Inside this issue:

205th MI BN

Volume 2, Issue 18

Week ending

25 June 2010

BN Blood Drive

State Fair

Dinosaur! Exhibit

Dragon Boat Races

Wet n’ Wild Discount

Weekly Zoo Event

4th of July Event

Military Life Survey

Museum Discounts

News/Comm. Briefs

MWR Info

ACS Info

Misc Info

BOSS Events

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The contents of this binder are strictly for informational purposes and does not imply endorsement of any private or

commercial organization by the 205th MI BN, 500th MI BDE, INSCOM or the Department of the Army.

THE VIGILANT

VOICE

Special Points

of Interest:

Island Happen-

ings, pp 2-8

Museum Dis-

counts, p 10

All the great things are simple, and

many can be ex-pressed in a single

word: freedom, jus-tice, honor, duty,

mercy, hope. ~Winston Churchill

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There's always something to see and do at the fair, from chow-

ing down on 'ono treats, kicking back to catch local performers

or enjoying the rides. Every year, thousands of people crowd

Aloha Stadium for the festivities, which include performances,

traveling acts, contests, games and more.

For more information and an entertainment schedule, visit

www.ekfernandez.com/fair_carnival01.html or call 808-682-5767.

LAST WEEKEND OF THE 50th STATE

FAIR!

When:

Saturdays : 4 p.m. - 12 a.m. (ends June 27)

Fridays : 6 p.m. - 12 a.m. (ends June 27)

Sundays : 12 p.m. - 12 a.m. (ends June 27)

Price:

$3 before 6 p.m., $5 from 6 p.m. to closing , $10 for admission

& unlimited rides on Saturday

Event Phone Number:

808-682-5767

Aloha Stadium

99-500 Salt Lake Blvd. Aiea, HI 96701

808-486-6704

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13th Annual Free Summer Exhibit: Dinosaurs!

now running until August 15, 2010

It’s the invasion of the dinosaurs! On Friday, June 18, Pearlridge Center’s Uptown and Down-

town Center Courts will be overrun with animatronic dinosaurs and other hands-on, fun-filled

dino activities. Dinosaurs! is Pearlridge’s 13th annual free summer educational presentation, a

long-standing tradition for Hawaii’s families. Uptown Center Court will also feature the

Pearlridge Safari Train, taking youngsters on a reptile adventure amidst oversized flora, creepy

fauna and huge boulders for a nominal fee. In addition to the large-scale robotic displays, a Sa-

fari Activity Passport provides educational information for all activities; completed passports

may be turned in for weekly prize drawings including ice cream cakes from Cold Stone Cream-

ery, dinosaur t-shirts from Razor Sports, rounds of golf from Jungle River Mini Golf and

Pearlridge gift certificates.

Keiki Tuesday: Kid-friendly entertainers will delight the

whole family at free celebrations each Tuesday from 10:30

a.m. to noon. Bring the keiki for crafts, balloons, storytel-

ling, face-painting, silly songs and more!

June 22 and 29; July 6, 13, 20, and 27: Dinosaur Safari with

Chris da Clown As a special treat, Keiki Tuesdays for the

duration of the Dinosaurs! exhibit period will feature the Di-

nosaur Safari Adventure from 10:30 to noon. Chris da Clown

will lead the little tykes and their parents on a fun-filled,

educational adventure through the Dinosaurs! exhibit both

Uptown and Downtown. Each Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. begin-

ning in Uptown, second level fronting Sephora.

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15th Annual Hawaii Dragon Boat Festival

This weekend, Ala Moana Beach Park is the place to be. Two popular events will take

place all day on both Saturday and Sunday. The Dragon Boat Festival is typically a

Beach Park tradition but will be boosted by two Sunset on the Beach events, which are

usually held in Waikiki.

The Dragon Boat Festival has become one of the summer’s most popular events. Dragon

boat races have teams consisting of 16 paddlers, a drummer, flag catcher and steersman.

There are two race categories: the open race and division. Entry fees have been waived

thanks to grants and private donations.

This exciting race competition will be followed by the family-friendly films, ―Alvin and

the Chipmunks‖ on Saturday and ―Alice in Wonderland‖ on Sunday. The Festival and

races and the Sunset program and movies are completely free events, making it a great

opportunity for friends and family to enjoy the day and evening this weekend.

This year’s added activities include Dragon Boat Grass Volleyball Tournament from 8

am to 6 pm and Dragon Boat soccer from 10 am to 6 pm on both Saturday and Sunday.

