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C H I L D C A R E F O R F R G M E E T I N GS
FRG childcare funding is available to pay for child care provided by Child, Youth and School Services
(CYSS) to encourage attendance at official FRG meetings in support of the FRG mission. 3 hours of child care
per child, per month, Official FRG meetings, Regardless of ARFORGEN cycle, regularly scheduled FRG
Meetings open to all members. Activities not covered fundraising, steering committee meeting, and social
events. FRG members who misuse this program may be: denied child care for future FRG meetings, required to
pay for child care prior to reinstating services. ACS will validate child care charges by comparing them with
FRG attendance sheets, ACS will send notification letter to Commander with names of no-shows.
SA V A N N A H C H A T H A M C O U N T Y PU B L I C SC H O O L R E G IST R A T I O N
Registration begins July 27. Your child must complete their school health screenings prior to
registration. School health screenings will be held at Tuttle, July 30 from 8-12, appointment is needed. New
Pulaski Elementary School and other Savannah Chatham County schools begin August 22, 2011. For more
information please contact the HAAF School Liaison Office at 912-315-6586.
Savannah C hatham County Public School C hoice
1-29 July In accordance with House Bill 251, parents of school age children in SCCPSS are given the
opportunity to transfer their student to a school of choice based off the 2011-2012 school choice list. Parents
will obtain a transfer request form from the School Liaison Office and mail it to Pupil Personnel NLT July 29,
2011. Parents should be aware that they are responsible for transportation to the new school of choice while the
child remains at that school. Pupil Personnel Services at 208 Bull Street, Room 311, Savannah GA 3140, for
more information, please contact Autry McGary at 315-6586.
SC H O O L H E A L T H SC R E E N I N GS
School Health Screenings will be conducted Saturday, 30 July 2011 from 8 a.m. to noon at Tuttle and
Richmond Hill clinics and Sat., 20 August 2011 from 8 a.m. to noon at Winn and Tuttle clinics. Appointments
are required. There are also daily walk-in appointments available for School Health Screenings conducted at
the Winn Family Practice and Richmond Hill clinics during clinic hours. Winn Pediatric and Tuttle Army
Health clinics will conduct school health screenings by appointment only! Please ensure you take advantage of
the available services provided to ensure your children will be ready for school! For an appointment please call
(912) 435-6633 or (800) 652-9221. “Caring for the Rock”!
Back to School F air @ Tominac F itness Center (H A A F)
Fair will be held on 4 August 10 am to 2pm at HAAF’s Tominac Fitness Center. Local school representatives,
CYSS, back to school fashion show, giveaways, and kid’s activities. For more information please call 315-
6586.
W I N N A C H Baby E xpo
27 August: Patriot Auditorium, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open to the Public. Free educational information, door
prizes, baby dance-off and more!
2. C YSS Youth Sports Registration
Registration for tackle football/cheerleading and fall soccer will begin 1July and end 15 Aug,
2011 or when all slots are filled. Registration is open to CYSS members living on or off-
post.
Football is open to ages 7-12 (age as of Aug.1, 2011),
Cheerleading is open to ages 6-13 (age as of 31 Dec, 2011)
Soccer is open to ages 4-13 (age as of 1 Aug, 2011).
Register online at https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/stewartcyms.html or call
Parent Central Services at 912-767-2312, located in building T-0029 (next to post
library). Parent Central Services is open by appointment only on Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday and Friday. Walk-ins welcome on Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For additional
information on sports programs, call the Youth Sports Office at 912-767-4371 or 912-767-9342. Volunteers are
always welcome and needed to coach. If interested, call 912-767-4371 or 912-767-9342 or visit Jordan Youth
Gym, located at building 608, West 6th Street. All new volunteers are required to submit to a background
check.
D O G D AYS O F T H E M A R N E F O O T B A L L S K I L LS C L I NI C
July 28-30: CYSS is offering a football skills clinic for CYSS registered youth (ages 8-17). Clinic runs from
July 28 thru July 30, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and will be held at the Youth Sports football field located behind SAS
(School Age Services), Bldg. 6571 off Davis Ave. There is no charge and space is limited. The clinic focuses
on speed, agility, stance and starts, catching and character building. Signup by July 25 at Jordan Youth Gym,
Bldg. 608 and for details, call 767-1428 or 767-5079.
C H I L D C A R E SP A C E A V A I L A B I L I T Y UPD A T E A T ST E W A R T/H U N T E R
Childcare service is available on Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield. Current spaces available at
Fort Stewart are for 22 Infants, 17 Pre-Toddlers, 37 Toddlers, 90 Preschoolers, and 70 School Age children.
Childcare on Hunter has space for 15 Infants, 13 Pre-Toddlers, 11 Toddlers, 30 Preschool, and 90 School Age.
H O M E A L O N E C H I L D SUP E R V ISI O N P O L I C Y :
According to Army Regulation 608-18, dated October 30 2007, children in
Grade 6 and younger (under age 13) require supervision. This is applicable to all
Soldiers, Family Members, civilians, and contractors, living and/or working at
Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield. Such supervision may be provided by their
parents, other adults, Child Development Services/School Age Services or in
some instances, children who are at least 13 years of age. They will not be left
unsupervised in quarters at any time, nor will they be left under the supervision of
other children for extended periods. To report information about known or
suspected child abuse contact Social Work Services HAAF 315-5236 or Army
Community Service HAAF 315-6816 or Directorate, Emergency Services, at 315-6133. You can also follow
this link for additional information: http://www.stewart.army.mil/DMWR/acs/curfew.asp.
F O O D DRI V E O NG O ING
Now through Aug 31: Federal employees nationwide are stepping up to meet a challenge of gathering 2
million pounds of food for Families in need. Army Community Service staff recently kicked off
this food drive locally. Federal employees and others can donate non-perishable items such as
canned fruits, vegetables, Hygiene Items, Paper Products and more. In the next couple of
weeks, look for collection boxes at ACS locations, and around post at places like the
commissaries, chapels, brigade headquarters, and hospitals. If you would like to donate
before collections boxes are available, simply drop your items off at any ACS location.
All donations collected at Stewart-Hunter will be given to food banks in the local area.
For more information, call ACS (Stewart) 767-2467/5058 or (Hunter) 315-6816.
3. N A T I O N A L PI Z Z A D A Y B O W L I N G SP E C I A L
July 31: Purchase a 17" pizza and receive 2 FREE games of bowling from 2-8 p.m. on Sundays in July
at Hunter Lanes Bowling Center, Bldg. 1280. For more information, call 315-6279.
30 May- 31 A ugust, K ids Bowl F ree Program
Select bowling centers and schools around the country are participating in the K ids Bowl F ree program! This
program is designed by bowling centers to give back to the community and provide a safe, secure, and fun way
for kids to spend time this summer. Children 15 years of age and under are able to register for 2 free games a
day, all summer long, courtesy of the participating bowling centers along with the schools and organizations!
Standard Shoe rental rates apply! For more information on this program, please visit www.kidsbowlfree.com.
Participating Local Bowling C enter is:
F rames N G ames located at 6 Towne Center C t., Pooler, G A , 31322, (912) 330-5577
A vailable Hours: T ues: 10 am – 5 pm; W ed: 10 am – 5 pm; T hurs: 10 am – 5 pm; F ri: 10 am – 5 pm;
Sunday 5 pm – close. Or call (912) 9611535.
Lost and Found
Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield have a lost and found program. If you want to report or check on a lost
item, visit building 280, 354 East Bultman Avenue on Fort Stewart and check with Detective Hooks, 912-767-
9596/9026. The Hunter Army Airfield point of contact is Detective Battista, at building 1240, 197 South
Lightning Road at 912-315-5374/2940.
Rock n’ Roll Savannah Marathon & 1/2
Register today for the Inaugural Rock n‟ Roll Savannah Marathon & ½! The marathon will be held on
Saturday, 5 Nov 11 at 0730 and will start in downtown Savannah and end in Forsyth Park. It will feature a live
band every mile during the race. The cost to participate is $115 per person for the marathon, & $105 per person
for the ½ marathon. The price includes an official race t-shirt, goody bag, refreshments at the start, along the
course, & at the finish, a finishers medal & certificate, live bands every mile, and admission to the Post-Race
Headliner Concert. Online registration will close on 30 Oct 11. For more info & to register please visit
http://runrocknroll.competitor.com/savannah
-tip Google search coupons and discount codes. I got $15 dollars off my registration fee using a promo
code!
