Fort Bliss Monitor

Community

Claims information

Any persons with personal effects belonging to, or claims against, Capt. Kristin C. Paulson should immediately contact Capt. Demetrios Ghikas at 568-4778 or 373-3516.

Grand opening

Fort Bliss Garrison Commander, Col. Bryon Greenwald and Post Exchange Manager Ted Wulff will conduct a ribbon cutting tomorrow officially opening Box Office Video. The ribbon cutting ceremony will be at 10 a.m. in Bldg. 198, on Custer Road. Box Office Video will provide for rental of thousands of movies.

32nd Change of Command
Brig. Gen. Richard McCabe will relinquish command of the 32nd Army Air and Missile Defense Command to Brig. Gen. Francis Mahon during a change-of-command ceremony scheduled for 8:30 a.m. July 22 at Noel Field. Mahon currently serves as deputy commanding general for the U.S. Army Air Defense Artillery Center and Fort Bliss.

32nd farewell dinner

The 32nd Army Air and Missile Defense Command will host a farewell dinner in honor of Brig. Gen. Richard McCabe, outgoing commander, at 6 p.m. July 21 at The Centennial. Dress is casual.

Tickets cost $20 per person and are available from Sgt. 1st Class Tony Nolen. For more information, call 568-6457.

Distinquished award

Nominations for the Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher Distinguished Civilian Humanitarian Award must by submitted no later than than July 28. Nominations for this award are for contributions made between Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2004. This award is to an individual or organization who has demonstrated exceptional patriotism and humanitarian concern for members of the United States Armed Forces or families. An endorsement by a Major Army command Commander is required. For more information please contact Randy Blackburn at (210) 295-2245, or email randy.blackburn@samhouston. army.mil.

Information exchange

Information Exchange, an hour-long monthly meeting designed to keep Soldiers, family members, retirees and civilians informed about upcoming post events, activities and programs, is held the last Monday of every month at 9 a.m. at the Fort Bliss Officers’ Club Ballroom. The agenda features speakers from various organizations, including Tricare, the NCO Wives Club, AAFES, ASYMCA, MWR, and more. The next meeting will be held July 25. For information, call 568-6741.

Excalibur Steppers

The Excalibur Steppers are looking for new members ages 5 to 15. They are invited to come out and join the team. Practices are held Monday through Friday. The Tuesday and Thursday practices are held at Stout Gym from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The Monday, Wednesday, and Friday practice is done at my home in Northeast El Paso starting at 7 p.m. To become an Excalibur Stepper students must maintain a “C” average in school. For additional information on becoming an Excalibur Stepper contact Everett Lewis, 568-3585 or 564-9199.

Kelly Park

Under the Residential Housing Initiative, Kelly Park on Marshall Road is now operated and maintained by GMH Military Housing. The facility remains open for general use, including mini golf. Call 568-1987 for information.
Organizational days and MWR equipment rental (jumping balloons, dunk tank, big grills, event tents, etc.) will now be located at Biggs Park. Call 568-8087 for information or reservations.

German American Night Run

The 12th Annual First Light Federal Credit Union German-American Oktoberfest Night Run is set for 6 p.m. Sept. 10 at Kelly Park. The event is open to all community members. Participants may sign up for either the 8K Run (5 miles) or the 5K Fun Walk (3.1 miles). Entry fees are $15 in advance and $20 the day of race. Military unit teams may run in the military competition, with the top five individual finishing times going toward their team’s overall time. Teams may include up to ten individuals, and the entry fee is $120 per military unit team. First through third place teams receive cash awards to their unit funds. Information sheets with registration forms are available at Stout Fitness Center, Fort Bliss ITR, most El Paso sport stores, and YMCA and YWCA locations. A registration form is also available online at http://home.elp.rr.com/nightrun/. Early registrants may mail their registration form and check made payable to IMWRF-Sports, to: P.O. Box 6100, Fort Bliss, TX 79906. Pre-race activities begin at 4 p.m. and will include Oktoberfest music and a variety of entertainment, along with the sale of German Bratwurst and pastries and other refreshments. Proceeds from the race will benefit MWR and the German Air Force charity organizations “Helping Hands” and “Aid for the Needy,” which have been reaching out to the needy on both sides of the Texas/Mexico border for more than 20 years. For information, call the Fort Bliss Sports Office at 568-4508 or 568-5995 or Franz Huber at 568-0259 or visit the Web site at http://home.elp. rr.com/nightrun/.

Teen council

Fort Bliss Youth Services is establishing a new Teen Council. This group will be actively involved with the planning and the development of activities offered at Fort Bliss Youth Services, to include organizing teen programs such as fieldtrips, dances, community outreach, and youth sponsorship. Youth between 13 and 18 years of age who want to make a difference within their community are needed. For information, call Gabriele Johnson at 569-7732.

Bowling league

Aug. 23, the Fort Bliss Bowling Center will host an organizational meeting for the Center Men’s Handicap Bowling League. At present, 20 teams are interested; however there is room for 32 teams. Aug. 19, the Fort Bliss Bowling Center will host an organizational meeting for the Friday Seniors Handicap Bowling. Participants must be 50 years or older. At present, 18 teams are interested; however there is room for 24 teams. If interested in joining either league, sign up at the bowling center counter, or call John Spates at 751-6197 or the Bowling Center at 568-6272.

Welcome newcomers

Fort Bliss Officers’ Club hosts welcome nights every Friday at 4:30 p.m.; and Champagne Sunday Brunch every week beginning at 10 a.m.

Fort Bliss Bowling Center: $1 games and free snacks every Thursday through August; during July and August bowl three games, get one free; Free game with purchase of snack bar special; and $1 games Monday and Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Centennial Banquet and Conference Center: Pub Welcome Nights every Friday at 4:30 p.m.; Karaoke Wednesday and Friday nights in July; Specialty night buffets every Tuesday at 6 p.m.; and party in the Metro Station every Saturday beginning at 10 p.m.

All Fort Bliss Soldiers and Family members are welcome. For information on these and other specials, visit www.blissmwr.com and click 4-1 CAV.

Youth Services football

Fort Bliss Youth Services will conduct registrations for the Fort Bliss Panthers and Fort Bliss Jaguars tackle football teams now through July 31. Ages 8 to 11 are invited to register for the competitive tackle football league. Since this is a competitive league, the 50 percent participation rule is not in effect. Parents will be required to attend a sportsmanship class before their children are allowed to participate in the city league. Football registrants must be Child and Youth Services members. Fees are $25 for the first child and $20 for each additional child. For information, call Mike Emile at 568-2617.

Army Soldier Show

The 2005 U.S. Army Soldier Show comes to Fort Bliss Aug. 19 at 7 p.m. and Aug. 20 at 2 p.m. at Soldier Hall, Bldg. 2, to perform “Operation America Cares,” a 90-minute song and dance production that expresses the importance of giving deployed Soldiers a touch of home. The show will focus on how Soldiers deal with the stresses of war and long deployments. Seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis; no tickets are issued. The show is free. For more information, call 568-6741.

Wine and dine

The Fort Bliss Officers’ Club cordially invites you to sample the exquisite wine of Del Norte Fine Wines and eat a delectable four course meal at the Fort Bliss Officers’ Club Wine and Dinner Pairing, Sept. 9, at 6:30 p.m. Each meal will be accompanied by a complimentary pairing of wine to bring out the taste of the food presented. Tickets will be on sale at the beginning of August at the Officers’ Club: $25 for members and $30 for non-members. For more information call 568-3164.

