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okinawalivingweekly Hard Park Palmsapalooza
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f you love cars or have an automobile to show off, then there’s only one place for you to be at 5 p.m. on August 8—Hard Park Palmsapalooza. It’s a combined car show and block party at The Palms parking lot on Camp Hansen. Hard Park will give you the opportunity to admire some amazing cars and the effort that their owners have put into them. When customizing a car, people focus their efforts in a variety of areas. Some people concentrate on what’s under the hood, adding speed chips, superchargers, changing the ignition or installing a nitrous oxide system. Some people alter the dashboard, adding additional gauges for oil pressure, battery performance, voltmeters or ammeters. Other people, with a penchant for visual perfection,
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may spend their time and money working on aesthetics, altering their car with a spoiler, low-profile tires, a booming stereo system, a flashy paint job, lighting, window tinting, a lower or higher frame and, of course, rims. All that work surely deserves to be rewarded. Hard Park will be awarding prizes for those participants who have worked hard on customizing their vehicle. Those who do not wish to enter in the show can simply “hard park” and mingle amongst the other car enthusiasts. There will also be a live band, DJ and adult games like the ever-popular tricycle races and remote control car races. For details or to register, please call 623-4375 or visit mccsokinawa.com/thepalms.
Living at Large: Summer Swim League | 3 Culture Corner: Okinawan Weddings | 5 Japanese Phrase of the Week | 5 Off Base Event: Eisa Night | 7
ince its inception in 1995, the MCCS Far East Bodybuilding competition has been the hallmark of hard work, dedication and perseverance for the best bodybuilders, physique and figure athletes in the Pacific. The 2015 Far East Bodybuilding competition will be held August 2 at the Camp Foster Theater. In addition to hosting some of the best physiques on island, the Far East Bodybuilding competition welcomes IFBB pro Víctor Martínez, winner of the 2007 Arnold Classic and runner-up at the 2007 Mr. Olympia, and 2003 Ms. International Cathy LeFrancois, both of whom will be guest posing for the night. Doors open at 3 p.m. and the finals begin at 4 p.m. There will be a free shuttle bus service from the Camp Foster Theater to Camps Courtney, Hansen, Kinser, Schwab and MCAS Futenma starting at 8 p.m. For ticket information, visit mccsokinawa.com/bodybuilding or see the ad on page nine.
Photo of the Week | 7 Spotlight: Volunteer with SMP | 9 Movie Schedule | 11 Health Tip of the Week: Multivitamins | 11
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Summer Swim League
ant to be able to do more than just the doggie paddle? If you already have some basic swimming skills but want to improve your swim game, this league is for you. The Summer Swim League on Camps Foster, Kinser and Courtney is geared toward those who have never been on a swim team and want to learn competitive swimming strokes. Swimmers must be at least 7 years old and pass the MCCS swim test on the first day of class to participate. The league will run from August 10 to 15 from 8 to 10:15 a.m. and will take you through the various competitive strokes to make your swimming more efficient.
To make sure you or your children aren’t left out of the fun this summer, sign up for swimming lessons today. Semper Fit Aquatics offers online registration to make
signing up even easier. Visit mccsokinawa.com/learntoswim and complete the online registration form by August 6.
mccsevents&happenings Home Buying Workshop July 31, 8:30–11 a.m. Camp Courtney, MFP-R 645-2104
Sponsorship Training August 4, 9–11 a.m. Camp Courtney, MFP-R 645-2104
Tuition Assistance Course July 31, 10–11 a.m. Various Camps, Education Center 645-3944
Newcomers Orientation August 5, 7:20 a.m.–2:20 p.m. Camp Foster, Community Center 645-2104
Smooth Move Workshop August 3, 8 a.m.–noon Camp Foster, MFP-R 645-2104
JSO: Health and Wellness August 6, 9 a.m.–noon Camp Foster, MCFTB 645-3689
Hearts Apart August 7, 9:30–11:30 a.m. Camp Foster, MCFTB 645-3689 Premarital Workshop August 14, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Camp Foster, MCFTB 645-3689 L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses August 18, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Camp Foster, MCFTB 645-3869
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L.I.N.K.S. for Kids
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August 11, 1–4 p.m. Kids can make new friends and learn about growing up in the military. Open to ages 5 to 11. MCFTB 645-3689
Various Camps
Super Summer Tire Sale
August Save big on tires through August at Typhoon Motors. mccsokinawa.com/typhoonmotors
Plaza Housing 25M Pool
Various Camps
August 13, 6–8 p.m. Sit poolside and catch a flick. There will be popcorn and drinks. mccsokinawa.com/aquatics
August 17–October 11 Visit the MCCS Education Center to find the right college courses for you. mccsokinawa.com/educationandcareerservices
Dive-In Movie
Fall Session I College Courses
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Doko no shusshin desu ka? Where are you from?
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For details about FREE Japanese language classes, please call Marine & Family Programs– Resources at 645-2104/2106.