2011 J A C K SO N V I L L E J A G U A RS SE ASO N T I C K E TS SA L E K I C K O F F
The 2011 Jacksonville Jaguars Season Tickets are on sale at Stewart and Hunter Leisure Travel Services
office. This year we have a limited supply of End Zone tickets in Section 124 ($60 per person), as well as our
regular season tickets in Sections 200 and 400 $43 per person). All tickets are for Jaguars Home Games only.
Visit Leisure Travel Services, (Bldg. 419 inside Stewart AAFES Furniture Mall or Bldg. 1286 on Hunter) Mon-
Fri, 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. and (Stewart location only) Sat, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. noon. For more information, call
767-2841 (Stewart) or 315-3674 (Hunter).
BRE W O F T H E M ARNE:
The Brew of the Marne Snack Bar is now open, located inside the Tominac Fitness Center, Bldg 919,
Hunter Army Airfield, Monday-Friday 7am to 7pm and Saturday 10am to 2pm.
F R E E SA V A N N A H T H E A T R E T I C K E TS
FOR SHOWS RUNNING through Aug 21: Savannah Theatre has provide 2,000 tickets for different
shows (Country Star Revue or The Beat Goes On), that the Savannah Theatre puts on between now and Aug.
21. The tickets are for Active Duty Soldier and their Family Members. One thousand tickets are available at
both Stewart and Hunter Leisure Travel Services for pickup on a first come first served basis. Once tickets are
4. obtained, reservations must be made by calling 233-7764 for the show you want to see. For more information,
call 767-2841 (Stewart) or 315-5163 (Hunter).
Missoula Children’s Theater Presents: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
25-30 July 2011 open to ages 7-18 at the Hunter Army Airfield Theater (behind the bank). For
more information please call 315-5425 or 767-3781.
REGAL MOVIE THEATRES SUMMER MOVIE EXPRESS!
Moviegoers of all ages can climb aboard to enjoy a great selection of films. During this 9-week
festival select Regal Cinemas, United Artists and Edwards Theatres will offer
selected G or PG rated movies for only a dollar on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
at 10:00am.
Participating local Theatre- SAVANNAH STADIUM 10, 1132-34 Shawnee
Street Savannah GA 912-961-1535
Please note--Both movies listed below will be shown on both dates, at the same
time (10:00 am) on different screens, you will need to choose in advance which
of the two available movies you would like to see!
8/2-8/3 KUNG FU PANDA, TALE OF DESPEREAUX
8/9-8/10 MADAGASCAR 2, RAMONA & BEEZUS
For further information, please visit
http://www.regmovies.com/summermovieexpress/default.aspx?zip=31405
Or call (912) 9611535.
H E L P T H E R E C Y C L I N G E F F O R T , A V O I D C O N T A M I N A T I O N:
Contaminating recyclables and some sewage spills can be prevented if grease, fats, and
oils are kept out of the recycling containers and the sewer system. Help prevent future
problems by not putting grease or oil in your recycling container. Also, do not pour grease
down sinks, toilets, or garbage disposals. Instead, scrape grease and food scraps in the
trash. Help us protect you, your property, and our environment. For more information,
please contact the Directorate of Public Works Environmental Division at 767-2010.
A CS JU LY-SE P T E M B E R C A L E N D A R O F C L ASSES A N D
N E WSL E T T E R:
The new calendar of classes is available online, including online registration. Also, check out the ACS
Newsletter for great articles, tips, and upcoming events! Simply go to the ACS web page on the Team Stewart
Website located at www.stewart.army.mil/DMWR/acs. Call 767-5058 for more information!
O P E R AT I O N R ISI N G STA R TA L E N T SE A R C H SI G N UP,
Ongoing: Now is the time to sign up thru Aug. 26 for Operation Rising Star, the Army's version of American
Idol sponsored by VFW to be held at Rocky's Zone, Bldg. 703. Starting on Aug. 30 (1st Round) at 7 p.m.
Participants will compete in follow on rounds of singing competition: Sep 6 (2nd Round), Sep 13 (3rd Round),
and Sep 20 (Finals). The winner will receive $500 and advance to the finals, 2nd place $250 and 3rd place
$100. To be eligible, you must be Active Duty, National Guard or Reserve from any branch of service or a
family member 18 and older with a valid DoD ID card of the aforementioned to compete. Also, there is a Spirit
Award, the unit or FRG with the best supportive presence at all four nights during the competition will receive
$300 prize to be deposited into the FRG fund. Any unit can participate in the Spirit Award regardless of
5. contestant participation. For more information and details on how to sign up, call 767-4316 and go to
www.stewartmwr.com for a copy of the application and rules.
W I L D L I F E P H O T O C O N T EST R E G IST R AT I O N
Registration is ongoing and is open until Nov. 3 at Stewart Pass & Permit Office, Bldg. 8093 for amateur
photographers (ages 4 and older) to compete in the 2011 Wildlife Photo Contest. There is a youth and adult
group. The entry fees are $5 per photo (ages 4-15) and $10 per photo (ages 16 & older).
Photograph entries must be turned in to Stewart Pass & Permit Office by Nov. 3 and
winners will be selected on Nov. 16. For details and contest rules, call 435-8061.
M ARNE BO O K C LUB
(for adults 18 & over), July 20: Join fellow readers (Soldiers, Family Members, Retirees &
Army Civilians) at George P. Hays Library, Bldg. 411 starting at 7 p.m. and be introduced
to new authors, ideas and participate in book discussions. July's book is "Cleopatra" by
Stacy Schiff. For more information, call 767-2828.
UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS
DATE/TIME EVENT LOCATION
25-29 Jul, 0900-1500 “Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs” Production
Auditions & Practice, Bldg 1289; Performance at HAAF Theater
(Missoula Children’s Theater – Open to ages 7-18)
(Performance is 30 Jul, 1500)
29 Jul, 0900 Chaplain’s Corps Birthday Holbrook Pond, FS
29 Jul, 1300 Ft Stewart Garrison Commander’s Golf Scramble Taylors Creek Golf Course, FS
30 Jul, 0800-1200 School Health Screenings Richmond Hill & Tuttle Clinics
(Appointment Only)
1-31 Aug Women’s Equality Month
1-31 Aug Anti-Terrorism Awareness Month
1 Aug-30 Sep Hunter Club Closes for Renovation of A/C and Electrical
1 Aug Bullock County First Day of School
1,8,22,29 Aug, 0900-1200 Master Resilience Training for Family Members ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
2 Aug, 0900-1100 Resume Writing Workshop ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
3 Aug Bryan County Public Schools First Day of School
3 Aug, 0600-2100 Adventure Landing Trip (SAYS MST)
3 Aug, 1300-1400 Overseas Briefing Korea and Germany ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
4 Aug USCG Birthday
4 Aug Liberty, Effingham, Evans County First Day of School
4 Aug, 0900-1100 Resumix: Insiders Tips ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
4,11,18,25 Aug,0900-1100 Scream Free Parenting ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
4 Aug, 0900-1200 FRG Treasurer Training ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
4 Aug, 1000-1400 HAAF Back to School Fair Tominac Fitness Center, HAAF
4 & 11 Aug, 1300-1500 The Five Love Languages ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
5 Aug Long County Public Schools First Day of School
5 Aug, 1930-2230 First Friday Oyster Roast and Fireworks Riverside at The Westin, Savannah
6 Aug, 0900-1800 First Saturday on the River River Street, Savannah
6. 8 Aug FS DoDEA Schools First Day of School
8 Aug, 1000 Pulaski Elementary School Ribbon Cutting Hunter AAF
Ceremony
8-9 Aug, 1300-1700 GED Registration Dates Education Center, Rm 228, FS
9 Aug Effingham County First Day of School
9,16,23 Aug, 0900-1100 10 Tools for Your Parenting Toolbox ACS, Bldg 1286,HAAF
9 & 23 Aug, 0900-1030 Financial Planning for PCS ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
9-10 Aug, 0900-1500 Army Family Team Building Level I Education Center, Rm 18, HAAF
9 Aug, 1300-1500 Hearts Apart ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
9 Aug, 1700 CYSS Parent Advisory Meeting CDC, Bldg 1284, HAAF
10 Aug, 0800-1900 Carowinds Trip (SAYS MST)
10 Aug, 0900-1100 Living on a Plan: How to Create a Budget That ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
Works
10,17,24 Aug, 0900-1100 Before Baby Arrives ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
11 Aug Glynn County First Day of School
11 Aug, 0900-1030 Volunteer Management Training: Volunteer ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
Placement
12 Aug, 0800 HAAF Garrison Commander’s Golf Scramble Hunter Golf Course, HAAF
13 Aug, 0600-2100 Tanger Outlet Center Trip (SAYS MST)
16 Aug, 0900-1100 Four Initial Steps to Employment ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
17 Aug, 0500-2100 White Water Trip (SAYS MST)
17 Aug, 0900-1100 Keeping Your Bank Account in Check ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
17 Aug, 1300-1500 Cdr/1SG FRG Training Course ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
17 Aug, 1430-1530 Overseas Briefing Alaska & Hawaii ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
