THUNDERBOLT WEEKLY UPDATE 18 November 2011

GREAT OPPORTUNITIES GOBBLE TILL YOU WOBBLE!!

1. SAVE THE DATE! THE NEXT THUNDERBOLT READINESS BOOT CAMP, JAN. 23, North Fort Chapel. Day and Evening classes to choose from, OR CHOOSE BOTH. Soldiers and Family welcome! Entertaining, interesting, and timely classes available to help keep our Families resilient. Details and registration instructions will be available soon. 2. Photocopying of Military Identification Cards. Recent incidents regarding the photocopying of military identification cards, by commercial establishments to verify military affiliation, have been reported. Personnel are reminded that the photocopying of US Government Identification is a violation of Title 18, US Code Part I, Chapter 33, Section 701 and punishable by both fine and/or imprisonment. Many military members, family members and DoD employees are unaware of this law. NOTE: This does not apply to medical establishments who are allowed take a copy for the purpose of filing insurance claims; and other government agencies in the performance of official government business. FPO Comment: Criminal elements and terrorist organizations place U.S. government identifications as a high value logistical element when planning acts against the U.S. military. There are no safeguards in place to ensure a government identification card wont be counterfeited or cloned based on a photocopy by a commercial establishment. It is recommended that military/DoD personnel provide a state drivers license or other form of photo identification to be photocopied if an establishment insists on a photocopy of the travelers identification. (Reserve Affairs Office of SECDEF) 3. GET A FREE 16-POINT INSPECTION AND OIL CHANGE Is your spouse deployed and youre wondering when to get an oil change, lube or fluid refill on your vehicle? Make an appointment with the McChord Field Auto Center for a free 16-point inspection. All you need is a copy of your spouses orders when you arrive for your appointment. For a free oil change, make an appointment with the Lewis Main Auto Center. Youll need to provide your own oil and oil filter. For your free inspection, call 253-982-7226 to make an appointment Wednesday through Saturday. For a free oil change, call 253-967-3728 for an appointment Wednesday through Sunday. Bring in your new windshield wiper blades and well install them for FREE during November. 4. Buy any holiday beverage from your EXCHANGE STARBUCKS and receive one of equal or lesser value FREE, 2-5 pm, now through 20 Nov 11. 5. MILITARY SPOUSE EMPLOYMENT PARTNERSHIP- www.msepjobs.com 6. RENT MCCHORD THEATER FOR PARTIES Looking for a fun and unique place to hold a birthday party or a unit function? Rent the McChord Field Movie Theater! Entertain your guests with a DVD from the theater list, decorate the lobby and bring in your own

food and cake. For an additional fee, guests can pick up popcorn and soda from the concession stand. For more information or to schedule a party, call the McChord Community Center at 253-982-0718/0719. 7. Last Day for Soldier Show 2012 Nominations Sunday, Nov 20, 2011. Reminder: The last day you can nominate a performer or technician for the 2012 U.S. Army Soldier Show is Dec. 31. Call 253-967-5636 for more information. 8. "Spot the Spot"? Come to McChord Library (bldg. 851 Lincoln Blvd., ground floor, McChord Field) anytime in November and see if you can name where the pictures were taken. Whoever gets the most right wins a prize. Call 253-982-3454 for details. 9. Feats of strength Enter the 2011 JBLM Arm Wrestling Championship Dec. 3 at Soldiers Field House. Entry deadline is Nov. 21. Admission is free for the 11 a.m. start time. Competitors must be active duty service members, Family members, Reserve, National Guard, retirees or DOD civilians associated with JBLM. The contest complies with the official rules and regulations. Awards will be given to first, second and third place in mens and womens weight classes. Turn in entries to McVeigh Sports & Fitness Center, Building 2160, front desk. Call 967-5869 for details. 10. National Family Week is Nov. 21-25. The Teen Zone's Keystone Club is running a Toy and Food Drive and a baby blanket/formula drive. Drop off donated items at the Teen Zone at Lewis Main today! Bins are by Parent Central in Bldg. 2295. Donation deadline: Nov. 21. The high school youth will take a field trip to donate the items to families and mothers in need around the community. 11. THE SEATTLE SEAHAWKS SEAGALS AND THE EXCHANGE ARE LOOKING FOR THE FIRST 200 CHILDREN AGES 5-16 TO PERFORM WITH THE SEATTLE SEA GALS CHEERLEADERS DURING THEIR HOLIDAY VARIETY SHOW, Saturday, Dec. 3, a yearly tradition at JBLM. If you would like to have your child participate, fill out the form attached, and email it back to Roldanm@aafes.com or turn in at the managers office, next to the bank, at the rear of the main exchange. Please read the attached form for more information. 12. CELEBRATE MILITARY FAMILY MONTH Youre invited to special events in honor and appreciation of military Families at JBLM. Join us for cookie socials at the McChord Field Exchange Monday, Nov. 28, 12 p.m., Teen Zone at Lewis Main Tuesday, Nov. 29, 3 4 p.m. and Waller Hall at Lewis Main Wednesday, Nov. 30, 12 p.m. Get in the holiday spirit at the tree lighting reception, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 56 p.m. at AFC Arena. The winners of the Family Treasure Hunt will be announced! 13. Spouse trip to Americas Largest Christmas Bazaar, Friday, Dec. 2. The trip leaves the Family Resource Center at Lewis Main at 7:30 a.m. and will return at 6 p.m. Beginning Friday, Nov. 18, call 253967-9496 to reserve your spot. Childcare may be available; call 253-966-CYSS for reservations. 14. NOVEMBER SPECIALS AT YOUR ARTS & CRAFTS CENTERS: Two-for-one framing class: Bring a friend along to learn how to mat and frame and pay for only one student.

