Friday, July 03, 2009

Belvoir Briefs for July 2

Belvoir Briefs
Miscellaneous
Steak night Tuesdays
The Officers’ Club hosts Steak Night Tuesdays. All are welcome to enjoy the menu items, including New York strip, Delmonico, filet mignon and prime rib. There is also salmon for fish lovers. Dinners include a free glass of wine. Lobster tail can be added and steaks can be blackened.
Walk-ins are welcome but reservations can be made by calling 703-780-0930.
Summer reading program, WiFi
Van Noy Library’s Summer Reading Program, Read, White and Blue, encourages children and teens to read for pleasure during summer vacation. The program runs through Sept. 5.
Preschoolers through 6th graders read 15 books. Children not yet able to read can have books read to them. Children can read any book and record it on reading logs, available in the library.
Students in grades 7 through 12 read eight books. Teens can read any book and record it on their log.
Completed reading logs can be turned in at the library any time before Sept. 5 for a prize and entrance into an end-of-summer prize drawing.
The library also now has WiFi.
Information is available by calling 703-806-3323.
New gas line
Through July, workers are installing a new, 6-inch natural gas line for the New Fort Belvoir Community Hospital.
The work site’s location is the intersection of Gunston Road and 5th Street to Hall Road behind the Central Utility Plant.
Work is expected to take place from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mondays through Fridays.
Roads will remain open to traffic, but partial lanes may be affected. Flagmen and signs will be posted.
No parking lot entrances or streets will close for the project.
Boating safety
The Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 25-8 offers a boating safety class from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday to July 9, which meets the requirements established by Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia. All regions fine boat operators who have no evidence of taking a boating safety class. Requirements differ by state.
The class meets at West Marine, 601 S. Patrick St., Alexandria, 22313. Students get a manual, a certificate, and class-completion card.
The cost is $40/student, $60 for a couple who shares the manual.
Enrollment is available via e-mail to Rich Miller, .
Deployment and family readiness
The Mobilization/Deployment and Family Readiness Program conducts the following monthly classes:
July 13, 10 a.m. to noon, Pre-Deployment Workshop: a discussion concerning preparing for deployment and learning about resources available for servicemembers, DoD civilians, and their family members, including before, during and after the deployment period. 
July 15, 9 a.m. to noon, FRG Essentials: Basic FRG information for FRG leaders, volunteers and members, as well as Family Readiness Support Assistants, commanders and first sergeants. 
July 20, 10 a.m. to noon, Reintegration Workshop: Preparing for the return of a loved one, or adjusting after the return, as a family; what to expect and resources to help, for Soldiers, DoD civilians, and family members.
Classes are in the ACS Classroom, Bldg. 200, Belvoir Road.
More information and registration is available by calling 703-805-5683 or 703-805-4590.
Child care may be available with early registration.
Newcomer’s Orientation
The next Newcomer’s Orientation is July 13 in the Barden Education Center Auditorium. People can learn about Fort Belvoir, what resources and events are available in the community and meet the installation command staff and key installation directorates.  Childcare is provided with advance registration.
More information is available through the Relocation Readiness Program, 703-805-5058 or 3436; or via e-mail to .
Spouse orientation
All spouses new to Fort Belvoir and the surrounding areas are invited to attend the New Spouse Orientation, Spouse Meet & Greet, from 10 a.m. to noon July 15 in George Washington Village Community Center.
People who attend can get information about Belvoir, the National Capital Region, how to use the Metro, adult education, child care/school information and more. The meetings are ideal to meet other area spouses.
Information is available from Tammye Braddy, 703-805-3436; or via e-mail, .
Naturalization, citizenship information
Fort Belvoir and Fort Myer Army Community Services host an information session about Naturalization and Citizenship July 14 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Belvoir’s ACS, 9800 Belvoir Road, Bldg. 200.
All military members and their families are welcome. This is an ideal great opportunity to ask questions about preparing to fill out immigration visas, citizenship exams and more. Information is available from Tammye Braddy, 703-805-3436; or via e-mail, .
AFTB Level 1
Fort Belvoir Army Family Team Building offers a Saturday, Level 1, Navigating The Military Life AFTB class, July 18. The location for the free, one-day class is 9800 Belvoir Road, Bldg. 200. Free onsite childcare will be provided. Children must be registered with Child and Youth Services before the class. The deadline for childcare is Monday.
More information and reservations are available through Colandra Sealey, 703-805-5556 or via e-mail to .
AFTB Level III
Fort Belvoir Army Family Team Building offers Level III Leadership Skills, July 21 to 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Classes are free and are in Bldg. 200, 9800 Belvoir Road.
Registration is available through Colandra Sealey, 703-805-5556; or via e-mail to .
Spirit of America tickets
The U.S. Army’s Spirit of America Show is Sept. 11 and 12 at the Patriot Center. Performances are free, but people who attend must have tickets, which are available at the Community Center.
Information is available by calling 703-805-3714.
New pavilions to rent
Outdoor Recreation has two new pavilions, the Eagle and the Osprey, for rent at Tompkins Basin on the Potomac River. The introductory fee is $25 each per day, with a $50 refundable cleaning deposit.
Each 20-by-30-feet pavilion has picnic tables, a barbecue grill and volleyball nets. Volleyballs and other recreational items are available for rent at the Outdoor Recreation Center, Bldg 778.
More information and reservations are available by calling 703-805-3081.
Blackberries and crab?
Outdoor Recreation has a trip to the Blackberry Bonanza & Wellness Festival July 26 at Great Country Farms in Bluemount, Va.
The $13 cost includes admission, wine-tasting and transportation. Kids 2 and younger are free.
ODR also has a trip to the Annapolis Rotary Crab Feast, Aug. 7 from 3 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets, $65, include transportation and all-you-can-eat blue crab and all-you-can-drink soda and beer.
Information is available by calling 703-805-3081.
Found items
Over the past several months, the Directorate of Emergency Services, Law Enforcement Lost and Found Property Custodian have collected several unclaimed bicycles and other items. Items are held for 90 days before they are turned over to the Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office.
People who have lost any items and want to find out if they have been recovered by DES Police may contact Tim Brown, lost and found property custodian, 703-806-0146. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mondays through Fridays and voice mail is available after normal duty hours. Some reasonable proof of ownership is required to claim any found property.
Religion
Eastern Orthodox
The next Eastern Orthodox Divine Liturgy will be celebrated in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel in Woodlawn Chapel at 9 a.m. July 15 on the occasion of the feast of St. Vladimir (Volodymyr) of Kyiv in what is now modern Ukraine. That saint is credited with the conversion of the people of Kyivan Rus’ in the late ninth century AD to Orthodox Christianity.
VBS set, volunteers needed
Vacation Bible School is Aug. 16 to 20 in the Religious Education Center. This year’s theme is Rome - Paul and the Underground Church.
People interested in helping are asked to attend a meeting at 7 p.m. July 13 in the REC.
Information is available by calling 703-806-3418 or via e-mail to or .
Five Day Clubs - Five day clubs, also known as Backyard Bible Clubs, are scheduled in selected Fort Belvoir housing areas from July 20 to 24.
Sponsors are needed to sponsor the clubs in each housing area. Sponsor duties include hosting the club and distributing promotional literature. Residents interested in sponsoring a club are asked to contact Mike Webb, 703-806-4179, .
Catholic
Fairfax Chapel is closed until further notice for renovations and repair. The 9:15 a.m. Hispanic and the 11:15 a.m. Masses will be in Barden Education Center Auditorium during renovations.
Christian yoga
Praise Moves, the Christian alternative to yoga, are at 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays in the Religious Education Center. Everyone is invited and watchcare is provided.
More information is available from the instructor, Cynthia Thomas, 703-499-3380.
Men’s Bible studies
Belvoir Men of Faith discuss “The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership,“ by John Maxwell, every second and fourth Saturday at 7:30 a.m. in the Religious Education Center. Breakfast is included.
Information is available from John Rossi, 703-690-4237.
Jewish
Fort Belvoir Jewish Congregation holds services every Friday evening at 8 p.m. at Belvoir Chapel and one early service a month at 7:30 p.m. This month’s early service is July 24.
The group hosts the movie, “Defiance” at 1:30 July 12 in the Religious Education Center. 
A Tisha B’Av Service is July 29 at 8:30 p.m. in Belvoir Chapel. Lights will be low and the group will read from the Book of Lamentations.
A Saturday service is July 25 at 9:30 a.m.
The congregation is looking for all Jewish Soldiers and families new to Belvoir. Information is available from Sara Astrow, 703-806-4196.
Pianist wanted
The Fort Belvoir’s Garrison Chaplain Office is looking for a pianist for the 8 a.m. Protestant worship service.
More information about the paid, contract position is available from chaplain Lt. Col. James King, 703-806-4317 or 4316.
Protestant
•Awana?
Fort Belvoir’s Protestant Community is considering starting an Awana program Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m., for youth pre-kindergarten through 6th grade.
Planners need teachers and students to make it a reality. Pre-registration is ongoing through July 24 for teachers and students. If there is enough interest, planners expect to start the class Sept. 9, and expect it to run through May.
Registration and more information are available through Mike Webb, 703-806-4179, .
• Protestant Women
The Protestant Women of the Chapel starts new summer Bible Studies July 9. The group’s main meetings are Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Belvoir Chapel.
Free childcare is available for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old.
A homeschool room is available for school-aged children - parents are asked to bring work for their children.
The PWOC also has two weekly evening studies Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Religious Education Center and Wednesdays from 7 to 8:45 p.m. in the REC Library.  More information is available from Jennifer Nicholas, 703-781-0916.
Barden Education Center
NoVA for high-schoolers
High school and home-schooled students who are at least 16 years old may be eligible to start earning college credits at Northern Virginia Community College. Interested students should contact the Student Services Center at the nearest campus - Alexandria, Annandale, Loudoun, Manassas, Springfield and Woodbridge.
Students may apply and register 24 hours a day at http://www.nvcc.edu.
More information is available by calling 703-323-3000.
Park University
Park University summer internet classes are under way. Registration for Fall 1 begins Sunday. Onsite classes begin Aug. 10, with a registration deadline of Aug. 7; and internet classes begin Aug. 17, with a registration deadline of Aug. 14.
More information is available by calling 703-781-8456 or from the Web sites, park.edu/Virginia or .
ODU
Non-degree applications are being accepted now for summer and fall classes at Old Dominion University.
ODU offers a master of science in education for active and retired Soldiers, military spouses and qualified civilians; and teaching licenses in elementary, middle and high school academic areas of math, English, social studies, and science.
Courses are conducted at Barden and online.
More information is available by calling Belvoir ODU office, 703-781-8102 for an appointment with an adviser.
UMUC
University of Maryland University College is registering for classes.
UMUC is in Barden Education Center, Rooms 126 and 128. 
Office hours are Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m. to noon.
More information is available through Barbara McKaig, 703-781-0059, .
Central Michigan University
Registration for fall classes at Central Michigan University is open July 13 to 24, for classes that begin Aug. 21 at Barden. Classes are available at six locations in the D.C metro area including at Fort Belvoir.
CMU offers a master of science in administration degree. 
CMU accepts applications year round, with new classes beginning every six weeks. Classes meet on alternating weekends or weekday evenings. Degree completion is available in 18 months.
More information is available through Mary Pat Mabeus, 703-360-5336.
CMU is in Room 139 of Barden Education Center.
Webster University
Registration at Webster University is open for fall classes, which begin Aug. 15. The GRE/GMAT is not required for admissions.
Evening classes are conducted at Barden Education Center and additional programs are offered in the D.C. Metro area at Bolling and Andrews air force bases, and the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery.
Webster University offers five, nine-week terms each year, with some transferable credits.
Office hours are Mondays to Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Fridays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
More information is available by calling 703-781-7942. Webster offices are in Room 143 of Barden, or are reachable via e-mail to , or from the Web site, webster.edu/dcmetro.

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Belvoir Briefs for June 25

Miscellaneous

Festival fun
Outdoor Recreation can take you to Leesburg’s Summer Brewfest Saturday.
Information is available by calling 703-805-1226.
Final days for resident survey
Tuesday is the deadline for Belvoir residents to participate in the annual Department of the Army Resident Survey, which was recently mailed to all residents of The Villages at Belvoir. Participation provides a more accurate picture of how well residents’ on-post housing needs are being met.
Information provided from the survey helps the Residential Communities Liaison Office and the private partner make decisions in providing the services and facilities important to families living on Fort
Belvoir.
Answers posted to the survey are strictly confidential. No personal data is tabulated and the survey will not identify the family or where they live.
More information is available through Raisa Pines, 703-805-0034.

Mmmm - steak
The Officers’ Club hosts Steak Night Tuesdays. All are welcome to enjoy the menu items, including New York strip, Delmonico, filet mignon and prime rib. There is also salmon for fish lovers. Dinners include a free glass of wine. Lobster tail can be added and steaks can be blackened.
Walk-ins are welcome but reservations can be made by calling 703-780-0930.

Summer reading program, WiFi
Van Noy Library’s Summer Reading Program, Read, White and Blue, encourages children and teens to read for pleasure during summer vacation. The program runs through Sept. 5.
Preschoolers through 6th graders read 15 books. Children not yet able to read can have books read to them. Children can read any book and record it on reading logs, which are available in the library.
Students in grades 7 through 12 read eight books. Teens can read any book and record it on their log.
Completed reading logs can be turned in at the library any time before Sept. 5 for a prize and entrance into an end-of-summer prize drawing.
The library also now has WiFi.
Information is available by calling 703-806-3323.

SJA office relocated
The Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, (including its legal assistance, claims, military justice and other sections) is in its new location on 16th Street at 9910 Lowen Road, Bldg. 702, Fort Belvoir, VA 22079-5593. The phone numbers remain the same.

CYS in housing
Staff from Child and Youth Services bring arts and crafts activities to the housing community centers. The events are free and open to all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
More information is available by calling 805-9117.
Scheduled events are:
Bubble Mania, for ages 3 to 5, Lewis Village, 10 to 11 a.m., Tuesday.
Food, Fun & Reading, for kindergartners through second graders, Vernondale Village, 1 to 2 p.m., Tuesday.
Palette of Fun, for third- and fourth-graders, George Washington Village, 10 to 11 a.m., today and July 2.
Entomology, for fifth- and sixth-graders, Fairfax Village, 1 to 2 p.m., today and July 2.

Boating safety
The Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 25-8 offers a boating safety class from 6 to 8 p.m. July 6 to 9, which meets the requirements established by Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia. All regions fine boat operators who have no evidence of taking a boating safety class. Requirements differ by state.
The class meets at West Marine, 601 S. Patrick St., Alexandria, 22313. Students get a manual, a certificate, and class-completion card.
The cost is $40/student, $60 for a couple who shares the manual.
Enrollment is available via e-mail to Rich Miller, .

Deployment and family readiness
The Mobilization/Deployment and Family Readiness Program conducts the following monthly classes:
July 2, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Family Readiness Group Roundtable: for all FRG leaders, unit commanders, first sergeants and FRG volunteers. The topics in July are the American Red Cross, Outdoor Recreation and the Warrior Adventure Quest. FRGs should register by calling 805-5683 or 703-805-4590.
July 13, 10 a.m. to noon, Pre-Deployment Workshop: a discussion concerning preparing for deployment and learning about resources available for servicemembers, DoD civilians, and their family members, including before, during and after the deployment period. 
July 15, 9 a.m. to noon, FRG Essentials: Basic FRG information for FRG leaders, volunteers and members, as well as Family Readiness Support Assistants, commanders and first sergeants. 
July 20, 10 a.m. to noon, Reintegration Workshop: Preparing for the return of a loved one, or adjusting after the return, as a family; what to expect and resources to help, for Soldiers, DoD civilians, and family members.
Classes are in the ACS Classroom, Bldg. 200, Belvoir Road.
More information and registration is available by calling 703-805-5683 or 703-805-4590.
Child care may be available with early registration.