Rock the Fort Music Fest

Fort Bliss Morale, Welfare, and Recreation is pleased to host our second Rock the Fort Music Fest July 23, from noon to 10 p.m. at Kelly Park on Marshall Rd. Admission is free to festival grounds. Scheduled activities include live bands and performances from Flashback, After Affect, The Compromise, the 62nd Army Show Band with special guests Sherman Hemsley, Lt. Col. Michael Maloney and the Fungi Mungle, as well as food and beverage vendors, free Mini Golf, Pedal Car Races, Jumping Balloons, Dunk Tank, Slip-n-Dip, face painting, treasure hunt, art displays and sales, car shows/displays. Microbrew and wine tasting will be available in the Beer and Wine Garden for $15, which includes 15-2.5 ounce samplings of microbrew beers and specialty wines, snacks, a souvenir tasting glass, backpack, limited edition event t-shirt, wine opener, sunglasses, key chain, candy, and Hawaiian lei. Fireworks are scheduled for 9:15 p.m. For more, call 568-6741 568-2784 or 568-3164 or visit www.blissmwr.com for the latest information.

Dive In

Join MWR July 30 and August 20 for a wet and wild time at the Community Pool’s Dive In. Join us for fun and food as we play great movies at the pool. Parents and kids can arrive at the starlit cinema at 7 p.m. or patrons can come early in the day and stay until night. The free movie starts at 8:30 p.m. This is a special event, no outside food or beverages are allowed; however, patrons may purchase snacks for a minimal cost. Watching a movie will never be the same. Fort Bliss Community Pool Dive In - it’s like a Drive Inn, only not as dry. For more information, call 568-7013.

Dance and ballet classes

Youth Services dance classes will be held through July 29 at Fort Bliss Youth Center, Bldg 195. Participants must be registered with Central Registration to participate. Payment is due at time of registration in order to ensure placement in the class. To maintain enrollment in class, payment is due two weeks prior to the beginning of month. For information call 569-7732.

Rhythm and Dance 1: For 3 to 5 year olds on Wednesday and Friday from 3 to 3:30 p.m. (Transportation will be provided for weekly children who attend CDC) 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 showcases students 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 showcases students progress.

Pre-ballet: for 3 to 5 year olds Wednesday and Friday from 3 to 3:30 p.m. (Transportation will be provided for weekly children who attend CDC) and 3:30 to 4 p.m. Cost is $35 per month. The Instructor will introduce basic ballet movements to students, concentrating on developing gross motor skills, listening to music, learning to count beats, and musical expression. These are half hour classes designed to prepare the dancer for primary ballet class. One recital per year will be presented.

Primary ballet: for school age elementary children Wednesday and Friday from 4 to 4:30 p.m. Cost is $35 per month. Primary ballet for elementary students follows a primary syllabus that includes plies, tendus, chasses, gallops skips, and other preparatory ballet exercises. One recital per year will be presented to showcases students 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. Class is geared to those who are interested in a serious ballet program. 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.

Veterinary services

The Vet Clinic offers Walk-In Wellness clinics (vaccines, microchips, deworming, heartworm and feline leukemia tests) every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and from 1 to 3:30 p.m. If your pet needs to be seen for something other than vaccines, we offer sick call appointments every Tuesday and Thursday, call 569-2266 to schedule an appointment. Lastly, our lobby hours for clearing, pet registration and for sale of Heartguard medications and flea and tick preventatives are Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.; and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m.

AAU Bench Press Competition

Fort Bliss MWR Sports will host an Amateur Athletic Union Bench Press Competition Sept. 24 at Stout Gym. This is a military Bench Press National Championship and is open to all branches of the service. Weigh-ins begin at 8 a.m. and competition starts at 10 a.m. Cost for participating for males and females is $30, which includes the entry fee, a t-shirt and competition medial for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finished. AAU Powerlifting rules apply and may be accessed at www.aausports.org. All entries must be postmarked no later than Sept. 3 and should be sent certified mail with return receipt. The event is sponsored by the Fort Bliss Buffalo Soldiers Powerlifting Club. For questions or more information, please contact Doug Briggs at 568-6458.

Cheerleading

Fort Bliss Youth Services will conduct registration for the Fort Bliss Panthers and Fort Bliss Jaguars cheerleading squads now through Aug. 1. Youth, ages 8 to 11, are invited to register for the cheerleading squads that will be supporting Fort Bliss Youth Services in the city competitive tackle football league. All cheerleading registrants must be YS members. Fees are $25 for the first child and $20 for each additional child. Also, parents will be required to attend a sportsmanship class if your child makes the team. For information, call 568-2617.

ACS classes

Army Community Service offers a variety of services to assist the Army family. The following are classes being offered:

Expectant Sibling Classes: ACS is offering an Expectant Sibling Class July 20 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the ACS, Bldg. 2494 Ricker Road, next to the Stanton Movie Theatre. This class is to educate parents on how to prevent and reduce sibling rivalry. It also educates children ages 3 to 8 years old on what to expect from a new baby and upon completion of the class they along with parents will receive a certificate. If interested contact Esylen Stephens at at 568-1132.

Playgroups

The Army Community Services Center’s Toddler Playgroup has permanently changed location to the playroom at the Ft. Bliss Bowling Alley on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon ages 18 months to 31/2 years old. The Toddler Playgroup will meet during the summer months at Kelly Park on Tuesdays and Biggs Water Park on Thursdays. In case of inclement weather the group will meet at the Fort Bliss Bowling Alley. The Infant Playgroup will meet on Thursday’s at the Fort Bliss Youthplex from 10 to 11 a.m. ages 5 months to 18 months. The playgroups are an excellent way to meet other military parents within the Fort Bliss Community while enhancing your child’s social, emotional and physical development. If interested call 568-1132.

Education Fair

Fort Bliss will host its annual Education Information Fair for all military families from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Aug. 1 at the Centennial Banquet and Conference Center, Bldg. 11199 at Biggs Army Airfield. El Paso area school superintendents, principals, counselors and PTA presidents will be in attendance to welcome new families, pass out information and answer questions. Representatives from various school departments such as Pupil Services, Transportation, Special Educa-tion, Gifted and Talented, Nursing, Athletics, Health Services and Food Services will also be on hand to answer questions. Representatives from El Paso, Ysleta, Socorro, Anthony, Clint and Canutillo School Districts will also be present. Thirty five parochial, private, homeschool, and charter schools will be represented, as well as the Region 19 Headstart, Prevent Blindness, Advocacy Inc. and Fort Bliss Child Care programs. Additionally, a representative from Childcare Management Services will be available to assist families with financial concerns regarding daycare. This event will provide an excellent opportunity to families with school age children to meet and gather information from various schools and to familiarize themselves with all the school programs available in the El Paso area. For more information, contact Mary Avila or Bitsy Mahon from the Fort Bliss School Liaison Services at 568-9306.

School registration

Kindergarten and Preschool registration is now being accepted for the 05/06 school year. Kindergarten Monday through Friday noon until 3 p.m. at the Main CDC, Preschool Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at Main CDC, Preschool Monday through Friday 8:30 to 11 a.m. at Logan CDC. Rates are based on total family income and parent’s participation in the program. Please call 568-4374 to register.

Motorcycle show

As part of the Rock the Fort Music Fest July 23, MWR will host a motorcycle show for all Soldiers and Fort Bliss community members who wish to show off their motorcycles. Participation is limited to the first 60 individuals. Contact Brian Forman or Kris Brown, at 568-8087 for details.

Karaoke

The Officers’ Club hosts karaoke in the Pershing Pub every Friday “Elvis” Rob Langford sets up at 5:30 and plays until 11 p.m., providing MWR patrons with one of the largest selections of karaoke songs in El Paso. Relax, sing-a-long, and have a nice cold beverage to begin the weekend with your friends at the Fort Bliss Officers’ Club. For information, call 568-7013.

