THUNDERBOLT WEEKLY UPDATE 28 October 2011

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1. TRICK OR TREAT HOURS ON POST- Safety of children on Halloween should always be a concern. This year Trick or Treating is allowed on JBLM from 6-8 pm on October 31. Trick or Treating is only allowed in the housing areas. The barracks are off limits to trick or treating.

2. Force protection- Force protection conditions for Joint Base Lewis-McChord are now posted on the JBLM public website at http://www.lewis-mcchord.army.mil/. This will allow commanders to keep their Soldiers, Airmen, DOD civilians and Family members aware of the current FPCON to raise security awareness. The FPCON can be raised in the event of a specific threat to the installation or upon direction of higher headquarters. For current FPCON implementing instructions visit the Protection Division website at https://ft.lewis.army.mil/fpat/. For questions contact JBLM ATO/Protection Division Chief Thomas R. Rudd, mailto:thomas.r.rudd@conus.army.mil at 966-9614/677-9752 or JBLM Protection Division deputy chief. 3. .Online photo contest- All ages are invited to submit photos of your original photography, digital art, two-dimensional art and three-dimensional crafts for viewing online at the 2012 Air Force Arts & Crafts Digital Gallery. Categories are grouped by age and division. Each participant can submit up to three entries per category. Pick up your entry forms and rules at the McChord Arts & Crafts Center, Building 1121, Barnes Boulevard at McChord Field. Entries must be submitted no later than Dec. 27. For details, call 982-6726. 4. DuPont business Trick or Treating (DuPont WA)- When: Mon, 10/31/2011 Time: 3:30pm to 5:30pm Where: DuPont, WA Cost: FREE Event Details: Come bring the family, in costume of course, out to DuPont Station, McNeil Station and businesses at Center/McNeil at Exit 118 and enjoy some great community spirit of the season. Look for special pumpkin flyers in the windows to know if the business is participating. Be sure to say Thank You to the businesses for their kind treats.

5. USTA Offers Free One-Year Junior Memberships To Military Kids- The United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced it is offering free one-year USTA Junior Memberships to all children ages ten years and younger that are new to the USTA. Children of active duty military, National Guard, Reservists and Veterans are invited to take advantage of this membership promotion, which launched earlier this year. The offer is open to all first-time junior members now until 31 December 2011. Junior

memberships regularly cost $19. To join the USTA and receive the free membership, new junior members in military families can sign up by one of the following ways: using source code- RIBBONU10; calling USTA Membership Services at 1-800-990-8782; or visiting USTA Membership Services online at http://www.usta.com/membership 6. National Caregiver Support Line -is open Monday Friday, 8a.m. to 11p.m. and Saturday, 10:30a.m. to 6p.m. (EST). Please call 855-260-3274 to speak with a licensed clinical social worker or visit www.caregiver.va.gov to learn more about the assistance VA offers to caregivers and veterans. Recently launched, the support line will serve as a primary resource and referral center, to provide information on VA and community caregiver support resources and offer emotional support for the caregiver. 7. MOVE YOUR UNAUTHORIZED VEHICLES- Effective NOV 10, the Provost Marshalls Office will begin towing non-compliant vehicles/trailers from unauthorized parking at JBLM. This includes all recreational vehicles, boats, trailers, and non-functional vehicles parked on base (except those stored in MWR long-term storage lots or authorized service/repair facilities). MWR Storage Info: 253-982-2206/2303 (McChord Field); 253967-8282/7744 (Lewis Main/North). 8. HOUSING CHECKS- Do you live on post.? The JBLM military police office can keep an eye on your home while you are away. You can simply walk into the MP Station and fill out a quick form. When you return home, just give them a quick call to let them know. This is separate from the form that Equity Residential asks you to give them when you go away. 9. GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT- Walk away from tobacco for a day on 17 November for the Great American Smokeout. www.ucanquit2.org 10. NATIONAL MEDICATION TAKE BACK DAY- Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) is participating in the Drug Enforcement Agencys (DEA) 2nd National Medicine Take Back Day for unwanted or expired medication. This event will be held on October 29, 2011, at the JBLM-Lewis PX far corner parking lot near the main intersection from 10:00am 2:00 pm. This is an opportunity for those residing on JBLM to safely, conveniently and anonymously turn-in their unwanted or expired over-the-counter and prescription medications. Employees residing outside of JBLM can to take their medications to a community collection site. To locate a site near you, go to www.dea.gov and enter your zip code or city and state. To protect privacy, participants are reminded to remove their personal information labels. All solid dosage medication and liquids in consumer containers will be accepted. Intravenous solutions, injectibles, syringes or any other medical waste WILL NOT be accepted due to the potential biohazard risks. 11. HOLIDAY MAILING DATES- Deadlines to ensure arrival by Dec. 25 are Nov. 12 for parcel post mail; Nov. 26 for space-available mail; Dec. 3 for parcel airlift mail; Dec. 10 for priority mail and first-class mail, letters and cards; and Dec. 17 for express mail military service. Express Mail Military Service is not available for holiday packages and mail going to Iraq and Afghanistan, said Ms. Faye Slater, the Deputy Director of the Military Postal Service Agency. 12. HEROES AT HOME II- JBLM has an exciting new program for all active duty military spouses assigned to JBLM after 2005. To be eligible the spouse must be dislocated