18 Aug, 0900-1100 Interview Workshop ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
18 Aug, 0900-1100 3 C’s of Credit ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
18 Aug, 0900-1400 Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself/ ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
Keys to Managing Stress
18 Aug, 0930-1100 Post Windshield Tour ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
th
18 Aug, 1000 224 MI Bn Change of Command Ceremony Truscott Air Terminal, HAAF
th
19 Aug, 1100 4 IBCT Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 4IBCT HQ, Bldg 8433, FS
20 Aug, 0800-1200 School Health Screenings WACH & Tuttle Clinic
(Appointment Only)
22 Aug Savannah-Chatham County Public School First Day of School
22 Aug Effingham County Public Schools First Day of Pre-K
22-26 Aug, 0800-1700 CYSS Provisional Training Soldier/Family Service Center,
Bldg 1286, HAAF
22 Aug, 1100-1300 Foreign Born Spouses Support Group ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
23 Aug McIntosh County First Day of School
23 Aug, 0930 3SB Change of Command Ceremony Cottrell Field, FS
(0830 – Awards Ceremony Bldg 1 Foyer)
24 Aug, 0900-1100 Transition to Teachers Information Session Education Center, FS
23 Aug, 1100 Hunter Spouses’ Club Luncheon Richmond Hill City Center
24 Aug, 1130 Women’s Equality Day Observance Club Stewart, FS
7. 25 Aug, 0900-1200 Social Media ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
25 Aug, 1330 Monthly Retirement Ceremony Club Stewart, FS
26 Aug Chatham County First Day of School
26 Aug, 1000-1600 Historic Savannah Church Tour Meet at Hunter Post Chapel, HAAF
26 Aug, 1300 FS Garrison Commander’s Golf Scramble Taylors Creek Golf Course, FS
27 Aug, 1000-1400 WACH Baby Expo Patriot Auditorium, FS
27 Aug, 1800-2100 Old Fort Jackson Auction & Low Country Boil Old Jackson Auction, Savannah
29-30 Aug Deployment Fair Main Post Chapel, FS
30 Aug, 0900-1500 Home Buyer’s Workshop ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
30 Aug, 0930 HAAF FRG Meeting Truscott Air Terminal, HAAF
30 Aug, 1000-1400 Liberty County Chamber of Commerce Vendor Fair Club Stewart, FS
30 Aug, 1400-1600 Boot Camp for Dads ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
30 Aug, 1900 Operation Rising Star Rocky’s Zone, FS
31 Aug, 0930 FS FRG Meeting Club Stewart, FS
31 Aug, 1800-1930 Facebook Town Hall Meeting Crisis Management Center, FS
1 Sep-18 Nov CFC Campaign
1-30 Sep Suicide Prevention Month
1 Sep, 0900-1100 Resume Writing Workshop ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
1 Sep, 0900-1100 Resumix: Insiders Tips ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
1 Sep, 0930 4IBCT Change of Command Ceremony Cottrell Field, FS
(0830 – Awards Ceremony Bldg 1 Foyer)
1 & 8 Sep, 1300-1500 10 Great Dates ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
2 Sep Division Training Holiday
5 Sep Labor Day Federal Holiday
5-6 Sep Hunter Commissary Closed in Observance of Labor Day
6,13,20 Sep, 0900-1100 Before Baby Arrives ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
6,13,20 Sep, 0900-1100 10 Tools for Your Parenting Toolbox ACS, Bldg 1286,HAAF
6 Sep, 1900 Operation Rising Star Rocky’s Zone, FS
7 Sep, 0900-1100 FRG Fundraising ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
(Registration is required)
7,14,21 Sep, 1400-1600 Infant Care ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
7 Sep, 1500 Savannah Chatham County Public Schools Board Whitney Admin Complex,
Meeting 2 Laura St, Savannah
7-8 Sep, 0830-1630 Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training SFSC, Bldg 1286, HAAF
8,15,22,29 Sep,0900-1100 Scream Free Parenting ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
8 Sep, 0900-1030 Volunteer Management Information System (VMIS) ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
Workshop
8 Sep, 1800 HAAF 9/11 Freedom Walk Hunter Club Parking Lot
9-10 Sep Case Lot Sale at HAAF Commissary HAAF Commissary
9 Sep, 1800 FS 9/11 Freedom Walk Cottrell Field, FS
10 Sep, 1000-1200 Hunter Chapel Back to School Bash Hunter Chapel
11 Sep Grandparents Day
12,19,26 Sep, 0900-1100 Fly Families Class ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
12 & 19 Sep, 0900-1200 Master Resilience Training for Family Members ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
8. 13 Sep, 0830-1400 VA Stand Down for Homelessness Savannah Civic Center Parking Lot
13 Sep, 0830-1500 FS/HAAF FRG Leader Rally Richmond Hill City Center
13-15 Sep, 0900-1430 Army Community Service (ACS) Instructor HAAF Chapel Annex Classroom,
Training (3 Sessions) Bldg 129, HAAF
13 & 27 Sep, 0900-1030 Financial Planning for PCS ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
13 Sep, 1900 Operation Rising Star Rocky’s Zone, FS
14 Sep, 0900-1100 Living on a Plan: How to Create a Budget That ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
Works
14 Sep, 0900-1100 HAAF RISF Soldier & Family Service Center (H)
14 Sep, 1030-1430 Community Showcase/Travel Show Tominac Fitness Center
15 Sep-15 Oct Hispanic Heritage
15-16 Sep, 0830-1630 Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training Main Post Chapel, FS
15 Sep, 0900-1100 Key Caller Training ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
15 Sep, 0900-1100 Interview Workshop ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
15 Sep, 0900-1400 Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself/ ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
Keys to Managing Stress
16 Sep, 0800 Hunter Garrison Commander Golf Scramble Hunter Golf Course
16 Sep, 1800 Hinesville POW/MIA Observance FS Museum, FS
16 Sep, 1900 Savannah POW/MIA Observance Emmet Park, Savannah
17 Sep Citizenship Day
17 Sep, 0700-1000 HAAF Kids Fishing Event Hallstrom Lake, HAAF
17 Sep, 0800 FS Top of the Rock 5K Fun Run Race starts in front of Newman
Fitness Center, FS
17 Sep, 1000-1400 FS/HAAF Kids Day FS School Age Services, B 6571;
Hunter Splash Park, HAAF
18 Sep Air Force Birthday
20 Sep Savannah Chatham County Public School System First Day of Pre-K
20 Sep HAAF CYSS First Day of Pre-K
20 Sep, 0900-1100 Four Initial Steps to Employment ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
20 Sep, 1100-1300 FS CFC Kickoff Club Stewart, FS
20 Sep, 1900 Operation Rising Star Rocky’s Zone, FS
22 Sep, 0900-1100 Thrift Savings Plan ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
22 Sep, 1100-1300 HAAF CFC Kickoff Tominac Fitness Center
23 Sep First Day of Autumn
24 Sep National Hunting & Fishing Day
24 Sep, 0700-1100 FS Family Fishing Event Pond 30, FS
24 Sep, 1600 Hinesville Blues & BBQ Bradwell Park, Hinesville
25 Sep, 1300 Gold Star Mother’s Day Ceremony Ft Stewart Main Post Chapel, FS
27 Sep, 0930 FS FRG Meeting Club Stewart, FS
27 Sep, 1400-1600 Boot Camp for Dads ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
28 Sep, 0930 HAAF FRG Meeting Truscott Air Terminal, HAAF
29 Sep, 0900-1200 FRG Leader Training ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
(Registration is required)
29 Sep, 1000 & 1400 FS Happy Hour Tour Main Post Chapel, F
9. 29 Sep, 1330 Monthly Retirement Ceremony Club Stewart, FS
30 Sep, 1000 & 1400 HAAF Happy Hour Tour HAAF Theater
30 Sep, 1300 FS Garrison Commander Golf Scramble Taylors Creek Golf Course, FS
1-31 Oct Red Ribbon Month
1-31 Oct Child Abuse Prevention Month
1-31 Oct National Fire Prevention Month
1-31 Oct Domestic Violence Prevention Month
1-31 Oct National Disability Employment Awareness Month
7 Oct Division Training Holiday
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9 Oct 27 Annual All Army 10-Miler Washington, DC
10 Oct Columbus Day Federal Holiday
11 Oct, 0930 Community Mayors Meeting Gar Conf Rm; VTC HAAF GCR
11-12 Oct Army Soldier Show – Ft Stewart Newman Gym, FS
11-14 Oct, 0800-1630 Strategic Planning Workshop Education Center, FS
13 Oct Navy Birthday
14 Oct, 0800 HAAF Garrison Commander Golf Scramble Hunter Golf Course, HAAF
14-16 Oct Richmond Hill Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival Richmond Hill
15 Oct – 15 Dec Toys for Tots Campaign
18-25 Oct, 0800-1700 CYSS Provisional Training Soldier/Family Service Center,
Bldg 1286, HAAF
19 Oct, 1230-1430 HAAF Shred-It Day HAAF PX Parking Lot, HAAF
19 Oct, 1900 Army Soldier Show – HAAF Tominac Fitness Center, HAAF
20 Oct, 1300-1500 FS Shred-It Day FS Furniture Store Parking Lot,
Bldg 419, FS
22 Oct National Make a Difference Day
22 Oct FS/HAAF MWR Yard Sale
22 Oct GSU Military Appreciation Day Statesboro, GA
23-31 Oct Red Ribbon Week
25 Oct, 0930-1100 FS CLIF Club Stewart, FS
26 Oct, 0930 HAAF CLIF Tominac Fitness Center, HAAF
27 Oct, 1330 Retirement Ceremony Club Stewart, FS
31 Oct Halloween
R E L O C A T I O N R E A D I N ESS PR O G R A M :
Service/E vent: P OST W I N DSH I E L D T O U R
Date: 18 Aug
Time: 0930 -1100
Location: ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
POC: Larry Stanley (315-2746)
Cost: Free
Target Market: Soldiers, Family Members, Retirees and Civilian employees
Brief Description: If you are new to the area or relatively new, come take a ride and learn about your new community and the many
programs and services that are available to you on HAAF.