The Fort Bliss Bowling Center hosts karaoke nights for MWR patrons and guests Thursday and Friday nights. Karaoke King takes the stage beginning at 7:30 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 Banquet and Conference Center on Biggs Airfield hosts karaoke nights for MWR patrons and guests Friday nights from 5 to 10 p.m. with Linda’s Carraoke Karaoke Entertainment. For information, call 562-5969.

A League of Their Own

Starting in June and lasting throughout the summer, MWR Special Events will implement a new program at the Fort Bliss Bowling Center. The center will offer group bowling lessons for kids on selected Saturdays, every month of summer. This is a great opportunity for kids to learn a very exciting sport and have fun at the same time! From noon to 2 p.m., kids will be able to learn new skills, bowl with friends, and have a free snack (hot dog, chips, and soda) all for just $8. “A League of Their Own” will begin June 4 and the rest of the dates are as follows: July 23, Aug. 6, and Aug 20. For more information regarding this promotion call the Fort Bliss Bowling Center at 568-6272.

Bowling Center birthday packages

The Fort Bliss Bowling Center offers four different birthday packages, all at unbeatably low prices. There is a minimum of six children required for a party and each package includes party hats and balloons. The get-together is set up by the Fort Bliss Bowling Center Staff to the rear of the lanes. Our packages are as follows:
Package #1 is $6 per child and includes a hot dog with chips and a fountain drink, one free game of bowling and one free shoe rental.

Package #2 is $6.50 per child and includes one slice of pepperoni or sausage pizza. A 12 oz. fountain drink, one free game of bowling, and one free shoe rental.

Package #3 is $6.50 per child and includes one slice of cheese pizza, a 12 oz. fountain drink, one free game of bowling, and one free shoe rental.

Package #4 is $6.50 per child and includes one regular burger, a 12 oz. fountain drink, one free game of bowling, and one free shoe rental.

Birthday parties or other special events are even available for booking on Saturdays. The center also has automatic bumpers for lots of family fun! Wondering what type of birthday party would be perfect for your child? Come by and see for yourself how much fun the Fort Bliss Bowling Center can be! For more information about these and other fun events going on this summer at the Bowling Center call 568-6272.

CDS special openings

The Child Development Center now offers special hours of operation every Saturday at its main location in Building 1730 on Haan Road. Hours are 1 p.m. to midnight. Cost for payday weekend care is $3.50 per hour first child and $3 per hour for each additional child for CAT 2 and up, $2.50 per hour and $2 per hour for each additional child in CAT 1, ages 2 months to 12 years, are eligible for the care. For a special opening, a minimum reservation of 20 children is required. When there are not enough reservations to warrant opening, alternative care will be offered. For information, call 569-5040 or 568-6335.

ITR cabin rentals

Stop by the ITR office for your Ruidoso getaway. ITR now has a listing of cabins and lodges that offer 10% discount for military. For information, call 568-7506.

AER

Fort Bliss AER office is running a pilot program. The Fort Bliss AER Office is going to do away with the appointment schedule and run a test program for 120 days on a walk in basis. This program is an effort to streamline the AER Loan process and to make AER more user friendly and decrease the amount of time the Soldier is away from the unit. Soldiers wanting AER assistance can walk in and pick up a loan application or use forms flow and when they have completed the loan application return it to the AER office with all the required documentation and signatures. This program will run similar to the commanders referral program in which the loan application is dropped of by 1 p.m. the loan is ready for pick up the same business day, after 1 p.m. the loan is ready the following business day. Emergency Leaves still have priority and will always be processed fist. During the last couple of months the AER work load has increased nearly 60% we feel this is partially due to the changes made over the last year to better serve the soldier. If this program is successful as we feel it will be, Fort Bliss AER office will lead the way in ensuring our soldiers emergency’s are expedited.

Lock and Leave Storage

Lock & 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 PSCs and TDYs, a person can accumulate a lot of stuff. Lock & 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.

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.

Free wireless Internet

The Centennial Banquet and Conference Center, Fort Bliss Officers’ Club and Mickelsen Library now have free wireless internet, so while having your favorite lunch or studying hard, surf the net free and wireless at the Centennial Pub and Dining Room. For information call 562-5969, 568-7013, or 568-6156.

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, $6.00 for children ages 7 to 11 and free for children 6 and under. Reservations are recommended, please call 568-7013.

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

Special Forces recruiting

Special Forces representatives will be at the BOSS Matrix July 20 and 21 at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. with recruitment information. For more information, e-mail Sgt. 1st Class Robert M. Piette at robert.piette@usarec.army.mil.

Texas Veteran’s Home

The Ambrioso Guillen Texas Veterans Home will open its doors with a grand opening ceremony on Tuesday, July 19 at 2 p.m. The ceremony will be held at the veterans’ home, located at 9650 Kenworthy in Northeast El Paso. For more information, contact the County Judge’s Office at (915) 546-2098.

Roswell collection

Insights, El Paso Science Museum will host a special out of this world exhibit. The Roswell Collection will be on display beginning Saturday July 16. This exhibit, a replica of the original UFO Museum and Research Center in Roswell, N.M., will take the visitor through the pages of history, pose questions you may not want to ask, and give answers you may not want to hear. Most importantly, you may decide whether this is Science Fiction or Science Fact. Accompanying this unique collection will be an exhibit of known aliens; our own space program. We will follow NASA programs and join the ranks of aliens and venture out into space. Space once called the final frontier, is now available in fact and fantasy.

Vacation Bible School

Parents of children from pre-school through 6th grade are invited to register their children now for vacation Bible school to be held Aug. 1 through 5 at St. Paul Lutheran Church. The theme of the session is “Going on a Prayer Safari.” Classes will be conducted from 9 a.m. to noon. The Bible school will be conducted at Bauman Hall in the church located at 1000 Montana. For more information contact the church office at 533-0201, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

El Paso Surf Club

The El Paso Surf Club presents a summer volleyball coed series. The tournament will take place July 16 at Madaline Park on Cincinnati Street at 9:30 a.m. This is a one day event. Registration starts at 8:45 a.m. and the cost of registration is $75.00 per team. The format for the tournament will be: beginner division tournament (beginner skill level/playing to have a blast), and advanced division tournament (playing competitively for years). Each team will consist of four males and two females while playing on the court. Each team is allowed to have a total of eight players per team. Each team will be placed in a division which will play all teams in that pool. The top two teams per pool will advance to the playoffs. Prizes will be awarded to 1st and 2nd place in the beginner division and the advanced division. Free refreshments will be provided all day and BBQ grills will be on sit “lit and ready.” Please bring your own picnic food for a fabulous day of fun!! For more information contact Pat Devlin, 383-5398.

Satchmo jazz fest

We’re keeping the spirit of Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong alive with live jazz music and authentic New Orleans Cuisine at the Officers’ Club on the famous jazz player’s birthday Aug. 4 at 4:30 p.m. The event will include a rich sampling of films and clips featuring Louis Armstrong and his contemporaries, a walk-thru sampling of food prepared by New Orleans native and Officers’ Club head chef, AB Bradford, wine tasting from Del Norte Fine Wines, and a special tribute to Satchmo himself provided by some very special guests. It’s a celebration of food, music, and fun and it’s only happening at the Fort Bliss Officers’ Club.

Airport travel advisory

Summer travel has begun a The El Paso International Airport, and airlines are recommending that all passengers arrive one and half-hours before departure. The early arrival time is necessary in order to facilitate and expedite the screening process handled by the Transportation Security Administration. The early morning and early afternoon are peak travel periods. For TSA new summer travel tips visit the website at www.TSA.gov, or contact Liz P. Bellegarde at 240-3347.