from a job or underemployed. They provide tuition assistance, funding for books or childcare, career counseling, educational planning, resume building, interview preparation. To take advantage of this wonderful opportunity call 253-966-7366 or 360570-4271 or visit the Stone Education Center on Lewis Main. For information visit www.heroesathome2.com. Dont delay they need you enrolled by October! 13. WEAR BLUE RUN TO REMEMBER RUNNING CLUB- Each Saturday, "Wear Blue: Run to Remember" meets at Powderworks Park in Dupont, WA to serve as a living memorial to fallen Service Members. For more information please visit their website at http://www.wearblueruntoremember.org/

14. Put down that cell- Law Enforcement personnel will begin issuing district court violation notices (i.e., federal magistrate court ticket) for using cell phones while driving on Joint Base Lewis-McChord. This will require the violator to pay a $75 fine or go to court to argue before the magistrate judge. Those who opt to continue using cell phones while driving must use a hands-free device to avoid a ticket. Repeat offenders risk losing installation driving privileges at the discretion of the garrison commander. 15. Legal assistance hours- The hours of operation on Tuesdays and Thursdays have changed for the JBLM Lewis Main Legal Assistance Office. Hours on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays will remain the same. The new hours are as follows: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for attorney services and 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for notary and power-of-attorney services. Tuesdays and Thursdays: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for attorney services, notary and power-of-attorney services. For questions, call 477-1875.

COMMUNITY EVENTS
1. Learn scam tactics- Avoid scams, find legitimate jobs working from home and learn marketing tricks at a free Airman & Family Readiness Center workshop Oct. 28, 9 to 11:30 a.m. in Building 551 at McChord Field. Sign up by calling the A&FRC at 982-2695/0260. Open to all ID cardholders. 2. JBLM ZOMBIE WALK- Friday, Oct 28, 2011 October 28 from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Shoreline Park. Come walk the 2-mile Zombie Walk at Shoreline Park. First 200 participants to register will receive a "warm reward" before heading back. Don't forget to dress in your Zombie best! Register on Web Trac at www.jblmmwr.com. For more information call 253-967-4768. 3. JOIN THE LEWIS COMMUNITY SPOUSES CLUB- Want to meet new people, or get involved more? Join the Lewis Community Spouses Club. This organization is open to ALL ranks and holds monthly luncheons and events. Visit their website for the events calendar, and more information. You can join the club right online! http://jblmlcsc.org/ 4. USO EVENT- Join the USOPSA for a night to remember at the Museum of Flight, Thursday, November 17. They will be honoring service members, their families and celebrating the USOPSAs 45 years in providing support to the worlds bravest. Visit usopsa.org to view invitation and sponsorship details. 5. Turkey Trot 10K Run & 5K Walk, Saturday, 19 November 2011. Help us welcome in the holiday season. Come and participate by walking, trotting or running the 5K & 10K course,

or roll on the 10K inline skate course. Give yourself the ultimate challenge and run the very flat and fast routes and strive for a personal best.Register by noon Tuesday, November 8, 2011 to guarantee a shirt and JBLM access pass. Registration deadline is Thursday, November 15, 2011 - without having guarantee for shirt and access pass. 6. LAUGH OUT LOUD COMEDY TOUR- Army Entertainment presents the Laugh Out Loud Comedy Tour on Sat. November 12 at 7pm at the Nelson Recreation Center on Lewis Main. Open to 18 and older, seating is first come first served. The tour features Danny Cho from Mad TV, Pair of Nuts, and hosted by Cerrome from BET. Call 253-967-2539 for more info. 7. TOPS IN BLUE CONCERT- The US Air Forces Tops in Blue tour is returning for another performance. You can catch their show on Tuesday November 8 at 7pm in Hanger 9 at McChord Field. Their 2011 tour Rhythm Nation features swinging jazz, rock and roll, Mowtown R&B and much more. 8. HALLOWEEN BASH- Party at the Cascade Community Centers Free Halloween Bash on October 28 starting at 8pm. Wear your costume. They will have free snacks, contests, and fun! Must be 18 and older to attend. Call 253-964-0331 for more info. 9. WAITING FAMILIES SUPPORT GROUP is an outreach program for family members with a sponsor that is deployed. The group provides opportunities for families to network with others in similar situations and share in the unique experiences of separation and reunion. Monthly meetings and activities are held. For more information about joining the support group or about monthly family events, call 253-967-3633. 10. DEPLOYED FAMILIES are invited to attend a monthly dinner is offered at Four Chaplains Memorial Chapel the second Tuesday of each month from 5:30-8:30 pm. The main dish is provided and attending families are asked to bring a dish to share. Please confirm your attendance to Carolyn Clanton, deployedfamiliesjblm@yahoo.com 11. PWOC- Protestant Women of the Chapel is a relaxing atmosphere where women can be themselves. We gather together each week for (non-denominational) worship, Bible study, food, and fellowship. Newcomers are always welcome. They are moving to a new location at the North Fort Chapel, and meetings will now be held on Tuesdays from 9-11:30. Follow PWOC on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ft-Lewis-PWOC/135297726511941 for all the latest information regarding their program. They also have a night bible study that will meet on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the North Fort Chapel. FREE onsite childcare available to children registered with CYSS. 12. DINNER AND A MOVIE-All families are invited to enjoy a free dinner and a family friendly movie the last Friday of each month at North Fort Chapel at 6pm. 13. TREASURE HUNT- In honor of our military families the FRC is offering our 6th annual JBLM Family Treasure Hunt scheduled for 1-21 Nov. Attached is a JBLM Family Treasure Hunt flyer and Treasure Hunt Registration Form. Registration for this event will run from 15-31 Oct 11. The original registration form must be filled out completely and hand carried to the Family Resource Center no later than 4:30 p.m., on 31 Oct. registration forms are also available at the FRC or by request from the IVC office 967-2324 or e-mail lori.parker@us.army.mil. The Treasure Hunt list will be e-mailed to all registered families on 1 Nov. Additionally, in conjunction with Military Family Month, we will be offering a variety of events during the week of 28 Nov-2 Dec. A flyer announcing the activities for the week will

