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okinawalivingweekly Take a Break from the Island Life
Summer Tire Sale
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ove the island life but find Okinawa a little too cramped sometimes? Do you need to take it even easier than the main island’s often lazy beaches allow? Don’t worry—there is a place for you. It’s called Kouri Island. There’s not much to Kouri Island, and that’s what makes it great. The island is still somehow unscathed by flocks of tourists, Family Marts and abandoned barbeque pits. Kouri Island is perfect for exploring and discovering new beaches that feel like your own private
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resort. Diving and snorkeling here is excellent too. One of the great wreck-diving destinations, the USS Emmons, is off the coast of Kouri Island. The island is north of Nago and you can reach it by bridge. To get to Kouri Island, start heading north towards Nago. Take a left onto route 110, toward Yagaji Island. Then take a right on route 247, and you’ll see the bridge leading to the island. Here is a Google map link: http://goo.gl/4OaYTy
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n tropical climates like Okinawa, tires disintegrate more quickly than in temperate climates, requiring extra consideration for your tires on island. Enjoy big savings on tires at your nearest Typhoon Motors through August. If you are unsure whether you need new tires just by looking at their basic lack of tread or obvious baldness, try the simple penny test. Place the penny between the grooves on the top of your tire and if you can see the top of Abraham Lincoln’s head, chances are you probably need new tires. Good tires are especially important on Okinawa as rain and humidity make the roads more slick. Plus, if you are selling your car, you can increase its resale value with a fresh set of tires in place. For more information, call your nearest Typhoon Motors on Camps Foster, Kinser, Courtney or Hansen or visit them online at mccokinawa.com/typhoonmotors or on Facebook. .
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livingatlarge
Love Basketball and Cheerleading?
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f you are ready to make a positive impact in the community, MCCS has the opportunity for you. Semper Fit is looking for fun, dedicated individuals to coach this winter’s youth basketball and cheerleading teams. Challenge yourself and motivate children with this rewarding undertaking. Sign up to be a coach between now and September 15. The basketball and cheerleading season runs from November to January 31 with team practices beginning on October 20. Parents who are interested in registering their children for either basketball or cheerleading can also sign them up during this same period. The cost is $60 per child. Participat-
ing in sports at a young age can have a healthy developmental impact on children by promoting cooperative play, teamwork and sportsmanship. To sign up either as a coach or a participant, visit any MCCS fit-
ness center during the registration period. If you have questions or would like more information, call 645-3533/3534 or go online to mccsokinawa.com/youthsports.
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mccsevents&happenings Dads in Gear Wednesdays , 5:30–6:30 p.m. 645-0396 FREE, registration required
Professional Communication August 8, 9 a.m.–11 a.m. MFP-R, Camp Courtney 645-3151 FREE
Survival Japanese August 13, 5 p.m. Library, Camp Courtney 622-9280 FREE
Nacho Average Wednesday Wednesdays Thirsty's Lounge, MCAS Futenma 636-3046
Money Management Workshop August 12, 8–11 a.m. MFP-R, Camp Hansen 645-2104 FREE
Hamby Town Tour August 14, 9 –11 a.m. Commissary, Camp Foster 645-2104 FREE
Bullseye Dart Tournament Thursdays, 7 p.m. BeachHead, Camp Schwab 625-2053 FREE
Kids Basic Japanese Language August 11–13, 12:30–2 p.m. MFP-R, Camp Courtney 645-2104 FREE
L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses August 14, 7:30 a.m.–2 p.m. MFP-R, Camp Courtney 645-3698 FREE
We Make Okinawa Home
Other FREE Media:
Channel 15 & 118
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August 9 & 10 8 a.m. & 7 a.m. Turn unwanted items into ca$h. For a full schedule, visit mccsokinawa.com/fleamarket. Special Events 645-5829
August 8, 15 and 29 11:30–1 p.m. These quarterly gatherings offer a great opportunity for EFMP families to voice opinions, share insights and ideas as well as get to know new EFMP staff. mccsokinawa.com/efmp
Camp Courtney
All Camps
August 16 6–9 p.m. Enjoy buffet-style food, a DJ and a best-dressed competition at this semi-formal affair. Open to all teens. Camp Courtney Teen Center 622-9702
Pick up your copies today at Exchange Bookmarks and select locations on island of The Best of Okinawa Living book, The Best of Okinawa Living postcards, The Habu Hunter, and The Spirit of Okinawa. MCCS 645-3434
Flea Market
Hollywood Teen Dance
EFMP Family Forum
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ryan vs. courtney
japanese phrase of the week
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Happy Birthday! Tanjyoubi omedetou gozaimasu! For details about FREE Japanese language classes, please call Marine & Family Programs–Resources at 645-2104/2106.
