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21 March ~ FREE Movie Monday ~ “MegaMind” ~ Dole Ballroom ~ Doors open at 11:30 ~ Movie starts at Noon.

22 March ~SPRING BREAK Youth Triple Feature Movie Day ~ Dole Ballroom ~ Doors open at 11am ~ Free Drinks and snacks will be provided.

11:30am - Open Season  ~  1:15pm - Open Season 2  ~  2:45pm - Open Season 3

23 March ~ SPRING BREAK Youth Arts & Crafts Day ~ Ballroom ~ 10am-2pm ~ Need something to do during Spring Break? Youth of all ages can come out and participate in various make-n-take projects.  FREE!  Sponsored by the Community Center, Arts & Crafts Center, and the Base Library.

25 March ~ from 4pm-6pm in the Storm Cellar. ~ Do you think you make the best chili?  Prove it at the Chili Cook-Off.  First prize will win a 50 minute Massage Gift Certificate for a Massage at the Fitness Center.  For more information call 759-4330.

25 March from 7pm – 10 pm ~ Paint the Towne 22d OSS Spouses Social for March ~ http://www.paintthetowne.com/Calendar/index.shtm  You must RSVP before Tuesday March 22^nd.  Call Heather at 706-1320 to Reserve your Easel.

28 March ~ FREE Movie Monday ~ “Disney’s Old Dogs” ~ Dole Ballroom ~ Doors open at 11:30 ~ Movie starts at Noon.

1^st April ~ 6-8pm ~ Splashpalooza Family Pool Party ~ Prizes & Game at the Fitness Center

Fitness Center Rules and Regulations

Control your children.

Wear appropriate attire (refer to attire guidelines in lobby).

NO Profanity

Do not drop, throw, or damage weights or equipment.

NO Spitting

Put all your equipment back in its proper place.

No Horseplay

Pick up your trash.

Safeguard all personal items.

Respect staff, rules and regulations.

For more info, please contact Alisa Norlin at 759-4325.

9^th April ~ Family Festival of Fun ~ 10am – 3pm ~ Dole Community Center.  Your family will enjoy face painting, arts and crafts, inflatable’s, pony rides, petting zoo, fire truck and humvee rides, carnival games, fabulous door prizes, FREE lunch and so much more!  There is something for all ages at Family Festival of Fun. Please call 759-6020 for more information.

The Hope for The Warriors Spouse/Caregiver Scholarship Program identifies, recognizes, and rewards spouses/caregivers for their strength, fidelity, and resolve despite adversity. Scholarships aid in continued education at a reputable, accredited university, college, or trade school for spouses/caregivers as they assume critical roles in the financial well being of their families.  Scholarship awards are $5,000 to be made co-payable to the scholarship recipient's institution for payment of tuition, books and supplies and may be reapplied for up to four years for a maximum of $20,000. The application process is the same for new applicants and renewals.  The deadline for applications is April 13, 2011.  For additional information on eligibility/application, please visit http://www.hopeforthewarriors.org/spouse.html.

Red Cross Information

For those who may have loved ones in Japan you can search for them via the International Committee of the Red Cross Wed Site below.

http://www.familylinks.icrc.org/

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March 10 & 11~Ten Steps to Federal Employment ~ 1:30pm - 4:30pm ~ A&FRC ~ This is a two-day class.  Learn the ins and outs of navigating the Federal job system.  Learn how to prepare the right resume format, targeting the correct job title and grade.  Participants are encouraged to bring a Federal job vacancy announcement of their interest.  Call 759-6020 to enroll.


March 10~Self Defense ~ 6:30pm – 8:30pm ~ Fitness Center ~ Understanding why people victimize others is not within our complete ability to understand; empowering those who seek to have the advantage if ever confronted by an aggressor or aggressors is.  Learn basic self -defense techniques to protect yourself.  Be sure to wear comfortable clothing.  Call 759-6023 for more information.

 March 11~Boss and Buddy ~4pm – 5pm in the Storm Cellar ~ Come celebrate the end of another successful week with your co-workers.  Great food and drink specials, designated drivers drink FREE soda all night.  Stay from 5-6 for free bar snacks and a Club card Drawing.  Boss & Buddy is on the 2^nd Friday of the month. Call 759-4330 for more information.

 March 11~Give Parents a Break ~ 6pm – 10pm ~ School Age Program ~ Call by close of business on March 9th to make reservations!  Call 759-6859 for more information.


March 12~March Madness 12 hour Scrapbooking Crop – 9am – 9pm ~Dole Center Ballroom ~ Enjoy a day of scrapbooking, make-n-take projects, games, prizes as well as lunch and dinner.  Make-N-Takes will be taught by Stampin' Up!® Independent Demonstrator Julie Ward.  Make-n-take projects are limited; so sign up early and purchase your tickets at the Community Center office.  Feel free to bring a snack to share with the group.  Beverages provided by the CAC.  Reserve your spot at the Community Center Office: just $10 in advance or $15 at the door.  Cash or checks only please.  Call 759-6023 for more information.

 

March 12~Basic Sewing Class ~ 10am – 4pm ~ Arts & Crafts Center ~ Class is held the second Saturday of each month. Basic sewing is an introduction to sewing techniques beginning with fabric preparation and constructing garments using commercial patterns. The cost is $15.00.  Payment made to instructor per contract terms.  Students are required to bring their own materials.  Call 759-4084 to sign up or for additional information.

