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2. HEROES AT HOME II: JBLM has an exciting new program for all active duty military spouses assigned to JBLM after 2005. To be eligible the spouse must be dislocated from a job or underemployed. They provide tuition assistance, funding for books or childcare, career counseling, educational planning, resume building, interview preparation. To take advantage of this wonderful opportunity call 253-966- 7366 or 360-570-4271 or visit the Stone Education Center on Lewis Main. For information visit www.heroesathome2.com. Don’t delay they need you enrolled by October!

3. THE PAT TILLMAN FOUNDATION'S MILITARY SCHOLARS PROGRAM: supports our nation's active and veteran servicemembers and their families by removing financial barriers to completing a degree or certification program of choice. The scholarships cover not only direct study-related expenses such as tuition and fees, but also other needs, including housing and child care http://www.pattillmanfoundation.org/tillman-military-scholars/

4. McChord art show Adults are invited to bring in their creative works June 27 to July 3 for an art exhibit July 5 to 19 at the McChord Library. The arts and crafts will be on display for the “Midsummer Knight’s Read” summer reading program. Smaller and more delicate works will be placed in a display cabinet. For more information and entry guidelines, call the library at 982-3454.

5. Ice Cream Day Get a FREE sundae with lunch on July 8 at the Cascade Community Center. For more information call 253-964-0331.

6. The JBLM Golf Tournament is held at the Whispering Firs Golf Course on July 8, shotgun start at 1 p.m. Four player scramble at $75 per player includes green fees, cart, range balls, awards banquet, tee gifts and prizes for winning teams based on number of entries. Entry deadline COB July 6. For more information call 253-982-2124.

7. Explore a 723-acre park, which is home to more than 200 North American animals, a lake, trails and beautiful natural exhibits. See bighorn sheep, caribou, beaver and grizzly bear from the 55-minute tram tour. Enjoy the warmth and hands-on experiences in the Discovery Center and Baker Research Cabin, or have lunch at the Fir Bough Café. Dress warm, and bring rain gear. Cost: $35 adult; $25 youth 5 - 12 yrs; $15 child 4 yrs. and younger. Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 9:30 a.m. or McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited onJuly 9th at 9:45 a.m. Pre-registration required. For more information call 253-967-6263 or go to https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/jblmrectrac.html to register for the trip.

8. USO Puget Sound Area On Saturday, June 25, USOPSA JBLM Center hosted a movie in the park for 200 people! Those who attended saw Disney’s movie Tron. Hot dogs, chips, Girl Scout cookies and swag were provided. If you missed out, the JBLM center will be hosting another movie in the park on July 8, at 7:30 p.m. the movie showing will be “Despicable Me”. For the Movie in the Park on July 8 festivities begin at 7:30 PM and Despicable Me will be shown at 9:30 PM. For the Movie in the Park on July 8 festivities begin at 7:30 PM and Despicable Me will be shown at 9:30 PM. For the Movie in the Park on July 8 festivities begin at 7:30 PM and Despicable Me will be shown at 9:30 PM.se papers (Ranger & Airlifter), check FRG and Key Spouse groups and our JBLM Center. For the Movie in the Park on July 8 festivities begin at 7:30 PM and Despicable Me will be shown at 9:30 PM festivities begin at 7:30 PM and Despicable Me will be shown at 9:30 PM festivities begin at 7:30 PM and Despicable Me will be shown at 9:30 PM

10. Show off your car, motorcycle or bike at the annual Classy Chassis Car Show Monday, July 4 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Check-in is from 7 a.m. to noon. For more information on the Classy Chassis Car Show,, call 360-458-0856 or 253-967-3728.

11. Seattle International Beer Festival www.SeattleBeerFest.com July 1-3. Over 150 world class beer samples from over 15 countries. Purchase your entry on-line, show your Military ID at the Seattle Center gate, and receive five extra beer tickets AND admission discount! Your entry fee into the ultimate world beer experience includes commemorative festival beer goblet, wristband, beer tickets and free re-entry all weekend (with glass & wristband-no exceptions). Beer samples are 4 oz. each. Additional beer tickets available on-site for purchase. This offer must be purchased on-line, http://tinyurl.com/3od49fe Password: heroes. Cannot be combined with regular happy hour discount.

13. Summer reading: McChord Library activities are scheduled for Tuesdays at 1 p.m. for youth and 3 p.m. for teens starting July 5. Book Patch Library is holding story times Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. starting June 22. Book Patch activities are Thursdays, 1 to 3 p.m. starting June 23. Participants can attend activities at both locations. Call the McChord Library at 982-3454 or the Book Patch Library at 967-5533.

14. ANTHONY SLATER BASKETBALL ACADEMY will be held at the teen zone, aug 1-3, 9-11 AM for ages 5-10 yrs, 1-3 PM for ages 11-18 yrs. Anthony Slater has an undeniable passion for showing young children their dream of playing basketball is achievable and possible. Register through July 29 at Parent Central Services for $60. Details: JBLMmwr.com/CYS or 966-CYSS.

