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NC. Table of Contents 1 3 5 7 Trick or Treat Halloween ACS Volunteer Services CalendarThanksgivingofEvents October │ November 9 11 13 15 Calendar of Events December │ January Child & Youth Services Cleland Ice and Inline Rinks Happy Holidays & Happy New Year
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Trick or Treat! Do you have your Halloween costume picked out yet for this year? If not, now is the time to do it! Fort Bragg Family and MWR has multiple opportunities for you to show off your costume. All of our events are open to everyone.
Haunted Trail
Spooky Skatetacular
Join us for our on-ice Halloween party for all ages at Cleland Ice Rink. This holiday skating party is full of fun and excitement and all things Halloween! Special ice Halloween performance followed by ice skating and on-ice games to include limbo, relay race, cake skate, and an obstacle course! Join us outside at the inline rink for Halloween beverages and cotton candy. The Spooky Skatetacular is on October 29th from 6:30 pm – 9 pm and is open to everyone for only $5 per person.
Calling all ghouls and goblins, witches and werewolves, super heroes and evil villains. We want to treat you!!! No tricks here! Wear your favorite costume and come out for a trunkload of candy! The Exceptional Family Member and New Parent Support Programs will host a fun Trunk or Treat on October 28th from 4 – 5
pm at the Family Readiness Group Center on Pope Army Air Field. Want even more candy? After all, you can never have enough, right? Throckmorton Library will host its 2nd Annual Monster Bash Trunk or Treat on October 29th from 9:30 am – 11:30 am.
How brave are you? Be ready to be scared at the 2nd Annual Haunted Trail! Can you make it all the way through the woods behind McKellar’s Lodge? McKellar’s Lodge will be converted to a frightful site on October 28th and 29th for the Haunted Trail. In addition to the frightful trail, you can enjoy food and beverages, bouncy houses and movies! The event is open to everyone from 7 – 10 pm, however it is recommended that children be 12 years of age and older to walk the trail.
Do you have what it takes to escape our spooky Halloweenthemed escape room in time? If you think you do, get your Family and friends together to experience a fun-filled evening with the BOSS Team and ESCAPE! The BOSS Building (located on Gruber Road) is being turned into an escape room with clues and hints; will you be able to find them? This live escape game adventure will be the spooktacular highlight of your week! The Escape Room is open to everyone ages 12 years and older. Come test your skills on October 27th from 5 – 8 pm. No registration required. This is a free event.
The University of Michigan-Flint is recognized as a Gold-level Veteran-Friendly School by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency. Find out why: UM-FLINT SERVES VETERANS u Student Veterans Resource Center Offers community and services including assistance with VA benefits . u Student Veteran Assistance Fund Provides gap funding for eligible student veterans to help pay for their college education. u Veterans’ Completion Grant This one-time award assists degree-seeking students using VA educational benefits. u Accelerated Online Degree Completion (AODC) Earn a world-renowned bachelor’s degree in a format that fits your military schedule. AODC offers totally online, 7-week courses without set meeting times. u Credit for Prior Learning Your training or professional certifications could count for AODC college credit! Learn More: umflint.edu/studentveterans Online Programs: umflint.edu/online “I can’t recommend this school enough for veterans. They are so supportive, and even studying in an online program, I know I’m part of the community.” - Kelly Wahlers Parrott, US Army Veteran, Student Government Senator, Healthcare Administration Major
“Our volunteers are not just volunteers,” says Stephens. “They are our Family and we truly appreciate each and every one of them. Our volunteers are priceless!”
So whether you’re new to the area and looking to make new friends, have a passion for working with others, looking to enhance your skills for your resume or the possibility of a promotion, or whether you’re just looking for something fun and rewarding to do - check out the Volunteer Opportunities Calendar found at opportunitiesbragg.armymwr.com/happenings/bragg-champion-volunteer-www. (or the QR code)!
