December 2013

Information amp Events

Published by Elva Pantoja-Castro

Dec 2ndash Spouse Information Meeting (SIMS) ndash 1000 ndash 1100 at Nehelani

Dec 2 ndash 130th Steering Meeting ndash 1800 Brigade Conference Room

Dec 3 ndash Master Resiliency Training for FRGs FRSAs amp Family Members ndash 0900 ndash 1100 at ACS

Dec 3 ndash Rally Round ndash EFMP Support Group ndash 1000 ndash 1130 at ACS

Dec 3 ndash Volunteer Orientation (VIMS Recruiting Volunteer Opportunities) ndash 1330 ndash 1430 at ACS Training Center

(Bldg 647)

Dec 4 ndash Money Management ndash 0930 ndash 1100 at ACS Financial Resilience Center (Bldg 647)

Dec 6ndash Employment Orientation ndash 0900 ndash 1030 at ACS

Dec 10 ndash FRG Essential (FRG 101 Key Caller Funds Mgmt) ndash 0900 ndash 1300 at ACS

Dec 11 ndash Basics of Budgeting ndash 0930 ndash 1100 at ACS Financial Resilience Center (Bldg 647)

Dec 11 ndash Parenting with Aloha ndash 1400 -1530 Ft Shafter Aloha Center

Dec 12 ndash Car Buying ndash 0930 ndash 1100 at ACS Financial Resilience Center (Bldg 647)

Dec 12- 13 ndash Ten Steps to a Federal Resume ndash 0900 ndash 1300 at ACS

Dec 13 ndash Employment Orientation ndash 0900 ndash 1030 at ACS

Dec 18 ndash EFMP Working Group ndash 1000 ndash 1130 at ACS

Dec 18 ndash Credit Report amp Score ndash 0930 ndash 1100 at ACS Financial Resilience Center (Bldg 647)

Dec 24 ndash Training Holiday ndash Brigade BN Closed

Dec 25 ndash Christmas Holiday ndash Brigade BN Office Closed

Dec 26 ndash Civilian Resume Writing Class ndash 0900 ndash 1030 at ACS

Dec 28 ndash Basic Investing amp TSP ndash 0930 ndash 1100 at ACS Financial Resilience Center (Bldg 647)

Dec 31 ndash Training Holiday ndash BN Office Closed

Jan 1 ndash New Years Holiday ndash BN Office Closed

ACS SB 655-4227 ACS Training Center 655-1866

Ft Shafter Aloha Center ACS 438-4227

December Calendar

EPC

2013 Honolulu City Lights

Opening Night Saturday December 7 2013 4pm Food booths keiki rides and souvenir booths open on the Honolulu Hale (City Hall)

grounds

6pm Tree lighting ceremony at Honolulu Hale with special guests

The Electric Light Parade starts at Aala Park and proceeds down King Street

630

pm

Mayor Kirk Caldwell will light the Citys tree kicking off the illumination of lights on

trees and buildings from the Civic Center to Downtown to Chinatown

The decorated tree display in the Honolulu Hale Courtyard and the wreath contest

exhibit in Lane Gallery officially open

730

pm-

10p

m

Holiday Concert at the Sky Gate Entertainment continues until 10 pm

Santa disembarks the last float in the parade and goes to the red brick Mission Memorial

Auditorium for free picture taking until 9 pm

Electric Light Parade vehicles (City bus ambulance refuse truck and more) will park

on King Street in front of the Mission Memorial Building until 9 pm for people to visit

Special Nights and Special Entertainment to be announced

Calling all Single Soldiers Join in the Vegas fun

Saturday December 14th for the annual Single Soldiers

Holiday Party

There will beTexas Hold Em Black Jack Roulette and other

Vegas style games Free traditional Holiday dinner of turkey and all

the trimmings Prize give away

Live entertainment performed by Sol Sisters

Event Timeline

500pm Event starts

515pm-530pm Welcome acknowledgements

530pm- 600pm Dinner

600pm- 730pm participate in activities prize giveaways

730pm- 900pm Sol Sisters

For more information please call the Tropics at 655-5698

Single Soldierrsquos

Free

Christmas Breakfast

This Parade will commemorate the Anniversary of the Arizona

Memorial In order to establish a memorial to honor those who died

in the attack on Pearl Harbor the USS Arizona Memorial was

dedicated in 1962 It has been visited by countless people from all

over the world during the past 50 years The Arizona Memorial is

one of the few war-time memorials in the United States where actual

survivors volunteer

2013 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade

December 7 2013

500pm - 730pm

jbiggspearlharborparadeorg

The 2013 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade will take place on Saturday

December 7th beginning at

500pm with an opening ceremony at

Fort DeRussey Park

The parade will begin at 600pm through Waikiki on Kalakaua Avenue

to Kapiolani Park The day will conclude at 730pm with a family

concert to honor our military families presented by the Marine Band

from Kaneohe Bay1048579

2013 Community Chapel Holiday Schedule

Community Menorah Lighting

South Community

bullAliamanu Military Reservation Chapel

Dec 15 6 pm Advent Reconciliation Service (Catholic)

Dec 24 5 pm Christmas Eve Mass (Catholic)

Dec 24 730 pm Christmas Candlelight Service (Protestant)

Dec 31 5 pm Vigil Mass for Mary Mother of God (Catholic)

Dec 31 10 pm Watch Night Service (Gospel)

bullFort DeRussy Chapel

(near the Hale Koa Hotel Waikiki)

Dec 24 7 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service (Protestant)

bullTripler Army Medical Center

Dec 9 12 noon Immaculate Conception Mass (Catholic)

Dec 24 5 pm Christmas Eve Mass (Catholic)

Dec 24 630 pm Christmas Eve Candle Light Service (Protestant)

Dec 25 11am Christmas Day Mass (Catholic)

North Community

bullSchofield Barracks Main Post Chapel

Dec 21 7 pm Wiccan Yule Celebration (Pagan)

Dec 24 5 pm Vigil of Christmas Mass (Catholic)

Dec 24 630 pm Christmas Eve Service (Protestant)

Dec 25 1030 am Christmas Day Mass (Catholic)

Dec 31 8 pm Watch Night Service (Gospel)

bullWheeler Army Airfield Chapel

Dec 16 6 pm Advent Reconciliation Service (Catholic)

Dec 24 10 pm Christmas Vigil Mass (Catholic)

Dec 22 11am Christmas Service (Spanish)

Dec 31 930 pm New Years Eve Service (Spanish)

bullSoldiers Chapel

Dec 24 7 pm Christmas Eve Service (Protestant)

Jan 1 1145 am Mary Mother of God (Catholic)

USPS Holiday Mailing Deadlines

Addressed to Priority Mail Expresstrade Military Service (PMEMS)1

First-Class Mailreg Service

Priority Mailreg Service

Parcel Air Lift Mail (PAL)2

Space Available Mail (SAM)3

Standard Posttrade Service

APOFPODPO AE ZIPstrade 090-092

Dec 17 Dec 10 Dec 10 Dec 3 Nov 26 Nov 12

APOFPODPO AE ZIP 093

NA Dec 3 Dec 3 Dec 3 Nov 26 Nov 12

APOFPODPO AE ZIPs 094-098

Dec 17 Dec 10 Dec 10 Dec 3 Nov 26 Nov 12

APOFPODPO AA ZIP 340

Dec 17 Dec 10 Dec 10 Dec 3 Nov 26 Nov 12

APOFPODPO AP ZIPs 962-966

Dec 17 Dec 10 Dec 10 Dec 3 Nov 26 Nov 12

Holiday Dates for Military Mail

Domestic Mail ClassProduct Dates

First-Class Mailreg Service Dec 20

Priority Mailreg Service Dec 21

Priority Mail Expresstrade Service

Dec 23

Standard Posttrade Service Dec 14 Destination Network Distribution Center (DNDC) Drop Ship

Dec 19

Destination Delivery Unit (DDU) Drop Ship

Dec 21

Holiday Dates for Domestic Mail

Some Priority Mail Express destinations may have extended service commitments Postage refund eligibility is

adjusted for shipments mailed Dec 22-25

USPS Holiday Mailing Deadlines

Holiday Dates for International Mail

Destination Global Express Guaranteedreg Service

Priority Mail Express Internationaltrade Service

Priority Mail Internationalreg Service

First-Class Mail Internationalreg Service

Africa Dec 17 Dec 10 Dec 2 Dec 2

Asia Pacific Rim Dec 16 Dec 14 Dec 9 Dec 9

Australia New Zealand

Dec 16 Dec 14 Dec 9 Dec 9

Canada Dec 19 Dec 16 Dec 12 Dec 9

Caribbean Dec 18 Dec 14 Dec 12 Dec 9

Central amp South America

Dec 18 Dec 10 Dec 2 Dec 2

Mexico Dec 18 Dec 14 Dec 11 Dec 9

Europe Dec 18 Dec 14 Dec 12 Dec 9

Middle East Dec 16 Dec 14 Dec 12 Dec 9

Central Oahu Christmas Parades Wahiawa Town Christmas Parade

December 6

Sponsored by Wahiawa Community amp Business Association begins at 630pmndash830pm

The event is expected to have 300 marchers 10 vehicles amp 2 floats It will start at Kaala

