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back to school information fair
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FEATURED back to school Back to School Kids information fair Day at the Movies Chart your course to a successful school year! Wednesday 8 August | 1630-1900 The Officers’ Club, MCAS Beaufort If you have a child attending school, on or off base, this event is for you! School-related resources will be available to include: • Various School Principals • School Lunch Programs • Bus Safety • After School Programs • Base Library/Tutoring Resources • DARE Officer • School Uniform Display • Craft Station for Kids • School Giveaways For additional information, please contact the School Liaison Officer, Kim Wiley, at 228-6128.
Need an easy dinner solution?
“Pasta Night Buffet” will be available: $10 for adults, $6 for ages 6-12, 5 and under eat free.
18 August | 1100-1700 MCRD Parris Island Theater Join us for arts and crafts, two movies, a kids concession pack and a pizza lunch. Online registration required at www.mccs-sc.com/theater. The cost is $10 at the door.
Back to School Glow Bowl Bash 18 August | 1300-1600 MCAS Beaufort Bowling Center Back to School Glow Bowl Bash is for children ages 5 to 14. Join us for music, black lights, snacks, games and door prizes. Cost is $10.00 (includes shoes). Please register by 1 August.
Back to School Dance
10 August | Laurel Bay Youth Center Ages 8-11: 1800-2000 | Ages 12-17: 2000-2200
Celebrate going back to school by coming to the Laurel Bay Youth Center Back to School Dance! The cost is $3.00 per person or $2.00 if you bring a school supply donation.
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Back to School Kids Day at the Movies 18 Au g us t | 1100-1700 | MCRD Parris Is l and The ate r r e g istrat i o n r e q uir ed at mccs -sc.com/theate r Co s t is $10 at the d oo r
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3rd Annual Parent-Child Fishing Tournament 9 August | 1730-1930 Scouts Pond, MCAS Beaufort
Fall Intramural Bowling League 21 August | 1800 | MCRD Parris Island Bowling Center 22 August | 1800 | MCAS Beaufort Bowling Center
FISHING TOURNAMENT 3rd Annual
Parent-Child
Call 228-7472 for more information
Join the Fall Intramural Bowling League. Each team consists of 8 players. The kick off meetings are 21 August for the Parris Island league and 22 August for the Beaufort league.
Monday through Friday Bowling Special! Buy one game, get one free for all youth from 1100-1600 at the Parris Island and MCAS Beaufort bowling centers (Parris Island Center is closed on Tuesdays and MCAS Beaufort Center is closed on Wednesdays.) Special ends 17 August 2012.
Thursday 9 August from 1730-1930 at Scouts Pond, MCAS Beaufort
Age Groups; Fish to be caught: Awards: Giveaways: Cost: Registration:
7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-18 multi-species: points will be awarded for blue-gill, largemouth bass, catďŹ sh and carp 1st place team trophy in each age group Tee-shirts and Fishing items visit mccs-sc.com or $5.00 per Team
Age Groups: 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-18 Fish to be caught: multi-species– points will be awarded for blue-gill, largemouth bass, catfish and carp 21 July through 7 August at Outdoor Recreation building 1219 MCAS Beaufort
NOTE: All participants 16 and older must have a valid 2012-2013 SC Freshwater Fishing License. Outdoor Recreation Sell all SC Hunting and Fishing License
presented by
We would like to thank New River Auto Mall for their sponsorship of MCCS events and activities.
The Department of Defense (DoD) and the Marine Corps neither endorse nor favor any commercial supplier, product, or service.
Awards: 1st place team trophy in each age group Giveaways: T-shirts and fishing items Cost: $5.00 per Team Registration: 21 July through 7 August at Outdoor Recreation Building 1219 MCAS Beaufort NOTE: All participants 16 and older must have a valid 2012-2013 SC Freshwater Fishing License. Outdoor Recreation sells all South Carolina Hunting and Fishing Licenses. Call 228-7472 for more information. 3rd Summer Swim Meet 15 August | 0700 Parris Island Pool Final Swim Meet of the summer. Open for eligible patrons. Must pre-register at the MCRD pool or by phone at 228-1587.
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august is national immunization awareness month August is National Immunization Awareness Month. In August, parents are enrolling children in school, older students are entering college and adults and the health care community are preparing for the upcoming flu season. This makes August a particularly good time to focus community attention on the value of immunization. Vaccines have reduced and, in some cases, eliminated many diseases that once routinely killed or harmed tens of thousands of infants, children and adults. The viruses and bacteria that cause vaccine-preventable diseases and death still exist and can infect people who are not protected
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by vaccines. Vaccine-preventable diseases have a costly impact, resulting in doctors’ visits, hospitalizations and premature deaths. Sick children can also cause parents to lose time from work. Maintaining high immunization rates protects the entire community by interrupting the transmission of disease-causing bacteria or viruses. This type of protection is known as community or herd immunity, and embodies the concept that protecting the majority with safe, effective vaccines also protects those who cannot be immunized for medical reasons. Be sure to keep regular appointments and track your immunizations carefully. Kathy Williams Semper Fit Health Promotion, 228-7616.
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MCRD PARRIS ISLAND
MCAS BEAUFORT
BACK TO SCHOOL
Military Lifestyle Summer Series:
Self-Wellness
BINGO
8 august · 1800-2000 · mcftb office
AUGUSTPARRIS2012 1AT LYCEUM-MCRD ISLAND
TIME: 1730-1900 FOR STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES K-12
( E L I G I B L E PAT R O N S )
FREE TO PLAY!
STAY ‘TILL THE END FOR THE GRAND PRIZE DRAWING TO REGISTER YOUR SCHOOL-AGED CHILD
PLEASE CALL OR E-MAIL JANICE PALMER: 228-1550 PALMERJD@USMC-MCCS.ORG
presented by
Back to School BINGO
Military Lifestyle Summer Series: Self-Wellness
1 August | 1730-1900 Lyceum-MCRD Parris Island
8 August | 1800-2000 MCFTB Office
Back to School BINGO is for students grades K-12. It’s free to play, and you’ll want to say until the end for the grand prize drawing. To register school-aged child, call or email Janice Palmer at 228-1550 or palmerjd@usmc.mccs.org.
This class focuses on self-wellness. Learn more about self-care, stress management, and relaxation. To register contact LifeSkills Program Trainer, Becky Salazar at 228-7334 or email salazarbm@ usmc-mccs.org.
For more information, please contact your MCRD MCFTB Team:
For more information, please contact your MCAS MCFTB Team:
Deanna Simpson – MCFTB Director – 228-1505 Jennifer Carr – MCFTB Administrative Specialist – 228-1662 Krissy Stewart – Family Readiness Program Trainer – 228-1663 Crystal Hundley – LifeSkills Program Trainer – 228-1570 Janice Palmer – Readiness & Deployment Support Trainer – 228-1550 Roxanne Farr - L.I.N.K.S. Program Trainer - 228-1573 Lori Stone - L.I.N.K.S. Administrative Specialist - 228-1524
DaNeil Cox – MCFTB Director – 228-6504 MJ Boice – MCFTB Administrative Specialist – 228-6141 Ashley McCartney - Readiness & Deployment Support Trainer 228-7311 Veronica Stephens- L.I.N.K.S. Program Trainer - 228-7397 Becky Salazar – LifeSkills Program Trainer – 228-7334 Christopher Eiland – Family Readiness Program Trainer – 228-7495
We would like to thank New River Auto Mall for their sponsorship of MCCS events and activities.
