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 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:
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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
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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.