Fort Bliss Monitor

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Council meeting
The next Commissary Council Meeting will be held Nov. 30 at 10 a.m. in Bldg. 1717, 2nd floor conference room.

Environemental forum
The next Environmental Forum will be Nov. 18 at 10 a.m., at the Fort Bliss Museum and Study Center, Bldg. 1735, Auditorium. Agenda: 1) recycling, 2) substitution of hazardous materials, 3) use of alternative fuels, 4) scrap metal, and 5) ECO responsibilities for re-deploying units. Everyone interested in environmental issues is welcome. The forum is of particular interest to environmental compliance officers, hazardous waste generators, vehicle maintenance and other motor pool personnel, paint booth operators, fuel handlers, pesticide applicators, and water systems operators. For information call Pat McKernan, 568-6077.

Native American heritage
Fort Bliss Soldiers will conduct a Native American Heritage Month Observance Nov. 18, from 1:30-2:30 p.m., in Soldier Hall, Bldg. 2. This ceremony will honor the contributions Native Americans have made to the nation’s history.
This year’s theme is “Honoring Life, Honoring Elders, Honoring Heritage.” Anyone who would like to participate is encouraged to contact Master Sgt. Thomp-son at 568-1998.
This event is free and open to the Fort Bliss and El Paso communities.

Civilian leave donor program
Mary Bonilla, WBAMC, has been approved as a leave recipient under the Leave Transfer Program. Employees wanting to donate annual leave to Bonilla may do so by submitting Operational Form (OF) 630-A to Gudrun Weber at 568-7077.
Juanita Scott, Fort Bliss Child Development Center has been approved as a leave recipient under the Leave Transfer Program. Employees wanting to donate annual leave to Scott may do so by submitting Operational Form (OF) 630-A to Gudrun Weber at 568-7077.

ACS closure
Army Community Service/Family Assistance Center located in Bldg. 2494 will be closed Nov. 11-14 in observance of the Veterans Day Holiday. For financial emergencies between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. call 549-1142. For financial emergencies after duty hours, weekends and holidays call the American Red Cross at 1-877-272-7337.

Celebrity waiters gala
From the days as the bubbly blond dancer on TV’s laugh in, to her roles as a comedic actress in films such as Private Benjamin to director and now Mom to daughter Kate Hudson, Goldie Hawn is at the top of the Hollywood “A” list.
The celbrity gala will be Friday, tickets for the Celebrity Waiters Gala are available now by calling Ticketmaster at 544-8444 or going on line to Ticketmaster.com. To host a table with your special guests, call Sue at 637-1035. For event information, call David Marcus at 525-8545.
To be able to order your copy of the “Hospice Celebrity Waiters Uncovered, 2005 Calendar” at a discount, go to www.sexywaiters.com and place your order before Friday.
Ticket sales to the Celebrity Waiters Gala will close Thursday.

Family conference
In conjunction with National Family Week, Christ Cathedral and Omega Vision presents “Champion Family Team Strategies,” Nov. 17-20 at 9615 Dyer.
Families are encouraged to dress casually in athletic attire for each day. The Conference is free and open to the community. For information, call 755-7744.

Thanksgiving food baskets
The Northeast Christian Academy Christian Honor Society is sponsoring their annual Thanksgiving Food Basket Drive now through Nov. 19. Their goal is to provide a food basket for 25 plus families. Be a blessing to these families by donating canned goods and other food items. You can drop them off at 9901 McCombs or call 755-1155.

Upward Basktball league
Sun Valley Baptist Church is starting its Upward Basketball leagues Nov. 30. Upward Basketball promotes character and self-esteem in every child by providing: equal playing time for every player, one-hour practice and one game each week of the season and much more. Every player will receive reversible jersey, T-shirt. Registration fee is $50 for each player. Register your child at 9901 McCombs or call 755-7232 for more information.

Adopt a Soldier
Due to the overwhelming outreach of the El Paso Community, all Soldiers have been adopted for this Thanksgiving season. Families interested in adopting Soldiers can still call 568-4256 to be placed on a stand-by list, and those families will also be the first to receive Soldiers next Thanksgiving. When you call, we will need your name, telephone number, and the number of soldiers you are willing to host in your home.

Youth bowlers program
The Fort Bliss Knights Men’s and Lady Keglers Club unanimously voted to donate $800 to the Fort Bliss Chapter of the Young American Bowling Association. The money has been further designated to defray the cost of youth representing Fort Bliss in the El Paso YABA Travel League. The Knights adopted the Fort Bliss YABA in 2003. They provide directors, coaches, teachers and mentors to participating youth from Fort Bliss and the Greater El Paso community. The Knights, a not-for-profit bowling club, conducts year-round fund-raising activities to support Fort Bliss YABA, the Muscular Dystrophy Association and Special Olympics, to name a few. Many Knight members are active or retired servicemembers, civilian employees, and family members that enjoy bowling, helping the community and just plain having fun in competitive environments. If you have questions regarding the Fort Bliss Knights, Fort Bliss YABA, or bowling in general, call 328-9282 or 637-1654.

