The Fort Stewart Central Issue Facility (CIF) will be
closed today-Friday to conduct annual inventory and will reopen Monday. HAAF
CIF will be open today-Friday to accommodate emergency requirements. POC for additional information is Mr. Ray
Hamilton at (912) 435-0123.
5K GLOW RUN/WALK, Friday:
Fort Stewart Medical Dept. Activity (MEDDAC) hosts a
5K Glow Run/ Walk Friday night. Event-day registration
is from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and the event goes from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. It will be
held at the Warrior Transition Battalion's courtyard at Niles Ave & E. 9th
St. Entry fees are $12 early registration, $15 same day registration (ages
12+), free entry for ages 11 and under. Glow sticks/accessories provided with
registration and event t-shirts will be given to first 25 adults to register.
Event t-shirts can be preordered for $10 (child S-L; adult S-L) to $12 (XL-3XL)
each. Costumes, glow sticks/necklaces, strollers & wagons are strongly
encouraged. Entry fees are non-refundable. For more information call (912)
435-5841 or jason.a.nufio.mil@mail.mil or joli.miracle@gmail.com.
MARNE CHAPTER OF THE ROCKS, INC MEET, Friday:
The Marne Chapter of The Rocks, Inc. at Fort
Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield, Ga.will hold an interest meeting 2 p.m. Friday in
Building 705 (1ABCT Classroom) on Fort Stewart.
For more information, contact Cpt. Carroll, Sidney (Chapter President)
912-435-5676 sidney.carroll.mil@mail.mil.
RECYCLE DAY, Saturday:
America Recycles Day is Saturday and is the only
nationally recognized day dedicated to encouraging Americans to recycle and to
buy recycled products. Please join Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield in
celebrating America Recycles Day and pledge to recycle! For more information
about recycling on the Installation, please call 912-767-6573/5729.
WICCAN/PAGAN SERVICES BEGIN, Fridays:
The Religious Support Office will begin conducting
Wiccan/Pagan Services every Friday at 4 p.m. at Heritage Chapel, building T-85,
Lindquist Avenue on Fort Stewart. The services will be led by SSG Joshua Dery,
the Distinguished Faith Group Leader for Wiccan/Pagan. For more information or concerns, contact SSG
Dery at (912) 532-3104.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT & LISTENING SESSION, Monday:
With an economic impact of $4.9 billion, Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield (HAAF) is an integral part of our community. Because our future and our grandchildren’s future depends on the continued viability of this southeast base, the community is invited to participate in an upcoming community-wide meeting with governmental and military leaders, Monday. It’s an opportunity to show your continued support for our base and learn more about the impact any potential base realignment and closure (BRAC) and/or sequestration of defense funds would have on our businesses, quality of life and economy in our community and the southeast region. Open to all community members. Morning Sessions at Hinesville City Hall – 115 East ML King, Jr. Drive Hinesville, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Evening Schedule at Hinesville Performing Arts Center, 2140 E. Oglethorpe Hwy, Hinesville, 6:00 PM. For more information, call Paul Andreshak, 212-408-6225.
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NOVEMBER/OTHER HEADLINES
HEALTH BENEFITS FAIR, Nov. 18-19:
The Fort Stewart Health Benefits Fair is
scheduled 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Nov. 18-19, at the Fort Stewart Education Center in
rooms 240 and 242 on Nov. 18 and in rooms 249 and 250 on Nov. 19. Vendor
representatives offer information on health, vision, and dental insurance
programs to our civilian employees. For
further information contact Tamika Brown at 767-1287; or the programs at
http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/rates/index.asp.AFTB INSTRUCTOR TRAINING, Wednesday & Nov. 20:
Course covers topics on how to be an effective
instructor, platform skills, the adult learner, methods of instruction, and
more. Learn a new skill or brush up on
one you already have. Upon completion of
this training you may be eligible to become an Army Family Team Building
Instructor. Wednesday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and
Nov. 20, 9 a.m.-noon (must attend both days); ACS, building 87. Call Becky
Sellars at 912-767-3863 for more info or to sign up.
MARNE DIVISION BALL, Nov. 21:
Come celebrate the 3rd Infantry Division’s 97th Birthday
at beautiful Jekyll Island. The Division
Ball is at the Jekyll Island Convention Center, Nov. 21 starting at 5:30
p.m. Guests are given the option of a
fine chicken or steak meal and a memento.