Newcomer’s Orientation
The next Newcomer’s Orientation is July 13 in the Barden Education Center Auditorium. People can learn about Fort Belvoir, what resources and events are available in the community and meet the installation command staff and key installation directorates.  Childcare is provided with advance registration.
More information is available through the Relocation Readiness Program, 703-805-5058 or 3436; or via e-mail to .

Spouse orientation
All spouses new to Fort Belvoir and the surrounding areas are invited to attend the New Spouse Orientation, Spouse Meet & Greet, from 10 a.m. to noon July 15 in George Washington Village Community Center.
People who attend can get information about Belvoir, the National Capital Region, how to use the Metro, adult education, child care/school information and more. The meetings are ideal to meet other area spouses.
Information is available from Tammye Braddy, 703-805-3436; or via e-mail, .
Naturalization, citizenship information
Fort Belvoir and Fort Myer Army Community Services host an information session about Naturalization and Citizenship July 14 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Belvoir’s ACS, 9800 Belvoir Road, Bldg. 200.
All military members and their families are welcome. This is an ideal great opportunity to ask questions about preparing to fill out immigration visas, citizenship exams and more. Information is available from Tammye Braddy, 703-805-3436; or via e-mail, .

AFTB Level 1
Fort Belvoir Army Family Team Building offers a Saturday, Level 1, Navigating The Military Life AFTB class, July 18. The location for the free, one-day class is 9800 Belvoir Road, Bldg. 200. Free onsite childcare will be provided. Children must be registered with Child and Youth Services before the class. The deadline for childcare is July 6.
More information and reservations are available through Colandra Sealey, 703-805-5556 or via e-mail to .

AFTB Level III
Fort Belvoir Army Family Team Building offers Level III Leadership Skills, July 21 to 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Classes are free and are in Bldg. 200, 9800 Belvoir Road.
Registration is available through Colandra Sealey, 703-805-5556; or via e-mail to .
Found items
Over the past several months, the Directorate of Emergency Services, Law Enforcement Lost and Found Property Custodian have collected several unclaimed bicycles and other items. Items are held for 90 days before they are turned over to the Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office.
People who have lost any items and want to find out if they have been recovered by DES Police may contact Tim Brown, lost and found property custodian, 703-806-0146. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mondays through Fridays and voice mail is available after normal duty hours. Some reasonable proof of ownership is required to claim any found property.

CESL deadline
Wednesday is the registration deadline for the Army Management Staff College’s upcoming Continuing Education for Senior Leaders class. The class is Aug. 3 to 7 at Fort Belvoir.
The course is a resident and distributed learning course that brings senior civilian leaders together to discuss current and relevant issues facing the Army. It is designed for the GS-14 and 15 leader level. A quarter of the seats are allocated for senior Army uniformed staff.
The CESL encompasses seminars and interactive discussions and presentations.
Registration is available through amsc.belvoir.army.mil.

Summer Splash at the O Club
Everyone is welcome at the Summer Splash at the Officers’ Club pool Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The $10 admission includes a pool pass for the day, food, live band, children’s activities; moon bounce and dunk booth.
Information is available by calling 703-780-0930.

Religion
Orthodox Divine Liturgy
An Eastern Orthodox Divine Liturgy for the Feast of SS. Peter and Paul will be celebrated in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel in Woodlawn Chapel at 9 a.m. Monday. The two New Testament saints are claimed as the apostolic founders of both ancient Antioch and Rome.
The next Eastern Orthodox Divine Liturgy will be celebrated in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel in Woodlawn Chapel at 9 a.m. July 15 on the occasion of the feast of St. Vladimir (Volodymyr) of Kyiv in what is now modern Ukraine. That saint is credited with the conversion of the people of Kyivan Rus’ in the late ninth century AD to Orthodox Christianity.
Jewish
Fort Belvoir Jewish Congregation’s Friday Night Service is Friday at 8 p.m. at Belvoir Chapel.
The congregation has a Saturday Service Saturday and celebrates Connor Chroman’s Bar Mitzvah.
The congregation is looking for all Jewish Soldiers and families new to Belvoir. Information is available from Sara Astrow, 703-806-4196.
Pianist wanted
The Fort Belvoir’s Garrison Chaplain Office is looking for a pianist for the 8 a.m. Protestant worship service.
More information about the paid, contract position is available from chaplain Lt. Col. James King, 703-806-4317 or 4316.
Protestant
• Awana?
Fort Belvoir’s Protestant Community is considering starting an Awana program Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8 p.m., for youth pre-kindergarten through 6th grade.
Planners need teachers and students to make it a reality. Pre-registration is ongoing through July 24 for teachers and students. If there is enough interest, planners expect to start the class Sept. 9, and expect it to run through May.
Registration and more information are available through Mike Webb, 703-806-4179, .
• Protestant Women
The Protestant Women of the Chapel starts new summer Bible Studies July 9. The group’s main meetings are Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Belvoir Chapel.
Free childcare is available for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old.
A homeschool room is available for school-aged children - parents are asked to bring work for their children.
The PWOC also has two weekly evening studies Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Religious Education Center and Wednesdays from 7 to 8:45 p.m. in the REC Library.  More information is available from Jennifer Nicholas, 703-781-0916.

Barden Education Center
NoVA
The second, six-week summer session classes at Northern Virginia Community College start Tuesday. The session runs through Aug. 10.
High school and home-schooled students who are at least 16 years old may be eligible to start earning college credits. Interested students should contact the Student Services Center at the nearest campus - Alexandria, Annandale, Loudoun, Manassas, Springfield and Woodbridge.
Students may apply and register 24 hours a day at http://www.nvcc.edu.
More information is available by calling 703-323-3000.
Park University
Park University summer internet classes are under way. Registration for Fall 1 begins July 5. Onsite classes begin Aug. 10, with a registration deadline of Aug. 7; and internet classes begin Aug. 17, with a registration deadline of Aug. 14.
More information is available by calling 703-781-8456 or from the Web sites, park.edu/Virginia or .
Troops to Teachers briefing
A representative from Old Dominion University’s Military Career Transition Program presents a Troops to Teachers briefing at 11 a.m. July 7 in Room 122 of Barden. Troops to Teachers is ideal for servicemembers considering teaching as a second career.
Information is available by calling 703-781-8203.
ODU
Non-degree applications are being accepted now for summer and fall classes at Old Dominion University.
ODU offers a master of science in education for active and retired Soldiers, military spouses and qualified civilians; and teaching licenses in elementary, middle and high school academic areas of math, English, social studies, and science.
Courses are conducted at Barden and online.
More information is available by calling Belvoir ODU office, 703-781-8102 for an appointment with an adviser.
UMUC
University of Maryland University College is registering for summer classes.
UMUC is in Barden Education Center, Rooms 126 and 128. 
Office hours are Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m. to noon.
More information is available through Barbara McKaig, 703-781-0059, .
Central Michigan University
Registration for fall classes at Central Michigan University is open July 13 to 24, for classes that begin Aug. 21 at Barden. Classes are available at six locations in the D.C metro area including at Fort Belvoir.
CMU offers a master of science in administration degree. 
CMU accepts applications year round, with new classes beginning every six weeks. Classes meet on alternating weekends or weekday evenings. Degree completion is available in 18 months.
More information is available through Mary Pat Mabeus, 703-360-5336.
CMU is in Room 139 of Barden Education Center.
Webster University
Registration at Webster University is open for fall classes, which begin Aug. 15. The GRE/GMAT is not required for admissions.
Evening classes are conducted at Barden Education Center and additional programs are offered in the D.C. Metro area at Bolling and Andrews air force bases, and the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery.
Webster University offers five, nine-week terms each year, with some transferable credits.
Office hours are Mondays to Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Fridays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
More information is available by calling 703-781-7942. Webster offices are in Room 143 of Barden, or are reachable via e-mail to , or from the Web site, webster.edu/dcmetro.

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Belvoir Briefs for June 18

SJA office relocating
Beginning Monday, the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, (including its legal assistance, claims, military justice and other sections) will be moving to its new location on 16th Street at 9910 Lowen Road, Bldg. 702, Fort Belvoir, VA 22079-5593. The phone numbers will remain the same.
Brunch for dads
Father’s Day Buffet at the Officers’ Club is Sunday. Seatings are at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and reservations are required.
The buffet costs $27.95 for club members and $29.95 for non-members; children 7 to 12 years old, $12.50; and 6 and younger, free.
Reservations are available by calling 703-780-0930, ext. 600.
Resident survey
More participation is needed for the annual Department of the Army Resident Survey which ends June 30 and was recently mailed to all residents of The Villages at Belvoir. Participation by all residents is very important and provides a more accurate picture of how well their on-post housing needs are being met.
Information provided from the survey helps the Residential Communities Liaison Office and the private partner to make better decisions in providing the services and facilities important to families living on Fort Belvoir.
Answers posted to the survey are strictly confidential. No personal data is tabulated and the survey will not identify the family or where they live.
More information is available through Raisa Pines, 703-805-0034.
DLA Toastmasters
Toastmasters International club is designed to improve people’s verbal and written communication skills and presentations. The club also enhances skills in listening, evaluation, leadership and mentoring.
The DLA Toastmasters Club 3772 meets Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Conference Room 3501 in the Andrew T. McNamara Headquarters Complex. Guests are welcome.
Information is available from toastmasters.org or through Lydia Morales, , 703-767-4976.
International spouses
The International Spouse Group has a potluck meeting Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Vernondale Village Community Center, 9532 Troth Way. New, foreign-born spouses and members are welcome. People should bring a favorite dish from their native country to share.
The group offers information on programs, English as a Second Language, citizenship, jobs, the Metro and more.
Information is available through Christine Robinson, , 703-805-3436.
Learn the Metro
The International Spouse group has a Metro Field Trip Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to Washington, D.C. Registration is required and newcomers are welcome. 
More information and registration is available through Christine Robinson, or 703-805-3436.
Festival fun
Outdoor Recreation can drive you to the Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival Saturday at National Harbor with four- and six-hour tours that include tasting, festival admission and transportation. ODR also visits Leesburg’s Summer Brewfest June 27.
Information on both trips is available by calling 703-805-1226.
Family camping
Outdoor Recreation has a family campout from 8 a.m. Saturday to noon Sunday. Families are invited to pitch their tents on the field next to the Outdoor Recreation building and sleep under the stars.
During the day, family members can fish, take archery, join a scavenger hunt with prizes, and hike along the Accotink Bay.
The cost is $5 per person, which includes a tent space, fishing clinic, archery lesson, a scavenger hunt, sporting equipment, and s’mores over an outdoor fire pit. An extra large charcoal grill is provided for community grilling and three fire pits are available for roasting marshmallows. Campers only need to bring their tent, sleeping bag, camping supplies, food and water.
People with none of their own camping equipment or who don’t know what they need can come to Outdoor Recreation for help. ODR is also accepting payment and reservations.
More information is available by calling 703-805-1226.
CYS in housing
Staff from Child and Youth Services bring arts and crafts activities to the housing community centers. The events are free and open to all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
More information is available by calling 805-9117.
Scheduled events are:
Bubble Mania, for ages 3 to 5, Lewis Village, 10 to 11 a.m., Tuesday and June 30.
Food, Fun & Reading, for kindergartners through second graders, Vernondale Village, 1 to 2 p.m., Tuesday and June 30.
Palette of Fun, for third- and fourth-graders, George Washington Village, 10 to 11 a.m., June 25 and July 2.
Entomology, for fifth- and sixth-graders, Fairfax Village, 1 to 2 p.m., June 25 and July 2.
Army Birthday Celebrations, Decorate cupcakes and celebrate the Army’s Birthday, today, 10 to 11 a.m., George Washington; and 1 to 2 p.m., Fairfax.
Red Cross classes
Fort Belvoir’s American Red Cross Office offers the following classes in June:
• Pet First Aid, Friday, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.;
• Babysitter Training, June 27, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The office is at 9716 Middleton Road. Information is available from redcrossnca.org or by calling 805-2057.
Freedom Fest
Fort Belvoir’s MWR’s annual Freedom Fest is July 4 at P-2 Field on Route 1. The event, from 5:30 to 9:15 p.m., includes food, vendors, family fun and fireworks. The event is open to military and DoD ID cardholders.
Arts and crafts contest
The deadline to enter projects into the 2009 Arts and Crafts Contest is June 30. Artists can compete for cash against the best artists and artisans in the Army with their best 2D and 3D artwork.
Complete rules, entry forms and information are available through Kawamura Arts and Crafts, 703-806-4655. Registration is also available via https://artscrafts. fmwrc.army.mil.
Boating safety
The Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 25-8 offers a boating safety class from 6 to 8 p.m. July 6 to 9, which meets the requirements established by Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia. All regions fine boat operators who have no evidence of taking a boating safety class. Requirements differ by state.
The class meets at West Marine, 601 S. Patrick St., Alexandria, 22313. Students get a manual, a certificate, and class-completion card.
The cost is $40/student, $60 for a couple who shares the manual.
Enrollment is available via e-mail to Rich Miller, .
Deployment and family readiness
The Mobilization/Deployment and Family Readiness Program conducts the following monthly classes:
July 2, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Family Readiness Group Roundtable: for all FRG leaders, unit commanders, first sergeants and FRG volunteers. The topic in July is the American Red Cross. FRGs should register by calling 805-5683 or 703-805-4590.
July 13, 10 a.m. to noon, Pre-Deployment Workshop: a discussion concerning preparing for deployment and learning about resources available for servicemembers, DoD civilians, and their family members, including before, during and after the deployment period. 
July 15, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., FRG Essentials: Basic FRG information for FRG leaders, volunteers and members, as well as Family Readiness Support Assistants, commanders and first sergeants. 
July 20, 10 a.m. to noon, Reintegration Workshop: Preparing for the return of a loved one, or adjusting after the return, as a family; what to expect and resources to help, for Soldiers, DoD Civilians, and family members.
Classes are in the ACS Classroom, Bldg. 200, Belvoir Road.
More information and registration is available by calling 703-805-5683 or 703-805-4590.
Child care may be available with early registration.
Dog Park now open
Fort Belvoir Outdoor Recreation now has a full-time dog park available. The Dog Park is open from dawn to dusk seven days a week and is free of charge. The park is next to Outdoor Recreation Bldg. 778.
Rules and other information are listed on the park’s fence. A few general rules are: All dogs must have current rabies and all other vaccinations. Dogs must wear current state license tags, and must be leashed upon entering and exiting the park. Dogs must be older than 4 months to play in the dog park.
Dogs should not be left unattended and they must be in the owner’s view at all times. Owners are responsible for picking up pet waste. A trash can and dog bags are outside the park.
More information is available by calling 703-805-3081 or 703-805-1774.
Saturday AFTB
Fort Belvoir Army Family Team Building offers a Saturday, Level 1, Navigating The Military Life AFTB class, July 18. The location for the free, one-day class is 9800 Belvoir Road, Bldg. 200. Free onsite childcare will be provided. Children must be registered with Child and Youth Services before the class. The deadline for childcare is July 6.
More information and reservations are available through Colandra Sealey, 703-805-5556 or via e-mail to .
Found items
Over the past several months, the Directorate of Emergency Services, Law Enforcement Lost and Found Property Custodian have collected several unclaimed bicycles and other items. Items are held for 90 days before they are turned over to the Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office.
People who have lost any items and want to find out if they have been recovered by DES Police may contact Tim Brown, lost and found property custodian, 703-806-0146. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mondays through Fridays and voice mail is available after normal duty hours. Some reasonable proof of ownership is required to claim any found property.
Religion
Orthodox Divine
A Feast of SS. Peter and Paul Liturgies is June 29 at 9 a.m. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel in Woodlawn Chapel.
A Feast of Vladimir of Kyiv is at 9 a.m. July 15, also in the chapel.
Non-Orthodox are welcome.
Jewish
Fort Belvoir Jewish Congregation’s Family Service is at 7 p.m. Friday. A Friday Night Service is June 26 at 8 p.m. at Belvoir Chapel.
The congregation has a Saturday Service June 27 and celebrates Connor Chroman’s Bar Mitzvah.
The congregation is looking for all Jewish Soldiers and families new to Belvoir.
Information is available from Sara Astrow, 703-806-4196.
Five-Day Clubs help needed
Five-Day Clubs, or Backyard Bible Clubs, are scheduled in selected housing areas on Fort Belvoir from July 20 to 24. High School-age youth are needed to be missionaries to lead and teach the clubs. Missionaries are required to complete a week of training in Richmond, Va., in June. Also, sponsors are needed to sponsor the clubs in each housing area. Sponsors’ duties include hosting and distributing promotional material.
Interested volunteers may contact Mike Webb, 703-806-4179, .
Pianist wanted
The Fort Belvoir’s Garrison Chaplain Office is looking for a pianist for the 8 a.m. Protestant worship service.
More information about the paid, contract position is available from chaplain Lt. Col. James King, 703-806-4317 or 4316.
Protestant
• Awana?
Fort Belvoir’s Protestant Community is considering starting an Awana program Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8 p.m., for youth pre-kindergarten through 6th grade.
Planners need teachers and students to make it a reality. Pre-registration is ongoing through July 24 for teachers and students. If there is enough interest, planners expect to start the class Sept. 9, and expect it to run through May.
Registration and more information are available through Mike Webb, 703-806-4179, .
• Protestant Women
The Protestant Women of the Chapel starts new summer Bible Studies July 9. The group’s main meetings are Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Belvoir Chapel.
Free childcare is available for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old.
A homeschool room is available for school-aged children - parents are asked to bring work for their children.
The PWOC also has two weekly evening studies Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Religious Education Center and Wednesdays from 7 to 8:45 p.m. in the REC Library.  More information is available from Jennifer Nicholas, 703-781-0916.
Barden Education Center
Valley Forge Christian College
A representative from Valley Forge Christian College provides a briefing on its programs and financial aid available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 25 at Barden Education Center.
VFCC is accredited by The Middle States Association of College and Schools and is certified by The State Council of Higher Education of Virginia.
The school offers degrees in theology, business administration, elementary education and more. The campus is at 13909 Smoketown Road, Woodbridge, Va., 22192.
More information is available by calling 703-580-4810 or from the Web site, vfcc.edu/woodbridge.
Park University
Park University summer internet classes are under way. Registration for Fall 1 begins July 5. Onsite classes begin Aug. 10, with a registration deadline of Aug. 7; and internet classes begin Aug. 17, with a registration deadline of Aug. 14.
More information is available by calling 703-781-8456 or from the Web sites, park.edu/Virginia or .
ODU
Military Career Transition Program’s Master of Science in Education summer classes at Old Dominion University begin Monday. The second summer session begins June 19. Non-degree applications are being accepted now for summer and fall classes. Non-degree students become degree-seeking after beginning the program.
The Master of Science in Education is an initial licensure program that transfers to 44 states and DoD schools around the world. Licensure is offered in elementary, middle school and high school. Active/retired military, military spouses and qualified civilians are eligible for the program.
Personnel who transfer before completing the program locally can finish their program by taking online or video streamed courses.
More information is available at odu.edu/mctp or by calling Belvoir ODU office, 703-781-8102 for an appointment with an adviser.
UMUC
University of Maryland University College is registering for summer classes.
UMUC is in Barden Education Center, Rooms 126 and 128. 
Office hours are Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m. to noon.
More information is available through Barbara McKaig, 703-781-0059, .
Central Michigan University
CMU Summer I classes begin Friday, and Summer II classes begin July 7. Classes are available at six locations in the D.C metro area, including Belvoir.
CMU accepts applications year round. Classes are conducted on alternating weekends or weekday evenings. New classes begin every six weeks. Degree completion is available in 18 months or less.
More information is available through Mary Pat Mabeus, 703-360-5336.
CMU is in Room 139 of Barden Education Center.
Webster University
Registration at Webster University is open for fall classes, which begin Aug. 15. The GRE/GMAT is not required for admissions.
Evening classes are conducted at Barden Education Center and additional programs are offered in the D.C. Metro area at Bolling and Andrews air force bases, and the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery.
Webster University offers five, nine-week terms each year, with some transferable credits.
Office hours are Mondays to Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Fridays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
More information is available by calling 703-781-7942. Webster offices are in Room 143 of Barden, or are reachable via e-mail to , or from the Web site, webster.edu/dcmetro.

