August 2014 | Happenings | MCCS SC by MCCS South Carolina

AUGUST 2014

Back to School! Back to school bingo Details on page 2 Back to school kids day at the theater Details on page 6 Back 2 school at mcx Details on page 15 Information fair Details on page 17

BACK TO SCHOOL BINGO

TUESDAY 12 AUGUST AT TRADITIONS-MCRD PARRIS 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 228-1505 OR E-MAIL MCFTBPI@USMC-MCCS.ORG

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NEW PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAM

family member employment PROGRAM

Play Morning Every Monday | 1000-1100 Laurel Bay Youth Center

Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Parenting Class Every Monday | 1200-1300 1617 Laurel Bay Blvd., Suite E

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Spouse Transition and Readiness Seminar 7 August | 1100-1300 | MCAS MCFTB 26 August | 0830-1130 | MCRD MCFTB

Baby Boot Camp 5 August | 0930-1130 1617 Laurel Bay Blvd., Suite E

You are cordially invited to attend this overview of the Transition Readiness Seminar to learn how military to civilian transition affects the entire family.

Breast feeding Support Group Every Wednesday | 0900-1000 1617 Laurel Bay Blvd., Suite E

Information and Registration Contacts: MCAS MCFTB MJ Boice 228-6793 MCRD MCFTB Roxanne Farr 228-7837 MCAS and MCRD FMEAP Nancy Whitworth 228-3377

Play Morning Every Wednesday | 1000-1100 MCRD Parris Island CDC, Room 130

Exceptional family member program EFMP Modified Swim Sessions 5, 7 and 8 August | 0900-1030 Laurel Bay Youth Center Pool Laurel Bay Housing Area

Individual Education Program (IEP) Workshop 21 August | 1430-1630 Edisto Woods Community Center Laurel Bay Housing Area

The modified swim sessions are 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. Take advantage of the specialized aquatic equipment that assists with low impact exercise and enhancing confidence in water. Equipment available includes aquatic lift, aquatic cycle and treadmill, play rafts and more. Please RSVP and provide your input prior to the event for planning purposes by contacting Yucel Henderson at yucel.t.henderson@ usmc-mccs.org or 228-3849 or Josh Cole at 228-1543.

Attend IEP workshop to learn about special education terms, the IEP process, goal development and much more! Hourly drop off care may be available at the CDCs or Youth Centers for authorized patrons for this event. You will need to call and make reservations and comply with all requirements of these programs For more information, please contact Yucel Henderson at yucel.t.henderson@usmc-mccs.org or 228-3849. EFMP Meet, Greet and Learn Hour 28 August (last Thursday of each month) | 0900-1000 Bldg. 487, Laurel Bay Blvd. Laurel Bay Housing Area

Special Needs Quarterly Forum 21 August | 1330 - 1430 Edisto Woods Community Center Laurel Bay Housing Area

Are you looking for a fun way to meet new families, share knowledge and network? Then join us for great conversation and an opportunity to learn and network with other Exceptional Familes. Children are welcome to join us. All EFMP enrolled families are invited. Hourly drop off care may be available at the CDCs or Youth Centers for authorized patrons for this event. You will need to call and make reservations and comply with all requirements of these programs. Please RSVP and provide your input prior to the event for planning and problem solving purposes. For more information, please contact Yucel Henderson at yucel.t.henderson@usmc-mccs.org or 228-3849.

All newly enrolled or newly assisgned EFMP families to MCAS Beaufort or MCRD/ERR Parris Island are invited to attend the Special Needs Quarterly Forum. Special Needs Quarterly Forum is an opportunity for EFMP families and Tri-Command representatives to identify concerns, solve problems, exchange information and explore opportunities to better serve family members with special needs. Hourly drop off care may be available at the CDCs or Youth Centers for authorized patrons for this event. You will need to call and make reservations and comply with all requirements of these programs. Please RSVP and provide your input prior to the event for planning and problem solving purposes. For more information, please contact Yucel Henderson at yucel.t.henderson@usmc-mccs.org or 228-3849.

