April 2015 mwr hawaii
U.S. Army Garrison, Hawaii Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation www.himwr.com
April 1st Army Emergency Relief (AER) Early Donation @ Army Community Services DONATE NOW if you plan to be out of the Schofield area, TDY or deployed through May 15th. Pick up a donation form at Army Community Service (ACS) Bldg 2091 Schofield Barracks or at the Community Readiness Expos held at the Nehelani Banquet and Conference Center. Please turn in all completed donation forms to ACS. For more information contact the AER Officer at 655-7132. April 1st Baby Sitting and CPR Classes for Teens Registration @ Bennett Youth Center Is your 12-18 year old interested in Baby- Sitting? SKIES Unlimited offers a free baby-sitting and CPR/ First Aid course monthly. After class completion, 13 and over students will be added to our super- sitter referral list. Class participation requires registration by a parent/guardian with Army CYS, Parent Central Services. The next sessions are listed below, register today! Babysitting: May 6 & 13, 4 - 7 PM. CPR/First Aid: May 20 & 27, 4 - 7 PM. For more information please call 808-655-9818. April 1st Cooking Club for Teens @ Fort Shafter Teen Lounge The Fort Shafter Teen Lounge is looking for teens that enjoy cooking, want to learn new recipes, want to participate in food tours and shows, and earn cooking award points towards reward excursions. The Cooking club meets every Wednesday, at 3 - 4 PM. Call the Teen Manager at 438-6470 for more information. April 1st Hatch a Chick! @ Fort Shafter Library Everyone is welcome to participate in this fun Easter project. Come to the library from 3:30 4:30 PM and learn how to make your very own chick in an egg. No Foolin’! You will complete the first half at the library and finish the project at home. This project is fairly messy so please come dressed appropriately. This is a free program and will be available while supplies last. For more information, call 438-9521.
April 3rd Home Alone Workshop @ Family Advocacy Program, ACS Join us 9 AM - 12 PM for a fun and interactive workshop that provides parents and children with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to stay home alone. Children ages 10 to 12 years old will learn tools to make responsible decisions as they prepare to stay home without parents present. Topics include: First Aid, Fire Safety, Stranger Awareness and Internet Safety. A parent must attend this class with their child. To sign-up or more info please call 655-4ACS. *Nine yearolds within three months of their 10th birthday are allowed. April 4th Hawaiian Canoeing @ Outdoor Recreation Come join Outdoor Rec in our six man Hawaiian canoes - We provide a brief history of outrigger canoes in the Hawaiian culture along with instruction and supervision in the skill of canoe paddling. Skilled paddlers in each canoe assist and support our guests. We will provide the transportation (up to 12 people), equipment, and instruction. All you need to bring is water, snacks, and sunscreen. PFD’s are required. The program will run from 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Please sign up at Outdoor Recreation no later than Noon the day before the program. Fee is only $17.50 per person. For any questions or to sign up today, please call 655-0143. April 5th Easter Brunch @ Nehelani, SB & Hale Ikena, Fort Shafter Make your reservations early for this annual Easter tradition at the clubs. Hourly seating available between 9 AM - 1 PM; please visit www.himwr. com for a full list of all of the delectable menu selections. Call 655-4466 for Nehelani and 438-1974 for Hale Ikena for more information or to make your reservations today! Nehelani: $28.95Adults; $18.00 Ages 6-10; $12.00 Ages 3-5. Hale Ikena: $ 39.00 Adults; $24.00 Ages 6-10; $17.50 Ages 3-5. This event is open to the public & group reservations are welcome! April 5th Pottery Wheel Throwing @ SB Arts and Crafts Center Create a beautiful vase or decorative bowl at the Pottery Wheel Throwing sessions! These workshops happen on Tuesdays from 5 - 8
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WEYAND FIELD, SCHOFIELD BARRACKS 9:00 am - 2:00 pm In Celebration of Earth Day, Spring, and Month of the Military Child, we invite you to come out and enjoy a fun filled day of family activities! KICKING OFF WITH MILITARY CHILD FUN RUN 8:45 am
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Every ямБrst Saturday of the month, Leilehua Golf Course holds a free ladies golf lesson by appointment only.
For more information please call 655-4653.
PM & Sundays from 11 AM - 3 PM. For more information, call 655-4202 for more information. April 6th First Termers Financial Training @ ACS, Financial Resilience Center This workshop focuses on basic financial skills to help develop self-reliance and personal responsibility. The goal is to encourage these Soldiers and Families to understand their personal finances and learn tools for financial success. This is a mandatory program of instruction for First Term Soldiers offered every Monday (except Federal Holidays). Soldiers must bring an EOM LES. A certificate is awarded to each participant who completes the 8 hours of instruction. This program is from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. For more information, call 655-4ACS. April 10th APPLICATIONS DUE Army Hawaii Co-Ed Kickball Tournament @ Sports, Fitness, & Aquatics Office DATES: April 20 – May 1, 2015. ELIGIBILITY: Army Active Duty Soldiers, Retired Army, Army National Guardsmen, Army Reservists and their adult Family members; DOD and AAFES civilians (including DOD contractors) that work on an Army Installation on the island of Oahu are eligible. All participants must have a valid Army ID Card. ENTRY DEADLINE: All applications must be received by the USAG-HI Sports, Fitness, & Aquatics Office: BLDG 645, 730 Leilehua Avenue, Schofield Barracks, no later than 4 PM on Friday, 10 April 2015. Applications may also be faxed to 655-8012 or scanned/emailed to your Tournament Sports Director. MORE INFORMATION: Contact the USAG-HI Sports, Fitness and Aquatics Office, 4389572/8056. Information may also be obtained via the MWR Sport website: himwr.com/sports. Email: Richard Kam, richard.t.kam.naf@mail.mil, USAGHI Athletic & Intramural Sports Director, 655-0856 April 10th April Fools 8 Ball Tournament @ Tropics Recreation Center Think you have what it takes? Bring your A game to Tropics’ April 8 Ball Pool Tournament, every Friday night in April from 9 PM to midnight! Registration start at 8:30 PM and games start promptly at 9 PM For more information, call 655-5698. 1st Place Winner: $50 gift card. Open to Active Duty, USAR, National Guard, Retiree, DoD- 18 and above.
