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MALS-11 CHRISTMAS PARTY (SAVE THE DATE) The MALS-11 Christmas Party is just around the corner. 10 Dec 2011 at MCRD San Diego from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. There will be more info coming out soon with more details. If you are interested in attending please RSVP By sending the FRO an email with number of People attending and how many kids you have and their ages. If you want to bring your favorite dish to the Christmas Party, Please contact the FRO to coordinate that as well. It is not mandatory but if you can bake a great Ham, Turkey, side dish or even dessert just let me know. TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY MCX Miramar presents: Tree Lighting Ceremony, Saturday, November 19th from 5:30pm - 7pm at the MCX Main Store Promenade. Come and join for an evening of holiday cheer. Traditional Carolers, Fresh Refreshments and Give-aways. Guest appearance by Santa and the Grinch. For a flyer, please go to http://www.mccsmiramar.com/pdfs/treelightingFlyer.pdf. SANTEE HOLIDAY LIGHTING CELEBRATION Friday, Nov 18, 5:30-8:30pm. Santas Holiday Lighting Celebration will feature the lighting of a 20-foot tall tree, Santas visit, ice skating on a 2,400square-foot ice rink, a live band, caroling, holiday-themed crafts, horse-drawn carriage rides, kids activities, and more. The festivities take place at Trolley Square shopping center, 9884 Mission Gorge Road, Santee, 92071. For more info, visit http://www.ci.santee.ca.us/Index.aspx?page=347. ANNUAL MOTHER GOOSE PARADE EL CAJON Sunday, Nov 20. The Mother Goose Parade is the largest parade in San Diego County and the largest of its type west of the Mississippi. Each year, the parade attracts thousands of spectators to the streets of El Cajon, California to view the parade for free on the Sunday before Thanksgiving. Well over 100 colorful and exciting parade entries come from a variety of cities throughout the United States to share in the excitement that is part of the Mother Goose Parade. Each year, a line-up of spectacular motorized floats, glorious marching bands and drill units, eloquent equestrians, animated clowns, special characters, special guests, performing artists, celebrities, giant helium balloons, specialty vehicles, and of course, Santa Claus, roll through East County. For more information, please contact 619-444-8712 or visit http://www.mothergooseparade.org/mgp/. ENCINITAS FALL FESTIVAL Sunday, Nov 20. 9am-4pm. The Encinitas Fall Festival, formerly Encinitas Poinsettia Festival, will feature a wide variety of arts, crafts, gifts and food from the 450 vendor booths lining the Coast Highway 101, from D to J Streets in addition to the 200 shops and 40 restaurants and eateries that will be open and ready for business. Live music will be playing at two venues; The Lumberyard Courtyard Stage, located at the Lumberyard Center, and Community Stage, close to F Street, will feature the best in local entertainment. For more info, visit http://www.kennedyfaires.com/encinitas. FOCUS PRESENTS KEEPING YOUR COOL Thursday, Dec 1, 9:30-11:30am. The holiday season can be a stressful time for parents and families, especially when there is a deployment. But with some planning, you can keep your cool and have a joyful seasonthat what this class is for. You will learn: *How to recognize your levels of comfort and discomfort in order to effectively manage your emotions. *Strategies for thinking before acting. *Tools for effectively managing the unique challenges of raising children in a military family. *Techniques for reducing your stress and ways to incorporate relaxation into your daily life. This class will take place at FOCUS Office Naval Base San Diego, Bldg. 265, Dolphin Alley, 92136. Classes fill quickly! Please RSVP by November 28, 2011. To sign up or for more info, please call 619-556-6075 or email sandiego@focusproject.org. FREE FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER WORKSHOP Sat, 3 Dec, 0900-1630. At The HUB, Transition Assistance classroom. Learn about budgeting for a home, obtaining a mortgage, and the appraisal process. Understand the mortgage closing process and life as a homeowner. Childcare cost reimbursement is available. Call 577-6228/6195 or email joe.salvati@usmc.mil/stacy.brooks@usmc.mil to register. Flyer can be found at http://www.mccsmiramar.com/mccs_coordinator.html.