Okinawan Weddings
kinawan weddings are most popular in June—right at the beginning of summer and the rainy typhoon season. The humid climate and rainy days are not enough to send brides running from this month. June is considered the best month to “tie the knot,” an idea adopted from the Roman tradition of celebrating Juno, the goddess of marriage and childbirth, more than 2,000 years ago. An Okinawan wedding tends to center around friends and relatives just as much as it focuses on the bride and groom. Wedding ceremonies are typically held in a Christian-style chapel purely for the romantic flair and less for the religious aspect, which is why most hotels on the island have a chapel. A typical Okinawan wedding may have around 300 to 500 guests, differentiating itself from a Japanese wedding in which 80 guests is considered large. The wedding consists of a Westernstyle wedding ceremony, as well as
performances and classic dances, usually performed by friends, co-workers and relatives of the couple. The bride and groom also make multiple attire changes throughout the night, ranging from kimono to typical Westernstyle wedding dresses, and very bright and colorful dresses. Toward the end of the reception, the bride reads a thank you and farewell letter to her parents, and then presents them with a gift, often flowers for their care and support. The groom then reads a thank you letter to all of their guests and offers a kanpai, a
toast to those attending the wedding. It is standard for a guest to bring a oshūgi-bukuro, which is a special envelope for weddings where guests commonly give a gift of around 10,000 to 30,000 yen. Okinawan weddings generally include plenty of alcohol and food, and if you are ever fortunate enough to attend one, be prepared to be impressed and entertained for hours into the night. By Jenessa Reutov
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off-base events get out and explore.
Eisa Night August 1, 7 p.m. Koza Music Town, Okinawa City FREE 10,000 Eisa Festival August 2, 1–6 p.m. Kokusai Street, Naha City FREE Hello Kitty in Wonderland July 30–August 30, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Tomiton, Tomishiro City Tickets: 5–12 years old ¥400, over 13 ¥700
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adventure begins here. Spelunking Tour August 1, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Adults $47, Children (6–11) $37 Become a spelunker at the Gyokusendo Caves. On your journey, explore the stalagmites and stalactites that are not on the regular route.*
10,000 Eisa Festival August 2, 2–8 p.m. Adults $23, Children (3–11) $16, (under 3) FREE Of the many eisa festivals on island, this is the one to see. Enjoy watching various eisa styles both modern and traditional on Kokusai Street.*
Sunset BBQ Dinner Cruise August 7, 4–8:30 p.m. Adults $56, Children (6–12) $49, (3–5) $27, (under 3) FREE no meal Enjoy a beautiful Okinawa sunset and delicious BBQ dinner from the upper deck.*
Bios on the Hill August 1, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Adults $33, Children (4–12) $20, (under 4) FREE Enjoy a boat ride while viewing the flowers, plants and wildlife native to Okinawa in this tropical forest park.*
Kerama Snorkeling Tour August 2, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Adults $73, Children (4–11) $41 Grab your fins and get ready for some fun! Tour includes boat ride to two snorkeling spots around the Kerama Islands.
Yanbaru Mangrove Kayaking August 8, 7 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Adults $55, Children (6–12) $33 Get your muscles moving while enjoying the beautiful scenery and kayaking for two-and-a-half hours.
*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
All photos this page: Thomas Alan Smilie
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There’s nothing quite like a carefree sunset stroll on the beach. This photo was taken on Sunset Beach in American Village. To get there, head north from Camp Foster’s Kitamae (commissary) Gate. Turn left at the intersection with Starbucks on your left and Camp Lester on your right. Continue straight until you reach the end of the road. A parking lot for the beach will be on your left.
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Volunteer with SMP
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he military community is one big family, so where better to volunteer your time than by helping out your extended military family? The Single Marine Program (SMP) strives to improve the quality of life for unaccompanied Marines and Sailors stationed on Okinawa with great activities and trips, but they can’t achieve that goal without support from the community. SMP is looking for volunteers to help make Okinawa home for those who are here alone. Have a skill or
knowledge of the island you can share? Want to bake some goodies or supply snacks for the SMP centers? Have a set of wheels that you could use to help out with activity transportation? You can even just stop by the centers on weekends or holidays to lend a smiling face to those who are still getting familiar with the island. SMP has centers on Camps Kinser, Foster, Courtney, Hansen and Schwab. Visit mccsokinawa.com/smp or call 645-3681 to find out how you can help.
