July Venture 2021

Spend

Independence Day with FSS! Check out all the ways Kadena Marina can keep you cool!

JULY 2021

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

CLUBS

Pages 8 - 13 Officers’ Club Rocker Enlisted Club

FOOD Pages 16 - 19 Chili’s Monthly Specials

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TRAVEL Pages 20 - 22 Okuma Beach Kadena ITT

RECREATION Pages 24 - 37

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Emery Lanes Auto Hobby Outdoor Recreation Risner Fitness Center Risner Sports Pro Shop & Tennis Aquatics Kadena Marina Banyan Tree Golf Course

FSS SPOTLIGHT Pages 32 - 35 Kadena Marina

JAPANESE PAGES Pages 38 - 39

日本語ページ 「あじまー」

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FAMILY

Pages 40 - 52 Airman & Family Readiness Center Kadena Base Library Education & Training Center Family Child Care Child Development Center Youth Center Youth Sports & Fitness Karing Kennels Arts & Crafts Center Teen Center Schilling Community Center

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CULTURAL CORNER Page 53

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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KadenaFSS.com #KadenaFSS #FindSomethingSpecial Connect with us @KadenaFSS

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COMMAND 18th Force Support Squadron Director Mr. Christopher Cowderoy Deputy Commander Capt David F. Dinero 718th Force Support Squadron Commander Lt Col Jama K. Stilwell Deputy Director Ms. Michelle D. Coover 18th & 718th Force Support Squadrons Superintendent CMSgt Wesley J. Tuson

MARKETING Marketing Director Vas Bora Video Producer Att Eachus Art Director Yuka Taira Commercial Sponsorship Shoko Tamaki Nina Strivens Publicity Assistant Jae Mi Cracolici Account Executives Jae Mi Cracolici Tasha Acosta Photographer Jamie Acton Graphics Yoshihiro Higa Takako Uehara Yuka Kinjo Yasuhiro Nerome Megumi Kohama

Editor’s Letter

H

ey Readers! As always, thank you for picking up this issue of Venture magazine! With summer deals and Independence Day celebrations, we have so much to share with you!

If you are curious about the 4th of July events, the Officers’ Club is hosting a block party; be sure to get tickets early! If you are looking for a fireworks show, be sure to follow Kadena Force Support Squadron and Schilling Community Center on Facebook for details! Speaking of Schilling, if you are looking for a fun activity for the kids, check out page 40 for more information about Harry Potter® Bingo! Also, Outdoor Rec is hosting Family Adventure Week this month for an excellent activity for the whole family! Check out the deets on pages 26 & 27. Hikes and adventures await! If water sports are calling your name, check out the Kadena Marina — we are featuring the Marina in our FSS Spotlight this month! Also, the Sea Shack is open, so hop on over there to find rentals for kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and life vests.

We know the Food Spread is a fan-favorite, so check out pages 14 & 15 to see the limited-time specials at all your favorite FSS restaurants.

We hear Café Latte in the Officers’ Club has a delicious red, white, and blue pancake special. The Rock Enlisted Club Complex is hosting another Mongolian BBQ night as well. All the information is on page 10.

Before I go, I wanted to take a moment to thank all the readers and members of Team Kadena. I am sad to say goodbye, but this is my last issue of Venture Magazine as the editor, and while it is bittersweet, it has been my privilege to serve you all. Keep reading, keep adventuring, and keep tagging us on Instagram and use the hashtag #FindSomethingSpecial! I genuinely do love seeing all the places our readers go. As always, be safe and follow your commands directives.

Cheers!

Meagan

Meagan Abell Writer/Editor

A 4th of July drive-thru experience

Sunday, 4 July Live Music • Balloon Tunnel • Giveaways Check out FB for more details!

Sponsored in part by:

No federal endorsement of sponsor intended.

SUBJECT TO CHANGE

8:45 pm Show Time • 4 Diamonds Fields 18th Wing COVID restrictions apply and CSD compliance is mandatory.

Masks and social distancing are required.

Schilling Community Center SUBJECT| TO CHANGE 634-1387 Bldg 455

C L U B S

KADENA OFFICERS’ CLUB DINING

Open to all ranks and services

Weekday Lunch Fare

Monday - Friday • 11 am - 1:30 pm $ 12.95 • Adults ($1 Member discount) $ 6.95 • Ages 5 - 12 | Free • Ages 4 & under Monday • Asian Buffet Tuesday • Mexican Buffet Wednesday • European Buffet Thursday • All-American BBQ Buffet Friday • Seafood Buffet

JULY

Anniversary Special Reservation

Monday - Friday by reservation only • 6 - 8:30 pm Lobster Dinner • $150 per couple Steak Dinner • $120 per couple Salmon Dinner • $100 per couple Dinner includes: Shrimp scampi appetizer Soup of the day & salad Steak tenderloin, salmon, or lobster tail (choose one) Chef’s choice vegetables, baked duchess potatoes Dessert Bottle of champagne Bring your loved one to the Kadena Officers’ Club for a romantic dinner on your special occasion. Each of you will start off with a savory appetizer, enjoy a succulent main course, and end with a decadent dessert. Dinner includes a bottle of champagne to share! Please give us 72 hours’ notice. Reservations may be subject to room availability on the events schedule.

Call 966-7408 or 090-3795-6561 to make your reservation.

Wednesday, 21 July Doors open • 5:30 pm Pick up your tickets starting 1 July.

Maintenance Day

Tuesday, 13 July The Officers’ Club buffet will be closed. Café Latte will be closed for breakfast and lunch and will reopen at 4 pm.

SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Officers’ Club Barber Shop

Monday - Saturday • 9 am - 5 pm Get a great haircut at a terrific price, only $7! All ranks are welcome.

Sponsored in part by: SUBJECT TO CHANGE No federal endorsement of sponsor intended.

Kadena Officers’ Club 966-7409 | Bldg 313 Across from Shogun Inn 8

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BLOCK PA RT Y

Saturday, 3 July • Noon - 6 pm Free • Club members | $10 • Nonmembers $ 5 • Nonmembers ages 5 - 12 Celebrate American independence with live music, giveaways, and games at this patriotic block party! We’ll be serving all of your BBQ favorites and drawing prizes throughout the day. Open to all Club members, base employees, and airmen and their families.

Sponsored in part by:

C h am pagn e B ru n c h

Sundays • 9:30 am - 2 pm $ 20.95 • Adults ($2 Member discount) $ 9.95 • Ages 5 - 12 ($1 Member discount) $ 3 • Ages 4 & under Add crab legs to your buffet: $ 6 • Half pound | $10 • Full pound Enjoy some of our most popular items, including peel-and-eat shrimp, carved beef, salads, an array of breakfast and lunch items, assorted desserts, and so much more!

No federal endorsement of sponsor intended.

C L U B S

KIDS EAT FREE WEDNESDAY NIGHTS

On Wednesday nights kids 10 and under eat free off the Kids Menu with a purchase of an adult entrée.

DINE IN ONLY

at Kazoku Place

966-7380 | Bldg 622 *A kid’s complimentary combination plate will be offered on Wednesday, 28 July, Mongolian BBQ night.

Inside the Rocker Enlisted Club Open to all ranks and services.

Mongolian

BBQ at Kazoku

Place

Wednesday, 28 July • 5 pm

Give in to your Mongolian BBQ craving!

Build your own stir fry meal with our fresh and delicious ingredients.

Limited menu in addition to Mongolian BBQ will be offered.

SUBJECT TO CHANGE 966-7380 | Bldg 622

Inside the Rocker Enlisted Club Open to all ranks and services.

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KAZOKU PLACE National Gingersnap Day

Thursday, 1 July Club members receive a complimentary gingersnap cookie with their Daily Grind beverage purchase while supplies last.

Retiree Club Member Appreciation

MONDAYS, FRIDAYS, & SATURDAYS 4 - 9 PM

Half or full rack of BBQ-glazed baby back ribs served with two sides, cornbread or rolls, and a choice of soup or salad.

Friday, 30 July • 6 am - 2 pm Retirees receive an additional $1 discount with the purchase of a full breakfast or lunch entrée. Must be a Club member and show retired military ID and active Enlisted Club Card to receive discount.

Members Only Two-For-One Special

Tuesdays • 4 - 9 pm • Fish Florentine • T Bone Steak • Vodka Tomato Penne • Fried Chicken 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.

