October 2016 JBLM MWR e-Focus

FOCUS Joint Base Lewis-McChord Family and MWR fun, food, travel & well-being guide

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6 Renovations done your way!

MWR eateries are reflecting new styles and ways of dining out, enhancing your experience.

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8 Party, play & enjoy good times October events include bowling tourneys, a wine & canvas event, football specials, gaming tourneys and a live performance by Jerrod Niemann.

feature 12 Come out for frights & fun Choose from a variety of Halloween events and parties that celebrate the kid in all of us — there’s something for everyone!

adventures 16 Fall adventure season is here

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Your favorite fall trips are back! Plus, register for new campouts and photography workshops.

sports, fitness & aquatics 20 Can you survive zombies?

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Take on the challenge of surviving the JBLM Zombie Apocalypse 5K Run.

20 Sign up for challenges Compete in Commander’s Cup races and be a ninja in Alpha Warrior Military Demo.

youth 22 Play, learn and grow Youth have special treats waiting with events, parties, classes and sports.

military & Family readiness 24 Be the voice of change

22 Photos: Lional Kam (12), Scott Hansen (22)

FROM THE COVER Cover photo by Lional Kam Take a Walk in the Park... if you dare!

The annual Theatrical Nightmare production of a Walk in the Dark is here! Prepare to be scared — or go in daylight for a not-so-scary time. Check out Family-friendly harvest-themed events this month, along with outdoor trips fall favorites.

Learn how to help yourself or a friend who’s abused and share your community spirit at JBLM.

26 Fun with Family programs Register for annual Family treasure hunt, book your organizational parties and find a new class to help you blossom.

libraries 28 Join free clubs, attend parties Your JBLM libraries offer special-interest clubs, Halloween parties, storytimes and more — for free.

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Cooler temperatures bring fall fun, from outdoor trips & great food to football viewing & Halloween frights Fall is a great time to explore the Pacific Northwest! The outdoor experts from the Northwest Adventure Center offer trips and workshops to get you outside and having fun. Turn to page 16 to learn about seasonal favorites — a trip to Ape Cave or a mountain biking excursion — and new trips like campouts and photography classes. Find the ones you like and register at JBLMmwrRegistration.com.

If you’re hungry, flip to page 6 for details about improvements coming to the Club at McChord Field and what’s waiting for you at MWR eateries — an outdoor party space at Whispering Firs Golf Course and catering options at multiple locations. Looking for fun with your food? Head to Lewis Main’s Sam Adams Brewhouse and Lewis North’s Warrior Zone for big-screen sports viewing and delicious food and drink specials. Warrior Zone also has tourneys, games and food deals outlined on page 9.

If you like to be scared — or even if you don’t — check out Theatrical Nightmare’s A Walk in the Dark (details on page 12). There’s a not-so-scary time for younger visitors and those who want a tamer haunted house experience.

Lastly, October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Turn to page 24 to learn how you can join Armed Forces Community Service to take a stand to stop abuse and help yourself or someone you know.

William E. Harvey Director, Family & MWR at JBLM

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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Family and MWR fun, food, travel & well-being guide

FOCUS JBLM Family & MWR Director, Family & MWR William E. Harvey Creative director Promotions director

Toby Bartley Kelly Wetzel

Editor & graphic designer Writer/graphic designer

Kimberly Rowe Patti Jeffrey

Contributors Jessica Gomez and Jackie Kelly Contributing photographers Scott Hansen, Tiffany Jones, Lional Kam, Kaweka Stoney and Sports staff For commercial sponsorship or advertising inquiries, off-base businesses should contact Angela Frasier at 253-966-2256.

The JBLM “FOCUS” is an unofficial information source published monthly. All 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. Submissions are welcome but may be edited for accuracy, clarity and style.

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Take a fresh look at the Club The Club at McChord Field is completing the final touches of its year-long renovation. After the reopening, you’ll see more small conference spaces and a completely revamped area inside the restaurant that creates a more streamlined customer flow. The menu is healthier and fresher as well.

“Customers are sure to enjoy healthy options with a built-in salad bar that features both salad staples and a variety of the day,” business operations manager Roger Disbrow says. “We’re also offering a

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variety of premade sandwiches for dining in or taking out, which can be heated panini-style. We have a new pasta station to-order that cooks the customer’s choice of pasta and sauce while they watch. And we’re definitely keeping customer favorites at the grill, such as hamburgers and chicken breast sandwiches.”

During the Club’s renovation, catering has still been available for patrons in the ballrooms and conference areas. The Club’s regular events, such as the annual Thanksgiving Day buffet, haven’t been affected.

The renovated restaurant is open to everyone for weekday lunches. See the complete menu at JBLMmwr.com.

The Club at McChord Field is located at 700 Barnes Blvd. at McChord Field.

Call 253-982-5581 for more information.

Book your holiday parties now The Club is a popular venue for private, unit, squadron and office holiday parties with its large ballrooms, new conference space, lounges and fireside room (with its own bar, stage and room for dancing).

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ou’re seeing renovations at MWR eateries that reflect new styles and ways of dining out — and that’s a very good thing!

The new Samuel Adams Brewhouse

JBLM has seven big screens for viewing NFL, ESPNU, SEC games and UFC. A variety of Samuel Adams brews are on tap, along with a few local brews.

Cocktails are also served in the bar.

The concept pairs brews and decor that reflect the original Samuel Adams Brewery in Boston, Mass. — aging barrels with wood staves, exposed brick and copper kettles — reminiscent of an old brewhouse where friends would gather after a hard day’s work to unwind and have fun.

The menu offers favorite bar appetizers and hearty sandwiches, sliders, pizzas and burgers.

The adjacent dining room is being offered as a small conference space with WiFi, with food catered from American Lake Conference Center. During popuThe Club can accommodate parties from 35–450 that include room rental equipment and supplies. If you’re a Club member, you can book the Club members’ room for free (the lounge across from the barber shop). If you’re not a member, ask how to become a Club member by calling the Club. Applications are available at the Club office.