HEARTS APART
Date: 9 Aug
10. Time: 1300 ‐1500
Location: ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
POC: Larry Stanley (315‐2746)
Cost: Free
Target Market: Family Members
Brief Description: Brief Description: Hearts Apart is setup to help those Family Members who are separated
from their loved one cope with separation, so while you wait for your loved one to come
home, it helps to have a friend. Come join your Hearts Apart Support Group.
Service/Event: FOREIGN BORN SPOUSES SUPPORT GROUP
Date: 22 Aug
Time: 1100 ‐1300
Location: ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
POC: Larry Stanley (315‐2746)
Cost: Free
Target Market: Foreign Born Spouses
Brief Description: If you are feeling lonely, homesick or isolated and want to talk to someone from your part of
the world, come join this group from various cultures and countries to network, share
experiences, discuss the American way of life, develop friendships, and learn about the
many resources available to make your new life a positive experience.
Service/Event: OVERSEAS BRIEFING KOREA AND GREMANY
Date: 3 Aug
Time: 1300 ‐1400
Location: ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
POC: Larry Stanley (315‐2746)
Cost: Free
Target Market: Soldiers, Family Members and Civilian employees
Brief Description: If you’re moving to Korea or Germany, come learn about your new duty station! You will
receive a packet of information pertinent to your new duty station, as well as learn
about services that will help make your move a smooth one. Family Members are highly
encouraged to attend.
Service/Event: OVERSEAS BRIEFING ALASKA AND HAWAII
Date: 17 Aug
Time: 1430 ‐1530
Location: ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
POC: Larry Stanley (315‐2746)
Cost: Free
Target Market: Soldiers, Family Members and Civilian employees
Brief Description: If you’re moving to Alaska or Hawaii, come learn about your new duty station! You will
receive a packet of information pertinent to your new duty station, as well as learn
about services that will help make your move a smooth one. Family Members are highly
encouraged to attend.
Service/Event: SPONSORSHIP TRAINING
Date: As Requested August
Time: TBD
11. Location: ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
POC: Larry Stanley (315‐2746)
Cost: Free
Target Market: Soldiers and Civilian employees
Brief Description: Classes are designed to train Soldiers in how to be an effective sponsor who can be
requested by units and individuals. Sample Sponsorship Packets are provided as well as
information about available resources.
Service/Event: PRE‐DEPARTURE COUNSELING
Date: As Requested August
Time: TBD
Location: ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
POC: Larry Stanley (315‐2746)
Cost: Free
Target Market: Soldiers, Family Members, Retirees and Civilian employees
Brief Description: If you are moving CONUS to CONUS or OCONUS, come learn about your new duty station!
You will receive a packet of information pertinent to your new duty station and
concerns; this briefing provides essential information that will prevent you from making
uninformed and costly decisions before your move. Family Members are highly
encouraged to attend.
FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM:
Service/Event: Before Baby Arrives
Date: 27 Jul; 10, 17, & 24 Aug; & 6, 13, & 6, 13, &20 Sep
Time: 0900‐1100
Location: ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
POC: Deborah Riley (315‐6816/6172)
Cost: Free
Target Market: Military Community
Brief Description: Before Baby arrives is a course designed to foster strong bonds between both parents and
their unborn child. The course also gives pregnant women the tools to have a healthy
lifestyle and ultimately, a healthy baby.
Service/Event: Boot Camp for Dads
Date: 30 Aug & 27 Sep
Time: 1400‐1600
Location: ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
POC: Deborah Riley (315‐6816/6172)
Cost: Free
Target Market: Military Community
Brief Description: Caring for a brand new, tiny, fragile baby can be the most challenging job a dad will ever
have to face. This interactive class is for men who are expecting a baby or have children
up to age 1. Network with other fathers, build confidence in your ability to parent, and
enhance your nurturing side.
Service/Event: Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself/Keys to Managing Stress
Date: 18 Aug & 15 Sep
Time: 0900‐1400
12. Location: ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
POC: Deborah Riley (315‐6816/6172)
Cost: Free
Target Market: Military Community
Brief Description: This workshop teaches methods to manage your emotions, develop positive communication
techniques and methods for dealing with anger.
Service/Event: Families in Action
Date: By appointment
Location: ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
POC: Deborah Riley (315‐6816/6172)
Cost: Free
Target Market: Military Community
Brief Description: This course is open to teenagers and parents. This three week course addresses common
issues such as: independence, the risks of drugs and violence, discipline,
communication, and problem solving.
Service/Event: Fly Families Class
Date: 12, 19, & 26 Sep
Time: 0900‐1100
Location: ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
POC: Deborah Riley (315‐6816/6172)
Cost: Free
Target Market: Military Community
Brief Description: this is a support and self‐help group that offers advice and tips to assist people in keeping
their homes tidier, especially for those suffering from “CHAOS” (Can’t Have Anyone
Over Syndrome). Subjects include clutter, routines, weekly cleaning with focus on the
zone of the week, self‐esteem, and letting go of perfectionism.
Service/Event: Infant Care
Date: 7, 14, & 21 Sep
Time: 1400‐1600
Location: ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
POC: Deborah Riley (315‐6816/6172)
Cost: Free
Target Market: Military Community
Brief Description: Infant care is a hands on workshop that provides and strengthens the basic skills that are
vital for newborn care.
Service/Event: Infant Massage
Date: By appointment
Location: ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
POC: Deborah Riley (315‐6816/6172)
Cost: Free
Target Market: Military Community
Brief Description: Parents bring your babies (6 wks.‐9 mos.) to this three session series to learn the delicate art
of infant massage which promotes better sleep, boosts baby’s immune system, relieves
teething pains, and makes baby feel loved and secure. Dads are especially welcome!
13. Service/Event: Play Morning
Date: Sep, & Aug every Tuesday
Time: 1000‐1130
Location: Youth Center, HAAF
POC: Deborah Riley (315‐6816/6172)
Cost: Free
Target Market: Military Community
Brief Description: Children ages 0‐36 months and parents (parents must attend) can participate in interactive
play which incorporates music, stories, crafts, and of course toys! Includes activities
Mommy and/or Daddy can do at home with their child or children.
