Lewis Ledger, July 17

Action Line

An Action Line has been established to allow Fort Lewis community members to express their concerns and ideas directly to the commanding general. Your issues will be addressed by the commander and his staff. The Action Line number is 967-0093.

Reunion Workshop

Is your Soldier coming home soon? ACS wants to help your reunion be the best possible experience. Join the ACS Reunion Workshop on Tuesday from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Family Resource Center. RSVP by calling Pamela Allen at 967-8430. You can also schedule unit/FRG reunion workshops.

Free child care is available with prior reservations by calling Clarkmoor Hourly Care at 966-2490. Children must be registered with CYSS.

Employer day

The Fort Lewis ACAP Center will host an employer day on July 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the ACAP Center (Building 2013A on the corner of 3rd and Pendleton).

Expected employers include the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Boeing, the Department of Social and Health Services, the Social Security Administration, the Law Enforcement Support Agency, the Oregon Department of Transportation, Advanced Healthcare, the Port of Seattle, Volt, AirGas, WyoTech and Commercial Drivers’ Services. No registration is required and the event is open to anyone seeking employment. For more information, call the ACAP Center at 967-3258.

Team Lewis Beach Bash

Join BOSS today at the Cascade Community Center for a Team Lewis Beach Bash from 3 to 6 p.m. Enjoy free food, fun games and great prizes. You must be at least 18 to attend and at least 21 to purchase or consume alcohol.

For more information, call the BOSS team at 967-5636.

Got Health?

Lewis-McChord Communities are partnering with the Fort Lewis/Madigan Army Medical Center Department of Preventive Medicine Community Education Team in support of a new health promotion program, “Got Health? The Choice is Yours!” Starting in August, subject matter experts will be visiting neighborhood community centers to offer a series of healthy living classes, including community resources for healthy living, stress management, portion distortion and financial planning. Meet your neighbors, increase your knowledge about basic nutrition and disease prevention and learn all that Fort Lewis has to offer for living a healthier and happier life.

Class No. 1 — Community Resources for Healthy Living:

● Aug. 1, 3 p.m. in Greenwood

● Aug. 12, 1:30 p.m. in Clarkdale

● Aug. 19, 6 p.m. in Discovery

● Aug. 22, 10 a.m. in Eagleview

Attendees will learn the importance of disease prevention through managing weight, tobacco cessation, stress management and self-care. Also, learn what healthy living programs are available online, on-post or off-post and receive a fee self-care handbook.

Free Diamond Rio concert

Grammy-award winning Diamond Rio, one of country music’s most successful groups, will take the stage at Memorial Stadium July 28 at 7 p.m. This free concert is brought to you by FMWR and the Spirit of America Tour. For more information, call 967-4294.

Retired E-9 picnic

Active-duty, Reserve, National Guard, retired E-9s and their family members are invited to attend the annual picnic of The Retired Sergeants Major and Chiefs Association, Washington State Chapter, Saturday, at 1 p.m. at the McChord Air Force Base Holiday Park Pavilion. This is a rain-or-shine potluck affair asking attendees to bring a covered dish, salad or dessert. Meats and drinks will be provided by the chapter. For more information, call Sgt. Maj. Sid Katz at 230-0615, Sgt Maj. Harry Schreiber at 661-9064 or retired Command Sgt. Maj. Bob Sova at (360) 556-2583.

ACS Birthday Party

Army Community Service is having a birthday party July 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Waller Hall. There will be free hot dogs, chips, cake and beverages.

AFAP input

Do you have concerns about Army life? Since 1983, the Army Family Action Plan has been the driving force behind hundreds of Army policy changes and program improvements. You can play an important role in AFAP. Submit your issues at www.lewis.army.mil/ctr_of_excellence/acs/Survey/afap.htm or call 967-3689. Deadline for submissions is Sept. 11.

FRC reservations

The yearly Family Resource Center reservation calendar opens for recurring family readiness group meetings on Aug. 3. The doors open at 7 a.m. and numbers will be given out. Reservations begin at 9 a.m. One person per unit can attend. For the evenings, the reservations will consist of two groups per night. Please have a couple of days in mind in case your first choice is not available. No reservations will be made over the phone. For more information call 967-9496.

Washington state jobs

Washington State Department of Personnel wil hold a veterans’ workshop to describe employment opportunities with the state of Washington, July 21 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., at WorkSource Lakewood Affiliate, 5712 Main Street SW, Suite 200, in Lakewood. There will also be a presentation by the Washington State Patrol recruitment supervisor. To register, call 982-2009.