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Belvoir Briefs

Miscellaneous

Final talent auditions
Fort Belvoir’s MWR and BOSS program team up with Fort Myer for a joint forces salute to the “Year of the NCO,“ with a talent showcase Aug. 22 at 4 p.m. at Belvoir’s Wallace Theater.
The event will showcase talents of local National Capital Region military personnel, family members and DoD civilians. It includes a youth theater performance, an adult talent competition and a professional acrobatic performance by the Jabali African Acrobats.
The showcase includes a youth theater performance of “Beauty is a Beast.“ Final auditions for this show are Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Fort Belvoir Youth Center, Bldg. 5850. Youth auditions are open to those in grades 6 to 12, family members of military and DoD civilians in the NCR.
Audition registration and information about the youth performance is available by calling 703-805-4515.
Talented adults can win cash in the adult competition. Eligible MWR patrons, 18 and older can audition at 6 p.m. today at Myer’s Community Center.
More information is available by calling 703-805-4382 or 703-696-3470.
The event is free of charge and open to all eligible MWR patrons.

Course deadlines approaching
Army Management Staff College is wrapping up registration for the final classes for fiscal year 2009 in its Civilian Education System.
Monday is the deadline for AMSC’s Basic Course at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., scheduled for Sept. 14 to 25; and the Intermediate Course at Belvoir from Sept. 14 to Oct. 2.
Information is available through amsc.belvoir.mil.

US Army Warrant Officers
The Lord Fairfax Silver Chapter, US Army Warrant Officer Association has its monthly membership meeting June 18 at the Kingstowne Library, the corner of Beulah and Telegraph Roads, starting at 5 p.m.
All active, reserve, and retired warrant officers are invited and encouraged to attend.
More information is available from CW3 Patrick Morris, 703-945-3140.

Autism class
The Fort Belvoir and Fort Myer Military Community Exceptional
Family Member Programs sponsor “Tricare/Other Benefits and Safety Issues for Military Parents with Children with Autism and Other Cognitive Disabilities” class and support group.
The event is Tuesday from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Belvoir’s Army Community Service, 9800 Belvoir Road, Bldg. 200.
Lt. Col. Scott Campbell, a parent of an autistic child and secretary for the Autism Society of America’s Northern Virginia Chapter, is guest speaker.
Families can learn about medical benefits and safety issues for their autistic children and network with other families.
Reservations are required for class slots, on-site child care and free food and beverages. Parents may be responsible for paying for child care if child care reservations are not canceled by 10 a.m.
Monday.
Reservations, general or disabled access information is available from
Marcia O’Connor, EFMP manager, 703-696-8467 or TTY, 703-696-4675.
Telephonic reservations must be made directly with O’Connor and not through an answering machine.

Father’s Day already?
Father’s Day Buffet at the Officers’ Club is June 21. Seatings are at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and reservations are required.
The buffet costs $27.95 for club members and $29.95 for non-members; children 7 to 12 years old, $12.50; and 6 and younger, free.
Reservations are available by calling 703-780-0930, ext. 600. No cancellations or refunds are available after Wednesday.

International spouses
The International Spouse Group meets with a potluck June 23 at 6 p.m. at Vernondale Village Community Center, 9532 Troth Way. New, foreign-born spouses and members are welcome. People should bring a favorite dish from their native country to share.
The group offers information on programs, English as a Second Language, citizenship, jobs, the Metro and more.
Information is available through Christine Robinson, , 703-805-3436.

Learn the Metro
The International Spouse group has a Metro Field Trip June 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to Washington, D.C. Registration is required and newcomers are welcome. 
More information and registration is available through Christine Robinson, or 703-805-3436.
Learn to sail the Inner Harbor
MWR’s Outdoor Recreation has a Sailing Social at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor June 19 from 5:30 p.m. to sunset. No sailing experience is necessary. Sailors can participate and sail as much or as little as they want.
The trip costs $42 per person, including sailing, instruction and transportation.
More information is available by calling 703-805-3081.

Festival fun
Outdoor Recreation can drive you to the Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival June 20 at National Harbor with four- and six-hour tours that include tasting, festival admission and transportation. ODR also visits Leesburg’s Summer Brewfest June 27.
Information on both trips is available by calling 703-805-1226.

New York City excursion
MWR’s Information, Ticketing, and Registration has a day trip to New York City June 20 for $45. People can take in a show, sight see or shop at their leisure. The bus leaves from the Community Center at 8 a.m. and returns late in the evening.
More information is available by calling 703-805-3714 or by stopping by the Community Center, Bldg. 1200, Taylor Road.

Family camping
Outdoor Recreation has a family campout from 8 a.m. June 20 to noon June 21. Families are invited to pitch their tents on the field next to the Outdoor Recreation building and sleep under the stars.
During the day, family members can fish, take archery, join a scavenger hunt with prizes, and hike along the Accotink Bay.
The cost is $5 per person, which includes a tent space, fishing clinic, archery lesson, a scavenger hunt, sporting equipment, and s’mores over an outdoor fire pit. An extra large charcoal grill is provided for community grilling and three fire pits are available for roasting marshmallows. Campers only need to bring their tent, sleeping bag, camping supplies, food and water.
People with none of their own camping equipment or who don’t know what they need can come to Outdoor Recreation for help. ODR is also accepting payment and reservations.
More information is available by calling 703-805-1226.

CYS in housing
Staff from Child and Youth Services bring arts and crafts activities to the housing community centers. The events are free and open to all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
More information is available by calling 805-9117.
Scheduled events are:
Bubble Mania, for ages 3 to 5, Lewis Village, 10 to 11 a.m., June 23 and 30.
Food, Fun & Reading, for kindergartners through second graders, Vernondale Village, 1 to 2 p.m., June 23 and 30.
Palette of Fun, for third- and fourth-graders, George Washington Village, 10 to 11 a.m., today, June 25 and July 2.
Entomology, for fifth- and sixth-graders, Fairfax Village, 1 to 2 p.m., today, June 25 and July 2.
Army Birthday Celebrations, Decorate cupcakes and celebrate the Army’s Birthday, 10 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, Woodlawn Village; 10 to 11 a.m. June 18, George Washington; and 1 to 2 p.m., June 18, Fairfax.

Red Cross classes
Fort Belvoir’s American Red Cross Office offers the following classes in June:
• HIV Aids Starters Facts, Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.;
• Pet First Aid, June 19, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.;
• Adult, Child & Infant CPR, Part 1, June 24, 6 to 10 p.m.;
• Adult, Child & Infant CPR, Part 2, June 25, 6 to 10 p.m.;
• Babysitter Training, June 27, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The office is at 9716 Middleton Road. Information is available from redcrossnca.org or by calling 805-2057.
Arts and crafts       contest
The deadline to enter projects into the 2009 Arts and Crafts Contest is June 30. Artists can compete for cash against the best artists and artisans in the Army with their best 2D and 3D artwork.
Complete rules, entry forms and information are available through Kawamura Arts and Crafts, 703-806-4655. Registration is also available via https://artscrafts. fmwrc.army.mil.

Boating safety
The Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 25-8 offers a boating safety class from 6 to 8 p.m. July 6 to 9, which meets the requirements established by Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia. All regions fine boat operators who have no evidence of taking a boating safety class. Requirements differ by state.
The class meets at West Marine, 601 S. Patrick St., Alexandria, 22313. Students get a manual, a certificate, and class-completion card.
The cost is $40/student, $60 for a couple who shares the manual.
Enrollment is available via e-mail to Rich Miller, .
Deployment and family readiness
The Mobilization/ Deployment and Family Readiness Program conducts monthly classes as follows:
Monday, 10 a.m. to noon, Reintegration Workshop, preparing for the return of a loved one, or adjusting after the return, as a family; what to expect and resources to help, for Soldiers, DoD civilians, and family members.
Wednesday, 9 a.m. to noon, A to Z for FRG Volunteers, information for FRG volunteers and unit commands on how to sustain, and/or revitalize an FRG.
Classes are in the ACS Classroom, Bldg. 200, Belvoir Road.
More information and registration is available by calling 703-805-5683 or 703-805-4590.
Child care may be available with early registration.

Saturday AFTB
Fort Belvoir Army Family Team Building offers a Saturday, Level 1, Navigating The Military Life AFTB class, July 18. The location for the free, one-day class is 9800 Belvoir Road, Bldg. 200. Free onsite childcare will be provided. Children must be registered with Child and Youth Services before the class. The deadline for childcare is July 6.
More information and reservations are available through Colandra Sealey, 703-805-5556 or via e-mail to .

Bus driver training
Fort Belvoir’s Directorate of Logistics conducts bus-driver training courses through November. Students are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Three-week courses start every month through November.
Registration and information is available by calling 703-805-2788.

Religion
Orthodox Divine
A Feast of SS. Peter and Paul Liturgies is June 29 at 9 a.m. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel in Woodlawn Chapel.
A Feast of Vladimir of Kyiv is at 9 a.m. July 15, also in the chapel.
Non-Orthodox are welcome.
Jewish
Fort Belvoir Jewish Congregation’s Traditional Shabbat Dinner is Friday at 6:30 p.m. in the Religious Education Building, followed by a service at 8 p.m. in Belvoir Chapel. The event has a $5 per person/$20 per family suggested donation.
A Family Service is at 7 p.m. June 19. A Friday Night Service is June 26 at 8 p.m. at Belvoir Chapel.
The congregation has a Saturday Service June 27 and celebrates Connor Chroman’s Bar Mitzvah.
The congregation is looking for all Jewish Soldiers and families new to Belvoir.
Information is available from Sara Astrow, 703-806-4196.

Five Day Clubs help needed
Five-Day Clubs, or Backyard Bible Clubs, are scheduled in selected housing areas on Fort Belvoir from July 20 to 24. High School-age youth are needed to be missionaries to lead and teach the clubs. Missionaries are required to complete a week of training in Richmond, Va., in June. Also, sponsors are needed to sponsor the clubs in each housing area. Sponsors’ duties include hosting and distributing promotional material.
Interested volunteers may contact Mike Webb, 703-806-4179, .

Pianist wanted
The Fort Belvoir’s Garrison Chaplain Office is looking for a pianist for the 8 a.m. Protestant worship service.
More information about the paid, contract position is available from chaplain Lt. Col. James King, 703-806-4317 or 4316.
Protestant
• Awana?
Fort Belvoir’s Protestant Community is considering starting an Awana program Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8 p.m., for youth pre-kindergarten through 6th grade.
Planners need teachers and students to make it a reality. Pre-registration is ongoing through July 24 for teachers and students. If there is enough interest, planners expect to start the class Sept. 9, and expect it to run through May.
Registration and more information are available through Mike Webb, 703-806-4179, .
• Protestant Women
The Protestant Women of the Chapel starts new summer Bible Studies July 9. The group’s main meetings are Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Belvoir Chapel.
Free childcare is available for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old.
A homeschool room is available for school-aged children - parents are asked to bring work for their children.
The PWOC also has two weekly evening studies Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Religious Education Center and Wednesdays from 7 to 8:45 p.m. in the REC Library.  More information is available from Jennifer Nicholas, 703-781-0916.

Barden Education Center

Park University
Park University summer internet classes are underway. More information is available by calling 703-781-8456 or from the Web site, park.edu/virginia.

