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FEATURES - April 2014 Publisher Advertising Opportunity Knox Staff

Creative ink Ed Snyder Laura Sanders Jennifer Palalay, Iva Pearlstein Tracy Whitaker, Kerry Weintraub, Nick Knight, Teressa Honeycutt, Ashley Bills, Michael Steinmacher

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A new and revised two-day program.

Want to advertise in Opportunity Knox?

Call Ed Snyder at (270) 945-2864 or email: edsnyder@opportunityknoxmwr.com Opportunity Knox is a monthly magazine produced by the Fort Knox Family and MWR Marketing Department under the authority of AR 215-1. Facilities and activities publicized are open to authorized patrons.

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Month of the Military Child “Army Kid� a poem by Danielle Moore-Galley.

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The purpose of Opportunity Knox is to provide current information about Fort Knox Family and MWR activities and events and to share ideas that will help readers become educated about Fort Knox Family and MWR activities. Views and opinions expressed are those of the authors. The mention or appearance of commercial advertisers, commercial sponsors, and/or their logos does not constitute endorsement by the Federal Government or the U.S. Army. The information in this issue is current at the time of publication.

Activities and events are subject to change without notice.

April is Autism Awarness Month Information and support for Families with an Autistic Child.

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Home-Based Business What you should know.

Fort Knox Family and MWR Marketing is located at 4248 Bullion Boulevard, Fort Knox, Kentucky. For more information, call (502) 624-3693 or log on to www.KnoxMWR.com.

10 English as a Second Language Dealing with life in America.

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FORT KNOX FAMILY & MWR Our Vision: The Driving Force that builds and sustains the

Team Training Builds Strength

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11 April Calendar of Events

strength of the Total Military Family.

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Our Mission: Deliver Flexible, Innovative and Relevant Programs and Services that enable readiness and resiliency to the Total Military Family.

Andrew Gross to visit Barr Memorial Library.

16 Making Earth Day Everyday Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.

19 Event Program Guide

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Team Training Builds Strength

By Iva Pearlstein

Although mandatory for Family and MWR Employees, Team Member Orientation (TMO) training has been designed so that anyone can attend and benefit. Every new Family and MWR Employee participates in a recently revised two day program. An all-encompassing overview of MWR operations is presented on the first day while the second day covers content that is relevant to everyone in the Fort Knox Community. These topics are so important that the second day sessions are required training on an annual basis. Charles Head, Family and MWR Training Coordinator, is very proud of TMO because of its many benefits to employees, Soldiers, and their Families. He explained, “The training makes you more aware that our job is Customer Service!” He added, “It is the responsibility of each one of us to support our Soldiers and their Families.” Employees also benefit by getting an excellent picture of the huge size and scope of MWR along with being able to meet team members from all across the organization.

Day one gives a detailed Command overview enhanced by individual presentations from the MWR Chiefs. Randy Moore, Director of Fort Knox Family and MWR, discusses the recently introduced “You Matter” campaign. As employees realize that every job is considered to be important, providing excellent customer service becomes the responsibility of everyone. Also new to Charles Head, Training Coordinator, day one is the discussion of the welcomes students to training. role of MWR in “Recruitment, Readiness and Retention” with the addition of another “R” – Resilience. A narrated bus tour of MWR facilities throughout the Garrison concludes the first day. Participants have a chance to see the broad scope of operations on Fort Knox.

Briefings on the second day from Fort Knox experts are of value to everyone in the room. How to recognize when “something isn't right” is clearly communicated through an anti-terrorism presentation. Kim Zornes, Special Agent at the Intelligence and Security Command, does an excellent job explaining the Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP). He states his goal, “Everyone should know what to look for and how to report what doesn’t look right.”

