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MCAS BEAUFORT
MCRD PARRIS ISLAND
MCAS Beaufort officers’ club
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12 & 13 February 1700-2100
Friday 19 February 1730
3-Course meal featuring choice of seared breast of duck, filet mignon & lobster tail, pork tenderloin medallions au poivre, or pan seared red grouper in a citrus dill sauce.
Open to officers, civilian equivalent and their guests
Choose from 4 hand made sushi rolls: Tuna, Salmon or Crab Roll - $8.00 each California Veggie Roll - $6.00 each
$60 per COUPLE Includes complimentary rose for your significant other
Reservations Required
Advanced reservations required. Call 228-1566 to make your reservation.
Please call 843-228-7600
THE RACK
PACKAGE 3 NIGHT STAY
Enjoy a $45 savings on three nights’ accommodations at the Inns of the Corps Beaufort, winner of the Marine Corps Food & Hospitality Excellence Award for 23 years, located 8 miles from Parris Island on board the Beaufort Air Station. For reservation information call 843-522-1663 or visit innsofthecorps.com. JUNE 2012 FEBRUARY 2016
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HILTON HEAD ISLAND GULLAH CELEBRATION 1-28 February The Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration showcases the rich cultural heritage of the Gullah people and their history on Hilton Head Island. Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration programming includes a variety of events designed to attract local residents, regional, national and international travelers. The Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration has been recognized by the Southeast Tourism Society as one of the Top 20 Events in the Southeast. Event locations and admission varies. For more information, visit gullahcelebration.com.
HILTON HEAD MARATHON / HALF MARATHON & 5K 13 February | 0800 The Hilton Head Island Marathon and Half Marathon will feature a scenic certified course in Jarvis Creek Park on Hilton Head Island that will take participants through two parks and over the Broad Creek. The course is fast and flat with a slight incline at the bridge over the Broad Creek, which is about a one mile span and is done twice. For more information, visit bearfootsports.com.
BEAUFORT INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 10-14 February Recognizing aspiring filmmakers from around the world of almost every genre, the Beaufort International Film Festival drew nearly 7,000 fans to its 2012 event, and its popularity is soaring. Also it provides an opportunity to showcase the beautiful “film-friendly” region of Beaufort and its Sea Islands. For the past quarter of a century, Beaufort has served as the backdrop for more than 20 major motion pictures. All screenings for The Beaufort International Film Festival will be held at the University of South Carolina Center for the Arts on Carteret St. in Beaufort. Admission varies. For more information, visit beaufortfilmfestival.com.
LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF THE LOWCOUNTRY’S 10TH ANNUAL COOKS & BOOKS 28 February | 1100-1400 The palate-pleasing combination of signature food tastings from top local restaurants will be paired with well-known Lowcountry authors and topped with an exciting “The Heat Is On” chefs’ competition at Cooks & Books at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. Admission includes unlimited tastings, access to Lowcountry authors, the chefs’ competition and the opportunity to vote for a favorite tasting in “The Peoples’ Choice.” For information, visit theliteracycenter.org.
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EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM SPECIAL NEEDS QUARTERLY FORUM 4 February | 1300-1400 Family Service Center 63 E. Laurel Bay Blvd. A gathering of Tri-Command community representatives in order to increase collaboration and generate solutions for EFMP related issues. All enrolled or newly assigned EFMP families are invited to attend. For more information, please contact Jeanette Cruz at (843) 228-3849 or jeanette.l.smith@usmc-mccs.org.
NEW PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAM
BOWLING WITH EFMP 11 February | 1700-1830 MCAS Bowling Center Fun for the whole family! For more information, contact Jeanette Cruz at (843) 228-3849 or jeanette.l.smith@usmc-mccs.org.
New Parent Support Program
SOCIAL SECURITY & MEDICAID WORKSHOP 18 February | 0900-1000 Family Service Center 63 E. Laurel Bay Blvd.
Not Just “NEW”... From pregnancy to children through 5 years of age.
This training involves a variety of topics coordinated and delivered by a subject matter expert from community resources. The Social Security and Medicaid Workshops are conducted on a quarterly basis. EFM sponsors, family members, command and MCCS program representatives are encouraged to attend. For more information, please contact Jeanette Cruz at (843) 228-3849 or jeanette.l.smith@usmc-mccs.org.