ODU
Military Career Transition Program’s Master of Science in Education summer classes at Old Dominion University begin Monday. The second summer session begins June 19. Non-degree applications are being accepted now for summer and fall classes. Non-degree students become degree-seeking after beginning the program.
The Master of Science in Education is an initial licensure program that transfers to 44 states and DoD schools around the world. Licensure is offered in elementary, middle school and high school. Active/retired military, military spouses and qualified civilians are eligible for the program.
Personnel who transfer before completing the program locally can finish their program by taking online or video streamed courses.
More information is available at odu.edu/mctp or by calling Belvoir ODU office, 703-781-8102 for an appointment with an adviser.

UMUC
University of Maryland University College is registering for summer classes.
UMUC is in Barden Education Center, Rooms 126 and 128. 
Office hours are Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m. to noon.
More information is available through Barbara McKaig, 703-781-0059, .

Central Michigan University
CMU Summer I classes begin Friday, and Summer II classes begin July 7. Classes are available at six locations in the D.C metro area, including Belvoir.
CMU accepts applications year round. Classes are conducted on alternating weekends or weekday evenings. New classes begin every six weeks. Degree completion is available in 18 months or less.
More information is available through Mary Pat Mabeus, 703-360-5336.
CMU is in Room 139 of Barden Education Center.

Webster University
Registration at Webster University is open for fall classes, which begin Aug. 15. The GRE/GMAT is not required for admissions.
Evening classes are conducted at Barden Education Center and additional programs are offered in the D.C. Metro area at Bolling and Andrews air force bases, and the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery.
Webster University offers five, nine-week terms each year, with some transferable credits.
Office hours are Mondays to Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Fridays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
More information is available by calling 703-781-7942. Webster offices are in Room 143 of Barden, or are reachable via e-mail to , or from the Web site, webster.edu/dcmetro.

 

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Belvoir briefs

Learn the Metro
The International Spouse group has a Metro Field Trip Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to Washington, D.C. Registration is required and newcomers are welcome. 
More information and registration is available through Christine Robinson, or 703-805-3436.
Store closed for inventory
Virginia Industries for the Blind conducts inventory at its Fort Belvoir Self Service Supply Center store Friday. Officials expect the store to be open to customers until noon. Customers will still be able to e-mail or fax orders in for processing the next day.
Other Northern Virginia locations are open, including:
• VIB Hoffman, Hoffman II Building, Alexandria;
• VIB Presidential Towers, 1411 Jefferson Davis Highway, Crystal City;
• Presidents Plaza, 2511 South Clark St., Crystal City
• VIB Rosslyn, 1401 Wilson Blvd., Rosslyn;
• BSC Pentagon, 1E641A, Pentagon

Autism class
The Fort Belvoir and Fort Myer Military Community Exceptional
Family Member Programs sponsor “Tricare/Other Benefits and Safety Issues for Military Parents with Children with Autism and Other Cognitive Disabilities” class and support group.
The event is June 16 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Belvoir’s Army Community Service, 9800 Belvoir Road, Bldg. 200.
Lt. Col. Scott Campbell, a parent of an autistic child and secretary for the Autism Society of America’s Northern Virginia Chapter, is guest speaker.
Families can learn about medical benefits and safety issues for their autistic children and network with other families.
Reservations are required for class slots, on-site child care and free food and beverages. Parents may be responsible for paying for child care if child care reservations are not canceled by 10 a.m. June 15.
Reservations, general or disabled access information is available from
Marcia O’Connor, EFMP manager, 703-696-8467 or TTY, 703-696-4675.
Telephonic reservations must be made directly with O’Connor and not through an answering machine.
Red Cross classes

Fort Belvoir’s American Red Cross Office offers the following classes in June:
• Babysitter Training, June 6, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.;
• First Aid with Child & Infant CPR, Part 1, June 10, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.;
• First Aid with Child & Infant CPR, Part 2, June 11, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.;
• HIV Aids Starters Facts, June 13, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.;
• Pet First Aid, June 19, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.;
• Adult, Child & Infant CPR, Part 1, June 24, 6 to 10 p.m.;
• Adult, Child & Infant CPR, Part 2, June 25, 6 to 10 p.m.;
• Babysitter Training, June 27, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The office is at 9716 Middleton Road. Information is available from redcrossnca.org or by calling 805-2057.

Book collection for swap
The Fort Belvoir Elementary School is collecting new and gently used children’s’ books to be distributed for a school wide book swap.  If you have books to be given to the students, please drop them off at the school on June 5th between the hours of 9:30-4:30.  For more information please contact Charles Rascoe at 703-781-2700

Bus driver training
Fort Belvoir’s Directorate of Logistics conducts bus-driver training courses through November. Students are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Course dates are: June 8 to 26; July 6 to 24; Aug. 3 to 21; Sept. 14 to Oct. 2; Oct. 13 to 30; and Nov. 5 to 25.
Registration and information is available by calling 703-805-2788.

Boating safety
The Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 25-8 offers a boating safety class Saturday, which meets the requirements established by Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia. All regions finer boat operators who have no evidence of taking a boating safety class. Requirements differ by state.
The class meets at the Mount Vernon Knights of Columbus Hall, 8592 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Students get a manual, a certificate, and card showing class completion.
The cost is $40/student, $60 per couple if they share the manual.
Enrollment is available via e-mail to Rich Miller,          , 703-780-3765.

Deployment and family readiness
The Mobilization/ Deployment and Family Readiness Program conducts monthly classes as follows:
June 4, 10:30 a.m. to noon, FRG roundtable, for all FRG leaders, unit commanders, first sergeants and FRG volunteers. This month’s topic is OPSEC for family members.
June 8, 10 a.m. to noon, Pre-Deployment Workshop - Preparing for an upcoming deployment and learning about resources for Soldiers, DoD civilians and family members, including before, during and after deployment.
June 15, 10 a.m. to noon, Reintegration Workshop, preparing for the return of a loved one, or adjusting after the return, as a family; what to expect and resources to help, for Soldiers, DoD civilians, and family members.
June 17, 9 a.m. to noon, A to Z for FRG Volunteers, information for FRG volunteers and unit commands on how to sustain, and/or revitalize an FRG.
Classes are in the ACS Classroom, Bldg. 200, Belvoir Road.
More information and registration is available by calling 703-805-5683 or 703-805-4590.
Child care may be available with early registration.

Comedy night
A Night of Laughs, featuring Mike Brooks, Dave Carter and Jim Pate, is June 5 at the Fort Belvoir Community Center. Doors open at 8 p.m. and show time is at 9 p.m.
Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door and are available at the community center. More information is available by calling 703-805-3714.

New York City excursion
MWR’s Information, Ticketing, and Registration has a day trip to New York City June 20 for $45. People can take in a show, sight see or shop at their leisure. The bus leaves from the Community Center at 8 a.m. and returns late in the evening.
More information is available by calling 703-805-3714 or by stopping by the Community Center, Bldg. 1200, Taylor Road.

Arts and crafts contest
The deadline to enter projects into the 2009 Arts and Crafts Contest is June 30. Artists can compete for cash against the best artists and artisans in the Army with their best 2D and 3D artwork.
Complete rules, entry forms and information are available through Kawamura Arts and Crafts, 703-806-4655. Registration is also available via https://artscrafts. fmwrc.army.mil.

Army Birthday Ball
The Army Birthday Ball is June 13 in Washington, D.C. Registration is available through Army Knowledge Online, which also includes event location, times and additional information.
Tickets are $85 per person and 150 discount tickets available on a first-come, first-served basis for E1 through E6 and GS1 through GS7. Registration is only available through AKO. People with no AKO account will have to get sponsorship from someone who has one or attend as a guest of someone who attends.

Personal, professional growth
AFTB Level II, Personal and Professional Growth, is June 9 to 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Class location is 9800 Belvoir Road, Bldg. 200.
Child care will be provided, with a registration deadline of Friday.
Children must be registered with Child, Youth and School services before the class.
Information is available through Colandra Sealey, 703-805-5556, or via e-mail to .

DLA Toastmasters
Toastmasters International club is designed to improve people’s verbal and written communication skills and presentations. The club also enhances skills in listening, evaluation, leadership and mentoring.
The DLA Toastmasters Club 3772 meets Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Conference Room 3501 in the Andrew T. McNamara Headquarters Complex. Guests are welcome.
Information is available from toastmasters.org or through Lydia Morales, , 703-767-4976.
Course deadlines approaching
Army Management Staff College is wrapping up registration for the final classes for fiscal year 2009 in its Civilian Education System.
A Continuing Education for Senior Leaders course, scheduled for Aug. 3 to 7 at Fort Belvoir, has a June 5 deadline.
June 15 is the deadline for AMSC’s Basic Course at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., scheduled for Sept. 14 to 25; and the Intermediate Course at Belvoir from Sept. 14 to Oct. 2.
Information is available through amsc.belvoir.mil.

Religion

Protestant
Protestant women
The Protestant Women of the Chapel has two weekly evening studies: Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Religious Education Center and Wednesdays from 7 to 8:45 p.m. in the center’s library.
More information is available from Jennifer Nicholas, 703-781-0916.

Men’s Bible Studies
The Belvoir Men of Faith meet every second and fourth Saturday from 7:30 to 9 a.m. in the Religious Education Center. Breakfast is included.
Information is available from John Rossi, 703-690-4237.

Five Day Clubs help needed
Five-Day Clubs, or Backyard Bible Clubs, are scheduled in selected housing areas on Fort Belvoir from July 20 to 24. High School-age youth are needed to be missionaries to lead and teach the clubs. Missionaries are required to complete a one-day training in Vienna, Va., in May; and a one-week training in Richmond, Va., in June. Also, sponsors are needed to sponsor the clubs in each housing area. Sponsors’ duties include hosting and distributing promotional material.
Interested volunteers may contact Mike Webb, 703-806-4179, .

Pianist wanted
The Fort Belvoir’s Garrison Chaplain Office is looking for a pianist for the 8 a.m. Protestant worship service.
More information about the paid, contract position is available from chaplain Lt. Col. James King, 703-806-4317 or 4316.

Catholic
Fairfax Chapel is closed until further notice for renovations and repair. The 9:15 a.m. Hispanic and the 11:15 a.m. Masses will be in Barden Education Center Auditorium during renovations.

Jewish
Fort Belvoir Jewish Congregation’s Shavuot Service is Friday at 8 p.m., to celebrate Moses coming down from Mount Sinai with the Ten Commandments. Dairy goodies follow the service.
An afternoon movie is at 1 p.m. Sunday, when “Boy in the Striped Pajamas” plays at Belvoir Social Hall.
The congregation is looking for all Jewish Soldiers and families new to Belvoir.
Information is available from Sara Astrow, 703-806-4196.

Barden Education Center
Troops to Teachers briefing
Interested in teaching as a second career? A Troops to Teachers briefing, presented by an Old Dominion University’s Military Career Transition Program representative, is Tuesday at noon in Room 122 of Barden Education Center.

Park University
Park University summer internet classes begin Monday. More information is available by calling 703-781-8456 or from the Web site, park.edu/virginia.

ODU
Military Career Transition Program’s Master of Science in Education summer classes at Old Dominion University begin Monday. The second summer session begins June 19. Non-degree applications are being accepted now for summer and fall classes. Non-degree students become degree-seeking after beginning the program.
The Master of Science in Education is an initial licensure program that transfers to 44 states and DoD schools around the world. Licensure is offered in elementary, middle school and high school. Active/retired military, military spouses and qualified civilians are eligible for the program.
Personnel who transfer before completing the program locally can finish their program by taking online or video streamed courses.
More information is available at odu.edu/mctp or by calling Belvoir ODU office, 703-781-8102 for an appointment with an adviser.

UMUC
University of Maryland University College is registering for summer classes.
UMUC is in Barden Education Center, Rooms 126 and 128. 
Office hours are Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m. to noon.
More information is available through Barbara McKaig, 703-781-0059, .

Central Michigan University
CMU Summer I classes begin Friday, and Summer II classes begin July 7. Classes are available at six locations in the D.C metro area, including Belvoir.
CMU accepts applications year round. Classes are conducted on alternating weekends or weekday evenings. New classes begin every six weeks. Degree completion is available in 18 months or less.
More information is available through Mary Pat Mabeus, 703-360-5336.
CMU is in Room 139 of Barden Education Center.

Webster University
Registration at Webster University is open for summer, with classes beginning Monday and fall, which begins Aug. 15. The GRE/GMAT is not required for admissions.
Evening classes are conducted at Barden Education Center and additional programs are offered in the D.C. Metro area at Bolling and Andrews air force bases, and the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery.
Webster University offers five, nine-week terms each year, with some transferable credits.
Office hours are Mondays to Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Fridays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
More information is available by calling 703-781-7942. Webster offices are in Room 143 of Barden, or are reachable via e-mail to , or from the Web site, webster.edu/dcmetro.

Free movie at Wood Theater
Wood Theater presents a studio appreciation free screening of the Warner Brothers’ feature “The Hangover,“ Saturday at 6 p.m. Arrive early as we expect to fill to capacity.  Doors open for advance ticket holders at 5:15 p.m. Non-ticket holders will be admitted at 5:45 p.m. Tickets are available at Wood Theater and Church’s Chicken on Fort Belvoir while supplies last. See the movie schedule on page A8 for details about the movie.
Cell phones, recording and electronic devices are strictly prohibited.

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Belvoir Briefs

Army warrant officers
The Lord Fairfax Silver Chapter, US Army Warrant Officer Association has its monthly membership meeting at 5 p.m. today at the Kingstowne Library, on the corner of Beulah and Telegraph roads.
All active, reserve and retired warrant officers are invited.
More information is available from CW3 Patrick Morris, chapter president, 703-945-3140.

Red Cross classes
Fort Belvoir’s American Red Cross Office has a pet first aid class Friday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
June classes are:
• Babysitter Training, June 6, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.;
• First Aid with Child & Infant CPR, Part 1, June 10, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.;
• First Aid with Child & Infant CPR, Part 2, June 11, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.;
• HIV Aids Starters Facts, June 13, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.;
• Pet First Aid, June 19, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.;
• Adult, Child & Infant CPR, Part 1, June 24, 6 to 10 p.m.;
• Adult, Child & Infant CPR, Part 2, June 25, 6 to 10 p.m.;
• Babysitter Training, June 27, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The office is at 9716 Middleton Road. Information is available from redcrossnca.org or by calling 805-2057.

Marine Memorial Day
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Quantico National Cemetery has its annual Memorial Day Observance on Monday at 11 a.m. on the grounds at 18424 Joplin Road, Triangle, Va. The Potomac Regional Veterans Council annually sponsors the ceremony. Marine Lt. Gen. George J. Flynn is the ceremony’s keynote speaker. The observance begins at 10:30 a.m., with a musical prelude by the Quantico Marine Corps Band, followed by a massing of veterans, youth and auxiliary color guards and wreath presentation.
Additionally, VA representatives will be available in the administration office before and after the observance to share information with the public about veterans’ benefits.
Unique to the Quantico National Cemetery observance is the Avenue of Honor, where more than 400 flags will be flown from the main entrance gate throughout the cemetery.

International spouses
The International Spouse Group meets Tuesday at 6 p.m. in Vernondale Village Community Center, 9532 Troth Way. The group welcomes new members of foreign-born spouses. Friends and guest are welcome.
The group has resources on Army Community Service, English as a second language, citizenship, jobs, the Metro and more.
Additional information is available from Christine Robinson via e-mail to or by calling 703-805-3436.

Store closed for inventory
Virginia Industries for the Blind conducts inventory at its Fort Belvoir Self Service Supply Center store May 29. Officials expect the store to be open to customers until noon. Customers will still be able to e-ail or fax orders in for processing the next day.
Other Northern Virginia locations will be open. They include:
• VIB Hoffman, 200 Stovall St., Room GS20, Hoffman II Building, Alexandria;
• VIB Presidential Towers, 1411 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 90, Crystal City;
• Presidents Plaza, 2511 South Clark St., Suite 1600, Crystal City
• VIB Rosslyn, 1401 Wilson Blvd., Rosslyn;
•BSC Pentagon, 1E641A in the Pentagon

Learn the Metro
The International Spouse group has a Metro Field Trip May 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to Washington, D.C. Registration is required and newcomers are welcome.  More information and registration is available through Christine Robinson, or 703-805-3436.