“See something – say something” is an Army requirement. Operation Security (OPSEC) expert, Mike DeRosa, Security Specialist at the Fort Knox Security Division wants everyone to know that “OPSEC is keeping our important information away 3

Shirley K. Johnson, Jr., Suicide Prevention Program Manager, discusses warning signs and options with the group.

from the bad guys!” He has many useful tips and not just for Military security. The potential danger of posting personal pictures taken with GPS settings comes as a surprise to almost everybody. Although it can be difficult to discuss, Shirley K. Johnson, Jr., Suicide Prevention Program Manager, covers his sensitive topic in an outstanding manner.

He explains warning signs and states realistically, “Sometimes life happens and a person needs help.”

After taking part in the two day training, it was obvious that all the participants had acquired knowledge and realized benefits.

Presenters were inundated with questions and lively discussions followed the briefings. Even the Outburst game played over the course of the two days encouraged team building and camaraderie.

Participants learned what to do and who to contact in the event they come across any of the situations presented by the experts. John Saylor, an employee at Army Community Service commented that “The sessions were well organized so that the program did not become boring.” He proclaimed, “This was very good training!”

Head says anyone interested in taking the training, even if they don’t work for MWR, can register with supervisor approval. Although it is designed more for civilian employees, anyone with a job requiring heavy people contact can benefit. Area businesses can also profit from ideas presented in TMO. Head says, “Any business needs to do everything possible to take care of staff members – so they take proper care of the customer!”

Contact information: Charles Head Family and MWR Training Coordinator Stewart Training Center, Building 67 (502) 624-1637

April is The Month of the Military Child!

April is Month of the Military Child! This special celebration is a legacy of former Defense Secretary Caspar W. Weinberger, established in 1986 to underscore the important role children play in the Armed Forces Community. Army Garrisons and Child, Youth and School Services (CYSS) plans numerous events ranging from picnics and parades to recreational fairs and fun festivals, all to recognize and applaud Families and their children for the daily sacrifices they make in supporting America’s Army.

Family and MWR recently asked school age Family members, “What does it mean to you to be a Military Child?” Danielle Moore-Galley, an eighth grader at North Middle School in Radcliff, KY, submitted a poem to express her feelings on being a Military Child.

Her poem eloquently summarizes her life experiences in the Army.

Fort Knox CYSS has planned numerous activities, events and programs in celebration of Month of the Military Child. Visit knoxmwr.com for more information and a complete schedule of events.

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April is National Autism Awareness Month

By Tracy Whitaker

According to Autism Speaks, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Autism are both general terms for a group of complex disorders of brain development. Autism Speaks states that these disorders are characterized, in varying degree, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors. The Autism Society notes that it is believed that about 1.5 million Americans are affected by Autism. Autism prevalence is now one in every 88 children in America. The first National Autism Awareness Month was declared by the Autism Society in April of 1970. The goal is to educate the public about Autism and to promote understanding of the disorder and advocate for those who it affects. Through awareness, the disorder is recognized by the Autism Awareness Puzzle Ribbon and is the most recognized symbol of the Autism community in the world.

Autism often includes significant impairments. It is a complex mental condition and a developmental disability, characterized by difficulties in the way a person communicates and interacts with other people. Autism can be present from birth or form during early childhood, usually between ages 2 and 3 years-old. It is a lifelong developmental disability with no single known cause.

help he needed or what resources were available to him. I contacted Army Community Service (ACS) and they helped him get enrolled into the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP).

Here they assessed my Family’s needs and provided resources such as Army Respite Care and Individualized Education Program (IEP) School support.

An Autism support group is also available through ACS which meets the first Thursday of the month from 6 – 7 p.m. at the ACS building, located at 411 Eisenhower Avenue, Bldg. 1477 and is open to all ID card holders. The group meetings include information and helpful resources available to Families affected by Autism. Parents can also share problems and solutions with other parents in similar situations. Stacey Haynes, EFMP Coordinator states, “The hardest thing for Military Families, especially those with a special needs member, is finding a new support system. This group is great for helping them set that system back into place.”

