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Thursday, August 26, 2010

Belvoir Briefs for Aug. 26

Women’s Equality Day observance
A Women’s Equality Day observance is at 1:30 p.m. today, at the Andrew T. McNamara Building Auditorium, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, 22060-6219. The event is conducted by the EEO offices of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Defense Logistics Agency, Defense Contract Audit Agency and the Defense Technical Information Center. The entire Fort Belvoir community is invited to the free event.

Lilly McDaniel Ledbetter, namesake for the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009, is the featured speaker. During his first week in office, President Obama signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, which helps women who face wage discrimination recover their lost wages and strengthens existing equal pay laws.

More information is available from Carlita Telsee, 703-767-5898.

Active Parenting Now
This parenting series will enable participants to learn skills that will help them develop cooperation, responsibility and self-esteem in their children. The class is Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. Participants will also learn positive discipline techniques. Classes are free but you must register by calling 703-805-3339/2693.

Fort Belvoir Mobilization Site to close
The Fort Belvoir Mobilization Site will be closed on Sept. 3 for a military training day and on Sept. 24 for the Garrison Organization Day.

Legal Assistance office to close
The Fort Belvoir Legal Assistance office will be closed Sept. 3 and Sept. 6. It will reopen Sept. 7 at 8 a.m.

Parent Central Services Office to close
The Parent Central Services Office, formerly the Central Registration Office, undergoes a major renovation beginning Friday. The office will operate by appointment only until Sept. 8. The office will also close on Sept. 3 for training. Call 703-805-1908/703-806-0791 for all appointments such as enrollment, re-enrollment and all other CYSS program registrations.

Day Trip to the Big Apple
The Community Center wants to take you on a trip to New York City on Sept. 25 for a cost of only $45! Spend a fun-filled day in fabulous New York City for shopping on upscale Madison Avenue, taking in a show on Broadway or wandering the city streets. Bus departs Fort Belvoir Community Center at 8 a.m. and returns between 10:30 and 11:30 p.m. Sign up now at the Community Center, Building 1200, Taylor Road. For more information, call 703-805-3714.

Annual Retiree Appreciation Day
Fort Belvoir Annual Retiree Appreciation Day will be held Sept. 25, at Barden Education Center, Bldg 1017. Sign-in starts at 8 a.m. and the event runs from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. All military retirees and family members are invited to attend, For more information, call Gwendolyn Lott at 703-805-2675.

NARFE Springfield Chapter meeting
NARFE, a nonprofit organization, has been working since 1921 to protect the earned retirement benefits of current, former, and retired federal civilian employees - spouses and survivor annuitants. If you would like to learn more about NARFE or become a member, please join the members of Springfield Chapter 893 on Sept. 8. The meeting will begin at 1:30 p.m. followed by a presentation by NPS Park Ranger, Brad Berger, on Secrets of the Lincoln Memorial . The meeting place is The American Legion Post 176, 6520 Amherst Ave, Springfield. Contact Chapter President Dick Gallagher at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 703 455-4373 for details on the meeting or questions about NARFE. Guests are always welcome and encouraged to attend.

Free activities for kids in the housing areas
Outreach staff from Child, Youth & School Services offers enrichment activities at the housing community centers. All activities are free. Children and youth must be accompanied by an adult. Activities are held from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information please call 703-805-1906.

August-Hot Summer Fun!
• Today at Vernondale Community Center
• Tuesday at George Washington Community Center

17th Signal Battalion Association reunion
The 17th Signal Battalion Association will hold a reunion Sept. 30 through Oct. 3 at the Brookshire Suites Hotel, 120 E Lombard St., Baltimore, Md. Contact Arlo D. Janssen at 9919 Longford Court, Vienna, Va., 22181-6070; by phone, 703-819-0136; or by e-mail, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more information.

Automotive Services Excellence examinations
The Barden Army Education Center will administer the Automotive Services Excellence examinations in accordance with the national schedule on Nov. 9, 16, and 18.

There is no longer a requirement for Active duty and Reserve Soldiers to be in a related MOS, rate, or AFSC to be eligible to received funded tests for either credit-by-examination or for certification.

Interested personnel must complete a registration form by Sept. 15 at the Barden Education Center, Bldg. 1017 in Room 134. DANTES funding must be authorized by an Education Center counselor for up to 3 exams for each of the semi-annual testing cycles. Students are responsible for payment of the $36 registration fee which must be paid by money order or by personal check on the day of registration and covers all exams taken during the cycle.

Students may download the latest ASE preparation study guides from site http://www.ase.com. For further information, please call 703-805-9261.

Walk for Autism
The Autism Society of Northern Virginia Chapter announces the 6th Annual Walk for Autism-Virginia to be held Oct. 23 at the Prince William County Fairgrounds in Manassas. The 5K run registration starts at 8 a.m., and the run will start at 8:30 a.m. The 5K walk starts at 11 a.m. There will also be a community resource fair and lots of things for the kids to do during the morning and early afternoon. Register online at http://www.walkforautismva.org or call 703-859-0030 for more information.

AFTB Level III
Fort Belvoir Army Family Team Building offers Level III, Leadership Skills, Sept. 14-16 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.This free class will be at the Army Community Service, 9800 Belvoir Road, Bldg 200.To register for this class and make reservation for childcare please contact AFTB Program Manager Colandra Sealey at 703-805-5556 or by e-mail: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or fb-mwr- .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Childcare deadline is Sept.3, and children must be registered with CYS.

ACS Instructor Trainer Course
Army Community Service offers new ACS Instructor Training Course Sept. 22-24 at Belvoir’s ACS, 9800 Belvoir Road, Bldg. 200. People who attend this newly designed course can learn about the adult learning process, classroom management, a variety of instruction methods, and many others tools to prepare them to become a certified ACS Instructor. For more information and to register please call 703-805-5556 or e-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Childcare deadline is Sept.10, and children must be registered with CYS.

Golf outing
The American Legion, Post 364 will sponsor a Golf Outing at the Montclair Country Club Sept. 3. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the McGuire Veterans Administration Medical Center in Richmond.

Registration starts at 7 a.m. with a shotgun start commencing at 8 a.m., Captains Choice format. Early Registration for groups of four may be arranged by calling Danny Bafford at 540-720-6206 or Mike Roberge at 703-680-6021.

Armatta’s Restaurant will cater dinner. Door prizes along with awards for longest drive, closest to the pin and flight winners will be available to the winners.

The trip is open to all Fort Belvoir DoD civilians and one guest on a first come, first serve basis. The bus will leave Community Center at 9 a.m. and return 10:30 p.m. The cost is $80 per person. No credit cards accepted and no refunds.

Call 703-805-4126 for more information.

2010 Summer Reading Program
Through Sept. 4
Ages birth (parents read to them) to 11 years: Pick up reading logs at the circulation desk or in the children’s area. Read 24 books and return your reading log to us for some fantastic prizes.

Teens: pick up iread bingo card any time at the circulation desk or in the YA area. Complete a bingo card, return your card, and pick out your prize!

Call 806-3323 for details.

The workshops will be held in the Fort Belvoir ACS Classroom. To sign up, please call 703-805-5683 at Fort Belvoir or 703-696-1229 at Fort Myer.

Join the Knights of Columbus
Have you ever thought of being a member of the premier organization of Catholic men?

The Knights of Columbus are the patriotic defenders of the Faith, family and life. For more information, call Fred Beata at 703-455-6681 or Ben Dionne at 703-455-1426.

FRSA training
Family Readiness Support Assistants training will be held Monday from 9 a.m. to noon followed by a two-day training in September. This training is for anyone presently in a FRSA position, wanting to know what a FRSA does for the unit, or seeking a future job as a FRSA for a unit.

For sign up, please call 703-805-5683 at Fort Belvoir or 703-696-1229 at Fort Myer. The training will be conducted at Fort Belvoir ACS Classroom.

