Horizons Magazine | December 2019

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Issue 12

Yokota AB, Japan

Produced by the 374th Force Support Squadron

Japan’s most epic ski and snowboard destinations. Pg. 16.

Celebrate the season Holiday and New Year dining and events. Pg. 6–7.

Morning Yoga

Start your day off right. Pg. 27.

Miracle on 374th Street Experience holiday magic at Yokota. Pg. 36.

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6 | Cel ebr at e t he se ason 7 | Ne w Y e a r ’s e v e Pa r ties 8 En t er ta inmen t & Dining Yokota Eats Club Events

12 SPORTS & Recre ation Tama Hills Recreation Area Golf Natatorium Outdoor Recreation (ODR)

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16 | W in t er Adv en t ures w it h ODR 18 | cult ur a l connec tion 2 0 LIF E & LEISURE

Community Centers Airman & Family Readiness Center (A&FRC) Library Aero Club/Flight Training Center (FTC) Arts & Crafts Center Vehicle Operations Auto Hobby Shop

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24 K ids ’ Korner Youth Center Child Development Center (CDC)

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FIND THE SAMURAI FOX! Which page is Samurai Fox hiding on? Private message us the answer on Facebook.com/YokotaFSS by the end of this month and you could win a $50 FSS gift card. A winner will be randomly selected and announced at the beginning of next month on our Facebook page. Must be a current Yokota resident with a DoD ID card and 18 years or older to be eligible.

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Classes Irregular Closures & Hours Map Directory

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Departments COMMAND

374 AW Commander, COL Otis C. Jones 374 MSG Commander, COL Tanya J. Anderson 374 FSs Director, Rebecca White 374 FSS Superintendent, cMSgt Jason R. Caros

Director

Chief, Marketing, Allison Anders

Editorial

Writer-Editor, Miranda Holloway

Art

Commercial Artists, Takeshi Toyama

AYA OKAMOTO Graphic Illustrator, JaClare Williams

Business

Commercial Sponsorship & Advertising Coordinator, YOKO KOMIYA Marketing Assistant, Desiree Miller Marketing specialist, Erica Williams Office Clerk, Angelica Rivera

Print

Reproduction Manager, Makoto Arita Offset Press Operator, Masanori Ohno

Visual

Photographer, Jerome wilhite Videographer, Alex Napier

Contact Marketing

HORIZONS is published for United States Military and Department of

Defense personnel and their family members living in or assigned to the Kanto Plain (Japan) region and Japanese Nationals and their families assigned to Yokota Air Base, Japan. Horizons is the official magazine of the 374th Force Support Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan. Opinions expressed in Horizons do not necessarily represent those of the 374th Airlift Wing or the United States Air Force. No Federal endorsement of advertisers or sponsors is intended.

All facility programs, event hours and dates are subject to change.

Thank You to our Sponsors!

No Federal endorsement of sponsors intended.

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Web: YokotaFSS.com Facebook: facebook.com/YokotaFSS DSN: 225-3308 Commercial: 042-552-2510 ext. 5-3308 (English) U.S. International: 011-81-3117-55-3308 Fax: 225-2019 Mail: 374 FSS/FSK • Unit 5119, Bldg 1295 • APO, AP 96326-5119 Submissions are welcome. All submissions are subject to editing before printing. All articles, artwork and photographs become the property of the 374th Force Support Squadron Marketing & Publicity Department.

You can see how your pet is doing at the pet care center even while you’re away for the holidays.

Simply follow PCCYokota on Snapchat for videos of your furry family member enjoying their own vacation.

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Dining

Prime Rib To-Go

Reservations: 3–20 Dec Pickup: Tue • 24 Dec • 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Officers’ Club Members: $90; Nonmembers: $100 Serves 6–8 Prime rib served with mashed potatoes au jus, green beans and 12 dinner rolls. Limited quantities available.

Rotisserie To-Go

Reservations: 1–22 Dec Pickup: Tue • 24 Dec • 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Route 16 $15 • Serves 2–4 Whole rotisserie chicken served with wild rice, macaroni & cheese and dinner rolls.

Chico’s Holiday Buffet

Mon & Tue • 16 & 17 Dec • 5–7 p.m.

Chico’s Chop House $17 Ages 13 & Up, $8 Ages 6–12, Free for Ages 5 & Under Roasted turkey and honey-glazed ham with a side of mashed and sweet potatoes, green beans, stuffing, dinner rolls and candied carrots.

Dessert features apple and pumpkin pie and ice cream.

Tama Holiday Buffet

Wed • 25 Dec • 12 p.m., 2:15 p.m. or 4:30 p.m.

Tama Lodge $22.95 Ages 13 & Up, $12.95 Ages 6–12, $2.95 Ages 3–5, Free for Ages 2 & Under Reservations Required Enjoy a delicious spread of your favorite traditional foods like turkey, ham, roast beef and more. Call 227-5230 to make your reservation.

Looking to stay the night? Tama Lodge rooms are half price on 25 December. Reserve yours now!

Events

Ornament Painting

3–14 Dec • 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Arts & Crafts $5/Two Hours/Person Paint ornaments while supplies last. Make an appointment at the Arts & Crafts Front Desk or call 227-7837. Children 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

PACAF Holiday Concert

Mon & Tue • 16 & 17 Dec • 5–8 p.m.

Officers’ Club • Free Entry Take pictures with Santa before enjoying hot cocoa, coffee and cookies while listening to holiday music performed by our very own PACAF band.

Milk & Cookies With Santa

Fri • 20 Dec • 5–7 p.m.

Natatorium • $2 Sign-Up: 2–18 Dec Snack on milk and cookies with Santa and watch a Christmas movie in the pool. Only 50 tickets available. Sign up before they’re all gone!

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Route 16

Grilled Chicken $8.50

Lunch & Dinner

White wine sauce over grilled chicken. Served with a choice of two sides.

Chico’s Chop House

Lobster & Tenderloin $35

Dinner

Succulent lobster and bacon-wrapped tenderloin served with a side salad, seasonal vegetables and your choice of baked potato, rice pilaf or garlic mashed potatoes.

Follow

Rickenbacker’s

Gingerbread Latte Tall: $3.50 Grande: $4.15 Venti: $4.30

Breakfast & Lunch

Espresso, steamed milk and gingerbread syrup topped with a sprinkle of nutmeg.

(Cookie not included.)

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Sunrise Bakery

Tropezienne $3

Breakfast & Lunch

A light and fluffy brioche bun packed with gooey cream filling.

Banzai BURRITO

Soles’S Loaded Steak Quesadilla $10

Lunch & Dinner

Quesadilla with steak, chili-spiced chicken, queso and sour cream.

Includes water or a soda.

Chili’s

Anchor Salmon $16.95

Lunch & Dinner

Seared chile-rubbed Atlantic salmon, spicy citrus-chile sauce, cilantro and queso fresco. Served with rice and steamed vegetables.

/YokotaEats

G&R’S Pacific Pub

Bacon Master Grilled Cheese $8

Lunch & Dinner Texas toast, cheddar cheese, bacon, sauteed onions and mushrooms grilled to perfection.

ENtertainment & DINING ALL Welcome

EN TER T AIN MEN T & DINING

ENLISTED CLUB 227-8820 • Bldg. 2066 /YokotaClubs

Mini Brunch Sundays • 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Charlie T’s Members: $10 Ages 13 & Up, $5 Ages 6–12, Free for Ages 5 & Under Nonmembers: $12 Ages 13 & Up, $6 Ages 6–12, Free for Ages 5 & Under

OFFICERS’ CLUB 225-8526 • Bldg. 31 /YokotaClubs

Wingman Tuesday Tue • 3 & 10 Dec • 5–7 p.m.

Wings: 80¢; Drafts: $1.50 Adults Only

Two-For-One Apps Wed • 4, 11 & 18 Dec • 5–7 p.m.

Adults Only

Pizza Night Thu • 5 & 19 Dec • 5–7 p.m.

Members: Free; Nonmembers: $5 Adults Only

Membership Appreciation Breakfast*

Mon • 2 Dec • 6:30–9:30 a.m.

Enlisted Club Members: Free Nonmembers: $10 Ages 13 & Up, $4 Ages 6–12, Free for Ages 5 & Under *Charlie T’s will be closed in support of this event.

Members Only All RANKS Kids Klub

Holiday Party Wed • 4 Dec • 4:30–6:30 p.m.

Enlisted Club $10 Ages 13 & Up, Free for Ages 12 & Under

State Admission Dinner Tue • 10 Dec • 5–9 p.m.