“With the help of ACS, EFMP, his doctors, and his school resources, my son now thrives despite his disorder. He makes excellent grades in school, has a best friend, is a member of his school’s archery team, and loves to play baseball. Some days are I discovered my son had Asperger’s better than others, but for the syndrome, a form of Autism, when he was 5 years-old and most part, the better days far had no idea what it meant. I noticed his behavior was outnumber the bad days. I am always different than my other children but passed it off as thankful for ACS and all they have a difficult child with a tendency to be shy. Once he was done for our Family.” diagnosed, the pieces came together as to why he would act out with a sudden change to his environment, such as ACS will offer special events throughout the month of April a deployment or school change. He would see and play in support of National Autism Awareness Month. Watch with the same kids every single day but could not ask them their monthly newsletter for more information about these to play, he waited to be asked. It isn’t because he was shy; events. To be included on the distribution list, contact it was because Asperger’s affected his social skills.

Haynes at (502) 624-4067. For more information on other Army Community Service resources, call (502) 624-8391 or After the initial diagnoses, the first thing that came to mind (502) 624-6291. was “now what”? I had no idea what to do to get him the knoxmwr.com

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Home-Based Business What you should know

By Ashley Bills

Do you have a great crafty idea that could make you a lot of money? Do you enjoy meeting with other people through home parties? Do you enjoy the freedom of being your own boss and working from home? Whether you are a stay-at-home parent or are looking for an extra source of income, starting a home-based business on Fort Knox has never been easier. There are just a few key things to be aware of and you should know especially if you live on post.

Decide if you are going to design and produce a product yourself or if you will be representing a product that is already being produced. For example, will you be making your own quilts or furniture to sell? Or, perhaps you would like to sell a product supported by the Direct Selling Association (DSA) such as Scentsy or Avon. Whichever route you take, be sure to research the products and the companies you will be representing to project if you’ll turn a decent profit.

“If you are interested in direct sales or home based businesses, do your research on it first. There are a lot of get-rich-quick and work-from-home scams out there. Contact the Better Business Bureau and to make sure you are working with a reputable company,” advises Jaynina Gomes, Origami Owl Lead Designer and Military Spouse.

Keep in mind; home based solicitors must have a prearranged appointment with each individual solicited. In addition, home based solicitors may not leave advertising material in mail boxes, door handles, break rooms, restrooms, or in any area that constitutes a federal workplace. This includes, but is not limited to, flyers, catalogs, booklets, coupons, and business cards.

Also, photographs may only be taken in a resident’s home or public, non-MWR area, with the exception of wedding photos at the Saber & Quill.

Violation of any these regulations can result in the loss of the permit.

Another home based business to consider is Family Child Care (FCC) through Child, Youth and School Services (CYSS.) FCC providers offer full day, part day, hourly, before and after school, extended day, weekends, overnight, respite, and summer care for children age 4 weeks through 12 years-old registered with CYSS. Each home is allowed to care for no more than 6 children at a time. Providers are trained, certified and monitored by the Army and CYSS. FCC caregivers also offer activity centers featuring dramatic play, arts, manipulative, blocks, water play, outdoor play, and age appropriate reading, math and science activities. Since all home child care must be Army FCC certified, CYSS offers free training. For more FCC information, call (502) 626-1446.

For those who live on post, home based solicitors must register as an on post business and a Personal Commercial Solicitation permit is needed in order to sell items out of quarters. These free permits can be obtained from the Family and MWR Headquarters, Bldg. 4248. While applying for the permit, you will need to explain your business or what type of product you will be selling. To qualify for a permit, your product can not compete with anything MWR or AAFES sells in its stores or affiliate stores such as GNC. Once you’ve completed the registration process and obtained your permit, you will be allowed to conduct business on post according to Army Regulations 210-7. “It should be noted that each permit expires every December 31 and new permits must be renewed annually,” stated Berdetta Kwiatkowski, Administrative Assistant and Commercial Concerns.

