Thursday, December 3, 2015

Weekend Marne Message (Thursday, December 3, 2015)



TODAY THRU MONDAY

LOTTS ISLAND CLOSURE through tonight:
Due to military training, Lotts Island is closed and off limits to all patrons, starting until 10 p.m. tonight. For more information call HAAF ODR 912-315-9554.

CLASS CANCELLATION:
Love Without Hurt Boot Camp is officially cancelled. The class was scheduled for Dec. 7, 10, and 11 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. It will be rescheduled for a later date. For more information to contact the ACS Family Advocacy Program, 912-767-2882.
       
HUNTER FIRE WARDEN CLASS, Today:
The next HAAF fire warden’s class will be held today at 9 a.m. in building 1128. All attendees are asked to bring a unit appointment letter stating they are the assigned fire warden for their unit/location with building number identified. For more information please call 912-315-2009.

TURKEY SHOOT AT HUNTER SKEET & TRAP RANGE, Today:
Win a prize valued at $20 in the Turkey Shoot at 6 p.m. today at Hunter Skeet & Trap Range, building 8250 (off S. Perimeter Road). Cost is $3 per shot. Only factory issued shotguns with no scopes and no rest allowed. Shotguns available and shotgun shells provided. Open to all. For more information, call 912-315-9554.

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY AT STEWART, Today:

The Christmas tree outside Club Stewart will come to life and Santa will arrive at the Tree Lighting Ceremony, starting at 5:30 p.m. today. There's no charge.  Seasonal music by 3rd ID Band and sing-along with Santa's Elf. Visit the Kringle Market sponsored by FRG's. Cash only. Free MWR Kiddie Train rides. Old St. Nick will be available for pictures, so bring your cameras. For more information, call 912-767-6212.

HALF DAY LEGAL OFFICE CLOSURE, Friday:
The Legal Assistance Office will be open until 11:30 a.m. Friday, and closed for the rest of the afternoon.  As a reminder Legal Assistance Office hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30-11:30 a.m., 1-4 p.m. and Thursday from 1-4 p.m.

SANTA'S SCRAMBLE AT TAYLORS CREEK GOLF COURSE, Friday:
Be part of the golfing action and fun Friday with the Santa's Scramble. Play begins at 10 a.m. in this two-person, blind draw scramble. The $35 per person cost includes golf cart, green fees, range balls and prizes. For more information, call 912-767-2370.

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY, TREES FOR TROOPS AT HUNTER, Friday: 
Santa will arrive and the colorfully decorated tree outside Hunter Club, building 6015, will light up the evening during the Tree Lighting Ceremony starting at 5:30 p.m. Friday. Music by 3rd ID Band, Pulaski Elementary School chorus and sing-along with Santa's Elf. Kringle Market sponsored by FRG's. Cash only. Free MWR Kiddie Train rides. Santa will be available for pictures, so bring your cameras. Trees for Troops give-away to Active Duty Soldiers and Family Members will take place immediately following the Tree Lighting Ceremony on a first-come, first-served basis. Trees provided by "The Christmas Spirit Foundation and FedEX". Free Christmas tree stands provided by Exchange, while supplies last. For more information, call 912-315-5078.

THE EXCHANGE FREE MOVIE SHOWING, Saturday:
The Exchange will have an advanced movie showing at the Stewart Theater, 3 p.m., Saturday. The movie, "In the Heart of the Sea” rated PG-13, will be the260th Distributor/Exchange Appreciation Free Screening of a major motion picture and 23rd this fiscal year. We like to have every seat filled as this is what it takes to have continuous support from the film companies for advanced/free showings. Tickets for this event will be available at any concept in the Exchange Food Court starting Monday. Tickets are on a first come, first served basis limit 5 per person. No purchase necessary. For more information, contact Gary Ross, 912-876-4698.

LIMITED NUMBER OF FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR GEORGIA SOUTHERN-GEORGIA STATE, Saturday:
A limited number of free tickets are available for the Georgia Southern Eagles football game Saturday against the Georgia State Panthers at Paulson Stadium in Statesboro. The tickets will be given away to Soldiers holding the rank of E-1 through E-5 on a first-come, first-served basis at Leisure Travel in the PX Furniture Mall on Stewart. Hours are 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday. Limit two tickets per Soldier. Ticket recipients will be publicly recognized as Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield Soldiers at the game. Game time is 2 p.m. For more information, call 912-767-2841 (Stewart) or 912-315-3674 (Hunter).

TREES FOR TROOPS DISTRIBUTION AT STEWART, Saturday: 
Free, donated Christmas trees will be given to Active Duty Soldiers and Families on a first-come, first-served basis at Newman Fitness Center, building 439, starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, while supplies last. The Christmas Spirit Foundation and FedEx have partnered to provide the trees. Military ID card required. For more information, call 912-767-6212.

