April 2022 JBLM MWR e-Focus by Joint Base Lewis-McChord MWR Marketing

JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD MORALE, WELFARE & RECREATION GUIDE

APRIL 2022

CELEBRATE Month of the Military Child Events highlighted throughout this edition!

Get in on new outdoor recreation trips & tours Pages 8–11 Start spring strong with SFA sports Pages 18–21 Join JBLM libraries for learning fun Pages 32–35

Events mentioned in this issue may be canceled or revised after publication date. For current updates, visit https://jblm.armymwr.com/promos/covid.

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Director, Family & MWR Venicia Morse Marketing director Kimberly Perrenot Editor/Writer Patti Jeffrey Design/Layout Toby Bartley, Emiliano Hernandez, Patti Jeffrey Contributors Kristiane Dailey, JBLM MWR Facebook followers, Gabriel Leon Guerrero, Norma Martinez-Melo Contributing photographers Brenda Camren, Colette Dorrell, Emiliano Hernandez, JBLM BOSS, JBLM Public Affairs, Patti Jeffrey, Lional Kam, MWR staff, Patty Valdez

For commercial sponsorship or advertising inquiries, off-base businesses, call 253-966-2256. The JBLM “FOCUS” Newcomers Guide is an unofficial information source. Activities described herein, which are open to authorized patrons and, where applicable, guests, are subject to change; contact the activity for confirmation. Opinions are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent Family & MWR, Joint Base Lewis-McChord or any U.S. government entity. The use of a commercial sponsor logo or mention of a commercial sponsor or other organization does not constitute U.S. government endorsement. NOTE: Events mentioned in this issue may be canceled or revised after publication date. For current updates, visit https://jblm.armymwr.com/promos/covid.

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FOCUS IN THIS ISSUE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CELEBRATE SPRING ON ODR TRIPS

JOIN US FOR SPECIAL EVENTS

START STRONG WITH SFA

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Wherever you see this symbol or a purple heading throughout this edition, you’ll know it’s a MOMC event! For a complete list of MOMC events, follow the QR code on page 13.

FEATURES

16 Running a home-based business Home-based businesses are important contributors to the JBLM quality of life, and new changes to procedures make it easier and quicker to gain approval to operate an on-base HBB. Here are tips to help you figure out if (and how) you need to apply.

38 New duty station? Let us help you transition Is there a transition coming up for your family in late spring or summer? Whether you’re on orders or you’re making a transition out of the service, if you have school-age children, there are some things you need to prepare for.

SPEND YOUR LEISURE TIME WITH US

GET IN ON FREE READING EVENTS

HAVE FUN WITH YOUTH SPORTS

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JBLM BASEWIDE JOB FAIR Saturday, April 23 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Eagle’s Pride Golf Course Located off I-5, Exit 116 Open to the public Required documents: Resume, Social Security card, photo ID and birth certificate or Passport.

Anyone can apply! No military affiliation required.

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What does MWR do for you? Meet MWR employees who serve with you in mind

ristiane had plans to become an actress in college. One day, she followed up on an invitation to register for another type of class, and the trajectory of her entire life changed. “Not one to let an opportunity pass me by, I attended a class in the field of community and commercial recreation and found out I loved it,” Kristiane says. “I decided to switch my major, and I followed my new path to wherever it led me — I was young and wanted to experience all I could.” Her new path led her first to a naval base in Yokosuka, Japan, to apply what she was learning about community recreation, then to a small Army base in Germany on an internship as a youth camp director. Kristiane landed her first full-time job in California working with at-risk youth. “That job was a profound experience,” she says. “For eight years I worked on gang and violence prevention. We introduced kids to new ways of thinking by taking them on a variety of wilderness

experiences — camping, hiking, backpacking and rafting.” Kristiane’s next opportunity came as a director of the teen center at Maple Valley Community Center in Washington. She applied the skills and experience she acquired to focus on youth drug and alcohol prevention and dating violence. Ten years later, in 2015, Kristiane arrived at JBLM as Hillside Youth Center director, and has dedicated her energy and passion to creating a safe, welcoming place for JBLM middle-schoolers and teens to belong. “My focus is on positivity development — all kids need extra people in their corner providing different outlooks,” says Kristiane. “One of the favorite parts of my job is providing new opportunities for staff and kids, whether it’s a new cookbook or active wilderness outdoor recreation. I apply for grants to make these experiences free so everyone can join in.” Kristiane continues: “What I love most is seeing the ‘spark’ in staff members and kids

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“Seize every opportunity that comes your way, especially if you’re young.”

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— that sense of ‘oh, now it makes sense!’ For instance, we had one kid who had never been in an escape room figure it out methodically. The other kids realized he had the brain power to figure out the clues, and he realized that ‘yes, I am clever — I can solve things!’ It’s so cool to see them accomplish things they thought they could never do because they never were exposed to it before.” Hard times also bring out capabilities people haven’t discovered before. During the COVID restrictions, Hillside Youth Center had to adapt to new ways of doing things, and the staff rose to the occasion. “We’ve had such limited programming and staffing during the pandemic,” Kristiane recalls. “We’ve worked to stay as positive as we can as a staff. Everyone has been pulling together as a team and pitches in wherever we can, whether it’s working in the kitchen or driving a shuttle. From the beginning, we all understood that we wouldn’t be successful unless we came together to change and adapt the environment so our

MST kids could come back. “I’m so appreciative of my team and everything they’re doing,” says Kristiane. “Now that we’re reopening, we’ve brought back the shuttle service and transportation to Steilacoom schools. We now can plan on in-person events and programs, such as our Youth of the Year program. “When we reopened, we realized we lost a lot of kids when they PCS’d. Now we need to get our participation levels built up and open up all our programs that everyone misses so much. Nothing compares to staff being able to observe and help kids in person to bring out their talents and abilities.” What Kristiane applies in her own life is what she calls ‘carpe diem’ — seize the day. She says she is normally a positive person and has lived her life taking opportunities that lead to growth and new experiences. Her advice: “Seize every opportunity that comes your way, especially if you’re young. Take on becoming president of Keystone Club, get involved in a community service project, become a lifeguard at JBLM and learn new skills that you can carry with you wherever you go! You never know who’ll you meet or what you’ll learn — don’t let wonderful opportunities pass you by. “Remember, my life path changed with one extra class I took in college and it opened up a whole new world for me.”