Yard Sales
The Villages at Belvoir Yard Sales are one weekend a month through October. All residents of The Villages at Belvoir can sell. However, anyone can stop by and make purchases.

Scheduled yard sales this year are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. both days. Residents can only sell during yard sale dates announced and authorized by The Villages at Belvoir, unless otherwise authorized by community management offices.

Upcoming 2010 yard sale dates, weather permitting, are: Sept. 18 and 19; and Oct. 16 and 17.

Boating education class
DC, Virginia and Maryland all require boating education. The requirements are based on age.

A class which meets the boating education requirements of all states is offered by Flotilla 25-8 of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary on Oct. 23. The class runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The class meets at the Mt. Vernon Knights of Columbus Hall at 8592 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22309.

Students receive a manual, a certificate, and card showing class completion and a free membership to BoatUS.

The cost is $40/student ($60 if a couple share the manual).

Contact Dave Lohman at 703-360-5292 or at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more information and an enrollment form.

BOWC September Super Sign Up & Information Fair
The Belvoir Officers’ Wives’ Club would like to invite you to our September Super Sign-up & Information Fair on Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fort Belvoir Officers’ Club (Mount Vernon Room). We welcome the wives of all services whether active duty, retired, reserve or National Guard. All new members will receive a special gift from our Membership Chair. BOWC along with post agencies, local organizations, tourist attractions and vendors will be present. Event is stroller friendly & light refreshments will be served. For more information, visit http://www.belvoirowc.org or call 703-646-4542.

Army Engineer Spouses’ Club Welcome Cocktail Party
The Army Engineer Spouses’ Club, formerly the Army Engineer Officers’ Wives’ Club, cordially invites you and your spouse/guest to join us at our annual Welcome Cocktail Party on Sept. 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the home of LTG and Mrs. Robert L. Van Antwerp, Quarters 9, Fort McNair, Washington, D.C. Dress is coat and tie. Please RSVP by Sept.18 to Pat O’Neill 703-378-3624 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) (A-M) or Sarah Pearce 703-815-7356 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) (N-Z). Voluntary donations to the Army Engineer Memorial Award Fund will be accepted. Suggested donation is $20 per person or $35 per couple. This donation is tax deductible. If you are unable to attend, but would like to join our club or would like more information; contact Sandra Loew, Membership Chairman (202)-289-0476 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or visit our website, http://www.armyengineerspouses.com.

Naval Officers’ Spouses’ Club Welcome Aboard Coffee
The annual Naval Officers’ Spouses’ Club Welcome Aboard and Activities Coffee will be held at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington on Sept. 15 at 10 a.m. Come browse at information tables for social and volunteer activities. Areas of club interest include selections from our store, Temptations; tour groups and neighborhood coffee groups. We will have a guest speaker and a continental breakfast will be served. There will be a charge of $10, payable at the door.

For more information and to RSVP, please contact Betty Kamp at 703-538-5874 or 703-785-9196 .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) by Sept. 10.

Army Officers Wives Club Welcome Coffee
The Army Officers Wives Club of the Greater Washington Area will be hosting their annual Super Sign-Up Welcome Coffee on Sept.16 at the Koran Room of the Fort Myer’s Officers Club from 10:30 a.m.
to 1 p.m. The event cost is $12. Reservations can be made online through PayPal at http://www.aowcgwa.org. For more information, please contact Reservations at 717-422-4601.

Posted on 08/26 at 09:10 AM

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Belvoir Briefs for Aug. 19

Parent Central Services Office to close
The Parent Central Services Office, formerly the Central Registration Office, undergoes a major renovation beginning Aug. 27. The office will operate by appointment only until Sept. 8. The office will also close on Sept. 3 for training. Call 703-805-1908/703-806-0791 for all appointments such as enrollment, re-enrollment and all other CYSS program registrations.

Family campouts
Looking for a fun camping experience with your family, then grab your camping gear and join us at Outdoor Recreation. Families are invited to pitch their tents on the spacious field next to the outdoor recreation building and sleep under the stars. During the day, take advantage of what the great outdoors has to offer with opportunities to fish, kayak and canoe, hike along the Accotink Bay and roast some s’mores over a campfire.

Campout dates are Aug. 28-29 and Sept. 25-26. The events runs 10 a.m. Saturday until 4 p.m. Sunday.

Cost to participate: the cost is $5 per person which includes a tent space, fishing equipment & bait, a scavenger hunt, sporting equipment, and s’mores over an outdoor fire pit. Call 703-805-1143 for more info.

Free activities for kids in the housing areas
Outreach staff from Child, Youth & School Services offers enrichment activities at the housing community centers. All activities are free. Children and youth must be accompanied by an adult. Activities are held from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information please call 703-805-1906.

August-Hot Summer Fun!
• Aug. 31 at George Washington Community Center
• Aug. 26 at Vernondale Community Center
• Aug. 23 at Lewis Village Community Center

17th Signal Battalion Association reunion
The 17th Signal Battalion Association will hold a reunion Sept. 30 through Oct. 3 at the Brookshire Suites Hotel, 120 E Lombard St., Baltimore, Md. Contact Arlo D. Janssen at 9919 Longford Court, Vienna, Va, 22181-6070; by phone, 703-819-0136; or by e-mail, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more information.

Armatta’s Restaurant will cater dinner. Door prizes along with awards for longest drive, closest to the pin and flight winners will be available to the winners.

OSAA change of command
Operational Support Airlift Command has a change of command Aug. 26 at 11 a.m. in Walsh Hangar at Davison Army Airfield. Col. Laurence W. Howl relinquishes command to Lt. Col. Steven L. Nicolucci.

2011 Teen AFAP
Fort Belvoir conducts its annual Teen Army Family Action Plan Symposium Aug. 31 from 8 a.m. to noon at Army Community Service, 9800 Belvoir Road, Bldg. 200.

Teen AFAP allows local teens the chance to identify and document the concerns of teens.

To participate, interested teenagers are asked to call Faitheleen Henderson, 703 805-4152; or Colandra Sealey, 703 805-2967.

‘Joseph and the Psalms of David’ trip
Please join the Civilian Employee Fund Council Sept. 11 for a trip to Lancaster, Pa. to see “Joseph and Psalms of David.” It also includes dinner at theGood and Plenty Family Restaurant.
The trip is open to all Fort Belvoir DoD civilians and one guest on a first come, first serve basis. The bus will leave Community Center at 9 a.m. and return 10:30 p.m. The cost is $80 per person. No credit cards accepted and no refunds.

Call 703-805-4126 for more information.

Hershey Amusement Park
Civilian Employee Fund Council is sponsoring a one day trip on Aug. 21 to Hershey Amusement Park. Trip includes admission to the park, a meal voucher for lunch at the park’s food stands, and round trip bus fare.

This trip is open to Fort Belvoir DoD civilians and up to four guests on a first-come, first-served basis. The cost is $40 per person. No credit cards accepted and no refunds.

The bus leaves the Community Center at 7 a.m. and returns around midnight.

For more information, contact Charlene Anderson, 703-805-4126.

2010 Summer Reading Program
Through Sept. 4

Ages birth (parents read to them) to 11 years: Pick up reading logs at the circulation desk or in the children’s area. Read 24 books and return your reading log to us for some fantastic prizes.
Teens: pick up iread bingo card any time at the circulation desk or in the YA area. Complete a bingo card, return your card, and pick out your prize!
Call 806-3323 for details.

FRSA training
Family Readiness Support Assistants training will be held Aug. 30 from 9 a.m. to noon followed by a two-day training in September. This training is for anyone presently in a FRSA position, wanting to know what a FRSA does for the unit, or seeking a future job as a FRSA for a unit.

For sign up, please call 703-805-5683 at Fort Belvoir or 703-696-1229 at Fort Myer. The training will be conducted at Fort Belvoir ACS Classroom.

