FS SWEETHEART DANCE AND NIGHT-IN FOR PRE-TEENS, TEENS, Friday (Feb. 13):
CYSS-registered youth are invited to the Youth Activity Center, building 5655, for a night filled with fun, games and dancing from 7-10 p.m. Friday. There’s no charge. Register by today (Feb. 12). Bring your date and enjoy a safe night. We’ll have a live DJ and light refreshments. For more information, call 912-767-4491.
TODDLER’S VALENTINE’S PARTY AT STEWART BOWLING CENTER, Friday (Feb. 13):
Children ages 0-5 are invited to a Toddler’s Valentine’s Party from 10 a.m. until noon Friday at Stewart Bowling Center, building 450. The cost of $2 per child includes shoe rental. Parents can join the bowling fun at the same price. For more information call 912-767-4273.
SIGN-UP CLOSES FRIDAY FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING LIBRARY & ARCHIVES TOUR IN ATLANTA, Feb. 28:
Register by Friday (Feb. 13) for a trip Feb. 28 with Leisure Travel to watch the Black History Month Parade in Atlanta and see the largest repository of primary source materials on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the American Civil Rights Movement. Tour includes birth home, crypt of Dr. and Mrs. King, exhibits at Freedom Hall, gift shop/information facility and reflecting pool. The cost of $60 per adult (ages 13 and older) and $55 per child (ages 12 and under) includes tour and transportation. For more information, call 912-767-2841 at Stewart and 912-315-3674 (Hunter).
VALENTINE'S DAY DINNER FOR TWO AT CLUB STEWART, Saturday (Feb. 14):
Enjoy a four-course meal with beverage and choice of one of four entrees, as well as a shareable dessert in a romantic, elegant atmosphere with your significant other from 5-9 p.m. Feb. 14 at Club Stewart, building 405. Cost is $50 per couple/$25 per person. For reservations or more information, call 912-767-4717.
GATE 8 AND ROAD CLOSURE, Feb. 16:
Fort Stewart's Gate 8 and a segment of Veterans Parkway
will be closed Feb. 16 for power line work. Veterans Parkway will be closed
from Gate 8 to Italy Street. Gate 8 will reopen Feb. 17 at its regular time.
Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield's Directorate of Public Works is conducting
the power line work as part of the Veterans Parkway road-widening project. For more information, contact Jim Maddox at
767-5505.
VET CLINIC CLOSED, Feb. 16:
The Veterinary Clinic will be closed Feb. 16 for
President's Day, and is closed for all federal holidays. In addition, the clinic closes early the last
day of the month for inventory. If you are looking for a lost pet please check
with us, as Animal Control brings stray and loose pets to the facility. The hours of operation are Monday through
Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Wednesday from 9 a.m. 3 p.m. For more information,
call 435-7387.
VEHICLE REGISTRATION OFFICE HOUR CHANGES:
Effective Feb. 17 the operational hours for the FS and
HAAF Vehicle Registration Offices will change to 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
TRANSITIONING FROM THE ARMY-NEED MONEY FOR COLLEGE, Feb.
18 and 19:
Attend an information session at the Fort Stewart
Education Center Wed. from 3-4 p.m., Thurs. from 10:30-11:30 a.m. or Thurs.
1:30-2:30 p.m., hosted by CMSgt Al Velez, Senior Enlisted Advisor for Defense
Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support(DANTES) and learn about
educational assistance DANTES has to offer.
Space is limited. Call today to
reserve a seat at 767-8331.
ACS REAR DETACHMENT LEADER TRAINING, Feb. 18-19:
ACS will be conducting a rear-detachment training event
on Feb. 18-19. If you are or will be
slotted as a rear detachment commander, first sergeant or Family readiness
Group liaison officer, this training is for you. Understand how to deal with Families in
crisis, learn about the Community resources available to assist you in this
most important leadership role. For
questions, please call 912-767-1257.
FOOD HANDLER'S CLASS, Feb. 23:
Register now for the next Food Handler's Class. This class will be held at Winn ACH in the
Patriot Auditorium from 9-10 a.m. FREE class, certification is good for one
year. To register for this class, please submit your first and last name to
usarmy.stewart.medcom-winn.list.environmental-health-services@mail.mil by COB
Thursday February 19. Pre-registration
is a REQUIREMENT in order to attend this class, and you must be on time,
no-walk-ins are permitted. This class is
mandated for all those dealing with food items on FSGA/HAAF (Unit functions,
Organizational Days, FRG Events)
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FEBRUARY/OTHER HEADLINES
FUEL FACILITY PROTOCOL:
Patrons of the Fort Stewart and HAAF Bulk Fuel Facilities
are to be reminded that proper fuel procedures after dispensing fuel is to
replace the nozzle back in the dispenser.
This will avoid fuel from leaking and contaminating ground
surfaces. For additional information,
individuals may contact Ms. Sylvia Whitfield at (912) 435-0146.
COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY, now open:
The 2015 Community Needs Assessment Survey (CNAS) is
open! All community members, including
Soldiers, Family Members, DA Civilians, Contractors, and Retirees are
encouraged to take the survey. The CNAS
can be found at http://tinyurl.com/CNAS2015 .
All survey answers are anonymous and the results are used to determine
ways to improve the Fort Stewart and HAAF communities. For more information, contact Division Health
Promotion at 435-9959 or 435-0875.
CONTROLLED BURNING, ongoing:
Fort Stewart's Forestry Branch is in the midst of a
controlled burn season and will be conducting controlled burns at various
locations on the Installation each week. Motorists and pedestrians are advised
to use extra caution when traveling through areas that may be affected by
smoke. For more information, please contact Amanda Price at 912-767-2010.
TAX CENTERS ARE OPEN, through Apr. 30:
The Marne Tax Centers at Fort Stewart and Hunter Army
Airfield are open through Apr. 30. Tax Preparers are available to assist
Solders, Family Members, and Retirees from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon-Wed &
Fri, 11 a.m. to 4 pm Thursday. Full service assistance for walk-in or drop-off
returns. Please bring military IDs and Social Security Cards, all statements of
income (i.e., W-2 forms and 1099 forms), rental property documents, mortgage
interest statements, etc. For more information, please call the Fort Stewart
Tax Center at (912) 767-1040 or the Hunter Army Airfield Tax Center at (912)
315-3675. The Fort Stewart office is located at 2233 Gulick Ave, Bldg. 816-E
between 18th Street and Gate 5. The Hunter office is located at 638 Horace
Emmet Wilson Blvd, Bldg. 1211. Start gathering your important tax documents
today.
GREAT AMERICAN SPIT OUT - DITCH THE SNUFF FOR BETTER
STUFF, Feb. 19:
On Feb. 19 during the Great American Spit Out, Army
Public Health Nursing would like to encourage military members, civilians and
military beneficiaries to Ditch Snuff for Better Stuff - Set a quit date and
start thinking about saving money, time and health. For more information on how to quit smokeless
tobacco, visit UCanQuit2.org/QuittingDip or call APHN at 912-435-5071 to schedule
an appointment with the tobacco cessation specialist.
MONTHLY TOBACCO CESSATION CLASSES, begin Feb. 25:
Army Public Health Nursing in conjunction with the Army
Wellness Center will conduct monthly tobacco cessation classes, beginning Feb.
25, 9 to 10 a.m. at the Army Wellness Center located at 844 Gulick Ave.
Fort Stewart.
Classes will provide tools on how to become tobacco free and how to stay
tobacco free if you have already quit.
Open to all Active Duty, Retirees, Military Beneficiaries and DoD Civilians
(MEDDAC, DENTAC, & VETCOM only). For more information contact Kirstie
McDonald, APHN 912-435-5071 or Valerie Carmack-Issac 912-767-4077, Nurse
Educator, Army Wellness Center.
NEW HEARING CONSERVATION HOURS, effective March 2:
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 10:30 a.m. to noon (Unit testing); 1 to 4
p.m. (Unit testing)
Wednesday: 10:30
a.m. to noon (Unit testing); 1 to 4 p.m. (Walk In)
Friday: 10:30 a.m. to noon (Unit testing); 1 to 4 p.m.
(Follow-ups) All units testing MUST have an appointed HPO present during
scheduled timeframe. Walk in times are for Soldiers who cannot make regular
appointment. Any questions, or for walk in policy, contact the Army Hearing
Program at (912) 435-3133.
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FMWR NEWS
ULTIMATE FRISBEE LEAGUE SIGN-UPS AT STEWART:
Registration continues until March 6 for companies who
want to participate in the Ultimate Frisbee League. Games begin March 16 at the
Sports Annex (800 block). There is no charge to compete. Companies who want to
participate should submit a memo to the Bennett Sports Office, building 471.
For more information, call 912-767-8238.
COMPANY-LEVEL SOCCER LEAGUE SIGN-UPS UNDER WAY:
Sign-ups for company-level soccer league play will
continue until March 6. Play begins March 16. There is no charge to compete.
Companies interested in participating should submit a memo to the Bennett
Sports Complex at Stewart or Squires Sports Complex at Hunter. For more
information, call 912-767-8238 at Stewart or 912-315-4160 at Hunter.
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COASTAL HAPPENINGS (Events scheduled in the local area
are considered public information, and mention of these events does not
constitute sponsorship or endorsement.)
RBC HERITAGE, April 16-19:
Active duty Service Members and their Families will
receive free admission to the 2015 RBC Heritage PGA Tournament at the Harbour
Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island Apr. 16-19. Service Members will also
have access to the Patriots Outpost all four days where food and non-alcoholic
beverages will be provided free of charge.
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