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MWR FEATURES VOLUME 1, ISSUE 2 | FEB 2014 WWW.FTWAINWRIGHTFMWR.COM | Directorate of Family & Morale, Welfare & Recreation.

Friday March 28 Military Appreciation Day Saturday March 29 Family Fun Day Sunday March 30 Craziness Day Follow Us on Facebook for more details

SPRING BREAK @ BIRCH HILL MARCH 14-23*, 12-7:30 Sponsored by:

JL PROPERTIES, I NC.

No U.S. Army Endorsement Implied

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*NOTE:MAR 17TH: 17TH: 3-7:30 3-7:30 *NOTE:MAR

Jeanette Lee “The Black Widow� appearing at the

Warrior Zone Friday March 7th 7 p.m.

The Black Widow will perform trick shots, compete against guests in challenge matches, and sign autographs.

Open to all DoD Cardholders 18 years old and older.

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SPICING THINGS UP FOR SPRING

Join the LFCAC for our annual Chili Cook-Off! The 4 categories: - All Around Best - Best Spicy - Best Green Chili or Chile Verde - The People’s Choice First place in each category will receive recognition.

Those that wish to enter a chili into the competition need to fill out a registration form and drop it by the LFCAC to receive Chili Cook-Off rules.

Even if you don’t wish to enter a submission, we encourage you to come and enjoy the festivities!

For additional information, call 353-7755.

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SPRING LeaGueS! SIGN-uP Now foR 10 week SPRING LeaGue StaRtING MaRch 19th. wedNeSdayS 6:30 PM.

Nugget LaNes BowLiNg CeNter BLdg 3702 907-353-2654

MARCH FITNESS CLASSES

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SPORTS & FITNESS

BIG BEACH BOWL PARTY

All events and activities are held in Building 3709. For more information, call 353-7223.

NEW CLASS STARTING MARCH 1st!!!

ARE YOU READY FOR AN “INSANE” CHALLENGE???

Mondays & Wednesdays: 5 p.m.

Class Fee: $5 per class

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HOUR OF POWER: GROUP STRENGTH Tuesdays & Thursdays: 12 to 12:45 p.m.

GROUP CYCLING: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays: 12 p.m.

Tuesdays: 9:15 a.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays: 6:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Saturdays: 10 a.m.

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Shake off the shackles of Winter in the Interior! Spring begins March 20th and we’re going to welcome her in with style! Live music, Cosmic Bowl, food & drink specials, Tiki-Hut, door prizes, and a visit from the Miller Girls! Dress for fun in the sun...the sun we know is just around the corner! $15.00 per person; reservations recommended.For more information, call 353-2654.

ZUMBA: Tuesdays and Thursdays: 6:15 p.m.

Saturdays: 11:15 a.m.

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March 15, 2000-2400 Nugget Lanes Bowling Center, Bldg. 3702

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Celebration @ the LFCAC

March 3, 4 p.m.

Register today!

Come one! Come all!

And have a ball...

With cake and stories You will not be sorry.

When the Cat comes back we will not lack lots of fun to be had because reading is no fad!

Photo courtesy of FWA PAO

Join the Library at the Seusical Celebration for Read Across America at the LFCAC, Bldg 1044.

Book Readings, Arts & Crafts, Face Painting, Food, Pictures with Seuss Characters.

• 13 Mar 2014 * Bouncy House Night 5 - 7:30 p.m.

Wear Your Pajamas, Pictures with Dr.Seuss Characters, Animal Balloons by The Balloonatic Sean Ciardi, Entertainment by the Youth Center Teens

• 6 Mar 2014 * Bouncy House Night 5 - 7:30 p.m.

Face Painting, Parade of Costumes, Pictures • 19 Mar 2014 * Movie Night 5:30 p.m.

“The Lorax”.

Popcorn provided by the LFCAC.