MAMC change of command

Madigan Army Medical Center will host a change-of-command ceremony on Aug. 13 at 10 a.m. for the outgoing Madigan commander, Maj. Gen. Patricia D. Horoho, and the incoming commander, Col. Jerome Penner, III. The ceremony will be on Watkins Field, with a reception following in Cascade Community Center. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will move to Soldiers Field House. For more information, call 968-1901.

MAMC Troop Command

Troop Command, Madigan Army Medical Center will host a change-of-command ceremony July 30 at 2 p.m. during which Lt. Col. Paul J. Goymerac will relinquish command to Lt. Col. Jon K. Van Steenvort. The ceremony will be held on the southeast lawn at MAMC, with a reception following on the Madigan Dining Facility Patio. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will move to Keeler Health and Fitness Center, followed by the reception in the Cosio Room. For more information, call 968-1901.

Public speaking help

An ACS Relocation Readiness presentation Aug 21 will help you conquer your fear of public speaking. The presentation will be in Stone Education Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

If you’re the type of speaker who occasionally “ums” and “ahs” while speaking, this free seminar is just what you need to ease your nerves and start speaking like a seasoned pro. You’ll learn to turn nervousness into energy and use your voice to establish sincerity, credibility and confidence.

This presentation is open to the entire Fort Lewis community; however, priority will be given to Relocation Assistance committee members, Newcomers’ Orientation presenters and ACS staff. For more information, contact Wanda Abrams at 967-3633.

International Relations Forum

The next International Relations Forum at Grandstaff Library will be at noon Aug. 11. Dr. Andrew Milton, an adjunct faculty member of Troy University, will discuss “Morality and U.S. Foreign Policy — Why everything you thought you knew is wrong!” Milton will draw on current events and on his research for a graduate-level course he recently taught on morality and international relations. Light refreshments will be served. The International Relations Forum is a partnership of Grandstaff Library, St. Martin’s University, Troy University, and the Stone Education Center. For more information, contact Troy University at 964-0545 or Grandstaff Library at 966-1314.

Tacoma Rainiers

Children ages 12 through 17 can join CYSS Teen Zone for a free Tacoma Rainiers baseball game July 27. The bus departs Building 2295 at 10:30 a.m. and returns at 4:30 p.m.

Participants will receive a free Rainiers hat and a free meal — hot dog, chips and drink — at the ballpark. Register by July 24. For more information, call 967-2494.

Start Smart Sports Camp

Registration for Start Smart Sports Camps runs through Aug. 7 for ages 3 to 5. The next camp is Aug. 11 to 13. The cost is $15.

Start Smart helps children learn the basic motor skills necessary to play organized sports. The program focuses on teaching children and their parents basic sports mechanics without the threat of competition or the fear of getting hurt.

Register at Building 2295, 12th and Bitar. Call 967-2494 for more information.

Youth volleyball camp

Registration for Bump, Set, Spike Youth Volleyball Camp runs until July 30, for ages 9 to 15. The camp is Aug. 3 to 5 from 10 a.m. to noon; the cost is $15. Learn the fundamentals of volleyball. All skill levels are welcome. Register at Building 2295, 12th and Bitar. Call 967-2494 for more information.

Fort Lewis Toastmasters

Toastmasters has a new meeting location and is looking for new members. The Melting Pot Toastmasters is an award-winning Toastmasters club based on Fort Lewis. The club meets for an hour every Wednesday at 12:10 p.m. in the first floor conference room 1025, in the 191st Infantry Brigade headquarters building on Division Drive near the Family Resource Center.

Poster contest

The Office of Suicide Prevention is currently accepting submissions for the 2010 Suicide Prevention Poster Contest. Posters should be creative and employ specific suicide-awareness messages.

Posters are required to be 8 x 12 inches and may be submitted by individuals or teams of up to five members. The winning poster, chosen in early September, will be the lead display for 2010 Suicide Prevention efforts.

Submissions can be sent by e-mail to gary.ouellette@us.army.mil or hand delivered to the Office of Suicide Prevention, Building 2008B, Room B111.

Stress-management class

The Fort Lewis Advocacy Program offers a stress-management class on the third floor of Building 2013B, in the FAP Conference Room, from 1 to 3 p.m. on Tuesday and July 28. Get a better understanding of stress and its effects on health and readiness; learn to identify physical and emotional reactions to stress, and learn about stress management tools and how to use them effectively. For more information, call 967-5901.

Family communication

If you would like to know more about healthy ways to communicate with your spouse, sign up for a family communication class. Offered by the Family Advocacy Program and the Family Life Center, the class is held on the first Tuesday of each month, in Building 9120, Four Chaplains Memorial Chapel, from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information, call 967-5901.

