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Job announcement for an FRG Assisant

The FRG Assistant position opening is posted at www.sri-hq.com/jobcenter. php. Strategic Resources, Inc. manages the FRG Assistant Program contract and accepts resumes via fax and email. The deadline to submit applications and resumes is Monday, Aug. 15. For immediate consideration, please complete the SRI employment application and email to Human Resources (hr@sri-hq.com) or fax to 703-749-3046 (Attn: Human Resources). Reference the job code and desired location: FRGA-Bliss. Include salary history. For more information, contact the SRI Human Resources Department at 703-749-3040. Contact Project Endeavor and the ACS Family Member Employment Services at 568-1132 for help with job search assistance or resume preparation.

32nd FRG potluck

The 32nd Army Air and Missile Defense Command family readiness group will hold a potluck meeting and family get-together from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the FRG site in Bldg. 2449. For information, call Capt. Scott Helmore at 568-7407.

August Health Care Forum

The August Health Care Forum is 9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 25 in the Army Community Service, Bldg. 2450. Topics include TRICARE, Children’s Issues, and El Paso Critters and Creepy Crawlies. All are invited to attend.

Mandatory motorcycle certification training

Fort Bliss has experienced two fatal motorcycle accidents this fiscal year. The accident investigations revealed both riders were experienced NCOs who recently transitioned to higher class motorcycles. Following the May accident, Maj. Gen. Vane directed implementation of motorcycle certification training for all motorcycle riders on post. The current commanding general directed continuation of this initiative. The training is mandatory for all military personnel (assigned or attached to Fort Bliss) who operate motorcycles.
Based on the commanding general’s guidance from the last readiness review, motorcycle registration for Fort Bliss Soldiers is mandatory. All Soldiers, NCOs, officers and civilians who operate a motorcycle must attend the motorcycle certification course. Contact James Hill, Installation Safety Officer, at 568-7772 to schedule training.

New sick call procedures at VA Clinic

The El Paso Veterans Affairs Health Care System have made the following changes: Walk-in sick call is now sick call by appointment; patients call the telephone linked care at 569-6158, listen to the menu options, and choose the option to speak to a registered nurse. The TLC phone line is available from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The patient will receive advice for self-care, instructions to go to the emergency department, or call 911, and, if needed, receive a same day sick call appointment.

Operation Santa Claus

Operation Santa Claus is holding an open house the week of Aug 15.

Stop by the OpSanta Warehouse inside building 1123. Help kick off the 48th season helping the children of El Paso and Fort Bliss. The open house hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contact OpSanta at 568-1010 to arrange a time to visit the open house. Stop by and find out what OpSanta can do for you and what you can do for those less fortunate.

62nd Army Band concert

The 62nd Army Band is planning a concert for the month of October and invites all active duty military, family members, or DoD civilians that play a musical instrument to join us. If interested call 568-7001/2263, or e-mail Staff Sgt. Gallas at cathleen.gallas@bliss.army.mil.

Recycling Center needs mascot

Come up with a new mascot and win a prize. Prizes will be awarded for 1st through 3rd places. Open to all Fort Bliss youth age 14 and younger. Contest deadline is Aug. 10. Drop off your ideas at any Child and Youth Facility. You can write us a note, drop us a line, draw us a picture, but enter today. For more information, call 568-6384.

Excalibur Steppers

The Excalibur Steppers are looking for new members. Ages five to fifteen are invited to come out and join. Practices are Monday through Friday. The Tuesday and Thursday practices are at Stout Gym from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The Monday, Wednesday, and Friday practices are held at a private residence in northeast El Paso at 7:00 p.m. To become an Excalibur Stepper, students must maintain a “C” average. For information contact Everett Lewis, 568-3585 or 564-9199.

4-1 Cav./1-44 AMD MWR specials

Are you new to post? We’ve got you covered. Fort Bliss Officers’ Club has Welcome nights every Friday at 4:30 p.m., and Champagne Sunday Brunch every week beginning at 10 a.m. Fort Bliss Bowling Center has $1 games and free snacks every Thursday through August. During 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 on 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.

CERT training schedule

The El Paso Police Department is offering free Community Emergency Response Training through December at the Police Academy, 2300 Scenic Drive. The courses will be held on Tuesdays through Thursdays from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., and on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. as follows: Aug. 16 through 18, Aug. 20, Sept. 13 through 15, Sept. 17,Oct. 11 through 13, Oct. 15, Nov. 15 through 17, Nov. 19, and Dec. 6 through 8 and Dec. 10. For information contact 562-4263, ext. 28.

Toys for Tots

The 4th annual Toys for Tots Golf Tournament will be Aug. 25 at the Lone Star Golf Club. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., with a 9:00 a.m. shotgun start. It is a four-person scramble: $260.00 per team or $65.00 per person, plus a new unwrapped toy (worth at least $5.00). Fee includes green fee, cart, lunch, and goodie bags. Prizes will be awarded for the longest drive, the straightest drive and specialty holes. All proceeds go towards buying toys for underprivileged children in the El Paso area. For information, contact Gunnery Sergeant Faulkner, Staff Sergeant Gallegos, or Staff Sergeant Bacon at 566-8697.

El Paso Airport travel advisory

Summer travel has begun and airlines are recommending passengers get to the airport an hour and a half before departure. The early arrival time expedites the screening process conducted by the Transportation Security Administration. Early morning and early afternoon are peak travel periods. For TSA new summer travel tips, visit www.TSA.gov, or contact Liz P. Bellegarde at 240-3347.