Sizzlin’ Saturday Nights

The Junior League of El Paso presents a sizzlin’ summer series at the Garden. El Paso Desert Botanical Garden at Keystone Heritage Park, 4200 Doniphan Rd. in the Upper Valley. Info: 584-3511.
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July 23 - “Children’s Story Dancer” starring Terry Alvarez, admission is $3 (3 and under free).

July 30 - “Spice It Up a Notch” Cooking, Wine and Jazz Show, Admission $15/2 tickets for $20, space is limited, reservations recommended, call 584-3511.

Aug. 6 - Puppet Mania, a night with Manos Arriba Puppet Theater. Admission $3 (3 and under free)

Aug. 13 - “Out of This World” Star Gazing show, presented by the Gene Roddenberry Planetarium. Gates open at 7 p.m., show begins at 8 p.m. Admission $5 adults, $3 children, seniors, military, (3 and under free).

Aug. 20 - “Getting Jazzed” with the Ruben Gutierrez Quartet. Admission $5.

Aug. 27 - Movies among the Stars - show “The Wizzard of Oz.” Gates open 7 p.m., movie begins at 7:45 p.m. Admission is free.

Sept. 10 - Some Like It Hot - Mariachi Madness. Admission $5 adults, $3 children, seniors and military, (3 and under free).

Bradal, Quinceañera Dream Fair

The 2005 fair is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 17, at the El Paso Convention Center. The fair includes more than 100 exhibitor including garden wedding displays, a Gown Blow-out gallery, three fashion shows, a bridal bistro area for catering and cake sampling, Battle of the Brides competition and more. Admission: $5. Free for children under 12. Information: 546-6450 or 546-6238.

Sgt. Rubalcava Memorial Car Show

LULAC Council No. 4457 will host its first Sgt. Isela Rubalcava Memorial Car Show, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 17, at Bill Childress Elementary, 7700 Cap Carter Road (off Doniphan), west of Canutillo. Admission: $3 ($2 for children).

The show is named for the Canutillo native killed while serving in Iraq. Proceeds will benefit a memorial scholarship in her name.

Ski Cloudcroft summer events

The ski area is two miles east of Cloudcroft on U.S. 82. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner during the summer months. Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Information: (505) 682-2333 or (800) 333-7542; or www.ski-cloudcroft.com.

July 23: Chili cook-off. The CASI-sanctioned event is a qualifier for chili cook-off in Terlingua. The public is welcome to come and sample the offerings. Admission is free.

Ruidoso Art Festival

The 34th annual event is July 29-31, at the Ruidoso Convention Center on Highway 48. Sponsored by the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce, the juried show has more than 100 artists displaying various forms of fine arts and crafts. Hours: noon to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $3 ($1 age 15 and younger). Information: 1-877-RUIDOSO (784-3676) or (505) 257-7395 or visit www.ruidosonow.com.

The festival has been named by the Harris Poll as one of the top art shows in the U.S. and No. 1 in Southern New Mexico. Works include painting, sculpture, jewelry, glass, woodwork, leather, pottery and porcelain, metalwork, weaving, photography and mixed media. A silent auction benefiting the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce will be held.

Mission Trail Harvest Market

Local farmers, bakers and craftspeople will display their wares at an open-air farmers market 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, July 30-Oct. 29, at the Tigua parking lots on Zaragosa and Socorro Road (across from the Ysleta mission). Information: Lilia Ruiz, 858-2915.

The market is a joint project of the cities of Socorro and El Paso, the Texas Cooperative Extension Service and the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Indian Tribe, and will feature fresh products such as peppers, corn, apricots, tomatoes, grapes, pomegranates, pistachios, honey, pecans, figs, squash, bread and baked goods. Arts and crafts vendors and live entertainment will also be offered.

Farmer’s Market at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing

The market’s fourth season runs 7:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays, with more than 25 quality vendors, growers and artisans. The CoffeeStream will serve breakfast 7:30 to 11 a.m. on the patio, including pastries, market fresh burritos, coffees, lattes and sodas. Lunch will be served 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information: (505) 589-0653.

Ardovino’s Desert Crossing is at One Ardovino Drive in Sunland Park, N.M.; from El Paso, take Race Track Drive across the Rio Grande and across McNutt Road (NM 273), continue past the post office and turn left on Ardovino (look for the windmill).

Las Cruces Farmers & Crafts Market

The market features a variety of arts and crafts, plus produce, baked goods and other food items, at the market in Las Cruces’ Downtown Mall, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays. Information: (505) 541-2554.

A special “Christmas in July” market is Saturday, July 23. Free activities for the kids, live entertainment.

Mesilla Mercado

Local farmers and merchants sell a variety of merchandise at Old Mesilla Plaza, noon to 4 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays. The mercado includes local pottery, woodwork, produce, jewelry, photography and a variety of local art. Admission is free. Information: (505) 524-3262.

El Paso Chorale auditions

The El Paso Chorale Chamber Choir has one opening for a paid position in the tenor section. Performances to include two productions with El Paso Opera, The Gift of Christmas Concerts at the Union Depot, a Valentine’s concert, a spring concert and a performance with the El Paso Symphony in April. Auditions run through the first week in July; practices begin in July. Call to set up audition time: 581-5534.

Miss New Mexico American Coed Pageant

The Miss New Mexico American Coed Pageant scholarship event will be held Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Best Western Mesilla Valley Inn, 901 Avenida de Mesilla, Las Cruces. Admission: $15. Information: 494-2366 or nmamericancoed@aol.com.

Bocce and Bubbly Bash

The Ellis Country Inn in Lincoln, N.M. will host an evening of bocce ball and champagne tasting beginning at 5 p.m. Sunday. Event also includes food, drink and live music. Cost: $40. Information: 1-800-653-6460.

Trinity Site Open House

White Sands Missile Range will hold a special 60th anniversary open house for Trinity Site where the world’s first atomic bomb was tested 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the White Sands Missile Range (north end). Line-up to enter the site begins at 7:15 a.m. at Otero County Fairgrounds parking lot on U.S. 54/70 in Alamogordo; departure is 8 a.m. Arrive at Trinity site at 10 a.m. and depart by caravan at 1 p.m. Admission is free. Information: (505) 678-1134 or visit www.wsmr.army.mil/ pao/TrinitySite/trinst.htm.

Tennis Club and Fitness Zone

The Fort Bliss Tennis Club and Fitness Zone offers a five-court tennis club, fitness area with a 20-piece circuit training room, and two practice courts. The workout area features hydraulic weight machines, cardio equipment and a “Romper Area” for small children to play under their parent’s supervision while working out. The facility will have a tiered monthly payment rate ranging from $20 to $35. Those DA/DoD civilians enrolled in the six-month long Fort Bliss Civilian Fitness Program may attend for free. For a membership application, visit www.blissm wr.com/Recreation/ZONE. htm or call 569-5448.

Swim lessons

The following are classes being offered at Replica Pool Aug. 8 through 12. Stroke improvement from noon to 2 p.m. cost $30. You must have past swimming level 3 or higher.

Lifeguard readiness from 2 to 5 p.m. class, cost $40. You must have past swimming level 3 or higher and be 10 years old or older. Topics include swimming and water drills, rescues in/out of water, basic first aid, using a backboard, water entries to include lifeguard stands.

