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MILITARY FAMILY EVENT THIS SUNDAY IN MISSION VIEJO THE KALEIDOSCOPE CENTER This Sunday, 12 Feb, the Kaleidoscope Center in Mission Viejo is holding a Tribute to Military Families. The family friendly event will feature an iceless skating rink, performances by the 3rd MAW Band (out of Miramar) and the Cal Elite Contemporary Ballet Company, as well as brief addresses by Frank Ury (the Mayor of Mission Viejo), and Jay Kopelman (USMC retired Lt.Col., author of From Baghdad With Love). Significant discounts will be available for military families (with/valid military ID) at a variety of restaurants and shops at the center, and a portion of all proceeds generated will be donated to Freedom Is Not Free to support wounded veterans and their families. Details about the event can be found at http://gokaleidoscope.com/f/events.html and http://www.freedomisnotfree.com/special-events/Kaleidoscope_event.php. A VALENTINES DAY GIFT FOR OUR MILITARY (SEE FLYER ON PG 10) Bellus Academy appreciates everything your loved ones are doing for our country. Thats why THEY would like to pamper you free-of-charge for Valentines Day. With the flyer (page 11) and military ID, you will receive two of the available services listed for one day of pampering. You may take advantage of this offer from Feb 14th - 18th. If interested contact 858-762-0114 to make an appointment. Please see flyer for services available. FIGHT LIKE A GIRL The wait is over! Readiness & Deployment Support is proud to bring back one of their most popular classes, Fight Like A Girl on Tues, Feb 21 and Thurs, Feb 23 from 1100-1300 at the Youth Center Bldg 2700. It is being offered in a two day format with each day requiring 2 hours of class time. Throw on some comfy clothes and learn simple self-defense moves that focus on your unique strengths as women. Questions contact Samantha Cookwatt at samantha.cookwatt@usmc.mil or call 858-577-6203. RSVP by Feb 14th for childcare. Limited spots available. TEACHING AS A SECOND CAREER Tues, Mar 13, 2012 at 1130-1300, Teaching as a Second Career presentations will be conducted at The Hub, Bldg. 5305, Classroom Rm. 146 (ClsRm 6) at MCAS Miramar. A light lunch will be provided. ActiveDu and Reserve, Retired military and military spouses who have an interest in becoming a public school teacher anytime in the future are encouraged to attend. These presentations will include information on: Troops to Teachers, MCAS Miramar Services and Programs, How to qualify for a teaching credential, Where are the job opportunities, Understanding the education career field. This is a great chance to find out if public school teaching is a second career choice for you after you complete your obligated service. The presentations are being coordinated by the MCAS Miramar-Career Resource Center, Mountain Pacific Troops to Teachers, and local Teacher Preparation programs in San Diego County. Reservations are limited to the first 40 participants. RSVP by emailing kmclendon@mpttt.org then click https://owa2.sdcoe.net/owa/redir.aspx?C=983f55b724c64d9a8af1e3a78ae7ba58&URL=mailto%3akmclendon%40mpttt.org to confirm your spot. For more information, please call Kawanda McLendon at 619-594-6325. THE MILITARY ACADEMIC SKILLS PROGRAM (MASP) The MCAS Miramar Education Center MASP Class is a contracted skill-enhancing program that provides instruction in English, Mathematics, Vocabulary, and Reading. The Education Center manages the program, and contracted certified school instructors provide the classroom instruction. A MASP Registration Application is required prior to enrollment. Applications are currently being accepted for the 12-03 MASP course which starts Mar 5 and ends Mar 16; we will stop accepting applications a week before the start date of the course. Space is limited, please contact the Education center 858-5771801 for more information or visit www.mccsmiramar.com/education_center.html for a MASP application and schedule. COMING SOON TO MIRAMAR: AMERICAN CROWN CIRCUS Coming Soon!! American Crown Circus - Under the Big Top. Dates: Tues, Feb 28 - Wed, Feb 29, 2012. Time: Two shows each day at 5PM and 7PM Each show is 1.5 hours in length with short intermission. Doors open 30 minutes prior to show time. Location: The corner of Elrod and Moore Ave: Dirt lot south of the Commissary & MCX. Tickets go on-sale at the ITT office Mon, Feb 13. Pre-Sale Ticket: Adults $10.00. Age 13 & Up. Children: (2) Free tickets with one (1) paid adult ticket. Age 3 - 12. Additional Children's Ticket: $5.00. Day of show Tickets: Adults $12.00. Age 13 & Up. Children: (2) Free tickets with one (1) paid adult ticket. Age 3 - 12. Additional Children's Ticket: $5.00. For more info call 858-577-6365.