Responsible Dog Ownership Day

The Onate Trail Dog Fanciers Association will join with the American Kennel Club and other AKC affiliated clubs nationwide on September 17 celebrating Responsible Dog Ownership Day. The club and their dogs will be at Carmike Cinemas to discuss and promote how to provide good pet care and their requirements. Information on the different types of dog breeds will be available and the public is invited to “Meet the Breed”; meeting the club’s dogs up close to find out what breed might be a good pet for their family. Also available will be information and handouts about the various dog activities and sports in El Paso and the area. Training information will also be available. The Canine Good Citizen certification test will be given. For more information, go to www.otdfa.com or www.akc.org, or call 755-9286.

Hope Chapel Services move

Contemporary Christian Service’s held at Hope Chapel will now be at Chapel 2 starting Aug. 7. Hope Chapel offers the following every Sunday: 9 a.m. Contemporary Christian Chapel service; 9 a.m. child care for those younger than Pre-K; 9 a.m. Sunday school for Pre-K through 3rd grade; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school for pre-K through adults which is a separate curriculum from the 9 a.m. Pre-K through 3rd grade class. Call 861-6344 for information.

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 Tricare, the NCO Wives Club, AAFES, ASYMCA, MWR, and more. The next gathering will be held August 29. Meeting notes can also be viewed on the MWR website at www.blissmwr.com. For information call 568-6741.

American Red Cross

Volunteer Orientations are held every Friday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Fort Bliss Red Cross office, Bldg. 45, Slater Road. Volunteers are needed to assist with clerical support, health and safety training and disaster response. Training is provided. Call 568-4898/6301 to register.

Lawn Chair and a Movie

The return of “Lawn Chair and a Movie” and the Farmer’s Harvest Market at old Fort Bliss in September and in October respectively, presents opportunities for family readiness groups to sell snacks and crafts. Call Mrs. Disinger at 568-3137 for information. September movies will feature John Wayne in “McClintock” on Sept. 8, “The Horse Soldiers” on Sept. 16, “The Green Berets” on Sept. 23, and “The Quiet Man” on Sept. 30.

FB Women’s Equality Day

Fort Bliss will conduct a Women’s Equality Day Observance on Aug. 25 between 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Soldier Hall. This ceremony is in honor of the contributions women have made to our nation. This event is free and open to the Fort Bliss and El Paso communities. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Women’s Right to Vote.” Anyone who would like to participate can contact Sgt. 1st Class Kenny Pendleton, 11th Brigade Equal Opportunity Advisor, at 568-1073.

Beatles Show returns

The Abraham Chavez Theatre is proud to play host to “1964” a tribute to the Beatles on Aug. 13 at 8 p.m. “1964” has toured throughout the world performing at major concert venues, fairs, festivals, colleges, corporate events, and conventions. Tickets for the concert are $19.50, $24.50 and $29.50 and are available at all Ticketmaster outlets. Charge by phone at 544-8444 or go to www.ticketmaster.com. For information about the concert or band, call Laurie Garcia, Event Marketing Coordinator for the Abraham Chavez Theatre at 534-0615.

Museum Noon Lecture Series

Gen. Joshua Chamberlain, who fought during the civil war, will be the topic of the Museum Noon Lecture Series for August. The presentation lasts for approximately 40 minutes. The PowerPoint slide lecture will be Wednesday, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Fort Bliss Museum Auditorium.

When the Civil War broke out in 1861, Chamberlain, who had no experience as a Soldier, felt a strong urge to join the Army and fight to save the union. He fought in 24 battles during the war, including Antietam and Gettysburg. He is best known for his historic stand against Confederate forces at Little Round Top.
Chamberlain is considered to be the model of the perfect “Citizen-Soldier.” The Museum Noon Lecture Series, presented by retired Maj. Gen. Bill Riley, are held on the second Wednesday of the month.

Texas Salsa Festival

The El Paso Empowerment Zone will have a Salsa Dance Competition at the Texas Salsa Festival on Sunday, September 4. The contest will have a youth, amateur, and professional salsa dance competition categories judged by the El Paso Ballroom Dance Academy, New Horizon Dance Academy, Lupe Duran, Shundo, along with the World Salsa and Mambo Champions Carolina and Felipe Telona, who will perform in a dance showcase.

The youth competition begins at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday for ages 17 and younger. The amateur competition for dancers ages 18 and above will begin at 7 p.m., followed by the professional competition for ages 18 and above starting at 8:30 p.m. Prizes for competition winners include trophies for first, second, and third place. In addition, there a month-long scholarship to one of the area dance schools in partnership with the Texas Salsa Festival will be awarded. Deadline for application submittal is Friday, August 26 and day-of entries will be on a cash basis only.

For information, log onto www.texassalsafest.org or call 351-1191 or 351-1680.

Fiesta de San Lorenzo

The San Lorenzo Fiesta Committee will host its annual San Lorenzo Fiesta Friday through Sunday, on the church grounds located at Farm to Market Road 1110 and Center St., Clint. There will be various matachines groups, live music, and a disco providing entertainment. Also, there will be plenty of food and various rides for the kids. Festivities will begin at 5 p.m. on Friday, noon on Saturday and 1 p.m. on Sunday. Mass will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Friday; 5 p.m. on Saturday; 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon, and 5 p.m. on Sunday. On August 10, the feast day of San Lorenzo, transportation from the church grounds to San Elizario, Texas, will be at 1:00 a.m. for the annual pilgrimage back to the church grounds to attend a 4:30 a.m. mass. For information, contact 851-2255.

