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MALS-11 FAMILY DAY Come on out and celebrate a successful summer and lets get our kids back to school. Tons of fun for everyone, food and school supplies for our Devilfish families. Saturday, 27 August 2011, 12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m. at Mills Park. Please contact the FRO to RSVP nlt 23 Aug 2011 at 858-577-6418 or email anthony.hernandez1@usmc.mil. If anyone would like to volunteer to work this event please contact Anthony at 858-577-6418. CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB) - INFO FOR SERVICEMEMBERS, VETERANS, AND THEIR FAMILIES Now available on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) homepage http://www.consumerfinance.gov/ : Information for servicemembers, veterans, and their families. Read their latest Blog post "Military Advocates On Duty". Military personnel, veterans, and family members can submit a credit card complaint and Tell Them Your Story. From paying for education to personal financial management, from your VA Benefits to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, the CFPB has information to help servicemembers, veterans, and their families. Visit http://www.consumerfinance.gov/. MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL, UMPIRE CAMP MLB Would like to offer a FREE, one day, Umpire Camp, Friday 26 August 2011, 9:30 - 3:00 pm. To be held at PETCO Ballpark. Staff includes MLB umpiring greats, current MLB Supervisors, as well as, NCAA officials. Instructors include: Former MLB umpires and current supervisors Bruce Froemming, Steve Palermo, Larry Young, Randy Marsh, Charlie Reliford and Rich Rieker. Director of MLB Umpire Medical Services, Mark Letendre. MLB Supervisor and AAA Coordinator, Cris Jones. At the MLB Umpire Camp, you will learn from the best: Plate mechanics and stance, Enforcement of the strike zone, Injury prevention, nutrition and wellness, Rules and interpretations, Handling situations and managing the game. POC: Anthony LaChica at anthonyl@sdhoc.com or (619) 699-2330 for registration. Space is limited and attendees will be required to sign a liability/medical waiver. Registration begins at 9:30am. Lunch will be provided. For more information on MLB Umpire Camps go to www.mlbuc.com. MCCS OFFERS CPR CERTFICATION September 7 CPR 0900-1300 (few spots left) These classes have just been scheduled and are open to the first 15 people to sign up: October 26 CPR + First Aid 0900-1530 November 30 CPR + First Aid 0900-1530 December 14 CPR + First Aid 0900-1530 All classes are $6.00 each. Certification is good for 2 years through the American Heart Association. Childcare is provided at the Youth & Teen Center for non-school aged children. To sign up email Stacy Brooks at stacy.brooks@usmc.mil or call 858-577-6195. 2ND ANNUAL "INDIVIDUAL AUGMENTEE (IA) BEACH BASH" 2nd Annual "Individual Augmentee (IA) Beach Bash" at Breakers Beach, Naval Base Coronado (Naval Air Station North Island). It will be from 10:00am2:00pm on Saturday, 27 August 2011. All service members who have been on an Individual Augmentee (IA) tour, their families and friends, families of currently deployed IA, and those with IA orders are invited. This annual reunion recognizes on a large scale, and shows appreciation at a fun-filled day at the beach for those who have served, continue to serve, and will soon serve on these long non-traditional deployments. Food, drink, and refreshments will be provided. Surfing lessons, beach football and volleyball, rock climbing, childrens crafts, fun and games, and music will be part of this resort style free event for IAs and IA Families. To attend, or to find out directions to Breakers Beach, please contact Alex Armenta at 619-556-7439 or IAbeachbash@mwrsw.com. MARTIN LAWRENCE STAND-UP COMEDY SHOW COMING TO MCAS MIRAMAR! (SEE FLYER ON PG 7) 18yrs + only, 26 AUGUST 2011, Bob Hope Theater, Doors open for Active Duty (w/ ID) at 1700. Doors open for Family Members/DoD/Retirees (w/ ID) at 1800. Show starts at 1900. All ID card holders can bring one guest. For more information, please call 577-6365 or click http://www.mccsmiramar.com/pdfs/MartinLawrence_TFTT_Flyer_Miramar_r3.pdf.
