RAF Lakenheath community bulletins, October 5-11 Published Oct. 5, 2007 ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- Holiday Mailing Dates Due to the increased volume in mail the post office recieves during the holiday, the post office has suggested mailing deadlines for mail going to and from the U.S., they are- 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 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 moved to Bldg. 960. For more information, call 226-3166. Tops in Blue Takes Applications Applications are being accepted for the Tops in Blue World Wide Talent Competition being held Dec. 2 to10. Vocalists, dancers, instrumentalists, comedians, magicians, dramatists and technicians are welcome to apply. The application deadline is Oct. 26. For more information, call 226-1709 or visit the Tops in Blue website at www.topsinblue.com. 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 Oct. courses Heart Link A Spouses Orientation Program targeting new Air Force spouses is Oct. 17. Financial foundations Financial foundations training is Oct. 12, 19 and 26 from 8 to 9 a.m. The money management class includes goal setting, budgeting, credit and debt management and basic investing. Newcomer's bus tour A newcomer's bus tour is Oct. 19 and 26 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 Oct. 12 will be to Duxford Imperial War Museum. Bundles for Babies A bundles for babies course is Oct. 12 from 9 a.m. to noon. This is an educational program for expectant parents, which focuses on budgeting for a baby, bonding with your baby, WIC Overseas Office and childcare options. Employment connections An employment connections course is Oct. 15 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. Four-day transition assistance program workshop A 4-day TAP workshop is Oct. 16 to 19 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 Oct. 17 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. 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 Oct. 16 and 30 from 1 to 3 p.m. and Oct. 9 and 23 from 9 to 11 a.m. The class fulfills the mandatory requirement for all personnel retiring or separating from the military. How to deter, detect and defend against identity theft A how to deter, detect and defend against identity theft class is Oct. 23 from 6 to 7 p.m. The class teaches how to defend from identity theft, and what to do if identity has been stolen. 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. Healthy Pregnancy, Healthy Baby A Healthy Pregnancy, Healthy Baby is Oct. 13 from 9 to 3 p.m. 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. Babysitting course The American Red Cross offers regular babysitting certification courses for $32. For more information, call 226-1855. Information, Tickets and Travel trips October 7- Stonehenge, Sarum and Salisbury October 8- Cadbury World and Sealife October 13- Hooters Restaurant Outdoor Living Museum October 14- Dickens' World October 19- Halloween Horrors Blenheim Palace October 20- London DYO London Bridge Experience October 21- Robin Hood October 26- Jack the Ripper Guided Tour For more information, call the RAF Lakenheath ITT office at 226-2979. Outdoor Recreation October 21- Meet Thomas the Tank Engine Tour October 27- Most Haunted Inn, Wales For more information, call Outdoor Recreation at 226-2146. Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance. 48th Services briefs 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 in a fun after-school environment using "Homework Helpers," adults or older students who supervise completion of a Club member's homework. Youth are encouraged to go above and beyond just homework and are given opportunities to earn incentives while completing their tasks. For more information, call the Lakenheath Youth Center at 226-5437. Visit the all new 48 Services Squadron website at www.48svs.com.