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December 18, 2014 • mccsokinawa.com
okinawalivingweekly Winter Wonderland for Kids
Christmas at the Clubs
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he winter season can sometimes turn into a series of grey days and drizzly nights. It’s easy to succumb to the feeling of boredom in the wintertime, especially for children. Shake off those winter blues this year and bring the whole family to the Winter Wonderland for Kids at the Community Center on Camp Foster. A winter festival is always a welcome event for the young ones and is sure to delight your family with the wide range of fun and entertainment to be found there. Watch as the Community Center turns into a
winter wonderland right before your eyes. If you like carnival games, then you are in for a treat. Try your luck tossing rings or trying to pin a balloon with a dart to win the prize of your dreams. For those who enjoy more artistic endeavors, there will be face painting and cultural crafts to enjoy along with a DJ, free food and so much more. The Winter Wonderland for Kids and will run from noon to 4 p.m. on December 27. This event is free to all DoD ID card holders and their guests.
t’s the most wonderful time of year and MCCS has great events planned to spread holiday cheer. Come celebrate Christmas at an MCCS Club near you. On December 25, traditional lunch buffets will be available at the Butler Officers’ Club on Plaza Housing, Tengan Castle on Camp Courtney and the Surfside on Camp Kinser from 11 to 3 p.m. The Palms on Camp Hansen is hosting a later lunch from noon to 4 p.m. and The Lanai at Taiyo Golf Club is having an all-day buffet from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. For a traditional Christmas dinner buffet, visit the BeachHead on Camp Schwab, Ocean Breeze on Camp Foster or try a Hawaiian Luau buffet at the Habu Pit on MCAS Futenma from 5 to 9 p.m. For a countrified kick, try the Country Fried Christmas at Thirsty’s on MCAS Futenma from 7 p.m. For details and prices, visit mccsokinawa.com/clubs or call your nearest participating club.
Happy Holidays from all of us at Okinawa Living Weekly. Our next issue will be out on January 8.
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