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upcoming semperfitevents movieschedule 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
Southern Camps Commander’s Cup Flag Football Tournament August 7–9 Camp Kinser Fitness Center Register for this FREE event at MCCS fitness centers on Camps Foster, Kinser or MCAS Futenma by 1 p.m. on August 3. This event is open to eligible units on Camps Foster, Kinser and MCAS Futenma. Details: 637-1869 Courtney Athletics Open Softball Tournament August 7–9 Camp Courtney Ironworks Fitness Center Register at any MCCS fitness center by 1 p.m. on August 3 for $95 per team. This event is open to participants island-wide. Team and individual awards will be given to first, second and third place finishers. Tournament schedule and rules will be e-mailed to participants. Details: 622-7297 Northern Camps Commander’s Cup Flag Football Tournament August 14–16 Camp Hansen House of Pain Fitness Center Register for this FREE event at MCCS fitness centers on Camps Courtney, Hansen and Schwab by 1 p.m. on August 10. This event is open to eligible units on Camps Courtney, Hansen and Schwab. Details: 623-5569/5558 Annual “Tetsujin” Triathlon August 30 MCAS Futenma Register for this event at any MCCS fitness center for $20 by 1 p.m. on August 24. This event is open to participants island-wide ages 12 and older. Check-in time for registrants will be 6:30–7:30 a.m. at the MCAS Futenma Pool’s upper parking lot and the race will begin at 8:05 a.m. The race will consist of a 5K run, 15K bike and 200M swim. Helmets are required. Details: 636-2672
classoftheweek Cycle
Join us for an indoor cycling ride. This one-hour class using Schwinn cycles is sure to challenge everyone. You choose your resistance, making the class as hard as you want. Don’t be left in the dust. For a full class schedule, visit schedule mccsokinawa.com/wellness.
weeklyhealthtip The multivitamin—the magical pill that contains all the vitamins and minerals you need for the day. Do you need one? Will it make you healthier? There are currently no studies that can tell us if the multivitamin is definitively helpful or harmful for our health. What we do know is that getting nutrients from food sources works, and, supplementing vitamins individually does too (such as vitamin D, B12, or magnesium).
CAMP KINSER
CAMP COURTNEY
Thursday, July 30 CLOSED
Thursday, July 30 CLOSED
Friday, July 31 Mission: Impossible—Rogue Nation (PG 13) 6:30 p.m.
Friday, July 31 Mission: Impossible—Rogue Nation (PG 13) 6 p.m., 9 p.m.
Saturday, August 1 Vacation (R) 3 p.m. Mission: Impossible—Rogue Nation (PG 13) 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 1 Mission: Impossible—Rogue Nation (PG 13) 3 p.m., 6 p.m. (3D)
Sunday, August 2 Vacation (R) 1 p.m. Mission: Impossible—Rogue Nation (PG 13) 3:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. Monday, August 3 Mission: Impossible—Rogue Nation (PG 13) 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 4 Vacation (R) 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, August 2 Mission: Impossible—Rogue Nation (PG 13) 3 p.m. Vacation (R) 6 p.m. Monday, August 3 Jurassic World (PG 13) 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 4 CLOSED
Wednesday, August 5 TBD
Wednesday, August 5 Inside Out (PG) 3 p.m. Entourage (R) 7 p.m.
MCAS FUTENMA
CAMP HANSEN
Thursday, July 30 CLOSED
Thursday, July 30 Insidious: Chapter 3 (PG 13) 7 p.m.
Friday, July 31 Mission: Impossible—Rogue Nation (PG 13) 6:30 p.m. Saturday, August 1 Mission: Impossible—Rogue Nation (PG 13) 4 p.m., 7:20 p.m. Sunday, August 2 Mission: Impossible—Rogue Nation (PG 13) 4 p.m., 7:20 p.m. Monday, August 3 Vacation (R) 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 4 CLOSED Wednesday, August 5 CLOSED
CAMP FOSTER Thursday, July 30 Pixels (PG 13) 7 p.m. Friday, July 31 Mission: Impossible—Rogue Nation (PG 13) 6 p.m., midnight Vacation (R) 9 p.m. Saturday, August 1 Minions (PG) 3D Noon Mission: Impossible—Rogue Nation (PG 13) 3 p.m. Vacation (R) 6 p.m. Sunday, August 2 CLOSED Monday, August 3 Mission: Impossible—Rogue Nation (PG 13) 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 4 Inside Out (PG) 3D 1 p.m. Jurassic World (PG 13) 3D 4 p.m. Mission: Impossible—Rogue Nation (PG 13) 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 5 Mission: Impossible—Rogue Nation (PG 13) 7 p.m.
Friday, July 31 Vacation (R) 6:30 p.m. Mission: Impossible—Rogue Nation (PG 13) 10 p.m. Saturday, August 1 Mission: Impossible–Rogue Nation (PG 13) 6 p.m. Vacation (R) 9:30 p.m. Sunday, August 2 Pixels (PG 13) 3:30 p.m. Mission: Impossible–Rogue Nation (PG 13) 7 p.m. Monday, August 3 Vacation (R) 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 4 Mission: Impossible–Rogue Nation (PG 13) 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 5 Ant-Man (PG 13) 7 p.m.
CAMP SCHWAB Thursday, July 30 CLOSED Friday, July 31 Vacation (R) 6 p.m. Mission: Impossible—Rogue Nation (PG 13) 9:30 p.m. Saturday, August 1 Vacation (R) 6 p.m. Mission: Impossible—Rogue Nation (PG 13) 9:30 p.m. Sunday, August 2 Vacation (R) 4 p.m. Mission: Impossible—Rogue Nation (PG 13) 7 p.m. Monday, August 3 Gallows (R) 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 4 Mission: Impossible–Rogue Nation (PG 13) 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 5 CLOSED
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