Discover all the options for your party, including menus, online at JBLMmwr.com.

If you want to host a party that reflects your style, yet is easy on your budget, call the catering office at 253-982-8175.

lar events, such as sports playoffs and championships, the space may become an overflow seating area.

Sam Adams is at 2400 Bitar Ave. and Division at Lewis Main. For more details, call 253-964-2012.

Whispering Firs debuts new outdoor party space Picture a spacious patio that wraps around the back of the clubhouse with toasty fireplaces and lots of seating overlooking the golf course. A covered outdoor kitchen with a grill, cooler and kegerator is located at the far end, close

enough to connect with Habañero Mexican Grill’s kitchen without disturbing patrons.

“We have the ability to be flexible and creative, feeding golfers outdoors at large tournaments and, on weekends, catering to customers like what you see at outdoor food-trucks,” business operations manager Roger Disbrow says.

The outdoor living area is open to everyone who dines at Habañero, not just golfers. Come see for yourself!

Whispering Firs Golf Course and Habañero Mexican Grill are located at 895 Lincoln Blvd. at McChord Field. Call 253-982-2124 for more information.

A new Samuel Adams Brewhouse JBLM to be built at Eagles Pride Yes, you heard right — Samuel Adams Brewhouse is creating another hot spot for dining at Eagles Pride Golf Course (this location is open to the general public, as well as golfers).

The Caddy Shack has permanently closed for renovations that will be completed in mid-2017. Watch for more information next spring!

Catering all around JBLM Now’s the time to book all your holiday parties if you wish to use the venues available at JBLM. American Lake Conference Center’s catering office books parties not only on the premises, but books events at Samuel Adams Brewhouse JBLM’s conference room and the Bistro at Russell Landing (while it’s closed for regular business Oct. 15– March 30).

For menus, pricing and options, visit AmericanLakeConferenceCenter.com or call 253-964-1209/966-3988.

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Enter Bowl Arena Lanes’ no-tap team tournaments Have fun competing with other teams at Bowl Arena Lanes’ new no-tap team tourneys Saturdays, Oct. 15, Nov. 19 and Dec. 10. Teams can be mix or match, and play is a 90-percent handicap of 220.

Check in at noon, practice until 12:30 and start the three-game competition at 12:45.

The cost is $100 per four-person team ($25 per person); cash only. Reserve your lanes now by calling 253-967-4661.

Bowl Arena Lanes is located at Lewis Main at 2272 Liggett Ave.

Wine & Canvas combines fun & art Release your inner artist — no experience needed! Reserve your spot for the Club at McChord Field’s Wine & Canvas event Friday, Oct. 21, 6–8:30 p.m.

You’ll get instruction and can see samples of finished paintings to inspire you. The cost is $30 for appetizers, a glass of wine and all art supplies. Club members save $3.

Call 253-982-5581/0718 for more details and reservations. (You must be age 21 or older to attend.) The Club’s located at 700 Barnes Blvd.

Pick winning teams for Football Frenzy

Dress up in your Bavarian best for the costume contest and come out to experience authentic food, brew and live entertainment at JBLM’s Oktoberfest Saturday, Oct. 1 in the MWR Fest Tent at Lewis Main from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Visit JBLMmwr. com/oktoberfest for complete details.

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Samuel Adams JBLM and the Warrior Zone are teaming up to bring you Football Frenzy fun and prizes all season.

Visit either location for entry forms, pick who you think the winners will be for each week’s matchup, and you could win weekly prizes!

At the end of the season, you’ll have a chance to win an official NFL jersey from the team of your choice (one winner per location).

Drop by to watch games on the big screens at either location while you enjoy brew and food specials during happy hour.

Sam Adams is at 2400 Bitar Ave. and Division at Lewis Main. For more info, call 253-964-2012.

The Warrior Zone is on the corner of 17th and D streets at Lewis North. Call 253-477-5756 for more details.

Party & play at the Warrior Zone Drop by the Warrior Zone at Lewis North seven days a week for fun, games and parties. This month features: • Season 7 premiere of “The Walking Dead” in the theater at 6 and 9 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 23.

• A howlin’ good time Halloween party Saturday, Oct. 29 at 9 p.m. with live

a bratwurst or cheeseburger meal with two sides for $5.50 on the patio.

• During the Halloween party Saturday, Oct. 29, buy a pulled pork ($6) or hot dog ($4.50) meal on the patio (each meal includes baked beans or potato salad).

• Monday night football special: Flavored margarita pitchers are only $6.50, and buy a seven-inch pepperoni pizza with six Buffalo wings for only $10.95.

• The first five people to sign up for a gaming tourney receive $2 off a meal in The Zone.

• Happy hour weekdays from 5–7 p.m., drafts beer pitchers are $2 off and a draft beer cup or bottled beer is $1 off.

The WZ is on the corner of 17th and D streets, open to ages 18 and older only. For more info, call 253-477-5756.

music and a costume contest.

Enjoy October at Sam Adams

Also join ongoing and televised events

Samuel Adams Brewhouse JBLM invites you to watch sports, enjoy house events and grab food and drink specials!

• “Boogie at the Brewhouse” Friday, Oct. 7 from 8 p.m.–midnight. No cover charge for DJ music.

• Come in for UFC 204 fights Saturday, Oct. 8. Cover is $5.

• Listen to country-western singer Jerrod Niemann live Wednesday, Oct. 26 and get an autograph in the meet-n-greet!

at the Warrior Zone: • Tuesdays, eight-ball pool tournament at 6:30 p.m.

• Friday nights, Trading Card Game Night at 9.

• Saturdays, PC: League of Legends at 2 p.m., Dungeons & Dragons meet up at 5 and anime in the VIP room at 8.

• Sundays, NBA2K17 practice at 6 p.m.

• Televised events include UFC 204 Saturday, Oct. 8, NFL games on Mondays, Thursdays and Sundays, ESPNU, soccer and NASCAR.

• Enjoy the football season right here!

Catch all the NFL action Monday, Thursday and Sunday nights live on big screens, as well as ESPNU for Saturday college games.