Service/Event: Scream Free Parenting
Date: 28 Jul; 4, 11, 18, & 25 Aug; & 8, 15, 22, & 29 Sep
Time: 0900‐1100
Location: ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
POC: Deborah Riley (315‐6816/6172)
Cost: Free
Target Market: Military Community
Brief Description: Scream Free Parenting is the principle‐based relationship approach that will move parents
beyond many of the child‐focused, technique based approaches that ultimately fail.
Scream Free Parenting compels you to instead focus on your own behavior for the
benefit of your children.
Service/Event: 10 Great Dates
Date: 1 & 8 Sep
Time: 1300‐1500
Location: ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
POC: Deborah Riley (315‐6816/6172)
Cost: Free
Target Market: Military Community
Brief Description: This two session class helps couples to energize their relationships. Couples will also learn to
reclaim that same spark, connection, and creativity in their marriage through ten
intentional memory making dates.
Service/Event: 10 Tools for Your Parenting Toolbox
Date: 9, 16, & 23 Aug; & 6, 13, & 20 Sep
Time: 0900‐1100
Location: ACS, Bldg 1286, HAAF
POC: Deborah Riley (315‐6816/6172)
Cost: Free
Target Market: Military Community
Brief Description: A three session workshop that will help parents with children ages 5‐12 improve
communication with their children and utilize effective non‐violent discipline techniques
that work.
Service/Event: The Five Love Languages
Date: 4 & 11 Aug
Time: 1300‐1500
15. Description: Do you know the proper way to prepare yourself for a job interview? This class offers helpful
information on preparing you and how to conduct yourself during and after the
interview is over.
Service/event: Four Initial Steps to Employment
Date: August 16, September 20
Time: 0900‐1100
Location: Bldg 1286
POC: Jemel Sawa
Target market: Family Members
Description: Find your job! Learn the four critical steps towards landing your job. This class gives you detailed
information on self assessment, research, steps to take before your job search begins,
and finally executing your job search.
Service/event: Job Fair
Date: October 12
Time: 1000‐1400
Location: Hunter Club
POC: Jemel Sawa
Target market: Family Members, Veterans, and Retirees
Description: Provide employment opportunities to Family Members, Veterans, and Retirees.
FINANCIAL READINESS PROGRAM (HAAF):
Service/Event: Financial Planning for PCS
Date: 9 & 23 Aug, 13 & 27 Sept
Time: 0900‐1030
Location: ACS, Bldg 1286
POC: Michelle Roper (315‐6816)
Cost: Free
Target Market All
Brief Description: Mandatory for E‐4 and below, and always open to others. Teaches how to plan monthly
expenses during a PCS move and to avoid pitfalls during a move. Spouses are
encouraged to attend with Soldier.
Service/Event: Keeping Your Bank Account in Check
Date: 17 Aug
Time: 0900‐1100
Location: ACS, Bldg 1286
POC: Michelle Roper (315‐6816)
Cost: Free
Target Market: All
Brief Description: This workshop focuses on bank account management, debit cards, overdraft fees and
balancing your accounts.
Service/ Event: Living on a Plan: How to Create a Budget that Works
Date: 10 Aug, 14 Sept
Time: 0900‐1100
Location: ACS, Bldg 1286
POC: Michelle Roper/ 315‐6816
Cost: Free
Target Market All
16. Brief Description: This workshop focuses on how to create and maintain an accurate and effective personal
budget.
Service/ Event: 3 C’s of Credit
Date: 18 Aug
Time: 0900‐1100
Location: ACS, Bldg 1286
POC: Michelle Roper/ 315‐6816
Cost: Free
Target Market All
Brief Description: This class will teach student how to access their credit reports. Students will learn how to
read and understand their credit report, correct errors and understand their rights as a
consumer when it comes to creditors and collection agencies.
Service/ Event: Thrift Savings Plan
Date: 22 Sept
Time: 0900‐1100
Location: ACS, Bldg 1286
POC: Michelle Roper/ 315‐6816
Cost: Free
Target Market All
Brief Description: This class is going to discuss the basics of the Thrift Savings Plan and why you should
participate. You will learn how to enroll, tax advantages , importance of starting early
and the different types of funds available and information on loans from the Thrift
Savings Plan.
Service/ Event: Home Buying Workshop
Date: 30 August
Time: 0900‐1500
Location: ACS, Bldg 1286
POC: Michelle Roper/ 315‐6816
Cost: Free
Target Market All
Brief Description: This workshop is a day‐long series of informative sessions to assist Soldiers and their Family
Members to decide if buying or renting is best for them. We start with some basic
budgeting and money management skills then move into the ABC’s of credit, credit
report, mortgage loan application, and the legal aspects of purchasing a home.
Hunter AAF Commissary
Service/Event: Hunter Commissary Closure
Date: 5 & 6 Sep
Time: All Day
Location: Commissary, Bldg 6025, HAAF
POC: Ann‐Marie Wyatt (315‐5007)
Cost: N/A
Target Market: All
Brief Description: The Hunter AAF Commissary will be CLOSED in observance of Labor Day
DMWR Hunter Lanes:
Service/Event: Sunday Family Day
Date: 7, 14, 21, & 28 Aug
Time: 1400 ‐ 2200
Location: Hunter Lanes, Bldg 1280
18. Tuttle Army Health Clinic
Service/Event: SCHOOL HEALTH SCREENING
Date: 30 Jul / 20 Aug 2011
Time: 0800 ‐1200
Location: Tuttle Army Health Clinic, Bldg 1440, HAAF
POC: Central Appointments (435‐6633)
Cost: Free
Target Market: Soldiers, Family Members, Retiree family members
Brief Description: The Georgia Certificate of Immunizations and Certificate of Ear, Eye, and Dental Screenings
(EDD Form 3300) are required for all Children entering Georgia School Systems for the
first time or have been absent for >1 year.
SFC Paul R. Smith Army Education Center – Fort Stewart & Hunter Army Airfield
http://www.stewart.army.mil/services/education/education.asp
Upcoming Events/Classes/Activities:
Service/Event: GED Registration Dates
Date: 8‐9 Aug
Time: Two day 1300‐1700 Registration Sessions
Location: Ed Center Bldg 100, Room 228, Ft. Stewart
POC: Carrol Ann Coleman, GED/ESL Coordinator, 368‐7322
Cost: Free
Target Market: All adults (under18 have additional requirements)
Brief Description: Adult Literacy and GED preparation courses are offered by the Liberty County Adult
Education Program. The classes will prepare you to take the GED or refresh your skills in
basic education subjects. You must be present both days from 1300‐1700 to complete
the registration process. Please bring a black pen, a #2 pencil and a government‐issued
picture ID with birth‐date and proof of legal status. An Official Withdrawal Form or
Letter of Non‐Enrollment is required for all students 16, 17, 18, 19 years old. You may
select from the following class times (space available): Mon – Thu 0900‐1200 or Mon –
Thu 1300 – 1600 or Mon & Wed evenings 1800 – 2100. GED testing is offered quarterly
in Liberty County and twice a month in Savannah. GED Test Fee: $95
Service/Event: Transition to Teachers Information Session
Date: 24 Aug
Time: 0900‐1100
Location: Ed Center, Fort Stewart, Bldg 100
POC: Bill Kirkland 1‐800‐745‐0709
Cost: Free
Target Market: Soldiers & Spouses
Brief Description: The Georgia Troops to Teachers Program provides federal funding of up to $10,000 to
qualified service members to become public school teachers. Mr. Bill Kirkland conducts
monthly Transition to Teaching seminars that include an overview of programs,
registration procedures and Georgia teacher certification options. Military spouses
interested in becoming certified are invited to attend. The official TTT website is
www.tttga.net.
Service/Event: College Registration/Term Dates
Date: Classes begin in August
Time: N/A
Location: Ft. Stewart and Hunter Education Centers
19. Cost: Varies
POC: See phone numbers below
Target Market: All adults
Brief Description: The Fall I college term dates both on‐post and distance learning classes are listed below.
