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MILITARY CHILD Gam O Rama.............................................................Page 2 Wine Tastings............................................................Page 3 EFMP Autism Resource Fair..................................Page 6 Kids' Crucible............................................................Page 7 The Legends Championship............................. Page 10 Healthy Healing 5K.............................................. Page 12 KidFest..................................................................... Page 13
RETAIL MCRD PARRIS ISLAND MCX HOURS FOR EASTER SUNDAY WILL BE 0800-2000
VISIT MYMCX.COM JUNE 2012 APRIL 2016
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MCAS BEAUFORT
WINE TASTING 15 April 1800-2000
22 April 1800-2000
$10.00 per person includes wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres. Tasting conducted by local wine distributor. Learn about wines from an expert.
$10.00 per person includes wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres. Open to officers, civilian equivalents and their guests. Tasting conducted by local wine distributor. Learn about wines from an expert.
MCAS BEAUFORT
THE RACK
PACKAGE 3 NIGHT STAY
Enjoy a $45 savings on three nights’ accommodations at the Inns of the Corps Beaufort, winner of the Marine Corps Food & Hospitality Excellence Award for 23 years, located 8 miles from Parris Island on board the Beaufort Air Station. For reservation information call 843-522-1663 or visit innsofthecorps.com. JUNE 2012 APRIL 2016
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USA POWERLIFTING GEORGIA SPRING OPEN 2 April | 0630-1630
RBC HERITAGE GOLF TOURNAMENT 11-17 April
The 2016 Georgia Spring Open marks the 4th year in a row that USA Powerlifting has come tto Savannah, GA to show off the sport of Powerlifting with the help of CrossFit Hyperformance. For more information, visit teamrohr.com/gso.
“Get Your Plaid On” at South Carolina's only PGA TOUR event! The RBC Heritage Classic is one of the few tours that enable fans to get up-close and personal with the players. Popular with locals and tourists alike, the tournament has a significant economic impact and the funds raised are distributed to those in need throughout the area. The 48th RBC Heritage will take place at the Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island. The RBC Heritage also offers complimentary admission to active-duty military personnel with valid identification. For more information, visit rbcheritage.com.
A TASTE OF BLUFFTON 9 April | 1100-1700 The 4th Annual Taste of Bluffton is a festival celebrating the sights and flavors of the lowcountry. There will be a Chefs Chop Challenge, People’s Choice Waiters Race, Battle of the Bands and a Fire Fighter Chili Cook-Off. For more information, visit tasteofbluffton.com.
OLD VILLAGE OF PORT ROYAL 13TH ANNUAL SOFT SHELL CRAB FESTIVAL 16 April | 1100-1700 Join Old Village Port Royal for a festival fun day with their famous “Soft Shell Crabs”, food and craft vendors, entertainment and lots of other exciting activities! The festival will also feature the annual crab race where approximately 5,000 rubber crabs are “adopted” by festival attendees! For more information, visit oldvillageportroyal.com.
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Parent-Infant
New Parent Support Program
Not Just “NEW”...
Massage Training
From pregnancy to children through 5 years of age.
Home visitors answer your parenting questions about:
Learn massage strokes for your baby 1 year & under. Benefits for Baby • Learn to read your baby’s nonverbal cues • Assist with sleep and calming • Help with tummy troubles • Promote relaxation for both baby and parent
Discipline Strategies • Potty Training Sibling Rivalry • Developmental Milestones Pregnancy/Postpartum • New Born Care
Most of all, infant massage is a wonderful opportunity to spend quality, focused time with your infant. It is a great way for fathers to get involved and best of all, it’s FUN & FREE!
Call 843-228-6565 to schedule one of our 5 week trainings.
and More!
