Fort Bliss Monitor

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Patriot family connection

The Patriot Family Connection gives family members and friends of deployed servicemembers a chance to record their greetings, words of support and thanks free of charge. Messages can be recorded 24 hours a day and are forwarded to American Forces Radio, which is heard in Iraq, Afghanistan and other overseas locations. Call the toll-free Patriot Family Connection at (800) 713-1302.

VFW anniversary

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5615 will celebrate its 60th anniversary at 5 p.m. April 16 at 4810 Pershing Dr. Door prizes will be awarded. For information, call Ray Jennings at 598-7505.

Teen job fair

MWR will sponsor the fourth annual Summer youth job fair to be held Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Centennial Club on Biggs Field. Agencies from Fort Bliss and the El Paso community will be on site offering a variety of jobs for the summer. Some of the positions that will be available include lifeguards, recreation aids, clerks, laborers and much more. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age. For more information, call Youth Services at 568-5495.

FBFCU annivarsary

The Fort Bliss Federal Credit Union will be celebrating its 50th anniversary Wednesday at each of its six locations. The festivities will include an all-day celebration and member appreciation. For more information, call Lupe Salais-Lopez at 564-3342.

Reconciliation training

The Fort Bliss Installation Materiel Management Center will conduct Reconciliation Procedures training April 26 from 9 a.m. to noon in Bldg. 777, Room 124. RSVPs may be directed to Andre French at 568-6110 or by e-mail at andre.french@emh10.bliss.army.mil. Seating is limited to the first 25.

Configuration training

The Fort Bliss Installation Materiel Management Center will conduct training April 19 from 9 a.m. to noon on ULLS-G Reportable Configuration in Bldg. 2466 in the upstairs classroom. RSVPs may be directed to Michael Grimes at 568-5632 or by e-mail at Michael.grimes@emh10.bliss.army.mil. Seating is limited to the first 25.

Material status system training

The Fort Bliss Installation Materiel Management Center will conduct training April 6 from 9 a.m. to noon on the Army Materiel Status System in Bldg. 2527, Room 4. RSVPs may be directed to Donald Jackson at 568-5362 or by e-mail at Donald.Jackson@emh10.bliss.army.mil. Seating is limited to the first 25.

ID card section hours

Effective today, the ID card section will be open on the first and third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. until further notice. Additionally, the section will stay open until 7 p.m. Thursday. There are projections for a heavy mobilization and demobilization workload and want to mitigate the impact of this on our regular customers. For information, call Barbara Loge at 568-2000.

62nd Army band concert

The 62nd Army Band will present a concert with the 36th Army Band from Fort Huachuca, Ariz., April 10 at 3 p.m. at Magoffin Auditorium located on the UTEP campus. Admission is free and open to the public. The concert will feature various concert band arrangements, featuring such well-known musicals as West Side Story and The Producers, as well as patriotic marches. For more information, call 568-2263 or 568-7001.

USASMA prayer breakfast

The U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy will host a prayer breakfast at the Centennial Club April 8 at 7 a.m. There is an $8 admission fee. For more information, call Sgt. Maj. Patrick Newton at (810) 577-2477 or e-mail him at patrick.newton@us.army.mil.

CAPM walks

The Fort Bliss Family Advocacy Program, in conjunction with Youth Services, will conduct a one-mile Child Abuse Prevention Month Walk April 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kelley Park. Free food and beverages will be provided immediately following the walk, and the first 300 participants to register will receive a T-shirt. In addition, face painting, a jumping balloon, a clown and other activities will be provided for children to enjoy. For more information or to register,contact the Army Community Services Center at 568-1132.

Fraud hotline

The Fort Bliss Criminal Investigation Department has implemented a fraud and illegal drug hotline. It is designed to help report incidents of suspected fraud or any information involving illegal drug activity. If you suspect or know someone who either is committing, or has committed, any type of fraud against the U.S. government or is involved in any illegal drug activities in the Fort Bliss or surrounding area, report it by calling 569-4243. You do not have to leave your name – all information will remain confidential and anonymous. Please leave enough information so any follow-up investigation can be completed.

Free flowers

The annual spring cleanup for Fort Bliss will take place April 24 to 30. To assist family housing residents in making their community more enjoyable, the Fort Bliss Directorate of Public Works and Logistics will offer vouchers for the purchase of outdoor plants or flowers for government housing residents. This program will run from April 9 April to May 1. For more information, call Rufino Escobar, Chief Housing Division, at 568-6600.

Trinity Site open house

White Sands Missile Range will open Trinity Site to the public for an open house Saturday. Trinity Site is where the world’s first atomic bomb was tested July 16, 1945 at 5:29:45 a.m. Mountain War Time. The open house is free, and visitors can take a quarter-mile walk to ground zero where a small obelisk marks the exact spot where the bomb was exploded. Historical photos are mounted on the fence surrounding the area. For more information, call the White Sands Missile Range Public Affairs Office at (505) 678-1134.

Blacksmithing at Old Fort Bliss

Want to learn the trade of a blacksmith? Old Fort Bliss is looking for a few more blacksmiths to add to their staff of volunteers. For more information, call Old Fort Bliss at 568-3137.

