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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Family and MWR fun, food, travel & well-being guide

MAY 2013 • JBLMmwr.com

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APPRECIATION

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MILITARY YOUTH OF THE YEAR

Free moviesPAYDAY

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OF OLYMPIA

Your truck should work as hard as your boots.

*On approved credit to qualified customers through your participating Toyota dealer and Toyota Financial Services. Not all applicants will qualify. Eligible customers must be in current active duty status in the U.S. Military (Navy, Army, Air Force, Marines, National Guard, Coast Guard and active Reserve) or a U.S. Military inactive reserve that is part of the Individual ReaReady Reserve, Selected Reserve and inactive National Guard. Rebate offered by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. Rebate will be applied on lease contracts, first toward amounts due at lease signing or delivery, with any remainder to the capitalized cost reduction or toward the down payment on finance contracts. Finance or lease contract must be executed by

JanuaJanuary 3, 2013. One rebate per lease or finance transaction. Not compatible with the Toyota College Graduate Program. The Military Rebate Program is subject to change or termination at any time. Some restrictions apply. Program may not be available in all states. See participating dealer for details. Toyota Financial Services has not reviewed and is not respon-sible for any other offers in this ad. Toyota Financial Services is a service mark of Toyota Motor Credit Corporation. ©2012 Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc

$1000 Military Rebate*.In appreciation of your service and sacrifice, Toyota is offering a $1000 rebate when you finance or lease any new Toyota from your Toyota dealer and Toyota Financial Services,

to eligible active and inactive duty personnel.*

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OF OLYMPIA

Your truck should work as hard as your boots.

*On approved credit to qualified customers through your participating Toyota dealer and Toyota Financial Services. Not all applicants will qualify. Eligible customers must be in current active duty status in the U.S. Military (Navy, Army, Air Force, Marines, National Guard, Coast Guard and active Reserve) or a U.S. Military inactive reserve that is part of the Individual ReaReady Reserve, Selected Reserve and inactive National Guard. Rebate offered by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. Rebate will be applied on lease contracts, first toward amounts due at lease signing or delivery, with any remainder to the capitalized cost reduction or toward the down payment on finance contracts. Finance or lease contract must be executed by

JanuaJanuary 3, 2013. One rebate per lease or finance transaction. Not compatible with the Toyota College Graduate Program. The Military Rebate Program is subject to change or termination at any time. Some restrictions apply. Program may not be available in all states. See participating dealer for details. Toyota Financial Services has not reviewed and is not respon-sible for any other offers in this ad. Toyota Financial Services is a service mark of Toyota Motor Credit Corporation. ©2012 Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc

$1000 Military Rebate*.In appreciation of your service and sacrifice, Toyota is offering a $1000 rebate when you finance or lease any new Toyota from your Toyota dealer and Toyota Financial Services,

to eligible active and inactive duty personnel.*

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FROM THE COVER Cover by Scott Hansen | Northwest Guardian

Armed Forces Day’s still going strong!Join us Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. for Armed Forces Day at Cowan and Memorial stadiums at JBLM-Lewis Main! You’ll find military re-enactments and displays, rugby and football games, craft sales, carnival rides, Radio Disney live entertainment, Volksmarch and much more! For more details, see pages 8 and 25.

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LEARNING & EARNING

Read more than 480 free digital magazines through your JBLM libraries; save money in your everyday spending

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FAMILY & THE HOMEFRONT

Get freebies during Military Spouse Appreciation Week; visit new JBLM parks; find support for new parents

FEELIN’ GOODJoin Strong B.A.N.D.S. with fitness,

reading, swimming, sports & recreational activities in May

ADVENTURESGet in on outdoor fun through biking,

kayaking, fishing, rafting, hiking, shopping, park trips & much more

FOOD & FUNTreat Mom to brunches; learn a new

hobby or skill the fun way; get discounts on golf; play at May events

The Williams Family waits at the McChord Field flightline for their loved one’s return from an 817th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron deployment. All military spouses receive freebies during Military Spouse Appreciation Week May 6–10. See page 18 for details.

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Armed Forces Day is a time to salute our military members — both veterans and those currently serving our nation — and educate the community about the military. Through historical re-enactments and modern-day military displays, you’ll learn a lot. Plus, with roving and stage entertainment, rides and food, you’ll have fun, too. The celebra-tion is Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Turn to page 8 for details and public-access information.

Also this month:• Mother’s Day Brunch is offered at two locations: McChord Club and

The Bistro at Russell Landing. Turn to page 7 for details.• Military Spouse Appreciation Week is May 6–10. In honor of the

support and service JBLM spouses provide, you’re invited to a week’s worth of events just for you. Find the details on page 18.

• It’s time to get fit! Pick a fitness activity, make a commitment to ahealthy lifestyle and register for the upcoming Salmon Run (page 26).And, please remember to share your MWR experiences with me. Take

a few minutes to send your thoughts at http://ice.disa.mil.

Director, Family & MWR William E. Harvey

Creative director Toby Bartley

Promotions director Kelly Wetzel

Editor & graphic designer Kimberly Rowe

Writer/graphic designer Patti Jeffrey

Contributors Cindy Spano and Eugene A. Woods

Contributing photographersCindy Arnold, Scott Ballentine, Ursula Buford, Ken Dietiker,Scott Hansen, Emiliano Hernandez, Lional Kam, Molly Landreth Photography, Staff Sgt. Jason Truskowski, Northwest Guardian and the Outdoor Recreation Program

Send submissions to [email protected].

For commercial sponsorship or advertising inquiries, off-base businesses should contact Carly Michael at 253-966-2256 or 253-324-0562. The JBLM “FOCUS” is an unofficial information source published monthly. All activities described herein, which are open to authorized patrons and, where applicable, guests, are subject to change; contact the activity for confirmation. Opinions are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent FMWR, Joint Base Lewis-McChord or any U.S. government entity. The use of a commercial sponsor logo or mention of a commercial sponsor or other organization does not constitute U.S. government endorsement. Submissions are welcome but may be edited for accuracy, clarity and style.

Visit us at JBLMmwr.com or like us on Facebook at Facebook.com/JBLMFamilyMWR.William E. HarveyDirector, Family & MWR at JBLM

It’s time for the annual Armed Forces Day celebration at JBLM!

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Food & fun

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Dine at the Warrior Zone at Lewis North for hearty, meat-stuffed sandwiches, wraps, salads, quesadillas, burgers, chicken, wings, sliders and more! Pictured are the Lebanese vegetar-ian flatbread pizza, chicken chipotle wrap, red hot chicken sandwich and our own Zap brand energy drink.

Are you disappointed with fast-food joints where

you get a half-hearted version of what’s shown on commer-cials?

You’ll never get a bad version of food when you dine with us at an MWR eatery!

Take the Warrior Zone at Lewis North, for instance. Get freshly pre-pared food that not only caters to hefty appetites but is served fast and fresh.

We’re talking bulgogi, Thai chicken, chicken chipotle and Middle Eastern wraps; gourmet salads and sandwiches; tapas quesadillas, wings, sliders and pizzas. All for less than 8 bucks; most from $4–$5, easy on your wallet.