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LINKS Lifestyle Insights, Networking, Knowledge & Skills. L.I.N.K.S. offers an orientation to the Marine Corps lifestyle, helping Marines and their families understand and adapt to the unique challenges military life often presents. Sessions cover military pay, deployment, base services, moving and much more. For more info or for registration, call 858-577-4918/4810. L.I.N.K.S. for Marines 11/17/11 1200-1630 L.I.N.K.S. House, Bldg 2273 VOLUNTEER PILLOW SEWING EVENT (CAMPEN EVENT) Come one, Come all. The Volunteer Pillow Sewing Event details are as follows: Date: Wed, Nov 16th, Time: 6pm- 8pm (set up at 5:30pm). Location: Abby Reinke Community Center on base. The holiday season is not too far off and there has never been a better time to show our gratitude to our veterans than now. We are creating military pillows to give to our veterans in hospice centers around San Diego to thank them for their service. Please bring your Marine's old, worn and torn cammies to add to the fabric (don't' worry If you don't have any, we have some already). This location is child friendly. There will be basketball hoops for the older children, a television with DVD accessibility, and the play ground is in eye view right outside the door to our event. We would like to accommodate all volunteers, so for those of you not interested in sewing please feel free to join your fellow wives and help keep a watchful on our little ones. Please Bring: A dish to share, since the event is falling into our dinner time. Sewing Machines, Scissors, Military uniform colored threads, Fabric glue, YOURSELF and a FRIEND...And please let me remind you that there is no obligation to bring anything but a smile. We would like to extend our invitation to all but ask that RSVP's be made to Destiny Kruse at 760-805-5026 or email at destiny_slzr@yahoo.com. Please include the amount of people attending (including children) and what you plan on bringing. POWER OF PLAY Take advantage of this opportunity to schedule yourself for some play time. This is a class for grown-ups by grown-ups to explain the who, what, where, when and why of play. We also talk about how play can help the well-being of your family. We'll have games, friends, arts and crafts and lots of fun! The class will be offered Thurs, Dec 8, 2011 from 6:30-8:30pm. Free childcare is available, if you register by Dec 1, 2011. To register contact Sherry Gelle, 858-577-7993 or sherry.gelle@usmc.mil. For flier go to: http://www.mccsmiramar.com/readiness_and_deployment_support.html. AUTO SKILLS CENTER A special event for the holidays, the Auto Skills Center is offering FREE labor on brake jobs at the Auto Skills Center aboard MCAS Miramar. Patrons must purchase their own parts and pay the $6.00 stall fee. Priority goes to deployed families and single parents. Event is scheduled for: Sunday, Dec 4 Sunday, Dec 11 1000 - 1130 1000 - 1130 1130 - 1300 1130 - 1300 1300 - 1430 1300 - 1430 1430 - 1500 1430 - 1500 For questions or to reserve your spot email Rudy Almariora: ALMARIORA@usmc-mccs.org or stop by see him at the Auto Skills Center. WHITE HOUSE REQUEST - CHILDREN HOLIDAY CARDS The First Lady is inviting military children from around the world to help decorate the White House for the holidays. Children can submit 5x8" handmade holiday cards with words of appreciation to honor their parents. The First Lady encourages children to use their imagination by including words, pictures and drawings. The White House will display as many of the cards as possible. Participants are asked to mail holiday cards to the following address along with information from where they are sending it by November 16, 2011: Reservation 1 Attn: Social Office PO Box 8070 Washington DC, 20032

