RAF Lakenheath community bulletins, October 26 to November 1

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2007 Holiday Mailing Dates

Surface Mail
Nov. 13

Space Available Mail
Nov. 27

Parcel Airlift Mail
Dec. 4

Priority Mail
Dec. 11

First Class Letters and Cards
Dec. 11

Express Mail
Dec. 18

Halloween Pumpkin Patrol
Trick-or-Treat activities are Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. The 48th Security Forces Squadron is organizing a Operation Pumpkin Patrol in military housing areas. For more information, call 226-1423.

Community College of the Air Force commencement ceremony
A Community College of the Air Force commencement ceremony is Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. in the Liberty Club. For more information, call 226-3851.

Women's Symposium
The Air Force Heritage to Horizons Women's Symposium is Oct. 31 to Nov 2. For more information, visit http://afwomensymposium.afit.edu.


Abandoned vehicles
Security Forces investigations office will remove abandoned vehicles free of charge and without retribution. U.K. specification vehicles may bring the V-5, pink card and keys to Security Forces Investigations at building 1165. U.S. spec. vehicles require a form 5, V-5, pink card and keys. For more information, call 226-1622.

VAT office moved
The VAT office is located in Bldg. 960. For more information, call 226-3166.

Microsoft Certification Program
Central Texas College is offering an opportunity for students to prepare for Microsoft and Comp TIA Certification exams. For more information, visit the CTC office at the Education Center or call 226-3507.

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.


WIC Overseas
Women, Infants and Children Overseas offers free milk, infant formula and other foods to eligible families. WIC staff can answer questions about breast-feeding, starting solids and any other questions. For more information, call 226-1728.

Breast-feeding support group
A breastfeeding support group meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at 11 a.m. at the Lakenheath WIC Overseas Office, Bldg 950. For more information, call 226-1728.

Animal welfare officer
The animal welfare officer handles all pet concerns. The AWO provides education and information on owning a pet on a military installation. For more information, call the pet welfare office at 226-5796.

Airman and Family Readiness Center October - November courses

Financial foundations
Financial foundations training is Nov. 2, 9, 16 and 30 from 8 to 9 a.m. The money management class includes credit and debt management, goal setting, budgeting, and basic investing.

Newcomer's bus tour
A newcomer's bus tour is Nov. 2, 16, and 30 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 tour on 9 November will be to Duxford Imperial War Museum.

Four-day transition assistance workshop
A 4-day TAP workshop is Oct. 27 to 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Participants will learn how to write effective resumes and cover letters, interviewing techniques and successful job search methods.

Pet scoop
A pet scoop class is Nov. 21 from 3 to 5 p.m. The class provides pet specialists to answer questions regarding transportation requirements for pets and to assist military families in properly planning for the shipment of pets.

Employment connections
An employment connections course is Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to noon. This class will instruct on the local labor market and what jobs are available on and off base. Personnel specialists will be available to answer questions concerning hiring procedures.

Resume writing and interview techniques
A resume writing and interview techniques class is Oct. 31 from 9 to 11 a.m. The class teaches basic resume formatting with sample resumes as well as interviewing skills and techniques.

Pre separation briefing
A pre-separation briefing is Nov. 6 and 20 from 9 to 11 a.m. and Nov. 13 and 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. The class fulfills the mandatory requirement for all personnel retiring or separating from the military.

Sponsorship training
Sponsorship training is Nov. 5 from 9 to 11 a.m. All first time active duty sponsors and those who have not had training in over a year are required to attend sponsorship training. The training reviews the basic requirements of sponsorship and provides useful resources to better assist the newcomer.

Movie Maker 101
A Movie Maker 101 class is Nov. 28 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The class teaches how to use several computer-based movie making programs.

Key spouse training
A key spouse training course is Nov. 1 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. This training provides guidance on the responsibilities and expectations associated with being a key spouse as well as familiarizing spouses with base resources.



For more information on Airmen and Family Readiness Center courses, call 226-3847.

RAF Lakenheath American Red Cross 

ARC volunteers needed
The American Red Cross has numerous volunteer positions available throughout the base. For more information, call 226-1855.

CPR and First Aid
A CPR and First Aid class is Oct. 27 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 226-1855.

Healthy baby and healthy pregnancy
A healthy pregnancy and healthy baby course is Nov. 17, 9 to 3 p.m.

Babysitting course
The American Red Cross offers regular babysitting certification courses for $32. For more information, call 226-1855.

Information, Tickets and Travel trips 

November 3- Legoland Fireworks
Windsor Castle
London DYO
London Half Day Sight-seeing Tour
November 17- Leeds Castle Festive Fair
City of York Guided Tour
November 18- London DYO
London Eye & River Cruise
November 22- Medieval Banquet- London
November 23- Late Nite Norwich, Project CHEER
Bluewater Mall
November 24- King Tutankhamen Tour
City of Bath Guided Tour
London DYO
November 25- Tower of London
London DYO
November 26- Grease the Musical
December 1- Santa Safari
St Nicholas Fayre
Dickensian Christmas Festival
December 2- Worcester Victorian Christmas Fair
Santa Lunch, Alton Towers
December 7- Cologne Christmas Market, Germany
December 8- London DYO
London Half Day Sight-seeing Tour
Bath Christmas Market

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

48th Services briefs

Auto Hobby All Nighter
The Auto Hobby shop is hosting an all-nighter with free pizza Nov. 17 from 9a.m. to Nov. 18 at 9 p.m. For more information, call the Lakenheath Auto Hobby Complex at 226-2454.

Turkey Trot
The annual turkey trot is Nov. 17, 10 a.m. Start and finish at the Fitness and Sports Center. For more information, call 226-3607.

Thanksgiving Dinner Military Dining
The Knight's Table Military Dining Facility's Thanksgiving dinner is Nov. 20, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thanksgiving dinner includes roast turkey, honey glazed ham, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, macaroni and cheese, corn bread dressing, green beans, apple cobbler, assorted pies and more. For more information, call 226-3632.

Moms and Tots Morning Movies
A Moms and Tots Morning Movies day is every Monday at 10 a.m. This event is free for moms and tots. A parent or guardian must stay with every child. For more information, call the 48th Avenue Community Center at 226-4884.

Nine-Hole Scramble
A nine-hole scramble format game is every Tuesday noon at Breckland Pines Golf Course. For more information, call 226-2223.

Family Movie Night
A family movie night is every Tuesday, 8 p.m. at the 48th Avenue Community Center. For more information, call 226-4884.

Friday Family Fun
A family fun night is every Friday, 5 to 7 p.m. For $35, a family of four receives two hours of bowling at Liberty Lanes Bowling Center and two adult meals and two kid's meals at Liberty Lanes' Spare Time Grill. Shoe rental is included. For more information, call 226-2108.

Cosmic Glow Bowling
Glow bowling is every Saturday, 9 p.m. to midnight at the Liberty Lanes Bowling Center.
For more information, call 226-2108.

Kuk Sool Won 
The Lakenheath Fitness and Sports Center offers classes for this form of martial art.
Adult Classes
Sundays- 6:15 to 7:45 p.m.
Tuesdays- 7 to 9 p.m.
Fridays- 7:30 to 8:45 p.m.
Junior Classes
Sundays- 5 to 6 p.m.
Fridays- 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Power Hour Incentive Program
Power Hour is an interactive after-school homework assistance program at the Lakenheath Youth Center for children six to 18 years of age weekdays 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Power Hour work is conducted using adults or older students who supervise completion of a Club member's homework. For more information, call the Lakenheath Youth Center at 226-5437.

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