MARNE MESSAGE: May 16, 2014: TODAY/THIS WEEK PRESCRIPTION REFILLS, May-August; NATIONAL PIZZA PARTY DAY AT STEWART BOWLING, today until 9 p.m.; FREE BOAT INSPECTIONS AT HUNTER OUTDOOR RECREATION, Saturday; AER CAMPAIGN, Ongoing ----- MAY HEADLINES WARRIOR LEADER COURSE GRADUATION, May 21; SEVERE WEATHER PREPAREDNESS BRIEFINGS SCHEDULED, May 20 and 21; 3RD ID BAND & SAVANNAH PHILHARMONIC TEAM FOR FREE CONCERT, May 22; ID CARD SECTION CLOSED, May 23; 100 DAYS OF SUMMER CAMPAIGN, May 26-Sept. 2; HUNTER CHAPEL WORSHIP AND RENEWAL WEEKEND, May 30,31 and June 1; UPCOMING ICE TRAINING --- FMWR NEWS SPLASHPARK OPENS, Monday; VOLUNTEER NIGHT AT TAYLORS CREEK GOLF COURSE, Monday; UFC FIT EXPERIENCE, May 21; STEWART/HUNTER OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOLS OPEN MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND; CARO FITNESS CENTER MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY HOURS --- COASTAL HAPPENINGS (Events scheduled in the local area are considered public information, and mention of these events does not constitute sponsorship or endorsement.) LONG COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE, tonight; LIBERTY COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE, tonight; WAVES OF HONOR ENTERTAINMENT OFFER; UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY, May 31; CELEBRATE THE BEST OF BRYAN AWARDS, May 28 **************************************************************************** TODAY/THIS WEEK PRESCRIPTION REFILLS, May-August: The Fort Stewart MEDDAC asks that patients please be patient during PCS season. During the summer months they are always critically short on providers and in addition to appointment access, this shortage also affects the turnaround time for prescription refills. While prescriptions are normally filled within 24-48 hours, fewer providers will increase that wait time to 72 hours. Please plan accordingly and call in refills a few days ahead of time so you dont get caught short. NATIONAL PIZZA PARTY DAY AT STEWART BOWLING, May 16: Stewart Bowling Center, building 450, celebrates this national day from 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. May 16 by offering our weekday rate for Pizza Pin and Pops promotion on this day. For $29.95, get a group of six, two hours bowling, shoe rental, and one 16-inch, one-topping pizza, plus unlimited soda pitcher. For more information, call 912-767-4273. FREE BOAT INSPECTIONS AT HUNTER OUTDOOR RECREATION, May 17: The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will conduct courtesy vessel inspections from 8 a.m. until noon May 17 at building 8454, Outdoor Recreation. Proof of ownership is required. The event is being held to help the community learn about proper vessel requirements, and no citations will be issued. To register, or for more information, call 912-315-9554. AER CAMPAIGN, Ongoing: AER Campaign is in its last week of receiving donations. Currently we are short of our Goal of $275,000 by 20%. Requesting all Units and Directorates for a final push for AER donations. Remember AER is a “Soldiers First Choice” . You may donate through your unit representative or you may go on line @ AERHQ.ORG. ----- MAY HEADLINES WARRIOR LEADER COURSE GRADUATION, May 21: The Fort Stewart NCO Academy Warrior Leader course, Class 06-14, will graduate May 21, 2014, at Newman Fitness Center, 11 a.m. Doors open at 10:45 p.m. The uniform for military attendees is ACUs and for the civilians proper attire. Please call SFC Kingston, 912-435-2506 for more information. SEVERE WEATHER PREPAREDNESS BRIEFINGS SCHEDULED, May 20 and 21: The Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield Garrison Commander directs a Severe Weather Preparedness Day, May 20 and 21, in order to inform and prepare the Soldiers and Civilians with the Stewart-Hunter workforce for the 2014 Hurricane Season. All Soldiers assigned to the Garrison and DA Civilians will attend one of the scheduled Severe Weather Preparedness Briefings to be conducted at the Fort Stewart Woodruff Theater on May 20 and Hunter Theater on May 21. Leadership is encouraged to schedule their personnel to attend, but keep areas open for regular business during normal operational hours. Family Members are also encouraged to attend any of the briefings. The briefings on Stewart are at 8 a.m., 10 a.m., and 1 p.m. The Stewart POC is Tony Fleeger at 767-2583 or [email protected] . HAAF briefings are also at 8 a.m., 10 a.m., and 1 p.m. The Hunter POC is Hugh Quiller at 315-3851 or [email protected] . Each briefing will last approximately 1 hour. Everyone is invited to attend. 