Lakenheath community bulletins Nov. 28 - Dec. 5 Published Nov. 26, 2008 ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- WAPS Testing The WAPS testing cycle for 09E8, MSgt promoting to SMSgt, is approaching. The dates of testing are Dec. 1 - 12 . The testing room is located in Building 977, Room 19. All military members are reminded to be prepared to test the first day of the testing cycle. It is also the member's responsibility to check if they have all the appropriate study materials. For more information please contact or if you do not have the correct materials see your unit's WAPS Monitor. 56th RQS change of command There will be a change of command ceremony Dec. 4 at 1 p.m. in Hangar 6. Lt. Col. Steven R. Huss will relinquish command to Lt. Col. Neil P. Eisen. RAF Lakenheath Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Join RAF Lakenheath at the Liberty Pine, located across the street from the Commissary, for the annual tree lighting ceremony, Dec. 5 at 5 p.m. Enjoy cookies, hot chocolate and carolers. Kids can meet Santa during his special visit. Cookie donations will be accepted at 48th Avenue Community Center Dec. 5 until 3pm. Call 226-4884 for more information. OCSC History of Holiday Traditions The Officers and Civilians Spouses Club will be hosting a History of Holiday Traditions day Dec. 9 at 10 a.m. in the Eagles' Landing Ballroom. For more information, contact the OCSC. Holiday post office hours The post office extended hours are: -- Finance 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Saturday -- Parcel pick-up 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week The post office reduced hours are: -- Finance - Christmas eve, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. -- Finance and parcel pick-up New Years eve, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The post office will be closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. British Post Office At the British Post Office, Airmen can pay everything from gas and water bills to telephone and mail orders. The post office also has the ability to cash and deposit checks to select banks, as well as issue and redeem money orders and exchange currencies. In addition to handling money for Airmen, the British Post Office also sells a variety of insurance, from travel to car and home insurance. Airmen can also get a road tax license issued, as well as a selection of Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency application forms. For more information, visit the British Post Office. Survivor Benefit Plan A military retiree is guaranteed a monthly income for life. However, military retired pay stops on the date the retiree dies. The Survivor Benefit Plan was created to protect widowed spouses and dependent children from complete loss of income. For more information, call 226-3070. RAF Lakenheath worship schedule Catholic Saturday mass 5 p.m. Sunday mass 9:30 a.m. Holy day masses 11:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Reconciliation: Saturday 4 p.m. or by appointment Protestant All Protestant services held on Sundays Liturgical service 8 a.m. Traditional Protestant service 11 a.m. Gospel service 12:30 p.m. Contemporary service 4:30 p.m. For more information about chapel programs, call 226-3711. The duty chaplain can be contracted after duty hours via the command post at 226-4800. RAF Lakenheath Education Center The RAF Lakenheath Education Center offers many opportunities for Airmen to reach their educational goals. Airmen can sign up for professional development course briefing or seminar on the 48 FW PDC page with the following link: https://afkm.wpafb.af.mil/ASPs/CoP/OpenCoP.asp?Filter=OO-OT-FE-16 Force Support Squadron Briefs Holiday Suit Rental November-December $25 per suit per day Rent a deluxe Santa or elf suit at 48th Avenue. Limited quantities available. Pick up and return times are Mon-Fri, 9am and Sat-Sun, noon. Late fees will be incurred for late drop offs. Call 226-4884 for details. True Magic: an A Capella Christmas Farce with Unoriginal Music for the Entire Family Join the Union Jack Players, with an elf narrator that will lead you through a magical journey, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 13 at noon. Encounter Santa, Tinkerbell, a man named Ebenezer, a mysterious young magician and a wonderful stringless puppet. This original farce draws from many sources, including A Christmas Carol, the Comedy of Errors, and Peter Pan and is full of mistaken identities, disguises and unexpected twists. Call 48th Avenue Community Center at 226-4884 for more information. Information, Tickets and Travel Dec 6 Lincoln Christmas Market Dec 7 Dickensian Christmas in Rochester Dec 13 London Half-Day Sightseeing Tour City of Bath Guided Tour Dec 14 Christmas at Warwick Castle Dec 20 Santa Poppy Line Dickens' Christmas Walk & Lights of London Dec 21 Cadbury Chocolate Cruise The Nutcracker For more information, call Information, Tickets and Travel (ITT) or visit their website at www.ittlakenheath.com. Outdoor Recreation Dec 6 Santa Hunt Dec 13 Iron Bridge Victorian Christmas and Father Christmas Surprise Dec 21 Winter Solstice at Stonehenge Jan 3 Seal Watching, Blakeney Point Jan 16-19 Scotland Winter Getaway Call Lakenheath Outdoor Recreation at 226-2146 for more information and pricing. Download the latest Force Support calendars and events at www.48fss.com.