Team Bliss Soccer Program

Team Bliss Varsity Soccer Program is looking for players who are interested in league play and possible tournament action. The team practices Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 6 to 7 a.m. at the fields just inside the Cassidy Gate. Anyone interested can show up at the practice fields during the times listed. Contact Alaxander Buda at 569-2193, or email Alaxander.Buda@amedd.army.mil.

Open call for youth dance teams

The El Paso Empowerment Zone will host the Texas Salsa Festival on Sunday, September 4. EPEZ is looking for local youth dance teams to perform to Latin Jazz and Salsa music at the festival. Participants will perform on the Youth Stage, along with the Fanta Girls and Regaton band Big Family. For information on performing, log onto www.texassalsafest.org or call 351-1191 or 351-1680.

Fiesta de las Flores

The League of United Latin American Citizens will host its annual Fiesta De Las Flores on Labor Day weekend, September 2 through 5, at the El Paso County Coliseum. Monday, September 5 is Military Appreciation Day, FREE admission for all Active Military, family members, National Guard, Reserve and retired military. Fiesta de las Flores include daily entertainment, a carnival, food, game booths and much more. The Fort Bliss military police will provide a K-9 Team demonstration, and an MP Patrol Car with a team demonstrating their newest equipment. For information call LULAC at 542-3464.

Nortre Dame student send off

The Notre Dame Club of El Paso will host its annual send-off on Sunday, Aug. 7 at 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 5216 White Oak. All freshmen and current students, families, friends, and alumni are invited. Please bring a salad, vegetable or dessert. We will provide brisket, rolls and drinks. For information call 584-9617.

Ball park boxing series

The third-card fight in Oscar De La Hoya’s Ball Park Boxing Series will be Aug. 5 at Cohen Stadium, beginning at 8 p.m. The final card will feature local fighters, a female fighter and potentially a highly-touted boxer presented by Don King. Tickets are $10 for general admission, $15 for box seats and $25 for ringside. Free general admission tickets are also available at Good Times stores with the purchase of a De La Hoya souvenir drink cup.

El Paso Museum of Art

The El Paso Museum of Art will showcase Oscar-nominated short films in conjunction with the Binational Independent Film Festival. The films will be screened in the El Paso Energy Auditorium Thursday Aug. 4, from noon to 2 p.m. For a complete listing of festival activities, visit www.chamizalfilfestival.org/sched. html. The EPMA is located at One Arts Festival Plaza. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays and holidays. Free admission to the museum. For information contact Kimberly McCarden at 532-1707, ext 66.

Biker party

The American Legion Post 58 and the American Legion Riders are sponsoring a biker party. Admission is free and there will be a DJ, full bar, dance floor and a motorcycle rodeo. A bike show and slow drag races are just two of many events. Trophies will be awarded to event winners. There will be door prizes and drawings throughout the evening. The American Legion is located at 4724 Vulcan St. Bike registration begins at 5:30 p.m., and the party begins at 6 p.m. This event is to raise money for veterans in need and their families within the area. For information contact Jeff Wolf at 383-9866.

Oktoberfest 2005

The German Air Force Defense Center will host Oktoberfest 2005 Friday, Sept. 16 through Sunday, Sept.18. The event is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and will include a beer stein, a Bavarian dinner and a raffle ticket, featuring the Bavarian Brass Band from Holledau. On Sunday, the event begins at noon. Doors will open one hour prior to the start of the event each day. Admission for Friday and Saturday is $25, and Sunday is $10. Tickets go on sale Aug. 15 and can be purchased in Bldg. 516B, room 113, on post. All events occur in Bldg. 746 at Carter and Pleasanton roads on post. For information call 568-8923 or visit www.bwbausawest.com

EFMP committee meeting

You are invited to attend the quarterly Exceptional Family Member Program Committee meeting at 1:30 p.m., Aug.16, at the Army Community Service Conference Room, Building 2494, Ricker Road, Fort Bliss. Jessica Torrence, Exceptional Family Member Program Coordinator, will chair this meeting. It is requested that you come prepared to give a brief (2-3 minutes), informal presentation about your role in the EFMP. The goal is to share pertinent information effecting EFMP families.

Contact Jessica Torrence, ACS EFMP coordinator, if you know of any other agencies that would benefit from membership in this committee.

If you have any questions or need more information, contact the undersigned at 568-1343.

Laffs 4 Literacy

To raise money for local libraries, People Skills, in partnership with the El Paso Area Libraries consortium, and the El Paso Sports Commission, is producing Laffs 4 Literacy on Aug. 20 at the El Paso County Coliseum at 8 p.m. This event will feature some of the finest comedians. Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster outlets and Ticketmaster.com, and can be purchased for $35, $25, and $15. For information contact Melodya Salaices at 834-8246 or email msalaices@ epcounty.com.

Free soccer clinic

There will be a free soccer clinic Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at Cohen Stadium. The clinic features Kwame “The Human Seal” Apea. Kids who attend the soccer clinic will receive a free ticket to the Diablo’s game for the following day. Cameras are welcome. For information contact David Pearlman at 833-5155.