Reunion and Reintegration workshops
The next Reunion and Reintegration workshops will be held Sept. 20 The Reunion Workshops are held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. followed by the Reintegration Workshops from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
The workshops will be held in the Fort Belvoir ACS Classroom. To sign up, please call 703-805-5683 at Fort Belvoir or 703-696-1229 at Fort Myer.

Join the Knights of Columbus
Have you ever thought of being a member of the premier organization of Catholic men?

The Knights of Columbus are the patriotic defenders of the Faith, family and life. For more information, call Fred Beata at 703-455-6681 or Ben Dionne at 703-455-1426.

August Meeting of the Military Leadership Diversity Commission
From Aug. 23-25, the Military Leadership Diversity Commission will host its 12th public meeting at the Omni Hotel in Richmond, VA. The purpose of the meeting is for the 31 commissioners of the MLDC to continue their efforts to address congressional concerns as related to the promotion and advancement of minority members of the armed forces, including minority members who are senior officers.

The Omni Richmond Hotel is located at 100 South 12th Street, Richmond, VA 23219. For additional information or questions related to the August MLDC meeting, please contact Erica Lewis, MLDC Senior Public Affairs Officer at 703-602-0898 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Boating education class
DC, Virginia and Maryland all require boating education. The requirements are based on age.

A class which meets the boating education requirements of all states is offered by Flotilla 25-8 of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary on Oct. 23. The class runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The class meets at the Mt. Vernon Knights of Columbus Hall at 8592 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22309.

Students receive a manual, a certificate, and card showing class completion and a free membership to BoatUS.

The cost is $40/student ($60 if a couple share the manual).

Contact Dave Lohman at 703-360-5292 or at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more information and an enrollment form.

For more information and to RSVP, please contact Betty Kamp at 703-538-5874 or 703-785-9196 .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) by Sept. 10.

Posted on 08/19 at 09:34 AM

Barden Education Center for Aug. 19

Central Michigan University
CMU accepts applications year round. Classes meet on alternating weekends or weekday evenings. New classes begin every six weeks and degree completion in is available in 18 to 24 months.

Information is available from Mary Pat Mabeus 703-360-5336. Room 139 of Barden.

cel.cmich.edu.

Webster U
Webster University’s registration is open for its Fall 1 & 2 terms, which run from August to December.

Programs are offered in the D.C. metro area at Bolling and Andrews Air Force bases and the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery. Up to 15 credit hours may be transferable from military schools and other universities.

Webster offers five, nine-week terms per year and 9 to 15 credit hours may be transferred from military schools or other universities.

Mondays through Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

703-781-7942, Room 143 at Barden, via e-mail to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or on the Web at webster.edu/dcmetro.

ODU
Old Dominion University offers a Master of Science in Education with full licensure through its Military Career Transition Program. Active and retired military, military spouses and qualified civilians are eligible for the program.

Teaching licenses are offered in elementary grades PreK-6, middle school and high school (a subject-area focus in high school applies). Licenses awarded through the program are transferable to 48 other states and U.S. territories through the National Reciprocity Agreement.

MCTP is an approved Troops to Teachers program and an option for servicemembers considering teaching as a second career.

Registration is open for Fall 2010 semester. ODU’s Belvoir office in Barden Education Center’s Room 144 is open Monday thru Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 703-781-8203 for more information.

Northern Virginia Community College
Classes are open to everyone at NOVA, which has distance learning, hybrid classes and flexible schedules.

NOVA participates in the Military Spouse Tuition Assistance (MyCAA) program.

Online registration is available at nvcc.edu. 703-323-3000.

Campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Loudoun, Manassas, Springfield and Woodbridge.

Many students qualify for financial aid in the form of scholarships, grants, loans and work study.

NOVA’s office in Barden is in Room 127.

703-360-8524, Mondays to Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., nvcc.edu

Park University
Associate degrees and undergraduate programs, onsite and internet classes. Registration is open. Katie Kelly, 703-781-8456, park.edu.

Posted on 08/19 at 09:27 AM

Religion briefs for Aug. 19

Catholic
The Military Council of Catholic Women has its fall kick off Sept. 8 at 8 a.m. at Woodlawn Chapel.

Catholic Religious Education starts Sept. 26.

Information is available via e-mail to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or by calling Sister Michael, 703-806-3418.

A Fall Picnic is at 12:30 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Religious Education Center. Information is available from the Catholic Coordinator, 703-806-3394/5745.

Jewish
A Barbecue & Prayer is Friday at 6 p.m. at Belvoir Chapel for dinner, followed by Friday night services.

The Jewish Community has a movie at 1 p.m. Sunday in Belvoir Chapel’s basement, with fellowship.

Rosh Hashanah services are Sept. 9 at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sept. 10 services are at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., and 8 p.m.

Services are Friday nights at 8 p.m. in Belvoir Chapel. The next Saturday service is Aug. 28 at 9:30 a.m. at Belvoir Chapel.

Protestant
A one-day Marriage Seminar is Aug. 28 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Woodlawn Chapel.

The Gospel Service hosts this enrichment seminar for the entire Fort Belvoir Chapel Community. Child care, breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Call Jahhie Wilson at 703-221-4564 for more information.

Chapel Family Retreat - The Family Retreat is at Capon Springs, W.V., Oct. 22-24. The weekend includes two nights lodging and six meals. Registration is available through Oct. 10 and there are only 25 rooms available.

People are needed to help with leading the music for youth ministry grades first through sixth, as well as children under 5. For more information, call 703-806-4316.

AWANA is scheduled to resume Sept. 8 and will meet from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays in the Religious Education Center. Leaders and helpers are needed.

People who can help are asked to call 703-806-3958. Registration and uniform order forms are available in Belvoir and Woodlawn chapels. Orientation and basic training is Aug. 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Southview Baptist Church, 2620 Reston Parkway, Herndon, Va.

People who want to attend the training are asked to register via e-mail to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), with a cc copy to Protestant Directory of Religious Education. The training is free.
Protestant Women of the Chapel fall kick off is Sept. 9 at Woodlawn Chapel from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Watch Care and home-school room are available.

Information, is available from pwocfortbelvoir.org. Evening studies are also offered Tuesdays at the Religious Education Center at 7 p.m. (resumes Sept. 7) and Wednesday night at 7 p.m. at the Family Life Center.

Information is available from Rozlyn Giddens, 703-221-3923.

Men’s Bible study - “The Man God Uses: Moved from the Ordinary to the Extraordinary,” by Henry and Tom Blackaby. This is an interactive study that helps men understand how their relationship with God affects all areas of their lives.

Belvoir Men of Faith meets at 7:30 a.m. Aug. 28 at the Old Country Buffet on Route 1, Alexandria.

Praise Moves - The Christian alternative to yoga meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall at Woodlawn Chapel through August and then in rooms 81 to 83 of the Religious Education Center in September

Underground, a youth group, meets Wednesday nights downstairs in Belvoir Chapel at 7 p.m.

Posted on 08/19 at 09:23 AM

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Belvoir Briefs for Aug. 12

Public meeting on Fairfax County Parkway
The Virginia Dept. of Transportation will hold a public meeting focused on the Fairfax County Parkway extension from Rolling Road to Fullerton Road on Aug. 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. at West Springfield High School at 6100 Rolling Road, Springfield, Va. This is the last meeting before the main road of the parkway is opened in early September. For more information, call VDOT’s project manager Sid Siddiqui at 703-383-2175.

Health and Fitness Expo 2010
Learn how to get healthy and stay healthy Aug. 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Graves Fitness Center. Collect information and participate in activities. Visit displays such as American Red Cross, nutritional info, health screenings and fitness tests. See a 20-minute demo of various aerobics classes offered at Graves Fitness Center. There are T-shirt giveaways, light refreshments, door prizes and more! Call 703-806-3100/5368.

Comedy Night
The Fort Belvoir DFMWR Community Center brings you another comedy night Aug. 20, with three comics; Michael Prince, Freddie Ricks and Dawn B.

Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show is at 9 p.m. Cost for tickets is $20 in advance and $25 at the door. For tickets, call 703-805-3714.

Bounce N’ Splash
Bring the family out to cool off in Aug. 22 from 1 to 4 p.m. on Pullen Field. The kids will love the inflatable water slides, bounce houses, crafts, music, food and more. For more information, call 703-805-3714.

Pooch Plunge
Bring your pooch for a dip Aug. 28 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at South Post Outdoor Pool, #1, for the annual Pooch Plunge event. Dogs of any size are allowed to plunge in the pool. Enter your pup in contests for best looking costume and best trick. There’s even a doggie ice-cream eating contest. Call 703-805-4382 for more information.

Lord Fairfax Silver Chapter meeeting
The Lord Fairfax Silver Chapter, U.S. Army Warrant Officer Association will hold its monthly chapter meeting on Aug. 19, at the Kingstowne Library (corner of Beulah and Telegraph Roads), at 5 p.m. All active, reserve, and retired warrant officers are invited and encouraged to attend. Call 703-706-2540 for more information.

Benefit concert
A benefit concert in support of the Capt. Torre R. Mallard Memorial Scholarship Fund, featuring Loretta Vinson with special music by The Strong Tower Ministries Choir will be held Aug. 14 at 6 p.m. at Strong Tower Ministries 234 Ferry Road, Fredericksburg, Va. Admission is free and donations will be gladly accepted. Call 540-374-1588 for more information.

Women’s Equality Day observance
A Women’s Equality Day observance is at 1:30 p.m., Aug. 26, at the Andrew T. McNamara Building Auditorium, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, 22060-6219. The event is conducted by the EEO offices of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Defense Logistics Agency, Defense Contract Audit Agency and the Defense Technical Information Center. The entire Fort Belvoir community is invited to the free event.

More information is available from Carlita Telsee, 703-767-5898.

Campout dates are Aug. 28-29 and Sept. 25-26. The events runs 10 a.m. Saturday until 4 p.m. Sunday.

August-Hot Summer Fun!
• Aug.17 at Fairfax Community Center
• Aug. 31 at George Washington Community Center
• Aug. 26 at Vernondale Community Center
• Aug. 23 at Lewis Village Community Center
• Aug. 19 and Aug. 30 at Woodlawn Community Center

17th Signal Battalion Association reunion
The 17th Signal Battalion Association will hold a reunion Sept. 30 through Oct. 3 at the Brookshire Suites Hotel, 120 E Lombard St., Baltimore, Md. Contact Arlo D. Janssen at 9919 Longford Court, Vienna, Va, 22181-6070; by phone, 703-819-0136; or by e-mail, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more information.

American Business Women’s Association meeting
The Northern Virginia Charter Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will hold its monthly business meeting Aug. 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Montclair Country Club, 16500 Edgewood Drive, Dumfries, Va., 22025. Attendees will participate in an interactive program to gain knowledge about the chapter. Cost for the lunch is $19 in advance, $20 at the door for members and $23 for non-members. Prospective members welcome.

For more information about the meeting or the NVCC ABWA please visit the website at: http://www.freewebs.com/nvccabwa.

AFTB Level III
Fort Belvoir Army Family Team Building offers Level III, Leadership Skills, Sept. 14-16 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.This free class will be at the Army Community Service, 9800 Belvoir Road, Bldg 200.To register for this class and make reservation for childcare please contact AFTB Program Manager Colandra Sealey at 703-805-5556 or by e-mail: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Childcare deadline is Sept.3, and children must be registered with CYS.

Armatta’s Restaurant will cater dinner. Door prizes along with awards for longest drive, closest to the pin and flight winners will be available to the winners.

Community yard sales
The Villages at Belvoir Yard Sales are one weekend a month through October. All residents of The Villages at Belvoir can sell. However, anyone can stop by and make purchases.

Upcoming 2010 yard sale dates, weather permitting, are: Aug. 14 and 15; Sept. 18 and 19; and Oct. 16 and 17.

Call 703-805-4126 for more information.

This trip is open to Fort Belvoir DoD civilians and up to four guests on a first-come, first-served basis. The cost is $40 per person. No credit cards accepted and no refunds.

The bus leaves the Community Center at 7 a.m. and returns around midnight.

For more information, contact Charlene Anderson, 703-805-4126.

Teens: pick up iread bingo card any time at the circulation desk or in the YA area. Complete a bingo card, return your card, and pick out your prize!
Call 806-3323 for details.

For sign up, please call 703-805-5683 at Fort Belvoir or 703-696-1229 at Fort Myer. The training will be conducted at Fort Belvoir ACS Classroom.

Reunion and Reintegration workshops
The next Reunion and Reintegration workshops will be held Aug. 16 and Sept. 20 The Reunion Workshops are held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. followed by the Reintegration Workshops from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

The workshops will be held in the Fort Belvoir ACS Classroom. To sign up, please call 703-805-5683 at Fort Belvoir or 703-696-1229 at Fort Myer.

Posted on 08/12 at 09:16 AM

Thursday, August 05, 2010

Belvoir Briefs for Aug. 5

Introduction to Scuba
Introduction to Scuba Class is Saturdays from 9 to 11 a.m., at the Officers’ Club Pool. Equipment is provided. Please call Tina Robinson, 703-805-2620. Fee is $25 for a two-hour session and is open to ages 10 and up. Class limited to eight students.

Stay cool in the pool at Float and a Movie
The Officers’ Club Pool hosts “Float and a Movie” Aug. 19. See “Shark Tale” from the pool! Wristbands go on sale at 7 p.m. and the movie starts at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $6.95 and includes a meal and movie. The cost is $4 for chaperone(s) without a meal. Children under 3 are free. This event is open to all. For more information, call 703-780-0930, ext 600.

Comedy Night
The Fort Belvoir DFMWR Community Center brings you another comedy night Aug. 20, with three comics; Michael Prince, Freddie Ricks and Dawn B.

Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show is at 9 p.m. Cost for tickets is $20 in advance and $25 at the door. For tickets, call 703-805-3714.

Bounce N’ Splash
Bring the family out to cool off in Aug.22 from 1 to 4 p.m. on Pullen Field. The kids will love the inflatable water slides, bounce houses, crafts, music, food and more. For more information, call 703-805-3714.

More information is available from Carlita Telsee, 703-767-5898.

Missoula Children’s Theatre tryouts
The Missoula Children’s Theatre, the nation’s largest touring children’s theatre, has been touring extensively for 37 years now from Montana to Japan, and will visit nearly 1,300 communities this year with up to 45 teams of Tour Actor/Directors. The team is coming to Fort Belvoir for Aug. 9 auditions. The open audition results in a cast of 50-60 local students to perform in a final production on Aug. 14 in Wallace Theatre. Children must be registered with CYSS and must be of school age (children entering the first grade through 12th grade; maximum age 18). Auditions will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at Wallace Theater. Following auditions there will be an hour lunch break, resuming rehearsal from 1 to 3 pm.

From Aug. 10-13, rehearsal times are from 10 a.m. to noon; lunch break then resuming rehearsal from 1 to 3 p.m.
Not all cast members will be needed at rehearsals. Final Performance is Aug. 14 at Wallace Theater, 3 p.m. and a second performance at 5:30 p.m. Sign up at Parent Central Services at Markham School Age Services. Bldg. 950. Call 703-805-9146, Sheila Ly, SkiesUnlimited Program Director to sign up or for more information.

Operation Back to School
Join the USO for Operation Back to School, Aug. 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fort Belvoir’s Castle Park.

Kid’s activities include a “day at school” and they will get a report card stamped at multiple classroom locations such as reading, lunch, math, science, gym and more. Once a report card is fully stamped, kids can get a free backpack with school supplies!

People who attend can also meet guest Miss Virginia Caitlin Uze. The event is free for all active-duty servicemembers and their families.