Rosewood Pen and Pencil Box Special: Have box laser engraved and get the pen and pencil engraved for free. The special is good Nov. 15 at McChord Arts & Crafts only. Christmas Stocking Special: Bring in two Christmas stockings and get a name embroidered on each one for $10, Nov. 812 only. Vinyl Sticker Savings: Buy a small C-17 or Air Force Logo for $10 at McChord Arts & Crafts. Compared with off-base craft stores, youll find that we have more knowledgeable, experienced staff, a variety of services all in one place and you never pay tax. 15. 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, job placement. To take advantage of this wonderful opportunity call 253966-7366 or 360-570-4271 or visit the Stone Education Center on Lewis Main. For information visit www.heroesathome2.com . THEY NEED MORE SPOUSES FOR TUITION ASSISTANCE GRANTS!!! Because US forces are coming home from Iraq by the end of the year, the Postal Service will stop accepting mail addressed to military post offices in Iraq starting November 17. 16. GOOGLE OFFERS FREE CALLS- Google announced that it is making it free for all uniformed military personnel with a valid U.S. military email address, such as a .mil address, to call the United States, right from Gmail. The free calls will be available through at least the rest of 2011. For more information and to begin making free calls, visit the Google website at: http://www.google.com. 17. OPERATION THANKSGIVING EAGLE- Operation Thanksgiving Eagle is author Debbie Finks effort to thank military children for their daily sacrifices by providing free copies of her childrens activity book entitled Its a Family Thanksgiving! A Celebration of an American Tradition for Children and Their Families. Operation Thanksgiving Eagle books are free of charge. You can request books by completing the request form on the AUSA Family Programs website at: http://www.ausa.org 18. MILITARY AND FAMILY LIFE CONSULTANTS (MFLCs) are licensed professionals who provide situational, problem-solving consultations anonymously and confidentially. No written records are kept, and it is free to military and Family members. Sue Dickson, the 17th Fires Brigade MFLC, has an office inside the brigades new building on North Fort, Room 235. Phone: 253-363-6974 or 253-495-8425. In addition, two consultants work with Child, Youth and School Services and can be reached at (253) 677-3883. 19. FANTASY LIGHTS WALK SNEAK PREVIEW, Spanaway Park, Spanaway, Sunday, November 20, 2011, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Fantasy Lights Walk takes you through 2.5 miles of animated displays. Walkers of all ages and abilities (including wheelchairs and strollers) are invited to take a sneak preview walk through Fantasy Lights on one night only, Sunday, November 20, 2011. This is your only chance to WALK through Fantasy Lights. Start and finish the 2.5 miles at Sprinker Recreation Center. Walkers may start any time between 5:00-7:00 p.m. after checking in. Walkers should park and meet in Sprinker's parking lot, located at 14824 South 'C' Street in Spanaway, and then proceed as directed into Spanaway Park. Complete the Pre-registration Form that must be received

by November 16. Fantasy Walk Registration Form Pre-Registration fee: $3 per person, $9 per Family of four, children ages 3 and under are free. Day of Event: $4 per person or $12 per family of four. Children ages 3 and under are free. http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/pc/abtus/ourorg/parks/flights-walk.htm 20. VOLUNTEER FOR QUILTS FOR KIDS to make comfort quilts for children having difficulties with parents deployments. THURSDAYS, 4:306:30PM Grandstaff Library Bldg. 2109, 10th & Pendleton. For more information, call 253-966-1320 or email lewisdmwrflls@conus.army.mil. 21. SPECIAL CRAFTS AND THANKSGIVING STORIES Visit Book Patch every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. for story time fun. Stop by a Thanksgiving story time event Wednesday, Nov. 23 at 10:30 a.m. Book Patch is hosting a preschool storytime at the Raindrops and Rainbows Parent and Child Play Center at Lewis North, Thursday, Nov. 17 at 9:45 a.m. The McChord Field Library hosts weekly story times. Stop by Thursdays (Closed federal holidays) at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. for stories, crafts and fun. 22. DRESS YOUR BABIES CUTE FOR A CAUSE! Huggies has created a camouflage diaper that will be distributed exclusively in Walmart stores across the country. Operation Homefront will get one diaper for every box of Huggies sold. In addition, Walmart has joined in the excitement and launched a postcard campaign and Operation Homefront will receive one diaper for every postcard sent during the campaign. Together, with Huggies and Walmart, we can donate up to 500,000 diapers to help military Families. The campaign runs now through December 31, 2011 or until our goal of 500,000 free diapers for military Families has been reached

23. Online photo contest- All ages are invited to submit photos of your original photography, digital art, two-dimensional art and three-dimensional crafts for viewing online at the 2012 Air Force Arts & Crafts Digital Gallery. Categories are grouped by age and division. Each participant can submit up to three entries per category. Pick up your entry forms and rules at the McChord Arts & Crafts Center, Building 1121, Barnes Boulevard at McChord Field. Entries must be submitted no later than Dec. 27. For details, call 982-6726. 24. GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT- Walk away from tobacco for a day on 17 November for the Great American Smokeout. www.ucanquit2.org 25. HOLIDAY MAILING DATES- Deadlines to ensure arrival by Dec. 25 are Nov. 12 for parcel post mail; Nov. 26 for space-available mail; Dec. 3 for parcel airlift mail; Dec. 10 for priority mail and first-class mail, letters and cards; and Dec. 17 for express mail military service. Express Mail Military Service is not available for holiday packages and mail going to Iraq and Afghanistan, said Ms. Faye Slater, the Deputy Director of the Military Postal Service Agency. 26. WEAR BLUE RUN TO REMEMBER RUNNING CLUB- Each Saturday, "Wear Blue: Run to Remember" meets at Powderworks Park in Dupont, WA to serve as a living memorial to fallen Service Members. For more information please visit their website at http://www.wearblueruntoremember.org/

