Thursday, August 11, 2016

WEEKEND Marne Message (Thursday, August 11, 2016)



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STEWART GUARDIAN 16: From Monday through Friday (August 15-19), Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield will conduct an Emergency Response Exercise, known as Stewart Guardian 16. This exercise is required by Army and Department of Defense Regulations and will test the installation's capability to respond to emergency events that could happen. During the designated days, be prepared to hear announcements or warning sirens over our Emergency Warning System and from emergency vehicles.
     Delays may occur at gates and facilities, so please adjust your schedules as necessary. At times you may be asked to remain indoors until the all clear is given.
      Please follow the instructions given over the public address system or in the building or activity in which you are located.
      During the exercise, all forms of communication will be used to include but not limited to the Team Stewart website, Social Media, and the Early Warning System.
      All exercise announcements will be prefaced with "EXERCISE-EXERCISE-EXERCISE”. Your patience is requested as we conduct this exercise to maintain our readiness and safety for the installation.
      For more information, please call Kevin Larson at 912-435-9879.
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TODAY THROUGH MONDAY

(Today) EMPLOYER DAY EVENT:
SFL-TAP Employer Day Event today from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at building 512, dining area.  Vendors attending the Employer Day are Aerotek, Airstreams Renewables, Alcoa, GA Department of Corrections, Savannah Chatham Police Department, Troops to Transportation, Universal Technical Institute.  Representatives will discuss positions that are currently available for transitioning soldiers, spouse, veterans and retirees.  All attendees should bring a resume if possible.  POC for this event is Brett Creeley, Transition Readiness Liaison, 912-767-0597.

(Today) PLAY MORNING CANCELED:
The Fort Stewart Army Community Service New Parent Support Program Play Morning on today is officially canceled.  We apologize for any inconvenience.  Please call (912) 767-2882 for any questions.

(Today) BACK TO SCHOOL RESILIENCE WITH THE 3R'S:  
School is back in session and what better time for parents to attend some Army Community Service Resilience Training.  Today from 9 a.m.-Noon, in ACS building 87, we will learn skills to improve focus and concentration, reduce catastrophic thinking and anxiety.  Please register by calling (912) 767-1257/4047/1597.

(Saturday) CELEBRATE NATIONAL BOWLING DAY WITH SAVINGS:
Saturday is National Bowling Day, and customers of Marne Bowling Center and Stewart Bowling Center can celebrate with savings. Bowl for just $1 per game from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. at Marne Bowling Center, building 402, and from 11:30 a.m. until 9 p.m. at Stewart Bowling Center, building 450. Shoe rental at each facility is $2.50 per person. For more information, call 912-767-4866 (Marne Center) or 912-767-4273 (Stewart Center). 

(Saturday) TUTTLE SCHOOL PHYSICALS:
School Physicals will be offered at Tuttle Army Health Clinic, Saturday. Appointments are encouraged. Call (912) 435-6633 to schedule an appointment Please bring appropriate paperwork to your appointment, to include shot records.

(Monday) SHOOTING FACILITIES OPEN TO PUBLIC:
Beginning Monday, public skeet/trap, archery, small arms range and paintball enthusiasts can enjoy their favorite shooting sports in addition to other recreational facilities now available to them at Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield. Vehicle access passes are not necessary for any of Fort Stewart’s shooting sports facilities, as all are located just outside the gates/access control points. Passes are needed for use of Taylors Creek Golf Course, Marne Bowling Center and Club Stewart. Vehicle access passes are needed for those who wish to use the Hunter Skeet/Trap Range or Hunter Golf Course, which are located within the gates. (Complete information on how to obtain a gate pass is available at stewart.army.mil. Go to Emergency Services under the Garrison drop-down menu for full details. Application for daily and special passes can be completed online.) For detailed information on Family and MWR’s shooting sports facilities and procedures for registering your weapons, go to StewartHunterMWR.com or call 912-767-9841.  

(Mondays in August) FREE ROUND, RIDE AT HUNTER GOLF COURSE:
We want everyone—especially military retirees and civilians in surrounding communities – to discover (or re-discover) Hunter Golf Course, with its re-grassed greens and beautiful, live oak-lined fairways. So, today and every Monday after 10 a.m. during August, you’re invited to play 18 holes and ride in a golf cart free. We ask only that you call 912-315-9115 for a tee time. That’s it. There’s no other obligation. We look forward to seeing you!  Offer begins on Monday, Aug. 1.

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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.)

(Friday) MONTHLY JAZZ EVENT:
Southeast Georgia Monthly Jazz Event is scheduled for Friday. Presented by Satin Sax & Bernard Rose Music, at The Liberty County Performing Arts Center, 7-10 p.m. Performing Artists: Guitarist, Jay Stewart, and saxophonist Bernard Rose. Advance tickets $25 and $28 at the door.  For more information, call 912-484-6320 or 912-572-9575.

(Saturday) SCOUT SHOW AT BRYANT COMMONS:
Boy Scouts of America and Girl Scouts of America will be hosting an event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, inviting everyone to come and see what scouting is about! The event will take place at Bryant Commons (438 W. Oglethorpe Highway, Hinesville, GA) and admission is free! There will be activities for children of all ages to include a dunking booth and rock climbing wall. For more information please call Kristine Spurgeon (912-210-3530) or Danny Peller (912-271-1751).