Volunteers needed
Volunteers are needed to help the Fairfax County Health Department give free school physicals to children without health insurance. The annual event is Aug.7 on the second floor of South County Government Center, 8350 Richmond Highway.

Appointments are from 8 a.m. to noon. Volunteers are asked to be there by 7 a.m. for orientation. Coffee, cold drinks and pastries will be provided.

Bilingual speakers of any language, medical personnel and community volunteers are welcome.

The program is sponsored by the Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, the health department and Inova Partnership for Healthy Kids.

Interested volunteers are asked to call 805-2034, 805-2395 or 805-2946.

Campout dates are Aug. 28-29 and Sept. 25-26. The events runs 10 a.m. Saturday until 4 p.m. Sunday.

FCC providers needed
The Fort Belvoir Family Child Care program is seeking candidates to become FCC providers on-post. Please stop by the FCC office in Bldg. 950 to fill out an application or call 703-805-9137/9134/9132 for information.

August-Hot Summer Fun!
• Aug. 5 and Aug.17 at Fairfax Community Center
• Aug. 6 and Aug. 31 at George Washington Community Center
• Aug. 9 and Aug. 26 at Vernondale Community Center
• Aug. 11 and Aug. 23 at Lewis Village Community Center
• Aug. 19 and Aug. 30 at Woodlawn Community Center

17th Signal Battalion Association reunion
The 17th Signal Battalion Association will hold a reunion Sept. 30 through Oct. 3 at the Brookshire Suites Hotel, 120 E Lombard St., Baltimore, Md. Contact Arlo D. Janssen at 9919 Longford Court, Vienna, Va, 22181-6070; by phone, 703-819-0136; or by e-mail, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more information.

For more information about the meeting or the NVCC ABWA please visit the website at: http://www.freewebs.com/nvccabwa.

Army Capt. Torre R. Mallard, a graduate of West Point, died on March 10, 2010 from wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device during his second tour of duty to Iraq. He was assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood, Texas. Torre was an outstanding student athlete at Fort Knox High School, Fort Knox, Kentucky, where the National Honor Society chapter there established a scholarship in his memory. The first scholarship was awarded this year for $500 and the number and final value of the scholarships in the future will be determined by the amount contributed to the fund.

AFTB Level I
Fort Belvoir Army Family Team Meeting has a Level I AFTB class, Navigating the Military, Aug 10-12 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. This free class will be held at 9800 Belvoir Road, Bldg.200. To register for this class and make reservation for childcare, please contact AFTB Program Manager Colandra Sealey at 703-805-5556 or by e-mail at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or fb-mwr-aftb @conus.army.mil.

AFTB Level III
Fort Belvoir Army Family Team Building offers Level III, Leadership Skills, Sept. 14-16 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.This free class will be at the Army Community Service, 9800 Belvoir Road, Bldg 200.To register for this class and make reservation for childcare please contact AFTB Program Manager Colandra Sealey at 703-805-5556 or by e-mail:colandra.sealey2@us.mil.army or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Childcare deadline is Sept.3, and children must be registered with CYS.

Community yard sales
The Villages at Belvoir Yard Sales are one weekend a month through October. All residents of The Villages at Belvoir can sell. However, anyone can stop by and make purchases.
Scheduled yard sales this year are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. both days. Residents can only sell during yard sale dates announced and authorized by The Villages at Belvoir, unless otherwise authorized by community management offices.

Upcoming 2010 yard sale dates, weather permitting, are: Aug. 14 and 15; Sept. 18 and 19; and Oct. 16 and 17.

Call 703-805-4126 for more information.

This trip is open to Fort Belvoir DoD civilians and up to four guests on a first-come, first-served basis. The cost is $40 per person. No credit cards accepted and no refunds.

The bus leaves the Community Center at 7 a.m. and returns around midnight.

For more information, contact Charlene Anderson, 703-805-4126.

2010 Summer Reading Program
Through Sept. 4

Ages birth (parents read to them) to 11 years: Pick up reading logs at the circulation desk or in the children’s area. Read 24 books and return your reading log to us for some fantastic prizes.

Teens: pick up iread bingo card any time at the circulation desk or in the YA area. Complete a bingo card, return your card, and pick out your prize!

Call 806-3323 for details.

Case lot sale in Charlottesville
Fort Belvoir Commissary has its second major case lot sale Aug. 13-14 at the National Guard Armory in Charlottesville, Va.

National Guard and Reserve members, military retirees and active-duty military servicemembers can take advantage of commissary savings at the sale from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., both days. The armory in Charlottesville is at 165 Peregory Lane.

Commissaries, operated by the Defense Commissary Agency, provide groceries to military personnel, retirees and their families at U.S. military installations around the world. DeCA has expanded its reach to Guard and Reserve members in particular by bringing case lot sales to areas with military populations not served by a nearby commissary.

In order to shop, customers must present an appropriate DoD ID card that authorizes commissary privileges. Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted for payment, but not debit cards.

More information is available from 1st Sgt. David Shaffer, 434-980-7207.

Posted on 08/05 at 09:33 AM

Barden Education Center for Aug. 5

MCTP is an approved Troops to Teachers program and an option for servicemembers considering teaching as a second career.

Registration is open for Fall 2010 semester. ODU’s Belvoir office in Barden Education Center’s Room 144 is open Monday thru Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 703-781-8203 for more information.

Central Michigan University
Registration is open for Fall 2010 classes at Central Michigan University, with classes beginning Aug. 20. CMU offers a Master of Science in Administration degree.

CMU accepts applications year round. Classes meet on alternating weekends or weekday evenings. New classes begin every six weeks and degree completion in is available in 18 to 24 months.

Information is available from Mary Pat Mabeus 703-360-5336. Room 139 of Barden.

cel.cmich.edu.

Webster U
Webster University’s registration is open for its Fall 1 & 2 terms, which run from August to December.

Webster offers five, nine-week terms per year and 9 to 15 credit hours may be transferred from military schools or other universities.

Mondays through Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

703-781-7942, Room 143 at Barden, via e-mail to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or on the Web at webster.edu/dcmetro.

Northern Virginia Community College
The next session at NOVA starts Aug. 9. Classes are open to everyone. NOVA has distance learning, hybrid classes and flexible schedules.

College students home for the summer can earn NOVA credits that transfer to their four-year college. NOVA participates in the Military Spouse Tuition Assistance (MyCAA) program.

Online registration is available at nvcc.edu. 703-323-3000.

Campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Loudoun, Manassas, Springfield and Woodbridge.

Many students qualify for financial aid in the form of scholarships, grants, loans and work study.

NOVA’s office in Barden is in Room 127.

703-360-8524, Mondays to Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., nvcc.edu

Park University
Associate degrees and undergraduate programs, onsite and internet classes. Registration is open. Katie Kelly, 703-781-8456, park.edu.

Posted on 08/05 at 09:30 AM

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Belvoir Briefs for July 29

Elementary school registration
Fort Belvoir Elementary is holding fairs to allow parents of new students the opportunity to register their child for the upcoming 2010-2011 school year. If your child will be 6 years old on or before Sept.30, he or she must attend school.
If you plan to attend one of these events please bring with you proof of residency, proof of birth for the child(ren) you are registering and documentation of vaccination
A school physical will be required before they begin school, but will not be necessary to register.

All registrations in the villages will occur from 9 a.m. to noon. The dates are Aug. 2 for Fairfax Village, Aug. 3 for Vernondale Village and Aug. 4 for Washington Village.

An open registration will also be held at Fort Belvoir Elementary on Aug 9 and Aug. 11 from 6 to 8 p.m.

There will also be registration by appointment only at the school throughout the summer. If you wish to make an appointment to register your child, please call 703-781-2700.

If you would like more information about registering your child, please visit the Fairfax County Public Schools “Starting School for New Students” page at http://www.fcps.edu/start/allgrades.htm.