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MCRD PARRIS ISLAND

MCAS BEAUFORT

Read Your Way Through Deployment 3 & 26 June 15 & 28 July 12 & 27 August 9 & 23 september 14 & 28 OctOber 12 & 25 nOvember 9 & 18 December

1000-1200 MCFTB House 652 W. LaureL Bay BLvd

11 & 25 July ∙ 8 & 22 August ∙ 12 & 26 september 10 & 24 OctOber ∙ 14 & 28 NOvember ∙ 12 December 0900-1100 ∙ FOur wiNDs FAmily reADiNess ceNter No matter what style of cover your spouse wears, life on Parris Island can be challenging. Join us each month for an interactive get together that will focus on the topics that keep spouses not only surviving, but thriving. We will have opportunities to share what works and what doesn’t.

Read Your Way Through Deployment is NOT your “typical Book Club. In this class, you will get to know other spouses who are going through similar experience while discussing the different topics that each book presents. The books serve more as the conversation piece while the real insight occurs through the personal experience of each participant. In addition to discussing the books and the topics that are touched on, many of the authors have graciously agreed to take part in Skyped Author Chats. Many of them are looking to gain your insight in how you relate to their book!

To register please contact Roxanne Farr, L.I.N.K.S. Program Trainer at 843-228-1573 or farrre@usmc-mccs.org. Free Childcare with advanced registration.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. To register, please contact MJ Boice at 843-228-6793 or email: Marie.Boice@usmc-mccs.org. FREE on-site childcare provided.

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Presented By We would like to thank New River Auto Mall for their sponsorship of MCCS events and activities.

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.

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Read your way through deployment

8 & 22 August | 0900-1100 | Fours Winds Family Readiness Center

12 & 27 August | 1000-1200 | MCFTB House

To register, please call 228-1505 or email mcftbpi@usmc-mccs.org.

To register, please call MJ Boice at 228-6793 or email marie.boice@usmc-mccs.org.

For more information, please contact your MCRD MCFTB Team

For more information, please contact your MCAS MCFTB Team

DaNeil Cox – MCFTB Director – 228-6504 Mindy Morrison – MCFTB Administrative Specialist – 228-6141 Vacant – Family Readiness Program Trainer Christopher Eiland – LifeSkills Program Trainer – 228-7495 Julia Gwynn – L.I.N.K.S. Program Trainer – 228-7397 Kristin Remshak – L.I.N.K.S. Program Administrator – 228-7362 MJ Boice – Readiness & Deployment Support Trainer – 228-6793

Deanna Simpson – MCFTB Director – 228-1505 Myranda Brown – MCFTB Administrative Specialist – 228-1662 Ashley McCartney – Family Readiness Program Trainer – 228-1663 Becky Salazar – LifeSkills Program Trainer – 228-1570 Roxanne Farr – L.I.N.K.S. Program Trainer – 228-1573 Veronica Stephens – L.I.N.K.S. Administrative Specialist – 228-1524

MCFTB ONLINE

mccs-sc.com/MCFTB

MCAS Facebook.com/mcftb.mcas.beaufort MCRD Facebook.com/mcftb.mcrdpi

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Belly Dancing

MCRD Combat Fitness Wednesdays at 1830 For more Info: 228-1504 or 228-1579 Please consult your physician before beginning any exercise program. Patrons of all ability levels are welcome. If special assistance is needed, please contact Chris Wilk at 228-1504 or wilkcf@usmc-mccs.org

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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.

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Rock climbing wall

MCAS Beaufort Fitness Center As you begin to rock climb your body will be forced into some positions it may never have visited previously. Rock climbing is made up of a series of reaches with both your hands and feet. New climbers report sore forearms, hands, fingers and calf muscles. As you begin to learn to reach and stretch your limbs to find the very tiny holds that your fingers and toes will grip desperately in order to stay on the wall, your body will be working to provide balance, coordination and mental focus. Climbers will quickly begin to develop arm, back, finger and core strength as a result of the many reaches and holds that are repeated over and over through the completion of one climb. Climbers are successful with more difficult ascents only after working to improve the strength and endurance of their calves, shoulders, and core; their agility; strength-to-weight ratio; and flexibility in hips and hamstrings. Rock climbing is an excellent sport to participate in to increase your level of fitness. Tanya Tiessen (May 2006). Rock Climbing, Going up the walls! Retrieved from alive.com.