3RD ID BAND & SAVANNAH PHILHARMONIC TEAM FOR FREE CONCERT, May 22: The Savannah Philharmonic Chorus and 3rd Infantry Division Concert Band have teamed together to put on a patriotic concert for the public on May 22. Concert go-ers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and coolers to enjoy the hour long concert from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Fort Stewart’s Marne Garden located on the corner of Bultman Ave and Hase Rd just inside the Main Gate of Fort Stewart. The concert is FREE and open to the public. ID CARD SECTION CLOSED, May 23: The Fort Stewart ID Card Section in Building 253 will be closed from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 23 and will reopen at 1 p.m. The ID card section can be reached at 912-767-4909/2277. 100 DAYS OF SUMMER CAMPAIGN, May 26-Sept. 2: Community Members are encouraged to safely enjoy 100 Days of Summer. To facilitate that effort the installation will conduct 100 Days of Summer Safety Campaign May 26-Sept. 2, that will include increased traffic enforcement, DUI checkpoints, curfew enforcement and more. HUNTER CHAPEL WORSHIP AND RENEWAL WEEKEND, May 30,31 and June 1: Hunter Chapel Worship and Renewal Weekend will start on 30 May with Worship Celebration starting at 7:00 p.m. with The Matt Bartlett Band; on May 30 there will be a Spiritual Renewal Seminar from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with guest speakers; Pastor Doug Bartlett, Dr. Robert Dunham, and Matt Bartlett leading different parts of the seminar, there will also be a Worship and Renewal Service the same evening starting at 7 p.m.; the Worship and Renewal Weekend will conclude with the normal Sunday Morning Worship Service, June 1 at 9:30 a.m. Childcare will be provided for all events. Lunch is also provided for the Saturday Seminar so please contact the Hunter Chapel to register for that Seminar at 315-6815/5111/5515. UPCOMING ICE TRAINING: 23 Jun, 21 Jul, 18 Aug, and 15 Sep 2014 at Ft. Stewart and 24 Jun, 22 Jul, 19 Aug, and 16 Sep 2014 at HAAF : ICE Training will be conducted for new ICE managers and any managers who have never attended; and of course anyone wishing a refresher. All new managers must attend prior to being added to the ICE system. HAAF ICE Training is 24 Jun, 22 Jul, 19 Aug, and 16 Sep, 9 to 11 a.m. Bldg 1286, Room 167. Fort Stewart ICE Training is 23 Jun, 21 Jul, 18 Aug and 15 Sep, 9 to 11 a.m., Bldg 1190. Space is limited for Bldg 1190 (Can only accommodate up to 20 students). Please email [email protected] with names. PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL (PMP) COURSE, July: The 3ID Division Engineers are facilitating an opportunity for individuals who are interested in attaining the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification to take a five day PMP prep course in July. This course will fulfill the 35 hour education requirement, which is a prerequisite to take the PMP exam. There are approximately 15 slots still available on a first come, first serve basis. The course will cost $625-$950 depending on the number of participants. For more information on the Prep Course or PMP Certification, please contact CPT Jared Blakey at 435-9965. ------ FMWR NEWS NATIONAL PIZZA PARTY DAY AT STEWART BOWLING, May 16: Stewart Bowling Center, building 450, celebrates this national day from 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. May 16 by offering our weekday rate for Pizza Pin and Pops promotion on this day. For $29.95, get a group of six, two hours bowling, shoe rental, and one 16-inch, one-topping pizza, plus unlimited soda pitcher. For more information, call 912-767-4273. FREE BOAT INSPECTIONS AT HUNTER OUTDOOR RECREATION, May 17: The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will conduct courtesy vessel inspections from 8 a.m. until noon May 17 at building 8454, Outdoor Recreation. Proof of ownership is required. The event is being held to help the community learn about proper vessel requirements, and no citations will be issued. To register, or for more information, call 912-315-9554. SPLASHPARK OPENS FOR THE SEASON AT CORKAN, May 19: The Springs Splashpark, building 444 at Cypress Creek, opens May 19 from 11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. for a new summer season. The cost is $2 per person (ages 3 and older) admission for those entering the