Bowling tournament
The Fort Bliss Knights and the Fort Bliss Bowling Center will host the Men’s Bi-National Friendship Bowling Association Bowling Tournament, Jan. 22-23, 2005. This is one of the largest events of its type in this area with over 150 bowlers competing for individual and team honors. The clubs are from West Texas, New Mexico and Mexico. A total of more than 30 teams will compete in this two-day event that will showcase some of the area’s most talented bowlers. Bowlers will compete in five distinct skill level divisions based on bowling average. Opening ceremonies begin at 9:30 a.m., Jan. 22, 2005. Each five-man team will bowl six games Saturday and four more games beginning at 10 a.m. Sunday. The team champions in each division are determined by total pin fall in their respective divisions. The top eight bowlers in each division will compete in an elimination culminating in a two-game roll-off for individual championship honors in each division. Come out and cheer your friends, associates, military, and civilian competitors. There is no charge for spectators who wish to watch this exciting tournament in action. For information call Mr. Culp at 328-9282 or retired Sgt. Maj. Taylor at 637-1654.

MWR opens wellness center
Fort Bliss community members now have another fitness alternative to the main gyms. MWR will open a Civilian Wellness Center in Bldg. 251 on Club Rd, just beside the Fort Bliss Officers’ Club. The site will also host the Civilian Fitness Program’s Manager’s Office. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed for lunch from 1-2 p.m. The facility features circuit training equipment, cardio, light dumbbells, and Thera Bands. For information, call 568-6458.

Central registration office moves
The Fort Bliss Child and Youth Services Central Registration and Family Child Care offices have moved to the ITR Bldg. 1743 on Victory Ave. The move allows CYS to better accommodate customers and concentrate solely on the registration of children into the program. Current hours of operation for Central Registration are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. FCC hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For information, call 568-4374.

Border display
There’s still time to see the “Lost and Found” exhibit at UTEP, which features items left behind by immigrants making their way illegally into the United States along the Arizona-Sonora, Mexico, border.
Tattered baby shoes, ragged mud-stained clothes and scraps of a stroller are on display as part of the exhibit by recognized photographer and author Maeve Hickey through Nov. 24 at the Centennial Museum at UTEP.
The exhibit also includes black-and-white images of the harsh desert paths immigrants cross through the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge in Arizona. Photographs of smiling family and fiends in Mexico from a roll of film found along the desert are also featured.
“Lost and Found” is presented by UTEP’s Center for Inter-American and Border Studies, Paso al Norte Museum and the Hispanic Heritage Committee.

A+ rider course
The A+ Rider Course is a basic motorcycle hands-on training course consisting of 20 hours of classroom time. This course is free to all active duty military and DOD civilians. The course is located at Cohen stadium, 9700 Gateway North Blvd. Classes are limited to 12 students, and those interested should contact Ernie Bautista at 568-772/2510.

German Day of Mourning
The Commandant of the German Air Force Air Defense School will hold a Commemora-tion Ceremony on the occasion of the German Day of National Mourning. The ceremony will be held at the Fort Bliss National Cemetery, Sunday at 10 a.m.

Unveiling ceremony
Veterans in Clint, Texas Thinking of and Remembering You, V.I.C.T.O.R.Y. will hold a Veteran’s plaque unveiling ceremony Saturday, at 11 a.m. at San Lorenzo Church in Clint, Texas. Col. Harry D. Bloomer, Chief of Staff, will be the guest speaker and all are invited to attend the ceremony.
The plaque is a tribute to all Veterans from Clint, Texas who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Names on this plaque include World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom and all other Veterans who have served honorably, and those who are still serving.

Veterans Day ceremony
El Paso Community College will have a Veterans Day Ceremony Thursday, at 11 a.m. in the Valle Verde Campus Cafeteria at El Paso Community College. Pizza and hot dogs will be available for lunch and entertainment will be provided by the Moon Dogs Musical Group “Oldies but Goodies.” Guest speakers include (Ret.) Command Sgt. Maj. Delcon Weston, (Ret.) Admiral(ret.) Paul Arthur, and Dr. Joe Martinez, EPCC.

Hoop shoot
Youth Services will once again host the annual Elks Lodge National Free Throw Contest. The contest will be held at 9 a.m., Dec. 4, at the YouthPlex and is open to boys and girls ages 8-13. The winners in each age group will advance to the next round in local competition to be held Dec. 18. The final will be held at a later date in Lubbock, Texas. For information call Mike Emile at 568-2617.