April 11th Intro to Kayaking Surfing @ Outdoor Recreation Center Experience the adrenaline rush of riding a wave while sitting down in a specially formed Kayak for surfing for only $59 per/person! Join outdoor recreation for this unique experience on the south shores of Oahu from 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM. White Plains is a great learning location. We will provide the transportation (up to 12 people), equipment, and instruction. All you need to bring is water, snacks, and sunscreen. PFD’s are required. Please sign up at Outdoor Recreation no later than Noon the day before the program. For any questions or to sign up today, please call 655-0143. April 11th Late Night @ Tropics Recreation Center Every Friday & Saturday night in April is “Late Night” with a live DJ jamming to a different genre of music every weekend! We’ll have everything from Pop Rock, to Latin, to Heavy Metal! This weekend is Pop Rock! We’re open until midnight! Check out the rest April’s schedule! APRIL 17 & 18 LIVE DJ MUSIC R & B/HIP-HOP APRIL 24 & 25 LIVE DJ MUSIC LATIN Tropics is an 18 and over facility. For more information, call 655-5698. April 12th Co-Ed 4’s Volleyball Tournament @ Fort Shafter PFC Co-Ed Volleyball Tournament open to Active Duty Military, National Guard, Reserve, Retirees, Military Family Members 18 and older, DoD Civilians Tournament will be held 8:30 AM - 4 PM, with a registration fee of $10 per player. (6 Player Max Roster) To Submit Roster: E-mail michael. smyrychynski@us.army.mil. 1st and 2nd place team prizes. POC: Michael Smyrychynski, 438-1152, michael.smyrychynski@us.army.mil April 12th Quilting & Sewing Workshops @ SB Arts and Crafts Center Come gather together and learn how to make quilts; enjoy quality time with others while quilting at the Quilting & Sewing sessions from 11 AM - 3 PM! For more information, call 655-4202. April 13th Lifeguard Class @ Helemano (HMR) Swimming Pool Become a professional Lifeguard at our available
STARTING SUNDAY, APRIL 5 @ 5 - 8 PM
Stop by Tropics every Sunday afternoon in April for our DODGEBALL CHALLENGE! The fun will be in the Tropics sand volleyball area. Open to patrons 18 and Older only. For more information, call 655-5698. ELIGIBILITY: BATTALION, SEPARATE COMPANY LEVEL ACTIVE DUTY ARMY, USAR, AND ARMY NATIONAL GUARD UNITS WITHIN THE GEOGRAPHICAL LIMITS OF HAWAII MAY ENTER.
CHILD YOUTH AND SCHOOL SERVICES MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD
Tuesday, April 7, 2015 6:30 - 7:30 AM Bennett Youth Center Field, Schofield Barracks For information call: 655-6465
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Tuesday, April 28, 2015 6:30 - 7:30 AM Fort Shafter Physical Fitness Center For information call: 837-0176
Lifeguard class at HMR Pool! Class includes Lifeguarding, CPR for the professional rescuer, First Aid, AED, & Oxygen Administration Certifications all for just $200.00/per person, which includes all required books. Class has a minimum age requirement of 15 years of age. Participants must be a proficient swimmer and pass a prerequisite swim test of 300 meters prior to being accepted into the course. For more information, call 653-0716. Class will be held April 13 to 24; 6 - 9 PM. April 14th Torch Club @ Fort Shafter Teen Lounge The Torch Club is looking for volunteer teen leaders. Torch Club members help plan and organize teen events, manage the teen lounge, attend leadership camps and trips, meet new teens and have fun participating in leadership and social activities. Meetings are held once a week 3:30 PM at the Fort Shafter Teen Lounge. Call 438-6470 for more info. April 14th 2015 Volunteer Appreciation Reception @ Nehelani Volunteers are cordially invited to the Volunteer Appreciation Reception Featuring a complimentary Island Style Luau, 12 - 2 PM. Volunteers must be registered in VMIS & RSVP to ACS for you and your guest’s admittance NLT March 31, 2015. Attire is Aloha Crisp. Please call ACS 655-4227 for more information. April 15th Climbing 101 @ Health and Fitness Center Want a unique full-body workout? Come learn the basics of climbing a stationary wall with a pro. Don’t have the right shoes? Don’t worry, we have most sizes, and both instruction and shoes are included in the $15/per person cost. Class is held 5:30 - 7 PM. For more information call 655-9046. April 15th Rainbow Windsock Make & Take @ SGT Yano Library, SB April showers bring May flowers and great rainbows. Create your own rainbow windsock at SGT Yano Library. Free, no registration required. Make and take from 2:30 to 3:45 PM. Appropriate for ages 5 and up, parental assistance by be required. For information call 655-8002.
