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MWR FEATURES VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1 | JAN 2014

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The Warrior Zone, Bldg. 3205Registration times: 1800 (Active Duty), 1830 (DoD Civilians)Open to all DoD card holders ages 18+

January 4, 11, 18, 25February 1, 8, 15, 22The first and second place winners from each night will play for prizes for the final round March 1.Grand prizes: 1st Place: 42” Brand Name TV; 2nd Place: Ipad Mini and 3rd Place: Ipod TouchEarn an extra 1000 in chips if you spend $10 on food or beverage before 7 p.m. (must show receipt to qualify.) Maximum 32 players/night. DoD ID cards are required. For more information, call 353-1087.

WINTER SERIES OF POKER

2nd Annual

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BLUE NOSE LEAGUES!

THE DEEP FREEZE IS ON !!!THREE NEW LEAGUES STARTING

THIS MONTH. GET OUT OF THE HOUSE AND INTO SOME FUN!

•WOMEN’S DOUBLES: WEDS, 6:30 PM STARTING JAN 15TH

•THURSDAY NINE-PIN NO-TAP: THURS, 6:30 PM STARTING JAN 16TH

•YOUTH BAG AND BALL LEAGUE: TEAMS ARE ONE ADULT AND ONE YOUTH. SUNDAYS, 1 PM STARTING JAN 19TH. Youth receives bag and ball when league is paid in full. Measuring and drilling fee not included.

LEAGUES: $10 PER WEEK/10 WEEKS INCLUDES THREE GAMES AND SHOE RENTAL.

CALL OR STOP BY AND SIGN-UP TODAY!

NUGGET LANES BOWLING CENTERBLDG 3702

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Beginning January 4th

the VOLLEYBALL net will be up at the PFC (Gymnasium)

for recreational play

9 A.M TO 7 P.M. ON

SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS. For more information, contact the Intramural Director at 353-7294.

For the month of January 2014 ONLY

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Fort Wainwright Post LibraryBldg 3700

907-353-2642Mon-Fri: 1000 - 1800

DOUBLE the FUN

Children ages 4-12. No cost.Two bouncy huts are now available at the LFCAC so now both smaller and bigger children can have their own hut. What could be cooler? Parents must be present to supervise their children as child care personnel will not be on hand. For more information, call 353-7755.

BOUNCY HUT NIGHT

January 2, 9, and 285–7:30 p.m.LFCAC, Bldg. 1044

Come watch theYukon Quest with the Outdoor Recreation Center.February 1, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.The racers are expected to pass by ORC between 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.

This year, the Yukon Quest starts in Fairbanks and the course goes right next to the Outdoor Recreation Center. Celebrate with free snow machine rides and warm drinks, and help us give some of the best racers a great send off!

For more information, call 361-6349/6350.

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SKIES Unlimited and the Youth Center

Thursdays, 1700-1900On-going Fiber Arts Club

Free and Open for registered 6-12 grades!Tuesdays, 1700-1900

1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the monthArts & Crafts Club

Call the Youth Center for registration and more information. 361-5437.

Ballet & Jazz DanceWednesdays:

6-11 yr olds: 1730-181512-18 yr olds: 1830-1930$50/student for a month.

Express yourself through dance.

Ice Skating ClassFridays (4 sessions).

$50/studentAges 3-5:1600-1630 Age 6-18:1645-1715

Children under 6 years old require a helmet (parents must

provide). Skate rental is included.

Pottery I**2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22: 1230-1400

Bldg. 3727 Neely Rd.$60/student (ages 8+)

This class will include all materials and supplies that students

will need to learn basic wheel work. Space is limited.

Pottery II & Open Studio**

2/8, 2/15/, 2/221430-1600

Bldg. 3727 Neely Rd.$40/student (ages 8+)

Students are required to have completed Pottery I for

participation eligibility. Supplies are provided. Parents may

participate for a $15 materials fee.

To register, call 353-7713. For information on specific classes, call 353-3220.Please note that times and locations are subject to change.

Sign up for February classes today!Fiber Arts Club**

2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22: 1030-1200Bldg. 3727 Neely Rd.