be available the first of November. For more information please call Lori Parker at 9672324. 14. RECYCLING EXTRAVAGANZA: The JBLM-Lewis Main Exchange will be hosting a recycling event on 3 NOV from 0900-1500. Services provided include personal document shredding by LeMay Inc.; electronics recycling; CFL bulb giveaway by Tacoma Power; refrigerator recycling by Tacoma Power / JACO (sign up to have yours picked up, get $30); book donation and giveaway by The Reading Tree; and personal goods donation by The Rescue Mission. Bring something to recycle and learn about the recycling process at informational booths. For more information contact Miriam Easley (966-1734). 15. Newcomer's Orientation: Last Tuesday of the month 0830 1430 OCT 25 and NOV 29 Newcomers' orientation is for all new arrivals to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Registration required at the ACS Relocation Program office, Bldg 2140 Waller Hall. Event includes complimentary lunch, windshield tour of JBLM, static displays of on and off post vendors, and on site free child care. POC is Wanda Abrams 253-967-3633/3550 for more information.

YOUTH
1. Escape Zone hour- The Escape Zone at McChord Field is extending its hours to Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon. The Escape Zone offers a place to parents and their children 5 and younger to learn and play together. The Escape Zone is in Building 841 on Fairway Road. For information, call 982-8590/2695. 2. BABYSITTER WEBSITE- Through a partnership with DOD, sittercity.com offers a free membership for military personnel. This site gives you access to babysitters, nannies, housekeepers, pet care, tutors, senior care. You can access background checks, references, provider profiles, and reviews from other military parents on this site. To take advantage of this wonderful offer visit www.sittercity.com/dod. 3. TELL ME A STORY EVENT- Join the MCEC on Sunday November 6, 2011 at 3 pm at the Four Chaplains Memorial Chapel on JBLM. The Featured Book at this event will be Listen to the Wind by Greg Mortenson and Susan L. Roth. The Military Child Education Coalitions Tell Me a Story event is geared towards children 4-12. Each family will receive a copy of the featured book. Hands on activities, snacks, and a fun learning experience will be provided. For questions contact Judy at 254-953-1923 or judy.glennon@militarychild.org. 4. YOUTH RESILENCY ACADEMY- Youth Resiliency Academy is designed to create a network of informed teens who are better prepared and motivated to respond more positively to adversity and successfully overcome the challenges faced by today's military Family. Courses included in the Academy include: "Bullying, Peer pressure", "Teen Communications", "Dating and Abuse don't go together", Youth transitioning to the new norm", "Spiritual Resiliency" and "Money Matters". Workshop is held at ACS/Waller Hall, Bldg. 2140, Rm. 400 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information or to register call 253-967-9977. The next academy will be held November 19, 2011. 5. HOME SCHOOL ACTIVITY DAYS- Attention all homeschoolers, join us on Thursdays from noon to 2pm at the teen zone beginning October 6. This activity is open to children in grades 1-12. Children must be CYSS registered, and parents must attend

