CYS B-ball tryouts
CYS Sports will have try-outs for summer competitive boys’ and girls’ basketball leagues Saturday at the Youth Center, Bldg. 195, Chaffee Road. The try-outs are as follows:
• Girls ages 9 to 13 from 9:30 a.m. to noon.
• Boys ages 9 to 12 from noon to 2 p.m.
For more information, call 568-2617.
Tell Me a Story
Join Brig. Gen. Anthony Ierardi as he reads The Remarkable Farkle McBride by John Lithgow. The free event is April 20 at 2 p.m. at Main School Age Services, Bldg. 131. Seating is limited. To reserve a seat and for more information, call 821-6801 or 855-7013.
Freedom Camp 2008
This three-day camp is planned for children ages 7 to 18, of Soldiers who are currently deployed or have returned from deployment within the last seven months. Deadline to register is June 6. The camp is being held from June 19 through 21. Registration packets and instructions may be downloaded at www.blissmwr.com/freedomcamp/ or picked up at CYS Central Registration. There is a $10 registration fee per family. A limited number of scholarships are available. Space is limited. For more information, call 568-9306 569-7732.
SAT/ACT/PSAT prep classes
Child and Youth Services is offering classes to help prepare college-bound students. Classes will be offered May 3 and June 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the YouthPlex, Bldg. 195, Chaffee Road. A minimum of five students are needed to conduct the class. Students must pre-register through Central Registration, Bldg. 1743 on Victory Road, adjacent to the Fort Bliss Inn. There is a $5 registration fee. For more information, call 568-1132 or e-mail bliss.yess@conus.army.mil.
Job and volunteer fair
Hire Expectations provides an opportunity for teenagers to learn important job skills such as how to write a resume, complete a job application and market their volunteer experience. Young adults will have an opportunity to meet with companies, volunteer agencies, technical schools and colleges. The fair will be held April 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Centennial Banquet and Conference Center. For more information, call 568-1132.
CYS youth fair
MWR Child and Youth Services invites all to participate in their annual Children’s Fair April 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at GMH Kelly Park. This event is free and open to all families in the El Paso and Fort Bliss communities. Enjoy a free lunch, games, activities and live entertainment. For more information, call 569-5040.
Family discounts
Fee reductions for family members of deceased or severely disabled Soldiers who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom and other mission-related contingencies are available. A copy of enrollment in the Army Disabled Soldier Support System should be provided to CER, Bldg. 1743.
Summer volunteer program
The American Red Cross at William Beaumont Army Medical Center is sponsoring a summer volunteer program for ages 13-17. The program is scheduled for June 2 to Aug. 15. If interested in becoming a volunteer, complete a registration packet. Packets can be picked up in room 4K2, Bradley Building, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Once the packet is returned, a reservation for orientation can be made for May 28, June 10, June 16 or June 18. To make an orientation reservation, applicants must complete and return the packet. A current tuberculosis test is required. Bring shot record for verification. For more information, call 569-2483.
Battle Cry
Battle Cry is held from 4 to 6 p.m. every Sunday at the Youth Center, Bldg. 195. This event is free to all students in middle school and high school.
Battle Cry Home School is held every Friday from 11:30 to 1 p.m. at the Youth Center, Bldg. 195. It is open for all home-school students on post.
Battle Cry “Girls Only” Bible study is every Monday from 7 to 8 p.m. at Bldg. 440. Girls from seventh to 12th grade are invited to attend.
For more information, call 568-2157 or visit www.BlissYouth.org.