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LEADERSHIP EDUCATION SEMINAR FOR SPOUSES It is time for the Fall 2011 Leadership Education Seminar. This Spring's seminar will be held 25-27 October at Blinder Memorial Chapel Social Hall, Building 202863, Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, Ca from 0800-1500 daily. The intention at LES, is to provide an opportunity to Marine Corps and Navy spouses to gain skills to better support your unit and the Marine Corps community. The Leadership Education Seminar (LES) is a three-day seminar that teaches Communication, Values, Group Dynamics, Conflict Management, Etiquette, Protocol, Crisis and Trauma, Handling the Media, Volunteer Retention, and Transition and Turnover for spouses that are active in unit and base activities. The Commanding Officer has the opportunity to nominate two spouses that would benefit from this seminar. The nominee would have to attend all three days (all day) and would need to have childcare in place if necessary. Additional information about LES is available in the website, www.LESCampPendleton.com. If interested in this seminar please contact the FRO no later Than, 29 Aug 2011, at Anthony.hernandez1@usmc.mil. BABY DEVILFISH ANNOUNCEMENTS Congrats to Cpl Downey (Avionics) and her husband LCpl Downey for the birth of their baby boy. Name: Vance Michael, Born: 7 August 2011, 7:09 a.m., Weight: 7 lbs 9ozs, Height: 20.5 inches, Born at: Navy Medical Center, San Diego, Ca. Mom and baby are doing fine. Congrats to Sgt Simmons (SSD) and his wife Eri for the birth of their baby boy. Name: Hiro, Born: 8 August 2011, 3:21 a.m., Weight: 6 lbs 12ozs, Height: 20.5 inches, Born at: Navy Medical Center, San Diego, Ca. Mom and baby are doing fine. Congrats to Cpl Archila (Ordnance) and his wife Magenta for the birth of their baby boy. Name: Jiovazzi Ruben, Born: 11 August 2011, 11:00 a.m., Weight: 7 lbs 1oz, Height: 18 inches, Born at: Navy Medical Center, San Diego, Ca. Mom and baby are doing fine. MCAS MIRAMAR FAMILY TENNIS DAY MCCS Semper Fit & The San Diego District Tennis Association Present: MCAS Miramar Family Tennis Day. Come and join the excitement at our free Family Tennis Day at the Officers' Club tennis courts. It's designed for the whole family to a have a good time while learning the game of tennis. Teaching pros will be on hand to guide players from the beginning level to the advanced. They'll offer instruction, stroke development and fun filled drills. The celebration includes on-court clinics for kids and adults, a "hit for prizes" contest, snacks and more. All authorized patrons with valid ID Cards are welcome; just show up with your racquet ready to learn. If you don't have a racquet, we'll loan you one. For more information, please contact Todd Howard at howardt@usmc-mccs.org or call (858) 577-1202. Where: MCAS Miramar Officers' Club Tennis Courts, When: Sunday, 28 August, Time: 1300-1500, Who: Families or tennis enthusiasts interested in learning tennis, Cost: Free. If you plan on attending, please RSVP to (858) 577-1202. MOVIE FESTIVAL SPECIAL SCREENING The organizers of the West Coast Film Festival http://westcoastfilmfest.com/ would like to offer a special invitation to active-duty Marines to attend a special screening of the movie "Warrior" on Thursday, 25 August. The event is being held at the Regency Theatre complex is San Juan Capistrano. The price for military members is $15, normal admission to the festival is $25. Military ID must be shown at the door in order to receive the discount. For any questions please contact LtCol Johnston at jason.a.johnston@usmc.mil. F&FSC & HOC DISTRESSED HOMEOWNER CLINIC SEPT 10 2011 (Please see flyer on pg 8) Fleet and Family Services Center is offering a homeowners clinic. This clinic is for active duty (all branches), retirees and reservist to assist those in need that are having difficulties with foreclosure prevention, distressed homeowner education and assistance, first time home buyer info, short sales assistance, etc. There will be an anticipated 40 professionals there representing the following: (Wells Fargo, Bank of America, US Banks, etc), lawyers, tax consultants, short sale consultants, bankruptcy specialist and a variety of other financially specific topics regarding home ownership. If you have questions, please contact Darryl W. Stovall, PFM Program Manager 619-545-6076 darryl.stovall.ctr@navy.mil. BALL GOWN GIVEAWAY! OCT 16TH Clean out your closet and let your evening gowns benefit someone else. MCCS is seeking gently used gowns and formals for the Ball Gown Giveaway and Women's Expo on October 16, 2011. Please drop off your gowns at the Marine & Family Programs office, Bldg 2525 (next to the Marine Mart), Monday-Friday between 0800-1600. We're accepting gowns all the way up to October 14th. And don't miss out on October 16th to pick out a FREE gown for your Ball! (more info on this event coming soon)