There will be certificates awarded upon successful completion of classes. For information call 568-7431.



www.bliss.army.mil	Published for the Fort Bliss/El Paso, Texas Community	June 14, 2005

<map name="boxmap-b4"> <area shape="rect" coords="0, 589, 120, 600" href="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm/privacy-policy.html?o=1" > <area coords="0,0,10000,10000" href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?tag=&creative=92501&camp=8117&link_code=dl1&path=subst/misc/amazon-cobrand-cc/v3/marketing-from-associates-step1.html/ref%3Db1_assoc_29" > </map>	Community Claims information Any persons with personal effects belonging to, or claims against, Capt. Kristin C. Paulson should immediately contact Capt. Demetrios Ghikas at 568-4778 or 373-3516. Grand opening Fort Bliss Garrison Commander, Col. Bryon Greenwald and Post Exchange Manager Ted Wulff will conduct a ribbon cutting tomorrow officially opening Box Office Video. The ribbon cutting ceremony will be at 10 a.m. in Bldg. 198, on Custer Road. Box Office Video will provide for rental of thousands of movies. 32nd Change of Command Brig. Gen. Richard McCabe will relinquish command of the 32nd Army Air and Missile Defense Command to Brig. Gen. Francis Mahon during a change-of-command ceremony scheduled for 8:30 a.m. July 22 at Noel Field. Mahon currently serves as deputy commanding general for the U.S. Army Air Defense Artillery Center and Fort Bliss. 32nd farewell dinner The 32nd Army Air and Missile Defense Command will host a farewell dinner in honor of Brig. Gen. Richard McCabe, outgoing commander, at 6 p.m. July 21 at The Centennial. Dress is casual. Tickets cost $20 per person and are available from Sgt. 1st Class Tony Nolen. For more information, call 568-6457. Distinquished award Nominations for the Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher Distinguished Civilian Humanitarian Award must by submitted no later than than July 28. Nominations for this award are for contributions made between Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2004. This award is to an individual or organization who has demonstrated exceptional patriotism and humanitarian concern for members of the United States Armed Forces or families. An endorsement by a Major Army command Commander is required. For more information please contact Randy Blackburn at (210) 295-2245, or email randy.blackburn@samhouston. army.mil. Information exchange Information Exchange, an hour-long monthly meeting designed to keep Soldiers, family members, retirees and civilians informed about upcoming post events, activities and programs, is held the last Monday of every month at 9 a.m. at the Fort Bliss Officers’ Club Ballroom. The agenda features speakers from various organizations, including Tricare, the NCO Wives Club, AAFES, ASYMCA, MWR, and more. The next meeting will be held July 25. For information, call 568-6741. Excalibur Steppers The Excalibur Steppers are looking for new members ages 5 to 15. They are invited to come out and join the team. Practices are held Monday through Friday. The Tuesday and Thursday practices are held at Stout Gym from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The Monday, Wednesday, and Friday practice is done at my home in Northeast El Paso starting at 7 p.m. To become an Excalibur Stepper students must maintain a “C” average in school. For additional information on becoming an Excalibur Stepper contact Everett Lewis, 568-3585 or 564-9199. Kelly Park Under the Residential Housing Initiative, Kelly Park on Marshall Road is now operated and maintained by GMH Military Housing. The facility remains open for general use, including mini golf. Call 568-1987 for information. Organizational days and MWR equipment rental (jumping balloons, dunk tank, big grills, event tents, etc.) will now be located at Biggs Park. Call 568-8087 for information or reservations. German American Night Run The 12th Annual First Light Federal Credit Union German-American Oktoberfest Night Run is set for 6 p.m. Sept. 10 at Kelly Park. The event is open to all community members. Participants may sign up for either the 8K Run (5 miles) or the 5K Fun Walk (3.1 miles). Entry fees are $15 in advance and $20 the day of race. Military unit teams may run in the military competition, with the top five individual finishing times going toward their team’s overall time. Teams may include up to ten individuals, and the entry fee is $120 per military unit team. First through third place teams receive cash awards to their unit funds. Information sheets with registration forms are available at Stout Fitness Center, Fort Bliss ITR, most El Paso sport stores, and YMCA and YWCA locations. A registration form is also available online at http://home.elp.rr.com/nightrun/. Early registrants may mail their registration form and check made payable to IMWRF-Sports, to: P.O. Box 6100, Fort Bliss, TX 79906. Pre-race activities begin at 4 p.m. and will include Oktoberfest music and a variety of entertainment, along with the sale of German Bratwurst and pastries and other refreshments. Proceeds from the race will benefit MWR and the German Air Force charity organizations “Helping Hands” and “Aid for the Needy,” which have been reaching out to the needy on both sides of the Texas/Mexico border for more than 20 years. For information, call the Fort Bliss Sports Office at 568-4508 or 568-5995 or Franz Huber at 568-0259 or visit the Web site at http://home.elp. rr.com/nightrun/. Teen council Fort Bliss Youth Services is establishing a new Teen Council. This group will be actively involved with the planning and the development of activities offered at Fort Bliss Youth Services, to include organizing teen programs such as fieldtrips, dances, community outreach, and youth sponsorship. Youth between 13 and 18 years of age who want to make a difference within their community are needed. For information, call Gabriele Johnson at 569-7732. Bowling league Aug. 23, the Fort Bliss Bowling Center will host an organizational meeting for the Center Men’s Handicap Bowling League. At present, 20 teams are interested; however there is room for 32 teams. Aug. 19, the Fort Bliss Bowling Center will host an organizational meeting for the Friday Seniors Handicap Bowling. Participants must be 50 years or older. At present, 18 teams are interested; however there is room for 24 teams. If interested in joining either league, sign up at the bowling center counter, or call John Spates at 751-6197 or the Bowling Center at 568-6272. Welcome newcomers Fort Bliss Officers’ Club hosts welcome nights every Friday at 4:30 p.m.; and Champagne Sunday Brunch every week beginning at 10 a.m. Fort Bliss Bowling Center: $1 games and free snacks every Thursday through August; during July and August bowl three games, get one free; Free game with purchase of snack bar special; and $1 games Monday and Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Centennial Banquet and Conference Center: Pub Welcome Nights every Friday at 4:30 p.m.; Karaoke Wednesday and Friday nights in July; Specialty night buffets every Tuesday at 6 p.m.; and party in the Metro Station every Saturday beginning at 10 p.m. All Fort Bliss Soldiers and Family members are welcome. For information on these and other specials, visit www.blissmwr.com and click 4-1 CAV. Youth Services football Fort Bliss Youth Services will conduct registrations for the Fort Bliss Panthers and Fort Bliss Jaguars tackle football teams now through July 31. Ages 8 to 11 are invited to register for the competitive tackle football league. Since this is a competitive league, the 50 percent participation rule is not in effect. Parents will be required to attend a sportsmanship class before their children are allowed to participate in the city league. Football registrants must be Child and Youth Services members. Fees are $25 for the first child and $20 for each additional child. For information, call Mike Emile at 568-2617. Army Soldier Show The 2005 U.S. Army Soldier Show comes to Fort Bliss Aug. 19 at 7 p.m. and Aug. 20 at 2 p.m. at Soldier Hall, Bldg. 2, to perform “Operation America Cares,” a 90-minute song and dance production that expresses the importance of giving deployed Soldiers a touch of home. The show will focus on how Soldiers deal with the stresses of war and long deployments. Seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis; no tickets are issued. The show is free. For more information, call 568-6741. Wine and dine The Fort Bliss Officers’ Club cordially invites you to sample the exquisite wine of Del Norte Fine Wines and eat a delectable four course meal at the Fort Bliss Officers’ Club Wine and Dinner Pairing, Sept. 9, at 6:30 p.m. Each meal will be accompanied by a complimentary pairing of wine to bring out the taste of the food presented. Tickets will be on sale at the beginning of August at the Officers’ Club: $25 for members and $30 for non-members. For