Night of magic
The Fort Bliss Officers’ Club will host a Membership Appreciation Night and informal drive from 4:30-7 p.m. Nov. 19. The theme is “A Night of Magic” and will feature James Szeles, a certified master hypnotist and 15-year entertainer. The entire Officers’ Club facility - the International Ballroom and dining area, the Down Under Bar and the club’s main lounge - will be used for the night, each room featuring a fully-stocked bar, food and music. Hors d’oeuvres and free wine and beer tasting will be available. Many great door prizes will be given away throughout the evening. Members are invited to attend and partake of the delicious food, entertainment and door prizes. Potential members are welcome. Membership is open to Fort Bliss officers and civilian personnel GS-7 and NF-03 and above, and CSMs. For information, call 568-7013.

Thanksgiving feasts
Celebrate Thanksgiving early this year at one of MWR’s distinctive holiday celebrations.
The Centennial Club will serve its traditional “Thanksgiving Brunch” from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Nov. 21, featuring a delicious assortment of breakfast items including crepes and omelets made to order. Highlighting the lunch selections will be the Thanksgiving turkey and dressing, along with other traditional Thanksgiving entrees. The Centennial’s salad bar and dessert bar round out the temping array of brunch offerings. Costs are $12.50 for adults, $6.25 for children 7 to 11 years and children 6 and under are free. Reservations are required. Please call 568-9330, 562-5969 or 562-7934.
The Officers’ Club will host a “Thanks-giving Champagne Brunch” from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 21. The tantalizing brunch offerings include turkey and dressing, and other traditional Thanksgiving items. There will also be a delicious assortment of vegetables and side dishes, salad bar and dessert cart. The cost is $12.95 per person, $6.50 for children ages 7 to 11 and free for children 6 years and under. Nonmembers pay an additional 20 percent surcharge. Reservations are required, so please call early at 568-7013.

Army vs. Navy
Stop by the Down Under Bar at the Officers’ Club Dec. 4 and catch the annual Army vs. Navy football match up. The pre-game festivities begin at 10 a.m. MST, as the game will broadcast live from East Rutherford, NJ. Enjoy the game in the sports bar ambiance of the Down Under, as well as the club’s wide selection of domestic and imported bottled and draft beers. For information, call 568-7013.

Simple to sublime
The Fort Bliss Officers’ Club will host a holiday pastry class, featuring The Greenery Pastry Chef, Jonathan Bowden. Bowden will instruct a limited amount of people on how to make divine holiday pastries, such as holiday Sugar Cookies, Chocolate Chipotle Bourbon Pecan Tart and Buche de Noel (Yule Log). The class will be 2-5 p.m. Dec. 4. Officers’ Club Members pay only $5 and non-members pay $7. Register at the Officers’ Club no later than Nov. 24, or call 568-7013.

Outdoor adventures
The Fort Bliss Outdoor Adventures is pleased to inform you of some of its upcoming outdoor adventures.
Bosque Del Apache: Nov. 20; price is $12, which includes bus transportation, lunch and admission to park.
Christmas on The Pecos River: Dec. 4; price is $15, which includes bus transportation, snacks, beverages and ticket for the tour.
Dallas Cowboy game: Dec. 12-13; price is $190, which includes bus transportation, game tickets, and hotel stay, tour of Texas Stadium and tailgate party. Game will be Cowboys against Saints.
For information or to signup for the trips, call Kirsten, 568-2784.

Check control
Effective Thursday MWR Check control is moving from Army Community Services (ACS), Bldg. 2494 to Directorate of Morale, Welfare and Recreation, Bldg. 11, second floor. This is also the place for clearing the Officers’ Club and the Golf Course. For information call 568-4444.

Framing Bliss
Framing Bliss is having a November Sale. Buy one and get 25 percent off the second framed and matted picture (of equal or lesser value) on full custom frame jobs only. This offer is not valid with any other sale or coupon. Framing Bliss will be closed Thanksgiving, Nov. 25, but will be opened Nov. 26 for an open house Christmas Celebration from 8 a.m. to 6: 30 p.m. with door prizes starting at 9 a.m. then every hour. Please note there will be no Do It Yourself Classes Nov. 26 or 27. Framing Bliss will be closed Monday and open Tuesday. Also, the Do It Yourself price will go from the hourly fee of $2 an hour to $2.50 for the use of the facility. Then in December DIY section will be open Dec. 2-4 and Dec. 9-11. Dec. 11 is the last day DIY will be open for the year. We will be selling coffee, cocoa and tasty treats. Sales on Thomas Kinkade giftware and a chance to win a Christmas gift basket worth more than $100, for the kids we are offering free crafts every two hours starting at 10 a.m. and closing the day with a story for them. Call the Framing Bliss at 568-5563 or stop in for information.