There will also be live entertainment, face-painting, a performance by the Royal Hawai-

ian Band, keiki inflatable rides, crafts, community booths, and local ono food booths.

Saturday, June 19:

Dragon Boat Festival, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Sunset on the Beach screens ―Alvin And The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel‖ at 7:15 p.m.

Sunday, June 20:

Dragon Boat Festival, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Sunset on the Beach screens ―Alice In Wonderland‖ at 7:15 p.m

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WET ‘N WILD SPECIAL Visit http://www.kumu.com/ for more info or print

out this page for your discounted ticket to visit Wet

N Wild on any Wednesday until September.

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Military Family Life Project Survey

In May 2010, the Department of Defense (DoD) began the first, large-scale,

longitudinal DoD-wide survey to assess quality of life (QOL) issues impacting military

families during and after deployments. This survey, the Military Family Life Project, will

augment research from the cross-sectional surveys conducted by the DoD. Respon-

dents, selected at random, will include 100,000 military spouses and 40,000 married

service members from all Services. Spouse surveys began in May 2010. They will be

resurveyed at the one year point.

Surveys will be sent to married service members in June 2010. They will also be asked

to participate in a follow-on survey.

If you or someone you know are chosen to participate in this survey, please complete

it and encourage other to do so. Follow the instructions and take a few minutes to go

online and complete the survey.

This is a wonderful opportunity to provide the DoD with feeedback on programs and

services offered to your military community! Your opinions can make a difference and

help shape the future of QOL programs and services.

Remember - You CAN make a difference! Let your voice be heard!

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Museums Offer Free Admission to Military

Families

By Elaine Wilson

American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, May 24, 2010 – Active duty servicemembers and their families will gain free

access to hundreds of museums throughout the nation this summer, thanks to a partnership

between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families.

More than 600 museums in 50 states and the District of Columbia have signed up so far to

participate in Operation Appreciation: Blue Star Museums. The program offers active duty

servicemembers -- including activated Guard and Reserve -- and up to five of their immediate

family members free admission to participating museums from Memorial Day through Labor

Day. "The Blue Star Museums initiative is a tangible expression of appreciation to service-

members and their families," said Barbara Thompson, director of the Pentagon's office of fam-

ily policy, children and youth. "It warms our hearts to see how other federal agencies and local

communities can think creatively to recognize their sacrifice and contribution to the nation."

People can visit http://www.arts.gov/national/bluestarmuseums/index.php for a complete list

of participating museums, which run the gamut from children's and fine arts to history and

science museums. Participating museums include the Art Institute of Chicago, Dallas Mu-

seum of Art, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Please Touch Museum in Philadelphia, Mu-

seum of Modern Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, and all of New

Mexico's 14 state-run museums and historic monuments.

"This is a fantastic opportunity for servicemembers and their families to enjoy the cultural ex-

periences that might have otherwise been inaccessible because of cost," Thompson said. "We

truly appreciate the generosity of the National Endowment for the Arts and the participating

museums."

While admission is free of charge, some special or limited-time exhibits may not be included in

the program, according to a Blue Star Museums news release. People should contact the mu-

seum directly for specifics.

"There have always been wonderful examples of partnerships between museums and military

installations, but the scale of this gift from the museum community to military families is

thrilling," Kathy Roth-Douquet, chairman of Blue Star Families, said in a news release.

"Military families work hard for this country, and it is gratifying for us to be recognized for

that.

"We anticipate that thousands of military families will participate in the program and visit

museums this summer - many of them for the first time," she continued. "Blue Star Families

will work hard to help our military families make the most of these opportunities."

A group of military spouses formed Blue Star Families in December 2008 to raise awareness of

the challenges of military family life in partnership with civilian communities and leaders, ac-

cording to the organization's website. The nonprofit group has grown to include spouses and

families from all services and walks of life, including National Guard and Reserve, as well as

veterans and civilians.

Simply Ballroom — The

Armed Services YMCA is of-

fering ballroom classes that

cover the basic techniques and

patterns of the American style

of ballroom dance for $10 per

class, per person. Participants

aren’t required to find their

own partner before register-

ing for a class. Classes for ser-

vice members and spouses are

June 19, or every other Satur-

day, 10-11 a.m. Classes for

children ages 6-18 are every

other Tuesday, 3-4 p.m. E-

mail wheeler@asymcahi.org or

call 624-5645 for more details.

