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HISPANIC HERITAGE OBSERVANCE, Sept. 10:
The 3rd Infantry Division and 42nd Fires Brigade hosts
their annual observance for National Hispanic Heritage Month, 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 10 at Club Stewart in the Main Ball Room. The observance will
highlight this year's theme: “Hispanics: A legacy of history, a present of
action and a future of success.” The
observance will feature Professor Ruben Salinas of Savannah College of Arts and
Design (SCAD) as the keynote speaker, with a band and dancers from the Hinesville
Area Hispanic Heritage Club. For more
information contact SFC Johnnie Peppers at 912-435-0176.
REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY, Sept. 11:
Remember and honor those who died Sept. 11, 2001 at a
Remembrance Ceremony Sept. 11, 11 a.m. at the Main Post Chapel Sanctuary, Fort
Stewart. The guest speaker is CH
(COL-RET) Michael Hoyt. For more
information please call 767-4219. This
event is open to the public.
AAFEES SURVEY, through Sept. 26:
Hunter AAFES will conduct its annual customer survey
through Sept. 26 at its Main Store. Everyone is invited to stop by and take the
survey, which takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. They will receive a $5
store coupon for their time and effort. The surveys are located next to the
customer service office and are available Mon.- Fri., 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sat.,
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; and Sun. 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Call 912-352-8380, if you have
questions.
MORE SURVEY PARTICIPATION NEEDED TO HELP SHAPE MWR
SERVICES AT HUNTER, through Oct. 17:
At least 35 more participants are needed to meet the
essential participation number of an exclusively online Army MWR Services
Survey to determine present and future service and recreation needs at Hunter
Army Airfield. The survey continues until Oct. 17. Active Duty, spouses,
retirees and DoD civilians who work, live or play at Hunter are invited to take
the survey at http://bit.ly/1AXiGTE <http://bit.ly/1AXiGTE>. Survey responses
will have a significant impact on MWR services and facilities at Hunter. MWR
sponsors events and activities for children and adults and operates facilities
such as Tominac Fitness Center, the outdoor pool, golf course, outdoor
recreation, Leisure Travel School Age Services and the Auto Skills Center, to
name a few. Child, Youth and School Services operations fall under MWR.
ROAD CONSTRUCTION/CLOSURE ALERT: Fort Stewart Road 5 vicinity Jaeck Drop Zone
and intersection with Georgia Highway 144 west. Heavy Equipment Transport (HET)
download point, will be closed through
Jan. 1, 2015. Call 435-8142 for updates.
DEADLINE FOR ACES COLLEGE GRADUATION CEREMONY, Oct 26:
The 33rd Annual College Graduation is 7 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Main Chapel. The
event is open to all Military, Family Members, Retirees, and employees are
within nine semester hours of completing degree requirements or have earned a
degree, certificate or diploma since Jan, 2013. Students in off-post schools
can register at www.stewart.army.mil/services/education/gradForm/gradform.asp.
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SEPTEMBER/OTHER HEADLINES
GARRISON COMMANDER SUPERVISOR TRAINING-FS, Sept. 15 and
18:
The Garrison Commander will conduct mandatory training
for all Garrison Civilian Supervisors and those in uniform that supervise
Garrison Civilians, AF and NAF on Sept. 15 from 10-11 a.m. and on Sept. 18 from
1-2 p.m. at the SFC Paul R smith Education Center Auditorium. A make-up session
will be held on 25 SEP from 9-10 am in the Garrison Conference Room, Bldg 624.
Sign-in begins 30 minutes prior to start time. All supervisors are required to
attend. Do not bring food or beverages,
except water. POC is Ms. Fisher,767-5047
or Carol.a.fisher1.civ@mail.mil
ACS CLOSED, Sept. 19:
ACS at both Stewart and Hunter will be closed to the
public on Sept 19. Essential Services
such as Victim Advocate will still be available. For Emergency AER assistance, Soldiers can contact
the American Red Cross. For questions,
please call FS at (912) 767-5058 or Hunter Army Airfield at (912)
315-6816. This will be an all day
closure.
FOOD HANDLER'S CLASS, Sept. 29:
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
Mrs. Richele Martinez, Richele.L.Martinez.civ@mail.mil
by COB Thursday, Sept. 25. Registration
is a requirement in order to attend this class by the deadline due to
certification printing, and you must be on time. This class is mandated for all
those dealing with food items on FSGA/HAAF (Unit functions, Organizational
Days, FRG Events) For more information, please call 912-435-5087 or
912-318-3788.
MARNE SPOUSES CLUB TRIPLE R. RANCH, Sept 30:
ACS is proud to partner with the Marne Community and
Spouses Club to bring you the TRIPLE R RANCH. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 30 at Club
Stewart with the Triple R. Ranch. This
wonderful event will help build resiliency, camaraderie, and the spirit of
Military Spouse. We wish to enable military spouses to positively embrace the
Military lifestyle, promote the prevention of domestic violence and child
abuse, and take time out for self care.
Please register at (912) 767- 1257.