Outdoor Recreation’s March Trips Intro Rock Climbing/Belay class 3/8, 3/11, 3/22, & 3/25; 5:307:00pm Fee: Free Snowmachine Safety Course 3/1; 9am & 1pm Fee: Free Ice Climbing 3/8; 8am-6pm Fee: $30 White Mountains Snowmachine Run 3/8, 8am-5pm Fee: $75 Compeaus Trail Snowmachine Run 3/15; 8am-5pm Fee: $75 Family XC skiing 3/22; 11am-1pm Fee: $10 Family Ice Fishing 3/15 & 3/29; 10am-3pm Fee: $20 for Adults and $10 for kids Birch Lake Ice Fishing 3/29; 8am-5pm Fee: $45

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For Complete Trip Details and to Reserve Your Spot, Call us at 361-6349 or stop by the Outdoor Recreation Center, Bldg. 4050.

Fridays at 1600 Post Library Bldg 3700

March 7 “One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish” March14 “Green Eggs and Ham” March 21 “I Can Read with My Eyes Shut” March 28 “The Cat in the Hat”

YOUTH CENTER ACTIVITIES

Sign Up Now! April’s Youth Center Programs!

To register, call 353-7713. For information on specific classes, call 353-3220.

Please note that times and locations are subject to change.

Sign Up For April Classes Today!

Fiber Arts Club** Learn to Crochet

Please go to Parent Central Services, Bldg 1049 Suite 2 or call 353-7713 or to the Youth Center, Bldg 4109 to register your child.

4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26: 1030-1200 Bldg. 3727 Neely Rd. $60/ages 8+ Parents may participate for a $15 materials fee.

For questions about the program, call 361-9897.

Karate

Open to teens (6-12 graders).

Class length varies depending on the class.

Parents must fill out a transportation permission form at the youth center.

APRIL CLASSES: Mixed Adventure April 2, 9, 16 & 23 Teens will meet at the Youth Center at 4:30 and travel to Outdoor Rec to participate in a variety of outdoor activities to include cross country skiing and snowshoeing with the ORC staff. They will travel back to the YC by 6:15.

Making Pizza April 7, 14, 21, 28 Class time may vary depending on preparation time. Teens will meet at the Youth Center and make a variety of pizza on Mondays in April with the Youth Center Staff.

Class runs from 6:00-7:00.

Drawing April 4, 11, 25 Teens will meet at the YC at 4:30 .Teens will work with the SKIES instructor to develop their artistic side.

• Family Karate All ages- (Parents may also sign up) 2 Classes per week: $65 1 Class per week: $50 - Mondays, 1730-1830 - Wednesdays, 1800-1900 - Saturdays, 0930-1030 Parents purchase uniforms.

• Core Training (NEW) $80 Attend as many classes as you want. Parent is required to stay on site.

Sneak Peek

4/5, 1200-1500 Bldg. 3727, Neely Rd. Find out what’s happening at SKIESUnlimited and other CYSS facilities. Enjoy a cup of Hot Coco and a Free Make & Take.

SKIES Exploration

Wednesdays: 1200-1245 Murphy Hall basement, Bldg. 1045 $45/student (ages 2-5) Explore a variety of science, arts, crafts and cooking activities.

Hip Hop Dance Mondays; 6-18 yr olds: 1800 $50/student

Move It, Move It

Please call 361-5437 or 361-9897 for more information.

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Wednesdays: 1730 Scholl Age Center, Bldg 4166 Fee: $45 Encouraging young children to move, shake and wiggle

SKIES Unlimited and the Youth Center Arts & Crafts Club

1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 1630-1800

On-going Fiber Arts Club Free and Open for registered 6-12 grades!

Thursdays, 1630-1800 Call the Youth Center for registration and more information. 361-5437.

Ballet & Jazz Dance Wednesdays: 6-18 yr olds: 1830 $50/student for a month.

Express yourself through dance.

Ice Skating Class

Fridays (4 sessions). $50/student Ages 3-5:1600-1630 Age 6-18:1645-1715 Children under 6 years old require a helmet (parents must provide). Skate rental is included.

Pottery I**

4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26: 1230-1400 Bldg. 3727 Neely Rd. $60/student (ages 8+) This class will include all materials and supplies that students will need to learn basic wheel work. Space is limited.

Pottery II & Open Studio** 4/12, 4/19, 4/26: 1430-1600 Bldg. 3727 Neely Rd. $40/student (ages 8+) Students are required to have completed Pottery I for participation eligibility. Supplies are provided. Parents may participate for a $15 materials fee.