Soldier Show
Nominations for performer and technician positions in the 2005 Army Soldier Show are being accepted for vocalists, dancers, musicians and specialty acts, lighting, audio, video, costume and stage technicians. Preference in selection is given to performers showing versatility in musical style and experience. Preference is given to technicians having experience and possessing a variety of skills. Technicians with past leadership and building experience, and mechanical or electrical aptitude will also be considered for positions such as stage manager, etc. Nominations should reach NLT Nov. 30. U.S. Army Soldier Show, Attn: 2005 Selection Committee, PO Box 439, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060. Artistic inquiries may be send to Victor.Hurtado@cfsc.army.mil, and military questions may be addressed to 1st Sgt. Stanley Randolph at DSN 656-4937 or (703) 806-4937.

Karaoke nights
The Fort Bliss Bowling Center hosts karaoke nights for MWR patrons and guests Thursday and Friday nights. Karaoke King takes to the stage beginning at 7:30 p.m. and plays until 11 p.m. Thursdays and 12:30 a.m. Fridays in the center’s lounge. As a reminder, all non-active duty military guests, including family members and civilians, must be at least 21 to drink alcoholic beverages. For information, call 568-6272. The Centennial Club on Biggs Airfield hosts karaoke nights for MWR patrons and guests Friday nights from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. with Linda’s Carraoke Karaoke Entertainment. For information, call 562-5969.

Down Under football
Catch NFL Sundays at the Down Under Sports Bar, located on the lower level of the Officers’ Club. See the biggest selection of NFL games - up to 14 regular-season games - available every Sunday beginning at 11 a.m., featuring marquee match-ups and the best chance to follow your favorite national football teams. The Down Under Sports Bar will broadcast all your favorite gridiron matches, compliments of the club’s digital satellite entertainment service, on any of the club’s five television monitors. The bar opens at 11 a.m. offering an assortment of domestic and imported bottled and draft beers. Commemorative pewter steins are also available for purchase.
For more information, call 568-7013.

Happy hour at the Pub
Join us for happy hour every Friday starting at 4:30 p.m. at the Pub (located at the Centennial NCO Club). Great beverage prices and free nacho bar. For information call 568-9330.

Rod and Gun Club
The Fort Bliss Rod and Gun Club is located in Bldg. 3730 off Railroad Drive and Deer on Roy Johnson Lane. The kitchen opens on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The facility offers trap, skeet, rifle, pistol, archery, black powder and plinking ranges, and a five-stand sporting clays range, pro shop, snack bar (open weekends) and banquet facilities. Concealed carry classes and instruction in shotgun, rifle and pistol reloading are also available. The Fort Bliss Rod and Gun Club is open to the public. For information call 565-4867.

FBOC opens main bar
The Fort Bliss Officers’ Club Main Bar is open every Friday starting at 4:30 p.m. Scheduled promotions are as follows: every 1st and 3rd Friday the main bar will host Ladies Night with free snacks and great music, while every 2nd and 4th Friday the club is Karaoke, which begins at 5 p.m. To find out more on the FBOC’s promotions, call 568-7013.

Sunday brunches
The Fort Bliss Officers’ Club offers a Champagne Sunday Brunch from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Sunday except holiday weekends. The cost is $9.95 for members and $11.95 for nonmembers, $6 for children ages 7 to 11 and free for children 6 and under. Reservations are recommended. Call 568-7013.

Domestic violence presentations
Domestic violence affects military readiness and families as well. It is a fact that children who witness domestic violence at home can become abusers themselves. Now is the time to schedule your unit’s annual domestic violence prevention and awareness brief. Additionally, feel free to schedule your FRG meeting on the issues and concerns of family violence. To schedule your unit or FRG for a presentation contact Joe Crawford with ACS at 568-4878.

PCS/ETS
PCSing to a new installation? The Army Community Service relocation programs will provide you with automated welcome packets on any DoD military installation worldwide while you wait. Assigned to an isolated location far from an installation? Not a problem. Internet access will provide localized information. How do you find that isolated location within CONUS? Computerized route-maps will take you there. Soldiers clearing the installation are advised that strip maps, showing the location of all agencies that must be cleared, are available at the Army Community Service relocation desk at Bldg. 2494, which is also a required stop in the clearing process. Avoid becoming “geographically challenged” by clearing us first. For information, contact Relocation Services at 568-6291.

MWR briefs
Fort Bliss MWR is available to make presentation briefs to Soldier units - active and reserve - on MWR’s installation role, operating budget, facilities, programs and services. Please call MWR headquarters at 568-3724 or 568-3437 to schedule your brief and to find out about needed technical requirements.