Orientation Thursday. The cost is $25 a month. For more information please call 253967-4441 6. GOULISH FRIGHT NIGHT FOR KIDS- The McChord Library is hosting a Ghoulish Fright Night on October 28 with free food, games, and prizes from 6-8 pm. Advance registration REQUIRED call 253-982-3454.Wear your costumes to this fun event! This event is for ages 6-12 years. 7. BOO BASH- Come out and bounce around at the Boo Bash located at the McChord fields youth center on Saturday October 29 from 1-4 pm. Participate in the costume contest, enjoy prizes, carmel apples, bounce houses and much more. Call 253-9822203 with questions. 8. HARVEST FEST- Come out to the Lewis Main Teen Zone from 4-7 pm on October 29 for game booths, prizes, pumpkin patch, face painting, candy bags, and much more. Costumes encouraged, but not required for this event. Call 253-967-4441 for more info. 9. FREE BABYSITTING COURSE!- Certified Babysitting Course for teens are at no cost for ages 12 and older. Fall classes are scheduled Nov. 45. For details or to sign up, call 253-967-4441. 10. Children's Museum Play Pass The Play Pass program is your ticket to the Children's Museum of Tacoma and a whole new world of learning! Contact the Grandstaff Library (253-967-5889) or the McChord Library (253-982-3454) for information. 11. SKIESUnlimited Youth Academy offers instruction in the Schools of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration and Skills. Inspiring classesranging from computers, SAT Prep, science, art, dance, gymnastics, boxing, karate, theater, fencing and piano, the SKIESUnlimited Youth Academy is always adding classeslet your children explore new skills, cultivate personal interests, establish connections and bolster college applications. For registration information, call 253-966-CYSS (2977). Sign up on Webtrac for the next session! 12. Teens ages 1315 are invited to get fit for free at a JBLM sports and fitness center. Available at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center at Lewis North, teens will work out under the supervision of a CYS Services youth trainer. An initial evaluation is required, and a parent/guardian must be present. Teens must be registered with CYS Services to participate. Work out Monday through Friday 37 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.2 p.m.

BOSS INFORMATION
WHAT IS BOSS? Almost all of you know that BOSS (Better Opportunity for Single Soldiers) is a program that is set up for Single Soldiers to have activities that you can enjoy and volunteer for to get out into your community. The thing you may not know is that BOSS is YOUR program. SOLDIERS AND SOLDIERS IDEAS ARE THE PROGRAM! You can improve the program by just bringing your thoughts to the table. BOSS is not another program that is trying to come up with ideas on its own. They want to know what you think would be fun and exciting. BOSS wants to help set up those ideas and make it possible.

You can now follow the events that BOSS is holding by texting. Put in FOLLOW JBLMBOSS to 40404. You will receive messages about what events are going on. You could also have the chance to receive free tickets or other cool stuff. DESIGNATED DRIVER (DD) PROGRAM: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!! This is an easy way to get hours for volunteering. It starts from 2100 0300 every Friday and Saturday. If this program isnt used, then it will disappear. If you want to volunteer, then sign up at your BOSS board or at the Nelson Recreation Center. Plus, you get free bowling all night. To contact the DD van, call 253-208-9169. It will soon be able to accommodate off post as well.

EFMP EVENTS AND RESOURCES

1. EFMP movies monthly- The McChord Theater is showing sensory-friendly matinee movies to EFMP Families on the third Saturday of each month at noon. The lights are turned up and the sound is turned down! Families will see the same Saturday movie as the 4 p.m. matinee. For more information, call 982-2695. 2. EFMP COFFEE GROUP- Meet other adult EFMs or caregivers of EFMs for coffee at the Lewis Main Battle Bean (AFC Arena - Bldg. 2275, Liggett Ave). The next EFMP Coffee Group will meet on November 8 at 10 am. Call 253-967-3553 for more information; no RSVP required. 3. EFMP THANKSGIVING DINNER- Come out for a good meal, to make new friends, and give thanks on November 5 from 1:00-4:00pm. The EFMP Support Group is hosting a Thanksgiving Dinner open to all Exceptional Families. For more information, contact efmpsg@gmail.com. 4. EFMP PLAYGROUP - Are you a mom or dad who has a young child who is enrolled in EFMP? Or, are you a parent enrolled in EFMP who has a young child? Come out and meet other parents and their children in our playgroup! For Exceptional Families with Young Children Ages 0-5. The first playgroup will be held at Raindrops and Rainbows on October 26 at 10 am. Call 253-967-3553 for more information; no RSVP is required. 5. Harvest Festival 29 October EFMP 1-3pm: Join us for the EFMP Harvest Festival on Saturday, 29 October from 1-3pm at the Schilter Family Farm in Lacey! The event is open to any Family who has an Exceptional Family Member. Schilter Farms will have activity bracelets for sale ($4/person with a military discount). The bracelet will give you access to a Hay Ride, the Petting Farm, a hay maze and more. You can also peruse their pumpkin patch for the perfect pumpkin to buy and take home. Schilter Family Farm is located at 141 Nisqually Cutoff Road SE in Olympia. If you have questions about the event, please contact Terry Giles at 253-966-5393. 6. Pacific Northwest Ballets The Nutcracker 23 November at 5pm: Are you or your little one having visions of sugar plums? Enjoy a night with the Sugar Plum Fairy, Mouse King, toy soldiers, Clara and the Nutcracker! Pacific Northwest Ballet is opening a dress rehearsal of The Nutcracker to our Exceptional Families for FREE! Any Family with an Exceptional Family Member is welcome to join JBLM EFMP on November 23rd at 5 pm at McCaw Hall in Seattle (321 Mercer Street). The registration deadline is Oct 21; space is limited (first come first serve). Transportation may be available. If you would like more information or to register, please contact Jaclyn Gilley at (253)967-3553.

