RAF Lakenheath community bulletins, September 14-20

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Housing office closure
The Housing Management Office located on RAF Lakenheath will be closed from noon to 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 21 for a official function. For more information, call 226-6099.

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.

Munitions Storage area limited support
The Munitions Storage Area will be offering limited support from Sept. 1-31 to conduct semi-annual inventory. Issue requests must be submitted to Munitions Accountability by Aug. 20 and picked up Aug. 29 in order to meet scheduling requirements. All munitions turn-ins completed with Munitions Inspection no later than Sept. 29. Emergency issue requests must be justified and approved in writing by the requesting unit's group commander or equivalent. Normal operations will resume on Oct. 1. For more information, contact the Munitions storage area at 226-1965.

Tops in Blue Takes Applications
Tops in Blue announced it is taking applications for the World Wide Talent Competition to be held Dec. 2-10. Tops in Blue are looking for active duty members who are willing to participate in a world wide tour for nine months. Vocalists, dancers, instrumentalists, comedians, magicians, dramatists and technicians are welcome to apply.
Application deadline is Oct. 26. For applications and 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 please 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 forth 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 Sep courses

Financial foundations
Financial foundations training is Sept. 21, 28 and 31 from 8-9 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 Sept. 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.

Employment connections
An employment connections course is Sept. 17 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 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 19-21. 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 Sept. 19 from 3-5 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 Sept. 26 from 9 to 11 a.m. The class teaches basic resume formatting with sample resumes as well as interviewing skills and techniques.

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

Pre-separation briefing
A pre-separation briefing is Sept. 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. and Sept. 11 and 25 from 9 to 11 a.m. The class fulfills the mandatory requirement for all personnel retiring or separating from the military.

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.

First aid courses
A CPR, First Aid and automated external defibrillator course is Sept. 22 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The course costs $45, to sign up call 226-1855.

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

Information, Tickets and Travel trips
September 15- Windsor Castle
Legoland
Buckingham Palace
September 16- Buckingham Palace
September 22- London DYO with Tour
London Pubs Guided Tour
London DYO with Tour
September 23- Madame Tussaud's and Chamber Live
Hampton Court Palace
September 29- Stratford-Upon-Avon and Kenilworth Castle
September 30- Sandringham House, Museum and Gardens
September 31- Sandringham House, Museum and Gardens
October 6- London DYO with Tour
City of Bath Guided Tour
London Dungeon and DYO
October 7- Stonehenge, Sarum and Salisbury
October 8- Cadbury World and Sealife

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


48th Services briefs

Car Boot Sale
The RAF Feltwell Community Center autumn car boot sale is Sept. 22 at 10 a.m. For more information call the Feltwell Community Center at 226-7023.

Deep Sea Fishing
Lakenheath Outdoor Recreation deep sea fishing trip is Sept. 22 off from Lowestoft. For more information call Lakenheath Outdoor Recreation at 226-2146.

Auto Hobby All Nighter
The Lakenheath Auto Hobby All Nighter is Sept. 15 from 9 a.m. to Sept. 16 at 9 p.m. The shop will serve free pizza at 10 p.m. so you can keep working on your vehicle. Reserve your spot for 36 hours. Call the Auto Hobby Complex at 226-2454 for details.

Pregnancy Exercise Class
A pregnancy exercise class is Sept. 26 from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Lakenheath Fitness and Sports Center. The class provides basic moderate intensity circuit training geared for pregnant women cleared by their Primary Care Manager. For more information, call the Lakenheath Fitness and Sports Center at 226-3607.

Craft Fair
A craft fair is Sept. 15 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Lakenheath Arts and Crafts Center. There will be a wide variety of craft items to choose from. For more information, call the Lakenheath Arts and Crafts Center at 226-2194.

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

Late Nighter
The Liberty Club will have a Late Niter, Sept. 21 from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. For more information, call the Liberty Club at 226-1611.

Air Force 60th Anniversary Special
All games are 60¢ at Liberty Lanes from Sept. 16-17 from 11a.m. - 8p.m. For more information, call Liberty Lanes at 226-2108.

Boys & Girls Clubs of America Day for Kids
The Lakenheath Youth program for the BGCA National Day for Kids is Sept. 15 from 3-7 p.m. The youth center will provide games, inflatable's, music and a poetry contest. For more information call the youth center at 226-5437.

Myths of Diet and Exercise
Learn the top 10 myths of both diet and exercise and clear your path to fitness and weight loss at the Lakenheath Fitness and Sports Center and the Health and Wellness Center Sept. 26 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m, For more information, call the Lakenheath Fitness Center at 226-3607.

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