San Jacinto Day celebration

The Daughters of the Republic of Texas, El Paso Rio Grande Chapter, will meet April 8 at 11:30 a.m. at Griggs Restaurant to celebrate San Jacinto Day, April 21. Winners of the Texas History Essay Contest will read their winning essays. The contestants are in the 4th and 7th grades. The cost is $10 and reservations with checks must be sent by April 6 to:

Joy Bixler
1800 N. Stanton #902
El Paso, Texas 79912-3539.
For more information, call 778-2735.

YISD band concert

Ysleta Independent School District will showcase the most outstanding elementary school band musicians under the direction of guest conductor, Lorraine Kubala Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at the Ysleta ISD Central Office. The concert will pay homage to local heroes and the U.S. Armed Forces through the patriotic music and a special recognition by the students. For more information, call 434-9700.

Swim classes

Due to the high demand of swim classes SKIESUnlimited has created a Friday swim class. This swim class will be Friday and May 20. Times will be 9 to 9:45 a.m. for Child Care Center Only; 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. for Child Care Center; 10:30 to 11:15 parents only; 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. for SAS and Youth Center and the 5:15 to 6 p.m. for SAS and Youth Center. You can register your child at any CYS facility. For information, call 569-7732.

Free practice testing

The U.S. Army General Library Program offers free practice tests for a wide variety of college, graduate school, and qualification exams at the online U.S. Army Library Education Resource Center, developed, designed, and hosted by Thomson Peterson’s. Available at base libraries all over the world through a customized Web site, www.petersons.com/army. the center also offers information on colleges, graduate school programs, and scholarships, in addition to test preparation. Service personnel will find online practice tests for the SAT and ACT college admission tests, 10 subject tests for the CLEP exam program for earning early college credit, the GRE graduate school admission test, and the ASVAB, which is familiar to many as the exam used to admit enlistees and place them in the appropriate job. There are three separate full-length practice exams for each available test. Dates include May 7 and June 4. To get access, service personnel and their families should see the post librarian and ask for an activation key code. Test takers are prompted to type in the activation key code when registering for a practice test. Or, they can call 877-433-8277 to speak with a Thomson Peterson’s technical support representative. Access to the tests is free, unlimited, and available 24/7. The Army Library Education Resource Center also includes downloadable test-preparation handbooks for the DANTES Subject Standardized Test and the various aptitude tests to qualify as a military pilot, including the Army Flight Aptitude Selection Test. The DSST is a series of more than 30 exams in subjects such as business administration and personal finance.

Powerlifting

Richard Kahle a three time NASA Powerlifting and Bench Press Champion, will be at Fort Bliss Saturday at 10 a.m. This is your opportunity to learn the training principles and techniques that Kahle employs straight from the champ himself. These principles have resulted in more than 50 powerlifting records, 15 national championships, and the 2004 AAU World Championships. There will also be a demonstration of real drug free power with a lifting exhibition including an 800 pound squat. Immediately following the Powerlifting Seminar will be an Olympic Weightlifting Demonstration of the Snatch and the Clean & Jerk.

Outdoor Adventures program

The Fort Bliss Outdoor Adventures is offering the upcoming adventures;
Ruidoso day: April 9, price is $10 per person or $50 with two hour horseback riding, which includes transportation to and from Ruidoso, be sure to bring a camera and good pair of walking shoes or hiking boots.
Franklin Mountains hiking trip: April 16, price is $12 per person, which includes transportation to Franklin Mountains, Ranger-guided Aztec Ruins tour, refreshments and snacks. For information, or to signup for the trips, call Kirsten at 568-2784.

SAT prep class

SKIESUnlimited is offering a SAT and ACT preparation class April 16 and April 23, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Youth Center Bldg. 195. Cost will be $5 for the class. For further information, contact Gabriele Johnson at 569-7732 or Don Shepherd at 568-3290.

Family housing name signs

All government housing occupants will display rank and name in the sign board provided at their quarters. Letters for signboards are available at the Self-Help Center. Occupants must keep sign boards and letters serviceable, clean and painted. For more information, call Master Sgt. Allen Payne at 568-2361.

O’Club open house

Want to know more about the historical Fort Bliss Officers’ Club? Want to know what you can receive by becoming a valued O’Club member? Looking for a facility to have your next function? Wondering what the special events coordinator has up her sleeve for the upcoming months? Well, come and find out at the Officers’ Club open house/mini-membership drive, April 16, at 2 p.m. You will be able to tour the facility for possible functions and tables will be set up to speak one-on-one with the manager and special events coordinator. There will also be a sign up table for new membership. All will be accompanied by wine and cheese tasting, music, and your friends from the Fort Bliss Officers’ Club. For more information call Lauren at 568-3164.

Web access at Mickelsen

Search the full-text of more than 200 military and U.S. newspapers and periodicals including The Army Times, Armed Services and Government News and America’s Newspapers/Hometown News are available at Mickelsen Library and via AKO and through the U.S. Army Community and Family Support Center.

NewsBank, Inc. is the provider of both collections. Armed Services and Government News provides access to the full text of more than 30 key military newspapers and periodicals including the Army Times, Federal Times Defense News, Training and Simulation Journal, and many more. America’s Newspapers offers coverage of 200 full-text newspapers. This collection includes national titles like The New York Times, Washington Post, and many others; as well as many smaller local and regional titles across the U.S. — keeping all army personnel up-to-date on issues and events from their state and city. Both collections are easy to use, and searching can be conducted across all titles, a few titles, one title or an entire state or region. Articles may be printed or e-mailed.

