Lakenheath Community Bulletins: Nov. 26 Published Nov. 26, 2013 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- Interested in submitting an announcement or notice to the Lakenheath Community Bulletins? Contact the 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs office at 226-2151 or e-mail 48fw.painternal@us.af.mil for more information. Did you know that RAF Lakenheath is on Facebook and YouTube? Check us out at: Facebook - www.facebook.com/RAFLakenheath YouTube - www.youtube.com/user/48thFighterWing ANNOUNCEMENTS Chapel worship schedule changes Protestant · Sat, 3:30 p.m., Seventh Day Adventist Service · Sun, 9:45 a.m., Blended Worship Service · Sun, 11 a.m., United Pentecostal Service (at the Spiritual Life Center, RAF Feltwell) · Sun, 4 p.m., Thrive Contemporary Service Catholic · Sun, 11:15 a.m., Mass · Mon - Thurs, 11:30 a.m., Daily Mass For other faith groups, please contact the Base Chapel at 226-3711. Bangor Road Lane Closure Upgrades to gate two will continue starting Nov. 25. This will require the closing of one lane at a time on Bangor Road to permit the installation of high containment curbing and anti-ram bollards. The far inbound lane (east side) of Bangor Road will be closed until the Dec. 20. The lane will re-open to traffic for the two weeks over the holiday period. Then the west side lane will be closed beginning on Jan. 6, 2014 until early February for the curbing and bollards installation. Lord's Walk will remain open during these works and traffic will be controlled via traffic lights. RAF Lakenheath Pharmacy closure The RAF Lakenheath Pharmacy will be closed this Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28-29 for the Thanksgiving holiday and USAFE Family Day. All prescriptions and refills need to be picked up before 7 p.m. Nov. 27. Prescription pick-up will not be available after this time. To request refills please call them in to the automated refill line at DSN 226-8091 or 01638-528091 before 5 p.m. Nov. 27. Please direct all questions to the pharmacy at DSN 226-8347or 01638-528347. The pharmacy staff would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. RAF Lakenheath 2013 holiday season mailing deadlines Mail Class Mailing Out Deadline SAM/Parcel Post Nov. 26 Parcel Airlift (PAL) Dec. 3 Priority/First Class Dec. 10 Express Mail Dec. 17 Joint Hometown News Service holiday greetings The Joint Hometown News Service has partnered with Sirius-XM radio to allow service members anywhere in the world to send holiday greetings to their loved ones back home. This is a great opportunity to remind Americans that men and women serve around the world, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The greetings will be aired on Sirius-XM's Holiday Traditions Channel starting now through Jan.1, 2014. No matter the location, service members can call DSN 312-733-4660 or toll-free at 888-776-2790. From there it's very simple; just state your rank, full name, hometown, where your stationed, and a quick greeting. Kids on the move Kids on the Move is a free program intended to help children become more active and change their approach to exercise. The program is offered year-round and is open to children ages 4 -12. Children older than 12 are welcome to participate as volunteers, helpers or team leaders. Classes are held at the RAF Lakenheath Elementary School. Please see the RAF Lakenheath/Mildenhall HAWC facebook page for this month's calendar, or call 226-2710 or commercial 01638 52 2710. For more information, contact Fathia Clay at 226-2710 or compiegne98@gmail.com or Jennifer Herling at 226-7161 or Jennifer.herling.ctr@us.af.mil. Interested in giving back to the local community? To receive information regarding current volunteer and community outreach opportunities, send your name and contact information to the Airman and Family Readiness Center volunteer coordinator, Heather Douglass, at heather.douglass.6@us.af.mil. Volunteers needed Individuals of all ranks, tenure and marital status, as well as spouses and DOD civilians are welcome to participate in the Caring for People forum. Anyone interested in participating in this event can contact Edward Cole to sign-up for one of the seven discussion working groups: 1) Family Support 2) Spouse Communications 3) School Support 4) Single Airman Support 5) Special Needs Support 6) Health and Wellness Deployment Support 7) Deployment Support This is an excellent opportunity for members of our community to make a real difference. Airport shuttle service Need a ride to the airport? Outdoor Recreation can get you there and can take your pets too! Services all U.K. airports. For further details and bookings, please call 226-2146. EVENTS Club membership drive Become a club member Oct. 1 through Dec. 31 and receive 3 months of free dues, plus an instant-win scratch ticket worth between $5-$100! For details or an application, call the Liberty Club at 226-1611. Liberty 5/6 Toy Drive Help spread holiday cheer to underprivileged children throughout the local community by donating new, sealed toys. Please don't gift wrap the toys or donate soft/cuddly toys hygiene/allergy reasons. The toys will be donated to Zack 105.3 FM. to give to West Suffolk Hospital "Children's Rainbow Ward." Letters to Santa Drop off your magical holiday wish list in the Page CAC's special North Pole mailbox for Santa to receive! If you have been good this year he will write back to you! Letters can be dropped off Dec. 1-8. For more information, call 226-1627. Victorian Christmas Theatre & Craft Get your holiday season started with a Victorian Toy Theatre production of "T'was the Night Before Christmas" and Victorian crafts at the Library on Dec. 4 starting at 5 p.m. It's free and open to all families. For more information, call 226-3713. Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Join us for the annual tree lighting ceremony at the Medical Group roundabout on Friday, Dec. 6 at 4:30 p.m. There will be hot chocolate, caroling, a special visit from Santa, and more. For more information, call 226-1627. Jingle Bell Run/Walk Come out and help spread holiday joy across RAF Lakenheath Saturday, Dec. 7 at 10 a.m. The starting point begins at the field in front of Liberty Village. Holiday clothing/costumes are encourages and bells will be provided. Lincoln Christmas Market Enjoy a Victorian and German-style Christmas market with ITT on Saturday, Dec. 7. The coach departs 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. The cost is adults £22 and children £20 for transportation only. For more information, call 226-2979. Best Decorated Holiday Home Contest Liberty Village and RAF Feltwell residents have the chance to win best decorated holiday home! Sign up Dec.7 from 1-11 p.m. at the Page CAC. Top three winners will be notified on Dec. 13. For details, call 226-1627. Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Celebrate Pearl Harbor Day on Saturday, Dec. 7 with 50 percent off bowling fees all day long at Liberty Lanes (cosmic not included). For details call 226-2108. Holiday Wreath Making Workshop Decorate your very own fresh or artificial holiday wreath at the Ward CAC, RAF Feltwell, on Thursday, Dec. 5 from 5:30-7 p.m. Limited space available so please sign up in advance! For more information call 226-7023. Santa Suit Rental Need a Santa Suit for holiday festivities? Reserve now through the Page CAC for only $30 per day. For more information call 226-1627.