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 August 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. Call 568-7013.

Outdoor Adventures

In August, MWR Outdoor Adventures has the following trips planned: Wet-n-Wild: August 6, $16.
Carlsbad Caverns: August 13, $25. Cost includes admission to Carlsbad Caverns, admission to Carlsbad Caverns Kings Palace tour.

Dripping Springs and War Eagles Air Museum: August 27, $16. Cost includes admission to Dripping Springs and La Cueva, admission to the War Eagles Air Museum.

All trips include snacks, beverages and transportation. To sign up, call 568-2784.

Civilian fitness program

Applications for the next civilian physical training program are now being accepted. 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. The program includes a pre and post fitness assessment, health education classes, activity classes, including weight training and aerobics, and supervised exercise instruction from 12:30 to 14:30 p.m., Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Stop by Stout Physical Fitness Center or e-mail Doug Briggs at Douglas.briggs1@us.army.mil to pick up an application packet. The packets are due by Sept. 3, at 4 p.m. Assessments will be conducted on Monday, Sept. 12, with the class day being Tuesday, Sept. 13 at Stout Physical Fitness Center. First come, first serve, maximum 30.

For information call 568-6458.

Centennial Taco Tuesday

The Centennial Banquet and Conference Center on Biggs Airfield introduces its “all-you-can-eat” Taco Tuesdays on August 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. The evening will feature an assortment of hard-shell and soft beef and chicken tacos, rice, beans, chips and salsa, variety of desserts, and a beverage. Margaritas and import beer will be available for purchase. Pay only $7.95 for adults and $4.00 for children. Bring your appetite and chow down during the Centennial’s Taco Tuesday. For information or reservations, call 562-5969.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage

Sept. 16, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Centennial, Officers’ Club, and Golden Tee will commemorate Hispanic Heritage with an all-you-care-to-eat Mexican lunch buffet. Celebrate Hispanic culture with authentic Mexican food. Choose from an array of tacos, burritos, flautas, enchiladas, steaming hot refried beans, fresh salsa and crisp tortilla chips. The buffet at the O Club is $5.25 for members and $6.25 for non-members, at Centennial and Golden Tee all guests eat for $6.25. For information call the Centennial at 562-5969, the O Club at 568-7013, or the Golden Tee at 562-3559.

Italian Night

That’s amore! On Aug. 26 and September 23, it’s Italian Night at the Fort Bliss Officers’ Club. From 6 to 9 p.m., the O Club will feature an all-you-care-to-eat Italian buffet including a variety of pastas, sauces, meatballs, lasagna, salad bar, assorted desserts and beverages. Italian Night is open to the Fort Bliss community. Members pay $9.95, non-members pay $11.95 and children are only $4.50. For reservations call 568-7013.

Team Bliss Judo Team

All Soldiers interested in being a member of the Team Bliss Judo Team are invited to start attending practices held in the Combative Training Room in Bldg. 60. Experience is preferred but not required. Practices are held: Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 5:30 to 7:30 a.m., and on Tuesday and Thursday, 7 to 8:30 p.m. For information contact Command Sgt. Maj. Randy Leatherwood at 568-8158.

Friday Seniors Bowling League

On Aug.19 there will be an organization meeting for the Friday Seniors Handicap Bowling League. To bowl in this league you have to be a senior 50 years young or older. At present we have 18 teams and we have room for 24 teams. Interested teams or individuals can sign up for this league at the Fort Bliss Bowling Center or call John Spates at 751-6197 or the bowling center 568-6272.

Bowling Leagues

Several Fort Bliss Bowling Leagues are signing up new members. Aug. 19: Friday, Seniors Handicap Bowling, participants must be 50 years or older. August 23: Center Men’s Handicap Bowling League. To sign up call John Spates at 751-6197 or the Bowling Center at 568-6272. Aug. 31: Golden Age Senior Mixed Bowling League, participants must be 50 years or older, to sign up call 751-1340. Sept. 6: Ladies Tuesday Evening Bowling League, females of all ages are eligible, four to a team, to sign up call 751-1340.

The Bowling Center also hosts the Las Vegas Bowling League on Thursday nights. Call 757-9485 to join.

Men’s Handicap League

On Aug. 23 there will be an organization meeting. At present, we have 20 teams that showed interest in the only men’s league at Fort Bliss Bowling Center. We have room to expand to 32 teams. Interested teams or individuals can sign up for this league at the Fort Bliss Bowling Center, or call John Spates at 751-6197 or the bowling center 568-6272.

BOSS San Diego getaway

Spend a summer weekend in sunny San Diego, California, Aug. 19 through 22. The BOSS program will sponsor and travel to California’s second largest city for an awesome summer getaway. For only $95 you will get transportation to and from San Diego, a Six Flag ticket, hotel accommodations and for military ID card holders, free admission to Sea World (all others pay normal gate fee). Sign up at ITR by August 12. For more information call 568-6556.

