Lakenheath Community Bulletins

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Harlem Globetrotters
The Harlem Globetrotters will be performing at the RAF Lakenheath Fitness & Sports Center on Sunday, December 12. The FREE show is from 3-5pm. For more information 226-1719 or COMM 01638-52-1719.

Veteran's Day Remembrance Ceremony
A Veteran's Day Remembrance Ceremony is scheduled for 11 a.m., Nov. 11, at the Cambridge American Cemetery at Madingley. The ceremony will be held in commemoration of Veteran's Day and to honor Americans buried there who died in World War II. For more information call 01480 843 820 or DSN: 314 268 3820.

2nd Annual American Red Cross Kids' Health & Safety Day
November 12, 2010 10:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Mildenhall BXtra
Interactive booths for kids ages 3 to 17 will provide information on fire safety, weather safety, pet safety, IdentiKid, healthy diet and exercise, dental care and much more.
For more information on the event, contact Matt Harper at DSN 238-2107 or 01638 542 107 or by email at harperm@usa.redcross.org.

Give Parents a Break
Parents can enjoy an evening out while their kids play safely at the Youth Center on Saturday, November 20 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Open to all DoD dependent children ages 5 to 12. Contact your squadron First Sergeant or the A&FRC to receive your referral certificate. Sign up by Thursday, November 18. Call 226-KIDS for more information.

School Volunteer Opportunities
Lakenheath High School is looking for base personnel (military, civilian, and spouses) to represent their alma mater on Tuesday Nov. 30 from 6pm to 8pm. This event is a great opportunity for high school students to become informed of a wide range of universities, financial Aide and scholarship options. The more base support received, the greater the opportunity for the students. For further information, please contact Ms. Jamie Henshaw at DSN 226-3015 or COMM 01638-52-3015 or Jamie.Henshaw@eu.dodea.edu.

Adopt-A-Classroom
This program is designed for a smaller group of people who wish to work with a classroom or in a specific venue of a school (volunteering for sports activities or school stores). These individuals can contact the School Liaison Office and indicate what teacher or activity the group would like to volunteer. The SLO will in turn make all the necessary arrangements to set up the opportunity between the desired classroom or activity. Finally, the SLO will re-engage with the small group to pass along contact information. This program allows small groups to become more involved with the children and allows the group to excel in a particular field rather than working on a large scale with the school. For more information, please contact the SLO at DSN 226-5077/5078 or COMM 01368-52-5077/5078.

Adopt-A-School
The Adopt-A-School Program is designed to encourage Units and Squadrons to adopt-a-school and volunteer their time in building a positive role-model relationship with the DoDDS Community. Squadrons/Units who adopt a specific school will be able to volunteer for various programs, events or activities within the school. For more information, please contact the SLO at DSN 226-5077/5078 or COMM 01368-52-5077/5078.

2010 Flu Vaccine Schedule
· 8 November - 2:30pm to 4pm at RAFL Gym
· 9 November - 7am to 8:30am at RAFL Building 1280
· 10 November - 6:30am to 8:30am at RAFL Strike Eagle Complex
· 15 November - 8:00am to noon at RAFL High School (for all school students at RAFL,  RAFM, & Feltwell, parents must be present for vaccine)
· 17 November - 2:30pm to 4pm at RAFM North Side Gym
· 22 November - 2:30pm to 4pm at RAFM Hard Stand Gym
· 29 November - 11am to 1pm at RAFL M&PF
· 30 November - 2:30pm to 4pm at RAFL Gym

Mentor Program at Lakenheath Elementary School
LES is seeking adult volunteers to work one hour a week with third grade students in the Mentor Program. The program meets during lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each Monday, beginning Nov. 8. Mentors work one-on-one with students to foster achievement at school by building a positive, caring relationship. Activities include eating lunch together, doing 10-15 minutes of academic review, and then enjoying some social time, such as playing board games. There will be an introduction and assistance to complete paperwork for the Mentor Program Oct. 18 at 11:30 in the school's Parent Center. This is a great way to be involved in the lives of children. Be a Mentor! For more information please contact Susan Reisch at 226-3721.