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t’s spring and the Outdoor Recreation program folks are stoked to take you on new and exciting adventures! Try something new with us this month! Registration is available at JBLM.armymwr.com. Here’s what we’ve planned for April.

Women’s rock climbing course If you’ve always wanted to challenge yourself in the great outdoors with a group of women like yourself, sign up for a new women’s-only rock climbing course. The course starts on the indoor rock wall at Adventures Unlimited and then takes you on an overnight camping and rock-climbing tripe in Eastern Washington near Vantage. The program teaches you how to safely toprope climb with skills in safely fitting a harness, tying in as a climber, checking systems and communicating with your climbing partner. You’ll also learn how to belay a climber, catch a fall and safely lower a climber to the ground. Instructional dates are Fridays, April 1, 22 and May 6 with the overnight trip May 21–22. This course is open to ages 18 and older. The $250 cost includes instruction, camping and climbing gear and transportation.

You’ll pack your own water, athletic (climbing) clothing, food and overnight trip necessities.

Bike ride among tulips Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to take a bike tour among the colorful tulips fields during the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival Saturday, April 9. No matter the weather, we’ll be enjoying the beauty and freshness of these dazzling displays. Bring wet-weather gear and dress in layers for biking along flat roads shared with motorists for about 20 miles. This trip is open to age 16 and older (with parent or guardian supervision for minors). The cost is $60 for transportation, bikes and guide. Pack a lunch and water.

Camp & climb at Vantage Join us for an unforgettable weekend April 16–17 climbing the towering basalt columns of Frenchman’s Creek at Vantage overlooking the Columbia River Gorge. We’ll camp in tents on the sagebrush steppe and explore these special places while we get to know our growing community of climbers. Ages 14 and older (with adult supervision

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for minors) are welcome to sign up. You must be comfortable tent camping in cold weather. The $79 cost includes climbing instruction and equipment, group cooking equipment and camping equipment. You need to pack all meals and weather-appropriate clothing. Bring your personal climbing and camping equipment if you wish.

Learn outdoor photography Every good photo begins with the right exposure. As adept as automatic mode on cameras are, they aren’t perfect and cannot make an artistic setting. Elevate your picture-taking from good to great as you begin to understand the most important elements of proper exposure in this half-day beginner’s class Saturday, April 16, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at Russell Landing Marina’s Bistro. Ages 14 and older (with parent or guardian supervision for minors) are welcome to sign up. The $45 cost includes instruction and practice outdoors. Bring your digital single-lens reflex camera, any extra lenses, memory card, extra batteries and appropriate outdoor clothing.

See Leavenworth sparkle with fun Leavenworth is the go-to tourist spot for Bavarian food, shopping and fun. This month’s trip for adult women only transports you to this delightful village nestled in the Cascades Saturday, April 30! The $55 cost includes transportation and parking fees. Be prepared for rain and variable weather, walking, shopping and meals.

Rafting season is coming Mark your calendars for the upcoming June 1–July 17 whitewater rafting season on the Wenatchee River near Leavenworth!

What’s in season for hunting? If you’re a hunter, you’ll like hunting at JBLM! Register at the Shotgun Shooting Complex or Northwest Adventure Center; for details on registration, call 253-967-7056. During the spring season, cougar, turkey, bobcat, fox, raccoon, rabbit, hare and coyote are allowable game to hunt. See information, rules for hunters and the range allocation website at JBLM.armymwr.com/programs/ hunting-fishing.

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Instruction & activities Learn how to rock climb indoors

Get certified in scuba diving

Learn the basics needed to start rock climbing on Adventures Unlimited’s indoor climbing wall Fridays, April 15 and 29, 6–8 p.m. The course provides a comprehensive introduction to top-rope climbing, including how to secure a harness, tie in as a climber, complete the proper system checks and communicate with your climbing partner. You’ll also learn how to belay (manage the rope in order to keep the climber safe), catch a fall and lower your climber back to the ground. This class is open to ages 14 and older with parent or guardian supervision for minors. Perfect for new climbers, the $25 cost includes rental gear. Register by calling 253-982-2303. Adventures Unlimited is at 739 Battery Rd., McChord Field.

Escape gravity with JBLM scuba courses! Take beginning, intermediate or advanced scuba classes for less than half the cost of what the region has to offer. For beginners, the 5-star PADI-certified instructor starts you off in the pool. Only when you master basic skills will you be headed out to the Puget Sound for open-water dives to complete your certification. The next basic classes are April 4–10 and April 25–May 1. More advanced classes are also available to certified scuba divers. Questions about the next scuba course? Call Northwest Adventure Center at 253-967-7744.

We also teach kids’ rock climbing Join our climbing instructor each week to work on fitness and climbing techniques for bouldering and sport climbing on our indoor climbing wall. Techniques include belaying, verbal commands, footwork and knots. Kids ages 5–12 will work as a group while having the opportunity to advance in skills at their own pace. Class dates are Thursdays, 5:30–7 p.m. The course costs $125 and consists of eight classes starting May 12. Parents or adult guardians must remain on site during class.

