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okinawalivingweekly Spooky Sites
Scares for Kids
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et in the spirit of things this Halloween with Spooky Sites tours, where you can explore local haunts and ghost sightings around Okinawa. Many of the local ghost stories on Okinawa will deliver frightening experiences and some spooky insights about island superstitions and history. This spine-chilling tour will spook and entertain the entire family. Tour guides terrify passengers with tales of pre and post-war ghost stories while you discover local haunted attractions. Whether you are enticed by seeing shadowy figures down hallways, hearing faint whispers in the dark, or
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feeling the dread of experiencing haunted houses firsthand, this tour will ignite fear in thrill-seekers and the faint-of-heart alike. We advise bringing flashlights, bravery and a bit of salt (to cleanse yourself of clingy sprits). So prepare for a good scare and join MCCS Tours+ to discover the spookiest sites on the island… if you dare. Adults are $20, children ages 3 to 11 are $13, and children under 3 are FREE. Join us for this tour on October 24, 26, 30, 31 for northern Okinawa and on October 23, 24, 25, 29 for southern Okinawa, from 6–10 p.m. See page 7 for more details.
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ooking for a “spooktacular” way to celebrate Halloween with your little devils this month? Libraries on Camps Kinser, Foster and Courtney are sure to scare up a good time October 23 at Spooky Story Time from 6 to 7 p.m. Before the trick-or-treating begins, bring out your child’s inner-ghoul with spine-chilling tales, ghostly songs and frightening crafts. Spooky Story Time is geared toward children ages 3 to 9, but all are welcome to come and find out what goes bump in the night. Dress in your spookiest Halloween costume to set the tone for the evening. For details, visit mccsokinawa.com/libraries. For the younger ghouls, the Ashibina Child Development Center (CDC) is celebrating Halloween through literature by dressing up as characters from their favorite book to show off at the Storybook Parade on October 30 at 3:30 p.m. This event is open to all members of Ashibina CDC and their family members. For details on this event, visit mccsokinawa.com/youthandteen.
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Get Haunted with MCCS
ne of the best parts of Halloween is visiting the scariest haunted house for a yearly test of courage. MCCS always offers a great range of haunts for thrill seekers of all ages, be it the Kishaba Haunted House for kids, the Teen Center Haunted House or the Futenma Haunted Labyrinth for adults, teens and children. The Kishaba Haunted House at the Kishaba Youth Center on October 30 is directed towards children ages 10 to 12. In addition to the haunted house, come and enjoy an afternoon of snacks and activities. This frightful experience will be from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. For teens, the Foster Teen Center Haunted House on October 30 is just for you. From 3 to 7 p.m., come for
games and activities that are sure to test the limits of your fear. This event is open to teens ages 13 to 18. The famed Haunted Labyrinth reopens on MCAS Futenma from October 23 to 30, bringing the grisliest frights yet to be seen. The Haunted Labyrinth is an open-gate event and will be open on October 23, 24, 29
and 30 for $5 or ¥500. From 7 to 8 p.m. the Haunted Labyrinth is childfriendly (children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult), and from 8 to 11 p.m. the Labyrinth is open only to adults and their accompanied children. The Haunted Labyrinth is not recommended for pregnant women or people with heart conditions.
mccsevents&happenings L.I.N.K.S for Kids October 24, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. MCFTB, Camp Foster 645-3689
Ace the Interview October 26, 8:30–11:30 a.m. MFP-R, Camp Courtney 645-2104
Career Assessment October 29, 1–4 p.m. MFP-R, Camp Hansen 645-2104
Tuition Assistance/College 101 October 26, 10 –11 a.m. Education Centers, Camps Foster, Hansen, Schwab & MCAS Futenma 645-3486
Leadership Scholar Program October 27, 2:30 p.m. Education Centers Camps Hansen & Schwab 623-4376/625-2046
Halloween Family Fun Night October 29, 5–9 p.m. Surfside, Camp Kinser 637-3137
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Scholarship Spooktacular October 30, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Education & Career Services All camps 645-7160
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Tuition Assistance/College 101 October 26, 2:30–3:30 p.m. Education Center, Camp Courtney 622-9694
Federal Resume Writing Workshop October 27, 8:30–11:30 a.m. MFP-R, Camp Schwab 645-2104
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Baby Boot Camp
November 6, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Learn how to prepare for delivery, the basics of infant development, self-care, infant safety, newborn care, community resources and more. New Parent Support Program 645-0396
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November 19, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. What is the Exceptional Family Member Program? Find out at this workshop. EFMP 645-9237
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Anata wa kowai eiga sukidesu ka? Do you like scary movies?