gated area. Children ages 2 and under are free. Swimming diapers are required for children not potty trained. For more information, call 912-767-4273. VOLUNTEER NIGHT AT TAYLORS CREEK GOLF COURSE, May 19: Join the volunteers who help keep the clubhouse and grounds at Taylors Creek Golf Course in tip-top shape. There are lots of tasks available for all who want to help. You’ll receive a gift for giving your time and support. Volunteer nights start at 5:30 p.m. Others are scheduled for June 16, July 21, Aug 18, Sept 15 and Oct 20. For more information, call 912-767-2370. UFC FIT EXPERIENCE, May 21: Air Force Reserve presents 2014 UFC Fit Tour, featuring UFC Coach Mike Dolce and Former UFC Middleweight Champion Rich Franklin, on May 21 for a fitness workshop from 5-6:30 p.m., followed by meet and greet 6:30-8 p.m. The event will be at Newman Fitness Center, building 439, and will include discussion of fitness/diet/exercise/Q&A and UFC Fighter pictures/autographs. For more information, call 912-767-3031. STEWART/HUNTER OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOLS OPEN MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND: Stewart and Hunter outdoor swimming pools open Memorial Day weekend, starting May 24. Cost is $3 for a daily pass, or $80 for a Family Season Pass. Corkan Outdoor Swimming Pool will be open from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Wednesday-Monday (closed Tuesday). Bryan Village Pool will be open from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday only. Hunter Outdoor Swimming Pool and Splashpark will be open from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Thursday-Monday (closed Tuesday and Wednesday). Also beginning May 24, the Newman and Tominac fitness center indoor pool hours will be 5 a.m. until 1 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed Saturdays and Sundays. For more information, call Corkan at 912-767-3034, Bryan Village at 912-767-2701, or Hunter at 912-315-5786. CARO FITNESS CENTER MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY HOURS: Caro Fitness Center, building 708, has announced the following schedule for the Memorial Day observance: open Friday, May 23 from 5 a.m. until 5 p.m.; open Saturday, May 24 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.; closed Sunday, May 25, and Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day). For more information, call 912-767-4763. --- COASTAL HAPPENINGS (Events scheduled in the local area are considered public information, and mention of these events does not constitute sponsorship or endorsement.) LONG COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE, May 16: Relay for Life of Long County begins May 16 at 7 p.m. at Veterans Stadium Smiley Elementary School. Visit relayforlife.org for more information. LIBERTY COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE, May 16: Relay for Life of Liberty County begins May 16 at 7 p.m. at the Liberty County Recreation Department. Visit relayforlife.org/libertyga for more information. WAVES OF HONOR ENTERTAINMENT OFFER: Waves of Honor SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment permits any U.S. active duty military, activated or drilling reservist, or National Guardsman to one complimentary admission per year to either SeaWorld®, Busch Gardens®, Adventure Island®, Water Country USA®, or Sesame Place® or Aquatica SeaWorlds Waterpark™ in San Diego for military personnel and as many as three direct dependents. Learn more at wavesofhonor. UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY, May 31: The second annual Unity in the park Festival at Gregory Park (521 Cedar Str.), Richmond Hill is scheduled for May 31 from 1-9 p.m. This is a free family fun event to celebrate the diversity and unity that is in our community. This event is centered for our Veterans in the community and will have good resources available. There will be entertainment and so much more! Come on down and have some family fun. For more information go to: unitynthecommunity.org or call 816 688-9689. CELEBRATE THE BEST OF BRYAN AWARDS, May 28: Wed. May 28, 6:30 PM, you are invited to celebrate the winners of the 2013 Best of Bryan Awards, $10. At Fish Tales Restaurant, 3203 Ft. McAllister Rd., Richmond Hill, Ga. Tickets available online at bestofbryan2014.eventbrite good for two drinks and appetizers. A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit WREATHS FOR WARRIORS WALK.
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