Community Happenings Published June 8, 2009 SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Editor's Note: Submit "Community" advertisements 10 days before the desired publication date to publicity@spangdahlem.af.mil. Call the 52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office Internal Information Section at 452-5244 for more information. AA Meetings AA meetings happen Fridays at 7:30 p.m. on Spangdahlem Air Base in Building 136 on the first floor. For more information about AA in the Eifel, call 0152-0391-3593. Airfield Driver mandatory brief There will be a mandatory runway incursion briefing for all airfield drivers at 7 a.m, 9 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. June 17-18 at the base theater. Contact Tech. Sgt. Stacy Miller at 452-6633 with any questions. Airmen Against Drunk Driving · For a ride home, call AADD at 06565-61-2233. · Hours of Operation during the curfew will be 8-11:45 p.m. Friday and Saturday until June 17, 2009. E-mail any questions to 52fw.aadd@spangdahlem.af.mil. Airmen's Attic The Airmen's Attic in Building 418 is open 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays. The AA is not accepting any donations. Airman & Family Readiness Center For more information about A&FRC events or to sign up for an event, call 452-6422 or 06565-61-6422. · A downloadable 52nd Fighter Wing Community Calendar can be found on the www.spangdahlem.af.mil home page under the "On Base and Local" section. Chapel News For more information about Chapel events, call 452-6711. Spangdahlem AB Services Catholic Mass · Saturdays at 5 p.m. · Sundays at 9 a.m. · Daily Mass Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 11:45 a.m. · Stations of the Cross is Feb. 27 at 6 p.m. Protestant · Sundays at 10:30 a.m., traditional/Liturgical Service · Sundays at noon, Praise Service · Sundays at 5 p.m., Evangelical Service Bitburg Annex Services Catholic Mass · Sundays at noon · Daily Mass Tuesdays at 11:45 a.m. Miscellaneous chapel news · A free Vacation Bible School runs 6-8 p.m. Aug. 10-14 at the Spangdahlem Chapel grounds. The VBS is open to youth up to age 13. Volunteers age 14 and older are needed. Volunteer training is at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. July 22 and Aug. 5. For more information, call Schawann McGee at 452-9486 or e-mail schawann.mcgee.ctr@spangdhalem.af.mil. · The Chapel Resource Center is located right next to the chapel in Bldg 136 from 8 a.m. - noon Monday Wednesday, and Friday (closed on the first and third Friday of the month), 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, and 9:30-11 a.m. Sunday. For further details, call 452-2201. · For information about Islamic Services, call the lay leader at 0170-310-2593. · For information about Jewish Services, call Rabbi Levy at Ramstein Air Base at 480-5570. Civil Air Patrol The Spangdahlem Civil Air Patrol Cadet Squadron meets Thursdays at 6 p.m. in the building 2012 at the Bitburg French casern. For more information, visit www.capspangdahlem.com. Blood Drive There will be a U.S. blood drive run by the Armed Services Blood Program 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. July 1, 2009, at the Brick House Community Center. Gifts will be given to all donors. Brick House/Community Center For more information about Brick House events, call 452-7381. For more information about Community Center events, call 452-7260. ·A free Call of Duty tournament starts at 6 p.m. June 17. ·Speed dating starts at 6 p.m. June 20. · Drop-off entries for Spangdahlem's Funniest Video contest at the Brick House. The videos will be aired at 8 p.m. June 27 in the Brick House. Audience vote will determine the winners. · To make a reservation for the Spangdahlem Conference room, Willkommen Center and Base Theater use the ICE site https://ice.usafe.af.mil/sites/52MSG/FSS/EifelConferenceCenter/default.aspx or call 452-7260. · A Spoken Word event will be at 8 p.m. July 11, 2009. Doors open at 9 p.m. For more information e-mail spangspokenword@yahoo.com or Theresa.Madison@spangdahlem.af.mil. Closures · The education office will be closed June 22-26 while it is relocated to building 129. Testing will be suspended during the move. Club Eifel For more information about club events, call 452-4633. · Grab-N-Go service is available at JR Rockers. · The Fireside Lunch Buffet happens Tuesdays through Fridays. · Karaoke is Thursdays and Saturdays in the Enlisted Lounge. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. · The Big House has Friday's Super Social Hour and Belgian Delight Nights every Friday from 5-7 pm. · Super social hour is every Friday, 4:30-6:30 p.m., in the Stripes Lounge. Enjoy free pool, darts, and food for members. · Get your dance on, every Saturday, 8 p.m.-midnight at the Stripes Lounge. Dining Facility For more information about dining facility events, call 452-6727. · Mongolian barbeque is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. June 17. · Weekly menus are on the Air Force Portal under 52nd Fighter Wing. · Grab 'N Go meals are available for dorm residents 4:10 p.m.