Weekend Marne Message (Thursday, January 28, 2016)

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.

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TODAY THROUGH MONDAY

(Friday) FACEBOOK TOWNHALL:

The Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield Facebook Townhall is scheduled for Friday. Address any of your questions, concerns, comments in this public Social Media avenue on anything from apples to zebras. You must 'like' the Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield Facebook page and then become a part of the great discussions. For more information, call 912-435-9879.

(Friday) DIVE IN MOVIE AT HUNTER:

See "Inside Out," a Disney PIXAR animated movie rated PG, while swimming or floating in the Tominac Fitness Center Pool at Hunter from 6-8 p.m. Friday. There’s no charge. For more information, call 912-315-5078.

(Friday) COMMANDER'S GOLF SCRAMBLE AT STEWART:

All are invited to play in the Commander’s 4-person scramble Friday at Taylors Creek Golf Course. The $45 entry fee includes greens fee, golf car, driving range balls, lunch and prizes. Lunch is at 11 a.m. and the shotgun start is at noon. For more information, call 912-767-2370.

(Saturday) MILITARY APPRECIATION:  

Free admission for active duty Soldiers and their Family Members or guests to the Gray's Reef Ocean Film Festival, Saturday. The film festival features the "Wonders of the Ocean," with adrenaline and ocean-healing films at 3:30 p.m., followed by an informal burger & beer reception in your honor at 5 p.m. with the invitation to return and watch the 7 p.m. showing of National Geographic's "Secret Lives of Predators."  Presented by the Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary at the Lucas Theatre on Abercorn Street in Historic Savannah. For more information go to:  http://graysreef.noaa.gov/news/features/2016/film_festival_2016/january30.html.

(Saturday) ADULT/CHILD "GET GOLF READY" AT HUNTER:

Bring the whole family for “Get Golf Ready,” 10 a.m., Saturday at Hunter Golf Course. Adults and children can learn about golf together. Instruction on basic swing mechanics, rules and etiquette and interesting facts about the game. The cost is $50 per couple. For more information, call 912-315-9115.

 

(Mondays) ALCHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS:

Beginning Monday, Fort Stewart will offer AA meeting. The Patriot Chapter will offer AA meetings Monday-Friday from 6-7 p.m., in building 1153 on Italy Street. For more information, call Sandra at 912-321-8534.

(Month of February) FORT STEWART DINING FACILITY OPERATING HOURS:

The Fort Stewart and HAAF Dining Facilities cordially invite DA Civilians and Family Members to dine with us.  Legion (building 207, 660 Harmon Ave), Thunder Café (building 3003, 1600 W. 6th Street), Marne Bistro (building 726, 1902 William H. Wilson Ave), and Spartan (building 8439, Vanguard Road) DFACs will be open for weekday breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals, Monday - Friday.  Weekend/holiday hours begin with the supper meal on Friday (for the training holiday Feb. 12-15 February the weekend designated DFAC begins with supper Feb. 11). Spartan DFAC will close after the lunch meal Feb. 11 and will reopen Feb. 16 with the breakfast meal. Dining Facility information can be found on the Team Stewart webpage at: http://www.stewart.army.mil/info.asp?e=DFAC

For questions please contact 912-767-8761 or call the 24-hour DFAC hotline at 912-767-4991.

(Month of February) FORT STEWART WEEKEND/HOLIDAY DFAC SCHEDULE:

Dining Facilities open for Weekend/Holiday meals are Marne Bistro and Spartan DFACs.  Spartan DFAC will be closed after the lunch meal Feb. 11 and will reopen Feb. 16 with the breakfast meal.  Designated Weekend and Holiday Meal DFACs begin with the supper meal on Friday (for the training holiday Feb. 12-15, designated DFAC begins with supper Feb. 11).  Hours are Brunch 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Supper 5-6:30 p.m.

(Month of February) FORT STEWART WEEKDAY MEAL HOURS:

The Fort Stewart Weekday Meal hours are Breakfast 7:30-9 a.m.; Lunch 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; and Dinner 5-6:30 p.m.  Thursday Breakfast hours are; Legion 6-8 a.m.; Thunder Café 5-6:30 a.m.; Marne Bistro 7:45-9:15 a.m.; and Spartan 7:30-9 a.m.; Lunch and Dinner Meal Hours for all DFAC's on Thursday are; Lunch from Noon to 1:30 p.m.; and Dinner from 5-6:30 p.m.  Friday Dinner Meal hours are 4-5:30 p.m.