The Department of Defense (DoD) and the Marine Corps neither endorse nor favor any commercial supplier, product, or service.
MCFTB ONLINE:
Main Website: http://mccs-sc.com/MCFTB/ • MCAS Facebook: http://facebook.com/mcftb.mcas.beaufort MCRD Facebook: http://facebook.com/mcftb.mcrd.pi JUNE 20122012 august
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SINGLE MARINE & SAILOR PR OGRAM
AUGUST 2012• SMP EVENTS
BRIG & BREW: 228-1544 SMP INFO: MCRD 228-1541 AFTERBURNERS: 228-6365 • SMP INFO: MCAS 228-7405 Tri-Command Single Marine Program web site www.mccs-sc.com SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
Brig & Brew 1000 Afterburners 1400
BOWLING: FRIDAY 1600-2000, SATURDAY 1300-2000 AND SUNDAY ALL DAY! MOVIES: THURS-SUN ANY MOVIE FOR FREE GOLF: PLAY GOLF ANY DAY FOR $20 AFTER 1300 @ THE LEGENDS
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summer olympics
Afterburner / Brig & Brew
beat the Heat
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7 cornhole tournament
pga championship final round
13 air Hockey tournament
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pool tournament
Horseshoe tournament
Afterburners 1900
20 X-box tournament
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Horseshoe tournament
texas Hold’em
basketball tournament
Afterburners 1700
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cornhole tournament
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outdoor game night on the big screen
movie night
Afterburners 1900
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Afterburners 1900
movie night
Afterburners 1600
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Afterbuners 1100
volunteer recruiting
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karaoke w/ dJ donna Brig & Brew 1900-2200
beat the Heat
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Afterburners 1900
walt disney world® trip
Afterburners/Brig & Brew 1900 AFTERBURNERS BAR: MON 1600-2200 TUE 1600-2200 MON 1600-2200 THUR 1500-2200 FRI 1600-2200 SAT 1200-2200 SUN 1200-2200
movie night
Afterburners 1900
kinect 30 tournament
Afterburners 1900
Brig & Brew 1900
texas Hold’em
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backyard bbQ
Afterburners 1900
lunchtime pool 23 tournament
Bay Circle/Laurel Bay 1600 beat the Heat Afterburners/Brig & Brew karaoke w/ dJ donna Brig & Brew 1900-2200 1900
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Afterburners/Brig & Brew karaoke w/ dJ donna 1900 Brig & Brew 1900-2200
Afterbuners 2100
Afterburners 1900
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10 Afterburners 1700
beat the Heat
Brig & Brew 1900
Afterburners 1900
movie night
Afterburners 1900
Horseshoe tournament
Afterburners/Brig & Brew karaoke w/ dJ donna Brig & Brew 1900-2200 1900
Afterburners 1900
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water slide
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4 Afterburners 1600
Afterburners 1900
Afterburners 1500
texas Hold’em
Afterburners 1300
cornhole tournament
troop appreciation
Brig & Brew 1900
Afterburners 1900
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Afterburners 1900
beat the Heat
Afterburners 1900
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Afterburners 1900
texas Hold’em
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Afterburners/Brig & Brew karaoke w/ dJ donna Brig & Brew 1900-2200 1900
ps3 tournament
Brig & Brew 1900
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THURSDAY
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AFTERBURNERS REC: MON 1100-2200 TUE 1100-2200 WED 1100-2200 THUR 1100-2200 FRI 1100-2200 SAT 1200-2200 SUN 1200-2200
BRIG & BREW: MON 1600-2200 TUE 1600-2200 WED 1600-2200 THUR 1500-2200 FRI 1500-2200 SAT CLOSED SUN CLOSED
SMP ELIGIBLE PATRONS INCLUDE: SINGLE MARINES AND SAILORS, GEOGRAPHICAL BACHELORS AND SINGLE PARENTS
Upcoming Events PGA Championship Final Round
Backyard BBQ
12 August 2012 1300 | Afterburners
18 August 2012 1600 | Afterburners
For more information contact Brett Westerfield at 228-1541 or email Westerfieldb@usmc-mccs.org.
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RETAIL
The Department of Defense (DoD) and the Marine Corps neither endorse nor favor any commercial supplier, product, or service.
Upcoming mcx Sales: JUNE 2012 august 2012
August MCX Sale | 8-21 August Furniture Event | 8-21 August 8
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TRICARE Prime Enrollment Fee Increase Quarterly Payment
Individual: $67.32 Family: $134.64 Quarterly payments are equal to 1/4 of the annual fee amount. When you submit your enrollment form, your contractor will prorate the quarterly fee to cover the period until the next fiscal year quarter (January 1, April 1, July 1 or October 1). After that your quarterly payment is due at the first of each quarter. Quarterly payments are only accepted by credit card.
All TRICARE Prime enrollees are required to pay annual enrollment fees, except: • Active duty service members • Active duty family members • Transitional survivors
Monthly Payment
Monthly payments are equal to 1/12 of the annual fee amount. Monthly enrollment fees must be paid with either an allotment from retired pay or through an electronic funds transfer (EFT) from your designated financial institution, which includes a debit or credit card. If you select the monthly payment option, you will be required to pay your first quarterly payment (Individual: $67.32/Family: $134.64) when you submit your enrollment form to allow time for the allotment or EFT to be established. Your first quarterly payment can be paid with a personal check, cashier’s check, traveler’s check, money order or credit card.
New TRICARE Prime enrollment fees for uniformed service retirees and their families will begin on 1 October 2012. Retirees who were enrolled before 1 October 2011 will see a more significant increase since their enrollment fee remained at the 2011-levels of $230 and $460 per year when the fees increased last year. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year (FY) 2012 allows for the annual increase of TRICARE Prime enrollment fees for most retired beneficiaries based on the annual cost of living adjustment. Exceptions to annual increases are for survivors of active duty deceased sponsors and medically-retired service members and their dependents (see “Annual Increases” below for more information). Here’s How the Increase Will Affect You If enrolled before October 1, 2011: What you Pay Now Beginning October 1, 2012 Individual: $230 per year Individual: $269.28 per year Family: $460 per year Family: $538.56 per year If enrolled on or after October 1, 2011 (including all new enrollments): What you Pay Now Beginning October 1, 2012 Individual: $260 per year Individual: $269.28 per year Family: $520 per year Family: $538.56 per year Paying Enrollment Fees You can opt to pay your fees annually, quarterly or monthly. Before deciding to pay annually, please keep in mind that in most cases, enrollment fees are non-refundable. In addition, as new enrollment fees were calculated under current law, these amounts could change when Congress passes a FY 2013 budget. It is recommended you pay monthly or quarterly. Annual Payment
Individual: $269.28 Family: $538.56 You will pay the annual payment in one lump sum. When you submit your enrollment form, your contractor will prorate the fee from your enrollment date to September 30th. After that, your annual payment is due on October 1 each year. Annual payments are only accepted by credit card.