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FMWR NEWS
2015 WALT DISNEY WORLD MILITARY SALUTE TICKETS NOW
AVAILABLE:
2015 Walt Disney World Military Salute tickets are now
available at Stewart/Hunter Leisure Travel offices and can be used starting
Sept. 28. Tickets are four-day park hoppers, four-day base with fun, for $177
(ages 3 and up), or a four-day park hopper with fun for $207. Tickets can only
be activated by active duty, retirees or their spouses. Six tickets is the
maximum number you may purchase. Hours for the Stewart office (912-767-2841),
located in PX Furniture Mall Complex, are 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday. Hours for the Hunter office (912-315-3674),
located in Hunter PX Exchange, are 9:30.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
‘DESPICABLE ME 2’ IS NEXT MOVIES IN THE PARK SUMMER
SERIES FEATURE,
Sept. 12:
"Despicable Me 2" (rated PG) is the next
featured film in the summer outdoor movies series at Holbrook Pond Recreation
Area (off GA Hwy 144). Free show starts at 7:30 p.m. Movie shown on a 9x16 foot
outdoor screen. Snacks and drinks available for purchase. Bring lawn chairs and
blankets. For more information, call 912-767-4316.
VOLUNTEER NIGHT AT TAYLORS CREEK GOLF COURSE, Sept. 15:
Join the volunteers who help keep the clubhouse and
grounds at Taylors Creek Golf Course in tip-top shape. There are lots of tasks
available for all who want to help. You’ll receive a gift for giving your time
and support. Volunteer nights start at 5:30 p.m. Another volunteer night is
scheduled Oct 20. For more information, call 912-767-2370.
‘GIRLS ON THE GREENS’ GOLF CLINIC AT STEWART, Sept. 17:
Free clinic from 10:30 a.m.-noon Sept. 17 at Taylors
Creek Golf Course is for women only. Learn the basics of the golf swing and
putting mechanics, rules of golf, terminology and course etiquette. Questions
and answers after each session. Register prior to clinic. For more information,
call 912-767-2370.
LEWIS CLASS SKEET AND TRAP SHOOT, Sept. 20: (Register by
Sept. 18.)
A Lewis Class Skeet and Trap Shoot will be held at 9 a.m. Sept. 20
at the Fort Stewart Skeet Range, building 8332, at Holbrook Recreation
Area. Prizes and door prizes will be
awarded. Family members welcome. The cost is $25 per person for each 50-bird
event. Fee includes lunch. To register, please visit the Holbrook Pond Outdoor
Recreation Equipment Rental Center in building 8325. For more information, call
912-767-4316.
11TH ANNUAL BLUES & BBQ FESTIVAL DOWNTOWN HINESVILLE,
Sept. 20:
Live music, barbecue competition and Family fun behind the Justice
Center on Main Street in Hinesville from 4-11 p.m. Sept. 20. Kids activities,
vendors, food and fun for the entire family. "People's Choice"
barbecue-tasting contest from 4-5 p.m. (buy tickets to eat and vote). Sweet tea
tasting contest 4 p.m. or until tea runs out. Entertainment features
"Jimmy Wayne Renfro & the HouseShakers," "3rd Class Citizens" and the main
headliner, "Bobby G." For more information, call 912-767-4316 or
912-877-4332.
CHARACTER MEET & GREET AT HUNTER, Sept. 20:
Children
will have an opportunity to meet and talk to their favorite characters and have
their photographs taken with them at the Character Meet & Greet from 10
a.m. until 2 p.m. Sept. 20 at Tominac Fitness Center. The cost is $1 per
person. For more information, call 912-315-9554.
“BEND-THE-BAR” POWERLIFTING AND BENCH PRESS CHALLENGE,
Sept. 20 (Registration ongoing.) Registration is under way for the
Stewart/Hunter “Bend-the-Bar” Powerlifting and Bench Press Challenge at 10 a.m.
Sept. 20 at 4th IBCT Fitness Center. Men and women will compete in 12 weight
classes, following USPF rules. Winners must have a successful lift in squat,
bench and deadlift. T-shirts will be given to each paying participant and
prizes will be awarded in all weight classes. Entry fee is $15 per person until
Sept. 15 and $20 per person after Sept. 15. For more information, call
912-435-9306.
POST-WIDE HOUSING GARAGE SALE AT STEWART/HUNTER, Oct. 4:
(Registration ongoing.) Register to have your on-post garage sale location
noted on a map of Post-Wide Housing Garage Sale sites at Stewart and Hunter
from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 4. There is no charge. Only residents of post housing
are eligible to sell, but everyone, including civilians in nearby communities,
is invited to the neighborhood garage sale throughout Stewart and Hunter post
housing areas. For more information, call 912-767-8238 at Stewart or
912-315-5078 at Hunter.
UNIVERSAL ORLANDO & HALLOWEEN HORROR TRIP, Oct. 10-12:
(Register by Oct. 1.) Come share the scare with Leisure Travel and Universal
Orlando. You'll see and interact with cannibals, creepy clowns, evil dolls,
huge scare zones and more. Not into the scary stuff? Then Universal Orlando
before dark is fun for everyone. Cost of trip is $325 for 1-4 people per room.
Price Includes transportation and stay at Best Western Orlando Gateway, with
vouchers for breakfast each morning. Tickets to Halloween Horror Nights or regular
daily tickets are for sale at Stewart/Hunter Leisure Travel offices. Patrons
will depart Stewart early Friday for Halloween Horror Friday night and return
Sunday afternoon. For more information, call 912-767-2841 or 912-315-3674.
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