7. Did you miss the JBLM EFMP newsletter? You can access it on-line at http://www.jblmmwr.com/pdf/acs/efmp/EFMP_aug_11.pdf. If you would like to join our EFMP e-mail distribution list, please contact Nancy Dozier at nancy.dozier@us.army.mil. 8. Are you PCSing and looking for EFMP contacts at your next duty station? Use Military Homefront to find EFMP contacts and more! The following link will take you directly the EFMP/Special Needs page and allow you to navigate to find contacts from additional links on the page: http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/portal/page/mhf/MHF/MHF _DETAIL_1?section_id=20.40.500.570.0.0.0.0.0&current_id=20.4 0.500.570.500.20.0.0.0

TRAINING and EDUCATION

1. RAPE DEFENSE COURSE- For women only! The McChord Community Center is offering a FREE 3-hour Rape Aggression Defense class Sat, Oct 29, 9:30 am. Only 15 spaces available; to sign up call 253-982-0718/0719. You must be at least 16 yrs old. 2. MULTICULTURAL WORKSHOP- Adapting to a new country can be challenging, and relocation readiness is here to help. Attend the Mulicultural workshop on December 7. Call 253-966-6338 for time and location. 3. New Parent Support Programs Play Group Fridays, 1011:30 a.m. 4. SPOUSE RESLIENCY ACADEMY- Spouse Resiliency Academy is designed to help strengthen the resiliency of our Spouses by teaching them to look within themselves in order to learn to grow and thrive in the face of challenges and bounce back from adversity. Resilience starts at home and in a networked community that cares. The Spouse Resiliency Academy is strengthening that network. Classes are held at the Airman & Family Readiness Center from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please RSVP at 253-967-9977 or e-mail jo.dempsey@us.a rmy.mil. The next academy will be held October 24-26, 2011. 5. "123 Magic Class: Managing Difficult Behaviors in Children 2-12". This class offers military parents, along with civilian employees, the opportunity to learn simple solutions and techniques to address obnoxious behaviors (i.e. whining, arguing, tantrums) utilizing timeouts, but with a different attitude and technique than you may have tried in the past. It really does work, according to the many participants who have taken this research-based class. Free on-site child care is available if your child is pre-registered with CYS. Advance registration with instructor is required. Call Sharon Kroll, Lead Home Visitor, MSW, LCSW at 253-967-2633 and leave your phone and email address. You may also email Sharon at sharon.kroll@us.army.mil. 6. ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) is a two day workshop (16 hours). It trains you to become an effective caregiver for a person at risk of suicide. It helps you perform suicide first aid for this person. It helps you to assist the person at risk of suicide to stay safe and to seek further help. ASIST is a very interactive workshop that equips you to: recognize invitations for help, reach out and offer support, review the risks of suicide, apply a suicide intervention model, and link the person at risk to community resources. ASIST is a very effective program. Evaluations have shown that it increases a caregivers knowledge,

skills, and confidence to respond to a person at risk of suicide. Call the JBLM Suicide Prevention Office for more information or to sign up for an ASIST T-2 class. Old Workshop Dates: 17-18 Nov North Fort Chapel 8-9 Dec North Fort Chapel Additional New Workshop Dates: 3-4 Nov North Fort Chapel 15-16 Dec North Fort Chapel

Note: Workshops are from 0830 to 1600 hrs. each day. The dress is civilian casual. To sign up, you must contact: Art Wienandt, Bldg. 2026, Rm. 203B, 253-477-0258. arthur.j.wienandt@us.army.mil 7. Free parent classes at Raindrops & Rainbows Bring your children to learn and play youll both love story time, crafts and more. Stop by Bldg. 8197 American Lake Ave. at Lewis North and check out the classes below (call 253-966-4802 for details; no registration required except for infant massage): Infant massage Dec. 6, 13, 20, 1011:30 a.m. Registration, call New Parent Support Program: 253-967-7409. Baby sign language Nov. 16 or Dec. 21, 1:302:30 p.m. Offered by Parent 2 Parent Program. Parent and child group activity/story and craft Nov. 3 or Dec. 1, 1011 a.m. with the New Parent Support Program Story time Nov. 17 or Dec. 15, 9:45 a.m. with Book Patch New Parent Support Programs Play Group Fridays, 1011:30 a.m. 8. Food Handler Course First Tuesday/Month 1900-2000 Third Tuesday/Month 1600-1700 POC: Carol Elliot 253-968-4331. 1 Hour Classes given by Environmental Health. Installation certificate good for one year. Must have for all FRG fund raising involving food sales, even if you are not directly handling the food. Held at Old Madigan, Ramp 2, RM 9911C. Directions to Food Handler Course classroom: 1. From Exit 122 (Madigan Gate) take a left onto Wilson (the street across from Madigan Nursing tower that has the stop light) 2. Left onto Madigan Bypass 3. Right onto McKinley 4. Right onto E. Johnson Street 5. On your left you will see a parking lot. Park there. 6. Look for the building with 'RAMP 2' next to the door 7. Go through the door and down the hallway to Classroom 9911C (follow signs). 9. AFTB Classes: All Classes are at ACS Annex NOV 8-9 0900-1430 Level I NOV 15-17 0900-1430 Level III DEC 13-14 0900-1430 Level I