Deployment Ceremony —

The 25th Infantry Division

bids aloha to the Soldiers of

2nd Brigade Combat Team

during a deployment cere-

mony, June 24, 2 p.m., at Sills

Field, Schofield Barracks. The

public is invited. Expect traf-

fic congestion to be heavier

than normal on roads leading

to the 25th ID headquarters,

and for Cadet Sheridan Road

to be closed, June 23-24.

Hawaiian Luau — The

Pililaau Army Recreation

Center hosts a luau the last

Friday of every month at the

Sunset Café. Experience ―Old

Hawaii‖ with authentic cui-

sine, a hula show and a fire-

knife spectacular, June 25.

Dinner begins at 6 p.m., and

the entertainment starts at

6:30 p.m. Cost for adults is

$22.95 and $15.95 for children

ages 5-12. Call 696-4778.

Ceramic Pouring — Learn

about all the items a person

can make by taking a ceramic

pouring class, June 26, 9 a.m.

Call 655-4202.

Fun Run — Register for the

Fourth of July celebration 5K

and the children's 1-Mile Fun

Run by June 25. The 5K Run

is at 9 a.m. and the 1-Mile

Fun Run is at 10 a.m., July 4,

at Sills Field on Schofield

Barracks. The 5K entry fee is

$15 or $20, on race day. A T-

shirt is included with all 5K

preregistrations. No entry fee

is charged for the 1-Mile Fun

Run, which is for children 12

years or under. All Fun Run

finishers will receive ribbons,

and Fun Run T-shirts are

$10. E-mail mi-

chael.e.kim@us.army.mil or

call 655-9650 for more details.

July ID Card System — U.S.

Army Garrison-Hawaii’s new

ID Card Appointment System

start is delayed until October

at the Directorate of Human

Resources ID Card Offices.

Call 655-1374.

Road Closures — Portions of

Ayres Avenue, from Waianae

Avenue to McNair Gate on

Schofield Barracks, will be

closed for road resurfacing,

July 1-19. Call 656-2473.

Ongoing

Free Ladies Golf Clinic —

Learn the basics of golfing at a

free ladies golf clinic. This

clinic is offered the first Satur-

day of each month, from 2:30-

3:30 p.m., at the Leilehua Golf

Course Driving Range. Call

655-4653.

Ladies’ Fitness Classes —

Cardio Step and Circuit, and

Vinyasa Power Yoga classes

are offered at the Fort Shafter

Physical Fitness Cen-

ter. Beginner through ad-

vanced-level yoga classes are

Tuesdays, 9-10 a.m., and

cardio classes are Thursdays,

9-10 a.m. Call 438-1152.

Volleyball & Racquetball —

Learn basic skills and tech-

niques from experienced in-

structors, Tuesdays and Thurs-

days, 8:30-10 a.m., at Martinez

Physical Fitness Center,

Schofield Barracks. Courts will

be open for free play across the

street from the facility. Call

655-4804.