Free wireless Internet

Centennial Club now have free wireless internet, so while having your favorite lunch or consuming your desired beer, surf the net free and wireless at the Centennial Pub and Dining Room. For information call 568-9330, 562-5969 or 562-7934.

Dance classes for kids

SKIESUnlimited introduces dance class by Ubaldo Amenta. All classes will be at the Fort Bliss Teen Center and may be prepared in conjunction with the SKIES Dance and Gymnastic program.

There will be an informational meeting March 30, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Teen Center Bldg 635.

Rhythm and Dance 1: for 3-5 year olds Wednesday and Friday from 3 to 3:30 p.m. and from 3:30 to 4 p.m. Cost for classes is $35 per month. This class will combine gross motor skills such as skipping, jumping, gallops and other moves to music. Emphasis will be placed on teaching the enjoyment of movement, listening to music, learning to count beats and musical expression. One recital per year will be presented to showcase student’s progress.

Rhythms and Dances 2: for elementary school-age children Wednesday and Friday from 4 to 4:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 5 p.m. Cost is $35 per month. This class will help advance learning dances such as basic hip-hop and jazz, country line dances and creative movement in preparation for more advanced classes.One recital per year will be presented to showcase student’s progress.

Latin/Country/Swing/Jazz and Hip Hop: for middle and high school Wednesday and Friday from 5 to 6 p.m. Cost for classes is $50 per month. Classes are 45 minutes each and will take place at Bldg. 635. Special choreography will also be developed for performance for those students interested in participating. One recital per year will be presented to showcases student’s progress.

SKIESUunlimited introduces ballet classes. All classes will be at the Teen Center. There will be an informational meeting March 30, from 5 to 6 p.m. at Bldg 635.

Pre-ballet for 3-5 year olds Wednesday and Friday from 3 to 3:30 p.m. and 3:30 to 4 p.m. Cost is $35 per month. One recital per year will be presented to showcase student’s progress.

Primary ballet: for school age elementary children Wednesday and Friday from 4 to 4:30 p.m. Cost is $35 per month.

One recital per year will be presented to showcase student’s progress.

Ballet 1: for elementary students ages 6 and older Wednesday and Friday 4:30 to 5:15 p.m.

Cost for this class is $50 per month. The course will follow a structured syllabus that will focus on developing a ballet technique. One recital per year will be presented to showcases students progress.

Ballet 2: for students ages 7 and older. This class will take place Wednesday and Friday from 5:15 to 6 p.m. Cost is $50 per month. These sessions are designed for those students with some ballet experience who wish to further training. The course will follow a structured syllabus and will further enhance ballet technique. One recital per year will be presented to showcase student’s progress.

For information call 569-7732.

Civilian fitness program

The Civilian Fitness Zone is accepting applications for the fourth civilian physical training program. Civilians who take part in this program will be allowed three hours of administrative leave per week for a total of six months to participate. As part of the program, participants will have health education classes and activity classes, including weight training, aerobics, jogging and swimming. Stop by the Civilian Fitness Zone, Bldg. 251 to pick up an application and health history packet. The packets are due back by April 29 at 4 p.m. Assessments will be conducted May 16 at 8 a.m. at the Civilian Fitness Zone and the program starts on day of assessment. First-come first-served, maximum 20.

For information, call 569-5165.

Habitat for Humanity

Teens, ages 14 and up that are interested in joining Habitat for Humanity, will meet June 20-23 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Teens will earn a certificate from the Habitat for Humanity indicating 32 hours of community service. In addition, teens will earn a leadership/citizenship certificate from SKIESUnlimited.

An orientation and a safety class are mandatory and will be provided by the Habitat for Humanity prior to working on worksite. Safety tools and lunch will be provided by the Habitat for Humanity.

For further information and to sign up, contact Gabriele Johnson at 569-7732.

Swim classes

SKIESUnlimited is offering swim lessons March 28 through April 20. For ages 3-5, lessons will be 9 to 11:15 a.m., and for ages 5 and up, lessons will be 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. and 5:15 to 6 p.m. Spaces are limited and cost is $24 for eight lessons.

If your child attends the Logan Center or the Main Center full time, staff will provide transportation. You can register your child at any CYS facility. For information, call 569-7732.

NAF auction

Looking for those special items to personalize your apartment, home or barracks? Check out this year’s public combined Non-appropriated Fund Auction, April 16, 9 a.m., in Bldg. 643 on Taylor Road, between Pleasanton Road and Holbrook Road. A variety of furniture and equipment will be available. All items will be displayed April 14 and 15 for a preview from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Bldg. 643. To bid, you must sign up during the preview or on the day of the auction. Visa, Master Card, cash and checks will be accepted (subject to approval). Payment must be made day of the auction, and all sales are final. Refreshments will be sold. Call 568-3779 or 568-4501 for details.