Elementary School to California Ave to North Cane St end at Center St Contact

Elizabeth Smithe 621-7097 Email erslibbymsncom

Mililani Christmas Parade

December 7

Sponsored by Mililani Shopping Center amp Town Center of Mililani begins 930amndash

1030am The event is expected to have 1500 marchers 30 vehicles 10 floats amp 2 bands It

will start at Town Center of Mililani near LongsTheatres Parking Lot to Lanikuhana Ave

to Meheula Prkwy to Kuahelani St to Moenamanu St to Kipapa Dr to finish at Mililani

Shopping Center near Jack in the Box Contact Marisa Masuda 722-6467 E-

mailmarisapcfvirtualcom

Gentry Waipio Community Association Christmas Parade

December 8

Sponsored by Gentry Waipio Community Association kicks off at 1000 am The event is

expected to have 800 marchers 13 vehicles amp 1 band It will start at C to Waipio Uka St

Ukee St to Ka Uka Blvd to Waipio Uka St to end back at Gentry Waipio Shopping

Center at around 1130 am

Haleiwa Town Christmas Parade

December 13

Sponsored by North Shore Community Chamber of CommerceHaleiwa Main Street

begins 600pm-800pm The event is expected to have 500 marchers 45 vehicles 4 floats amp

4 bands It will start at Weed Circle to Kamehameha Hwy thru Haleiwa Town to end at

Haleiwa Beach Park Contact Candace Casados 637-4558 Fax 637-4556 Email

infogonorthshoreorg Website httpwwwgonorthshoreorg

Ewa Beach Lions Club Christmas Parade

December 21

Sponsored by Ewa Beach Lions Club kicks off at 1000am The event is expected to have

1200 marchers 80 vehicles 12 floats amp 2 bands It will start at Ilima Intermediate School

Parking Lot to Ft Weaver Rd to Kuhina St to Hanakahi St to North Rd to Ft Weaver

Rd to end at Ilima Intermediate School Parking Lot Contact Sam Fisk 685-3693

Fax 685-1444 E-mail samfisk63gmailcom

Dec 2ndash Spouse Information Meeting (SIMS) ndash 1000 ndash 1100 at Nehelani

Dec 2 ndash 130th Steering Meeting ndash 1800 Brigade Conference Room

Dec 3 ndash Master Resiliency Training for FRGs FRSAs amp Family Members ndash 0900 ndash 1100 at ACS

Dec 3 ndash Rally Round ndash EFMP Support Group ndash 1000 ndash 1130 at ACS

Dec 3 ndash Volunteer Orientation (VIMS Recruiting Volunteer Opportunities) ndash 1330 ndash 1430 at ACS Training Center

(Bldg 647)

Dec 4 ndash Money Management ndash 0930 ndash 1100 at ACS Financial Resilience Center (Bldg 647)

Dec 6ndash Employment Orientation ndash 0900 ndash 1030 at ACS

Dec 10 ndash FRG Essential (FRG 101 Key Caller Funds Mgmt) ndash 0900 ndash 1300 at ACS

Dec 11 ndash Basics of Budgeting ndash 0930 ndash 1100 at ACS Financial Resilience Center (Bldg 647)

Dec 11 ndash Parenting with Aloha ndash 1400 -1530 Ft Shafter Aloha Center

Dec 12 ndash Car Buying ndash 0930 ndash 1100 at ACS Financial Resilience Center (Bldg 647)

Dec 12- 13 ndash Ten Steps to a Federal Resume ndash 0900 ndash 1300 at ACS

Dec 13 ndash Employment Orientation ndash 0900 ndash 1030 at ACS

Dec 18 ndash EFMP Working Group ndash 1000 ndash 1130 at ACS

Dec 18 ndash Credit Report amp Score ndash 0930 ndash 1100 at ACS Financial Resilience Center (Bldg 647)

Dec 24 ndash Training Holiday ndash Brigade BN Closed

Dec 25 ndash Christmas Holiday ndash Brigade BN Office Closed

Dec 26 ndash Civilian Resume Writing Class ndash 0900 ndash 1030 at ACS

Dec 28 ndash Basic Investing amp TSP ndash 0930 ndash 1100 at ACS Financial Resilience Center (Bldg 647)

Dec 31 ndash Training Holiday ndash BN Office Closed

Jan 1 ndash New Years Holiday ndash BN Office Closed

ACS SB 655-4227 ACS Training Center 655-1866

Ft Shafter Aloha Center ACS 438-4227

December Calendar

EPC

2013 Honolulu City Lights

Opening Night Saturday December 7 2013 4pm Food booths keiki rides and souvenir booths open on the Honolulu Hale (City Hall)

grounds

6pm Tree lighting ceremony at Honolulu Hale with special guests

The Electric Light Parade starts at Aala Park and proceeds down King Street

630

pm

Mayor Kirk Caldwell will light the Citys tree kicking off the illumination of lights on

trees and buildings from the Civic Center to Downtown to Chinatown

The decorated tree display in the Honolulu Hale Courtyard and the wreath contest

exhibit in Lane Gallery officially open

730

pm-

10p

m

Holiday Concert at the Sky Gate Entertainment continues until 10 pm

Santa disembarks the last float in the parade and goes to the red brick Mission Memorial

Auditorium for free picture taking until 9 pm

Electric Light Parade vehicles (City bus ambulance refuse truck and more) will park

on King Street in front of the Mission Memorial Building until 9 pm for people to visit

Special Nights and Special Entertainment to be announced

Calling all Single Soldiers Join in the Vegas fun

Saturday December 14th for the annual Single Soldiers

Holiday Party

There will beTexas Hold Em Black Jack Roulette and other

Vegas style games Free traditional Holiday dinner of turkey and all

the trimmings Prize give away

Live entertainment performed by Sol Sisters

Event Timeline

500pm Event starts

515pm-530pm Welcome acknowledgements

530pm- 600pm Dinner

600pm- 730pm participate in activities prize giveaways

730pm- 900pm Sol Sisters

For more information please call the Tropics at 655-5698

Single Soldierrsquos

Free

Christmas Breakfast

This Parade will commemorate the Anniversary of the Arizona

Memorial In order to establish a memorial to honor those who died

in the attack on Pearl Harbor the USS Arizona Memorial was

dedicated in 1962 It has been visited by countless people from all

over the world during the past 50 years The Arizona Memorial is

one of the few war-time memorials in the United States where actual

survivors volunteer

2013 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade

December 7 2013

500pm - 730pm

jbiggspearlharborparadeorg

The 2013 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade will take place on Saturday

December 7th beginning at

500pm with an opening ceremony at

Fort DeRussey Park

The parade will begin at 600pm through Waikiki on Kalakaua Avenue

to Kapiolani Park The day will conclude at 730pm with a family

concert to honor our military families presented by the Marine Band

from Kaneohe Bay1048579

2013 Community Chapel Holiday Schedule

Community Menorah Lighting

South Community

bullAliamanu Military Reservation Chapel

Dec 15 6 pm Advent Reconciliation Service (Catholic)

Dec 24 5 pm Christmas Eve Mass (Catholic)

Dec 24 730 pm Christmas Candlelight Service (Protestant)

Dec 31 5 pm Vigil Mass for Mary Mother of God (Catholic)

Dec 31 10 pm Watch Night Service (Gospel)

bullFort DeRussy Chapel

(near the Hale Koa Hotel Waikiki)

Dec 24 7 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service (Protestant)

bullTripler Army Medical Center

Dec 9 12 noon Immaculate Conception Mass (Catholic)

Dec 24 5 pm Christmas Eve Mass (Catholic)

Dec 24 630 pm Christmas Eve Candle Light Service (Protestant)

Dec 25 11am Christmas Day Mass (Catholic)

North Community

bullSchofield Barracks Main Post Chapel

Dec 21 7 pm Wiccan Yule Celebration (Pagan)

Dec 24 5 pm Vigil of Christmas Mass (Catholic)

Dec 24 630 pm Christmas Eve Service (Protestant)

Dec 25 1030 am Christmas Day Mass (Catholic)

Dec 31 8 pm Watch Night Service (Gospel)

bullWheeler Army Airfield Chapel

Dec 16 6 pm Advent Reconciliation Service (Catholic)

Dec 24 10 pm Christmas Vigil Mass (Catholic)

Dec 22 11am Christmas Service (Spanish)

Dec 31 930 pm New Years Eve Service (Spanish)

bullSoldiers Chapel

Dec 24 7 pm Christmas Eve Service (Protestant)

Jan 1 1145 am Mary Mother of God (Catholic)

USPS Holiday Mailing Deadlines

Addressed to Priority Mail Expresstrade Military Service (PMEMS)1

First-Class Mailreg Service

Priority Mailreg Service

Parcel Air Lift Mail (PAL)2

Space Available Mail (SAM)3

Standard Posttrade Service

APOFPODPO AE ZIPstrade 090-092

Dec 17 Dec 10 Dec 10 Dec 3 Nov 26 Nov 12

APOFPODPO AE ZIP 093

NA Dec 3 Dec 3 Dec 3 Nov 26 Nov 12

APOFPODPO AE ZIPs 094-098

Dec 17 Dec 10 Dec 10 Dec 3 Nov 26 Nov 12

APOFPODPO AA ZIP 340

Dec 17 Dec 10 Dec 10 Dec 3 Nov 26 Nov 12

APOFPODPO AP ZIPs 962-966

Dec 17 Dec 10 Dec 10 Dec 3 Nov 26 Nov 12

Holiday Dates for Military Mail

Domestic Mail ClassProduct Dates

First-Class Mailreg Service Dec 20

Priority Mailreg Service Dec 21

Priority Mail Expresstrade Service

Dec 23

Standard Posttrade Service Dec 14 Destination Network Distribution Center (DNDC) Drop Ship