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Check out What’s Happening at MWR! www.mwrarmyhawaii.com Ceramic Mold Pouring - Searching for something artistic to do? Visit the Arts and Crafts Center on Jun. 26 from 9:00 a.m. to noon for a ceramic pour-ing class and let your imagination lead the way. $25 covers your supplies for 3 classes. Live on the south side of the island? Enjoy these classes at Fort Shafter as well. Call 655-4202 or 438-1315 for more information. Hawaiian Magic Company - Want to be amazed by magic? Bring your whole family out to this new program on Jun. 29 at Fort Shafter Library, Jun. 30 at Sgt. Yano Library or Jul. 1 at Aliamanu Library for this delightful show. The show starts at 3:00 p.m. at all three locations. For more information please call 655-8002. 4th of July Fun Run - Kick off your 4th of July celebrations with an Army Hawaii tradition --- the 4th of July 5K and Children's 1 Mile Fun Run. Young or old, fast or slow, this event brings patriotic spirited people to-gether for the sake of good times! The run takes place on Schofield Barracks, Jul. 4. Starting with the 5K Run at 9 a.m. and the 1 Mile Run at 10 a.m. Entry Fee Deadline: $15 (Postmarked by June 25) or $20 (On Race Day) T-shirt is included with all 5K pre-registrations. Children's 1 Mile Fun Run (12 years & under), all finishers will receive ribbons. No Entry Fee! T-Shirts may be purchased for $10. Registration must be com-plete by Jun 30 (T-Shirt included). For more information contact Mike Kim at 655-9650 or mi-chael.e.kim@us.army.mil. Late registration & packet pickup will be at 6:30 a.m., Sills Field, corner of Cadet Sheridan and Trimble Road. Kayak I - Are you an adrenaline junkie or just love the outdoors? If so spend half a day on Jun. 26 at vari-ous beaches around this beautiful island kayaking. Classes are available in three skill levels as well as kayak fishing. The cost is only $49 per person. Call 655-0143 to reserve your spot or for more information. 30 and Older Basketball - Got Skills on the basketball court? 30 and older basketball is open to Battalion and Separate Company level, Active Duty, Army Reserve and National Guard units stationed within the geographical limits of Hawaii. Entry deadline is Jul. 6 at 4:00 p.m. Organizational meeting will be held at 1400 on 9 Jul., Room 100, Bldg 556, Schofield Barracks. Call 655-0856 for more information. Stand Up Paddleboard - Have the guts to learn something new? Already love this sport? Take a stand up paddle board lesson on Jun. 27. This is the latest craze. We can help you with equipment rentals. Sessions are only $54.00 each. Call 655-0143 to register. Ongoing Quilting/Sewing - Quilting/Sewing can be a very enjoyable hobby. The arts and crafts center will be open from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at this time basic sewing techniques will be taught and you can create your own special project! The cost is just $25 for the first class and $5 for each additional class. Call 655-4202. Watercolor Painting for beginners - Be creative, join us on Wednesdays from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. and learn color mixing and abstract techniques. 4 sessions are only $60 and includes all the supplies you need. Call 655.9042 to register. Auto Skills Center - Thinking of purchasing a used car and would like to get it checked first? We can help with that with our Pre-buy Auto Inspection. Call us for more information SB Auto Skills 655-9368 or Fort Shafter Auto Skills at 438-9402.

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Navy MWR Activities

Friday Night Float Nights at Scott Pool: Every Friday in June from 6 to 8 p.m., enjoy the pool after hours with your favorite float and goodies at the pool. For details, call 473-0394. Single Sailors - Ladies Night at Beeman Center - June 4: Gather the girls for a fun night with Liberty. The event is free and open to all female single sail-ors. For more details, call 473-2582. Youth Sports Pee Wee T-Ball Registration - June 7 through 25: Youth ages 3 to 5 will learn the fundamentals of t-ball in a fun, age-appropriate manner. Season runs July through September. Registration fee is $40 and includes t-shirt, hat, t-ball and medal. For more details, call 474-3501. MWR presents the Hawaiian Island Creations/Quiksilver Surf Classic on June 19 - Registration Ends June 12: Whether you like to ride the waves or just watch surfers in action, come to Barbers Point for this exciting competition. The contest begins at 8 a.m. and is open to all active duty, DoD civilians, reserv-ists and their family members. The entry fees are $25 (open entry), $20 (active duty w/ ID) and $15 (12 years & younger). There is no charge to watch the com-petition. Various divisions are organized according to gender, age, active duty and DoD civilian status. For more information, visit www.greatlifehawaii.com or call White Plains Beach at 682-4925. Free Golf Clinic at Barbers Point Golf Course - June 12: This free clinic runs from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Call Robin Hashimoto, head golf professional, at 221-9275 for details. Free Golf Clinic at Navy-Marine Golf Course - June 12: Learn the basics of golf in this free clinic. Start time is 2 p.m. Active duty Navy, Marine, Coast Guard and their family members have priority. Call the Pro Shop at 471-0142 for details and registration. Child and Youth Programs - Summer Camps and Teen Adventures: Online registration is ongoing for all day, sports, specialty, travel and overnight camps. Regis-tration will continue until all camps have reached maximum enrollment. Payments are no longer being accepted online, so parents must come to Catlin Clubhouse to complete all paperwork and pay deposits. Visit www.greatlifehawaii.com to reg-ister. For more information, call Catlin Clubhouse at 421-1556. Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Library presents the "Voyage to Book Island" sum-mer reading program. Sign up and spend the summer in literary adventures. Keep track of your reading and win awards for reaching your goal! This FREE program is open to all ages and includes a fun party on July 31. Hurry, the voyage be-gins June 7. Call 448-8289 for more information.

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Serving the

USAG-HI

Community

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26st June – Puena Point Reef Walk – This is a great op-

portunity to examine various small marine life while

enjoying the beautiful view of the Hawaiian water. Be

ready to collect some small Hawaiian souvenirs. Make

sure you bring your reef shoes. A net, bag and gloves

are a nice to have. Minimum age is 6 yrs. w/adult

(ODR) 0600-1000. $5.00 each.