Operation Back to School
Join the USO for Operation Back to School, Aug. 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fort Belvoir’s Castle Park.

People who attend can also meet guest Miss Virginia Caitlin Uze. The event is free for all active-duty servicemembers and their families.

National Night Out
National Night Out will be held Aug. 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Pool No. 3 North Post.

Appointments are from 8 a.m. to noon. Volunteers are asked to be there by 7 a.m. for orientation. Coffee, cold drinks and pastries will be provided.

Bilingual speakers of any language, medical personnel and community volunteers are welcome.

The program is sponsored by the Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, the health department and Inova Partnership for Healthy Kids.

Interested volunteers are asked to call 805-2034, 805-2395 or 805-2946.

Family Campouts
Looking for a fun camping experience with your family, then grab your camping gear and join us at Outdoor Recreation. Families are invited to pitch their tents on the spacious field next to the outdoor recreation building and sleep under the stars. During the day, take advantage of what the great outdoors has to offer with opportunities to fish, kayak and canoe, hike along the Accotink Bay and roast some s’mores over a campfire.

Campout dates are Aug. 28-29 and Sept. 25-26. The events runs 10 a.m. Saturday until 4 p.m. Sunday.

FCC Providers Needed
The Fort Belvoir Family Child Care program is seeking candidates to become FCC providers on-post. Please stop by the FCC office in Bldg. 950 to fill out an application or call 703-805-9137/9134/9132 for information.

Free Activities for Kids in the Housing Areas
Outreach staff from Child, Youth & School Services offers enrichment activities at the housing community centers. All activities are free. Children and youth must be accompanied by an adult. Activities are held from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information please call 703-805-1906.

17th Signal Battalion Association reunion
The 17th Signal Battalion Association will hold a reunion Sept. 30 through Oct. 3 at the Brookshire Suites Hotel, 120 E Lombard St., Baltimore, Md. Contact Arlo D. Janssen at 9919 Longford Court, Vienna, Va, 22181-6070; by phone, 703-819-0136; or by e-mail, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more information.

American Business Women’s Association meeting
The Northern Virginia Charter Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will hold its monthly business meeting Aug. 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Montclair Country Club, 16500 Edgewood Drive, Dumfries, VA, 22025. Attendees will participate in an interactive program to gain knowledge about the chapter. Cost for the lunch is $19 in advance, $20 at the door for members and $23 for non-members. Prospective members welcome.

For more information about the meeting or the NVCC ABWA please visit the website at: http://www.freewebs.com/nvccabwa.

Army Capt. Torre R. Mallard, a graduate of West Point, died on March 10, 2010 from wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device during his second tour of duty to Iraq.
He was assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood, Texas. Torre was an outstanding student athlete at Fort Knox High School, Fort Knox, Kentucky, where the National Honor Society chapter there established a scholarship in his memory. The first scholarship was awarded this year for $500 and the number and final value of the scholarships in the future will be determined by the amount contributed to the fund.

Volunteers needed for free clinic
The National Association of Free Clinics is urging medical and non-medical volunteers to register now for the massive free clinic to be held in Washington, D.C. The clinic, which will provide much-needed free medical care to uninsured people, will be held on Aug. 4 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place, N.W.

Both medical and non-medical volunteers are needed to participate in this one-day free clinic. Medical volunteers needed include doctors of medicine, nurse practitioners, physician’s assistants,
registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses, emergency medical technicians, licensed clinical social workers and more. Non-medical volunteers are needed to help with documentation, logistical support, patient intake and translation, as well as to be patient greeters and escorts.

Information on the event and how to register to volunteer is available online at: http://www.freeclinics.us. Volunteers are needed not only on the day of the event but also to help with setup on Aug. 3.

Whitewater rafting at Harper’s Ferry
Join Outdoor Recreation and River & Trail Outfitters on the final stretches of the Shenandoah River as it tumbles into the Potomac, carving a 6.5-mile watercourse through the Blue Ridge Mountains. Travel on these two rivers through three states (Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia) on a 4.5 hour guided whitewater rafting trip.

You’ll go through class I-III whitewater, made up of some mellow water, permitting splashing and floating, multiple riffles and ledges, and challenging rapids such as “Bull Falls” and “White Horse.” The trip is Aug. 14.

The cost is $74 per person and includes transportation, picnic lunch, rafting guide, and all equipment. Departure from ODR is 6:45 a.m. and return is at 5 p.m. Sign up at least one week before the event. Note: No refunds. For more information, call Outdoor Recreation at 703-805-1226.

Childcare request deadline is July 30.

AFTB Level III
Fort Belvoir Army Family Team Building offers Level III, Leadership Skills, Sept. 14-16 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.This free class will be at the Army Community Service, 9800 Belvoir Road, Bldg 200.To register for this class and make reservation for childcare please contact AFTB Program Manager Colandra Sealey at 703-805-5556 or by e-mail:colandra.sealey2@us.mil.army or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Childcare deadline is Sept.3, and children must be registered with CYS.

Community yard sales
The Villages at Belvoir Yard Sales are one weekend a month through October. All residents of The Villages at Belvoir can sell. However, anyone can stop by and make purchases.

Upcoming 2010 yard sale dates, weather permitting, are: Aug. 14 and 15; Sept. 18 and 19; and Oct. 16 and 17.

Call 703-805-4126 for more information.

This trip is open to Fort Belvoir DoD civilians and up to four guests on a first-come, first-served basis. The cost is $40 per person. No credit cards accepted and no refunds.

The bus leaves the Community Center at 7 a.m. and returns around midnight.

For more information, contact Charlene Anderson, 703-805-4126.

2010 Summer Reading Program
Through Sept. 4

Ages birth (parents read to them) to 11 years: Pick up reading logs at the circulation desk or in the children’s area. Read 24 books and return your reading log to us for some fantastic prizes.

Teens: pick up iread bingo card any time at the circulation desk or in the YA area. Complete a bingo card, return your card, and pick out your prize!

Call 806-3323 for details.

Case lot sale in Charlottesville
Fort Belvoir Commissary has its second major case lot sale Aug. 13- 14 at the National Guard Armory in Charlottesville, Va.

In order to shop, customers must present an appropriate DoD ID card that authorizes commissary privileges. Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted for payment, but not debit cards.

More information is available from 1st Sgt. David Shaffer, 434-980-7207.

DAV meetings
The Disabled American Veterans Mount Vernon Chapter 11 will not meet in July and August. The group’s next monthly meeting is at 7 p.m. Sept. 28 at Barden Education Center. All veterans and active military personnel are invited.

More information is available from Helen Campbell, adjutant, 703-583-5935.

K of C membership drive
The Fort Belvoir Knights of Columbus are conducting a membership drive during August. The Knights are a fraternal organization of men of character and conviction who are driven by faith and conscience to do meaningful works.

Men 18 and older, through service, perseverance and unfaltering fellowship can truly make a difference.

The organization is having an open house Aug. 12 at 7 p.m. in Belvoir Chapel’s basement. Refreshments will be served and a brief video will be shown.

More information is available by calling 703-455-6681.

Posted on 07/29 at 08:32 AM

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Belvoir Briefs for July 22

If you plan to attend one of these events please bring with you proof of residency, proof of birth for the child(ren) you are registering and documentation of vaccination.

A school physical will be required before they begin school, but will not be necessary to register.

All registrations in the villages will occur from 9a.m. to noon. The dates are Aug. 2 for Fairfax Village, Aug. 3 for Vernondale Village and Aug. 4 for Washington Village.
An open registration will also be held at Fort Belvoir Elementary on Aug 9 and Aug. 11 from 6 to 8 p.m.

There will also be registration by appointment only at the school throughout the summer. If you wish to make an appointment to register your child, please call 703-781-2700.

If you would like more information about registering your child, please visit the Fairfax County Public Schools “Starting School for New Students” page at http://www.fcps.edu/start/allgrades.htm.