April 17th AMR Teen Social @ AMR Youth Center Refreshments available! Live Teen DJ & Prizes all night 7 - 9:30 PM! Open to all youth 6th - 12th grades. Military or School ID required. Tickets are $4 CYSS members & $5 Non-CYSS members. For more info, contact the AMR Youth Center 833-0920. April 18th Stand-Up Paddle Boarding 101 @ Outdoor Recreation Center Come learn the art of Stand-Up Paddle Boarding with Outdoor Recreation for only $59/person. We will cruise the Anahulu River on the North Shore of Oahu and other various beaches around the island from 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM! These locations are great for the whole family and usually have many opportunities for turtle spotting. Outdoor Recreation will provide the transportation (up to 12 people), equipment, and instruction. PFD’s are required. All you need to bring is water, snacks, and sunscreen. Please sign up at Outdoor Recreation no later than noon the day before the program. For any questions or to sign up today, please call 655-0143. April 22nd Earth Day! @ Fort Shafter Library Join us on Earth Day and make an eco-friendly fish that does not need to be fed! This is a simple project and appropriate for all ages. Come on over on at 3:30 PM to make your very own fish. This is a free program and will be available while supplies last. For more information, call 438-9521. April 24th Hawaiian Luau Lunch Buffet @ Kolekole and Mulligan’s Bar & Grill Enjoy delicious local style food every last Friday of the Month from 11 AM - 1 PM. Cost is $14.95 per person. Call Kolekole Bar & Grill at 655-4466 or Mulligan’s at 438-1974 for reservations or more information. NEW AND ONGOING ACTIVITIES New! Mexican Cuisine Lunch Buffet @ Hale Ikena, Fort Shafter Every Tuesday, enjoy a delicious Mexican Cuisine buffet, featuring Beef Tacos w/Fixing & Hard/Soft Shell, Chicken Fajitas w/Flour Tortilla, Spanish Rice/ Refried Beans, Buttered Corn, Soup, & Salad for only $10.95. Buffet is open 11 AM - 1 PM. Call
438-1974 for more information. Preschool Story Time @ SGT Yano Library & @ FT Shafter Library Take your toddlers (ages 3-5) to FREE story time at the library for dancing, reading, and crafts! A different theme and story each week! For SGT Yano Library Story Time will be held on Wednesdays’, April 7th & 18th beginning at 10 AM. Call 655-8002 for more information. For Fort Shafter Library, Story Time will be held on Tuesdays’, March 3rd & 21st beginning at 10 AM. Call 438-9521 for more information. NEW! Work Week Lunch @ Kolekole Bar & Grill and Mulligan’s Bar & Grill Enjoy lunch from 11 AM - 1 PM for ONLY $10.95 per person. Order off the menu or help yourself to the delectable, multi-item buffet. Call 655-4466 (SB) or 438-1974 (FS) for more information. Check out http://www.himwr.com/dining/kolekolebar-a-grill/kolekole-lunch-buffet & http://www. himwr.com/dining/hale-ikena/hale-ikena-lunchbuffet-menu for the week’s current lunch specials. New! Soul Food Lunch Buffet @ Hale Ikena, Fort Shafter Every last Wednesday of the month enjoy traditional & tasty selections, featuring all southern-style “Soul Food”! This special, freshlyprepared buffet style menu will not leave you disappointed! Cost is $14.95 per person. Call your “House with a View,” Hale Ikena for lunch buffet reservations or more information at 438-1974. NEW! Mango Languages @ Army Hawaii Libraries Interested in learning a foreign language? Mango Languages is a fun, fast, and effective way to learn a new language with over 60 foreign language courses and 17 English lessons available. Set-up an account via the libraries’ web catalog, http:// dodhawaiilibraries.org. Select the “eResources” tab, and then Mango Languages from the database list. You will need your web login and PIN number. NEW! Auto Repairs Service @ Schofield Barracks Auto Skills Center Auto Repairs services now offered by TECHCENTER HAWAII! Quality Repairs at Affordable
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Prices! For more information call 888-2931 or 769-7454. Available at Schofield Barracks Auto Skills only. New! CYS SERVICES SKIES Unlimited NEW Programs @ Schofield & AMR Studios SKIES Unlimited NEW Programs. Spanish: Do you want to learn Spanish. We will be offering Spanish for 18 months - 18 years of age soon at our AMR and Schofield SKIES Studios. $55 per month per child. Yoga Dance Class: Yoga Dance class for 3 - 18 years old and The Art of Middle Eastern Dance for 5 - 18 years at our AMR and Schofield SKIES Studios. $35 per month per child. Vocal Technique - Do you love to sing? Come out and join our Vocal Technique class and sing the night a-way. Class meets on Fridays from 5:30 6:30 PM at the SKIES Studio. Open to children 6 - 18 years old. $35 per month per child. Call 808-655-9818 for more information NEW! Universal Class @ Army Hawaii Libraries Learn something new today! Universal Class offers over 500 online courses on a wide range of subjects. Courses are available 24/7, instructor led, and self-paced. Minimum high school reading and writing level recommended. Universal Class is FREE to library account holders. Set-up an account via the libraries’ web catalog, http://dodhawaiilibraries.org. Select the “eResources” tab, and then Universal Class from the database list. Enter “AKO” if prompted for library access code. NEW! CYS SERVICES SKIES Unlimited School of Art @ Schofield & AMR Studios Has your child always wanted to learn to play the guitar, drums or keyboard? Classes are now offered on Schofield on Tuesdays for 7 - 18 year olds. Rock School is offered at the AMR SKIES Studio on Wednesdays at 3 PM. Classes are open to CYS SERVICES registered children, and are $55 per month. Call 655-9818 for more information. NEW! Games, Activities, & Tournaments @ Tropics Recreation Center Come any time to enjoy the variety of activities