Post-wide yard sale

Fort Bliss hosts the annual post-wide yard sale from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 30, in all housing units on main post, Biggs, Beaumont, Logan Heights, Hayes and 801 Housing (off Martin Luther King Blvd.). Those who want to participate in the yard sale may simply display their items during the designated times; no formal permission is required. This event is open to the surrounding communities. All guests entering Fort Bliss property will be required to have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and valid car registration and safety inspection sticker; and will be subject to vehicle search. Please note that military police will not allow yard sale shoppers in the housing areas prior to 7 a.m. All Fort Bliss residents are encouraged to participate. For information, call 568-6741.

Breast stroke clinic

Replica will hold a “Freestyle Stroke Clinic” from 8 a.m. to noon April 23. The session includes lecture/video, drills, technique, workouts, and stroke evaluation. Bring a new VHS tape or your tape from the freestyle clinic. The fee for the clinic is $20 and will be limited to 20 people. For information or to register, call 568-7431 or 568-5380.

Library story time

Mickelsen Community Library hosts “Read Me a Story” every Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. for children 2 to 5-years-old in the Children’s Room of the library. The library also hosts “Family Story Time” for 2- to 6-year-olds at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Each session lasts 30 minutes to one hour, and parents or guardians must stay with their child throughout the duration. Mickelsen Community Library is located in the basement of E-wing, Hinman Hall Bldg. 2. For information, call 568-6156.

Lock and Leave

Lock and Leave Storage invites all military personnel, their dependents, retirees and other individuals with military ID cards to store their personal goods with us. Moving frequently with PCSs and TDYs, a person can accumulate a lot of stuff. Lock and Leave, your official on-post storage center, offers specials such as Welcome, Buddy and Frequent Renter Coupons. Come visit or call 566-8321 for more information.

Lifeguard training

MWR is in the process of selecting qualified individuals to fill lifeguard position at the Community Pool and Replica Aquatic Center for the summer. Applicants must be a minimum of 16 years of age and have successfully completed the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid Course. Individuals needing to complete the training must first contact the American Red Cross at 592-0208. There is a fee for the course. Session schedule is for April 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The third session is for April 3, 10, 17 and 24 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The fourth training is for May 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The fifth session is for May 7, 14, 21and 28 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For information, call 568-5380 or 568-7431.

Burger and a movie

Join MWR for burgers and a classic movie night 6 p.m., April 22 at the Fort Bliss Officers’ Club. The cost is $7.95 for members and $8.95 for non-members (children 4-11 are $4). MWR provides buffet style burgers to let you build your own any way you’d like and show one of the most popular and best classic detective mysteries ever made, The Maltese Falcon. Burgers and a classic movie night is a great way for all ages to enjoy a unique burger and embrace the 40’s movie genre.

Unit funds

Fort Bliss Units that are deployed overseas (except Kuwait and Qatar), in support of Homeland Security, are entitled to receive additional unit funds support during deployment status. Contact Tammy Conn at 568-3890.

CDS Saturday openings

The Child Development Center provides special hours of operation Saturday at its main location in Bldg. 1730 on Haan Rd. Hours are 1 p.m. to 12 a.m. Cost for payday weekend care is $3.50 per hour; $3.00 for Tier I. Children, ages 2 months to 12 years, are eligible for the care. Parents need to call 568-5689 to make a reservation.

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. Thursday and 12:30 a.m. Friday 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.

Kids on the Block

The Kids on the Block Puppet shows are available for performances free of charge. The performances cover a variety of topics such as bicycle safety, school safety, vehicle safety, child abuse, bullying, and deployments. Shows can be performed for schools, FRG events/meetings, youth groups, daycare centers, and scout troops. For further information contact Lyn Matsey at 568-1132, or at the Family Assistance Center located at Bldg. 2494, on Ricker Road.

Volunteers needed

Army Community Service Financial Readiness Program is in need of a volunteer to manage our Coupon Social. This person will be responsible for organizing the coupon box (sorting by product type and separating expired coupons), hosting a monthly meeting and searching for coupons, deals and freebees on the internet and in the stores. One of the best benefits of this position is that you can take advantage of all the savings. Contact Lori C. Rosario at 568-7088 for more details.

Toddler and infant playgroups

The Family Assistance Center conducts toddler and infant playgroups Tuesday’s and Thursday’s of each month. The toddler playgroup ranges from ages 18 1/2 months -3 years of age at the Logan Child Development Center from 10 a.m. to noon. The infant playgroup is offered at the Youthplex every Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. This is an excellent way to interact with your children and meet other parents within the community. For additional information, contact Esylen Stephens at 568-1132.

Free Spanish classes

Army Community Service offers conversational Spanish classes Friday from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the conference room. Participants should call 568-1132 or 569-7762 to register for the class. Free childcare is provided for participants. Children must be registered at the Child Development Center and participants must book their own childcare reservations by calling 568-1132. Classes are for ID cardholders age 18 and older.

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 Friday 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.

Domestic violence briefings

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 on the issues and concerns of family violence. To schedule your unit or FRG for a presentation, call 568-4878.

PCS/ETS

PCSing to a new installation? The Army Community Service relocation program 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 briefings

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 568-3724/3437 to schedule your brief and to find out about needed technical requirements.

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.

Tax forms

Mickelsen Community Library has most tax forms available in the hallway by the library, Bldg. 2E basement. For information call 568-6154.