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For details about FREE Japanese language classes, please call Marine & Family Programs– Resources at 645-2104/2106.
Halloween in Japan
long with Christmas and Valentine’s Day, Halloween is one of the big three imports of western holidays celebrated in Japan. Japan doesn’t have any of the tradition and folklore of Halloween like we do in the west. Of course, one can argue that Halloween is hardly a holiday steeped heavily in tradition and “meaning” rather than simply a night of fun with friends. In Japan, Halloween is also about dressing up and having a good time. The holiday is not about producing scares and it does not have any religious ties. Costumes and candy is about as deep as it gets. You’ll see many of the local businesses decorating their shops with orange and black, plastic jack-o’lanterns and white paper ghouls. Restaurants might have special menu items, and you can usually find Halloween flavors and themed sundaes at ice cream shops.
Mihama Carnival Park in American Village has a Halloween costume contest every year on Halloween night. This year it will be from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. for the kids and 5:10 to 6 p.m. for the adults. You can register online at okinawa-americanvillage.com by October 28 (limited to 100 peo-
ple). You can also register on the day of the event from noon to 1:30 p.m. (kids) and 2 to 4 p.m. (adults). The contests will be on the street between 7 Plex and American Depot. Participating businesses will be handing out candy to trick-ortreaters as well; just look for shops marked with a pumpkin.
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off-base events
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get out and explore.
All Okinawa Industrial Fair October 23–25, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Onoyama Park Naha City FREE Nishihara Festival October 24–25, 1–9 p.m. Agarizaki Park Nishihara Town FREE Ginoza Festival October 24–25, 12–9 p.m. Ginoza Agricultural Park Ginoza Village FREE
Spooky Sites Tour (north) October 24, 26, 30, 31, 6–10 p.m. Adults $20, Children (3–11) $13 (under 3) FREE Get into the spirit(s) with our haunted excursion. We’ll visit well-known spooky sites on Okinawa. How brave are you? 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) with our haunted excursion. We’ll visit well-known spooky sites on Okinawa. How brave are you?
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. 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 the Ryukyu Dynasty Parade on Kokusai Street featuring the King, Queen and sapposhi (Chinese envoys) in colorful costumes.
Island Transportation 101* November 2, 8:45 a.m.–3 p.m. Adults $10, Children (3–11) $5 (under 3) FREE Master the basics of riding the bus and monorail while learning the etiquette of using commercial transportation. Shrines & Gardens* November 5, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Adult $20, Children (3–11) $13 (under 3) FREE Explore Okinawa’s most famous gardens: Shikina-en and Fukusyu-en. Afterwards, travel to Futenma Shrine. Also included is shopping and lunch on 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 637-2744 | U.S. Naval Hospital 646-7013
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From all of us at MCCS, have a safe and happy Halloween!
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spotlight
Halloween at the Clubs
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here’s more to Halloween than dressing up to go door to door asking for candy. Halloween can be one of the best holidays to celebrate with your family and friends. MCCS Clubs are giving you the opportunity to turn this holiday into something more with Halloween Family Nights and parties at the clubs, rolling out across the island. Bring the whole clan in their best costumes to Halloween Family Night at the Ocean Breeze on Camp Foster on October 28 and Tengan Castle on Courtney and
the Surfside on Kinser on October 29. As always, there will be great food, games and a chance to win an overnight stay at Moon Ocean Ginowan Hotel and Residence as well as toys from Mattel. All events are from 5 to 9 p.m. After the kids go to bed, head to an MCCS club on island for an adult Halloween party. You can find parties on October 30 and 31, with FREE hors d’oeuvres, music, dance-offs, costume contests and more. Visit mccsokinawa.com/clubs for a full listing of events and details.
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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 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.
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 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament November 6–8 MCAS Futenma Semper Fit Gym Register at any MCCS fitness center by 1 p.m. on November 2 for $95. 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 e-mailed to each player. Details: 636-2672.
Southern Camps Commander’s Cup Softball Tournament November 6–8 Camp Foster Gunners Fitness Center Register at any MCCS fitness on Camps Foster, Kinser and MCAS Futenma. This FREE event is open to participants on Camps Foster, Kinser and MCAS Futenma. Awards will be given to first and second place teams. Tournament brackets and rules will be e-mailed to each player. Details: 645-3003/4866.