March 12~Quilting Class ~ 10am – 4pm ~ Arts & Crafts Center ~ Class is held the second Saturday of each month.  The instruction fee is $15.  Payment is to be made to the instructor per contract terms.  Students are to bring their own materials.  Call 759-4084 to sign up or for additional information.

March 14~ FREE Movie Mondays ~ 11:30am – 2pm ~ Dole Community Center Ballroom ~ There will be a free movie shown every Monday in December.  Doors open at 11:30am and the movie will start at noon.  Today’s movie is “Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2.”  Call 759-6023 for more information.

March 14~CDC Outreach Story Time ~ 3pm – 5pm ~ CDC Preschool Room 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ~ A Library staff member will present a short story time in the preschool rooms. Call 759-4207 for more information.

March 15~Homeschool Day at the Library for grades 5^th and 6^th ~ 2pm – 3pm, Library Children’s Room ~ Discover basic library and research skills.  Sign up at the library.  Call 759-4207 for more information.

March 16 – 18~New FCC Provider Orientation Class ~ 8:30am – 4:30pm ~ Call 759-5783 or stop by FCC Office in Bldg 804 to register.

March 16, 17 & 18~Transition Seminar (TAP) ~7:30am – 4:30pm ~ A&FRC ~ This seminar is designed to provide people with tools necessary to make the transition from military to civilian life.  Participants will gain valuable information on Veteran’s benefits, a rough draft of a civilian resume, and various aspects of finding a job.  Participants are encouraged to wear civilian clothes (Business Casual). Spouses are highly encouraged to attend.  Call 759-6020 for a reservation.

March 16~McConnell Job Fair ~ 10am – 2pm ~ Dole Community Center Ballroom ~ Don’t miss the Annual McConnell Job Fair where we will be hosting over 60 companies.  This job fair is open to active duty, military retirees, civil service employees, and their dependents.  This is a free event.  Make sure you come prepared with your résumés, as some companies will do on the spot interviews.  Call 759-6020 for more information.

March 16~Quarter Mania ~ 6pm – 9pm~Signature Lounge  ~ Doors open at 6pm and “bidding” starts at 7pm. Paddles are $3 each or $5 for two. Cash or checks only please.  Bid on quality vendor items with 1 to 4 quarters, depending on the retail value.  Once all bids are placed, a randomly chosen number is called.  If the person with that number placed a bid, he or she wins the item.  Numbers will continue to be drawn until there is a winner. Bids are collected before each drawing.  80 – 100 items up for bid.  Call 759-6023 for more information.

March 16~Backwards Bowling and Pizza ~5pm~Tornado Alley ~ Price is $5 and includes pizza, shoe rental, game and ….prizes!  Call 759-4070 for more information.

March 17~St Patrick’s Day ~ Youth Center ~ Wear green!  Trivia games and prizes all day!  Call 759-4070 for more information.

March 17~Beginner Excel Computer Class 

March 18 ~ Annual St. Patrick's Day Squadron Picnic ~ Noon @ Old Deb’s

March 18~Family Night~ 5pm – 7pm ~ Dole Center Ballroom. ~ Cost is $5 per person (children 3 and under are FREE).  Enjoy a dinner buffet and kid’s games & crafts.  At 7pm enjoy FAMILY BINGO – 10 games and everyone gets a bingo card for each game.  Great chance to win fabulous prizes! Over 100 prizes given away!  Additional cards are just $.25 each.  Call 759-6023 for more information.
March 18~Books to Movies for Adults ~ 6:30pm – 9:30pm, Education Center ~ Rm. 154 ~ This event is for adults and older teens.  Watch the movie “Nights in Blind Side” and discuss the book and movie after the viewing.  Books are available for checkout at the Library at the time of sign up.  Call 759-4207 for more information.
March 19~ Outdoor Recreation Outdoor Adventure Exposition ~10am – 2pm, Dole Center/Storm Cellar ~ We will have guest speakers and informational booths set up in the Storm Cellar.  Guests will be speaking about fishing and hunting in Kansas and the local area.  This is a free event.   Please call 759-4435 for more information.
March 19 ~ Quilting Day ~ Youth Center ~ Quilting crafts all day.  There will be a beginners quilting class at 1pm.  Call 759-4070 for more information.
March 20-26 March Spring Break 9-pin No-Tap Tournament ~ 1pm – 5pm Mon, Wed & Fri, Tornado Alley.  $15 per person entry fee.  Prizes for high score male and high score female.  Call 759-6187 for more details.

March 21 – 26~Spring Break – Youth Center ~ Join in on all various events happening this week.  Call 759-4070 for more information

March 17~ St Patrick’s Day Lunch Special at Deb’s ~ Corn beef and cabbage.

March 17~St. Patrick’s Day Beer Special at the Storm Cellar

March 15~Movie Tuesdays at Deb’s Café ~ 6 – 8pm  ~ Watch a newly released movie every Tuesday night in March.  Enjoy some Nachos or a Hog Dog Combo while you watch.  Today’s movie is “Tangled.” For more information call 759-4039.

Groupon For Paint the Towne

Ladies,


For those attending the March 25th Social at Paint the Towne ~ Please consider purchasing today's Groupon. 


http://www.groupon.com/wichita/

~*~ Thank You ~*~

Thank you to Tawnya Raub, Heather Loeb, and Cindy Hall for providing a meal for the Gutierrez-Frausto Family this week.
Ladies You Are Amazing! ~  You have my deepest gratitude!
 ~*~ Thank you on behalf of the Gutierrez-Frausto Family who you have so generously touched through providing meals in celebration of the birth of their daughter Amelia  ~*~