Mickelsen Library
Mickelsen Library currently hosts “Read Me a Story” every Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. for children 2 to 5 years of age in the children’s room of the library. The library is also presenting “Family Story Time” for 2 to 6 year olds, from 10:30 - 11am. Parents or guardians must stay with their child through the duration of story-time, which will last about 30 minutes. Each week will feature a new theme, and story readings will include some movement, singing or crafts. Mickelsen Library is located in the E wing, lower level of Hinman Hall, Bldg. 2. For information, call 568-6156.



www.bliss.army.mil	Published for the Fort Bliss/El Paso, Texas Community	November 10 , 2004

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The forum is of particular interest to environmental compliance officers, hazardous waste generators, vehicle maintenance and other motor pool personnel, paint booth operators, fuel handlers, pesticide applicators, and water systems operators. For information call Pat McKernan, 568-6077. Native American heritage Fort Bliss Soldiers will conduct a Native American Heritage Month Observance Nov. 18, from 1:30-2:30 p.m., in Soldier Hall, Bldg. 2. This ceremony will honor the contributions Native Americans have made to the nation’s history. This year’s theme is “Honoring Life, Honoring Elders, Honoring Heritage.” Anyone who would like to participate is encouraged to contact Master Sgt. Thomp-son at 568-1998. This event is free and open to the Fort Bliss and El Paso communities. Civilian leave donor program Mary Bonilla, WBAMC, has been approved as a leave recipient under the Leave Transfer Program. Employees wanting to donate annual leave to Bonilla may do so by submitting Operational Form (OF) 630-A to Gudrun Weber at 568-7077. Juanita Scott, Fort Bliss Child Development Center has been approved as a leave recipient under the Leave Transfer Program. Employees wanting to donate annual leave to Scott may do so by submitting Operational Form (OF) 630-A to Gudrun Weber at 568-7077. ACS closure Army Community Service/Family Assistance Center located in Bldg. 2494 will be closed Nov. 11-14 in observance of the Veterans Day Holiday. For financial emergencies between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. call 549-1142. For financial emergencies after duty hours, weekends and holidays call the American Red Cross at 1-877-272-7337. Celebrity waiters gala From the days as the bubbly blond dancer on TV’s laugh in, to her roles as a comedic actress in films such as Private Benjamin to director and now Mom to daughter Kate Hudson, Goldie Hawn is at the top of the Hollywood “A” list. The celbrity gala will be Friday, tickets for the Celebrity Waiters Gala are available now by calling Ticketmaster at 544-8444 or going on line to Ticketmaster.com. To host a table with your special guests, call Sue at 637-1035. For event information, call David Marcus at 525-8545. To be able to order your copy of the “Hospice Celebrity Waiters Uncovered, 2005 Calendar” at a discount, go to www.sexywaiters.com and place your order before Friday. Ticket sales to the Celebrity Waiters Gala will close Thursday. Family conference In conjunction with National Family Week, Christ Cathedral and Omega Vision presents “Champion Family Team Strategies,” Nov. 17-20 at 9615 Dyer. Families are encouraged to dress casually in athletic attire for each day. The Conference is free and open to the community. For information, call 755-7744. Thanksgiving food baskets The Northeast Christian Academy Christian Honor Society is sponsoring their annual Thanksgiving Food Basket Drive now through Nov. 19. Their goal is to provide a food basket for 25 plus families. Be a blessing to these families by donating canned goods and other food items. You can drop them off at 9901 McCombs or call 755-1155. Upward Basktball league Sun Valley Baptist Church is starting its Upward Basketball leagues Nov. 30. Upward Basketball promotes character and self-esteem in every child by providing: equal playing time for every player, one-hour practice and one game each week of the season and much more. Every player will receive reversible jersey, T-shirt. Registration fee is $50 for each player. Register your child at 9901 McCombs or call 755-7232 for more information. Adopt a Soldier Due to the overwhelming outreach of the El Paso Community, all Soldiers have been adopted for this Thanksgiving season. Families interested in adopting Soldiers can still call 568-4256 to be placed on a stand-by list, and those families will also be the first to receive Soldiers next Thanksgiving. When you call, we will need your name, telephone number, and the number of soldiers you are willing to host in your home. Youth bowlers program The Fort Bliss Knights Men’s and Lady Keglers Club unanimously voted to donate $800 to the Fort Bliss Chapter of the Young American Bowling Association. The money has been further designated to defray the cost of youth representing Fort Bliss in the El Paso YABA Travel League. The Knights adopted the Fort Bliss YABA in 2003. They provide directors, coaches, teachers and mentors to participating youth from Fort Bliss and the Greater El Paso community. The Knights, a not-for-profit bowling club, conducts year-round fund-raising activities to support Fort Bliss YABA, the Muscular Dystrophy Association and Special Olympics, to name a few. Many Knight members are active or