more information call 568-3164. Rock the Fort Music Fest Fort Bliss Morale, Welfare, and Recreation is pleased to host our second Rock the Fort Music Fest July 23, from noon to 10 p.m. at Kelly Park on Marshall Rd. Admission is free to festival grounds. Scheduled activities include live bands and performances from Flashback, After Affect, The Compromise, the 62nd Army Show Band with special guests Sherman Hemsley, Lt. Col. Michael Maloney and the Fungi Mungle, as well as food and beverage vendors, free Mini Golf, Pedal Car Races, Jumping Balloons, Dunk Tank, Slip-n-Dip, face painting, treasure hunt, art displays and sales, car shows/displays. Microbrew and wine tasting will be available in the Beer and Wine Garden for $15, which includes 15-2.5 ounce samplings of microbrew beers and specialty wines, snacks, a souvenir tasting glass, backpack, limited edition event t-shirt, wine opener, sunglasses, key chain, candy, and Hawaiian lei. Fireworks are scheduled for 9:15 p.m. For more, call 568-6741 568-2784 or 568-3164 or visit www.blissmwr.com for the latest information. Dive In Join MWR July 30 and August 20 for a wet and wild time at the Community Pool’s Dive In. Join us for fun and food as we play great movies at the pool. Parents and kids can arrive at the starlit cinema at 7 p.m. or patrons can come early in the day and stay until night. The free movie starts at 8:30 p.m. This is a special event, no outside food or beverages are allowed; however, patrons may purchase snacks for a minimal cost. Watching a movie will never be the same. Fort Bliss Community Pool Dive In - it’s like a Drive Inn, only not as dry. For more information, call 568-7013. Dance and ballet classes Youth Services dance classes will be held through July 29 at Fort Bliss Youth Center, Bldg 195. Participants must be registered with Central Registration to participate. Payment is due at time of registration in order to ensure placement in the class. To maintain enrollment in class, payment is due two weeks prior to the beginning of month. For information call 569-7732. Rhythm and Dance 1: For 3 to 5 year olds on Wednesday and Friday from 3 to 3:30 p.m. (Transportation will be provided for weekly children who attend CDC) 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 showcases students 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 showcases students progress. Pre-ballet: for 3 to 5 year olds Wednesday and Friday from 3 to 3:30 p.m. (Transportation will be provided for weekly children who attend CDC) and 3:30 to 4 p.m. Cost is $35 per month. The Instructor will introduce basic ballet movements to students, concentrating on developing gross motor skills, listening to music, learning to count beats, and musical expression. These are half hour classes designed to prepare the dancer for primary ballet class. One recital per year will be presented. Primary ballet: for school age elementary children Wednesday and Friday from 4 to 4:30 p.m. Cost is $35 per month. Primary ballet for elementary students follows a primary syllabus that includes plies, tendus, chasses, gallops skips, and other preparatory ballet exercises. One recital per year will be presented to showcases students 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. Class is geared to those who are interested in a serious ballet program. 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. Veterinary services The Vet Clinic offers Walk-In Wellness clinics (vaccines, microchips, deworming, heartworm and feline leukemia tests) every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and from 1 to 3:30 p.m. If your pet needs to be seen for something other than vaccines, we offer sick call appointments every Tuesday and Thursday, call 569-2266 to schedule an appointment. Lastly, our lobby hours for clearing, pet registration and for sale of Heartguard medications and flea and tick preventatives are Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.; and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. AAU Bench Press Competition Fort Bliss MWR Sports will host an Amateur Athletic Union Bench Press Competition Sept. 24 at Stout Gym. This is a military Bench Press National Championship and is open to all branches of the service. Weigh-ins begin at 8 a.m. and competition starts at 10 a.m. Cost for participating for males and females is $30, which includes the entry fee, a t-shirt and competition medial for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finished. AAU Powerlifting rules apply and may be accessed at www.aausports.org. All entries must be postmarked no later than Sept. 3 and should be sent certified mail with return receipt. The event is sponsored by the Fort Bliss Buffalo Soldiers Powerlifting Club. For questions or more information, please contact Doug Briggs at 568-6458. Cheerleading Fort Bliss Youth Services will conduct registration for the Fort Bliss Panthers and Fort Bliss Jaguars cheerleading squads now through Aug. 1. Youth, ages 8 to 11, are invited to register for the cheerleading squads that will be supporting Fort Bliss Youth Services in the city competitive tackle football league. All cheerleading registrants must be YS members. Fees are $25 for the first child and $20 for each additional child. Also, parents will be required to attend a sportsmanship class if your child makes the team. For information, call 568-2617. ACS classes Army Community Service offers a variety of services to assist the Army family. The following are classes being offered: Expectant Sibling Classes: ACS is offering an Expectant Sibling Class July 20 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the ACS, Bldg. 2494 Ricker Road, next to the Stanton Movie Theatre. This class is to educate parents on how to prevent and reduce sibling rivalry. It also educates children ages 3 to 8 years old on what to expect from a new baby and upon completion of the class they along with parents will receive a certificate. If interested contact Esylen Stephens at at 568-1132. Playgroups The Army Community Services Center’s Toddler Playgroup has permanently changed location to the playroom at the Ft. Bliss Bowling Alley on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon ages 18 months to 31/2 years old. The Toddler Playgroup will meet during the summer months at Kelly Park on Tuesdays and Biggs Water Park on Thursdays. In case of inclement weather the group will meet at the Fort Bliss Bowling Alley. The Infant Playgroup will meet on Thursday’s at the Fort Bliss Youthplex from 10 to 11 a.m. ages 5 months to 18 months. The playgroups are an excellent way to meet other military parents within the Fort Bliss Community while enhancing your child’s social, emotional and physical development. If interested call 568-1132. Education Fair Fort Bliss will host its annual Education Information Fair for all military families from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Aug. 1 at the Centennial Banquet and Conference Center, Bldg. 11199 at Biggs Army Airfield. El Paso area school superintendents, principals, counselors and PTA presidents will be in attendance to welcome new families, pass out information and answer questions. Representatives from various school departments such as Pupil Services, Transportation, Special Educa-tion, Gifted and Talented, Nursing, Athletics, Health Services and Food Services will also be on hand to answer questions. Representatives from El Paso, Ysleta, Socorro, Anthony, Clint and Canutillo School Districts will also be present. Thirty five parochial, private, homeschool, and charter schools will be represented, as well as the Region 19 Headstart, Prevent Blindness, Advocacy Inc. and Fort Bliss Child Care programs. Additionally, a representative from Childcare Management Services will be available to assist families with financial concerns regarding daycare. This event will provide an excellent opportunity to families with school age children to meet and gather information from various schools and to familiarize themselves with all the school programs available in the El Paso area. For more information, contact Mary Avila or Bitsy Mahon from the Fort Bliss School Liaison Services at 568-9306. School registration Kindergarten and Preschool registration is now being accepted for the 05/06 school year. Kindergarten Monday through Friday noon until 3 p.m. at the Main CDC, Preschool Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at Main CDC, Preschool Monday through Friday 8:30 to 11 a.m. at Logan CDC. Rates are based on total family income and parent’s participation in the program. Please call 568-4374 to register. Motorcycle show As part of the Rock the Fort Music Fest July 23, MWR will host a motorcycle show for all Soldiers and Fort Bliss community members who wish to show off their motorcycles. Participation is limited to the first 60 individuals. Contact Brian Forman or Kris Brown, at 568-8087 for details. Karaoke The