Home visitors answer your parenting questions about: • Discipline Strategies • Potty Training • Sibling Rivalry • Developmental Milestones • Pregnancy/Postpartum • New Born Care JUNE 2012 2016 FEBRUARY
EFMP MEET, GREET AND LEARN HOUR 25 February | 0900-1000 Family Service Center 63 E. Laurel Bay Blvd. The Meet, Greet and Learn Hour is a support group for Exceptional Families to network and receive new information and strategies for effectively addressing multiple complex issues affecting EFMs. For more information, please contact Jeanette Cruz at (843) 228-3849 or jeanette.l.smith@usmc-mccs.org.
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MCRD PARRIS ISLAND
MCAS BEAUFORT
Are You Feeling Buried Alive? Navigating PARRIDISE Island
2016 Schedule: 9 February 24 May 13 September
5 Choices to Extraordinary Productivity 0830-1500 • Laurel Bay Family Services Center
Transform your work and life by making five fundamental choices to increase your ability to achieve your goals with less stress.
3 & 4 February • 4 & 5 May • 24 & 25 August • 0830-1600 Four Winds Family Readiness Center
contact Christopher Eiland at EilandCL@usmc-mccs.org or 228-7495 for more information. During this two day session you will take part in:
REGISTER AT: 5choices.eventbrite.com
L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses · Drill Field 101 the depot Windshield Tour · the Amazing Maze Four Lenses · Hurricane Brief Limited seating available. To register please contact Roxanne Farr at 228-1573 or farrre@usmc-mccs.org.
5 CHOICES TO EXTRAORDINARY PRODUCTIVITY
NAVIGATING PARRIDISE ISLAND
9 February | 0830-1500 | Laurel Bay Family Services Center
3 & 4 February | 0830-1600 | Four Winds Family Readiness Center
To register, visit 5choices.eventbrite.com. Call 843-228-7495 for more information.
To register, please contact Roxanne Farr at 843-228-1573 or farrre@usmc-mccs.org.
For more information, please contact your MCRD MCFTB Team
For more information, please contact your MCAS MCFTB Team
Deanna Simpson – MCFTB Director – 843-228-1505 Camilla King – MCFTB Administrative Specialist – 843-228-1662 Ashley McCartney – Family Readiness Program Trainer – 843-228-1663 Becky Salazar – LifeSkills Program Trainer – 843-228-1570 Roxanne Farr – L.I.N.K.S. Program Trainer – 843-228-1573 Donna Andrews – Family Day Administrative Specialist – 843-228-1667
DaNeil Cox – MCFTB Director – 843-228-6504 Brittany White – MCFTB Administrative Specialist – 843-228-6141 DaNeil Cox – Family Readiness Program Trainer – 843-228-6141 Christopher Eiland – LifeSkills Program Trainer – 843-228-7495 Paula Dyson – L.I.N.K.S. Program Trainer – 843-228-7397 Tasha Smalls – Readiness & Deployment Support Trainer – 843-228-6793
MCFTB ONLINE
mccs-sc.com/MCFTB
MCAS Facebook.com/mcftb.mcas.beaufort MCRD Facebook.com/mcftb.mcrdpi
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FREE BASIC SKILLS COURSE 1-19 February, 29 February - 19 March | 0800-1630 Bldg. 596, MCAS Beaufort
DISTANCE LEARNING Are you curious about trying an online college class? Distance learning is the preferred method for many people. Go to dantes. doded.mil/service-members/prep-for-college/self-assessment/index.html to find out if you are a good candidate for online education.
Do you need a math and/or English refresher? The Military Academic Skills Program may be just what you need. This FREE 3-week course will strengthen your foundation and build your confidence to start a college course or complete required career testing. For more information or to sign up, please call (843) 228-7484.
COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY FINDER Go to www.vets.gov/gi-bill-comparison-tool for help choosing a quality college or university.
