February Venture 2023

Facility programs, event hours, and dates are subject to change.

Venture magazine is designed to inform and entertain the individuals who use Kadena FSS. For article source information, please contact 18 FSS Marketing. The opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of Kadena Air Base, DoD, or the U.S. Air Force. For information on Venture magazine, call 18 FSS Marketing at 634-5078 or email venture@kadenafss.com. Interested in advertising or commercial sponsorship? Visit www.kadenafss.com/more/sponsorship or email sponsorship@kadenafss.com

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COMMAND

18th Force Support Squadron Director

Mr. Kevin M. Sorenson

Deputy Commander

Mrs. Cindy Woolley

718th Force Support Squadron

Commander

Lt Col Gina M. Schneider

Deputy Director

Mrs. Michelle D. Coover

VENTURE |FEBRUARY 2023

EDITOR’S LETTER

As the stores fill up with heart-shaped chocolates, romantic cards, cute teddy bears, blooming bouquets, and Valentine’s Day decorations, Kadena FSS has also prepared our own version of celebrating love month. If you’re still at a loss on what to do or what to buy your loved one, flip through this month’s pages for lots of Valentine’s Day specials all month long. Begin your celebration on the right track and run to the Risner Fitness Center for their Valentine’s Day Fit Camp and devour on a delicious meal at our FSS restaurants. Once full, you can then enjoy different activities with Arts & Crafts, Emery Lanes, the Marina, and more! Valentine’s Day isn’t just for your human loved ones! You can also find mew love at Karing Kennels with their half off cat adoptions all month long!

MARKETING

Marketing Director

Lia Davis

Video Producer

Att Eachus

Art Director

Yuka Taira

Writer/Editor

Janelle Rivera

Lead Account Executive

Tasha Acosta

Account Executive

Andrew Robinson

Shawna Lucas

Operations Assistant

Ela Toombs

Web Content Manager

Tia Rose

Photographer

Jamie Acton

Graphics

Yoshihiro Higa

Takako Uehara

Yuka Kinjo

Yasuhiro Nerome

Megumi Kohama

February holds many events; it is also The Big Game month and Enlisted and Officers’ Clubs are hosting parties, so don’t forget to wear your jersey and put your game face on! Get your beads out and rock them for Mardi Gras at the Officers’ Club and celebrate Fat Tuesday on a Friday and eat some king cake. There’s more! This month is the first ever February Fury Smash Bros Tournament. Show off your gaming skills and head over to the Schilling Community Center for a friendly competition of Super Smash Bros and win $5k worth in prizes.

What I’m most excited about is whale watching and cherry blossoms! Watch the whales as they rise to the surface with ITT and the Marina! These humpback whales migrate to the waters of Okinawa during the fall and winter so be sure to take advantage of this amazing opportunity! You can even take your loved one on this trip as their Valentine’s Day present! What better present can you give than the gift of experience!

If you want to see the ever-majestic Cherry Blossoms or “Sakura,” they are still in bloom! Okinawa is the first place to witness this fleeting beauty in Japan so say hello to Spring with these delicate, pink flowers everywhere surrounding the island before they wilt. Get your cameras ready and capture Instagramworthy photos as you tour Sakura sights only with ITT.

No matter what you end up doing this Valentine’s Day, I hope it is filled with happiness and love! Whether you plan on celebrating love month with your loved one, friends, family, or with your fur babies, Kadena FSS is here to make it extra special for you! Don’t forget to remain thankful no matter the circumstances coming your way! Till next month!

Janelle Rivera Writer/Editor

KADENA OFFICERS’ CLUB

First Friday Social Hour

Friday, 3 February • 5 - 7 pm

Weekender Lounge

FREE • O’Club members

A fun night of music and drink specials! Club members will have the chance to win $75, $125, or our progressive jackpot as well as amazing door prizes. Open to adult club members only.

Sport’s Night

Friday, 3 February • 7 pm - 2 am

Weekender Lounge • FREE admission

It’ll be a night filled with music, games, dancing, and a special drink menu. Show your support by wearing your “TEAM Jersey”. Open to officer ranks and civilian equivalents. ADULTS ONLY.

Weekly Friday Social Hour

Fridays • 5 - 7 pm • Weekender Lounge

FREE • O’Club members

Come out and socialize with friends and coworkers as you enjoy our hors d’oeuvres, drink specials, and more food. Club members will get a chance to win $75, $125, or our progressive jackpot. Open to adult club members only.

Maintenance Day

Tuesday, 7 February

The Officers’ Club buffet will be closed. Café Latte will be closed for breakfast and lunch, and will reopen at 4 pm. The game rooms and customer service will be open regular hours.

Officers’ Club Barber Shop

Monday - Saturday • 9 am - 5 pm

Get a great haircut at a terrific price, only $7! All ranks are welcome.

Kadena Officers’ Club

966-7409 | Bldg 313

Across from Shogun Inn

CELEBRATION

Friday, 17 February • 7 pm - 2 am

Weekender Lounge FREE admission

Let the good times roll! Come for the beads; stay for the fun. We can’t wait for Fat Tuesday, so we’re celebrating early with a Fat Friday. An exciting night with drink specials, games, and king cake! Guests will have the chance to win amazing door prizes. Open to officer ranks and civilian equivalents. ADULTS ONLY.

5:30 - 7 pm

Kudaka Ballroom

February Barrio Fiesta

Monday, 6 February • 11 am - 1:30 pm

$13.95 • Ages 13 & over

($1 Member discount)

$7.95 • Ages 5 - 12

Free • Ages 4 & under

Come celebrate with delicious cuisine from the Philippines! This special buffet is offered once a month, so don’t miss your chance!

Kiddie Disco

Wednesday, 15 February

5:30 - 7:30 pm • Kudaka Ballroom

$12 • Ages 13 & over

($2 Member discount)

$8 • Ages 4 - 12 ($1 Member discount)

$5 • Ages 3 & under

Time to get out of the house and play some amazing games! Bring your kids in for a night of costumes, food, and fun! We’ll have adult and children buffets, kiddie games, and great music. Sign up at the customer service desk from 1 to 14 February. No refunds after 10 pm on 14 February. Open to all ranks and services.

Family Membership Night

Wednesday, 22 February • 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Kudaka Ballroom

$12 • Ages 13 & over

FREE • Ages 12 & under

Bring your family to dinner! Fun games and door prizes happening. Must be present to win. Sign up at the customer service desk from 1 to 21 February. No Refunds after 10 pm on 21 February.

Weekday Lunch Fare

Monday - Friday • 11 am - 1:30 pm

$13.95 • Ages 13 & over

($1 Member discount)

$7.95 • Ages 5 - 12 | Free • Ages 4 & under

Monday • Asian Buffet

Tuesday • Mexican Buffet

Wednesday • Wildcard Buffet

Thursday • All-American BBQ Buffet

Friday • Seafood Buffet

Champagne Brunch

Sundays • 9:30 am - 2 pm

$21.95 • Ages 13 & over

($2 Member discount)

$10.95 • Ages 5 - 12

($1 Member discount)

$4.00 • Ages 4 & under

Add crab legs to your buffet:

$17 • Full pound

Come

enjoy a delicious dinner and stay for the chance to win amazing door prizes.

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Kadena Officers’ Club

Spend the day relaxing with us while you watch “The Big Game.” We’ll take care of everything: from breakfast & lunch, to prizes! Open to officer ranks and civilian equivalents. Must be a Club Member to claim prizes.

Sunday, 12 February • 2 - 8 pm

O cers’ Club Back Parking Lot

Get in the mood for the BIG GAME with a block party for the whole family: electrifying live entertainment by local artists and Headliner band HALESTORM! The Oki Ohana Food truck, OkiSmokes, popcorn, and beer tent will be serving up all the comfort food you crave.

Giveaways, face painting, and kid friendly entertainment on-site

Kadena Officers’ Club 966-7409

Please drink responsibly

ROCKER ENLISTED CLUB

MONDAY, 13 FEBRUARY SHIRAHO BALLROOM

Doors open at 7 am | Breakfast 7 - 9 am Snacks & Refreshments at Halftime

Free • E’ Club members | $15 • Nonmembers

Grab your friends and join us for some great football, food, and prizes!

Open to enlisted ranks and civilian equivalents ages 18 and over. Must be a Club Member in good standing to claim prizes.