Chico’s Chop House & Charlie T’s Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Indiana, Mississippi, Illinois, Alabama, Texas and Iowa driver’s license holders receive a free dinner up to a $10 value.

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ENLISTED Club Members All events listed below may only be attended by enlisted personnel and their families.

OFFICERS’ Club MEmbers All events listed below may only be attended by officer personnel and their families.

Friday Social Hour

Friday Social Hour

Fridays • 4:30–6:30 p.m.

Free • Adults Only Join us for hors d’oeuvres, beverages and a progressive drawing. Must be present to win.

Fri • 6 & 20 Dec • 5–7 p.m.

Free • Adults Only Join us for hors d’oeuvres, beverages and a progressive drawing. Must be present to win.

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THU • 19 DEC

Sharing a Taste of Home One Cookie at a Time

FRIENDSHIP CHAPEL

Ways To Support

Scan the QR code to sign up!

PLEDGE TO VOLUNTEER DROP OFF COOKIES or visit

Email TeamYokotaCookieCrunch@gmail.com /TeamYokotaCookieCrunch for more information.

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HOLIDAY

PIN

DECORATING

Submit Pin by 20 Dec • 12 p.m.

Judging: Fri • 20 Dec • 2 p.m.

Free Show your Christmas spirit and creativity!

Prizes will be given for the most decorative and artistic pins within the following categories: Ages 0–4 Ages 5–9

Ages 10–14 Ages 15 & Up

Pick up a bowling pin for free from Tomodachi Lanes.

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S P ORT S & RE C REATION

SPORTS & RECREATION

Tama Hills Recreation Area

227-5230 • Reservations/Lodging 227-5248 • Recreation

Winter Break at Tama Make memories with a stay in one of the cabins or the Lodge, and take part in events happening throughout winter break including a holiday buffet, ice cream parties, arts and crafts and tons of outdoor fun.

Ice Cream Party Thu • 26 Dec • 3–4 p.m. $2 • Free for Lodge Guests* Build your own ice cream sundae. Choose from a variety of ice cream flavors, fruits, nuts, candies and sauces.

Take a Walk on the Wild Side: Tama Winter Volksmarch Fri • 27 Dec • 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Advance Tickets: $3 Day-Of Tickets: $5 Free for Lodge Guests* Join Tama Hills for their first Winter Volksmarch.

Choose the 3-mile (5-kilometer) route or the 6-mile (10-kilometer) route. Start and finish at Tama Outdoor Rec. Finishers will receive hot chocolate and a Tama Hills sticker. Call Tama Lodge to register. *Applies to those staying at Tama Lodge the night prior or the night of the event. Excludes cabin guests.

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S’mores on the Patio Sat • 28 Dec • 4–5 p.m. $3 • Free for Lodge Guests* Roast marshmallows around the campfire and make your own delicious s’mores. *Applies to those staying at Tama Lodge the night prior or the night of the event. Excludes cabin guests.

Pounding Rice Cake: Mochi-Tsuki Sat • 28 Dec • 12–3 p.m.

Free Experience the Japanese tradition of pounding rice cake to make mochi. The secret to great mochi is to quickly pound it while it’s still hot.

You can be the “tsuki-te” and pound the mochi or be the “kaeshi-te” and flip the mochi in an “usu,” or large wooden bowl.

GOLF

Tama Hills Golf Course • 042-374-2811 Yokota Golf Center • 225-8815 /TamaHillsGolfCourse

Tama Hills Holiday Golf Sale 1–24 Dec Get 10% to 50% off select items at the Pro Shop.

Yokota Golf Center Golf Clinic Sat • 7 Dec • 10 a.m.

Free Improve your game with hands-on instruction from JPGA and PGA instructors. Call Yokota Golf Center to reserve your spot.

Tama Hills Holiday Scramble

Sat • 14 Dec • Shotgun: 9 a.m.

Tama Hills • $25 Includes: Breakfast, Awards Luncheon & Prizes* Take a break from the holiday preparations with a four-person, scramble-format competition. *Golf fees not included.

Thank you for sponsoring Tama Golf.

No Federal endorsement of sponsor intended.

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Natatorium

225-6133 • Bldg. 4338 The Natatorium pool will be closed for maintenance from 21 December to 5 January.

Natatorium Indoor Pool

SPORTS & RECREATION

1–20 Dec Stay fit this winter! The Natatorium offers a 50-meter indoor, heated pool. Dive in daily for lap swim or bring the kids by to swim away pentup energy. Visit YokotaFSS.com/Natatorium for pool hours.

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Rice Harvest Festival at Satoyama-Minka NEW!

S P O R T S & RECRE A T I O N

Sun • 8 Dec • 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m. $2 Ages 6 & Up Sign up by 5 Dec Includes: Transit

Outdoor recreation (ODR)

January 2020

February 2020

225-4552 • Bldg. 564 /YokotaOutdoorRec

Two Trips Available!

Winter Waterfall Hiking

December 2019 Mystery Ski/Snowboard Daytrip

Sat • 11 Jan • 7 a.m–3 p.m. $25 Ages 13 & Up Sign-Up: 12 Dec–7 Jan Includes: Transit & Guide

Mon • 9 Dec • 5 a.m.–8 p.m. $30 All Ages Sign up by 6 Dec Includes: Transit

Sat • 25 Jan • 7 a.m.–3 p.m. $25 Ages 13 & Up Sign-Up: 26 Dec–21 Jan Includes: Transit & Guide

Family Hiking & Samurai Armor Experience at Takiyama

Tubing & Sledding at Karuizawa Snow Park

NEW!

Mon • 23 Dec • 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. $8 Ages 6 & Up Sign up by 19 Dec Includes: Transit, Guide & Photo Shoot With Samurai Armor

Winter Waterfall Hiking

Sat • 8 Feb • 7 a.m.–3 p.m. $25 Ages 13 & Up Sign-Up: 9 Jan–4 Feb Includes: Transit & Guide

Mon • 20 Jan • 7 a.m.–6:30 p.m. $65 Ages 13 & Up, $55 Ages 4–12, $45 Ages 3 & Under Sign-Up: 21 Dec–17 Jan Includes: Transit & Admission

Family Indoor Trampoline Thu • 26 Dec • 11 a.m.–5 p.m. $30 Ages 6 & Up Sign up by 22 Dec Includes: Transit & Admission

Hiking to View Diamond Fuji

Sat • 22 Feb • 10 a.m.–8 p.m. $30 Ages 13 & Up Sign-Up: 19 Jan–15 Feb Includes: Transit & Guide

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Been waiting all year to jump into the famous Japanese powder?

Sign up for one of Outdoor Recreation’s many ski and snowboard trips and let them do the planning and driving.

Kagura Three Trips Available!

Daytrips Wed • 11 Dec 4:45 a.m.–9 p.m. $60 All Ages Sign up by 8 Dec Includes: Transit

Sat • 21 Dec 4 a.m.–9 p.m. $60 All Ages Sign up by 17 Dec Includes: Transit

Wed • 8 Jan 4 a.m.–9 p.m. $60 All Ages Sign up by 5 Jan Includes: Transit

Two-Day Trip

Mon–Tue • 16–17 Dec Depart: 5 a.m., Return: 8 p.m. $135 All Ages Sign up by 13 Dec Includes: Transit, Lodging, Dinner & Breakfast Advanced Skiers & Riders Only Kagura offers runs for days, and its interlacing trails allow riders to glide through high-quality snow without having to ride on as many chair lifts. On ODR’S twoday trip, stay smack dab on the middle of the slopes — a unique location that guarantees first access to the fresh powder. Kagura is best suited for intermediate to advanced riders, but first-timers are welcome to try beginner-friendly slopes located near the bottom of the mountain on ODR’s daytrips.

Grandeco Sat • 14 Dec • 4 a.m.–9 p.m. $60 All Ages Sign up by 10 Dec Includes: Transit Grandeco is a favorite among beginners as it offers many rookie-friendly runs.

Advanced riders can enjoy the black diamond trail which offers beautiful views of the surrounding landscape and a long, fun ride back down the mountain.

Visit YokotaFSS.com/ODR for more powder-filled trips happening throughout the ski season.

Marunuma Kogen Wed • 18 Dec • 4:45 a.m.–9 p.m. $60 All Ages Sign up by 15 Dec Includes: Transit Marunuma Kogen is blessed with long winters making it the perfect destination during the early snow season. The wide trails are great for ski and snowboard novices while the moguls and park will keep more advanced riders entertained.