(Month of February) HAAF CONSOLIDATED DINING FACILITY OPERATING HOURS:

The Fort Stewart and HAAF Dining Facilities cordially invite DA Civilians and Family Members to dine with us.  HAAF Consolidated DFAC (building 110, 89 William Barksdale Cir) Weekday Meal Hours are Breakfast 7:30-9:00 a.m.; Lunch 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; and Dinner 5-6:30 p.m.  Friday Meal Hours are breakfast 6:30-7 a.m. & 7:30-9:00 a.m.; Lunch 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; and Dinner 5-6:30 p.m. Weekend and Holiday Meal Hours are Brunch 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; and Supper 5-6:30 p.m.

(Ongoing) NEW AUTOMATED ENTRY PROCEDURES:

The new Automated Installation Entry (AIE 2+) process testing has begun. Once a person scans their CAC/Family Member/Retiree identification at the gate, they will automatically be registered in the AIE system. This will take approximately 15 seconds to complete and entry thereafter should be 3-5 seconds. This system checks individuals for warrants, installation revocations/debarments, criminal backgrounds, wants, and security alerts. To save time and speed up the entry process, ID card holders may also register in the AIE2+ at the Directorate of Emergency Services Registration offices at Fort Stewart (building 226) and Hunter Army Airfield (building 1286), Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, 912-767-1883.

(Ongoing) WINN ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL PHARMACY RENOVATION, RELOCATION:

The Winn Army Community Hospital (ACH) Outpatient Pharmacy is closing for renovations and upgrades to better serve our beneficiaries. Outpatient beneficiaries will not be able to fill prescriptions in the hospital. Active Duty beneficiaries will receive new prescriptions at the Hawks Troop Medical Clinic, Building 412. Refills must be called in using the automated call-in refill system (912-435-6576) and will continue to be picked up at the Refill Pharmacy, Building 419, next to the Commissary. All non-Active Duty beneficiaries will receive new and refill prescriptions at the Refill Pharmacy, Building 419, next to the Commissary. All refills must be called in using the automated call-in refill system (912-435-6576). Pediatric patients seen at the Winn ACH Pediatric Clinic will continue to receive prescriptions at the Winn Pediatric Pharmacy, co-located with the clinic. This will remain in effect until further notice. For more information, call 912-435-6662.

(Ongoing) CONTROLLED BURN NOTICE:

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.

(Ongoing) ENTERPRISE EMAIL SIZE LIMITATIONS:

Per Department of the Army CIO/G6 Policy dated 16 Dec 15, DISA has begun enforcement of the 4-gigabyte mailbox size limit for SIPR and NIPR accounts. Once the 4GB limit is in place, mailboxes that exceed the limit will lose functionality until the size is reduced. As a result of exceeding the size limit, you will receive a warning notice to reduce your mailbox when it approaches the authorized limit and you will lose the ability to send email when the mailbox reaches its authorized limit. If you fail to take action to reduce the size of the mailbox, you will also lose the ability to receive email and a non-delivery notification will be received by anyone attempting to send to your mailbox. To assist you in managing the size of your mailbox, several resources are available with the links noted in a complete pdf of all TTPs at https://esd-crm.csd.disa.mil/app/answers/detail/a_id/1639. Please contact your local S6/G6 help desk for assistance in implementing any of the above TTPs. For Enterprise Email issues outside the scope of your S6/G6 help desks, please submit a trouble ticket to the Army Enterprise Service Desk (AESD) using the icon on your desktop. For more information, call 912-435-9605.

(Ongoing) HASE ROAD CLOSURE:

The intersection of Hase Road and McNeely Avenue will be closed for approximately 120 days to construct new traffic circle. Message boards and detour signs will be placed to direct traffic around the construction area, please avoid this area during construction to avoid traffic congestion. POC for this project is Gary McIntyre, 912-767-3305.

(Ongoing) SAFETY GRAM 16-07:

Preventing slips, trips and falls in the workplace: Slips, trips and falls are a leading cause of costly accidents to employees.  Such accidents often result from minor and major changes in surface elevations, torn carpets and stretch wrinkled carpets, potholes, and cracks, settling or lifting of sidewalks, slippery surfaces and other conditions. Periodic self-inspections of the workplace should look for conditions that can result in slips, trips and falls, and action should be taken to correct any hazards noted. This Safety Flyer can be found at http://www.stewart.army.mil/info.asp?e=Safety. For more information, call 912-767-6541.

Marne Message (Monday, January 25, 2016)

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.