English as a second language

Army Community Service offers English as a second language class Monday and Wednesday. Classes are from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Participants should call 568-1132 or 569-7762 to register for the class. Free childcare will be provided for participants. Children must be registered at the Child Development Center and participants must book their own childcare reservations by calling 568-1132. Classes are for ID cardholder’s age 18 and older.



www.bliss.army.mil	Published for the Fort Bliss/El Paso, Texas Community	April 7, 2005

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Teen job fair MWR will sponsor the fourth annual Summer youth job fair to be held Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Centennial Club on Biggs Field. Agencies from Fort Bliss and the El Paso community will be on site offering a variety of jobs for the summer. Some of the positions that will be available include lifeguards, recreation aids, clerks, laborers and much more. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age. For more information, call Youth Services at 568-5495. FBFCU annivarsary The Fort Bliss Federal Credit Union will be celebrating its 50th anniversary Wednesday at each of its six locations. The festivities will include an all-day celebration and member appreciation. For more information, call Lupe Salais-Lopez at 564-3342. Reconciliation training The Fort Bliss Installation Materiel Management Center will conduct Reconciliation Procedures training April 26 from 9 a.m. to noon in Bldg. 777, Room 124. RSVPs may be directed to Andre French at 568-6110 or by e-mail at andre.french@emh10.bliss.army.mil. Seating is limited to the first 25. Configuration training The Fort Bliss Installation Materiel Management Center will conduct training April 19 from 9 a.m. to noon on ULLS-G Reportable Configuration in Bldg. 2466 in the upstairs classroom. RSVPs may be directed to Michael Grimes at 568-5632 or by e-mail at Michael.grimes@emh10.bliss.army.mil. Seating is limited to the first 25. Material status system training The Fort Bliss Installation Materiel Management Center will conduct training April 6 from 9 a.m. to noon on the Army Materiel Status System in Bldg. 2527, Room 4. RSVPs may be directed to Donald Jackson at 568-5362 or by e-mail at Donald.Jackson@emh10.bliss.army.mil. Seating is limited to the first 25. ID card section hours Effective today, the ID card section will be open on the first and third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. until further notice. Additionally, the section will stay open until 7 p.m. Thursday. There are projections for a heavy mobilization and demobilization workload and want to mitigate the impact of this on our regular customers. For information, call Barbara Loge at 568-2000. 62nd Army band concert The 62nd Army Band will present a concert with the 36th Army Band from Fort Huachuca, Ariz., April 10 at 3 p.m. at Magoffin Auditorium located on the UTEP campus. Admission is free and open to the public. The concert will feature various concert band arrangements, featuring such well-known musicals as West Side Story and The Producers, as well as patriotic marches. For more information, call 568-2263 or 568-7001. USASMA prayer breakfast The U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy will host a prayer breakfast at the Centennial Club April 8 at 7 a.m. There is an $8 admission fee. For more information, call Sgt. Maj. Patrick Newton at (810) 577-2477 or e-mail him at patrick.newton@us.army.mil. CAPM walks The Fort Bliss Family Advocacy Program, in conjunction with Youth Services, will conduct a one-mile Child Abuse Prevention Month Walk April 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kelley Park. Free food and beverages will be provided immediately following the walk, and the first 300 participants to register will receive a T-shirt. In addition, face painting, a jumping balloon, a clown and other activities will be provided for children to enjoy. For more information or to register,contact the Army Community Services Center at 568-1132. Fraud hotline The Fort Bliss Criminal Investigation Department has implemented a fraud and illegal drug hotline. It is designed to help report incidents of suspected fraud or any information involving illegal drug activity. If you suspect or know someone who either is committing, or has committed, any type of fraud against the U.S. government or is involved in any illegal drug activities in the Fort Bliss or surrounding area, report it by calling 569-4243. You do not have to leave your name – all information will remain confidential and anonymous. Please leave enough information so any follow-up investigation can be completed. Free flowers The annual spring cleanup for Fort Bliss will take place April 24 to 30. To assist family housing residents in making their community more enjoyable, the Fort Bliss Directorate of Public Works and Logistics will offer vouchers for the purchase of outdoor plants or flowers for government housing residents. This program will run from April 9 April to May 1. For more information, call Rufino Escobar, Chief Housing Division, at 568-6600. Trinity Site open house White Sands Missile Range will open Trinity Site to the public for an open house Saturday. Trinity Site is where the world’s first atomic bomb was tested July 16, 1945 at 5:29:45 a.m. Mountain War Time. The open house is free, and visitors can take a quarter-mile walk to ground zero where a small obelisk marks the exact spot where the bomb was exploded. Historical photos are mounted on the fence surrounding the area. For more information, call the White Sands Missile Range Public Affairs Office at (505) 678-1134. Blacksmithing at Old Fort Bliss Want to learn the trade of a blacksmith? Old Fort Bliss is looking for a few more blacksmiths to add to their staff of volunteers. For more information, call Old Fort Bliss at 568-3137. San Jacinto Day celebration The Daughters of the Republic of Texas, El Paso Rio Grande Chapter, will meet April 8 at 11:30 a.m. at Griggs Restaurant to celebrate San Jacinto Day, April 21. Winners of the Texas History Essay Contest will read their winning essays. The contestants are in the 4th and 7th grades. The cost is $10 and reservations with checks must be sent by April 6 to: Joy Bixler 1800 N. Stanton #902 El Paso, Texas 79912-3539. For more information, call 778-2735. YISD band concert Ysleta Independent