COMMUNITY EVENTS
1. 2011 HIRE AMERICA JOBS FAIR, Tues. Nov. 22, 10 am-3 pm, ShoWare Center, 625 West James St., Kent. There is no cost to attend. Free parking. Attendees to the jobs fair do not need to register in advance. Sponsored by Congressmen Dave Reichert and Adam Smith. Bring plenty of resumes. Be prepared to meet directly with employers. 2. The Lewis Community Spouse's Club (LCSC) will be hosting the "HOLIDAY TOUR OF HOMES" on Saturday, Dec. 3, 4 to 8 pm and Sunday, Dec. 4, 1 to 5 pm. This is a great opportunity to tour through the homes of Broadmoor in a time honored tradition that extends at most military installations across the globe. See traditional holiday decorations as well as individual family traditions as you stroll through these historic military homes. The tour will start at the Lewis Community Spouse's Club cottage located at Bldg 4201 at the corner of Lewis Drive, West Way and Pendleton. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Children ages 4 and under are free. No strollers, backpacks, cameras, or video equipment are allowed in the homes. Tickets are available at the Lewis Community Spouse's Club Boutique, located at the cottage on Tuesday thru Thursday, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, as well as from any LSCS board member. For questions or more information about the tour or where to purchase tickets please contact, Debra Vernon, ldvernon@cox.net, 520- 220-9996 or Anne Tucker, fundraising@jblm.lcsc.org. You can also check out our website at www.jblmlcsc.org for more information. 3. 2011 JBLM ARM WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP Dec. 3 at Soldiers Field House. Entry deadline is Nov. 21. Admission is free for the 11 a.m. start time. Competitors must be active duty service members, Family members, Reserve, National Guard, retirees or DOD civilians associated with JBLM. The contest complies with the official rules and regulations. Awards will be given to first, second and third place in mens and womens weight classes. Turn in entries to McVeigh Sports & Fitness Center, Building 2160, front desk. Call 967-5869 for details. 4. MCCHORD HOLIDAY CRAFT BAZAAR Find that perfect handmade gift from local crafters and artists at the McChord Community Centers Holiday Bazaar, Thursday, Dec. 1 in the McChord Club & Community Center, Bldg. 700. The bazaar lasts from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. If youd like to sell your homemade items at the bazaar, call 253-982-0718/0719 for details. 5. FEAST ON THANKSGIVING DINNER AT MCCHORD CLUB Forget about the stress and mess of a large Thanksgiving dinner at home. The McChord Club welcomes you, your Family and your friends to the annual Thanksgiving buffet Thursday, Nov. 24. Feast on traditional fixings, including dessert, throughout the early afternoon. Reservations are required; theyre being taken on the hour from 11 a.m.2 p.m.; call 253-982-5581. The cost is $18.95 for adults; $17.95 for ages 62 and older; $9.95 for ages 610; and $4.50 for ages 5 and younger. Club members receive a $2 discount per meal and their children ages 5 and younger get in free. 6. SANTAS REINDEER DASH Saturday, Dec. 10. There are three distances: 10K, 5K and 2K. Grab your festive holiday racing duds and sprint to the finish line! The first 300 runners registered and paid by Nov. 29 are guaranteed race shirts. Sign up at JBLMmwr.com

7. ENJOY HOLIDAY BOWLING SAVINGS We know the morning after Thanksgiving, youre up and out the door early to hit the sales. But after youre back and rested, come over to Sounders Lanes for a day of savings and fun! From 11 a.m.6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25, choose which way you want to save: Bowl for only $6.95 per hour per lane, or buy a $1.75 game plus $1.75 shoe rental. Sounders Lanes is in Bldg. 737, Jackson Blvd. at McChord Field.

8. POLAR EXPRESS TRAIN RIDE Nov. 26, 4-9 PM. $30 per adult/$20 per child. Kids and adults get a nighttime ride to the North Pole to meet Santa, with plenty of singing, cocoa, and other events along the ride. Van departs McChord Communty Center parking lot at 4 PM. Sign up no later than Nov. 18. Seats are limited! Call 253-982-0718 or visit JBLMmwr.com and click on WebTrac. 9. THUNDER ALLEY makes Friday night fun Sounders Lanes on McChord Field features Thunder Alley with black lights and music from 8midnight every Friday. Just $9.95 a bowler gets you up to three hours of bowling. To reserve your lane, call 253982-5954. 10. BOWL on Mondays at Bowl Arena Lanes (Lewis Main) and Wednesdays at Sounders Lanes (McChord Field) for $1.50. 11 a.m.9 p.m. Each game is $1.50, shoe rental is $1.50, and select menu items are $1.50 each, such as fries, pizza, soda and drafts. Pitchers cost only $6.50. Additionally, at Bowl Arena Lanes, seniors and retirees pay only 75 a game on Mondays. 11. COACH A YOUTH TEAM TO VICTORY The Youth Sports Office is always looking for volunteers interested in coaching a variety of youth sports teams. Share your love of the game, experience, and skills with JBLM youth-athletes. For more information, call the Youth Sports Office, 967-2405. 12. JOIN THE LEWIS COMMUNITY SPOUSES CLUB- Want to meet new people, or get involved more? Join the Lewis Community Spouses Club. This organization is open to ALL ranks and holds monthly luncheons and events. Visit their website for the events calendar, and more information. You can join the club right online! http://jblmlcsc.org/ 13. Turkey Trot 10K Run & 5K Walk, Saturday, 19 November 2011. Help us welcome in the holiday season. Come and participate by walking, trotting or running the 5K & 10K course, or roll on the 10K inline skate course. Give yourself the ultimate challenge and run the very flat and fast routes and strive for a personal best.Register by noon Tuesday, November 8, 2011 to guarantee a shirt and JBLM access pass. Registration deadline is Thursday, November 15, 2011 - without having guarantee for shirt and access pass. 14. DEPLOYED FAMILIES are invited to attend a monthly dinner is offered at Four Chaplains Memorial Chapel the second Tuesday of each month from 5:30-8:30 pm. The main dish is provided and attending families are asked to bring a dish to share. Please confirm your attendance to Carolyn Clanton, deployedfamiliesjblm@yahoo.com 15. PWOC- Protestant Women of the Chapel is a relaxing atmosphere where women can be themselves. We gather together each week for (non-denominational) worship, Bible

study, food, and fellowship. Newcomers are always welcome. They are moving to a new location at the North Fort Chapel, and meetings will now be held on Tuesdays from 911:30. Follow PWOC on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ft-LewisPWOC/135297726511941 for all the latest information regarding their program. They also have a night bible study that will meet on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the North Fort Chapel. FREE onsite childcare available to children registered with CYSS. 16. Newcomer's Orientation: Last Tuesday of the month 0830 1430 NOV 29 Newcomers' orientation is for all new arrivals to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Registration required at the ACS Relocation Program office, Bldg 2140 Waller Hall. Event includes complimentary lunch, windshield tour of JBLM, static displays of on and off post vendors, and on site free child care. POC is Wanda Abrams 253-9673633/3550 for more information.