Another favorite at Lewis North is The Bistro at Russell Landing at the end of American Lake Boulevard.

The menu’s loaded with favorites, and dinner’s always a great experience (especially when it’s warm enough to dine on the patio overlooking the lake).

Think stacked-high sandwiches, gourmet pizzas you can’t find any-where else, house pasta specialties and thick, juicy burgers.

Dinner’s a date with sassy salmon, sizzling steak, Porterhouse pork chop and chicken Parmesan entrees.

Did we mention to save room for dreamy desserts? Even if you just drop

by for gelato scoops, you’re in for a real treat not found at any fast-food joint.

Now, here’s a real crowd-pleaser — Habañero Mexican Grill at Whispering Firs Golf Course at McChord Field.

Order freshly made tacos, huge bur-ritos, ensaladas and more for a superb dining experience in a relaxing and scenic dining area. Sit out on the side patio and watch golfers on sunny days!

Find more of our quick-service diners — such as Globemaster Grill, Cascade Community Center, Battle Bean Café and Café Lancelatte — on our website at JBLMmwr.com under Dining and Coffee Shops.

Treat Mom to a special brunchTake Mom out to the annual favorite

Mother’s Day Brunch Sunday, May 12 at the McChord Club or at the Bistro at Russell Landing.

The McChord Club’s brunch is from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. and costs $24.95 for adults, $23.95 for seniors (ages 62 and older), $14.95 for ages 6–10 and $5 for ages 5 and younger. Club members receive a $2 discount for each meal.

Call 253-982-5581 for reservations.The Bistro’s brunch begins at 10 a.m.

and costs $24.95 for adults, $11.95 for ages 4–12 and free for ages 3 and younger. Reserve your place through WebTrac at http://go.usa.gov/2tFh or call 253-964-2813.

McChord Club loves its membersCheck out the McChord Club’s exclu-

sive club member specials this month:•Wednesday,May29,you’reinvitedto

a free member appreciation luncheon from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Family members cost $5.

• Friday,May31,gettwocompletesteak dinners for the price of one from 5–8 p.m. The cost is $18.95.

• TwomealsforthepriceofoneeveryTuesday in Globemaster Grill from 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

• FreefoodinGlobemasterGrilleveryFriday from 5–6 p.m. Want to know how to become a

member? Call 253-982-5581 for infor-mation and an application form, or visit afclubs.net. Membership is open to all JBLM personnel.

Other monthly specials are for every-one, even if you’re not a club member, including the all-you-can-eat German buffet Thursday, May 23 from

5–8 p.m. (Reservations required; call 253-982-5581.)

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Warrior Zone’s throwing three parties May 4!

The Warrior Zone is rolling three par-ties into one day-long event on Satur-day, May 4. Come for one or all three:• Becomeathoroughbredracingfanat

the Kentucky Derby party starting at 2 p.m. Have fun with derby activities,

feast on smothered fried chicken, black-eyed peas, cornbread and more and sip mint

juleps or sweet tea while you watch

the race on the regal grounds of Churchill Downs® start-ing at 3:25 p.m.

•CelebrateCincodeMayo(adayearly)with a special taco bar and margari-tas starting at 6 p.m.

•Whileyou’resnackingontacos,watch the mega-fight between eight-time, five-division world champ Floyd “Money” Mayweather and six-time, four-division world champ Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero. The broadcast is from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.The parties are for ages 18 and older.

You must be age 21 and older to con-sume alcoholic beverages.

The Warrior Zone is at Lewis North on the corner of 17th and D streets. Call 253-477-5756 for more details.

Enjoy Armed Forces DayExperience the 2013 Armed Forces

Day activities at Lewis Main Satur-day, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Cowan and Memorial stadiums. See military equipment, encampments and displays from ancient Romans through WWII, and enjoy carnival rides, roving entertainers, stage show entertainment, food and fun.

Radio Disney AM 1250 Seattle is on stage from noon–2 p.m. for Radio Disney LIVE! powered by New DOLE Fruit Squish’ems. Be part of activities, dancing, music and more, plus don’t miss a special Q&A and meet & greet with Billy Unger from Disney XD’s “Lab Rats.”

In addition, Carey Theater is showing “Zero Dark Thirty” at 3 and 7 p.m.

The day’s events are open to the general public; use I-5, exit 119 for

entrance. Visit JBLMArmedForcesDay.com for the complete schedule or call 253-477-4299.

Stay in form with fun summer bowling leagues

Keep your game top-notch by playing on a fun summer bowling league for both youth and adults! Sounders Lanes is now forming two leagues:• TheadultSummerScratchLeague

meets on Thursdays beginning May 9.

• TheAdult/JuniorDoublesLeaguemeets on Tuesdays starting May 14. Call Sounders Lanes at 253-982-5954

for sign-up details.

Come on out to Youth Fun Days at Sounders Lanes

Do your kids groan about nothing to do on the week-

end? Get out and have fun with the de-but of Sounders Lanes’ Youth Fun Day Saturday, May 11. Youth get two hours of bowling and rental shoes for only $5 from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. every Saturday during the summer through Labor Day

weekend.Starting Sunday,

May 12, Sounders Lanes is switching to summer hours. It will be open Tuesdays–Satur-days and closed Sundays and Mondays.

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Watch free weekend movies at McChord Theater

Speaking of getting out on the weekend, watch free movies at the McChord

Theater Saturdays at 4 and 7 p.m. and Sundays at 4 p.m.

Visit JBLMmwr.com under McChord Theater to see what’s playing.

The theater’s located at 1120 Jackson Blvd. at McChord Field. Concessions are available for purchase inside the lobby.

Get free name embroidery

Your consolidated Arts & Crafts Center at McChord Field invites you to come get your name embroidered for free on any shirt or jacket you bring in May 13–17! The offer is limited to one garment per customer.

Due to budget cuts, the Arts & Crafts Center is now open Monday–Friday from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

For more details, call 253-982-6723.

Enter Arts & Crafts contestYou’ve worked on some amazing

creative projects, now let your artistic pride shine!

Enter your works through June 30 in

the 2012 Army Arts and Crafts Contest to compete for cash prizes.

Complete an online entry form and submit a digital photo or two showing your:•Ceramics•Digitalart•Drawing• Fiberortextiles•Glass•Metals/Jewelry•Mixedmedia• Painting•Woodwork

Find the rules at https://apps.imcom.army.mil/apptracmain. You must have an Army Knowledge Online account login and password.

Submissions are open to active duty person-nel, National Guard, Reserve, Family mem-bers, military retirees and DoD civilians. For more details, visit armymwr.com/recleisure/artsandcrafts or call your JBLM Arts & Crafts Center at 253-982-6723.

Show off your pet at ‘Pawrade’

Win gift cards for first, second and third place for your

pooch’s best trick or best costume in McChord Community Center’s Pet Pawrade

Saturday, May 11. Owners and pets are invited to con-

gregate at McChord on the field across fromtheExchange/Firestonefrom 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

Families are invited to enjoy inflata-bles and the kids’ coloring corner. Also get in on drawings and see a military working dog demo.

Call 253-982-0718 for more details.