Deployed family fun
Deployed Family Fun Day is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 30 at Burba Lake, Fort Meade, Md. Families of deployed, soon-to-be deployed, or recently returned are invited to the event, which includes free food, entertainment and resource information from each branch of service in the National Capitol Region.
More information is available by calling 805-5683 or 696-1229.

Day-tripping
MWR has a trip to Atlantic City, N.J., May 30.
The trip, open to all ages, departs the Community Center at 8 a.m. and return between 10:30 and 11 p.m. The cost is $45 per person, with an $18 to $25 rebate. Sign up at the center, Bldg. 1200, Taylor Road.
More information is available by calling 805-3714. 

Bus driver training
Fort Belvoir’s Directorate of Logistics conducts bus-driver training courses through November. Students are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Course dates are: June 8 to 26; July 6 to 24; Aug. 3 to 21; Sept. 14 to Oct. 2; Oct. 13 to 30; and Nov. 5 to 25.
Registration and information is available by calling 703-805-2788.

Boating safety
The Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 25-8 offers a boating safety class May 30, which meets the requirements established by Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia. All regions finer boat operators who have no evidence of taking a boating safety class. Requirements differ by state.
The class meets at the Mount Vernon Knights of Columbus Hall, 8592 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Students get a manual, a certificate, and card showing class completion.
The cost is $40/student, $60 per couple if they share the manual.
Enrollment is available via e-mail to Rich Miller, , 703-780-3765.

Deployment and Family Readiness Classes
The Mobilization/ Deployment and Family Readiness Program conducts monthly classes as follows:
June 4, 10:30 a.m. to noon, FRG roundtable, for all FRG leaders, unit commanders, first sergeants and FRG volunteers.
June 8 10 a.m. to noon, Pre-Deployment Class - Preparing for an upcoming deployment and learning about resources for Soldiers, DoD civilians and family members.
Classes are in the ACS Classroom, Bldg. 200, Belvoir Road.
More information and registration is available by calling 703-805-5683 or 703-805-4590.
Child care may be available with early registration.

Got talent?
Fort Belvoir’s MWR and BOSS program teaming up with Fort Myer for a joint forces salute to the “Year of the NCO,“ with a talent showcase Aug. 22 at 4 p.m. at Belvoir’s Wallace Theater.
Talented people can win cash. Eligible MWR patrons, 18 and older can share their talent at auditions at 6 p.m. June 2 and 4 at Belvoir’s Community Center; or at 6 p.m. June 9 and 11 at Myer’s Community Center.
The showcase includes a youth theater performance of “Beauty is a Beast”. Youth auditions for this show are June 6 and 13 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Fort Belvoir Youth Center. Youth auditions are open to those in grades 6 to 12.
More information is available by calling 703-805-4382 or 703-696-3470.

Comedy night
A Night of Laughs, featuring Mike Brooks, Dave Carter and Jim Pate, is June 5 at the Fort Belvoir Community Center. Doors open at 8 p.m. and show time is at 9 p.m.
Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door and are available at the community center. More information is available by calling 703-805-3714.
New York City excursion
MWR’s Information, Ticketing, and Registration has a day trip to New York City June 20 for $45. People can take in a show, sight see or shop at their leisure. The bus leaves from the Community Center at 8 a.m. and returns late in the evening.
More information is available by calling 703-805-3714 or by stopping by the Community Center, Bldg. 1200, Taylor Road.

Arts and crafts contest
The deadline to enter projects into the 2009 Arts and Crafts Contest is June 30. Artists can compete for cash against the best artists and artisans in the Army with their best 2D and 3D artwork.
Complete rules, entry forms and information are available through Kawamura Arts and Crafts, 703-806-4655. Registration is also available via https://artscrafts. fmwrc.army.mil.

Army Birthday Ball
The Army Birthday Ball is June 13 in Washington, D.C. Registration is available through Army Knowledge Online, which also includes event location, times and additional information.
Tickets are $85 per person and 150 discount tickets available on a first-come, first-served basis for E1 through E6 and GS1 through GS7. Registration is only available through AKO. People with no AKO account will have to get sponsorship from someone who has one or attend as a guest of someone who attends.

Bunco!
Anyone 18 and older is welcome to join the fun of the Army MWR promotion, “It’s Bunco Time.“
The dice game is easy to learn and play and beginners are welcome. Prizes include gift cards and prizes.
The next date at Belvoir is Wednesday, Entertainment Night.
Games begin at 5 p.m. at the Community Center and food and drinks will be available to buy.
Pre-registration qualifies people for a special prize drawing and is available by calling 703-805-3714.   

Personal, professional growth
AFTB Level II, Personal and Professional Growth, is June 9 to 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Class location is 9800 Belvoir Road, Bldg. 200.
Child care will be provided, with a registration deadline of May 29.
Children must be registered with Child, Youth and School services before the class.
Information is available through Colandra Sealey, 703-805-5556, or via e-mail to .

DLA Toastmasters
Toastmasters International club is designed to improve people’s verbal and written communication skills and presentations. The club also enhances skills in listening, evaluation, leadership and mentoring.
The DLA Toastmasters Club 3772 meets Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Conference Room 3501 in the Andrew T. McNamara Headquarters Complex. Guests are welcome.
Information is available from toastmasters.org or through Lydia Morales, , 703-767-4976.

Religion

Contracts
The Fort Belvoir’s Chaplain Office has the following Non-Appropriated contracts available if there are no suitable volunteers. The contract period is from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30, 2010.
Positions are: Catholic, Jewish and Protestant parish coordinators; Protestant youth leader; Protestant, Gospel and Catholic musicians, gospel event planner; Protestant, Gospel and Catholic choir directors; Catholic director of music and liturgy; Protestant and Catholic bass, alto, tenor, and soprano section leaders; Watch Care coordinator, and wedding coordinator.
Performance Work Statements are available at Belvoir and Woodlawn chapels through Tuesday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and from 1 to 4:30 p.m.
All prospective bids or request for volunteering are due by 4:30 Tuesday.
Resumes are welcomed. Interviews will be scheduled, if needed.
Information is available from chaplains Maj. Antonio McElroy or Lt. Col. King, 703-806-4317 or 4316.

Five Day Clubs help needed
Five-Day Clubs, or Backyard Bible Clubs, are scheduled in selected housing areas on Fort Belvoir from July 20 to 24. High School-age youth are needed to be missionaries to lead and teach the clubs. Missionaries are required to complete a one-day training in Vienna, Va., in May; and a one-week training in Richmond, Va., in June. Also, sponsors are needed to sponsor the clubs in each housing area. Sponsors’ duties include hosting and distributing promotional material.
Interested volunteers may contact Mike Webb, 703-806-4179, .

Pianist wanted
The Fort Belvoir’s Garrison Chaplain Office is looking for a pianist for the 8 a.m. Protestant worship service.
More information about the paid, contract position is available from chaplain Lt. Col. James King, 703-806-4317 or 4316.

Catholic
Fairfax Chapel is closed until further notice for renovations and repair. The 9:15 a.m. Hispanic and the 11:15 a.m. Masses will be in Barden Education Center Auditorium during renovations.

Jewish
Fort Belvoir Jewish Congregation’s next Friday night service is at 7 p.m. Friday at Belvoir Chapel.
A Morning Service is Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at Belvoir Chapel, followed by a kids service at 10:30 a.m.
Shavuot Service is May 29 at 8 p.m., to celebrate Moses coming down from Mount Sinai with the Ten Commandments. Dairy goodies follow the service.
An afternoon movie is at 1 p.m. May 31, when “Boy in the Striped Pajamas” plays at Belvoir Social Hall.
The congregation is looking for all Jewish Soldiers and families new to Belvoir.
Information is available from Sara Astrow, 703-806-4196.

Barden Education Center
Park University
Park University offers undergraduate programs and associate degrees.
Registration is open for summer classes begin Tuesday for onsite and June 1 for internet courses. Registration is open.
More information is available by calling 703-781-8456 or from the Web site, park.edu/virginia.

ODU
Military Career Transition Program’s Master of Science in Education summer classes at Old Dominion University begin Monday. The second summer session begins June 19. Non-degree applications are being accepted now for summer and fall classes. Non-degree students become degree-seeking after beginning the program.
The Master of Science in Education is an initial licensure program that transfers to 44 states and DoD schools around the world. Licensure is offered in elementary, middle school and high school. Active/retired military, military spouses and qualified civilians are eligible for the program.
Personnel who transfer before completing the program locally can finish their program by taking online or video streamed courses.
More information is available at odu.edu/mctp or by calling Belvoir ODU office, 703-781-8102 for an appointment with an adviser.

UMUC
University of Maryland University College is registering for summer classes.
UMUC is in Barden Education Center, Rooms 126 and 128. 
Office hours are Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m. to noon.
More information is available through Barbara McKaig, 703-781-0059, .

Central Michigan University
CMU Summer I classes begin Friday, and Summer II classes begin July 7. Classes are available at six locations in the D.C metro area, including Belvoir.
CMU accepts applications year round. Classes are conducted on alternating weekends or weekday evenings. New classes begin every six weeks. Degree completion is available in 18 months or less.
More information is available through Mary Pat Mabeus, 703-360-5336.
CMU is in Room 139 of Barden Education Center.

Webster University
Registration at Webster University is open for summer, with classes beginning June 1; and fall, which begins Aug. 15. The GRE/GMAT is not required for admissions.
Evening classes are conducted at Barden Education Center and additional programs are offered in the D.C. Metro area at Bolling and Andrews air force bases, and the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery.
Webster University offers five, nine-week terms each year, with some transferable credits.
Office hours are Mondays to Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Fridays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
More information is available by calling 703-781-7942. Webster offices are in Room 143 of Barden, or are reachable via e-mail to , or from the Web site,  web ster.edu/dcmetro.

 

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Belvoir Briefs

Miscellaneous

Asian Pacific Islander Heritage
The Military Intelligence Readiness Command and 55th Sustainment Brigade present an outdoor luau, in observance of Asian Pacific Islanders Heritage Month. The event is Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mosby Reserve Center. It includes live educational dances, singing, cultural food samples, displays and giveaways.

Saturday volunteers needed
Volunteers are needed to help Fort Belvoir Elementary School students and the Woodlawn United Methodist Church Youth Group with a cemetery clean-up Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. The cemetery is next to Woodlawn Chapel.
The youth took on the beautification project to demonstrate good citizenship and respect for fallen military members and prepare the location for Memorial Day.
Interested volunteers are asked to show up at 8 a.m. at the cemetery, wear appropriate clothing, bring rakes, clippers, movers, hedgers etc.
More information is available from Pauline Hunter, 703-805-2034; or Jacquie Leeker, 703-805-3568. 

AAFES event, car show
AAFES’ Safety Day & Car Show is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Belvoir’s Main Store Parking Lot.
The event includes a bike and car show with trophies and prizes with free admission and vehicle registration. Trophies and prizes will be awarded for 12 categories and best in show. Categories include: cars before 1960; after 1960; Volkswagens; touring and sport trucks and motorcycles; best interior; engine and paint; and longest distance driven.
Activities sponsored by AAFES Safety Council and Loss Prevention include Sparky the Fire Dog; games and prizes; a fire truck and military police; a moon bounce; face-painting; Game Stop, where participants can show their skills for prizes on X-Box, Guitar Hero, Wii: Super Mario Bros, PS3 Street Fighters; and D.J. L.E.O.
Games include putt-putt golf, balloon toss, basketball, and a bike rodeo for kids ages 5 to 10 who bring their bikes.
For the event, the food court will have shish kabob, rotisserie chicken, hot dogs and half smoke sausage.
More information about the car show is available from Joe Joraskie. Information about the rest of the event is available from Daphany Horne. Both can be reached at 806-4581.

Book-signing
Erik Estabrook signs copies of his book, “A Heart Cast in Verse,“ from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday, at the Main Post Exchange. An e-book is available through erikestabrook.com.
Army warrant officers
The Lord Fairfax Silver Chapter, US Army Warrant Officer Association has its monthly membership meeting May 21, at the Kingstowne Library, on the corner of Beulah and Telegraph roads. The meeting starts at 5 p.m.
All active, reserve and retired warrant officers are invited.
More information is available from CW3 Patrick Morris, chapter president, 703-945-3140.

Deployment and Family Readiness Classes
The Mobilization/ Deployment and Family Readiness Program conducts monthly classes as follows:
Monday, 10 a.m. to noon, Reintegration Workshop, preparing for return or adjusting as a family after the return, what to expect and resources to help, for Soldiers, DoD civilians and family members.
Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Family Readiness Group Advanced Class, FRG volunteers or unit commands needing more in-depth information on sustaining, and/or revitalizing an FRG.
June 4, 10:30 a.m. to noon, FRG roundtable, for all FRG leaders, unit commanders, first sergeants and FRG volunteers.
June 8 10 a.m. to noon, Pre-Deployment Class - Preparing for an upcoming deployment and learning about resources for Soldiers, DoD civilians and family members.
Classes are in the ACS Classroom, Bldg. 200, Belvoir Road.
More information and registration is available by calling 703-805-5683 or 703-805-4590.
Child care may be available with early registration.

Free EFMP Movie
Exceptional Family Member Program families can see the movie, “Escape to Witch Mountain,“ Saturday at 3:30 p.m. at Wood Theater. The theater opens at 3 p.m.
The showing will have special sensory adjustments, 25 percent lower volume and 25 to 30 percent more lighting.
A kid-sized popcorn and drink are included for kids. The show is not open to the general public.
More information is available by calling 703-805-5435.

On the water
Want to learn how to sail in a social and fun environment? Outdoor Recreation has learn-to-sail with a with a group instructor in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Sail from 5:30 p.m. until sunset. The next event is Friday, from 3 to 10 p.m.
No sailing experience is necessary and each boat has one instructor onboard. People can participate and sail as much, or as little, as they want.
Boats can accommodate up to five guests and an instructor.
The cost of $42 per person includes sailing until sunset, onboard instruction and transportation.
More information is available by calling 703-805-3081.

Hiking group
Fort Belvoir Outdoor Recreation’s Hiking Interest Group explore nearby hiking areas in northern Virginia and Maryland. The group’s next hike is Saturday to one of the Loft Mountain area trails to a 28-, 42- or a 63-foot waterfall in Shenandoah National Park.
More information is available by calling call 703-805-3081 or 5396.

Day-tripping
MWR has a trip to Atlantic City, N.J., May 30.
The trip, open to all ages, depart the Community Center at 8 a.m. and return between 10:30 and 11 p.m. The cost is $45 per person, with an $18 to $25 rebate. Sign up at the center, Bldg. 1200, Taylor Road.
More information is available by calling 805-3714. 

Wives’ club luncheon
The Army Officers’ Wives’ Club of the Greater Washington Area hosts its final luncheon of the year May 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Fort Myer’s Officers’ Club’s Koran Ballroom.
The group will reflect on the past year and install new AOWCGWA Executive Board members.
The Army Band’s music ensemble group, Downrange, will provide entertainment.
The luncheon costs $20.
More information is available from Tammy Doerer, 703-646-5322,
Reservations must be made by mail, with checks made out to AOWCGWA and received by Friday to Jill Hoffman, 2609 Military Road, Arlington, 22207.
Cancellations must be made by phone or via e-mail by Friday.
More information about reservations is available through Hoffman, 703-243-4592 or by e-mail at .