Many courses are offered during the day. Please contact the college directly for course
schedules and enrollment information. College classes are open to all adults
Central Texas College – 767‐2070/ HAAF 315‐4090
15 Aug– 9 Oct
Columbia College – 767‐5336/ HAAF 352‐8635
15Aug– 9 Oct
Embry Riddle University – 355‐0644/ HAAF 315‐5252
8 Aug– 9 Oct
Savannah Tech College – 408‐2430/ Savannah Campus 443‐5700
24 Aug– 12 Dec
Webster University – 767‐5357/ HAAF 354‐0033
15 Aug– 13 Oct
New Services/Policies/Benefits/Other:
Service/Event: Hope Grant Program is changing
Date: Savannah Tech has ongoing admissions & placement testing
POC: Ed Ctr‐408‐2430, Hinesville‐408‐3024, Savannah‐443‐5700
Target Market: All
Brief Description: The Georgia HOPE grant is available to Georgia residents, active duty military assigned to a
military installation in Georgia and their Family members. There will be significant
changes to the HOPE program beginning in Aug. For details, go to:
www.savannahtech.edu/cwo/Financing_Your_Education/Hope. Of special interest to
those who cannot use My CAA at this time, Savannah Technical College has the
Technical Communications Specialist program, which is a great option to fulfill the
General Education Requirement courses for your degree. Under this particular
certificate program, the Hope Grant will now cover 90% tuition for Composition and
Rhetoric, Literature and Composition, College Algebra, Public Speaking, and other
courses. These classes can later be transferred to most other colleges and universities.
Many other HOPE eligible diploma and certificate programs are offered by Savannah
Technical College, Airport Rd in Hinesville. Some classes are available in the Ft. Stewart
Education Center! For more information click on www.gsfc.org and
www.savannahtech.edu
Service/Event: My CAA Guidelines
Date: On‐going
POC: Military One Source 1‐800‐342‐9647
Target Market: Military Spouses of Active Duty Personnel
Brief Description: The Department of Defense has resumed the Military Spouse Career
Advancement Accounts, MyCAA, program for qualifying spouses only. There are new
restrictions, so MyCAA is no longer open to all Military Spouses. The program now
assists spouses of Active Duty service members in the pay grades of E‐1 to E‐5, W1‐W2,
and 01‐02 achieve portable careers. The approved education programs are now only
associate's degrees, licensures, and certifications. Funding assistance will not exceed
$4,000 with an annual cap of $2,000 per fiscal year. To apply, go to the secure website,
https://aiportal.acc.af.mil/mycaa . All spouses (even if you no longer qualify for the
20. MyCAA program) that have had a MyCAA account can still access all your course
information by logging‐in into the MyCAA website. If information is needed on other
sources of financial assistance please contact a Military OneSource consultant
Service/Event: Free Tutoring with “tutor.com”
Date: Ongoing
POC: 800‐411‐1970 or 212‐528‐3101
Target Market: School children, Soldiers and Spouses
Brief Description: The Department of Defense now provides eligible U.S. military families
the ability to get help from a professional tutor anytime you need it —
FREE. You and your children can work with a professional tutor online
24/7 to get help with homework, studying, test prep, resume writing and
more. School subjects supported are all grade levels of math, science,
English, and social studies. Also available are study sources for
Standardized Tests to include all GED, college entrance exams and state
standardized exams. In addition, there are helpful links for career
transitions, writing resumes, studying for exams and helping children
with homework. Best of all, it is very easy to access and get started. Just
go to http://www.tutor.com and click on the purple “Military” symbol.
Service/Event: Free Online Academic Skills Course
Date: Ongoing
POC: Education counselors: Ft. Stewart 767‐8331/Hunter 315‐6130
Target Market: Soldiers and Spouses
Brief Description: The Peterson's Online Academic Skills Course (OASC) is now available to all the Services, DoD
Civilians, and Family Members. OASC is designed for individuals who want to build their
math and verbal skills to excel in their jobs, pass their exams, advance their careers, or
continue their education. The course will diagnose the individual’s current level of
reading comprehension, vocabulary, and math abilities and teach the concepts and skills
needed to increase proficiency in each of these academic areas. To register, click on
http://www.petersons.com/dantes.
Service/Event: Spouse Opportunity Scholarship – Columbia College
Date: Ongoing
POC: Columbia College 877‐3406 (352‐8635 Hunter)
Target Market: Spouses
Brief Description: Spouses of military personnel can take their first Classroom Course free while they complete
their financial aid paperwork and enrollment procedures with Columbia College. The
Active Duty Member does not have to be enrolled with Columbia College. In addition,
Columbia offers spouses a 20% tuition discount for “in‐seat” (classroom) courses.
Service/Event: Guidance Counseling for Spouses
Date: Ongoing
POC: Education counselors: Ft. Stewart 767‐8331/Hunter 315‐6130
Target Market: Soldiers and Spouses
Brief Description: Army Education Counselors are available to provide guidance in areas including civilian
educational goal setting, educational requirements, educational instruction, alternative
course delivery options, funding and financial aid, college admissions requirements and
general education information.
Service/Event: Pearson VUE Authorized Testing Center at Fort Stewart; Bldg 100
Date: Ongoing
POC: Blondell Francis, Room 165 or call 767‐9569
21. Target Market: Soldiers and Spouses
Brief Description: Spouses can take advantage of on‐site IT certification testing and hundreds of other
professional certification and licensure exams right on Fort Stewart. Just go to
www.pearsonvue.com to register. Upon approval to take the exam, you will receive a
candidate identification number. Then schedule the exam date (space available only) by
contacting the POC above.
Service/Event: CLEP and DANTES Testing Center at Fort Stewart and Hunter
Date: Ongoing
POC: Columbia College 767‐7588 (Stewart) 352‐8635
Target Market: Soldiers and Spouses
Brief Description: Both sites now offer Spouses the opportunity to earn college credit by administering
computer based College Level Examination Program and DANTES Subject Standardized
Tests. CLEP tests are $92 and DSSTs are $100 for non‐military examinees (includes the
$20.00 processing fee). The Hunter Test Center requires pre‐registration:
www.ccis.edu/nationwide/main.asp?Hunter.
Service/Event: Test preparation software available
Date: Ongoing
POC: Lori Caputo: 951‐256‐4067, LoriCaputo@eknowledge.com
Target Market: High‐School children, Soldiers and Spouses
Brief Description: In alliance with the Department of Defense and supported by patriotic NFL and MLB players,
eKnowledge is donating their unique $200 SAT and ACT PowerPrep Programs to military
Servicemembers and their extended families. Eligible recipients include active duty,
retired, Veterans, Guard, Reserve, DOD employees, and civilians performing military
support. Also eligible are dependants of anyone who otherwise qualifies. Each program
comes in a single DVD and includes more than 11 hours of video instruction and 3,000
files of supplemental test prep material, thousands of interactive diagnostic tools,
sample questions, practice tests and graphic teaching illustrations. Students select the
training they need and study at their own pace. There is a small fee of $13.84 per
standard program and $3.71 for shipping. This nominal charge allows the sponsorship
program to continue helping tens of thousands of students every year. To order, go to
www.eknowledge.com/USA or call951‐256‐4067.
Public Affairs Office:
Service/Event: Savannah Theatre’s free shows
Date: now through 21 Aug
Time: 1500 and 2000
Location: 222 Bull St., Chippewa Square, Savannah
Cost: Free for military
POC: Leisure Travel Office, FS, 767‐1791; Hunter, 315‐3674; www.savannahtheatre.com
Target Market: All
Brief Description: Enjoy two productions: Country Start Revue, a two‐hour salute to the music of the great country starts of the past
50 years; and The Beat Goes On, featuring beach blanket parties to break‐dancing, big hair and big fun. Enjoy the greatest hits from
the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s.
Directions: Take I‐16 E. to Montgomery St ; right on Liberty St; left on Bull St; down several blocks to 222 Bull St. at Chippewa
Square.
Service/Event: A Civil War Journey to Freedom Dinner Cruise
Date: Thursday nights throughout August
Time: 1900‐2100
Location: River Street Riverboat Company
Cost: $49.95, adults; $27.95, children
24. POC: Chapel Staff (315‐5515 or 315‐3153)
Cost: Free
Target Market: All
Brief Description: Come join us as we gather to worship God every Sunday and celebrate Roman Catholic
Eucharist. We offer free childcare for the little ones. Following Mass there will be light
refreshments in the Fellowship Hall.
Service/Event: Weekday Roman Catholic Mass
Date: Monday, Wednesday and Friday (Except on National/Training Holidays)
Time: 1145
Location: Hunter Chapel
POC: Chapel Staff (315‐5515 or 315‐3153)
Cost: Free
Target Market: All
Brief Description: The weekday Mass is held in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel of the Hunter
Chapel.
Service/Event: Roman Catholic RCIA Instructions
Date: OUT FOR SUMMER VACATIONS
Time: 1900
Location: Religious Education Center, Bldg #129 POC: Chapel Staff (315‐5515 or 315‐3153)
Cost: Free
Target Market: All
Brief Description: Instructions for individuals wishing to become full members of the
Roman Catholic Church or anyone interested in a deeper understanding
of the Catholic Faith.