Games

•Guess the Score Game

•Touchdown Celebration Dance Contest

Prizes

Big Screen TV, Recliner, all 32 NFL Jerseys, and much more.

Kazoku Place is closed for breakfast and lunch, and will reopen at 4 pm. Hanabi’s open for game viewing.

ROCKER ENLISTED CLUB

Membership Night

Wednesday, 15 February

Buffet • 5:30 - 7 pm • Shiraho Ballroom

Door prizes each night. Must be present to win. Open to Enlisted Club members and civilian equivalents ages 18 and older. Kazoku Place will be closed for night dining.

Sponsored in part by:

No federal endorsement of sponsors intended.

National Pizza Day

Thursday, 9 February

Banyan Tree Pizza & Grill

In honor of National Pizza Day, you can get $2 off any large pizza. Come take advantage of this offer and enjoy some delicious pizza. Dine in only!

National Muffin Day

Monday, 20 February

Club members get a free muffin with a purchase of a coffee at the Daily Grind Café! While supplies last.

Maintenance Day

Monday, 6 February

Hanabi’s and Kazoku Place will be closed for breakfast and lunch, and will reopen at 4 pm. Daily Grind, customer service, and game room are open regular hours. Rocker

966-7372 | Bldg 622

Shiraho

$10

Spend a romantic evening with your special someone!

$100 • Per couple ($10 Member discount)

Last seating at 8 pm. Sign-up starts on 1 February at Customer Service.

ROCKER LOUNGE

Friday & Saturday • 9 pm - 2 am

Wear your dancing shoes and get your party on with our live DJ playing charttopping hits (Hip Hop, R&B, Latin and more). Open to all enlisted ranks and civilian equivalents ages 18 and over.

Last Friday Super Social Hour

Friday, 24 February • 5 - 7 pm

Come out and socialize with friends and coworkers while enjoying our expanded hors d’oeuvres and drink specials. Get a chance to win $75, $125, or our progressive jackpot as well as amazing door prizes. Open to Enlisted Club members and civilian equivalents ages 18 and older only.

Weekly Friday Social Hour

Fridays • 5 - 7 pm

Cheers to the weekend! We’ll have amazing food, and club members will have the chance to win $75, $125, or our progressive jackpot. Open to Enlisted Club members and civilian equivalents ages 18 and over only.

HANABI’S RESTAURANT & BAR

Sun - Thu • 11 am - 10 pm

Fri & Sat • 11 am - 2 am

Come enjoy our great selection of craft beers, delicious Asian cuisine, and mouth-watering burgers while you play pool, darts, and more — seven days a week. Open to all ranks and services.

Roczam

Sundays • 7 - 9 pm

Free • Club members | $5 • Nonmembers

This is a new age version of “Name that Tune” Bingo style. Two members per team (minimum of 8 participants) Prizes awarded to winning teams! Open to all ranks and services 18 and over.

Rocker Enlisted Club

966-7372 | Bldg 622

Thursdays, beginning 9 February

Hanabi’s

Registration ends 8 February

Sing

Finale • Saturday, 1 April

$500 cash and $500 towards a unit party

$300 cash and $300 towards a unit party

THIRD PLACE

$150 cash and $150 towards a unit party

Monday, 20 February 6 pm

Please see our Bingo representative for more details.

Soap Opera Night Bingo

Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 7 pm

$500 Night Bingo

Mondays • 7 pm

All book games have a payout of $500!

$750 Night Bingo

Saturdays • 6 pm

All book games have a payout of $750!

Bingo Appreciation

Sunday, 26 February • 7 pm

Open to all ranks and services ages 18 and over.

Rocker Enlisted Club • 966-7372 | Bldg 622

Sign up at the Rocker Enlisted Club or the Officers’ Club Customer Service desk.

Not sure what’s for dinner? Let the Rocker handle it.

DRIVE-BY DINNERS

THURSDAYS • 4:30 - 6:30 PM

2 February

$10 Per person ($2 Member discount)

Chicken Adobo with steamed rice and vegetable pancit

9 February

Lasagna with garlic bread and house salad

16 February

BBQ Chicken with salad, baked beans, and corn muffin

23 February

Chicken Enchilada with Spanish rice and refried beans

Limited quantities available so come early.

Just pull up to the curb at the Rocker Enlisted Club entrance.

Tuesdays • 4 - 9 pm

Kazoku Place

KAZOKU PLACE

Sunday Breakfast

Sundays • 8 am - 2 pm

$12.95 • Ages 13 & over ($2 Member discount)

$6.95 • Ages 5 - 12 ($1 Member discount)

$3.95 • Ages 3 - 4

Free • Ages 2 & under

Make a new tradition and enjoy our all-youcan-eat breakfast buffet with family and friends every Sunday.

BBQ Rib Night Special

Mondays • 4 - 9 pm

Devour a 1/2 or full rack of BBQ glazed baby back ribs served with a choice of two sides: cornbread or rolls, and soup or salad.

•Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura•London Broil

•Baked Ziti Primavera with •Baked Garlic Half Chicken

Garlic Bread

Each entrée comes with a choice of house salad or cup of soup, two sides, and fresh bread unless otherwise noted. Dine in only. Not available for to go or pick up.

Wednesdays Kids Night

Special Kids ages 10 and under eat free off the Kids Menu with a purchase of an adult entrée. Dine in only.

Statehood Admission Day

Friday, 10 February • 7 - 10:30 am

This month’s lucky states are Arizona, Oregon, and Massachusetts. Please show your driver’s license or stateside ID and active Enlisted Club membership to receive a FREE mini breakfast buffet!

Mongolian BBQ Night

Wednesday, 22 February • 5 - 8 pm

Shiraho Ballroom

Build your own stir fry meal with our fresh and delicious ingredients. Include all the ingredients or pick the ones you like; it’s all up to you! *Kazoku Place is closed for dinner.

Retiree Club Member Appreciation

Friday, 24 February • 6 am - 2 pm

Fridays • 7 - 10:30 am | Saturdays • 7 am - 2 pm

Kazoku Place

$10.95 • Ages 13 & over ($1 Member discount)

$5.95 • Ages 5 - 12 ($1 Member discount)

$3.00 • Ages 3 - 4 | Free • Ages 2 & under

Grab a quick bite to get your day started right! Choose from classic breakfast options like mini-pancakes, scrambled eggs, and country potatoes.

Retirees receive an additional $1 discount with a purchase of a full breakfast or lunch entrée. Must be a club member with a retired military ID and an active Enlisted Club Card to receive the discount.

Kazoku Place

966-7380 | Bldg 622

Inside the Rocker Enlisted Club

Rich cheesecake, rolled in crunchy corn flakes, fried golden brown and served with caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Kadena FSS February Specials

Banyan Tree Pizza & Grill

Shrimp Scampi $17.95

Spoil your tastebuds with our elegant Shrimp Scampi, which features fresh shrimp with creamy Alfredo sauce, garlic, and not just one, but two cheeses: mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. This will be the perfect meal to enjoy with your family and friends!

Four Cheese Bacon Burger 7.50

The more cheese, the cheesier! Enjoy our cheesierthan-ever burger, which features melted pepper jack, cheddar, Swiss, and American cheeses on a juicy halfpound patty with crispy bacon and fry sauce, served with french fries!

Chocolate Chunk Pancakes

with Raspberry Sauce $7.95

February is the month of love, and nothing says love more than chocolate and raspberries.

Sweet Potato & Black Bean Bowl

with Chimichurri Dressing $9.95

Roasted sweet potatoes, hearty black beans, avocado, and crispy red peppers topped with refreshing chimichurri sauce, served over rice

AirPower Café

Sesame Chicken Ginger Bowl $10.75

Fried chicken, pepper, onion, carrots, broccoli, potatoes, rice, and Sesame Ginger sauce.

Chippers

Philly Cheesesteak Pizza $18

Caramelized onions, chopped steak, served with

Love is in the air at Seaside with a lightly breaded chicken breast, topped with marinara sauce & mozzarella cheese. Served with butter garlic noodles and your choice of side. Also, enjoy our special V-day dessert from 11 - 14 Feb!

Tee House Tacos $8.50

Beef tacos with cheese, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, and salsa

RisN’ Shine

Cupid’s Chocolate Dream Smoothie $4.50

Cocoa powder, chocolate almond milk, dark chocolate chips, whipped cream, and ice.