WEDNESDAYS 1000-1100 · 2016 DATES: 30 March · 6, 13, 20 & 27 April · 15, 22 & 29 June 6 & 13 July · 31 August · 7, 14, 21 & 28 September 16, 23, & 30 November · 7 & 14 December NEW PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAM 63 E. Laurel Bay Blvd - Bldg. 1632 Beaufort, SC 29906
Baby BOOT CAMP
New Parent Support Program
PLAY MORNING Come join us for FUN with the Kids! Birth to 5 years old and their parents.
Toys, Crafts, Games, Songs, Music & MORE...
LAUREL BAY
MCRD PARRIS ISLAND
Family Service Center Laurel Bay Blvd. bld. 1632 Room 125
Parris Island CDC Bldg. 504 • Wake Blvd. Room 130
MONDAYS 1000-1100
Basic Training for Expectant Parents
To register, or for information, please call 228-6565. Classes held on Tuesdays 0930-1130 at Laurel Bay Family Services Center. Please call for upcoming dates. The New Parent Support Program is here for YOU!
WEDNESDAYS 1000-1100
Call 228-6565 for More Information JUNE APRIL2012 2016
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EFMP EFMP 101 7 April | 0900-1000 Family Service Center 63 E. Laurel Bay Blvd. Families with special medical, emotional and/or education needs and the professionals who provide support to EFMs are invited to learn about the basics of EFMP. This training focuses on the enrollment process, procedures, services and resources. For more information, contact Jeanette Cruz at (843) 228-3849. EFMP AUTISM RESOURCE FAIR 14 April | 1300-1500 NHB Staff Education and Training (SEAT) Center In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, the Autism Resource Fair helps Tri-Command families who have children or adult family members with autism connect pieces of the puzzle. Join us to learn about educational, therapeutic and medical programs and services available to support Autism related issues. For more information, contact Jeanette Cruz at (843) 228-3849. BOWLING WITH EFMP 19 April | 1700-1800 MCAS Bowling Center Fun for the whole family! For more information, contact Jeanette Cruz at (843) 228-3849 or jeanette.l.smith@usmc-mccs.org. EFMP MEET, GREET AND LEARN HOUR 28 April | 0900-1000 Family Service Center 63 E. Laurel Bay Blvd.
CDCS
Would you like to meet other military families dealing with similar medical, emotional and educational issues? The Meet, Greet and Learn Hour is a support group for Exceptional Families to network and receive new information and strategies for effectively addressing multiple complex issues affecting EFMs. For more information, please contact Jeanette Cruz at (843) 228-3849 or jeanette.l.smith@ usmc-mccs.org.
MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD All April MCAS Beaufort CDC The MCAS CDC will be celebrating the Month of the Military Child throughout April! There will be different activities going on every day, all day. Open only to enrolled patrons. For more information, call (843) 228-7538. EARTH DAY CELEBRATION 22 April | 0900-1100 MCAS Beaufort CDC The MCAS CDC is celebrating Earth Day by planting and other activities. Open only to enrolled patrons. For more information, call (843) 228-7538. FULL-TIME AND HOURLY CARE AVAILABLE The MCAS CDC and MCRD CDC have spots available for both full-time and hourly care. Register for full-time care online at MilitaryChildCare.com. Hourly care is available for $5 an hour and reservations are required by Wednesday of each week but no more than 2 weeks in advance. Find hourly care registration forms at mccs-sc.com/mil-fam/cdc.shtml.
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MCRD PARRIS ISLAND
MCAS BEAUFORT Self-Care
Spa Night
Saturday 16 April
All Weather Training Facility MCRD Parris Island Ages 8-18: 0700-1730 Ages 5-7: 1300-1730
7 April 22 September 15 December 1800-2030 | MCFTB Office Take a much needed break during this deployment! Come make your own bath salts, get a free massage, and learn more about stress management, staying connected, dealing with “Murphy’s Law” and the emotional ups and downs that go with it!
Activities include:
Yellow Footprints, Camo Face Painting, MCMAP, PFT/CFT, Confidence Course, Nerf Pistol Range, and more. Ages 8 & above will have additional activities, including the rappel tower at Page Field. Join us for Graduation and a cookout at 1615 at the All Weather Training Facility.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AT selfcarespanight.eventbrite.com
Register online at
Call the MCAS CDC at 228-7290 to make childcare reservations.
rtrcrucible.eventbrite.com Children ages 8-18 who are registered will receive a bag lunch.