As always, check in with your local housing office to ensure you are within compliance with any additional rules you may need to follow while conducting your business within your Community.

“When I registered as a representative for Scentsy, the staff at the MWR headquarters were very nice and helpful, the process was virtually painless,” stated Ashley Novinska, Scentsy representative and Military Spouse.

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English as a Second Language: Dealing with Life in America

By Jennifer Palalay

Many foreign born Military Spouses who come to America have a lot of stress and anxiety about what life will be like in their new country.

Adapting to a new culture, new customs, new foods - a whole new way of life - can be intimidating and overwhelming. Adapting to the American way is even more of a challenge when the Military Spouse cannot speak English. Thankfully, Army Community Service (ACS) offers a free educational program that teaches Military Spouses how to speak English and interact in their American Communities called English as a Second Language (ESL).

“The purpose of the class is to teach foreign born Family members English so they can deal with life in America,” states Jody Steinberg, Volunteer ESL Teacher. “A lot of students already speak some English; they attend the class to learn more. My job is to make them more comfortable living here.”

opposed to an academic English class. These people don’t have time for homework,” explains Steinberg. “I enjoy teaching this group because I don’t have to grade tests or mark their progress. It’s a friendly class.”

Student and Family member Misoon Yook is from South Korea and has lived in America for seven years.

She has participated in the ESL class at Fort Knox for two years.

“I take the class to help with grammar, comprehending the reading and speaking,” says Yook. “Jody is an experienced teacher who is kind and patient.”

Student and Family member Hyejin Gearing is also from South Korea and has lived in America for over five years. “I take the class to |mprove my English.

Jody understands us very well because of her experience in teaching. She’s always prepared,” Gearing explains.

Volunteer ESL teacher, Jody Steinberg, gives a lesson on things found around Kentucky.

Steinberg was born in New York and lived in Pittsburg for 25 years. She speaks Italian, Hebrew and some Spanish. She has a Masters in teaching English as a Second Language from the University of Michigan and has taught English as a Second Language at Duquesne University for sixteen years. She has been teaching the Fort Knox ESL class since October 2012. A Military Spouse herself, Steinberg knows what it’s like to be a foreigner as she and her husband, Michael, lived in Italy for six years. “Because of my experience in Italy, I can anticipate the difficulty my students may have here in America,” she says.

Steinberg states that English is a difficult language to learn which makes the transition to living in America even more difficult for foreign born Family members, “I know how quirky English is. For every rule, there’s an exception. For every exception, there’s another exception. It is important to be patient when teaching English as a Second Language.”

Family member Hyegyoung Musselman, a student from South Korea who has lived in America over a year, has been taking the ESL class for six months. “I come for the life information,” she states.

The class size ranges from 2 – 10 people each time they meet. Steinberg has taught students from South Korea, Spain, Mexico, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Germany, and Japan to name a few. “It’s a pleasure to teach them,” says Steinberg. “They are all delightful.”

ESL is an ongoing class offered Mondays and Wednesdays at the Stewart Training Center, Bldg. 67 for Soldiers and Family members. Beginners are encouraged to come at 9:30 a.m. and advanced students begin at 10 a.m.

The class lasts until 12 p.m. Students must sign up with ACS before attending class. For more information, call (502) 624-8391.

Steinberg’s curriculum consists of grammar, idioms, listening comprehension, phonics, reading, and writing. “We do a lot of listening and reading as this provides the vocabulary,” she states.

Using everyday teaching materials such as newspapers, magazines and NPR news radio, Steinberg creates lesson plans to help her students adapt. “I teach them whatever I think they need.”