Okuma Surfside Grill & Bar

Eggplant Parmigiana Pizza $16.95

This delicious pizza features thinly sliced, fresh local eggplant with our homemade pizza sauce, topped with with mozzarella cheese, breadcrumbs, a sprinkle of Parmesan, and baked to a crispy, golden brown.

By Janelle Rivera

#FindSomething Special

@shotsbyheynuh

This month’s edition of #FindSomethingSpecial is a mix of activities you can enjoy on this beautiful island. We wanted to highlight different aspects of Okinawa that many people are interested to venture out on whenever they visit a new place, let alone a different country. From food, attractions, to water or land activities, this island has got it all; waiting for you to explore with your friends and family.

@shotsbyheynuh’s photo features her gorgeous babies posing in front of a Pokémon Poké Ball while enjoying the lights and attractions at the Southeast Botanical Garden Illuminations. She made sure to dress them up to match the Pokémon themed section of the garden. We love how the lights illuminate baby Pikachu sitting on the grass coming out of the Poké Ball while “Ash” waits outside. Want cute photos like this? Head to the Southeast Botanical Garden Illuminations now!

@purely_pam and her family pose for a photo in front of this cute, pink vending machine door that leads to an aesthetic café in Naha City. This photo is one of many that shows how artistic and creative Japan is when it comes to the little things – even with an entrance of a café! This inspired us to think outside the box more! Only in Okinawa can you open a vending machine that leads you to a new world! You never know where a hidden door takes you!

@purely_pam

@allredabroad dove into the Okinawa marine life and spotted a sea turtle! She didn’t think twice and swam closer to it to capture this amazing photo featuring the clear waters of the island as the sun shines all the way to the bottom of the ocean. I love how this photo displays her diving into the water to witness the amazing sea life Okinawa has in store for all of us!

Don’t forget to tag us when you #FindSomethingSpecial for a chance to be featured in our upcoming issues of Venture Magazine!

Football Mania

Monday, 13 February

Come hang out at the Surfside Lounge for some football mania! A breakfast buffet will be available from 8 to 10 am. Enjoy lunchtime food specials and games during halftime.

Romantic Dinner

Saturday, 11 February • 5 - 8:30 pm

$70 • Per couple | $40 • Per person

Experience an enchanting evening at Okuma Beach and enjoy a 4-course meal exquisitely prepared by our talented chefs. Choose a main dish from several options. Comes with soup & salad, roasted garlic potatoes, along with selected vegetables, dessert plate, and a glass of champagne. Please contact Surfside Grill & Bar at 098-962-1805 for availability.

CAMPING PETS WITH

Okuma.KadenaFSS.com

facebook.com/theokumabeach

@okumabeach

Okuma Beach • 631-1990

Lodging Reservations • 631-1991

Surfside Grill & Bar • 098-962-1805

Okuma Outdoor Recreation • 631-1815

Located 51 miles north of Kadena Air Base

Friday - Sunday,

3 - 5 February

Hillside Campground and access to West Beach Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Restrictions may apply.

*Pets must be properly immunized. Proof of vaccination records are required.

Powdered Paws

Saturday, 4 February

$20* • Per person (Cash only)

Manager’s Massage Deal

1 October - 23 March 2023

Book a massage and receive $10 off your stay. Restrictions may apply.

Appointments available 10 am - 6 pm

Hawaiian Massage (oil massage) or Aroma Massage (scented oil massage)

$75 • 60 min | $100 • 90 min

$120 • 120 min

Facial Treatment

$45 • 30 min | $65 • 60 min*

*Includes face, upper chest, neck, head Shiatsu Massage (dry massage)

$40 • 30 min | $55 • 45 min

Ear Reflexology

$40 • 30 min

*24 hours in advance reservation required.

For details, please call 098-962-1990 or 090-3795-8688, 8 am - 5 pm.

Sweet Cabana Deal

1 October - 23 March 2023

Sunday - Thursday • Excludes Holidays Looking for a great deal? Check out our Sweet Cabana Deal!

Save 20% off a 2-night stay. Includes breakfast for two in any Okuma Suite, Suite Plus, Studio, or Studio Premier. Restrictions may apply. Call to reserve.

Join us for a 2K fun run/walk with your furry buddies as you get blasted with colorful chalk powder! Prizes awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place participants.

8:30 am

am

Register at Hillside Campground

Various Dog Contests

Race starts

*Price includes registration fee, a T-shirt, and a doggy bag (poop bags and treats).

Camp Under the Stars

1 October - 23 March 2023

$6 • Per night

Sit around the campfire with friends and family as you listen to the sound of the waves, while admiring the stars and roasting s’mores.

KADENA ITT

Strawberry Picking

$40 • Ages 13 & over

$30 • Ages 7 - 12 | $20 • Ages 2 - 6

$6 • Ages 1 & under

Head to an organic strawberry farm and eat all you can pick in 30 minutes! Then, visit a Nago glass-blowing factory to decorate your own photo frame. Photo frame decorating only available for ages 7 & over.

Tangerine Picking

$20 • Ages 6 & over | $6 • Ages 5 & under Okinawa’s mild winters and subtropical climate are ideal for growing a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, making tankan season unique to the region! Pick your own tangerines, and take home up to 1 kg! Tangerines are not included for ages 5 & under.

Southeast Botanical Gardens

Illumination Tickets

Tickets on sale now - end of May!

All-Day with Illuminations (re-entry):

¥2,340 • Ages 18 & over

¥1,260 • Ages 13 - 17

¥720 • Ages 4 - 12

Illuminations Only (after 5 pm):

¥1,800 • Ages 18 & over

¥1,080 • Ages 13 - 17

¥600 • Ages 4 - 12

Murasaki Mura Lantern Festival

Tickets on sale now - 26 March!

¥1,300 • Ages 18 & over

¥600 • Ages 13 - 17

¥500 • Ages 6 - 12

Yen rates are converted to USD in office at time of booking. Tickets are not date or time specific! Buy now, use later!

Closure

Tuesday, 14 February

ITT will be closed all day for a Staff Training Day.

Kadena ITT

966-7333 | 036-868-2226

Bldg 455

Inside Schilling Community Center

Email: ITT@KadenaFSS.com

@KadenaITT

Saturdays & Sundays plus Monday, 20 February

8 am - 1:30 pm

$50 • Ages 13 & over | $35 • Ages 4 - 12

Humpback whales travel from the northern seas of Russia and Alaska (5,600 miles) to give birth to their calves in the warm waters surrounding Okinawa and the Kerama Islands. Many grow up to be 50’ long and weigh up to 30 tons. We’ll take you out to sea to get close to these gentle giants. Ages 3 & under are not allowed on the boat due to safety precautions.

If you’re like me and have an endless list of places and restaurants you’d like to visit during your time here in Okinawa, then you know how challenging it can be planning your trips. When it comes to going on adventures, exploring, and making memories, Kadena Information, Tickets & Travel will get you the most without having to break the bank. It is a one-stop shop for all of your adventures – whether you want to explore Okinawa or mainland Japan. They offer great deals on a wide variety of tickets, local tours, hotels, off-island tour packages, Tokyo attractions, and more! One of the many major attractions this winter is the Ryukyu Lantern Festival.

February in Okinawa means an abundance of fun outdoor and indoor adventures to undertake. Instead of snowfall, this majestic island embraces the cool breeze by illuminating the night sky with colorful glowing Chinese lanterns. Illuminations are offered throughout the island, but one of the wellregarded in people’s list this time of year is the Ryukyu Lantern Festival. Located in Murasaki Mura Ryukyu Kingdom Theme Park, the festival features 3,000 luminous lanterns that create a whimsical ambience for visitors to enjoy and capture. It is like walking through a magical pathway that leads to a world full of warm shining lanterns.

Article by Janelle Rivera | Photos by Jamie Acton Design by Yuka Kinjo

This is the eighth year Okinawa is headlining the Ryukyu Lantern Festival at a historic location that derived from the Ryukyu Dynasty period. The history of the Ryukyu Kingdom is something Okinawans are prideful of, and what more to celebrate their yesteryears than to offer a fun way to enjoy the cool winter with warm lit lanterns. It offers an entertaining atmosphere while literally walking through history. The best way to learn, in my opinion.