Back to School T T H A E Y THEATER A D S D I K 9 August 1200-1700 | for ages 6-12 MCRD Parris Island Theater | $10/child at the door Includes 2 kids movies, pizza lunch, a concession kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pack, (small popcorn, small drink, small candy) arts and crafts and games. Preregistration is required, but payment will be collected at the theater. Register from 9 July through 6 August

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Halloween horror nights at universal orlando

5-6 September

NASCAR® Military Discounts

Join ITT this fall for a spook-tacular overnight trip to Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights. Includes luxury charter bus transportation to/ from Orlando, 1-night hotel accommodations and 1-night admission to Universal Orlando Resort’s Halloween Horror Nights 2014. Call 228-1540 for more details as they become available!

Discounts are being offered at Richmond International Raceway NASCAR® Nationwide Series and Sprint Cup Series Races. Visit rir.com/salute or call 866-455-RACE(7223). Click on the link to your base and select the race you would like to attend. Then follow the on-screen instructions to make your purchase.

Journey with ITT to Atlanta, GA for a weekend of educational fun at

Georgia Aquarium & Zoo Atlanta 11-13 October 2014 # People In ROOM Cost Per Person

1 Person

2 People 3 People 4 People

$400.00 $250.00 $200.00 $175.00

Total Package Price

$400.00 $500.00 $600.00 $700.00

Trip Includes:

 Roundtrip Luxury Motor Coach Transportation  Georgia Aquarium Total Access Admission  Zoo Atlanta General Admission  Hotel Accommodations (2 Nights)  Two Breakfasts (12 & 13 October)

Cash, credit card and the Military Star Card are accepted. A non-refundable deposit of $25 per person is due at the time of reservation. Full payment is due no later than 12 September 2014. Cancellation after this date will result in a $100 per person cancellation fee. Open to all authorized patrons and their families and guests. There is a minimum of 40 participants required for this trip to depart. In case of cancellation due to not meeting this minimum, all payments (including deposit) will be refunded.

For more information, call 228-3557. Stay updated on current information regarding all of the exciting trips and travel offers available to you! Please visit our website: mccssc.com/itt and sign up today for email notifications from your Parris Island ITT / All Points Travel office! Be the first to learn about our upcoming Holiday trips and cruises, as well as special ticket offers and discounted travel packages. You can also contact us at 228-1540!

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SINGLE MARINE & SAILOR PR OGRAM

AUGUST 2014 SMP EVENTS SUNDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Eligible Single Marines & Sailors can play golf at The Legends at Parris Island for $20.00 after 1300 seven days a week. Bowling: Friday 1600-2000, Saturday 1300-2000 and Sunday all day! Movies: Thurs-Sun any movie FOR FREE. BRIG & BREW: 228-1544, SMP INFO: MCRD 228-1541, AFTERBURNERS: 228-6365, SMP INFO: MCAS 228-7405 MCCS-SC.COM

3 Point Shootout Afterburners 1600

11 Lunch Time Pool Tournament Afterburners 1130

Afterburners 1900

Ping Pong Tournament Afterburners 1600

18 Xbox One Tournament Afterburners 1900

Afterburners 1900

Pool Tournament Afterburners 1900 Karaoke / DJ

9 Corn Hole Tournament Afterburners 1600

Movie Night Brig & Brew 1800 Afterburners 1900

Brig & Brew 1900

Kinect Tournament Afterburners 1900

Volleyball Tournament Brig & Brew 1900

Afterburners 1900

Brig & Brew 1800 Afterburners 1900

Ice Cream Social

Afterburners/Brig & Brew 1900

21 Xbox Tournament Afterburners 1900 Karaoke / DJ Brig & Brew 1900

27 9 Ball Tournament Brig & Brew 1900

Ice Cream Social

Afterburners/Brig & Brew 1900

Movie Night

AFTERBURNERS

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Snack Bar: Mon-Wed and Fri Thur Sat-Sun

Recreation: Mon-Wed Thur Fri Sat-Sun

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Cookout

UFC® 177 Afterburners/Brig & Brew 2200

Brig & Brew 1800 Afterburners 1900

Recreation: Mon-Fri Sat-Sun

Afterburners 1600

Movie Night

AFTERBURNERS 1100-2100 1300-2100

UFC® FIGHT NIGHT Afterburners time TBD

Brig & Brew 1800 Afterburners 1900

NCAA FOOTBALL KICK OFF Afterburners/Brig & Brew 1800

Xbox One Tournament Afterburners 1900

16 Horseshoe Tournament Afterburners 1600 UFC® FIGHT NIGHT Afterburners time TBD

Movie Night

Ice Cream Social

Texas Hold’em

Afterburners 1130

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Troop Appreciation Afterburners/Brig & Brew 1500 Corn Hole Tournament Longest Drive Competition Brig & Brew 1900 Brig & Brew 1900