For every hour in class, Steinberg spends one hour preparing. While she does occasionally give writing assignments, Steinberg says she doesn’t give a lot of homework. “This is a survival English class as

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From left to right: Hyejin Gearing, Jody Steinberg, Misoon Yook, Hyegyoung Musselman, and Dora Rivera

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By Michael Steinmacher

New York Times Bestselling author Andrew Gross discusses and signs “Everything to Lose” on April 29 at 12 p.m. as part of the Barr Library’s Authors at Your Library series. As part of that program, a limited number of Gross’s books will be available for free to Soldiers attending the program in uniform.

Gross, the bestselling author of “15 Seconds” and “No Way Back,” tells the story of a down on her luck mother in “Everything to Lose,” which is set in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. The thriller is the story of Hilary Blum, whose misfortune in witnessing a freak accident leads to the discovery of a satchel full of money and draws her into a conspiracy to help keep a 20 year-old secret buried.

Gross is also the author of “Eyes Wide Open,” “The Blue Zone,” “The Dark Tide,” “Don’t Look Twice,” and “Reckless.” He is also coauthor of five number one bestsellers with James Patterson,

including “Judge & Jury,” “Lifeguard,” “2nd Chance,” “3rd Degree,” and “The Jester.” “The Dark Tide” was nominated as Thriller of the Year by the International Thriller Writers Association in 2007.

His work has been translated into more than 25 languages. “No Way Back” has been optioned as a television series by ABC and Imagine Entertainment.

Three of Gross’s thrillers (“The Dark Tide,” “Don’t Look Twice” and “Reckless”) have featured the fictional Greenwich, CT, detective Ty Hauck, whose investigations lead him to become entangled in corruption and political conspiracies.

Gross’s writing career took off when an editor shared the unpublished manuscript of Gross’s first novel, the political thriller “HYDRA,” with renowned mystery writer James Patterson. That opportunity marked the beginning of a seven year collaboration between the two. Gross has cited his favorite of their collaborative efforts as “The Jester,” which is set in 13th Century France.

Prior to his work as an author, Gross worked in the apparel industry, for a time working for his family’s firm, the Leslie Fay Companies, and as head of Head NV Sportswear, which grew into a number one producer of tennis and ski apparel in the United States.

Gross, a native of New York holds degrees from Middlebury College and Columbia University. He currently lives in New York with his family.

In anticipation of Gross’s visit, the Library’s Lunch Bunch Book Discussion group will discuss Gross’s “No Way Back” on April 2 at 11 a.m.

Copies of Gross’s books will be available the evening of the event. For more details, call (502) 624-1232.

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Making Earth Day Everyday Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle!

By Iva Pearlstein

Falling on April 22 since its inception in 1970, Earth Day marks the anniversary of the modern environmental movement. Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson wanted to create awareness for the Earth's environment and to encourage conservation efforts. Millions of people participated in the first grassroots demonstrations for a healthy, sustainable environment in massive coast-to-coast rallies. Earth Day 1970 achieved bipartisan support and led to the creation of the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

Furthermore, it helped with the passage of the Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species Acts. For his role as Earth Day founder, Senator Nelson received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest honor for Civilians, in 1995 from President Bill Clinton.

Beyond helping the environment, recycling is also of enormous economic value to our country. It helps to keep the cost of goods down. As an example, recycled plastic bottles are used in the manufacture of carpet fibers and the low cost of raw material helps carpet mills in the southern U.S. to stay in business. Used car parts can be recycled into new parts helping to keep prices down. “By reusing commodities, we are providing a better Earth for coming generations,” Pearman reminds us.

Here on Fort Knox, Earth Day has been recognized by the distribution of trees organized by the Natural Resources Branch. However, Dan Pearman, Chief, Qualified Recycle Branch, Environmental Management Division believes every day should be Earth Day! Pearman commented, “If April 22 was a big deal for us – then we aren’t doing our job.” Pearman came to the Fort Knox Quality Recycle Program (QRP) in 2010 with years of invaluable experience in the recycling business. Previously, he operated his own recycling company. He explained his motivation, “Good recyclable material was landing in landfills.” Beyond the business opportunity, he believed that “it was something in this region that needed to be done!”