For more info, please contact Latahsia Smalls at 228-6793 or latashia.n.smalls@usmc-mccs.org
Thank you to our event sponsors:
Disclaimer: No Federal or DoD endorsement implied
SELF-CARE SPA NIGHT
KIDS' CRUCIBLE 16 April | 0700-1730 | All Weather Training Facility To register, visit rtrcrucible.eventbrite.com. Call 843-228-1573 for more information.
7 April | 1800-2030 | MCAS MCFTB Office To register, visit selfcarespanight.eventbrite.com. Call 843-228-7290 for more information.
For more information, please contact your MCRD MCFTB Team
For more information, please contact your MCAS MCFTB Team
Deanna Simpson – MCFTB Director – 843-228-1505 Camilla King – MCFTB Administrative Specialist – 843-228-1662 Ashley McCartney – Family Readiness Program Trainer – 843-228-1663 Becky Salazar – LifeSkills Program Trainer – 843-228-1570 Roxanne Farr – L.I.N.K.S. Program Trainer – 843-228-1573 Donna Andrews – Family Day Administrative Specialist – 843-228-1667
DaNeil Cox – MCFTB Director – 843-228-6504 Brittany White – MCFTB Administrative Specialist – 843-228-6141 DaNeil Cox – Family Readiness Program Trainer – 843-228-6141 Tasha Smalls – LifeSkills Program Trainer – 843-228-7495 Paula Dyson – L.I.N.K.S. Program Trainer – 843-228-7397 Vacant – Readiness & Deployment Support Trainer – 843-228-6793
MCFTB ONLINE
MCAS Facebook.com/mcftb.mcas.beaufort MCRD Facebook.com/mcftb.mcrdpi
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FREE BASIC SKILLS COURSE 4-22 April | 0800-1630 Bldg. 596, MCAS Beaufort
DISTANCE LEARNING Are you curious about trying an online college class? Distance learning is the preferred method for many people. Go to dantes.doded.mil/ service-members/prep-for-college/self-assessment/index.html to find out if you are a good candidate for online education.
Do you need a math and/or English refresher? The Military Academic Skills Program may be just what you need. This FREE 3-week course will strengthen your foundation and build your confidence to start a college course or complete required career testing. For more information or to sign up please call (843) 228-7484.
COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY FINDER Go to vets.gov/gi-bill-comparison-tool for help choosing a quality college or university. EARN MORE MONEY FOR SPEAKING A SECOND LANGUAGE A Marine can potentially earn extra pay or college credit for their language skills! Call your education office and see if you qualify: (843) 228-7474 (MCAS) or (843) 228-2152 (MCRD).
ACCESSING HIGHER EDUCATION 7-8 April | 0800-1630 Bldg. 923, MCRD Parris Island 11-12 and 18-19 April | 0800-1630 Bldg. 596, MCAS Beaufort
WE’RE HERE TO HELP! 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. For more information please go to our website at mccssc.com/mil-fam/voled/index.shtml or call your local education office:
Accessing Higher Education (AHE) is a free, in-depth, 2-day class that covers getting started on your path to a college degree or certification. Space is limited and transitioning Marines have priority. For more information or to register call (843) 228-7421 (MCAS) or (843) 2282086 (MCRD). FREE TUTORING Free online tutoring in English and math is available for elementary and adult students at tutor.com/military.
MCAS Beaufort • (843) 228-7421 Room 211, Bldg. 596 MCRD/ERR Parris Island • (843) 228-2086 Room 42, Bldg. 923
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 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.
QUOTE OF THE MONTH “Perseverance is stubbornness with a purpose.” - Joh Shipp WE HAVE A NEW LOOK! We’ve updated our website to make information easier to find and understand. Check out our new website at mccs-sc.com/mil-fam/ voled/index.shtml and tell us what you think.