Mini Breakfast Buffet

Fridays • 7 - 10:30 am Saturdays • 7 am - 2 pm $ 10.95 • Adults ($2 Member discount) $ 5.95 • Ages 5 - 12 ($1 Member discount) $ 3 • Ages 3 - 4 | Free • Ages 2 & under Grab a quick bite to start your day right!

Sunday Breakfast

8 am - 2 pm $ 12.95 • Adults ($2 Member discount) $ 6.95 • Ages 5 - 12 ($1 Member discount) $ 3.95 • Ages 3 - 4 Free • Ages 2 & under Enjoy our all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet!

Closures

The Rocker Enlisted Club will be closed all day and night on Monday, 12 July.

Kazoku Place will be closed on Wednesday, 21 July, for E’ Club Membership Night.

Statehood Admission Day

Friday, 9 July • 7 - 10:30 am This month’s states are Idaho, New York, and Wyoming. Please show your driver’s license or stateside ID and active Enlisted Club membership to receive a FREE mini breakfast buffet.

SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Kazoku Place

966-7380 | Bldg 622 Inside the Rocker Enlisted Club Open to all ranks and services.

C L U B S

at the Rocker Enlisted Club Night Bingo Nightly except Wednesdays & Fridays • 7 pm

750 Night Bingo

$

Mondays • 7 pm | Saturdays • 6 pm All book games have a payout of $750! *E’ Club will be closed on Monday, 12 July.

Bingo Appreciation Sunday, 25 July • 7 pm

Rocker Enlisted Club • 966-7372 | Bldg 622

SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Not sure what’s for dinner?

Let the Rocker Enlisted Club handle it.

Thursdays • 4:30 - 6:30 pm $

10.50 • Per person ($2 Member discount)

1 July • Meatloaf with whipped potatoes, corn, and dinner roll 8 July • Kalua Pork and Cabbage, macaroni salad, steamed rice, and grilled pineapple 15 July • Chicken Adobo with steamed rice and vegetable pancit 22 July • Lasagna with garlic bread and house salad 29 July • BBQ Chicken with potato salad, baked beans, and corn muffin

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

Limited quantities available so come early.

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ROCKER ENLISTED CLUB 966-7372 | Building 622 SUBJECT TO CHANGE

ROCKER ENLISTED CLUB Come enjoy our great selection of craft beers, delicious Asian cuisine, and mouth-watering burgers, plus pool, darts, and more seven days a week. Open to all ranks and services. Officers must depart Hanabi’s by 9 pm daily.

Sunday - Wednesday 7 pm - Close • Music Videos

Spring Rolls

Thursdays 7 pm - Close • Smart Phone Trivia Free • Club members | $5 • Nonmembers Teams of four (minimum of eight participants) challenge other teams using smartphones or tablets to answer.

Prizes will be awarded to winning teams.

Fridays & Saturdays 10 pm - Close • Music Videos

Orange Chicken

Open to all enlisted ranks and civilian equivalents ages 18 and over.

Fridays & Saturdays • 9 pm - 2 am

Wednesday, 14 July Buffet • 5 - 7 pm

5 • Adults Free • Member’s children ages 17 and under Games and prizes Open to Enlisted Club members. Pick up your tickets at the Customer Service counter.

$

Closure

Wednesday, 21 July Doors open • 5:30 pm | Buffet • 5:30 - 7 pm Shiraho Ballroom

There will be door prizes. Must be present to win. Open to Enlisted Club members and civilian equivalents ages 18 and over. Pick up your tickets at the Customer Service counter starting Thursday, 1 July.

The Rocker Enlisted Club and Banyan Tree Pizza & Grill will be closed all day and night on Monday, 12 July.

SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Rocker Enlisted Club 966-7372 | Bldg 622

BANYAN TREE PIZZA & GRILL DELIVERY

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Banyan Tree Pizza & Grill will be closed all day and night on Monday, 12 July.

KADENAFSS.COM/DELIVERY 966-7375 • 036-868-2274 Sunday - Thursday • 4 - 10 pm Friday - Saturday • 4 pm - Midnight (For Kadena AB and Chibana military housing only)

MARINA RENTALS The Base Beach is officially open on Misawa Air Base!

Beat the heat with all kinds of awesome equipment like canoes, paddleboards and kayaks. Looking for more of an adrenaline rush? You can get the most out of summer by becoming licensed to use power boats and jet skis!

Ask the Misawa Outdoor Recreation Center staff how to get licensed this summer and have fun in the sun all season long!

For more information visit 35FSS.com or call Outdoor Rec. 0176-77-9378

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Chili’s Grill & Bar

DSN 966-7359 or 010-1512-672-7359 | Bldg 105

DELIVERY • 11 am - 10 PM Kadenafss.com/delivery

DSN 966-7366 or 036-868-2210

Call to place your order

DSN 966-7360 or 036-868-2209 | Bldg 337

ORDER ONLINE!

https://orderonlinemenu.com/kadenachilis

JULY SPECIALS!

FOODS

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Tee House

Okuma Surfside

Enjoy this flavorful summer dish! Goya, a bitter melon popular in Okinawa, stir-fried with tofu, egg, and spam.

Served with rice and soy sauce.

Meat lovers rejoice! Indulge in three kinds of sausage, pepperoni, ham, bacon, and mozzarella cheese.

Goya Champuru $7.50 with drink

Carnivore Pizza $15.95

Chippers

Seaside

Your two favorite foods combined into one delicious masterpiece. Traditional taco toppings adorn a handmade pizza served with a side of cilantro lime ranch or Chippers original taco sauce.

Sizzle up your summer with steak in a hand holdable sandwich! Topped with pepper jack cheese & grilled onions. What can be more American?

Taco Pizza $18

Steak Sandwich $13.95

F O O D

Café Latte

Café Latte

Strawberries, whipped cream, and blueberries served atop fresh, fluffy pancakes. So good, you’ll see fireworks!

Caramelized onions and bleu cheese accompany a freshly grilled burger patty that gets juicier with each bite.

Red White & Blue Pancakes $5.95

Bleu Cheese Burger $8.95

Emery Lanes

AirPower Café

Sliced crisp red peppers, and zesty hot wing sauce for the red, white creamy ranch to cut the spice down, and crumbled bleu cheese complete this patriotic burger!

Made with thinly sliced pieces of beefsteak and melted cheese in a long hoagie roll.

Red, White, and Bleu Burger $7

Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich $6.25

RisN ’ Shine

Freedom Berry Smoothie $4.50

A berry delicious mix of strawberry, blueberry, almond milk, and piña colada, topped with whipped cream!

Banyan Tree Pizza & Grill Chorizo Pizza $16.95

This pizza will bring a flavorful fiery combination to your taste buds with chorizo, red pepper, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, and jalapeños!

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T R AVEL

OKUMA BEACH Summer at Okuma All summer long!

Enjoy all Okuma has to offer! Relax on pristine sandy beaches and enjoy a wide variety of summer water activities such as water skiing, wakeboarding, jet skiing, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, tubing, ski boating, and more! Book a glass-bottom boat tour, snorkeling tour, or scuba diving excursion and explore the beautiful waters of Okuma!

Visit okuma.kadenaFSS.com for more information and plan your trip today!

Camp Under the Stars at Okuma 11 • Per tent daily

$

Spend your night sleeping under a sky full of stars at Okuma! We have two campgrounds for our customers to enjoy — Beachfront and Hillside. Campers must register at Outdoor Recreation Equipment Rental prior to setting up camp. Did you forget something? Don’t worry! We have equipment to rent!

Tents, sleeping bags, coolers, lanterns, and more are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Okuma Beach 631-1990

Surfside Grill & Bar 631-1805

Lodging Reservations

631-1991

Located 51 miles north of Kadena AB 20 VENTURE | KADENAFSS.COM

Spend your 4th of July here at Okuma!

We will be featuring live entertainment as well as some fantastic Backyard BBQ food specials!

Saturday, 14 August $

19.95 • Adults | $12.95 • Ages 4 - 12 Free • Ages 3 & under

Bask in the gentle tropical breeze while you enjoy live entertainment and festive island music. From 5 to 9 pm, enjoy a variety of Island-style entertainment including Polynesian dancers, fire dancers, hula dance, Hawaiian music, Tahitian dance, and Okinawan dance. An island-style buffet is available for purchase. Savor the wide array of delectable island food at your fingertips such as Kalua ork, Garlic Shrimp, Huli Huli Chicken, and other savory and delicious dishes. For reservations, call Surfside Grill & Bar at 098-962-1805.