Eagle Eyes Awareness
USAF Eagle Eyes is a global "neighborhood watch" program for the deterrence of terrorism by recognizing and reporting pre-attack activities. Report suspicious activities to DSN 226-3937 (EYES). If you are off base, first call 999 and then 01638-523937.

Suspicious activities may include:
Surveillance
Elicitation of information
Tests of security
Acquiring supplies
Suspicious persons out of place
Dry runs
Deploying assets
Suspicious phone calls
Suspicious packages

Free/Reduced School Lunch Program
A child must enroll in the program each school year (August 2010 --July 2011). Please fill out the USAFE Form 400 in its entirety to include spouse information (if applicable), PSC, Box, and DEROS information. Under total members of household section, please include all members of household to include college students under the age of 25, adopted children, a child of joint custody, and a child living with one parent, and relatives or friends. Under the family's total gross monthly income, please include income from social security, child support, unemployment compensation, hazardous duty pay, hostile fire pay, and family separation pay. Lastly, if the sponsor is deploying, you may deduct the amount of income that the deployed member needs for living expenses. For more information contact the School Liasion Office at 226-5077/5078.

Crosswalk Volunteers Needed
With the start of the new school year everyone in the community, to include military, U.S. /MOD civilian personnel, parents and contractors, need to ensure that children are kept safe while walking to and from school. Five volunteers are needed twice a day to ensure coverage throughout the high-traffic areas. The crosswalks are located near the Lords-Walk housing area, the Housing Office, the roundabout by Liberty Intermediate School and the Lakenheath Elementary School roundabout. Depending on location, the crosswalks are manned from approximately 7:30 to 8:10 a.m. and 2:30 to 3:10 p.m. To volunteer, contact the School Liaison Office at 226-5077/5078 or email 48MSG.CCL@lakenheath.af.mil.

Spouse Tuition Assistance Program
Applications are now being accepted for the Spouse Tuition Assistance Program (STAP). Visit the Education Office in Building 948 to pick up an application. Take advantage of this unique benefit to overseas active duty spouses. Call 226-3851 for more details.

48 Force Support Squadron Online
Visit www.48forcesupport.com for current and upcoming Force Support events at RAF Lakenheath. You can also become a fan of 48th Force Support Squadron on Facebook to automatically receive updates. Look for us at 48th Force Support Squadron-RAF Lakenheath.

FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAMS

Marriage LINKS
Engaged? Married? Has your growing family stressed your relationship? Is the experience of deployment causing issues for you or your partner? Join us at Marriage LINKS, a research-based class taught by the Family Advocacy Program. Here, you and your partner will learn how to enhance communication, increase trust, grow together, and renew both your romance and your commitment to each other. Class offered monthly at the Airman & Family Readiness Center. Call 226-8070 or 01638 528070 for more information.

Single Parent Support Group
This support network addresses the professional, social and parenting needs of military single parents. Contact militarysingleparents@googlemail.com or call 01638 545127 for more information. No childcare provided.

Information regarding importing vehicles to the UK
The DVLA no longer requires military members to obtain an original hard copy of their insurance certificates for imported registration purposes. Personnel can now print their insurance certificates by accessing their policy online; however, faxed, photocopied or scanned copies are still not accepted.
For more information, contact the Pass & Registration Office at 226-1853.

Emergency Numbers for Fire, Medical and Police
911 - RAF Lakenheath, RAF Feltwell - Any Government/DSN Telephone
527 911 - RAF Lakenheath Housing
01638 527 911 - Cell/Mobile Phone while on RAF Lakenheath/Feltwell
01638 527 911 - RAF Feltwell Base Housing
01638 547 911 - RAF Mildenhall/Beck Row
999 - Anglo Housing/Off Base