15. 461010077470Youth bowling: Register now through July 1 for CYS Services youth bowling. The participation fee is $50 for youth ages 6 to 15. Practice begins July 6. Register at CYS Services Parent Central, Building 2295, 12th and Bitar. You’ll need a full CYS Services registration on file, a current sport physical, shot record, military, DOD or contractor identity card, and three emergency contacts. Download and fill out forms from JBLMmwr.com under WebTrac/online registration, CYS Services. For more information, call CYS Services at 967-2977.

17. Teen Late Night Join other youth center teens ages 13–18 at Teen Late Night Friday, July 22 for music, pizza, open recreation games and a chance to make new friends from 10 p.m. to midnight. Due to the base curfew, parents or guardians need to pick up participants.

18. Free Community Car Wash Need your car washed? Drive to the youth center Thursday, July 28 or Friday, July 29, 5–8 p.m. and we’ll wash it for free!

20. Camp JBLM 2011: Registration packets are available at the Waller Hall ACS EFMP office or on-line at http://www.jblmmwr.com/acs_efmp.html. The overnight registration is full, but 20 August Day Camp is open; registration ends July 16. The day camp will be day filled with activities (fishing, arts & crafts, a nature hike, karaoke, a BBQ and more). Questions? Call 253-967-3520 or e-mail JBLMIMCOMDFMWREFMP@conus.army.mil.

22. Another section of 41st Division Drive will be closed from July 5 to 22 for road work between Ohio/Colorado avenues and Nevada/Tacoma avenues. Closure and detours will be effective from 6 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. during site working hours. Traffic to and from the residential area west of the intersection of 41st Division Drive and Ohio Avenue will not be affected. Traffic to and from the NCO facility on 41st Division Drive will use the NCO access road to enter and exit the facility. Traffic to and from businesses in the adjacent area will enter and exit via Colorado Avenue.

24. The D Street Gate on JBLM Lewis North: The next East Drive project plans repairs starting at the end of the D-Street widening to DuPont/Steilacoom Road requiring road closure in July.

25. Drivers using Jackson Avenue near Madigan Army Medical Center should expect delays for a few months as contractors begin repairing a one-mile stretch of road from the barricades near the Madigan Gate to Transmission Line Road. The project is scheduled for completion in August. More information about traffic revision updates and construction changes will come as the contractor announces them. For road conditions, call 967-1733. <br />BLUE STAR MUSEUMS will offer free admission to active duty military personnel and their Families from Memorial Day, May 30, 2011, through Labor Day, September 5, 2011. A list of museums in our area that are participating: <br /> Burke Museum Seattle, WA <br /> Children's Museum of Tacoma Tacoma , WA <br />Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center MuseumStevenson, WA <br />DuPont MuseumDuPont, WA <br />The Henry Art GallerySeattle, WA <br />Kids Discovery MuseumBainbridge Island, WA <br />KidsQuest Children's MuseumBellevue, WA <br />Leavenworth Nutcracker MuseumLeavenworth, WA <br />Maryhill Museum of ArtGoldendale, WA <br />The Museum of FlightSeattle, WA <br />Museum of GlassTacoma, WA <br />Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)Seattle, WA <br />Naval Undersea MuseumKeyport, WA <br />Ocean Shores Interpretive CenterOcean Shores , WA <br />Puget Sound Navy MuseumBremerton, WA <br />Tacoma Art MuseumTacoma, WA <br />Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American ExperienceSeattle, WA<br />INTERESTING LINKS<br />Here's a great resource to keep on your fridge or by your desk: the most recent hours of operation & phone numbers for all MWR operations. Click on the link: http://www.jblmmwr.com/other_pages/index/hours.html<br />MILITARY ONE SOURCE www.MilitaryOneSource.com Every resource you need, free confidential counseling service, PCS information. <br />ARMY ONE SOURCE www.MyArmyOneSource.com information for Spouses and Soldiers, eLearning, Army information <br />www.MilitaryHandbooks.com Family Benefits Handbook for free PDF download. <br />www.MilSpouse.com connect with other military Spouses. Blog spot. <br />JBLM Website: www.lewis-mcchord.army.mil/<br />JBLM MWR: www.jblmmwr.com<br />FOCUS MAGAZINE: www.jblmmwr.com/focus.html<br />JBLM FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/jblmmwr<br />FT LEWIS COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE: www.lewis.army.mil/resourceguide/<br />McChord Events: www.mcchordafb.us/<br />Madigan Website: www.mamc.amedd.army.mil/<br />Madigan FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/pages/Tacoma-WA/Madigan-Healthcare-System/293304441350<br />Customer Management Services Website: www.lewis-mcchord.army.mil/cms/ Ideas, Comments, Complaints? Drop them a line. Confidential if you’d like. <br />ICE Website: HYPERLINK quot;
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