Enjoy evening of Army Entertain-ment’s Dueling Pianos show

Make plans now to spend an evening at JBLM for a high-energy, all-request, sing-along, clap-along, rock ‘n roll, comedy piano show where you’re a part of the show, too.

The free Army En-tertainment Dueling Pianos show comes to AFC Arena at 2275 Liggett Ave. at Lewis Main Friday, June 14 at 7 p.m. No tickets are needed.

Eat dinner while you’re being enter-tained! The menu features barbecue pulled-pork sandwiches with coleslaw and potato salad for $7.25, and three Korean chicken tacos topped with spicy kimchee with a side of sweet pickled Daikon radish for $7.25. A cash bar is also available.

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Golf scrambles are back!CG’s Payday Scrambles are back at

Whispering Firs and Eagles Pride golf courses. If you’re an ID cardholder, you and your friends can enter five-person scrambles on the following Fridays with a 1 p.m. shotgun start:•May3andAug.2atWhisperingFirs• June7andSept.6atEaglesPride

The cost is $30 per person and in-cludes your greens fee, cart rental and a chance to win prizes. You can enter as a team or be placed on a team if you enter individually. The entry deadline is the Wednesday prior to the date.

For more information, call Whisper-ing Firs at 253-982-4927 or Eagles Pride at 253-967-6522.

Try for hole-in-one to win potPerfect your game with Whispering

Firs Golf Course’s daily Hole-in-One Pot tournament during May. Try to win the pot — paid in the form of a tourney certificate — with your hole in one for only 50¢ a round; tee time is 7 a.m.

Call 253-982-4927 for sign-up details.

Sign up for group golf lessons for only $99

Want to learn how to golf without intimidation? Learn the easy way with Link Up 2 Golf for adults at Whisper-ing Firs Golf Course.

Group lessons cost only $99 per per-son for evening instruction during the week from 5:30–7:30.

All lessons are taught by Whispering Firs’ student-centered Life Master LPGA professional.

The first group session meets Monday through Thursday, May 20–23. Lessons continue throughout the summer.

Call the pro shop at 253-982-4927 for registration details and full schedule.

Take advantage of specials at Whispering Firs

Find your choice of golf specials and sales at Whispering Firs during May:•ArmedForcesDaytwilightgreens

fees for all military golfers on Satur-day, May 18, plus all-day Skins Game and KPs pay only $10 per player.

•MomsreceivefreegreensfeesonMother’s Day, Sunday, May 12. Moth-ers with advanced greens fees receive a free power cart rental.

•Allwomen’sequipmentandapparelare on sale May 10–12, and select pro shop items are on sale May 24–27.

Contact Scott Griffin(253) 896-1300

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LIVEabilityAT FREESTONECOMMUNITIES

It’s here and a lot of it in more than 1200 homes built by Freestone over the past 20 years. These livable homes cover more than 2.5 million square feet of built-in extrasextras, filled with billions of extra touches, one home at a time. Now, that’s liveability you can live with in a home you can be proud of for many years.

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For more info, call the pro shop at 253-982-4927.

Save more with new golf passNew this season is the JBLM Golf

Pass, which replaces the popular Mon-day–Friday special with a seven-day-a-week value card and a peak-season option for the avid golfer.

Purchase the pass for $99 at Eagles Pride or Whispering Firs golf courses; the pass is valid for both courses through October.

Pass holders receive their first game for free; all subsequent rounds have half-price greens fees (excluding tour-naments). It also includes twilight rates.

How much will you save with a pass? Without a cart, an E1–E5 pass holder can play 18 holes for $9; twilight for $6. An E6 or above golfer pays $12 ($7.50 for twilight) and a DoD civilian pays $13 ($8 for twilight). Add a cart for $15 per person.

Questions? Call Eagles Pride at 253-967-6522 or Whispering Firs at 253-982-4927.

Improve your swing with individual lessons

Perfect your swing with individual golf lessons to improve on and modify techniques, then practice your new techniques at the driving range.

Individual golf lessons are available at Eagles Pride and Whispering Firs golf courses with one of our PGA- and LPGA-certified golf pros.

Call Eagles Pride at 253-967-6522 or Whispering Firs at 253-982-4927 today to set up your lesson and you’ll be on the way to a better golf game.

If you want to practice at a covered driving range at Eagles Pride or Whis-pering Firs, range balls are available on site or may be purchased at either pro shop for additional savings. Also ask about rental clubs!


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Discover more to do both indoors and out with

us this spring. Now’s a great time to learn a new skill while you’re at it!

For instance, sign up for kayak or scu-ba lessons if you want to make friends with Puget Sound waters (and beyond). Or explore trails you never knew could be so fun on a mountain bike or a backpacking trip.

The Outdoor Recreation program offers outings in all these areas:

Introduction to mountain biking is an instructional guided ride designed for beginners. You spend the day learning the basics, while getting plenty of time to work on your new-found skills. Bike, helmet, gloves and transportation are provided.

Backpacking 101 classes broaden your backpacking knowledge with help from the staffers at Northwest Ad-venture Center. Topics include proper clothing, gear, ABCs of packing and food supplies.

Would you like to try crabbing? Sign up for a fun crabbing trip to West-port this summer with the ODR crew. All you need is a fishing license and a bucket with a lid for your catch!

Did you know you can fish and hunt right here at JBLM? Get great fishing tips from the folks at the Northwest Adventure Center while you find the perfect fishing spots on base or on fish-ing trips with ODR. You can even rent fishing gear and boats and buy bait from Russell Landing Marina.

The next hunting course at the NAC’s Skeet Range is June 17–21 from

6–9 p.m. Classes fill fast — register at http://www.register-ed.com/programs/94.

The cost is $10 per student (nonre-fundable) on the first night of class (Monday). Call 253-967-7056 (Skeet Range) or 253-967-6263 (NAC Info Desk) for more information.

Get up-close-and-personal encoun-ters on the waters of Puget Sound with kayaking and scuba. Kayak trips are wildly popular during the warm months and are planned with begin-ners in mind. Each trip takes advantage of the tides so you can easily paddle to popular spots around the local waters.

Scuba classes begin in an indoor pool to familiarize you with equipment and help you become comfortable learning and performing tasks under-water.

Only when you master the tasks you learn in the pool will you be intro-duced to open water. After you pass skills tests on open water, you’ll be guided on an underwater tour that will introduce you to all the beautiful wild-life that exists below.

For class details and dates, call the NAC at 253-967-6263 or the Scuba Diving Center at 253-967-3405. The Adventures section starting on page 20 offers even more ideas for new experi-ences.

Love to frame and hang some of the scenic photos you’ve taken but hate the expense? Get the knack of matting and framing at your consolidated Arts & Crafts Center at McChord Field to save you both time and money.

The Arts & Crafts Center staff teaches you how to choose and use mats with frames, master basic cuts, cut glass,

piece together frames and add backing.The class is offered Tuesdays from

1–4 p.m. The fee is $30; materials are an additional charge. Bring in a 5-by-7-inch print to frame.

Call 253-982-6718 for registration details.

With all the summer travel you’re planning to get to favorite destinations, you don’t have time to schedule ahead for maintenance.