School District will showcase the most outstanding elementary school band musicians under the direction of guest conductor, Lorraine Kubala Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at the Ysleta ISD Central Office. The concert will pay homage to local heroes and the U.S. Armed Forces through the patriotic music and a special recognition by the students. For more information, call 434-9700. Swim classes Due to the high demand of swim classes SKIESUnlimited has created a Friday swim class. This swim class will be Friday and May 20. Times will be 9 to 9:45 a.m. for Child Care Center Only; 9:45 to 10:30 a.m. for Child Care Center; 10:30 to 11:15 parents only; 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. for SAS and Youth Center and the 5:15 to 6 p.m. for SAS and Youth Center. You can register your child at any CYS facility. For information, call 569-7732. Free practice testing The U.S. Army General Library Program offers free practice tests for a wide variety of college, graduate school, and qualification exams at the online U.S. Army Library Education Resource Center, developed, designed, and hosted by Thomson Peterson’s. Available at base libraries all over the world through a customized Web site, www.petersons.com/army. the center also offers information on colleges, graduate school programs, and scholarships, in addition to test preparation. Service personnel will find online practice tests for the SAT and ACT college admission tests, 10 subject tests for the CLEP exam program for earning early college credit, the GRE graduate school admission test, and the ASVAB, which is familiar to many as the exam used to admit enlistees and place them in the appropriate job. There are three separate full-length practice exams for each available test. Dates include May 7 and June 4. To get access, service personnel and their families should see the post librarian and ask for an activation key code. Test takers are prompted to type in the activation key code when registering for a practice test. Or, they can call 877-433-8277 to speak with a Thomson Peterson’s technical support representative. Access to the tests is free, unlimited, and available 24/7. The Army Library Education Resource Center also includes downloadable test-preparation handbooks for the DANTES Subject Standardized Test and the various aptitude tests to qualify as a military pilot, including the Army Flight Aptitude Selection Test. The DSST is a series of more than 30 exams in subjects such as business administration and personal finance. Powerlifting Richard Kahle a three time NASA Powerlifting and Bench Press Champion, will be at Fort Bliss Saturday at 10 a.m. This is your opportunity to learn the training principles and techniques that Kahle employs straight from the champ himself. These principles have resulted in more than 50 powerlifting records, 15 national championships, and the 2004 AAU World Championships. There will also be a demonstration of real drug free power with a lifting exhibition including an 800 pound squat. Immediately following the Powerlifting Seminar will be an Olympic Weightlifting Demonstration of the Snatch and the Clean & Jerk. Outdoor Adventures program The Fort Bliss Outdoor Adventures is offering the upcoming adventures; Ruidoso day: April 9, price is $10 per person or $50 with two hour horseback riding, which includes transportation to and from Ruidoso, be sure to bring a camera and good pair of walking shoes or hiking boots. Franklin Mountains hiking trip: April 16, price is $12 per person, which includes transportation to Franklin Mountains, Ranger-guided Aztec Ruins tour, refreshments and snacks. For information, or to signup for the trips, call Kirsten at 568-2784. SAT prep class SKIESUnlimited is offering a SAT and ACT preparation class April 16 and April 23, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Youth Center Bldg. 195. Cost will be $5 for the class. For further information, contact Gabriele Johnson at 569-7732 or Don Shepherd at 568-3290. Family housing name signs All government housing occupants will display rank and name in the sign board provided at their quarters. Letters for signboards are available at the Self-Help Center. Occupants must keep sign boards and letters serviceable, clean and painted. For more information, call Master Sgt. Allen Payne at 568-2361. O’Club open house Want to know more about the historical Fort Bliss Officers’ Club? Want to know what you can receive by becoming a valued O’Club member? Looking for a facility to have your next function? Wondering what the special events coordinator has up her sleeve for the upcoming months? Well, come and find out at the Officers’ Club open house/mini-membership drive, April 16, at 2 p.m. You will be able to tour the facility for possible functions and tables will be set up to speak one-on-one with the manager and special events coordinator. There will also be a sign up table for new membership. All will be accompanied by wine and cheese tasting, music, and your friends from the Fort Bliss Officers’ Club. For more information call Lauren at 568-3164. Web access at Mickelsen Search the full-text of more than 200 military and U.S. newspapers and periodicals including The Army Times, Armed Services and Government News and America’s Newspapers/Hometown News are available at Mickelsen Library and via AKO and through the U.S. Army Community and Family Support Center. NewsBank, Inc. is the provider of both collections. Armed Services and Government News provides access to the full text of more than 30 key military newspapers and periodicals including the Army Times, Federal Times Defense News, Training and Simulation Journal, and many more. America’s Newspapers offers coverage of 200 full-text newspapers. This collection includes national titles like The New York Times, Washington Post, and many others; as well as many smaller local and regional titles across the U.S. — keeping all army personnel up-to-date on issues and events from their state and city. Both collections are easy to use, and searching can be conducted across all titles, a few titles, one title or an entire state or region. Articles may be printed or e-mailed. Free wireless Internet Centennial Club now have free wireless internet, so while having your favorite lunch or consuming your desired beer, surf the net free and wireless at the Centennial Pub and Dining Room. For information call 568-9330, 562-5969 or 562-7934. Dance