VVA/FORT STEWART POW/MIA CEREMONY, Friday:
Community Members are invited to the 2015 POW/MIA
Observance ceremony, 6:00 p.m. tomorrow at Marne Garden, hosted by the Vietnam
Veterans of America, Chapter 789 and supported by the 3rd Infantry Division,
and Fort Stewart. Pre-ceremony music
begins at 5:30 p.m. and refreshments will follow the event. Guest Speaker is Task Force Marne Commander
Brigadier General Jim Blackburn. Uniform
for E7 and above is ASU and Service cap.
E6 and below will wear beret with ASUs.
The ceremony honors those held as prisoners of war and missing in action
during the Vietnam War and upholds the Army's ethos that we will never leave a
comrade behind.
DPW OFFICE CLOSURE, Friday:
The Directorate of Public Works will be closed for Organization Day. Customers will be able to contact the work order desk for any work orders or emergencies at 912-767-2883 for Fort Stewart and 912-315- 4003 for HAAF. All key personnel in the organization will be able to be reached by blackberry.
FSGA TRAFFIC WARNING FOR GATE 8 CLOSURE and VETERAN's PARKWAY ROAD CLOSURE, Saturday:
DPW OFFICE CLOSURE, Friday:
The Directorate of Public Works will be closed for Organization Day. Customers will be able to contact the work order desk for any work orders or emergencies at 912-767-2883 for Fort Stewart and 912-315- 4003 for HAAF. All key personnel in the organization will be able to be reached by blackberry.
FSGA TRAFFIC WARNING FOR GATE 8 CLOSURE and VETERAN's PARKWAY ROAD CLOSURE, Saturday:
Commuters are encouraged to use caution on Fort Stewart
as road work is planned for Veteran's Parkway between Bultman Ave. and Gate 8.
Gate 8 will be closed and will reopen September 20 at normal hours. Traffic
control devices will be displayed for the duration of the road closure. Motorists are encouraged to avoid this area
to minimize traffic congestion and be alert to changes in traffic
patterns. For more information call DPW,
Jim Maddox at 912-767-5027.
HUNTER PX SECURITY GATE CLOSURE, Monday:
The security gate inside of the Hunter PX Main Store will
be closed from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. for repairs. For more information, call
912-352-8380.
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FMWR EVENTS
GRIDIRON CHALLENGE, Fridays:
If you enjoy picking weekly NFL winners, and want to see
how your skill matches up with others, the Gridiron Challenge every Friday from
5-7:00 p.m. in Warriors Lounge at Club Stewart is made for you. There’s no admission charge, but you must be
18 to play and 21 or older to drink. Each week, the person who picks the most
winners will win a prize. The total of wins will be kept on file and after 17
weeks, a prize of $400 cash will be awarded to the person with the most winning
picks for the season. For more information, call 912-767-4717.
YOUTH CENTER FAVORITE TEAM JERSEY DANCE PLANNED,
Friday:
A Youth Center Favorite Team Jersey Dance will be held
from 7-10:00 p.m. at the Youth Fitness Center, Bldg. 7338. The dance will
feature a live DJ, light refreshments, games and door prizes. Participants are
asked to wear their favorite sports team jersey. For more information, call
912-767-4491.
SHOW SUPPORT FOR FINAL ROUND OF STEWART/HUNTER OPERATION
RISING STAR COMPETITION, Friday:
The final round of the Stewart/Hunter Operation Rising
Star competition will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Thunder Run. There’s no charge to
watch the competition. First prize is $750 and a chance to advance in the
Army-wide competition. Second prize is
$350 and third $200. Family Readiness Groups or units are eligible to win the
Spirit Award -- $300 toward their unit funds – or other prizes, regardless of
whether they have a competitor in the competition. For more information, call
912-767-4316.
STEWART "STRONGMAN/STRONGWOMAN" COMPETITION
PLANNED, Saturday:
Registration is under way for the Strongman/Strongwoman
Competition at Johnson Fitness Center, Bldg. 8437. Cost is $15 per person.
Sign-up at Johnson or Newman Fitness Centers. Weigh-in is at 8:30 a.m.,
competition at 10 a.m. Open to Active Duty, retirees and DA civilians, who will
compete in five events: Tire Flip, Keg Toss, Stone Carry, Farmers Walk, and
Deadlifts. Awards presented to top finishers in each of four weight classes
(men: 210 and below, 210 and above; women 165 and below, 165 and above). For
more information, call 912-767-3031.
JOIN US FOR 12TH ANNUAL BLUES, BREWS & BBQ FESTIVAL,
Saturday:
Hinesville Area Arts Council hosts the Blues, Brews &
BBQ, a free community event with a BBQ competition and sales, sweet tea
competition, a variety of beer, family fun and music. The festival will be in Downtown Hinesville
(behind Justice Center on Main Street) from 1-11:30 p.m. This year's headliner
is Janiva Magness, who is the 2nd only female blues artist to have won the B.B.
King Entertainer of the Year Award. For
more information, call 912-767-4316 (Stewart), 912-877-4332.
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COASTAL HAPPENINGS
JOIN THE TAILGATING FUN AT LIBERTY COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL,
Friday:
It’s a tailgate party before the homecoming game at
Donell Woods Stadium in Hinesville. The party includes face painting, cheering,
music, dancing, an art raffle, food and much more from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Bring
your tent and lawn chairs to relax before the game. For more information
contact Angela Goldstein @ 512-213-8591.
CULTURAL CELEBRATION, FESTIVAL PLANNED, Saturday, Sunday
Since 1990, the Ocmulgee Indian Celebration has fostered public awareness of
their rich heritage with the community. This year’s celebration will take place
each day from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Ocmulgee National Monument located
at 1207 Emery Highway in Macon, Ga. The entrance fee is $3.00 for children
(ages 6-12), $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for military identification card
holders. For more information, visit www.ocmulgeemounds.org.