APRIL 2012
Individual: $22.44 Family: $44.88
Annual Increases TRICARE Prime enrollment fees are subject to increase each fiscal year based on the annual cost of living adjustment that occurs each calendar year to determine military pay. The only beneficiaries who are exempt from the enrollment fee increases each year are those classified as either survivors of active duty deceased sponsors or medically-retired uniformed service members and their dependents. The fee remains frozen at the rate when the survivor or medicallyretired member enrolls, is classified and begins paying enrollment fees as long as there is a continuous Prime enrollment. If enrolled before October 1, 2011
Individual: $230/year Family: $460/year
If enrolled on or after October 1, 2011 but before October 1, 2012
Individual: $260 per year Family: $520 per year
If enrolled on or after October 1, 2012
Individual: $269.28/year Family: $538.56/year
Could the Enrollment Fees Increase Again? There is a possibility that you may have another enrollment fee increase later in the year if new fees are included when Congress passes the final FY 2013 budget. If the fees are changed, the amounts and effective date will be announced using all available media and on this Web site. If that doesn’t happen, enrollment fees are subject to increase each October. Visit www.tricare.mil/costs for the most up-todate information about your health care costs.
More online under the “Retired Activities” tab at http://mccs-sc.com MCCS Retired Activities on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BeaufortRAO
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For more information or reservations call us at 843-228-7600 or visit us online at mccs-sc.com
MONDAY
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WEDNESDAY
LUNCH BUFFET HOURS | Mon-Fri: 1100-1300
FULL HOT & COLD LUNCH BUFFET
Children’s Lunch Buffet Price: Ages 0-5: Free Ages 6-12: $3.95
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PORK CHOPS THURSDAY FULL HOT & COLD LUNCH BUFFET Sides, Drink & Dessert $7.95
Sides, Drink & Dessert $7.95
TACO TUESDAY HOT & COLD LUNCH BUFFET
Sides, Drink & Dessert $7.95
9 PORK CHOPS THURSDAY FULL HOT & COLD LUNCH BUFFET
FULL HOT & COLD LUNCH BUFFET
Sides, Drink & Dessert $7.95
Sides, Drink & Dessert $7.95
HAPPY HOUR 1600-2000
13 POT LUCK MONDAY HOT & COLD LUNCH BUFFET
Sides, Drink & Dessert $7.95
14 TACO TUESDAY HOT & COLD LUNCH BUFFET
Sides, Drink & Dessert $7.95
MAMA’S HOMEMADE CHICKEN TENDERS
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FULL HOT & COLD LUNCH BUFFET
Sides, Drink & Dessert $7.95
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PORK CHOPS THURSDAY FULL HOT & COLD LUNCH BUFFET Sides, Drink & Dessert $7.95
Sides, Drink & Dessert $7.95
TACO TUESDAY HOT & COLD LUNCH BUFFET
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Sides, Drink & Dessert $7.95
MAMA’S HOMEMADE CHICKEN TENDERS
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FULL HOT & COLD LUNCH BUFFET
Sides, Drink & Dessert $7.95
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PORK CHOPS THURSDAY FULL HOT & COLD LUNCH BUFFET Sides, Drink & Dessert $7.95
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Sides, Drink & Dessert $7.95
TACO TUESDAY HOT & COLD LUNCH BUFFET
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Sides, Drink & Dessert $7.95
MAMA’S HOMEMADE CHICKEN TENDERS
FULL HOT & COLD LUNCH BUFFET
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FULL HOT & COLD LUNCH BUFFET
Sides, Drink & Dessert $7.95
FISH FRY-DAY
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(AND LANDLUBBER GRUB TOO)
FULL HOT & COLD LUNCH BUFFET
OFFICERS NIGHT 1600-2000 Santini Bar ¦ Pub Menu Available
FISH FRY-DAY
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(AND LANDLUBBER GRUB TOO)
FULL HOT & COLD LUNCH BUFFET
OFFICERS NIGHT 1600-2000
FISH FRY-DAY
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(AND LANDLUBBER GRUB TOO)
FULL HOT & COLD LUNCH BUFFET
OFFICERS NIGHT 1600-2000 Santini Bar ¦ Pub Menu Available
HAPPY HOUR 1600-2000
27 POT LUCK MONDAY HOT & COLD LUNCH BUFFET
(AND LANDLUBBER GRUB TOO)
Santini Bar ¦ Pub Menu Available
HAPPY HOUR 1600-2000
20 POT LUCK MONDAY HOT & COLD LUNCH BUFFET
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Santini Bar ¦ Pub Menu Available
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MAMA’S HOMEMADE CHICKEN TENDERS
FISH FRY-DAY
OFFICERS NIGHT 1600-2000
HAPPY HOUR 1600-2000
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Sides, Drink & Dessert $7.95
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ALL RANKS WELCOME
POT LUCK MONDAY HOT & COLD LUNCH BUFFET
THURSDAY
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PORK CHOPS THURSDAY FULL HOT & COLD LUNCH BUFFET Sides, Drink & Dessert $7.95
FISH FRY-DAY
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(AND LANDLUBBER GRUB TOO)
FULL HOT & COLD LUNCH BUFFET
HAPPY HOUR 1600-2000
The Officers Club is also available for private catering functions. Please consider us for your next wedding, party or banquet. Call 228-7600 for more information.
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AUGUST For more information or reservations call us at 843-228-1566 or visit us online at mccs-sc.com
monday
tuesday
wednesday
LUNCH BUFFET HOURS: MON-FRI 1100-1300 ALL RANKS WELCOME CHILDREN’S LUNCH BUFFET PRICE: AGES 0-5: FREE AGES 6-12: $4.95
6 POT LUCK LUNCH BUFFET
Soup and Salad Bar, Sides, Drink & Dessert $7.95
tHursday
ITALIAN LUNCH BUFFET
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friday
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Lunch Buffet Featuring:
FRIED PORK CHOPS AND ROAST BEEF
Soup/Salad Bar, Sides, Drink & Dessert $7.95
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COUNTRY FRIED STEAK & BBQ CHICKEN
ITALIAN LUNCH BUFFET
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Soup/Salad Bar, Sides, Drink & Dessert $7.95
Soup and Salad Bar, Sides, Drink & Dessert $7.95
Soup/Salad Bar, Sides, Drink & Dessert $7.95
Happy Hour 1600-1800 • Try our new bar menu!