T R AVEL

Moon Beach Resort Pool & Lunch 2,600 • Ages 12 & over ¥ 1,500 • Ages 6 - 11 ¥

Buffet lunch at restaurant: Corallo Includes: pool & beach fee, lunch, parking fee, and facility fee *Tattoos must be covered Ends 31 October 2021

POOL & LUNCH

PACKAGES! AT KADENA ITT

ANA Intercontinental

Manza Beach Resort Ocean Park & Lunch 3,500 • Ages 12 & over 2,500 • Ages 3 - 12

¥ ¥

Set menu lunch at restaurant: Salvatore Cuomo Includes: Ocean Park fee, lunch, parking fee, and facility fee Ends 30 November 2021

SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Kadena ITT

966-7333 | 036-868-2226 Bldg 455 Inside Schilling Community Center Email: ITT@KadenaFSS.com @KadenaITT

YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME

INDIVIDUAL RESERVATIONS For details and reservations, call Kadena ITT at 966-7333.

UNIT RETREATS OR GROUP RESERVATIONS Contact Brian Enloe for more information.

080-6916-6544 | brian.e@jot-international.jp

Visit us on the web at www.ie-resort.com/english/

Phone: 0980-49-5011

Fax: 0980-49-5130

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RECHARGE FOR RESILIENCY Check with facilities to see what they are offering!

Single Airman Programs are open to all ranks of unaccompanied Air Force Active Duty or Air Force Reserve members assigned, TDY, or visiting Kadena Air Base. Single Airmen are authorized a guest at the same price, pending space availability.

Eligible family members may participate in Deployed Affected programs while the member is gone, as well as upon their service member’s return. Deployed Affected family members are authorized to bring a guest at the same price, if the AD member is deployed at the time of the event.

Rec-On is a first-come, first-serve program for any active duty member or dependent to take advantage of! Spots are limited each month so make sure you snag one!

The Unite program was developed to provide squadron leaders with the maximum flexibility to deliver programs that build cohesion for personnel within their unit. For OCONUS, this includes assigned Active Duty, Reserve, APF, NAF Civilians, and local nationals.

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R EC R E AT I O N

EMERY LANES Kids Eat Free Tuesdays

5:30 - 8 pm Kids receive a free kids meal combo every Tuesday with the purchase of an adult combo. Dine-in only.

Kids Bowl Free

Ages 18 & under Your child can receive two free games every day, and there is also a family package available that allows four adults to get the same two free games as well.

Shoes are not included. Register at www.kidsbowlfree.com and click on Emery Lanes.

single airman MONDAYS 5:30 - 9:30 PM Airmen of all ranks on unaccompanied orders, along with one guest, receive three free games of bowling plus shoes on Mondays.

Pizza, Pins, and Pop 54.95 • Sunday - Friday before 5 pm 58.95 • Sunday - Thursday after 5 pm Enjoy two hours of bowling, a large onetopping pizza, and a pitcher of soda for up to five bowlers. Shoes are included!

$ $

PSC Special

32 • Per group up to five people for one hour of bowling (shoes included) Includes a large one-topping pizza and a pitcher of soda. Show a copy of your PCS orders at the front desk for the special deal. Good within two weeks of departure or arrival (not inclusive of ROM period).

$

Online Food Ordering Available!

Emery Lanes is now offering online ordering for Strikers Café!

Go to www.orderonlinemenu.com/ StrikersCafeKadena

Every Wednesday is Wing Day at Emery Lanes!

SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Enjoy $0.75 wings all day.

Emery Lanes

Don’t forget to try our flavor of the month!

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Salt & Vinegar Wings

AUTO

P O H S R I A P E R Y B B O H

5 - 9 July Enjoy $10 off a safety inspection as our thanks to all of our loyal customers! We’ll make sure your vehicle is safe to navigate those winding Okinawa roads.

Summer Special

19 - 23 July Avoid the effects of the cruel, cruel summer weather by keeping your A/C running cool. We’ll take $15 off a full A/C service when you let our experts do the work!

U-Wrench It DIY section is temporarily closed.

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SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Housing Office

Gate 1

Tip of the Month: Don’t Fall Flat!

Make sure your tires are inflated to the proper pounds per square inch (PSI). Keeping them too high could pop your tire and keeping them too low can impact your gas mileage and make steering and handling your vehicle harder than it should be!

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Olympic Mall

Auto Hobby

4 Diamonds Softball Field

966-7355 | Bldg 1436 Located behind the Housing Office

KADENA OUTDOOR RECREATION Snorkeling with Whale Sharks

Saturday, 10 July • 8 - 11 am $ 99 • Ages 8 & over Includes guide & entry fee Come snorkel above these gentle giants for an opportunity to get up close and personal with one of the most intriguing creatures in the ocean. Participants must wear a life jacket at all times during the trip. Please be sure to bring snorkel gear, a change of clothes, bottled water, and yen for purchases.

Mangrove Kayaking

Tuesdays, 13* & 27 July 7 am - 12 pm $ 65 • Ages 10 & over | $10 • Rec-On We only provide this trip a few times per year, so don’t miss out on this opportunity! *Rec-On available on 13 July only.

Sea Kayak & Snorkel at Sesoko

Sunday, 25 July • 8 am - 2 pm $ 70 • Ages 12 & over $ 40 • Ages 4 -11 Jump in a kayak with us and we will take you to hidden coastlines, amazing rock formations, and beautiful beaches. Please be sure to bring bottled water, a change of clothing, sunscreen, and snacks.

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FAMILY

ODR has built a summer adventure you won’t forget! You can experience some of Okinawa’s greatest pastimes as a package or by picking individual trips.

7 - 9 July & 14 - 16 July 9 am - 2 pm Ages 9 & over with parent Day 1 - River Trekking - $30 • Per person 2 - Secret Beach - $30 • Per person 3 - Cave Spelunking - $55 • Per person 4 - Ocean Park • $45 • Per person 5 - ATV - $70 • One adult w/one child 6 - Parasailing at Nagannu Island $ 125 • Per adult | $100 • Per child *Activities subject to change

28 - 30 July & 4 - 6 August 9 am - 2 pm Ages 4 - 8 with parent Day 1 - River Trekking - $30 • Per person 2 - Ocean Park - $45 • Per person 3 - Cycling - $30 • Per person 4 - Secret Beach - $30 • Per person 5 - ATV - $70 • One adult w/one child 6 - Banana Boat Ride at Nagannu Island $ 100 • Per adult | $70 • Per child *Activities subject to change

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enture

WEE K Cave Spelunking

Saturday, 24 July • 8:30 - 1 pm $ 60 • Ages 6 & over Come explore 300,000 year old Gyokusendo Cave, and see hundreds of thousands of stalactites and stalagmites. Please be sure to bring a change of clothing & yen for purchases.

Off-Island Trips Mountaineering Mt. Fuji & Fire Festival

26 - 29 August • Ages 18 & over Have you ever wanted to climb Mt. Fuji?

We will stay at the 8th Station so you can watch the sunrise from the summit before descending to another course. On the first night, we will enjoy the Fire Festival at Fujiyoshida-city. If you have any questions, please contact us.

If you are interested any of these trips, feel free to contact us! We will post more details on the Kadena Outdoor Recreation Facebook page.

SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Outdoor Recreation

966-7343 | 036-868-2229 • Bldg 614 We offer rental equipment from bounce houses to bicycles and camping gear too!

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RISNER FITNESS CENTER Above All Fitness Fit Camp 2 - 27 August • 4:45 - 6 am Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 3 - 27 August • 3:45 - 5 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday Classes will be held at the Risner Fitness & Sports Complex. Registration is MANDATORY. Please contact the Risner front desk to secure your spot today! Fit Camp also offers an optional assessment for a fee.

Risner Incentive Program

Do you put in work at the gym? Now you can be rewarded for your hard work!

Cycling club, strength training, running club and group exercise classes are now a part of the incentive program. Sign in each day that you complete a milestone and receive your prize when you are done!

More details at the Risner.

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: 1) Limited to 90 minutes, twice per week.

2) Must be submitted by the 15th of the month prior. (Example: Reservations for August will open 15th of July.)

