Spangdahlem celebrates Month of the Military Child Published March 30, 2015 By Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano 52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- April is the Month of the Military Child, and Spangdahlem will showcase the role these children play in support of their parents, our 52nd Fighter Wing Airmen on a daily basis. This year's theme, "Their Lives, Their Stories" highlights the lifestyles, contributions and sacrifices military children make to their nation. "This month is important because military children experience different things that kids of non-military parents may not face," said Brittny Gainey, 52nd Medical Operations Squadron Family Advocacy intervention specialist. "It's important to recognize the things children may experience and go through and to celebrate them because it takes a lot of strength and courage to withstand all of the different issues they face." The following is a list of events for the Spangdahlem community. - The "Show Me Your Selfie" contest will take place April 1-24. Service members can take a photograph with their children or have their child take one and send it to spangmarketing@hotmail.com. Photos will be uploaded April 20 to the 52nd Force Support Squadron Facebook page, and the photo with the most likes will win a prize. www.facebook.com/52DFSS - "Strike Out Child Abuse" takes place 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., April 3 at the Eifel Lanes Bowling Center. Enjoy free bowling with your children while learning about the effects of child abuse. - A Easter Egg Hunt takes place 9:30 a.m., April 4 at Club Eifel. There will be a photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny, free drinks and pastries, carnival games, rides and contests for the whole family. - Rob Lake, an illusionist, will conduct a free performance at 6 p.m., April 20 at the Skelton Memorial Fitness Center. The event is sponsored by Armed Forces Entertainment. - An Archery Competition takes place 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., April 25 at the Youth Programs Gym. The competition is open to ages 8 and older and has a fee of $5 per person. Parents can participate alongside their children. Equipment will be provided, but participants are welcome to use their own. Prizes include signed memorabilia from world ranked archers, youth trophies and a diamond infinite edge bow. To sign up or for more information, call DSN 452-7545 or 06565617545 - An Art auction takes place April 27 - May 1 at all child and youth programs. The silent auctions include art work made by the Spangdahlem community's children. - Child Development Center and School Aged Care only events - Red, white and blue day is April 6 - Pajama Day is April 7 - Wacky Tacky Day is April 8 - Crazy Hair Day (CDC only) Character Day (SAC only) is April 9 - Sports Jersey Day is April 10 - Family Field Day (SAC only) is April 10 - Give Parents a Break is April 18 -Teen Center events - Family Game Night is April 15 - Guys Night is April 17