YOUTH
1. CYSS SPECIAL OLYMPICS BASKETBALL REGISTRATION Nov 1-25, 2011. Ages: 8 - 18 yrs. Cost: $45. Parents meeting: Dec. 1. Practices start: Dec. 1. Season ends: Feb. 12. Register for sports at CYSS Parent Central (JBLM-Lewis Main: #2295, 12th & Bitar and JBLM-McChord Field: #100 Welcome Ctr.). For more information call: 253-967CYSS. 2. HOLIDAY FEST, Free fun for all ages! Teen Zone, Dec. 10, 2-5 PM. Warm up with free hot cocoa or apple cider and have fun decorating cookies, making snowmen crafts, games, prizes, or snowflake making. 3. SPECIAL CRAFTS AND THANKSGIVING STORIES Visit Book Patch every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. for story time fun. Stop by for a Thanksgiving story time event Wednesday, Nov. 23 at 10:30 a.m. The McChord Field Library hosts weekly story times. Stop by Thursdays (Closed federal holidays) at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. for stories, crafts and fun. 4. CYSS START SMART CAMP REGISTRATION Nov 1-Dec. 19, 2011. Ages: 3 - 4 yrs. Cost: $20. Camp dates: Dec. 20 - 22. Times: 10 - 11:30 a.m. Register for sports at CYSS Parent Central (JBLM-Lewis Main: #2295, 12th & Bitar and JBLM-McChord Field: #100 Welcome Ctr.) For more information call: 253-967-CYSS. 5. CYSS VOLLEYBALL CAMP REGISTRATION Nov 1-Dec. 19, 2011. Ages: 9 - 15 yrs. Cost: $25. Dates: Dec. 20 - 22. Times: 1 - 2:30 p.m. Register for sports at CYSS Parent Central (JBLM-Lewis Main: #2295 12th & Bitar and JBLM-McChord Field: #100 Welcome Ctr.) For more information call: 253-967-CYSS. 6. CYSS FLAG FOOTBALL CAMP REGISTRATION Nov. 1-Dec. 19. Ages: 5 - 15 yrs. Cost: $25. Register for sports at CYSS Parent Central (JBLM-Lewis Main: #2295, 12th & Bitar and JBLM-McChord Field: #100 Welcome Ctr.) For more information call: 253-967CYSS. 7. Temporary home to Jensen Family Health & Fitness Center Child Care. Take advantage of free onsite child care while working out at Wilson Fitness Center. Childcare for ages six weeks through 12 years, care is available on a first-come, firstserved basis and appropriate activities and supervision are provided by CYS Services.

For registration requirements and information on what you need to provide for your children while participating in this program, call 253-967-1254. 8. ADVENTURE CAMPS: Over 1700 military teens (1418 years old) will have an opportunity to participate (at little to no cost) in adventure camps scheduled through April, 2012. http://militaryfamilies.extension.org/military-teen-adventure-camps

9. Escape Zone hour- The Escape Zone at McChord Field is extending its hours to Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon. The Escape Zone offers a place to parents and their children 5 and younger to learn and play together. The Escape Zone is in Building 841 on Fairway Road. For information, call 982-8590/2695. 10. Play morning: 10:00am 11:30am, At Raindrops and Rainbows, Bldg. 8197, JBLMLewis North, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Bring your children 6 yrs. and under to play, and meet other JBLM Lewis-McChord moms and dads. For more information call 253-9677409. Play morning at Escape Zone McChord every Thursday at 10:00 a.m 11. Baby Play Group is restarting at the Escape Zone McChord! This drop- in group for babies newborn up to age 1 offers bonding activities, age appropriate toys and opportunity for parents to learn about infant development. Thursdays from 1-2:30 pm. If more information is needed, call Janet Roller at 360-628-1229, or just come on by and have fun! 12. BABYSITTER WEBSITE- Through a partnership with DOD, sittercity.com offers a free membership for military personnel. This site gives you access to babysitters, nannies, housekeepers, pet care, tutors, senior care. You can access background checks, references, provider profiles, and reviews from other military parents on this site. To take advantage of this wonderful offer visit www.sittercity.com/dod. 13. YOUTH RESILENCY ACADEMY- Youth Resiliency Academy is designed to create a network of informed teens who are better prepared and motivated to respond more positively to adversity and successfully overcome the challenges faced by today's military Family. Courses included in the Academy include: "Bullying, Peer pressure", "Teen Communications", "Dating and Abuse don't go together", Youth transitioning to the new norm", "Spiritual Resiliency" and "Money Matters". Workshop is held at ACS/Waller Hall, Bldg. 2140, Rm. 400 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information or to register call 253-967-9977. The next academy will be held November 19, 2011. 14. Children's Museum Play Pass The Play Pass program is your ticket to the Children's Museum of Tacoma and a whole new world of learning! Contact the Grandstaff Library (253-967-5889) or the McChord Library (253-982-3454) for information. 15. SKIESUnlimited Youth Academy offers instruction in the Schools of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration and Skills. Inspiring classesranging from computers, SAT Prep, science, art, dance, gymnastics, boxing, karate, theater, fencing and piano, the SKIESUnlimited Youth Academy is always adding classeslet your children explore new skills, cultivate personal interests, establish connections and bolster college applications. For registration information, call 253-966-CYSS (2977). Sign up on Webtrac for the next session!

16. Teens ages 1315 are invited to get fit for free at a JBLM sports and fitness center. Available at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center at Lewis North, teens will work out under the supervision of a CYS Services youth trainer. An initial evaluation is required, and a parent/guardian must be present. Teens must be registered with CYS Services to participate. Work out Monday through Friday 37 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.2 p.m.