Call 967-2382 (967-AFTB) to register for classes and for childcare information. Classes are held at ACS Annex, Bldg 2166, Corner of 12th St. & Liggett. Soldiers (E5 and below) can earn 4 promotion points by completing AFTB classes. 10. TOBACCO CESSATION: Join the growing number of ex-tobacco users on Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Call TRICARE at 1-800-404-4506 for a cessation appointment. Also, check out the free cessation counseling, quit tools and promotional materials at "Make Everyone Proud. Quit Tobacco" www.ucanquit2.org YOU CAN DO THIS - You can be tobacco-free! POC: Cynthia Hawthorne, RN-BC, APHN, Madigan Army Public Health Nursing (MCHJCLY-P/968-4382).

AAFES
JB Lewis-McChord Movie Schedule PH (253) 967-4329 *recording PH (253) 967-5976 Reel Time JB Lewis-McChord Exchange FRI Oct 28 Date Night 1730 Contagion (PG13); 2100 Straw Dogs (R) SAT Oct 29 1100 Coraline (PG); 1400 I Dont Know How She Does It (PG13);1900 Straw Dogs (PG13) SUN Oct 30 1100 Coraline (PG); 1400 I Dont Know How She Does It (PG13); 1900 Contagion (PG13) Free weekend movies @ McChord Base Theater call 253-982-5836 Subject to change without prior notice September Movies:

29 OCT 4pm COWBOYS & ALIENS 29 OCT 7pm THE CHANGE-UP 30 OCT 4pm WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT?

PG-13 R PG

COMMISSARY/ EXCHANGE
WE ARE CONDUCTING GROUP TOURS OF THE COMMISSARY. SHOPPING THE COMMISSARY WILL SAVE YOU 32% OFF OF YOUR GROCERY RECEIPT. IF YOUR GROUP IS INTERESTED IN SIGNING UP FOR ONE OF THESE TOURS PLEASE CALL 253-966-8456 OR 253-966-9141. McChord Commissary- KIDS COSTUME DRAWING WHEN: SUNDAY 30OCT11 WHERE: McCHORD FIELD COMMISSARY CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPT. TIME: 1600-1800 **PRIZES** ~ 1ST PLACE: $50.00 TOYS-R-US GIFT CARD ~ 2ND PLACE: GIFT BASKET

~ 3RD PLACE: GIFT BASKET COME IN YOUR COSTUME AND KIDS WILL RECEIVE A TREAT IF YOU DARE...

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FINANCIAL READINESS
Location: Waller Hall, Room 400, 2140 Liggett Avenue Hours of Operation: 0700 1630, Monday - Friday OPEN all DONSA days, closed Federal Holidays Services Available: Confidential one-on-one counseling for Service Members and their spouses (budgeting, debt management, credit counseling, investment education, general financial planning), Personal financial management classes, Army Emergency Relief (AER). All services are free of charge. Appointment Line: Call 253/967-7166 to make an appointment with a Financial Counselor or to register for a class. Classes at Lewis Main, please call 253-967-7166 to register

MADIGAN NEWS
1. URGENT CARE- If you have an urgent medical need that does not require emergency care, please call the TRICARE Regional Appointment Center at 800-404-4506 before coming into the Emergency Room. If you are unable to get a same day appointment for your urgent medical need, you will be referred to an Urgent Care Clinic in a community surrounding Joint Base Lewis-McChord for immediate attention. 2. FLU VACCINES FOR CHILDREN- Have your children recieved their flu vaccination? Pediatric Clinic Flu Vaccine walk-in hours for Madigan pediatric patients (11 years and younger) are: Monday, Thursday, and Friday 8:30-11 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m.Tuesday and Wednesday at 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. and 1:00-3:30 p.m. You may also get the flu vaccine during a regularly scheduled appointment. Please be sure to bring your yellow shot record. 3. DONT BE A NO SHOW- An appointment missed by you is an appointment missed by two. If you dont call and cancel your appointments, that slot goes to waste. Think about how aggravating it is to call and not get an appointment? This could be alleviated greatly if people called and cancelled their appointments, instead of no showing. To cancel an appointment is simple, call 800-404-4506. The average cost of missed appointment can be $624 for a specialty care, $279 for a regular provider visit 4. PASSPORT TO WELLNESS PROGRAM- Pick up your "Passport to Wellness" at Health Promotion and Wellness Centers - at McChord Field HAWC (Building 726, Fitness Center Annex) & Wilson Sports & Fitness Center (Building 11596, Lewis North). Participate in more than 40 eligible classes, programs & activities for stamps, redeemable for rewards & entries in the Grand Prize raffle! Info:

