Lakenheath Community Bulletins: Oct. 10 Published Oct. 10, 2013 By 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 - http://www.facebook.com/RAFLakenheath YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/user/48thFighterWing ANNOUNCEMENTS Pharmacy Closure: The RAF Lakenheath Pharmacy will be closed this Friday, Oct 11, 2013 due to the 48 FW Goal Day and Monday, Oct 14, 2013 for the Columbus Day Holiday. Please plan your medication needs around this 4- day weekend. All prescriptions need to be picked up prior to 7 pm on Thursday, Oct 10, 2013. There will be no prescription pick up available after 7 pm on Oct 10th. We will re-open at 7:30 am on Tuesday, Oct 13, 2013. Please call in all refills on the automated refill line before 5 pm on Thursday, Oct 10, 2013. The telephone number for the automated refill line is DSN 226-8091 or 01638-528091. If you would like to pick-up your refills at the Script Center in the RAF Lakenheath Commissary, they must be called in before 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct 9, 2013. Please direct all questions to the pharmacy at DSN 226-8347 or 01638-528347. A11 Fiveways Roundabout Closures There will be major reconstruction works taking place at Fiveways roundabout which will involve 3 weekend closures in October 2013. Traffic using Fiveways roundabout will be significantly disrupted. The roundabout will be closed in three sections: Weekend 1 - The northbound closure of A11 and exit/entrance of A1101 to Mildenhall, 10 p.m. on Friday 4 October to 6 a.m. on Monday 7 October. Weekend 2 - The northbound closure of A11 and exit/entrance of A1065 Brandon Road, 10 p.m. on Friday 11 October to 6 a.m. on Monday 14 October. Weekend 3 - The southbound closure of A11 and exit/entrance of A1101 to Bury, 8 p.m. on Friday 18 October to 5 a.m. on Monday 21 October. Diversion routes will be in place for local traffic and traffic using major routes. All diversions will be signposted and information is available on the Highways Agency website: http://www.highways.gov.uk/a11fiveways-to-thetford If you have any questions relating to these works, please contact the Highways Agency's public liaison officer for the scheme: Alan Jones, telephone 0800 0329760 (free phone) Email: alan.jones@birse.co.uk A11 scheme Email: a11fivewaystothetfordimprovement@highways.gsi.gov.uk Highways Agency Information Line (HAIL): 0300 123 5000 Chapel worship schedule changes Protestant · Sat, 3:30 p.m., Seventh Day Adventist Service · Sun, 9:45 a.m. , Blended Worship Service · Sun, 11:00 a.m., United Pentecostal Service (at the Spiritual Life Center, RAF Feltwell) · Sun, 4:00 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, 226-3711 Mailing of Lithium Batteries Ban has been lifted; however the following conditions must be met - Lithium batteries must be installed in equipment they were intended to operate - Devices containing lithium batteries must be packaged properly to prevent item from being inadvertently turned on - Equipment/devices containing lithium batteries must be protected from damage and short circuit (Use a strong outer box or container with appropriate cushioning material inside) - Lithium batteries cannot be mailed individually or packaged "separately" in the same container with equipment or devices - Cannot mail lithium batteries to "International" address in Italy and Germany - If you have any further questions, please contact the RAF Lakenheath Post Office at 226-2370. Military APO mailing addresses have been slightly changed The United States Postal Service (USPS) has implemented a fully automated mail sorting system to process your letters and packages more efficiently. With this implementation, all military addresses were adjusted to meet the "Plus 4" automated mail system requirements. To find your new "Plus 4" portion of your ZIP Code, please go to the following link and complete all required fields, or check the attached chart: https://tools.usps.com/go/ZipLookupAction!input.action If you have any further questions, please contact the RAF Lakenheath Post Office at 226-2370. 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 years old are welcome to participate as volunteers, helpers or team leaders. Classes are held at the Lakenheath Elementary School. Please see the RAF Lakenheath/Mildenhall HAWC facebook page for this month's calendar or call DSN 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 taking place throughout the local area and here on base, please send your name and contact information to the Airman & Family Readiness Center volunteer coordinator, Vannessa Menefee, at vannessa.menefee@us.af.mil. 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 Football Frenzy Football season is here! Club members can celebrate with the Liberty Club as they draw for a FREE lunch each week, a monthly drawing for an FSS gift card, British football ticket giveaways and more! For details call 226-1611. Club Membership Drive Become a club member between October 1 through December 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. ITT Columbus Day Tours ITT has a tour for everyone on Monday, October 14! Visit the Harry Potter Studio, enjoy shopping at the Westfield-Stratford Mall, or see live theatre shows such as Wicked or War Horse. For more information on these trips, please call 226-2979. Resolve Through Sharing Walk-A-Thon The Resolve Through Sharing (RTS) Program is hosting a Walk-A-Thon event honoring the National Day of Pregnancy Loss & Remembrance on October 15th from 1100-1300. Drop by and walk a few laps around the duck pond in memory of a personal loss or a friend/family member's loss. POC: Capt Maria Horn, 226-8386. Lakenheath Middle School Haunted House Volunteers Needed The fundraiser is promoting a drug-free life and supporting the Combined Federal Campaign. POC: Kristen Shelton, Kristin.shelton@dodea.edu. UK Adoption Symposium Go to the RAF MIldenhall Airman and Family Readiness Center October 16 between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. to learn about the adoption process, homestudy, types of adoption, benefits, challenges, Special Needs and more. RSVP by calling DSN 238-3406 or 01638-543-406. . U Got Talent Support our base talent on Friday, October 18 at the Liberty Club! Show starts at 6 p.m. Want to perform? Sign up at the Page Community Activities Center by October 16 to participate! For more information call 226-1627. Commander's Challenge: Indoor Soccer Put a team together for a 5-a-side soccer tournament on Friday, October 18 starting at 11:30 a.m. Max of 7 players per team. For more information call the Fitness & Sports Center at 226-2223. Thorpe Park Fright Night Join ITT for one of the UK's most chilling Halloween events at Thorpe Park on Saturday, October 19. Tour departs at 11 a.m. and 10 p.m. Exhilarating rollercoasters await! For more information or to book please call 226-2979. King of the Hill Bowl the day away on Sunday, October 20 at Liberty Lanes. Tournament begins at 11 a.m. with sign-ups starting at 10 a.m. Six games with a stepladder final; $30 per person. For more information call 226-2108. North Sea Fishing Catch a variety of fish in the North Sea with Outdoor Recreation on Sunday, October 27. Trip departs at 6:30 a.m. and is open to ages 10 and older for $130 per person. Sign up by October 19. For details call 226-2146. A&C Gallery Showcase Got art? Enter your pieces in the 2014 Arts & Crafts Gallery Showcase! Drop off your entries to the Arts & Crafts Center by November 14. Max of 3 per person. For details please call 226-2194.