Community Happenings Published July 7, 2009 SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Editor's Note: Submit "Community" advertisements 10 days before the desired publication date to publicity@spangdahlem.af.mil. For more information, call the 52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office Internal Information Section at 452-5244. Upcoming Events July 10: There will be a post- unit compliance inspection/ celebration 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. outside Club Eifel. Awards will be given to outstanding performers who were not recognized at the UCI outbrief. Col. Tip Wight, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, will give opening remarks at 11 a.m. Food and beverages will be served 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at no cost. Military members and base employees are invited to attend. July 10: The Air Force Sergeant's Association semi-annual, four-man scramble golf tournament is scheduled for 8 a.m. July 10 at the Lietzenhof Golf Course. The cost is €35 per person. There will be prizes for first and second place, closest pin, and longest drive, as well as putting and chipping contests. For more information, call Staff Sgt. Randall Dawdy at 452-4005 or 452-4007. July 11: A beginners' mat cutting class is scheduled from 9 a.m. - noon July 11 at the Arts and Crafts Center in building 189. The cost is $15 and includes the cost of supplies. Sign up at least one week in advance to reserve a seat. For more information, call the Arts and Crafts Center at 452-6841. July 11: A Spoken Word event is scheduled for 8 p.m. July 11 at the Brick House Community Center. Doors open at 9 p.m. For more information e-mail spangspokenword@yahoo.com or Theresa.Madison@spangdahlem.af.mil. July 11: The 52nd Fighter Wing Chapel is hosting a Prayer Walk 8 a.m. July 11 starting at the Spangdahlem Base Chapel parking lot. The focus is to pray for the base, the government and current events while walking around base. Beverages and bagels will be available in the chapel annex after the walk. The event is open to all ages. Sign up in the chapel foyer. For more information, call Chaplain (Capt.) Larry Lovejoy at 452-6711. July 13: Applications are due to either the Bitburg Youth Center in building 58 or the Spangdahlem Youth Center in building 458 July 13 for the U.S. Armed Forces in Europe Teen Adventure Camp open to 13- to 18-year-olds in Garmisch. Selections for the 16 available slots will be made upon receipt of applications. The cost is $30 and is due at the time of selection notifications. For more information, call Ann Ernst at 452-9206 or Sarah Williams at 452-6244. July 15: A cake decorating class is scheduled from 6 - 9 p.m. July 15 at the Arts and Crafts Center in building 189. The cost is $30. For more information, call the Arts and Crafts Center at 452-6841. July 15: A basic auto care class is scheduled from 5 - 6:30 p.m. July 15 at the Auto Hobby Shop in building 189. The cost is $25. Sign up at the Auto Hobby Shop in building 189. For more information, call the Auto Hobby Shop at 452-6842. Ongoing Notifications Civil Air Patrol The Spangdahlem Civil Air Patrol Cadet Squadron meets 6 p.m. Thursdays in building 2012 at the Bitburg French casern. For more information, visit www.capspangdahlem.com. Lost and found Individuals who have lost or found any items should contact the 52nd Security Forces Squadron Investigations Section. For more information, call Staff Sgt. Keith Combass at 452-7346 or keith.combass@Spangdahlem.af.mil. Miscellaneous · Passport and international driver's license pictures taken at the Music Video Xpress are $5 per picture. · Spangdahlem Veterinary Treatment Facility clinic hours of operation are 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1-4 p.m. Monday through Friday. To schedule an appointment or for information regarding import/export requirements for your pet, call 452-6769. Safety Message The Air Force prohibits wearing portable headphones, earphones or other listening devices while operating a motor vehicle, running, jogging, walking, bicycling or skating, to include skateboards, on Air Force installation roadways. The exception is with the use of a hands-free telephone headset or a single-bud earpiece. When jogging or running on roadways at night or in inclement weather, personnel will wear retro-reflective clothing or devices visible from the front and back. All persons who ride a bicycle, including motorized bicycles, on an Air Force installation shall wear a properly fastened and approved bicycle helmet. For more information, call the 52nd Fighter Wing Safety Office at 452-7233. TMO Due to a high number of permanent-change-of-station moves at this time, the travel management office personal property section asks servicemembers and families remain flexible and head to TMO as soon as orders are issued. For more information, call TMO at 452-6068 or stop by building 103. Education Briefs Central Texas College Central Texas College is offering hospitality management 6-9 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays through Aug. 4. For more information, call Laurie Clark at 452-7554. University of Maryland University College UMUC Europe is offering a new Europe $100 book award for spouses and family members of active-duty enlisted servicemembers. The application process for new and current students takes minutes. Active-duty enlisted servicemembers may still apply for the Orkand $100 book award. For more information, call the education center at 452-6063. Education Resources Servicemembers and their families can access the Department of Defense Morale, Welfare and Recreation Libraries/Lifelong Learning Resource for college level examination program and DANTES subject standardized test preparation, scholastic assessment test subject preparation, general education diploma test preparation, high school success tips, paying for college, school searches, emergency medical technician preparation, resume building, and more. The online resource can be viewed on the Air Force Virtual Education Center on the Air Force Portal under Peterson's Air Force Education Resource Center. For more information, call the education center at 452-6063.