Soup and Salad Bar, Sides, Drink & Dessert $7.95
Lunch Buffet Featuring:
saturday CLOSED
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Lunch Buffet Featuring:
FRIED PORK CHOPS AND ROAST BEEF Soup and Salad Bar, Sides, Drink & Dessert $7.95
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POT LUCK LUNCH BUFFET
Soup and Salad Bar, Sides, Drink & Dessert $7.95
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Lunch Buffet Featuring:
COUNTRY FRIED STEAK & BBQ CHICKEN
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ITALIAN LUNCH BUFFET
Soup/Salad Bar, Sides, Drink & Dessert $7.95
Soup and Salad Bar, Sides, Drink & Dessert $7.95
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Lunch Buffet Featuring:
FRIED PORK CHOPS AND ROAST BEEF Soup and Salad Bar, Sides, Drink & Dessert $7.95
POT LUCK LUNCH BUFFET
Soup and Salad Bar, Sides, Drink & Dessert $7.95
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Lunch Buffet Featuring:
COUNTRY FRIED STEAK & BBQ CHICKEN
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ITALIAN LUNCH BUFFET
Soup/Salad Bar, Sides, Drink & Dessert $7.95
Soup and Salad Bar, Sides, Drink & Dessert $7.95
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Lunch Buffet Featuring:
FRIED PORK CHOPS AND ROAST BEEF Soup and Salad Bar, Sides, Drink & Dessert $7.95
Soup/Salad Bar, Sides, Drink & Dessert $7.95
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POT LUCK LUNCH BUFFET
Soup and Salad Bar, Sides, Drink & Dessert $7.95
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Lunch Buffet Featuring:
COUNTRY FRIED STEAK & BBQ CHICKEN
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ITALIAN LUNCH BUFFET
Soup/Salad Bar, Sides, Drink & Dessert $7.95
Soup and Salad Bar, Sides, Drink & Dessert $7.95
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Lunch Buffet Featuring:
FRIED PORK CHOPS AND ROAST BEEF Soup and Salad Bar, Sides, Drink & Dessert $7.95
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sunday
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Sunday Brunch 1000-1300
FISH FRY-DAY LUNCH BUFFET
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Soup/Salad Bar, Sides, Drink & Dessert $7.95
Happy Hour 1600-1800 • Try our new bar menu!
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Sunday Brunch 1000-1300
FISH FRY-DAY LUNCH BUFFET
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Soup/Salad Bar, Sides, Drink & Dessert $7.95
Happy Hour 1600-1800 • Try our new bar menu!
saturday 25 CLOSED
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Happy Hour 1600-1800 • Try our new bar menu!
CLOSED
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sunday
Sunday Brunch 1000-1300
FISH FRY-DAY LUNCH BUFFET
CLOSED
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FISH FRY-DAY LUNCH BUFFET
sunday
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Sunday Brunch 1000-1300
FISH FRY-DAY LUNCH BUFFET
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Soup/Salad Bar, Sides, Drink & Dessert $7.95
For more information or reservations call us at 843-228-1566 or visit us online at mccs-sc.com
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AUGUST CALENDAR wed 1 »» Ongoing Youth Sports Summer Activities Registration (Building 172, MCRD Parris Island or the Human Resources Office, Laurel Bay) »» SMP Summer Olympics Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort and Brig & Brew, MCRD Parris Island »» 0900 Story Time Building 923, MCRD Parris Island »» 1000 MCFTB MCAS Bookmaking MCFTB Office, MCAS Beaufort »» 1000 SMP Meeting (MCRD) Brig & Brew, MCRD Parris Island »» 1030 Lifelong Learning Education & Libraries Education Forum (Session One) The Officers’ Club, MCAS Beaufort »» 1400 SMP Meeting (MCAS) Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort »» 1500 Lifelong Learning Education & Libraries Education Forum (Session Two) The Officers’ Club, MCAS Beaufort »» 1700 Steak Night Traditions, MCRD Parris Island »» 1730 MCFTB MCRD Back to School Bingo Lyceum, MCRD Parris Island »» 1900 SMP Beat the Heat Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort and Brig & Brew, MCRD Parris Island THU 2 »» 1000 MCFTB MCAS Couponing 101 MCFTB Office, MCAS Beaufort »» 1130 Free Active Duty Swim Lessons MCRD Parris Island Pool »» 1530 Bosses’ Night The Officers’ Club, MCAS Beaufort »» 1800 RAD Training Mother Daughter Beaufort Police Department »» 1900 SMP Corn Hole Tournament Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort »» 1900 SMP Karaoke with DJ Donna Brig & Brew, MCRD Parris Island FRI 3 »» 0930 Child Development Center (CDC) Water Day of Play Child Development Center (CDC), MCAS Beaufort »» 1000 MCFTB MCAS Hearts Apart Support Group MCFTB Training House, Laurel Bay »» 1200 The Legends MCCS Intramurals The Legends, MCRD Parris Island »» 1800 Child Development Center (CDC) Parent’s Night Out CDC, MCAS Beaufort »» 1800 MCFTB MCAS BUNCO for MALS-31 Spouses Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort »» 1830 MCFTB MCRD Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program (P.R.E.P.) Marriage Weekend Workshop MCFTB Four Winds Family Readiness Center, Building 201, MCRD Parris Island »» 1900 SMP Friday Night Movie Night Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort
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SAT 4 »» 0800 Child Development Center Saturday Hourly Care CDC, MCAS Beaufort »» 0800 The Legends PIGA - Blue Ball: 2 BB of 4 The Legends, MCRD Parris Island »» 0900 MCFTB MCRD Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program (P.R.E.P.) Marriage Weekend Workshop MCFTB Four Winds Family Readiness Center, Building 201, MCRD Parris Island »» 1000 MCFTB MCAS Kids On The Home Front (Saturday Session) Youth Center, Laurel Bay »» 1600 SMP Waterslide Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort SUN 5 »» 1000 Sunday Brunch Traditions, MCRD Parris Island MON 6 »» 1000 MCFTB MCRD L.I.N.K.S. Mentor Meeting MCFTB Four Winds Family Readiness Center, Building 201, MCRD Parris Island »» 1300 Resume Writing Building 923, MCRD Parris Island TUE 7 »» 0800 MCFTB MCRD Navigating PARRIdiSe Island MCFTB Four Winds Family Readiness Center, Building 201, MCRD Parris Island »» 0930 Welcome Aboard All Weather Traing Facility, MCRD Parris Island »» 0930 New Parent Support Baby Boot Camp Breastfeeding and childbirth education. 1617 Laurel Bay Boulevard »» 1000 Welcome Aboard All Weather Traing Facility, MCRD Parris Island »» 1130 Free Active Duty Swim Lessons MCRD Parris Island Pool »» 1800 RAD Training Mother Daughter Beaufort Police Department »» 1900 SMPCorn Hole Tournament Brig & Brew, MCRD Parris Island »» 1900 SMP Tuesday Night Texas Hold’em Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort WED 8 »» 0800 MCFTB MCRD Navigating PARRIdiSe Island MCFTB Four Winds Family Readiness Center, Building 201, MCRD Parris Island »» 0800 Story Time Library, MCRD Parris Island »» 1630 Back to School Information Fair The Officers’ Club, MCAS Beaufort »» 1700 Steak Night Traditions, MCRD Parris Island »» 1800 MCFTB MCAS Military Lifestyle Summer Series Self Wellness MCFTB Office & Fitness Center, MCAS Beaufort »» 1900 SMP PS3 Tournament Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort »» 1900 SMP Wednesday Night Beat the Heat Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort and Brig & Brew, MCRD Parris Island THU 9 »» 0900 Story Time (CDC), MCRD Parris Island »» 0930 MCFTB MCAS Family Care Plan Training Workshop MCFTB House, Laurel Bay
