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It’s the most wonderful time of the year and MCCS has many great events planned to spread holiday cheer. Come celebrate Christmas at an MCCS Club near you. On December 25,

traditional lunch buffets will be available at The Butler Officers’ Club on Plaza Housing, The Lanai at Taiyo Golf Club, Surfside on Camp Kinser and Tengan Castle on Camp Courtney from 11 to 3 p.m., and from noon to 4 p.m. at The Palms on Camp Hansen. Prices for the lunch buffets at the Butler Officers' Club, Tengan Castle, Surfside and The Lanai are $19.95 for adults and $9.95 for children ages 5 to 11. The Palms lunch buffet is $17.95 for adults and $8.95 for children ages 5 to 11.

For a traditional Christmas dinner buffet, visit BeachHead on Camp Schwab from 5 to 9 p.m. Prices are $17.95 for adults, $8.95 for children ages 5 to 11. Ocean Breeze on Camp Foster and Surfside on Camp Kinser will host their buffets from 5 to 9 p.m. Prices are $19.95 for adults, $9.95 children ages 5 to 11. All buffets are free for children under 5. For a countrified kick, why not try the Country Fried Christmas at Thirsty’s on MCAS Futenma on Christmas Eve from 7 p.m. to midnight where all patrons may dine for $12.95, or the Christmas Eve Hawaiian Luau at Habu Pit from 5 to 9 p.m. priced $17.95 for adults and $8.95 for children ages 5 to 11. ‘Tis the season to be jolly so celebrate at an MCCS Club and stuff yourself silly.

For more information on Christmas celebrations, visit mccsokinawa.com/clubs, MCCS Okinawa Clubs & Restaurants Facebook page or call your nearest participating club.

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December 19, 1:30–4 p.m.MCFTB Bldg. 5677

Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.Bldg. 5601

December 14 & 157–10 a.m.

Weekly Poker TournamentsMondays & Wednesdays in December 6–11 p.m. Ocean Breeze, Camp FosterFREE

SMP Clinics 1st & 3rd Fridays, 9–11 a.m. Taiyo Golf Club 645-3681 FREE to single Marines

Ladies of the Links  Every Thursday 9–10 a.m., 5:30–6:30 p.m. Taiyo Golf Club 622-2004 FREE to women

Floating Aquatic Obstacle Course

Visit usmc-mccs.org/careers to learn about exciting job opportunities with MCCS Okinawa.

Ace the Interview WorkshopDecember 19, 8:30–11:30 a.m. MFP–R, Camp Kinser645-3151FREE

Dates, times, locations and fees subject to change.

Monday at the Movies December 16 & 23, 8 p.m. Open to all ranks Enlisted Lounge at The Palms Camp Hansen FREE

L.I.N.K.S. for Kids December 20, 3:30–6:30 p.m. Library, Camp Courtney 645-3689 FREE

FOCUS Storytime for Kids of Deployed Parents  December 27, 4–5 p.m. Torii Station Library 645-6077 FREE

Healthy Thinking Group Wednesdays, 9–11 a.m. Bldg. 439, Camp Foster 645-2915 FREE

Karaoke Night Saturdays in December 8–11 p.m. Surfside, Camp Kinser FREE

Dollar Taco Night Wednesdays in December, 6–9 p.m. Beachhead, Camp Schwab 625-2053

Mov ing overseas can be confusing. Besides settling into a new home, learning a foreign

language and adjusting to a different culture, there’s that college degree that you would like to earn. Just because you are on Okinawa doesn’t mean that you can’t continue your education. There are many different degrees and programs offered in the classroom and online that are tailored to fit the needs of military members and their dependents. Whether you are starting or finishing your degree, the MCCS Education Centers can help find the right courses

for you. Registration for the second spring session is happening now through January 10. You can sign up and start working on your degree. Spring session 1 college courses run from January 13 to March 9. Military members can even use tuition assistance to help pay for their courses. All Marines new to Okinawa must attend a College 101/Tuition Assistance brief prior to receiving tuition assistance for the first time. So don’t wait to register for this upcoming term. For more information, contact your local MCCS Education Center.

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Prove that you’re the best as you power across a pool filled with

floating obstacles.

December 14, 1–3 p.m.Camp Hansen 50M Pool

Techniques and coping mechanisms will be discussed in this afternoon

class that teaches you how to manage stress in a healthy way.

Check out and buy excess NAF property items for sale such as computers, monitors, furniture,

and sporting, weight and recreation equipment.

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Kimberly D. Beard is the MCCS Health Promotion Manager.For more information on nutrition or exercise, contact

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Open 6-on-6Soccer Tournament

Gunners Fitness Center 645-4866/3985

Register by 1 p.m. on December 16 at any MCCS fitness center for $80 per team.

December 20–22Gunners Fitness Center Sports Fields

Kinser Fitness Center 637-1869

Register by 1 p.m. on January 6 at any MCCS fitness center for $95 per team.