Become less dependent on auto dealers when you need an oil change or lube and filter. Learn to replace them and maintain your vehicle with hands-on classes at your MWR Auto Centers.

At the McChord Auto Center:• Learntoperformastandard

preventive check-up. One session is $20 plus supplies.

• Learntochangetheoilandlubeyourvehicle. One session is $25 plus supplies.

• Ifyoususpectsomething’sgoingwrong, save considerable cash by making an appointment for a com-plete engine diagnostic. The problem can be pinpointed and you’ll get free advice on how to fix it for the best price. Call 253-982-7226 for a class or en-

gine diagnostic appointment.If you’re into fixing cars, you have

plenty of company at the Lewis Auto Center. The facilities include equip-ment to help you rebuild engines, repair and repaint dents and scratches, change tires, and much more.

Call 253-967-3728 for more details. Looking for children’s learning

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Family & the homefront

Round the bases with Pitch, Hit & Run program, youth baseball

CYS Services Sports is proud to an-

nounce the return of Pepsi’s Pitch, Hit

& Run program. Teaching baseball

fundamentals to youth ages 7–14, this

clinic is free to JBLM youth.

The events are May 15–16 at

McChord Field’s youth fields and May

22–23 at Lewis Main’s youth athletic

fields from 5–7 p.m. Registration is

onsite; just bring birth certificate for proof of age.

Plus, registration for summer baseball and lil’ batters begins May 1 and runs through June 14. The cost for play-

ers ages 5–15 is $60, while the cost for preschoolers ages 3–4 in the lil’ batters program is $20.

For details, call the Youth Sports

Office at 253-967-2405.

Run for the end zone & cheer them on as they go for a touchdown

Registration for flag football and cheerleading is well under way, and there’s still time to sign up! Open to youth ages 5–15 for $55, the flag football and cheerleading season runs June 10–July 19.

Sign up with WebTrac or at Parent Central Services. Call 253-967-2405 for details.

Swinging through spring

Fun programs to get you outside from spring into summer with Child, Youth & School Services

Summer sports camp funRegistration opens Wednesday, May 1

for the following youth sports summer camps and events:•Tennis,WednesdaysJuly17through

Aug. 21 from 10–11:30 a.m.; $35•FirstTeegolfcampatEaglesPride

Golf Course, Tuesdays starting June 25 for eight weeks from 2–3:30 p.m.; $40

•FirstTeegolfcampsatWhisperingFirs, Thursdays starting June 27 for eight weeks from 2–3:30 p.m.; $40

•YouthGolfParentCaddyTournamentat Eagles Pride Golf Course Aug. 20 at 9:30 a.m.; $20

Mentor young athletesLooking for a way to spend time

with your kids or make a difference in the lives of young people? Share your love of sports with them — become a volunteer youth sports coach. Sports fee vouchers are available. Background checks and training is required. For more information, call the Youth Sports Office at 253-967-2405.

Teens, learn about the environment while making a differenceThe Student Conservation Association has a great opportunity — a pply now to

join a Base to Base Trail Crew at Mount Rainier National Park, where you’ll work on trail-building and habitat-restoration projects and gain skills, environmental knowl-edge, personal growth and career-opportunity information. If you’re interested in joining the program and following in the footsteps of the JBLM youth who partici-pated last year, visit JBLMmwr.com/cys.htm and click on Base to Base Camp.

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Three steps for quick-and-easy sports (& more) sign up

Register your Family with Child, Youth & School Services at Parent Central (to make it go as smoothly as possibly, download the registration checklist from http://JBLMmwr.com/cyss_parent_central.html to get the necessary documents in order, and consider mak-ing an appointment). Registration must be completed annually.

Set up an account with WebTrac at JBLMmwr.com/cys.htm (click on the yellow WebTrac button).

Check schedules and sign up your kids for sports, plus SKIESUnlimited classes (for details, see page 15), hourly care and more — all from your home computer or smartphone.

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New parks provide opportunities for good times, good views

The trails provide a great opportunity

to get your Family outside close to home.

Stop at the new gazebo on the point

and take in the views — and snap a few pictures for Grandma and Grandpa — as you walk to Shoreline Park for a summer swim (check at JBLMmwr.com for details about the start of summer hours).

Walking from Russell Landing Marina toward Summer Cove Park brings you to a spot perfect for enjoy-able lunches out of the office and play-

dates alike. There are new picnic tables throughout the park that overlook the lake, as well as a picnic area on the sandy beach. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy it lakeside, or call the Bistro at 253-964-2813 for to-go lunch. Summer Cove is also the site of the largest (and newest) playground at JBLM.

Additional improvements include landscaping, irrigation and historical signage. Stay tuned to the Focus and JBLMmwr.com for updated information.

You probably know Shoreline Park and Russell Landing Marina

as great places for recreation

opportunities at Lewis North. At

Shoreline Park, you can swim, play

and rent canoes. At Russell Landing

Marina, you can launch a boat, fish,

play at the playground, rent a pavi-

lion for a party and grab a bite to

eat at The Bistro at Russell Landing

(see page 7 for more information

about the Bistro’s Mother’s Day Brunch).

Soon, these two summer hot spots

you know and love will be even better!

“A lot of time and thought has gone

into the project. It’s been fun. We

think it’s a great place for JBLM Fami-

lies to enjoy,” says Scott Ballentine,

MWR project manager.

A new lakeside trail gives you gorgeous

views of American Lake, connecting

Shoreline Park to Russell Landing Marina

and continuing to Summer Cove.

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Make music with SKIES & Disney starsSign up for music classes with SKIESUnlimited

Youth Academy and enjoy dancing, activities and

more with Disney at Armed Forces Day.

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with SKIESUnlimited. Class schedules for music, art, sports and more are available on WebTrac at JBLMmwr.com/cys.htm. Registration for June classes runs May 1–23. You must be registered with CYS Services; see the green box on page 14 for registration details.

The SKIESUnlimited team looks forward to seeing new and returning students as they expand their horizons and build confidence.

Disney star Billy Unger to attend JBLM Armed Forces Day

Radio Disney AM 1250 Seattle will be at Joint Base Lewis-McChord Armed Forces Day on Saturday, May 18 from noon–2 p.m. for Radio Disney LIVE! powered by New DOLE Fruit Squish’ems.

Don’t miss activities, dancing, music and more and be there for a special Q&A and meet & greet with Billy Un-ger from Disney XD’s “Lab Rats.”

Plus, don’t miss the usual fun for all ages at AFD — historical and modern-day military displays, on-stage enter-tainment, rides and games, food and more. See page 8 for event informa-tion or visit JBLMmwr.com for an event schedule.

Photos from top: Cindy Arnold; courtesy photo

Above: Learn to read music, write songs and play chords with SKIESUnlimited’s music instructors Julie and Tarana.Left: Join Radio Disney AM 1250 Seattle and star Billy Unger at Armed Forces Day Saturday, May 18.

Strike a new chord with SKIESUnlimited’s guitar classes

Spring has sprung, and with it comes the sweet sounds of success!