5. http://www.nwguardian.com/2011/09/29/11195/program-issues-healthpassports.html 6. TriWest Goes Mobile- TriWest, who manages the Department of Defenses (DoD) TRICARE health program for 2.9 million military families in the western United States is very excited to announce the launch of their mobile website and mobile app for the Android and iPad/iPhone. The combination of these two mobile solutions enables military families to have access to TRICARE benefit information and their own personal health information on the go. Providing direct, mobile access to their healthcare information is one way TriWest hopes to reduce some of the burden on military members and families. Its mobile support delivered right to the palm of their hand. To learn more about TriWests mobile app, please go to: http://www.triwest.com/en/beneficiary/registration/Mobile-Support-Delivered/ and to register for this app, please go to: https://m.triwest.com/twm/unauth/home 7. MEDICAL APPOINTMENT LINE HOURS CHANGE: The medical appointment line for Madigan Healthcare System has recently extended its hours and added hours on the weekends. Beneficiaries of Madigan Healthcare System and its outlying clinics (Nisqually, Okubo, McChord, and Puyallup) can now make their appointment by calling 1-800-404-4506 between 06:00 and 20:00 hours Monday through Friday. The appointment line can also be reached between 0700 and 1530 on Saturday and Sunday. They are closed on Federal Holidays. For more information contact Mr. Doug Nagler (968-3215).

CLOSURES AND CONSTRUCTION

1. JBLM POOL CLOSURE- The Kimbro Pool located in the McVeigh gym near the Carey Theater will close Oct. 31. It is scheduled to re-open in Sept. 2012. Renovations will include new lap lanes, better filtration & climate control, and a zero-depth kiddie pool w/ indoor splash park. Until then, youth lessons, evening swim, scuba classes & NG/Reserve training move to newly-renovated Keeler Pool (Old Madigan Area) & weekend swim, pool parties/rentals move to the pool @Soldiers Field House.

2. Liggett Avenue- Public Works announced plans to shut down Liggett Avenue between Division and 12th Streets for 45 days of construction. The project start date depends on the contract, but PW expects work to begin by press time. The closure will include the intersection of Liggett and Division, but 12th Street and the intersection at Liggett and 12th will remain open. Parking areas along that length of Liggett Avenue will be blocked. Most of the parking areas have access from other directions, but parking will be blocked completely in front of and west of McVeigh Sports and Fitness Center and across the street from I Corps Headquarters, Building 2025. Parking for McVeigh will be in the rear and on the north side of Liggett, which can be accessed from Pendleton. While Liggett is under construction, the contractor is required to provide access from the parking area north of Liggett to McVeigh at, or near the location of the current McVeigh crosswalk. 3. Pendleton Avenue- Construction to upgrade the road substructure under Pendleton Avenue near the Town Center on JBLM Lewis Main will be completed in a few months. Pendleton between 8th and 12th streets will be closed daily for construction from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. Access to offices and other buildings will be maintained. Traffic will be detoured

to Liggett Avenue during construction hours. Officials are working to mitigate noise impact to Town Center residents. This is the first of several major construction projects on two miles of Pendleton Avenue during the next 18 months, as crews widen the road and upgrade communication, power and water lines underneath. The widened avenue will result in better traffic flow, parking and facility access, creating a friendlier environment for bikes and pedestrians. For more information, visit the Pendleton Avenue website at www.jblmpendleton.com. 4. North Gate Road- Road repairs on the JBLM North Gate Road (Huggins Meyer Road SW), a 1.7 mile stretch between JBLM Lewis Norths D Street Gate and Lakewood, will continue through today. Commuters who normally use North Gate Road will be detoured through Lakewood and Steilacoom. The D Street Gate on JBLM Lewis North will remain open throughout the road repair projects. Emergency vehicles will have access through the construction site for emergencies. Clover Park School buses will also have access to transit through the construction site. Upon completion of the North Gate Road repairs, East Drive will close for repairs. East Drive repairs include adding a right turn lane and a traffic signal. Repairs to East Drive are expected to take approximately 90 days. These road repair projects were designed to improve roadway surfaces, increase traffic mobility, and create a safer driving environment for the community. More information about traffic revision updates and construction changes will come as the contractor announces them. For road conditions, call 967-1733.

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PUMPKIN PATCHES AND CORN MAZES Carpinito Brothers U-Pick pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze, on the corner of 277th & W Valley Hwy. Right Across the street from Smith Brothers Dairy - Open every day through Halloween. The Corn Maze is open from 9:00 am - 1 hour before Dusk. Tractor-Pulled Hayrides, Fresh Popped Kettle Korn, Hot Roasted Corn on the Cob, Fall Decorations, Decorative Corn Stalks, Straw Bales, Decorative Indian Corn, Pumpkin Carving Kits. Hunter Farms, 1921 E State Route 106 Union - Pumpkin Patch through October 31, $2.00 Admission for Adults and Children over 3 years old. Admission charge is a flat charge for entrance into the hay maze, tractor rides out to the pumpkin patches and to the corn maze.

Lattin's Country Cider Mill & Farm, 9402 Rich Road S.E., Olympia - From the last weekend in September through the last weekend in October from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. No admission charges, $3.00 per vehicle parking. Enjoy a day in the country with Bluegrass music amid the sweet aroma of apples. Sample our fresh-picked, crunchy apples and take some home at a great low price. Tractor-drawn wagon rides to our Pumpkin Patch from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Find your way through our new year round Maze. Kids can pick our their own pumpkins, bob for apples, enjoy the clown and visit our farm animals. Savor apple crisp, caramel apples, apple butter, apple cake, baked apples, apple pie by the slice and our famous apple fritters.