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WHO WANTS TO RUN THE BOSTON MARATHON? What: Entry to Boston Marathon (no qualifying time necessary). Who: Ten Service members who have deployed for OIF/OEF and have an interest in running a marathon. When: Apr 16, 2012. Where: Boston, MA. Why: Veteran's Heroes Program, in conjunction with the marathon, is offering spots to military runners interested in completing the Boston Marathon. How: Interested candidates should complete A Sports Application (Request Application from your FRO) and turn it in with command endorsement to Semper Fit Ath Dpt by 20 Feb 2012. Include your expected finish time on the application. Note: Sponsorship has been obtained for this event and will be utilized for payment of round-trip airfare for all ten athletes from Southern Cal to Boston. Athletes will be responsible for payment of their entry fees ($150) and food, transportation, and lodging. Additional sponsorship is being sought to offset these additional costs, but not guaranteed at this time. Contact Doug Hall at hallde@usmc-mccs.org or 760-763-0453 with any questions. YOUTH CENTER CAMP DAY Feb 17, 2012 is a CAMP day for the Youth Center. All SDUSD schools will be closed on this day. They will prorate using the Camp daily rate formula for all children NOT currently in SAC; weekly rate divided by five and adding $10.00 to the product. As always, this Camp is open to all registered members of the Youth Center. For more information and to register, call Resource & Referral 577-6959. RDS PRESENTS: BRIGHT FUTURES PARENTING CLASSES Have you asked yourself, "Is this is normal?" We hope to answer some of those questions by working in collaboration with First Five San Diego. This is a series of parenting classes during the month of March to help promote healthy child development. We will discuss topics such as healthy development, family, learning, and community advocacy. Free Childcare is available with registration. For more information please visit http://www.mccsmiramar.com/readiness_and_deployment_support.html. To register call 858-577-7993 or sherry.gelle@ucmc.mil. UPCOMING MCCS EVENTS SEMPER FIT CIRCUIT WORKOUT MARDI GRAS PARTY - Join Semper Fit for a FREE Circuit Workout Mardi Gras Party. This workout will encompass two miles of running and eight fitness stations. The fitness stations include 50 push-ups, 50 squats, 50 bicycle crunches, 50 jumping jacks, 25 burpees, 25 squat hops, 25 wood chops and 25 mountain climbers and it will be held on Thurs, Feb 16 from 11 a.m. 1 p.m. at the Miramar Sports Complex Track. Call 858-577-1331 for more information. WHAT COLOR IS YOUR VALENTINE? FOUR LENSES FOR COUPLES - What Color is Your Valentine? Readiness and Deployment Support invites you to discover your valentine's unique personality traits, defined by four different colors, in a fun and interactive way to enhance your relationship, work toward common goals, and deepen the understanding and appreciation for one another. This class will be held on Thurs, Feb 16 from 6:30 8:30 p.m. in the L.I.N.K.S. House. Feel free to come alone or to bring your valentine to join in the fun! Call 858-577-4473 to register or for more information. GO RED & WEAR RED SWEET HEART ZUMBA PROGRAM - Join Semper Fit for two hours of Zumba, Cardiovascular Disease in Women Awareness and Celebrating Go Red for Women in February. Come dressed in your best red and prepare to get a work out on Saturday, February 18 from 9:30 11:30 a.m. at the Semper Fit Center. Call 858-577-4654 for more information. FREE INVITATION / LITTLE ANGELS / KOREAN FOLK BALLET PERFORMANCE / BALBOA THEATER All ACDU Marines and thier families at Miramar are invited to a FREE performance of The Little Angels Children's Folk Ballet of Korea. Tickets will be provided compliments of Marine House Association USA and The Korean War 60th Anniversary Memorial Committee. The Little Angels Children's Folk Ballet of Korea was founded in 1962. The groups repertoire includes traditional Korean dances, songs, and theatrical sketches that range from breathtaking to the heartwarming. This wonderful tour will be performing at the Balboa Theatre in San Diego on Feb 17, 2012 for only Marines and their Families as a tribute to the U. S. Marine Corps. Feb 17, Balboa Theater, 868 4th Ave, San Diego,CA 92101 starting at 1900. Marines can walk-in or reserve tickets from SgtMaj Martin Vasquez (ret): 760-271-1672. ITS TAX TIME (SEE FLYER ON PG 11) The VITA center is open for all active duty military, dependents, and retirees. Its that time again. Time to file your taxes. Please see page 9 for Tax filing options.