Tarana and the music instructors at SKIESUnlimited Youth Academy are adding more classes and opportunities for young musicians to learn to play guitar and piano, fine-tune vocal skills and improve self-esteem.

Tarana says, “The goal is to have fun as we grab a guitar” and learn how to play and write songs using basic chords.

From the sounds of it, the goal’s been met. “I’m most excited to play the guitar. It’s my favorite instrument!” exclaims 11-year-old Vartan.

“I’ve never played an instrument before. I’m most excited about learning something new,” seconds Alyssa, 13. If she becomes a famous musician, she says she’ll pay off her mom’s mortgage and buy a house on the beach.

If your child’s interested in learning to play guitar, sign up for a music class

Treat Mom to Brunch at Joint Base Lewis-McChordMother’s Day Brunch

Mother’s Day Brunch 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 8981 American Lake Ave. Lewis North 253-964-2813

10 a.m.-1 p.m. 700 Barnes Blvd. McChord Field 253-982-5581/2795Seating limited. Patio will be open depending on weather

$24.95 - Adults$11.95 - Ages 4-12

3 & younger eat free!

$24.95 – Adults $14.95 – Ages 6-10

Club members receive $2 discount from listed prices.

$23.95 – Seniors (62 & older) $5 – Ages 5 & younger

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YOUTH OF THE YEAR

ershika Maple has been named Military Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Clubs of America

and is set to receive a college scholar-ship and vie for a regional title this summer.

SERVICE • CHARACTER • LEADERSHIP

Congratulations to Jershika Maple!MILITARY YOUTH OF THE YEAR

Selected among three outstanding military youth, Jershika Maple from JBLM has been named the Washington State Boys & Girls Clubs Military Youth of the Year. Being named Youth of the Year is the highest honor a Boys & Girls Club member can receive. As the new teen representative for all BGCA-affili-ated youth programs in the state, she’ll receive a $1,000 college scholarship from Tupperware Brands Corporation.

The gala dinner, attended by local Youth of the Year winners from across the state, is the culmination of months of hard work, community service and speech and essay preparation. The din-ner is the finale of a two-day Youth of the Year event that started in Olympia at the Governor’s Mansion Wednesday, March 27. After meeting with Lieuten-ant Governor Brad Owen, youth trav-eled to Seattle. At the lunch reception the next day at Bell Harbor, local win-ners competed and shared their per-sonal stories among board, staff, com-munity leaders, their Families and peers.

“Getting nominated for Youth of the Year is such an honor, but win-ning state?! There are no words for how proud we are of Jershika and her state victory. She’s a fabulous example of a youth who is willing to give her time and soul to help others and improve the youth centers and life for our teens and younger children in and out of CYSS programs,” says Emmy Niemczyk, JBLM Teen Zone director.

Jershika is known for her bubbly per-sonality, exceptional singing voice and willingness to help a friend.

“Jershika Maple and all Youth of the Year nominees are living proof that BGCA-affiliated youth centers across the country are fulfilling their mission of inspiring and enabling young people to be great,” says Jim Clark, president and CEO, BGCA.

In July, Jershika will compete against other BGCA military-affiliated state winners within the Pacific Region. If named Military Regional winner for the Pacific Region, she’ll be awarded an additional $10,000 college scholar-ship. She would then move on to the National Military Youth of the Year competition and will be one of six Military Regional winners to compete in Washington, D.C., in September.

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“She’s ... willing to give her time and soul to help others and improve the youth centers and life for our teens and younger children.”

— Emmy Niemczyk, Teen Zone director

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Washington exist to inspire and enable young people to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. It focuses on five core program areas: character and leadership development, education and career development, health and life skills, the arts and sports/fitness/recreation. For information about getting involved with the Boys & Girls Clubs at JBLM, call the Teen Zone at 253-967-4441 or McChord Youth Center at 253-982-2203.

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BrunchMother’s Day

Brunch 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 8981 American Lake Ave. Lewis North 253-964-281310 a.m.-1 p.m. 700 Barnes Blvd. McChord Field 253-982-5581/2795Seating limited. Patio will be open depending on weather

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Military Spouse Appreciation Day is celebrated every year on the Friday be-fore Mother’s Day. Military spouses are honored at U.S. military installations worldwide.

Military Spouse Appreciation Day was established by President Ronald Reagan by Proclamation 5184 on April 17, 1984 and is reinforced each year by a Presi-dential Proclamation.

This year's Military Spouse Apprecia-tion Week is May 6–10. Specials offered in celebration and honor of our JBLM military spouses are:•Freesliceofcheesecakewithpurchase

of lunch at Cascade Community Center May 6–10. Cascade Com-munity Center is located at 2400 Bitar

Ave. at Lewis Main.

•Freecupofcoffeeofthe day with purchase of muffin at Battle Bean Coffee Shops May 7–9. Find locations at JBLMmwr.com.

•Twofreegamesofbowling,includingshoe rental, is offered at Bowl Arena Lanes and Sounders Lanes Tuesday, May 7. Bowl Arena Lanes is located at 2272 Liggett Ave., Lewis Main; Sound-ers Lanes is at 737 Jackson Blvd. at McChord Field.

•Discountedgolfclinicsareavailableat Eagles Pride and Whispering Firs golf courses May 8–10. Clin-ics begin at 11 a.m. Sign up for a 30-minute golf clinic with nine holes of golf for $20 per person (up to four spouses per clinic). Register by calling the Eagles Pride Pro Shop at 253-967-6522 or the Whispering

Firs Pro Shop at 253-982-2124.

•CookiesocialThursday,May9from

1–2:30 p.m. at Waller Hall,

2140 Liggett Ave. at Lewis Main.

•ComplimentarybreakfastFriday,

May 10 at the Lewis-Main Exchange

Food Court, 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Support & education from the New Parent Support Program

The New Parent Support Program

hosts a variety of classes for new and

expecting parents. As part of the Fam-

ily Advocacy Program, the NPSP is a

professional team of social workers

and registered nurses who provide free,

in-home parenting support and educa-

tional services to JBLM Families with

children through age 3. The program

helps parents learn to cope with stress,

isolation, post-deployment reunions

Celebrate military spouses & new parentsArmy Community Service is hosting fun, educational events this month — from freebies to valuable information

JBLM salutes military spouses with a week of freebies, specials

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Expecting couples — and Families with young children — at JBLM are invited to learn more about the New Parent Support Program, a valuable resource. As part of Family Advocacy Program, the New Parent Support Program provides free in-home visits and classroom education to Fami-lies with children through age 3. Plus, check out Baby Play Group at Raindrops & Rainbows Parent and Child Play Center every Thursday from 1–2:30 p.m. Call 253-967-5901 for more information.

and the everyday demands of parent-hood.

The Stress-Free Parenting workshop is just one example of the many educa-tional and support opportunities avail-able. If you feel overwhelmed or find parenting stressful, sign up for Stress-Free Parenting. The curriculum includes:•Mindfulnessskillsthathelpdecrease

the stresses of parenting.•Mindfulnessskillsthatwillhelp

enrich your day-to-day Family life.•Valuableresourcesandinformation.

Registration is required. To sign up or for program details, call 253-967-5901.