Officers’ Club hosts karaoke in the Pershing Pub every Friday “Elvis” Rob Langford sets up at 5:30 and plays until 11 p.m., providing MWR patrons with one of the largest selections of karaoke songs in El Paso. Relax, sing-a-long, and have a nice cold beverage to begin the weekend with your friends at the Fort Bliss Officers’ Club. For information, call 568-7013. The Fort Bliss Bowling Center hosts karaoke nights for MWR patrons and guests Thursday and Friday nights. Karaoke King takes the stage beginning at 7:30 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 Banquet and Conference Center on Biggs Airfield hosts karaoke nights for MWR patrons and guests Friday nights from 5 to 10 p.m. with Linda’s Carraoke Karaoke Entertainment. For information, call 562-5969. A League of Their Own Starting in June and lasting throughout the summer, MWR Special Events will implement a new program at the Fort Bliss Bowling Center. The center will offer group bowling lessons for kids on selected Saturdays, every month of summer. This is a great opportunity for kids to learn a very exciting sport and have fun at the same time! From noon to 2 p.m., kids will be able to learn new skills, bowl with friends, and have a free snack (hot dog, chips, and soda) all for just $8. “A League of Their Own” will begin June 4 and the rest of the dates are as follows: July 23, Aug. 6, and Aug 20. For more information regarding this promotion call the Fort Bliss Bowling Center at 568-6272. Bowling Center birthday packages The Fort Bliss Bowling Center offers four different birthday packages, all at unbeatably low prices. There is a minimum of six children required for a party and each package includes party hats and balloons. The get-together is set up by the Fort Bliss Bowling Center Staff to the rear of the lanes. Our packages are as follows: Package #1 is $6 per child and includes a hot dog with chips and a fountain drink, one free game of bowling and one free shoe rental. Package #2 is $6.50 per child and includes one slice of pepperoni or sausage pizza. A 12 oz. fountain drink, one free game of bowling, and one free shoe rental. Package #3 is $6.50 per child and includes one slice of cheese pizza, a 12 oz. fountain drink, one free game of bowling, and one free shoe rental. Package #4 is $6.50 per child and includes one regular burger, a 12 oz. fountain drink, one free game of bowling, and one free shoe rental. Birthday parties or other special events are even available for booking on Saturdays. The center also has automatic bumpers for lots of family fun! Wondering what type of birthday party would be perfect for your child? Come by and see for yourself how much fun the Fort Bliss Bowling Center can be! For more information about these and other fun events going on this summer at the Bowling Center call 568-6272. CDS special openings The Child Development Center now offers special hours of operation every Saturday at its main location in Building 1730 on Haan Road. Hours are 1 p.m. to midnight. Cost for payday weekend care is $3.50 per hour first child and $3 per hour for each additional child for CAT 2 and up, $2.50 per hour and $2 per hour for each additional child in CAT 1, ages 2 months to 12 years, are eligible for the care. For a special opening, a minimum reservation of 20 children is required. When there are not enough reservations to warrant opening, alternative care will be offered. For information, call 569-5040 or 568-6335. ITR cabin rentals Stop by the ITR office for your Ruidoso getaway. ITR now has a listing of cabins and lodges that offer 10% discount for military. For information, call 568-7506. AER Fort Bliss AER office is running a pilot program. The Fort Bliss AER Office is going to do away with the appointment schedule and run a test program for 120 days on a walk in basis. This program is an effort to streamline the AER Loan process and to make AER more user friendly and decrease the amount of time the Soldier is away from the unit. Soldiers wanting AER assistance can walk in and pick up a loan application or use forms flow and when they have completed the loan application return it to the AER office with all the required documentation and signatures. This program will run similar to the commanders referral program in which the loan application is dropped of by 1 p.m. the loan is ready for pick up the same business day, after 1 p.m. the loan is ready the following business day. Emergency Leaves still have priority and will always be processed fist. During the last couple of months the AER work load has increased nearly 60% we feel this is partially due to the changes made over the last year to better serve the soldier. If this program is successful as we feel it will be, Fort Bliss AER office will lead the way in ensuring our soldiers emergency’s are expedited. Lock and Leave Storage Lock & 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 PSCs and TDYs, a person can accumulate a lot of stuff. Lock & 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. 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. Free wireless Internet The Centennial Banquet and Conference Center, Fort Bliss Officers’ Club and Mickelsen Library now have free wireless internet, so while having your favorite lunch or studying hard, surf the net free and wireless at the Centennial Pub and Dining Room. For information call 562-5969, 568-7013, or 568-6156. 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, $6.00 for children ages 7 to 11 and free for children 6 and under. Reservations are recommended, please call 568-7013. 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 ACS 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 568-3724/3437 to schedule your brief and to find out about needed technical requirements. Special Forces recruiting Special Forces representatives will be at the BOSS Matrix July 20 and 21 at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. with recruitment information. For more information, e-mail Sgt. 1st Class Robert M. Piette at robert.piette@usarec.army.mil. Texas Veteran’s Home The Ambrioso Guillen Texas Veterans Home will open its doors with a grand opening ceremony on Tuesday, July 19 at 2 p.m. The ceremony will be held at the veterans’ home, located at 9650 Kenworthy in Northeast El Paso. For more information, contact the County Judge’s Office at (915) 546-2098. Roswell collection Insights, El Paso Science Museum will host a special out of this world exhibit. The Roswell Collection will be on display beginning Saturday July 16. This exhibit, a replica of the original UFO Museum and Research Center in Roswell, N.M., will take the visitor through the pages of history, pose questions you may not want to ask, and give answers you may not want to hear. Most importantly, you may decide whether this is Science Fiction or Science Fact. Accompanying this unique collection will be an exhibit of known aliens; our own space program. We will follow NASA programs and join the ranks of aliens and venture out into space. Space once called the final frontier, is now available in fact and fantasy. Vacation Bible School Parents of children from pre-school through 6th grade are invited to register their children now for vacation Bible school to be held Aug. 1 through 5 at St. Paul Lutheran Church. The theme of the session is “Going on a Prayer Safari.” Classes will be conducted from 9 a.m. to noon. The Bible school will be conducted at Bauman Hall in the church located at 1000 Montana. For more information contact the church office at 533-0201, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. El Paso Surf Club The El Paso Surf Club presents a summer volleyball coed series. The tournament will take place July 16 at Madaline Park on Cincinnati Street at 9:30 a.m. This is a one day event. Registration starts at 8:45 a.m. and the cost of registration is $75.00 per team. The format for the tournament will be: beginner division tournament (beginner skill level/playing to have a blast), and advanced division tournament (playing competitively for years). Each team will consist of four males and two females while playing on the court. Each team is allowed to have a total of eight players per team. Each team will be placed in a division which will play all teams in that pool. The top two teams per pool will advance to the playoffs. Prizes will be awarded to 1st and 2nd place in the beginner division and the advanced division. Free refreshments will be provided all day and BBQ grills will be on sit “lit and ready.” Please bring your own picnic food for a fabulous day of fun!! For more information contact Pat Devlin, 383-5398. Satchmo jazz fest We’re keeping the spirit of Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong alive with live jazz music and authentic New Orleans Cuisine at the Officers’ Club on the famous jazz player’s birthday Aug. 4 at 4:30 p.m. The event will include a rich sampling of films and