Joetsu-Kokusai Two-Day Trip

Mon–Tue • 6–7 Jan Depart: 5 a.m., Return: 8 p.m. $215 Ages 13 & Up, $180 Ages 12 & Under Sign up by 3 Jan Includes: Transit, Lodging, Dinner, Breakfast & Two-Day Lift Ticket This resort offers a little bit of everything for riders of all levels with slopes on both sides of the mountain — a unique setup that provides for diverse runs. Take the leisurely forest trails or test your skills on the steep slopes.

Kurohime Kogen Sat • 11 Jan • 4:45 a.m.–9 p.m. $80 Ages 18 & Up, $70 Ages 6–17 $65 Ages 5 & Under Sign-Up: 12 Dec–7 Jan Includes: Transit & Lift Ticket Japan’s most ideal resort for ski and snowboard newbies. It’s also a popular destination for families as the Family Park offers a multitude of snow activities for children including rafting and tubing.

Children can also sled down one of the flatter green trails. There’s still plenty of fun to be had for advanced riders with a mogul run, challenging black run and two parks.

Hakuba Daytrip

Nozawa Onsen Two-Day Trip

Wed–Thu • 15–16 Jan Depart: 4 a.m., Return: 9 p.m. $150 All Ages Sign up by 12 Jan Includes: Transit, Lodging, Dinner & Breakfast

Daytrip

Wed • 29 Jan • 4 a.m.–9 p.m. $60 All Ages Sign-Up: 30 Dec–26 Jan Includes: Transit Nozawa Onsen is best known for its thrillingly steep slopes and deep snow but also offers plenty of trails for beginner and intermediate riders. The area is English friendly and even has English-speaking staff in their child care and babysitting services.

Sign up for ODR’s two-day trip to experience the annual Fire Festival. During this local festival, a massive tower is erected as a petition for the health and growth of the town’s first-born sons.

At night, villagers rush the tower with torches.

The town’s 25-year-old men fight off the villagers at the base of the tower while the 42-yearold men guard the top. The event climaxes in a massive bonfire as the tower succumbs to flames.

Shiga Kogen Two Trips Available!

Three-Day Trips Sat–Mon • 18–20 Jan Sign up by 14 Jan

Sat–Mon • 15–17 Feb Sign-Up: 17 Dec–11 Feb

Wed • 22 Jan • 4 a.m.–9 p.m. $60 All Ages Sign-Up: 23 Dec–19 Jan Includes: Transit

Two-Day Trip

Tue–Wed • 25–26 Feb Depart: 4 a.m., Return: 9 p.m. $190 Ages 13 & Up, $160 Ages 12 & Under Sign-Up: 27 Dec–22 Feb Includes: Transit, Lodging, Dinner, Breakfast & Two-Day Lift Ticket Nestled within the Japanese Northern Alps, Hakuba’s two interconnected resorts, Hakuba47 and Hakuba Goryu, may just have the most incredible mountain views in Japan. Advanced skiers will enjoy the narrow trails and moguls at Hakuba Goryu while snowboarders might better appreciate the winding trails and impressive snow park at Hakuba47. Both resorts offer off-piste, treed areas for powder hounds; kid’s parks; and lessons from English speakers.

Myoko-Suginohara Sat • 25 Jan • 4 a.m.–9 p.m. $60 All Ages Sign-Up: 26 Dec–21 Jan Includes: Transit Myoko-Suginohara is a dream destination for long rides as it boasts one of the longest runs in Japan at 8.5 kilometers. Freestyle skiers and boarders can relish in the park while powder fiends will appreciate the sidecountry skiing.

Sapporo Five-Day Trip

Wed–Sun • 29 Jan–2 Feb Depart: 5 a.m., Return: 7 p.m. $640 All Ages Sign up by 7 Jan Includes: Transit, Lodging, Dinner & Breakfast Visit a different resort each day (Kiroro, Sapporo Kokusai and Sapporo Teine) for a trip full of powder-spraying, exhilarating skiing and snowboarding. Take a break from the slopes and explore the city. Try some of the acclaimed seafood and mutton or visit the Sapporo Beer Museum. Before the trip’s end, sneak a peek of Hokkaido’s upcoming, world-famous Snow Festival.

Depart: 4 a.m., Return: 9 p.m. $370 Ages 13 & Up, $320 Ages 12 & Under Includes: Transit, Lodging, Two Dinners & Two Breakfasts 18 ski resorts consolidated to create Shiga Kogen — a massive area with over 80 kilometers of trails, 50 lifts and 170 runs. The resort’s high elevation makes for high-quality snow. For those willing to part from the slopes for a few hours, Shiga Kogen is a short drive from the famous onsen-bathing snow monkeys of Jigokudani Monkey Park.

HOKKAIDO SAPPORO

NIIGATA KAGURA MYOKO-SUGINOHARA JOETSU-KOKUSAI NAGANO KUROHIME KOGEN SHIGA KOGEN HAKUBA NOZAWA ONSEN FUKUSHIMA GRANDECO

GUNMA MARUNUMA KOGEN YOKOTA AB

Tokyo Auto Salon S a t • 11 J a n 7 a.m.– 6:30 p.m.

Cultural Connection

Attend the world’s largest auto exhibition and admire more than 600, mostly customized, vehicles. This massive event brings in over 300 companies and associations including after-market parts manufacturers, custom shops, car manufacturers, automotive businesses, automotive vocational schools and more. Exhibits include all things cars including customizing technology, custom-car product sales, motorsport merchandise, the latest in car technology and even car-related video games. Watch live entertainment by top musicians and discussion panels with famous drivers and celebrities.

$50 Ages 12 & Up, $30 Ages 11 & Under Includes: Transit & Admission January tour sign-ups start at 10 a.m. on Saturday, 7 December.

227-7083 • Bldg. 327

Explore more trips at Yokota FSS.com/ITT Snow Monkey Park, Kamakura Great Buddha & Shrine, Tokyo Disney Resort, Winter Illuminations, Sumo Tournament and more!

ITT also offers shinkansen and hotel packages to a variety of trip-worthy destinations including Kyoto, Hiroshima and Osaka.

LIFE & LEISURE

Community Centers LIFE & LEISURE

Yujo • 225-7713 • Bldg. 327 Taiyo • 225-6955 • Bldg. 3260

A Few of My Favorite Things Recital

Sat • 7 Dec Doors Open: 12:30 p.m.

Show Start: 1 p.m.

Taiyo Get into the holiday spirit, and support Yokota’s very own dancers.

Airman & Family Readiness Center (A&FRC) 225-8725 • Bldg. 535 • /Yokota.AFRC1

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Events are open to the entire Yokota community.

Call A&FRC to register.

Lettering Workshop Tue • 3 Dec • 9–10:30 a.m.

A&FRC Hand lettering is a combination of handwriting and art. Learn the beginner basics and add your own creative flourishes to any handwritten note, sign or piece of art. Supplies will be provided so that you can harness your newly acquired creative skills to make personalized holiday cards for friends and family.

Vision Boards Workshop Mon • 9 Dec • 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

A&FRC Speak your goals into existence! The Military & Family Life counselors will chat about life balance while you use your creativity to make a personalized vision board. All supplies provided.

Sensory Play Group Thu • 12 Dec • 9–11 a.m.

Play Room, Bldg. 4302 Kids can watch a series of short films while sipping on drinks, snacking on popcorn and enjoying sensory games. Movie theater fun without the strict rules.

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Holiday Event

Japanese Cooking Class

Fri • 13 Dec • 5:30–7 p.m.

A&FRC Bring the whole family out and join EFMP for some holiday fun. Make personalized ornaments, holiday cards and decorations. There will also be holiday music, face painting, holiday bingo and photos with Santa.

Sushi Tue • 17 Dec • 12–1:30 p.m.

Learn a new recipe and meet new people.

Library

EFMP & USO Sensory Play Group

225-7490 • Bldg. 617

Thu • 19 Dec • 10:30–11:30 a.m.

USO EFMP and the USO are collaborating to offer fun, sensory activities for all ages and abilities. Enjoy structured activities and circle time while the adults convene for parent discussion. All supplies provided.

Children’s Story Times

Financial Readiness Financial Friday Series: Tax Preparation & Planning Fri • 6 Dec • 3–4:30 p.m.

Need assistance with the upcoming tax season? Join A&FRC to learn tax preparation and planning from a personal financial counselor.

Holiday Planning Fri • 13 Dec • 3–4:30 p.m.

