Lakenheath community bulletins, March 14 - 20

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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.

48th Medical Group briefing
The 48th Medical Group is hosting an enlisted date eligible for return from overseas option/assignment briefing at the base theater March 4 and 11 at 7 a.m., and March 6 and 13 at 3 p.m. Attendance is mandatory for all enlisted 48th MDG personnel PCSing between April and June 2009; optional for all others. All 48th Fighter Wing personnel interested are welcome to attend. For more information, call 226-8135.

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

Deployed family member social
A deployed family member social is March 20 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

Newcomer's bus tour
A newcomer's bus tour is March 21 and 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. The March 14 tour will be to Duxford Imperial War Museum.

Pre-separation briefing
A pre-separation briefing is March 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. and March 11 from 9 to 11 a.m. The class fulfills the mandatory requirement for all personnel retiring or separating from the military.

Four-day transition assistance program workshop
A 4-day TAP workshop is 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 18-21. Participants will learn how to write effective resumes and cover letters, interviewing techniques and successful job search methods.

Communication Training
Communication training is March 22 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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 22 - Windsor Castle
Jack the Ripper & ICE Bar Tour
Dickens' World

March 23 - The Lion King Easter Special
Cadbury World & Sealife Centre

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 DYO
Warwick Castle
Flora London Marathon
Audley End House

April 19 - London DYO
London Sightseeing Tour
Woburn Safari Park
Dover Castle

For more information, call the RAF Lakenheath ITT office at 226-2979.

48th Services Briefs

USAFE Youth Talent Show
The USAFE Youth Talent Show is March 28, 6 p.m. at the Lakenheath Youth Center. Registration must be completed by March 21. Youth must provide a CD of music accompaniment by March 21 and must be able to attend practice sessions March 24 to 27. For more information, call the Lakenheath Youth Center at 226-5437.

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.

Visit the all new 48th Services Squadron website at www.48svs.com.