ourtney: One of my favorite ways to stay cool in the summer when I was growing up in Florida was to make regular visits to 7-Eleven for Slurpees. Is there an Okinawan alternative? I’m starting to melt over here. Ryan: While there is nothing quite like a 7-Eleven Slurpee (which you can purchase in mainland Japan 7-Eleven’s), the Japanese icy treat of choice is kakigori. It’s shaved ice flavored with syrup and condensed milk, usually served in a bowl. C: A bowl indicates that it’s not as portable as a Slurpee in a convenient cup, but I guess it will suffice. Is this why I’ve seen lots of ice-shaving devices in the local stores lately—to make your own kakigori at home? R: Yeah, but I’ve never used a home kakigori machine that was actually any good. Most of the ones you see in stores are hand-cranked ice shavers and they don’t shave the ice nearly as finely. Plus, by the time
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you’re done, you’re too tired to eat. A good kakigori’s ice should have a cloud-like consistency. If you’re going to buy one for the house, get a solid electric one. C: If I don’t want to go to the trouble of making my own, which I don’t, where could I buy already shaved kakigori?
R: In the summer, you can find it anywhere. It’s a staple at festivals, street vendors, and a common summer dessert at restaurants and cafes. You might see it served alongside ice cream or as Okinawan zenzai (which is shaved ice topped with sweet azuki beans or tapioca pearls).
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off-base events get out and explore.
FC Ryukyu vs. Y.S.C.C. Yokohama Soccer Game August 10 3 p.m. kick off Koza Sports Park FREE for SOFA Haisai Tsuboya Pottery August 7–13 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Tsuboya Pottery Museum Tsuboya, Naha City FREE Summer Bullfighting August 10 1 p.m. Multipurpose Dome, Ishikawa ¥3,000
tours+
adventure begins here. 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. After lunch, enjoy the rest of the tour at the Pineapple Park.*
Forest Adventure Park 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.
Bios on the Hill August 16, 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. See the majestic water buffalo and even take a ride in a water buffalo cart. Bring a picnic lunch or order from the café.*
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.*
Sub‐Ship (ORCA) & Lunch Buffet August 15, 10:30 a.m.– 4 p.m. Adults $53, Children (6–12) $41, (3–5) $11, (under 3) FREE View the beautiful waters of Okinawa from the comfort of the Orca Sub-Ship. After an afternoon at sea, venture to Kokusai Street for a teppanyaki steak dinner.*
Okinawa World & Habu Museum August 16, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Adults $32, Children (12–15) $29, (4–11) $21, (under 4) FREE Tour Gyokusendo Cave and then enjoy an eisa drum show, glassblowing center, pottery village and an awamori shop.*
*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 (Temporarily Closed) | U.S. Naval Hospital 646-7013
photooftheweek Thomas Alan Smilie
See the wonders of the sea at Churaumi Aquarium. To get there, take the Okinawa Expressway all the way to the end (Kyoda IC) and continue straight on Hwy. 58 until it turns into Hwy. 449. Turn left at Urasaki intersection onto Hwy. 114. There will be plenty of signage leading they way. Google map link: http://goo.gl/JtRrdO
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spotlight
Top 5 Reasons to Hit the Pool
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e have devised many ways to cool off such as air conditioning and popsicles, but nothing is as immediately refreshing as a dip in the pool. But there’s more to it than that. Here are the top five reasons to visit your local MCCS pool this summer: 1. Heart Health: Swimming is great cardiovascular work, keeping your heart strong. 2. Build Muscle: Swimming is a full body workout and will build significant amount of muscle. 3. Cross Training: Mixing some low impact training to your higher impact training will balance out
your current regimen. 4. Flexibility: It may be counterintuitive to summer weather, but spending some time in a heated pool can relax the muscles and increase flexibility while easing muscle soreness. 5. Social Outlet: Joining the Okinawa Dolphins the Masters swim team or a triathlon training group is a great way to make new friends with common interests. Visit mccsokinawa.com/aquatics or find us on Facebook for a full schedule and hours for all the MCCS pools on island.
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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 Basketball Tournament August 15–17 Kinser Fitness Center Register by 1 p.m. on August 11 at any MCCS fitness center for $95 per tream. 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 e-mailed to each coach. Details: 637-1869. Open Down South Racquetball Competition August 16–17 Gunners Fitness Center Register by 1 p.m. on August 11 at any MCCS fitness center for $10 or on-site for $15. This event is open to participants island-wide. Awards will be given to first, second and third place winners. Details: 645-4866/3985. Open Softball Tournament August 22–24 Courtney Semper Fit Px Softball Field Register by 1 p.m. on August 18 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 e-mailed to each coach. Details: 622-7297. Open 6 on 6 Soccer Tournament August 23–24 MCAS Futenma Semper Fit Gym Register by 1 p.m. on August 18 at any MCCS fitness center for $80 per team. This event is open to participants island-wide. Awards will be given to first, second and third place finishers. Tournament brackets and bylaws will be e-mailed to each coach. Details: 636-2672.
classof theweek Turbo Kickboxing Experience a party while you work out. This is a cardio kickboxing class that is enjoyable for everyone looking for a high energy work out.