available at Tropics! We have Xbox, Playstation, Darts, Pool, Chess, Sand Volleyball, Poker, and Ping Pong! Be sure to check in to see when Tropics is hosting tournaments! For more information, call 655-5698. NEW! CYS SERVICES SKIES Unlimited School of Sports & Fitness Programs @ Schofield Barracks & AMR Studios Kenpo Karate: Tuesdays & Thursdays at SB for 5 18 year olds. Lil Ninjas class: 3 - 5 year olds, Mondays & Wednesdays at AMR and Wednesday and Saturdays at SB. Taekwondo: 6 - 18 year olds Mondays & Wednesdays at AMR and Tuesdays and Thursdays at SB. Call 655-9818 for class availability or log onto the http://www.himwr.com/skies for more information. NEW! Big Brother Big Sister Military Mentoring Program Registration @ CYS SERVICES School Liaison Office Youth ages 9 - 17 of active duty military personnel are encouraged to participate in the Big Brother Big Sister Military Mentoring Program (BBBSMMP). Military youth can be matched with a military or civilian adult that can serve as a mentor for them to assist in their personal development emotionally, mentally, and physically. Contact the School Liaison Office at 655-8326 to sign up to be a youth or adult mentor in the program. CYS Services School Liaison Office OPEN @ AMR The USAG-HI School Liaison Office is open at AMR. Office hours are Tuesdays and Fridays from 9 AM - 4 PM. The office is located in Bldg 1782 next to the SKIES studio. SKIES Unlimited Theatre Class @ Schofield Barracks Studio Do you have the Golden Ticket? Would you like a tour of the Chocolate Factory? Be a part of the next SKIES Unlimited Theatre Production. For more information call 808-655-9818. SKIES Unlimited Hula Classes @ Schofield & AMR Offering Hula on Saturday mornings at AMR,
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MUST BE 18 & ABOVE Sign-up starts @ 3 PM every Sunday in April Games begin @ 3:30 PM XBox Call of Duty game will be played Winners will be played on the blow up screen FREE POPCORN 1ST PLACE WINNER $15 GIFT CARD PRESENTED AT THE FINALE APRIL 26
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LIKE TROPICS HAWAII LIKE HAWAII BOSS STRONG LIKE MWR HAWAII for event updates
MONTHLY ACTIVITIES Laser Engraving Craft Supplies Custom Picture Instruction Framing Do-it-yourself Farewell & Work area Recognition Awards Handmade Youth Trophies crafts & gifts Birthday parties CLASSES These classes and more are available at your Arts & Crafts Center: Sewing & Quilting Youth art classesSKIES & EDGE Ceramic Mold Pouring Lei making Pottery Wheel ribbon or straw leis Throwing Mom & Tots class Paint & take ceramic pieces Hand building clay workshop
8:30 AM & Hawaiian Culture at AMR, 10:45 AM. Hula 101 at 9:15 AM, 10 AM Intermediate Class, beginner on Wednesdays, on Schofield at 3:30 PM Hula 101, 4:15 PM beginner, 5 PM intermediate; 5:45 PM advanced. Classes are $35 per month. Call 655-9818 for class availability or log onto the www.himwr.com website for more details. Pacific Teen Panel @ AMR/ FT. Shafter Teen Centers Pacific Teen Panel is looking for interested teens that want to serve on the PTP (Pacific Teen Panel) for the AMR/Tripler/Ft. Shafter communities. Must be CYS SERVICES registered, in the 9 11th grade and participate in youth activities. PTP participants are advocates for their peers participating in monthly teleconference calls or video teleconference with other youth in the Pacific. For more info, call the AMR Youth Center at 833-0920 or Ft. Shafter Middle School and Teen Program at 438-6470. Taco Tuesday Night @ Kolekole Bar & Grill Every Tuesday Night, enjoy three Tacos, Rice and Beans for only $4.99. Call 655-4466 for more information. Youth Sports is Looking for Volunteer Coaches & Referees @ Youth Sports Offices If you would like to serve as a positive role model for our youth participating in the youth sports program, please contact your nearest Youth Sports Office today at 836-1923 for AMR/Fort Shafter and 655-6465 for Schofield Barracks. Safety Check @ Schofield Barracks & Fort Shafter Auto Skills Center Does your State Vehicle Safety Check expire this month? Safety Checks performed on first come, first served basis, no appointments. See the Auto Skills Center at Fort Shafter or Schofield Barracks, for information and pricing call SB Auto at 655-9368, or Fort Shafter at 438-9402. Home School P.E. Class @ Schofield Barracks & Aliamanu Military Reservation (AMR) Youth Sports Youth Sports is currently conducting P.E. Classes for our military home school families. Cost is free. You may purchase a Home School P.E shirt for $7. To register for Schofield email nicole.k.enos.