New York trip canceled
Due to lack of sign up, the New York Trip scheduled for July 24 has been cancelled. Call 703-805-3714 for information.

Cardboard Regatta
The Regatta Event is July 24 at 9 am, at Pool #1 (Bldg. 259).

For more information, call 703- 805-4382.

Campout dates are July 25-26, Aug. 28-29 and Sept. 25-26. The events runs 10 a.m. Saturday until 4 p.m. Sunday.

From Aug. 10-13, rehearsal times are from 10 a.m. to noon; lunch break then resuming rehearsal from 1 to 3 p.m.

Not all cast members will be needed at rehearsals. Final Performance is Aug. 14 at Wallace Theater, 3 p.m. and a second performance at 5:30 p.m. Sign up at Parent Central Services at Markham School Age Services. Bldg. 950. Call 703-805-9146, Sheila Ly, SkiesUnlimited Program Director to sign up or for more information.

FCC providers needed
The Fort Belvoir Family Child Care program is seeking candidates to become FCC providers on-post. Please stop by the FCC office in building 950 to fill out an application or call 703-805-9137/9134/9132 for information.

Installation appreciation day
Belvoir Federal Credit Union has its 5th annual Installation Appreciation Day July 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Post Exchange parking lot.

The event includes prizes, food, music and fun and free shredding services.

17th Signal Battalion Association reunion
The 17th Signal Battalion Association will hold a reunion Sept. 30 through Oct. 3 at the Brookshire Suites Hotel, 120 E Lombard St., Baltimore, Md. Contact Arlo D. Janssen at 9919 Longford Court, Vienna, Va, 22181-6070; by phone, 703-819-0136; or by e-mail, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more information.

Mobilization and Deployment Program workshops
Family Readiness Support Assistant. Training will be held on July 28-29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the ACS Classroom. This class is for anyone presently in a FRSA position or just wanting to understand how a FRSA assists a unit Family Readiness Group. Attendees will need to bring their own lunch. This class will cover the duties of a FRSA, resources they have available to assist them, and how best to work with the Command and FRG volunteers.

Please call 703-805-5683 for further information and registration.

Bookmobile schedule
Schedule for Community Centers for July: 20 Minute Story Time-ages Preschool-3rd Grade After Story time check out a book (Check out Pre-K through 6th grade): Mondays: 10 to 10:45 a.m. at Lewis Village, 11 to 11:45 a.m. at George Washington; Wednesdays: 10 to 10:45 a.m. at Vernondale, 11 to 11:45 a.m. at Faifax Village.

Book check out only for pre-K to sixth grade: Woodlawn Village stops will be on Mondays from noon to 12:45 p.m.; noon to 12:20 p.m.for Gristmill and 12:25 to 12:45 p.m. for Orchard.

S1 conference
Fort Belvoir Directorate Human Resources, Military Personnel Division will host a two-day S1 Conference Aug. 4-5 from 8:30 to 4 p.m. at the Barden Education Center Auditorium. For more information, call 703-805-1089 or 703- 805-5530.

Appointments are from 8 a.m. to noon. Volunteers are asked to be there by 7 a.m. for orientation. Coffee, cold drinks and pastries will be provided.

Bilingual speakers of any language, medical personnel and community volunteers are welcome.

The program is sponsored by the Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, the health department and Inova Partnership for Healthy Kids.

Interested volunteers are asked to call 805-2034, 805-2395 or 805-2946.

Both medical and non-medical volunteers are needed to participate in this one-day free clinic. Medical volunteers needed include doctors of medicine, nurse practitioners, physician’s assistants, registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses, emergency medical technicians, licensed clinical social workers and more. Non-medical volunteers are needed to help with documentation, logistical support, patient intake and translation, as well as to be patient greeters and escorts.

July 29 at Vernondale Community Center; July 27 at Fairfax Community Center and July 30 at Woodlawn Community Center. For more information, call 703-805-1906.

The cost is $74 per person and includes transportation, picnic lunch, rafting guide, and all equipment. Departure from ODR is 6:45 a.m. and return is at 5 p.m. Sign up at least one week before the event. Note: No Refunds For more information, call Outdoor Recreation at 703-805-1226.

AFTB Level III
Fort Belvoir Army Family Team Building offers Level III, Leadership Skills, Sept. 14-16 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.This free class will be at the Army Community Service, 9800 Belvoir Road, Bldg 200.To register for this class and make reservation for childcare please contact AFTB Program Manager Colandra Sealey at 703-805-5556 or by e-mail:colandra.sealey2@us.mil.army or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Childcare deadline is Sept.3, and children must be registered with CYS.

Sport fishing on the Chesapeake Bay
Join Outdoor Recreation for a day of Chesapeake Bay Sport fishing. Cost is $91 per person and includes transportation, 8-hour fishing charter, rods, fishing bait, fishing license, tackle, coolers on board, and ice to keep your catch cold while on the boat. The trip is July 31 from 4:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Fishing Charter is from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.) Please call 703-805-1226 for more information and to sign for the trip. Please sign up by July 23. The bus departs Outdoor Recreation Building 778, at 4:30 a.m. so arrive early. The Fishing Charter leaves Chesapeake Beach, Md., at 6 a.m.

Community yard sales
The Villages at Belvoir Yard Sales are one weekend a month through October. All residents of The Villages at Belvoir can sell. However, anyone can stop by and make purchases.

Upcoming 2010 yard sale dates, weather permitting, are: Aug. 14 and 15; Sept. 18 and 19; and Oct. 16 and 17.

“Joseph and the Psalms of David” trip
Please join the Civilian Employee Fund Council Sept. 11 for a trip to Lancaster, Pa. to see “Joseph and Psalms of David.” It also includes dinner at theGood and Plenty Family Restaurant.

Call 703-805-4126 for more information.

This trip is open to Fort Belvoir DoD civilians and up to four guests on a first-come, first-served basis. The cost is $40 per person. No credit cards accepted and no refunds.

The bus leaves the Community Center at 7 a.m. and returns around midnight.

For more information, contact Charlene Anderson, 703-805-4126.

2010 Summer Reading Program
Through Sept. 4

Ages birth (parents read to them) to 11 years: Pick up reading logs at the circulation desk or in the children’s area. Read 24 books and return your reading log to us for some fantastic prizes.

Teens: pick up iread bingo card any time at the circulation desk or in the YA area. Complete a bingo card, return your card, and pick out your prize!

Call 806-3323 for details.

Free kittens
Due to allergic reactions from family members, a family has to get rid of two black and white, indoor, year-old kittens. The sibling cats, a male and a female, have their shots and are litter-trained.
Information is available by calling 240-216-8209.

Case lot sale in Charlottesville, Va.
Fort Belvoir Commissary has its second major case lot sale Aug. 13 and 14 at the National Guard Armory in Charlottesville, Va.

“We are very proud to bring this great benefit and the tremendous savings it offers to all authorized commissary shoppers in the greater Charlottesville area,” said Tony Matthias, store director at the Fort Belvoir, commissary. The commissary and the National Ground Intelligence Center near Charlottesville sponsor the sale.

In order to shop, customers must present an appropriate DoD ID card that authorizes commissary privileges. Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted for payment, but not debit cards.

More information is available from 1st Sgt. David Shaffer, 434-980-7207.

More information is available from Helen Campbell, adjutant, 703-583-5935.

Posted on 07/22 at 09:08 AM

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Belvoir Briefs for July 15

Happy birthday to ACS
Celebrate Army Community Service’s 45th birthday on July 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Sosa Bldg. 200 on Belvoir Road. Enjoy some free food and you don’t even have to bring a present! ACS has provided comfort and services to Soldiers and their families throughout the Army for 45 years and they want to celebrate with their Army Family! Call 703-805-4590 for more information.

Cardboard Regatta
The Regatta Event is July 24 at 9 am, at Pool #1 (Bldg. 259).