Keep those credit card charges low and come out of December with little-tono debt. Educate yourself at A&FRC’s Holiday Planning workshop.

2020 New Year Financial Planning Fri • 20 Dec • 3–4:30 p.m.

New year, new goals, new priorities. Be proactive with your money and plan for a successful 2020. Budget for a family vacation, save for a rainy day or get out of debt! Name your goal and A&FRC can help you get there.

Cultural Courses Ages 18 & Up Call A&FRC to sign up.

Tips for Teaching English

Event

Day & TIme

Japanese Story Time

Mon • 9 Dec • 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

Pajama Story Time

Thu • 19 Dec • 5:30–6 p.m.

Music & Movement Story Time

Tue • 3, 10 & 17 Dec • 10:30–11 a.m.

Maker’s Club Tue • 3 Dec • 4–5:30 p.m.

Learn the joys of science, technology, engineering, art and math at the Library’s monthly Maker’s Club! Get hands-on with fun projects related to the STEAM fields. Recommended for ages 8 and up.

Board Game Day Sat • 7 & 21 Dec • 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Get out of the dorms or away from the house for Board Game Day. Choose from dozens of games including board and card games. Check out games to play back in your dorm room or house.

Pokémon Club Tue • 10 Dec • 4:30–6 p.m.

Calling all Pokémon trainers! Battle other fans with the card or video games.

Pokémon Go players are welcome to use the Library’s free Wi-Fi and meet up to raid gyms on base or put a lure out for some communal catches.

Winter Fest Fri • 13 Dec • 3:30–5 p.m.

Celebrate the holiday season with fun activities! Children will receive a goody bag to take home.

Japanese Customs & Courtesies Mon • 9 Dec • 1:30–3 p.m.

Gain a deeper understanding of Japanese manners so you can feel more at ease exploring off base.

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Mon • 2 Dec • 1:30–3 p.m.

Learn how to teach English to Japanese speakers.

Join the Library for stories, songs, crafts and games.

Aero Club/Flight Training Center (FTC) 225-8988 • Bldg. 4304

Flight Safety Meeting Sat • 7 Dec • 9 a.m.

Kobayashi Room, Enlisted Club Join us for a local general aviation flight safety discussion group. Attendance is required for all pilots.

A er o C lu b & F li g h t Trai n i n g C e n t er

Make Sure Laser-Light Displays Aren’t Aimed at the Sky With the holiday season upon us, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wants to make sure your laser-light displays are aimed at your house and not towards the sky.

A well-meaning attempt to spread holiday cheer has the potential to create a serious safety risk to pilots and their passengers flying overhead. Each year, the FAA receives reports from pilots distracted or temporarily blinded by residential laser-light displays. The extremely concentrated beams of laser lights reach much farther than you might realize. Many high-powered lasers can incapacitate pilots trying to fly safely to their destinations. Laser strikes against aircraft continue to increase each year. In 2018, the FAA received 6,754 reports of laser strikes against aircraft — a 250% increase since the FAA started tracking laser strikes in 2010.

If FAA or base officials become aware of your laser-light display affecting pilots, they will ask you to adjust them or turn them off.

If your laser-light display continues to affect pilots despite FAA warnings, you could face a civil penalty. Intentionally aiming a laser at an aircraft is a serious safety risk and violates federal law.

LIFE & LEISURE

FAA.gov/News/Updates/?NewsId=92526

Arts & Crafts Center 225-7837 • Bldg. 334 /YokotaArtsAndCraftsCenter

Holiday Portrait Photo Session 3–14 Dec • $70/Photo Shoot* Includes: 8x10 Print & 11x13 Frame Get your family portrait done for the season. Call 225-8133 to schedule your shoot. *Up to five people.

Japanese Holiday Wrapping Class

Fri • 6 Dec • 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. $12 Learn to beautifully wrap presents for family and friends.

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Vehicle Operations

AUTO HOBBY Shop

Rent a Van

WINTERIZE SPECIAL

$75/Day, $450/Week Includes: Van, GPS System, Studless Tires,* Snow Chains* & Public Toll Tickets Travel to Japan’s snowy mountains in ease. Make your reservation early as vans for snowboarding and skiing are popular during the winter season. All personnel must possess a valid USFJ 4EJ driver’s license to rent and operate a vehicle. Bring in your Club Membership card and receive 10% off your rental. Proof of membership must be shown at time of payment to receive the discount.

Now–29 Feb 2020 Club Members: $73.80/4-Quarts Engine Oil* Nonmembers: $82/4-Quarts Engine Oil*

225-7720 • Bldg. 1290

225-7623 • Bldg. 4086

*Available upon request.

Narita Shuttle Sponsorship Tips Do you have relatives or friends traveling to Japan this holiday season? Is your busy schedule making it difficult to pick them up at the airport? Sponsor them on the shuttle by filling out the Certificate of Sponsorship form. We will transport your guests to Yokota’s Fussa Gate where you can meet them at the Visitor’s Center. For security reasons and to minimize delays for other passengers, shuttle buses can not wait for passengers to obtain visitor passes. Please make alternate arrangements for transportation upon arrival at the visitor’s gate.

Holiday Special

*Oil filter cost not included. $3.50 per additional quart.

Auto Detailing Service • Full Service Packages (Interior & Exterior) • Interior Cleaning Packages • Exterior Cleaning Packages • Quick Wash • A/C Vent Deodorization • Child Seat Cleaning ($25/Seat)

Daily FSS Shuttle Servicing

Daily FSS Shuttle Servicing

New Sanno & Haneda Airport

Narita Airport To Narita

LIFE & LEISURE

1–28 Dec Auto Hobby Receive a 5% discount for your auto detailing service and audio installation labor fee. Get 10% off audio system products including head units and speakers.

Special Includes: • Engine Oil & Filter Change • Radiator Flush • New Radiator Cap • Fluid Check & Top-Off • Belts & Hoses Check • Charging System Check • Vehicle Undercarriage Check • Tire Air Pressure Check & Adjustment

NRT #1 NRT #2 NRT #3

To Yokota AB

NRT #1 NRT #2 NRT #3

To Haneda

To Yokota AB

Departs TLF Bldg. 4304 08:30 10:30 12:30

Departs NRT Term. 1

16:00 18:00 20:00

Departs TLF Bldg. 4304 09:00

Departs HND Term. 1

Departs Kanto Lodge*1 09:00 11:00 13:00

Departs New Sanno

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——

21:30

Departs Kanto Lodge*1 09:30

Departs New Sanno*3 14:00

Est. Arrival

12:30 14:30 16:30

Est. Arrival

19:30

21:15

23:00

Est. Arrival New Sanno 11:00

Est. Arrival

Recommended for Flights AftEr

14:30 16:30 18:30 *1

Kanto Lodge=Bldg. 15

Narita Shuttle Fares* Yokota <–> Narita $40 Ages 13 & Up

$30 Ages 12 & Under Narita –> Sanno $35/seat (NRT #3 Only) 2

Departs New Sanno*3

11:15

Est. Arrival

12:00

*1

13:30 15:45

Kanto Lodge=Bldg. 15

Sanno Haneda Shuttle Fares* Yokota <–> Sanno SOFA ID HOLDERS: $8; NON-ID HOLDERS: $10 Sanno <–> Haneda SOFA ID HOLDERS: $12; NON-ID HOLDERS: $15 Yokota <–> Haneda*4 SOFA ID HOLDERS: $20; NON-ID HOLDERS: $25 2

*2Payments accepted in yen or U.S. dollars.

Personal checks and credit cards are not accepted.

Pets, smoking and drinking alcoholic beverages are prohibited on all shuttles.

Check out our website for the most current schedules and information.

If bus arrival is delayed, it will stop for five minutes to drop off/take on passengers and then depart. *4 Shuttle will first stop at New Sanno before continuing on to Haneda. *3

Military, non-military, SOFA and non-SOFA individuals can use this service.

If you have any questions, please contact 374 FSS Vehicle Operations or visit YokotaFSS.com/Vehicle-Operations.

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KIDS' KORNER

KIDS' KORNER

Youth Center

Child Development Center (CDC)

Winter Wonderland

Give Parents a Break

Fri • 13 Dec • 4–6 p.m.

Celebrate the holidays with Youth Center.

Sat • 21 Dec • 1–5 p.m.

Tired from a long week? The CDC has you covered! Bring your child to CDC so you can run errands or go on a date. Please call the A&FRC for referral details.