Join sporting clay shoots Like to shoot clays? Join us at the JBLM Shotgun Shooting Complex for the Sporting Clays 100 target shoot! Events are held monthly on Saturdays. The next scheduled events are April 23 and May 21. Sign up the day of the event from 9 a.m.– 12:15 p.m. Shooting starts at 10:30 a.m. No shotgun? Rent one for $10! The cost is $35 for nonregistered shooters; $42 for registered shooters. Park outside the Scouts Out gate at Lewis Main and walk the short distance to the Skeet Range and ATV Park. For more information, call 253-967-7056.

Note: These trips and classes may be filled or canceled after the publication date. To check on availability, call 253-967-7744 or 253-982-2206.

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ODR is offering specials and freebies for Month of the Military Child! See the list at JBLM.armymwr.com.

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JBLM MWR celebrates military youth with events & activities! Follow the QR code below to a list and description of all our MOMC events:

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Join us for special events Come to free Easter Dash Families are invited to a free Easter Dash at Cowan Stadium Saturday, April 16. Bring your baskets to gather up as many colored eggs as possible at this in-person event, come rain or shine! Here’s what to expect: • Cowan Stadium will be divided into four quadrants based on age groups. • Families will come at designated times and direct their kiddos to line up at the age-group areas for their ages (ages 18 months–3 years, 4–5, 6–7 and 8–10). • At 20 minutes past the hour, the dashes begin in each quadrant. • After all eggs are collected (or when your child is satisfied with what they have), they can exchange their eggs for a “bag-sket” filled with candy and other goodies. • The staff will reset the field for the next group. You can find parking to the north and east of Cowan Stadium, which is located at Lewis Main, 2170 Bitar Ave. (at 12th Street). Choose the time to come based on the first initial of your last name: • Noon: Names S–Z. • 1 p.m.: Names M–R. • 2 p.m.: Names G–L. • 3 p.m.: Names A–F.

Join Volksfest at McChord Club Reserve your spot at Volksfest that celebrates the halfway mark to Oktoberfest, held at McChord Club Friday, April 22, 6–8:30 p.m. MO NT

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The buffet menu includes bratwurst, jägerschnitzel (with mushroom cream sauce), braised red cabbage, sauerkraut, German potato salad, German cucumber salad, brötchen rolls and apple strudel. While you’re dining, enjoy live entertainment with the Bonnie Birch Trio. The cost is $24.95 per person (McChord Club members receive a $2 discount). Reservations and payment are required by Monday, April 18; call 253-982-2795 or 253-495-8684.

Get in on Smash Bros. tourney Everyone’s welcome to join the free Smash Bros. esports tournament Saturday, April 23 at the MWR Fest Tent! Register on-site, firstcome, first-served, for your age group. The format is best of three and finals are best of five. Play is conducted on Nintendo Switch — you can bring your own controller if you want. Winners of each age group receive prizes — first place wins a $100 AAFES gift card and second place wins a $50 AAFES gift card. Tournament sign-ups and play times are based on the following age groups: • 9 a.m. for ages 8–12. • 11 a.m. for ages 13–17. • 1 p.m. for ages 18 and older. Rules, play and announcements will be broadcast on JBLM Esports Discord at discord.gg/cKhRj8BGKP. Questions? Call 253-967-6772. The MWR Fest Tent is at 2200 Liggett Ave. next to Bowl Arena Lanes at Lewis Main.

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Running a homebased business H

ome-based businesses are important contributors to the JBLM quality of life, and new changes to procedures make it easier and quicker to gain approval to operate an on-base HBB. HBBs allow families to work from their JBLM homes, developing rewarding careers that follow them through PCS moves. The wide span of HBBs operated by JBLM families includes: • Retail sales. • Car detailing/service. • Hairdressing and hairstyling. • Home baking and meal preparation. • Pet grooming and pet sitting. • Massage therapy. HBB owners need to obtain approval from senior commander. We’ve recently streamlined the process to make it quicker and easier. Not everyone who works from home operates an HBB, though. If you work remotely from your home, you probably don’t need approval. Other examples of businesses that don’t need approval are: • Bookkeeping and tax preparation. • Personal training conducted outside the home. • Photography, graphic design and advertising services. • Tutoring and music instruction. • Entertainment or travel planning.

• Housecleaning and lawn care. • Selling items from multi-level marketing companies.

Home-based business approval is quick and easy The new standardized application streamlines the approval process. Of course, business owners are still required to adhere to local and state laws and regulations regarding home business operations, so check into those, too. If you operate an HBB on base and aren’t yet approved, now’s the time to get official. Here’s the process: Step 1: Download the HBB application from JBLM.armymwr.com/programs/home-basedbusiness. Step 2: The application process includes visiting and obtaining approval from installation agencies like the housing office and community housing manager. The application should identify the agencies, but ask your MWR representative if you have questions. If you need any additional documentation (like licensing or certifications), get that, too. Step 3: Once you’ve completed your paperwork, submit the application to your MWR representative. Keep a copy of the completed application for your own records.

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Within 60 days, you should get a notification of approval. Simple! Moving your HBB from another installation? If you were approved there, the process is even easier! Contact us for details. Operating an HBB from your JBLM home without approval can violate HBB policy and get you in trouble. New guidance directs installations to “find a way to say yes” to HBB

owners — so we’re prepared to make this easy for you. Official on-base offerings from AAFES, the Commissary and MWR no longer consider HBBs competition, and you don’t have to gain their approval. Send questions and applications to usarmy. jblm.id-readiness.list.dfmwr-mwr-requests@ army.mil.

