Teen Read Week
Mickelsen Community Library will be giving out colorful, multilingual “Read” wrist bands to the first 100 teenagers who check out a book during Teen Read Week Oct. 12 through 18. Mickelsen Community Library is located in the basement of Wing E, Bldg. 2. Hours of operations are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday through Saturday, and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday. The library is closed Sunday and Monday. For more information, call 568-6156.
Virtual college fair
College Week Live is sponsoring a virtual college fair Nov. 12 and 13 to help prospective students in their college planning by connecting them with colleges in a live, interactive environment. More than 100 colleges from the U.S. will participate in the virtual college fair from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. each day. Live speaker sessions are a great opportunity for parents who are interested in topics such as financial aid, trends in college admissions, and a wide variety of additional information. Parents and students can chat with admissions officers and students, as well as ask questions regarding college information concerns directly of admissions experts. CollegeWeekLive also features a resource center for parents to access and download additional college information. To register for this event, visit www.collegeweeklive.com/
VFW scholarship
The Veterans of Foreign Wars is sponsoring its two annual scholarship contests. The Voice of Democracy scholarship program is an audio-essay contest for high school students in grades nine through 12. The entry deadline is Nov. 1. Patriot’s Pen is an essay scholarship program for students in grades six through eight. The entry deadline is Nov. 1. For more information and to enter, visit www.vfw.org and select “Programs” then “VFW Scholarship Programs.” or visit www. blissmwr.com/yess/.
Fashion models wanted
The fashion modeling program at SKIES Unlimited is seeking male and female runway models ages 8 to 18 to participate in an upcoming fashion show. To be considered, call 975-8174 or e-mail tondaleya@fashionmodelconsultant.com. Meetings are held at 2:30 p.m. every Saturday at Logan School Age Services, Bldg. 5408.
Career exploration
The Military Entrance Processing Station here will offer the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test to El Paso high school students Wednesday as part of the Career Exploration Program. The test can assist students with identifying a military career path or select a college major. The test will be administered at Hanks, Bel Air and Del Valle high schools. Those interested in taking the ASVAB can contact their counselor to request the test at their school. For more information, call 568-3505, ext. 229, or e-mail clinton.s.bennett@us.army.mil.
CDC Parent Council
Join the CDC Parent Council and receive 10 percent off your monthly childcare bill. Parents are needed to fill upcoming officer positions. For more information, call 568-5689 or 568-3989.
Tutoring pickup
The Middle School and Teen Program offers after-school pickup at 4:15 p.m. for students receiving tutoring at Ross Middle School. To enroll your child in the program, call the YouthPlex. For more information, call 568-5437.
Miracle League
The Miracle League baseball league is the only one in El Paso for children ages 3 and older with any physical and/or mental disability. Registration is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday at 7500 W.H. Burges Drive. For information, call 872-9249.
Battle Cry
Bliss Youth invites all youth in sixth through 12th grades to Battle Cry for live music, an inspiring message, friends, food and exciting games. Battle Cry is from 4 to 6 p.m. every Sunday at the Youth Center, Bldg. 195.
Battle Cry Home School edition is from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday in the Youth Center, Bldg. 195. Lunch is served with either a computer technology or drama class following. For information, visit www.BlissYouth.org or call 568-2157.
SKIESUnlimited
SKIESUnlimited offers a variety of programs for children and teens. Classes include dance, martial arts, fashion modeling, academic tutoring, SAT/ACT prep, automotive maintenance and more. Participants must register with Central Enrollment and Registration. Visit www.blissmwr.com for a detailed schedule. For information, call 569-7732.
Before-, after-school care
The before- and after-school care program is open Monday through Friday. The center opens at 5:30 a.m. and closes at 6 p.m. You must register at Central Registration before enrolling. For information, call 568-4374.
Part day preschool
The Main CDC and Logan CDC are open for preschool (ages 3 to 4) from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Monday through Friday. Rates are based on the family tier, and children must be registered with CYS before enrolling. For more information, call 568-4374.
Fishing tourney
Fort Bliss Child, Youth and School Services is partnering with the Rio Grande Girl Scout Council and Ascarate Fishing Club to present Youth Fishing Day Oct. 18 at Ascarate Lake. Registration is from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. and fishing starts at noon. For information, call 569-7732.
CYS discounts
Army Family Covenant discounts are available at CYS for family members of deployed Soldiers serving in a war zone or in support of the Global War on Terrorism, family members of sponsors who are on an unaccompanied PCS, a TCS or a TDY for 90 to 179 days, or family members of sponsors who are part of rear detachment. For more information, visit www.bliss mwr.com/cys/.