-5:30 a.m. Education News · The University of Oklahoma is offering Juvenile Justice and Delinquency June 23-28. For more information, contact Al Cannon at 452-7555. · Central Texas College is offering hospitality management 6-9 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays June 15-Aug. 4. For more information, call Laurie Clark at 452-7554. · During May and June, University of Phoenix is waiving the $45 application and $95 resource fee for those who enroll in their first class. Additionally, two books required for the program will be free. For more information, contact Renae Harrison at DSN 452-7556, 06565-61-7556 or e-mail Renae.Harrison@phoenix.edu. · 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. · Commissioning briefings are the first Wednesday each month at 2:30 p.m. in the Education Center, building 131, Room 304. Contact Holly Idems at 452-6063 or holly.idems@spangdahlem.af.mil. · Servicemembers and their dependents can access the DoD MWR Libraries/Lifelong Learning Resource for CLEP and DSST test preparation, SAT subject test preparation, GED test preparation, high school success tips, paying for college, school searches, EMT preparation, resume building, and more. The online resource can be viewed on the Air Force Virtual Education Center on the AF Portal under Peterson's Air Force Education Resource Center. · Education counselors and staff are available to do Commander's Calls and other types of education briefings. To set up a briefing call Hy Wood, Education Services Flight chief 480-2032/2308. Eifel Community Center · Learn how to salsa at the Eifel Community Center. The six-week, Monday-night classes begin June 15, 2009, and are open to couples, as well as individuals. The cost is $50 for two or $35 for one. Drop by building 124 for more information and to sign up. · The Eifel Community Center is holding conversational German classes Monday nights for four weeks beginning June 16, 2009 at the Brick House. The cost is $60 per person. For more information or to sign up, stop by building 124. Emergency Numbers To call in a medical emergency from Bitburg or Spangdahlem military family housing and dormitories, call 06565-61-117 or 117. Family Advocacy For more information about Family Advocacy events, call 452-8279. · The Spangdahlem Children's Playgroup, open to infants to pre-schoolers, meets 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays at building 409 in stairwell A. · The Bitburg Children's Playgroup, open to infants to pre-schoolers, meets 10 a.m.-noon Thursdays at the Community Center Playhouse and Family Room in building 2012. · New Parent Support Group will be held 10:30 a.m.-noon the first and third Friday of every month on Spangdahlem in building 139, first floor Intro room. Family Child Care Providers Family Child Care provides high-quality care for children of government employees within a safe environment. All homes are inspected regularly, are insured and meet the Department of Defense requirements for quality childcare. For information about FCC providers or becoming a FCC provider, call 452-9022, 06565-61-9022 or 01607-08-4352. Golf The Saber Top III is hosting a post unit compliance inspection, stress-release, four-man scramble at the Burbach golf course June 19. Cost is 35 euro per player. Players must pay and register by June 15. There will also be a closest to the pin and longest drive competition, as well as a pitching and putting competition for a buy-in fee. The winner of each contest will win a prize. For more information, e-mail Master Sgt. Michael Lemond at 452-9816 or Master Sgt. Kevin Jenkins at 452-7489. Guard Positions · Alabama Air National Guard units have the following part-time vacancies 3E0X1, 3E0X2, 3E2X1, 3E4X1, 3E9X1, 2T3X2C, 2T1X1, 3S271, 2W071, 2A373B, 2A671A, 2A372, 2W1X1F, 2W1X1, 2A3X3B, 2A6X4, 2A6X3, 2A6X5, 2A6X2, 2W0X1, 3P0X1. For more information, call 358-7146, (334) 394-7146 or 1-800-368-4481 or e-mail vannisha.howard@almont.ang.af.mil. · Connecticut Air National Guard units have part-time openings in 1A0X1, 1A1X1, 1C0X1, 1C0X2, 1C1X1, 1C3X1, 1C4X1, 1C5X1, 1N0X1, 1N1X1, 1N3X1A,1N4X1, 2E1X1, 2E1X3, 2E2X1, 2T2X1, 3A0X1, 3C0X1, 3C3X1 and 4NOX1 career fields. The CT ANG offers many full time benefits including 100 percent tuition waiver to state colleges. For more information, call (800) 992-4793 or e-mail go.ctang@ctbrad.ang.af.mil. Health and Wellness Center The HAWC is located at the back of the Spangdahlem Theater in building 152. Hours of operation are: 7:30 a.m.- 4 p.m., Monday-Friday. For more information, call 452-7385. Lost and found Individuals who have lost or found any items should contact the 52nd Security Forces Squadron Investigations section. For more information, contact Keith Combass at 452-7346 or keith.combass@Spangdahlem.af.mil. 52nd Medical Group ·The Bitburg Extended Care Clinic's hours of operation are Monday-Friday 1-9 p.m.; Saturdays and family or goal days 8 a.m. - noon; training days from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sundays and federal holidays the clinic is closed. To make an appointment at the extended care, call the Access to Care line at 452-8333 or 06565-61-8333. Walk-in appointments are not available. To meet medical needs on Sundays and federal holidays, the following resources are available: Access to Care line to speak with a nurse at the Nurse Advice line 24-hours a day or online resources, including booking medical appointments, are available at www.tricareonline.com and emergency care at local emergency rooms in Bitburg, Wittlich and Trier. Miscellaneous · Passport and international driver's license