Corn Hole Tournament Brig & Brew 1900

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Texas Hold’em

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Texas Hold’em

Horseshoe Tournament Brig & Brew 1900

Ice Cream Social

Brig & Brew 1800 Afterburners 1900

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SMP ELIGIBLE PATRONS INCLUDE: SINGLE MARINES AND SAILORS, GEOGRAPHICAL BACHELORS AND SINGLE PARENTS

Upcoming Events 14 AUGUST SMP COOKING CLASS Afterburners 1130

20 AUGUST TROOP APPRECIATION Afterburners/Brig & Brew 1500

28 AUGUST NCAA FOOTBALL KICK OFF Afterburners/Brig & Brew 1800

16 AUGUST UFC® FIGHT NIGHT Afterburners time TBD

23 AUGUST UFC® FIGHT NIGHT Afterburners time TBD

30 AUGUST SMP COOKOUT Afterburners 1600

Movie Theater Hotlines: Parris Island 228-1525 MCAS Beaufort 228-7183

For more info, contact Brett Westerfield at 228-1541 or email Westerfieldb@usmc-mccs.org.

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MCRD PARRIS ISLAND

AUGUST MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

LUNCH BUFFET FEATURING:

SOUTHERN COMFORT FOOD

LUNCH BUFFET FEATURING: LUNCH BUFFET FEATURING:

CLOSED

FRIED CHICKEN & SALISBURY STEAK

DRINK & DESSERT $8.95

WILD WING WEDNESDAY

WINGS, SLIDERS, HOT DOGS DRINK & DESSERT $8.95

OPEN FOR DINNER

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

LUNCH BUFFET FEATURING:

FRIED PORK CHOPS &

GRILLED LONDON BROIL SOUP & SALAD BAR, SIDES, DRINK & DESSERT $8.95

SOUP & SALAD BAR, SIDES, DRINK & DESSERT $8.95

HAPPY HOUR

RESERVED FOR PRIVATE FUNCTIONS CALL 228-1559 FOR CATERING INFORMATION

1600-1800

1700-2000

SUNDAY BRUNCH 1000-1300 NO BRUNCH ON SUNDAY 31 AUGUST

Lunch Buffet Hours: Tuesday-Friday 1100-1300. All Ranks Welcome. Children’s Lunch Buffet Price: Ages 0-5 Free, Ages 6-12 $4.95.

1700-2000 LABOR DAY WEEKEND CLOSURES Closed after 1300 on 29 August. No Sunday Brunch on 31 August.

SUNDAY BRUNCH 1000-1300 NEW MENU Become a fan of Traditions on Facebook! facebook.com/traditions.pi

MCAS BEAUFORT

The Rack

Package $240.00 for 3 nights

Enjoy a $45 savings on three nights’ accommodations at the deTreville House, winner of the Marine Corps Food & Hospitality Excellence Award for 20 years, located 8 miles from Parris Island on board the Beaufort Air Station. For reservation information call 522-1663 or visit innsofthecorps.com.

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Beach Bum Triathlon 2 August | 0645 This triathlon is entirely on the hard flat beach of Hilton Head Island’s Coligny Beach. Prepare to have to the wettest, sandiest and hottest time you'll ever experience with a ¼ mile ocean swim, 6 mile beach bike and 3 mile beach run. For more information, visit gotrievents. com. Dog Days of Summer Rocking Hot Summer Night 15 August | 0700-2100 This sundown celebration on the May River Food Court in Bluffton is fun for whole family, including the “furkids”! There will be live music, free children’s activities and a food court featuring local restaurants. Lawn chairs and leashed pets are permitted. Tickets available at the door for $5 for adults and children 12 and under are free. For more information, visit blufftonsunsetparty.com.

Hilton Head Island Celebrity Golf Tournament 30 August – 1 September The popular Labor Day weekend event matches amateur golfers with for three days of golf and exciting evening activities. In addition to providing a fun, family-friendly experience, the tournament benefits 20 well-deserving children's charities in the South Carolina Lowcountry. Some of last 2013’s notable celebrities were Dennis Haybert, an actor known for 24, Heat and The Unit, Tony Womack, middle infielder for the Pittsburg Pirates and Arizona Diamondbacks and Mark Malone, NFL Color Analyst for the Pittsburg Steelers. For the complete schedule and for more information, please visit hhcelebritygolf.com.