3) 15-minute grace period is provided. After this period, the reservation is canceled.

4) Unit or base special events can be made three months in advance.

Risner Fitness Center Open daily 4 am - 1 pm & 2 - 10 pm (except Thanksgiving and Christmas)

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Saturday, 3 July • 10 am Join the Risner for a day of fun in the sun! Come celebrate your Independence in your favorite patriotic costume/outfit, come prepared to get painted.

Sports Pro Shop

Independence Day Sale 1 - 4 July

All items in the Pro Shop will be on sale (up to 50% off!)

Monday - Friday • Ages 5 and over Private lesson - $30 • Per person Group lesson - $15 • Per person *Participants must bring their own rackets.

Singles Tennis Tournament 18 & 25 July Registration 1 - 12 July Fee: See Pro Shop (will ask about prices) Call 966-7431 or 036-868-2230, or email risner.proshop@kadenafss.com for more information.

Risner Fitness Center

SUBJECT TO CHANGE

634-3866 | Bldg 499

634-5128 | Bldg 109

Tennis Center & Sports Pro Shop 966-7431 | Bldg 123

Habu Fitness Center

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A Q U A T I C S Swim Lessons

12 - 23 July | 26 July - 6 August Monday - Thursday Friday • Back-up Day Be prepared for pool season by learning how to swim! Open to all ages, each swim lesson curriculum consists of eight 30-minute sessions for a total of four hours. Open to all SOFA and dependents.

Please register with Outdoor Recreation.

Parent & Child (ages 4 & under) • $50 Introduces basic skills to both parents and children.

Learn to Swim Series Levels 1 - 6 Ages 5 & over • $75 per series Level 1 - Introduction to Water Skills 2 - Fundamental Aquatics Skills 3 - Stroke Development 4 - Stroke Improvement 5 - Stroke Refinement 6 - Swimming and Skill Proficiency Preschool (ages 6 & under) • $75 Children are introduced to safe practices and aquatic skills while developing confidence in the water.

Adult Lessons • $100 Participants can choose a 30-minute time slot between 11 am - 6:30 pm for one-on-one instruction.

Lifeguard Course

9 - 13 August • $125 Ages 15 & over Ages 16 & over for employment eligibility Gain skills and knowledge that could help save a life and put you toward a job that is both enjoyable and fulfilling! Must pass prerequisite test to continue in the course.

For more information, please contact Kadena Aquatics at 634-6425.

July’s sport

snorkeling

How-to Watersports!

Saturday, 17 July Do you want to enjoy all the water activities Okinawa has to offer, but don’t know where to start? Our monthly how-to class will cover water safety, instruction, and practice on many popular activities, all under supervision in the controlled environment of Fairchild Pool. Register at Kadena Outdoor Recreation at (036) 868-2229.

Single Airman SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Aquatics

634-6425 Fairchild Pool • Bldg 1988 @KadenaAquatics

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POOL PARTY

Monday, 5 July • 7 - 9 pm Hagerstrom Pool Are you on unaccompanied orders?

Make a splash at our pool party!

Please register at Kadena Outdoor Recreation.

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Sale

Sunday, 4 July

7 am • Club members | 8 am • Public Kadena Marina dive shop will drastically mark down prices for this annual one-day sale! Club members enjoy a whole extra hour of shopping before we open to the public, in addition to an extra 10% off!

Shark Week Photo Contest 9 - 16 July Show us those sharp photography skills! Find our Facebook post and comment your original shark photo for a chance to win a prize.

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Kadena Marina

Dive Shop • 036-868-2228 Harbor • 036-868-2282 Bldg 3500 @KadenaFSSMarina

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K A DE N A M ARI NA

by Meagan Abell

W

ater and summer go together like... peanut butter and jelly? Noodles and miso? Mochi and bean paste? Take your pick! But we think water and summer are the perfect pair.

Fortunately for us, the Kadena Marina is located one mile outside of Gate One, and the Marina offers just about anything you could need for summer water fun.

Imagine this scenario. (We feel like it is probably pretty realistic.) You have landed on this beautiful island, you see and smell the ocean, but maybe you aren’t sure where to start? Or perhaps you haven’t done a water sport, like diving, in years and want a refresher. The Kadena Marina offers classes for all things diving. Open water certifications, advanced certifications, and refresher courses — the Marina can help. Kennedy Garcia, the lead sales clerk at the Marina dive shop, shared with us some tips!

“A big piece of advice I would give to someone just landing on island would be to not wait to get in the water. Every time someone completes a scuba course, their first question is, ‘Why did I wait so long to do this?’ Get out there and explore everything Okinawa has to offer; don’t wait until your last month here to cram everything in. We live in such a beautiful place, filled with hiking and diving, and rich in culture and history — definitely take time to explore it.”

We agree with you, Kennedy! He also shared with us that kids as young as age 10 can start diving classes. So diving could be your new family activity. Plus, it is never too early to begin teaching the kiddos about ocean safety.

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However, maybe diving isn’t your wheelhouse? How about surfing? The Marina offers surf lessons, and it is $20 for a two-hour lesson. With an expert surf instructor, Erin, you are sure you be riding the waves safely in no time.

Of course, lesson times depend on the wind, tide, and of course waves! Most of the time, these lessons occur during the week, so this would be a great summer activity for teenagers while they are out of school!

Not entirely on board yet? Funny we should mention “on board,” because if there is still a debate on which water activity is for you, there are always boat tours on the Marina’s very own boat, Venture. Be sure to check out their monthly schedule on their social media page or pop by and take a look, but the seasonal tours are fantastic. For example, every winter, humpback whales migrate from Russia to the warm Okinawa waters en route to Hawaii. Venture sets out on boat tours every weekend during this time, so add it to the bucket list.

Other boat tours also include snorkel spots, hidden gem diving locations, and so much more.

On top of all the excitement with classes, surfing, and boat tours, the Marina also sits right along a beach with a fantastic view, swimming area, and rentals. The Sea Shack is open for the summer and has the best rates on life vests, standup paddleboards, and kayaks. Customers can experience the water and remain near dry land while using great equipment that won’t break the bank.

And speaking of saving money, Kennedy gave us the inside scoop on the 4th of July sale. “We always have really great deals for our 4th of July sale, and I love getting people set up with new gear! We are fully stocked with diving and snorkeling gear and even the felt-bottom booties that we recommend everyone have.” So be sure to stock up or renew your gear this summer at the dive shop.

Okay, so be honest, have we convinced you to hop on over to Kadena Marina to celebrate summer the Okinawa way?

Let us know by taking pictures of all the adventures and tag us! We love to see where our readers go for adventures. We hope Kadena Marina is one of the stops!

Get out and explore everything Okinawa has to offer!

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Monthly Couples’ Event at Chibana Golf Course Friday, 30 July 5:30 pm • Shotgun start $ 60 • Per couple

Bring your significant other and a healthy appetite to our monthly couples’ competition! This month’s format is a shamble with a BBQ meal provided after the competition. Please sign up by Tuesday, 27 July.

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Can’t make it this month? Here are some more upcoming dates!

27 August 24 September 29 October

966-7327 | Bldg 55061

Tip N Tuck Saturday, 31 July 40 • Per person

$

(green fee & cart fee not included)

Come experience Banyan Tree Golf Course under its most extreme conditions. The maintenance staff will hold nothing back in making the course as difficult as possible! This will be a 2-person scramble with gross and net prizes. An active GHIN index must be presented to receive a handicap. Please register by Wednesday, 28 July, to avoid the late fee.

