Lakenheath community bulletins, March 21 - 27 Published March 20, 2008 ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- 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, 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. Scholarship The Officer's and Civilian's Spouses Club is offering scholarships to spouses who are working towards a bachelor's or master's degree. Applications are available at the Education Center from now until April 4. Munitions storage area limited service The 48th Fighter Wing munitions storage area will be available for limited support only from March 3 to 31 to conduct their semi-annual inventory. Emergency issue requests must be justified and approved in writing by the requesting unit's group commander or equivalent. Normal operations will resume April 1. For more information, call 226-1965. Housing contractors The housing maintenance contractors, Alfred McAlpine PLC, have officially changed their name to Carillion PLC. The contractors serve RAF Lakenheath, Ely, RAF Feltwell, Shepherds Grove and Waterbeach housing areas. For more information, call 226-6026 Passport price raise The U.S. Department of State has increased their prices for tourist passports. Prices: - Adult Tourist Passport (initial issue): $100 - Adult Tourist Passport (renewal): $75 - Minor Tourist Passport (age 15 and under): $85 For more information, call the passport office at 226-3386. Taxes The RAF Lakenheath Tax Center is open by appointment only. The hours of operation are Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Wednesdays, 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, call 226-1807. Airman and Family Readiness Center March courses Newcomer's bus tour A newcomer's bus tour is March 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The tour includes visiting the historical town of Bury St. Edmunds, the cathedral, eating in a pub, shopping and free time to explore. Pre-separation briefing A pre-separation briefing is March 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. The class fulfills the mandatory requirement for all personnel retiring or separating from the military. Spouse Reintegration Briefing A spouse reintegration training course is March 31 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. This class will discuss potential issues and tips for reintegrating with a returning spouse. For more information on Airmen and Family Readiness Center courses, call 226-3847. 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. Information, Tickets and Travel Trips March 29 - Cambridge/Oxford Boat Race in London London Walking Tour Outdoor Country Living Museum April 5 - 1040 EZ Tax Month Special City of Bath Guided Tour London do your own thing Cariba Creek at Alton Towers April 6 - London Olympic Torch Wicksteed Amusement Park Rockingham Castle April 7- Windsor Castle April 8 - Diggerland Ultimate Adventure Park April 9 - Drayton Manor Amusement Park London Zoo April 10 - Musical- Wicked Banham Zoo & Dinosaur Adventure Park April 11 - Madame Tussaud's & Chamber Live Natural History Museum April 12 - Chessington World of Adventure Cadbury World & Steam Tour the Cotswolds April 13 - London do your own thing Warwick Castle Flora London Marathon Audley End House April 19 - London DYO London Sightseeing Tour Woburn Safari Park Dover Castle April 20 - Leeds Castle Pleasurewood Hills April 26 - London DYO London Sightseeing Tour Woburn Safari Park Dover Castle April 27 - Colchester Zoo & Museum Stonehenge & Wilton House May 3 - Mountfitchet Castle Thorpe Amusement Park Open Air Living Museum May 4 - Dickens' World Walmer Castle For more information, call the RAF Lakenheath ITT office at 226-2979. 48th Services Briefs April Fools Day Golf Special Receive 50 percent off green fees at Breckland Pines Golf Course from March 31 through April 3. For more information, call 226-2223. Kid's Jewelry Making Class Children can create their own jewelry at 48th Avenue April 12 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Choose from a variety of beads, foam, wooden flowers and heart shapes. Parents must stay with children younger than 12 years of age. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Spaces are limited. Sign up by April 10. For more information, call the 48th Avenue Community Center at 226-4884. 2008 Car Show The 2008 Car Show is April 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. To sign up, fill out the entry form at the Auto Hobby Complex. This event is free to all DoD ID card holders. The car show will take place in the 48th Medical Group parking lot. Prizes will be given for best in show, best paint, best custom interior and ugliest car. Family Bingo A family bingo day will be held at the 48th Avenue April 13 at noon. Beverages and snacks will be available for purchase. For more information, call 226-4884. Late Niter at the Liberty Club A late niter will be held at the Liberty Club is April 18 from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. at the Liberty Club at Liberty Plaza. For more information call 226-1611. Craft Fair 2008 The Lakenheath Arts and Crafts Center is looking for vendors to sell craft items at the 2008 Craft Fair, April 26. Call the Arts and Crafts Center at 226-2194 for more information. Visit the all new 48th Services Squadron website at www.48svs.com.