Service/Event: Roman Catholic Holy Hour of Prayer
Date: 1st Wednesday of every month.
Time: 1800
Location: Hunter Chapel
POC: Chapel Staff (315‐5515 or 315‐3153)
Cost: Free
Target Market: All
Brief Description: Eucharistic Adoration and Prayer for the members of our Military Services
and their Family Members.
Service/Event: Roman Catholic Religious Education (CCD) Classes
Date: OUT FOR SUMMER VACATIONS
Time: 0930 ‐ 1030
Location: Religious Education Center, Bldg #129 POC: Chapel Staff (315‐5515 or 315‐3153)
Cost: Free
Target Market: All
Brief Description: Classes will teach Catholic Doctrine to Catholic Children of HAAF Chapel Community. These
classes will help prepare children to receive the Sacraments of the Roman Catholic
Church
Service/Event: Roman Catholic Baptism Classes
Date: As needed coordinated by Catholic Priest
POC: Chapel Staff (315‐5515 or 315‐3153)
Cost: Free
Target Market: All
Brief Description: Baptism classes are provided for preparation of parents and godparents of children wishing
to celebrate this Sacrament. These classes are also for those preparing for the
Sacrament at other facilities other than HAAF.
Service/Event: Roman Catholic Marriage Preparation Classes
25. Date: As needed by Catholic Priest
POC: Chapel Staff (315‐5515 or 315‐3153)
Cost: Free
Target Market: All
Brief Description: Marriage Preparation classes are provided for those preparing to celebrate this Sacrament
within the Roman Catholic Church at HAAF or another parish. Please contact the POC to
set‐up an appointment. Six months in advance is considered the minimum allotted time.
Service/Event: Roman Catholic Youth Organization
Date: OUT FOR SUMMER VACATIONS
Time: (Temporarily suspended)
Location: Hunter Chapel
POC: Charles Archer (315‐5934 or 315‐3153)
Cost: Free
Target Market: Catholic Teenagers
Brief Description: Second and last Sunday’s of the month teenagers in the Catholic Youth Organization hold
meetings to plan activities and have lessons with the Catholic Priest and Adult
Volunteers. There are also monthly activities such as lock‐ins, community service
projects, special trips and etc.
Service/Event: MCCW ‐ Military Council of Catholic Women
Date: Meetings are held every 3rd Wednesday of each month
Time: 1800
Location: Religious Education Center, Bldg #129
POC: Marilyn Stephens (912 355‐7276)
Cost: Free
Target Market: All
Brief Description: The MCCW is a gathering of Roman Catholic Women as they follow a series of prayers and
readings. They discuss and share their thoughts and ideas in reference to that week’s
choice. They share in a meal provided by the Catholic Community. Material and supplies
are provided. Childcare is also provided for infants to 4 years old. The women are
invited to attend Southeast and National Conferences. They plan yearly retreats and
collect donations for the needy and the less fortunate.
Protestant Services/Activities:
Service/Event: Protestant Worship Service
Date: Every Sunday
Time: 0900
Location: Hunter Post Chapel
POC: Chapel Staff (315‐5515)
Cost: Free
Target Market: All
Brief Description: Participate in an uplifting and encouraging Christian Worship with contemporary and
traditional flavor. There is a nursery for birth to 3‐years‐old and Children’s Church for 4
year olds thru 5 grade. Following the service please join us in the Fellowship Hall for
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light refreshments/fellowship.
Service/Event: Protestant Children’s Church
Date: Every Sunday
Time: 0900 (During Protestant Service)
Location: Chapel Fellowship Hall
POC: Charles Archer (912 315‐5934 or Charles.Archer1@US.Army.Mil)
Cost: Free
Target Market: Children
26. Brief Description: Children 4 years old thru 5 grade begin in the Sanctuary with their family, and later to the
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Fellowship Hall for Christian lessons on their level.
Service/Event: PWOC ‐ Protestant Women of the Chapel
Date: Every Thursday
Time: 0930 – 1130
Location: Hunter Post Chapel Fellowship Hall
Cost: Free
POC: Rachel Eugene (843‐263‐5812) or homeskool4@gmail.com
Cost: Free
Target Market: All ‐ Child watch is provided.
Brief Description: Join other women in Christ centered discussions, fellowship, and support.
Service/Event: Soldier and Family ‐ Bible Study/Club Beyond/Fellowship Night
Date: Every Wednesday Evening
Time: 1800
Location: Hunter Post Chapel Fellowship Hall
POC: Chapel Staff (315‐5515)
Cost: Free
Target Market: All
Brief Description: A weekly Wednesday evening program with dinner free of charge – Adult Bible Study;
Children’s Bible Study (4 years old thru 5 grade) and Club Beyond for Teenagers. Child
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Watch is provided for younger kids. If you would like to be a volunteer teacher on
Wednesday evenings or Sundays for Children’s Church, please contact Charles Archer at
912 315‐5934 or Charles.Archer1@US.Army.Mil
CHILD, YOUTH AND SCHOOL SERVICES CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS:
CDC 1284
Service/Event: Kite Day
Date: 1 Aug
Time: 1500
Location: Hunter CDC Bldg 1284
POC: Jennifer R. Jefferson‐Director/ Jannia Kittle (912)315‐6115
Cost: Free
Target Market: Hunter CDC
Brief Description: On this day the children will bring their kites and fly them outside on the
playground. Parents are invited to participate.
Service/Event: Water Fun
Date: 4, 11, 18, & 25 Aug
Time: 0930 ‐ 1030
Location: Hunter CDC Bldg 1284
POC: Jennifer R. Jefferson‐Director/ Jannia Kittle (912)315‐6115
Cost: Free
Target Market: Hunter CDC Children
Brief Description: On this day the Staff will bring their swimming gear and they will have a water day outside in
their playground with water sprinklers. Summer is here!!
Service/Event: Parent/Child Bowling
Date: 5 Aug
Time: 1500
Location: Hunter CDC Bldg 1284
POC: Jennifer R. Jefferson‐Director/ Jannia Kittle (912)315‐6115
Cost: Free
Target Market: Hunter CDC children and parents
27. Brief Description: On this day the children from our Pre‐School class will go bowling. Parents are invited to
participate.
Service/Event: Sunglasses Day
Date: 9 Aug
Time: All Day
Location: Hunter CDC Bldg 1284
POC: Jennifer R. Jefferson‐Director/ Jannia Kittle (912)315‐6115
Cost: Free
Target Market: Hunter CDC children and staff
Brief Description: On this day the children and staff will their sunglasses and wear them to entire day.
Service/Event: Pajama Day
Date: 17 Aug
Time: All Day
Location: Hunter CDC Bldg 1284
POC: Jennifer R. Jefferson‐Director/ Jannia Kittle (912)315‐6115
Cost: Free
Target Market: Hunter CDC children and staff
Brief Description: On this day the children and staff will bring and wear their pajamas all day long.
Service/Event: Let’s Make Music
Date: 19 Aug
Time: 1500
Location: Hunter CDC Bldg 1284
POC: Jennifer R. Jefferson‐Director/ Jannia Kittle (912)315‐6115
Cost: Free
Target Market: Hunter CDC children
Brief Description: On this day the children will create music and sounds with different instruments. Parents are
invited to participate.
Service/Event: Green Day
Date: 22 Aug
Time: All Day
Location: Hunter CDC Bldg 1284
POC: Jennifer R. Jefferson‐Director/ Jannia Kittle (912)315‐6115
Cost: Free
Target Market: Hunter CDC children
Brief Description: On this day the children and staff will dress with a green shirts or pants.
Service/Event: Bicycle Day
Date: 24 Aug
Time: 0900
Location: Hunter CDC Bldg 1284
POC: Jennifer R. Jefferson‐Director/ Jannia Kittle (912)315‐6115
Cost: Free
Target Market: Hunter CDC children
Brief Description: On this day the children will bring their bicycle and ride them on the playground. Parents are
invited to participate.
Service/Event: Lemonade Day
Date: 31 Aug
Time: 1500
Location: Hunter CDC Bldg 1284
POC: Jennifer R. Jefferson‐Director/ Jannia Kittle (912)315‐6115
Cost: Free
Target Market: Hunter CDC children and staff
28. Brief Description: On this day the children and teachers will make lemonade and have it with snack. Parents
are invited to participate.