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CREDO MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT RETREATS AVAILABLE CREDO at Camp Pendleton is a highly effective retreat program supporting Marine Corps readiness, retention, recruiting and quality of life priorities. The retreats provide participants the opportunity to develop new perspectives about relationships with family and friends, the military and spiritual traditions. CREDO is open to members of the armed forces on active duty and their immediate family members, and members of reserve components in an active status and their immediate family members. For more info visit http://www.mccscp.com/credo. MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT RETREATDate: February 16-17, 2012, Time: 0800-1630 (8am - 4:30pm), Childcare available upon advanced request. MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT RETREATDate: February 29 March 1, 2012, Time: 0800-1630 (8am - 4:30pm), Childcare available upon advanced request. To register or more info, please contact: CREDO Camp Pendleton at 760-725-4954 or Email: phyllis.miller@usmc.mil. MALS-11, EMARINE COMMUNICATION TOOL (SEE FLYER ON PG 12) EMARINE is here at MALS-11. EMarine is our official organizational communication tool. It was developed to deliver readiness information to Marines and those who support them. This includes other service-members, civilian Marines, Family Members, and friends. Per MarAdmin 499/11, eMarine is being implemented throughout the entire Marine Corps, providing a consistent and familiar tool for you to use as you move from one unit to another. eMarine can be customized for your information needs and preferences. Please see flyer on pg 12 for Registration Procedures. KIDS TURN DIVORCE AND SEPARATION WORKSHOP The mission of Kids Turn San Diego is to promote, support and secure the well-being of all children who are experiencing the challenges of family separation. Military and Veteran families face many challenges, and consequently, higher incidences of divorce, separation and family turmoil. High stress, long periods away from home and continually changing family roles all add to the potential of a failed marriage. Kids Turn is the only organization in Southern California working exclusively with military and veteran families to ensure that all parents learn to accomplish a child-centered, healthy divorce/separation. Children will be taught how to express their thoughts and feelings and develop good coping skills while they learn that the divorce is not their fault. The entire family is encouraged to participate. Parents and children attend their own groups, facilitated by group leaders experienced in working with military families. This is a 4 session workshop on 2/21, 2/23, 2/28 and 3/1 from 5:30pm-7:30pm at the Libby Lakes Community Center, 4700 N. River Road, Oceanside 92057. Register online at www.kidsturnsd.org or call 858-521-0027 for more details. The cost for the workshop is E6 or below $25, anything above, $50 for the entire workshop. If the cost is a barrier to attending you can work out other arrangements as needed. Contact your FRO for registration packet. If you would like to learn more about this organization, go to www.kidsturnsd.org. Call Tara Gehler, MFT, Program Manager, Kids' Turn San Diego at 760-960-5990 or cell 858-521-0027 for any questions. FOCUS PROGRAMS FOCUS PRESENTS NEW DEPLOYMENT CLUBS FOR YOUR KIDS! The F*O*C*U*S Program presents a workshop for military children (ages 6-10), "Deployment Club." We invite your child to join us for a four week series ...Participants will use arts and crafts to: * Learn tools to identify and express feelings in appropriate ways, * Develop strategies for thinking before acting, * Practice to get along with other family members, * Meet other children with deployment experiences and * Take home his/her own hand-crafted toolbox of skills. Kids Ages 8-10: Tuesdays, Feb 28 - Mar 20, 2012, 4:005:30pm., Kids Ages 6-7: Thursdays, Mar 1 - Mar 22, 2012, 4:00-5:30pm. Location: FOCUS San Diego, NBSD, Bldg 265, Dolphin Alley, San Diego, CA 92136. Space is Limited! Please RSVP by Feb. 24! **Parents are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to drop off the kids for a great class, allowing for 90 minutes of adult free time! To sign up or for more info, please call or email: 619-556-6075 or sandiego@focusproject.org. MCCS LIFESKILLS CLASSES COUPLES NIGHT-FEBRUARY 10TH 1830-2100 @BLDG 2273. ENJOY A NIGHT OF FUN WITH GAMES, MUSIC, FOOD AND FREE CHILDCARE 5 LOVE LANGUAGES - FEBRUARY 13TH AT 1830-2100@BLDG 2273 CELEBRATE THE DAY OF LOVE BY LEARNING YOUR LOVED ONE LANGUAGE. THIS FUN INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP PROVIDES FOOD, CHILDCARE AND THE FREE 5 LOVE LANGUAGES BOOK BY DR. CHAPMAN Email Secret Brown at secret.brown@usmc.