retired servicemembers, civilian employees, and family members that enjoy bowling, helping the community and just plain having fun in competitive environments. If you have questions regarding the Fort Bliss Knights, Fort Bliss YABA, or bowling in general, call 328-9282 or 637-1654. Bowling tournament The Fort Bliss Knights and the Fort Bliss Bowling Center will host the Men’s Bi-National Friendship Bowling Association Bowling Tournament, Jan. 22-23, 2005. This is one of the largest events of its type in this area with over 150 bowlers competing for individual and team honors. The clubs are from West Texas, New Mexico and Mexico. A total of more than 30 teams will compete in this two-day event that will showcase some of the area’s most talented bowlers. Bowlers will compete in five distinct skill level divisions based on bowling average. Opening ceremonies begin at 9:30 a.m., Jan. 22, 2005. Each five-man team will bowl six games Saturday and four more games beginning at 10 a.m. Sunday. The team champions in each division are determined by total pin fall in their respective divisions. The top eight bowlers in each division will compete in an elimination culminating in a two-game roll-off for individual championship honors in each division. Come out and cheer your friends, associates, military, and civilian competitors. There is no charge for spectators who wish to watch this exciting tournament in action. For information call Mr. Culp at 328-9282 or retired Sgt. Maj. Taylor at 637-1654. MWR opens wellness center Fort Bliss community members now have another fitness alternative to the main gyms. MWR will open a Civilian Wellness Center in Bldg. 251 on Club Rd, just beside the Fort Bliss Officers’ Club. The site will also host the Civilian Fitness Program’s Manager’s Office. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed for lunch from 1-2 p.m. The facility features circuit training equipment, cardio, light dumbbells, and Thera Bands. For information, call 568-6458. Central registration office moves The Fort Bliss Child and Youth Services Central Registration and Family Child Care offices have moved to the ITR Bldg. 1743 on Victory Ave. The move allows CYS to better accommodate customers and concentrate solely on the registration of children into the program. Current hours of operation for Central Registration are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. FCC hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For information, call 568-4374. Border display There’s still time to see the “Lost and Found” exhibit at UTEP, which features items left behind by immigrants making their way illegally into the United States along the Arizona-Sonora, Mexico, border. Tattered baby shoes, ragged mud-stained clothes and scraps of a stroller are on display as part of the exhibit by recognized photographer and author Maeve Hickey through Nov. 24 at the Centennial Museum at UTEP. The exhibit also includes black-and-white images of the harsh desert paths immigrants cross through the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge in Arizona. Photographs of smiling family and fiends in Mexico from a roll of film found along the desert are also featured. “Lost and Found” is presented by UTEP’s Center for Inter-American and Border Studies, Paso al Norte Museum and the Hispanic Heritage Committee. A+ rider course The A+ Rider Course is a basic motorcycle hands-on training course consisting of 20 hours of classroom time. This course is free to all active duty military and DOD civilians. The course is located at Cohen stadium, 9700 Gateway North Blvd. Classes are limited to 12 students, and those interested should contact Ernie Bautista at 568-772/2510. German Day of Mourning The Commandant of the German Air Force Air Defense School will hold a Commemora-tion Ceremony on the occasion of the German Day of National Mourning. The ceremony will be held at the Fort Bliss National Cemetery, Sunday at 10 a.m. Unveiling ceremony Veterans in Clint, Texas Thinking of and Remembering You, V.I.C.T.O.R.Y. will hold a Veteran’s plaque unveiling ceremony Saturday, at 11 a.m. at San Lorenzo Church in Clint, Texas. Col. Harry D. Bloomer, Chief of Staff, will be the guest speaker and all are invited to attend the ceremony. The plaque is a tribute to all Veterans from Clint, Texas who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Names on this plaque include World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom and all other Veterans who have served honorably, and those who are still serving. Veterans Day ceremony El Paso Community College will have a Veterans Day Ceremony Thursday, at 11 a.m. in the Valle Verde Campus Cafeteria at El Paso Community College. Pizza and hot dogs will be available for lunch and entertainment will be provided by the Moon Dogs Musical Group “Oldies but Goodies.” Guest speakers include (Ret.) Command Sgt. Maj. Delcon Weston, (Ret.) Admiral(ret.) Paul Arthur, and Dr. Joe Martinez, EPCC. Hoop shoot Youth Services will once again host the annual Elks Lodge National Free Throw Contest. The contest will be held at 9 a.m., Dec. 4, at the YouthPlex and is open to boys and girls ages 8-13. The winners in each age group will advance to the next round in local competition to be held Dec. 18. The final will be held at a later date in Lubbock, Texas. For information call Mike Emile at 568-2617. Night of magic The Fort Bliss Officers’ Club will host a Membership Appreciation