The evening also includes a guest speaker, dancing, and a photographer
on site to commemorate the evening.
Tickets are available through your Brigade or Unit representatives and
are available only to 3ID military, DA civilians, contractors & Gold Star
Families. Enjoy an evening of fine dining, our guest speaker, camaraderie, and
dancing! Keep watching the 3rd Infantry Division Facebook page or our Marne
Message Blog Spot at http://marnemessage.blogspot.com/ for additional
information.
FOOD HANDLER'S CLASS, Nov. 24:
This class will be held at Winn ACH in the Patriot
Auditorium from 9-10 a.m. FREE class, certification is good for one year. To
register for this class, please submit your first and last name to Mrs. Richele
Martinez, Richele.L.Martinez.civ@mail.mil by COB Nov. 20. Pre-registration is a
REQUIREMENT in order to attend this class, and you must be on time, no-walk-ins
are permitted. This class is mandated
for all those dealing with food items on FSGA/HAAF (Unit functions,
Organizational Days, FRG Events). For more information, please call
912-318-3788. Please be advised that
there will be no monthly class for December.
REGISTRATION OFFICE CLOSURES, Nov. 28:
The Registration (Vehicle) Registration Offices at Fort
Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield, GA will be closed Nov. 28. For more
information, call 912-767-1883.
OPERATION HOMEFRONT HOLIDAY TOY DISTRIBUTION, Dec. 4:
To receive one free toy per child, Soldiers E1-E6 must
register at www.operationhomefront.net. Distribution is Dec. 4 at Club Stewart from
noon-6 p.m. Sponsors are Dollar Tree stores, Wal-Mart and Veterans United
Foundation. Last year, this nationwide program distributed millions of toys.
For more information, call 912-767-4047.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION BRIEF, Dec. 10
& 16:
The 3ID Division Engineer will offer a Project Management
Professional information brief to Civilians and Soldiers interested in earning
their PMP credentials from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Dec. 10 in room 101, building
705; a second briefing will be conducted Dec. 16 via Tandberg VTC. These briefs will provide attendees with PMP
pre-requisites, study group information, exam preparation course information,
and application procedures. Contact MAJ
Bratton at richard.e.bratton4.mil@mail.mil or (912) 435-9691 to RSVP or with
any questions.
ACS ONLINE KEY CALLER TRAINING:
ACS is proud to announce that On-line Key Caller Training
is now available. Visit the Team Stewart
website, go to the ACS Deployment Readiness page and look for the bright yellow
banner:
<http://www.stewart.army.mil/info.asp?e=ACS&p=Deployment%20Readiness>. For questions please call (912) 767-1257.
SAVE THOSE JUGS!
Now that you have finished drinking the liquids (milk,
tea, juice, etc.) out of those 1-gallon milk jugs, don't throw them away! Save
them for a recycle project that the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare
and Recreation will be creating AGAIN this year for the Christmas holiday
season. Your contribution goes toward making igloos and other seasonal
products. You have to see them to believe these awesome scenic display made
from your very own recycles! Drop your rinsed-out jugs off at the Fort Stewart
FMWR building 443 between the hours of 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday-Friday. For more
information, call 912-767-4316.
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FMWR NEWS
LARGE CALIBER RIFLE SHOOT, Saturday:
Soldiers, Retirees, Army Civilians, and civilian guests
have an opportunity to sight-in large caliber weapons Saturday from 9 a.m.-2
p.m. at Small Arms November Range on Fort Stewart. Targets provided and
shooting benches available for use at each point. The cost is $5 per two-hour
block/person. Directions to range: from Gulick Avenue, take 15th Street to
McFarland. At McFarland, turn right onto FS Road 40 and follow signs. The range
is past the main railhead, one-half mile on the right. For more information,
call 912-767-4316.
HUNTER TURKEY TROT FUN RUN, Saturday:
Come out to the Turkey Trot Fun Run, a free,
non-competitive Family event where you can walk or run 5K or 1.5 miles.
Everyone who runs or walks the race route will be eligible for the drawing of a
gift certificate for a turkey. Only one turkey per family. Registration begins
at 9:30 a.m. at Stephen Douglas Street and North Perimeter Road, starting point
for the event. The run/walk starts at 10 a.m. For more information, call
912-315-5078.