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Spring is starting strong with SFA Run the obstacle trail

Enter spring sports

Join CC golf

Sign up to walk or run in JBLM’s Fields of Friendly Strife Down & Dirty Trail Run Saturday, May 7 by Soldiers Field House at Lewis Main with DJ entertainment and refreshments! Approximately 3 miles of varying terrain features obstacles located throughout the course. Beginning at 9 a.m., waves of 25 participants will be released every five minutes. Wash stations and hoses will be provided for clean-up after the race. Participants receive a custom race T-shirt, medal and bib. Service members receive Fields of Friendly Strife participation and mileage points. For more information, visit JBLM. armymwr.com/programs/fofs. Register early so you can pick up your packet Friday, May 6, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. at Soldiers Field House. The cost is $30 per person. Registrants can sign up at JBLM.armymwr. com or on-site on race day and pick up your packets after race day.

If your unit or squadron is up for competitive golf, join Commander’s Cup golf! The deadline to register is April 6 for the April 13–May 18 season, with the championship May 24–25. The competition is played in a 6-week roundrobin Wednesdays at 3 p.m. followed by the championship for the top four teams. Play will be at Whispering Firs and Eagle’s Pride golf courses. Commander’s Cup sports are open to JBLM’s active duty Service members ages 18 and older. For sign-up information, call 253-967-6420 or email usarmy.jblm.imcom.list. dfmwr-sports@army.mil.

Have fun in open volleyball tourney All JBLM DOD ID card holders ages 18 and older are invited to sign up for the Open Volleyball Tournament Saturday, April 23 at Wilson Sports & Fitness Center.

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Attend an informational meeting Thursday, April 7, 6 p.m. at Wilson Sports & Fitness Center. Registration is due by Thursday, April 14. For sign-up information, call 253-967-6420 or email usarmy.jblm.imcom.list.dfmwr-sports@ army.mil.

Active duty members can qualify for points in Ten-Miler Service members can compete to earn points for the Commander’s Cup Friday, April 15 and potentially earn a spot on the JBLM men’s and women’s Army Ten-Miler team. The top five fastest men and women from this race (and the Freedom Run in July) can possibly receive a TDY trip to represent and compete in the Army Ten-Miler in Washington, D.C., Sunday, Oct. 9. This qualifier run is a 5-mile out-and-back course starting at Scouts Out Gate at 7 a.m. Race check-in is 5:30–6:30 a.m. Awards will be given to the top three men and women in each age category. For sign-up information, call 253-967-6420 or email usarmy.jblm.imcom.list.dfmwr-sports@ army.mil.

Play open tennis JBLM DOD ID card holders ages 18 and older are welcome to participate in open tennis leagues. The informational meeting is Monday, April 18, 6 p.m. at Soldiers Field House and sign-up deadline is Monday, April 25. Teams compete in a four-week round-robin May 2–June 1, followed by a championship tournament June 6–8 to determine the top four teams and players. Each team consist of one player for singles play or two players for doubles or mixed doubles. The top two female singles, male singles, doubles and mixed teams will be given awards. For sign-up information, call 253-967-6420 or email usarmy.jblm.imcom.list.dfmwr-sports@ army.mil.

Compete in CC softball Active duty Service members can compete in the upcoming Fields of Friendly Strife Commander’s Cup softball May 16–June 30 with the championship June 27–30. Join an informational meeting Monday, May 2 at noon at the Lewis North Athletic Complex or 1:30 p.m. at McChord Fitness Center. Registration deadline is Monday, May 9. Commander’s Cup sports are open to JBLM’s active duty Service members ages 18 and older. Call 253-967-6420 for sign-up information, or email usarmy.jblm.imcom.list.dfmwrsports@army.mil.

Try out a fitness class Choose from variety of fitness options We’re offering a variety of free fitness classes to capture your interest and challenge you! Shake up your fitness routine and join a class in indoor cycling, Zumba, yoga or MixxedFit! Also join iStroll parent-and-child fitness class (participants pay a fee), water aerobics and Deep Water Running. Find the schedule of classes at JBLM. armymwr.com under Sports & Fitness.

Aquatics training Try Deep Water Running class Want a new way to strengthen your muscles without the stress of gravity? Jump into our Deep Water Running class held Mondays and Wednesdays, 2:15–3:15 p.m. at Kimbro Pool (inside McVeigh Sports & Fitness Center). This non-impact aerobic workout improves overall wellness and cardiovascular fitness. No registration is required; space is limited.

Lifeguard training & hiring Want to become a lifeguard at a JBLM pool? Take advantage of our training courses and hiring opportunities!

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Course dates are April 8–10, May 6–8 and June 3–5. Classes will be held 5–10 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.– 5:30 p.m. Sunday. To become a lifeguard student, you must be age 15 or older. Call 253-967-5026 to schedule an in-water pretest at least two days prior to the first day of class. The pretest consists of a 300-meter front crawl or breaststroke swim, two-minute tread using legs only and a timed brick retrieval. Upon successful completion of the pretest, the instructor will email you the blended learning online content and directions to make your

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$100 class payment. The payment includes training, pocket mask and certification. You must complete an online course (approximately seven hours) prior to the first day of class. Expect a physically strenuous class with skills work both in and out of the water. A hiring opportunity will take place following the completion of the lifeguard training course. If you wish to be hired, you’ll get help completing an application on site by the instructor. Those who complete JBLM lifeguard training and get hired will receive a $200 retention bonus after working 100 hours at JBLM.

SFA is offering specials and freebies for Month of the Military Child! See the list at JBLM.armymwr.com.