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CHARGERS APPRECIATION DAY EVENT MCCS will be hosting the 5th annual San Diego Chargers Military Appreciation Day event on Wednesday, 31 August from 0945 - 1200 at the Youth Sports Complex. Tentative Timeline: 0945 Interactive Games sponsored by Bud Lite, 1045 Chargers Cheerleaders Performance, 1100 Chargers Walk Through Practice, 1140 Autograph Signing, 1200 Event concludes. Event is open to all eligible patrons - advertising and promotions will begin about 12 August. POWER OF PLAY Take advantage of this opportunity to schedule yourself for some play time. This is a class for grown-ups by grown-ups to explain the who, what, where, when and why of play. We also talk about how play can help the well-being of your family. We'll have games, friends, arts and crafts and lots of fun! The class will be offered Tuesday, August 23, 2011 from 6:30-8:30pm. Free childcare is available, but you must register by August 16, 2011. You may register online. http://www.mccsmiramar.com/rds-rsvp-form-POP.html If you have any questions please contact Sherry Gelle, 858-577-7993 or sherry.gelle@usmc.mil. WHAT YOU "AUTO" KNOW Don't want to feel helpless in an emergency? Can't identify anything you see under the hood of your vehicle? Are you tired of other people assuming (especially if you're a teenager or a woman) that you aren't capable of handling repairs yourself? And are you tired of being ripped off because of your own ignorance? Join Readiness & Deployment Support at the MCAS Miramar Auto Skills Center on August 18, 2011 from 6:30-8:30 pm for an interactive introduction to basic car maintenance! RSVP FOR THIS EVENT BY AUGUST 10, 2011! You may register online at http://www.mccsmiramar.com/readiness_and_deployment_support.html. CAMP PENDLETON AREA EVENTS Live in the Camp Pendleton area? Check out the Camp Pendleton MCCS website for events, activities and special coupons. Marine Corps Community Services at http://mccscp.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a5187750b86993a94ec406261&id=fdce5c8610&e=c868ccc243 Baby Diaper Derby at Camp Pendleton! Sat, Aug 13, 11am-1:30pm, Camp Pendleton MCX Mainstore Mainside. All babies 6mos-10mos are invited to participate. The first baby to crawl across the finish line will receive a $20 box of Huggies Diapers. Each baby that participates will receive a FREE Huggie's T-Shirt. There will be fun activities for parents, and lots of prizes! For more information, please call (760) 725-6233 x122. LINKS Lifestyle Insights, Networking, Knowledge & Skills. L.I.N.K.S. offers an orientation to the Marine Corps lifestyle, helping Marines and their families understand and adapt to the unique challenges military life often presents. Sessions cover military pay, deployment, base services, moving and much more. For more info or for registration, call 858-577-4918/4810. LL.I.N.K.S. for Marines 8/18/11 1200-1630 L.I.N.K.S. House, Bldg 2273 L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses 8/20/11 0900-1300 L.I.N.K.S. House, Bldg 2273 L.I.N.K.S. for Kids 8/20/11 0900-1300 YOUTH AND TEEN CENTER, Bldg 2700 L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses (Part 1 of 2) Wed, Aug 24, 2011 0900-1300 L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses (Part 2 of 2) Thurs, Aug 25, 2011 0900-1300 SEMPER FITATHLETICS Intramural Softball League - Reg Deadline: 18 August 2011, League Starts: 24 August 2011, Days: Mon, Wed & Fridays, Game Times: 1115 & 1215 Intramural Horseshoes Tournament - Reg Deadline: 23 August 2011, League Starts: 26 August 2011, Days: Tues & Thurs, Time: 1100-1300 Recreational 6V6 Evening Soccer LeagueReg Deadline: 23 Aug 2011, League Starts: 30 Aug 2011, Days: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays Game Times: 1700 & 1800 Recreational Softball League-Reg Deadline: 30 Aug 2011, League Starts: 6 Sep 2011, Days: Tuesdays, Game Times: 1700 & 1800 Recreational Flag Football League- Reg Deadline: 1 Sep 2011, League Starts: 8 Sep 2011, Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays, Game Times: 1115 & 1215 Intramural Water Polo League-Reg Deadline: 7 Sep 2011, League Starts: 8 Sep 2011, Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays, Game Times: 1115 & 1215