225-7441 • Bldg. 1591

Winter Camps Mon • 23 Dec Thu–Fri • 26–27 Dec Mon • 30 Dec Thu–Fri • 2–3 Jan Getting bored during your winter break? Miss your friends? Stop by the Youth Center!

Yume • 225-8810 • Bldg. 3015

Thank you for sponsoring the CDC events.

No Federal endorsement of sponsor intended.

KIDS' KORNER

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DEC ENTERTAINMENT & DINING

Sports & Recreation

Life & Leisure

Kids’ Korner

Mochi Pounding Tama Hills • 12–3 p.m.

S’mores on the Patio Tama Hills • 4–5 p.m.

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Board Game Day Library • 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Give Parents a Break CDC • 1–5 p.m.

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Saturday

Friday

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13

6

Thursday

12

5

Wednesday 4

Tuesday 3

Monday 2

Sunday 1 Pizza Night O Club • 5–7 p.m.

Flight Safety Meeting E Club • 9 a.m.

Golf Clinic Golf Center • 10 a.m.

Jan Tour Sign-Up ITT • 10 a.m.

Holiday Bash Tomodachi Lanes 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

MINI Brunch Charlie T’s • 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Tama Hills Holiday Scramble Tama Golf • 9 a.m.

Miracle on 374th Street Taiyo • 4–8 p.m.

KIDS KLUB E Club • 4:30–6:30 p.m.

Two-For-One Apps O Club • 5–7 p.m.

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Sensory Play Group Bldg. 4302 • 9–11 a.m.

Holiday Planning A&FRC • 3–4:30 p.m.

Winter Fest Library • 3:30–5 p.m.

Winter Wonderland Youth Center • 4–6 p.m.

Friday Social Hour E Club • 4:30–6:30 p.m.

Holiday Event A&FRC • 5:30–7 p.m.

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Milk & Cookies With Santa Natatorium • 5–7 p.m.

EFMP & USO Sensory Play Group USO • 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Pizza Night O Club • 5–7 p.m.

Pajama Story Time Library • 5:30–6 p.m.

Pin Decorating Contest Judging Tomodachi Lanes • 2 p.m.

2020 New Year Financial Planning A&FRC • 3–4:30 p.m.

Friday Social Hour E Club • 4:30–6:30 p.m.

O Club • 5–7 p.m.

Membership Breakfast E Club • 6:30–9:30 a.m.

TIPS FOR TEACHING ENGLISH A&FRC • 1:30–3 p.m.

10 Two-For-One Apps O Club • 5–7 p.m.

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Two-For-One Apps O Club • 5–7 p.m.

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Tama Holiday Buffet Tama Hills 12 p.m., 2:15 p.m. or 4:30 p.m.

Ice Cream Party Tama Hills • 3–4 p.m.

Winter Camp Youth Center

Tax Preparation & Planning A&FRC • 3–4:30 p.m.

Friday Social Hour E Club • 4:30–6:30 p.m.

O Club • 5–7 p.m.

NAF JOB FAIR A&FRC • 1–4 p.m.

9 Vision Boards Workshop A&FRC • 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Japanese Story Time Library • 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

Japanese Customs & Courtesies A&FRC • 1:30–3 p.m.

Music & Movement Library • 10:30–11 a.m.

Pokémon Club Library • 4:30–6 p.m.

Wingman Tuesday O Club • 5–7 p.m.

STATE ADMISSION DINNER (AL, In, IL, IA, DE, MS, NJ, PA & TX) E Club • 5–9 p.m.

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Chico’s Holiday Buffet Chico’s • 5–7 p.m.

PACAF Holiday Concert O Club • 5–8 p.m.

Music & Movement Library • 10:30–11 a.m.

JAPANESE COOKING CLASS A&FRC • 12–1:30 p.m.

Chico’s Holiday Buffet Chico’s • 5–7 p.m.

PACAF Holiday Concert O Club • 5–8 p.m.

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Winter Camp Youth Center

Rotisserie to-go pickup Route 16 • 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Prime Rib to-go pickup O Club • 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

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Winter Camp Youth Center

Tama winter volksmarch Tama Hills • 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Winter Camp Youth Center Friday Social Hour E Club • 4:30–6:30 p.m.

Lettering Workshop A&FRC • 9–10:30 a.m.

Music & Movement Library • 10:30–11 a.m.

Maker’s Club Library • 4–5:30 p.m.

Wingman Tuesday O Club • 5–7 p.m.

8 MINI Brunch Charlie T’s • 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

15 MINI Brunch Charlie T’s • 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

22 MINI Brunch Charlie T’s • 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

29 MINI Brunch Charlie T’s • 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

New Year’s Eve Party E Club • 9 p.m.

New Year’s Eve Party Tomodachi Lanes • 9 p.m.

For further details on all FSS events, please refer to the directed Horizons sections listed above. All facility programs, event hours and dates are subject to change.

Board Game Day Library • 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Dance Recital Taiyo • 12:30 p.m.

CLASS Spotlight Morning Yoga

Morning Yoga is more than just your typical class. It’s a place of sanctuary and non-judgement where anyone and everyone can take a break from the daily grind and stresses of life to simply breathe and slow down. You don’t have to be an athlete to participate. As instructor Alexis Miller likes to say, “All you need is a body and breath.” Morning Yoga is also a community as can be seen before class when teacher and students greet one another by name and reflect on the trials and triumphs of their week.

Alexis purposefully and gently guides students throughout the entire practice, often offering modifications for beginners. She also reminds students they are welcome to take a break at any point during the practice. Classes always start with breathing exercises and gentle stretches before gradually leading up to a more challenging move or series of movements. Class winds down with calming yoga poses before concluding with savasana (a traditional resting pose in which practitioners simply lie on their mat in final relaxation).

Leave class feeling rejuvenated and ready to take on whatever life throws your way.

See page 28 for the Morning Yoga class schedule or call 225-6133 for more information.

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DECEMBER Class Schedule Natatorium • 225-6133

Morning Yoga Instructor: Alexis Miller

Ballet Studio Instructor: Chinatsu Day

Time

Ages

Cost

Thu

4–4:50 p.m.

3–4

$45/Month/4 Classes

Hawaiian Keiki Hula Day

Time

Ages

Cost

Mon

3–3:45 p.m.

5–12

$35/Month/4 Classes, $10 Walk-In

JIU Jitsu Day

Time

Mon/Wed

5–6 p.m.

4–5 p.m.

5–6 p.m.

Ages

Cost

9–15 6–8 Tue/Thu 9–15 Women 1:45–2:45 p.m.

16 & Up Thu 3–3:45 p.m.

4–5 Mon/Wed 6–7:30 p.m. Adult Advanced 12–1:30 p.m. Adult Any Level Tue/Thu 6–7:30 p.m. Adult Beginner Adult Fri 5:30–7 p.m.

Competition

$60 per Month/4 Classes per Week, $35 per Month/2 Classes per Week $30/4 Classes $25/4 Classes $95 per Month/5 Classes per Week, $85 per Month/4 Classes per Week, $60 per Month/2 Classes per Week, $8 Walk-In

Ages

Cost

16 & Up

Punch Cards $30/8 Classes, $15/4 Classes, $5 Walk-In

U-Jam Fitness® Day

Time

Ages

Cost

Tue

5:15–6:15 p.m.

16 & Up

$20/8 Classes, $10/4 Classes, $3 Walk-In

Zumba® Day

Time

Ages

Cost

Thu

5:15–6:15 p.m.

16 & Up

$20/8 Classes, $10/4 Classes, $3 Walk-In

Samurai Fitness Center • 225-8890 Budo Taijitsu & Self Defense Day

Time

Mon Wed

5:30–7 a.m.

6:30–7:30 p.m.

Ages

Cost

18 & Up

$60/Month, 10/Class

Instructor: Sarah

Day

Time

Ages

Cost

Wed Fri

4–5 p.m.

5:30–6:30 p.m.

16 & Up

$20/8 Classes, $10/4 Classes, $3 Walk-In

Day

Ages

Cost

6:30–7:30 p.m.

18 & Up

$10/4 Classes, $3/Class

Day

Time

Ages

Cost

Mon Thu

6:30–8 p.m.

18 & Up

$70/Month

Mon Thu

Time

Jiu Jitsu

Tae Kwon Do Day

Time

Ages

Cost

Mon & Fri

3–3:45 p.m.

3:45–4:45 p.m.

5–7 8–12

$60/Month/8 Classes

Traditional KarAte Day

Sat

Time

9–10 a.m.