Join School Age Services for the month of March to recognize accomplishments, achievements, and contributions of Irish immigrants and their descendants living in the United States.

March 17- 21

Parents are encouraged to sign up their children for activities offered at the School Age Center and throughout the Fort Wainwright and Fairbanks communities.

For more information about specific activities happening at SAC, call 361-7394 or stop by Bldg. 4166 Neely Road.

PARENT EDUCATION CLASSES: EARLY MATH TUESDAY, MAR 4TH 1830-2030 CDC I, BLDG 4024 CPR & 1ST AID WEDNESDAY MAR 5TH 0900-1600 MURPHY HALL CONF ROOM SUPER SATURDAY SATURDAY, MAR 22ND 0900-1300 CDC 1, BLDG 4024 REGISTRATION DUE MAR 13TH PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 25TH 1800-1900 YOUTH CENTER, BLDG 4109

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School Age Services recognizes the female accomplishments and contributions throughout our history and modern society.

Join us as we celebrate Women’s History Month in March at the School Age Center, Bldg. 4166, Neely Road.

4H 4H PHOTO PHOTO EXHIBIT EXHIBIT

Children’s 4-H Club photos will be displayed throughout the Fort Wainwright community and within the School Age Center facility, Bldg. 4166, Neely Rd. We invite you to stop by March 10th - 14th.

For more information, call 361-7394.

youth sports baseball registration Register for Sports at CYSS Parent Central Services, BLDG 1049, Suite #2.

You will need a full CYSS registration on file and a sports physical that is current through the entire sports season.

For a full CYSS Registration, please bring: current shot record, DoD ID card, 3 emergency contacts, and a current sports physical. For more information call 353-7713.

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Baseball

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5-11 yrs

$55

5/20

week of 5/27

6/7 - 7/12

Dev. Baseball

thru 5/10

3-4 yrs

$20

5/20

week of 6/2

Practice Only

Skill Evaluation Clinic: Saturday May 17th, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Mandatory Parent’s meeting will be held Tuesday, May 20 from 6 to 7 p.m.

I’m in Alaska. Now wh at?

Learn to master living in the heart of Alaska

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Newcomer’s Orientation

Meet the people that are going to help you have fun and maximize your assignment at Fort Wainwright.

PRESCHOOL CHILD FIND DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENINGS March 26, 2014 Do you have concerns about your child’s development?

Some topics covered: • pet care • summer and winter activities • cultural awareness • wildlife safety • and more!

A FREE program offered by the FNSB school district may help.

Early detection is very important and there are resources available. The sooner a delay in development is discovered the sooner help can be offered.

Civilian attire is recommended and spouses are highly encouraged to attend. For more information please call 353-7298.

WHEN: Mar 12, 2014 and Mar 26, 2014

8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Last Frontier Community Activity Center, Bldg. 1044

An evaluator will work with your child, aged 3-5, to identify his/ her individual needs. If the screening shows areas of concern, a comprehensive developmental evaluation may be conducted to determine what resources are needed and available for your child to have a successful school experience.

If you feel your child could benefit from a screening, please call the FNSB School District Special Education office at 452-2000 ext 11445 or the Fort Wainwright EFMP program at 353-4243 or 353-4460.

Notice of Nondiscrimination: The Fairbanks North Star Borough School District is an equal employment and educational opportunity institution.

ARMY FAMILY COVENANT: Keeping the Promise

For a complete list of ACS classes and workshops, visit www.calendarwiz.com/ftwainwrightfmwr or call 353-4227.

