Lakenheath community bulletins Published March 30, 2012 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England - -- Interested in submitting an announcement or notice to the Lakenheath Community Bulletins? Contact the 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs office at 226-2151 or e-mail 48fw.painternal@lakenheath.af.mil for more information. Did you know that RAF Lakenheath is on Facebook, YouTube and Flickr? Check us out at: Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/#!/RAFLakenheath Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/user/48thFighterWing Flickr - http://www.flickr.com/photos/raf_lakenheath/ ANNOUNCEMENTS Commissary Closure Dates The RAF Lakenheath Commissary will close for updates and repairs. Starting on Monday, April 23 it will close early at 4:00 pm and will be closed Tuesday, April 24 through Thursday, April 26. The Commissary will reopen on Friday, April 27. New RAF Feltwell Veterinary Clinic hours The RAF Feltwell Veterinary Clinic hours have changed to the following: Monday - Friday - 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. They also offer at least two evening clinics per month from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and one Saturday clinic per month from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. These exceptions are only offered for wellness appointments. Basic surgical services are normally offered Monday through Thursday. For more information, call 226-7097. New Allergy/Immunizations Clinic hours The Allergy/Immunizations Clinic hours have changed to the following: Mondays - 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays - 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday - 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, please call 226-8148. Passport Issuance limitations for 2012 Due to the Olympics and Para-Olympics this summer, the Embassy will be heavily involved and will have reduced manpower. This will limit the ability to process passport applications. Passport issuance will be very limited, so if your passport is near its expiry date, apply as early as possible to get a new one. Employment Opportunities Looking for a job? Food service positions are currently available at Rugby's, Pinkerton's and The Great Little Pizza Place. Apply online at www.nafjobs.org or call HRO at 226-4417. Interested in giving back to the local community? To receive information regarding current volunteer and community outreach opportunities taking place throughout the local area and here on base, please send your name and contact information to the Airman & Family Readiness Center volunteer coordinator, Senaida Larson, at senaida.larson@lakenheath.af.mil. Department of Defense Education Activity looking for feedback DODEA is developing a new Community Strategic Plan for 2012-2016 and have launched a feedback website, http://cspfeedback.dodea.edu/ to gather opinions from parents, teachers, military leadership, children and anyone else that is interested. Notebook Checkout Going TDY or on a trip? Need access to the internet, email or Microsoft Office without lugging around a laptop? Check out a Toshiba notebook from the Library. Open to U.S. Air Forces in Europe library account holders, sponsors or spouses only. For more information, contact Maggie Usher at 226-3713. SOCKS - Spouse On-Line Computer Knowledge and Skills This is a free Airman and Family Readiness Center program designed to help spouses improve computer skills in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Photoshop and many other programs. For more information, contact the A&FRC at 226-3847. APRIL EVENTS 2012 Spring Festival Boot Camp Event Join the Harley Owners Group in a free sausage roast, live bands, kid's games and other activities on April 1st at RAF Lakenheath Defenders Park from 10:00 am to 16:00 pm. For more information contact Dan Singleton at ds90124@militarycars.com The Adriatic & Aegean Seas Cruise Join Information, Tickets & Travel for an Adriatic & Aegean Seas Cruise for seven nights, April 9-16. Prices are starting from $957 per person and based on two adults sharing. Prices are also available for third and fourth persons. Book online at www.ittlakenheath.com or call 226-2979 for more information. Soccer: Fulham vs. Chelsea Join Information, Tickets & Travel for a soccer match between Fulham and Chelsea April 9 at Craven Cottage Stadium. Coach departs at 3 p.m. and will return after the game. The price is £84 per person, all inclusive. For more information, call 226-2979. Harry Potter Tour Join Information, Tickets & Travel for a Harry Potter Warner Brothers studio tour in London. Dates available are April 10, May 13, June 27 and August 26. Coach departs at 7:30 a.m. and will leave London at 4:30 p.m. Prices are £44 per adult and £37 per child between the ages of 5 and 15. For more information, call 226-2979.