Core de Force

STRONG BY ZUMBA®

Wed

Day

Tue & Thu

Time

Ages

Cost

3–3:40 p.m.

3:45–4:45 p.m.

10:40–11:40 a.m.

11:50 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

4–5 6 & Up 6 & Up 4–5

$60/Month/8 Classes, $30/Month/4 Classes

Instructor: Chisom

Extreme Transformation Cycle Instructor: Denea James Day

Time

Mon/Fri Tue/Thu

5:30–6:30 a.m.

5:30–6:30 p.m.

Baby & Toddler Yoga

Hakkoryu Goshin

Instructor: Marilee Stonestreet

Instructor: Joseph Miller

Day

Time

Ages

Cost

Day

Tue

2:45–3:45 p.m.

4–4:45 p.m.

1–3 6 Weeks–12 Months

Punch Cards $25/8 Classes, $15/4 Classes, $5 Walk-In

Tue Fri

Time

7–9 p.m.

Power Yoga

ZUMBA

Instructor: Alexis Miller

Instructor: Lynn Gomez

Ages

Cost

18 & Up

$10/4 Classes, $3/Class

Ages

Cost

18 & Up

$70/Month, $10/Class

Day

Time

Ages

Cost

Day

Time

Ages

Cost

Mon & Wed

5:25–6:25 p.m.

16 & Up

Punch Cards $30/8 Classes, $15/4 Classes, $5 Walk-In

Mon Sat

5:15–6:15 p.m.

9–10 a.m.

18 & Up

$10/4 Classes, $3/Class

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Youth Programs • 225-7441

Taiyo • 225-6955/6966

Ballet

Guitar

Instructor: Chinatsu Day

Mon Wed Thu

Time

Ages

2:45–3:45 p.m.

3:45–4:45 p.m.

4:45–5:30 p.m.

3:30–4:30 p.m.

4:30–5:15 p.m.

5:15–6 p.m.

2:45–3:45 p.m.

Grades 1–2 Grades 3–5 5 Pointe* 3–4 5 Grades 1–5

Cost

Private Lessons Day

Time

Ages

$55/Month $45/Month $60/Month

Lessons Slots From 1–8 p.m.

Mon

$45/Month $55/Month

*Students are selected by instructor.

Time

Cheerleading

Ages

Lessons Slots From 1–8 p.m.

Mon

Cheer Tumbling Day

Time

Ages

Cost

Tue

3–3:30 p.m.

5 & Up

$35/Month

Day

Time

Ages

Cost

Tue

3:30–4:45 p.m.

5–12

$60/Month

Youth Elite

Senior Elite Day

Time

Ages

Cost

Tue

4:45–6 p.m.

13–18

$60/Month

Instructor: Kohei, Jaclyn & Brianna Mom, Dad & Me Day

Time

Ages

Cost

Mon Tue

10:30–11 a.m.

18 Months–3 Years

$35/Month

13 & Up

Hawaiian Hula Instructor: Midori Sudo Day

Time

Ages

Cost

Mon

Advanced 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Beginner 12:30–1:30 p.m.

18 & Up

$35/Month, $10/Class

JAPANESE LANGUAGE Day

Time

Ages

Cost

Tue

5:20–6 p.m.

8 & Up

$50/4 Lessons

Beginner Japanese Day

Time

Ages

Cost

Tue

6–6:40 p.m.

8 & Up

$50/4 Lessons

Intermediate Japanese/Special Topics

Tiny Tumblers Day

Time

Ages

Cost

Mon Tue

11–11:30 a.m.

4–6

$35/Month

Ages

Cost

Advanced Tumbling Day

6–12

Cost

$70/4 Lessons/Hour, $60/4 Lessons/45 Min., $50/4 Lessons/30 Min. $80/4 Lessons/Hour, $70/4 Lessons/45 Min., $60/4 Lessons/30 Min.

Basic Japanese*

Gymnastics & Cheer

Mon Wed Thu

13 & Up

Group Lessons Day

Instructor: Jaclyn

6–12

Cost

$90/4 Lessons/Hour, $85/4 Lessons/45 Min., $70/4 Lessons/30 Min. $110/4 Lessons/Hour, $95/4 Lessons/45 Min., $80/4 Lessons/30 Min.

Time

3:30–4:30 p.m.

7 & Up

3:30–5:30 p.m.

$50/Month $60/Month

Level 1/2

Day

Time

Ages

Cost

Tue

6:40–7:20 p.m.

8 & Up

$50/4 Lessons

*No Japanese language experience necessary.

Kayoko’s Ballet School Instructor: Kayoko Hara Ballet & Tap Day

Day

Time

Ages

Cost

Mon Wed

Mon

5–6 p.m.

7 & Up

$45/Month

Wed

Time

Ages

Cost

4–5 p.m.

3–4

$120/Month/12 Classes, $80/Month/8 Classes, $50/Month/4 Classes Cost

Ballet

Piano

Day

Instructor: Hashimoto Day

Mon–Fri

Time

2:30–5:30 p.m.

Ages

Cost

5 & Up

$60/Month/ 4 Classes/30 Min.

Mon

Wed

Thu

Time

Ages

5–6 p.m.

5–6

6–7 p.m.

All Ages (Advanced)

5–6 p.m.

5–6

6–7 p.m.

7 & Up

11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m.

Adults

6–7 p.m.

7 & Up

$120/Month/12 Classes, $80/Month/8 Classes, $50/Month/4 Classes $60/Month/4 Classes, $17/Class $120/Month/12 Classes, $80/Month/8 Classes, $50/Month/4 Classes

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DECEMBER Class Schedule Traditional Karate

Toe Shoes Day

Time

Ages

Cost

7–7:40 p.m.

Advanced

$120/Month/12 Classes, $80/Month/8 Classes, $40/Month/4 Classes

Time

Ages

Cost

6 & Up

$120/Month/12 Classes, $80/Month/8 Classes, $50/Month/4 Classes

Mon Wed Thu Jazz Day

Thu

5–6 p.m.

Instructor: Yasushi Abe Day

Time

Tue

7–8 p.m.

9–9:40 a.m.

Ages

Cost

6 & Up $60/Week/2 Classes (Tue & Sat), 4–5 (Beginner) $40/Class (Tue/Sat) 4–5 (Advanced) Family Discount: $10 discount per Sat 9:40–10:25 a.m. & Ages 6 & Up student if another family member (Beginner) signs up for the karate class.

10:30–11:30 a.m. 6 & Up (Advanced)

Yokota Dance Angels Instructor: Yoshie Sato Dance Musical

Kindermusik®

Day

Instructor: Mie Fujimori Day

Time

Ages

Cost

Wed

10:15–11 a.m.

11:15 a.m.–12 p.m.

18 Months–3 Years

$60/Month/4 Classes*

*Minimum of five participants; maximum of 10. Please contact Taiyo in advance to reserve a spot.

Tue

Ages

Cost

7–10

5:45–6:30 p.m.

11 & Up

$90/Month/12 Classes, $70/Month/8 Classes, $40/Month/4 Classes

Pop Dance Day

Wed

Koto Instrument

Time

5–5:45 p.m.

Time

Ages

Cost

5–5:45 p.m.

5:45–6:30 p.m.

7–10 11 & Up All Ages (Advanced)

$90/Month/12 Classes, $70/Month/8 Classes, $40/Month/4 Classes

6:30–7:15 p.m.

Instructor: Fumiko Tachikawa Private Lessons Day

Time

Ages

Cost

Thu

Lesson Slots From 11 a.m.–7 p.m.

All Ages

$25/Hour

YOKOTA DANCE Company Instructor: Hannah Jeffords, Theresa Wagner, Jason Angove & Christine Minard Jazz/Tap Day

Group Lessons* Day

Time

Ages

Cost

Thu

Lesson Slots From 12 a.m.–6 p.m.

12 & Up

$48/Month/3 Classes

Mon

Time

Ages

Cost*

3:30–4:15 p.m.

3–5 Kindergarten– Grade 1

$45/Month/4 Classes

4:15–5:15 p.m.

$55/Month/4 Classes

Hip Hop

*Minimum of two students per class; maximum of six.

Laughter Yoga Day

Time

Ages

Cost

1st & 3rd Thu

5:30–7 p.m.

18 & Up

$7/Class

Day

Time

Ages

Cost*

Mon

5:15–6:15 p.m.

Teens Kindergarten– Grade 1 (Beginners) Grades 2–4 (Elementary) Grades 5–6 (Intermediate)

$55/Month/4 Classes

3:30–4:15 p.m.