Fripp Island Labor Day Weekend 5K 30 August | 0700 - 0915 This 5K is open to the public and will be held along Fripp Island’s beach. This is a great opportunity for people who are unfamiliar with Fripp Island to check out one of South Carolina's most beautiful beach resorts! For more information, call (842) 838-1516 or email recreation@frippislandresort.com

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the Kuder Work Values Assessment (learn what’s most important to you), Kuder Career Interests Assessment (connect your top interests with career clusters) and the Kuder Skills Confidence Assessment-A (what do you believe you’re good at doing?) will kick-start exploration and encourage more career satisfaction. Log on to dantes.kuder.com to get started.

PAYING FOR COLLEGE 26 August |1430-1630 Bldg. 923, MCRD Parris Island 26 August |1430-1630 Bldg. 596, MCAS Beaufort Getting higher education statistically means earning a higher salary throughout your working life, but it is not without cost. The fewer student loans you have, the better off you are. Consider various means of paying for, or saving money on, your higher education. This free, 2 hour class will explore means of affording a college education. For more information or to register, call MCAS Beaufort Education Office at 228-7421 or MCRD Parris Island Education Office at 228-2086.

Thinking About Taking a College Class? The Education Specialists at your local installation Education Office are ready to provide you with educational advisements, help you choose a path, talk about ways to pay for it and proctor all sorts of tests and examinations. Contact your education services specialist for more information: MCAS Beaufort • 228-7484 Room 211, Bldg. 596 MCRD/ERR Parris Island • 228-2152 Room 42, Bldg. 923

Accessing Higher Education 7-8 August | 0800-1630 Bldg. 923, MCRD Parris Island 11-12 and 18-19 August | 0800-1630 Bldg. 596, MCAS Beaufort

Military Service Can Serve as College Credit Have you looked at your Joint Services Transcript (JST)? Did you know you have potential college credit for being in the military? Go to jst.doded.mil create an account and take a look at what you have earned already. If you have any questions or see errors in your transcript please call your local Education Office. We are here to help!

Do you want a college degree but don't know where to start? This free, 2 day class covers deciding what school to attend, what program to pursue, checking to see if a school is accredited, means of paying for your education, completing applications and much more. While participants of the Transition Readiness Seminars have priority, other active-duty military, family members and veterans can attend when space is available. For more information or to register, call MCAS Beaufort Transition Assistance at 228-7421 or MCRD Parris Island Transition Assistance at 228-2086.

Quote of the Month: “Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere.” Chinese Proverb Find Us on the Internet Many of these and other Education topics are covered more in depth on-line at mccs-sc.com/lifelong.

Kuder® Assessments In less than 30 minutes, Active Duty, Guard members, Reservists and Service Members in transition can take all three of the Kuder® Journey assessments to learn more about themselves. Taking

The Education Services team posts updated education information, answers your questions and responds to your comments to better

Facebook.com/MccsScEducation serve your needs. See you there!

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LIBRARY READING LIST Wayfaring Stranger by James Lee Burke

The Sweet Spot by Stephanie Evanovich

At 16-years-old Weldon Avery Holland managed to get a bullet through the rear window of Bonnie and Clyde’s car. Over ten years later he thinks back on the encounter as he wonders how to protect his wife, a young woman he discovered at a deserted extermination camp fighting in World War II, from a local antiSemite targeting the couple.

Restaurant entrepreneur Amanda doesn’t need professional baseball player and heartthrob Chase Walker to sweep her off her feet. Chase, wanting an independent woman like Amanda, wins her over when she discovers his secret pre-game rituals and turns her into his number one fan. After finally giving in to the feelings she never thought she'd have for Chase, Amanda is soon left with a choice that will change her life when the tabloids reveal her secrets.

The Dead Will Tell: A Kate Burkholder Novel by Linda Castillo

Remains of Innocence: A Brady Novel of Suspense by J. A. Jance

Chief of Police Kate Burkholder discovers a mysterious link between the Amish community's ghostly past and two apparent suicides. Evidence starts to point toward murder and reveals the horrifying truth of what really happened at the haunted Hochstetler farm 35 years ago. Meanwhile, Kate’s boyfriend, state agent John Tomasetti, wrestles the ghosts of his own past when one of the men responsible for killing his family 4 years ago is found notguilty and walks free.