AFTB Level I
Army Family Team Building Level I, Navigating The Military Life, is Wednesday to May 22, from 9:30 to 3 p.m. Classes are in Vernondale Community Center, 9532 Troth Way.
More information and registration is available through Colandra Sealey, 703-805-5556 or via e-mail to .
Deployed family fun
Deployed Family Fun Day is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 30 at Burba Lake, Fort Meade, Md. Families of deployed, soon-to-be deployed, or recently returned are invited to the event, which includes free food, entertainment and resource information from each branch of service in the National Capitol Region.
More information is available by calling 805-5683 or 696-1229.

FERS pre-retirement course
Fort Belvoir’s Civilian Personnel Advisory Center and Planning Inc. present a FERS Pre-Retirement seminar May 27 to 29, for $264.
Topics include eligibility, benefits computation, survivor and disability benefits, supplemental benefits, FEHB/FEBLI, Social Security, Medicare; financial planning, including TSP; health and wellness, including nutrition, fitness and stress management; tax and estate planning; and life after retirement.
People who want to attend should submit an SF 182 to Fort Belvoir CPAC, 5800 Putnam Road, Fort Belvoir, Va., 22060-5821.
People should not attend unless they are notified via telephone.
Information is available from Stephen C. Crandall, , 704-3005. 

Army Birthday Ball
The Army Birthday Ball is June 13 in Washington, D.C. Registration is available through Army Knowledge Online, which also includes event location, times and additional information.
Tickets are $85 per person and 150 discount tickets available on a first-come, first-served basis for E1 through E6 and GS1 through GS7. Registration is only available through AKO. People with no AKO account will have to get sponsorship from someone who has one or attend as a guest of someone who attends.

Partial closure of 9th Street
One lane of 9th Street will be closed between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. through May 29 to allow Dominion Virginia Power crews to install an electrical direct bank system, according to the Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security. Road signs and flagmen will warn motorists when work is occurring.
Bunco!
Anyone 18 and older is welcome to join the fun of the Army MWR promotion, “It’s Bunco Time.“
The dice game is easy to learn and play and beginners are welcome. Prizes include gift cards and prizes.
The next date at Belvoir is May 27, Entertainment Night.
Games begin at 5 p.m. at the Community Center and food and drinks will be available to buy.
Pre-registration qualifies people for a special prize drawing and is available by calling 703-805-3714.   

Religion
Pianist wanted
The Fort Belvoir’s Garrison Chaplain Office is looking for a pianist for the 8 a.m. Protestant worship service.
More information about the paid, contract position, is available from chaplain Lt. Col. James King, 703-806-4317 or 4316.

Catholic
A Mass of Anointing is Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Those who want to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick are welcome.

Fairfax Chapel is closed until further notice for renovations and repair. The 9:15 a.m. Hispanic and the 11:15 a.m. Masses will be in Barden Education Center Auditorium during renovations.

Jewish
Fort Belvoir Jewish Congregation’s next Friday night service is at 7 p.m. May 22 at Belvoir Chapel.
The congregation celebrates Armed Forces Day Friday at 6:30 p.m., with a Deli Dinner at Belvoir Chapel. A service follows at 8 p.m., with Maj. Gen. Ronald Silverman, who returned from Iraq last year.
A Saturday Morning Service is May 23 at 9:30 a.m. at Belvoir Chapel, followed by a kids service at 10:30 a.m.
Shavuot Service is May 29 at 8 p.m., to celebrate Moses coming down from Mount Sinai with the Ten Commandments. Dairy goodies follow the service.
An afternoon movie is at 1 p.m. May 31, when “Boy in the Striped Pajamas” plays at Belvoir Social Hall.
The congregation is looking for all Jewish Soldiers and families new to Belvoir.
Information is available from Sara Astrow, 703-806-4196.

Eastern Orthodox
The next Eastern Orthodox service is the Divine Liturgy for the Feast of Saints Constantine and Helen, May 21 at 9 a.m. in Woodlawn Chapel’s Blessed Sacrament Chapel.
St. Constantine was the emperor who legalized Christianity in the Roman
Empire in AD 313 and transformed the ancient seaport of Byzantium into “Constantinople,“ the capital of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire.  His mother, St. Helen, though the wife of a pagan Roman emperor, converted to Christianity and later discovered the True Cross of Christ in Jerusalem in AD 326.
Non-Orthodox are welcome at the event.

Barden Education Center
Park University
Park University offers undergraduate programs and associate degrees.
Summer classes begin May 26 for onsite and June 1 for internet courses.
Registration is open.
More information is available by calling 703-781-8456 or from the Web site, park.edu/virginia.

ODU
The Military Career Transition Program’s Master of Science in Education summer classes at Old Dominion University begin Monday. The second summer session begins June 19. Non-degree applications are being accepted now for summer and fall classes. Non-degree students become degree-seeking after beginning the program.
The Master of Science in Education is an initial licensure program that transfers to 44 states and DoD schools around the world. Licensure is offered in elementary, middle school and high school. Active/retired military, military spouses and qualified civilians are eligible for the program.
Personnel who transfer before completing the program locally can finish their program by taking online or video streamed courses.
More information is available at odu.edu/mctp or by calling Belvoir ODU office, 703-781-8102 for an appointment with an adviser.

UMUC
University of Maryland University College is registering for summer classes.
UMUC is in Barden Education Center, Rooms 126 and 128. 
Office hours are Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m. to noon.
More information is available through Barbara McKaig, 703-781-0059, .

Central Michigan University
CMU Summer I classes begin Friday, and Summer II classes begin July 7. Classes are available at six locations in the D.C metro area, including Belvoir.
CMU accepts applications year round. Classes are conducted on alternating weekends or weekday evenings. New classes begin every six weeks. Degree completion is available in 18 months or less.
More information is available through Mary Pat Mabeus, 703-360-5336.
CMU is in Room 139 of Barden Education Center.

NOVA
Registration is underway for the summer session at Northern Virginia Community College, which begins Monday. Information is available by calling 703-323-3000 or from the Web site, nvcc.edu.
NOVA offices in Barden, Bldg. 1017, are in Room 127. The local office number is 703-360-8524.
Courses in the session cover the same material and award the same credits as semester-long classes.
Students may enroll 24 hours a day at http://www.nvcc.edu or by calling 703-323-3770. In-person registration is available during normal office hours at NOVA’s campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Loudoun, Manassas, Springfield and Woodbridge.
The school also has independent, distance learning courses.

Webster University
Registration at Webster University is open for summer, with classes beginning June 1; and fall, which begins Aug. 15. The GRE/GMAT is not required for admissions.
Evening classes are conducted at Barden Education Center and additional programs are offered in the D.C. Metro area at Bolling and Andrews air force bases, and the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery.
Webster University offers five, nine-week terms each year, with some transferable credits.
Office hours are Mondays to Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Fridays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
More information is available by calling 703-781-7942. Webster offices are in Room 143 of Barden, or are reachable via e-mail to , or from the Web site,  web

Thursday, April 30, 2009

Belvoir Briefs

Military Spouse notes
Know a great military spouse you consider exceptional? Think your own military spouse is amazing? If so, send a note to the Army Community Service staff by Friday. In honor of May being Military Spouse Appreciation Month, submissions will be posted on ACS’ Unsung Hero Board beginning May 8.
Submissions can be e-mailed to michelle.lake@ us.army.mil or .

Military spouse job fair express
The USO of Metropolitan Washington, along with Joint Employment Transition Services, hosts a Military Spouse Job Fair Saturday at Fort Belvoir. The job fair features more than 25 employers throughout the National Capital Region; one-on-one job search and résumé-review consultations; sessions on Preparing for Federal Employment, Career Strategies in an Economic Downturn and Maximizing New GI Bill Education Benefits & Career Advancement Accounts.
Participants should come dressed to meet employers and attend job search classes on federal employment, GI Bill/career advancement accounts for spouses, and career strategies in an economic downturn. The event also offers a free resumé review.
The morning session is from 8 to 11:30 a.m., followed by the afternoon session, 11:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.

The job fair is at Army Community Service, 9800 Belvoir Road.
Registration and more information are available by calling 703-805-4277, via e-mail to or on the Web at usometro.org.

Spring cleanup
Fort Belvoir conducts spring cleaning from Monday to May 8. All organizations are encouraged to participate in installation beautification by policing and sprucing up their areas.
Interested volunteers can call Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security Training Division, 703-805-5231, to help clean common areas like the PX, commissary and amphitheater.

Troops to Teachers briefing
Interested in teaching as a second career? Old Dominion University’s Military Career Transition Program representative presents a Troops to Teachers briefing Tuesday at noon. The presentation is in Room 150 of Barden Education Center.
More information is available by calling 703-781-8203.

Technology Expo
Fort Belvoir’s Directorate of Information Management’s Technology Exposition is Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Officers’ Club, Bldg. 20, Schulz Circle.
More than 80 exhibitors will demonstrate the latest in communication, systems integration, network solutions, equipment, engineering and information technology, storage solutions, office automation, data management, audio and visual equipment, hardware and software and more.
The event is free and open to everyone. Complimentary refreshments will be served and demos and free giveaways will be available while supplies last.
Pre-registration is not mandatory, but is available via e-mail to . More information is available from Larry Rinaldo, 703-981-6089 or at http://www.expoinfosite.com

“The Color Purple”
The Civilian Employee Fund of Fort Belvoir has a trip to see “The Color Purple” July 18 at 1:30 p.m. in the Kennedy Center, with orchestra seating. The event is open to all Belvoir DoD civilians and three guests.
Tickets cost $60 per person and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Tickets are available Mondays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Bldg. 210. More information is available from Charlene Anderson, 703-805-4126.

Wives’ club luncheon
The Army Officers’ Wives’ Club of the Greater Washington Area hosts its final luncheon of the year May 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Fort Myer’s Officers’ Club’s Koran Ballroom.
The group will reflect on the past year and install new AOWCGWA Executive Board members.
The Army Band’s music ensemble group, Downrange, will provide entertainment.
The luncheon costs $20.
More information is available from Tammy Doerer, 703-646-5322,
Reservations must be made by mail, with checks made out to AOWCGWA and received by May 15, to Jill Hoffman, 2609 Military Road, Arlington, 22207.
Cancellations must be made by phone or via e-mail by May 15.
More information about reservations is available through Hoffman, 703-243-4592 or by e-mail at .

Free EFMP Movie
Exceptional Family Member Program families can see the movie, “Escape to Witch Mountain,“ May 16 at 3:30 p.m. at Wood Theater. The theater opens at 3 p.m.
The showing will have special sensory adjustments, 25 percent lower volume and 25 to 30 percent more lighting.
A kid-sized popcorn and drink are included for kids. The show is not open to the general public.
More information is available by calling 703-805-5435.

Child car seats
Belvoir’s Fire Department conducts child car seat safety checks from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at all three stations, North Post, South Post and Davison Army Airfield.
Information is available from John Weaver, fire marshal, 805-2091.

Monthly family readiness classes
The Mobilization/ Deployment and Family Readiness Program conducts monthly classes as follows:
May 7, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Family Readiness Group Roundtable for all FRG leaders, unit commanders and first sergeants and FRG volunteers.
May 11, 10 a.m. to noon, Pre-Deployment Class, preparing for upcoming deployments and learning resources for Soldiers, DoD civilians and family members.
May 18, 10 a.m. to noon, Reintegration Workshop, preparing for return or adjusting as a family after the return, what to expect and resources to help, for Soldiers, DoD civilians and family members.
May 20, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., FRG Advanced Class, FRG volunteers or unit commands needing more in-depth information on sustaining, and/or revitalizing an FRG.
All classes are in the ACS Classroom, Bldg. 200, Belvoir Road.
More information and registration is available by calling 703-805-5683 or 703-805-4590.
Child care may be available with early registration.

Doggie Days photo contest
Outdoor Recreation has a special day planned for you and your best four-legged friend to show off. Fort Belvoir’s Doggie Days, May 9, is a day of fun and games for pooches and the whole family.
The event is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pullen Field and includes food (for humans and canines), contests, a dog therapist, a dog whisperer, Children’s Corner, agility courses and more.
Owners can submit their favorite pet’s cutest, funniest, best overall shot for a photo contest that is part of the event. The contest is open to all pets, not just pets.
Photos can be e-mailed to ; brought in person to Outdoor Recreation, Bldg. 778; or submitted until 11 a.m. at the event’s registration tent.
Submissions must include pet’s name, age, contest category and owner’s contact information. Winners will be announced at the Doggie Days awards presentation and owners do not have to be present to win. Photos will be displayed on ODR’s Doggie Days Wall of Fame.
Information about the contest is available by calling 703-805-1226.
More information is available from Outdoor Recreation, 703-805-3081.

Learn, grow, lead
Army Family Team Building hosts a Learn…Grow…Lead! Workshop May 13 to 15, in Army Community Service, 9800 Belvoir Road, Bldg. 200, Belvoir.
“From Spouse to Community Leader: A Workshop in Personal and Professional Growth,“ provides leadership training to all military spouses and equip them with techniques, insights, skills and tools that allow them to be more effective and successful in their roles as volunteers and as leaders.
More information and registration for the free class is available through Colandra Sealey, 703-805-5556 or via e-mail to .

Travel fair
ITR’s Travel Fair is May 14 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Community Center. Admission is free and there will be giveaways from vendors, a packing contest, a monster coloring mural and more.
More information is available by calling 703-805-3714.

Single parents
The Sailing Solo Support Group, a group for single parents, meets every other Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m. in Bldg. 200. Pre-registration is required by calling 703-805 2693 or 1793 or 1794.
Retirement planning
Get the latest options and ideas on how to make the most of retirement and options at a retirement planning seminar from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 19 in Bldg. 200, ACS Classroom.
Registration is available by calling 703-805-4590.

FERS pre-retirement course
Fort Belvoir’s Civilian Personnel Advisory Center and Planning Inc. present a FERS Pre-Retirement seminar May 27 to 29, for $264.
Topics include eligibility, benefits computation, survivor and disability benefits, supplemental benefits, FEHB/FEBLI, Social Security, Medicare; financial planning, including TSP; health and wellness, including nutrition, fitness and stress management; tax and estate planning; and life after retirement.
People who want to attend should submit an SF 182 to Fort Belvoir CPAC, 5800 Putnam Road, Fort Belvoir, Va., 22060-5821 at least 21 work days before the class starts.
People should not attend unless they are notified via telephone.
Information is available from Stephen C. Crandall, , 704-3005. 

AFTB Level I
Army Family Team Building Level I, Navigating The Military Life, is May 20 to 22, from 9:30 to 3 p.m. Classes are in Vernondale Community Center, 9532 Troth Way.
Childcare will be provided. Children must be registered with Child, Youth and School Services before the class. The childcare deadline is May 8.
More information and registration is available through Colandra Sealey, 703-805-5556 or via e-mail to .

Religion

Catholic
A Mass of Anointing is May 16 at 11 a.m. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Those who want to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick are welcome.

Bereavement Support
A Grief Support Group meets Saturday at 10 a.m. at Woodlawn Chapel. Everyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one is welcome.
This is the last group session until September.
More information is available from Anna Claire Smith, 703-608-1002.

Spiritual Healing Retreat
Rachel’s Vineyard hosts a confidential weekend retreat for post-abortive women Friday through Sunday. The event offers deep spiritual healing.
More information and registration is available through Project Rachel, 1-888-456-HOPE, or via e-mail to .

PWOC Free Market
The Protestant Women of the Chapel have a free market May 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The market is at Woodlawn Chapel, across from the Commissary.
People are asked to bring donations from 4 to 8 p.m. May 11. Everything donated should be clean and in working condition.
The event is an ideal way to do some spring cleaning and help other families in the military community.

Education
ODU
The Military Career Transition Program’s Master of Science in Education summer classes at Old Dominion University begin May 11. The second summer session begins June 19. Non-degree applications are being accepted now for summer and fall classes. Non-degree students become degree-seeking after beginning the program.
The Master of Science in Education is an initial licensure program that transfers to 44 states and DoD schools around the world. Licensure is offered in elementary, middle school and high school. Active/retired military, military spouses and qualified civilians are eligible for the program. The ODU program adviser can evaluate transcripts to determine what subjects the student could qualify to teach.
Personnel who transfer before completing the program locally can finish their program by taking online or video streamed courses.
More information is available at odu.edu/mctp or by calling Belvoir ODU office, 703-781-8102 for an appointment with an adviser.