For more information about what the NPSP and Family Advocacy can do for you, visit JBLMmwr.com/ACS.

Learn about American culture, customs

The International Spouse Orientation is designed to help foreign-born ser-vice members and spouses understand American customs and culture.

The next quarterly event is Wednes-day, June 5 from 1–4 p.m. at the Army Community Service Office at Waller Hall (2140 Liggett Ave. at Lewis Main). For details, call 253-967-3633.

Hearts Apart Mother’s Day The Hearts Apart for Waiting Families

Support Group is hosting an event to honor our mothers. Join us Wednes-day, May 8 from 6–8 p.m. at the Army Community Service Relocation Program

Office, 2140 Liggett Ave. (Waller Hall).This outreach program is for active

duty military Families with Service-members on unaccompanied tour, ex-tended temporary duty or field training exercise.

Support services are provided for Families living on- and off-base. Mem-bers are required to be listed with ACS. If you’re eligible and want to be part of the Hearts Apart Services for Waiting Families, call 253-967-3633 to register and to find out more information.

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Experience. Enjoy.Take a peaceful kayak to Hope Island, visit the Emerald City for a sightseeing tour and hit the rapids for some whitewater fun. The opportunities are practically endless. Check out these upcoming adventures and find the right one for you.

Ape Cave adventure Travel to Mount St. Helens to explore the largest continu-ous lava tube in the Western Hemisphere Saturday, June 1. Go deep into the un-derside of a 2,000-year-old lava flow to climb over volcanic formations. In this subterranean environment, the average year-round temperature is a constant 45 degrees, so dress appropriately. Difficul-ty: easy; distance: 3 miles; elevation gain: 250 feet. Minimum age: 12 ($40)

Armed Forces Day Join the Outdoor Recreation program Saturday, May 18 at Armed Forces Day at Lewis Main. Talk to outdoor adventure guides and try out the climbing wall. For event details, see page 8.

ATV adventure in Capitol Forest Join us for an exciting ride through 91,650-acre Capitol Forest Saturday, June 15. You’ll learn the basics of safe ATV rid-ing while taking a guided ride through the miles of trails Capitol Forest has to offer. Transportation, ATV, helmet and goggles are provided. Difficulty: begin-ner; distance: 15+ miles; ride time: 3–4 hours. Minimum age: 16 ($125)

Bungee jumping Head to the base of Mount St. Helens to bungee jump off the highest bungee bridge in the country —

it’s a full 20 stories high! If adrenaline is what you crave, you won’t be disap-pointed Saturday, May 18. Fee includes two jumps and the coveted Dangerous Sports Club T-shirt (bragging rights are free). Minimum weight: 90 lbs. ($135)

Explore Victoria, B.C. Hop on the ferry and spend the day exploring Victoria, B.C., Sunday, June 16. Downtown Victo-ria has everything from antique shops to artisan chocolate shops. You may also stop in at the Royal B.C. Museum or watch a thrilling IMAX film. The trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket. A passport is required. ($100; ages 5–11: $85; ages 0–4: $55)

Heybrook Lookout hike Short and sweet and a tad bit steep, the hike to the restored Heybrook Lookout makes for a great day trip! Scan the scenic Sky-komish Valley from the lookout’s lofty 67-foot high balcony, relish the rug-ged beauty of Ragged Ridge and stand impressed by Mount Index’s imposing facade. Join us Saturday, June 1. Dif-ficulty: moderate; distance: 2.6 miles; elevation gain: 850 feet; time: 4 hours. Minimum age: 7 ($45)

Hike Tolmie Peak Tolmie Peak is a day hiker’s special, and you can try it Satur-

day, June 8. It’s just the right distance and offers the right touch of outdoor magic — an old fire lookout cabin still stands atop the ridge knoll west of the true summit of Tolmie Peak. We might still find a vol-unteer at the lookout cabin. Once there, we’ll take the time to have lunch and, if open, check out the historic old work room. Difficulty: Moderate; distance: 7.5 miles; elevation gain: 1,100 feet; time: 4 hours. Minimum age: 12 ($40)

Hope Island kayak Join us Sunday, June 9 for a paddle and walk around Hope Island’s beaches and tide pools. Home to wildlife, the island offers the chance to see bald eagles, harbor seals and starfish. Paddle distance: approxi-mately 6 miles. Minimum age: 15 ($40)

Mountain bike Capitol Forest If you have a mountain bike but aren’t sure where to ride it, head out with us Sunday, June 9. We’ll head to Capitol Forest near Olympia, home to hundreds of miles of some of the best mountain biking trails in the state. This trip is a great chance to meet other bikers and start riding again. Difficulty: moder-ate; distance: 10 miles; time: 4 hours. Minimum age: 12 ($35)

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Outdoor adventure trip Date Cost Details

Bungee jumping Saturday, May 18 $135 Minimum weight: 90 lbs.

Armed Forces Day Saturday, May 18 See page 8 for details

Mountain biking single-track skills class Sunday, May 19 $35

Seattle outlets and Tulalip Casino Sunday, May 19 $35

Whitewater raft the Wenatchee Saturday, May 25 $65+ Minimum age: 12

Westport bottom fishing Saturday, May 25 $130

Northwest Trek Sunday, May 26 $40 Ages 5–12: $35; ages 0–4: $20

Snoqualmie inflatable kayak trip Sunday, May 26 $50

Ape Cave adventure Saturday, June 1 $40 Minimum age: 12

Heybrook Lookout hike Saturday, June 1 $45 Minimum age: 7

Woodland Park Zoo family day Saturday, June 1 $35 Ages 3–12: $28; ages 0–2: $15

Visit Pike Place Market/Ride the Ducks Sunday, June 2 $45 Ages 3–12: $35; ages 0–2: $30

Nisqually inflatable kayak trip Saturday, June 8 $45

Sol Duc Hot Springs Saturday, June 8 $50 Ages: 4–12: $40; ages 0–3: $25

Hike Tolmie Peak Saturday, June 8 $40 Minimum age: 12

Mountain bike Capitol Forest Sunday, June 9 $35 Minimum age: 12

Hope Island day kayak Sunday, June 9 $40 Minimum age: 15

ATV adventure Capitol Forest Saturday, June 15 $125 Minimum age: 16

Waterfall tour Saturday, June 15 $65 Ages 5–12: $40; ages 0–4: $15

Explore Victoria, B.C. Sunday, June 16 $100 Ages 5–11: $85; ages 0–4: $55; passport req’d

Whitewater raft the Wenatchee Sunday, June 16 $65 Minimum age: 12

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Preregistration is required for all trips; prices and schedule subject to change without notice. Gear and transportation included unless otherwise stated. Lift tickets for ski-n-snowboard trips aren’t included unless otherwise stated. Register through WebTrac (visit JBLMmwr.com) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North. Confirm pick-up locations upon registration for the trips. Group rates and private trips are available; call for details. We’ll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about all of the great recreation and adventure options in the area.