. Reputable organizations, from both on and off post, coordinate efforts to find professional and motivated volunteers to help with their needs. The calendar is full of great events and organizations looking for
Are you interested in volunteering? Are you looking for a way to give back to your community? Wanting to enhance your skill set to help you compete for your dream job? Get started with the Fort Bragg Army Community Service Volunteer Services today! We connect individuals with passion and enthusiasm to great opportunities that match their interests, both on and off post!
“Our Fort Bragg volunteers are the best,” says Alice Stephens, Volunteer Coordinator with ACS Volunteer Services. “Once they start volunteering through our office, they are always calling or stopping by to see if there is anything they can do! Some go on to get full-time jobs, or eventually leave the area, but they always reach back out or stop by for a surprise visit to let us know how they are doing and how much they miss Fort Bragg.”
Check out the Volunteer Opportunities Calendar, conveniently linked to the MWR website at happenings/bragg-champion-volunteer-opportunitieswww.bragg.armymwr.com/
By: Audra Satterlee ACS Marketing Specialist
Use the QR Code for a full list of available volunteer opportunities on Fort Bragg.
Having the desire to give back to your community through volunteering is one thing, but knowing where to look to volunteer can be a little more complicated. That’s where we come in!
volunteers to help with a wide variety of tasks. We staff races and fun runs that need volunteers to help register attendees, set up water stations, and even greet runners at the finish line with snacks and plenty of cheer! There are tree planting events and environmental clean-ups needing responsible adults to help. We match animal lovers with horse stables and farms needing assistance with trails and special events; athletes with youth coaching opportunities; medical field volunteers with the Red Cross to possibly volunteer at the hospital and surrounding clinics; builders with Habitat for Humanity, and numerous other amazing opportunities through which to grow and enjoy your time giving back to the community.
Volunteering within your community is not only a great way to help connect with new friends while doing something fun and rewarding, it’s also an effective way to network professionally and gain marketable skills to help you when looking for a new job or trying for a promotion. Soldiers can even use these volunteer hours to earn promotion points toward their next rank, by receiving the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM), which is worth up to 15-promotion points.
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ACS Volunteer Services Connects Motivated Individuals with Great Opportunities
What a special time of year it is! During the month of November, we spend time saying thank you! We start the month with a special thank you to all of our Veterans for all you have done and continue to do for our great country. A few short weeks later we gather with Family and friends to reflect on all that we have to be grateful for and reflect on the past year.
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In addition to giving thanks, the Thanksgiving holiday is synonymous with food! Who does not love the amazing spread you get on the fourth Thursday of November every year? While the turkey may be the center piece, it is the all the sides and desserts that draw everyone in from table to table. Fort Bragg Family and MWR is here to help you with this part of your gathering so you can focus on decorations, drinks, the parade and a football game or Thetwo.
Calling all Single Soldiers! The Annual BOSS Thanksgiving returns this year on Thursday, November 17th at Iron Mike Conference Center. Enjoy games, prizes and of course, a Thanksgiving meal! Soldiers must have a voucher to attend the event. Contact the BOSS Office or your unit representative for more information.
While one of the most amazing parts of Thanksgiving is the food, one of the worst parts is cleaning up the mess! Everyone wants to enjoy the great meal, but no one wants to do the piles and piles of pots, pans and bowls that are left over. Iron Mike Conference Center can make this part of the holiday disappear! Thank you, Iron Mike! Order your holiday meals ready to go so all you have to do is warm them up! Each meal includes a fully cooked ham or turkey, three side items, a dessert and sweet tea. Meals are available for 6-8 people for only $150 and 13-15 people for only $225. Order your meal beginning November 16th by calling 910.907.2582.
Annual Tough Turkey Golf Tournament returns to Stryker on Saturday, November 19th. All participants will receive a free ham or turkey! A small token of our appreciation to you. Enjoy a round of golf with friends and save some money by walking away with your free turkey. Space is limited so reserve your spot early!
From the entire Fort Bragg Family and MWR Family, Happy Thanksgiving! Thank you for all you do and for allowing us to be a part of your life!