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»» 1000 Special Needs Quaterly Forum Irby Inn Conference Room, MCAS Beaufort »» 1000 Semper Fit MCAS Health & Wellness Fair Fitness Center, MCAS Beaufort »» 1130 Free Active Duty Swim Lessons MCRD Parris Island Pool »» 1300 Federal Employment Building 923, MCRD Parris Island »» 1730 3rd Annual Parent-Child Fishing Tournament Scout Pond, MCAS Beaufort »» 1800 RAD Training Mother Daughter Beaufort Police Department »» 1900 SMP Horseshoe Tournament Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort »» 1900 SMP Karaoke with DJ Donna Brig N’ Brew, MCRD Parris Island FRI 10 »» 0900 CDC Back to School Bash (CDC), MCRD Parris Island »» 1000 MCFTB MCAS Hearts Apart Support Group MCFTB Training House, Laurel Bay »» 1200 The Legends MCCS Intramurals The Legends, MCRD Parris Island »» 1400 MCFTB MCAS 2012 Hurricane Preparedness Lasseter Theater, MCAS Beaufort »» 1900 Single Marine & Sailor Program Friday Night Movie Night Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort »» 1800 (Ages 8-11) | 2000 (Ages 12-17) Back to School Dance Laurel Bay Youth Center SAT 11 »» 0800 CDC Saturday Hourly Care (CDC), MCAS Beaufort »» 1700 SMP Basketball Tournament Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort SUN 12 »» 1000 Sunday Brunch Traditions, MCRD Parris Island »» 1300 Single Marine & Sailor Program PGA Championship Final Round Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort MON 13 »» 0930 Sensory Story Time Library, Building 596, MCAS Beaufort »» 1800 MCFTB MCAS MWSS-273 Return and Reunion The Officers’ Club, MCAS Beaufort »» 1900 SMP Air Hockey Tournament Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort TUE 14 »» 0800 Smooth Move Building 923, MCRD Parris Island »» 0900 MCFTB MCAS The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People BOQ Building 431, MCAS Beaufort »» 0900 Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Modified Swim Sessions Building 165, Pool, MCRD Parris Island »» 0930New Parent Support Baby Boot Camp 1617 Laurel Bay Boulevard »» 1000 MCFTB MCRD Get Crafty with Duct Tape Pens MCFTB Four Winds Family MCCS HAPPENINGS Readiness Center, Building 201,
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MCRD Parris Island »» 1130 Free Active Duty Swim Lessons MCRD Parris Island Pool »» 1900 SMP Pool Tournament Brig & Brew, MCRD Parris Island »» 1900 SMP Tuesday Night Texas Hold’em Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort WED 15 »» MCFTB MCAS Command Team Advisor & Family Readiness Assistant Training MCFTB Training House, Laurel Bay Building 172, MCRD Parris Island or the Human Resource Office, Laurel Bay »» 0700 MCCS Summer Swim Meet Series Outdoor Pool, MCRD Parris Island »» 0830MCFTB MCAS Family Readiness Volunteer Training MCFTB Training House, Laurel Bay »» 0830 MCFTB MCAS L.I.N.K.S. 4 Lenses for Marines MCFTB Office, MCAS Beaufort »» 0900 Story Time Library, MCRD Parris Island »» 0900 MCFTB MCAS The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People BOQ Building 431, MCAS Beaufort »» 1300 Survivor Benefit Plan Building 923, MCRD Parris Island »» 1500 SMP Troop Appreciation Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort »» 1500 MCFTB MCRD Hurricane Brief MCFTB Four Winds Family Readiness Center, Building 201, MCRD Parris Island »» 1700 Steak Night Traditions, MCRD Parris Island THU 16 »» 0900 Story Time Child Development Center (CDC), MCAS Beaufort »» 0900 Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Modified Swim Sessions Building 165, Pool, MCRD Parris Island »» 1130 Free Active Duty Swim Lessons MCRD Parris Island Pool »» 1900 Single Marine & Sailor Program Karaoke with DJ Donna Brig & Brew, MCRD Parris Island FRI 17 »» 0900 Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Modified Swim Sessions Building 165, Pool, MCRD Parris Island »» 0930 Child Development Center Water Day of Play CDC, MCAS Beaufort »» 1000 MCFTB MCAS Hearts Apart Support Group MCFTB Training House, Laurel Bay »» 1200 The Legends MCCS Intramurals The Legends, MCRD Parris Island »» 1730 MCFTB MCAS L.I.N.K.S. Mentor Meeting MCFTB Office, MCAS Beaufort »» 1800 Child Development Center (CDC) Parent’s Night Out Child Development Center (CDC), MCAS Beaufort »» MCFTB MCAS My Family Story Workshop Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort »» SMP Friday Night Movie Night Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort SAT 18 »» 0800 Child Development Center (CDC) Saturday Hourly Care Child Development Center (CDC), MCAS Beaufort
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»» 1100 Back to School Kids Day at the Movies Theater, MCRD Parris Island »» 1300 Back to School Glow Bowl Bash Bowling Center, MCAS Beaufort »» 1600 SMP Backyard BBQ Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort SUN 19 »» 1000 Sunday Brunch Traditions, MCRD Parris Island »» 1900 SMP Horseshoe Tournament Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort MON 20 »» 1900 SMP X-Box Tournament Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort »» 20-24 Aug 0900 New Provider Orientation The Officers’ Club, MCAS Beaufort- Fireside Room TUE 21 »» 0800 Smooth Move Building 896, Room 114, MCAS Beaufort »» 0830 MCFTB MCAS L.I.N.K.S. 4 Lenses for Spouses MCFTB Office, MCAS Beaufort »» 0900 MCFTB MCAS The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People BOQ Building 431, MCAS Beaufort »» 0930 New Parent Support Baby Boot Camp1617 Laurel Bay Boulevard »» 1700 MCFTB MCAS Kids On the Home Front Youth Center, Laurel Bay »» 1700 MCFTB MCAS Kids On The Home Front (Tuesday Session) Youth Center, Laurel Bay »» 1900 SMP Horseshoe Tournament Brig & Brew, MCRD Parris Island »» 1900 SMP Tuesday Night Texas Hold’em Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort WED 22 »» 0900 Story Time Child Development Center (CDC), MCRD Parris Island »» 0900 MCFTB MCAS The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People BOQ Building 431, MCAS Beaufort »» 1700 Steak Night Traditions, MCRD Parris Island »» 1900 SMP Wednesday Night Beat the Heat Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort and Brig & Brew, MCRD Parris Island »» 2100 SMP Outdoor Game Night on the Big Screen Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort THU 23 »» 0800 Story Time Child Development Center (CDC), MCRD Parris Island »» 1030 Toilet Training by Butterfly Effects Building 596 Room 203, MCAS Beaufort »» 1100 Single Marine & Sailor Program Lunch Time Pool Tournament Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort »» 1600 Volunteer Recruiting Event Bay Circle, Laurel Bay »» 1600 Volunteerpalooza! Bay Circle, Laurel Bay »» 1900 SMP Karaoke with DJ Donna Brig & Brew, MCRD Parris Island FRI 24 »» 1000 MCFTB MCAS Hearts Apart Support Group MCFTB Training House, Laurel Bay »» 1200 The Legends MCCS Intramurals The Legends, MCRD Parris Island