Sign up by July 16 for one of three award categories; adult and child divisions. For more information, call 703- 805-4382.

All you are responsible for is your tent, a sleeping bag, camping supplies, food, and water. If you do not already have your own camping equipment or know what you need come to outdoor recreation and they can assist you. Outdoor recreation has all of the camping equipment you need for great rental prices. Come to outdoor recreation to pay and reserve your tent space.

Campout dates are July 25-26, Aug. 28-29 and Sept. 25-26. The events runs 10 a.m. Saturday until 4 p.m. Sunday.

Cost to participate: the cost is $5 per person which includes a tent space, fishing equipment & bait, a scavenger hunt, sporting equipment, and s ‘mores over an outdoor fire pit. Call 703-805-1143 for more info.

From Aug. 10-13, rehearsal times are from 10 a.m. to noon; lunch break then resuming rehearsal from 1 to 3 p.m.

Arts and Crafts can frame it for you
Arts and Crafts has excellent custom framers who produce quality work at affordable prices! They can frame almost anything! Give them a call at Kawamura Community Arts and Crafts Center, 703-806-4655.

Doggie Days 2010
July 24, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Bring your best friend to Outdoor Recreation’s annual celebration of all things dog. Agility courses, working dog demos, and the Doggie Dash Fun Run are just some of the canine good times awaiting you and your pooch. Call Outdoor Recreation at 703-805-1226 for more details.

Installation appreciation day
Belvoir Federal Credit Union has its 5th annual Installation Appreciation Day July 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Post Exchange parking lot.

The event includes prizes, food, music and fun and free shredding services.

Hurricane guide available
A web-based version of Virginia’s official Hurricane Evacuation Guide is available at readyvirginia.gov. Paper versions of the guide were distributed to Hampton Roads, the Peninsula and metro Richmond areas of the Commonwealth.

Everyone at risk for either coastal or inland flooding will find helpful information in this guide and will be better prepared for what to do when tropical systems threaten Virginia.

17th Signal Battalion Association reunion
The 17th Signal Battalion Association will hold a reunion Sept. 30 through Oct. 3 at the Brookshire Suites Hotel, 120 E Lombard St., Baltimore, Md. Contact Arlo D. Janssen at 9919 Longford Court, Vienna, Va, 22181-6070; by phone, 703-819-0136; or by e-mail, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more information.

Mobilization and Deployment Program workshops
• Reset (Reunion and Reintegration) Workshops are on the third Monday of each month for any military member, deploying DoD civilian and their family members. The next workshop will be conducted on July 19. The Reunion Workshop is for family members who are preparing for the return of the military member and is from 9 to 10:30 a.m.; the Reintegration is from 10:30 a.m. to noon and is for the military member and their family to attend in the first few months after they return. Both workshops are held at ACS.

• Family Readiness Support Assistant. Training will be held on July 28-29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the ACS Classroom. This class is for anyone presently in a FRSA position or just wanting to understand how a FRSA assists a unit Family Readiness Group. Attendees will need to bring their own lunch. This class will cover the duties of a FRSA, resources they have available to assist them, and how best to work with the Command and FRG volunteers.

Please call 703-805-5683 for further information and registration.

Book check out only for pre-K to sixth grade: Woodlawn Village stops will be on Mondays from noon to 12:45 p.m.; noon to 12:20 p.m.for Gristmill and 12:25 to 12:45 p.m. for Orchard.

Foster parenting information session
United Methodist Family Services offers free, no obligation information sessions for persons interested in learning more about foster parenting. The next session will be July 28, at 6 p.m. at the UMFS Northern Virginia Regional Center, 6335 Little River Turnpike in Alexandria. Advance registration is recommended. For more details and registration, contact Adrienne Tucker at 703-941-9008, ext. 308.

Appointments are from 8 a.m. to noon. Volunteers are asked to be there by 7 a.m. for orientation. Coffee, cold drinks and pastries will be provided.

Bilingual speakers of any language, medical personnel and community volunteers are welcome.

The program is sponsored by the Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, the health department and Inova Partnership for Healthy Kids.

Interested volunteers are asked to call 805-2034, 805-2395 or 805-2946.

July 21 at George Washington Community Center; July 29 at Vernondale Community Center; July 20 at Lewis Village Community Center; July 27 at Fairfax Community Center; July 14 and July 30 at Woodlawn Community Center For more information, call 703-805-1906.

The cost is $74 per person and includes transportation, picnic lunch, rafting guide, and all equipment. Departure from ODR is 6:45 a.m. and return is at 5 p.m. Sign up at least one week before the event. Note: No Refunds For more information, call Outdoor Recreation at 703-805-1226.

CivilianJobs.com job expo
CivilianJobs.com will host a job expo July 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fort Eustis Club, 2123 Pershing Ave., Fort Eustis, Va. All military and prior military may pre-register online at http://www.CivilianJobs.com and be matched with companies based on your career and geographical preferences.

Veterans who are non-military ID card holders must pre-register for the job fair 14 days prior to the event in order to be placed on the base access roster. Military installations reserve the right to refuse admittance to any military facility. CivilianJobs.com is not responsible for local installation policy. For more information, call 678-819-4170.

Book seeks submissions from military nurses
If you are a military nurse, The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, wants to know how you would complete this sentence:

“You’ll know you’re a military nurse when…”

STTI will publish a book filled with responses from nurses in all branches of the military service this fall. Simply visit militarynursebook.org and submit an answer in 500 words or less.

Functional Training Program
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, beginning July 19, 5:30 to 6:30 a.m. or 6:30 to 7:30 a.m.

This is a program for developing operational fitness for military personnel. Sixty-minute sessions are designed to improve mobility, strength and energy and to exceed the standard military fitness program. For more information, call Graves Fitness Center at 703-806-5368 or The Body Shop at 703-806-3100.

Sport Fishing on the Chesapeake Bay
Join Outdoor Recreation for a day of Chesapeake Bay Sport fishing. Cost is $91 per person and includes transportation, 8-hour fishing charter, rods, fishing bait, fishing license, tackle, coolers on board, and ice to keep your catch cold while on the boat. The trip is July 31 4:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Fishing Charter is from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.) Please call 703-805-1226 for more information and to sign for the trip.

Please sign up by July 23. The bus departs Outdoor Recreation Building 778, at 4:30 a.m. so arrive early. The Fishing Charter leaves Chesapeake Beach, Md., at 6 a.m.

Community yard sales
The Villages at Belvoir Yard Sales are one weekend a month through October. All residents of The Villages at Belvoir can sell. However, anyone can stop by and make purchases.

Upcoming 2010 yard sale dates, weather permitting, are: July 17 and 18; Aug. 14 and 15; Sept. 18 and 19; and Oct. 16 and 17.

Counterintelligence recruiting
The U.S. Army’s Counterintelligence Special Agent recruiting team conducts an information briefing on Fort Belvoir, July 21 from 9 to 11 a.m. in Wood Theater, 2019 Abbot Road.
This presentation provides information about career field MOS 35L (CI Special Agent), including entry into 35L; how to apply for reclassification; as well as the missions, assignments, and training opportunities CI special agents have.

The presentations are primarily directed at the enlisted force, personnel in grades E4 through E6. Army CI is made up of unique individuals who have a genuine desire to detect, identify, assess and then neutralize or exploit foreign intelligence and security service activities against U.S. forces.

CI Special Agents work against these foreign intelligence and security services through CI investigations and operations; surveillance; evidence processing; analysis; source operations; and through computer systems use.

Outgoing people who can effectively organize information; are interested in collecting information and studying its meaning; and can clearly relay information verbally and in writing, should consider applying to become a CI special agent.

Questions or comments about the visit can be directed to Randall Long, 520-533-2320, DSN 821-2320, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address); or Sgt. 1st Class Stephen Rodgers, 520-533-5952, DSN 821-5952, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Posted on 07/15 at 09:04 AM