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SINGLE MARINE PROGRAM The MCAS Miramar Single Marine Program is participating in the following VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY on Fri, Feb 24th. Who: MCAS Miramar SINGLE Service Members and Geo-Bachelors (Need 40 Volunteers! Transportation is provided (No POVs). What: Farb Middle School All day PE/Fitness Challenge with 6th - 8th grade students. When: Friday, February 24th. Time: 0630-1700. Meet: 0630 (IMPORTANT - Please be prompt) at The Great Escape, Bldg 5305. Before arriving please eat breakfast. Dress Attire: Boots and Utes (plain skivi shirt ONLY - NO logos or rank insignia). Uniform authorized by SgtMaj Skinner, Base SgtMaj. Receive: A Letter of Appreciation (LOA) and lunch. If you are a SINGLE Service Member or Geo-Bachelor volunteering for this event, you MUST complete a volunteer waiver of liability and hold harmless (get the form from your FRO) and turn in the completed forms in person to the SMP Office at The Great Escape, by 1500 on Wed, Feb 15th (emailed, faxed, and scanned waivers will not be accepted). For questions contact: SMP Coordinator Johanna Jones at (858) 577-6283 or jonesjoa@usmc-mccs.org. FEBRUARY 17TH FRIDAY NIGHT EXCURSION Departing from The Great Escape at 2000 to Downtown San Diego and will be picking up at 0130. Sign up by 1900 on the day of the event. Open to all Miramar Active Duty. Contact the SMP Office at 577-6283 or The Great Escape at 577-6171 for more info. FEBRUARY 21ST - MARDI GRAS EXCURSION Tickets are required to attend the Mardi Gras Excursion. Departing from The Great Escape at 1730 to Downtown San Diego and will be picking up at 0000. Sign up by 1700 on the day of the event. Open to all Miramar Active Duty. Contact the SMP Office at 577-6283 or The Great Escape at 577-6171 for more info. BRAVO'S TOP CHEF AT MCX (DATE CHANGE) New date is now, Saturday, Feb 25th, 3:00 - 4:30pm. From Bravo's Top Chef Season 5, Rich Sweeney! Come watch this creative and dynamic chef perform at the MCX, Miramar. Cooking Demo, Recipes from Event, Autograph Signing, Give-aways and more. SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS The Foundation has launched its 2012-2013 academic year scholarship season! For the first time ever we are offering an online application for all the scholarships that appear on our Common Scholarship Application. Our 2012-2013 Common Scholarship Application is now available! This year, we are offering a new online application and need your help in getting the word out! For more info and for application please visit: http://www.sdfoundation.org/GrantsScholarships/Scholarships/ForStudents/AvailableScholarships.aspx Deadline #1: Thursday, February 9, 2012 5:00 p.m. Deadline to register as a new user in The San Diego Foundations online application database. NOTE: It may take up to two business days for your profile to be processed before you can access your account. Be certain to leave enough time for this process as late applications will not be accepted. Deadline #2: Monday, February 13, 2012 5:00 p.m. Deadline for application and required documents to be submitted online and official transcript(s) to be postmarked and mailed to The San Diego Foundation. Should you have any questions, please feel free to call (619) 814-1307 or (619) 235-2300 or email scholarships@sdfoundation.org. CAMPEN CA EVENT: MARDI GRAS 2012 Mardi Gras 2012, Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2012, Time: 2000-0200, at Pacific Views Event Center (South Mesa Club), Live Band, DJ, Dancers, and Street Performers, Full Service Bars, Authentic Mardi Gras Menu. Ages 18+ Welcome. Tickets $15 Military with ID. $20 General Public. Tickets available online, all Camp Pendleton ITT Locations, MCX Country Store, and at the door. TICKETS ARE CURRENTLY ON SALE. 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, 16 Feb 2012, 12 p.m. 4:30 p.m., L.I.N.K.S. House, Bldg 2273, 858-577-4918 to register L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses part I, 22 Feb 2012, 9 a.m. 1 p.m., L.I.N.K.S. House, Bldg 2273, 858-577-4918 to register L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses part II, 23 Feb 2012, 9 a.m. 1 p.m., L.I.N.K.S. House, Bldg 2273, 858-577-4918 to register