Banyan Tree Golf Course 966-7321 | Bldg 12

「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

７月４日の伝統行事 7月４日は夏らしいたくさんの伝統をもたらせるア メリカ合衆国の公休日です。 その公休日はインディ ペンデンスデー （独立記念日） と呼ばれ、 1776年に アメリカ内にある１３の植民地がイギリスから独立 した記念日です。年月がたつにつれ、 その伝統は進 化し国民の習慣となりました。 ７月４日はアメリカの祝日なので、多くの会社や国 や州の関連施設がお休みになります。 またアメリカ 国民は休暇を取り、友達や家族を招待してバーベ キューパーティを楽しんだりするのが一般的です。 屋外イベントでは、 グリルしたお肉や焼き野菜、果 物、特にスイカなど赤、 白、青をテーマにしたおいし い食べ物がたくさんあります。

服装も星や縞模様などのアメリカの国旗をテーマ に用いた柄の服が人気です。更に、最も人気のある 楽しい伝統は日没後に行われる花火です。 自宅で は手持ち花火、 イベントでは大きな花火が愛国的 な音楽とともに打ち上げられます。 それは家族全員 が楽しむことができ、 またどこか遠い懐かし さを感じさせます。

筆者： メーガン エイベル、 Venture 編集員

翻訳： 金城薫、 A&FRCカルチャーコーデイネーター

転職をお考えの方！

下記の求人広告サイトをチェック https://kadenafss.com/civilian-personnel-section/ 応募対象者は？ 現在MLC又は、IHAとして働いている在日米軍従業員。 応募方法は？ 下記のどちらかの提出ボックスへ応募用紙を提出。 1)嘉手納人事部、建物番号721-A、2階、 オフィス番号B-202、嘉手納基地 又は 2)嘉手納基地ゲート1、建物番号31、 ビジターズコントロールセンター 提出書類は？ KADENA AB Form 1 EJ (嘉手納人事部専用求人応募用紙) 免許書、修了証書、又は語学力テスト結果などの提出必須と求人広告記載がある場合、 必要な証明書を添付。 応募用紙は求人広告サイトをチェック： https://kadenafss.com/civilian-personnel-section/ 「応募用紙の記入方法」 をご参考ください。 限定従業員の方へ： 限定従業員の方も、 どの時期からでも応募可能です。 限定雇用の期間が過ぎた場合は、 労務管理機構(LMO) にてご応募下さい。

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Foods Around Kadena 7月の限定メニュー！ カフェラテ（オフィサーズクラブ内）

ブルーチーズバーガー

8.95

$

Beginner English Class

毎週水曜日・午前９時 - 11時 火曜日の正午までに参加申込をお願いします。 英語が母国語ではない配偶者の為の初級英会話 クラスです。英語でクラスを進めるので出身国を 問わずに気軽に参加できます。席数に限りがあり ます、 お申し込みはお早めに！

カフェラテ（オフィサーズクラブ内）

レッド、 ホワイト、 ＆ブルー $ パンケーキ 5.95

Grammar & Writing Class

毎週火曜日・午前9時30分 - 11時30分 場所：Airman & Family Readiness Center 大人向けの文法や英文の書き方のクラスです。 アメリカ人講師が英語で授業を進めます。 参加されたい方は下記までご連絡ください。 Airman & Family Readiness Center 金城かおり DSN: 634-3366/7521 Email: kaori.Kinjo.1.jp@us.af.mil

エアーパワーカフェ

フィリーチーズステーキ サンドイッチ $6.25 チッパーズ（知花ゴルフコース）

タコスピザ $18

エメリーレインズ ボーリングセンター

レッド、 ホワイト、 ＆ブルー $ バーガー 7

外国籍 (アメリカ国籍以外) の配偶者や家 族を連れてアメリカにPCSされる方へ。

那覇米国領事館がビザ申請の手順 をオンラインで説明します！ 7月 20日 (火曜日) • 午後２時半

ティーハウス

（バ二ヤンツリーゴルフコース）

ゴーヤーチャンプルー

7.50（ドリンク付き）

$

もし、Zoomを使用できるデバイス (スマート フォン、PC、iPadなど) をお持ちでなければ エアマン＆ファミリーレディネスセンター (A&FRC建物番号220)のカンファレンスルーム から参加できます。 席に限りがあります。 634-3366までご連絡ください。

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)

チョリソーピザ $16.95

チッパーズ（知花ゴルフコース）

ステーキサンドイッチ

13.95

$

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A&FRC Immigrant Visa I-130 Petition Information Session (Virtual) Tuesdays, 20 July • 2:30 pm RSVP to NahaIV@state.gov required The U.S. Consulate in Naha is providing the session via (Zoom Government). The A&FRC will provide a seat in their conference room (first come, first served) for those who do not have a PC /smartphone to use. RSVP required for a seat. To reserve a seat, call 634-3366.

Pre-Separation Counseling Wednesdays, 7 & 21 July • 9 am - 11:30 am Register no later than one week prior to the scheduled dates or call 634-3366. *Dates are subject to change.

Pre-separation counseling is one of the first parts of the mandated Transition Assistance Program for all separating and retiring service members. Learn about your benefits ahead of time by calling the A&FRC.

Boots to Business (Virtual) Thursday - Friday, 22 - 23 July 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Call to register at 634-3366 or email: 18fss.fsfrairmanfamilyreadiness@us.af.mil Interested in exploring business ownership?

Boots to Business is open to service members and spouses that would like to start and run a successful company. The workshop is provided by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and its experienced resource partners. For the virtual class: You will need a computer and a stable internet connection. A microphone and webcam are recommended for an optimal learning experience.

SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Airman & Family Readiness Center 634-3366 | Bldg 220

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WELCOME TO

A&FRC If you are new to the island, or a seasoned resident, it is never too late to learn new things!

Japanese conversation classes, Japanese culture classes, professional and personal development classes, and money management information.

Stop by to see how we can help you!

Airman & Family Readiness Center 634-3366 | Bldg 220

Reading COLORS your world!

If you haven’t registered for the Summer Reading Program, there’s still time! Sign up at kadenaafblibrary.beanstack.org/reader365.

The program runs through July 31st.

The library will be closed 4 July for Independence Day and 22 July for Marine Day.

Kadena Library

634-1502 | Bldg 451 Mon - Wed: 10 am - 8 pm Thu - Sun: 10 am - 6 pm

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EDUCATION & TRAINING DoD SkillBridge Briefing

Friday, 16 July • 11 am Bldg 59 • Room 210 Sign up at https://cs2.eis.af.mil/sites/er/0752/SitePages/Home.aspx DoD SkillBridge website: dodskillbridge.usalearning.gov Are you scheduled for TAP and planning to separate or retire? The DoD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for you to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service (opportunities can vary from two to six months).

MYE (Managing Your Education)

28 - 29 July Sign up now by emailing kadenaeducactionoffice@us.af.mil. Open to anyone interested in learning more about the ins and outs of college, GI bill, Financial Aid, choosing a school, and more!

WAPS Fun Facts

Did you know that during local exercises, WAPS testing proceeds and examinees are exempt from responding to simulated exercise scenarios during their scheduled testing time?

SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Education & Training 643-1500 | Bldg 59 Located on the third floor

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Deployment Care The Air Force provides 16 hours of pre-deployment child care per child, 16 hours each month the member is deployed, and 16 hours post-deployment. For example, if a member has orders for a six-month deployment, he/she is eligible for 16 hours pre-deployment, 96 hours during deployment, and 16 hours post deployment equaled to 128 hours of care.

Eligibility requirements: • Member of the Military Service • Active Duty or Reserve/Guard Member in Active Status • Assigned to or working on the installation • Deployed in support of a contingency operation • Deployed for a minimum of 30 calendar days or personnel who routinely deploy on a short-term basis (cumulative of 30 days in a six-month period) • Copy of deployment orders • Completed AF FCC Care Request

Please contact the Family Child Care in building 1850 or via phone at 643-0514 for more information.

FAMILY CHILD CARE Give Parents a Break

Parents’ Night Out

Saturday, 17 July • 5 - 9 pm Niko Niko CDC | Bldg 334 Himawari SAC | Bldg 439 Ages 6 weeks to 12 years Register by noon on Friday, 9 July.

Saturday, 17 July • 5 - 9 pm Niko Niko CDC | Bldg 334 Himawari SAC | Bldg 439 Ages 6 weeks to 12 years Register by noon on Friday, 9 July. $ 20 • Per family; first-come, first-served

Give Parents a Break is designed to provide child care to active duty Air Force families with deployed or TDY spouses and those with special hardships. Sign up to take advantage of this great resource and give yourself a break! Stop by Niko Niko CDC (Bldg 334), or call 634-5263 to register.

Family Child Care

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If you don’t qualify for a referral but still need a break, Parents’ Night Out is for you! For just $20, you can participate as well. Parents’ Night Out is open to all ranks and services, but spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Stop by Niko Niko CDC (Bldg 334), or call 634-5263 to register.

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CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Literacy Wednesdays Wednesdays • 9:30 - 10:30 am Due to COVID-19, all registered parents to their child’s faculty are welcome. Books will be provided.

Parents, please sign up in your child’s classroom.