CYS fee payment

Fees for CDS and SAS regularly scheduled full-time or part-day programs are due on the first of the month. For your convenience, parents may choose to pay the full fee on the first of the month or to pay half on the first and the other half on the 15th of the month. Fees not paid within three days after the 1st and/or 15th will incur a late fee. Once the fees are 15 days past due, the Soldier’s commander will be notified. At 20 days past due, CYS must terminate services. At 30 days past due, CYS will contact DMWR Financial Management Division to initiate DD 139 (Pay Adjustment Authorization) action and the delinquent sum will be deducted from the Soldier’s paycheck. Any time fees are owed in any program, the family can not enroll the child in another CYS program. For specific information, call 568-4374.



www.bliss.army.mil	Published for the Fort Bliss/El Paso, Texas Community	August 4, 2005

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Contact Project Endeavor and the ACS Family Member Employment Services at 568-1132 for help with job search assistance or resume preparation. 32nd FRG potluck The 32nd Army Air and Missile Defense Command family readiness group will hold a potluck meeting and family get-together from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the FRG site in Bldg. 2449. For information, call Capt. Scott Helmore at 568-7407. August Health Care Forum The August Health Care Forum is 9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 25 in the Army Community Service, Bldg. 2450. Topics include TRICARE, Children’s Issues, and El Paso Critters and Creepy Crawlies. All are invited to attend. Mandatory motorcycle certification training Fort Bliss has experienced two fatal motorcycle accidents this fiscal year. The accident investigations revealed both riders were experienced NCOs who recently transitioned to higher class motorcycles. Following the May accident, Maj. Gen. Vane directed implementation of motorcycle certification training for all motorcycle riders on post. The current commanding general directed continuation of this initiative. The training is mandatory for all military personnel (assigned or attached to Fort Bliss) who operate motorcycles. Based on the commanding general’s guidance from the last readiness review, motorcycle registration for Fort Bliss Soldiers is mandatory. All Soldiers, NCOs, officers and civilians who operate a motorcycle must attend the motorcycle certification course. Contact James Hill, Installation Safety Officer, at 568-7772 to schedule training. New sick call procedures at VA Clinic The El Paso Veterans Affairs Health Care System have made the following changes: Walk-in sick call is now sick call by appointment; patients call the telephone linked care at 569-6158, listen to the menu options, and choose the option to speak to a registered nurse. The TLC phone line is available from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The patient will receive advice for self-care, instructions to go to the emergency department, or call 911, and, if needed, receive a same day sick call appointment. Operation Santa Claus Operation Santa Claus is holding an open house the week of Aug 15. Stop by the OpSanta Warehouse inside building 1123. Help kick off the 48th season helping the children of El Paso and Fort Bliss. The open house hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contact OpSanta at 568-1010 to arrange a time to visit the open house. Stop by and find out what OpSanta can do for you and what you can do for those less fortunate. 62nd Army Band concert The 62nd Army Band is planning a concert for the month of October and invites all active duty military, family members, or DoD civilians that play a musical instrument to join us. If interested call 568-7001/2263, or e-mail Staff Sgt. Gallas at cathleen.gallas@bliss.army.mil. Recycling Center needs mascot Come up with a new mascot and win a prize. Prizes will be awarded for 1st through 3rd places. Open to all Fort Bliss youth age 14 and younger. Contest deadline is Aug. 10. Drop off your ideas at any Child and Youth Facility. You can write us a note, drop us a line, draw us a picture, but enter today. For more information, call 568-6384. Excalibur Steppers The Excalibur Steppers are looking for new members. Ages five to fifteen are invited to come out and join. Practices are Monday through Friday. The Tuesday and Thursday practices are at Stout Gym from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The Monday, Wednesday, and Friday practices are held at a private residence in northeast El Paso at 7:00 p.m. To become an Excalibur Stepper, students must maintain a “C” average. For information contact Everett Lewis, 568-3585 or 564-9199. 4-1 Cav./1-44 AMD MWR specials Are you new to post? We’ve got you covered. Fort Bliss Officers’ Club has Welcome nights every Friday at 4:30 p.m., and Champagne Sunday Brunch every week beginning at 10 a.m. Fort Bliss Bowling Center has $1 games and free snacks every Thursday through August. During 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 on 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. CERT training schedule The El Paso Police Department is offering free Community Emergency Response Training through December at the Police Academy, 2300 Scenic Drive. The courses will be held on Tuesdays through Thursdays from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., and on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. as follows: Aug. 16 through 18, Aug. 20, Sept. 13 through 15, Sept. 17,Oct. 11 through 13, Oct. 15, Nov. 15 through 17, Nov. 19, and Dec. 6 through 8 and Dec. 10. For information contact 562-4263, ext. 28. Toys for Tots The 4th annual Toys for Tots Golf Tournament will be Aug. 25 at the Lone Star Golf Club. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., with a 9:00 a.m. shotgun start. It is a four-person scramble: $260.00 per team or $65.00 per person, plus a new unwrapped toy (worth at least $5.00). Fee includes green fee, cart, lunch, and goodie bags. Prizes will be awarded for the longest drive, the straightest drive and specialty holes. All proceeds go towards buying toys for underprivileged children in the El Paso area. For information, contact Gunnery Sergeant Faulkner, Staff Sergeant Gallegos, or Staff Sergeant Bacon at 566-8697. El Paso Airport travel advisory Summer travel has begun and airlines are recommending passengers get to the airport an hour and a half before departure. The early arrival time expedites the screening process conducted by the Transportation Security Administration. Early morning and early afternoon are peak travel periods. For TSA new summer travel tips, visit www.TSA.gov, or contact Liz P. Bellegarde at 240-3347. Responsible Dog Ownership Day The Onate Trail Dog Fanciers Association will join with the American Kennel Club and other AKC affiliated clubs nationwide on September 17 celebrating Responsible Dog Ownership Day. The club and their dogs will be at Carmike Cinemas to discuss and promote how to provide good pet care and their requirements. Information on the different types of dog breeds will be available and the public is invited to “Meet the Breed”; meeting the club’s dogs up close to find out what breed might be a good pet for their family. Also available will be information and handouts about the various dog activities and sports in El Paso and the area. Training information will also be available. The Canine Good Citizen certification test will be given. For more information, go to www.otdfa.com or www.akc.org, or call 755-9286. Hope Chapel Services move Contemporary Christian Service’s held at Hope Chapel will now be at Chapel 2 starting Aug. 7. Hope Chapel offers the following every Sunday: 9 a.m. Contemporary Christian Chapel service; 9 a.m. child care for those younger than Pre-K; 9 a.m. Sunday school for Pre-K through 3rd grade; 10:30 a.m. Sunday school for pre-K through adults which is a separate curriculum from the 9 a.m. Pre-K through 3rd grade class. Call 861-6344 for information. 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 Tricare, the NCO Wives Club, AAFES, ASYMCA, MWR, and more. The next gathering will be held August 29. Meeting notes can also be viewed on the MWR website at www.blissmwr.com. For information call 568-6741. American Red Cross Volunteer Orientations are held every Friday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Fort Bliss Red Cross office, Bldg. 45, Slater Road. Volunteers are needed to assist with clerical support, health and safety training and disaster response. Training is provided. Call 568-4898/6301 to register. Lawn Chair and a Movie The return of “Lawn Chair and a Movie” and the Farmer’s Harvest Market at old Fort Bliss in September and in October respectively, presents opportunities for family readiness groups to sell snacks and crafts. Call Mrs. Disinger at 568-3137 for information. September movies will feature John Wayne in “McClintock” on Sept. 8, “The Horse Soldiers” on Sept. 16, “The Green Berets” on Sept. 23, and “The Quiet Man” on Sept. 30. FB Women’s Equality Day Fort Bliss will conduct a Women’s Equality Day Observance on Aug. 25 between 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Soldier Hall. This ceremony is in honor of the contributions women have made to our nation. This event is free and open to the Fort Bliss and El Paso communities. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Women’s Right to Vote.” Anyone who would like to participate can contact Sgt. 1st Class Kenny Pendleton, 11th Brigade Equal Opportunity Advisor, at 568-1073. Beatles Show returns The Abraham Chavez Theatre is proud to play host to “1964” a tribute to the Beatles on Aug. 13 at 8 p.m. “1964” has toured throughout the world performing at major concert venues, fairs, festivals, colleges, corporate events, and conventions. Tickets for the concert are $19.50, $24.50 and $29.50 and are available at all Ticketmaster outlets. Charge by phone at 544-8444 or go to www.ticketmaster.com. For information about the concert or band, call Laurie Garcia, Event Marketing Coordinator for the Abraham Chavez Theatre at 534-0615. Museum Noon Lecture Series Gen. Joshua Chamberlain, who fought during the civil war, will be the topic of the Museum Noon Lecture Series for August. The presentation lasts for approximately 40 minutes. The PowerPoint slide lecture will be Wednesday, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Fort Bliss Museum Auditorium. When the Civil War broke out in 1861, Chamberlain, who had no experience as a Soldier, felt a strong urge to join the Army and fight to save the union. He fought in 24 battles during the war, including Antietam and Gettysburg. He is best known for his historic stand against Confederate forces at Little Round Top. Chamberlain is considered to be the model of the perfect “Citizen-Soldier.” The Museum Noon Lecture Series, presented by retired Maj. Gen. Bill Riley, are held on the second Wednesday of the month. Texas Salsa Festival The El Paso Empowerment Zone will have a Salsa Dance Competition at the Texas Salsa Festival on Sunday, September 4. The contest will have a youth, amateur, and professional salsa dance competition categories judged by the El Paso Ballroom Dance Academy, New Horizon Dance Academy, Lupe Duran, Shundo, along with the World Salsa and Mambo Champions Carolina and Felipe Telona, who will perform in a dance showcase. The youth competition begins at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday for ages 17 and younger. The amateur competition for dancers ages 18 and above will begin at 7 p.m., followed by the professional competition for ages 18 and above starting at 8:30 p.m. Prizes for competition winners include trophies for first, second, and third place. In addition, there a month-long scholarship to one of the area dance schools in partnership with the Texas Salsa Festival will be awarded. Deadline for application submittal is Friday, August 26 and day-of entries will be on a cash basis only. For information, log onto www.texassalsafest.org or call 351-1191 or 351-1680. Fiesta de San Lorenzo The San Lorenzo Fiesta Committee will host its annual San Lorenzo Fiesta Friday through Sunday, on the church grounds located at Farm to Market Road 1110 and Center St., Clint. There will be various matachines groups, live music, and a disco providing entertainment. Also, there will be plenty