The festival not only features the typical shaped lanterns, but locals also craft their own. Some build uniquely shaped ones like animals, their favorite characters, and more. These handmade lanterns are displayed in a special area in the park for people to view and vote for. A winner is then picked where he/she is rewarded a Gold “Grand” Prize and gains the title of the year’s Lantern Object Contest Winner. Festivities also include several live performances on a radiant stage and food vendors who serve delicacies such as Okinawan soba, chicken skewers, and more. It doesn’t stop there! You can even try your hands at creating your own lantern with their washipaper, a traditional Japanese paper.

I personally checked the Ryukyu Lantern Festival off of my list this year! I was excited to see the lanterns in person and experience the atmosphere everyone is fussing about. And boy, were they right! Amazing can’t even begin to describe how magical it was. The park was easy to find and parking was available right across the street where you’ll go through an indoor souvenir shop and right out the ticketing office and entrance. With tickets in my hands I purchased from ITT, I was able to skip the line and go right inside.

As the moon kindles the night, the lanterns slowly filled the park with bright, warm, and red lanterns creating a fascinating scene. The lanterns left me speechless and in awe; my jaw literally dropped, and I couldn’t stop smiling. I loved seeing the decorations that filled the park in every corner. I made sure to bring my camera and capture as many memories as I can with my family and friends. Having them there made the experience so much more fun and exciting.

If you want to see the lanterns before they take flight for the year, leave it to ITT to plan your excursion so you can enjoy your time, stress-free. Tour the park, vote for the best and unique handmade lanterns, chow down on local delicacies, and most of all, enjoy the lanterns and views with family and friends.

Exploring in a different country can be stressful with the language barrier, and the stress of wanting to go everywhere but don’t know where to start. Leave it to ITT to show you the perfect spots to go to at a discounted rate! All you have to do is show up to their office and they’ll handle the rest. They will provide you easy access to lots of excellent deals without having to worry about anything else, but to show up to the venue.

If you’re an Enlisted or Officers’ Club member, your birthday is coming up, or you’re eligible for Recharge for Resiliency (R4R), you can receive discounts on select events and tours! R4R comprise of resiliency programs such as the Single Airman Program or Deployed Affected Program. You can even receive discounts if your birthday falls three days before or after your desired tour or event! So, head over to ITT and begin your travel journey productively and with flying colors!

TUESDAY, 14 FEBRUARY

Bring your partner, friend, child, parent, or whoever you choose and show them some love! Receive 3 games of bowling, shoe rentals for 2 people, and an appetizer valued at $10 or less for only $25!

EMERY LANES

Presidents Day Special

Monday, 20 February*

Celebrate Presidents Day with your George Washington $1 bills! All games and shoe rentals are only $1 each. *Holiday hours are from Noon to 8 pm.

Kids Eat Free!!

Tuesdays • 5 - 8:30 pm

Children get a free kids meal with a purchase of an adult combo meal. Dine-in only. Includes Ramen Bowl and Strikers Café.

PCS Special

Bring a copy of your PCS orders to show you have just arrived or are departing within two weeks and get a large singletopping pizza with a pitcher of fountain soda. Shoe rental included for up to 5 people. All for only $35!

Online Ordering Makes Your Day Easier!

In a hurry? Have a big order? Don’t want to get out of the car to get food? This is just what you need! Use the online ordering system and come in for pickup or use curbside! To order, go to www.orderonlinemenu.com/ StrikersCafeKadena

Pizza, Pins, and Pop!

$54.95 • Sunday - Friday before 5 pm

$58.95 • Sunday - Thursday after 5 pm Enjoy 2 hours of bowling, a large onetopping pizza, and a pitcher of soda for up to 5 bowlers. Rental shoes included.

Closure

Saturday, 11 February

Wing Wednesday

$1 each all day - all flavors!  Order as many as you want, any quantity you want - 2 wings, 22 wings, or 222 wings! Can also be ordered online!

Includes the Flavor of the Month: Jalapeño Honey!

Due to a scheduled power outage, Emery Lanes Bowling Center will be closed. Thank you for your understanding.

Emery Lanes

966-7303 | Bldg 113

KADENA OUTDOOR RECREATION

Shot Through the Heart Archery Shoot

Saturday, 11 February

$20 • Per person | $30 • For a pair

Ages 8 - 14 • Noon - 2 pm

Ages 15 & over • 2 - 4 pm

Come shoot your heart out on the archery range at the Chibana Rec field with candy prizes for all participants.

Returning WebTrac users can register here!

Need to make an account?

Visit Outdoor Rec to get started!

Hiking, Cycling, & Camping

Saturday - Sunday • 11 - 12 February

$100 • Per person | $50 • Per guest

$20 • Ages 11 & under Day 1 • Hiking Mt. Motobu-Fuji & Mölkky Tournament Game

Day 2 • Cycling and hiking

We make the camping reservations and we’ll show you how to set up your campsite! Price includes a trip guide, bicycle, helmet, camping spot at Nakijin, and camping gear to include one tent per family, a sleeping bag, and sleeping cot for each adult. BBQ at night and hot sandwiches for breakfast will be provided. Bring cash/yen for snacks, extra meals, and other purchases.

THIS MONTH’S HIKING TRIPS

Hiking Atta

Wednesday, 1 February • 9 am - 1 pm

$30 • Ages 16 & over | $12 • Ages 6 - 15

Free • Ages 3 - 5

Hiking Mt. Motobu-Fuji

Saturday, 11 February • 8 am - 2 pm

Part of Hiking, Cycling, & Camping trip

Hiking Indy Jones

Wednesday, 1 March • 9 am - Noon

$30 • Ages 16 & over | $12 • Ages 6 - 15

OFF-ISLAND TRIPS

From Station 0 to Station 5

Friday - Monday • 14 - 17 April

$1,240 • Single room | $980 • Twin room (per person)

$975 • Triple room (per person)

Let’s go climb from Zero Station!

Hiking at Aso Kuju National Park

Saturday - Tuesday • 27 - 30 May (Memorial Day Weekend)

$960 • Singe room | $935 • Twin room per person | $850 • Kid (Age

We’ll be hiking some of the tallest mountains in Kyushu — Mt. Nakadake (1,791 meters) and Mt. Kuju (1,786 meters)! The dazzling mountain that scatter the trees are in full bloom this time of year. Price transportation, lodging, dinner, breakfast, and a trip guide fluent in English Japanese. Space is limited; reserve your spot now!

SKI AND SNOWBOARD TRIP

Furano

Friday - Tuesday • 3 - 7 March

$1,050 • Per person

Urban Hiking in

KYOTO

Friday - Monday • 31 March - 3 April

$1,200 • Single Room | $900 • Twin Room

Spring is one of the best times to visit the Kansai Area in mainland Japan! Come enjoy “hanami,” or cherry blossom viewing with us. We’ll guide you on an urban hiking course that’s full of Kyoto’s iconic temples and shrines. Space is limited; reserve your spot now!

Skateboard Trip

Saturday, 25 February • 9 am - 2 pm

$10 • Per person | Ages 6 & over

Have you explored the many skate parks in Okinawa? Each month, we will take you to a different skateboard park with one of our semi-pro skaters! Must have your own board. Let’s go skating!

Weekend)

(Age 6 - 12)

Nakadake

azaleas

Price includes English and

Bouldering Club

Thursdays • 6 - 8 pm

$60 • 4 lessons • Ages 6 & over

$20 • Per lesson

Let’s get a new hobby!

Chibana Flea Market

4 & 5, 18 & 19 February • 7 - 10 am

Join us every 1st and 3rd weekend of the month at the Chibana Golf Course for our open-air shopping at its finest. Reserve your spot as a vendor with Outdoor Recreation or shop and find some hidden treasures!

Closure

Saturday, 11 February

Outdoor Recreation, bldg. 614, will be closed due to a scheduled power outage. Thank you for your understanding.

Outdoor Recreation

966-7343 | 036-868-2229

Bldg 614

We offer rental equipment from bounce houses to bicycles and camping gear too! We can also host your next Paintball Party!

@KadenaOutdoorRecreation

Before taking to the skies, learn the fundamentals of flight with the Kadena Aero Club. This Introductory Course will get you started on your flight path. Sign up for Ground School now at Bldg 455!