Fri

Piano

4:20–5:05 p.m.

5:15–6:15 p.m.

Instructor: Mie Fujimori

$45/Month/4 Classes

$55/Month/4 Classes

Jazz

Private Lessons

Day

Day

Time

Ages

Cost

Mon–Fri

Lesson Slots From 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

6 & Up

$97/Month/4 Lessons/45 Min., $65/Month/4 Lessons/30 Min.

Group Lessons*

Tue Thu

Day

Time

Ages

Cost

Mon–Fri

Lesson Slots From 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

5–6

$40/Month/4 Classes

Time

4:15–5:15 p.m.

4–5 p.m.

5–6 p.m.

Tue

TANABATA DANCE (JAPANESE FOLK DANCE) Instructor: Ayako Hiruma

Cost*

$55/Month/4 Classes

Ages

Cost*

Grades 5–8 (Intermediate) Adults (Advanced)

$55/Month/4 Classes

Contemporary Day

*Minimum of three students per class; maximum of six.

Ages

Grades 2–4 (Elementary) Grades 5–7 (Intermediate) Grades 8 & Up (Advanced)

Time

5:15–6:15 p.m.

6:15–7:15 p.m.

Private Lesson

Day

Time

Ages

Cost

Thu

6:30–7:30 p.m.

13 & Up

$20/Month/4 Classes, $7/Class

Day

Time

Cost

Thu

6:30–7:30 p.m.

$35/Lesson

*$10 discount for students who take two classes.

Irregular Closures & Hours

A number of FSS facilities will have irregular closures and hours during the months of December and January due to the holidays. For normal hours of operation, please refer to pages 34 and 35.

Aero Club/Flight Training 225-8988 • BLDG. 4304 24–26 Dec 31 Dec–3 Jan

Closed Closed

Airman & Family Readiness Center 225-8725 • BLDG. 535 27 Dec

Closed

Arts & Crafts Center 225-7837 • BLDG. 334 24 Dec 29–31 Dec

9:30 a.m.–2 p.m.

Closed

Enlisted Club

227-7490 • BLDG. 617 27–28 Dec 29 Dec–3 Jan

9 a.m.–2 p.m.

Closed

227-8820 • BLDG. 2066 25 Dec Closed 1 Jan Closed (Open for New Year's Eve Party) Barber Shop • 227-8829 30 Dec–2 Jan Closed Business Office & Catering 29 Dec–3 Jan Closed Cashiers Cage 25 Dec Closed 29–30 Dec 11 a.m.–8 p.m.

31 Dec 4–11 p.m.

1 Jan Closed 2–3 Jan 11 a.m.–8 p.m.

Shogun Lounge/Game Room 25 Dec Closed 30 Dec 4–9 p.m.

1 Jan Closed

Chili's Grill & Bar

11 a.m.–6 p.m.

Closed

Natatorium

225-6133 • BLDG. 4338 24 Dec 225-8526 • BLDG. 31 13 Dec 23 Dec–4 Jan

Closed

225-8293 • BLDG. 327 23 Dec–3 Jan

Closed

Rickenbacker’s Coffee Shop

8 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Closed

Tama HIlls Recreation Area Closed

Enlisted Club • BLDG. 2066 30 Dec–2 Jan Closed Kanto Lodge • BLDG. 15 26–31 Dec 7 a.m.–1 p.m.

2 Jan 7 a.m.–1 p.m.

Route 16

225-8685 • BLDG. 35 24 Dec 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

(Open for Rotisserie Chicken Pickup) 28 Dec 7 a.m.–8 p.m.

29 Dec–3 Jan Closed

Restaurants Banzai Burrito

225-9551 • BLDG. 4330 30 Dec–2 Jan

1(210)-574-9947 • BLDG. 536 25 Dec Closed 29 Dec–3 Jan Closed

G&R’s Pacific Pub

Officers’ Club

227-5230 30 Dec–1 Jan

Auto Hobby Shop 225-7623 • BLDG. 4086 24 Dec 29 Dec–3 Jan

Library

Closed

Charlie T’s

227-8837/8820 • BLDG. 2066 4–29 Dec Mon & Tue Open Wed–Sun Closed for Dinner 30 Dec–2 Jan Closed

Sunrise Bakery 225-8917 • BLDG. 621 30 Dec–2 Jan

Closed

Chico's Chop House & Seafood Grill

225-8343 • BLDG. 31 12–14 Dec Closed 24 Dec 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

(Open for Prime Rib Pickup) 26 Dec–4 Jan Closed

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Directory of services Aero Club/Flight Training 225-8988 • Bldg. 4304 (Ashiya TLF Tower) Tue–Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Sun/Mon/Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal

Airman & Family Readiness Center 225-8725 • Bldg. 535 Mon–Thu 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Fri 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Sat/Sun/Hol/Fam Closed

Arts & Crafts Center

225-7837 • Bldg. 334 Tue–Sat 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

Sun/Mon/Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal

Auto Hobby Shop

225-7623 • Bldg. 4086 Mon/Tue* 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Wed–Fri 8 a.m.–8 p.m.

Sat/Sun 9 a.m.–6 p.m.

Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal

*JCI Inspections by appointment only.

DIY/STALL USE

Wed–Fri 11 a.m.–7:30 p.m.

Sat/Sun 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Mon/Tue Closed

Child Development Centers

Kibo CDC • Temporarily relocated to Yume Yume CDC • 225-8810 • Bldg. 3015 Mon–Fri 6:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

Exr 5:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

Sat/Sun/Hol/Fam Closed

Cashiers Cage Daily 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

4–8 p.m.

Hol Fam/Exr Normal Shogun Lounge / Game Room Sun–Thu 3–10 p.m.

Fri 3 p.m.–2 a.m.

3 p.m.–2 a.m.

Sat Hol 4–9 p.m.

Fam/Exr Normal Spectrum Lounge Fri 4:30 p.m.–2 a.m.

7 p.m.–2 a.m.

Sat Sun–Thu/Hol/ Fam/Exr Closed

Manpower & Organization

Family Child Care Office 225-8810 • Bldg. 3015 Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Sat/Sun/Hol/Fam Closed Exr Normal

225-9913 • Bldg. 316 Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Every Other Friday Closes at 12 p.m.* Sat/Sun/Hol/Fam/Exr Closed* *Visit YokotaFSS.com for more details.

Flight Kitchen

NAF HR

225-9006 • Bldg. 335 Daily Open 24 Hours

FSS Training Institute

225-8105/8106 • Bldg. 316 Rm. 132, 133, 141 & 144 DSN FAX 225-2060 Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Sat/Sun/Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal

Information, Tickets & Travel

225-3901 • Bldg. 316 • Rm. 217 Employee Relations • 225-3916 Allowances • 225-3906 Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

Sat/Sun/Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal

227-7083 • Bldg. 327 Local Tours Desk • 227-7084 Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Sat 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Sun/Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal Night Flight Travel Agency 225-6993/6999 Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Sat Sun/Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal

Education & Training center

Installation Personnel Readiness

Civilian Personnel

EducationServices • 225-7337 Bldg. 316 Mon–Thu 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

Fri 7:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

Sat/Sun/Hol/Fam Closed

225-8519 • Bldg. 400 Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Sat/Sun/Hol/Fam Closed Exr Normal

Enlisted Club

224-2002 • Bldg. 15 Daily

227-8820 • Bldg. 2066 Barber Shop • 227-8829 Mon–Sat (Incl. Exr) 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Sun/Hol Closed Fam 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Business Office & Catering Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Sat/Sun/Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal

Fam PACAF Family Down Day / Exr Exercise / hol Holiday

Kanto Lodge Library

Open 24 Hours

225-7490 • Bldg. 617 Mon–Thu 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

Fri 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Sat/Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m.

Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal

225-5590 • Bldg. 400 Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Sat/Sun/Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal

Marketing

225-3308 • Bldg. 1295 Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Sat/Sun/Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal

Military Personnel Flight Customer Support

225-3920 • Bldg. 316 • Rm. 217 Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

Sat/Sun/Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal

Natatorium

225-6133 • Bldg. 4338 Front Desk Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–7 p.m.

Sat 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

Sun/Hol Closed Pool 21 Dec–5 Jan Closed

Officers’ Club

225-8526 • Bldg. 31 Business Office Tue–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Sat–Mon/Hol/Fam Closed Exr Normal

Cashiers Cage • 225-8341 Sun/Mon/Hol Closed Tue–Fri 10 a.m.–9 p.m.

Sat/Fam 5–9 p.m.