• Samuel Adams Brewhouse has a mug room! Want your own mug? The Arts & Crafts Center will personalize a mug for you with your unit crest or squadron logo, plus your name on the back for only $18.50! Stop by the Arts & Crafts Center, 1121 Barnes Blvd. at McChord Field and order your mug today! (Call 253-982-6723 for details.)

• Enjoy 16 brews on tap, plenty of food and more! Happy hour is 4–6 p.m.

Get half-off appetizers, $2 off Sam Adams draft pitchers and $1 off domestic draft pitchers.

Sam Adams is at 2400 Bitar Ave. at Division Drive at Lewis Main. For more details, call 253-964-2012.

The Club appreciates it members Club members — you’re being appreciated at a free luncheon at the Club at McChord Field Tuesday, Oct. 18 from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Family members and guests can also attend for $5 each. No reservations are needed.

The Club is at 700 Barnes Blvd. For more information, call 253-982-5581.

Arts & Crafts Center October Clip ‘n Save Coupons

The WZ is on the corner of 17th and D streets, open to ages 18 and older only.

Free Sculpting Class

Free Book-Binding Class

For more info, call 253-477-5756.

(discount applies to instruction only)

(discount applies to instruction only)

Warrior Zone pairs food & fun

Limit one coupon per customer per class.

Valid only when presented in person.

No photocopies accepted. No cash value.

Coupon is good Oct. 1–31, 2016.

Limit one coupon per customer.

Valid only when presented in person.

No photocopies accepted. No cash value.

Coupon is good Oct. 1–31, 2016.

When you come out for events at the Warrior Zone, take advantage of greattasting food and drink specials: • Saturday, Oct. 8 during UFC 204, buy

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Oct. 20 & 27, bring a new, unwrapped toy, coloring book & crayons or games for Santa’s Castle & pay only $5 admission.

Oct. 21, 22, 28 & 29, 7–11PM Oct. 20 & 27, 7–10PM Not-so-scary: Oct. 29, 3–5PM $10: ages 13 & older • $7: ages 12 & younger • $2: Not-so-scary walk Call 253-967-5636 for more info.

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Choose from events that make you scream with fright or pure delight — there’s something for everyone!

Dare to go on a Walk in the Dark Consider this fair warning: If you want to scream like a baby, laugh hysterically and feel ultra creeped out, this haunted tour’s for you.

JBLM’s annual Theatrical Nightmare is an interactive horror theater where you become part of the show. Dare to enter “A Walk in the Dark” at Shoreline Park, a live Halloween event produced by BOSS Oct. 21, 22, 28 and 29 from 7–11 p.m. and Thursdays, Oct. 20 and 27, 7–10 p.m. at the end of Shoreline Beach Road at Lewis North.

If you love haunted tours so much that you can’t leave the little kids at home, a not-so-scary time for younger children is available Saturday, Oct. 29 from 3–5 p.m.

The freaks won’t seem so frightening and the daylight will ward off the walking dead.

Thursdays, Oct. 20 and 27, donate a new, unwrapped toy, coloring book with crayons or a game for Santa’s Castle and you’ll pay only $5 per person.

The cost for other nights is $10 per person ages 13 and older and $7 for ages 12 and younger. The not-so-scary day costs $2 per person.

Due to the large number of people going through the event, safety is paramount and emergency exits are available throughout the exhibits. Guests are always led through the show by guides, and personnel who are trained in first aid are onsite.

Actors who want to take part in the production and other volunteers are welcome before the event begins. If you don’t mind wearing a mask or theatrical

makeup, or if you prefer to work behind the scenes, contact BOSS at 253-967-5636.

Visit JBLMmwr.com for more details.

Get in on Family Monster Mash The Club at McChord Field has an epic Halloween Monster Mash for Families Friday, Oct. 28 from 6–8:30 p.m. with music, games, contests, dancing and lots of treats — wear your costumes!

The cost is $10 per adult and $8 per child ages 3 and older. Reservation and prepayment are required; for more information, call 253-982-5581.

The Club is located at 700 Barnes Blvd.

Free Harvest Fest is fun for kids JBLM youngsters through the fifth grade and their Families are invited to the Hillside Youth Center for the annual JBLM Harvest Fest. The fun lasts from noon–4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. Come enjoy free fun for everyone, including carnival games, photo booth, bouncy castle, cookies, candy, door prizes, arts and crafts and more.

Hillside Youth Center is located at 6397 Garcia Blvd. at Lewis Main. For more information, call 253-967-4441.

Attend storytime, get in on party Adults with kids ages 4–8 can attend any storytime at Book Patch Library in October for an invitation to the Halloween party Friday, Oct. 28 from 4–6 p.m.!

Storytimes are Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. and feature creepy stories and crafts during October.

Book Patch is inside Grandstaff Library at 2109 N. 10th & Pendleton at Lewis Main. Call 253-967-5533 for details.

More parties & events!

Other events and parties include: • The third annual JBLM Zombie Apocalypse Run the evening of Saturday, Oct. 8 (details on page 20). The fun run is an exciting experience for Families and friends, so invite everyone you know. For registration details, visit JBLMmwr.com/races.

• JBLM teens are invited to McChord Library’s free Halloween party Friday, Oct. 28 starting at 6 p.m.! Watch a spooky movie with friends and enjoy free snacks. Come dressed in your best costume to get a chance to win an awesome prize. Registration is required on the library calendar of events at JBLMmwr.com/libraries or by calling 253-982-3454. McChord Library is at McChord Field, 851 Lincoln Blvd.

• Ages 18 and older can have a howlin’ good time at the Warrior Zones’s Halloween party Saturday, Oct. 29 at 9 p.m. with live music and a costume contest. The Warrior Zone is located at Lewis North at 11592 17th and D St. • JBLM youth ages 5–10 are invited to McChord Library’s free Halloween party Monday, Oct. 31 at 4 p.m. Wear your costumes and join the spooktacularly good time with games, music, treats and fun. Registration is required at JBLMmwr.com/libraries on the events calendar or by calling 253-982-3454.