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SINGLE MARINE PROGRAM SMP VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - 2011 Military K-12 Enrollment Fair, Who: MCAS Miramar Active Duty Service Members, Need 35-40 Volunteers *(transportation will be provided if needed). What: We will be assisting with: setting up and tearing down canopies , tables, chairs and equipment, serving food to the families, providing Positive interaction with military children ages 5- 12 by leading games, coloring and having fun with them while their parents are registering for school, and provide general information. Where: Farb Middle School campus. When: Saturday, August 13th. Time: 0630-1730. Meet: 0600 ***(IMPORTANT - Please be prompt) at The Great Escape, Bldg 5305.*** Dress Attire: Appropriate Civilian Attire (Jeans or shorts, a T-Shirt, Closed Toe Shoes). Please wear clothing items that you do not mind getting dirty. MCCS HAPPENINGS Now Aug 31 -Womens Summer Golf Classes, $15p/p per class, Weds at 5:30 p.m., Miramar Golf Course, 858-336-3565 Fri, Aug 12 -Fish & Chips Special All Day, $6.95/four battered cod filets, Legends Sports Grill, 858-693-1543 -Mongolian BBQ, 6 8 p.m., Officers Club, 858-577-4808 for reservations -Live DJ Night, 7 - 9 p.m., Legends Sports Grill, Food/Drink Specials, 858-693-1543 Sat, Aug 13 -Back 2 School Resource Fair & Enrollment Event, 9 a.m. 3 p.m., Farb Middle School, 858-577-6633 -MCCS Family Appreciation FREE Movie Day, 6:30 p.m., Theater, 858-577-4143. Mon, Aug 15 -EFMP Special Needs Forum, 9 - 11 a.m., Education Center Classroom, 858-577-4668 to register Tues, Aug 16 -Taco Tuesday All Day, $1/Tacos and Price Mexican Beers, Rockers and Legends Sports Grill -Intramural 9 vs. 9 Soccer League Starts, Tues & Thurs at 11:15 a.m. & 12:15 p.m., 858-577-1202 -EFMP Bullying Workshop, 1 - 2 p.m., M&FP Conference Room, 858-577-4668 to register Wed, Aug 17 -Dollar Day Wednesday Golf: $1.00 Golf All Day for Miramar Active Duty, 858-577-4155 -Military Divorce Assistance Group for Women, 11 a.m. 1 p.m., Chapel Fellowship Hall, 858-577-6585 -Wing Wednesday, 25cent chicken wings, 3 6 p.m., Rockers SNCO Club Aug 18 21 -SMP San Francisco Trip for Single Enlisted Active Duty, $130/person, 858-577-6171 to register Thurs, Aug 18 -P.S. Before You Say I Do Pre-Marital Seminar, 7:30 a.m. 4 p.m., The HUB, 577-1615 to register -L.I.N.K.S. Session for Marines, 12 4:30 p.m., L.I.N.K.S. House, Visit your FRO to register -MCCS Family Appreciation FREE Movie Day, 2 p.m., Theater, 858-577-4143 -Life Skills Class: Space A Travel Brief, 5:30 6:30 p.m., PAX Terminal, 858-577-4473 to register Fri, Aug 19 -Fish & Chips Special All Day, $6.95/four battered cod filets, Legends Sports Grill, 858-693-1543 -How to Avoid Marrying a Jerk or Jerkette, 8 a.m. 12 p.m., The HUB, 858-577-1615 to register -Navy Marine Corps Relief Society Budget for Baby Class, 1 2:30 p.m., L.I.N.K.S. House, 577-1807 -Celebrity Chef Wine Pairing Night, 6 9 p.m., Officers Club, 858-577-4808 for required reservations Aug 20 & 21 -Open Cockpit Events, F-5, F-18, CH-46 & T-34, 9 a.m. 3:30 p.m., Aviation Museum, 693-1723 Sat, Aug 20 -L.I.N.K.S. Session for Spouses, 9 a.m. 4 p.m., L.I.N.K.S. House, 858-577-4918 to register -Back to School Zumba Jam for Parents & Kids Six & Up, 9:30 11:30 a.m., Semper Fit Center, 858-577-4669 SAN DIEGO ARMED SERVICES YMCA VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES FOR ACTIVE DUTY: Go to the following address to see all the volunteer opportunity for the month of August 2011. http://militaryymca.com/index.php?option=com_eventlist&Itemid=99999999&func=details&did=827. DSTRESS HOTLINE From combat related stress to the everyday stressors of life, stress can affect even the strongest Marine. The DSTRESS Line was developed by the Corps to provide professional, anonymous counseling for Marines, their families and loved ones when it's needed most. Call today to speak with one of your own. Call (1-877-476-7734) today. Line is now available to help West Coast Marines & Family members better deal with stress & mental health issues. More info available at www.dstressline.com.