ACCESSING HIGHER EDUCATION 4-5 February | 0800-1630 Bldg. 923, MCRD Parris Island 8-9 and 17-18 February | 0800-1630 Bldg. 596, MCAS Beaufort
EARN MORE MONEY FOR SPEAKING A SECOND LANGUAGE A Marine can potentially earn extra pay or college credit for their language skills! Call your education office and see if you qualify: (843) 228-7474 (MCAS) or (843) 228-2152 (MCRD). WE’RE HERE TO HELP! The Education Specialists at your local installation Education Office are ready to provide you with educational advisements, help you choose a path, talk about ways to pay for it and proctor all sorts of tests and examinations. For more information please go to our website at mccssc.com/lifelong or call your local education office:
Accessing Higher Education (AHE) is a free, in-depth, 2-day class that covers getting started on your path to a college degree or certification. Space is limited and transitioning Marines have priority. For more information or to register, call (843) 228-7421 (MCAS) or (843) 2283889 (MCRD). KUDER® ASSESSMENTS In less than 30 minutes, Active Duty, Guard members, Reservists and service members in transition can take all three of the Kuder® Journey assessments to learn more about themselves. Taking the Kuder® Work Values Assessment (learn what’s most important to you), Kuder® Career Interests Assessment (connect your top interests with career clusters) and the Kuder® Skills Confidence Assessment-A (what do you believe you’re good at doing?) will kick-start exploration and encourage more career satisfaction. Log on to dantes.kuder.com to get started.
MCAS Beaufort • (843) 228-7421 Room 211, Bldg. 596 MCRD/ERR Parris Island • (843) 228-2086 Room 42, Bldg. 923 QUOTE OF THE MONTH “The secret to getting ahead is getting started” – Mark Twain
Facebook.com/MccsScEducation The Education Services team posts updated education information, answers your questions and responds to your comments to better serve your needs. See you there!
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ALL-INCLUSIVE VACATION PACKAGES Each Caribbean island has its own history, traditions, and landscape, but there is one thing they have in common – soft, white sand beaches. Contact ITT/All Points Travel and let us help you book your ideal Caribbean vacation package for the whole family or for that special adults only getaway.
All Points Travel Summer Cruise 9-14 July 2016
BAHAMAS DAY Sat 9 Jul Sun 10 Jul Mon 11 Jul Tue 12 Jul Wed 13 Jul Thu 14 Jul
PORT OF CALL Charleston, SC Fun Day at Sea Nassau Half Moon Cay Fun Day at Sea Charleston, SC
CABIN
INTERIOR
OCEANVIEW
# PPL IN CABIN 1 2 3 4 5
PRICE PER PERSON $1,293 $694 $607 $564 $538
PRICE PER PERSON $1,413 $754 $654 $616 $584
Price does not include gratuities, travel insurance, transportation to and from Charleston or incidentals. Optional prepaid gratuities are $60 per person. Optional vacation protection plan is $79 per person. An initial deposit of $50 per person is due at the time of booking to reserve your spot. Deadline to reserve has been extended to 26 February 2016. A second payment of $150 per person is due by 9 March 2016. Final payment is due no later than 6 May 2016. Cash, major credit card and the Military Star Card are accepted. Space is limited!
BILTMORE ESTATES The luxurious Biltmore Estate in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, North Carolina is the perfect location for a romantic getaway. It’s a marvel of elegance and charm, as magnificent today as it was more than a century ago. A self-guided tour of the house spans three floors and the basement where you’ll see displays of vintage clothing, accessories, art, furniture and more telling the stories of the Vanderbilt family, their guests and employees. Stroll acres of formal and informal gardens including a stunning Rose Garden that features more than 250 varieties. During your visit, be sure to allow enough time to visit the historic winery on Biltmore’s 8,000-acre estate. Contact ITT/All Points Travel for great discounts on admission tickets to this incredible experience!
For more information, call 843-228-3557.
CARNIVAL ECSTASY Join ITT/All Points Travel this summer for fun in the sun aboard the Carnival Ecstasy! The 5-night cruise to the Bahamas sails from Charleston on 9 July 2016. For a limited time, we’re offering group rates on this very special voyage! Space is limited, so don’t hesitate. Call or stop by the MCRD Parris Island All Points Travel office today to reserve your spot!
MCRD - ITT/All Points Travel Bldg. 192 • Panama St., MCRD Parris Island (843) 228-3557 (Travel) (843) 228-1540 (Tickets) Email pai.itt@usmc-mccs.org
DAYTONA 500 NASCAR's 2016 Daytona 500 will be held at Daytona International Speedway on 21 February. Since 1959, it’s proven that year after year, lap after lap, the Daytona 500 is the NASCAR race that creates more memories, more hall-of-fame moments, and more believers in the power of racing dreams than any other. ITT has deeply discounted tickets as well as passes to the Sprint FanZone! Visit our MCRD Parris Island office to purchase tickets.