In addition to the Recycling Center, the QRP has a drop-off site located at the Main Exchange Parking Lot. There are safe sort containers for plastics, glass, aluminum along with various grades of paper and cardboard. Clean containers are appreciated. Food remains should be wiped or rinsed. Bringing his household paper and plastics, Navy Retiree Dave Johnston comes from his home in Radcliff to the drop-off site every week. Johnston believes that area residents should “support the base by bringing your recyclables here.”

He added, “I can do it and so can everyone else!”

Radcliff resident and Navy Retiree, Dave Johnston, delivers his recyclables to the drop-off site.

Clearly his background and expertise have been of huge benefit to the Fort Knox QRP. This is apparent from hearing him speak about the Program on the installation and viewing the recycling operations. In the written description of the QRP it states, “Participation in the Fort Knox Recycling Program is a requirement, not an option.” Everyone who lives, serves or works on Fort Knox is responsible for recycling because it saves money and the environment.

A broad range of materials are processed through the Recycle Center. Various grades of paper are separated and sold on a contract basis to paper mills. Scrap metal, including stainless and mixed steel, cast iron and copper, is a highly profitable part of the operation. Pallets of copper materials can be sold for thousands of dollars. Toner and ink jet cartridges are collected from all over the installation. Used motor oil is also an important business activity.

It is retrieved from the motor pools and containers at Autocraft where DIYers can drop it off. Used cooking oil can be refined into diesel fuel and can also be saved and brought to the Recycle Center. If you use a turkey deep fryer, keep this in mind.

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Contact information: Fort Knox Qualified Recycle Branch 309 Frazier Road, Building 2962 Dan Pearman, Chief (502) 624-5673/5026 Drop-off site at the Main Exchange Parking Lot near the commissary, accessible 24/7.

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CHILD & YOUTH ACTIVITIES SATURDAY CHILDCARE Saturday, April 5 • For infants to 5th Grade • $4.00 per hour, 9 AM - 4 PM • CDC Bldg 4249 • For reservations: (502) 624-7413.

SESAME STREET USO EXPERIENCE ~ Free • Natcher PFC • Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start time. Seating is first come, first serve • Wednesday, April 9, 6:30 PM, open to the Community • Thursday, April 10, 10 AM, open to CDC/FCC/ Community • Thursday, April 10, 6 PM, open to Community.

CYSS FAMILY MOVIE ~ Sunday, April 13 • 2 PM • Waybur Theater • Parent must accompany children under age 10. Do not have to be registered with CYSS to attend. Seating is limited; first come, first serve basis.

CDC EVENING CHILDCARE Friday, April 18 • 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM • $4.00 per hour for infants to 5th Grade • CDC Bldg 4249 • For reservations: (502) 624-7413. .

FORT KNOX COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP ~Friday, April 11, 18 & 25 • 10:00 AM -11:30 AM • Devers Middle School & Teen Center, Bldg 5543, Chaffee Ave • Free playgroup for children up to 5 years of age. Encourages parent/child interaction through unstructured activities for all ranks. More info: (502) 624-4483.

MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD "LET'S MOVE" CELEBRATION ~Sunday, April 27 • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM • Free • Sadowski Center • Family Fun Activities: Bubble car, bounce houses, arts & crafts, healthy snacks and CYSS Summer Camp information. Free skating from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Parents must be present with children 5th grade and under). "The Nutty Scientist" presentation: 1:00 PM 2:00 PM. Concessions available for purchase. Parking available in the Hospital parking lot. For information: (502) 624-4483.

DEVERS MIDDLE SCHOOL & TEEN CENTER ACTIVITIES ~For more information about Devers MSTC activities, please call (502) 624-6442.