Mountain bike single-track skills class If you’ve always wanted to go moun-tain biking, this is the trip for you! Come out Sunday, May 19 for an in-structional guide designed for begin-ners looking to try something new. You’ll spend the day learning the basics, while getting plenty of time to work on your newfound skills. Bike, helmet, gloves and transporta-tion are provided in the trip cost. Lo-cation will be determined based on conditions. Difficulty: easy; distance: 5–6 miles; ride time: 4 hours. Mini-mum age: 12 ($35)

Nisqually inflatable kayak trip Ex-plore this local treasure from an exciting-but-easy-to-paddle inflatable kayak Saturday, June 8. ($45)

Northwest Trek Explore Northwest

Trek on Sunday, May 26. The 723-acre

park is home to more than 200 North

American animals, a lake, trails and

beautiful natural exhibits. You’ll see

bighorn sheep, caribou, beavers and

grizzly bears from the 55-minute

tram tour. Enjoy hands-on experienc-

es in the Discovery Center and Baker

Research Cabin, or have lunch at the

Fir Bough Café. ($40; ages 5–12: $35;

ages 0–4: $20)

Seattle outlets and Tulalip Casino This Sunday, May 19 trip is for the serious bargain hunter! Spend the day shopping at the Seattle Premium Out-let Mall in Marysville at stores such as Oakley, Burberry, Calvin Klein and Chico’s. If you get tired of shopping,

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a short walk takes you to the Tulalip Resort Casino. Fee includes round-trip transportation. ($35)

Snoqualmie inflatable kayak trip Go on an exciting inflatable kayak trip in the North Bend area Sunday, May 26. This easy-to-paddle trip puts in at Twin Falls and follows the Snoqualmie River to the town of North Bend. ($50)

Sol Duc Hot Springs Take a soak at the Sol Duc Hot Springs in the Olym-pic National Forest Saturday, June 8. The pools — three mineral hot spring soaking pools and the freshwater pool — vary in temperature, so you’re sure to find the perfect one for relaxing in. Each mineral pool is drained and cleaned nightly for health and safety. ($50; ages 4–12: $40; ages 0–3: $25)

Visit Pike Place Market/Ride the Ducks You haven’t seen Seattle until you’ve seen it from a Duck! Coast Guard-certi-fied maritime captains will take you on a land-and-water tour of the Emerald City Sunday, June 2. From aboard am-phibious World War II–vehicles, you’ll see downtown Seattle, Pike Place Mar-ket, Pioneer Square and Fremont before splashing into Lake Union for a spectacu-lar view of the city skyline, luxurious yachts and Sleepless in Seattle houseboats. You’ll have time to walk around Pike Place Market for some wonderful shop-ping and great food, too. ($45; ages 3–12: $35; ages 0–2: $30)

Waterfall tour Explore the greatest concentration of waterfalls in the con-tinental U.S. Saturday, June 15. Travel-ing along the Historic Columbia River Highway, which has an abundance of small waterfalls viewable from the road, we’ll stop at at least five major waterfalls to include the world famous Multnomah Falls (it plunges more than 620 feet from its origins). We’ll break for lunch in Hood River, Ore. Trip fee includes round-trip transportation. ($65; ages 5–12: $40; ages 0–4: $15)

Westport bottom fishing Get out on the open water and start hauling in fish Saturday, May 25. Take a chartered boat trip out of Westport where the rockfish are always plentiful and lingcod are real fighters. Dress in layers and bring lunch, snacks and rain gear. ($130)

Whitewater raft the Wenatchee Take a trip (or two!) down the beautiful Wenatchee River. There are two oppor-tunities for this whitewater challenge — Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, June 16. We’ll put in near the Bavar-ian town of Leavenworth and paddle through the many exciting class-III rap-ids. No rafting experience is necessary. Minimum age: 12 ($65; group discounts available)

Woodland Park Zoo family day Head to the Woodland Park Zoo with your Fam-ily Saturday, June 1. Lions and tigers and bears aren’t the only things you’ll see during this interactive zoo experience. You’re sure to love the Zoomazium, just one of the award-winning exhibits Woodland Park Zoo has to offer. ($35; ages 3–12: $28; ages 0–2: $15)

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Whether you’re a regular at a JBLM Sports & Fitness Center, an outdoor enthusiast, reader, bowler, swimmer or skater, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved with STRONG B.A.N.D.S.

Participate in a fitness event.

Make a commitment to a healthy lifestyle.

Visit ArmyMWR.com/strongbands for fitness tips and prizes.

Participate in any number of activi-ties at JBLM Sports & Fitness Centers,

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Smash racquetball tournament, climb-

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activity. Recreation opportunities in-

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For more information about fitness

opportunities, call 253-967-2604.

JBLM Soccer ChampionshipCome watch the top team from

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gift cards, soccer gear and four tickets to a Sounders home game.

Register now for the Salmon RunThe first-ever McChord Field Salmon

Run12K/5KisSaturday,June15!The

event includes a race for the finish

line, music from the Blackberry Bushes

String Band and a salmon bake.

You could win great door prizes!Door prizes will be awarded through-

out the salmon bake and include whale-watching tour, whitewater rafting and

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fly fishing trips with the Outdoor Rec-reation Program. Other prizes include race gear and gift cards. Race-day information

The 12K course loops around the airfield with the start and finish lines at the track neartheMcChordClub/Community Center. The 5K route is an out-and-back run. Additionally, there is a quarter-mile Chum Run for youth of all ages (free day-of-race sign-up only).

The race-day timeline is:8–9:45 a.m. — Packet pick-up9:45–10 a.m. — Pre-race briefing10 a.m. — Race start10:30 a.m. — Music from BlackberryBushes String Band11:30 a.m. — Free Kids’ Chum Run11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. — Music from Blackberry Bushes String Band

How to registerTo register, visit JBLMmwr.com/races.

To guarantee a race T-shirt, register by noon Tuesday, June 4. The cost is $15 for military-affiliated runners (race only) and $25 for runners with no military affiliation (race only). Add $5 to each category for day-of-race registration.

If you want a salmon meal, order one by noon Tuesday, June 4 when

you register for the race. An adult plate includes salmon, rice and pineapple coleslaw for $10. A child plate is $6 and features salmon nuggets, rice and pine-apple coleslaw. Patrons may purchase more than one meal during registra-tion. A limited number of meals will be available for purchase on race day for $12 ($8 for child’s plate). Awards

The top three finishers in each age group will receive a medal, and every youth in the Chum Run will receive a finisher’s medal.

Softball season starts soonWith intramural softball season start-

ing next month, you’re invited to an information session Tuesday, May 14 at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center or McChord Fitness Center at 2 p.m. If you’re interested in forming a men’s, women’s or co-ed team, be sure to attend.

Sign up for intramural golf

Dust off your clubs because Intramural Golf begins next month. All matches are conducted under current USGA rules except as amended by the Sports Office. All golfers will be charged $8 per match (paid to the golf club on the night of the unit’s match). All matches will consist of nine holes of match play with a best ball, two-person scramble format. If you intend to register a team, don’t miss the information sessions Tues-day, May 21 at 2 p.m. at Eagles Pride Golf Course or Whispering Firs Golf Course.

Intramural sports are open to DoD ID card holders who aren’t otherwise

eligible for youth sports. For more information, visit JBLMmwr.com and navigate to the Intramural Sports page under Recreation or call 253-967-4768.