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MIRAMAR YOUTH SPORTS Miramar Youth Sports is accepting Cheerleading registration. Participation Fee $70.00. The season begins Jan 28, 2011, ending Mar 10, 2012. They cheer on Saturdays and 2 day practice. Ages 57 yrs and 813 yrs old. Includes professional uniformsTops, Skirt , socks, briefs, pom-poms, hair ribbon, trophy and pictures. Registration ends Dec 13, 2011 "NO EXCEPTIONS". Miramar Youth Sports is accepting Basketball registration. Participation Fee $50.00. The season begins Jan 28, 2011, ending Mar 10, 2012. Games are played on Saturdays and 2 days a week practice. Co-Ed Ages 56, 7-8, 9-11, 12-14, 15-17 yrs old. Includes jerseys, shorts, trophy and pictures. Registration ends Jan 6, 2011. Mandatory assessments Jan 14, 2012 at 1:00 pm at the Youth Sports Complex. For more info, contact Sheron D Jones, Youth Sports Director at 858-577-6530 Office. VFW/AMERICAN LEGION HOLIDAY PARTY (PLEASE SEE FLYER ON PG 7) Hello friends of the Pacific Beach American Legion Auxiliary, This is your official invitation to the second annual VFW/American Legion Family holiday party! The date is Sat, Dec 10th and the party will be held from 5pm-8pm. See pg 8 to find this year's flyer with all the pertinent information about this function. As it indicates, reservations are required and space is limited. As last year, They will be providing gifts to all children 18 and younger. Therefore, when you RSVP (preferably by e-mail), please provide the number of people in your family who are attending, and each child's first name (if the name is generic please let me know if it's a boy or girl), age, and the type of gift wanted. They will do our best to accommodate your child's request. If there is another family with whom you would like to share a table, please be sure to include that information in your RSVP e-mail. They will do their best to seat you with your friends. They look forward to showing our local military families gratitude and appreciation in 2011! Hope to see you on 12/10. CAMP PENDLETON OWC HOLIDAY BAZAAR (PLEASE SEE FLYER ON PG 8) The Camp Pendleton OWC is hosting their annual Holiday Bazaar on December 10, 2011 from 9:00 to 4:00 p.m. outside the MCX on Mainside. The attached flyer on pg XX is an invitation to businesses owners, independent consultants, crafters, etc. to reserve a booth at the Holiday Bazaar for $35.00. As stated on the flyer, all proceeds from booth reservation are directly deposited into our Scholarships and Community Enrichment fund. This event is open to ALL patrons. The OWC has received approval from the MCB CO for this fundraising event. Please contact them directly if you have any questions or concerns at the following: Jennifer E. Soucie Kitt, President, Camp Pendleton Officers' Wives' Club president@camppendletonowc.org or www.camppendletonowc.org. YOUTH & TEEN FALL CAMP The Youth & Teen Center is accepting Fall Camp enrollments for Active Duty living or stationed at MCAS Miramar (including DOD, GS, Active Reservists, and Federal Employees) Grades: Kindergarten through 6th Grade. Dates: Nov 21-Nov 25. Registration required. Packets can be picked up at the Youth & Teen Center. For people who are not currently enrolled at the Youth & Teen Center, they will need to complete the initial enrollment packet and pay the annual fees ($25 per child and $35 per 2 or more children). Please allow enough time to complete physicals and power of attorney as part of the registration process. Camp cost is based on income. Please make an appointment to return completed packets by calling the Resource and Referral Office at 858-577-6959. Scheduled orientations are required prior to the 1st day of camp. For questions, please call 858-577-6959 or 577-4136. THE GREAT ESCAPE FAQS What is The Great Escape (GE)? The GE is the enlisted rec center aboard Miramar. The facility is open to all active duty enlisted service members. What are the hours? The GE is open 365 days a year. We are open Sunday 0945 2300 (during football season), Monday 1100 2300, Tuesday Thursday 1100 2400 and Friday and Saturday 1100 0100, We are open all holidays. What is in The GE? The GE features a variety of activities including but not limited to: Gaming Rooms (X BOX 360, PS 3, Wii, Kinect, Nintendo 64 and a game cube and a lot of games), 6 tournament size pool tables, ping pong tables, foosball and air hockey, 2 lounge areas with 60 TVs, and a movie room with 132 screen, 18 leather recliners and bean bags. FOOTBALL Catch NCAA and NFL football action on the big screen all week in The Great Escape.