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BOB HOPE THEATER *Indicates Last Showing, Theater closed Monday and Tuesdays Fri, Aug 12: Bad Teacher (R) 6:30 p.m. Transformers: Dark of the Moon (Not 3D) (PG-13) 9:00 p.m. Sat, Aug 13: Transformers: Dark of the Moon (Not 3D) (PG-13) 1:00 p.m. FREE Admission: Cars 2 (Not 3D) (G) 6:30 p.m. Green Lantern (Not 3D) (PG-13) 9:00 p.m. Sun, Aug 14: *Mr. Poppers Penguins (PG) 1:00 p.m. *Super 8 (PG-13) 6:30 p.m. Wed, Aug 17: Horrible Bosses (R) 6:30 p.m. Thurs, Aug 18: FREE Admission: Zookeeper (PG) 2:00 p.m. *Bad Teacher (R) 6:30 p.m. Fri, Aug 19: Transformers: Dark of the Moon (Not 3D) (PG-13) 6:30 p.m. Larry Crowne (PG-13) 9:00 p.m. Sat, Aug 20: Swap Meet 8:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Green Lantern (Not 3D) (PG-13) 1:00 p.m. Monte Carlo (PG) 6:30 p.m. Transformers: Dark of the Moon (Not 3D) (PG-13) 9:00 p.m. Sun, Aug 21: *Cars 2 (Not 3D) (G) 1:00 p.m. *Green Lantern (Not 3D) (PG-13) 6:30 p.m. MWR This Week, August 11 - 18, 2011 (This info is from West Naval Region for the San Diego Area) Put a little more FUN in your week! Check out the latest edition of MWR This Week to see what's fun and free! Click or cut and paste the MWR This Week link into your web browser: http://www.mwrtoday.com/Sandiego/WelcometoMWRTW.htm. MWR activities are open to all active duty and their family members plus retirees, reservists and DoD civilians. Sneak Peek of Fun Stuff in the Current Edition of MWR This Week: * Naval Base Ventura Wounded Warrior Half Marathon (Sep 17) - page 1 * 2 New Ways to Get You to the Green, Daily Fee Golfer Benefits, Golfer's Meal Deal, Golf for 10% Less, plus More with the Premium Players Club, pg 2-3 * Fall Bowling Leagues, Youth League, "Learn to Bowl" Sessions, BINGO and FREE Bowling for Active Duty - page 4 * Budweiser Poker Hand Tournament and Operation Clean Sweep (Aug 27) - page 5 * SeaWorld San Diego's Military Appreciation Picnic (Sep 24) - page 6 * Liberty Events, Trips, Bayside Boat Bash (Aug 20), End of Summer Camping Trip (Sep 2-5), and so much more! - page 7-11 * Sailing and SCUBA Classes - page 13 * MWR Swim Lessons, Water Aerobics, FREE Infant/Parent Swim Classes and Outdoor Adventure and Gear Rental - page 14 * FREE Auto Maintenance Monthly Training Programs and August NBSD Auto Skills Specials - page 15 * Youth Events/Sports - Mommy/Daughter Softball, Sr. High Basketball, Co-ed Flag Football/Cheer, Family Team Tennis plus One-on-One Tennis - pg 16 * Military Housing Welcome Center and Back-2-School Resource Fair & Enrollment Event (Aug 13) - page 17 * Child Development Program News - page 18 * What's Happening at the Fleet & Family Support Centers - page 19-20 * Individual Augmentee Beach Bash (Aug 27) and Navy Gateway Inns & Suites - page 21 * MWR Sports Calendars, Massage, Intro to TRX Demo (Aug 17) and PRT Command Challenge (Aug 26) - page 22 * Endless Summer Swim 1K (Aug 26), All-Navy Boxing Mini Camp (Sep 10-11), POW/MIA 5K Run/1-Mile Walk (Sep 13), "Ask the Trainer" (Sep 21), SHAPE Fitness Program and more - page 23 * FREE and Discount Amusement Park Offers - page 24-31 * FREE MWR Movies - page 32-34
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Devilfish kids!!! I know some of you are getting ready to go back to school. Try this Puzzle to get a head start. Have Fun!!!

**Do you know of anything going on around town or base? Help the FRO get in the KNOW! Call Anthony at 858-577-6418 or email anthony.hernandez1@usmc.mil.
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