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MCAS - ITT Bldg. 1283 • Geiger Blvd., MCAS Beaufort (843) 228-6385 Email pai.itt@usmc-mccs.org Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/ittmccssc.
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radKIDS
UPCOMING CLASSES
2, 4, 8, 9 & 11 FEBRUARY | 1700-1900 | AGES 5-7 FOUR WINDS FAMILY READINESS CENTER, MCRD PARRIS ISLAND All classes require registration. To register or for more information, please contact Josh Cole at 228-7943 or 812-4588 or colej@usmc-mccs.org. Children must attend all 5 sessions. Seats are limited! The radKIDS Personal Empowerment Safety Education program is a 10 hour family centered safety workshop. This program is dedicated to providing children with hands-on, activity based physical skill development empowering them with options, not fear. It provides children with the options they need to recognize, avoid, and if necessary, respond to potential danger in their world. The radKIDS Curriculum is a fun, activity based program including lectures, safety drills, and physical skills to resist or stop violence or harm, and dynamic simulation. radKids is dedicated to providing communities and families the tools they need to teach and empower children with realistic options in their own safety. We believe that every child deserves personal and life skills to live safer! Patrons of all ability levels are welcome and encouraged to attend all events. If special assistance is needed, please contact Josh Cole at 229-7943 or colej@usmc-mccs.org.
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BEGINNING 1 FEBRUARY, GLOW BOWL
WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY FROM 2000-2300 AT THE BOWLING CENTERS.
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SINGLE MARINE & SAILOR PR OGRAM
FEBRUARY 2016 SMP EVENTS SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
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THURSDAY
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FRIDAY
SATURDAY
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SMP MEETING
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Brig & Brew 1000 Afterburners 1400
TEXAS HOLD’EM
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Afterburners 1900
TRIVIA WEDNESDAY Afterburners 1900
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GAMING TOURNAMENT Afterburners 2000
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MOVIE NIGHT Afterburners 1900
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NATIONAL PIZZA DAY
SUPER BOWL
Afterburners 1800
TEXAS HOLD’EM
Afterburners/Brig & Brew 1800
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VALENTINE’S DAY GAMES
Afterburners 1900
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TEXAS HOLD’EM
Afterburners 1800
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Afterburners 1900
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TRIVIA WEDNESDAY Afterburners 1900
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TRIVIA WEDNESDAY Afterburners 1900
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TROOP APPRECIATION Afterburners 1500
TEXAS HOLD’EM
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TRIVIA WEDNESDAY Afterburners 1900
GAMING TOURNAMENT Afterburners 2000
GAMING TOURNAMENT Afterburners 2000
MOVIE NIGHT Afterburners 1900
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CHILI COOKOFF Afterburners 1700 GAMING TOURNAMENT Afterburners 2000
MOVIE NIGHT Afterburners 1900
Eligible Single Marines & Sailors can play golf at The Legends at Parris Island for $20.00 after 1300 seven days a week. Bowling: Friday 1600-2300 and Saturday 1300-2300. Movies: Thurs-Sun any movie FOR FREE. BRIG & BREW: 228-1544, SMP INFO: MCRD 228-1541, AFTERBURNERS: 228-6365, SMP INFO: MCAS 228-7405, MCCS-SC.COM
Find us on Facebook facebook.com/TriCommandSingleMarineAndSailorProgram
Afterburners Recreation
Afterburners Snack Bar
Mon-Wed
Mon-Wed Thu-Fri Sat-Sun
Thu-Fri Sat-Sun
1100-1400 1600-2000 1100-2000 1300-2000
1600-2000 1500-2000 1300-2000
Brig & Brew Recreation/Snack Bar will be closed for the entire month of January.
SMP ELIGIBLE PATRONS INCLUDE: SINGLE MARINES AND SAILORS, GEOGRAPHICAL BACHELORS AND SINGLE PARENTS
MOVIE THEATER HOTLINES: PARRIS ISLAND 843-228-1525 · MCAS BEAUFORT 843-228-7183 FEBRUARY JUNE 2012 2016
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