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES (CONTINUING OPPORTUNITY) YOUTH CENTER MENTORSHIP PROGRAM: Looking for Marines/Sailors/Spouses who have excellent communication and leadership skills appropriate for helping students with their homework at MCAS Miramar's Youth Center. We need volunteers willing to commit one hour per week for the school year (Monday-Thursday 1700-1900). No educational experience or background necessary. (LOA provided at completion of school year) . Contact Carrie Bryant at carrie.bryant@usmc.mil or 858.577.6633. SAN DIEGO ARMED SERVICES YMCA VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES: Go to the following address to see all the volunteer opportunities for the month of November 2011. http://militaryymca.com/index.php?option=com_eventlist&Itemid=99999999&func=details&did=827. STRESS LESS: There's no wait right now to see one of our Family Outreach counselors. Our services are open to E-7 and below families stationed in San Diego, and are free, confidential, and not connected with any command system. Give us a call at 858-751-5755 or go you can go online to fill out the self-referral http://militaryymca.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ce7f1949eb46ca0b1aa8561bd&id=461365099e&e=ce7228e8f2 form. MWR This Week, November 10 - November 17, 2011 (This info is from West Naval Region for the San Diego Area) Put a little more FUN in your week! Check out the latest edition of MWR This Week to see what's fun and free! Click or cut and paste the MWR This Week link into your web browser: http://www.mwrtoday.com/Sandiego/WelcometoMWRTW.htm. MWR activities are open to all active duty and their family members plus retirees, reservists and DoD civilians. Sneak Peek of Fun Stuff in the Current Edition of MWR This Week: * Thanksgiving Buffets (Nov 24) and FREE Tim McGraw Concert (Nov 13) - page 1 * Family Holiday Party with FREE LEGOLAND Ticket for Kids (Dec 3) - page 2 * 17th Annual New Year's Eve Bowling Party (Dec 31) and more - page 3 * Holiday Golf and Tee Time Special for 2 - page 4-5 * FREE Auto Maintenance Monthly Training Programs - page 6 * Liberty Events, Trips, Holiday Gift Bags for Sailors, FREE Holiday Shuttle, FREE Holiday Wrapping Paper and so much more! - page 7-11 * Pierside on the Point's Calendar of Events - page 11 * USO FREE Holiday Concert (Nov 19) plus Outdoor Adventure and Gear Rental - page 12 * Sailing and SCUBA Classes - page 13 * Lights On Afterschool Event (Nov 18) and School Liaison Officers - page 14 * Youth Events, Youth Basketball, plus Family Tennis - page 15 * San Diego Child Development Programs and FREE Holiday Childcare - page 17 * What's Happening at the Fleet & Family Support Centers - page 18 * MWR Sports Calendars and Massage - page 19 * Veterans Day 2-Mile Run/1-Mile Walk with a special visit from the SLURPEE Truck (Nov 10), Sail Through the Holiday Fitness Challenge, SHAPE Fitness Program (Nov 14-Jan 20), Pound for Pound Challenge (Dec 5-9) - page 20 * FREE and Discount Amusement Park Offers - page 21-25 * Sea N' Air Lanes, NASNI, is Getting a Face Lift - page 26 * FREE MWR Movies - page 26-29 DSTRESS HOTLINE From combat related stress to the everyday stressors of life, stress can affect even the strongest Marine. The DSTRESS Line was developed by the Corps to provide professional, anonymous counseling for Marines, their families and loved ones when it's needed most. Call today to speak with one of your own. Call (1-877-476-7734) today. Line is now available to help West Coast Marines & Family members better deal with stress & mental health issues. More info available at www.dstressline.com.