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR E1-E6 FROM OPERATION HOMEFRONT Spruce up your space furniture give-a-way. Do you want to spruce up your space? Does your living room furniture scream "Unwanted Cast-offs" or "Seen Better Days"? If so, enter our drawing for a chance to win living room furniture for your household. Participant will be randomly selected on April 4, 2012. We have a community group that wants to assist a military family that needs some gently used furniture pieces used at a recent home expo (couch, loveseat and coffee table, additional items may be added but are not guaranteed). This program is restricted to military families within San Diego County and within a 1 hour driving distance from Coronado who are active duty, activated Reserve or Title 10 activated Guard in pay grades E1-E6. Entries will be accepted until March 16, 2012 at 12:00 pm. You will be contacted via email by April 6, 2012 only if you are selected to receive the furniture. Furniture Giveaway will take place on April 20 and you must be available that day if you are chosen. Please do not enter if you are not available on that day. Furniture color, fabrics, and specific items are not guaranteed. These items will be received sight unseen. http://www.operationhomefront.net/socal/highlights.aspx?id=17662 Spring Baby Shower. A community group is generously supporting a Spring Baby Shower for 10 expectant military families. Space is limited, so please review the below qualifications. If you would like to be considered to participate complete the link below the qualifications. Eligibility Requirements: - Must be able to attend event in the city of San Diego on March 8, 2012 at 1:00pm. - Active Duty Military Family; Activated Reserve Family; or Title 10 Federally Activated Guard Family (proof will be required of activated reserve or National Guard status), - Pay grades E1-E6, - Pregnant Individual must be DEERS eligible spouse or service member, - Individuals who are over 28 weeks pregnant by March 8th. Priority will be given to: - families of deployed service members (proof of deployment will be required), - families of combat wounded service members (proof will be required), - families with no previous children from either parent. **IMPORTANT** Submission of entry does not guarantee participation in the Operation Homefront Southern California San Diego Baby Shower. Due to the limited number of families that can be supported at this event, participants will be selected by a random drawing, given priorities listed above. Entries will be accepted beginning January 30 until February 10, 2012 (it will not be possible to consider late or incomplete entries). Those selected to be participants will be notified no later than February 17, 2012 http://www.operationhomefront.net/socal/highlights.aspx?id=17654. MIRAMAR YOUTH SPORTS IS ACCEPTING SPRING SOCCER REGISTRATION FOR AGES 3 - 16 YEARS. 3 years old Start Smart limited space available (20 children) sign up early. PARTICIPATION FEE $50.00. THE SEASON BEGINS MARCH 31, 2012 - ENDING MAY 5, 2012. GAMES ARE PLAYED ON MOST SATURDAYS AND HAVE 1 OR 2 DAYS OF PRACTICE A WEEK. JERSEY, SHORTS, TROPHY & PICTURES ARE INCLUDED $5.00 REGISTRATION FEE IF YOU ARE NOT A REGISTERED MEMBER WITH THE MIRAMAR CHILD, YOUTH & TEEN CENTER. REGISTRATION ENDS MARCH 17, 2012 NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR LES SPRING DATES 24-26 APRIL 2012 It is time for the Spring 20121 Leadership Education Seminar. This Spring's seminar will be held 24-26 April at Blinder Memorial Chapel Social Hall, Building 202863, Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, Ca from 0800-1500 daily. The intention at LES, is to provide an opportunity to Marine Corps and Navy spouses to gain skills to better support your unit and the Marine Corps community. The Leadership Education Seminar (LES) is a three-day seminar