McChord Library is at McChord Field, 851 Lincoln Blvd. on the ground floor.

For trick-or-treating safety tips and hours at JBLM, see page 23.

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take in the view from the top explore the great outdoors with jblm’s expert guides

Alpine Club meeting

The weather’s cooling off, but the fun with the Outdoor Recreation program is just heating up!

The cooling temperatures and earlier sunsets mean one thing — fall adventure season is here!

Fall favorites such as Ape Cave adventure and mountain bike trail rides are back, accompanied by new options (and sure to be crowd-pleasers) such as Lopez Island campout and Deception Pass photography.

Check out the trip descriptions on the following pages and fall into outdoor fun today. Transportation and gear are included in trip fees except where noted. Preregistration is required for all trips: enroll in person or at JBLMmwrRegistration.com.

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Climbers are invited to the Alpine Club meeting Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 6 p.m. The activity and meeting location differ each month.

Members, check out JBLMalpineclub. blogspot.com for more information.

Ape Cave adventure

Head to Mount St. Helens to explore the largest continuous lava tube in the Western Hemisphere. Sunday, Oct. 30, go deep into the underside of a 2,000year-old lava flow to scramble over and climb under volcanic formations. Two features that must be traversed include 6-foot and 8-foot vertical walls and numerous rock piles up to 20 feet high.

In this subterranean environment, the average year-round temperature remains a constant 45 degrees, so dress warmly. Difficulty: moderate; distance: 3 miles; elevation gain: 250 feet. Minimum age: 12. Depart from the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 a.m. ($55)

ATV RiderCourse™ In this half-day course, ATV Safety Institute instructors will guide you through the fun and excitement of safely riding an ATV. We ride rain or shine, so dress for the weather Sunday, Nov. 6. ASI ATV RiderCourse™ certification will be awarded upon completion. Minimum age: 16.

Meet at the JBLM ORV Park at 9 a.m. ($35) Bike the Carbon River Trail

Bike through the rainforest of Mount Rainier National Park following the Carbon River five miles toward Carbon Glacier Saturday, Oct. 29. Parts of Carbon River Road were washed out in the November 2006 floods, and the road is closed to motor vehicle traffic. Bicyclists now share the road with pedestrians.

Difficulty: easy; distance: 9.2 miles; elevation gain: 600 feet; time: 3 hours.

Minimum age: 12. Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 9:30 a.m. ($45)

Deception Pass campout

Deception Pass State Park is a gem of the Pacific Northwest — the rugged cliffs drop to meet the turbulent waters of Deception Pass. The park has outstanding views, old-growth forests, abundant wildlife, sand dunes and a spectacular sunset.

Camp out at Deception Pass Nov. 11–13 and enjoy the parks’s shoreline, three lakes and 38 miles of hiking trails with views out of this world. Minimum age: 12. Depart from the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 10 a.m. ($175)

Deception Pass photography Deception Pass State Park may be the most visited state park in Washington, but most visitors only stay a minute as they drive through on Highway 20. This park is much more than just a viewpoint. Take the closer look it deserves Nov. 11–13.

Spend the weekend photographing not only this location but several others on Whidbey Island and Fidalgo Island.

Enjoy the full gamut of photography from landscape, nature and night photography. ($175)

Fall outdoor photography workshop From the deep reds of vine maple on the western slopes to the golden yellow of alpine larches on the eastern slope, Washington’s diversity of flora in the mountains makes for a spectacular fall color display. But that’s not all that makes the hillsides light up in autumn.

There are fiery reds and oranges in huckleberry shrubs, brilliant yellows of the aspens and a variety of different berries in many hues — often against a backdrop of a crisp blue sky. Learn to capture all of nature’s beauty on film in this fall photography workshop Sunday, Oct. 30. Minimum age: 12. Depart from the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 8 a.m. or McChord Field’s Adventure Unlimited at 8:15. ($50) Continued on the next page.

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Kaweka Stoney

Harvest wine tour

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small waves and self-rescue techniques.

Appropriate for all experience and fitness levels. Minimum age: 12. Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 9 a.m. ($35)

Head to the Olympic Peninsula Saturday, Nov. 5 to be entertained with games and prizes while delighting your palate with harvestinspired appetizers and hand-crafted artisan wines. This trip will include visits to at least four wineries and a stop for lunch in Port Angeles or Sequim. Trip fee includes transportation, event admission, a variety of wine samples and a commemorative glass. Minimum age: 21. Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 9 a.m. or McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited at 9:15. ($75)

full of many adventures and places wait-

Lopez Island campout Lopez Island is ing to be explored — or you just can relax and watch the day pass you by. With some of the best camping in the San Juan

art waiting for you to photograph them.

Classroom lectures introduce you to creative macro composition techniques, methods for adding subtle light to a scene and specific equipment for macrophotography, including extension tubes, close-up filters and focusing rails. This workshop is held Monday, Nov. 14 at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 6 p.m. ($10)

Islands and many beaches with natural

Mountain bike Duthie Hill

mystique, Lopez Island is the place for an

always wanted to give mountain biking

exciting and peaceful visit. Head to Lopez

a try, this instructional ride Saturday,

Island Oct. 21–23 for a campout at beauti-

Introduction to standup paddleboarding

Nov. 5 is for you! Spend the day learning

ful Spencer Spit State Park. Enjoy views

Learn the basics of standup paddleboarding in a fun group setting Saturday, Oct. 29. Start on dry land learning the correct paddle height and hand placement, equipment overview, kneeling and standing on a board, as well as water safety and SUP etiquette. Then on the water, learn to safely get on and off the board, proper standing technique, paddling technique, turning the board, maneuvering over

the basics while getting plenty of time

of the beautiful San Juans and miles of

to work on your newfound skills.

beach. Minimum age: 12. Depart from

Location may vary based on conditions.

the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis

Difficulty: easy; distance: 5–6 miles; ride

North at 6:30 a.m. ($200)

time: 4 hours. Minimum age: 12. Depart

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Macro-photography workshop There’s no end to the potential subjects for macro-photography. Rusty nails in a barn, colorful flowers in a vase or fresh fruit at a farmer’s market are all works of

If you’ve

from the Northwest Adventure Center at 8:30 a.m. ($35)

Sea kayak skills class

Outdoor Recreation offers five levels of two-hour kayak skills classes.