Facebook.com/MccsScEducation The Education Services team posts updated education information, answers your questions and responds to your comments to better serve your needs. See you there!
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ITT/ALL POINTS TRAVEL Spring Break 2016 is upon us and there’s a wealth of family fun to be had here in the Southeast! Here are just a few of the attractions that your MCRD Parris Island ITT office can help you obtain discounted admission to: THEME PARKS Walt Disney World • Orlando, FL Universal Studios Florida • Orlando, FL SeaWorld Orlando • Orlando, FL Busch Gardens Tampa Bay • Tampa, FL Legoland Florida • Winter Haven, FL Six Flags Over Georgia • Atlanta, GA Carowinds • Charlotte, NC AQUARIUMS, ZOOS AND GARDENS South Carolina Aquarium • Charleston, SC Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens • Columbia, SC Georgia Aquarium • Atlanta, GA Zoo Atlanta • Atlanta, GA Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens • Jacksonville, FL Biltmore Estate and Gardens • Asheville, NC WATER PARKS Wet n Wild • Orlando, FL Six Flags White Water • Atlanta, GA Whirlin’ Waters • Charleston, SC CRUISES A fun, family cruise might be just what the doctor ordered for the Spring and Summer Break holidays! With nearby ports like Charleston, Jacksonville, Port Canaveral and Tampa, we can find you the perfect itinerary! SOUTH CAROLINA STATE PARKS Welcome the warm weather on the beach at Hunting Island State Park or by relaxing at any of the other gorgeous State Parks around South Carolina. We offer annual passes at a deeply discounted rate! Visit our webpage at mccs-sc.com/sho-ser/itt for current pricing and ticket availability or call (843) 228-3557 for more information!
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THE LEGENDS 2016 MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP
SCHEDULE • Qualifying Rounds: Now – Saturday, 9 April The Parris Island Golf Association (PIGA) has an Individual Stroke Play format on 2 April which can be used as your qualifying round. • Round 1: Monday, 18 April – Sunday, 1 May • Round 2: Monday, 2 May – Sunday, 15 May • Round 3: Monday, 16 May – Sunday, 29 May • Round 4: Monday, 30 May – Saturday, 11 June • Round 5: Sunday, 12 June – Championship Match QUALIFYING • Format: Net score for 18 holes of stroke play (100% of your handicap) • Eligibility: Active duty, retired military, DoD/NAF, DOJ and members of the PIGA. All competitors must have an established USGA handicap. • Entry Fee: $35 • Qualifying rounds must be witnessed and attested by another player (this person does not need to be playing their qualifying round). • All qualifiers must use an official Match Play scorecard. • Please call the Pro Shop at (843) 228-2240 to sign up for your qualifying round. CHAMPIONSHIP • The 2016 Match Play Championship will have a field of either 32 or 64 players, depending on the number of qualifiers. All players will use 100% of their current handicap. • Players will be placed into brackets based on their qualifying scores. Once the brackets have been completed, competitors have two weeks each round to schedule and play their match. If the match is not played within the time allotted, the Match Play Deadline procedures take effect. • The tees from which you played during your qualifying round will be used throughout the competition. You must play from tees that represent the majority of your posted handicap scores or back (you cannot move forward). You must be 60 or older to play from the Gold Tees. • Handicaps will be adjusted for matches played from different sets of tees (based on course rating).