Parent Education First Thursday of the Month 11:30 am - 12:30 pm • Wakaba CDC This month has a focus on Challenging Behaviors.

STEM Every month on the second Friday, children at the CDC will participate and explore in new STEM activities. These activities are designed to help children learn and practice their cognitive skills, which can be applied to their daily life.

CYP Spotlight Sunny is an Educational Technician. Sunny enjoys the opportunities to get to know each child, build relationships and interact while learning though play.

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YOUTH CENTER Membership Appreciation Day

Friday, 16 July • 3:30 pm Ages 9 - 12 Join us as we recognize our youths’ outstanding accomplishments and birthdays from the month of June, say hello to our new members, and goodbye to those leaving. Come enjoy fun games, snacks, and a chance to win prizes!

STEM Class

Wednesdays • 5 - 6 pm Registration Required

Camp Week 4 MON, 5 JUL TUE, 6 JUL WED, 7 JUL THU, 8 JUL

5 - 8 July Closed due to holiday weekend Pool Day • 10 am - Noon Bowling at Emery Lanes • 10 am - Noon Comprehensive Park • Noon - 4 pm Cost: Youth Center Member • $35

Torch Club

Tuesdays • 3:30 - 4:30 pm

Triple Play

Fridays • 3:30 - 4:30 pm Healthy Snack • 4:30 pm

Summer Recreation Room Hours in July Monday • 2 - 6 pm Tuesday, & Wednesday • Noon - 6 pm Thursday - Closed Friday • Noon - 6 pm

Youth Sponsorship

If you have a youth PCSing to or from Kadena and would like to have a Youth sponsor, please call the Youth Center.

Camp Week 5 SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Youth Center

634-0500 | Bldg 1849

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MON, 12 JUL TUE, 13 JUL WED, 14 JUL THU, 15 JUL

12 - 15 July Tournament Day • Noon - 2 pm Pool Day • 10 am - Noon Bowling at Emery Lanes • 10 am - Noon Okuma • 10 am - 5:30 pm Cost: Youth Center Member • $50

Camp Week 6 MON, 19 JUL TUE, 20 JUL WED, 21 JUL THU, 22 JUL

19 - 22 July Tournament Day • Noon - 2 pm Pool Day • 10 am - Noon Bowling at Emery Lanes • 10 am - Noon Araha Park • Noon - 4 pm Cost: Youth Center Member • $35

Camp Week 7 MON, 26 JUL TUE, 27 JUL WED, 28 JUL THU, 29 JUL

26 - 29 July Tournament Day • Noon - 2 pm Pool Day • 10 am - Noon Bowling at Emery Lanes • 10 am - Noon Comprehensive Park • Noon - 4 pm Cost: Youth Center Member • $35

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Maximum of 24 participants per camp.

All activities will depart from and return to the Youth Center.

Participants should bring extra $/yen for food and snacks.

Events and times are subject to change.

Thursdays the rec room will be closed due to field trips.

Clubs and field trips are for youth ages 9 - 12 and may require pre-registration to participate.

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Kadena Youth Sports Flag Football season is back!

Registration will be on WebTrac from 2 - 31 August.

Ages 5 - 14 • $65 per child Practice starts Monday, 15 November Games • 3 December - 19 February 2022 First Steps Flag Football Registration • 2 - 30 August Ages 3 - 4 • $50 per child Practice • 16 October - 4 December SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Youth Sports & Fitness 643-1384 | Bldg 499

Karing Kennels’ Pet Adoption Facility is offering 50% off all cat adoption fees for the month of July!

Karing Kennels

Boarding Facility • 966-7339 | 036-868-2235 | Bldg 4065 Pet Adoption Facility • 966-7338 | 036-868-2234 | Bldg 54300 Email: karingkennels@kadenafss.com 48 VENTURE | KADENAFSS.COM

1 - 4 JULY 20% off 3’x5’ ready-made flag cases while supplies last!

Stop by our home décor section to check out our patriotic, summer, and dog-themed items!

Auto Insurance Office Need to renew your insurance or update paperwork? Stop by the Insurance Office, currently located inside Arts & Crafts!

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday • 9 am - 5 pm Saturday • 10 am - 2 pm

966-7347 | Bldg 435 @KadenaArtsAndCrafts

AF Photo Contest - What a Wonderful World • Photo submissions: 1 - 31 July. Submit entries online:

https://forcesupport.awardsplatform.com • Prizes awarded to top 3 winners in each category.

1st place: $500 Amazon Gift Card; 2nd place: $400 Amazon Gift Card; 3rd place: $200 Amazon Gift Card • Categories: Adult Novice; Adult Accomplished; Youth Child (6 - 8); Youth Preteen (9 - 12); Youth Teen (13 - 17)

TEEN CENTER

Become a member today to get unlimited access to the Teen Center!

Register Today!

Ages 13 - 18

Stop by and tour our facility Monday - Friday, from 2 - 6 pm.

The Teen Center is the place to chill with friends, get away from mom and dad, do your homework, and learn something new.

SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Teen Center

634-1305 | Bldg 439

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Bowling Adventures • 1 & 15 July

Free • Members | $5 • Nonmembers Join us 1 and 15 July for some bowling fun at Emery Lanes. We’ll start with traditional bowling and finish off with team games such as bowling with your opposite hand. If you are interested in joining in on the fun, please register by 28 June.

Art Camp • 6 - 9 July

20 • Members | $25 • Nonmembers Join us 6 - 9 July for a week full of art fun. We’ll start the week off with a visit to the arts and crafts store to complete a pottery project, followed by some canvas work at the Teen Center, and various projects designed by our Art Club advisor.

$

STEM Camp • 12 - 16 July

20 • Members | $25 • Nonmembers Join us for a week full of STEM fun. Our STEM coordinator along with a volunteer STEM expert will plan various projects for our Teens to participate. Stay tuned to our social media or stop by our front desk for more details!

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Friday, 9 July • Harry Potter-themed Drive-In Bingo*

(Registration link to be posted on FB 5 July at 10 am)

Tuesday, 13 July • Picnic with Parents Friday, 16 July • Games in the Garden Thursday, 22 July • Community Callings*: Marine Day

(Sign up via SignUpGenius link posted on 1 July)

*Registration required Visit us @KadenaCommunityCenter on Facebook for program details, information on how to register, and to participate in our monthly photo contests!

SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Schilling Community Center 634-1387 | Bldg 455

Friday, 9 July Registration will be required for each date and spaces are limited (one sign-up per household)!

Registration will open on Mondays at 10 am via a SignUpGenius link posted to our Facebook @KadenaCommunityCenter.

SUBJECT TO CHANGE

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Cultural

Corner

Tanabata: Star Festival

by Meagan Abell

T

anabata, also known as the Star Festival, literally translates to “Evening of the Seventh” and is celebrated in Japan on the seventh day of the seventh month, 7 July.

The story behind this festival is full of folklore and tradition. However, the origins are rooted in a love story between a young woman Orihime who loves to weave, and a young man Hikoboshi, a hardworking cattleman. Deeply in love, the two quickly married. However, they soon began to neglect their duties as a weaver and cattleman. Orihime’s father was angry and separated the couple to opposite sides of a river, only allowing them to meet on the seventh day of the seventh month each year.

Two stars show the representation of this story in the sky. Stars Vega and Altair separated by the Milky Way, only come together to meet on “Tanabata” to reunite for their annual evening of love and togetherness.

Different traditions for this holiday pop up all across Japan, but one of the most popular is to write a wish on a small piece of colorful paper, tie it to a bamboo branch, and hope the wish comes true! While the colorful wishmaking is seen here in Okinawa, the day of Tanabata on the lunar calendar is spent cleaning graves and tombs of family and loved ones, offering beverages, incense, and small gifts to guide the pathway of ancestor spirits home for Obon, an annual summer event to commemorate the ancestors.

If you are looking for a fun activity to share with your kiddos this summer, this is a great way to teach Japanese culture and traditions to your kiddos.

So if you see some beautiful bamboo covered in color slips of paper, snap a picture and tag us on Instagram, @kadenaFSS. We would love to see it!

d n i F # mething So l a i c S pe

by Meagan Abell

H

ey Readers! We had so much fun looking through all the photos that we were tagged in recently and can’t wait to share with you our favorites!