• Level one: proper paddling techniques and how to buddy-rescue.

• Level two: edging maneuvers and selfrescue.

• Level three: recovery techniques and muscle memory exercises for the roll.

• Level four: multiday kayak trip prep and t-rescue.

• Level five: the roll.

Outdoor adventure

Date

Cost

Sea kayak skills class

Tuesday, Oct. 18

$25

Details

Lopez Island campout

Oct. 21–23

$200

Minimum age: 12

Bike the Carbon River Trail

Saturday, Oct. 29

$45

Minimum age: 12

Intro to standup paddleboarding

Saturday, Oct. 29

$35

Minimum age: 12

Ape Cave adventure

Sunday, Oct. 30

$55

Minimum age: 12

Fall outdoor photography workshop

Sunday, Oct. 30

$50

Minimum age: 12

Alpine Club meeting

Wednesday, Nov. 2

FREE

The next sea kayak skills class is Tuesday,

Harvest wine tour

Saturday, Nov. 5

$75

Oct. 18. You may start at any time and

Mountain bike Duthie Hill

Saturday, Nov. 5

$35

master as many of the levels as you’d

ATV RiderCourse™

Sunday, Nov. 6

$35

like! Meet at Kimbro Pool inside McVeigh

Seattle night photography

Sunday, Nov. 6

$65

Sports & Fitness Center at 7:30 p.m. Mini-

Deception Pass campout

Nov. 11–13

$175

Minimum age: 12

mum age: 12 ($25)

Deception Pass photography

Nov. 11–13

$175

Minimum age: 12

Macro-photography workshop

Monday, Nov. 14

$10

Seattle night photography

Just because

the sun’s gone down doesn’t mean your day of photography has to end! Take a journey of Seattle after dark Sunday, Nov. 6. Night photography is fast becom-

Minimum age: 21

Preregistration is required for all trips; prices and schedule are subject to change without notice. Anyone younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated. Register via WebTrac (visit JBLMmwrRegistration.com) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North. Confirm pick-up locations and times upon registration. Group rates and private trips are available; call for details. We’ll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area. For more information, call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwr.com.

Popular with Families

Led by NAC expert guides

ing one of the most popular forms of digital photography, so check it out! Depart from the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 3 p.m. or McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited at 3:15. ($65)

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Fall sports & fitness options Are you ready for the Zombie Apocalypse? triumph commander’s cup series 5k

The 5K Championship is Oct. 21 — mark your calendars Open to active duty Service members, the Triumph Commander’s Cup Series 5K Championship is Friday, Oct. 21. Registration is available only on the day of the race and begins at 5:30 a.m. at the MWR Fest Tent at Lewis Main. The race starts at 6. For more information, call Intramural Sports at 253-967-4768.

Courtesy Sports staff

triumph commander’s cup series 2-mile race

jblm zombie apocalypse 5k run

Race for the finish in the 2-Mile Championship Nov. 4

Register now for 5K Run/Walk (if you dare!) and a 1K Kids’ Monster Dash at JBLMmwr.com/races. It’s all Saturday, Oct. 8 at Lewis North. The Kids’ Monster Dash is at 4 p.m., followed by Zombie Run heats at 6, 6:30 and 7. Participants will receive custom finisher medals.

For the best pricing, register early. Through Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 11:59 p.m., military ID cardholders pay $20 for the 5K and $7 for the 1K. Non-military ID cardholders pay $30 for the 5K and $10 for the 1K. T-shirts are not guaranteed. Day-of-race registration is available onsite (military ID cardholders pay $25 for the 5K and $10 for the 1K; nonmilitary ID cardholders pay $35 for the 5K and $15 for the 1K). Participants without military ID must have valid ID in accordance with the Real ID Act. Visit JBLMmwr.com/races for details and call 253-967-4768 for more information.

Series 2-Mile Championship is Friday,

Can you survive the outbreak?

The Triumph Commander’s Cup Nov. 4. Registration is day-of-race only at the Lewis Main MWR Fest Tent beginning at 5:30 a.m. The race starts at 6. The race is open to active duty Service members only. For more information, call Intramural Sports at 253-967-4768.

alpha warrior military demo Test your skills on the obstacle course!

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Do you have what it takes to be an Alpha Warrior? Prove it! Saturday, Nov. 5, you’re invited to test your skills on eight elite obstacles on an Alpha Warrior rig built just for the military community! See ad at right for details.

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Fall fun

this fall, ‘play to learn’ with us!

Children’s Museum of Tacoma brings fun to JBLM Join the Children’s Museum of Tacoma at Raindrops & Rainbows Parent and Child Play Center and Escape Zone Wednesdays this fall for Play to Learn!

The fun is 10–11:30 a.m. at Escape Zone, and 1:30–3 p.m. at Raindrops & Rainbows. Play to Learn is a free program that brings the fun to your neighborhood — the collaborative program is for youth ages 6 and younger and their parents, grandparents, friends, Family and neighbors and includes themed curriculum to encourage individual play.

You’re invited to stop in for activities, songs and group circle time that children and adults will enjoy together. Upcoming dates include: Oct. 5, 12, 19 and Nov. 2.

There is no Play to Learn event Oct. 26.

Escape Zone is located at McChord Field, 841 Fairway Rd. (off Lincoln Boulevard) and Raindrops & Rainbows is located at 8197 American Lake Ave. at Lewis North.

Details on a lacrosse field trip & more: /JBLMcyss Tiffany Jones

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for JBLM youth Indoor & outdoor fun makes most of the season! open house event

Learn what SKIES is all about!