Maris Farms, 24713 Sumner-Buckley Hwy, Buckley - An 8-acre corn maze, Haunted Woods, Pumpkin Patch, Pig Races, a thrilling Courtyard full of activities for children, Pedal Cart Racing for children and adults... and more!

It's good, wholesome, value-driven family entertainment, as well as a delight for those seeking a thrilling and scary haunted adventure. Parkerosa Farms Pumpkin Patch, 292 Chilvers Road, Chehalis - Monday - Friday 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Hay Rides (Fri, Sat, Sun), Corn Maze, Refreshments, and Farm Animal Petting Zoo. Schilter Family Farm, 141 Nisqually Cut-off Road, Olympia - Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily in October. Daily Harvest Festival Activities: U-Pick Pumpkins, 5-acre Sounders FC Corn Maze, Hay Maze in the barn, Hay Jump, Farm Animals with Goat Walk, Covered Hay Rides (weather permitting). Weekend Harvest Festival Activities: All Daily Activities Plus Round-Up Railway Cow Train (also running some evenings), New Pumpkin Blaster and Corn Cannons, Pony Rides (extra fee applies). THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN - CORN MAZE, Rutledge Corn Maze, 302 93rd Ave SE Tumwater. Something is chasing you, gaining on you, you sense danger ahead as well but you don't know which direction to turn! A low growl comes from behind and you swear you can feel the hot breath of something fierce at your heels. Something quickly speeds by in front of you...will you ever find your way out. This years haunted maze is filled with creatures of the night. Are werewolfs chasing you down or are vampires waiting to suck your blood. Introducing the new Rutledge Haunted Maze themed for your Twilight experience. Spooner Farms Harvest Festival 2011, 9710 State Route 162 East, Puyallup with Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze, Fun, Food and Games for All Ages. Open Daily October 1st through the 31st. FOR FAMILIES AND KIDS Northwest Trek Hoot 'n' Howl - Friday & Saturday, 21 & 22 October 2011 Bring your brood, navigate through the park, and search for animals in the dark on a special nighttime tram tour. Revelers young and young-at-heart can don their costumes, play games, win prizes, and eat treats during this wild weekend. The park is open as usual over the weekend, but Hoot 'n' Howl activities run from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Reservations are suggested and prices range from $9 to $13. Activities include: o Tram Tours - Tour a slice of Northwest Trek's famous free roaming area at night. See if you can find the animals beneath the stars. o Live Animal Encounters - Check out the all the fascinating natural abilities of Northwest Trek's animal ambassadors. o Education Stations - Listen to the sounds of the nighttime forest, marvel

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at colossal calcium, participate in some sweet science, rely on your senses of touch, smell and sound, and learn how your eyes work. Games - Play a variety of traditional carnival-style games. Crafts - Harness your creative juices as you make some spooky seasonal crafts. Trick-or-Treat - Enjoy this treasured Halloween pastime at designated stations throughout the park where Northwest Trek staff and volunteers will be passing out "green" treats. Our goodie giveaways contain no palm oil or sustainable yield palm oil only. Photo Opportunities - Bring your cameras as you join Walter, Northwest Trek's most ghastly naturalist, for a photo on the ghost tram. More photo opportunities can be found in our haunted photo alley.

To ensure a happy Halloween, we ask adults not to wear masks or scary facepaint. Pumpkin Train - Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad Elbe Depot, 54124 Mountain Highway E, Elbe - 10 a.m., 1:00, and 4:00 p.m. 22 and 23 October. Ride the train to the Mineral Lake Pumpkin Patch. The "Great Pumpkin" will greet your young ones and host a hunt through the hay stacks for their own pumpkin. Don't forget your costume and camera. Enjoy the cool temperatures and beautiful colors only found this time of year in the foothills of Mt. Rainier. At Mineral Lake you will find picnic tables and gentle trails to explore before or after your time at the Pumpkin Patch. Your return train ride takes you back to your departure point in Elbe. Ride is about 45 minutes to lake and return is 45 minutes back to the Depot. You will spend approximately 1 hour at the lake for a total RT of about 2 1/2 hours. Point Defiance Zoo Boo - 5400 North Pearl Street, Tacoma, Saturday & Sunday, 15 & 16 October 2011 Moms and dads looking for a safe and entertaining place to bring young trick-ortreaters won't want to miss the annual Zoo Boo celebration. Zoo Boo lasts from 10 am to 3 pm both days and is appropriate for all ages. Festivities are free with zoo admission and everyone in costume will receive a $2 discount off the general zoo admission rate. The popular event features indoor and outdoor activities, including treats, photo opportunities, a scavenger hunt and more. Bonfires, Beaver Pelts and Bogeymen - 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Oct. 24-25, Fort Nisqually inside Point Defiance Park - 5400 Pearl St. N., Tacoma. Celebrate Halloween in the style of past centuries with ghost stories told around a roaring bonfire. $4 for adults, $2 for children.