While cleaning out the home of her dying mother, Liza Machett discovers a fortune in hundred dollars bills hidden in stacks of magazines and books. Tracing the money’s origin leads her to Sheriff Joanna Brady who is investigating the death of a family friend. Are the two cases connected? Power Play (An FBI Thriller) by Catherine Coulter

Days of Rage: A Pike Logan Thriller by Brad Taylor

United States Ambassador Natalie Black races to clear her name after being accused of her fiancé’s death. Meanwhile, escaped psychopath Blessed Blackman is trying to kill Sherlock as revenge for her role in the operation that brought down his mother's cult.

A relic of the Cold War, the Russian FSB, gives a bomb no longer though to be effective to Boko Haram, an extreme Islamic sect in Nigeria. However, they are wrong and now Boko Haram has the means for mass destruction. The Russian FSB has another secret piece of the Cold War and as Logan Pike and the Taskforce try to figure out who is stalking them they could uncover the secret and put millions around the globe in danger.

For All Time: A Nantucket Brides Novel by Jude Deveraux Graydon knows there is no possible way that he can ever be with Toby, a beautiful young woman who possess the ability to distinguish him from his identical twin brother which, according to family legend, makes her Graydon’s True Love. Graydon is the heir to the Lanconian throne and his bride has been chosen for him. Despite this, Graydon is drawn to Toby and asks her to help him hide on Nantucket for a week to escape regal duties. They promise to only be friends but the magic of the island casts a spell on them.

Wicked Ways by Lisa Jackson and Nancy Bush Elizabeth Ellis seems like an ordinary women but she is starting to worry that she’s far from normal and that she has somehow caused a series of brutal deaths. She had reasons to be mad at her mean-spirited boss, bullying traffic cop and cheating husband but she didn’t mean for them all to die. The angrier she becomes, the higher the death toll grows and no one takes her seriously - except for the private investigator looking into her past.

Cut and Thrust by Stuart Woods

Last Orders: The War That Came Early by Harry Turtledove

When Stone Barrington travels to Los Angeles for a major political convention, it’s revealed that his close friend has given the delegates an unexpected choice. Behind closed doors, alliances are made and broken and a few people use the chaotic event to cover sinister plans. Stone will have to rely on discretions and persuasion if he wants to come out on top.

Turtledove writes an alternate account of World War II where the war begins in Czechoslovakia rather than Poland, eleven month earlier than it really came. The U.S. has only one enemy, Japan, and Hitler desperately declares war on the U.S. after his own people revolt.

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Paws to Read Summer Reading Program 2014 Our theme this year for our Summer Reading Program (SRP) was “Paws to Read”. It ran from 6 June through 1 August. June was a successful first month with over 250 registered patrons. Children, teens and adults tracked their reading progress and logged in over 600 books and 4K pages read!

The library had other activities during the eight weeks of the SRP. Both MCAS and MCRD libraries had a guessing jar where patrons could guess how many doggie treats were in the jar for a prize at the end of the program. There was also a donation box at both bases benefiting the Beaufort Animal Shelter. As of early July, the MCAS Library had already emptied their boxes twice! Patrons could also donate 5 cents for every five books read to the Animal Shelter. We will announce the totals and prize winners in the September Happenings.

Our kick-off was held on 7 June with a Hot Dog Roast. Our library was full of parents and children enjoying stories about cats and dogs, making foam sun-visors and having grilled hot dogs and chips. We had over 60 patrons eating lots of good food and having a great time!

All events held during the program have been shared on the MCCS Libraries Facebook page. You can like us on Facebook and see event photos at facebook.com/mccssclibraries.

The children really enjoyed bringing their favorite stuffed animal for the Parade and Sleep Over on 9 June. Judges picked winners of different stuffed animal categories such as smallest, largest or most spots. After the library closed, the staff was able to capture these mischievous animals getting into silly antics with the libraries’ digital camera.

We hope that everyone enjoyed the Summer Reading Program as much as we did. We are looking forward to next year’s program. Remember to bring your completed reading log to school and pick up any prizes by 15 August.

Our next event, held on 21 June, was a visit by Therapy Dogs International with Dick Hoagland and his staff who shared what this great organization is all about. Five therapy dogs and their handlers attended and after their stories were shared, the kids took turns reading to the dogs.

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