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Fort Wainwright Family and MWR Facilities

FAMILY AND MWR FACILITIES HOURS OF OPERATION

1 ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE Bldg. 3401, p 353-4227 M-F 0730-1630 Sa-Su Closed 3 AUTOMOTIVE SKILLS CENTER Bldg. 3730, p 353-7436 M 1130-2030 T-W Closed Th-F 1130-2030 Sa 0900-1730 Su 1130-2030 Tow Service (24/7): 590-1716

8 CYSS PARENT CENTRAL SERVICES Bldg. 1049 #2 p 353-7713/7826 M-F 0800-1700 W 0800-1800 Sa, Su Closed CLOSED March 14 for Training Holiday 9 FISCHER SKEET RANGE Bldg. 1171, p 353-7869 F 1730-2100 Sa-Su 1200-1700 10

4 BIRCH HILL SKI & SNOWBOARD AREA Bldg. 1172, p 353-1998

p 353-6795 Fri, Sat, Sun 1200-1930 Tubing Hill: Sa/Su: 1300-1900 SKI CONDITION HOTLINE: 353-7053 DW GRILL p 353-2706 F- 1100-1900 Sa/Su- 1200-1900 5 CHENA BEND GOLF COURSE Closed for the Season DW GRILL, p 353-6147 Closed for the Season 6 CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER I (CDC I) Bldg. 4024, p 361-4190 M-F 0600-1800 Sa-Su Closed 7 CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER II (CDC II) Bldg 4176, p 361-9056 Closed.for Repairs.

LAST FRONTIER COMMUNITY ACTIVITY CENTER (LFCAC) Bldg. 1044, p 353-7755 M-Th 0800-2000 F 0800-2100 Sa 1300-2100 Su 1300-1800 LASER TAG: Th 1500-1900 F 1500-2000 Sa 1300-2000 Su 1300-1700 BUBBLY BREW M-F 0700-1500 11 LIBRARY Bldg. 3700, p 353-2642 M-F 1000-1800 Sa, Su Closed 12 MELAVEN PHYSICAL FITNESS CENTER Bldg. 3452, p 353-1994 M-F 0500-2000 Sa 1130-1800 Su Closed MELAVEN SWIM CENTER Bldg. 3452, p 353-1994 T - F 0530-0800 1100-1445

1600-1930 Sa 1145-1230 (Lap Swim/Lessons) Sa 1230-1730 (Open Swim) Su, M Closed

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13 NAF CIVILIAN PERSONNEL Bldg. 1045, p 353-6356 M-F 0730-1130 1230-1600 Sat, Su Closed 16 NUGGET LANES BOWLING CENTER ldg. 3702, p 353-2654 M-T Closed W, Th 1100-2200 F 1100-0100 Sa 1100-0100 Su 1100-2100 GOLD RUSH LOUNGE M-T Closed W-Th 1700-2200 F-Sa 1500-0100 Su 1500-2100 MOTHER LODE CAFE M-T Closed W-Th 1100-1400 1600-2100 F 1100-2300 Sa 1200-2300 Su 1200-2000

SCHOOL AGE CENTER (SAC) Bldg. 4166, p 361-7394 M-F 0600-1800 Sa-Su Closed 14 SOLDIER FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTER (SFAC) Bldg. 3414, p 353-7322 M-F 0730-1630 Sa, Su Closed CLOSED March 14 for Training Holiday 13 SCHOOL SUPPORT SERVICES Bldg. 1045, Rm. 27 p 353-9377 M-F 0900-1800 Sa-Su Closed 13 UNIT FUNDS Bldg. 1045, p 353-7765 M-F 0800-1700 Sa-Su Closed

17 OUTDOOR RECREATION CENTER (ORC) Bldg. 4050, p 361-6349 T-, Sa 1100-1900 Su, M: Closed 18 PHYSICAL FITNESS CENTER (PFC) Bldg. 3709, p 353-7223 M-F: 0530-2130 Sa, Su: 0900-1900 PFC ICE RINK M -Th 1130 -1300 F 1730-1945 Sa-Su 1330-1600 Su 1615-1800 13 PRIVATE ORGANIZATION ADVISOR Bldg. 1045, p 353-7765 M-F 0800-1700 Sa, Su Closed

20 WARRIOR ZONE Bldg. 3205, p 353-1087 GAMING M-Th 1600-2300 F-Sa 1600-0100 Su 1300-2100

SPORTS BAR M-Th 1700-2230 F-Sa 1630-1230 Su 1300-2000 21 YOUTH CENTER Bldg. 4109, p 361-5437 M-F 1400-2000 Sa/Su Closed \

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COMING IN APRIL..

MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD MOMC: APRIL 26 IT’S A SCOOBY DOO MYSTERY!

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