SKIESUnlimited, your go-to location for gymnastics, karate, dance and more, is opening its doors to the JBLM community. You’re invited Friday, Oct. 7,

in costumes this summer — weekly themes were superheroes, red, white, blue and you for the Summer Olympics, favorite story characters and under the sea — and it was a huge hit! Keep an eye on fb.com/JBLMcyss t­ o find out the theme for your next class!

4–6 p.m. to a harvest-themed open house where children may try classes and meet instructors. There will be games and prizes, and costumes are encouraged. SKIES is located at Lewis Main, 6398 Garcia Blvd. For more information, call 253-966-3539.

fall youth sports

Enroll now for basketball and cheerleading!

Recreational in nature, seasonal team sports with Child, Youth & School Services are enrolling now. Choose from:

have fun, win prizes at harvest fest

Annual event is fall fun at its finest!

You’re invited to the annual Harvest Fest Saturday, Oct. 22 from noon–4 p.m. at Hillside Youth Center! Enjoy games and a bounce castle, and get creative with arts and crafts and a cookie station. Plus, pose for snapshots in the photo booth.

There will also be door prizes and candy.

Hillside Youth Center is located at Lewis Main, 6397 Garcia Blvd. For more information, call 253-967-4441.

fun with skies

• Lil’ Dribblers basketball. Enroll youngsters ages 3–4 Oct. 1–26 for $20.

The parent meeting is Saturday, Nov. 5, and the season runs Nov. 7–Dec. 15.

• Basketball or cheerleading. Enroll youth ages 5–15 Oct. 1–26 for $55 each.

The parent meeting is Saturday, Nov. 5, and the seasons run Nov. 7–Jan. 21.

• Special Olympics basketball and cheerleading. Both sports are open to youth ages 8–18 with and without special needs. Enrollment begins Monday, Oct. 31. Each costs $50.

Coming next month — enrollment for winter break sports camps.

Register with CYSS (you must have a current sports physical on file) and then

Get colorful with costumed fun!

enroll for sports (and classes, hourly

Something new is happening at SKIESUnlimited — the costumed fun is now year-round! Children came to class

care and more) at JBLMcyssRegistration. com. For additional information, call 253-967-2405.

Trick-or-treating

fun

& safety Trick-or-treat at JBLM Monday, Oct. 31, 6–8 p.m.

As your children start considering their costumes, take a few minutes to review these tips to make this year’s trick-or-treating experience a safe one.

• Ensure your child’s costume is brightly colored and reflective. The costume should be short enough so they don’t trip and shoes should fit well.

• Consider using make-up or face paint instead of masks so your child’s eyesight isn’t hindered.

• Bring along flashlights and/or glow sticks.

Your child may enjoy wearing a glow bracelet or necklace.

• Always go with your child as they trickor-treat, or send them with another responsible adult. For older children who go trick-or-treating with friends, agree on a route and a return time.

• Only go to homes with a porch light on and never enter a home or car for a treat.

• Remain on well-lit streets and always use the sidewalk. If no sidewalk is available, walk at the far edge of the roadway facing traffic.

• Never cut across yards or use alleys, and only cross streets as a group in established crosswalks. Never cross between parked cars or out driveways.

Parents, remember to sort and check your child’s candy before they eat anything. Rationing treats for the days after Halloween can help prevent a sugar high.

JBLM residents, check your housing newsletter for a “Trick-or-Treaters Welcome Here” sign. Post if you’re participating.

Families, look for these signs on doors at JBLM houses while trick-or-treating.

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focus | military & Family readiness

Be the voice of change learn how to help someone in an abusive relationship rally family & friends for “make a difference day” register for free classes & workshops

Substance abuse how can you make a difference at Jblm? prevention joins afcs Rally your friends & Family for ‘Make a Difference Day’ Reduce lifestyle risk factors for healthy outcomes for AFCS-SAP

JBLM AFCS is excited to announce that the former JBLM Armed Forces Substance Abuse Program now falls under AFCS and is called AFCS Substance Abuse Prevention. Although slightly different than other installations, at JBLM Substance Abuse Prevention is welcomed to AFCS as a complement to the prevention and education programs currently offered.

AFCS SAP provides education and early intervention to help commanders, civilian supervisors and the JBLM community reduce lifestyle risk factors to increase healthy outcomes. The program is committed to understanding supported units and the missions, anticipating what’s needed to sustain mission readiness and proudly serving as a valued member of the commander’s battle staff.

AFCS SAP looks forward to deepening its partnership with AFCS services in the shared mission of supporting JBLM's Service members, Family members and DA civilians.

For additional information about AFCS-SAP, visit JBLMafcs.com or call 253-967-2202/968-6765. Plus, you may also register for upcoming AFCS-SAP training (and other AFCS classes) at JBLMafcs.checkappointments.com.

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You’re invited to join the millions of Americans who rally into a single day of action to help change the world. Share your community spirit at JBLM and get your unit, organization and/or Family, neighbors and friends involved in “Make a Difference Day” Saturday, Oct. 22. Adopt a project off the current project list or register a project of your choice with the Installation Volunteer Corps office. Even a small project can make a difference! Deadline to adopt/register a project is Friday, Oct. 14. Adopt a project at JBLM-make-a-difference-day-2016.eventbrite.com and call 253-967-2324 for details.

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Learn warning signs and what you can do to help someone in an abusive relationship Many articles have been written about the impact of domestic violence on survivors. In the incidents where victims are killed, loved ones are often left to deal with the pain and grief. Nothing in life prepares survivors for the tragedy of losing a loved one to murder by an intimate partner.

Join Lane Judson at the Club at McChord Field Friday, Oct. 21 as he shares the powerful story of his daughter Crystal Judson Brame. After years of abuse within her relationship, Crystal was killed by her police chief husband, David Brame, who then killed himself. On her deathbed, Patty and Lane Judson promised Crystal to do something so that others wouldn’t have to go through what she did. Judson will discuss warning signs and what can be done to help others who may be in an abusive situation. The Crystal Judson Family Justice Center in Tacoma serves as a memorial to keep her name alive and as a testimonial to the reality of how deadly domestic violence situations can be.