classes for kids SKIESUnlimited introduces dance class by Ubaldo Amenta. All classes will be at the Fort Bliss Teen Center and may be prepared in conjunction with the SKIES Dance and Gymnastic program. There will be an informational meeting March 30, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Teen Center Bldg 635. Rhythm and Dance 1: for 3-5 year olds Wednesday and Friday from 3 to 3:30 p.m. and from 3:30 to 4 p.m. Cost for classes is $35 per month. This class will combine gross motor skills such as skipping, jumping, gallops and other moves to music. Emphasis will be placed on teaching the enjoyment of movement, listening to music, learning to count beats and musical expression. One recital per year will be presented to showcase student’s progress. Rhythms and Dances 2: for elementary school-age children Wednesday and Friday from 4 to 4:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 5 p.m. Cost is $35 per month. This class will help advance learning dances such as basic hip-hop and jazz, country line dances and creative movement in preparation for more advanced classes.One recital per year will be presented to showcase student’s progress. Latin/Country/Swing/Jazz and Hip Hop: for middle and high school Wednesday and Friday from 5 to 6 p.m. Cost for classes is $50 per month. Classes are 45 minutes each and will take place at Bldg. 635. Special choreography will also be developed for performance for those students interested in participating. One recital per year will be presented to showcases student’s progress. SKIESUunlimited introduces ballet classes. All classes will be at the Teen Center. There will be an informational meeting March 30, from 5 to 6 p.m. at Bldg 635. Pre-ballet for 3-5 year olds Wednesday and Friday from 3 to 3:30 p.m. and 3:30 to 4 p.m. Cost is $35 per month. One recital per year will be presented to showcase student’s progress. Primary ballet: for school age elementary children Wednesday and Friday from 4 to 4:30 p.m. Cost is $35 per month. One recital per year will be presented to showcase student’s progress. Ballet 1: for elementary students ages 6 and older Wednesday and Friday 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. Cost for this class is $50 per month. The course will follow a structured syllabus that will focus on developing a ballet technique. One recital per year will be presented to showcases students progress. Ballet 2: for students ages 7 and older. This class will take place Wednesday and Friday from 5:15 to 6 p.m. Cost is $50 per month. These sessions are designed for those students with some ballet experience who wish to further training. The course will follow a structured syllabus and will further enhance ballet technique. One recital per year will be presented to showcase student’s progress. For information call 569-7732. Civilian fitness program The Civilian Fitness Zone is accepting applications for the fourth civilian physical training program. Civilians who take part in this program will be allowed three hours of administrative leave per week for a total of six months to participate. As part of the program, participants will have health education classes and activity classes, including weight training, aerobics, jogging and swimming. Stop by the Civilian Fitness Zone, Bldg. 251 to pick up an application and health history packet. The packets are due back by April 29 at 4 p.m. Assessments will be conducted May 16 at 8 a.m. at the Civilian Fitness Zone and the program starts on day of assessment. First-come first-served, maximum 20. For information, call 569-5165. Habitat for Humanity Teens, ages 14 and up that are interested in joining Habitat for Humanity, will meet June 20-23 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Teens will earn a certificate from the Habitat for Humanity indicating 32 hours of community service. In addition, teens will earn a leadership/citizenship certificate from SKIESUnlimited. An orientation and a safety class are mandatory and will be provided by the Habitat for Humanity prior to working on worksite. Safety tools and lunch will be provided by the Habitat for Humanity. For further information and to sign up, contact Gabriele Johnson at 569-7732. Swim classes SKIESUnlimited is offering swim lessons March 28 through April 20. For ages 3-5, lessons will be 9 to 11:15 a.m., and for ages 5 and up, lessons will be 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. and 5:15 to 6 p.m. Spaces are limited and cost is $24 for eight lessons. If your child attends the Logan Center or the Main Center full time, staff will provide transportation. You can register your child at any CYS facility. For information, call 569-7732. NAF auction Looking for those special items to personalize your apartment, home or barracks? Check out this year’s public combined Non-appropriated Fund Auction, April 16, 9 a.m., in Bldg. 643 on Taylor Road, between Pleasanton Road and Holbrook Road. A variety of furniture and equipment will be available. All items will be displayed April 14 and 15 for a preview from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Bldg. 643. To bid, you must sign up during the preview or on the day of the auction. Visa, Master Card, cash and checks will be accepted (subject to approval). Payment must be made day of the auction, and all sales are final. Refreshments will be sold. Call 568-3779 or 568-4501 for details. Post-wide yard sale Fort Bliss hosts the annual post-wide yard sale from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 30, in all housing units on main post, Biggs, Beaumont, Logan Heights, Hayes and 801 Housing (off Martin Luther King Blvd.). Those who want to participate in the yard sale may simply display their items during the designated times; no formal permission is required. This event is open to the surrounding communities. All guests entering Fort Bliss property will be required to have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and valid car registration and safety inspection sticker; and will be subject to vehicle search. Please note that military police will not allow yard sale shoppers in the housing areas prior to 7 a.m. All Fort Bliss residents are encouraged to participate. For information, call 568-6741. Breast stroke clinic Replica will hold a “Freestyle Stroke Clinic” from 8 a.m. to noon April 23. The session includes lecture/video, drills, technique, workouts, and stroke evaluation. Bring a new VHS tape or your tape from