MOVIE THEATER HOTLINES: PARRIS ISLAND 843-228-1525 · MCAS BEAUFORT 843-228-7183 JULY 2012 APRIL 2016
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SINGLE MARINE & SAILOR PR OGRAM
APRIL 2016 SMP EVENTS
n SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
STINGRAYS HOCKEY
11
2
Charleston 1600
APRIL FOOLS PARTY
Afterburners/Brig & Brew 1900
MOVIE NIGHT
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4
10
11
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GAMING NIGHT Brig & Brew 1800
Cooking w/ Kathy Brig & Brew 1000 Afterburners 1400
TEXAS HOLD’EM
TRIVIA WEDNESDAY
Afterburners 1900
12
Afterburners 1900
13
GAMING NIGHT
17
18 TASTE OF JAPAN Afterburners 1100
24
Afterburners 1900
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KARAOKE
Brig & Brew 1900
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TRIVIA WEDNESDAY Afterburners 1900
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KARAOKE
Brig & Brew 1900
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9 JASPER ANIMAL RESCUE MISSION Jasper County 1000
MOVIE NIGHT Brig & Brew 1800 Afterburners 1900
PACQUIAO V BRADLEY Afterburners/Brig & Brew 1800
15
MOVIE NIGHT Brig & Brew 1800 Afterburners 1900
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TOP JIMMY LIVE Afterburners 2000
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GAMING NIGHT
TROOP APPRECIATION LUNCH TIME GAMING Afterburners/Brig & Brew 1500
TEXAS HOLD’EM
TRIVIA WEDNESDAY
Brig & & Brew Brew 1800 1800 Brig
25
LUNCH TIME GAMING Afterburners 1100
LUNCH TIME GAMING Afterburners 1100
Brig & Brew 1800
TEXAS HOLD’EM
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SMP MEETING
Brig & Brew 1800 Afterburners 1900
Afterburners 1900
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Afterburners 1100
Afterburners 1900
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KARAOKE
Brig & Brew 1900
The Sands, Port Royal 1000-1300 Laurel Bay Road 1000-1300
MOVIE NIGHT
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Brig & Brew 1800 Afterburners 1900
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NFL® DRAFT NIGHT
ROCKVILLE CONCERT
Afterburners/Brig & Brew 2000
GAMING NIGHT
LUNCH TIME GAMING Afterburners 1100
Brig & Brew 1800
TEXAS HOLD’EM Afterburners 1900
TRIVIA WEDNESDAY Afterburners 1900
Eligible Single Marines & Sailors can play unlimited GOLF at The Legends at Parris Island for $20 after 1300 Monday-Thursday. BOWLING: Friday 1600-2300 one FREE game. Saturday 1300-2300 one FREE game. MOVIES: Thursday-Sunday one FREE movie. BRIG & BREW: 228-1544, SMP INFO: MCRD 228-1541, AFTERBURNERS: 228-6365, SMP INFO: MCAS 228-7405, MCCS-SC.COM
KARAOKE
Brig & Brew 1900
Jacksonville, FL
MOVIE NIGHT Brig & Brew 1800 Afterburners 1900
Afterburners Recreation
Afterburners Snack Bar
Mon-Wed
Mon-Wed Thu-Fri Sat-Sun
Thu-Fri Sat-Sun
1100-1400 1600-2000 1100-2000 1300-2000
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Brig & Brew Recreation/Snack Bar Mon-Wed Thu Fri Sat-Sun
1600-2000 1500-2300 1500-2000 Closed
SMP ELIGIBLE PATRONS INCLUDE: SINGLE MARINES AND SAILORS, GEOGRAPHICAL BACHELORS AND SINGLE PARENTS
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2nd annual To bring awareness to Child Abuse Prevention and Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Open
To the public
30 April 0800
MCRD Parris Island Meet at commanding general’s Building Opening remarks 0750 Colors Ceremony 0800
race will begin after colors ceremony
For more information contact 843-228-7059
Everyone Is Invited To Join Us At Our
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SATURDAY 2 APRIL 2016 1000 to 1400 CROSS CREEK SHOPPING CENTER A day of fun - FREE games & information for families Keeping kids safe in celebration of Child Abuse Prevention Month & Month of the Military Child. Military - Information Contact: Ginny Wescott at 228-7059 or virginia.c.wescott@usmc-mccs.org Civilian - Information Contact: April Fletcher-Clark at 524-4350 or april@capabeaufort.org
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