of food and various rides for the kids. Festivities will begin at 5 p.m. on Friday, noon on Saturday and 1 p.m. on Sunday. Mass will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Friday; 5 p.m. on Saturday; 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon, and 5 p.m. on Sunday. On August 10, the feast day of San Lorenzo, transportation from the church grounds to San Elizario, Texas, will be at 1:00 a.m. for the annual pilgrimage back to the church grounds to attend a 4:30 a.m. mass. For information, contact 851-2255. Team Bliss Soccer Program Team Bliss Varsity Soccer Program is looking for players who are interested in league play and possible tournament action. The team practices Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 6 to 7 a.m. at the fields just inside the Cassidy Gate. Anyone interested can show up at the practice fields during the times listed. Contact Alaxander Buda at 569-2193, or email Alaxander.Buda@amedd.army.mil. Open call for youth dance teams The El Paso Empowerment Zone will host the Texas Salsa Festival on Sunday, September 4. EPEZ is looking for local youth dance teams to perform to Latin Jazz and Salsa music at the festival. Participants will perform on the Youth Stage, along with the Fanta Girls and Regaton band Big Family. For information on performing, log onto www.texassalsafest.org or call 351-1191 or 351-1680. Fiesta de las Flores The League of United Latin American Citizens will host its annual Fiesta De Las Flores on Labor Day weekend, September 2 through 5, at the El Paso County Coliseum. Monday, September 5 is Military Appreciation Day, FREE admission for all Active Military, family members, National Guard, Reserve and retired military. Fiesta de las Flores include daily entertainment, a carnival, food, game booths and much more. The Fort Bliss military police will provide a K-9 Team demonstration, and an MP Patrol Car with a team demonstrating their newest equipment. For information call LULAC at 542-3464. Nortre Dame student send off The Notre Dame Club of El Paso will host its annual send-off on Sunday, Aug. 7 at 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 5216 White Oak. All freshmen and current students, families, friends, and alumni are invited. Please bring a salad, vegetable or dessert. We will provide brisket, rolls and drinks. For information call 584-9617. Ball park boxing series The third-card fight in Oscar De La Hoya’s Ball Park Boxing Series will be Aug. 5 at Cohen Stadium, beginning at 8 p.m. The final card will feature local fighters, a female fighter and potentially a highly-touted boxer presented by Don King. Tickets are $10 for general admission, $15 for box seats and $25 for ringside. Free general admission tickets are also available at Good Times stores with the purchase of a De La Hoya souvenir drink cup. El Paso Museum of Art The El Paso Museum of Art will showcase Oscar-nominated short films in conjunction with the Binational Independent Film Festival. The films will be screened in the El Paso Energy Auditorium Thursday Aug. 4, from noon to 2 p.m. For a complete listing of festival activities, visit www.chamizalfilfestival.org/sched. html. The EPMA is located at One Arts Festival Plaza. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays and holidays. Free admission to the museum. For information contact Kimberly McCarden at 532-1707, ext 66. Biker party The American Legion Post 58 and the American Legion Riders are sponsoring a biker party. Admission is free and there will be a DJ, full bar, dance floor and a motorcycle rodeo. A bike show and slow drag races are just two of many events. Trophies will be awarded to event winners. There will be door prizes and drawings throughout the evening. The American Legion is located at 4724 Vulcan St. Bike registration begins at 5:30 p.m., and the party begins at 6 p.m. This event is to raise money for veterans in need and their families within the area. For information contact Jeff Wolf at 383-9866. Oktoberfest 2005 The German Air Force Defense Center will host Oktoberfest 2005 Friday, Sept. 16 through Sunday, Sept.18. The event is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and will include a beer stein, a Bavarian dinner and a raffle ticket, featuring the Bavarian Brass Band from Holledau. On Sunday, the event begins at noon. Doors will open one hour prior to the start of the event each day. Admission for Friday and Saturday is $25, and Sunday is $10. Tickets go on sale Aug. 15 and can be purchased in Bldg. 516B, room 113, on post. All events occur in Bldg. 746 at Carter and Pleasanton roads on post. For information call 568-8923 or visit www.bwbausawest.com EFMP committee meeting You are invited to attend the quarterly Exceptional Family Member Program Committee meeting at 1:30 p.m., Aug.16, at the Army Community Service Conference Room, Building 2494, Ricker Road, Fort Bliss. Jessica Torrence, Exceptional Family Member Program Coordinator, will chair this meeting. It is requested that you come prepared to give a brief (2-3 minutes), informal presentation about your role in the EFMP. The goal is to share pertinent information effecting EFMP families. Contact Jessica Torrence, ACS EFMP coordinator, if you know of any other agencies that would benefit from membership in this committee. If you have any questions or need more information, contact the undersigned at 568-1343. Laffs 4 Literacy To raise money for local libraries, People Skills, in partnership with the El Paso Area Libraries consortium, and the El Paso Sports Commission, is producing Laffs 4 Literacy on Aug. 20 at the El Paso County Coliseum at 8 p.m. This event will feature some of the finest comedians. Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster outlets and Ticketmaster.com, and can be purchased for $35, $25, and $15. For information contact Melodya Salaices at 834-8246 or email msalaices@ epcounty.com. Free soccer clinic There will be a free soccer clinic Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at Cohen Stadium. The clinic features Kwame “The Human Seal” Apea. Kids who attend the soccer clinic will receive a free ticket to the Diablo’s game for the following day. Cameras are welcome. For information contact David Pearlman at 833-5155. 