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»» 1900 SMP Friday Night Movie Night Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort SAT 25 »» 0800 Child Development Center Saturday Hourly Care (CDC), MCAS Beaufort »» 0900 Fall Opening Ceremony Youth Fields, Laurel Bay »» 1000 The Legends SC Military Challenge The Legends, MCRD Parris Island SUN 26 »» 1000 Sunday Brunch Traditions, MCRD Parris Island »» 1700 SMP Basketball Tournament Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort MON 27 »» 0800 27 Aug-28 Aug TRS Core Curriculum Building 923, MCRD Parris Island »» 0930 Sensory Story Time Library, Building 283, MCRD Parris Island TUE 28 »» 0900 MCFTB MCAS L.I.N.K.S. Mentor Training MCFTB Office, MCAS Beaufort »» 1900 SMP Corn Hole Tournament Brig & Brew, MCRD Parris Island »» 1900 SMP Tuesday Night Texas Hold’em Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort WED 29 »» 0800 29 Aug-31 Aug TRS Career Technical Pathway Building 923, MCRD Parris Island »» 0800 29 Aug-31 Aug TRS College University Pathway Building 923, MCRD Parris Island »» 0800 29 Aug-31 Aug TRS Employment Pathway Building 923, MCRD Parris Island »» 0900 MCFTB MCAS Present Like a Pro MCFTB Office, MCAS Beaufort »» 0900 Story Time Child Development Center (CDC), MCRD Parris Island »» 1700 Steak Night Traditions, MCRD Parris Island »» 1900 SMP Beat the Heat Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort and Brig & Brew, MCRD Parris Island THU 30 »» 30 Aug-4 Sept SMP Disney World Orlando Florida Trip Disney World, Orlando, Florida »» 1900 SMP Karaoke with DJ Donna Brig & Brew, MCRD Parris Island »» 1900 SMP Kinect Tournament Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort FRI 31 »» 0930 Child Development Center Water Day of Play (CDC), MCAS Beaufort »» 1000 MCFTB MCAS Hearts Apart Support Group MCFTB Training House, Laurel Bay »» 1700 Closed for Happy Hour Traditions, MCRD Parris Island »» 1800 MCFTB MCAS Four Lenses Deployment Readiness MCFTB Office, MCAS Beaufort »» 1900 SMP Friday Night Movie Night Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort TO VIEW THE ENTIRE MCCS CALENDAR, RECEIVE EVENT REMINDERS AND MORE, VISIT US ONLINE AT MCCS-SC.COM
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Information, Tickets and Tours (ITT) and All Points Travel, Building 409, Inside Furniture Gallery, Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island, South Carolina 29905, Phone: 843-228-3557 and 843-288-1540
Nearly New Clothing Sale 9-11 August | St. Helena Church The annual Nearly New Clothing Sale will be held for three days from 9-11 August at the the Parish Hall of the Episcopal Parish Church of St. Helena, 507 Newcastle Street, Beaufort.
HELP of Beaufort Needs Volunteer HELP of Beaufort is in need of volunteers to sort and hang donated clothing in its store in Beaufort, SC. Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday 0930 to 1230. HELP of Beaufort is a non-profit and statechartered organization serving those in need of emergency services such as clothing, food and shelter. Please call 843-5241223 or come by and complete a short application. We are located on 1910 Baggett Street, behind the Piggly Wiggly Store on Boundary Street.
Quality gently used clothing will be available for the whole family at bargain prices. The monies collected are used exclusively for outreach programs primarily in the community and also for churches abroad. Unsold items are donated to local charities. For more information or to volunteer, call Patti O’Leary at 846-6825.
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New Titles
Porch Lights by Dorothea Benton Frank. Frank is a native of the South whose novels vividly capture the wild beauty, laid-back atmosphere, earthy characters, and charming eccentricities of life in South Carolina’s Lowcountry. TK, who saw tragedy and hope as a nurse in Iraq, is unprepared for the challenges that face her when her husband is killed in a car accident. Filled with grief, she’s unable to care for their son alone and returns to her childhood home, where her grandmother awaits. Can Sullivan’s Island work its magic on her heart and spirit as it once did Edgar Allan Poe? Gone Missing by Linda Castillo. It’s Rumspringa--the time when Amish teens are allowed to experience life without rules. But, when a body turns up and another young teen girl goes missing, Chief of Police Kate Burkholder is called in to assist state agent John Tomasetti with the investigation. What they uncover are links to cold cases that go back years. It would appear a serial killer has been stalking the Amish community. Sandstorm: Libya in the Time of Revolution by Lindsey Hilsum. Hilsum, a foreign correspondent, has chronicled the conflict in Libya from the first stirrings of the revolt to Gaddafi’s savage death in the desert. Now, she examines events of the past year in Libya, putting them in context of the history of one of the strang-
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est regimes of our era, recounting the stories of Libyans who have never before dared to speak out, and exploring the future of Libya. Wicked Business: A Lizzy and Diesel Novel by Janet Evanovich. Elizabeth Tucker works in a bakery in Salem, Mass., where she bakes cupcakes so delicious they make men lose their minds. Then one day she meets Diesel, a man with his own set of unusual talents and a mission that only Lizzy can help him complete. He also soon becomes her protector against Grimoire Gerwulf, who is seeking the Seven Stones of Power. Tuesday’s Child by Fern Michaels. Having spent 35 years working as an attorney, Mikala was looking forward to her retirement. But, when Adam Star entered her office and confessed to the long-ago murder of his wife, for whom another woman was wrongfully convicted and sent to prison, Mikala knew she would have to delay her exit from the legal profession. Existence by David Brin. Sometime in the future an alien artifact is found and retrieved from Earth’s orbit. Scientists are stunned to discover that the artifact wants to communicate. As news of this gets out, the world reacts as it always does: with fear and hope and selfishness and love and violence. It causes present day readers to ponder ideas about the future,
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and how humanity will--must--adapt to it. The Third Gate by Lincoln Child. Explorer Porter Stone believes he’s discovered where King Narmer, a mythical god-king, is buried. Now he’s leading a team to find it. He also believes that Narmer’s crown--said to possess awesome powers--might be buried with him. One member of the team is Professor Jeremy Logan who is along to investigate the truth behind the rumor that the chamber is cursed. XO: A Kathryn Dance Novel by Jeffery Deaver. Someone was trying to destroy Kayleigh Towne, a beautiful young country singer with a voice like an angel. What began as an innocent exchange with a fan quickly led her into a dark, terrifying realm. And that’s when Special Agent Kathryn Dance became involved. She had to keep Kayleigh safe until she could find the dangerous stalker. The Infinite Tides by Christian Kiefer. NASA astronaut Keith Corcoran has prepared his entire life for this moment on board the International Space Station. But then he receives word that his daughter has died and his wife has left him. Returning to Earth he must come to terms with things his engineer and astronaut training had not prepared him for with help from an unusual cast of characters. Debut Novel.