Dec 19

Destination Delivery Unit (DDU) Drop Ship

Dec 21

Holiday Dates for Domestic Mail

Some Priority Mail Express destinations may have extended service commitments Postage refund eligibility is

adjusted for shipments mailed Dec 22-25

USPS Holiday Mailing Deadlines

Holiday Dates for International Mail

Destination Global Express Guaranteedreg Service

Priority Mail Express Internationaltrade Service

Priority Mail Internationalreg Service

First-Class Mail Internationalreg Service

Africa Dec 17 Dec 10 Dec 2 Dec 2

Asia Pacific Rim Dec 16 Dec 14 Dec 9 Dec 9

Australia New Zealand

Dec 16 Dec 14 Dec 9 Dec 9

Canada Dec 19 Dec 16 Dec 12 Dec 9

Caribbean Dec 18 Dec 14 Dec 12 Dec 9

Central amp South America

Dec 18 Dec 10 Dec 2 Dec 2

Mexico Dec 18 Dec 14 Dec 11 Dec 9

Europe Dec 18 Dec 14 Dec 12 Dec 9

Middle East Dec 16 Dec 14 Dec 12 Dec 9

Central Oahu Christmas Parades Wahiawa Town Christmas Parade

December 6

Sponsored by Wahiawa Community amp Business Association begins at 630pmndash830pm

The event is expected to have 300 marchers 10 vehicles amp 2 floats It will start at Kaala

Elementary School to California Ave to North Cane St end at Center St Contact

Elizabeth Smithe 621-7097 Email erslibbymsncom

Mililani Christmas Parade

December 7

Sponsored by Mililani Shopping Center amp Town Center of Mililani begins 930amndash

1030am The event is expected to have 1500 marchers 30 vehicles 10 floats amp 2 bands It

will start at Town Center of Mililani near LongsTheatres Parking Lot to Lanikuhana Ave

to Meheula Prkwy to Kuahelani St to Moenamanu St to Kipapa Dr to finish at Mililani

Shopping Center near Jack in the Box Contact Marisa Masuda 722-6467 E-

mailmarisapcfvirtualcom

Gentry Waipio Community Association Christmas Parade

December 8

Sponsored by Gentry Waipio Community Association kicks off at 1000 am The event is

expected to have 800 marchers 13 vehicles amp 1 band It will start at C to Waipio Uka St

Ukee St to Ka Uka Blvd to Waipio Uka St to end back at Gentry Waipio Shopping

Center at around 1130 am

Haleiwa Town Christmas Parade

December 13

Sponsored by North Shore Community Chamber of CommerceHaleiwa Main Street

begins 600pm-800pm The event is expected to have 500 marchers 45 vehicles 4 floats amp

4 bands It will start at Weed Circle to Kamehameha Hwy thru Haleiwa Town to end at

Haleiwa Beach Park Contact Candace Casados 637-4558 Fax 637-4556 Email

infogonorthshoreorg Website httpwwwgonorthshoreorg

Ewa Beach Lions Club Christmas Parade

December 21

Sponsored by Ewa Beach Lions Club kicks off at 1000am The event is expected to have

1200 marchers 80 vehicles 12 floats amp 2 bands It will start at Ilima Intermediate School

Parking Lot to Ft Weaver Rd to Kuhina St to Hanakahi St to North Rd to Ft Weaver

Rd to end at Ilima Intermediate School Parking Lot Contact Sam Fisk 685-3693

Fax 685-1444 E-mail samfisk63gmailcom

EPC

2013 Honolulu City Lights

Opening Night Saturday December 7 2013 4pm Food booths keiki rides and souvenir booths open on the Honolulu Hale (City Hall)

grounds

6pm Tree lighting ceremony at Honolulu Hale with special guests

The Electric Light Parade starts at Aala Park and proceeds down King Street

630

pm

Mayor Kirk Caldwell will light the Citys tree kicking off the illumination of lights on

trees and buildings from the Civic Center to Downtown to Chinatown

The decorated tree display in the Honolulu Hale Courtyard and the wreath contest

exhibit in Lane Gallery officially open

730

pm-

10p

m

Holiday Concert at the Sky Gate Entertainment continues until 10 pm

Santa disembarks the last float in the parade and goes to the red brick Mission Memorial

Auditorium for free picture taking until 9 pm

Electric Light Parade vehicles (City bus ambulance refuse truck and more) will park

on King Street in front of the Mission Memorial Building until 9 pm for people to visit

Special Nights and Special Entertainment to be announced

Calling all Single Soldiers Join in the Vegas fun

Saturday December 14th for the annual Single Soldiers

Holiday Party

There will beTexas Hold Em Black Jack Roulette and other

Vegas style games Free traditional Holiday dinner of turkey and all

the trimmings Prize give away

Live entertainment performed by Sol Sisters

Event Timeline

500pm Event starts

515pm-530pm Welcome acknowledgements

530pm- 600pm Dinner

600pm- 730pm participate in activities prize giveaways

730pm- 900pm Sol Sisters

For more information please call the Tropics at 655-5698

Single Soldierrsquos

Free

Christmas Breakfast

This Parade will commemorate the Anniversary of the Arizona

Memorial In order to establish a memorial to honor those who died

in the attack on Pearl Harbor the USS Arizona Memorial was

dedicated in 1962 It has been visited by countless people from all

over the world during the past 50 years The Arizona Memorial is

one of the few war-time memorials in the United States where actual

survivors volunteer

2013 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade

December 7 2013

500pm - 730pm

jbiggspearlharborparadeorg

The 2013 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade will take place on Saturday

December 7th beginning at

500pm with an opening ceremony at

Fort DeRussey Park

The parade will begin at 600pm through Waikiki on Kalakaua Avenue

to Kapiolani Park The day will conclude at 730pm with a family

concert to honor our military families presented by the Marine Band

from Kaneohe Bay1048579

2013 Community Chapel Holiday Schedule

Community Menorah Lighting

South Community

bullAliamanu Military Reservation Chapel

Dec 15 6 pm Advent Reconciliation Service (Catholic)

Dec 24 5 pm Christmas Eve Mass (Catholic)

Dec 24 730 pm Christmas Candlelight Service (Protestant)

Dec 31 5 pm Vigil Mass for Mary Mother of God (Catholic)

Dec 31 10 pm Watch Night Service (Gospel)

bullFort DeRussy Chapel

(near the Hale Koa Hotel Waikiki)

Dec 24 7 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service (Protestant)

bullTripler Army Medical Center

Dec 9 12 noon Immaculate Conception Mass (Catholic)

Dec 24 5 pm Christmas Eve Mass (Catholic)

Dec 24 630 pm Christmas Eve Candle Light Service (Protestant)

Dec 25 11am Christmas Day Mass (Catholic)

North Community

bullSchofield Barracks Main Post Chapel

Dec 21 7 pm Wiccan Yule Celebration (Pagan)

Dec 24 5 pm Vigil of Christmas Mass (Catholic)

Dec 24 630 pm Christmas Eve Service (Protestant)

Dec 25 1030 am Christmas Day Mass (Catholic)

Dec 31 8 pm Watch Night Service (Gospel)

bullWheeler Army Airfield Chapel

Dec 16 6 pm Advent Reconciliation Service (Catholic)

Dec 24 10 pm Christmas Vigil Mass (Catholic)

Dec 22 11am Christmas Service (Spanish)

Dec 31 930 pm New Years Eve Service (Spanish)

bullSoldiers Chapel

Dec 24 7 pm Christmas Eve Service (Protestant)

Jan 1 1145 am Mary Mother of God (Catholic)

USPS Holiday Mailing Deadlines

Addressed to Priority Mail Expresstrade Military Service (PMEMS)1

First-Class Mailreg Service

Priority Mailreg Service

Parcel Air Lift Mail (PAL)2

Space Available Mail (SAM)3

Standard Posttrade Service

APOFPODPO AE ZIPstrade 090-092

Dec 17 Dec 10 Dec 10 Dec 3 Nov 26 Nov 12

APOFPODPO AE ZIP 093

NA Dec 3 Dec 3 Dec 3 Nov 26 Nov 12

APOFPODPO AE ZIPs 094-098

Dec 17 Dec 10 Dec 10 Dec 3 Nov 26 Nov 12

APOFPODPO AA ZIP 340

Dec 17 Dec 10 Dec 10 Dec 3 Nov 26 Nov 12

APOFPODPO AP ZIPs 962-966

Dec 17 Dec 10 Dec 10 Dec 3 Nov 26 Nov 12

Holiday Dates for Military Mail

Domestic Mail ClassProduct Dates

First-Class Mailreg Service Dec 20

Priority Mailreg Service Dec 21

Priority Mail Expresstrade Service

Dec 23

Standard Posttrade Service Dec 14 Destination Network Distribution Center (DNDC) Drop Ship