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page 7 7 CG Payday Scramble @ Ryder Golf Course Father Daughter Ball @ Iron Mike Conference Center 10 Columbus Day 13 123 Paint @ Throckmorton Library 14 Open Mic/Karaoke Night @ Smoke Bomb Grille 15 Intro to Clay Shooting @ Clay Target Center 17 Adult Coloring @ Throckmorton Library 22 Family and MWR Block Party @ Linden Oaks 24 Ukulele Jamboree @ Throckmorton Library 25 Family and MWR Community Expo @ Iron Mike Conference Center Family and MWR Hiring Event @ Tolson Youth Center 27 Escape Room: Halloween Edition @ BOSS Building 28 EFMP and NSP Trunk or Treat @ Family Readiness Group Center Haunted Trail @ McKellar’s Lodge 29 Trunk or Treat Monster Bash @ Throckmorton Library Super Saturday BINGO @ All American Bingo Spooky Skatetacular @ Cleland Ice Rink Haunted Trail @ McKellar’s Lodge 31 Happy Halloween! bragg.armymwr.com
1 Sew What @ Throckmorton Library 4 CG Payday Scramble @ Stryker Golf Course MWR Toy Drive Softball Tournament [register NLT November 2nd] 5 Fort Bragg 10 Miler 10 123 Paint @ Throckmorton Library Marvel Trivia Night @ Smoke Bomb Grille 11 Happy Veteran’s Day! 12 Tough Turkey Shoot @ Stryker Golf Course 16 BOSS Thanksgiving @ Iron Mike Conference Center S.T.E.A.M. @ Throckmorton Library 19 Intro to Clay Shooting @ Clay Target Center 12 Hour Frenzy @ Fort Bragg Auto Skills Family and MWR Block Party @ Tolson Youth Center 21 Adult Coloring @ Throckmorton Library 24 Happy Thanksgiving! 28 Ukulele Jamboree @ Throckmorton Library page 8br agg.armymwr.com
page 9 bragg.armymwr.com 1 Family of the Year @ Main Post Chapel 2 Trees for Troops @ Smith Lake 3 Holiday Tree Lighting @ Main Post Parade Field 6 Sew What @ Throckmorton Library 8 123 Paint @ Throckmorton Library 17 Intro to Clay Shooting @ Clay Target Center 19 Adult Coloring @ Throckmorton Library 21 S.T.E.A.M. @ Throckmorton Library 25 Christmas Day 31 New Year’s Eve Super Saturday BINGO @ All American Bingo New Year’s Eve Bowling @ Dragon Lanes 1 New Year’s Day Polar Bear Plunge @ Smith Lake 15 Vintage Game Night @ Throckmorton Library 16 Martin Luther King Jr. Day 21 Combat Cross Country @ Smith Lake 23 Ukulele Jamboree @ Throckmorton Library
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answer for you! FCC provides quality home based care in government owned and leased housing on post for children 4 weeks to 12 years old. All FCC providers are vetted and certified. Providers must complete background checks and regular home inspections as well as ongoing professional development training.
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Are you new to Fort Bragg? Maybe you have been here for a while but you recently had a baby or going back to work? Fort Bragg Child and Youth Services has a variety of childcare options that fit your needs – regardless of the age of your children. CYS provides programs and services for children of eligible military and civilian FortFamilies.Bragg
Looking for a smaller environment? Need more flexible or weekend hours? The Family Child Care program may be the
Our School Age Programs offer care for your school age children before and after school, seasonal and holiday breaks and school closures. One of our favorite times of the year is the summer! Our summer camp offers children in Kindergarten through 5th grade the opportunity to spend the summer months with kids their age enjoying a full day of activities.
View our CYS page for details about everything CYS.
Let us help you find the right option for you and your family –on and off post! Contact Fort Bragg Parent Central Services at 910.396.8110.
Do you live and work off-post? Access to on-post CYS childcare may not be an option for you and your Family. If so, the Army Fee Assistance program may be the answer. This program offers assistance to offset higher costs of off-post care for eligible Families. The Army Fee Assistance program is offered for eligible off-post providers.