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 August 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. Call 568-7013. Outdoor Adventures In August, MWR Outdoor Adventures has the following trips planned: Wet-n-Wild: August 6, $16. Carlsbad Caverns: August 13, $25. Cost includes admission to Carlsbad Caverns, admission to Carlsbad Caverns Kings Palace tour. Dripping Springs and War Eagles Air Museum: August 27, $16. Cost includes admission to Dripping Springs and La Cueva, admission to the War Eagles Air Museum. All trips include snacks, beverages and transportation. To sign up, call 568-2784. Civilian fitness program Applications for the next civilian physical training program are now being accepted. 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. The program includes a pre and post fitness assessment, health education classes, activity classes, including weight training and aerobics, and supervised exercise instruction from 12:30 to 14:30 p.m., Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Stop by Stout Physical Fitness Center or e-mail Doug Briggs at Douglas.briggs1@us.army.mil to pick up an application packet. The packets are due by Sept. 3, at 4 p.m. Assessments will be conducted on Monday, Sept. 12, with the class day being Tuesday, Sept. 13 at Stout Physical Fitness Center. First come, first serve, maximum 30. For information call 568-6458. Centennial Taco Tuesday The Centennial Banquet and Conference Center on Biggs Airfield introduces its “all-you-can-eat” Taco Tuesdays on August 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. The evening will feature an assortment of hard-shell and soft beef and chicken tacos, rice, beans, chips and salsa, variety of desserts, and a beverage. Margaritas and import beer will be available for purchase. Pay only $7.95 for adults and $4.00 for children. Bring your appetite and chow down during the Centennial’s Taco Tuesday. For information or reservations, call 562-5969. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Sept. 16, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Centennial, Officers’ Club, and Golden Tee will commemorate Hispanic Heritage with an all-you-care-to-eat Mexican lunch buffet. Celebrate Hispanic culture with authentic Mexican food. Choose from an array of tacos, burritos, flautas, enchiladas, steaming hot refried beans, fresh salsa and crisp tortilla chips. The buffet at the O Club is $5.25 for members and $6.25 for non-members, at Centennial and Golden Tee all guests eat for $6.25. For information call the Centennial at 562-5969, the O Club at 568-7013, or the Golden Tee at 562-3559. Italian Night That’s amore! On Aug. 26 and September 23, it’s Italian Night at the Fort Bliss Officers’ Club. From 6 to 9 p.m., the O Club will feature an all-you-care-to-eat Italian buffet including a variety of pastas, sauces, meatballs, lasagna, salad bar, assorted desserts and beverages. Italian Night is open to the Fort Bliss community. Members pay $9.95, non-members pay $11.95 and children are only $4.50. For reservations call 568-7013. Team Bliss Judo Team All Soldiers interested in being a member of the Team Bliss Judo Team are invited to start attending practices held in the Combative Training Room in Bldg. 60. Experience is preferred but not required. Practices are held: Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 5:30 to 7:30 a.m., and on Tuesday and Thursday, 7 to 8:30 p.m. For information contact Command Sgt. Maj. Randy Leatherwood at 568-8158. Friday Seniors Bowling League On Aug.19 there will be an organization meeting for the Friday Seniors Handicap Bowling League. To bowl in this league you have to be a senior 50 years young or older. At present we have 18 teams and we have room for 24 teams. Interested teams or individuals can sign up for this league at the Fort Bliss Bowling Center or call John Spates at 751-6197 or the bowling center 568-6272. Bowling Leagues Several Fort Bliss Bowling Leagues are signing up new members. Aug. 19: Friday, Seniors Handicap Bowling, participants must be 50 years or older. August 23: Center Men’s Handicap Bowling League. To sign up call John Spates at 751-6197 or the Bowling Center at 568-6272. Aug. 31: Golden Age Senior Mixed Bowling League, participants must be 50 years or older, to sign up call 751-1340. Sept. 6: Ladies Tuesday Evening Bowling League, females of all ages are eligible, four to a team, to sign up call 751-1340. The Bowling Center also hosts the Las Vegas Bowling League on Thursday nights. Call 757-9485 to join. Men’s Handicap League On Aug. 23 there will be an organization meeting. At present, we have 20 teams that showed interest in the only men’s league at Fort Bliss Bowling Center. We have room to expand to 32 teams. Interested teams or individuals can sign up for this league at the Fort Bliss Bowling Center, or call John Spates at 751-6197 or the bowling center 568-6272. BOSS San Diego getaway Spend a summer weekend in sunny San Diego, California, Aug. 19 through 22. The BOSS program will sponsor and travel to California’s second largest city for an awesome summer getaway. For only $95 you will get transportation to and from San Diego, a Six Flag ticket, hotel accommodations and for military ID card holders, free admission to Sea World (all others pay normal gate fee). Sign up at ITR by August 12. For more information call 568-6556. CYS fee payment Fees for CDS and SAS regularly scheduled full-time or part-day programs are due on the first of the month. For your convenience, parents may choose to pay the full fee on the first of the month or to pay half on the first and the other half on the 15th of the month. Fees not paid within three days after the 1st and/or 15th will incur a late fee. Once the fees are 15 days past due, the Soldier’s commander will be notified. At 20 days past due, CYS must terminate services. At 30 days past due, CYS will contact DMWR Financial Management Division to initiate DD 139 (Pay Adjustment Authorization) action and the delinquent sum will be deducted from the Soldier’s paycheck. Any time fees are owed in any program, the family can not enroll the child in another CYS program. For specific information, call 568-4374.