Dec 19

Destination Delivery Unit (DDU) Drop Ship

Dec 21

Holiday Dates for Domestic Mail

Some Priority Mail Express destinations may have extended service commitments Postage refund eligibility is

adjusted for shipments mailed Dec 22-25

USPS Holiday Mailing Deadlines

Holiday Dates for International Mail

Destination Global Express Guaranteedreg Service

Priority Mail Express Internationaltrade Service

Priority Mail Internationalreg Service

First-Class Mail Internationalreg Service

Africa Dec 17 Dec 10 Dec 2 Dec 2

Asia Pacific Rim Dec 16 Dec 14 Dec 9 Dec 9

Australia New Zealand

Dec 16 Dec 14 Dec 9 Dec 9

Canada Dec 19 Dec 16 Dec 12 Dec 9

Caribbean Dec 18 Dec 14 Dec 12 Dec 9

Central amp South America

Dec 18 Dec 10 Dec 2 Dec 2

Mexico Dec 18 Dec 14 Dec 11 Dec 9

Europe Dec 18 Dec 14 Dec 12 Dec 9

Middle East Dec 16 Dec 14 Dec 12 Dec 9

Central Oahu Christmas Parades Wahiawa Town Christmas Parade

December 6

Sponsored by Wahiawa Community amp Business Association begins at 630pmndash830pm

The event is expected to have 300 marchers 10 vehicles amp 2 floats It will start at Kaala

Elementary School to California Ave to North Cane St end at Center St Contact

Elizabeth Smithe 621-7097 Email erslibbymsncom

Mililani Christmas Parade

December 7

Sponsored by Mililani Shopping Center amp Town Center of Mililani begins 930amndash

1030am The event is expected to have 1500 marchers 30 vehicles 10 floats amp 2 bands It

will start at Town Center of Mililani near LongsTheatres Parking Lot to Lanikuhana Ave

to Meheula Prkwy to Kuahelani St to Moenamanu St to Kipapa Dr to finish at Mililani

Shopping Center near Jack in the Box Contact Marisa Masuda 722-6467 E-

mailmarisapcfvirtualcom

Gentry Waipio Community Association Christmas Parade

December 8

Sponsored by Gentry Waipio Community Association kicks off at 1000 am The event is

expected to have 800 marchers 13 vehicles amp 1 band It will start at C to Waipio Uka St

Ukee St to Ka Uka Blvd to Waipio Uka St to end back at Gentry Waipio Shopping

Center at around 1130 am

Haleiwa Town Christmas Parade

December 13

Sponsored by North Shore Community Chamber of CommerceHaleiwa Main Street

begins 600pm-800pm The event is expected to have 500 marchers 45 vehicles 4 floats amp

4 bands It will start at Weed Circle to Kamehameha Hwy thru Haleiwa Town to end at

Haleiwa Beach Park Contact Candace Casados 637-4558 Fax 637-4556 Email

infogonorthshoreorg Website httpwwwgonorthshoreorg

Ewa Beach Lions Club Christmas Parade

December 21

Sponsored by Ewa Beach Lions Club kicks off at 1000am The event is expected to have

1200 marchers 80 vehicles 12 floats amp 2 bands It will start at Ilima Intermediate School

Parking Lot to Ft Weaver Rd to Kuhina St to Hanakahi St to North Rd to Ft Weaver

Rd to end at Ilima Intermediate School Parking Lot Contact Sam Fisk 685-3693

Fax 685-1444 E-mail samfisk63gmailcom

Calling all Single Soldiers Join in the Vegas fun

Saturday December 14th for the annual Single Soldiers

Holiday Party

There will beTexas Hold Em Black Jack Roulette and other

Vegas style games Free traditional Holiday dinner of turkey and all

the trimmings Prize give away

Live entertainment performed by Sol Sisters

Event Timeline

500pm Event starts

515pm-530pm Welcome acknowledgements

530pm- 600pm Dinner

600pm- 730pm participate in activities prize giveaways

730pm- 900pm Sol Sisters

For more information please call the Tropics at 655-5698

Single Soldierrsquos

Free

Christmas Breakfast

This Parade will commemorate the Anniversary of the Arizona

Memorial In order to establish a memorial to honor those who died

in the attack on Pearl Harbor the USS Arizona Memorial was

dedicated in 1962 It has been visited by countless people from all

over the world during the past 50 years The Arizona Memorial is

one of the few war-time memorials in the United States where actual

survivors volunteer

2013 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade

December 7 2013

500pm - 730pm

jbiggspearlharborparadeorg

The 2013 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade will take place on Saturday

December 7th beginning at

500pm with an opening ceremony at

Fort DeRussey Park

The parade will begin at 600pm through Waikiki on Kalakaua Avenue

to Kapiolani Park The day will conclude at 730pm with a family

concert to honor our military families presented by the Marine Band

from Kaneohe Bay1048579

2013 Community Chapel Holiday Schedule

Community Menorah Lighting

South Community

bullAliamanu Military Reservation Chapel

Dec 15 6 pm Advent Reconciliation Service (Catholic)

Dec 24 5 pm Christmas Eve Mass (Catholic)

Dec 24 730 pm Christmas Candlelight Service (Protestant)

Dec 31 5 pm Vigil Mass for Mary Mother of God (Catholic)

Dec 31 10 pm Watch Night Service (Gospel)

bullFort DeRussy Chapel

(near the Hale Koa Hotel Waikiki)

Dec 24 7 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service (Protestant)

bullTripler Army Medical Center

Dec 9 12 noon Immaculate Conception Mass (Catholic)

Dec 24 5 pm Christmas Eve Mass (Catholic)

Dec 24 630 pm Christmas Eve Candle Light Service (Protestant)

Dec 25 11am Christmas Day Mass (Catholic)

North Community

bullSchofield Barracks Main Post Chapel

Dec 21 7 pm Wiccan Yule Celebration (Pagan)

Dec 24 5 pm Vigil of Christmas Mass (Catholic)

Dec 24 630 pm Christmas Eve Service (Protestant)

Dec 25 1030 am Christmas Day Mass (Catholic)

Dec 31 8 pm Watch Night Service (Gospel)

bullWheeler Army Airfield Chapel

Dec 16 6 pm Advent Reconciliation Service (Catholic)

Dec 24 10 pm Christmas Vigil Mass (Catholic)

Dec 22 11am Christmas Service (Spanish)

Dec 31 930 pm New Years Eve Service (Spanish)

bullSoldiers Chapel

Dec 24 7 pm Christmas Eve Service (Protestant)

Jan 1 1145 am Mary Mother of God (Catholic)

USPS Holiday Mailing Deadlines

Addressed to Priority Mail Expresstrade Military Service (PMEMS)1

First-Class Mailreg Service

Priority Mailreg Service

Parcel Air Lift Mail (PAL)2

Space Available Mail (SAM)3

Standard Posttrade Service

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Dec 17 Dec 10 Dec 10 Dec 3 Nov 26 Nov 12

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Dec 17 Dec 10 Dec 10 Dec 3 Nov 26 Nov 12

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Dec 17 Dec 10 Dec 10 Dec 3 Nov 26 Nov 12

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Dec 17 Dec 10 Dec 10 Dec 3 Nov 26 Nov 12

Holiday Dates for Military Mail

Domestic Mail ClassProduct Dates

First-Class Mailreg Service Dec 20

Priority Mailreg Service Dec 21

Priority Mail Expresstrade Service

Dec 23

Standard Posttrade Service Dec 14 Destination Network Distribution Center (DNDC) Drop Ship

Dec 19

Destination Delivery Unit (DDU) Drop Ship

Dec 21

Holiday Dates for Domestic Mail

Some Priority Mail Express destinations may have extended service commitments Postage refund eligibility is

adjusted for shipments mailed Dec 22-25

USPS Holiday Mailing Deadlines

Holiday Dates for International Mail

Destination Global Express Guaranteedreg Service

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Africa Dec 17 Dec 10 Dec 2 Dec 2

Asia Pacific Rim Dec 16 Dec 14 Dec 9 Dec 9

Australia New Zealand

Dec 16 Dec 14 Dec 9 Dec 9

Canada Dec 19 Dec 16 Dec 12 Dec 9

Caribbean Dec 18 Dec 14 Dec 12 Dec 9

Central amp South America

Dec 18 Dec 10 Dec 2 Dec 2

Mexico Dec 18 Dec 14 Dec 11 Dec 9

Europe Dec 18 Dec 14 Dec 12 Dec 9

Middle East Dec 16 Dec 14 Dec 12 Dec 9

Central Oahu Christmas Parades Wahiawa Town Christmas Parade

December 6

Sponsored by Wahiawa Community amp Business Association begins at 630pmndash830pm

The event is expected to have 300 marchers 10 vehicles amp 2 floats It will start at Kaala

Elementary School to California Ave to North Cane St end at Center St Contact

Elizabeth Smithe 621-7097 Email erslibbymsncom

Mililani Christmas Parade

December 7

Sponsored by Mililani Shopping Center amp Town Center of Mililani begins 930amndash

1030am The event is expected to have 1500 marchers 30 vehicles 10 floats amp 2 bands It

will start at Town Center of Mililani near LongsTheatres Parking Lot to Lanikuhana Ave

to Meheula Prkwy to Kuahelani St to Moenamanu St to Kipapa Dr to finish at Mililani