$60/ages 8+Parents may participate for a $15 materials fee.

Karate • Family Karate

All ages- (Parents may also sign up)

2 Classes per week: $651 Class per week: $50- Mondays, 1730-1830

- Wednesdays, 1800-1900- Saturdays, 0930-1030

Parents purchase uniforms.

• Core Training (NEW) $80Attend as many classes as you want. Parent is

required to stay on site.

Sneak Peek2/1, 1200-1500

Bldg. 3727, Neely Rd. Find out what’s happening at

SKIESUnlimited and other CYSS facilities. Enjoy a cup of Hot Coco & a Free Make & Take.

SKIES ExplorationWednesdays: 1200-1245Murphy Hall basement,

Bldg. 1045$45/student (ages 2-5)

Explore a variety of science, arts, crafts and cooking activities.

Hip Hop DanceMondays;

6-11 yr olds: 1730-181512-18 yr olds: 1830-1930

$50/student

Move It, Move ItWednesdays: 1100 -1145Murphy Hall basement

Fee: $45Encouraging young children to move, shake and wiggle

YOUTH- Sign Up Now! February’s Youth Center/

Edge Programs!

All programs are from 4:30–6 p.m. and are held

at the Youth Center

Please go to Parent Central Services, Bldg 1049 Suite 2 or call 353-7713

to register your child. For questions about the Edge program,

call 361-9897.Open to teens (6-12 graders).

FEBRUARY EDGE CLASSES:Snack Attack:

We will be making a variety of snacks.

TubingTeens will meet at the YC at 4:30

and travel to Birch Hill to go tubing and will return by 6:15. Teens must be appropriately dressed for the weather and activity.

Cross Country Skiing and Tubing are subject to cancellation due to weather.

Registration forms may be picked up at the Youth Center for Cross Country Skiing

and Tubing.To register for Snack Attack please

call 361-5437 or 361-9897.

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Compeaus Trail Snowmachine Run1/18; 8AM-5PM

Fee: $75Make the Snowmachine run on the Compeau’s Trail in

the Chena River State Recreation Area. The trail begins down in the river valley and eventually winds its way to

the ridge tops. Great scenic views from the top and then we will begin the descent back to the river valley.

Ice Climbing1/11 & 1/18; 8AM-7PM

Fee: $30Experience Alaska in a whole new way; by learning to ice climb with us on frozen waterfalls! No experience needed,

our guides will have you swinging ice tools and kicking crampons right up these frozen pillars in no time!

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL TRIPS AND OUTTINGS.CALL 361-6349 TO REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Outdoor RecreationFeature Trips of the Month

FOR A COMPLETE LISTING OF ALL ORC TRIPS, PLEASE

VISIT THEM ON CALENDAR WIZ OR STOP BY BLDG 4050

Sign up Now for the Alyeska Weekend Ski/Snowboarding Trip

on February 14 -17, 2014. Departs at 9 a.m. on Friday Feb 14th.

Fee: $380 which includes Transportation, Lodging, Lift passes.

Registration deadline is January 31st!

**Must have 18 participants register for the trip to go

REMEMBER TO COME TRY OUT OUR

NEW INDOOR CLIMBING WALL.

GREAT FOR UNIT AND BIRTHDAY PARTIES!!!

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PARENT EDUCATION CLASSES:CHILD ASSESSMENTSMONDAY, JAN 6TH

1100-1300 LFCAC PLAY AREA

BABY FOOD MAKINGTUESDAY JAN 7THCDC 1, BLDG 4024

1830-2000

COMMUNITY CPR & FIRST AIDFRIDAY JAN 10TH

0900-1500YOUTH CENTER, BLDG 4109

PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETINGFRIDAY, JANUARY 24TH

1130-1230 BLDG 4166, SCHOOL AGE.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER, CALL 353-7713.

Numerous Boys & Girls Club Art exhibits (developed by children in grades K-6) will be displayed throughout the facility in the School Age Center, Bldg. 4166

Neely Rd. Please join us we support our local youth in these projects. For more information, call 361-7394.