How Difficult

Is It To Climb Mt. Fuji?

Kadena Aero Club 080-6493-6299

Bldg 455

It is vital for hikers to be aware of the challenges before their excursion up the legendary Mt. Fuji. The average temperature at the summit is 40°F during midsummer! Temperatures plummet even lower during nights and mornings, so make sure to wear warm clothing.

In a single day’s trip, you will ascend 1,471 meters in about 7 hours. With elevation that high, some hikers may experience altitude sickness. This is due to the decrease in oxygen at high altitudes.

Outdoor Recreation is here to support your training needs before this summer’s annual trip! We recommend these ODR activities this month to prepare you for the climb:

Navigate Climb Mt. Fuji FREE • 2 & 16 February • 4 - 5 pm

Hiking Atta

Wednesday, 1 February • 9 am - 1 pm • Ages 3 & over

Hiking Mt. Motobu-Fuji

Saturday, 11 February • 8 am - 2 pm

Part of Hiking, Cycling, & Camping trip on page 34

Hiking Indy Jones

Wednesday, 1 March • 9 am - Noon • Ages 6 & over

For prices and details, please see pages 34.

KADENA FITNESS & SPORTS COMPLEX

Tactical Fit Camp

6 - 27 February

Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays

6:30 - 7:30 pm • $220

Risner Fitness Center

Massage Therapy

The Risner Fitness Center offers massage therapy to help you unwind and recover from everyday stressors. Our trained therapists offer various massage styles.

30 Minutes • $30 | 60 Minutes • $45

75 Minutes • $60 | 90 Minutes • $75

120 Minutes • $90

Book your session today at the Risner Fitness Center front desk! Customers MUST pay at time of booking.

Risner Reservation Policy

To make court or field reservations, you must be a DoD ID card holder. Guests are not permitted to make reservations. Reservations:

-Limited to 90 minutes, twice per week. -Must be submitted by the 10th - 15th of the month prior. (Example: Reservations for April will open 10 - 15 March.)

-A 15-minute grace period is provided. Reservation will be canceled after this period.

-Unit or base special events can be made 3 months in advance.

Personal Trainers Available

Did you know we have personal trainers available with flexible hours at the Risner? Find the routine that fits your schedule! Our trainers are certified in NASM, ISSA, and ACE! Contact the Risner Fitness Center for more information or to register today!

$50 per session • Individual training

$35 per session • 2 - 10 Small group training

$20 per session • Boot camps

Saturday, 11 February

10:30 - 11:30 am

Risner Fitness • Functional Fitness Pad FREE

Couples who workout together, stay together. Forever! Squeeze an exercise in before splurging on extra fries and get this romantic day started on the right track. Bring your significant other, friends, or family and get fit together. Open to all DoD ID card holders.

PRO

1 - 14 February

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with us with this awesome sale! Buy 1 and get 20% off on the next item. 20% off applies to the lower priced item.

AQUATICS

Snowball Fight

Saturday, 11 February • 11 am – 1 pm

$3 • Ages 13 & under

FREE • Adults with kid registration

There’s snow better way to spend a winter morning than by having a “snowball” fight with your friends at the heated Fairchild Pool! We’ll have Open Rec Swim with white beach balls as “snowballs,” winter-themed crafts, and hot chocolate & cookies to warm up! You can sign up online on WebTrac, in person at ODR, or at the door! Save your spot now, space is limited!

Swim Lessons

Tuesdays & Thursdays • Ages 3 & over

Sign up online via WebTrac beginning Wednesday, 15 February, at 10 am. Open to all SOFA and dependents.

Preschool (Ages 3 - 5)

$75 • Per series

Learn to Swim Series Levels 1 - 6 (Ages 5 - 17)

$75 • Per series

Registration available online only through WebTrac. For more information, please contact Kadena Outdoor Recreation at 966-7343.

Private Lessons (Ages 6 & over)

$125 • Per series

Learn the skills and safety precautions necessary to become a swimmer! Small class sizes allow for ample instruction, practice, and development. Please visit Fairchild Pool during working hours to request for a private lesson.

Pool Hours

Fairchild Pool

Monday - Friday • 5 am - 7 pm

Saturdays • 9 am - 1 pm

Sundays & every first Wednesday of the month • Closed

Hagerstrom Pool Closed

Aquatics

634-7665

Fairchild Pool • Bldg 1988

@KadenaAquatics

LIFEGUARD COURSES UPCOMING

27 February - 3 March & 27 - 31 March 2:30 - 7 pm $150 per person

Ages 15 & over

Want to get a job as a Lifeguard this summer? Our American Red Cross certified instructors will help you get your certification.

To join, you must pass a pretest of:

Swim 300-meters 2-minute tread Brick test

LIFEGUARD CLINIC

Need practice? Our Lifeguard instructors will help develop the skills you need to successfully join the lifeguard course in our new clinic!

Clinic Hours: Mondays & Wednesdays 6 - 22 February • 3 - 4 pm

WATCHING!Whale

on The Venture!

February - March

Saturdays & Sundays

Departure: Kadena Marina Harbor

$35 • Ages 4 - 12 | $65 • Ages 13 & over

Whale Watching season is back! Morning and afternoon trips will be offered every Saturday and Sunday in February. You can now sign up online through WebTrac!

https://portal.kadenaevents.com

MARINA

Come Dive With Me

Saturday, 11 February • 9 - 11 am FREE

Do you want to meet new dive buddies but don’t know how? Enjoy a meet and mingle with divers, some of our instructors, and store staff to expand your dive community connections and learn about dive opportunities in 2023! Bagels and coffee will be provided while supplies last. Everyone that stops by will be entered to win a free Venture trip for two!

Ocean Explorers: Whales

Saturday, 18 February • 10 am $10 • Per person

Kadena Marina

Celebrate World Whale Day by learning about the biggest creatures under the sea! Enjoy a morning full of crafts, educational exhibits, and more!

SCUBA Certifications Available

Year Round!

Time and price vary by course

The underwater world of Okinawa is beautiful in the winter! Rent a 5 millimeter wetsuit and expand your scuba adventures with one of our MANY courses which include:

Open Water

Advanced Open Water

Recue Diver

Dive Master

Specialties to include: Nitrox, Deep, Night, Self-Reliant, Underwater Naturalist, Search & Recovery, Diver Propulsion Vehicle, and more!

Closure

Monday, 27 February

Kadena Marina will be closed all day due to a scheduled a power outage.

*Subject to change

Kadena Marina

Dive Shop • 036-868-2228

Harbor • 036-868-2282

Bldg 3500

@KadenaFSSMarina

SHOGUN AUTO CARE CENTER

Tip of the Month

Make sure you have emergency items in your vehicle, to include a spare tire, car jack, lug wrench, and some basic knowledge of tire replacement. Online is a great place to learn, but first-hand experience is more helpful if ever you are in an emergency situation. Stop by our shop to have a quick tutorial and spot inspection!

Tires Now Available

We are now selling tires! In the event of unavailability, we can special order the tires needed. Please expect arrival within 5-7 days of placing your order. Visit the Shogun Auto Care Center or call for more information.

We Are More Than Just a DIY

Shogun Auto Care is not only a DIY facility. We also complete repairs, maintenance, and order parts for your vehicle (car title needed). Our shop is equipped to handle a variety of repairs from brakes to timing belt/water pumps, and most jobs in between. Visit, call, or check out our Facebook page for more information.

Chance To Win

1 - 28 February

Make a suggestion for a new item we should sell. If the product becomes available, your name will be entered in a drawing for FREE stall fees. Enter to win through our Facebook page!

CYCLES CARS

Come out and support your car community by attending our monthly car meet! Held every 3rd Saturday of the month, this event is a chance for car lovers to get out and see some nice vehicles. We’ll have music and the Chili’s Food Truck.

ARTS & CRAFTS

VALENTINE SPECIAL CLASSES

Galentine’s

Paint Night

Friday, 10 February • 6:30 - 9:30 pm

$35 • Ages 13 & over

Valentine’s Day

SALEValentine’s Day

Frame Shop

10 - 14 February

15% Off if your project contains pink, red, or white.

Party Place

10 - 14 February

20% Off any party place products.

Kuma’s Corner 10 - 14 February

Buy 2 outfits, get 1 free

Retail Store 10 - 14 February

20% Off if you get pink, white, or red vinyl or paint.