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Upcoming Events at the MCAS CDC Water Day of Play 3, 17 & 31 August | 0930
Parent’s Night Out 3 & 17 August | 1830-0000 For more information about Child Development Center activities and events, please contact the Parris Island CDC at 228-3514 or the MCAS Beaufort CDC at 228-7290. Activities are available only to currently enrolled patrons of the Child Development Center.
New Parent Support
Baby Boot Camp 10, 17, 24, 31 July, 7 & 14 August New Parent Support, Laurel Bay Classes provide expectant parents and those with an infant an understanding of the infant’s world and the basic skills necessary for loving care.
Play Morning Mondays | 1000-1100-- Laurel Bay Youth Center Wednesdays | 1000-1100-- Parris Island Youth Center Come join us for FUN with the kids. Open to children from birth to 5 years old and their parents. There will be toys, crafts, games, songs, music and more. Men’s Parenting Class Mondays | 1200-1300 1617 Laurel Bay Blvd, Suite E Breastfeeding Support Group Wednesdays | 0900-1000 1617 Laurel Bay Blvd, Suite E
Family Child Care
New Provider Orientation Applications are due by 3 August 20-24 August | 0900-1700 The Officers’ Club, MCAS Beaufort- Fireside Room
FMEAP OFFICE HOURS AND LOCATION: 0800 - 1630 MCRD/ERR Parris Island, SC Phone: (843) 228-3377 0730 - 1630 Marine Corps Air Station, Beaufort, SC Office: (843) 228-6463 Family Member Employment Assistance MCAS Beaufort, SC offers a wide variety of employment related assistance to military spouses and dependents with active duty military sponsors. Services include: • Career Counseling and Assessments • Job Search Assistance • Microsoft Office Training (New!) • Referral Service to local and national employers • Educational Workshops: Résumé Writing, Interview Strategies, Dress for Success, Job Fair Strategies, Job Search Strategies,
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Who is eligible to attend? • Spouses of Active Duty Military Members • Be at least 18 years of age • Have a high school diploma or GED • Be literate in English • Have successful PMO background screening (both spouses)
The Family Child Care New Provider Orientation is the required training for Family Child For more information contact Ashley Utsey, Care Providers. The training is a 40-hour course Family Child Care Director at 843-846-2270.
FMEAP
Need employment assistance? We are here to help!
offered Monday-Friday, 0900-1700. The enrollment fee is $45. The training includes American Red Cross CPR & First Aid Certification. Registration packets are available and enrollment fee is paid at Laurel Bay Child Development Center’s Front Desk. You may email Ashley Utsey to request the application in PDF form at Ashley.A.Utsey@usmc-mccs.org. Once the registration packet is processed, the Family Child Care Director will contact you for a pre-screening interview at your home. Please submit your application by 3 August 2012. Class dates are the week of 20 August. This is a recurring event. The next class will be held the week of 5 November with an application deadline of 11 October.
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Federal Employment, and Career Decision Making Résumé Assistance A Career Resource Management Center that is equipped with computers that have internet access and printing capabilities, a fax machine, résumé quality paper, copiers, books, DVDs and other resources to assist patrons on their job search needs.
In addition to these resources, we offer patrons the opportunity to be added to our program e-mail database. This service includes receiving information about program updates, activities, announcements from additional services within our installations, and recent employment vacancies made available to our offices. For more information please call. Need employment assistance? We are here to help! Resume and Cover Letter Workshop
06 August | 1300-1500 | MCRD Parris Island 23 August | 1000-1200 | MCAS Temporary Trailer 616B
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Everything you need to create a winning resume’! We will cover how to effectively target employers, how to use cover letters and letters or recommendations. Job Search Strategies Workshop
9 August | 1300-1500 | MCRD Parris Island 30 August | 1000-1200 | MCAS Temporary Trailer 616B
EFMP
All training classes (Sensory Story Time and Toilet Training) are open to ALL authorized patrons whereas the EFMP Modified Swim Sessions and EFMP Power Hour are only open to EFMP enrolled families. Please RSVP by 3 days prior to the event for planning purposes. To RSVP contact Denise Savoie, EFMP Training and Education Outreach Specialist, at denise.m.savoie@usmc-mccs.org or (843) 228-3849/2041. Check out our website (http:// www.mccs-sc.com/efmp) for more upcoming events and additional information about the Exceptional Family Member Program.
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Special Needs Quarterly Forum 9 August 2012 |1000-1130 MCAS Irby Inn Conference Room
In our ongoing effort to improve the services we provide, EFMP is teaming up with the Installation Leadership and Installation Program Representatives to promote collaboration of creative ideas in order to problem solve challenges and concerns that affect Exceptional Family Members. Child Care: Free Child Care MAY be available based on availability at the CDCs or Youth Centers for EFMP enrolled families for this event. You will need to call and make reservations and comply with all requirements of these programs. Please call (843) 228-7279 for information about how to register. Sensory Story Time at the Library 13 August 2012 | 0930-1000 MCAS Beaufort Library BLDG. 596 27 August 2012 | 0930-1000 MCRD Parris Island Library BLDG. 283, Located in the Douglas Visitor Center
This is a fun and interactive story time that promotes reading and communication. Through the use of puppets, movement and sensory stimuli, children can experience a fun and positive time at the library. Join EFMP at the library and let’s get reading! Toilet Training Presented by Butterfly Effects
23 August 2012 | 1030-1200 MCAS Beaufort, Bldg. 596 Room 203
with low impact exercise and enhancing confidence while in the water. Equipment available includes aquatic lift, aquatic cycles and treadmills, play rafts and more. For more information about the aquatic equipment available for the modified swim session, please contact Mr. Josh Cole at 843-228-1543. EFMP Power Hour
31 Aug 2012 | 0900-1000 Meet at the Laurel Bay Youth Center For EFMP Families
Are you looking for a fun way to meet new spouses, share or learn creative ways to solve problems while improving your physical fitness? Then join us and bring your children along for a low impact walk. All you need is a pair of sneakers, comfortable clothing; and of course, great conversation! In case of rain or inclement weather we will meet at the gym in Laurel Bay Youth Center for an indoor activity.