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TODAY/THIS WEEK

WINN ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL PHARMACY RENOVATION, RELOCATION, begins Today:

The Winn Army Community Hospital (ACH) Outpatient Pharmacy is closing for renovations and upgrades to better serve our beneficiaries. Beginning today, Outpatient beneficiaries will not be able to fill prescriptions in the hospital. Active Duty beneficiaries will receive new prescriptions at the Hawks Troop Medical Clinic, Building 412. Refills must be called in using the automated call-in refill system (912-435-6576) and will continue to be picked up at the Refill Pharmacy, Building 419, next to the Commissary. All non-Active Duty beneficiaries will receive new and refill prescriptions at the Refill Pharmacy, Building 419, next to the Commissary. All refills must be called in using the automated call-in refill system (912-435-6576). Pediatric patients seen at the Winn ACH Pediatric Clinic will continue to receive prescriptions at the Winn Pediatric Pharmacy, co-located with the clinic. This will remain in effect until further notice. For more information, call 912-435-6662.

FIELD SANITATION TEAM TRAINING, Today-Friday:

Field Sanitation Team training takes place today-Friday. This 40 hour course is held from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the SFC Paul R. Smith Education Center, room 223.  You MUST register for the course in order to attend.  There are only 48 available slots, so register today.  To register or for more information, call 912-435-7354 or e-mail: usarmy.stewart.medcom-winn.list.environmental-health-services@mail.mil.

TRC, Tuesday:

S-3's, Operations Sergeants Major, Master Gunners and Schools NCO's are reminded that the next monthly Training Resource Conference will be held Tuesday, 9:30 a.m., at MOON THEATER. We will schedule training devices, ranges and training areas up through June & July 2016. The next conference will be Feb. 23. For more information, call 912-435-8142.

STEWART TRANSITION SUMMIT, Tuesday & Wednesday:

The Fort Stewart Transition Summit Empowering the Military Community-Enhancing Veterans Competitiveness will be held Tuesday and Wednesday at Club Stewart, 1020 Hero Road, on Fort Stewart. This event features key federal and state agencies, influential military leaders, innovators in the business and employer communities, and local community leaders. The two-day transition summit will feature informative and interactive panel events, recruiter training, and facilitated discussions focused on improving competitive employment for service members, veterans, and military spouses in addition to a networking reception for employers, senior leaders, and job seekers. The summit will culminate in a hiring fair and career forum on the second day. For registration questions, please contact hiringourheroes@uschamber.com or call 202-463-5807.

FACEBOOK TOWNHALL, Friday:

Save the date! The next Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield Facebook Townhall is scheduled for Friday. Address any of your questions, concerns, comments in this public Social Media avenue on anything from apples to zebras. You must 'like' the Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield Facebook page and then become a part of the great discussions. For more information, call 912-435-9879.

NEW AUTOMATED ENTRY PROCEDURES:

The new Automated Installation Entry (AIE 2+) process testing has begun. Once a person scans their CAC/Family Member/Retiree identification at the gate, they will automatically be registered in the AIE system. This will take approximately 15 seconds to complete and entry thereafter should be 3-5 seconds. This system checks individuals for warrants, installation revocations/debarments, criminal backgrounds, wants, and security alerts. To save time and speed up the entry process, ID card holders may also register in the AIE2+ at the Directorate of Emergency Services Registration offices at Fort Stewart (building 226) and Hunter Army Airfield (building 1286), Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, 912-767-1883.

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JANUARY/OTHER BRIEFS

COMMISSARY ACCEPTING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS, through Feb. 12:

The Scholarships for Military Children Program will be accepting applications from eligible students through Feb. 12 at the Fort Stewart Commissary.  At least one scholarship will be awarded at every commissary location where qualified applications are received. Additional recipients will be selected based on a prorated basis, so more scholarships will be awarded at those commissaries with larger applicant numbers. To download the application or to read more information for qualifications, visit: http://www.militaryscholar.org. If you have any questions, then please contact Priscilla Echols, 912-767-2076.

FIELD SANITATION TEAM TRAINING, Feb. 22-26:

Field Sanitation Team training will be taking place Feb. This 40 hour course will be held from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Hunter Army Airfield Education Center, room 18.  You MUST register for the course in order to attend.  There are only 30 available slots, so register today.  To register or for more information, call 912-435-7354 or e-mail: usarmy.stewart.medcom-winn.list.environmental-health-services@mail.mil.

DESERT STORM REUNION PLANNED, Feb. 25-28:

General (Retired) Barry R. McCaffrey is the scheduled keynote speaker for the 24th Infantry Division's Desert Storm Silver Anniversary Reunion and Memorial Ceremony, Feb. 25-28 at Fort Stewart and Hinesville. Come together for fun, fellowship, and remembrance with your "Victory" brothers and sisters. Group rates available at the Hinesville Econo Lodge. For more information, contact www.reunion2desertstorm24id.com.