No matter what your relationship status might be, the bond you have with your best friends is something none of us should ever take for granted. What is a better way to celebrate your friends than with a Galentine’s Paint Night? Bring your creativity and BFF along to make it an epic night to remember! This acrylic painting will be set on a 16x20” wrapped canvas.

Valentine’s Day Art Camp

Monday, 13 February • 9 am - 2 pm

$50 • Ages 5 & over

It’s another teacher workday and the kids are out of school! Celebrate Valentine’s Day a little early and bring your kids to the Kadena Arts & Crafts Center for a great time of playing, painting, and making various projects. The best part of it all is the class runs for 5 hours which gives you time to be as creative as you can be.

Valentine’s Couple Paint Night

Tuesday, 14 February • 6:30 - 9:30 pm

$60 • Ages 13 & over

Release your inner Van Gogh with your loved one this Valentine’s Day! Enjoy each other’s company through art and show your unique and creative side. We’ll have music, drinks and an instructor to guide you in every step of the way. Whether it’s your first Valentine’s Day together or your 40th, a couple’s paint night will be far from the ordinary. Each couple will be provided with 2 10x20” wrapped canvas, which can be hung and admired in your own home.

Valentine’s Resin Project Heart Shape Ocean

Art

5, 12, 19, & 26 February • 2 - 4 pm

$78 • Ages 18 & over

Arts & Crafts

966-7347 | Bldg 435

Take a piece of Okinawa with you with this Resin Project. You can use Okinawa sand and shells to make your very own beach on the board. These heart shaped ocean arts are perfect for Valentine’s Day, Birthdays, Anniversaries, or to keep for yourself.

「あじまー」とは、沖縄の方言で「交差点」を意味し ます。このぺージが私達 18th FSS と嘉手納基地 の日本人の皆様との交流の場となることを願い、嘉 手納基地に関するさまざまな情報を日本語で提供 していく予定です。ご意見ご感想お待ちしています： marketing@kadenafss.com

Kadena Civilian Personnel Office, JN Personnel Section

語学能力級 語学能力級

Language Proficiency Level (LPL)

在日米軍従業員の職位には、職務を遂行する上で英語能力が必要であると決定さ れた場合、その職務定義に語学能力級が割り当てられます。

語学能力を証明する書類が必要となります。求人広告に応募する際、応募職種の LPLをご確認の上、該当する証明書（コピー）を添付して下さい。

When English ability is required to perform duties as a USFJ employee, Language Proficiency Level is assigned to its job definition.

When you apply for a vacancy announcement, please check the LPL for a vacancy and attach a copy of your LPL test score.

語学能力級の指標 • LPL Levels 0級 語学能力を要さない

準１級 最小限の能力を要する １級 初歩的能力を要する ２級 平均的能力を要する

３級 流ちょうな能力を要する ４級 特段の能力を要する

Level 0: No language proficiency required

Pre-1: Minimal Proficiency required

1: Elementary proficiency required

2: Average proficiency required

3: Fluent proficiency required

4: Exceptional proficiency required.

ご質問のある方は人事部雇用課までお問い合わせください  632-7369/7912、又は * kadena.jnstaffing@us.af.mil

Language Proficiency Level (LPL) めんそ～れ～

CHIBANA FLEA MARKET CHIBANA FLEA MARKET

カデナ・アウトドア・レクリエーション Tel：966-7343｜036-868-2229

Kadena FSS

2月のおすすめ メニュー！

カフェラテ（オフィサーズクラブ内） チョコレートチャンクパンケーキ

ラズベリーソース添え 　$7.95

ストライカーカフェ （エメリーレインズ ボーリングセンター）

フォーチーズベーコンバーガー

$7.50

シーサイドステーキ＆シーフード （カデナマリーナ）

チキンパーメジャーナ

$16.95

バ二ヤンツリーピザ＆グリル （シーリング コミュニティセンター内) シュリンプスキャンピー

$17.95

エアーパワーカフェ セサミチキンジンジャーボール

$10.75

カフェラテ（オフィサーズクラブ内） スイートポテト＆ブラックブラック ビーンボールチミチュリソース添え

$9.95

チッパーズ（チバナゴルフコース） フィリー チーズステーキ ピザ

$18

このフードトラックを見かけたら行ってみよう！

フードトラックの移動スケジュールは、Facebookでご確認ください。

Plan Your Financial Freedom

Monday, 6 February • 9 - 10 am

Come and learn 5 actionable strategies and techniques to bring you closer to financial freedom. Open to all DoD ID cardholders.

Key Spouse CE (Continuing Education) Training

Tuesday, 7 February • 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Topics covered range from self care, handling conflict, information/best practices sharing, military family/living, and more!

POC: Karma.Simmons@us.af.mil

Bundles for Babies

Tuesday, 7 February • 1 - 4 pm

This class will help you with budgeting for the baby, exploring local resources, and helping agencies. Open to active duty and their spouses. One eligible Kadena participant will receive an AAFES gift card; contact M&FRC for details.

Ditching the Dorms

Friday, 10 February • 9 - 10 am

This will help Airmen prepare for the financial expenses associated with living outside the dorms. Must have access to current LES, and banking and credit documents.

First Duty Station Officer

Personal Finance Seminar

(FDS - O)

Monday, 13 February • 9 - 11 am

Mandatory First Duty Station Training for Officers: members will complete Financial Readiness Touchpoint within the first 90 days of arrival to Kadena AB.

Art of Acing the Interview

Wednesday, 15 February • 9 - 11 am

Gain knowledge and interactive skills through practice. You’ll explore common mistakes, best practices for preparing, and confidently answering difficult questions. Business casual attire.

Homebuying

Friday, 24 February • 10 am - Noon

Kadena USO

This course is designed to increase the knowledge and comfort level of first-time homebuyers and serve as a refresher for repeat homebuyers.

Monday, 20 February • 2 - 3 pm

Earnings are always yours to keep, even if you separate from the military before retirement. Get an overview of the optional Roth/Traditional 401k type savings/retirement plan. Learn about TSP enrollment, investments, and more. Contact the M&FRC for more information and details.

Navigating Federal Employment

From Resume Writing and Searching to Interviewing

Wednesday, 8 February • 9 - 11 am

Dive into writing a quality federal resume and understanding federal employment. Get the most recent updates to federal resumes and best practices for conducting a federal job search, along with specific information for navigating federal employment in the Kadena local area.

Japanese for Busy People

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays

28 February - 18 May

12-week course • Noon - 1 pm

Get to know your new home, Japan, by learning the basic Japanese language and grammar. Seats are limited. Contact our POC to be on the waitlist.

POC: Ms. Kaori Kinjo at kaori.mccarthy. jp@us.af.mil

All classes are held at Kadena M&FRC building 220 unless noted otherwise.

BlindDate with a Book

February is the month of love and we’re playing the dating game at the library! The Kadena Library is challenging you to not judge a book by its cover. Our staff has wrapped up an assortment of books and written down a clue to help you choose your blind date.

Check out our page @KadenaLibrary for more details.

KADENA LIBRARY

Come into the library all month long for stories, crafts, and more!

Things you can enjoy at the Library:

•CAC capable computers

•Scanners

•Adult Quiet Study Room

•Free Wi-Fi

•Up to 30 free black/white prints per day

•Online databases with everything from entertainment to personal and professional advancement (including learning Japanese)!

In addition to checking out books and audiobooks, you can also take home:

DVDs

Music

Video games

Board games

Telescopes

Ukuleles

Character-shaped cake pans

Cookie cutters

Whether you’ve just arrived or have been on the island for some time, you don’t want to miss our Tomodachi Collection, a collection of cultural and language materials that focuses on our current home, Japan!

Closures

Monday, 20 February (Presidents Day)

Saturday, 25 February (power outage)

Kadena Library

634-1502 | Bldg 451

Mon - Wed: 10 am - 8 pm

Thu - Sun: 10 am - 6 pm

SCHILLING COMMUNITY CENTER

Featuring “Ratatouille”

10 February • 5 - 9 pm

Film begins at sunset

FREE snacks, drinks, & a giveaway prize. In case of bad weather, screening will move into the Schilling Ballroom and movie will begin at 6 pm.