naf@mail.mil or AMR email chris.t.fuamatumaafala.naf@mail.mil and include the following information: youths name, age/grade, home/ cell number, & family e-mail address. If you are interested in participating contact your nearest sports office to find out when the next session will be starting. For More Information visit www. armyhawaiiyouthsports.com or call SB 655-6465 or AMR.836-1923. Every Wednesday night is Keiki Night @ Kolekole Bar & Grill Kids 10 and under eat for a $2.99 from the keiki menu from 5 PM - 8 PM. Call 655-4466 for more information. Happy Bowling Birthdays! @ Fort Shafter Bowling Center Plan your birthday at Fort Shafter bowling Center and the birthday boy or girl will receive a commemorative, authentic bowling pin- FREE. While supplies last. Parties of 10 or more bowlers. Call 438-6733 for more information. Mongolian BBQ @ Kolekole Bar & Grill Mongolian BBQ also starts at 5 PM on Mondays Delicious, healthy food which you can custom create in endless different ways. “Create your own Stir-Fry” using a variety of meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, sauces, and spices! Every Stir Fry is served with your choice or combination of Rice, Fried Rice, & Noodles. Children’s menu available. Cost is 65 cents for each ounce. Call 655-4466 for more information. Body Service @ Schofield Barracks Auto Skills Center Dings, Scratches, and Dents are a thing of the past with Oscar Reyes, Auto Body and Paint. Quality Bodywork * Insurance Claims * FREE Estimates. Available at Schofield Barracks Auto Skills only. Call 861-0146 or 655-9368 for more information
FOR UPCOMING APRIL EVENTS VISIT US @
U.S. Army Hawaii COMMUNITY READINESS EXPO Join us to learn about Army community services, resources, and up coming special events from service agency representatives. Nehelani Banquet & Conference Center 1249 Kolekole Avenue Schofield Barracks, Hawaii 96857 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Thursdays Information: 808.655.4ACS (4227)
The party begins at 6 PM. For more info contact 655-1711
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Soldiers Against Drunk Driving (SADD)
LIKE TROPICS HAWAII LIKE HAWAII BOSS STRONG LIKE MWR HAWAII for event updates
MUST BE 18 & ABOVE Sign-up starts @ 5:30 PM every Monday in April Games begin @ 6 PM PlayStation Call of Duty game will be played Winners will be played on the blow up screen FREE POPCORN 1ST PLACE WINNER $15 GIFT CARD PRESENTED AT THE FINALE APRIL 27
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Countdown another month of deployment complete at the Richardson Pool from 11 am to 5 om. Join Blue Star Card for a day filled with fun in the sun and swimming. The pavilion has been reserved for all BSC attendees and we will provide refreshments..Registration is required so call 655-0111 or email xylene.c.lennon.naf@mail.mil to sign up today. Stay tuned for the Blue Star Card Facebook page & email blast for upcoming February events.
Do You Have a Blue Star
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New Blue Star Card Eligibility Spouses of deployed, TDY and unaccompanied PCSed Soldiers and DA civilians to an overseas location for greater than 90 days Soldiers are eligible to sign up for a Blue Star Card, which provides discounts at many Family and MWR facilities, activities and special events. Your Blue Star Card will be valid throughout the entire mission. To get your card, print an application online at www.bluestarcardhawaii.com or visit Army Community Service on Schofield Barracks or Fort Shafter. Schofield Barracks ACS, BLDG 2091 M - F: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Phone: 655 - 4227
Fort Shafter ACS, BLDG 330 M - F: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Phone: 438 - 4227
Blue Star Card Email List Are you a Blue Star Card holder but not receiving Family and MWR email updates? If so please email xylene.c.lennon.naf@mail.mil so we can register your email address for Blue Star Card updates.
BLUE STAR CARD MEMBER RECEIVE... A special perk at Special Events like our Earth Day celebration and the 4th of July Spectacular. Stay tune to BSC email blast and Facebook for all upcoming perks. Blue Star Card Event No-Show Policy If you register for a Blue Star Card event and cannot attend the event, you must cancel your reservation by 12:00 PM (noon) the day before the event. If you fail to cancel your reservation and do not attend, you will be considered a no-show, which will result in you automatically being waitlisted for the next month’s events. It is our goal to include as many Blue Star Card holders as possible in our events, by implementing this policy; we hope to achieve this goal. Blue Star Card Information If you have any questions, comments, or feedback regarding the Blue Star Card program please contact 655-0111 or email xylene.c.lennon.naf@mail.mil. Blue Star Card Holders are also encouraged to visit www.bluestarcardhawaii.com for all the latest updates and events. Are you a Blue Star Card holder but not receiving Family and MWR email updates? If so please email xylene.c.lennon.naf@mail.mil so we can register your email address for updates.