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Spend your leisure time with us Go bowling with friends Rent a party space for active fun Did you know that you can host birthday parties and more at Bowl Arena Lanes? Rent out the “Spare Room” for up to three hours with packages that include pizzas and soda pitchers, bowling and shoe rentals. Choose from packages for 10, 15 and 20 attendees. Questions? Call 253-967-4661 or visit the front counter.

Get in on Pizza & Bowling Sundays Bring your group to Bowl Arena Lanes Sundays in April noon–6 p.m. and receive a large one-topping pizza for $3 off the regular price (limit two pizzas). Show your bowling receipt to the Strike Zone Café staff to receive your discount. Pizza redemption must be made on the same Sunday you bowl. Bowl Arena is at 2272 Liggett Ave., Lewis Main. Questions? Call 253-967-4661. MO NT

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Bowl Arena Lanes is offering specials and freebies for Month of the Military Child! See the list at JBLM.armymwr.com.

Drop by McChord Pub Watch UFC at the pub McChord Pub is open with food and drink specials for Saturday, April 9 UFC 273 fights

with featherweights Volkanovski vs. ChanSung Jung in the main event. The pub is inside McChord Club at 700 Barnes Blvd. and is open to ages 18 and older.

Hang out at Warrior Zone Compete in free gaming tourney Only the best can win big in Warrior Zone’s Call of Duty Vanguard: 3v3 Search and Destroy Tournament Saturday, April 2. First-place team wins $300 in VISA gift cards, second-place team wins $150 in VISA gift cards and third-place team wins $75 in VISA gift cards. Tournament-related door prizes also will be given out throughout the tournament. Sign up in person at Warrior Zone at 2–3 p.m.; the event is 3–7 p.m. The tourney is open to DOD ID card holders ages 18 and older.

Cue up for quarterly pool tourney Compete for big prizes in our quarterly 8-ball pool tourneys at Warrior Zone! The next tourney is Saturday, April 23 starting at 3 p.m. Come early to sign up on the day of the event. The first-place winner receives a $250 VISA gift card, second place is awarded a $100 VISA gift card and third place receives a $50 VISA gift card. Tournament-related door prizes will be given away throughout the event. The tourney is open to DOD ID card holders ages 18 and older. Continued on page 25.

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Brush up on your swing! Take golf lessons from JBLM golf courses’ resident pro, John Eisentrout Patti Jeffrey

eet John Eisentrout, resident pro at JBLM golf courses. He’s at your service to help you improve your game. John became a golf pro in 2011 and has played on the NGA (Hooters), National Pro, Mackenzie, Golden State and Gateway and Web.com tours. “Golf is a variable and demanding sport to

master,” John says. “You can’t control what happens a lot of the time, so what I want to do with my students is make it fun and allow them to master little successes before I take them further down the road. Success makes students want to come back, and if I can get them hooked on golf, that’s my success.” Call 253-967-6522 to find out more.

Located off I-5 exit 116 253-967-6522

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895 Lincoln Blvd. McChord Field 253-982-2124

Join fun times with us Want a place to hang out Wednesdays– Sundays? Warrior Zone offers games, competitions and recreation for adults: • Watch sports on our big screens and overhead TVs. Grab a strategic spot after you grab a burger and brew to watch your favorite team. • Compete for prizes in our pool tourneys Wednesdays starting at 6 p.m. • Join us for Thursday Trivia every week starting at 7 p.m. — it’s free to play! Trivia questions will be displayed throughout the facility and players use your personal devices to answer. Play for bragging rights and café food vouchers. While you’re playing, try our tasty specials! • Get in on Super Smash Bros. game night Fridays starting at 7. Compete and show off your slick skills with Super Smash Bros. on Nintendo Switch! • Join us for Anime Night Saturdays at 7. • Also watch for special guest appearances and live telecasts. UFC 273 is showing Saturday, April 9 on our big screens and out on our heated covered patio. Warrior Zone is located at 11592 17th and

D streets, Lewis North. For more information about events, call 253-477-5756.

Get creative Paint ceramics at Arts & Crafts Center Create a unique gift or home decor at the Arts & Crafts Center! Check out our “Paint & Go” ceramics studio! Dabble in underglazes and acrylic paints, then leave your items for firing and pick up your finished piece the following week. Call 253-982-6719 to make your appointment and come choose from a variety of ceramics!

Order custom matting & framing The Arts & Crafts Center has a new selection of mats, frames and prints for all your projects — from awards, shadowboxes and flag displays to laser-engraved and custom matting and framing. Come in to browse the selection and get estimates and ideas on your unit, squadron, retirement and personal projects. Arts & Crafts is located at 1121 Barnes Blvd., McChord Field.

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f you’re a single Service member at JBLM, either Airman or Soldier, a geographical “bachelor” or single parent, you’re welcome to join our Better Opportunities for Single Service members community! The BOSS team has planned fun events to let off steam and build friendships as well as opportunities to serve your community. Here’s what’s planned for April: Snowboard lessons at Crystal Mountain Saturday, April 9. Challenge yourself and learn to snowboard before the season’s over! The $39 fee includes transportation, equipment, lesson and lift tickets. Register at the BOSS office by Monday. April 4. Community meeting Thursday, April 21, 1–2 p.m. at Nelson Recreation Center. Let your voice be heard and learn what’s happening in the JBLM community. Come with ideas for future events and opportunities! Nelson Rec is at 3168 2nd Division Dr., Lewis Main. Free Auto Skills Workshop Thursday, April 21, 6:30–7:30 p.m. Wish you knew more about your car? Join us at McChord Auto Center! Each month we’ll explore a different topic,