BOSS INFORMATION
WHAT IS BOSS? Almost all of you know that BOSS (Better Opportunity for Single Soldiers) is a program that is set up for Single Soldiers to have activities that you can enjoy and volunteer for to get out into your community. The thing you may not know is that BOSS is YOUR program. SOLDIERS AND SOLDIERS IDEAS ARE THE PROGRAM! You can improve the program by just bringing your thoughts to the table. BOSS is not another program that is trying to come up with ideas on its own. They want to know what you think would be fun and exciting. BOSS wants to help set up those ideas and make it possible. You can now follow the events that BOSS is holding by texting. Put in FOLLOW JBLMBOSS to 40404. You will receive messages about what events are going on. You could also have the chance to receive free tickets or other cool stuff. 1. SANTA VISITS from BOSS. Dont try to get the First Sergeant to dress up as Santa! Every year BOSS raises money by providing Santa and a team of elves to entertain at unit events, your unit ball, or if you just want to have a visit from Santa and his elves. Visits will be Dec. 1-23. 2. BOSS SHOPPING TRIP Dec. 3. Finish off your holiday shopping at West Lake Mall, the largest in the area. Let BOSS drive for you! 3. SINGLE PARENT ZOO LIGHTS at Point Defiance. Let BOSS do the driving! 4. BOSS CRAM NIGHT, Dec. 14, Last chance to study in 2011. Study for upcoming boards with BOSS as your study partner. Great program. 5. SKYHIGH, Dec. 21, this trampoline warehouse is 45 minutes away and well worth the trip! BOSS will be driving the bus to this unique gym where the sky is the limitliterally. Jumping on trampolines into foam pits, even a game of dodge ball. 6. NEW WARRIOR ZONE TO OPEN The new Warrior Zone set to open on Lewis North has everything a service member could want in a recreational facility gaming, Internet, movies, billiards, snack bar, patio and more. For ages 18 and older, the Warrior Zone houses game stations with 55-inch hi-definition monitors for console gaming, Xbox and PS3 stations that are Internet-ready and LAN-connected for casual play tourneys and challenges, Alienware gaming computers (with the latest games), computers to surf the Internet, WiFi and more. Relax with a game of pool there are eight tables or in front of one of many flat-screen TVs throughout the facility. A patio with fire pit and barbecues provides an outdoor setting for your get-togethers. A snack bar offers a variety of food and beverages, including beer. Locally roasted Battle Bean Coffee is proudly served at the Warrior Zone. The Warrior Zone is home to the Better

Opportunities for Single Service Members (B.O.S.S.) program. To learn more about how you can get involved with BOSS and give back to the community, call 253-967-5636. 7. DESIGNATED DRIVER (DD) PROGRAM: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!! This is an easy way to get hours for volunteering. It starts from 2100 0300 every Friday and Saturday. If this program isnt used, then it will disappear. If you want to volunteer, then sign up at your BOSS board or at the Nelson Recreation Center. Plus, you get free bowling all night. To contact the DD van, call 253-208-9169. It will soon be able to accommodate off post as well.

EFMP EVENTS AND RESOURCES

1. JBLM EFMP WORKING FOCUS GROUP Dec.1, 3pm: Our mission is to identify a broad range of global issues impacting Exceptional Families within the JBLM and Army Communities. We will work collectively with senior leadership, medical personnel, community and DoD agencies to improve service delivery and quality of life. We extend an invite to anyone who is passionate about Exceptional Families, whether you are an Exceptional Family Member (EFM), a parent/spouse of an EFM, a unit representative, Senior Spouse, representative of a local school or agency, etc. Waller Hall ACS Classroom Call 253-967-9704 if you have any questions; no RSVPs required to attend. 2. EFMP COFFEE GROUP The EFMP Coffee Group will meet Dec. 13, 10am, at the Lewis Main Battle Bean inside the AFC Skate Arena (bldg 2275, Liggett Ave.) : Meet other adult EFMs or caregivers of EFMs for coffee, friends, and discussion the second Tuesday of every month, 10 AM, at the Lewis Main Battle Bean. Call 253-967-3553 for more information; no RSVP required. 3. EFMP HOLIDAY SOCIAL AND USED TOY EXCHANGE Dec. 12th, 6:30-8 p.m. Bring a snace to share and some gently used toys to exchange. There will also be a giveaway! This is a great opportunity to network with other parents. Children are welcome to attend. Conference room C. 3005 112th Street E, Tacoma. Located at 112th St. E & Waller Road E, 1 mile off the Hwy 512 Portland Ave. Exit. POC: Angela Fish SpecialFamiliesPC@gmail.com or 253-830-4368. Facebook http://www.Facebook.com/SpecialFamiliesPC 4. HOLIDAY SOCIAL AND USED TOY EXCHANGE Dec. 12th, 6:30-8 p.m. Bring a snace to share and some gently used toys to exchange. There will also be a giveaway! This is a great opportunity to network with other parents. Children are welcome to attend. Conference room C. 3005 112th Street E, Tacoma. Located at 112th St. E & Waller Road E, 1 mile off the Hwy 512 Portland Ave. Exit. POC: Angela Fish SpecialFamiliesPC@gmail.com or 253-830-4368. Facebook http://www.Facebook.com/SpecialFamiliesPC

5. EFMP movies monthly- The McChord Theater is showing sensory-friendly matinee movies to EFMP Families on the third Saturday of each month at noon. The lights are turned up and the sound is turned down! Families will see the same Saturday movie as the 4 p.m. matinee. For more information, call 982-2695.

6. EFMP PLAYGROUP - Are you a mom or dad who has a young child who is enrolled in EFMP? Or, are you a parent enrolled in EFMP who has a young child? Come out and meet other parents and their children in our playgroup! For Exceptional Families with Young Children Ages 0-5. The first playgroup will be held at Raindrops and Rainbows on October 26 at 10 am. Call 253-967-3553 for more information; no RSVP is required. 7. Pacific Northwest Ballets The Nutcracker 23 November at 5pm: Are you or your little one having visions of sugar plums? Enjoy a night with the Sugar Plum Fairy, Mouse King, toy soldiers, Clara and the Nutcracker! Pacific Northwest Ballet is opening a dress rehearsal of The Nutcracker to our Exceptional Families for FREE! Any Family with an Exceptional Family Member is welcome to join JBLM EFMP on November 23rd at 5 pm at McCaw Hall in Seattle (321 Mercer Street). The registration deadline is Oct 21; space is limited (first come first serve). Transportation may be available. If you would like more information or to register, please contact Jaclyn Gilley at (253)967-3553. 8. Did you miss the JBLM EFMP newsletter? You can access it on-line at http://www.jblmmwr.com/pdf/acs/efmp/EFMP_aug_11.pdf. If you would like to join our EFMP e-mail distribution list, please contact Nancy Dozier at nancy.dozier@us.army.mil. 9. Are you PCSing and looking for EFMP contacts at your next duty station? Use Military Homefront to find EFMP contacts and more! The following link will take you directly theEFMP/Special Needs page and allow you to navigate to find contacts from additional links on the page: http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/portal/page/mhf/MHF/MHF _DETAIL_1?section_id=20.40.500.570.0.0.0.0.0&current_id=20.4 0.500.570.500.20.0.0.0