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MCCS HAPPENINGS Nov 7 - Dec 2 *Hysteria: Make Yourself Epic 4-Week Program, M, W & F 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Semper Fit Center, 577-4674 Sat, Nov 12 -Knotts Berry Farm Trip for ALL Enlisted Service Members, $5/person, The Great Escape, 858-577-6171 *Fall Customer Appreciation and Multi-Vendor Demo Day, 10 a.m. 2 p.m., Miramar Golf Course, 577-4155 Sun, Nov 13 *FREE Tim McGraw Concert, 6 p.m., Gates at 10 a.m., Camp Pendleton - Mainside, www.mccscp.com/tim Mon, Nov 14 -New Parent Support Program Baby Boot Camp 9 am 3:30 p.m., L.I.N.K.S. House, 858-577-9812 to register Tues, Nov 15 -Turkey Leg Ping Pong, 11:30 a.m., The Great Escape, 858-577-6171 -Tobacco Cessation Class (3 of 3), 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m., Semper Fit Center, 858-577-1331 Wed, Nov 16 -Dollar Day Wednesday Golf: $1.00 Golf All Day for Miramar Active Duty, 858-577-4155 -Navy Marine Corps Relief Society Budget for Baby Class, 9 10:30 a.m., L.I.N.K.S. House, 577-1807 -Higher Education Seminar for CSUSM, SDSU or UCSD, 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m., The HUB, 577-1801 -Career Resource Center, Job Search Strategies, 1-3 pm, The HUB, 858-577-6710 -Five Love Languages, 6:30 8:30 p.m., M&FP Conf. Room, 858-577-4473 to register Thurs, Nov 17 -P.S. Before You Say I Do Pre-Marital Seminar, 7:30 a.m. 4 p.m., The HUB, 577-1615 to register -Stress Management I & II, 1 4 p.m., Counseling Center, 858-577-6585 to register -MCCS Family Appreciation FREE Movie Day, 2 p.m., Theater, 858-577-4143 Fri, Nov 18 -How to Avoid Marrying a Jerk or Jerkette, 8 a.m. 12 p.m., The HUB, 858-577-1615 to register -EFMP Respite Care Training, 9 10:30 a.m., M&FP Conference Room, 858-577-4668 to register -Legal Assistance Dissolution of Marriage Workshop, 9:30 11 a.m., The HUB Room 6, 858-577-1656 -Crabfest, 5:30 8:30 p.m., Officers Club, 858-577-4808 for reservations -Friday Night Excursion to Ocean Beach, FREE, 8 p.m., The Great Escape, 858-577-6171 Sat, Nov 19 -Knotts Berry Farm Trip for ALL Enlisted Service Members, $5/person, The Great Escape, 858-577-6171 -MCX Tree Lighting Ceremony, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Main Store Promenade, Carolers, Giveaways & More BOB HOPE THEATER *Indicates Last Showing, Theater closed Monday and Tuesdays for info call 858-577-4142. Thurs, Nov 10: Dolphin Tale (PG) 2:00 p.m. Moneyball (PG-13) 6:30 p.m. Fri, Nov 11: Dolphin Tale (PG) 6:30 p.m. *Don't be Afraid of the Dark (R) 9:00 p.m. Sat, Nov 12: FREE Advance Screening: Happy Feet Two (Not 3D) (PG) 6:30 p.m. Abduction (PG-13) 9:00 p.m. Sun, Nov 13: *I Don't Know How She Does It (PG-13) 1:00 p.m. *Drive (R) 6:30 p.m. Wed, Nov 16: 50/50 (R) 6:30 p.m. Thurs, Nov 17: FREE Admission: The Smurfs (Not 3D) (PG) 2:00 p.m. Dream House (PG-13) 6:30 p.m. Fri, Nov 18: Whats Your Number? (R) 6:30 p.m. *Killer Elite (R) 9:00 p.m. Sat, Nov 19: Swap Meet 8:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Dolphin Tale (PG) 6:30 p.m. Dream House (PG-13) 9:00 p.m. Sun, Nov 20: *Abduction (PG-13) 1:00 p.m. *Moneyball (PG-13) 6:30 p.m.
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**Do you know of anything going on around town or base? Help the FRO get in the KNOW! Call Anthony at 858-577-6418 or email anthony.hernandez1@usmc.mil.
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