learn what to look for and discover potential fixes. This month’s class features what to look for when buying a car. McChord Auto Center is at 1120 Barnes Blvd., McChord Field. Transportation is provided upon request. Register at the BOSS office by Monday, April 18. Free Paint and Sip class Friday, April 22, 6–9 p.m. Paint on canvas following step-bystep instructions while enjoying free snacks (drinks are available for purchase). Register at the BOSS office by Monday, April 18. Gourmet cooking class Saturday, April 23, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Learn to cook a gourmet meal from a professional chef at a nearby cooking school. The $25 fee includes transportation, ingredients and cooking lesson. Register at the BOSS office by Monday, April 18. Earn points for volunteering for upcoming events and service projects, such as the Easter Dash Saturday, April 16, Thurston County Food Bank Wednesday, April 27 and at Kids’ Fest Saturday, April 30. Contact the BOSS office for more information. The BOSS office is located inside Warrior Zone at 11592 17th and D streets, Lewis North. Call 253-967-5636.

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MWR Question of the Month We asked our Facebook followers: Name one thing on your bucket list you would do right now if you could. Here’s what many of you said:

Eden: Backpack around the more rural parts of Europe. Mandy: Travel through Europe with my family. Heather: Move onto a sailboat and let the wind take me somewhere sunny! Jessica: Travel to Japan! Koti: Trek the Inca Trail. Sarah: Buy my high-schooler a new computer. Patty: Rent a house in Tuscany for six months. Chrissi: We would love to take a trip to the British Isles and visit the places my family is from. We want to backpack all over Scotland and visit the towns and ruins. Vickie: I would love to visit Alaska to see the northern lights and also take a cruise to Alaska. Bucket list for sure! Randy: Play golf at St. Andrews with friends. I always wanted to have my picture taken on Swilken Bridge. Bronwyn: Fly to Washington to see my son. Savannah: Travel to Greece and stay in one of the places carved into the side of a hill overlooking the ocean — a huge dream of mine.

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JBLMmwr Lani: Do a 150,000 ft. sky dive in Seville, Spain. Jessica: Get an RV and road trip all around the United States with my husband, kids and dog. Tami: Surf South Africa! Mercedes: Go to a couples resort! Gina: Travel to Spain so that I could eat real paella. Betsy: To complete the 40 things on my bucket list before my 40th birthday this year. Frieda: Hike the beautiful Washington trails. Nancy: Explore the land of my Viking heritage — Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Sweden and Norway! Induk: Staying a few days in a cabin! Jennifer: Go on a European cruise. Angela: Take my two baby girls to meet their grandparent. Cliff: Take my kids to see Paris. Jackie: Trip to Greece with my two best friends. Melissa: Travel to New York! Desi: Visit the Hall of Moss! Taylor Ann: Quit my day job and read books all day! Jennifer: Go to a beach with bioluminescent algae. Julia: Buy a ranch on hundreds of acres. Meric: Go to Tahiti and stay in a hotel on the water. Vallerie: Get an RV and road trip with my family. Jessica: Hot air balloon ride. Darn rain. Tatiana: Run a marathon. Elin: Summit Mount St. Helens. Katie: Go to Iceland. Mark: Bring my mother-in-law to visit the states from the Philippines. Deborah: Visit my birthplace, Heidelberg, Germany. Finja: Go see “Hamilton.” Kaitlyn: To one day have a family farm. Margie: Travel to Israel.

Marybeth: Get scuba qualified! Darcy: Alaskan cruise. Jessica Ann: Visit Canada. Talysa: Be on TedTalk. Derya: Fly to Bermuda. Yvette: Take my husband on his dream hunting trip! Regina: Travel to Tulum, Mexico. Jackie: Machu Picchu! Kerstin: See the Niagara Falls. Isabella: Go to a Disneyland Paris! Ebben: Buy our very first home for the kids. Moving for medical treatments has been rough. Everything we need is right here. Sheena: Stay in an over-the-water bungalow on somewhere in the Caribbean! Katrina: Sail the Greek Islands with my family. Anika: See the northern lights in Norway! Kelli: Take a trip to Disney World with the family. Brandee: Travel to the United Kingdom. Jenelee: Go on safari! Haleigh: Buy a bunch of land. Mari: Go to Australia. Jsk: Take my mother to Vegas and visit Zac’s Haunted Museum! Jesse: Hunt for elk and deer. Catherine: A trip to Maldives. Stephanie: Bungee jumping. Paris: Visit Italy and Greece! Laura: Paragliding. Candace: Go skydiving and face my fears of heights. Vanesa: Get my dream honeymoon we didn’t get to have in the Bahamas or Hawaii. Sarai: Purchase my first own Arabian or Andalusian horse and keep at Fort Lewis riding stable. Keira: Have my parents come visit from England (my home). Haven’t seen them since 2019 and before that it was 2016. Ashley: Travel around the Galápagos Islands.

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JBLM libraries are offering more free activities, crafts, games and movies for Month of the Military Child! See the list at JBLM.armymwr.com.

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McChord Library Grandstaff Library Book Patch 851 Lincoln Blvd. 2109 N. 10th St. Children’s Library McChord Field Lewis Main 2109 N. 10th St. Joint Base Lewis-McChord FOCUS AprilLewis 2022Main 253-967-5533 253-982-3454 253-967-5889

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Join us for free learning events New & special events New ‘Little Sprouts’ learning time Starting Thursday, April 28, parents with children up to 24 months can attend Book Patch Library’s new Little Sprouts Music and Stories at 10 a.m. (parent participation required). This special time enhances your young ones’ development through engaging storytimes with songs, rhymes and dance and movement with activities such as puppets, color parachute, peek-a-boo scarves and simple instruments. Drop by for this free learning and play time — no registration needed!