TRAINING and EDUCATION

1. BECOME A FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDER Looking for a fun, rewarding job? Become a Family child care provider and make a difference in the lives of military children and their Families. FCC providers earn up to $2,000 a month, may qualify for subsidies, and receive free child care while in training and free resources for your business. Learn about FCC at the Jan. 10, 2012, orientation from 6 to 8 p.m. at the FCC office in building 2013B. Apply today at Family Child Care office, building 2013B, Room 127, at the corner of 3rd and Pendleton on Lewis Main. For information call 253-967-3039. Full-day training classes meet Jan. 30 & 31, 2012 and Feb. 1, 2, 3, & 6, 2012, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 2. Military Child Education Coalition Workshop: EFMP is excited to host monthly workshops presented by the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC). This month, MCEC will provide information and tools to help your child or teen better manage time. This TIME MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP will be held on Nov 29 in the ACS Classroom in Waller Hall; the teen workshop is from 9:30-10:30 and the school-age workshop is from 10:45-11:45. If you have any questions, please contact us at jblmimcomdfmwrefmp@conus.army.mil. 1. CROSSROADS OF PARENTING AND DIVORCE: This course has been approved by the Superior Court of Washington State for Pierce County and is open to all Department of Defense Service Members and their Spouses, free of charge. You will learn five prevention steps : a. Keep your child out of the middle b. All you child to love both parents

c. Work on your own recovery d. Develop new communication skills. e. Create a new relationship as co-parents. To sign up for the next Seminar, Dec. 6, 8am-12:30 pm, Waller Hall ACS Classroom, bldg 2140 or Dec. 21, 5-9:30 p.m. Waller Hall ACS Classroom, Call 253-968-6819. 3. TUESDAY TOPICS RELATIONSHIP SERIES: EMOTIONAL COMPETENCY Nov. 22, 23:30 pm, the best tool for anger management /conflict resolution and emotional closeness. Do you avoid or deny the way you feel? Do you tell everybody you are fine when you are not? Do you over or under react? Do you push each others buttons? Understand your emotions. Be able to watch and label them. Increase positive emotional experience. Develop coping skills so your emotions are in your control and not controlling you. 4. 911 DRIVING SCHOOL Classes held at Lewis Main Exchange. www.911DrivingSchool.com 253-512-0911. Course is exclusively instructed by Police Officers. 5. COMMON SENSE PARENTING OF TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS focuses on setting reasonable expectations based on your childs age, development, and abilities. This evidence based program will help you teach (discipline) your children what you want them to do. There are 7 sessions to this class and each session builds on the previous one. This class is great when you have older infants, toddlers and preschoolers. The class is Tuesday mornings from 1000 to 1200 at the Escape Zone. 6. 24/7 DAD: November 21, 24. New Parent Support Program is proud to offer a new 4 session class for FATHERS! Being the best dad you can be is the MOST important kind of "home improvement" you can do for your Family, whether you are a new dad, single dad, or a seasoned veteran. Learn about yourself, your parenting style, and get some new tools for your toolbox while sharing with other fathers. This class is provided by male nurses, free of charge. Certificate of attendance available upon completion of class. Additionally, free child care is available with advance registration through CYS. Child must be registered with CYS to receive childcare. Call Ray Miller, RN at 253-967-7409. 7. STRESS-FREE PARENTING class will introduce you to mindfulness stress management and Emotional Coaching skills. Mindfulness Stress Management, based on the book "The Mindfulness Solution" by Ron Siegel PsyD., teaches skills that reduce reactive responses to stressful situations, allowing you to be emotionally present for your children. Emotional Coaching, developed by Dr. John Gottman, teaches how to support healthy emotional development in your children. This 6 session class will be held Mondays from 10 to 11:30 AM, November 21st, 28th and December 5th and 12th. To register or for info, call Sol Riou, LICSW at 253-320-1392, or email at sol.riou@us.army.mil 8. INFANT MASSAGE is now taught at two locations on JBLM for your convenience! Learn the art of infant massage in this 3 session class from instructors trained to teach the Loving Touch curriculum. Take this fun class while pregnant or with your infant, solo or as a couple, to learn techniques to soothe a colicky baby, improve sleep, appetite and digestion, bonding and attachment, and increase brain development. Classes are taught monthly at monthly at Raindrops and Rainbows on North Fort, the first three Tuesdays of December, February, April, June and August from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Contact Nancy McDermottHalverson at 253-318-2293 to pre-register. Infant massage classes are also being

offered monthly at McChord at the Escape Zone from 10:30 a.m. to noon the first three Wednesdays of each month. Call Rosie Anderson at 360-280-1416 to pre-register 9. ACS FINANCIAL COUNSELORS available at Waller Hall the first Saturday of every month. Call for appointment 253-967-7166. 10. MULTICULTURAL WORKSHOP- Adapting to a new country can be challenging, and relocation readiness is here to help. Attend the Mulicultural workshop on December 7. Call 253-966-6338 for time and location. 11. New Parent Support Programs Play Group Fridays, 1011:30 a.m. 12. "123 Magic Class: Managing Difficult Behaviors in Children 2-12". This class offers military parents, along with civilian employees, the opportunity to learn simple solutions and techniques to address obnoxious behaviors (i.e. whining, arguing, tantrums) utilizing timeouts, but with a different attitude and technique than you may have tried in the past. It really does work, according to the many participants who have taken this research-based class. Free on-site child care is available if your child is pre-registered with CYS. Advance registration with instructor is required. Call Sharon Kroll, Lead Home Visitor, MSW, LCSW at 253-967-2633 and leave your phone and email address. You may also email Sharon at sharon.kroll@us.army.mil. 13. ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) is a two day workshop (16 hours). It trains you to become an effective caregiver for a person at risk of suicide. It helps you perform suicide first aid for this person. It helps you to assist the person at risk of suicide to stay safe and to seek further help. ASIST is a very interactive workshop that equips you to: recognize invitations for help, reach out and offer support, review the risks of suicide, apply a suicide intervention model, and link the person at risk to community resources. ASIST is a very effective program. Evaluations have shown that it increases a caregivers knowledge, skills, and confidence to respond to a person at risk of suicide. Call the JBLM Suicide Prevention Office for more information or to sign up for an ASIST T-2 class. Workshop Dates: 8-9 Dec, 15-16 Dec North Fort Chapel Note: Workshops are from 0830 to 1600 hrs. each day. The dress is civilian casual. To sign up, you must contact: Art Wienandt, Bldg. 2026, Rm. 203B, 253-477-0258. arthur.j.wienandt@us.army.mil 14. Free parent classes at Raindrops & Rainbows Bring your children to learn and play youll both love story time, crafts and more. Stop by Bldg. 8197 American Lake Ave. at Lewis North and check out the classes below (call 253-966-4802 for details; no registration required except for infant massage): Infant massage Dec. 6, 13, 20, 1011:30 a.m. Registration, call New Parent Support Program: 253-967-7409. Baby sign language Dec. 21, 1:302:30 p.m. Offered by Parent 2 Parent Program. Parent and child group activity/story and craft Dec. 1, 1011 a.m. with the New Parent Support Program Story time Nov. 17 or Dec. 15, 9:45 a.m. with Book Patch New Parent Support Programs Play Group Fridays, 1011:30 a.m.