Shopping Center near Jack in the Box Contact Marisa Masuda 722-6467 E-

mailmarisapcfvirtualcom

Gentry Waipio Community Association Christmas Parade

December 8

Sponsored by Gentry Waipio Community Association kicks off at 1000 am The event is

expected to have 800 marchers 13 vehicles amp 1 band It will start at C to Waipio Uka St

Ukee St to Ka Uka Blvd to Waipio Uka St to end back at Gentry Waipio Shopping

Center at around 1130 am

Haleiwa Town Christmas Parade

December 13

Sponsored by North Shore Community Chamber of CommerceHaleiwa Main Street

begins 600pm-800pm The event is expected to have 500 marchers 45 vehicles 4 floats amp

4 bands It will start at Weed Circle to Kamehameha Hwy thru Haleiwa Town to end at

Haleiwa Beach Park Contact Candace Casados 637-4558 Fax 637-4556 Email

infogonorthshoreorg Website httpwwwgonorthshoreorg

Ewa Beach Lions Club Christmas Parade

December 21

Sponsored by Ewa Beach Lions Club kicks off at 1000am The event is expected to have

1200 marchers 80 vehicles 12 floats amp 2 bands It will start at Ilima Intermediate School

Parking Lot to Ft Weaver Rd to Kuhina St to Hanakahi St to North Rd to Ft Weaver

Rd to end at Ilima Intermediate School Parking Lot Contact Sam Fisk 685-3693

Fax 685-1444 E-mail samfisk63gmailcom

Single Soldierrsquos

Free

Christmas Breakfast

This Parade will commemorate the Anniversary of the Arizona

Memorial In order to establish a memorial to honor those who died

in the attack on Pearl Harbor the USS Arizona Memorial was

dedicated in 1962 It has been visited by countless people from all

over the world during the past 50 years The Arizona Memorial is

one of the few war-time memorials in the United States where actual

survivors volunteer

2013 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade

December 7 2013

500pm - 730pm

jbiggspearlharborparadeorg

The 2013 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade will take place on Saturday

December 7th beginning at

500pm with an opening ceremony at

Fort DeRussey Park

The parade will begin at 600pm through Waikiki on Kalakaua Avenue

to Kapiolani Park The day will conclude at 730pm with a family

concert to honor our military families presented by the Marine Band

from Kaneohe Bay1048579

2013 Community Chapel Holiday Schedule

Community Menorah Lighting

South Community

bullAliamanu Military Reservation Chapel

Dec 15 6 pm Advent Reconciliation Service (Catholic)

Dec 24 5 pm Christmas Eve Mass (Catholic)

Dec 24 730 pm Christmas Candlelight Service (Protestant)

Dec 31 5 pm Vigil Mass for Mary Mother of God (Catholic)

Dec 31 10 pm Watch Night Service (Gospel)

bullFort DeRussy Chapel

(near the Hale Koa Hotel Waikiki)

Dec 24 7 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service (Protestant)

bullTripler Army Medical Center

Dec 9 12 noon Immaculate Conception Mass (Catholic)

Dec 24 5 pm Christmas Eve Mass (Catholic)

Dec 24 630 pm Christmas Eve Candle Light Service (Protestant)

Dec 25 11am Christmas Day Mass (Catholic)

North Community

bullSchofield Barracks Main Post Chapel

Dec 21 7 pm Wiccan Yule Celebration (Pagan)

Dec 24 5 pm Vigil of Christmas Mass (Catholic)

Dec 24 630 pm Christmas Eve Service (Protestant)

Dec 25 1030 am Christmas Day Mass (Catholic)

Dec 31 8 pm Watch Night Service (Gospel)

bullWheeler Army Airfield Chapel

Dec 16 6 pm Advent Reconciliation Service (Catholic)

Dec 24 10 pm Christmas Vigil Mass (Catholic)

Dec 22 11am Christmas Service (Spanish)

Dec 31 930 pm New Years Eve Service (Spanish)

bullSoldiers Chapel

Dec 24 7 pm Christmas Eve Service (Protestant)

Jan 1 1145 am Mary Mother of God (Catholic)

USPS Holiday Mailing Deadlines

Addressed to Priority Mail Expresstrade Military Service (PMEMS)1

First-Class Mailreg Service

Priority Mailreg Service

Parcel Air Lift Mail (PAL)2

Space Available Mail (SAM)3

Standard Posttrade Service

APOFPODPO AE ZIPstrade 090-092

Dec 17 Dec 10 Dec 10 Dec 3 Nov 26 Nov 12

APOFPODPO AE ZIP 093

NA Dec 3 Dec 3 Dec 3 Nov 26 Nov 12

APOFPODPO AE ZIPs 094-098

Dec 17 Dec 10 Dec 10 Dec 3 Nov 26 Nov 12

APOFPODPO AA ZIP 340

Dec 17 Dec 10 Dec 10 Dec 3 Nov 26 Nov 12

APOFPODPO AP ZIPs 962-966

Dec 17 Dec 10 Dec 10 Dec 3 Nov 26 Nov 12

Holiday Dates for Military Mail

Domestic Mail ClassProduct Dates

First-Class Mailreg Service Dec 20

Priority Mailreg Service Dec 21

Priority Mail Expresstrade Service

Dec 23

Standard Posttrade Service Dec 14 Destination Network Distribution Center (DNDC) Drop Ship

Dec 19

Destination Delivery Unit (DDU) Drop Ship

Dec 21

Holiday Dates for Domestic Mail

Some Priority Mail Express destinations may have extended service commitments Postage refund eligibility is

adjusted for shipments mailed Dec 22-25

USPS Holiday Mailing Deadlines

Holiday Dates for International Mail

Destination Global Express Guaranteedreg Service

Priority Mail Express Internationaltrade Service

Priority Mail Internationalreg Service

First-Class Mail Internationalreg Service

Africa Dec 17 Dec 10 Dec 2 Dec 2

Asia Pacific Rim Dec 16 Dec 14 Dec 9 Dec 9

Australia New Zealand

Dec 16 Dec 14 Dec 9 Dec 9

Canada Dec 19 Dec 16 Dec 12 Dec 9

Caribbean Dec 18 Dec 14 Dec 12 Dec 9

Central amp South America

Dec 18 Dec 10 Dec 2 Dec 2

Mexico Dec 18 Dec 14 Dec 11 Dec 9

Europe Dec 18 Dec 14 Dec 12 Dec 9

Middle East Dec 16 Dec 14 Dec 12 Dec 9

Central Oahu Christmas Parades Wahiawa Town Christmas Parade

December 6

Sponsored by Wahiawa Community amp Business Association begins at 630pmndash830pm

The event is expected to have 300 marchers 10 vehicles amp 2 floats It will start at Kaala

Elementary School to California Ave to North Cane St end at Center St Contact

Elizabeth Smithe 621-7097 Email erslibbymsncom

Mililani Christmas Parade

December 7

Sponsored by Mililani Shopping Center amp Town Center of Mililani begins 930amndash

1030am The event is expected to have 1500 marchers 30 vehicles 10 floats amp 2 bands It

will start at Town Center of Mililani near LongsTheatres Parking Lot to Lanikuhana Ave

to Meheula Prkwy to Kuahelani St to Moenamanu St to Kipapa Dr to finish at Mililani

Shopping Center near Jack in the Box Contact Marisa Masuda 722-6467 E-

mailmarisapcfvirtualcom

Gentry Waipio Community Association Christmas Parade

December 8

Sponsored by Gentry Waipio Community Association kicks off at 1000 am The event is

expected to have 800 marchers 13 vehicles amp 1 band It will start at C to Waipio Uka St

Ukee St to Ka Uka Blvd to Waipio Uka St to end back at Gentry Waipio Shopping

Center at around 1130 am

Haleiwa Town Christmas Parade

December 13

Sponsored by North Shore Community Chamber of CommerceHaleiwa Main Street

begins 600pm-800pm The event is expected to have 500 marchers 45 vehicles 4 floats amp

4 bands It will start at Weed Circle to Kamehameha Hwy thru Haleiwa Town to end at

Haleiwa Beach Park Contact Candace Casados 637-4558 Fax 637-4556 Email

infogonorthshoreorg Website httpwwwgonorthshoreorg

Ewa Beach Lions Club Christmas Parade

December 21

Sponsored by Ewa Beach Lions Club kicks off at 1000am The event is expected to have

1200 marchers 80 vehicles 12 floats amp 2 bands It will start at Ilima Intermediate School

Parking Lot to Ft Weaver Rd to Kuhina St to Hanakahi St to North Rd to Ft Weaver

Rd to end at Ilima Intermediate School Parking Lot Contact Sam Fisk 685-3693

Fax 685-1444 E-mail samfisk63gmailcom

This Parade will commemorate the Anniversary of the Arizona

Memorial In order to establish a memorial to honor those who died

in the attack on Pearl Harbor the USS Arizona Memorial was

dedicated in 1962 It has been visited by countless people from all

over the world during the past 50 years The Arizona Memorial is

one of the few war-time memorials in the United States where actual

survivors volunteer

2013 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade

December 7 2013

500pm - 730pm

jbiggspearlharborparadeorg

The 2013 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade will take place on Saturday