Family Child Care Providers are cultivating the future youth of our nation, one home at a time. Open your home and watch our future leaders grow as you earn income and make your mark on the future. Be a Family Child Care Provider. Call 655-8373.
ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE (ACS) Real - life Solutions for Successful Army Living ACS, Schofield Barracks, Bldg 2091 ..............................................655-4ACS/4227
School Liaison Office Schofield Barracks................................. 655-8326
Fort Shafter, Bdg 330.............438-4ACS/4227
Aliamanu.............................................. 833-4932
Victim Advocate......................624-SAFE/7233 SHARP Hotline.................................655-9474
Helemano............................................. 653-0717
TelephoneDirectory
Military + Family Life Consultant ........................................................222-7088 All classes are available at no charge. For a class schedule and to register for classes visit http://www.trumba.com/calendars/army_ community_service_calendar or call ACS Blue Star Card Program ...................................... 655-0002/655-0111
Youth School Age Services Schofield Barracks............................655-6476
Fort Shafter .......................................... 438-6470 Hired..................................................... 655-1686 Middle School & Teen Programs (MS&T) Aliamanu.............................................. 833-0920 Schofield Barracks................................. 655-0451 Fort Shafter........................................... 438-1487 Helemano Military................................ 653-0717
BOWLING CENTERS Fort Shafter, Strike Zone...................438-6733
YOUTH SPORTS SB Sports.............................................. 655-6465
Schofield Barracks............................655-0573
AMR/FS Sports ..................................... 836-1923
Wheeler...........................................656-1745
DINING & ENTERTAINMENT Casual to fine dining; brunch, lunch or dinner; entertainment and catering.
CHILD & YOUTH SCHOOL SERVICES* Child Development Centers Aliamanu.........................................833-5570 Bowen.............................................655-1569 Fort Shafter......................................438-1151 Schofield Barracks............................655-7106 Petersen...........................................655-5293 Helemano........................................653-0724 CYS Services Outreach Parent Central Services Aliamanu ........................................833-5393 Schofield Barracks ......... 655-5314/655-8380
Fort Shafter Hale Ikena............................................. 438-1974 Catering................................................ 438-6712 Schofield Barracks The Nehelani........................655-0660/655-4466 Kolekole Bar & Grill..............655-0660/655-4466 GOLF*** Fort Shafter Walter J. Nagorski Golf Course............. 438-9587 Mulligans.............................................. 438-6715
Kids on Site......................................655-8628
Schofield Barracks Leilehua Golf Course............................ 655-4653
SKIES................................................655-9818
Leilehua Grill......................................... 655-7131
Family Child Care Aliamanu.........................................837-0236
LIBRARIES* Fort Shafter Library................................ 438-9521
Schofield Barracks............................655-8373 Center-based, in-house, cooperative, full-time and part-time child care. Jobs and training provided for center and home caregivers.
SGT Yano Library, Schofield Bks............ 655-8002 RECREATION Arts & Crafts Schofield Barracks*......... 655-4202
Auto Skills Fort Shafter.........................................438-9402
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Schofield Barracks...............................655-9368
AMR Shoppette/Gas Station............... 833-6997
B.O.S.S.................................................655-1130
Fort Shafter PX.................................... 843-1969
MWR Kennel....................................... 368-3456 Schofield PX........................................ 622-1773 Leisure Travel Services* Class 6................................................ 624-2171 Fort Shafter......................................... 438-1985 Paradise Shoppette (24hr).................. 624-9825 Schofield Barracks............................... 655-9971 Gas Station (Foote Gate).................... 624-5150 Military Clothing Sales ....................... 624-0701
Food Court***................................... 237-4502 Tropics Recreation Center ........................................................... 655-5698 DeCA Commissary........................................ 655-5066 SPORTS AND FITNESS LODGING Physical Fitness Centers Aliamanu............................................ 836-0338 Hale Koa Hotel.................................... 955-0555 Fort Shafter......................................... 438-1152 Ft. Shafter DVQ................................... 438-1685 Helemano........................................... 653-0719 Kilauea Military Camp* Reservations Martinez ............................................ 655-0900 Hawaii...................................... 1-808-967-8333 Tripler.................................................. 433-6443 Pililaau Army Recreation Center*....... 696-6783 Schofield Barracks Health & Fitness Center ........................................................... 655-8007 Reservations........................................ 696-4158 USAG-HI Sports Office........................ 655-0101 Tripler Lodging.................................... 839-2336 ........................................................... 655-0856 SUBSTANCE ABUSE Army Substance Abuse Program........ 655-9113 Intramurals Schofield/Wheeler............................... 655-9650 Adolescence Support & Counseling Services Ft. Shafter/TAMC................................ 655-9914 ........................................................... 655-9944 Outdoor Recreation VETERNARY CLINICS Schofield Barracks Services are open to active duty personnel and Equipment Checkout*........................ 655-0143 military retirees. Please call for an appointment. Swimming Pools Fort Shafter......................................... 433-2271 Aliamanu Pool.................................... 833-0255 Schofield Barracks............ 655-5889/ 655-5883 Richardson Pool, Schofield Bks........... 655-9698 Helemano Pool................................... 653-0716 Tripler AMC Pool................................. 433-5257 Tennis Center* Schofield............................................. 479-6727 VOLUNTEERS Volunteer Coordinator........................ 655-0620
*Also open to Department of the Army Civilian Employees ** Also open to DA and Federal Employees ***Also open to the General Public
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awaii experiences warm temperatures… especially during the summer months. What better treat can you get than a shave ice?! Did you notice that I didn’t say “snow cone” because a snow cone is different than a shave ice. The biology of shave (not shaved) ice consists of soft and fluffy ice, ice that’s shaved as it’s ordered and is not crushed ice and there are many different flavors to choose from. In addition, you also have the option to add vanilla ice cream and/or azuki beans to the bottom of your shave ice. There is a particular method to shaving the ice to get the light and fluffy texture. The magical technique includes a large block of ice turning on a machine while someone uses a sharp blade to shave the ice block in even strokes. Once enough ice has been shaven, all of the shavings are gathered in a cylindrical cone shaped cup and the next step is to add the flavor to your shave ice. There are more than 70 different syrup flavors to choose from. The syrup flavors range from fruity to candy to gum to cookie flavors. You can also top off your one-of-a-kind shave ice creation with condensed milk drizzled on the top. There are shave ice shops all around the state of Hawaii. You should try shave ice from different shops to narrow down the most appealing shave ice to your palate.