Night and informal drive from 4:30-7 p.m. Nov. 19. The theme is “A Night of Magic” and will feature James Szeles, a certified master hypnotist and 15-year entertainer. The entire Officers’ Club facility - the International Ballroom and dining area, the Down Under Bar and the club’s main lounge - will be used for the night, each room featuring a fully-stocked bar, food and music. Hors d’oeuvres and free wine and beer tasting will be available. Many great door prizes will be given away throughout the evening. Members are invited to attend and partake of the delicious food, entertainment and door prizes. Potential members are welcome. Membership is open to Fort Bliss officers and civilian personnel GS-7 and NF-03 and above, and CSMs. For information, call 568-7013. Thanksgiving feasts Celebrate Thanksgiving early this year at one of MWR’s distinctive holiday celebrations. The Centennial Club will serve its traditional “Thanksgiving Brunch” from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Nov. 21, featuring a delicious assortment of breakfast items including crepes and omelets made to order. Highlighting the lunch selections will be the Thanksgiving turkey and dressing, along with other traditional Thanksgiving entrees. The Centennial’s salad bar and dessert bar round out the temping array of brunch offerings. Costs are $12.50 for adults, $6.25 for children 7 to 11 years and children 6 and under are free. Reservations are required. Please call 568-9330, 562-5969 or 562-7934. The Officers’ Club will host a “Thanks-giving Champagne Brunch” from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 21. The tantalizing brunch offerings include turkey and dressing, and other traditional Thanksgiving items. There will also be a delicious assortment of vegetables and side dishes, salad bar and dessert cart. The cost is $12.95 per person, $6.50 for children ages 7 to 11 and free for children 6 years and under. Nonmembers pay an additional 20 percent surcharge. Reservations are required, so please call early at 568-7013. Army vs. Navy Stop by the Down Under Bar at the Officers’ Club Dec. 4 and catch the annual Army vs. Navy football match up. The pre-game festivities begin at 10 a.m. MST, as the game will broadcast live from East Rutherford, NJ. Enjoy the game in the sports bar ambiance of the Down Under, as well as the club’s wide selection of domestic and imported bottled and draft beers. For information, call 568-7013. Simple to sublime The Fort Bliss Officers’ Club will host a holiday pastry class, featuring The Greenery Pastry Chef, Jonathan Bowden. Bowden will instruct a limited amount of people on how to make divine holiday pastries, such as holiday Sugar Cookies, Chocolate Chipotle Bourbon Pecan Tart and Buche de Noel (Yule Log). The class will be 2-5 p.m. Dec. 4. Officers’ Club Members pay only $5 and non-members pay $7. Register at the Officers’ Club no later than Nov. 24, or call 568-7013. Outdoor adventures The Fort Bliss Outdoor Adventures is pleased to inform you of some of its upcoming outdoor adventures. Bosque Del Apache: Nov. 20; price is $12, which includes bus transportation, lunch and admission to park. Christmas on The Pecos River: Dec. 4; price is $15, which includes bus transportation, snacks, beverages and ticket for the tour. Dallas Cowboy game: Dec. 12-13; price is $190, which includes bus transportation, game tickets, and hotel stay, tour of Texas Stadium and tailgate party. Game will be Cowboys against Saints. For information or to signup for the trips, call Kirsten, 568-2784. Check control Effective Thursday MWR Check control is moving from Army Community Services (ACS), Bldg. 2494 to Directorate of Morale, Welfare and Recreation, Bldg. 11, second floor. This is also the place for clearing the Officers’ Club and the Golf Course. For information call 568-4444. Framing Bliss Framing Bliss is having a November Sale. Buy one and get 25 percent off the second framed and matted picture (of equal or lesser value) on full custom frame jobs only. This offer is not valid with any other sale or coupon. Framing Bliss will be closed Thanksgiving, Nov. 25, but will be opened Nov. 26 for an open house Christmas Celebration from 8 a.m. to 6: 30 p.m. with door prizes starting at 9 a.m. then every hour. Please note there will be no Do It Yourself Classes Nov. 26 or 27. Framing Bliss will be closed Monday and open Tuesday. Also, the Do It Yourself price will go from the hourly fee of $2 an hour to $2.50 for the use of the facility. Then in December DIY section will be open Dec. 2-4 and Dec. 9-11. Dec. 11 is the last day DIY will be open for the year. We will be selling coffee, cocoa and tasty treats. Sales on Thomas Kinkade giftware and a chance to win a Christmas gift basket worth more than $100, for the kids we are offering free crafts every two hours starting at 10 a.m. and closing the day with a story for them. Call the Framing Bliss at 568-5563 or stop in for information. Soldier Show Nominations for performer and technician positions in the 2005 Army Soldier Show are being accepted for vocalists, dancers, musicians and specialty acts, lighting, audio, video, costume and stage technicians. Preference in selection is given to performers showing versatility in musical style and experience. Preference is given to technicians having experience and possessing a variety of skills. Technicians with past leadership and building experience, and mechanical or electrical