December 7th beginning at

500pm with an opening ceremony at

Fort DeRussey Park

The parade will begin at 600pm through Waikiki on Kalakaua Avenue

to Kapiolani Park The day will conclude at 730pm with a family

concert to honor our military families presented by the Marine Band

from Kaneohe Bay1048579

2013 Community Chapel Holiday Schedule

Community Menorah Lighting

South Community

bullAliamanu Military Reservation Chapel

Dec 15 6 pm Advent Reconciliation Service (Catholic)

Dec 24 5 pm Christmas Eve Mass (Catholic)

Dec 24 730 pm Christmas Candlelight Service (Protestant)

Dec 31 5 pm Vigil Mass for Mary Mother of God (Catholic)

Dec 31 10 pm Watch Night Service (Gospel)

bullFort DeRussy Chapel

(near the Hale Koa Hotel Waikiki)

Dec 24 7 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service (Protestant)

bullTripler Army Medical Center

Dec 9 12 noon Immaculate Conception Mass (Catholic)

Dec 24 5 pm Christmas Eve Mass (Catholic)

Dec 24 630 pm Christmas Eve Candle Light Service (Protestant)

Dec 25 11am Christmas Day Mass (Catholic)

North Community

bullSchofield Barracks Main Post Chapel

Dec 21 7 pm Wiccan Yule Celebration (Pagan)

Dec 24 5 pm Vigil of Christmas Mass (Catholic)

Dec 24 630 pm Christmas Eve Service (Protestant)

Dec 25 1030 am Christmas Day Mass (Catholic)

Dec 31 8 pm Watch Night Service (Gospel)

bullWheeler Army Airfield Chapel

Dec 16 6 pm Advent Reconciliation Service (Catholic)

Dec 24 10 pm Christmas Vigil Mass (Catholic)

Dec 22 11am Christmas Service (Spanish)

Dec 31 930 pm New Years Eve Service (Spanish)

bullSoldiers Chapel

Dec 24 7 pm Christmas Eve Service (Protestant)

Jan 1 1145 am Mary Mother of God (Catholic)

USPS Holiday Mailing Deadlines

Addressed to Priority Mail Expresstrade Military Service (PMEMS)1

First-Class Mailreg Service

Priority Mailreg Service

Parcel Air Lift Mail (PAL)2

Space Available Mail (SAM)3

Standard Posttrade Service

APOFPODPO AE ZIPstrade 090-092

Dec 17 Dec 10 Dec 10 Dec 3 Nov 26 Nov 12

APOFPODPO AE ZIP 093

NA Dec 3 Dec 3 Dec 3 Nov 26 Nov 12

APOFPODPO AE ZIPs 094-098

Dec 17 Dec 10 Dec 10 Dec 3 Nov 26 Nov 12

APOFPODPO AA ZIP 340

Dec 17 Dec 10 Dec 10 Dec 3 Nov 26 Nov 12

APOFPODPO AP ZIPs 962-966

Dec 17 Dec 10 Dec 10 Dec 3 Nov 26 Nov 12

Holiday Dates for Military Mail

Domestic Mail ClassProduct Dates

First-Class Mailreg Service Dec 20

Priority Mailreg Service Dec 21

Priority Mail Expresstrade Service

Dec 23

Standard Posttrade Service Dec 14 Destination Network Distribution Center (DNDC) Drop Ship

Dec 19

Destination Delivery Unit (DDU) Drop Ship

Dec 21

Holiday Dates for Domestic Mail

Some Priority Mail Express destinations may have extended service commitments Postage refund eligibility is

adjusted for shipments mailed Dec 22-25

USPS Holiday Mailing Deadlines

Holiday Dates for International Mail

Destination Global Express Guaranteedreg Service

Priority Mail Express Internationaltrade Service

Priority Mail Internationalreg Service

First-Class Mail Internationalreg Service

Africa Dec 17 Dec 10 Dec 2 Dec 2

Asia Pacific Rim Dec 16 Dec 14 Dec 9 Dec 9

Australia New Zealand

Dec 16 Dec 14 Dec 9 Dec 9

Canada Dec 19 Dec 16 Dec 12 Dec 9

Caribbean Dec 18 Dec 14 Dec 12 Dec 9

Central amp South America

Dec 18 Dec 10 Dec 2 Dec 2

Mexico Dec 18 Dec 14 Dec 11 Dec 9

Europe Dec 18 Dec 14 Dec 12 Dec 9

Middle East Dec 16 Dec 14 Dec 12 Dec 9

Central Oahu Christmas Parades Wahiawa Town Christmas Parade

December 6

Sponsored by Wahiawa Community amp Business Association begins at 630pmndash830pm

The event is expected to have 300 marchers 10 vehicles amp 2 floats It will start at Kaala

Elementary School to California Ave to North Cane St end at Center St Contact

Elizabeth Smithe 621-7097 Email erslibbymsncom

Mililani Christmas Parade

December 7

Sponsored by Mililani Shopping Center amp Town Center of Mililani begins 930amndash

1030am The event is expected to have 1500 marchers 30 vehicles 10 floats amp 2 bands It

will start at Town Center of Mililani near LongsTheatres Parking Lot to Lanikuhana Ave

to Meheula Prkwy to Kuahelani St to Moenamanu St to Kipapa Dr to finish at Mililani

Shopping Center near Jack in the Box Contact Marisa Masuda 722-6467 E-

mailmarisapcfvirtualcom

Gentry Waipio Community Association Christmas Parade

December 8

Sponsored by Gentry Waipio Community Association kicks off at 1000 am The event is

expected to have 800 marchers 13 vehicles amp 1 band It will start at C to Waipio Uka St

Ukee St to Ka Uka Blvd to Waipio Uka St to end back at Gentry Waipio Shopping

Center at around 1130 am

Haleiwa Town Christmas Parade

December 13

Sponsored by North Shore Community Chamber of CommerceHaleiwa Main Street

begins 600pm-800pm The event is expected to have 500 marchers 45 vehicles 4 floats amp

4 bands It will start at Weed Circle to Kamehameha Hwy thru Haleiwa Town to end at

Haleiwa Beach Park Contact Candace Casados 637-4558 Fax 637-4556 Email

infogonorthshoreorg Website httpwwwgonorthshoreorg

Ewa Beach Lions Club Christmas Parade

December 21

Sponsored by Ewa Beach Lions Club kicks off at 1000am The event is expected to have

1200 marchers 80 vehicles 12 floats amp 2 bands It will start at Ilima Intermediate School

Parking Lot to Ft Weaver Rd to Kuhina St to Hanakahi St to North Rd to Ft Weaver

Rd to end at Ilima Intermediate School Parking Lot Contact Sam Fisk 685-3693

Fax 685-1444 E-mail samfisk63gmailcom

2013 Community Chapel Holiday Schedule

Community Menorah Lighting

South Community

bullAliamanu Military Reservation Chapel

Dec 15 6 pm Advent Reconciliation Service (Catholic)

Dec 24 5 pm Christmas Eve Mass (Catholic)

Dec 24 730 pm Christmas Candlelight Service (Protestant)

Dec 31 5 pm Vigil Mass for Mary Mother of God (Catholic)

Dec 31 10 pm Watch Night Service (Gospel)

bullFort DeRussy Chapel

(near the Hale Koa Hotel Waikiki)

Dec 24 7 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service (Protestant)

bullTripler Army Medical Center

Dec 9 12 noon Immaculate Conception Mass (Catholic)

Dec 24 5 pm Christmas Eve Mass (Catholic)

Dec 24 630 pm Christmas Eve Candle Light Service (Protestant)

Dec 25 11am Christmas Day Mass (Catholic)

North Community

bullSchofield Barracks Main Post Chapel

Dec 21 7 pm Wiccan Yule Celebration (Pagan)

Dec 24 5 pm Vigil of Christmas Mass (Catholic)

Dec 24 630 pm Christmas Eve Service (Protestant)

Dec 25 1030 am Christmas Day Mass (Catholic)

Dec 31 8 pm Watch Night Service (Gospel)

bullWheeler Army Airfield Chapel

Dec 16 6 pm Advent Reconciliation Service (Catholic)

Dec 24 10 pm Christmas Vigil Mass (Catholic)

Dec 22 11am Christmas Service (Spanish)

Dec 31 930 pm New Years Eve Service (Spanish)

bullSoldiers Chapel

Dec 24 7 pm Christmas Eve Service (Protestant)

Jan 1 1145 am Mary Mother of God (Catholic)

USPS Holiday Mailing Deadlines

Addressed to Priority Mail Expresstrade Military Service (PMEMS)1

First-Class Mailreg Service

Priority Mailreg Service

Parcel Air Lift Mail (PAL)2

Space Available Mail (SAM)3

Standard Posttrade Service

APOFPODPO AE ZIPstrade 090-092

Dec 17 Dec 10 Dec 10 Dec 3 Nov 26 Nov 12

APOFPODPO AE ZIP 093

NA Dec 3 Dec 3 Dec 3 Nov 26 Nov 12

APOFPODPO AE ZIPs 094-098

Dec 17 Dec 10 Dec 10 Dec 3 Nov 26 Nov 12

APOFPODPO AA ZIP 340

Dec 17 Dec 10 Dec 10 Dec 3 Nov 26 Nov 12

APOFPODPO AP ZIPs 962-966

Dec 17 Dec 10 Dec 10 Dec 3 Nov 26 Nov 12

Holiday Dates for Military Mail

Domestic Mail ClassProduct Dates

First-Class Mailreg Service Dec 20

Priority Mailreg Service Dec 21

Priority Mail Expresstrade Service

Dec 23

Standard Posttrade Service Dec 14 Destination Network Distribution Center (DNDC) Drop Ship