Behavioral Health
Summer Health and Wellness As mid-summer approaches, we are in the throes of the 2012 Summer Health and Wellness challenge. The emphasis of the program is to assist the units with substance abuse awareness and prevention, as well as encourage a healthy lifestyle. A healthy lifestyle is not only about regular physical activity, but also about the types of foods and drinks consumed, including alcohol which can
significantly inhibit fitness goals in many ways. Health effects aside, alcohol contains a substantial amount of empty calories, but very little nutritional value. One 16 ounce hard lemonade contains 317 calories. Likewise, a 2 ounce shot of tequila contains 138 calories. A 4 ounce Piña Colada boasts a whopping 627 calories. That’s more than a McDonalds Crispy Chicken Club sandwich. Even when staying within the recommended low-risk drinking guidelines, consuming one drink can be quite the set-back to a healthy diet. In addition to being high in calories, alcohol similarly hinders the body’s ability to burn fat. According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, fat metabolism can be reduced as much as 73% after drinking only two hard lemonades. Alcohol also inhibits the body’s ability to rehydrate. Not only does it block the production of the hormone which allows the body to retain water, but it also irritates the stomach lining and prevents the absorption of minerals necessary for rehydration. This means the body is not just losing water, but it is also prevented from replacing that lost water. All in all, while drinking is not indicative of an unhealthy lifestyle, it can impede healthy lifestyle choices like weight loss or fitness. Stick to lowrisk drinking choices, and always remember to hydrate, especially in this heat.
The task of toilet training can at times be frustrating. This class will discuss some of the challenges, and different methods that may help your child achieve success and independence when using the toilet. Child Care: Free Child Care MAY be available based on availability at the CDCs or Youth Centers to authorized patrons for EFMP trainings. You will need to call and make reservations and comply with all requirements of these programs. Please Call (843) 228-7279 for information about how to register. EFMP Modified Swim Sessions 14, 16, & 17 August | 0900-1030 Parris Island MCCS Pool, Bldg. 165
The modified swim session is designed to safely meet the unique needs of families enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program, so they can enjoy the pool throughout the summer. Come and take advantage of the specialized aquatic equipment that assists
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Adults Improving High School Math & English Skills
You can improve your math and English communication skills! The Military Academic Skills Program (MASP) is a three week course, open to Marines and Sailors with a command endorsement, and adult Family Members. MASP can raise your skill level 2-3 grade levels in English and math. Many take this course to prepare for high stakes tests or to get ready to go back to school. The next two classes are: 10 – 28 September and 15 October -2 November at MCRD/ERR Parris Island
Education Forum
31 July | 1500 & 1900 Douglas Visitors’ Center, MCRD Parris Island 1 August | 1030 & 1500 The Officers’ Club, MCAS Beaufort Educational professionals present-- “Why Go Back to School?” The panel will answer questions such as: Why is it best to do so here and now? How easy is it to get started? What kind of funding is available? They will also present testing tips and techniques. This event is open to all our military community members. For questions call (843) 228-7484 or 2152.
Monthly Education Newsletter
The Education Express is available monthly at our website: www.mccs-sc.com/lifelong. August’s newsletter provides information about the new Transition Readiness Seminars, which include pathways. Transitioning Marines can choose: Employment Pathway, College/University Education Pathway, Vocational/Technical Training Pathway and the Entrepreneurship Pathway. For more information, go to http:// www.mccs-sc.com/lifelong/newsletters/ EducationNews0712.pdf or click the link to it from the Lifelong Learning homepage.
Tuition Funding Sources Are Available
Active Duty Service Members have Military Tuition Assistance and GI Bills. Many military spouses can access a Military Spouse Career Advancement Account (MyCAA). A MyCAA fact sheet can found on the Lifelong Learning Website, www.mccssc.com/lifelong, keyword “MyCAA”. MyCAA is available through Military One Source via 1.800.342.9647 or http://www. militaryonesource.mil/. Scholarships and financial aid are often available to those willing to apply (www.fafsa.gov and www.mcsfex.net). For more information either call us or visit our webpage. MCAS Education 228-7484, MCRD/ ERR 228-2152, www.mccs-sc.com/lifelong.
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Sign up now through your base Education Services Office or call MCAS Beaufort at 2287484 and MCRD/ERR Parris Island at 228-2152.
ACTIVE DUTY: Don’t Wait! Apprenticeship Program Now
If you get a job after your Marine Career in your current field but don’t complete your Apprenticeship Program, you may have to start at the bottom rung, need to go to school and take numerous tests to gain equal credentials you can get from the Uniform Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP). Depending on your MOS, you may earn a Certificate of Journeyman Status from the Department of Labor in one or two years. USMAP doesn’t require additional training or work, but it does require logging in your work while on active duty. Get that job you want – at higher pay – when you are ready to transition. Don’t wait until it’s too late to prepare for your future. For more information, go to https:// usmap.cnet.navy.mil/ or contact your local Education Services Office by calling MCAS Beaufort at 228-7484 and MCRD/ERR Parris Island at 228-2152.
DANTES Announces Major Change for GEDR
Effective 1 October 2012, the GED will be available only on an after-the-fact reimbursement basis to eligible military personnel at official GED test centers. All DANTES-sponsored CONUS and OCONUS test sites must cease administration of the official GED test NLT 30 September 2012, and follow the CONUS and OCONUS GED paperbased testing calendar deadlines. Prior to assisting the Service member with online registration and scheduling through GEDTS, TCOs should reference the DANTES Examination Program Handbook (DEPH) with regard to GED Reimbursement Responsibilities and advise the Service member to use DANTES Form 1560/47.
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For more information, email exams@navy.mil with “GED Reimbursement Code 20C1” in the subject line. For local GED Questions, scheduling, etc, call your Installation testing representative: MCAS Beaufort: Linda Beattie Education Services Specialist 228-7474 MCRD/ERR Parris Island: Karen Bird Education Services Specialist 228-2086
Test Proctoring
Get your test proctored for FREE with us. Members of our Military Community often need to have tests proctored for college courses, industry requirements, and more. If you are a member of the local military community and you need to take a proctored test, contact our test examiners to determine if our free services are right for you. In addition to proctoring college courses, we have many active-duty military only tests and can guide you to CLEP, DSST, SAT, ACT test prep sites, etc. For more information, call your closest Education Office: MCAS Beaufort (843) 228-7474 & MCRD/ERR Parris Island (843) 228-2086. Education Offices Contact Info: MCAS Education Office: Rm 211, Bldg 596 across from MCX gas station Telephone General: 228-7484, MCAS Testing: 228-7474 Education advisements: 228-7421 MCRD/ERR Education Office: Rm 42, Bldg 923 - in IPAC Building Telephone General: 228-3889 MCRD Testing: 228-2086 Education Advisements: 228-2152 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: (843)228-7585 Park University: (843) 228-7052/3502 Technical College of the Lowcountry: (843) 228-2659/7494 University of Phoenix: (843) 470-0301 University of South Carolina Beaufort: (843) 208-8149/ 368-8211 Webster University: (843) 524-1851
Quote of the Month
“Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death” -Albert Einstein
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