Founding Sponsor

DIGITALARTS

FESTIVALJanuary 2 - 6, 2014

WinterCamp

Christmas Break!Dec 23 - Jan 6

Activities include Ice Skating, Bowling, Laser Tag, Facility Activities and Educational Field Trips and more!

Registered CYSS Youth (Grades K-6)School Age Center, Bldg. 4166For more information, call 361-4801.

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SCHOOL AGE CENTER

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Some topics covered:• pet care• summer and winter activities• cultural awareness• wildlife safety• and more!

Civilian attire is recommended and spouses are highly encouraged to attend. For more information please call 353-7298.

Newcomer’s Orientation

WHEN: Jan 8, 2014 and Jan 22, 20148:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.Last Frontier Community Activity Center,Bldg. 1044

I’m in Alaska. Now what?Learn to master living in the heart of Alaska at the

Meet the people that are going to help you have fun and maximize your assignment at Fort Wainwright.

ARMY FAMILY COVENANT:Keeping the Promise

FOR A COMPLETE LISTING OF ACS CLASSES AND BRIEFINGS, PLEASE VISIT THEM ON CALENDAR WIZ OR STOP BY BLDG 3401.

Confidential Assistance for short time problem resolution: marriage/relationship stress, anxiety,

depression, grief, and other daily life issues.

MFLCMilitary & Family Life Consultants

388-2553Domestic Violence Victims have options. Call 799-9770.

To report incidents of Child or Domestic Abuse,contact 353-7535 (24/7).

For Sexual Assault reporting, please call 353-7272 (24/7).

ABUSE.

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Holiday HoursMartin Luther King Day

Training Holiday Friday 1/17

Federal HolidayMonday 1/20

FACILITY Army Community Services (ACS) Closed Closed Automotive Skills Center 1130-2030 Closed Birch Hill Ski & Snowboard Area 1200-1930 ClosedChena Bend Golf Course Closed ClosedCYSS Parent Central Services Closed ClosedCDC I **Open for verified duty only ClosedCDC II Closed ClosedFamily Child Care **Open for verified duty only ClosedFischer Skeet Range Closed ClosedFamily and MWR Administration 0800-1700 ClosedLast Frontier Community Activity Center 0800-2100 ClosedMelaven Physical Fitness Center 1100-1900 ClosedMelaven Pool 1100-1900 ClosedNugget Lanes Bowling Center 1100-2300 ClosedOutdoor Recreation Center 1100-1900 ClosedPhysical Fitness Center (PFC) 0800-2000 0800-2000PFC Ice Rink 1730-1945 1330-1600Post Library 1000-1800 ClosedSchool Age Center **Open for verified duty only ClosedYouth Center 1300-1800 ClosedYouth Sports & Fitness Closed ClosedSKIES Unlimited Closed ClosedEDGE Programs Closed ClosedThe Warrior Zone 1600-0100 1600-2300

POOLTOURNAMENT

JAN 4TH SIGN UPS: 1800-1850PLAY BEGINS AT 1900

PRIZES FOR 1ST THRU 3RD SINGLE ELIMANTION 2 OUT OF 3 GAMES 8 BALL.

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ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE Bldg. 3401, p 353-4227 M-F 0730-1630 Sa-Su Closed

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AUTOMOTIVE SKILLS CENTER Bldg. 3730, p 353-7436 M 1130-2030 T-W Closed Th-F 1130-2030 Sa 0900-1730 Su 1130-2030Tow Service (24/7): 590-1716

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BIRCH HILLSKI & SNOWBOARD AREA(ONCE OPEN FOR THE SEASON)Bldg. 1172, p 353-6795 Fri, Sat, Sun 1200-1930

DW GRILL p 353-2706 F 1100-1900 Sa/Su 1200-1900

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CHENA BEND GOLF COURSEClosed for the Season

DW GRILL, p 353-6147Closed for the Season

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CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER I (CDC I)Bldg. 4024, p 361-4190 M-F 0600-1800 Sa-Su Closed

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CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER II (CDC II)Bldg 4176, p 361-9056 Closed.for Repairs.