15. Food Handler Course First Tuesday/Month 1900-2000 Third Tuesday/Month 1600-1700 POC: Carol Elliot 253-968-4331. 1 Hour Classes given by Environmental Health. Installation certificate good for one year. Must have for all FRG fund raising involving food sales, even if you are not directly handling the food. Held at Old Madigan, Ramp 2, RM 9911C. Directions to Food Handler Course classroom: 1. From Exit 122 (Madigan Gate) take a left onto Wilson (the street across from Madigan Nursing tower that has the stop light) 2. Left onto Madigan Bypass 3. Right onto McKinley 4. Right onto E. Johnson Street 5. On your left you will see a parking lot. Park there. 6. Look for the building with 'RAMP 2' next to the door 7. Go through the door and down the hallway to Classroom 9911C (follow signs). 16. AFTB Classes: All Classes are at ACS Annex DEC 13-14 0900-1430 Level I Call 967-2382 (967-AFTB) to register for classes and for childcare information. Classes are held at ACS Annex, Bldg 2166, Corner of 12th St. & Liggett. Soldiers (E5 and below) can earn 4 promotion points by completing AFTB classes. 17. TOBACCO CESSATION: Join the growing number of ex-tobacco users on Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Call TRICARE at 1-800-404-4506 for a cessation appointment. Also, check out the free cessation counseling, quit tools and promotional materials at "Make Everyone Proud. Quit Tobacco" www.ucanquit2.org YOU CAN DO THIS - You can be tobacco-free! POC: Cynthia Hawthorne, RN-BC, APHN, Madigan Army Public Health Nursing (MCHJCLY-P/968-4382).

AAFES
JB Lewis-McChord Movie Schedule PH (253) 967-4329 *recording PH (253) 967-5976 Reel Time JB Lewis-McChord Exchange SUN Nov 20 1100 Dolphin Tale (PG) 1400 MoneyBall (PG13) 1900 Real Steel (PG13) MON Nov 21- THU Nov 24 No Showing FRI Nov 25 1900 Real Steel (PG13) SAT Nov 26 1100 Johnny English Reborn (PG) 1400 Shark Night (PG13) 1900 The Thing (R) SUN Nov 27 1100 Johnny English Reborn (PG) 1400 Shark Night (PG13) 1900 The Thing (R)

FREE MOVIES- The Theater at McChord Field has reopened for free weekend movies. 253-982-5836 19 NOV. 4pm THE SMURFS PG 19 NOV. 7pm FRIGHT NIGHT R 20 NOV. 4pm UP PG 26 NOV. 4pm DOLPHIN TALE PG 26 NOV. 7pm 30 MINUTES OR LESS R 27 NOV. 4pm PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: AT WORLDS END PG-13 Free weekend movies @ McChord Base Theater call 253-982-5836 Subject to change without prior notice September Movies:

COMMISSARY/ EXCHANGE
WE ARE CONDUCTING GROUP TOURS OF THE COMMISSARY. SHOPPING THE COMMISSARY WILL SAVE YOU 32% OFF OF YOUR GROCERY RECEIPT. IF YOUR GROUP IS INTERESTED IN SIGNING UP FOR ONE OF THESE TOURS PLEASE CALL 253-966-8456 OR 253-966-9141. http://www.commissaries.com/press_room/press_release/breaking_news_07/index.cfm Food alerts and product recalls. LOOK OUT FOR THE UPCOMING CASE LOT SALES!!! www.commissaries.com

FINANCIAL READINESS
Location: Waller Hall, Room 400, 2140 Liggett Avenue Hours of Operation: 0700 1630, Monday - Friday OPEN all DONSA days, closed Federal Holidays Services Available: Confidential one-on-one counseling for Service Members and their spouses (budgeting, debt management, credit counseling, investment education, general financial planning), Personal financial management classes, Army Emergency Relief (AER). All services are free of charge. Appointment Line: Call 253/967-7166 to make an appointment with a Financial Counselor or to register for a class.

Date s 11/22

Class

Description
Gain focus on the four keys to successful saving and investing: Save and Invest to Reach Goals, Learn All You Can About Investing, Start Saving Early, and Save Regularly.

Times

Saving & Investing*

1430 - 1530

11/29

Consumer Rights, Obligations & Scams*

Ready to PCS*

This course covers consumer rights and obligations, highlighting scams perpetrated to defraud consumers. Learn the ins and outs of moving as a member of the military. This course covers the impact of divorce on personal finances as well as your credit.

1330 - 1430

11/29 11/30

1430 - 1530 1300 - 1500

Money & Divorce

Classes at Lewis Main, please call 253-967-7166 to register

McChord Field Financial Readiness Classes October & November, 2011 To register for classes at McChord Field, please call (253) 982-2695 (Classes are held at the Airman & Family Readiness Center, 552 Barnes Blvd, unless otherwise noted) Dates Class Description Times
Required briefing for single first term airmen moving off base. Pay entitlements, legal and consumer obligations associated with tenancy and personal financial obligations, and pertinent laws associated with renting a residence or apartment are discussed. This course covers consumer rights and obligations, highlighting scams perpetrated to defraud consumers. Gain a better understanding of where you are financially, where you want to be, and how to better manage your money. Gain focus on the four keys to successful saving and investing: Save and Invest to Reach Goals, Learn All You Can About Investing, Start Saving Early, and Save Regularly.