Come to Travel & Culture Talks Grandstaff and McChord libraries are debuting a new Travel & Culture Talk series the fourth Saturday of the month April–June. Ages 16 and older are welcome to attend these free presentations that cover a specific country’s or region’s culture each month with a Q&A session after each presentation. We’ll also offer free snacks relevant to the country we’re covering! Our first talk is April 23, 10:30 a.m. at Grandstaff Library and 1:30 p.m. at McChord Library.

Patron engagement drive If you’re new to JBLM, we’d love to welcome you here and to come in and register as a new JBLM library patron!

We offer an abundance of resources for learning, reading, family fun, communitybuilding and sharing. Find out what we offer by asking at the front desk and by visiting JBLM. armymwr.com under JBLM libraries. Also follow us at fb.com/JBLMlibrary to see upcoming events and happenings! Current and new patrons are automatically entered into our monthly drawing for a $100 gift card each time you check out library materials — return them on time for extra entries!

New Courage Time McChord Library and Grandstaff Library offer “Courage Time” Family Fun Friday the last Friday of each month starting at 3 p.m. (April 29). At McChord, activities include movies, game night, storytime, STEM activities, crafts and more! At Grandstaff, play with Lego sets!

Fun activities Build at Family Lego Nights We provide the Lego sets and you provide the imagination! Come and get creative at JBLM Libraries’ Family Lego Nights at 4 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of the month at McChord Library and the first Thursday of each month at Book Patch Children’s Library. Families can choose free-build Lego sets (McChord) or a kit (Book Patch) for creative Continued on next page.

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family bonding time. McChord Library even puts your projects on display! Look at our collection of Lego books that show you new ways to build. See you April 6 and 20 at McChord Library and April 7 at Book Patch Children’s Library!

Explore STEAM concepts JBLM families are invited to Grandstaff Library the fourth Thursday of the month at 4 p.m. to explore STEAM concepts with your choice of the library’s kits: • Circuit Builders. • K’nex. • National Geographics STEAM kits. • Curiosity sets. • Ozobots. • Lego Mindstorms. • Dash & Dot. • Makey Makey. • 3Doodler. • PS4 Virtual Reality. • E-Blox …and much more!

Friendly youth clubs Get creative at kids’ clubs Book Patch Children’s Library invites youth to monthly clubs with fun activities to help build confidence, creativity and friendships. • SuperGirls Club for ages 7–11 meets the second Thursday of the month 4–5 p.m. (April 14). • Mudspots & Robots Boys Club, open to boys of all ages, meets the third Thursday of the month 4–5 p.m. (April 21). Both clubs meet in the conference room.

Join teen clubs Make movies at teen film club McChord Library offers a Teen Film Club

for ages 11–18 Mondays at 4 p.m. Learn the art of filmmaking and creating original short films step by step. There’s no need to register; just drop in!

Enjoy teen club All JBLM teens ages 13–18 are welcome at “After-Hours” Teen Club at JBLM Libraries the first Friday of the month at 5 p.m., which helps build friendships, leadership skills and teamwork with participation in crafts, activities and more. This month, come out April 1 to join the fun at McChord Library for “Ghostbusters: Afterlife”!

Adult book club Take part in book discussions Join other adults at McChord Library the second Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. (April 12) and second Friday of the month at Grandstaff Library at 5 p.m. (April 8). Pick up the current April book selection, “I Was Anastasia” by Ariel Lawhorn, and plan to join us! Current and upcoming books are available at each meeting and at the circulation desk following the meeting. A limited number of books are available to check out. We also can help set you up with e-book or audiobook versions.

Youth reading times Join us for in-person storytime McChord and Book Patch Children’s libraries offer free weekly children’s storytimes where reading is fun for the entire family. Storytimes are held at 11 a.m. Wednesdays at McChord Library and 3:30 p.m. at Book Patch Children’s Library. Afterward, each child is invited to make a craft to take home and enjoy!

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Read ‘Books with Bogan’ Kids can spend time reading their favorite book to a reading assistance dog at Book Patch Children’s Library’s “Books with Bogan.” Bogan visits 3:30–4:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of each month (April 12 and 26). By providing quiet comfort, the trained dog transforms into a supportive reading buddy and trusted friend in a safe, welcoming space. Call 253-967-5533 to reserve your spot. Bogan’s waiting to hear from you!

Reserve your spots for Kinder-Ready Come join us at Book Patch Children’s Library for Kinder-Ready Storytime that meets 10:30–11:30 a.m. every Tuesday. This hands-on teaching time helps develop essential skills to prepare children ages 3–5

for kindergarten. Call 253-967-5533 to reserve your place.

Get library help Book a Tech Expert Are you puzzled by new devices, downloads and software? Get one-on-one help with your technology questions at JBLM libraries with Book a Tech Expert. We’re here to: • Assist you with digital resources, such as library’s e-books or audiobooks. • Help you get familiarized with your phone, laptop or tablet. • Help you better learn your software. To get started, book a free session with a tech expert at any JBLM library by email (from JBLM.armymwr.com), by phone or in person.

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New duty station? Let us help you with the transition to new schools Norma Martinez-Melo, School Liaison Officer s there a transition coming up for your family in late spring or summer? Whether you’re on orders or you’re making a transition out of the service, if you have school-age children, there are some things you need to prepare for. JBLM’s School Support Services office can assist you in ensuring that your children get settled into your new location. We’ll provide you with a checklist that helps you be ready, and points of contact if you’re going to a military base or if you’re exiting the service. Education institutions are very different both within a state and from state to state. They each have a different set of requirements — knowing in advance of arrival at your new destination can ease your own and your school-age children’s’ stress levels. For military moves, we can connect you to the school liaison officer at your new duty station (regardless of service branch), and we can ensure that you’re as prepared as possible to enroll your child upon arrival at the location.