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CYSS PARENT CENTRAL SERVICESBldg. 1049 #2p 353-7713/7826 M-F 0800-1700 W 0800-1800 Sa, Su Closed

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FISCHER SKEET RANGE Bldg. 1171, p 353-7869 F 1730-2100 Sa-Su 1200-1700

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LAST FRONTIER COMMUNITYACTIVITY CENTER (LFCAC)Bldg. 1044, p 353-7755 M-Th 0800-2000 F 0800-2100 Sa 1300-2100 Su 1300-1800 LASER TAG: Th 1500-1900 F 1500-2000 Sa 1300-2000 Su 1300-1700 BUBBLY BREW M-F 0700-1500 Sa 1200 - 1700

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LIBRARY Bldg. 3700, p 353-2642 M-F 1000-1800 Sa, Su Closed

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MELAVEN PHYSICALFITNESS CENTERBldg. 3452, p 353-1994 M-F 0500-2000 Sa 1130-1800 Su Closed

MELAVEN SWIM CENTERBldg. 3452, p 353-1994 T - F 0530-0800 1100-1445 1600-1930 Sa 1145-1230 (Lap Swim/Lessons) Sa 1230-1730(Open Swim) Su, M Closed

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NAF CIVILIAN PERSONNELBldg. 1045, p 353-6356 M-F 0730-1130 1230-1600 Sat, Su Closed

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NUGGET LANES BOWLING CENTERldg. 3702, p 353-2654 M-T Closed W, Th 1100-2200 F 1100-0100 Sa 1100-0100 Su 1100-2100GOLD RUSH LOUNGE M-T Closed W-Th 1700-2200 F-Sa 1500-0100 Su 1500-2100 MOTHER LODE CAFE M-T Closed W-Th 1100-1400 1600-2100 F 1100-2300 Sa 1200-2300 Su 1200-2000

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OUTDOOR RECREATION CENTER (ORC)Bldg. 4050, p 361-6349 T-, Sa 1100-1900 Su, M: Closed

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PHYSICAL FITNESS CENTER (PFC)Bldg. 3709, p 353-7223M-F: 0530-2130Sa, Su: 0900-1900PFC ICE RINK M -Th 1130 -1300 F 1730-1945 Sa-Su 1330-1600 Su 1615-1800

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PRIVATE ORGANIZATION ADVISORBldg. 1045, p 353-7765 M-F 0800-1700 Sa, Su Closed

FAMILY AND MWR FACILITIES HOURS OF OPERATION

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SCHOOL AGE CENTER (SAC)Bldg. 4166, p 361-7394 M-F 0600-1800 Sa-Su Closed

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SOLDIER FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTER (SFAC)Bldg. 3414, p 353-7322 M-F 0730-1630 Sa, Su Closed

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SCHOOL SUPPORT SERVICESBldg. 1045, Rm. 27p 353-9377 M-F 0900-1800 Sa-Su Closed

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UNIT FUNDSBldg. 1045, p 353-7765 M-F 0800-1700 Sa-Su Closed

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WARRIOR ZONEBldg. 3205, p 353-1087 GAMING M-Th 1600-2300 F-Sa 1600-0100 Su 1300-2100 SPORTS BAR M-Th 1700-2230 F-Sa 1630-1230 Su 1300-2000

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YOUTH CENTERBldg. 4109, p 361-5437 M-F 1400-2000 Sa/Su Closed

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YOUTH SPORTSBldg. 1049 #2 p 353-7482 M-F 0900-1700 Sa, Su Closed

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The Fort Wainwright “THE HIGHLIGHTS” is an official information source published monthly byFamily and MWR. All activities described herein are subject to change. Contact the activity for confirmation. Activities described herein are open to authorized patrons and, where applicable, guests. The use of a commercial sponsor logo or mention of a commercial sponsor or other organization does not constitute U.S. government endorsement.

Visit Fort Wainwright Family and MWR online at: www.ftwainwrightfmwr.com.

CHEERLEADING & FOOTBALL CLINICS SATURDAY JAN 31

SUPERBOWL PARTYSUNDAY FEB 2

SPECIAL APPEARANCES BY THE NFL SUPER BOWL TOUR

COMING IN FEBRUARY...

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