More great events coming soon!The JBLM Bodybuilding Champi-

onship is Saturday, June 15 at Nelson Recreation Center. Tickets are $5 at the door. If you want to enter the competi-tion, visit JBLMmwr.com to download an entry form or pick one up at any JBLM fitness center. Signup is $25.

The JBLM Mud Run is Saturday, June 29 at Soldiers Field House. Stay tuned for details.

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By Cindy Spano, JBLM Reference Librarian

f you love magazines, the JBLM Library System has a treat for you! The library now offers more than 480 digital copies of your favorite maga-zines accessible on your computer, tablet or mobile device!

The free online magazine service, Zinio, offers the exact same full-color material you get in print (including advertisements), plus other useful features like an interactive table of contents so you can quickly jump to a particular article within a maga-zine. What’s even more exciting is magazine issues are available any-

time you want to read them.The JBLM Libraries’ Zinio collection

includes magazines covering all broad subject areas, including titles such as Consumer Reports, Car & Driver, Good

Housekeeping, Forbes, Comics & Gaming Magazine, Kitchen and Baths, US Weekly, ESPN Magazine and Esquire.

To access the magazines, users must

have a current JBLM Library account and a PIN for accessing the library’s online resources. Both can be obtained by stopping by a JBLM library. Once those are established, it’s as simple as creating a Zinio account and register-ing for the magazines you want to read. The library provides helpful handouts that include FAQs regarding specific instructions for certain devices. Ad-ditional information about the JBLM Library’s Zinio collection is available at JBLMmwr.com/libraries.

Free magazine subscriptions. What could be better than that?! Start read-ing your favorite magazines in digital format today!

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Put your feet up, read & enjoyJBLM libraries have the books & magazines you want to read — free!

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Celebrate Children’s Book WeekChildren’s Book Week is May 12–18

and the JBLM libraries have some fun activities planned! Family storytime at Book Patch Library (inside Grandstaff Library at Lewis Main) is Wednesday May 15 at 10:30 a.m. and will be hosted by local author Autumn Joiner who will read from her newly published book “Mama Received Her Wings.” Any newly registered children will receive a prize at Book Patch Library.

Paws to ReadMcChord Library, located at McChord

Field, will have Family storytime Thurs-day May 16 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Mc-Chord Library will also have a special storytime Saturday, May 18 at 1 p.m. The Reading Education Assistance Dogs will offer children the opportunity to explore the human-animal bond while reading aloud to specially trained dogs. Permission slips will be available at the event. For additional information, call 253-982-3454.

New reads at Book Patch LibraryStop by the Book Patch Library for

new books! Our new book collection is always growing — we’re constantly adding picture books, chapter books, first readers and more to the shelves every month! You can find them on the New Book shelf where they’ll be for three months. Catch them while you can!

More free events at your librariesThe McChord Library offers a num-

ber of free events — educational, fun or

a combination of both. Check out the

upcoming events below to see what’s

on the schedule for this month.

CLEP FairJoin McChord Library and McChord

Education Center for a CLEP Fair Tues-

day, May 7 at noon. Learn about the

CLEP process, which can help you earn

your degree faster, take home valuable

test-taking strategy information and find

out about resources available to prepare

you for the tests. Registration is required

and is going on now. Visit JBLMmwr.

com/libraries and click on “Calendar of

Events” or call 253-982-3454.

Funerals and FinancesLearn what you can do now to

financially help your Family when the

last thing they want to think about is

money. Funerals and Finances is Wednes-

day May 22 at noon.

Crochet BasicsInterested in learning to crochet? The

crochet group meets every Monday from

5–6:30 p.m. in the conference room.

Bring your project, start a new one or

get advice from the experts. Everyone is

welcome — novices, experts and every

level of experience in between.

Teen volunteer opportunityDoes your teen need volunteer hours

for school and like working with chil-

dren and making crafts? Book Patch is

looking for teens to volunteer for this

year’s Summer Reading Program. Call

253-967-5533 to schedule an interview.

Teens interested in volunteering at

McChord Library, call 253-982-3454.

Summer Reading Program coming soon!

The Summer Reading Program is

approaching fast! This year’s theme is

“Have Book Will Travel.” That means lots

of planes, trains and automobiles taking us to Paris, Egypt and even outer space! Registration begins Monday, June 17, and the program runs through Friday, Aug. 2. Register early to receive an official Sum-mer Reading T-shirt. There are limited quantities available, so don’t wait!

As always, storytime with a fun craft is offered at Book Patch Library Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. and the McChord Library Thursdays at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. During the SRP, there are

even more activities to get excited about!

Have fun with crafts and games at the

McChord Library Tuesdays at 1 p.m. and

at Book Patch Thursdays from 1–3 p.m.

Additionally, the McChord Library’s

teen program is Tuesdays at 3 p.m., and

participants can expect a hair-raising

good time! Don’t miss out on the fun

this summer!

For more information, call the Book

Patch Library at 253-967-5533 or the

McChord Library at 253-982-3454.

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how to handle money and make smart decisions concerning personal finances.

Increasing your financial knowledge and learning better money management techniques provides the opportunity to save up to hundreds of dollars each month — thousands of dollars per year.

Regardless of your age, take a few minutes a day to improve your basic financial management skills to become better educated on consumer matters, improve your awareness of the bottom- line figures before signing documents and, most importantly, implement pre-ventive measures to help you avoid the pitfalls of predatory practices (preda-tory practices include payday loans, car title loans, rent-to-own shops or high-interest rate loans with no-down payments required. It can also include some businesses that sell services such as insurance and investments).

Many experts agree that increased fi-nancial literacy empowers you to make

smart financial decisions — understand your credit report, learn to maintain a monthly budget and educate yourself.

Understanding your credit report and how your credit score is deter-mined can increase your financial literacy. A higher credit score may save thousands of dollars in interest. For example, if Consumer A has a current credit score of 720, Consumer A could possibly qualify for a $15,000 auto loan at an APR of 6%. If Consumer B has a current credit score of 620, Consumer B could possibly qualify for an APR of 18% or higher. The difference in the credit score could cause Consumer B to pay $5,454.56 more in interest alone for the same timeframe as Consumer A.

Learning to maintain a monthly budget and tracking your monthly expenses also improves financial literacy. Small purchases on weekdays can add up to be more than one large purchase on a weekend. Most large purchases are planned but small purchases are often taken for granted. Tracking when, what and where you spend keeps you in

charge of your finances. Being con-scious of the amount of money spent andwhattypeofspenderyouare(debit/credit card spender or cash only) may provide a safety net from overspending.

Educating yourself will improve your financial well-being, overall mo-rale and financial success. Review your credit report at least once a year and maintain awareness of your consumer rights. Tracking your daily and month-ly expenditures provides a tool for preventive measures to stay in line with your overall goals.

For more information or assistance in obtaining and reviewing credit reports, developing a budget or learning money management techniques, call Army Community Service at 253-967-1453 or the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 253-982-2695 to schedule an ap-pointment or register for an upcoming class. Improve your overall financial situation today!

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