that teaches Communication, Values, Group Dynamics, Conflict Management, Etiquette, Protocol, Crisis and Trauma, Handling the Media, Volunteer Retention, and Transition and Turnover for spouses that are active in unit and base activities. The Commanding Officer has the opportunity to nominate two spouses that would benefit from this seminar. The nominee would have to attend all three days (all day) and would need to have childcare in place if necessary. Additional info about LES is available at www.LESCampPendleton.com. If interested in attending, please contact your FRO at Anthony.hernandez1@usmc.mil. SEMPER FIT ATHLETICS MCAS MIRAMAR Intramural Floor Hockey Tournament, Registration Deadline: Wed, 15 Feb, Tournament Starts: Tues, 21 Feb, Game Days: Tues-Fri, 21-24 Feb, Game Times: 1100-1300, Limited to the first six teams that register. Recreational Evening Softball League, Registration Deadline: Wed, 15 Feb, League Starts: Wed, 22 Feb, Days: Wed Evenings, Game Times: 1700, 1800, 1900, Limited to the first eight teams that register. Intramural Spring Softball League, Registration Deadline: Wed, 29 Feb, League Starts: Wed, 7 Mar, Game Days: Mon, Wed & Fri Game Times: 1115 & 1215. For more info, contact Todd Howard, MCCS, Semper Fit Athletics at 858-577-1202.
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SAN DIEGO ARMED SERVICES YMCA: FATHER & DAUGHTER DANCE, YMCA SPRING CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS January PhotoSnapshot http://militaryymca.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ce7f1949eb46ca0b1aa8561bd&id=5fbb365f8d&e=ce7228e8f2 with photos from our holiday events: SuperParent Holiday Shopping Day, Christmas at the Hard Rock, Holiday Programs at NMC! Deployment Support: Save the Date! Looking for a fun and free way to celebrate this Valentine's Day with your family? Join us for our 2012 Valentines Day Party for Deployed on Tuesday, February 14th check our website and Facebook next week for updates! Family Bonding: Father & Daughter Dance- Sat, Feb 18th "Enchantment Under the Sea" will mark the 6th Annual Father & Daughter Dance. Ticketed attendees will received a sit down dinner, dancing, entertainment, photography, and a special gift; all ages welcome! Tickets are currently available online http://militaryymca.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=ce7f1949eb46ca0b1aa8561bd&id=110d1be60e&e=ce7228e8f2 or at ASYHQ 3293 Santo Rd, San Diego CA 92124. Don't miss out on this premier family bonding event, tickets will be on sale until February 13th or until sold out. Youth Enrichment: YMCA Spring Day Camp & Swin Lesson Scholarships- Thanks to the generosity of Bank of America, military children have the opportunity to apply for scholarships to seven local YMCA's. Scholarships will be given to a limited amount of children whose military family demonstrates a financial need. APPLICATION http://militaryymca.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=ce7f1949eb46ca0b1aa8561bd&id=6014006992&e=ce7228e8f2. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES PT/Mentorship program at Sandburg Elementary. It's a great opportunity for Marines that are looking for community service. The program is needing new volunteers for the second half of the school year. The program will run every Friday from 0750 until 0910. The requirements/events are as followed: Uniform of the day is utility uniform, PT with the fifth graders at 0800, play games with them, Games consist of playing duck duck goose, kick ball, relay races, and many more. There is also the Mentorship portion where the Marines and kids from K-5 get time to know each other and make a difference on the kids life. If you would like to be a part of the program or have Marines interested in this volunteer event, please send an email with names and contact information to Cpl Lynch, 858-577-1954 or daniel.a.lynch@usmc.mil. COA's are awarded for Marines participating. (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. MCCS HAPPENINGS Fri, Feb 10 -Crabfest, 5:30 8:30 p.m., Officers Club, 858-577-4808/4814 