January 10–12Kinser Fitness Center

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Southern Camps Commander’s CupFlag Football TournamentJanuary 3–5Gunners Softball FieldsRegister by 1 p.m. on December 30 at any MCCS fitness center on Camps Foster, Kinser and MCAS Futenma. This free event is open to eligible units aboard Camps Foster, Kinser and MCAS Futenma.  Awards will be given to first and second place teams.  Tournament brackets and bylaws will be e-mailed to each coach. For details, call 645-4866.

Northern Camps Commander’s CupFlag Football TournamentJanuary 3–5Camp Hansen Parade DeckRegister by 1 p.m. on December 30 at any MCCS fitness center on Camps Courtney, Hansen and Schwab. This free event is open to eligible units aboard Camps Courtney, Hansen or Schwab. Awards will be given to first and second place teams. Tournament brackets and bylaws will be e-mailed to each coach. For details, call 623-5569.

Functional Fitness 5KJanuary 25Kinser Fitness CenterRegister by 1 p.m. on January 21 at any MCCS fitness center or by January 24 at Kinser Fitness Center for $10. On-site registration will be available from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. for $15. This event is open to participants island-wide. Awards will be given to first, second and third place teams in each division. For details, call 637-1869.

Open Bench Press TournamentJanuary 25Futenma Semper Fit GymRegister by 1 p.m. on January 20 at any MCCS fitness center for $10. On-site registration will be available from 8 to 9 a.m. for $15. This event is open to participants island-wide. Awards will be given to first, second and third place finishers in all divisions. There will be an on-site participants’ brief at 9:45 a.m.* For details, call 636-2672.

*Attendance is required for participation.

A 30-minute class for conditioning and strengthening the abdominals, spine, pelvis and muscles that run the entire length of the torso. The muscles of the core make it possible to stand upright, control full body movements, transfer energy, shift body weight and move in any direction. These classes are great

for everyone from the beginner to the athlete.

Hansen House of PainMondays & Wednesdays, 12:15–12:30For a full class schedule, visit schedule

mccsokinawa.com/groupfitness.

The holiday season presents the perfect opportunity to make memories that last a lifetime,

whether it is a tradition that’s been in the family forever or one that you are beginning this year. If the holidays at your house have become more about shopping for the latest gadgets and less about honoring family traditions, then maybe now is the time to reassess and make a change for the better. Begin by taking the stress out of your holidays and putting quality family time and fun festivities back into the equation. By starting a gingerbread house tradition with your family, you can reconnect with those you love and build lifetime memories.

Ginger has been traced back to

Europe during the 11th century when explorers brought the spice back with them from the Middle East. All types of ginger products, including gingerbread, became popular in Europe, especially Germany, but tradition says the idea of a gingerbread house came from Hansel and Gretel, a famous children’s book written by the Brothers Grimm. This charming story intrigued bakers everywhere, quickly making these colorful houses a holiday tradition. The work of art requires a recipe for gingerbread and icing, a template for the house and walls, a dash of patience and a pinch of creativity. Add decorations such as gumdrops, pretzels and candy canes and enjoy your edible masterpiece.

OpenSoftball Tournament

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OpenBasketball Tournament

Schwab Power Dome 625-2654

Register by 1 p.m. on December 16 at any MCCS fitness center for $95 per team.

December 20–22Schwab Power Dome

Camp Hansen

Hansen House of Pain 623-5569/5558

Register by 1 p.m. on December 23 at any MCCS fitness center for $95 per team.

December 27–29Hansen House of Pain

OpenBasketball Tournament

For more information, call 637-1869.

Semper Fit Health Promotion

Semper Fit Health Promotion 645-3910/3484

High intensity/short duration training using unconventional equipment.

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Bright Lights, Big BuffetT here is no other time of the year that makes room for the

dazzling display of lights that we see around Christmas. The colors, the arrangements and the twinkling frequencies of a

light display can all be tweaked to create truly unique and inspirational works of radiant art. Okinawa is home to many illumination events, and new to this year’s roster is the holiday illumination at the newly renovated and reopened Southeast Botanical Gardens. The brilliant bulbs are sure to take your breath away and the picturesque garden setting will grant you Christmas photos that will most certainly be the highlight of your holiday photo album. Tours+ can take you there and then some with their Holiday

Illumination and Dinner Buffet tour on December 23. From 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., you can enjoy an unforgettable buffet banquet at the new restaurant inside the Southeast Botanical Gardens as you revel in the resplendent glory of the lighting display around you. This tour is ideal for families and is sure to wow the kids, leaving them with visions of bright lights dancing in their heads. The tour also makes for a perfect date night for couples with the cozy and romantic atmosphere of a fine dining establishment and the kind of lighting that makes everyone look good. Prices are $64 for adults, $39 for children ages 7 to 15, $24 for children ages 4 to 6, and $5 for children under 4.

For details or to reserve your spot, please visit mccsokinawa.com/tours.

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islandtoursFor more information, contact MCCS Tours+: Camp Foster 646-3502 | Camp Hansen 623-6344 | Camp Kinser 637-2744

MCCS Tours+ makes every effort to adhere to the itinerary; however, we reserve the right to make changes if necessary for reasons beyond our control.

December 13–30, 6–11 p.m.