aptitude will also be considered for positions such as stage manager, etc. Nominations should reach NLT Nov. 30. U.S. Army Soldier Show, Attn: 2005 Selection Committee, PO Box 439, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060. Artistic inquiries may be send to Victor.Hurtado@cfsc.army.mil, and military questions may be addressed to 1st Sgt. Stanley Randolph at DSN 656-4937 or (703) 806-4937. Karaoke nights The Fort Bliss Bowling Center hosts karaoke nights for MWR patrons and guests Thursday and Friday nights. Karaoke King takes to the stage beginning at 7:30 p.m. and plays until 11 p.m. Thursdays and 12:30 a.m. Fridays in the center’s lounge. As a reminder, all non-active duty military guests, including family members and civilians, must be at least 21 to drink alcoholic beverages. For information, call 568-6272. The Centennial Club on Biggs Airfield hosts karaoke nights for MWR patrons and guests Friday nights from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. with Linda’s Carraoke Karaoke Entertainment. For information, call 562-5969. Down Under football Catch NFL Sundays at the Down Under Sports Bar, located on the lower level of the Officers’ Club. See the biggest selection of NFL games - up to 14 regular-season games - available every Sunday beginning at 11 a.m., featuring marquee match-ups and the best chance to follow your favorite national football teams. The Down Under Sports Bar will broadcast all your favorite gridiron matches, compliments of the club’s digital satellite entertainment service, on any of the club’s five television monitors. The bar opens at 11 a.m. offering an assortment of domestic and imported bottled and draft beers. Commemorative pewter steins are also available for purchase. For more information, call 568-7013. Happy hour at the Pub Join us for happy hour every Friday starting at 4:30 p.m. at the Pub (located at the Centennial NCO Club). Great beverage prices and free nacho bar. For information call 568-9330. Rod and Gun Club The Fort Bliss Rod and Gun Club is located in Bldg. 3730 off Railroad Drive and Deer on Roy Johnson Lane. The kitchen opens on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The facility offers trap, skeet, rifle, pistol, archery, black powder and plinking ranges, and a five-stand sporting clays range, pro shop, snack bar (open weekends) and banquet facilities. Concealed carry classes and instruction in shotgun, rifle and pistol reloading are also available. The Fort Bliss Rod and Gun Club is open to the public. For information call 565-4867. FBOC opens main bar The Fort Bliss Officers’ Club Main Bar is open every Friday starting at 4:30 p.m. Scheduled promotions are as follows: every 1st and 3rd Friday the main bar will host Ladies Night with free snacks and great music, while every 2nd and 4th Friday the club is Karaoke, which begins at 5 p.m. To find out more on the FBOC’s promotions, call 568-7013. Sunday brunches The Fort Bliss Officers’ Club offers a Champagne Sunday Brunch from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Sunday except holiday weekends. The cost is $9.95 for members and $11.95 for nonmembers, $6 for children ages 7 to 11 and free for children 6 and under. Reservations are recommended. Call 568-7013. Domestic violence presentations Domestic violence affects military readiness and families as well. It is a fact that children who witness domestic violence at home can become abusers themselves. Now is the time to schedule your unit’s annual domestic violence prevention and awareness brief. Additionally, feel free to schedule your FRG meeting on the issues and concerns of family violence. To schedule your unit or FRG for a presentation contact Joe Crawford with ACS at 568-4878. PCS/ETS PCSing to a new installation? The Army Community Service relocation programs will provide you with automated welcome packets on any DoD military installation worldwide while you wait. Assigned to an isolated location far from an installation? Not a problem. Internet access will provide localized information. How do you find that isolated location within CONUS? Computerized route-maps will take you there. Soldiers clearing the installation are advised that strip maps, showing the location of all agencies that must be cleared, are available at the Army Community Service relocation desk at Bldg. 2494, which is also a required stop in the clearing process. Avoid becoming “geographically challenged” by clearing us first. For information, contact Relocation Services at 568-6291. MWR briefs Fort Bliss MWR is available to make presentation briefs to Soldier units - active and reserve - on MWR’s installation role, operating budget, facilities, programs and services. Please call MWR headquarters at 568-3724 or 568-3437 to schedule your brief and to find out about needed technical requirements. Mickelsen Library Mickelsen Library currently hosts “Read Me a Story” every Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. for children 2 to 5 years of age in the children’s room of the library. The library is also presenting “Family Story Time” for 2 to 6 year olds, from 10:30 - 11am. Parents or guardians must stay with their child through the duration of story-time, which will last about 30 minutes. Each week will feature a new theme, and story readings will include some movement, singing or crafts. Mickelsen Library is located in the E wing, lower level of Hinman Hall, Bldg. 2. For information, call 568-6156.