Apr 1 Apr 3 Apr 4 Apr 5 Apr 6 Apr 11 Apr 12 Apr 18 Apr 19 Apr 25 Apr 26

IMAX/Shopping • 12 PM - 8 PM U of L College Tour • 8:30 AM - 4 PM Pool Tournament • 6 PM Movie Madness • 9:30 PM • Waybur Theater • Free movie for 6th - 12 grade 3-on-3 Basketball • 2 PM - 6 PM Fishing • 4:30 PM - 8 PM Louisville Zoo Trip • 10 AM - 6 PM Chess Tournament • 6 PM Flag Football • 6 PM Bingo • 6 PM MS/HS Lock-in • 9 PM - 7 AM

OPEN TO FAMILY MEMBERS OF:

Active Duty Military Fort Knox Employees and Contractors Military Retirees ~Reservists/National Guard

ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION/ACTIVITIES BARR LIBRARY EVENTS (502) 624-1232 • − PUPPY TALES Saturday, April 5 • 1 PM • Free − STORY HOUR Tuesdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • 10 AM • Free • For infants to preschool. − TEEN ADVISORY BOARD Thursday, April 3 • 2:30 PM − TEEN THURSDAYS Thursdays, April 10, 17, 24 • 3 PM • Free • For ages 13 -17.

– LUNCH BUNCH BOOK DISCUSSION Wednesday, April 2 • 11 AM • Free • No Way Back by Andrew Gross − COUPON MANIA Wednesday, April 9 & 23 • 11 AM • Free – AUTHORS AT YOUR LIBRARY: ANDREW GROSS Tuesday, April 29 • 12 PM • Free • New York Times bestselling author Andrew Gross will discuss and sign his new thriller Everything to Lose.

– MY ACCOUNT IS YOUR ACCOUNT Tuesday, April 22: 6 PM • Wednesday, April 23: 12 PM • Free Highlighting the different features available with a library account.

FORT KNOX ITR LEISURE TRAVEL SHOW Saturday, April 5 • Post Exchange • 10 AM - 2 PM • Meet local vendors, tour operators and the ITR staff to discuss tickets, attractions, vacations, and cruises. More info: (502) 624-5030.

UNDERWATER EGG HUNT Saturday, April 12 • Anderson Aquatics Center • 9:30 AM - 1 PM • $5 per child, $3 Blue Star Card Holders • For ages 3 - 15 years old. Youth will enter pool in age-specific groups. Info: (502) 624-6217.

SABER & QUILL EVENTS More info: (502) 942-0959 • Register online at ServiceXpress at knoxmwr.com – DINNER & MOVIE Friday, April 18 • 5 PM. – EASTER BRUNCH Sunday, April 20 • 10 AM - 1:30 PM • Adults: $18.95 • Children (ages 10-14): $14.95 • Children (5-9): $8.95 • Children 4 and under: free.

– TASTE OF ITALY Friday, April 25 • with Right Arm Night • 5 PM - 7 PM. FRENCH SHOOTING CLUB

RUN KNOX RUN 24 HR RACE Saturday, April 5 • $20 per runner • Run starts at Brady Loop Trail at

7 AM on April 5 and ends at 7 AM on April 6. Race will cover a 5 mile loop of asphalt and gravel with minimal traffic. Race as a solo runner or create a team of 2 or 3 runners. Only one team runner on the course at a time. Must be 18 years old to participate. Food and beverages will be for sale. Tents and sleeping bags for rent at Brady Loop Base Camp.

To register visit www.knoxmwr.com and use ServiceXpress by April 1.

GLAM NIGHT Saturday, April 5 • Landing Zone • 8 PM • No Cover Charge • Walk the red carpet to LZ's Hollywood GLAM Night • Cash prizes for: Star look-a-like contest, movie trivia • DJ entertainment including movie theme songs • Special dinner options: Rib-eye, Portabellas, fried shrimp, baked potato, green beans, salad, glass of champagne for $16.95 • More info: (502) 942-0409.

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More info: (502) 624-7754 • Register online at ServiceXpress at knoxmwr.com Must pre-register.