pictures taken at the Music Video Xpress are $5 per picture. · Spangdahlem Veterinary Treatment Facility clinic hours are 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1-4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call 452-6769 to schedule an appointment or for information regarding import/export requirements for your pet. Mosel Dining Facility · An Iron Chef competition will be held at the Mosel Dining Facility June 25, 2005. Show off your skills and get creative. For more information, contact Staff Sgt. Terri Williams or Senior Airman Bethany Byrem at 452-6727 or 452-4988, or you can sign up at the Mosel Dining Facility by June 22, 2009. · A Customer Appreciation Food Show will be held 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. June 16, 2009, at the Mosel Dining Facility. Free samples will be available along with a special menu. The event is open to all authorized personnel. OHA utilities Sabers receiving Overseas Housing Allowance are asked to complete the OHA Utilities and Move in Housing Allowance survey for consideration for a rate increase by June 17. Spouses of deployed members can take the survey or deployed members can take the survey downrange.The survey is located at www.defensetravel.dod.mil/oha/survey/utilitymiha.html. Pet Spa The Pet Spa will pick-up or drop-off pets anytime and almost anywhere. Prices vary based on locations. Reserve Positions The Air Force Reserve has immediate full-time Air Reserve technician positions at the following locations: Andrews Air Force Base, Md.; Beale AFB, Calif.; Buckley AFB, Colo.; Carswell Air Reserve Station, Texas; Charleston AFB, S.C.; Dobbins ARB, Ga.; Dover AFB, R.I.; Eglin AFB, Fla.; Elmendorf AFB, Alaska; Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind.; Hill AFB, Utah; Homestead ARB, Fla.; Keesler AFB, Miss.; Travis AFB, Calif.; Lackland AFB, Texas; Luke AFB, Ariz.; MacDill AFB, Fla.; March ARB, Calif.; Maxwell AFB, Ala.; McChord AFB, Was.; McGuire AFB, N.J.; Minn-St Paul IAP; Nellis AFB, Nev.; Patrick AFB, Fla.; Peterson AFB, Colo.; Pittsburgh ARS, Pa.; Seymour Johnson AFB, N.C.; Tinker AFB, Okla.; Pope AFB, N.C.; Moody AFB, Ga.; Scott AFB, Ill.; Westover ARB, Mass.; Whiteman AFB, Miss.; Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio; and Youngstown ARS, Ohio. For more information contact, Master Sgt. Deserie Jackson, Air Force Reserve, In-Service Recruiter, at 452-6762. Retiree Activities Office Located in Building 2001 Room 228; open Fridays, 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m., and also by appointment. For more information, contact Gary Hackl at 452-9013 or e-mail 52fw.rao@spangdahlem.af.mil. School News Bitburg Elementary School · Families interested in enrolling their child in the Sure Start Program should call the BES at 452-9215. Spangdahlem Elementary School · Families interested in enrolling their child in the Sure Start Program should call the SPES at 452-6881. Spangdahlem Middle School · Volunteers are needed to help with a Volksmarch and field day 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. June 10. Volunteers can help with set-up, clean-up, cooking, supervision and with leading field day events. For more information, call SPMS at 452-7255. · Substitute nurses are needed. Applicants must have a nursing background or the skills necessary to be a substitute for the school nurse. Pick up an application at the Spangdahlem Middle School front desk. · Volunteer tutors are needed for math, science, language arts and social studies once a week, 2:30-4:30 p.m. For more information, call 452-7205. · The SPMS needs volunteers to serve as mentors to students twice a week, 1-2 p.m. For more information, call 452-7205. Miscellaneous notes · Parents from base schools are invited to join the Eifel Schools Advisory Board. The ESAB is comprised of parents and teachers who elect representatives to address community level pre-kindergarten through 12th grade education related issues. For more information, call the School Liaison Office at 06565-61-6942 or e-mail dana.hodges2@usafe.ds.af.mil. · BES and SES offer Child Find screenings to parents with children ages 3-5 who are not yet in school and who are concerned about their child's development for motor, behavior, social, speech or language skills. Child Find screenings are performed at both BES and SES. For more information, call the Assessor's Office at 452-9310 or 9332. SSEMC Thrift Store The Spangdahlem Spouses & Enlisted Members Club Thrift Store, located on Spangdahlem, in Building 410 stairwell C, is open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays. Consignment ends at 4 p.m. Adult and teen clothing and donation items are now accepted. For more information, please call 452-2243/06565-61-2243. Volunteer of the Quarter The Airman & Family Readiness Center is taking nomination packages for the 52nd Fighter Wing Volunteer of the Quarter Award for the period of April 1 and June 30, 2009. Packages are due no later than 4 p.m. July 8, 2009, to the A&FRC or 52mss.dpf.all@spangdahlem.af.mil. To obtain the criteria, contact Sheena Parrish at 452-6422 or sheena.parrish@spangdahlem.af.mil. Youth Center Hours at the Spangdahlem Youth Center for teens have been extended until 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and until 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.