for reservations -Life Skills Program: Couples Night, 6:30 9 p.m., L.I.N.K.S. House, 858-577-4473 Mon, Feb 13 -Valentines Party, 9:30 a.m., Story Time, Treats and a Craft, Childrens Library, 858-577-6316 -Real Colors, 1 3 p.m., Counseling Center, 858-577-6585 to register -Life Skills Program: Five Love Languages, 6:30 8:30 p.m., L.I.N.K.S. House, 858-577-4473 to register Tues, Feb 14 -Tobacco Cessation Class (2 of 3), 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m., Semper Fit Center, 858-577-1331 Wed, Feb 15 -Dollar Day Wednesday Golf: $1.00 Golf All Day for Miramar Active Duty, 858-577-4155 -Creating Financial Freedom, 1 3 p.m., The HUB Miramar Room, 858-577-1279 to register -Domestic Violence Awareness, 1 3 p.m., Counseling Center, 858-577-6585 to register -Career Resource Center, Federal Jobs & Applications, 1 - 3 p.m., The Hub, 858-577-6710 Thurs, Feb 16 -Real Stress I, 1 3 p.m., Counseling Center, 858-577-6585 to register Fri, Feb 17 -Legal Assistance Divorce Workshop, 9:30 11 a.m., The HUB Room 6, 858-577-1656 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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BOB HOPE THEATER *Indicates Last Showing, Theater closed Monday and Tuesdays for info call 858-577-4142. Fri, Feb 10: *Hugo (Not 3D) (PG) 6:30 p.m. Adventures of Tintin (Not 3D) (PG) 9:00 p.m. Sat, Feb 11: Swap Meet 8:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (PG-13) 6:30 p.m. We Bought a Zoo (PG) 9:00 p.m. Sun, Feb 12: *Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (Not 3D) (G) 1:00 p.m. * Sherlock Holmes: Game of Shadows (PG-13) 6:30 p.m. Wed, Feb 15: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (R) 6:30 p.m. Thurs, Feb 16: FREE Admission: We Bought a Zoo (PG) 2:00 p.m. The Darkest Hour (Not 3D) (PG-13) 6:30 p.m. Fri, Feb 17: The Devil Inside (R) 6:30 p.m. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (R) 9:00 p.m. Sat, Feb 18: Swap Meet 8:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. We Bought a Zoo (PG) 6:30 p.m. War Horse (PG-13) 9:00 p.m. Sun, Feb 19: *The Adventures of Tintin (Not 3D) (PG) 1:00 p.m. *Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol (PG-13) 6:30 p.m. MWR This Week, February 9 - February 16, 2012 (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: * 2012 El Centro Air Show (Mar 10) - page 1 * Navy's 26th Bay Bridge Run/Walk (May 20) Registration NOW OPEN - page 2 * Fred Hall Show, Del Mar Fair Grounds (Mar 22-25) and Tax Assistance Hours of operation - page 3 * Pierside on the Point Special Events - page 3 * Sea N' Air Lanes, NASNI, Renovation is COMPLETE, Leagues and Classes - page 4 * Valentine's Dinner (Feb 14) and other lunch specials and Nations of San Diego Dance Festival (Feb 10) - page 5 * Admiral Baker's North Course is Worth the Wait! and Metro Golf info - page 6 * Practice, Play & BBQ Saturdays at the NBSD Golf Performance Center, Auto Maintenance FREE Monthly Training Program (next class Feb 11), FREE Northern Trust Open Tickets and Annual Black history Celebration (Feb 15) - page 7 * Liberty Events, Trips, Liberty Goes to Vegas Trip (Feb 17-19) and so much more! - page 8-12 * EFMP. Activity and Resource Expo (Feb 25) - page 13 * Outdoor Adventure and Gear Rental, NBSD ReSale Car Lot - page 14 * Marine and Aquatics, Sailing and SCUBA Classes - page 15 - 16 * Youth and Teen Programs, Family Tennis, Cheer and more - page 17 * Bugs and Beer Crawfish Dinner (Feb 21) and School Liaison Youth Sponsorship Program - page 18 * What's Happening at the Fleet & Family Support Centers - page 19 - 20 * San Diego Military Housing - page 21 * MWR Sports, Fitness and Recreation - page 22 * Presidents' Day Softball Tournament (Feb 18), Traditional Bench Press Contest (Feb 22), Family Fitness & Movie Night (Mar 9) and more - page 23 * FREE and Discount Amusement Park Offers - page 24-30 * COMPASS Session, A guide to Navy Life - page 31 * FREE MWR Movies - page 31-34
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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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