27th June – Summer Ocean Splash - This is your opportu-

nity to catch up on all the classes: Stand Up Paddle-

boarding, Kayaking, and outrigger canoeing. (PARC) 0800

-1400. $64.00 each

6th July – Open Water Diver Certification – Receive an ex-

citing one-week long course that will award you a LIFETIME

certification as a PADI Open Water SCUBA Diver. Courses

run Monday thru Sunday (OC). $229.99. Reservations must be

made in advance so sign up NOW!

9th-11th July – Family Camp – Come and enjoy all days

and nights on the beach. An entire weekend full of fun

with your family and other families. Play horseshoes,

volleyball, and water activities such as kayaking, pad-

dleboarding. Storytelling and sand crab hunting at

night. (PARC) $50 each. 1500(Fri)-1200 (Sun)

10th July - OPEN HOUSE! FREE family activities: Popcorn

& Cotton Candy, Bounce house, music, Discover SCUBA,

ADventure XXXX. 0930-1430

17th July - OC1 Paddling/Stand-up Paddleboard Les-

sons – Here is an opportunity to learn to Paddle-

board and Ocean Canoe the “Hawaiian way” on the wa-

ter. Both classes included for one low price of $60

each. (ODR) 0630-1130.

ALL dates/times are tentative and subject to change.

All ADventures will depart from/return to the Outdoor Recreation Center, Bldg. #556 with the exception of Summer Ocean Splash (PARC) or otherwise noted.

* Registrations & Payment required in advance of program departure (normally by Friday afternoon).

If you have any questions, please, feel free to call the Outdoor Rec. Center,

655-0143, for more information or to register.

OUTDOOR RECREATION ACTIVITIES

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Weekly Financial Tips

Compiled by Ryki Carlson – richarda.carlson@us.army.mil

SOCIAL EVENTS – With summer here, most of us get together with family and

friends. Whether it is for a picnic or a potluck dinner we love the chance to sociali-

ze and eat great food. If you are looking for great recipes for these events consider

the following sites:

1. Recipes – Searching for that perfect recipe?

a. Check out www.KraftFoods.com for kid friendly easy dinners. This site offers links to Kraft’s promotions

and current coupons.

b. Stop searching for kid friendly food, visit www.kidshealth.org/kin/recipes/index.html. This site offers reci-

pes that your children can make or assist you in creating. They are guaranteed to be a hit!

c. Visit www.recipezaar.com to search for recipes in 450+ categories.

d. Whether you want to browse categories by event, courses or ingredients www.allrecipes.com offers ease

and flexibility.

e. If you want flexibility and lots of options check out www.foodnetwork.com. This site links you to coupons

as well as gives you recipes that you see on TV and from some famous chefs.

f. Looking to find out more about your ingredients or how to store them, click on www.epicurious.com. This

site includes recipes from Gourmet and bon appétit magazines.

g. Rushed for time, check out www.cooks.com which centers on simplicity. It offers you information on nu-

trition facts, cooking times and more.

h. Loved that pasta dish at your favorite restaurant, now you have the opportunity to recreate it at home.

www.copykat.com gives you various recipes to create and share with family and friends.

i. Want the recipes from your favorite cooking magazine without the cost, check out www.myrecipes.com.

This site features recipes from Cooking Light, Southern Living, Sunset, Coastal Living, All You, Real Simple,

and Health.

2. If cooking isn’t your specialty, don’t worry, there are numerous alternatives to save you money and time.

a. Consider visiting your favorite grocery store for salads. Look in the refrigerated section versus the deli.

Quite often, the deli packages these same salads, yet per ounce they are cheaper in the refrigerated section.

b. Look for coupons for those items you are looking to bring, whether it’s chips, cookies, or punch. Some

sites that offer coupons include: www.smartsource.com, www.redplum.com or www.coupons.com.

c. If you plan on visiting your favorite fast food restaurant to pick up a bucket of chicken or a pizza, print a

coupon to save costs at www.retailmenot.com or www.restaurant.com for highly discounted gift certificates.

d. Also, check the website of the restaurant or grocery store you are visiting. Quite often they have additional

specials or coupons listed on their website or Facebook page.

No matter which site you visit to find that perfect recipe or saving, enjoy the end result with family and

friends!

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