Venture Reader and Instagram user @Leeann.Mae went hiking at Kin Beach. If you haven’t been, be sure to check out her page for the pin and more details, but the caves and rocks are beautiful backdrops photos! She has an excellent eye for the details and always has the best recommendations for adventures. We even spy some drone images of the island on her feed!

Thanks for sharing, Leeann!

We are long-time fans of Instagrammer @OkinawaNaturePhotography, and love this image of a blueberry hermit crab (and his kiddo) at the Kouri Island Bridge viewpoint! If you are curious about the wildlife of the Ryukyu Islands, this is a great page to check out! Tons of natural light images of crabs and other wildlife. Thanks for tagging us, Shawn!

We love a cute picture of a colorful door, and this picture from @Zaydabarros is giving us serious summer vibes! Her entire ‘gram is full of beautiful pops of color and pins for great spots to experience!

Thank you for sharing, Zayda!

As always, be safe and follow your commands’ directives, but be sure to tag @KadenaFSS and use the hashtag #FindSomethingSpecial as you go on adventures!

We can’t wait to follow your adventures!

FACILITY PHONE NUMBERS & HOURS OF OPERATION

Unless noted otherwise: Holidays • Closed | Family Days •Open regular hours

CLUBS & DINING Kadena Officers’ Club

Customer Service Kadena: 966-7409 Mon - Thu Fri Sat Sun Game Room Mon - Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Café Latte Kadena: 966-7416 Mon - Thu Fri Sat Sun Holidays & Family Days Lounge Sun & Mon Tue - Thu Fri Sat Family Days Daily Lunch Buffet Mon - Fri Sunday Champagne Brunch Family Days Barber Shop Mon - Sat Sun

Rocker Enlisted Club Complex

Kadena: 966-7372 Customer Service Mon - Sun Kazoku Place Kadena: 966-7380 Mon - Thu Breakfast/Lunch Dinner Fri Breakfast/Lunch Dinner Sat Breakfast/Lunch Dinner

Bldg. 313 JP: 036-868-2203 8 am - 10 pm 8 am - Midnight 8 am - Midnight 8 am - 10 pm 6:30 am - 11 pm 9 am - 11 pm 6:30 am - 2 am 7:30 am - 1 am 8 am - 11 pm JP: 036-868-2205 6:30 am - 10 pm 6:30 am - Midnight 7:30 am - Midnight 2 pm - 10 pm 7:30 am - 10 pm Closed 4 pm - 11 pm 4 pm - 2 am 4 pm - 1 am 4 pm - Close 11 am - 1:30 pm 9:30 am - 2 pm Closed 9 am - 5 pm Closed Bldg. 622 JP: 036-868-2207 9 am - 9 pm JP: 036-868-2227 6 am - 2 pm 4 pm - 9 pm 6 am - 2 pm 4 pm - 9:30 pm 7 am - 2 pm 4 pm - 9:30 pm

Sun

Breakfast/Lunch Dinner Holidays & Breakfast/Lunch Family Days Dinner Hanabi’s Restaurant Sun - Thu Fri & Sat Hanabi’s Bar Sun - Thu Fri & Sat Catering Kadena: 966-7408 Mon - Fri Sat Daily Grind Mon - Fri Sat & Sun Holidays & Family Days Game Room Sun - Thu Fri Sat

8 am - 2 pm 4 pm - 9 pm 7 am - 2 pm 4 pm - 9:30 pm

Kadena: 966-7366 Daily To-Go Kadena: 966-7360

11 am - 11 pm 11 am - 2:30 am

Johnson Dining Facility

AirPower Café

Bldg. 3522 JP: 036-868-2208 6 am - 2 pm Closed

Kadena: 966-7405 Mon - Fri Sat, Sun, & Family Days

11 am - Midnight 11 am - 3 am JP: 036-868-2203 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Appointments only 6 am - 9 pm 7 am - 9 pm 7 am - 9 pm 7 am - Midnight 9 am - 3 am 7 am - 3 am

Banyan Tree Pizza & Grill Bldg. 455 Kadena: 966-7426 JP: 036-868-2212 Sun - Thu 11 am - 10 pm Fri - Sat 11 am - Midnight Holidays Regular hours Delivery Kadena: 966-7375 JP: 036-868-2274 Go to https://kadenabanyantree.alohaorderonline.com/ to order online Sun - Thu 4 pm - 10 pm Fri - Sat 4 pm - Midnight Chili’s Grill & Bar

Kadena: 966-7359 Daily Holidays

Bldg. 105 JP: 010-1512-672-7359

11 am - 10 pm Regular hours

Chili’s Delivery/ To-Go

Bldg. 337

Delivery

JP: 036-868-2210 11 am - 10 pm JP: 036-868-2209 Bldg. 843

Kadena: 634-4494 Mon - Thu Breakfast Lunch Dinner Midnight Meal Fri Breakfast Lunch Dinner No Midnight Meal Family Days Closed Flight Kitchen Open 24-hours, seven days a week

6 am - 8:30 am 11 am - 1:30 pm 4:30 pm - 7 pm 10 pm - 1 am 6 am - 8:30 am 11 am - 1:30 pm 4:30 pm - 7 pm Kadena: 634-4418

Marshall Dining Facility

Bldg. 178

Kadena: 634-1900 Mon - Fri Breakfast Lunch Dinner Midnight Meal Sat, Sun, Holidays, & down days Brunch Dinner Midnight Meal

5:30 am - 8 am 10:30 am - 1 pm 4 pm - 7:30 pm 10 pm - 12:30 am 6:30 am - 1 pm 4 pm - 7 pm 10 pm - 12:30 am

Seaside

Bldg. 3629A JP: 036-868-2213 Closed 11 am - 9 pm 11 am - 10 pm 9 am - 10 pm 9 am - 9 pm Regular hours

Tee House Restaurant

Bldg. 11 JP: 036-868-2214 6 - 10:30 am 10:30 am - 3 pm 10:30 am - 5 pm

Family Days www.usajobs.gov

Closed

Kadena: 966-7401 Mon Tue - Thu Fri Sat Sun Holidays Weekend Brunch ends at 3 pm

Kadena: 966-7429 Breakfast Daily Lunch Mon - Fri Sat, Sun, & Holidays

SERVICES Airman & Family Readiness Center Bldg. 220 Kadena: 634-3366 Mon - Fri 8 am - 5 pm Closed at noon on the last Friday of every month Civilian Personnel Section

Kadena: 634-2228 Mon - Fri Family Days

Bldg. 721A 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Closed

Education & Training Center Bldg. 59 Customer Service Kadena: 634-1500 Base Training Kadena: 634-1500 Formal Training Kadena: 632-8830 Civilian Training Kadena: 634-5940 Military Testing Kadena: 634-1500 Voluntary Education Testing Kadena: 634-1500 Hours are all the same for above offices.

Mon - Thu 8 am - 4:30 pm Fri 8 am - Noon Closed on family days & down days Karing Kennels

Boarding Facility Kadena: 966-7339 Daily Pet Adoption Facility Kadena: 966-7338 Thu - Sun Mon - Wed

Bldg. 4065 JP: 036-868-2235 10 am - 6 pm Bldg. 54300 JP: 036-868-2234 10 am - 6 pm Closed

Laundry & Dry Cleaning Kadena Kadena: 634-0443 Mon - Fri Sat, Sun, & Holidays Kinser Kinser: 637-1267 Mon - Fri

Bldg. 612 8 am - 5 pm Closed Bldg. 706 JP: 090-6866-1517 7 am - 4 pm

Manpower & Organization Kadena: 634-4865 Mon - Fri Family Days

Bldg. 106 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Closed

McDaniel Center

Kadena: 632-7829 Family Days

Military Personnel Section

Bldg. 3445 Closed Bldg. 721B

Kadena: 634-8978 Mon, Tue, Thu, & Fri (walk-ins) 8 am - 3 pm Wed (walk-ins) 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Family Days Closed Close at noon 3rd Thursday of each month. *CAC/dependant/civilian/retiree cards are issued by appt only. Please make an appt. via RAPIDS by visiting https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/self_service/rapids/ unauthenticated?execution=e1s1

NAF Human Resources Office Kadena: 634-2330 Mon - Wed & Fri Thu

Bldg. 723 8 am - 4 pm 8 am - 1 pm

Post Office

Kadena: 634-4458 Parcel Pickup Mon - Fri Sat Family Days Finance Section Thu - Fri Sat Mon - Wed Last duty day of each month Customer Service Mon - Fri

Bldg. 160 10 am - 6 pm 10 am - 3 pm 10 am - 3 pm 10 am - 5 pm 10 am - 3 pm Closed Closes at noon 10 am - 6 pm

Shogun Inn Bldg. 332 Kadena: 632-1010 JP: 098-962-1010 Open 24-hours a day, seven days a week

NON-FSS FACILITIES Air Force Recruiting Service DSN: 315-632-7835

Cell: 090-6868-3810

Army Veterinary Treatment Facility Kadena: 966-7593 Mon, Tue, Thu, & Fri Wed Sat�& Sun Last duty day of each month

Bldg. 731 JP: 036-868-2263 8 am - 4:30 pm 10 am - 4:30 pm Closed Closes at noon

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.