– INTRODUCTION TO PISTOL SHOOTING Saturday, April 5 • $60 • This is a course designed for first time shooters or shooters that wish to refresh their skills.

– PISTOL MATCH NIGHT Saturday, April 12 • 5 PM • $6 Members, $10 Non-Members • Put your shooting skills to the test.

– DEFENSIVE PISTOL INTRODUCTION Saturday, April 26 • $80.

– CONCEALED CARRY DEADLY WEAPON Saturday, April 27 • 9 AM - 5 PM • $65.

– 2014 SKEET CHAMPIONSHIP Qualifying begins April 12 and runs until August 17.

COLOR LEGEND FOR ADMISSION POLICY Open to Military & Family Open to Fort Knox Employees & Family Open to Military Retirees Open to Everyone

ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION/ACTIVITIES LEADERSHIP GOLF SCRAMBLE Friday, April 18 • Lindsey Golf Course • 1:30 PM • $33 per person includes prizes, cart, range and green fees • Sposnored by the Garrison Commander and Garrison Command Sergeant Major • Register NLT April 15 at (502) 624-2717.

KARAOKE Every Friday • Saber & Quill Fiddler's Green • 7 PM - 12 AM • Featuring

DJ Artie • More info: (502) 942-0959.

U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE Wednesday, April 2 • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM • (502) 624-6291/8391.

NEWCOMERS ORIENTATION Wednesday, April 2 & 16 • Saber & Quill • 8:45 AM - 4 PM • (502) 624-6291.

PERSONAL FINANCIAL TRAINING (DAY 2 NEWCOMERS ORIENTATION) Thursday, April 3 & 17 • 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM • Bldg 67 • Mandatory for E-4 Soldiers and below. For information, call (502) 624-5989/8391.

HOW TO PROMOTE YOURSELF Thursday, April 10 • 9 AM - 12 PM • (502) 624-2742/8855.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SERIES: COACHING AND MENTORING Monday, April 14 • 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM • (502) 624-6291.

NEW COMMANDERS FAMILY ADVOCACY BRIEF Monday, April 14 • 9 AM - 11 AM • More info: (502) 624-4528.

CARE TEAM TRAINING Tuesday, April 15 • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM • (502) 624-3526.

FRG INFORMAL FUND CUSTODIAN TRAINING Tuesday, April 22 • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM • (502) 624-3526/3278.

FRG F.U.N. Wednesday, April 23 • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM • (502) 624-3526.

HEARTS APART OUTREACH NETWORK Thursday, April 24 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM • (502) 624-6291/8391.

AUTISM SUPPORT MEETING Thursday, April 3 • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM • (502) 624-4067/5419.

APPLYING FOR A FEDERAL JOB Thursday, April 24 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM • (502) 624-2742/8855.

HEART TO HEART SUPPORT GROUP Thursday, April 3 • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM • (502) 624-4067/5419.

BLOOMING WITH RESILIENCE (MASTER RESILIENCE TRAINING) April 28 & 29 • 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM • (502) 624-3526.

UNDERSTANDING THE ABC’S OF MONEY MANAGEMENT Tuesday, April 8 • 9 AM - 11 AM • More info: (502) 624-5989.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE STUDY GROUP Meet every Monday and Wednesday • 9 AM - 12 PM • Bldg 67 • Registration is required. More info: (502) 624-6291.

VOLUNTEER HIGHLIGHTS AND RECRUITMENT FAIR Wednesday, April 9 • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM • The Exchange • (502) 624-6779.

HOWZ IT REALLY GOING? Wednesday, April 9 • 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM • (502) 624-3526.

Classes with insufficient registration will be rescheduled or canceled.

Please call to register. Army Community Service is located in Bldg 1477, Eisenhower Ave.

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To learn more call 800-234-5327 or visit iwudegrees.com

CPT. Rob Cooley IWU Business Graduate

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