What to know in advance of your move Here are a few things you need to know well before your move. Elementary students (kindergarten–5th grade): • Immunization records. Is there a verification requirement on immunizations? Does the new state require a doctor’s verification? How long will they give you until the student

is not allowed to attend? • Last report card. Before you leave Washington state, you may want to go onto your parent account and print copies of the last report card. Once you notify the current school you’re leaving, there’s a short time period before your access to the site is blocked. • Are there special education records that need to have copies made for the new school? Most schools don’t make copies and you never want to give your only copy to anyone. Secondary students (6th–12th grade): • Report cards. For middle-school students, if you don’t have school records sent home to you, go onto your parent account and print off copies. For high-school students, you must contact the school and inform them that the student is leaving. Waiting until the week before you leave doesn’t allow them to get all the things done and back to you. We suggest that, if possible, you ask the school to email you the items — transcripts, immunization forms, athletic data and other pertinent information. This makes it easy to send to the new school. It also lessens the possibility of having to wait on official records. • Letters of recommendation for college and scholarship opportunities. If your student will be a senior, try to have the student ask a teacher for a letter of recommendation to take with them. The teacher will have it on file and can send it to any college your

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student applies to. This also helps in applying for scholarship applications since many of the new teachers won’t know the student well. This will lessen everyone’s stress during this stressful time. Students don’t think about these until the fall of their senior year; however, if the teachers, advisors and coaches who they know are in another school in another state, it makes it difficult to get done in a timely manner. Again, less stress (and many teachers and coaches will appreciate the heads-up). • Connection to the Youth Center or Youth

Sponsorship. This allows your student to get connected to the new installation before arriving. It then becomes less intimidating for them knowing someone is there that they know. Social connections are extremely important for this age group. Moving doesn’t have to be overwhelming when you help prepare you children at all ages. Let us help get you ready to make that move a smooth one! School Support Services is located at 2295 Bitar Ave. (at 12th Street), Lewis Main. Call us at 253-967-7195 if you have questions.

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Have fun playing spring sports Youth sports stresses safety & inclusion Our comprehensive youth sports program enhances youth attitude, physical fitness and self-esteem. We host recreational leagues that are inclusive of all ages of youth who want to learn the fundamentals and have fun. For players with advanced sports skills and greater ambition, please check alternatives.

Upcoming sports enrollment Flag Football and Cheerleading enrollment for ages 5–15 is available through Thursday, April 7. Practices for flag football and cheer begin Monday, April 25 and the season ends Saturday, June 18. The cost per youth is $65 for each sport. The First Tee Golf (ages 7–18), 4:15– 5:45 p.m. Enroll through Monday, April 18 for Eagle’s Pride Golf Course and through Wednesday, April 20 for Whispering Firs Golf Course. The cost is $35. • Lessons are April 19–May 24 on Tuesdays at Eagle’s Pride and April 21–May 26 on Thursdays at Whispering Firs. • Lessons are conducted by one PGA instructor from The First Tee of South Puget Sound and one CYS staffer. Golf clubs are provided

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with the early evening classes. Baseball Lil’ Batters enrollment is open May 1–June 9. Ages 3–4 cost $25 and ages 5–15 cost $65. Karate (ages 4–18) offers differing times and dates (see the current registration for your choice of classes). Register through the end of the month for the next month. The cost is $40. Enroll at JBLMcysRegistration.com or call Youth Sports at 253-967-2405. You’ll need a full Child & Youth Services registration on file and a current sports physical. Not yet enrolled in CYS? To get started, call Parent Central Services at 253-966-2977.

We need your energy for youth sports! Do you come to all your child’s games and connect well with kids and parents? Share your love of sports with JBLM youth as a volunteer sports coach. Youth Sports provides training and offers sports fee vouchers. A background check is required for all volunteers. For more details, stop by the Youth Sports office at 6398 Garcia Blvd., Lewis Main. The office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Questions? Call 253-967-2405.

Hillside Youth Center is offering special events for MST-registered youth for Month of the Military Child! See the list at JBLM.armymwr.com.

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Watch out what goes down your drains! Don’t put cooking fat or grease down your drain. Wipe pans out and throw paper towels away. Dispose of grease in the trash.

Run your dishwasher or washing machine with a full load and use the minimum amount of detergent.

Never flush household chemicals, medications, disposable diapers, wipes or garbage down the toilet.

Use reusable, insulated containers to hold drinks and make your own filtered water at home.

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oon, you’ll see expanded options for off-base child care centers accepting DOD fee assistance. Fee assistance allows you to attend eligible off-base child care programs that offer quality care at subsidized rates similar to on-base rates. Here’s how it works: • Army families must sign up on the JBLM CYS wait list at militarychildcare.com to determine if a space is available on base. If a child cannot receive a childcare offer

within 45 days, CYS Parent Central Services will provide a Statement of Non-Availability to allow the Army family to receive DOD fee assistance off-base. • Air Force families don’t require a Statement of Non-Availability and can sign up directly through their eligible off-base provider. For more information and a list of off-base centers accepting fee assistance, visit child careaware.org/fee-assistancerespite/militaryfamilies.

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My favorite MWR program is Leisure Travel Services. Growing up as a military family member, my family was fortunate enough to be able to take advantage of the great opportunities to travel in and around wherever we were stationed. Now that I have my own family, I wanted to be able to do the same. Thanks to LTS, I’ve been able to get great seats and specials to Seahawks games, concerts and amusement parks. Whenever we have family and friends visit, we always turn to LTS for great deals to local attractions and events that may be happening during their visit.

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