UMUC
University of Maryland University College is registering for summer classes.
UMUC is in Barden Education Center, Rooms 126 and 128. 
Office hours are Monday through Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m. to noon.
More information is available through Barbara McKaig, 703-781-0059, .

Central Michigan University
CMU Summer I classes begin May 15, and Summer II classes begin July 7. Classes are available at six locations in the D.C metro area, including Belvoir.
CMU accepts applications year round. Classes are conducted on alternating weekends or weekday evenings. New classes begin every six weeks. Degree completion is available in 18 months or less.
More information is available through Mary Pat Mabeus, 703-360-5336.
CMU is in Room 139 of Barden Education Center.

 

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Belvoir Briefs

Child car seats
Belvoir’s Fire Department conducts child car seat safety checks from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at all three stations, North Post, South Post and Davison Army Airfield.
Information is available from John Weaver, fire marshal, 805-2091.

U.S. Army Soldier Show starts
The theme of this year’s U.S. Army Soldier Show is Lights! Camera! Action!
The event is scheduled to open Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Wallace Theater, followed by a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m.
There is also a 7:30 p.m. show Saturday with space available, limited seating.
Audience members will feel like they are in a live television studio throughout the show.
The Belvoir shows start a 6½-month tour with more than 100 performances on 46 installations, including in Hawaii, Korea and Washington, D.C.‘s Warner Theatre.
Dance, rap, English R&B, visuals, patriotic tunes, movement, love of country and a roller-skater are all part of the 90-minute theatrical concert production.

Military spouse job fair express
The USO of Metropolitan Washington, along with Joint Employment Transition Services, hosts a Military Spouse Job Fair May 2 at Fort Belvoir. The job fair features more than 25 employers throughout the National Capital Region; one-on-one job search and résumé-review consultations; sessions on Preparing for Federal Employment, Career Strategies in an Economic Downturn and Maximizing New GI Bill Education Benefits & Career Advancement Accounts.
Participants can register for morning or afternoon sessions, with gift bags going to the first 100 attendees at each session. The morning session is from 8 to 11:30 a.m., followed by the afternoon session, 11:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
The job fair is at Army Community Service, 9800 Belvoir Road.
Registration and more information are available by calling 703-805-4277, via e-mail to or on the Web at usometro.org.

Day-tripping
MWR has trips to Atlantic City, N.J., Saturday and May 30.
The trips, open to all ages, depart the Community Center at 8 a.m. and return between 10:30 and 11 p.m. The cost is $45 per person, with an $18 to $25 rebate. Sign up at the center, Bldg. 1200, Taylor Road.
More information is available by calling 805-3714. 

Parent University
Parent University is April 30. It is a free event open to parents.
Registration is available at either of the CDCs, School-age Services or Army Community Service.
The university is conducted in Barden Education Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
More information is available by calling 805-9117.

Learn the Metro
The International Spouse Group has a Metro Field Trip May 1 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to the Brewmaster’s Castle (Christian Heurich House Museum), in Washington, D.C.
Registration is required and newcomers are welcome.
More information and registration is available from Christine Robinson, , 703-805-3436.

Budgeting for Baby
Expecting a baby? Army Community Service can help with answering lots of questions with its bi-monthly seminar on financial planning and basic information on nursery needs and safety concerns unique to first-time mothers.
Expectant and mothers of up to 3-month-olds are welcome and get a free layette.
The next seminar is May 1 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the ACS Classroom of Bldg. 200,
Registration is available by calling ACS, 703-805-4590.

Spouse club scholarship
The Belvoir Enlisted Spouses’ Club is encouraging applicants to apply for its 2009 Scholarship awards. Two awards will be made to high school seniors who are family members of enlisted military personnel in the Fort Belvoir area, and two awards will be made to a spouse of an enlisted person for the 2009-2010 school year.
Applications and more information are available from belvoiresc.org.
Applications must be received by May 2.

Military Spouse Appreciation Luncheon
Army Community Service hosts a free luncheon for military spouses May 8 from noon to 3 p.m. Tickets for the free event are available at ACS’s front desk in Bldg. 200, Belvoir Road.
Free child care is available with advance reservations. More information is available by calling 703-805-5056 or 4590.

Mother’s Day buffet
The Officers’ Club hosts a Mother’s Day Buffet May 10. Seatings are at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and reservations are required. The cost is $27.95 for club members and $29.95 for non-members. The cost for children 7 to 12 years is $12.50, and children 6 and younger eat for free.
Reservations are available by calling 703-780-0930, ext. 600. Cancellations or refunds are not available after May 6.

Travel fair
ITR’s Travel Fair is May 14 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Community Center. Admission is free and there will be giveaways from vendors, a packing contest, a monster coloring mural and more.
More information is available by calling 703-805-3714.

Grand Canyon hiking
Outdoor Recreation, in conjunction with REI, offers a “once in a lifetime” hiking trip in a small, but beautiful, area of the Grand Canyon. Details are available from belvoirmwr.com/docs/grandcanyon.pdf.

Southside Grill
Southside Grill, 9th Street, next to the tennis courts, serves lunch Mondays through Fridays and has daily lunch specials.
Take-out orders are available by calling 703-806-2095. Catering is available after 2 p.m.

Single parents
The Sailing Solo Support Group, a group for single parents, meets every other Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m. in Bldg. 200. Pre-registration is required by calling 703-805 2693 or 1793 or 1794.

Doggie Days
Outdoor Recreation has a special day planned for you and your best four-legged friend to show off. Fort Belvoir’s Doggie Days, May 9, is a day of fun and games for pooches and the whole family.
The event is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pullen Field and includes food (for humans and canines), contests, a dog therapist, a dog whisperer, Children’s Corner, agility courses and more
More information is available from Outdoor Recreation, 703-805-3081.

New e-mail subscription
The Fort Belvoir Public Affairs Office has launched a new Belvoir E-Mail List Service, which enables people to automatically get e-mails with news and information about the installation.
Subscriptions are available from listserv .belvoir.army.mil/.
Some subscribers use work and home e-mail accounts to get late-breaking information that might be sent after hours, such as announcements relating to weather and other contingencies.
The listserv is an “announcement only” service. Subscribers will not be able to post messages. Content is restricted to command information for and about Belvoir. The listserv will replace a number of separate e-mail distribution lists now used by the PAO to put out information. The PAO will stop using those distribution lists as of midnight, May 17.
People who get News & Information notes via other distribution lists, will want to subscribe to the ListServ to continue getting the notes.

Learn, grow, lead
Army Family Team Building hosts a Learn…Grow…Lead! Workshop May 13 to 15, in Army Community Service, 9800 Belvoir Road, Bldg. 200, Belvoir.
“From Spouse to Community Leader: A Workshop in Personal and Professional Growth,“ provides leadership training to all military spouses and equip them with techniques, insights, skills and tools that allow them to be more effective and successful in their roles as volunteers and as leaders.
More information and registration for the free class is available through Colandra Sealey, 703-805-5556 or via e-mail to .

New York City trip
MWR has a day trip to New York City June 20 for $45. Take in a show, sight-see or shop. The bus leaves the Community Center at 8 a.m. and returns late in the evening.
More information is available by calling 805-3714 or by stopping by the Community Center, Bldg. 1200, Taylor Road.

Constructive conflict resolution
Fort Belvoir’s Civilian Personnel Advisory Center and Vicore, Inc. present a course, Constructive Conflict Resolution, May 12 and 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Bldg. 320.
The ability to cope successfully with conflict is among the most important interpersonal skills.
The workshop is designed to help participants develop a wide range of approaches to resolving conflict. Participants will determine their usual style for handling conflict, which is tied to many factors: family culture, personality, experience, gender and job requirements. Through exercises, lectures, group discussion and exercises, videos and case studies and role-playing, participants will learn many methods of resolving conflict.
The course costs $235 per participant.
People who want to attend should submit an SF 182 to Fort Belvoir CPAC, 5800 Putnam Road, Fort Belvoir, Va., 22060-5821 at least 14 work days before the class starts.
People should not attend unless they are notified via telephone.
More information is available from Stephen C. Crandall, , 704-3005.   

Monthly family readiness classes
The Mobilization/ Deployment and Family Readiness Program conducts monthly classes as follows:
May 7, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Family Readiness Group Roundtable for all FRG leaders, unit commanders and first sergeants and FRG volunteers.
May 11, 10 a.m. to noon, Pre-Deployment Class, preparing for upcoming deployments and learning resources for Soldiers, DoD civilians and family members.
May 18, 10 a.m. to noon, Reintegration Workshop, preparing for return or adjusting as a family after the return, what to expect and resources to help, for Soldiers, DoD civilians and family members.
May 20, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., FRG Advanced Class, FRG volunteers or unit commands needing more in-depth information on sustaining, and/or revitalizing an FRG.
All classes are in the ACS Classroom, Bldg. 200, Belvoir Road.
More information and registration is available by calling 703-805-5683 or 703-805-4590.
Child care may be available with early registration.

Employment Readiness Program
Army Community Service’s Employment Readiness Program offers the following:
Medical Careers Training Information Session is Wednesday at 10 a.m. at ACS. 
Military Spouse Job Fair Express, May 2, 8 or 11:30 a.m. sessions, in ACS, Bldg. 200. Participants should come dressed to meet employers and attend job search classes on federal employment, GI Bill/career advancement accounts for spouses, career strategies in an economic downturn, with a free resumé review
Federal Job Search Classes at ACS, Bldg. 200, Call 703-805-4590 to register.
Employment Program Orientations are Tuesdays from 12:45 to 2:30 p.m. Registration is required by calling 703-805-4590.
Career Corner, a walk-in resume and job search assistance provided monthly by Career Counselors, are at different community centers on Belvoir each month. More information is available by calling 703-805-3126.
ACS Career Training Academy, courses in computer skills, administrative assistant field, medical terminology and medical office specialist and advanced billing and coding are being offered through ACS.
Registration and more information are available by calling 703-805-4277.

Retirement planning
Get the latest options and ideas on how to make the most of retirement and options at a retirement planning seminar from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 19 in Bldg. 200, ACS Classroom.
Registration is available by calling 703-805-4590.

FERS pre-retirement course
Fort Belvoir’s Civilian Personnel Advisory Center and Planning Inc. present a FERS Pre-Retirement seminar May 27 to 29, for $264.
Topics include eligibility, benefits computation, survivor and disability benefits, supplemental benefits, FEHB/FEBLI, Social Security, Medicare; financial planning, including TSP; health and wellness, including nutrition, fitness and stress management; tax and estate planning; and life after retirement.
People who want to attend should submit an SF 182 to Fort Belvoir CPAC, 5800 Putnam Road, Fort Belvoir, Va., 22060-5821 at least 21 work days before the class starts.
People should not attend unless they are notified via telephone.
Information is available from Stephen C. Crandall, , 704-3005. 

AFTB Level I
Army Family Team Building Level I, Navigating The Military Life, is May 20 to 22, from 9:30 to 3 p.m. Classes are in Vernondale Community Center, 9532 Troth Way.
Childcare will be provided. Children must be registered with Child, Youth and School Services before the class. The childcare deadline is May 8.
More information and registration is available through Colandra Sealey, 703-805-5556 or via e-mail to .

Religion
Orthodox Divine Liturgy
An Orthodox Divine Liturgy, celebrating St. James the Apostle, Son of Zebedee, is at 9 a.m. April 30 in Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Woodlawn Chapel, celebrated by Chaplain Col. Alexander F.C.Webster, an Orthodox priest.
The event communes in the Holy Mysteries of Jesus Christ. Non-Orthodox are invited wo observe.                                               

PWOC Free Market
The Protestant Women of the Chapel have a free market May 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The market is at Woodlawn Chapel, across from the Commissary.
People are asked to bring donations from 4 to 8 p.m. May 11. Everything donated should be clean and in working condition.
The event is an ideal way to do some spring cleaning and help other families in the military community.

Jewish
Fort Belvoir Jewish Congregation has a Yom HaShoah program Friday.
Saturday Service is at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, followed by a 10:30 a.m. Children’s Service, in Belvoir Chapel.
A Jewish Welfare Board Program is Tuesday. The Jewish Welfare Board, the Jewish Chaplains Endorser, will have a program at the Religious Education Center.
The congregation has weekly Friday night services at 8 p.m. at Belvoir Chapel.
The congregation is looking for all Jewish Soldiers and families new to Belvoir.
Information is available from Sara Astrow, 703-806-4196.

Fairfax Chapel renovations
Fairfax Chapel is closed until further notice for renovations and repair. The 9:15 Hispanic and the 11:15 Masses will temporarily be celebrated in Barden Education Center Auditorium.

Islamic services
The following are Islamic services in the area.
Salat Al Zuhr, afternoon prayer, 1:30 p.m. daily, Washington Navy Yard Chapel, Washington, D.C. Point of contact: Chaplain (Lt. Cmdr.) Saifulislam, 202-433-2611
Jumah, Friday prayer, 1:15 p.m., Quantico Prayer Center, Quantico Marine Corps Base POC: Mohammad Mukhtar, 703-670-0894
Jumah, 2 to 2:45 p.m. Fridays, Pentagon Room 1E438, Zadil Ansari, 703-602-7462
Salat Al Zuhr, daily from 2 to 2:45 p.m., Pentagon Room 1E474, POC: Zadil Ansari, 703-602-7462
Jumah, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., Dar Ul Huda, 6666 Commerce St., Springfield POC: 703-922-0111.

Education
ODU
The Military Career Transition Program’s Master of Science in Education summer classes at Old Dominion University begin May 11. The second summer session begins June 19. Non-degree applications are being accepted now for summer and fall classes. Non-degree students become degree-seeking after beginning the program.
The Master of Science in Education is an initial licensure program that transfers to 44 states and DoD schools around the world. Licensure is offered in elementary, middle school and high school. Active/retired military, military spouses and qualified civilians are eligible for the program. The ODU program adviser can evaluate transcripts to determine what subjects the student could qualify to teach.
Personnel who transfer before completing the program locally can finish their program by taking online or video streamed courses.
More information is available at odu.edu/mctp or by calling Belvoir ODU office, 703-781-8102 for an appointment with an adviser.

Park University
Park University offers undergraduate programs and associate degrees.
Summer classes begin May 26 for onsite and June 1 for internet courses.
Registration opens Monday.
More information is available by calling 703-781-8456 or from the Web site, park.edu/virginia.

UMUC
University of Maryland University College is registering for summer classes.
UMUC is in Barden Education Center, Rooms 126 and 128. 
Office hours are Monday through Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m. to noon.
More information is available through Barbara McKaig, 703-781-0059, .

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Belvoir Briefs

Help a veteran
The Honor Flight Network is looking for volunteers to escort World War II veterans from Nebraska as they tour the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., April 23 and 24. Operation Airlift will execute two flights to transport World War II veterans from Nebraska to D.C., and the program needs 30 volunteers each day to serve as escorts for the veterans as they tour the memorial. 
The Honor Flight program recognizes that time is of the essence in providing this service to World War II veterans, as the nation loses these heroes at a rate of 1,000 per day.
Honor Flight Network is a non-profit organization created solely to honor America’s veterans for their sacrifices. The program transports the nation’s heroes to Washington, D.C., to visit and reflect at their memorials.
Interested volunteers are asked to contact Dale Fitzke, 703-338-6183, via e-mail to dale.fitzke @us.army.mil.

Army Warrant Officers
The Lord Fairfax Silver Chapter, US Army Warrant Officer Association, has its monthly membership meeting today at 5 p.m. The meeting location is Kingstowne Library, at the corner of Beulah and Telegraph roads.
All active, reserve and retired warrant officers are invited and encouraged to attend.
Information is available from chapter president, CW3 Patrick Morris, 703-945-3140.