Child & Youth Services
Middle School and Teens are not forgotten! Fort Bragg has two youth centers offering a variety of age appropriate activities, events and programs. As our military youth transition into high school and beyond, we are here to help prepare them to enter the workforce and explore career opportunities they may be interested in pursuing.
has ten full time Child Development Centers which are on-post child care centers. These centers are convenient to work and home and offer trained, qualified caregivers. All CDCs are nationally accredited through the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The CDCs are available for up to 12 hours per day for children 6 weeks through Kindergarten. The children at our centers enjoy large playgrounds, state-of-the-art early childhood equipment, and USDA approved breakfast, lunch and snacks.
Have we peaked your interest? Want to check it out but don’t have your own skates? That’s ok! We offer rental skates during our open skate sessions. What are you waiting for? Grab your jacket (it is an ice rink after all) and head over today!
Learn to Skate classes are offered multiple times throughout the year. The classes are taught by highly skilled and qualified instructors in a safe and secure setting. Our program not only provides each skater with skill development but is also jam packed with excitement. Classes are grouped by age and skill level and meet once weekly. Private figure skating lessons are available for all age groups and taught by professional Learn to Skate USA certified instructors.
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Cleland Ice and Inline Skating Rinks are a favorite spot for many on Fort Bragg. If you have not been, now is the time to go! Cleland is the only ice rink within a 60-mile radius that provides yearround ice skating. From lessons to open skate, Cleland offers programming everyone can enjoy regardless of age or skills on skates!
Looking for something different to do for team building? Consider Broomball or Sled Hockey at Cleland for a fun and exhilarating alternative team building option. Broomball and Sled Hockey focuses on Unit cohesion, physical fitness and resiliency.
Looking for a unique location for your child’s next birthday party? Why not schedule it at Cleland? Birthday party reservations include the party room and free skate admission for the birthday boy or girl and up to 20 friends. Decorate the room with your child’s theme and watch them enjoy a birthday they are sure to never forget!
Cleland offers a variety of opportunities for hockey players to hone in on their skills. Skate and Shoot open hockey sessions are available for all hockey players ages 8 and older. Youth and Adult Stick Times are also on the calendar every month. Check out our monthly calendar at bragg.armymwr.com to start fine tuning your skills.
View our Cleland Ice and Inline Skating Rinks page for more details on programs and times.
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Lights! Santa! Hot cocoa and cookies! Food, activities and more! During the month of December, that can only mean one thing –the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting! This year’s event is certain to
Just like for Thanksgiving, Iron Mike Conference Center has Holiday Meals to Go available for purchase. Orders for Holiday meals can be made beginning November 30th. Call 910.907.2582 to reserve your meal!
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The weather is getting colder, the days are getting shorter and soon it will be December! Houses will be brightly lit in festive colors and become winter wonderlands. The magic of the holiday season begins at the beginning of December for Family and MWR. We cannot wait to spend this time of year with each and every one of Throughoutyou.
the year, Families across the installation spend countless hours volunteering at their schools, in the churches and with their units. Volunteers are a key and essential part of Army life! At the end of each year, Army Community Service’s Installation Volunteer Program recognizes these Families for their amazing contributions. The 2022 Family of the Year nominations are accepted at ACS. The Family of the Year will be announced at a special ceremony on December 1st. Watch our Facebook page to find out who is this year’s Fort Bragg Family of the Year.
We look forward to celebrating with you this month! We hope you have an amazing holiday season and are able to spend time with your Family and friends.
be one to remember. The fun moves to Saturday, December 3rd at the Main Post Parade Field. Bring the whole Family out to ring in the start of the holiday season with the lighting of the tree by newly announced 2022 Family of the Year. This Family friendly event is open to everyone!
Every year the Christmas Spirit Foundation and FedEx bring hundreds of real Christmas trees to Fort Bragg for our Soldiers and Families. These gorgeous trees are free for Active Duty Soldiers (E-6 and below). For more information about Trees for Troops and on how to get your free tree, visit bragg.armymwr.com.