Dec 19

Destination Delivery Unit (DDU) Drop Ship

Dec 21

Holiday Dates for Domestic Mail

Some Priority Mail Express destinations may have extended service commitments Postage refund eligibility is

adjusted for shipments mailed Dec 22-25

USPS Holiday Mailing Deadlines

Holiday Dates for International Mail

Destination Global Express Guaranteedreg Service

Priority Mail Express Internationaltrade Service

Priority Mail Internationalreg Service

First-Class Mail Internationalreg Service

Africa Dec 17 Dec 10 Dec 2 Dec 2

Asia Pacific Rim Dec 16 Dec 14 Dec 9 Dec 9

Australia New Zealand

Dec 16 Dec 14 Dec 9 Dec 9

Canada Dec 19 Dec 16 Dec 12 Dec 9

Caribbean Dec 18 Dec 14 Dec 12 Dec 9

Central amp South America

Dec 18 Dec 10 Dec 2 Dec 2

Mexico Dec 18 Dec 14 Dec 11 Dec 9

Europe Dec 18 Dec 14 Dec 12 Dec 9

Middle East Dec 16 Dec 14 Dec 12 Dec 9

Central Oahu Christmas Parades Wahiawa Town Christmas Parade

December 6

Sponsored by Wahiawa Community amp Business Association begins at 630pmndash830pm

The event is expected to have 300 marchers 10 vehicles amp 2 floats It will start at Kaala

Elementary School to California Ave to North Cane St end at Center St Contact

Elizabeth Smithe 621-7097 Email erslibbymsncom

Mililani Christmas Parade

December 7

Sponsored by Mililani Shopping Center amp Town Center of Mililani begins 930amndash

1030am The event is expected to have 1500 marchers 30 vehicles 10 floats amp 2 bands It

will start at Town Center of Mililani near LongsTheatres Parking Lot to Lanikuhana Ave

to Meheula Prkwy to Kuahelani St to Moenamanu St to Kipapa Dr to finish at Mililani

Shopping Center near Jack in the Box Contact Marisa Masuda 722-6467 E-

mailmarisapcfvirtualcom

Gentry Waipio Community Association Christmas Parade

December 8

Sponsored by Gentry Waipio Community Association kicks off at 1000 am The event is

expected to have 800 marchers 13 vehicles amp 1 band It will start at C to Waipio Uka St

Ukee St to Ka Uka Blvd to Waipio Uka St to end back at Gentry Waipio Shopping

Center at around 1130 am

Haleiwa Town Christmas Parade

December 13

Sponsored by North Shore Community Chamber of CommerceHaleiwa Main Street

begins 600pm-800pm The event is expected to have 500 marchers 45 vehicles 4 floats amp

4 bands It will start at Weed Circle to Kamehameha Hwy thru Haleiwa Town to end at

Haleiwa Beach Park Contact Candace Casados 637-4558 Fax 637-4556 Email

infogonorthshoreorg Website httpwwwgonorthshoreorg

Ewa Beach Lions Club Christmas Parade

December 21

Sponsored by Ewa Beach Lions Club kicks off at 1000am The event is expected to have

1200 marchers 80 vehicles 12 floats amp 2 bands It will start at Ilima Intermediate School

Parking Lot to Ft Weaver Rd to Kuhina St to Hanakahi St to North Rd to Ft Weaver

Rd to end at Ilima Intermediate School Parking Lot Contact Sam Fisk 685-3693

Fax 685-1444 E-mail samfisk63gmailcom

USPS Holiday Mailing Deadlines

Addressed to Priority Mail Expresstrade Military Service (PMEMS)1

First-Class Mailreg Service

Priority Mailreg Service

Parcel Air Lift Mail (PAL)2

Space Available Mail (SAM)3

Standard Posttrade Service

APOFPODPO AE ZIPstrade 090-092

Dec 17 Dec 10 Dec 10 Dec 3 Nov 26 Nov 12

APOFPODPO AE ZIP 093

NA Dec 3 Dec 3 Dec 3 Nov 26 Nov 12

APOFPODPO AE ZIPs 094-098

Dec 17 Dec 10 Dec 10 Dec 3 Nov 26 Nov 12

APOFPODPO AA ZIP 340

Dec 17 Dec 10 Dec 10 Dec 3 Nov 26 Nov 12

APOFPODPO AP ZIPs 962-966

Dec 17 Dec 10 Dec 10 Dec 3 Nov 26 Nov 12

Holiday Dates for Military Mail

Domestic Mail ClassProduct Dates

First-Class Mailreg Service Dec 20

Priority Mailreg Service Dec 21

Priority Mail Expresstrade Service

Dec 23

Standard Posttrade Service Dec 14 Destination Network Distribution Center (DNDC) Drop Ship

Dec 19

Destination Delivery Unit (DDU) Drop Ship

Dec 21

Holiday Dates for Domestic Mail

Some Priority Mail Express destinations may have extended service commitments Postage refund eligibility is

adjusted for shipments mailed Dec 22-25

USPS Holiday Mailing Deadlines

Holiday Dates for International Mail

Destination Global Express Guaranteedreg Service

Priority Mail Express Internationaltrade Service

Priority Mail Internationalreg Service

First-Class Mail Internationalreg Service

Africa Dec 17 Dec 10 Dec 2 Dec 2

Asia Pacific Rim Dec 16 Dec 14 Dec 9 Dec 9

Australia New Zealand

Dec 16 Dec 14 Dec 9 Dec 9

Canada Dec 19 Dec 16 Dec 12 Dec 9

Caribbean Dec 18 Dec 14 Dec 12 Dec 9

Central amp South America

Dec 18 Dec 10 Dec 2 Dec 2

Mexico Dec 18 Dec 14 Dec 11 Dec 9

Europe Dec 18 Dec 14 Dec 12 Dec 9

Middle East Dec 16 Dec 14 Dec 12 Dec 9

Central Oahu Christmas Parades Wahiawa Town Christmas Parade

December 6

Sponsored by Wahiawa Community amp Business Association begins at 630pmndash830pm

The event is expected to have 300 marchers 10 vehicles amp 2 floats It will start at Kaala

Elementary School to California Ave to North Cane St end at Center St Contact

Elizabeth Smithe 621-7097 Email erslibbymsncom

Mililani Christmas Parade

December 7

Sponsored by Mililani Shopping Center amp Town Center of Mililani begins 930amndash

1030am The event is expected to have 1500 marchers 30 vehicles 10 floats amp 2 bands It

will start at Town Center of Mililani near LongsTheatres Parking Lot to Lanikuhana Ave

to Meheula Prkwy to Kuahelani St to Moenamanu St to Kipapa Dr to finish at Mililani

Shopping Center near Jack in the Box Contact Marisa Masuda 722-6467 E-

mailmarisapcfvirtualcom

Gentry Waipio Community Association Christmas Parade

December 8

Sponsored by Gentry Waipio Community Association kicks off at 1000 am The event is

expected to have 800 marchers 13 vehicles amp 1 band It will start at C to Waipio Uka St

Ukee St to Ka Uka Blvd to Waipio Uka St to end back at Gentry Waipio Shopping

Center at around 1130 am

Haleiwa Town Christmas Parade

December 13

Sponsored by North Shore Community Chamber of CommerceHaleiwa Main Street

begins 600pm-800pm The event is expected to have 500 marchers 45 vehicles 4 floats amp

4 bands It will start at Weed Circle to Kamehameha Hwy thru Haleiwa Town to end at

Haleiwa Beach Park Contact Candace Casados 637-4558 Fax 637-4556 Email

infogonorthshoreorg Website httpwwwgonorthshoreorg

Ewa Beach Lions Club Christmas Parade

December 21

Sponsored by Ewa Beach Lions Club kicks off at 1000am The event is expected to have

1200 marchers 80 vehicles 12 floats amp 2 bands It will start at Ilima Intermediate School

Parking Lot to Ft Weaver Rd to Kuhina St to Hanakahi St to North Rd to Ft Weaver

Rd to end at Ilima Intermediate School Parking Lot Contact Sam Fisk 685-3693

Fax 685-1444 E-mail samfisk63gmailcom

USPS Holiday Mailing Deadlines

Holiday Dates for International Mail

Destination Global Express Guaranteedreg Service

Priority Mail Express Internationaltrade Service

Priority Mail Internationalreg Service

First-Class Mail Internationalreg Service

Africa Dec 17 Dec 10 Dec 2 Dec 2

Asia Pacific Rim Dec 16 Dec 14 Dec 9 Dec 9

Australia New Zealand

Dec 16 Dec 14 Dec 9 Dec 9

Canada Dec 19 Dec 16 Dec 12 Dec 9

Caribbean Dec 18 Dec 14 Dec 12 Dec 9

Central amp South America

Dec 18 Dec 10 Dec 2 Dec 2

Mexico Dec 18 Dec 14 Dec 11 Dec 9

Europe Dec 18 Dec 14 Dec 12 Dec 9

Middle East Dec 16 Dec 14 Dec 12 Dec 9

Central Oahu Christmas Parades Wahiawa Town Christmas Parade

December 6

Sponsored by Wahiawa Community amp Business Association begins at 630pmndash830pm