RECREATION Aero Club & Flight Training Center

Flying operations open 24 hours daily.

Mon - Fri Sat Sun Family Days

Arts & Crafts Center

Kadena: 966-7347 Daly Ceramics Studio Kadena: 966-7351 Mon & Tue Wed - Sun Frame Shop Kadena: 966-7353 Daily Graphics Shop Kadena: 966-7352 Mon - Fri Party Place Daily Wood Shop Kadena: 966-7349 Mon Tue & Thu Wed Fri - Sun

Bldg. 455 JP: 080-6493-6299 10 am - 6 pm 10 am - 2 pm Closed 10 am - 3 pm Bldg. 435 JP: 036-868-2216 10 am - 6 pm JP: 036-868-2220 Closed 10 am - 6 pm JP: 036-868-2218 10 am - 6 pm JP: 036-868-2217 10 am - 6 pm 10 am - 6 pm JP: 036-868-2219 Closed Noon - 8 pm Noon - 5 pm 10 am - 6 pm

Auto Hobby Center Bldg. 1436 Repair Center Kadena: 966-7356 JP: 036-868-2232 Temporary Hours: Mon - Fri 8 am - 5 pm Sat 10 am - 5 pm U-Wrench-It & Parts Store Kadena: 966-7355 JP: 036-868-2221 Temporarily Closed Insurance Office Hours (at Arts & Crafts) Mon - Fri 9 am - 5 pm Sat 10 am - 2 pm Sun Closed Banyan Tree Golf Course

Open on regular hours on holidays.

Kadena: 966-7321 Pro Shop Wed - Mon Tue Golf Course Wed - Mon Tue Driving Range Mon 1st & 3rd Tue 2nd & 4th Tue Wed - Sun Owari Lounge

Bldg. 12 JP: 036-868-2223 5:30 am - 7 pm 9 am - 7 pm Sunrise - Dusk Noon - Dusk 6 am - 6 pm 8 am - 7:30 pm 6 am - 7:30 pm 6 am - 7:30 pm Closed

Chibana Golf Course

Open on regular hours on holidays.

Kadena: 966-7327 Pro Shop Daily Driving Range Daily except Tue Tue Chippers Kadena: 966-7367 Mon - Fri Sat & Sun Holidays Game Room Hours Mon - Fri Sat - Sun Holidays

Emery Lanes Bowling Center Kadena: 966-7303 Mon - Thu Fri & Sat Sun & Holidays Strikers Café Mon - Thu Fri & Sat Sun & Holidays

Bldg. 55061 JP: 036-868-2224 6 am - 6 pm 6 am - 6:30 pm 9 am - 6:30 pm JP: 036-868-2368 7 am - 7:30 pm 6:30 am - 7:30 pm 7 am - 9 pm 7 am - 9 pm 6:30 am - 7:30 pm 7 am - 9 pm Bldg. 113 JP: 036-868-2225 10 am - 10 pm 10 am - 1 am Noon - 8 pm 10 am - 9:30 pm 10 am - 12:30 am Noon - 7:30 pm

Habu Fitness Center

Bldg. 499

Sat, Sun, & Family Days

6 am - 2 pm 3 - 10 pm Closed

Kadena: 634-3866 Mon - Fri

Kadena Information, Tickets, & Travel

Kadena: 966-7333 Mon - Fri Sat Sun Family Days

Bldg. 455 JP: 036-868-2226 10 am - 3 pm 10 am - 2 pm Closed 10 am - 2 pm

Kadena Library

Kadena: 634-1502 Mon - Wed Thu - Sun

Bldg. 451 10 am - 8 pm 10 am - 6 pm

Kadena Marina One mile north of Kadena Gate 1 Kadena: 966-7345 Dive Shop Mon, Tue, Thu, & Fri Sat, Sun, & Holidays Wed

Harbor Kadena: 966-7282 Mon, Tue, Thu - Sun & Holidays Wed

JP: 036-868-2228 10 am - 6 pm 7 am - 6 pm Closed JP: 036-868-2282 8 am - 5 pm Closed

Okuma Beach Located 51 miles north of Kadena off Route 58.

Reservation Desk JP:

631-1991/1992 098-962-1991/1992

Daily Surfside Grill & Bar JP: Breakfast Afternoon

8 am - 5 pm 631-1805 098-962-1805 8 am - 10 am 11 am - 9 pm (last order 8:30 pm) 631-1815 Bldg. 121 9 am - 5 pm

Okuma Outdoor Recreation Daily

Outdoor Recreation

Bldg. 614 Kadena: 966-7343 JP: 036-868-2229 Rental Equipment Mon, Tue, Thu, & Fri 10 am - 6 pm Sat, Sun, & Holidays 8 am - 3 pm Wed 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: 634-6425 See kadenafss.com/recreation/aquatics for hours.

Fairchild Pool Available for lap swim only.

Mon - Fri 5 am - 7 pm Sat, Sun, & Holidays 9 am - 1 pm Hagerstrom Pool Mon - Fri 11 am - 6 pm Sat, Sun, & Holidays 10 am - 6 pm

Risner Fitness Center Bldg. 109 Open daily 4 am - 1 pm & 2 - 10 pm (except Thanksgiving and Christmas).

Kadena: 634-5128 RisN’ Shine Mon - Fri 7 am - 1 pm 2 - 8 pm Sat 9 am - 1 pm Sun Closed Massage Therapy Kadena: 634-5129 Daily 7:30 am - 7:30 pm Risner Sports Pro Shop & Tennis Center Kadena: 966-7431 Mon - Fri Sat & Sun

Schilling Community Center Kadena: 634-1387 Mon - Sat Family Days Sun Barber Shop (E Club) Mon - Sat

Bldg. 123 JP: 036-868-2230 9 am - 6 pm Closed Bldg. 455

10 am - 5 pm 10 am - 3 pm Closed 9 am - 6 pm

Open on regular hours on holidays.

YOUTH & TEEN Child Care Referral Kadena: 632-7693 Mon - Fri

Child Development Centers

Bldg. 439 9 am - 3 pm

Mon - Fri Wakaba Kadena: 632-7420 Niko Niko Kadena: 634-5263

5:45 am - 6 pm Bldg. 132

Family Child Care

Bldg. 1850

Closed on family days.

Kadena: 634-0514 Mon - Fri Parent Assistance Mon - Fri

School Age Care

Himawari School Age Care Kadena: 632-0202

Bldg. 334

8 am - 5 pm 8 am - 9 am Bldg. 439

Mon - Fri Shima No Ko School Age Care Kadena: 634-1314 Mon - Fri

5:45 am - 6 pm Bldg. 4081

School Liaison Office

Bldg. 99 JP: 080-6489-8617 8 am - 5 pm

Kadena: 634-2231 Mon - Fri

Teen Center

Closed on Sundays & family days.

Kadena: 634-1305 Recreation (School days) Mon & Wed - Fri Tue Sat & Sun Summer Hours Recreation (No school & half days) Mon - Fri Office Mon - Fri

5:45 am - 6 pm

Bldg. 439

Youth Center

Kadena: 634-0500 Rec Room Mon, Wed - Fri Tue Sat & Sun No school & half days Front Desk Mon - Fri Sat

Youth Sports & Fitness 2 - 6 pm 1 - 6 pm Closed Noon - 6 pm

Kadena: 634-1384 Office Mon - Fri

Bldg. 1849 2 pm - 6 pm 1 pm - 6 pm Closed Noon - 6 pm 9:30 am - 7 pm 9 am - 3 pm Bldg. 499 10 am - 5 pm

Noon - 6 pm 10 am - 6 pm

Note: Hours are subject to change.