11/25

Ready to Rent

1300 - 1430 1000 - 1130 1300 - 1430 1000 - 1130 1330 - 1500 0900 - 1030

11/21

Consumer Rights and Scams Money & Credit Saving & Investing

11/22 11/29

0900 - 1030 0900 - 1030

MADIGAN NEWS
1. Madigan Army Medical Center's outpatient Pharmacy will remain open November 10th, but will close on the 11th to observe Veterans Day. The pharmacy will open again Saturday (regular business hours). 2. SUICIDE PREVENTION: Do you know the warning signs, and where to turn for help? TriWest can lend a hand: http://bit.ly/TriWestBH . - Soldiers and Family members must understand that suicide is a permanent solution for a temporary problem. Please understand that help is available for Soldiers as well for Family members to aid in those situations. The 17th Fires Brigade Leadership and agencies on post are available to help

all cases of suicidal ideations. One case is too many and 17th Fires Brigade is committed to help our Soldiers and Family and stands shoulder to shoulder with them to help during hard times as necessary. While situations arise that are a burden, remember you do not need to endure those problems alone. There are many resources available. Please pass the contact information below to every one for resources available for confidential counseling and help as necessary which are available 24 hours a day. Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK , Press 1 for Veterans, SuicidePreventionLifeline.org 17th Fires Brigade Chaplain- CH (MAJ) Simpson: (253) 548-4252 JBLM Duty Chaplain: (253) 306-2783 Behavioral Health Clinic: (253) 968-2700 MAMC Emergency Rm: (253)968-1390 Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-SUICIDE (273-8255) Thurston/Mason County Crisis Line (24 Hrs): (800)627-2211 Pierce County Crisis Line (24 Hrs): (800)576-7764 Military One Source: 1-800-342-9647 http://www.militaryonesource.com 3. PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR MENTAL HEALTH STUDY- Army service members may be invited to participate in Army STARRS, the largest study of mental health risk and resilience ever conducted among military personnel. Any Soldier, from private to general, may need help at some time in their Army career, says Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, Peter Chiarelli. The study will collect data through 2014 & research findings will be reported as they become available so the Army and others may use them in ongoing health promotion, risk reduction, and suicide prevention efforts. www.armystarrs.org 4. FLU HOTLINE: 253-968-4744 5. The Child & Family Assistance Center - FAME Clinic - offers free, easily accessible behavioral health counseling services to spouses and children of active duty service members. We help keep families strong by promoting emotional, behavioral, and relationship health through individual, marital, and family counseling services. Help is a phone call away. We want to hear from you! Call 253-968-4843. New! Expanded Walk-In Hours: M-F 8:00a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Hours of Operation: M-F 7:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. No referrals needed Free service for dependents of Active Duty Service Members with TriCare Prime Counseling available for Individuals, Couples & Families Located at: Old Madigan Bldg. 9923A E. Johnson Ave. Tacoma, WA. 98431 6. DONT BE A NO SHOW- An appointment missed by you is an appointment missed by two. If you dont call and cancel your appointments, that slot goes to waste. Think about how aggravating it is to call and not get an appointment? This could be alleviated greatly if people called and cancelled their appointments, instead of no showing. To cancel an appointment is simple, call 800-404-4506. The average cost of missed appointment can be $624 for a specialty care, $279 for a regular provider visit

7. PASSPORT TO WELLNESS PROGRAM- Pick up your "Passport to Wellness" at Health Promotion and Wellness Centers - at McChord Field HAWC (Building 726, Fitness Center Annex) & Wilson Sports & Fitness Center (Building 11596, Lewis North). Participate in more than 40 eligible classes, programs & activities for stamps, redeemable for rewards & entries in the Grand Prize raffle! Info: http://www.nwguardian.com/2011/09/29/11195/program-issues-healthpassports.html

CLOSURES AND CONSTRUCTION

1. JBLM POOL CLOSURE- The Kimbro Pool located in the McVeigh gym near the Carey Theater will close Oct. 31. It is scheduled to re-open in Sept. 2012. Renovations will include new lap lanes, better filtration & climate control, and a zero-depth kiddie pool w/ indoor splash park. Until then, youth lessons, evening swim, scuba classes & NG/Reserve training move to newly-renovated Keeler Pool (Old Madigan Area) & weekend swim, pool parties/rentals move to the pool @Soldiers Field House.

2. Liggett Avenue- Public Works announced plans to shut down Liggett Avenue between Division and 12th Streets for 45 days of construction. The project start date depends on the contract, but PW expects work to begin by press time. The closure will include the intersection of Liggett and Division, but 12th Street and the intersection at Liggett and 12th will remain open. Parking areas along that length of Liggett Avenue will be blocked. Most of the parking areas have access from other directions, but parking will be blocked completely in front of and west of McVeigh Sports and Fitness Center and across the street from I Corps Headquarters, Building 2025. Parking for McVeigh will be in the rear and on the north side of Liggett, which can be accessed from Pendleton. While Liggett is under construction, the contractor is required to provide access from the parking area north of Liggett to McVeigh at, or near the location of the current McVeigh crosswalk. 3. Pendleton Avenue- Construction to upgrade the road substructure under Pendleton Avenue near the Town Center on JBLM Lewis Main will be completed in a few months. Pendleton between 8th and 12th streets will be closed daily for construction from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. Access to offices and other buildings will be maintained. Traffic will be detoured to Liggett Avenue during construction hours. Officials are working to mitigate noise impact to Town Center residents. This is the first of several major construction projects on two miles of Pendleton Avenue during the next 18 months, as crews widen the road and upgrade communication, power and water lines underneath. The widened avenue will result in better traffic flow, parking and facility access, creating a friendlier environment for bikes and pedestrians. For more information, visit the Pendleton Avenue website at www.jblmpendleton.com. More information about traffic revision updates and construction changes will come as the contractor announces them. For road conditions, call 967-1733.

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