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CFAY Holiday Tree Lighting
December 15, 2017
IN THISISSUE:
Seventh Fleet Band Performance
Holiday Lunch Buffet With Santa
Festival of Trees
Volume 1, Issue 44
平成 29年12月15日
YOKOSUKA and ZUSHI, Japan (Dec. 8, 2017) – Fleet Activities (FLEACT) Yokosuka marks the beginning of the holiday season with the 11th annual Tree Lighting Ceremony occurring simultaneously in Yokosuka and Ikego. (Photos by Yuji Kawabe and Maria Dumanlang/ Released by FLEACT Yokosuka Public Affairs Office)
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DEC19
TUESDAY
Winter Wonderland Tot-Time
9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. | Morale Welfare and Recreation, Red brick areaCall 246-8301 for more information
An annual holiday tradition to enjoy the spirit of the season and see Christmas trees decorated by various commands! Santa’s visit will be from 12 to 5 p.m. on both days. A special “Lights Out” viewing will be tonight (Dec. 15) from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Come enjoy this unique event with only the lights of the trees and decorations to fill the room!
Festival of TreesDec. 15 • 4:30 to 7 p.m. Dec. 16,17 • 12 to 6 p.m. C2 Auditorium on Command Hill
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. | USO
DEC20
WEDNESDAY
U.S. Navy 7th Fleet Band
DEC21
THURSDAY
Fire Truck Parade with Santa Claus 6 p.m. | On base
See Santa as he tours the base with the Regional Fire Team and hands out candy to children. When you hear the sirens and music, he’s headed your way along his route. Children should wait on sidewalks for their safety. The event will be canceled in case of inclement weather.
DEC 15-17FRI - SUN
DEC25
MONDAY
DEC 23 (Sat)
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Shopping district in front of Keikyu Kurihama Station and Kurihama Flower ParkHear the sleigh bells ring in Yokosuka! Celebrate Christmas in Kurihama with band and dance performances, special food booths, a flea market, and a meeting with Santa and Admiral Sukarin! Also stay a little longer to see the winter illumination and fireworks from 6 to 6:30 p.m. at the flower park. Happy Holidays!
Kurihama Christmas Festival
DEC 17 (Sun)
12:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Fri); 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Sat), 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.(Sun) | Makuhari Messe Center, Chiba (Kaihim Makuhari Station on the JR Keiyo Line)
Yokohama Christmas Spectacular
Come enjoy a traditional Christmas buffet featuring Santa in the Kosano Dining Room. Due to limited seating capacity, reservations are recommended. Call 243-5030 for more information.
Lunch Buffet with Santa
BEYONDTHE GATE
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.| Jouhou Bunka Center, 6th floor / 1 minute walk Nihon-odori StationThe annual Lifehouse Yokohama “Christmas Spectacular” event is a full service of Christmas songs and media. Free Christmas cake and hot chocolate for all. Santa will arrive with presents for kids and there will be professional photos taken.
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Officers’ ClubPrices: Adult • $22.95 / Child (8 -11) • $11.95 / Child (4 -7) • $9.95
DEC22
FRIDAY
Holiday Togetherness Party 3 to 5 p.m. | Yokosuka Teen Center
Commanding Officer: Capt. Jeffrey Kim Chief Staff Officer: Cmdr. Chad Spencer
Command Master Chief: CMDCM (SW/AW) Warren Britten
Public Affairs Officer: Mr. Sean KellyEditor: Mr. James O’Donnell
Layout: MC1 Juan King
STATEMENT ON SOBRIETY CHECKPOINTS
NEWS AND NOTICES
As our liberty policy shifts back to its normal state, Commander, U.S. Forc-es Japan has modified the order for all bases in Japan to conduct sobri-ety checks at outbound vehicular gates. At Fleet Activities, Yokosuka, these sobriety checks will now be conducted less fre-quently at Carney Main Gate, Womble Gate, and Ikego Gate in a manner designed to minimize im-
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pact to motorists as much as possible, while ensuring compliance with require-ments to screen for poten-tial off-base DUIs. Traffic backups can be expected for these sobriety checks. As such, please continue to allow plenty of time for some delays in departing the base via motor vehicle at all hours. We understand the in-conveniences being experienced by all, and
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are constantly striving to provide efficient but effective enforcement of current Japan-wide rules and policies. Thank you for your cooperation and consideration.
PARKING AND ROAD CLOSURES
Bowling Alley Parking Lot:21 December 2017 - 10 February 2018 - The north portion of the bowling alley parking lotwill be closed.
Road by Navy Exchange ClosedGreen Bay Drive between Leahy Street and NEX parking lot is closed until February 2018.
HOLIDAY GYM CLASS SCHEDULE
There will be no Group Fit-ness or Martial Arts classes at Purdy, Fleet & Hawks Nest Gyms on:
Dec 25, Monday – Christmas DayJan 1, Monday – New Year’s Day
HOLIDAY SEASON MAILING DEADLINE
Fleet Activities Yokosuka’s Post Office has released the dates for your mail to arrive before Dec 25, 2017.
Express Mail: Dec 16Dates for First Class Mail and Priority Mail have expired
PT TOTSDec 21 (Thu): For Children Walking, Up To 5 Years Old: PT TOTS fosters creativity and confidence in children. This program also entails parent involvement, which encourages participation and understanding of each child’s development. The play environments are designed to deliver the high-quality standard parents expect for their children. PT TOTS is a won-derful interactive program. For more information, please call 243-4886 or visit https://tinyurl.com/y8w-6bebl
IKEGO ELEMENTARY STEM VOLUNTEERS
Ikego Elementary is look-ing for volunteers who have expertise in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math who are willing to share your knowledge with Ikego stu-dents. Must be available for sessions on Feb. 23, 2018. Register via Google @ goo.gl/Hi6s2i
VA VONAPP WEBSITE MOVED
If you are applying for ed-ucation benefits (Post 9/11 GIBILL or MGIB-SR) and requesting a certificate of eligibility from the VA,the VA has retired the VON-APP website and will be redirecting members to the following sites: www.vets.gov and www.ebenefits.va.gov. For questions, call (888) 442-4551.