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY AT STEWART, Dec. 4:
Christmas tree outside Club Stewart will come to life and
Santa will arrive at the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, starting at 5:30 p.m.
Dec. 4. Seasonal music by 3rd ID Band,
plus a high school chorus and cheerleaders. Santa Claus will be available for
pictures, and Mrs. Claus may join him, so bring your cameras. Cookies and hot
chocolate will be served free. Gluhwein will be available for sale. For more
information, call 912-767-6212.
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY AT HUNTER, Dec. 5:
Christmas Tree outside Hunter Club, building 6015, will
come to life and Santa will arrive at the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony,
starting at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 5. Also featured are kiddie train rides. Seasonal
music performed by 3rd ID Band and school chorus. Cookies and hot chocolate
will be served free. Gluhwein will be available for sale. Santa Claus available
for pictures, so bring your cameras. For more information, call 912-767-6212.
HOLIDAY BRUNCH WITH SANTA, Dec. 7:
Enjoy a brunch with Santa Dec. 7 from 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
at Club Stewart, building 405. Menu includes breakfast favorites. Photo
opportunity with Santa. Advance tickets $14.95 for adults and $6.95 for
children until Dec. 5. Cost after that
is $17.95 for adults, $7.95 for children. Children 2 and under free. For more
information, call 912-767-4717.
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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.)
COMPLIMENTARY MARRIAGE CONFERENCE, Friday & Saturday:
Marriage Maneuvers-A complimentary marriage conference as
a “Thank You” to our local military communities. Sponsored by the Barnabas
Center for Counseling, this conference will be held Friday-Saturday at the Isle
of Hope United Methodist Church, 412 Parkersburg Rd. Savannah. Topics will
include communication, conflict resolution, parenting, reintegration,
affair-proofing, and much more! This event is designed to strengthen your
marriage and to enjoy the weekend with your spouse. Please make childcare arrangements for your
children. Schedule: Friday, 6-9 p.m.;
Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-noon. There will be a dinner from 6-7 p.m. Friday. Please
sign up at www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4BA5A822A7F85marriage <http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4BA5A822A7F85marriage>. You may call the Barnabas Center at
912-352-7638 for more information.
TYBEE SALUTE, Saturday-Sunday:
Tybee Island, Georgia and the American Legion Tybee Post
#154 hosts its inaugural island-wide Tybee Salutes Heroes 2014, a fun-filled
weekend for active and retired military families Saturday-Sunday. Active and retired military personnel are
invited to bring their families for a relaxing weekend of activities on Tybee
Island. Weekend highlights include family-friendly events at the American
Legion and the Tybee Salutes Heroes Parade Saturday. For more information visit
http://visittybee.com/tybee-salutes-heroes/.
BACHATA CONCERT, Saturday:
Remember the Concert of Bachata, straight from New York,
the Group of Bachata Urbana VEIN? The ex-members of the Group Aventura and
Xtreme will be singing the successful memories along with its new success,
performing Saturday in the Music Vault at 8082 Speedway Blvd in Hardeeville,
SC. Doors open at 9 p.m. Limited presale
tickets for military ID card holders at $25.
For more information, call (912)220-8934 or visit website
https://www-eventolonuestro-com.ticketbud.com/grupo-vena-concert.
DAVIS HOUSE CHRISTMAS TEA, Dec. 13:
Make plans to join this special event celebrating a
bygone era. A Victorian Tea will be held at the Davis House, 226 Old Sunbury
Road, in Flemington. Seating is limited so call early to make reservations for
the cost of $22 per person. For more information, call 912-877-4832.
TAVIS SMILEY JOINS 2015 SAVANNAH BOOK FESTIVAL, February
2015:
Another blockbuster author has joined the nearly 40
writers scheduled to speak at the 2015 Savannah Book Festival. Tavis Smiley,
New York Times best-selling author, award-winning PBS late-night television
talk show host and public radio broadcaster, will present his new book, Death
of a King: The Real Story of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Final Year, Feb. 14,
2015. The exact time and location of Smiley’s presentation, along with those
of the other authors participating in the 2015 Savannah Book Festival Saturday,
will be announced on the Festival’s website in early February. For more information,
please contact Executive Director Robin Gold at 912.598.4040,
info@savannahbookfestival.org or visit
www.savannahbookfestival.org.
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