Sponsored in part by: No

Tuesday, 14 February 11 am - 2 pm

FREE snacks, bounce houses, & giveaways. (While supplies last)

Disney Edition

Tuesday, 21 February • 5 - 7 pm

Register starting the 1st of the month on Schilling WebTrac

$8 • Expert level (3 cards)

$5 • Beginner level (1 card)

1st place youth prize: Nintendo Switch Lite

1st place adult prize: GoPro Hero 11

CLASSES

'S ED

'S ED

Base Safety Foster : 645-3183

Base Safety Courtney: 622- 6202

Kadena Pass & ID: 634-3437

Japanese Conversation Class

Wednesdays, 1, 8, 15 & 22 February

5 - 6:30 pm

$30 • Registration fee | 4 classes

Sign up at the Schilling Community Center front desk.

Japanese Flower Arrangement

Saturdays, 4, 11, & 18 February

11 am - Noon

$50 • Registration fee | 3 classes

STEM Science

Ages 6 – 12

See front desk for more information and class schedule.

Kumon (Math/Japanese)

Ages 4 - Adult

See front desk for more information and class schedule.

SERVICES Cyber Café

Check out our new seating areas with charging ports! Free use of CAC enabled computers. *Nominal fee for faxing and printing

Game Room

Free and open to everyone ages 18 and over or children accompanied by an adult.

Room Reservations

$25 • 1 hour

$40 • 2 hours

$50 • 3 hours

$25+ • Extra hours

First come, first served at the front desk.

455

Tea With Ms. B

Thursday, 16 February • 3 - 4 pm

Ages 13 - 18

This Keystone’s monthly “Tea with Ms. B” is special. In observance of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month this February, Keystone will host a symposium and activities to raise awareness of signs of abuse and resources available. Don’t forget to wear orange to show your support!

Valentine’sSneakerDayFormal

Friday, 17 February • 6 - 9 pm

$15 • Teen Center Members Only*

Join the Teen Center for a night of fun at our Valentine’s Sneaker Formal. This is a chance to show off their favorite pair of sneakers. DJ Clayway always gets the party rocking, so there will be tons of laughing and dancing. Food will be provided. Contact the Teen Center for more information. *Please register your teen on the CYPBMS portal

Membership

Appreciation Day - Comic Con

Friday, 10 February

Join us as we welcome our new members, celebrate birthdays, and say our goodbyes to our departing members all while dressed as your favorite character! We will also recognize our Teen of the Month and our teens’ accomplishments. Enjoy music, food, and games with your Teen Center peers and staff!

Cajun Pasta Class

with the Cooking Club

Thursday, 23 February • 3:15 - 4:15 pm

Teen Center Members Only

Join the cooking club in making Cajun pasta for Mardi Gras.

Training& Education

Face to Face TA Brief for First-Time TA users

Wednesdays, 1 & 15 February • 11 am - Noon

Kadena Education & Training Office, 3rd floor

DoD SkillBridge Briefing

Friday, 10 February • 11 am

Kadena Education & Training Office

3rd Floor, Room 332

The DoD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for you to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships.

For assistance with registering for these classes, please contact the Education office.

On-Base Schools

ERAU (first floor) • 634-5083 • kadena.campus@erau.edu

Troy University (second floor) • 634-7464 • kadena@troy.edu

UMGC (second floor) • 634-2206 • kadena-asia@umgc.edu

UPCOMING AFOQT Dates

Tuesday, 7 February & 7 March

To sign up for the AFOQT, TBAS, EDPT, DLPT, or DLAB or for dates after March, please send an email to Kadena. educationservicestesting@us.af.mil.

UPCOMING PME Courses

27 February - 31 March • NCOA-ILE: 23

27 February - 31 March • SNCOA-ALE: 23-C

27 February - 31 March • SOS: 23C

Have you recently completed your EJPME (Previously SEJPME)? Send a copy of your certificate to kadena. pmemanagementoffice@us.af.mil to update your records!

Education & Training

634-1500 | Bldg 59

Located on the third floor Email: kadenaeducationoffice@us.af.mil

Registration opens 1 - 28 February

Ages 5 - 16

First Steps • Ages 3 - 4

For questions about registration, please contact Kadena Youth Sports & Fitness at 634-9126 or visit the Kadena Youth Sports & Fitness office located inside the Youth Center, building 1849.

SUBJECT TO CHANGE

YOUTH SPORTS & FITNESS

Calling ALL Volunteer Coaches!

Youth coaching is about building trusting and lasting relationships with young athletes through the love of sports in environments that promote the health and wellness of everyone involved. If you are planning on coaching this year, please make sure to:

•Fill out a volunteer coaches packet, in its entirety.

•Turn in ALL documents in the coaches packet, including immunization records.

•Attend your scheduled fingerprints and background check appointment.

•Attend mandatory coaches training.

•Finish the National Alliance and Youth Sports (NAYS) certification.

Everything must be complete prior to your first practice.

Time to plan with Kadena Youth Sports!

It’s important to give your young athlete an opportunity to experience several different sports. Not only do they develop new skills for other activities, but it also allows them to discover their niche! Try planning around your favorite sport to fit in a new sport this year using our annual season calendar.

Seasons

Baseball • January - March

Basketball • March - June

Soccer • August - October

Flag Football • October - January

Cheer • October - January

Summer Camps

Golf • June - July

Tennis • June - July

SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Youth Sports & Fitness

634-9126 | 634-1542

Building 499

Building Healthy Sibling-Parent Relationships

Thursday, 2 February 11:30 am - 12:30 pm • Wakaba CDC

Having a healthy relationship between your kids helps strengthen your family’s togetherness. As a parent, there are several ways you can foster these bonds and connections, which will hopefully be lifelong. Learn to broaden your relationship with your family with this course and create new and long-lasting memories.

Child Development Centers

Niko Niko

634-5263 | Bldg 334 Wakaba

632-7420 | Bldg 132

Our School Age Care offers a chance for your child to explore his or her individual interests by empowering them to make responsible, personal choices. Our trained staff takes pride in offering a variety of Boys and Girls Clubs of America (B&GCA) and 4-H programming. Both School Age Care locations offer clubs and environments centered on the interests of the children.

In addition to the everyday activities, our School Age Care locations offer a 10-week summer camp with weekly field trips and endless hours at the base pool. We also have family events like spaghetti night, family chili cook-off, Soup-4-You, and our popular ice cream socials.

Shima No Ko SAC

634-1314 • Bldg 4081

Just before Gate 3

Himawari SAC

632-0202 • Bldg 439

Across from Base Library

LOOKING FOR CHILD CARE?

FAMILY CHILD CARE

Air Force FCC Expanded Child Care Military Spouse Appointment Care (MSAC)

Are you a military spouse? Do you need someone you can trust to watch your child while you go to Key Spouse trainings, M&FRC classes, or job interviews?

This program is designed to provide child care for spouses to attend approved appointments related to key aspects of military life. MSAC fills an hourly child care need and is available at FCC programs on Kadena.

Eligibility requirements:

-Spouse of ADM or Reserve/Guard in activated status ssigned to, working, or living on Kadena AB

-Sponsor must be at work, on directed crew rest or must attend appointment with spouse

-No other adult in the household is available to provide care

-Spouse must be attending an approved appointment

For more information, email Cynthia Huntsman, Community Child Care Coordinator, at cynthia. huntsman.1@us.af.mil or call DSN: 634-0514

Kadena Family Child Care programs provide a great alternative to centerbased care without the waitlist!

-Ages 2 weeks to 12 years

-Before and after school

-Flexible or extended hours

-Developmentally appropriate curriculum

-Search for FCC Programs on Militarychildcare.com

PERMANENT CHANGE IN STATION CHILD CARE (PCS CARE)

Are you an active duty Air Force member who is currently PCSing to or from Kadena AB? If so, you are eligible for the Child Care for PCS Program. This program is intended to provide assistance to families in the process of a PCS. The Air Force Aid Society will pay up to 20 hours of child care (per child) in certified Family Child Care homes on base. Pick up your PCS for Child Care certificate from the Military & Family Readiness Center, Bldg 220.Active Duty Army, Navy, and Marine families are also eligible for PCS care! Please contact the FCC Office directly to get started.

Family Child Care

634-0514 | Bldg 1850

Setsubun: Happy First Day of Spring!