For a full class schedule, visit schedule mccsokinawa.com/wellness.
singlemarineprogram Golf Clinics at Taiyo 1st and 3rd Fridays of every month, 9–11 a.m. Taiyo Golf Club 645-3681 FREE
Battle Sites Tour August 29 Community Center, Camp Foster 645-3681
CAMP KINSER | 637–2177
CAMP COURTNEY | 622–6101
Thursday, August 7 Sex Tape (R) 6:30 p.m. Friday, August 8 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3D (PG 13) 6:30 p.m. Saturday, August 9 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG 13) 3 p.m. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3D (PG 13) 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 7 CLOSED
Sunday, August 10 Into the Storm (PG 13) 1 p.m. The Hundred-Foot Journey (PG) 3:30 p.m. Set up: All in 3D (PG 13) 6:30 p.m.
Friday, August 8 Step Up: All In 3D (PG 13) 6 p.m. Into the Storm (PG 13) 9 p.m. Saturday, August 9 Get on Up (PG 13) 3 p.m. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG 13) 6 p.m. Sunday, August 10 The Hundred-Foot Journey (PG) 3 p.m. Into the Storm (PG 13) 6 p.m.
Monday, August 11 CLOSED
Monday, August 11 Step Up: All In (PG 13) 7 p.m.
Tuesday, August 12 CLOSED
Tuesday, August 12 CLOSED
Wednesday, August 13 Sex Tape (R) 6:30 p.m.
MCAS FUTENMA | 636-3890
Wednesday, August 13 How to Train your Dragon 2 (PG) 2 p.m. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG 13) 7 p.m.
Thursday, August 7 CLOSED
Thursday, August 7 Guardians of the Galaxy (PG 13) 7 p.m.
Friday, August 8 Into the Storm (PG 13) 6:30 p.m.
Friday, August 8 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3D (PG 13) 6:30 p.m. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG 13) 10 p.m.
Saturday, August 9 Into the Storm (PG 13) 4 p.m. Guardians of the Galaxy (PG 13) 7 p.m. Sunday, August 10 Step Up: All In (PG 13) 4 p.m. Into the Storm (PG 13) 7 p.m.
CAMP HANSEN | 623–4564
Saturday, August 9 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3D (PG 13) 6 p.m. Into the Storm (PG 13) 9:30 p.m.
Monday, August 11 The Hundred-Foot Journey (PG) 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, August 10 Into the Storm (PG 13) 2:30 p.m. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG 13) 6 p.m.
Tuesday, August 12 CLOSED
Monday, August 11 Step Up: All In 3D (PG 13) 7 p.m.
Wednesday, August 13 CLOSED
Tuesday, August 12 Into the Storm (PG 13) 7 p.m.
CAMP FOSTER | 645-3465
Wednesday, August 13 The Hundred-Foot Journey (PG) 7 p.m.
Thursday, August 7 Earth to Echo (PG) 3 p.m. Guardians of the Galaxy (PG 13) 7 p.m. Friday, August 8 The Hundred-Foot Journey (PG) 3 p.m. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3D (PG 13) 6 p.m. Into the Storm (PG 13) 9 p.m. Saturday, August 9 The Hundred-Foot Journey (PG) Noon Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG 13) 3 p.m. Step Up: All In 3D (PG 13) 6 p.m. Into the Storm (PG 13) 9 p.m. Sunday, August 10 The Hundred-Foot Journey (PG) 1 p.m. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3D (PG 13) 4 p.m. Into the Storm (PG 13) 7 p.m. Monday, August 11 The Hundred-Foot Journey (PG) 3 p.m. Step Up: All In (PG 13) 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 12 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG 13) 3 p.m. Into the Storm (PG 13) 7 p.m.
CAMP SCHWAB | 625–2338 Thursday, August 7 CLOSED Friday, August 8 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG 13) 6 p.m. Into the Storm (PG 13) 9:30 p.m. Saturday, August 9 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3D (PG 13) 6 p.m. Into the Storm (PG 13) 9:30 p.m. Sunday, August 10 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG 13) 4 p.m. Step Up: All In 3D (PG 13) 7 p.m. Monday, August 11 The Hundred-Foot Journey (PG) 7 p.m. Tuesday August 12 Guardians of the Galaxy 3D (PG 13) 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 13 CLOSED
Wednesday, August 13 The Hundred-Foot Journey (PG) 3 p.m. Step Up: All In 3D (PG 13) 7 p.m.
Movie schedule is subject to change. For the latest updates visit shopmyexchange.com/reeltimetheatres/reeltime-landing.htm.