To register for the JBLM Domestic Violence Awareness Training and to hear Lane Judson share his story, go to JBLM-dv-training-2016.eventbrite.com. Light refreshments will be available; registration is limited.

/JBLMafcs

at JBLM

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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military family appreciation month

Register now for the 10th annual JBLM Family Treasure Hunt If your military Family likes to have fun together, don’t miss this event in honor of JBLM military Families during Military Family Appreciation Month! Join AFCS for the 10th annual JBLM Family Treasure Hunt Nov. 1–21. Registration for this event runs Oct. 17–31 at JBLM-familytreasure-hunt-2016.eventbrite.com.

Here’s how the treasure hunt works: Families have 21 days to find as many items as they can from a list of 50, take 15 photos according to instructions on the list and answer 10 trivia questions. Prizes for the top eight Families will be announced at the Holiday Tree Lighting Reception Thursday, Dec. 1, 5 p.m. at the MWR Fest Tent.

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yakima training center book your unit’s programs & services holiday party at YTC welcomes newcomers and family resource center offers AFCS classes Even though Yakima Training Center is on the other side of the state, it’s still a part of JBLM and AFCS wants to familiarize Service members and Families with local resources. Attend an upcoming YTC Newcomers’ Orientation (offered on the third Thursday of each month; upcoming dates include Oct. 20 and Nov. 17) and learn about resources such as housing, employment, ID Cards/DEERS, Child, Youth & School Services, AFCS, Tricare and more. Complimentary snacks and beverages will be provided. For details, call 509-577-3114. Register at JBLMafcs. checkappointments.com (Under Yakima Training Center Classes).

Reservations open Oct. 20

The window for FRC December holiday party reservations opens Thursday, Oct. 20. New this year, you can make your reservation online at JBLMafcs. checkappointments.com (under AFCS Family Resource Center) beginning at 9 a.m. This event is open to units/squadrons, FRGs, booster clubs and JBLM private organizations. Party availability is daily in December for four-hour blocks (10 a.m.–2 p.m., 2–6 p.m. and 6–10 p.m.).

Maximum capacity of the facility is 125.

For more information, visit JBLMmwr.com/ acs/afcs_frc.html or call 253-967-9496.

resiliency tip of the month

Cooler temps — and change — is in the air at FOCUS Project

The leaves are changing color and there’s a slight chill in the air — autumn’s arrived! The changing of seasons is an exciting time and can also signal a time for change in our Family and relationships.

What changes do you want to see for yourself or for your Family? Perhaps you feel that now’s the time to change old habits for more efficient ones? Maybe you want to make more “me” time to recoup from a busy day?

The FOCUS program works with Families just like yours to teach skills that help you be more successful and make the most of seasonal changes. FOCUS is located at 2013B N. 3rd St. (at Pendleton Avenue) in Room 331. For more information, call 253-966-6390 or email JBLM@focusproject.org. You may also visit FocusProject.org or fb.com/FOCUSresiliencytraining.

Select AFCS events

Date

Details

Ready to Rent

Mondays

253-967-1453

Overseas Briefing

Mondays

253-967-3633

Toddler & Young Child Play Group (ages 1–3)

Tuesdays

253-967-5901

Baby Play Group

Thursdays

253-967-5901

123 Magic

Tuesdays, Oct. 4–25

253-967-5901

ScreamFree Marriage

Tue/Thu, Oct. 4–20

253-967-5901

Launching Hope

Tue/Thu, Oct. 4–18

253-967-5901

ACT Men

Mon/Wed, Oct. 5–Nov. 2

253-967-5901

AFFAP Focus Group — Youth

Saturday, Oct. 15

253-967-3689

Survivors & Families

Saturday, Oct. 15

253-966-5047

Home-Buying Basics

Tuesday, Oct. 18

253-967-1453

Joint Newcomers’ Orientation

Tuesday, Oct. 18

253-967-3633 253-982-2695

One Step Beyond Volunteer Management

Tuesday, Oct. 18

253-967-2324

Prime for Life

Tuesdays, Oct. 18/Nov. 2

253-967-1414

Reintegration (Reunion) for Family members

Tuesday, Oct. 18

253-967-8430

Financially Fit

Wednesday, Oct. 19

253-967-1453

Re-Entry Workshop

Wednesday, Oct. 19

253-967-3633

Smooth Move Workshop

Wednesday, Oct. 19

253-982-2695

The Complete Federal Résumé

Thursday, Oct. 20

253-982-WORK

FRC Holiday Party Reservation

Thursday, Oct. 20

253-967-9496

AFFAP Focus Group

Friday, Oct. 21

253-967-3689

Domestic Violence Awareness Training

Friday, Oct. 21

253-967-5901

Make a Difference Day

Saturday, Oct. 22

253-967-2324

Spouse Transition Course

Oct. 24–26

253-982-WORK

FRG 101 for Commanders & 1SGs

Wednesday, Oct. 26

253-967-8430

Planning for Holiday Spending Workshop

Wednesday, Oct. 26

253-967-1453

Smooth Move Workshop (overseas)

Thursday, Oct. 27

25-982-2695

ACT Women

Tue/Thu, Nov. 1–29

253-967-5901

Credit Reports & Credit Repair

Tuesday, Nov. 1

253-967-1453

Interview-Ready Workshop

Tuesday, Nov. 1

253-982-WORK

Financially Fit

Wednesday, Nov. 2

253-967-1453

Job Fair Success Workshop

Wednesday, Nov. 2

253-982-WORK

Understanding AER Policies & Procedures

Wednesday, Nov. 2

253-967-1453

AFFTB Military Knowledge Class

Nov. 3–4

253-967-2382

Re-Entry Workshop

Thursday, Nov. 3

253-967-3633

International Spouse Orientation — Cooking demo

Friday, Nov. 4

253-967-3628

Baby Boot Camp

Saturday, Nov. 5

253-967-5901

ACT Men

Mon/Wed, Nov. 7–Dec. 7

253-967-5901

Spouses Out on the Town

Tuesday, Nov. 8

253-967-3633

Checking Account Maintenance Refresher

Wednesday, Nov. 9

253-967-1453

JBLM Naturalization Ceremony

Wednesday, Nov. 9

253-967-3633

Planning for Holiday Spending Workshop

Wednesday, Nov. 9

253-967-1453

Identity Theft & Consumer Awareness

Thursday, Nov. 10

253-967-1453

U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Workshop

Thursday, Nov. 10

253-982-2695

For additional AFCS classes and briefings available (including those at Yakima, call 253-967-7166 or visit JBLMafcs.checkappointments.com. For details, call the phone number listed, visit the event calendar at JBLMmwr.com or “like” us at fb.com/JBLMafcs. Call 253-967-3633 or 253-982-2695 for information.

