What's going on in and around Fort Stewart

Weekly briefing for 2 Feb.

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Looking for a great Valentine's gift for your deployed Soldier? Send a Valentine's Day pet portrait taken at the Fort Stewart Pet Boarding Facility.
The photos will be taken from through Feb. 8, but you must have an appointment.
Make your reservation today for this one of a kind way for your furry family Members to show their love, too.
The cost is $5 for each 4-inch by 6-inch print, or 3 prints for $12. For more information, or to make a reservation, call 435-8052.

Red pin bowling at Hunter Lanes
Join the red pin bowling at Hunter Lanes, building 1280, every Friday night beginning Feb. 5. You might just win a free game.
The cost is $2 per game from 9 p.m. to midnight every Friday during February. If the red pin comes down in the No. 1 position and you bowl a strike, you win a free game.
For more information, call 315-6279.

"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 First African Baptist Church, where they will learn how slaves were able to gain freedom through the "Underground Railroad." Each 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).

Army Entertainment presents Leigh Jones at Rocky's
Singer/songwriter Leigh Jones, described as an artist who can do it all -- pop, R&B, jazz and blues -- will perform in a free Rocky's Zone concert at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 11.
Her Fort Stewart visit is part of a 25-garrison I.A.M. Strong Army Entertainment tour which is being coordinated locally by the BOSS Program.
Jones will perform with a full band. The show will include a comedian who also will act as emcee, and soldier talent.
"Music in My Soul," featuring the single "Free Fall," was Jones' debut album.
Following the concert, she will meet and greet those attending and sign autographs/photos. Earlier, she is scheduled to visit a dining facility to interact with soldiers and sign autographs.
The I.A.M. Strong message stresses prevention of sexual harassment and sexual assault.

50 Bird Skeet Tournament at Stewart
Mark your calendars: The 50-Bird Skeet Tournament will be on Feb. 27 at the Fort Stewart Skeet and Trap Range, building 8332. The registration deadline is 7:30 a.m. that day, with the tournament beginning at 8. Free food for shooters.
There will be five divisions: Expert (Rocky), Intermediate (Dog Face), Novice (Iron Mike), Youth (Scooby Doo) and Ladies (Annie Oakley). Entry fee is $20 per person.
First prize will be $30, second prize $20. The best single round score in all divisions wins $10. Modified National Skeet Tournament rules apply. Ties will be shot from stations 3, 4 and 5.
For details, call the Skeet Range at 435-8219 or Outdoor Recreation at 435-8205.

Dave & Buster Jacksonville trip sign-up
Registration closes March 5 for a trip to Dave & Buster's in Jacksonville on March 6.
Depart Leisure Activities Center, building 443 for Jacksonville. Dave & Buster's in the Million Dollar Midway is filled with latest interactive and video arcade games. Play the games and enjoy the great meals at the restaurants at your own expense.
The cost is $10 per person for transportation.
For details, call Leisure Travel at 767-2841.

Dude Ranch Weekend trip sign-up
Registration for a Dude Ranch Weekend trip to Kissimmee, Fla., will close March 1. The trip is scheduled for March 19-21.
Participants will depart for Kissimmee from Stewart's Leisure Activities Center, building 443. Stay at Westgate River Ranch Resort and see an authentic western rodeo and more.
The $400 cost includes lodging for 1-4 people per room, transportation, and free tickets to rodeo and petting farm. Local fishing license available via phone from the marina (must supply own pole and bait). For details, call Leisure Travel at 767-2841.

2010 Big Gobbler contest sign-up
Register now for the Big Gobbler contest, which will run from March 20-May 15 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)