Yard sale throughout housing
The Villages at Belvoir have a post-wide yard sale, throughout all of its 15 villages, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Residents with questions may contact their community management office.
All residents can sell. The event is open to everyone.

Yard sale
Parents from the North Post Child Development Center will use the facility’s parking lot to participate in the Post-Wide Yard Sale Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The NPCDC is across the street from the Belvoir Elementary School and next to Lewis Village Housing area, 5925 Meeres Road, Bldg. 1745.

Administrative Professionals’ Day
The Officers’ Club hosts Administrative Professionals’ Day Wednesday, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., a chance for people to show their appreciation for that person who makes their jobs easier.
The event includes a buffet brunch for $15 per person. The event is open to all and is in the Mount Vernon Room.
Reservations are required by calling 703-780-0930.

Home-ownership workshop
Thinking of buying a home? The Virginia Housing Development Authority and Army Community Service have a Home Ownership Education workshop Wednesday from 4 to 6 p.m. Topics include budgeting, credit, the loan process (qualifying and lower rate programs), home inspections, the loan closing process and closing documents.
The seminar is the ACS Classroom of Bldg 200. Registration is available through Army Community Service, 703-805-4590.

Earth Day events
Wednesday is Earth Day.
The Environmental and Natural Resources Division of the Fort Belvoir Directorate of Public Works, along with FMWR, jointly host an Earth Day event from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Tompkins Basin area at Castle Park.
There will be a raptor bird show from 10 to 11 a.m. and a variety of educational opportunities throughout the day. Some food will be provided.
An Earth Day after-school environmental workshop, hosted by Pinnacle, is at Fairfax Village Neighborhood Center from 4 to 7 p.m. People can come and learn more about local species of plants and wildlife or take a tour of the eco-friendly building and butterfly garden. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Thank a volunteer
This year, National Volunteer Week is Sunday to April 25. The observance is about taking action and encouraging individuals and their respective communities to be at the center of social change, discovering and actively demonstrating their collective power to foster positive transformation.
Fort Belvoir volunteers lead by example by encouraging the people they help and motivating others to serve.
Belvoir’s Volunteer Appreciation Recognition luncheon is April 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Officers’ Club.

International spouses
The International Spouse Group meets April 28 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Vernondale Village Community Center, 9532 Troth Way.
The group has information on Army Community Service programs, English as a Second Language, citizenship, jobs, the Metro and more.
More information is available from Christine Robinson, , 703-805-3436.

Learn the Metro
The International Spouse Group has a Metro Field Trip May 1 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to the Brewmaster’s Castle (Christian Heurich House Museum), in Washington, D.C.
Registration is required and newcomers are welcome.
More information and registration is available from Christine Robinson, , 703-805-3436.

Annual cleanup
Belvoir participates in the Annual Route 1 Cleanup April 25.
Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. Volunteers can sign in and get reflective vests, trash bags and assignment.
Volunteers should dress in appropriate civilian attire, including comfortable shoes and gloves.
Refreshments provided after registration. The cleanup is from 8 a.m. to noon.
Volunteers should gather in the Community Center parking lot.
Sign up via e-mail to Pauline Hunter, .

Constructive conflict resolution
Fort Belvoir’s Civilian Personnel Advisory Center and Vicore, Inc. present a course, Constructive Conflict Resolution, May 12 and 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Bldg. 320.
The ability to cope successfully with conflict is among the most important interpersonal skills.
The workshop is designed to help participants develop a wide range of approaches to resolving conflict. Participants will determine their usual style for handling conflict, which is tied to many factors: family culture, personality, experience, gender and job requirements. Through exercises, lectures, group discussion and exercises, videos and case studies and role-playing, participants will learn many methods of resolving conflict.
The course costs $235 per participant.
People who want to attend should submit an SF 182 to Fort Belvoir CPAC, 5800 Putnam Road, Fort Belvoir, Va., 22060-5821 at least 14 work days before the class starts.
People should not attend unless they are notified via telephone.
More information is available from Stephen C. Crandall, , 704-3005.

FERS pre-retirement course
Fort Belvoir’s Civilian Personnel Advisory Center and Planning Inc. present a FERS Pre-Retirement seminar May 27 to 29, for $264.
Topics include eligibility, benefits computation, survivor and disability benefits, supplemental benefits, FEHB/FEBLI, Social Security, Medicare; financial planning, including TSP; health and wellness, including nutrition, fitness and stress management; tax and estate planning; and life after retirement.
People who want to attend should submit an SF 182 to Fort Belvoir CPAC, 5800 Putnam Road, Fort Belvoir, Va., 22060-5821 at least 21 work days before the class starts.
People should not attend unless they are notified via telephone.
Information is available from Stephen C. Crandall, , 704-3005.         

Blood drive reservations
In celebration of 2009 National Medical Laboratory Professional’s Week, DeWitt Army Community Hospital’s Department of Pathology and The Armed Forces Blood Program have a blood drive at DeWitt April 24 from 8 a.m. to noon in the main conference room.
The goal for the drive is 80 units.
All donors may complete an electronic sign-up form to reserve a 15-minute donation time slot to reduce wait time at militarylifeforce.com; my profile; create a new profile, using Belvoir’s ZIP code, 22060 and the blood drive’s date.
Drop-ins are also welcome.

Partial closure of 9th Street
One lane of 9th Street will be closed between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. through May 29 to allow Dominion Virginia Power crews to install an electrical direct bank system, according to the Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security. Road signs and flagmen will warn motorists when work is occurring.

Day-tripping
MWR has trips to Atlantic City, N.J., April 25 and May 30.
The trips, open to all ages, depart the Community Center at 8 a.m. and return between 10:30 and 11 p.m. The cost is $45 per person, with an $18 to $25 rebate. Sign up at the center, Bldg. 1200, Taylor Road.
More information is available by calling 805-3714. 

Parent University
Parent University is April 30. It is a free event open to parents.
Registration is available at either of the CDCs, School-age Services or Army Community Service.
The university is conducted in Barden Education Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
More information is available by calling 805-9117.

Connect with Belvoir’s nature
Outdoor Recreation joins with Environmental to explore a part of the Accotink Bay Wildlife Refuge on a Sunday each month. The next scheduled outing is April 26, woodcock and wild turkey round up, 5 a.m.
More information is available by calling 805-3081.

Sailing socials
Want to learn how to sail in a social and fun environment? Outdoor Recreation has learn-to-sail with a with a group instructor in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Sail from 5:30 p.m. until sunset.
No sailing experience is necessary and each boat has one instructor onboard. People can participate and sail as much, or as little, as they want.
Boats can accommodate up to five guests and an instructor.
The cost of $42 per person includes sailing until sunset, onboard instruction and transportation. Upcoming dates are Friday and May 15, from 3 to 10 p.m.
More information is available by calling 703-805-3081.

Bunco!
Anyone 18 and older is welcome to join the fun of the Army MWR promotion, “It’s Bunco Time.“
The dice game is easy to learn and play and beginners are welcome. Prizes include gift cards and prizes.
Dates at Belvoir are: Wednesday, Gourmet Night; and May 27, Entertainment Night.
Games begin at 5 p.m. at the Community Center and food and drinks will be available to buy.
Pre-registration qualifies people for a special prize drawing and is available by calling 703-805-3714.         

Logistics workshop, conference
AMC’s Logistics Support Activity and the Council of Logistics Engineering Professionals have a 2009 Life Cycle Logistics Tools Workshop and User’s Group Conference and Seminar, May 12 to 14.
The workshop, at the Holiday Inn, downtown Huntsville, Ala., is expected to draw more than 200 logistics professionals.
More information and registration is available from logisticsengineers.org. Fees are $199, which includes lunches all three days.

SHAPE Officers Association
Active-duty, retired officers or civilian equivalents who served at SHAPE, its subordinate commands or NATO, are invited to join the SHAPE Officers Association. The U.S. Chapter of SOA hosts luncheons and guest speakers in the D.C. area, golf outings and an annual formal dinner.
Members include some who served when SHAPE was in Paris, before its current location, Belgium.
The group welcomes new members or those who want to rejoin. More information is available from Jack Haas, 703-699-0746, ; or John Craig, 202-863-2306, .

Monthly family readiness classes
The Mobilization/ Deployment and Family Readiness Program holds monthly classes as follows:
First Thursday, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, Family Readiness Group Roundtable for all FRG leaders, unit commanders and first sergeants and FRG volunteers.
Second Monday, 10 a.m. to noon, Pre-Deployment Class, preparing for upcoming deployments and learning resources for Soldiers, DoD civilians and family members.
Third Monday, 10 a.m. to noon, Reintegration Workshop, preparing for return or adjusting as a family after the return, what to expect and resources to help, for Soldiers, DoD civilians and family members.
May 20, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., FRG Advanced Class, FRG volunteers or unit commands needing more in-depth information on sustaining, and/or revitalizing an FRG.
All classes are in the ACS Classroom, Bldg. 200, Belvoir Road.
More information and registration is available by calling 703-805-5683 or 703-805-4590.
Child care may be available with early registration.

Employment Readiness Program
Army Community Service’s Employment Readiness Program offers the following:
Federal Job Search Classes at ACS, Bldg. 200, Call 703-805-4590 to register.
KSA’s and the new ESS (AVUE), today.
Resume Preparation, April 23.
The above classes are from 10 a.m. to noon.
Employment Program Orientations are Tuesdays from 12:45 to 2:30 p.m. Registration is required by calling 703-805-4590.
Career Corner, a walk-in resume and job search assistance provided monthly by Career Counselors, are at different community centers on Belvoir each month. More information is available by calling 703-805-3126.
ACS Career Training Academy, courses in computer skills, administrative assistant field, medical terminology and medical office specialist and advanced billing and coding are being offered through ACS.
The next Medical Careers Training Information Session is April 29 at 10 a.m. at ACS. 
Military Spouse Job Fair Express, May 2, 8 or 11:30 a.m. sessions, in ACS, Bldg. 200. Participants should come dressed to meet employers and attend job search classes on federal employment, GI Bill/career advancement accounts for spouses, career strategies in an economic downturn, with a free resumé review.
Registration and more information are available by calling 703-805-4277.

AFTB instructor training
Have you taken at least two Army Family Team Building classes? Interested in instructing others? AFTB Instructor Training classes are Tuesday to April 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Classes are in Bldg. 200, 9800 Belvoir Road. Free childcare will be provided. All children must be registered with Child, Youth and School Services before the class. The childcare registration deadline is Friday.
More information is available from Colandra Sealey, 703-805-5556, or via e-mail to . army.mil.

Motorcycle safety courses
A motorcycle safety course is May 1 and 2 in the Pentagon North Parking Lot.
Event information and motorcycle registration is available from upcomingevents.ctc.com/ MotorcycleSafetyEvent.htm.
The event includes a motorcycle skills demonstration; motorcycle rodeo; awards for rodeo and bike judging; booths and venues; a safety briefing and a ride and rally.
Training classes in military sportbike, basic and experienced rider courses are from April 27 to 30 at forts Belvoir, Meade, Lee and Eustis; Quantico Marine Core Base; Patuxent River; Anacostia; Riders may register at https://airs.lmi.org and navymotorcyclerider.com. Marines should contact their local safety offices.
Religion

Gospel spring revival
Woodlawn Chapel Gospel Service has its Spring Revival from Wednesday to April 24. F. Bruce Williams, senior pastor of Bates Memorial Baptist Church, Louisville, Ky., is guest speaker. 
Services begin promptly at 7 p.m.
Guest musicians who will perform nightly are:
Wednesday, Merlon Devine, Christian saxophonist
Thursday, James Harris, soloist
Friday, Eddie and Patricia Nubine, Christian saxophonist and soloist
The chapel is at 1801 Wright Road on Fort Belvoir.
All visitors in vehicles without DoD decals must enter Belvoir through Tulley Gate and have a valid photo, government-issued ID.
More information is available by calling 571-279-9979.

PWOC rally hostesses
Belvoir’s Protestant Women of the Chapel host the PWOC Northeast Region Spring Rally, “Connecting the Corridor,“ Saturday at Woodlawn Chapel. The event is from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Registration is $15, which includes meals. Women should bring their Bibles and wear comfortable clothes.
In addition to protestant women representing all services in the Military District of Washington, the rally includes PWOC members from Brunswick Naval Air Station, Maine; West Point and forts Drum and Hamilton, N.Y.; Hanscom AFB, Mass.; Picatinny Arsenal and McGuire AFB, N.J.; Carlisle Barracks, Pa.; Dover AFB; Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio; forts Lee, Eustis and Monroe, Va.; Langley AFB, Va.; and Little Creek Naval Air Base, Va.
Information is available via e-mail to .

Orthodox Divine Liturgy
An Orthodox Divine Liturgy, celebrating St. James the Apostle, Son of Zebedee, is at 9 a.m. April 30 in Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Woodlawn Chapel, celebrated by Chaplain Col. Alexander F.C.Webster, an Orthodox priest.
The event communes in the Holy Mysteries of Jesus Christ. Non-Orthodox are invited wo observe.                                               

Soup Suppers and Stations of the Cross
Soup Suppers and Stations of the Cross are Fridays at Woodlawn Chapel. Supper begins at 6 p.m., followed by Stations of the Cross are at 7 p.m.
Jewish
Fort Belvoir Jewish Congregation has a community-wide Yom HaShoah program Sunday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Temple Rodef Shalom. A program on Belvoir is April 24.
The congregation and Master Sgt. Ernest Murray of the Equal Opportunity Office are working on a program commemorating the Holocaust.
Saturday Service is at 9:30 a.m. April 25, followed by a 10:30 a.m. Children’s Service, in Belvoir Chapel.
A Jewish Welfare Board Program is April 28. The Jewish Welfare Board, the Jewish Chaplains Endorser, will have a program at the Religious Education Center.
The congregation has weekly Friday night services at 8 p.m. at Belvoir Chapel.
The congregation is looking for all Jewish Soldiers and families new to Belvoir.
Information is available from Sara Astrow, 703-806-4196.

Catholic
Fairfax Chapel closed
Fairfax Chapel is closed until further notice for renovations and repair. The 9:15 Hispanic and the 11:15 Masses will temporarily be celebrated in Barden Education Center Auditorium.

Education
Old Dominion University
The Military Career Transition Program’s Master of Science in Education summer classes begin May 11. The second summer session begins June 19. Non-degree
applications are being accepted now for summer and fall classes. Non-degree students become degree-seeking after beginning the program.
The Master of Science in Education is an initial licensure program that transfers to 44 states and DoD schools around the world. Licensure is offered in elementary, middle school and high school. Active/retired military, military spouses and qualified civilians are eligible for the program. The ODU program adviser can evaluate transcripts to determine what subjects the student could qualify to teach.
Personnel who transfer before completing the program locally can finish their program by taking online or video streamed courses.
More information is available at odu.edu/mctp or by calling Belvoir ODU office, 703-781-8102 for an appointment with an adviser.
Spouses’ careers date change
Submitted by Barden Education Center
The DoD is implementing the Military Spouse Career Advancement Account Program beginning in May to provide resources and assistance to spouses of active-duty servicemembers, Guard and Reserve with a spouse on orders for a year. This centralized, virtual program, accessed through Military OneSource, will provide counseling and funding up to $6,000 to help spouses get licenses, certificates or education opportunities leading to employment. 
Interested spouses can call the Military OneSource Center, 1-800-342-9647, and speak with a career and education consultant. The consultant will help the spouse choose a career goal and enter a career plan into an online system, “My Career Advancement Account.“
Upon approval of the spouse’s career plan for education, training, certification or licensure, DoD will provide direct payment to the payee (school, institution, or program) through the designated government portal. The spouse will report back to Military OneSource upon completion of the plan and receipt of employment.
Program specifics are available from the Web site militaryonesource.com.