the freestyle clinic. The fee for the clinic is $20 and will be limited to 20 people. For information or to register, call 568-7431 or 568-5380. Library story time Mickelsen Community Library hosts “Read Me a Story” every Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. for children 2 to 5-years-old in the Children’s Room of the library. The library also hosts “Family Story Time” for 2- to 6-year-olds at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Each session lasts 30 minutes to one hour, and parents or guardians must stay with their child throughout the duration. Mickelsen Community Library is located in the basement of E-wing, Hinman Hall Bldg. 2. For information, call 568-6156. Lock and Leave Lock and Leave Storage invites all military personnel, their dependents, retirees and other individuals with military ID cards to store their personal goods with us. Moving frequently with PCSs and TDYs, a person can accumulate a lot of stuff. Lock and Leave, your official on-post storage center, offers specials such as Welcome, Buddy and Frequent Renter Coupons. Come visit or call 566-8321 for more information. Lifeguard training MWR is in the process of selecting qualified individuals to fill lifeguard position at the Community Pool and Replica Aquatic Center for the summer. Applicants must be a minimum of 16 years of age and have successfully completed the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid Course. Individuals needing to complete the training must first contact the American Red Cross at 592-0208. There is a fee for the course. Session schedule is for April 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The third session is for April 3, 10, 17 and 24 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The fourth training is for May 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The fifth session is for May 7, 14, 21and 28 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For information, call 568-5380 or 568-7431. Burger and a movie Join MWR for burgers and a classic movie night 6 p.m., April 22 at the Fort Bliss Officers’ Club. The cost is $7.95 for members and $8.95 for non-members (children 4-11 are $4). MWR provides buffet style burgers to let you build your own any way you’d like and show one of the most popular and best classic detective mysteries ever made, The Maltese Falcon. Burgers and a classic movie night is a great way for all ages to enjoy a unique burger and embrace the 40’s movie genre. Unit funds Fort Bliss Units that are deployed overseas (except Kuwait and Qatar), in support of Homeland Security, are entitled to receive additional unit funds support during deployment status. Contact Tammy Conn at 568-3890. CDS Saturday openings The Child Development Center provides special hours of operation Saturday at its main location in Bldg. 1730 on Haan Rd. Hours are 1 p.m. to 12 a.m. Cost for payday weekend care is $3.50 per hour; $3.00 for Tier I. Children, ages 2 months to 12 years, are eligible for the care. Parents need to call 568-5689 to make a reservation. 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. Thursday and 12:30 a.m. Friday 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. Kids on the Block The Kids on the Block Puppet shows are available for performances free of charge. The performances cover a variety of topics such as bicycle safety, school safety, vehicle safety, child abuse, bullying, and deployments. Shows can be performed for schools, FRG events/meetings, youth groups, daycare centers, and scout troops. For further information contact Lyn Matsey at 568-1132, or at the Family Assistance Center located at Bldg. 2494, on Ricker Road. Volunteers needed Army Community Service Financial Readiness Program is in need of a volunteer to manage our Coupon Social. This person will be responsible for organizing the coupon box (sorting by product type and separating expired coupons), hosting a monthly meeting and searching for coupons, deals and freebees on the internet and in the stores. One of the best benefits of this position is that you can take advantage of all the savings. Contact Lori C. Rosario at 568-7088 for more details. Toddler and infant playgroups The Family Assistance Center conducts toddler and infant playgroups Tuesday’s and Thursday’s of each month. The toddler playgroup ranges from ages 18 1/2 months -3 years of age at the Logan Child Development Center from 10 a.m. to noon. The infant playgroup is offered at the Youthplex every Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. This is an excellent way to interact with your children and meet other parents within the community. For additional information, contact Esylen Stephens at 568-1132. Free Spanish classes Army Community Service offers conversational Spanish classes Friday from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the conference room. Participants should call 568-1132 or 569-7762 to register for the class. Free childcare is provided for participants. Children must be registered at the Child Development Center and participants must book their own childcare reservations by calling 568-1132. Classes are for ID cardholders age 18 and older. 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 Friday 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. Domestic violence briefings 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 on the issues and concerns of family violence. To schedule your unit or FRG for a presentation, call 568-4878. PCS/ETS PCSing to a new installation? The Army Community Service relocation program 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 briefings 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 568-3724/3437 to schedule your brief and to find out about needed technical requirements. 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. Tax forms Mickelsen Community Library has most tax forms available in the hallway by the library, Bldg. 2E basement. For information call 568-6154. English as a second language Army Community Service offers English as a second language class Monday and Wednesday. Classes are from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Participants should call 568-1132 or 569-7762 to register for the class. Free childcare will be provided for participants. Children must be registered at the Child Development Center and participants must book their own childcare reservations by calling 568-1132. Classes are for ID cardholder’s age 18 and older.