Exr Normal Catering Office • 225-8342 Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–7 p.m.

Sun/Mon Closed Samurai Lounge Tue–Sat 5–10 p.m.

Sun/Mon/Hol Closed Fam/ Exr Normal

Outdoor Recreation/ Equipment Rental

225-4552 • Bldg. 564 Sun 11 a.m.–4 p.m.

Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

Wed/Hol Closed Sat 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Fam/Exr Normal

Pet Care Center 225-8906 • Bldg. 4066

Front Desk

Daily 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal

Post Office

225-9383 • Bldg. 410 Customer Service Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Sat/Sun/Hol/Fam Closed Finance Office Tue–Fri 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Sat 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Sun/Mon/Hol/Fam Closed Official Mail Center Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Sat/Sun/Hol/Fam Closed Parcel PickUp Window Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Sat Sun/Hol/Fam Closed

Professional Development Center ALS: 225-8331 CAA: 225-7829 FTAC: 225-9525 Bldg. 580 Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Sat/Sun/Hol/Fam Closed Exr Normal

Readiness & Plans/ Mortuary Affairs

225-3667/3668 • Bldg. 316 Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Fam Closed Exr Normal

Samurai Fitness Center & Annex

225-8889/8890 • Bldg. 689/665 Mon–Fri 4 a.m.–10 p.m.

6 a.m.–8 p.m.

Sat/Sun/Hol Fam 6 a.m.–8 p.m.

MX Nutri Shop • 225-9893

Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–2 p.m., 4–8 p.m.

Sat/Hol 9 a.m.–1 p.m.,

2:30–7 p.m.

Sun Closed

School-Age Care

225-6397 • Bldg. 3258 Mon/Wed/Thu/Fri 6:30–8:30 a.m.,

2:30–6 p.m..

Tue 6:30–8:30 a.m.,

1:30–6 p.m.

Exr 5:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

Sat/Sun/Hol/Fam Closed

Taiyo Community Center 225-6955 • Bldg. 3260 Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

Sat 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Sun/Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal

Tama Hills Golf Course

042-374-2811 18-Hole Golf Course Mon Closed Mon US & JN Hol & Fam Open Tue–Sun (Incl. Hol/Fam/Exr) Open Pro Shop Tue–Fri 5:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Sat/Sun 5:15 a.m.–5 p.m.

Hours subject to change due to weather conditions.

Tama Hills Recreation Area 227-5230 Country Store Mon 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Tue Closed Wed/Thu 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Fri 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

Sat/Sun 8 a.m.–8 p.m.

Hillcrest Lounge Wed–Thu 4–9 p.m.

Fri/Sat 1–11 p.m.

Sun 1–9 p.m.

Mon/Tue Closed Reservation Desk Mon 12 a.m.–5 p.m.

Tue Closed Wed 8 a.m.–12 a.m.

Thu–Sun 24 Hours Tama ODR • 227-5248 Mon–Tue Closed Wed–Sat 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Sun 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Teen Center

225-6793 • Bldg. 4313 Mon/Wed/Thu 2–6 p.m.

1:30–6 p.m.

Tue Fri 2–9 p.m.

Sat/Sun/Hol/Fam Closed Exr Normal

Tomodachi Lanes Bowling Center

225-7191 • Bldg. 1213 Sun–Thu 11 a.m.–10 p.m.

Fri/Sat 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

Hol/Exr 11 a.m.–8 p.m.

Fam Normal

Williams Technical Service Insurance

Restaurants

Yokota Golf Center

227-5811 • Bldg. 1213 (Tomodachi Lanes) Sun–Thu 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m.

Fri/Sat 11 a.m.–10:30 p.m.

Hol/Fam/Exr 11 a.m.–8 p.m.

225-2742 • Bldg. 327 From Off Base • 042-530-0799 Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Sat 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Sun/Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal

225-8815 • Bldg. 4010 Clubhouse/Pro Shop Mon/Wed–Sun 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Tue Closed Fam/Exr Normal 9-Hole Golf Course Mon/Wed–Sun 7:30 a.m.–Sunset Tue Closed Fam Normal Driving Range Mon/Wed–Sun 7:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m.

Tue 11 a.m.–8:30 p.m.

Hours subject to change due to weather conditions.

Youth Center

225-7441 • Bldg. 1591 Business Office Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Sat/Sun/Hol/Fam Closed Exr Normal RecreationCenter 1–23 Aug Mon–Fri 1–6 p.m.

Sat/Sun/Hol/Fam Closed Starting 24 Aug Mon/Wed/Thu/Fri 2:30–6 p.m.

Tue 1–6 p.m.

Sat/Sun/Hol/Fam Closed

Youth Sports

225-7422 • Bldg. 1591

Yujo Community Center 225-7713 • Bldg. 327 Mon–Wed 9 a.m.–7 p.m.

9 a.m.–9 p.m.

Thu–Sat Sun Closed Hol 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

Fam/Exr Normal

Vehicle Operations

225-7720 • Bldg. 1290 Business Office Mon–Fri 6 a.m.–5 p.m.

Sat/Sun/Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal Car Wash/Self-Service Daily (Apr–Oct) 6:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Daily (Nov–Mar) 7 a.m.–5 p.m.

SHUTTLES See Pg. 23 U-DRIVE PICKUP/DROP-OFF ONLY Daily 6:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Irregular CLOSURES & Hours Please see Pg. 31 Visit YokotaFSS.com and

/YokotaFSS for special closure information.

Bangkok Express

Banzai Burrito

225-9551 • Bldg. 4330 Breakfast Mon–Fri 7–10 a.m.

Lunch & Dinner Mon–Thu 11 a.m.–8 p.m.

Fri–Sat 11 a.m.–9 p.m.

Sun 3–8 p.m.

Charlie T’s

227-8837/8820 • Bldg. 2066 Breakfast (à la carte menu) Mon–Fri 6:30–10 a.m.

7 a.m.–1 p.m.

Sat Hol Closed Fam Normal Brunch (Ballroom) Sun 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Lunch Mon–Fri 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Sat 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

Fam 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Hol Closed Dinner Mon–Sat 5–9 p.m.

Sun/Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal

Chico’s Chop House & Seafood Grill

225-8343 • Bldg. 31 Lunch Tue–Fri 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Hol/Fam Closed Dinner Tue–Sat 5–9 p.m.

Hol Closed

Chili’s Grill & Bar

1 (210)-574-9947 • Bldg. 536 Sun–Thu 11 a.m.–9 p.m.

Fri/Sat 11 a.m.–10 p.m.

G&R’s Pacific Pub

225-8293 • Bldg. 327 Mon–Fri 10:30 a.m.–7 p.m.

Sat/Sun/Hol/ Fam Closed

BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNEr

Kiji Dining Room

224-3422 (Tama Hills) Mon 8 a.m.–2 p.m.

Tue Closed 11 a.m.–2 p.m., 4–8 p.m.

Wed Thu 8 a.m.–2 p.m., 4–8 p.m.

Fri 8 a.m.–2 p.m., 4–9 p.m.

Sat 7 a.m.–2 p.m., 4–9 p.m.

7 a.m.–2 p.m., 4–8 p.m.

Sun

Route 16

225-8685 • Bldg. 35 Mon–Thu 11 a.m.–8 p.m.

Fri 11 a.m.–2 a.m.

Sat 7 a.m.–2 a.m.

Sun 7 a.m.–2 p.m.

Hol Closed Exr Normal

Rickenbacker’s Coffee Shop

Enlisted Club • Bldg. 2066 Mon–Fri 6:30 a.m.–2 p.m.

Sat/Sun/Hol/Fam Closed Kanto Lodge • Bldg. 15 Daily 6 a.m.–3 p.m.

7 a.m.–1 p.m.

Hol/Fam /Exr

Samurai Café Military Dining

225-8870 • Bldg. 335 Midnight Daily Breakfast Mon–Fri Sat/Sun/Fam Brunch Hol Lunch Daily Dinner Daily

10 p.m.–12 a.m.

5:30–8 a.m.

6:30–9:30 a.m.

7 a.m.–1 p.m.

11 a.m.–1 p.m.

5–8 p.m.

Sunrise Bakery

225-8917 • Bldg. 621 Mon–Fri/Fam 6:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

Sat 7–11:30 a.m.

Sun/Hol Closed Exr Normal

Tama golf course TeE house restaurant

224-3426/7777 • Bldg. 1010 Mon Closed Tue–Fri 7 a.m.–2 p.m.

Sat/Sun 7 a.m.–4 p.m.

Hours subject to change due to weather conditions.

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