SUPER MEGA BINGO AT STEWART/HUNTER, Saturday:
Super Mega Bingo at Stewart/Hunter on Saturday is an opportunity to win big. The Super Mega Bingo packet consists of fully loaded 108 faces (electronic) or four pack $100 (paper), $15K overall, six $2,000 games, three $1,500 games and four $5,000 jackpots. There also will be specials and intermission games (not included in the cost of the packet). Cost is $250 to play electronically, $100 to play on paper. Doors will open at 2 p.m. at both locations for those who pre-purchase their packet. Actual program starts at 6 p.m. Stewart Bingo is in building 405 (912-767-4200) and Hunter Bingo is in building 6015 (912-315-4606).

BRUNCH WITH SANTA AT CLUB STEWART, Sunday:

Enjoy brunch with Santa from 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sunday at Club Stewart, building 405. Omelet and carving stations, decadent desserts, and other southern breakfast favorites. Advance tickets, available until Thursday at Club Stewart, are $14.95 for adults and $6.45 for children (ages 3-10). After that, prices are $17.95 for adults and $7.45 for children. Children 2 and under free. For more information, call 912-767-4717.

SHOPPETTE/EXPRESS BY POPEYES TEMPORARY CHANGE IN HOURS, beginning Dec. 14:
Beginning Dec. 14 and continuing through Jan. 4, 2016, the Express/Shoppette located near Popeye's will be open only from 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Monday-Friday. The store will be closed weekends and holidays. For more information, please call 912-876-2851.

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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.)

HINESVILLE CHRISTMAS PARADE, Friday:
The Liberty County Chamber of Commerce and Liberty Convention and Visitors Bureau will host the 19th Annual Illuminated Christmas Parade Friday in downtown Hinesville. The parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. This year’s theme is “Superhero Christmas”, and was chosen to celebrate the iconic superhero figures that have entertained families for years. The parade route will begin on Central Avenue and continue to Welborn Street to W. General Screven Way to W. Hendry Street and finish on N. Main Street. Spectators are welcome to bring their own chairs to sit and enjoy the fantastic lights, floats and performances. The parade has been held in Hinesville for the past 18 years and showcases businesses, groups and organizations from all over the area. This event has previously attracted over 15,000 spectators and is televised as well as live streamed. For more information about the parade, please contact the Chamber at 368-4445 or visit the website at www.libertycounty.org.  

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ADMIN NOTES


MARNE MESSAGE WEEKEND EDITION:
This message is a weekly publication posted to email each Thursday and will highlight events for the immediate 5 days only. The Marne Message submission email address is USARMY Fort Stewart ID List ALL Message Request (on the global) or typed as: usarmy.stewart.3-id.list.all-message-request@mail.mil.   

MARNE MESSAGE GOES TO ONCE-A-WEEK:
The Marne Message is a weekly publication posted to email each Monday and to the Marne Message Blogger at http://marnemessage.blogspot.com.  The Marne Message submission email address is USARMY Fort Stewart ID List ALL Message Request (on the global) or typed as: usarmy.stewart.3-id.list.all-message-request@mail.mil. In order to keep the Marne Message timely and concise, limit submissions to 75 words or less. Do not use military times. Attachments cannot be included, but links to more online information can. Only official installation, MWR, or command directed messages are considered.
    
WANT TO GET MARNE MESSAGES?
Individuals wishing to get the Marne Message, who do not have a Fort Stewart - Hunter Military Email Account, can visit the 3rd Infantry Division on Facebook page at:  www.facebook.com/3rd.Infantry.Division. If you have a Fort Stewart - Hunter Military Email Account and don’t automatically get the Marne Message, you can request an account by sending an email to “USARMY Ft Stewart 3 ID Mailbox Marne Message” or usarmy.stewart.3-id.list.all-message-request@mail.mil. If you have questions, concerns, or problems, please call Public Affairs at (912) 435-9872.

IF YOU HAVE PCS'D:
If you have moved and are no longer assigned to Fort Stewart or Hunter Army Airfield, follow these instructions to change your duty location. Go to Milconnect at https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect, login, select the "My profile" tab, select "Update and View My Profile", select the tab that corresponds to your current role in DoD (i.e. Mil, CIV, CTR, etc.).  On the duty installation drop down menu select your correct duty location.  Your name will be removed from Marne Message distribution lists at the next scheduled update which is performed monthly.  If you have any problems, send an email to “USARMY Ft Stewart 3 ID Mailbox Marne Message” or usarmy.stewart.3-id.list.all-message-request@mail.mil. If you have questions, concerns, or problems, please call Public Affairs at (912) 435-9872.