Article by Janelle Rivera

It’s time to blossom because it’s Springtime in Okinawa – per the old Japanese calendar! Before we enjoy the blooms and fresh breeze outdoors, our usual ritual to celebrate the rebirth season is to spring clean. So, it’s time to dust, sweep, mop, vacuum, and rid your home with unwanted things you have accumulated from the season prior. While we’re busy with cleaning, Japan has their own tradition in welcoming the season.

“Setsubun,” translated as seasonal division, is celebrated the day before the beginning of Spring according to the Japanese lunar calendar. This year, Setsubun will be observed on February 3. Traditions in celebrating this particular festival have changed throughout the years; all for the purpose of driving away evil spirits from people’s homes, buildings, temples, and shrines. Long ago, Setsubun was observed by generating noise from drums, burning dried sardine heads, or burning wood. The noise coming from the drums, the smell from the burned dried sardine heads, and the smoke from the burning of the woods were said to drive away evil spirits.

In present day, traditions are carried out in different ways but mostly with bean throwing, which emerged in the eighth century. Citizens throw roasted beans around their homes, starting off in the room farthest from the front door. Windows are to be left open while performing the ritual so evil spirits who bring misfortune and bad health can leave the premises. Small children participate by throwing beans at someone who is cloaked as an evil spirit or “oni demon.” They shout “Oni wa Soto, Fuku wa Uchi!” which means “Demons out, fortune in!” while dispersing the beans around their homes. Temples and shrines also observe this holiday with bean throwing ceremonies for people to participate in.

Another widely practiced custom in celebration of Setsubun is the eating of “Ehomaki” or “Fortune Sushi Roll.” Ehomaki is a large, long sushi roll featuring seven ingredients such as tuna and egg; they use seven ingredients as the number is often affiliated with luck. Now, eating sushi during your meal is one thing, but eating Ehomaki during Setsubun has a particular directive. There is a specific cardinal direction considered to bringing you good fortune for the year, so it is said to eat your Ehomaki facing that lucky direction – without stopping. With your eyes closed while making a wish.

If you are looking to witness or participate in Setsubun this month, make sure to tag us @KadenaFSS. We would love to see the beauty of this festivity through your own lens.

February Events

M&FRC Bundles for Babies 1 - 4 pm

Club Kazoku Place

Members Only Two for One Special Price

Tuesdays, 4 - 9 pm

Emery Lanes Kids Eat Free

Tuesdays: 5 - 8:30 pm

M&FRC Key Spouse CE

Training: 5:30 - 7:30 pm

M&FRC Navigating Federal Employment: 9 - 11 am

O Club Weekday Lunch

Fare: 11 am - 1:30 pm

Emery Lanes Wing

Wednesday: All day

E Club Kazoku Place

Wednesday Kids Night

Special: 4 - 9 pm

Schilling Japanese Conversation Class:

Wednesdays, 5 - 6:30 pm

O Club Membership Night 5:30 - 7 pm

Banyan Tree Pizza & Grill National Pizza Day

O Club Weekday Lunch

Fare: 11 am - 1:30 pm

E Club Drive-By Dinners

Thusdays, 4:30 - 6:30 pm

ODR Bouldering Class

Thursdays, 6 - 8 pm

E CLUB HANABI’S XFACTOR UNIT VS

Kadena Officers’ Club Bldg. 313

Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Sat Appointments

JP:

Go

036-868-2208

Dinner 4 - 7:30 pm

Kadena: 634-2228

Mon - Fri 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Family Days Closed

Education & Training Center Bldg. 59

Customer Service Kadena: 634-1500

Base Training Kadena: 634-7756

Formal Training Kadena: 632-8830

Civilian Training Kadena: 634-5940

Military Testing Kadena: 634-1500

Voluntary Education Testing Kadena: 634-1500

Fri

7:30 am - Noon

Closed on family days & down days

Karing Kennels

Check our Facebook page for current hours of operations

Daily

10 am - 6 pm

Kadena

036-868-2212

to order online Sun - Thu 4 pm - 10 pm Fri - Sat 4 pm - Midnight

11 am - 10 pm Holidays Regular hours

Delivery Kadena: 966-7366 JP: 036-868-2210 Daily 11 am - 10 pm

To-Go Kadena: 966-7360 JP: 036-868-2209

Food Truck & Catering

Kadena: 966-7359 010-1512-672-7359

Chippers at Chibana Golf Course Bldg. 55061 Kadena: 966-7367 JP: 036-868-2368

Johnson

Kadena:

634-4494

Bldg. 721B

Brunch 6:30 am - 1 pm

Dinner

Kadena: 966-7250 JP: 036-868-2258

Mon - Sun 11 am - 10 pm

Go to https://widget.paymytab.com/usaf-it-just-wings.html

Kadena:

966-7303

036-868-2225 Mon - Thu

Bldg. 113 Kadena:

JP: 036-868-2225 Mon - Thu 10 am - 9:30 pm

JP: 036-868-2214 Mon - Fri 6 am - 3 pm Sat, Sun, & Holidays 6 am - 5 pm

634-2330

- Wed & Fri

Pickup

To call any 634-, 632- or 966- DSN number from a cellphone, dial 098-938-1111, wait for the dial tone, and then dial the listed number.

Aero Club & Flight Training Center Bldg. 455 Flight training seven days a week. JP: 080-6493-6299

Breakfast 8 am - 10 am

Afternoon 11 am - 9 pm (last order 8:30 pm)

Okuma Outdoor Recreation 631-1815 Bldg. 121

Daily 9 am - 5 pm

Outdoor Recreation Bldg. 614

Kadena: 966-7343 JP: 036-868-2229

Rental Equipment

Mon, Tue, Thu, & Fri 10 am - 6 pm

Sat & Sun 8 am - 3 pm

Wed & Holidays Closed

Reservation for Flea Market & Parks

Kadena: 966-7343 JP: 036-868-2229

Paintball

Kadena: 966-7343 JP: 036-868-2229

Paintball Rec Play Reservation only

Kadena Aquatics Kadena: 634-7665

Fairchild Pool Mon - Fri 5 am - 7 pm

Sat 9 am - 1 pm

Sun & every first Wed of the month Closed Hagerstrom Pool Closed

Schilling Community Center Bldg. 455

Kadena: 634-1387

Mon - Fri 7 am - 7 pm

9 am - 5 pm Sun & Holidays Closed

Days 9 am - 2 pm Barber Shop (E Club) Mon - Sat 9 am - 6 pm

Shogun Auto Care Center Bldg. 1436

Repair Center Kadena: 966-7356 JP: 036-868-2232

Mon - Sat 8 am - 5 pm

U-Wrench-It & Parts Store Kadena: 966-7355 JP: 036-868-2221

Mon - Fri 8 am - 7 pm

Office Hours

Closed Unite Program Bldg. 721 Kadena: 632-7220 JP: 070-3802-8959

Mon - Sun Hours as applicable

YOUTH & TEEN

Child Care Referral

Kadena: 632-7693 Bldg. 439

Mon - Fri 9 am - 3 pm

Child Development Centers

Closed on family days.

Wakaba Bldg. 132

Kadena: 632-7420

Mon - Fri 7 am - 5 pm

Niko Niko Bldg. 334

Kadena: 634-5263

Mon - Fri 7 am - 5 pm

Family Child Care Bldg. 1850

Closed on family days.

Kadena: 634-0514

Mon - Fri 8 am - 5 pm

Parent Assistance

Mon - Fri 8 am - 9 am

School Age Care

Closed on family days.

Himawari School Age Care Bldg. 439

Kadena: 632-0202

Shima No Ko School Age Care Bldg. 4081

Kadena: 634-1314 Mon - Fri 6:30 am - 5:30 pm

School Liaison Office Bldg. 99

Kadena: 634-2231 JP: 080-6489-8617 Mon - Fri 8 am - 5 pm

Teen Center Bldg. 439 Closed on Sundays & family days. Kadena: 634-8443 Recreation (School days)

Youth Sports & Fitness at Youth Center Bldg. 1849 Kadena: 634-0572

Air Force Recruiting Service DSN: 315-632-7835 Cell: 090-6868-3810

Army Veterinary Treatment Facility Bldg. 731

Kadena: 966-7593 JP: 036-868-2263

Note: Hours are subject to change.