Basketball camp

Registration for Craig Hodges’ basketball camp runs through Aug. 17. This camp is for children of deployed Soldiers. Craig Hodges, an assistant coach for the L.A. Lakers, has won three NBA championships. The camp will be Aug. 17 through Aug. 21 at the Youth Center Teen Zone Gymnasium. Ages 5 to 10 will meet from 9 to 11 a.m. and ages 11 to 18 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Summer reading program

Fort Lewis Library System is launching its 2009 summer reading program: “Be Creative at Your Library!” The reading program is open to young people — preschool through young adult (parents are welcome to read, too) — with reading incentives, activities, crafts, story times and more.

● Storytime at Book Patch: Tuesdays, 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Tuesday — Bring a brown bag lunch to the library (enjoy our courtyard)

July 28 — Summer fun! (bring your beach towel to sit on)

● Super Saturday storytime, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Crittenberger: Saturday, and July 25

● Weekly activities at Book Patch: Wednesdays, 1 to 2 p.m.

Wednesday — Collages

July 29 – Origami

● Summer Reading Program ends July 31. Last day to collect prizes.

● Grand finale and recognition ceremony at Grandstaff Library Aug. 5, 1 to 3 p.m.

For more information call 967-5533, 967-5889 or visit www.fortlewismwr.com/library/.

Fall soccer

Jump, kick and run into the new school year with fall soccer. Registration for fall soccer will run until Aug. 14, for ages 3 to 15. The season is Aug. 24 through Oct. 17.

Learn the fundamentals while having fun. Register at Building 2295, 12th and Bitar. For more information, call 967-2494.

British Soccer Camp

Registration is under way for British Soccer Camp, Monday to July 24, for ages 3 to 16. Register online at www.challengersports.com.

Cost of the camp is: $69 for ages 3 to 4; $81 for ages 4 to 5; $107 for ages 6 to 16; and $154 for ages 7 to 16, full days.

British Soccer Camps provide players of all ages and abilities with the rare opportunity to receive high-level soccer coaching from a team of international experts. Each day includes individual foot skills, technical drills, tactical practices, small-sided games, coached scrimmages and a daily tournament.

The Challenger coaching staff provides lessons in respect, responsibility, integrity, sportsmanship and leadership.

Japanese spouses’ group

If your husband is deployed or deploying, you are new to the area, you have questions or if you just want to meet and talk with other Japanese spouses, the Japanese Spouse Support Group is here for you. You can join the group for monthly meetings, fundraising events, fun activities, such as barbecues, lady’s night and other events. For more information, contact japanesearmywivesupportgroup@gmail.com.

Walk to Iraq

Registration for all ages is ongoing for “Walk to Iraq.” Track your fitness improvement while you “Walk to Iraq” until your Soldiers return. “Walk to Iraq” meets Mondays and Wednesdays. There is no cost, and everyone is welcome to join in the fun. Register at Building 2295, at 12th and Bitar. Call 967-2494 for more information.

Calendar

The following holidays and days of no scheduled activities are planned:

● Aug. 7, DONSA

● Sept. 4, DONSA

● Sept. 7, Labor Day

Firing notices

● 2nd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group will fire mortars in the Fort Lewis Artillery Impact Area, from midnight Aug. 10 until midnight Aug. 14, using Mortar Point 4.

WNBA

Come celebrate military and veterans appreciation night with the the Seattle Storm WNBA team, at Key Arena in Seattle, at 5 p.m. Sunday. The Storm will play the Minnesota Lynx. There will be a 3-point shooting contest for all pre-purchased military ticket holders before the game. Tickets are just $10. For information call Tom Adamski at (206) 272-2526 or e-mail him at dferguson@stormbasketball.com.

Homework help

Fort Lewis Libraries offer free online homework help. Tutors who are specialists in their subject areas are waiting to help every day from 2 to 9 p.m. This service is for any grade level, any subject. Just log on to www.fortlewismwr.com/library/.

For more information call 967-5533 or 967-5889.

Alcohol awareness

To help promote healthy drinking habits, TRICARE Management Activity has a Web site to combat alcohol abuse and promote responsible drinking. The Web site, found at www.tricare.mil/alcoholawareness, provides information, links and news about alcohol, underage drinking, alcoholism and substance abuse.

Common Sense Parenting

Are you tired of having to ask your child three times to do something? If so, then give Common Sense Parenting a try. The New Parent Support Program’s Common Sense Parenting is a class that helps form strong and healthy families by building on existing parenting skills and learning new ways to deal with children’s problem behaviors. Classes are free and are led by trained facilitators committed to helping parents create a positive and healthy environment in which both children and parents can thrive.