Interval Training
This “Tabata” style interval training class is a great way for you to improve your cardiovascular ability. Each set is four minutes—an exercise is done in intervals of 20 seconds on and 10 seconds off, repeated eight times.
movieschedule CAMP KINSER Thursday, October 22 CLOSED Friday, October 23 Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension (R) 6:30 p.m. (3D) Saturday, October 24 Jem and the Holograms (PG) 3 p.m. Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension (R) 6:30 p.m. Sunday, October 25 Jem and the Holograms (PG) 1 p.m. The Visit (PG 13) 3:30 p.m. Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension (R) 6:30 p.m. (3D)
Wednesday, October 28 CLOSED
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Sunday, October 25 Pan (PG) 2 p.m. Goosebumps Movie (PG) 4:35 p.m. The Martian (PG 13) 7:05 p.m.
Saturday, October 24 The Visit (PG 13) 5:30 p.m. Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension (R) 9 p.m.
Thursday, October 22 Crimson Peak (R) 7 p.m.
Monday, October 26 Jem and the Holograms (PG) 7 p.m.
Friday, October 23 Jem and the Holograms (PG) 6 p.m. Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension (R) 9 p.m. (3D), midnight
Tuesday, October 27 Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension (R) 7 p.m.
Sunday, October 25 The Visit (PG 13) 3 p.m. Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension (PG 13) 6 p.m.
Saturday, October 24 Jem and the Holograms (PG) noon Goosebumps (PG) 3 p.m. Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension (R) 6 p.m. (3D), 9 p.m. The Visit (PG 13) midnight
Wednesday, October 28 Bridge of Spies (PG 13) 7 p.m.
CAMP COURTNEY Thursday, October 22 CLOSED
Sunday, October 25 Goosebumps (PG) 1 p.m. (3D) Jem and the Holograms (PG) 4 p.m. Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension (R) 3D 7 p.m.
Friday, October 23 Jem and the Holograms (PG) 6 p.m. Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension (R) 9 p.m.
Monday, October 26 Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension (R) 7 p.m.
Saturday, October 24 Jem and the Holograms (PG) 3 p.m. Sinister 2 (R) 6 p.m.
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Tuesday, October 27 Crimson Peak (R) 7 p.m.
Thursday, October 22 CLOSED
Wednesday, October 28 The Visit (PG 13) 7 p.m.
Sunday, October 25 Jem and the Holograms (PG) 3 p.m. Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension(R) 6 p.m.
Friday, October 23 Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension (R) 6:30 p.m. (3D)
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Monday, October 26 Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension (R) 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 27 Jem and the Holograms (PG) 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 28 CLOSED
Saturday, October 24 Goosebumps (PG) 4 p.m. (3D) Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension (R) 7 p.m. (3D) Sunday, October 25 The Martian (PG 13) 4 p.m. Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension (R) 7 p.m. Monday, October 26 Jem and the Holograms (PG) 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 27 CLOSED
Thursday, October 22 Hotel Transylvania 2 (PG) 7 p.m. Friday, October 23 Jem and the Holograms (PG) 6 p.m. Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension (R) 8:45 p.m. Saturday, October 24 Hotel Transylvania 2 (PG) noon Pan (PG) 2 p.m. The Martian (PG 13) 4:35 p.m. Jem and the Holograms (PG) 7:35 p.m. Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension (R) 10:05 p.m.
Monday, October 26 Goosebumps Movie (PG) 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 27 Crimson Peak (R) 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 28 Bridge Of Spies (PG 13) 7 p.m.
CAMP SCHWAB Thursday, October 22 CLOSED Friday, October 23 Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension (R) 6 p.m. (3D), 9 p.m. Saturday, October 24 Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension (R) 6 p.m., 9 p.m.
Monday, October 26 Hitman: Agent 47 (R) 7 p.m.
Sunday, October 25 Goosebumps (PG) 4 p.m. Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension (R) 7 p.m.
Tuesday, October 27 CLOSED
Monday, October 26 Jem and the Holograms (PG) 7 p.m.
Wednesday, October 28 We Are Your Friends (R) 7 p.m.
Tuesday, October 27 Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension (R) 7 p.m.
CAMP HANSEN Thursday, October 22 American Ultra (R) 7 p.m. Friday, October 23 Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension 3D (R) 6:30 p.m. (3D), 9 p.m.
Movie schedule is subject to change. For the latest updates visit shopmyexchange.com.
Wednesday, October 28 CLOSED