Service/Event: Family Arts & Craft Day
Date: 2 Sep
Time: 1500
Location: Hunter CDC Bldg 1284
POC: Jennifer R. Jefferson‐Director/ Jannia Kittle (912)315‐6115
Cost: Free
Target Market: Hunter CDC children
Brief Description: On this day the children and their Families will make arts and crafts to decorate the
classroom.
Service/Event: Family Song Day
Date: 7 Sep
Time: 0900‐1030
Location: Hunter CDC Bldg 1284
POC: Jennifer R. Jefferson‐Director/ Jannia Kittle (912)315‐6115
Cost: Free
Target Market: Hunter CDC children
Brief Description: On this day the children and their Families will sing a song which the child picked out. Each
classroom will have a different song.
Service/Event: Story Time with Parents
Date: 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 Sep
Time: 1200
Location: Hunter CDC Bldg 1284
POC: Jennifer R. Jefferson‐Director/ Jannia Kittle (912)315‐6115
Cost: Free
Target Market: Hunter CDC parents
Brief Description: A parent will volunteer to read a story to the Hunter CDC children over the intercom.
Service/Event: Classroom Quilt
Date: 12 Sep
Time: 1430
Location: Hunter CDC Bldg 1284
POC: Jennifer R. Jefferson‐Director/ Jannia Kittle (912)315‐6115
Cost: Free
Target Market: Hunter CDC children and parents
Brief Description: On this day the children and teachers will make a quilt from different
patterns. Parents are invited to participate.
Service/Event: Pizza Day
Date: 15 Sep
Time: 1400
Location: Hunter CDC Bldg 1284
POC: Jennifer R. Jefferson‐Director/ Jannia Kittle (912)315‐6115
Cost: Free
Target Market: Hunter CDC children and staff
Brief Description: On this day the children will have pizza as a snack.
Service/Event: Children Bingo
Date: 16 Sep
Time: 1500
Location: Hunter CDC Bldg 1284
POC: Jennifer R. Jefferson‐Director/ Jannia Kittle (912)315‐6115
Cost: Free
29. Target Market: Hunter CDC children and parents
Brief Description: On this day the parents will play bingo will the children. This activity will be very fun family
activity.
Service/Event: Popsicles Day
Date: 20 Sep
Time: 1430
Location: Hunter CDC Bldg 1284
POC: Jennifer R. Jefferson‐Director/ Jannia Kittle (912_315‐6115
Cost: Free
Target Market: Hunter CDC children
Brief Description: On this day the children will have popsicles with snack.
Service/Event: Poetry Day
Date: 26 Sep
Time: 0930
Location: Hunter CDC Bldg 1284
POC: Jennifer R. Jefferson‐Director/ Jannia Kittle (912)315‐6115
Cost: Free
Target Market: Hunter CDC children
Brief Description: On this day the children and teachers will make a poem. Parents are invited to participate.
Service/Event: Jump Rope Day
Date: 30 Sep
Time: 0930
Location: Hunter CDC Bldg 1284
POC: Jennifer R. Jefferson‐Director/ Jannia Kittle (912)315‐6115
Cost: Free
Target Market: Hunter CDC children
Brief Description: On this day the children and will bring their jump rope and participate in different activities
with the jump rope. Parents are invited to participate.
Service/Event: Pumpkin Patch
Date: 4 Oct
Time: 0900
Location: Hunter CDC Bldg 1284
POC: Jennifer R. Jefferson‐Director/ Jannia Kittle (912)315‐6115
Cost: Free
Target Market: Hunter CDC children
Brief Description: On this day the staff will talk to the children about what a pumpkin patch and will makes
drawings.
Service/Event: Teddy Bear Day
Date: 5 Oct
Time: All day
Location: Hunter CDC Bldg 1284
POC: Jennifer R. Jefferson‐Director/ Jannia Kittle (912) 315‐6115
Cost: Free
Target Market: Hunter CDC Children
Brief Description: On this day the children will bring their teddy bears and talk about them.
Service/Event: Story Time with Parents
Date: 6, 13, 20, & 27 Oct
Time: 1200
Location: Hunter CDC Bldg 1284
POC: Jennifer R. Jefferson‐Director/ Jannia Kittle (912) 315‐6115
Cost: Free
30. Target Market: Hunter CDC parents
Brief Description: A parent volunteer to read a story to the Hunter CDC children over the intercom.
CDC 8807:
Service/Event: Wheel’s Day
Date: 2 Aug
Time: 0930
Location: Hunter CDC Bldg 8807
POC: Amarys Martinez‐Director/Dorca Colon (912)315‐9018
Cost: Free
Target Market: Hunter CDC –children/parents/staff
Brief Description: The children will bring anything with wheels to the center, like bicycles or scooter, roller
blades, skates. Every child will need their helmets, knee and elbows pads.
Service/Event: Story Time with Parents
Date: 4,11,18,25 Aug
Time: 1200
Location: Hunter CDC Bldg 8807
POC: Amarys Martinez‐Director/Dorca Colon (912)315‐9018
Cost: Free
Target Market: Hunter CDC‐ children/parents/staff
Brief Description: A volunteer parent will come to the center every Thursday to read to the children.
Service/Event: Finger Print/ with Military Police
Date: 18 Aug
Time: 0900
Location: Hunter CDC Bldg 8807
POC: Amarys Martinez‐Director/Dorca Colon (912)315‐9018
Cost: Free
Target Market: Hunter CDC –children/parents/staff
Brief Description: The Military Police along with the staff will be taking the children’s Finger prints with their
pictures also, to have it on record. This is for safety.
Service/Event: Tye Dy Shirt Day
Date: 24 Aug
Time: 0900
Location: Hunter CDC Bldg 8807
POC: Amarys Martinez‐Director/Dorca Colon (912)315‐9018
Cost: Free
Target Market: Hunter CDC –children/parents/staff
Brief Description: The Children will bring a shirt from home and we are going to decorate it at the center.
Parents are welcome to participate.
Service/Event: Necklace’s Day
Date: 31 Aug
Time: 0900‐1500
Location: Hunter CDC Bldg 8807
POC: Amarys Martinez‐Director/Dorca Colon (912)315‐9018
Cost: Free
Target Market: Hunter CDC –children/parents/staff
Brief Description: The children will use different kinds of material to do their own necklace. The Center will
provide all the supplies for the different age groups. Parents are encouraged to
participate.
Service/Event: Story Time with Parents
32. Brief Description: The children will dress up as doctors, policemen, Firemen, etc., with the clothes from the
Dramatic Play area. They will have a fashion show in their rooms displaying the clothes
that they choose.
Service/Event: Bubble Day Fun
Date: 27 Sep
Time: 1000 /1500
Location: Hunter CDC Bldg 8807
POC: Amarys A Martinez – Director/ Dorca I. Colon (912)315‐9018
Cost: Free
Target Market: Hunter CDC parents‐children ‐staff
Brief Description: The children will be playing outside with bubbles. The staff will demonstrate to the children
the way to do bubbles at home. We are having music and pictures will be taken.
Service/Event: Yellow Day
Date: 30 Sep
Time: All Day
Location: Hunter CDC Bldg 8807
POC: Amarys A Martinez – Director/ Dorca I. Colon (912)315‐9018
Cost: Free
Target Market: Hunter CDC parents‐children‐ staff
Brief Description: Parents, children and staff are encouraged to wear something yellow in support for our
Soldiers.
CDC 148:
Service/Event: Arts & Craft
Date: 11 Aug
Time: 1500
Location: Hunter CDC Bldg 148
POC: Davona Fallin – Director (912)315‐1067
Cost: Free
Target Market: Hunter CDC Children
Brief Description: Children will create a puzzle with sticks, let’s have some Fun!
Service/Event: Fun Hat Day
Date: 16 Aug
Time: 0600‐1800
Location: Hunter CDC Bldg 148
POC: Davona Fallin – Director (912)315‐1067
Cost: Free
Target Market: Hunter CDC Children
Brief Description: Children and staff are encouraged to wear their favorite fun hat or they will create one.
Service/Event: Purple Day
Date: 19 Aug
Time: 0600‐1800
Location: Hunter CDC Bldg 148
POC: Davona Fallin – Director (912)315‐1067
Cost: Free
Target Market: Hunter CDC Children
Brief Description: Children and staff are encouraged to wear purple
Service/Event: Ice Cream Picnic
Date: 24 Aug
Time: 1430‐1500
Location: Hunter CDC Bldg 148