Lakenheath community bulletins Published June 11, 2010 ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- REMINDER | THE NEW P.T. STANDARDS ARE COMING JULY 1, IF YOU NEED ANY INFORMATION PLEASE LOOK AT THESE LINKS. www.lakenheath.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123189047 www.lakenheath.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123207792 www.lakenheath.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123204580 Philippine Independence Day Celebration Enjoy cooking, raffles, a cultural show and special guests at the 48th Fighter Wing base chapel, June 19, in celebration of the 112th Philippine Independence Day. The celebration starts at noon outside the chapel. This is a free event and ends at 2 p.m. Mini World Cup pits RAFM against Mildenhall Village LIVE Just prior to the first World Cup, U.S. vs England match, RAF Mildenhall's football team will take on Mildenhall Town's team, Friday, June 11, at 6 p.m. on the soccer pitch directly behind the Hardstand Fitness Center. In case you can't make it to the actual game, ITV-1 is scheduled to broadcast the entire game live so you can catch it at home too. Summer Reading Programs The Library will host summer reading programs from June 1 to July 30. Themes are Voyage to Book Island for ages 10 and younger or adults and Make Waves for ages 11 to 17. An individual is eligible for a prize for every two hours a child ages 10 and younger reads or is read to, and every five hours kids ages 11 to 17 read. Sign up at the Library. For more information, call 226-3713. The LHS 2010 Baccalaureate Service The LHS 2010 Baccalaureate Service will be held at the RAF Lakenheath chapel June 10, 6.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. to help with the LHS Baccalaureate service can contact LaVita Morris at 01842 814525. AF Marathon Challenge The 14th Air Force Marathon will take place on Sep 18 at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. This highly successful program brings together thousands from across the A.F. to celebrate its birthday. The marathon will feature aircraft flyovers and a one-of-a-kind finish line surrounded by historic aircraft on the grounds of the National Museum of the USAF. Please encourage those interested in representing USAFE to work with their local fitness center staff to submit their application by Jun 18. HQ USAFE's POC for additional information and questions is Mr. Tom Burkett, HQ USAFE/A1SCS, at DSN 314-478-2301, commercial 49-6371-405-2301. To learn more about the event, please go to the dedicated link at www.usafmarathon.com. World Cup: USA vs. England Soccer fans are invited to watch the USA vs. England World Cup game on the 10 ft. screen at the Liberty Club on Saturday, June 12 at 7:30 p.m. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Ages 18 and older only. Call 226-1611 for more information. Lakenheath Open Breckland Pines Golf Course will host the Lakenheath Open on Saturday, June 19 and Sunday, June 20. Entry fee includes practice round, prime rib dinner, beat-the-pro putting contest, lunch both days, on-course competitions and prize fund for flight winners. $125 per person; $100 per Annual Green Fee holder. Entry deadline is Friday, June 11. Pick up your entry form at the Golf Shop. For more information, call 226-2223. Graduation BBQ for High School Seniors Teen Programs is hosting a BBQ in honor of graduating seniors on Friday, June 11 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. There will be hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, sodas, music, and games. Meet on the softball fields behind Lakenheath High School. For more information, call 226-5452. Tortoise & Hare Race The Fitness & Sports Center and Youth Center will host the Tortoise & Hare Race on June 12 at 10 a.m. Run with your family or as an individual tortoise or hare. Strollers, scooters, children's bikes, and roller blades permitted in family categories. Dogs must remain on leash. Free to participants and open to all ages. Register the day of the event. For more information, call 226-3607. Early Father's Day Movies Page Community Activities Center will host big-screen showings of Ace Ventura: Pet Detective and Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls on Saturday, June 12 at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Shows are free and concessions will be available for purchase. Open to all ages. Children ages 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 226-1627. Parents' Night Out The CDC East is opening their doors on Saturday, June 19 from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. $5 per hour, per child. $20 deposit upon sign up. FREE to DePLAYment Pass holders, but verify specifics with CDC staff. All CDC requirements must be met. Sign up by June 16. For more information, call 226-3285. Father's Day Seafood Buffet The Liberty Club is hosting a Father's Day seafood buffet on Saturday, June 19 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. $32.95 per Club member; $37.95 per non-member. $8.95 per child ages 7 to 12, $3.95 per child ages 4 to 6, and kids 3 and younger eat free. Reservations required. For more information, call 226-1611. View the entire menu at www.48forcesupport.com Commander's Trophy Ultimate Frisbee The Fitness & Sports Center is hosting a frisbee competition on Friday, June 18 at 12 p.m. Teams of seven from each 48 FW squadron will compete for Commander's Trophy points. Meet at sports complex soccer field for this free event. Register teams by June 16. For more information, call 226-3607. Auto Hobby All Nighter The Auto Hobby Complex is hosting an all-nighter from Saturday, June 19 at 9 a.m. to Sunday, June 20 at 5 p.m. Free pizza served at 10pm on Saturday. Stalls available on a first come, first served basis. For more information, call 226-2454. Voter registration/Absentee ballot requests Recently, many Uniformed Service Members have asked the following question: "Is my Absentee Ballot Request CURRENT or Should I submit a new one?" To answer this question: The base voting assistant officers recommend that you register to vote/request an absentee ballot in January of each year, or at least 45 days before Election Day. It is important to remember that you must be registered to vote absentee. Registration requirements vary from state to state. Most states and territories require registration to vote absentee. Voter registration and absentee ballot request can be done at the same time by submitting the Federal Post Card Application. If you are already registered to vote and only wish to request a ballot, you should submit your FPCA as soon as possible. Your Voter Registration/Absentee Ballot request form must be completed, printed, signed, dated and mailed directly to your local election official. These officials will handle the processing and distribution of your absentee ballots and may need to contact you for further information or clarification. To facilitate this process, please provide a current email address, phone and fax number on your application. For more information, visit the Federal Voting Assistance Program website at www.fvap.gov or contact your unit voting assistant officer. New info 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. Important information to remember when seeking emergency assistance while stationed at RAF Lakenheath. Emergency Numbers for Fire, Medical and Police are as follows: 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 *911 Cell/Mobile Phone will connect to an off base emergency operator Withdrawal of the Elgar £20 Note - June 30 2010 The Bank of England is withdrawing the older style £20 notes that show a portrait of Sir Edward Elgar. Holders of these notes may continue to use them until the end of June 2010. For several months after the end of June most banks, building societies and Post Offices will accept the Elgar £20 notes for deposit to customer accounts and for other customer transactions. However, agreeing to exchange notes is at the discretion of the individual institution. The Bank of England will always exchange its old notes. Notes may be presented for payment either in person or sent by post (at the sender's risk) to: Dept NEX, Bank of England, Threadneedle Street, London EC2R 8AH. For further information Tel: 020 7601 4878 enquiries@bankofengland.co.uk