CONTROLLED BURN NOTICE:

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.

ENTERPRISE EMAIL SIZE LIMITATIONS, ongoing:

Per Department of the Army CIO/G6 Policy dated 16 Dec 15, DISA has begun enforcement of the 4-gigabyte mailbox size limit for SIPR and NIPR accounts. Once the 4GB limit is in place, mailboxes that exceed the limit will lose functionality until the size is reduced. As a result of exceeding the size limit, you will receive a warning notice to reduce your mailbox when it approaches the authorized limit and you will lose the ability to send email when the mailbox reaches its authorized limit. If you fail to take action to reduce the size of the mailbox, you will also lose the ability to receive email and a non-delivery notification will be received by anyone attempting to send to your mailbox. To assist you in managing the size of your mailbox, several resources are available with the links noted in a complete pdf of all TTPs at https://esd-crm.csd.disa.mil/app/answers/detail/a_id/1639. Please contact your local S6/G6 help desk for assistance in implementing any of the above TTPs. For Enterprise Email issues outside the scope of your S6/G6 help desks, please submit a trouble ticket to the Army Enterprise Service Desk (AESD) using the icon on your desktop. For more information, call 912-435-9605.

 

HASE ROAD CLOSURE, ongoing:

The intersection of Hase Road and McNeely Avenue will be closed for approximately 120 days to construct new traffic circle. Message boards and detour signs will be placed to direct traffic around the construction area, please avoid this area during construction to avoid traffic congestion. POC for this project is Gary McIntyre, 912-767-3305.

BIBLE STUDY AT MARNE CHAPEL, Wednesdays:

Noon Wednesdays at Marne Chapel, a New Bible Study/Discussion for 2016 will be offered every Wednesday. Have you ever wondered how God has woven His Plan of the Ages throughout the pages of The Bible? From Genesis to Revelation this "Panorama" view of Scripture will open your eyes and ears to God's Word in a unique and exciting way. Military Personnel, Civilian Employees, Contractors, Retirees and Family members are welcome to attend. Bring your own bag lunch. Study materials will be provided. For more information, contact Bill Agnew at 912-767-9789.

SAFETY GRAM 16-07:

Preventing slips, trips and falls in the workplace: Slips, trips and falls are a leading cause of costly accidents to employees.  Such accidents often result from minor and major changes in surface elevations, torn carpets and stretch wrinkled carpets, potholes, and cracks, settling or lifting of sidewalks, slippery surfaces and other conditions. Periodic self-inspections of the workplace should look for conditions that can result in slips, trips and falls, and action should be taken to correct any hazards noted. This Safety Flyer can be found at http://www.stewart.army.mil/info.asp?e=Safety. For more information, call 912-767-6541.

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FMWR BRIEFS

DIVE IN MOVIE AT HUNTER, Friday:

See "Inside Out," a Disney PIXAR animated movie rated PG, while swimming or floating in the Tominac Fitness Center Pool at Hunter from 6-8 p.m. Friday. There’s no charge. For more information, call 912-315-5078.

COMMANDER'S GOLF SCRAMBLE AT STEWART, Friday:

All are invited to play in the Commander’s 4-person scramble Friday at Taylors Creek Golf Course. The $45 entry fee includes greens fee, golf car, driving range balls, lunch and prizes. Lunch is at 11 a.m. and the shotgun start is at noon. For more information, call 912-767-2370.

ADULT/CHILD "GET GOLF READY" AT HUNTER, Saturday:

Bring the whole family for “Get Golf Ready,” 10 a.m., Saturday at Hunter Golf Course. Adults and children can learn about golf together. Instruction on basic swing mechanics, rules and etiquette and interesting facts about the game. The cost is $50 per couple. For more information, call 912-315-9115.

SUPER BOWL 50 PARTY AT CLUB STEWART, Feb. 7:  

Watch every play as the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers clash in Super Bowl 50, televised in high definition with digital sound, on the 16-foot screen in the Grand Ballroom at Club Stewart on Feb. 7. The British rock group Coldplay headlines the halftime show, and the commercials unveiled during the Super Bowl always bring smiles and create a buzz. There’s no admission charge. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy a halftime raffle for NFL merchandise and free food. Plus, there will be food, beverage specials, $10 pitchers, and door prizes. For more information, call 912-767-4316, or 912-767-4717.   

