What's going on in and around Fort Stewart
Weekly briefing for 25 Jan.
January 26, 2010Staff |
Children can get a jump on making Valentine's Day cards with Kathy Anhorn at the George P. Hays Library Children's Room. Activity begins at 4:30 p.m. Jan. 28.
Activity is in partnership with the Child, Youth & School Services EDGE Program. Twenty-five children will be able to participate per session. Children/youth must be registered through Central Registration at 767-2312. Call FMWR Partnership Specialist Darnell Braggs at 767-1341 for more information.
"Dive-in Movie" at Tominac Indoor Pool
Bring your floats and enjoy the movie "Ice Age" as you lounge in the pool at Tominac Fitness Center, building 919 at Hunter Army Airfield. The fun begins at 6 p.m. Jan. 29. There is no charge.
Open to Active Duty military, Reserves, Retirees, Family Members, Army Civilians and guests of Military ID card holders. Children 15 years of age and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Call 315-5078 for more information.
Stewart/Hunter Continental Pheasant Shoot Registration Deadline
The registration deadline is Feb. 3 for the Stewart/Hunter Continental Pheasant Shoot scheduled Feb. 13 at Fort Stewart Taro Drop Zone (A1), FS Road 56. Group 1 starts at 8:30 a.m. and Group 2 at 12:30 p.m.
A drawing for one of 40 available slots will be held Feb. 5. Active Duty Soldiers have priority, with all remaining slots filled by Retirees and civilians. Fort Stewart Permit, State Hunting License and Hunter Safety Card not required for hunt.
The $35 per person fee includes lunch, served at 11:30 a.m. for both groups. Register at Stewart Pass & Permit Office, building 8093. For details, call Pass & Permit Office 435-8061 or Leisure Travel Office 767-2841.
"Underground Railroad" Sign-up Deadline
The deadline is Feb. 4 to register for the Youth Sponsorship/Kids on the Move "Underground Railroad" trip on Feb. 6. Registered CYSS youth in grades 4-12 will receive round trip transportation to the Savannah Historic District to visit the Owens Thomas House and the 1st African Baptist Church, where they will learn how slaves were able to gain freedom through the "Underground Railroad." Each Child/Youth is required to bring $4 to cover entrance fees.
Register at the CYSS Registration office at Fort Stewart or Hunter Army Airfield.
For more information, call 767-6533 (Stewart) or 315-6586 (Hunter).
CYSS Transition Counselor Institute Workshop
Child, Youth & School Services, along with Military Child Education Coalition, and hosted by Savannah Chatham County School System will conduct a workshop for school counselors from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 10 and Feb. 11 at Woodsville-Tompkins Center in Savannah.
The workshop provides information on how to support military students when transitioning between schools. Training is open to guidance professionals, school administrators and other caring adults interested in learning more about military children.
There is no cost to participate. Course materials and breakfast/lunch provided for both days.
Call Stewart or Hunter School Liaison Office at (912) 767-6533 or 315-6586 for more information. Register online "www.militarychild.org" and click Upcoming Trainings.
Bahamas Cruise Trip Sign-Up
The registration deadline is Feb. 16 for a five-day Key West and Nassau cruise Aug. 30-Sept. 4. Travelers will depart from the Fort Stewart Leisure Activities Center, building 443, for Jacksonville and set sail from there.
The cost is $351.63 per person (Ocean Cabin) and $311.63 per person (Inside Cabin).
For more information and details, call 767-2841.
Sign-up Under Way for Trip to Asheville, N.C.
Registration is under way for a four-day, three-night trip to the Biltmore Estate and Asheville, N.C. The deadline to sign up is March 5.
Join us on a spacious motor coach for the trip May 31-June 3 to the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Your cost includes three nights of lodging in an Asheville area hotel, six meals (three breakfast and three dinners), a guided tour of Ashville, a full day's visit to Biltmore Estate, gaming at Harrah's Casino in Cherokee, N.C., visits to famous Folk Art Center and magnificent St. Lawrence Basilica, plus more).
The cost is $375 per person, based on double occupancy (add $90 for single occupancy). Pay $75 upon signing up, with the final payment due March 28.
For details, call Leisure Travel Office at 767-2841.
2010 Big Gobbler Contest Sign-Up
Register now for the Big Gobbler contest, which will run from March 20 through May 15 May at Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield hunting areas. The deadline for sign-up is March 19.
Entry fee is $20 per person. Open to valid Stewart/Hunter hunting permit holders. Prizes will be awarded.
For more information and registration, call Pass & Permit Office 435-8061 (Stewart) or 315-5163 (Hunter).
Join the "The Big Apple" Trip
Join Leisure Travel for six days and five nights of excitement, bright lights and beautiful sights in the New York City Area July 15-20.
Registration will continue until May 1.
The cost of your trip includes three consecutive nights in the NYC area, eight meals (five breakfast and three dinners), and two guided tours of NYC: See Central Park, Rockefeller Center, Times Square and Wall Street. Enjoy a NYC Harbor Cruise.
"The Big Apple" Trip patrons will depart Fort Stewart's Leisure Activities Center, building 443 in a spacious motor coach for the journey.
The cost is $565 per person based on double occupancy (add $220 for single occupancy). Pay $75 upon signing up, with the final payment due May 9.
For details, call Leisure Travel Office at 767-2841.
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