clips featuring Louis Armstrong and his contemporaries, a walk-thru sampling of food prepared by New Orleans native and Officers’ Club head chef, AB Bradford, wine tasting from Del Norte Fine Wines, and a special tribute to Satchmo himself provided by some very special guests. It’s a celebration of food, music, and fun and it’s only happening at the Fort Bliss Officers’ Club. Airport travel advisory Summer travel has begun a The El Paso International Airport, and airlines are recommending that all passengers arrive one and half-hours before departure. The early arrival time is necessary in order to facilitate and expedite the screening process handled by the Transportation Security Administration. The early morning and early afternoon are peak travel periods. For TSA new summer travel tips visit the website at www.TSA.gov, or contact Liz P. Bellegarde at 240-3347. Sizzlin’ Saturday Nights The Junior League of El Paso presents a sizzlin’ summer series at the Garden. El Paso Desert Botanical Garden at Keystone Heritage Park, 4200 Doniphan Rd. in the Upper Valley. Info: 584-3511. \| July 23 - “Children’s Story Dancer” starring Terry Alvarez, admission is $3 (3 and under free). July 30 - “Spice It Up a Notch” Cooking, Wine and Jazz Show, Admission $15/2 tickets for $20, space is limited, reservations recommended, call 584-3511. Aug. 6 - Puppet Mania, a night with Manos Arriba Puppet Theater. Admission $3 (3 and under free) Aug. 13 - “Out of This World” Star Gazing show, presented by the Gene Roddenberry Planetarium. Gates open at 7 p.m., show begins at 8 p.m. Admission $5 adults, $3 children, seniors, military, (3 and under free). Aug. 20 - “Getting Jazzed” with the Ruben Gutierrez Quartet. Admission $5. Aug. 27 - Movies among the Stars - show “The Wizzard of Oz.” Gates open 7 p.m., movie begins at 7:45 p.m. Admission is free. Sept. 10 - Some Like It Hot - Mariachi Madness. Admission $5 adults, $3 children, seniors and military, (3 and under free). Bradal, Quinceañera Dream Fair The 2005 fair is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 17, at the El Paso Convention Center. The fair includes more than 100 exhibitor including garden wedding displays, a Gown Blow-out gallery, three fashion shows, a bridal bistro area for catering and cake sampling, Battle of the Brides competition and more. Admission: $5. Free for children under 12. Information: 546-6450 or 546-6238. Sgt. Rubalcava Memorial Car Show LULAC Council No. 4457 will host its first Sgt. Isela Rubalcava Memorial Car Show, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 17, at Bill Childress Elementary, 7700 Cap Carter Road (off Doniphan), west of Canutillo. Admission: $3 ($2 for children). The show is named for the Canutillo native killed while serving in Iraq. Proceeds will benefit a memorial scholarship in her name. Ski Cloudcroft summer events The ski area is two miles east of Cloudcroft on U.S. 82. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner during the summer months. Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Information: (505) 682-2333 or (800) 333-7542; or www.ski-cloudcroft.com. July 23: Chili cook-off. The CASI-sanctioned event is a qualifier for chili cook-off in Terlingua. The public is welcome to come and sample the offerings. Admission is free. Ruidoso Art Festival The 34th annual event is July 29-31, at the Ruidoso Convention Center on Highway 48. Sponsored by the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce, the juried show has more than 100 artists displaying various forms of fine arts and crafts. Hours: noon to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $3 ($1 age 15 and younger). Information: 1-877-RUIDOSO (784-3676) or (505) 257-7395 or visit www.ruidosonow.com. The festival has been named by the Harris Poll as one of the top art shows in the U.S. and No. 1 in Southern New Mexico. Works include painting, sculpture, jewelry, glass, woodwork, leather, pottery and porcelain, metalwork, weaving, photography and mixed media. A silent auction benefiting the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce will be held. Mission Trail Harvest Market Local farmers, bakers and craftspeople will display their wares at an open-air farmers market 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, July 30-Oct. 29, at the Tigua parking lots on Zaragosa and Socorro Road (across from the Ysleta mission). Information: Lilia Ruiz, 858-2915. The market is a joint project of the cities of Socorro and El Paso, the Texas Cooperative Extension Service and the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Indian Tribe, and will feature fresh products such as peppers, corn, apricots, tomatoes, grapes, pomegranates, pistachios, honey, pecans, figs, squash, bread and baked goods. Arts and crafts vendors and live entertainment will also be offered. Farmer’s Market at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing The market’s fourth season runs 7:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays, with more than 25 quality vendors, growers and artisans. The CoffeeStream will serve breakfast 7:30 to 11 a.m. on the patio, including pastries, market fresh burritos, coffees, lattes and sodas. Lunch will be served 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information: (505) 589-0653. Ardovino’s Desert Crossing is at One Ardovino Drive in Sunland Park, N.M.; from El Paso, take Race Track Drive across the Rio Grande and across McNutt Road (NM 273), continue past the post office and turn left on Ardovino (look for the windmill). Las Cruces Farmers & Crafts Market The market features a variety of arts and crafts, plus produce, baked goods and other food items, at the market in Las Cruces’ Downtown Mall, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays. Information: (505) 541-2554. A special “Christmas in July” market is Saturday, July 23. Free activities for the kids, live entertainment. Mesilla Mercado Local farmers and merchants sell a variety of merchandise at Old Mesilla Plaza, noon to 4 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays. The mercado includes local pottery, woodwork, produce, jewelry, photography and a variety of local art. Admission is free. Information: (505) 524-3262. El Paso Chorale auditions The El Paso Chorale Chamber Choir has one opening for a paid position in the tenor section. Performances to include two productions with El Paso Opera, The Gift of Christmas Concerts at the Union Depot, a Valentine’s concert, a spring concert and a performance with the El Paso Symphony in April. Auditions run through the first week in July; practices begin in July. Call to set up audition time: 581-5534. Miss New Mexico American Coed Pageant The Miss New Mexico American Coed Pageant scholarship event will be held Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Best Western Mesilla Valley Inn, 901 Avenida de Mesilla, Las Cruces. Admission: $15. Information: 494-2366 or nmamericancoed@aol.com. Bocce and Bubbly Bash The Ellis Country Inn in Lincoln, N.M. will host an evening of bocce ball and champagne tasting beginning at 5 p.m. Sunday. Event also includes food, drink and live music. Cost: $40. Information: 1-800-653-6460. Trinity Site Open House White Sands Missile Range will hold a special 60th anniversary open house for Trinity Site where the world’s first atomic bomb was tested 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the White Sands Missile Range (north end). Line-up to enter the site begins at 7:15 a.m. at Otero County Fairgrounds parking lot on U.S. 54/70 in Alamogordo; departure is 8 a.m. Arrive at Trinity site at 10 a.m. and depart by caravan at 1 p.m. Admission is free. Information: (505) 678-1134 or visit www.wsmr.army.mil/ pao/TrinitySite/trinst.htm. Tennis Club and Fitness Zone The Fort Bliss Tennis Club and Fitness Zone offers a five-court tennis club, fitness area with a 20-piece circuit training room, and two practice courts. The workout area features hydraulic weight machines, cardio equipment and a “Romper Area” for small children to play under their parent’s supervision while working out. The facility will have a tiered monthly payment rate ranging from $20 to $35. Those DA/DoD civilians enrolled in the six-month long Fort Bliss Civilian Fitness Program may attend for free. For a membership application, visit www.blissm wr.com/Recreation/ZONE. htm or call 569-5448. Swim lessons The following are classes being offered at Replica Pool Aug. 8 through 12. Stroke improvement from noon to 2 p.m. cost $30. You must have past swimming level 3 or higher. Lifeguard readiness from 2 to 5 p.m. class, cost $40. You must have past swimming level 3 or higher and be 10 years old or older. Topics include swimming and water drills, rescues in/out of water, basic first aid, using a backboard, water entries to include lifeguard stands. There will be certificates awarded upon successful completion of classes. For information call 568-7431.