BOSS ORLANDO TRIP, Feb. 12-14:

Register now for the BOSS trip to Orlando, where you’ll spend two nights at Shades of Green Resort on the Walt Disney World Resort, with access to the Disney Transportation Network, Universal Studios and Sea World. The cost is $100 per person, which includes two days to play in the parks, transportation, lodging and breakfast on Saturday. Park tickets are additional, at participants’ discretion. Leisure Travel can help with your selection and budgeting.  Register at Stewart or Hunter Leisure Travel.  Registration ends Feb. 1. For more information, contact your unit BOSS representative or call 912-202-6201.

 

VALENTINE’S DINNER FOR TWO, Feb. 13, 14:

Enjoy a four-course meal in a romantic, elegant atmosphere with that special someone at Thunder Run in Club Stewart. First seating is at 5 p.m. each day. Bar service available. The cost is $60 per couple. For reservations or more information, call 912-767-4717.

MARNE BOWLING CENTER VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIAL, Feb. 14:

Bring your sweetheart to Marne Bowling Center to celebrate Valentine’s Day, when you can rent a lane for one hour for $12 from 1-9 p.m. and receive half price combo meals for both of you. For more information, call 912-767-4866.

"ADULTS ONLY NITE" AT CORKAN, Feb. 17:

Who says Corkan Fun Center’s just for kids? Beginning Feb. 17, and continuing on the third Wednesday of each month, adults (ages 18 and older) can enjoy unlimited laser tag and roller skating for $20 per person from 5-9 p.m. Adult beverages available for sale. Adult Nite patrons must show ID to attend. For more information, call 912-767-4273.

BLACK HISTORY FREEDOM TRAIL TOUR SAVANNAH TRIP, Feb. 20:

Visit Savannah, Ga., with Leisure Travel trip to see remnants of the Underground Railroad, where "free person of color" lived during slavery time, port of entry where slaves were bought and sold, and Savannah's African American Monument. The cost of $25 per adult and $20 per child (ages 3-17) includes transportation and tour. Register by Feb. 15. For more information, call 912-767-2841 (Stewart), or 912-315-3674 (Hunter).

CARDBOARD BOAT REGATTA AT HUNTER, Feb. 27:

Get ready now to be a part of the fun competition at 1 p.m. Feb. 27 at Tominac Fitness Center’s indoor pool. There’s no charge. Participants must build a boat using cardboard and duct tape only. Each boat will race one length of the pool with a two-person crew. Paddles provided. Three categories: kid/kid, adult/adult, adult/kid. There will also be a prize for best looking boat. For more information, call 912-315-5078.

FORT STEWART/HUNTER AAF CRUISE 2, Oct. 30 – Nov. 6, 2016:

Join Leisure Travel on a 7-Day Western Bahamas cruise Oct. 30-Nov. 6, leaving from Port Canaveral. Cost is $547.74 per person (inside rooms), $637.74 (ocean view rooms), and $807.74 (balcony). First deposit of $25 per person (non-refundable), is due by March 31. Second deposit of $250 due June 1 and final payment due Aug. 12, 2016. Price does not include transportation to port or gratuity. For more information, call 912-767-2841 (Stewart) or 912-315-3674 (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.)

GBS LEADERSHIP, CITIZENSHIP PROGRAM, February:

During February, Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 154, is accepting resumes from two young men of active-duty military parents to attend Georgia Boys State, GBS, a one-week summer leadership and citizenship program.  All applicants must have just completed their junior year in high school; be a citizen or legal resident of the U.S.; be good students, be well adjusted and show qualities of leadership in school and their community. Candidate should send a short resume, to include why they wish to attend GBS, to: Hal Stillings, Service Cmdr.; Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 154; P.O. Box 385; Tybee Island, GA 31328. Candidates will be selected in March.  To learn more about the chapter, go to: www.sal154tybee.webeasysite.us or on Facebook, Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 154, Tybee Island.

PIRATE ROAD RACE 5K/10K, Feb. 13:

Armstrong Physical Therapy Club sponsors their fourth annual Pirate Rd. Race, which begins 8 a.m. in the Student Union Bldg.at Armstrong State University.  Runners are encouraged to dress in their best Valentine costume or as their best pirate. Awards will be given for different age groups and best costumes. Cost of 5K is $25 individual, $20 students/military; $40 couples. For the 10K, cost is $35 individual; $30 students/military; $50 couples. Register at active.com. For info, go to Facebook.com/pirateroadrace.

EAGLE RUN, April 23:

The Eagle Battalion of Georgia Southern University Army ROTC presents 5K/10K Free Run, April 23. Proceeds benefit the Eale Battalion and the Folds of Honor Foundation. To register, visit http://freedomrun2016.eventbrite.com or call Kellie O'Boyle, 434-549-1237.