ARMY EMERGENCY RELIEf (AER ) Donations Army Emergency Relief (AER) is a non-profit organization established by Soldiers for Soldiers. For the reason each year from 1 March – 15 May, AER has its annual fundraising campaign. Anyone may donate even though only Active Duty and Retired Soldiers are eligible for assistance. As a non-profit, AER is supported solely by the generous donations from the community and repayment of AER loans. AER assists with more than just rent and POV repairs. Some unknown categories are Wounded Warrior Comfort Grants in which some Soldiers wounded in theater and medivaced to medical treatment facilities are given a $500 grant to
help them with comfort items while they are treated. Since we went to war in 2003, AER has distributed over $3 million dollars in grants to over 16,000 Soldiers. AER also has a scholarship program for children and spouses of Soldiers. In 2014, AER distributed $8 million dollars to over 3500 Soldier dependents. In 2014 on Schofield Barracks, AER distributed $2.1 million dollars to 1418 Soldiers. This year our campaign goal is $285,157.70. Anyone may donate: civilians, contractors, businesses and of course Soldiers and retired military. Other branches of the military may also donate to AER if they so desire.
To donate, please see your unit representative or contact AER at 808-655-7132.
“AER: Making a Difference”
SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2015 MEET @ HALEIWA BEACH PARK @ 12:30 PM 2 HOUR SESSION RESERVE YOUR SPOT BY JUNE 19 TH (SPACE IS LIMITED) WWW.HIMWR.COM/ACS - CLICK ON “CLASS CALENDAR” OR CALL US @ (808) 655-4ACS
Na Kama Kai is an Ocean Safety & Conservation Awareness Clinic. They offer group and one-on-one interactions with professional surfers, watermen and waterwomen. The clinic will provide a positive, nurturing, and controlled environment enabling keiki (children) to become confident in the ocean through a personally guided experience.
THE SPECIAL NEEDS ACCOMMODATION PROCESS As parents, we all want our children to meet their full potential. Enrolling your children into group activities, learning centers, organized sports, and other events will not only encourage social development but also help promote inclusion within the youth community. Parents, you play a very special role in making sure your children are afforded equal opportunity to thrive! So, SNAP into gear and learn how the Special Needs Accommodation Process (SNAP) can help you! WHAT IS SNAP? THE SPECIAL NEEDS Accommodation Process is a regulatory process to assess requirements that support children/youth with special needs requesting child care/youth supervision options in Army Child, Youth and School Services (CYSS). The SNAP team is a multi-disciplinary team established to determine what accommodations need to be made for children with special needs, in order to be successful in their placements at the CYSS programs. The members of the SNAP team include the parents and or guardians, a representative from Army Community Service (ACS) Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP), Army Public Health Nurse (APHN), Child Youth and School Services designee to include center directors, and other appropriate medical personnel. Parents are vital members to the SNAP team and participation is integral to the overall success of their children in CYSS programs. Parents help by providing the SNAP team with a brief history and outline of their child’s current symptoms, concerns, and actions taken. Parents may also be asked to provide information such as medical documentation, statements of illnesses, allergies, and copies of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP). HOW DOES THE SNAP PROCESS WORK? Parents will complete a CYSS Health Screening tool #1, which will then be reviewed by the APHN. In some instances, a medical action plan (MAP) and/or Special Diet Statement will be provided to the parent as needed. The MAP will be completed by the child’s physician and will state your child’s diagnosis and any required accommodations. Once complete, these forms will be turned into Parent Central Services, who will forward the completed forms to the APHN and EFMP for review and recommendations. If the APHN determines a Full SNAP, then a SNAP meeting must be scheduled. EFMP will contact the Family and appropriate SNAP team members and set up the SNAP appointment. At the meeting the child’s needs are discussed, along with recommendations of a developmentally appropriate environment; considering any health, developmental, physical, social, emotional, learning, and behavioral issues
that affect your child. Also addressed at the meeting will be the expectations of the service to be provided by the CYSS staff. The goal is to ensure that the child has the very best experience at CYSS and that staff are trained to provide the care that a particular child needs. Some things to keep in mind regarding a SNAP meeting are: • Please arrive ten minutes early • Please be ready to discuss your child’s medical history, as this will assist the team in placing your child within CYSS • Please bring appropriate documentation such as copies of your child’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and or Behavioral Support Plan (BSP) if he or she has one • Expect 5-8 SNAP team members to be present • SNAP meetings generally last 30-45 minutes • Please remember it is the responsibility of each parent or guardian to follow up and provide requested information to the SNAP team SNAP Meetings are held at either Schofield Barracks (SB) or Aliamanu Military Reservation (AMR). • Schofield Barracks SNAP team meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month located at SB Army Community Service (Bldg. 2091). • AMR SNAP team meets every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month located at AMR CYSS Parent Central Services (Bldg. 1782).
