RAF Lakenheath community bulletins, July 27 - August 29

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Bone marrow drive
The C. W. Bill Young Department of Defense Bone Marrow Donor Drive is at the Strike Eagle complex, Liberty Club ballroom and the 48th Medical Group Education/Training classroom 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Aug. 7. Participants should be 18-60 and in good general health. For more information, call 226-8441.

Microsoft Certification Program
Central Texas College is offering an opportunity for students to prepare for Microsoft and Comp TIA Certification exams, while receiving a free 30 gigabyte Apple iPOD. The iPOD will have all necessary accessories and be loaded with the software to complete your courses. 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 July courses

Pre-separation briefing
A pre-separation briefing is Aug. 7 and 21 from1-3p.m., and Aug. 14 and 28 from 9-11 a.m. This class fulfills the mandatory requirement for all personnel retiring or separating from the military.

Key spouse training
A key spouse training course is Aug. 2 from 1-2:30 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.

Financial foundations
Financial foundations training is Aug 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 from 8-9 a.m. The money management class includes goal setting, budgeting, credit and debt management and basic investing.

The newcomer's bus tour
A newcomer's bus tour is Aug 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 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 Aug. 10 will be to Duxford Imperial War Museum.

Sponsorship training
Sponsorship training is Aug. 13 from 1-3 p.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.

Bundles for babies
A bundles for babies course is Aug. 10 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 Aug. 20 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.

4-day transition assistance program workshop
A 4-day TAP workshop is Aug. 21-24 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 Aug. 15 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 Aug. 29 from 9-11 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.

Information, Tickets and Travel trips

August 4, Tower of London
August 4-5, Robin Hood Festival
August 5, Stonehenge and Salisbury
August 5, Lincoln City and Castle
August 10-11, Great British Beer Festival
August 11, London DYO
August 11, Buckingham Palace
August 11, Royal Tour
August 11, Cadbury World and Sea Life Center
August 11, York Guided Tour
August 15, Chessington World of Adventure
August 18, Legoland
August 18, Windsor Castle
August 18, Buckingham Palace
August 18, Warwick Castle
August 18, London DYO
August 19, Royal Tour
August 19, Leeds Castle and Museum
August 22, Colchester Zoo
August 24, Green King Brewery Tour and Bury Nights

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