To register for Common Sense Parenting, call 966-1088. Limited child care is available with three weeks’ prior notice; call 966-1088.

CYSS Youth Fitness

Registration for CYSS Youth Fitness is ongoing. Workout times at the Jensen Family Health and Fitness Center are Monday through Friday, 3 to 7 p.m. and at McVeigh Sports and Fitness Center on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

There is no participation fee. Register with Child, Youth and School Services. A parent or guardian must be present during the on-site assessment with the physical trainer. Proper workout attire is required. Youth fitness is open to ages 13 and older. Visit Central Registration at Building 2295 at 12th Street and Bitar Avenue to register for CYSS Sports. Bring the following: ID card, sports physical, immunization record and three local emergency points of contact. For more information, call 967-2494.

PWOC

Are you new to Fort Lewis? Are you tired of the long days of deployments? Are you looking for a place where you can join other women and be refreshed and renewed? Then join the ladies of Protestant Women of the Chapel every Wednesday morning from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Main Post Chapel. Check out the group Web site, www.pwocftlewis.org, for more information.

Community Resource Guide

A comprehensive tool listing Fort Lewis services is now on the Web. The Community Resource Guide provides contact information on services available for those working or living on Fort Lewis. It also contains links to services near the installation.

Access the guide at http://www.lewis.army.mil/resourceguide/ or by selecting the appropriate link on Fort Lewis public Web sites.

Family life consultants

No-cost, confidential civilian military family life counseling services are now available at local off-post locations. Meet with licensed family counselors to clarify problems, handle crises, develop action plans or prioritize and resolve problems. Locations include Lacey and Lakewood.

To schedule appointments, call 1 (800) 977-7595.

Gate hours and locations

Fort Lewis gate hours and locations:

● Liberty (Main), 24 hours, 7 days a week, I-5 Exit 120 to Main Post;

● 41st Division (North Fort), 24 hours, 7 days a week, I-5 Exit 120 to North Fort;

● Logistics Center, 5 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (closed on federal holidays), I-5 Exit 123 — Thorne Lane;

● Madigan, 24 hours, 7 days a week, I-5 Exit 122 — Berkeley Street;

● East Gate, 24 hours, 7 days a week, East Gate Road and 4th Division Drive (connects to SR 507);

● DuPont Gate, 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., 7 days a week, I-5 Exit 119;

● D Street (POV), 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., 7 days a week, access to North Fort from DuPont-Steilacoom Road;

● D Street (CVIP), 5 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday to Friday (closed on federal holidays), same as D Street (POV);

● Scouts Out, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., 7 days a week (closed on federal holidays), 2nd Division Range Road;

● Transmission Line (ASP), 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday (closed on federal holidays), Transmission Line Road;

● Center Drive (outbound only), 4 to 6 p.m., Monday to Thursday, 3 to 6 p.m. on Friday (closed on federal holidays), adjacent to the Regional Confinement Facility;

● I Street Gate (North Fort) (inbound only), 5 to 9 a.m., Monday to Friday (closed on federal holidays), 1 1⁄2 miles north of DuPont Exit 119, Just off DuPont-Steilacoom Road;

● Lincoln-Rainier Gate, 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. 7 days a week, from off post — access via Perimeter Road/150th Street; from on-post — access via Rainier Drive and Lincoln Street on the Logistics Center.

McChord gate hours and locations:

● Main Gate, 24 hours, 7 days a week, I-5 Exit 125 (Bridgeport Way);

● Barnes Gate, 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., 7 days a week, Perimeter Road, approximately 1/2 mile from the Lincoln Boulevard gate exit of Fort Lewis;

● Commercial Vehicle Inspection Point 5 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday (closed on federal holidays), Perimeter Road approximately 1⁄4 mile from the Lincoln Boulevard gate exit of Fort Lewis;

● Woodbrook Housing Gate, 6 to 9 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday, I-5 Exit 124 — Gravelly Lake.

E-cycling waste

Fort Lewis has a free, convenient and environmentally responsible electronics recycling program for computers, monitors, laptops and televisions.

The Fort Lewis Recycle Center located at Building 5290 (behind the commissary off Nevada Avenue) is an approved collection site for electronics waste from all persons with installation access. The Recycle Center phone number is 381-5169; the hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday. It is important to recycle electronics rather than just throw them away. Many contain toxic materials, such as lead, cadmium and mercury. If you have electronic items that still work, first consider donating them to the Fort Lewis Thrift Store.

Attention

Event announcements must be received no later than the Friday before publication. They can be e-mailed to nwgeditor@nwguardian.com.Announcements can be viewed online at NWGuardian.com. The Northwest Guardian office is located in the basement of Building 2026-B. For more information, call 967-0173.