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Join us for this special event! ACS Financial Counselors will help you pull your FREE credit report and score from MyFICO. Dont miss out on this great opportunity! ACS - BLDG. 2091 Kolekole Ave Schofield Barracks
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SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii - April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month (CAPM) as well as the Month of the Military Child. Throughout the month, blue pinwheels will be displayed in various locations or planted in “pinwheel gardens” at all Army installations and communities island-wide. The pinwheel is the nationwide symbol for Child Abuse Prevention Month and serves as a reminder of the wonderful liveliness and spirit found in children. Please join The Family Advocacy Program, Army Community Service along with other agencies both on post and throughout Oahu as we stand together on behalf of our children and fight for awareness and prevention of child abuse. All members of the Army Community are invited to participate in the following events: FAP EVENTS: Wednesday, April 1, 2015: 10:30 - 11 AM, Pinwheel Parade and Proclamation Signing, Schofield Barracks main Child Development Center located at 2423 McMahon Road, Building 9098. Wednesday, April 15, 2015, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Family Story Time, SGT Yano Library in partnership with the parenting resource, “Parents and Children Together” (PACT), a leading private, non-profit, resource created to promote healthy families.
Fort Shafter, 217 Montgomery Drive Building 330, Room 111
EVENT INCLUDES EASTER EGG HUNT AND CRAFTS RESERVATIONS REQUIRED PLEASE REGISTER EACH PARTICIPATING EFM BY CLICKING ON “CLASS CALENDAR” ON OUR WEBSITE WWW.HIMWR.COM/ACS CALL US FOR MORE INFORMATION (808) 655-4ACS OR (808) 438-4ACS
COMMUNITY EVENTS INCLUDE: Sunday, March 29, 2015: 2 - 4 PM, Annual Pinwheels for Prevention, Hawaii State Capitol. Saturday, April 25, 2015: Prevent Child Abuse Hawaii, Family Resource Fair, Teddy Bear Drive at Windward Mall, 41-056 Kamehameha Highway in Kaneohe. Aside from the activities listed above, there will be several outreach tables at various locations throughout the month of April, including the Earth Day Celebration at Kalakaua Community Center hosted by Island Palm Communities on April 22, 2015. If you see an outreach table, please stop by to say hello and take away some free educational materials. There will also be a pinwheel garden at the Army Community Service building on Schofield Barracks as well as all of the Army Child Development Centers across the island. During April and throughout the year various parenting, relationship, and healthy-living workshops are offered; some have access to free childcare. Call 808-4ACS (4227) or visit http://www.himwr/acs.com for more information.
Come join us for our parent-child activity! Army Community Service, EFMP Schofield Barracks, Bldg 2091 Wednesday, May 13, 2015 2:30 - 4 PM RESERVATIONS REQUIRED TO MAKE SURE WE HAVE ENOUGH SUPPLIES, PLEASE ENTER EACH PARTICIPATING FAMILY MEMBER CLICK ON “CLASS CALENDAR” ON OUR WEBSITE: WWW.HIMWR.COM/ACS CALL US FOR MORE INFORMATION (808) 655-4ACS OR (808) 438-4ACS
CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH (CAPM)
PROCLAMATION SIGNING / PINWHEEL PARADE Wednesday, April 1, 2015 10 - 11 AM
OUTREACH TABLES Thursday, April 2 Fort Shafter Bowling Alley 10 AM - 1 PM
Schofield Barracks Child Development Center
Monday, April 6 Schofield Barracks PX 10 AM - 1 PM
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Wednesday, April 8 TAMC Defac 11 AM - 2 PM Tuesday, April 14 Fort Shafter PX Market 10 AM - 1 PM Wednesday, April 15 Story Time SGT Yano Library, Schofield Barracks 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Friday, April 17 SB Commissary 10 AM - 1 PM Wednesday, April 22 Earth Day Kalakaua Community Center 2 PM - 5 PM
Scream Free Parenting: April 2, 9, 16 & 23 @ 12-1:30 PM @ Schofield Barracks ACS Prosperous Parenting: April 13 @ 9 AM - 12 PM @ Schofield Barracks ACS
Parenting 101: April 16 @ 2 - 3 PM @ Fort Shafter ACS
Saturday, April 25 Teddy Bear Drive 10 AM - 2 PM
April 20 @ 4 - 5 PM @ Schofield Barracks ACS Daddy Boot Camp: April 25 @ 9 AM - 12 PM @ Schofield Barracks ACS For more information, call: 655-4ACS (4227)