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Great events at JBLM libraries Some are ghoulishly scary — all are fun!

Effective this month, JBLM libraries have new operating hours: Grandstaff Library is open weekdays 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Book Patch Library is open weekdays 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; and McChord Library is open weekdays 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Lego club

Get creative at McChord Library Bring your children to McChord Library’s Lego Club so they can create and build to their hearts’ content!

It’s held on the first Friday of every month at 4 p.m. — the next workshop is Oct. 7. The library will provide the Lego bricks and your children provide the imagination. To reserve your space (space is limited), visit the library’s “Calendar of Events” page at JBLMmwr.com or call 253-982-3454.

yoga storytime

Literature + fitness = fun!

JBLM Families are invited to come to Book Patch Wednesday, Oct. 5 for yoga storytime. There are two times to get fit

time before the holidays at an adults-only coloring party Wednesday, Oct. 12 at noon. Colored pencils, pages to color and refreshments are provided. No registration required. For details, call 253-982-3454.

with a story — 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. No registration is required. This monthly event is brought to you by WarriorOne Lewis-McChord! For more information,

girls club

Craft, create & conversate

call 253-967-5533.

Book Patch Library presents Come

calling all teens!

Join Teen Advisory Committee Teens, you can have a voice in programming at McChord Library!

Join the Teen Advisory Committee to discuss everything from books to events and programs. The group meets Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 4 p.m.

adult coloring fun

Relax & enjoy the quiet before the holiday rush Relax at McChord Library with quiet

Craft, Create and Conversate Girls Club!

For ages 8–15, the club meets Friday, Oct. 14, 6–7:30 p.m. The Halloweenthemed event is called “Coffin Corner.”

No registration is required. For more information, call 253-967-5533.

‘novel navigators’

Join McChord Library’s book club Come to McChord Library Wednesday, Oct. 12 to discuss “The Lifeboat”

by Charlotte Rogan. “Novel Navigators,” the book discussion group for adults, meets monthly on the second Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. Register in

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sensory-friendly storytime

Enter Book Patch Library’s short story contest Oct. 9–15. Create the most spine-tinglingly awesome short story ever written using only titles from the spines of books for a chance to win. Your short story must be created from books from our “Young Adult” collection. The contest is open to ages 12–17 in celebration of Teen Read Week. For more information, call 253-967-5533.

Books come alive at Book Patch In collaboration with SKIESUnlimited, Book Patch Library offers sensoryfriendly storytime Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Explore sights, sounds, smells and tastes with crafts during this 20–30 minute event. For more information, call 253-967-5533.

calling all geeks!

Join Geek Club at McChord Library

There are only two rules when it comes to Geek Club — respect the geek and talk about Geek Club. Bring your brain, passion and favorite references to McChord Library the last Thursday of each month at 5 p.m. Discuss cosplay, anime, manga, LARP and everything geek at the next meeting Oct. 27. For additional information, call 253-982-3454.

McChord Library is located at 851 Lincoln Blvd. at McChord Field; 253-982-3454. Grandstaff Library is located at Lewis Main, 2109 N. 10th St. (at Pendleton Avenue); 253-967-5889.

Book Patch is located inside Grandstaff; 253-967-5533.

haunting story hour

Ghoulishly fun event for ages 4–8 at Book Patch Library Kids, attending just one of Book Patch Library’s regular Spooktacular Wednesday storytimes in October guarantees your admittance to our ghoulishly fun, mummified, haunting, treat-filled Halloween party Friday, Oct. 28, 4–6 p.m. The fun is for ages 4–8. Wednesday storytimes are at 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. For more information, call 253-967-5533. Be there or beware!

Teen movie madness

Spooky Halloween fun for teens Come dressed to impress at McChord Library Friday, Oct. 28 for a spooky Halloween movie party. The fun starts at 6 p.m. and includes snacks and a costume contest with your friends! The best costume wins a ghoulishly awesome prize! For more information, call 253-982-3454.

halloween party

Calling all kiddos to McChord Library for Halloween fun!

Tell your mummy that you want to come to McChord Library Monday, Oct. 31 at 4 p.m. With games, food and fun, it’ll be a bone-chilling good time for ages 5–10. Come in costume. Registration is required and begins Monday, Oct. 17 — visit the library’s “Calendar of Events” page at JBLMmwr.com or call 253-982-3454.

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School's back in session!

Enroll your teen in a Madigan School Based Health Center! Preserve valuable classroom time for military students and receive safe, quality care by Madigan providers at school.

Madigan School Based Health Centers are available at:

• Mann Middle School • Pioneer Middle School • Woodbrook Middle School • Lakes High School • Steilacoom High School • Harrison Prep • Rogers High School For more information call the Madigan Pediatrics Adolescent Clinic at 253-968-1980 or log on to: www.mamc.amedd.army.mil.

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Energy Awareness Month Poster Contest for JBLM Schools Save energy Save DoD dollars Protect our environment Who can enter: Grades 1–5 from JBLM schools (Enter via your classroom teacher) Deadline: October 14, 2016 Winners announced: October 31, 2016 Vote for your favorite at fb.com/Sustainable JBLM

Submittals will be posted by October 19. Winning designs will be displayed in the Exchange.

Clover Park School District does not sponsor this activity and assumes no responsibility for it.

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