The event is expected to have 300 marchers 10 vehicles amp 2 floats It will start at Kaala

Elementary School to California Ave to North Cane St end at Center St Contact

Elizabeth Smithe 621-7097 Email erslibbymsncom

Mililani Christmas Parade

December 7

Sponsored by Mililani Shopping Center amp Town Center of Mililani begins 930amndash

1030am The event is expected to have 1500 marchers 30 vehicles 10 floats amp 2 bands It

will start at Town Center of Mililani near LongsTheatres Parking Lot to Lanikuhana Ave

to Meheula Prkwy to Kuahelani St to Moenamanu St to Kipapa Dr to finish at Mililani

Shopping Center near Jack in the Box Contact Marisa Masuda 722-6467 E-

mailmarisapcfvirtualcom

Gentry Waipio Community Association Christmas Parade

December 8

Sponsored by Gentry Waipio Community Association kicks off at 1000 am The event is

expected to have 800 marchers 13 vehicles amp 1 band It will start at C to Waipio Uka St

Ukee St to Ka Uka Blvd to Waipio Uka St to end back at Gentry Waipio Shopping

Center at around 1130 am

Haleiwa Town Christmas Parade

December 13

Sponsored by North Shore Community Chamber of CommerceHaleiwa Main Street

begins 600pm-800pm The event is expected to have 500 marchers 45 vehicles 4 floats amp

4 bands It will start at Weed Circle to Kamehameha Hwy thru Haleiwa Town to end at

Haleiwa Beach Park Contact Candace Casados 637-4558 Fax 637-4556 Email

infogonorthshoreorg Website httpwwwgonorthshoreorg

Ewa Beach Lions Club Christmas Parade

December 21

Sponsored by Ewa Beach Lions Club kicks off at 1000am The event is expected to have

1200 marchers 80 vehicles 12 floats amp 2 bands It will start at Ilima Intermediate School

Parking Lot to Ft Weaver Rd to Kuhina St to Hanakahi St to North Rd to Ft Weaver

Rd to end at Ilima Intermediate School Parking Lot Contact Sam Fisk 685-3693

Fax 685-1444 E-mail samfisk63gmailcom

Central Oahu Christmas Parades Wahiawa Town Christmas Parade

December 6

Sponsored by Wahiawa Community amp Business Association begins at 630pmndash830pm

The event is expected to have 300 marchers 10 vehicles amp 2 floats It will start at Kaala

Elementary School to California Ave to North Cane St end at Center St Contact

Elizabeth Smithe 621-7097 Email erslibbymsncom

Mililani Christmas Parade

December 7

Sponsored by Mililani Shopping Center amp Town Center of Mililani begins 930amndash

1030am The event is expected to have 1500 marchers 30 vehicles 10 floats amp 2 bands It

will start at Town Center of Mililani near LongsTheatres Parking Lot to Lanikuhana Ave

to Meheula Prkwy to Kuahelani St to Moenamanu St to Kipapa Dr to finish at Mililani

Shopping Center near Jack in the Box Contact Marisa Masuda 722-6467 E-

mailmarisapcfvirtualcom

Gentry Waipio Community Association Christmas Parade

December 8

Sponsored by Gentry Waipio Community Association kicks off at 1000 am The event is

expected to have 800 marchers 13 vehicles amp 1 band It will start at C to Waipio Uka St

Ukee St to Ka Uka Blvd to Waipio Uka St to end back at Gentry Waipio Shopping

Center at around 1130 am

Haleiwa Town Christmas Parade

December 13

Sponsored by North Shore Community Chamber of CommerceHaleiwa Main Street

begins 600pm-800pm The event is expected to have 500 marchers 45 vehicles 4 floats amp

4 bands It will start at Weed Circle to Kamehameha Hwy thru Haleiwa Town to end at

Haleiwa Beach Park Contact Candace Casados 637-4558 Fax 637-4556 Email

infogonorthshoreorg Website httpwwwgonorthshoreorg

Ewa Beach Lions Club Christmas Parade

December 21

Sponsored by Ewa Beach Lions Club kicks off at 1000am The event is expected to have

1200 marchers 80 vehicles 12 floats amp 2 bands It will start at Ilima Intermediate School

Parking Lot to Ft Weaver Rd to Kuhina St to Hanakahi St to North Rd to Ft Weaver

Rd to end at Ilima Intermediate School Parking Lot Contact Sam Fisk 685-3693

Fax 685-1444 E-mail samfisk63gmailcom

DEC 7

Seasons Best Craft amp Gift Fair

Aliiolani Elementary School 1240 7th Ave Kaimuki 8 am - 2 pm

200+ booths of crafts gifts amp food

DEC 7

Wahiawa Ryusenji Soto Mission Fujinkai Craft Fair

164 California Ave Wahiawa 9 am - 2 pm

DEC 8

Wiki Wiki One Day Vintage Collectibles amp Hawaiiana Show

Blaisdell Center Hawaii Suites 777 Ward Ave

1030 am - 430 pm early entry 9 am

An all vintage (20 yrs amp older) collectibles and antiques show and sale 92 tables with

vendors from Oahu neighbor islands and mainland US Great buys in antiques

Hawaiiana art estate jewelry vintage fashion dolls tribal art beads tiki gold amp

silver koa furniture kimono kitchenware ukuleles toys kokeshi Mid-Century

deacutecor ivory Chinese amp Japanese antiques Mings jewelry Niihau shell leis lauhala

hats stamps coins shabby chic Victorian sportscards Hawaiian Monarchy items

prints textiles postcards aloha shirts lighters and more Admission $450 Early

entry $15

DEC 11

An Evening in Waipio

Hawaii Okinawa Center Banquet Hall 94~587 Ukee St Waipio Gentry 530ndash9pm

Featuring over 60 of Hawaiis premier crafters Enjoy shopping in air condition

comfort in the Hawaii Okinawa Centers Legacy Ballroom Food door prizes silent

auction entertainment and Santa are a few of its feature

DEC 14

Moanalua High School Winter Craft Fair

2825 Ala Ilima St 9 am - 3 pm

Fabulous crafts plants gifts and ono food Over200 vendors FREE parking - school

lot open to the public at 8am Lots of street parking

DEC 14

Seasons Best Craft amp Gift Fair

Aiea Elementary School 99-371 Moanalua Rd 8 am - 2 pm

150+ booths of crafts gifts amp food

DEC 14

Winter Wonderland

Calvary Church of the Pacific 99-400 Aiea Heights Dr 10amndash1pm

10 tons of snow free keiki Christmas craft free popcorn free carmel apples craft fair

and food

DEC 15

McKinley High School Christmas Craft amp Gift Fair

McKinley High School cafeteria and surrounding grounds 9 am - 230 pm

Door prizes and silent auction 112 booths Ample parking Enter from Pensacola or

King Street

DEC 15

Holiday Craft Fair

Pacific Palisades Community Center 2106 Aamanu St Pearl City 9amndash2pm

Designer handbags custom greeting cards hand sewn clothing amp accessories

handcrafted jewelry hair accessories handmade ocean treasures scented candles amp

more

DEC 20ndash22

Honolulu Gift Fair

Blaisdell Exhibition Hall 777 Ward Ave

Fri 3ndash9pm Sat 9amndash9pm Sun 9amndash5pm

Over 300 booths Free admission

DEC 21

Mililanis Save the Best for Last Craft amp Gift Fair

Mililani Uka Elementary 94-380 Kuahelani Ave 9 am ndash 3 pm

The islands best handcraft artisans food and Christmas fun for keiki Over 100

booths

DEC 21

Mililani High School ABC Craft Fair

96-1200 Meheula Pkwy in the schools gymnasium amp courtyard

9amndash2pm

110 booths

DEC 14

Winter Wonderland

Calvary Church of the Pacific 99-400 Aiea Heights Dr 10amndash1pm

10 tons of snow free keiki Christmas craft free popcorn free carmel apples craft fair

and food

DEC 15

McKinley High School Christmas Craft amp Gift Fair

McKinley High School cafeteria and surrounding grounds 9 am - 230 pm

Door prizes and silent auction 112 booths Ample parking Enter from Pensacola or

King Street

DEC 15

Holiday Craft Fair

Pacific Palisades Community Center 2106 Aamanu St Pearl City 9amndash2pm

Designer handbags custom greeting cards hand sewn clothing amp accessories

handcrafted jewelry hair accessories handmade ocean treasures scented candles amp

more

DEC 20ndash22

Honolulu Gift Fair

Blaisdell Exhibition Hall 777 Ward Ave

Fri 3ndash9pm Sat 9amndash9pm Sun 9amndash5pm

Over 300 booths Free admission

DEC 21

Mililanis Save the Best for Last Craft amp Gift Fair

Mililani Uka Elementary 94-380 Kuahelani Ave 9 am ndash 3 pm

The islands best handcraft artisans food and Christmas fun for keiki Over 100

booths

DEC 21

Mililani High School ABC Craft Fair

96-1200 Meheula Pkwy in the schools gymnasium amp courtyard

9amndash2pm

110 booths