief will be at 8:45 a.m. on the day of the event. Details: 622-7297.
Bokwa®
Bokwa® is a new and different approach to group exercise that is spreading across the globe. Participants draw letters and numbers with their feet while performing an energizing and addictive workout routine.
movieschedule CAMP KINSER
CAMP FOSTER
CAMP COURTNEY
CAMP SCHWAB
Thursday, October 15 CLOSED
Thursday, October 15 Pan (PG) 7 p.m. (3D)
Thursday, October 15 CLOSED
Thursday, October 15 CLOSED
Friday, October 16 Crimson Peak (R) 6:30 p.m.
Friday, October 16 Goosebumps (PG) 6 p.m. (3D) Bridge of Spies (PG 13)9 p.m. Crimson Peak (R) midnight
Friday, October 16 Bridge Of Spies (PG13) 6 p.m. Crimson Peak (R) 9 p.m.
Friday, October 16 Goosebumps (PG) 6 p.m. (3D) Bridge of Spies (PG 13) 9 p.m.
Saturday, October 17 Goosebumps (PG) 3 p.m. American Ultra(R) 6 p.m.
Saturday, October 17 Goosebumps (PG) 6 p.m. Bridge of Spies (PG 13) 9 p.m.
Sunday, October 18 Goosebumps (PG) 3 p.m. Crimson Peak (R) 6 p.m.
Sunday, October 18 Goosebumps (PG) 1600 Crimson Peak (R) 7 p.m.
Monday, October 19 Straight Outta Compton(R) 7 p.m.
Monday, October 19 Bridge of Spies (PG 13) 7 p.m.
Tuesday, October 20 CLOSED
Tuesday, October 20 Crimson Peak (R) 7 p.m.
Wednesday, October 21 Bridge of Spies (PG 13) 7 p.m.
Wednesday, October 21 CLOSED
Saturday, October 17 Goosebumps (PG) 3 p.m. (3D) Bridge of Spies (PG 13) 6:30 p.m. Sunday, October 18 Goosebumps (PG) 1 p.m. Bridge of Spies (PG 13) 1530 Crimson Peak (R) 6:30 p.m. Monday, October 19 Crimson Peak (R) 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 20 Goosebumps (PG) 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 21 CLOSED
MCAS FUTENMA Thursday, October 15 CLOSED Friday, October 16 Crimson Peak (R) 6:30 p.m. Saturday, October 17 Goosebumps (PG) 4 p.m.(3D) Bridge of Spies (PG 13) 7 p.m. Sunday, October 18 Goosebumps (PG) 4 p.m. Crimson Peak (R) 7 p.m. Monday, October 19 Bridge of Spies (PG 13) 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 20 CLOSED Wednesday, October 21 CLOSED
Saturday, October 17 Goosebumps (PG) noon, 3 p.m. (3D) Bridge of Spies (PG 13) 6 p.m. Crimson Peak (R) 9 p.m. Bridge of Spies (PG 13) midnight Sunday, October 18 Goosebumps (PG) 1 p.m. Bridge of Spies (PG 13) 4 p.m. Crimson Peak (R) 7 p.m. Monday, October 19 Bridge of Spies (PG 13) 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 20 Crimson Peak (R) 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 21 Goosebumps (PG) 7 p.m. (3D)
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CAMP HANSEN Thursday, October 15 The Martian (PG 13) 7 p.m.
Thursday, October 15 American Ultra (R) 6 p.m.
Friday, October 16 Goosebumps 3D (PG) 6:30 p.m. (3D), 9:30 p.m.
Friday, October 16 Crimson Peak (R) 6 p.m. Bridge of Spies (PG 13) 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 17 Goosebumps (PG) 5:30 p.m. Crimson Peak (R) 9 p.m.
Saturday, October 17 Goosebumps (PG) 4 p.m. Crimson Peak (PG 13) 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 18 Goosebumps (PG) 3 p.m. Bridge of Spies (PG 13) 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 18 Goosebumps (PG) 4 p.m. Bridge of Spies (PG 13) 6:30 p.m.
Monday, October 19 Crimson Peak (R) 7 p.m.
Monday, October 19 CLOSED Tuesday, October 20 CLOSED
Tuesday, October 20 Bridge of Spies (PG 13) 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 21 Sinister 2 (R) 7 p.m.
Wednesday, October 21 CLOSED
Movie schedule is subject to change. For the latest updates visit shopmyexchange.com.