Kanucha Resort Stardust Fantasia

Kanucha Resort Hotel, Nago City

Tickets ¥1,500–¥4,000 per car

December 14–15, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.

Uruma City Industrial Festival

Uruma City Hall Ishikawa Branch, Uruma City

FREE

December 14–January 3, 5:30–10 p.m.

Itoman Peaceful Illumination

Itoman Kanko Koen, Itoman City

Adults ¥250, Under 15 FREE

December 14–February 16, 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Robo Tomo Exhibition (Robots Are Our Friends)

Okinawa Children’s Zoo Wonder Museum,

Okinawa City

Adults ¥200, Children (4–16) ¥100

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R ice is undoubtedly the most indispensable ingredient in Japanese cuisine and daily life. A close second, however, is miso.

Miso is a fermented paste of soybeans and grain, usually barley or rice, and is an active component of almost every Japanese meal. It is most frequently eaten as miso soup, a staple of the Japanese breakfast. However, miso is also often present in a large variety of cooked dishes such as champuru, tofu dengaku (grilled, miso-covered tofu) and broiled nasu (eggplant).

Miso comes in many varieties and is frequently categorized by color, though it can also be classified by the type of grain used (rice, barley, soybeans) or by taste (sweet or salty). Red miso, or aka miso, comprises much of the rice miso sold in Japan. It is red to brown in color and rather salty. White miso, or shiro miso, is much lighter and sweeter. Famously made in Kyoto, it is typically more expensive than red miso. Mixed miso, or awase miso, is a combination of red and white miso. Miso preference varies not only from person to person but also from location to location. Residents of western Japan tend to favor barley and sweet rice miso, while central Japan typically favors soybean miso. The rest of Japan typically enjoys salty rice miso.

Miso packs a powerful nutritious punch of carbohydrates, essential oils, vitamins, minerals, and proteins. Roughly 14 percent of miso is pure protein, and miso can also contain anywhere from 5 to 12 percent sodium. Like yogurt, this popular foodstuff contains millions of beneficial living bacteria that contain natural digestive enzymes that aid digestion and have been proven to ward off harmful intestinal microorganisms.

Miso has also been used to help people suffering from radiation sickness. It was frequently used in World War II Japan after the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. After the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, the Japanese government shipped hundreds of thousands of tons of miso to the Ukraine to aid those who had been near or downwind from the nuclear power plant. Miso is also purported to possess cancer prevention properties and to lower cholesterol.

The process of making miso begins by steaming rice or barley. Then, the grain is cooled to about 100 degrees Fahrenheit, inoculated with the Aspergillus oryzae mold, and cultured. Meanwhile, soybeans are washed, cooked, cooled and crushed. After the grain has cultured for several days, the soybeans are added, along with salt and water. The end result, which looks like grainy mush, is put into deep cedar vats and fermented. Quality miso needs

Miso

one to three years to properly ferment. During the fermentation time, bacteria and enzymes transform the grain into a nutritionally-rich, thick, grainy paste with a consistency similar to that of peanut butter.

Currently, about 1,400 miso-manufacturing plants in Japan produce 560,000 tons of miso annually. Of that amount, only 3,000 tons are exported. The average Japanese citizen consumes nearly eleven pounds of miso every year—food for thought the next time you sit down to a hearty bowl of miso soup!

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Peaceful Illumination in Itoman December 21, 4:30–10 p.m. Adults $18, Children (3–11) $11, (under 3) $5 Have a memorable night with the most beautiful Christmas lights and decorations in Itoman City. There will be a laser light show along with lots of entertainment, food and games.*

Urashima Dinner Theater December 21, 5:30–9:30 p.m. Adults $79 (with lobster) $60 (without), Children (6–12) $39, (3–5) $35, (under 3) $5 no meal Savor the flavors of Okinawan cuisine while being entertained by traditional music and dancers. Choose between American or Okinawan dinners. Tour price includes dinner and show.*

Shuri Castle & Naha December 22, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Adults $21, Children (3–11) $14, (under 3) $5 Tour this 15th century castle and enjoy lunch and shopping on Kokusai Street. Spend the rest of the day at Fukushu Garden and Naminoue Shinto Shrine. Bring yen for entrance fees, lunch and purchases.

Okinawa Children’s Zoo Light Show December 23, 3:30–7:30 p.m. Adults $35, Children (4–15) $22, (under 4) $5 Join us at the zoo for an evening of fun. Watch an exciting holiday-themed laser light show and even play in snow.*

Southeast Botanical Garden Illumination & Dinner Buffet December 23, 5–9:30 p.m. Adults $64, Children (7–15) $39, (4–6) $24, (under 4) $5 Visit the newly renovated restaurant at the Southeast Botanical Gardens for an unforgettable meal with the backdrop of a sea of lights that are sure to take your breath away.*

Christmas Sunset Dinner Cruise December 24, 3:30–8:30 p.m. Couples $179, Adults $95, Children (6–12) $63, (3–5) $31, (under 3) $5 *no meal Enjoy live music and a gorgeous sunset from the upper-level deck. This scenic cruise will include a steak and garlic shrimp dinner.*

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