Lakenheath Community Bulletins Published July 18, 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@lakenheath.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 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. Registered your students? Please register your students for school year 2013/2014 by August 9 - especially if they will be entering kindergarten or first grade in preparation for the possible increase of school age children. For more information call the Isles DSO at 01638 527234 or DSN 226-7234 or visit http://www/isle-dso.eu.dodea.edu/ 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. A11 construction and closure times A full carriageway closure of B1112, 24 hours per day will last for approximately 18 months. There will be no access from the A11 onto the B1112, but access to local businesses and residents will be possible from both the A1065 and the A1101. There will also be a temporary speed restriction of 40mph on the sections of B1112, which will be accessible for residents and businesses for the safety of road users and the work force. During nights, the A11 north and southbound inner or outer roundabout will be closed to the Barton Mills [Fiveways] roundabout, including all approaches to the roundabout, for island reconstruction, Monday to Friday 7pm to 6am. 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. EVENTS Liberty Fest Come out for a summer block party at Liberty Plaza on Friday, July 19 from 5-10 p.m. Carnival rides, live entertainment, great food, and prizes await. Don't miss the chance at two round-trip airline tickets back to the U.S.! For more information visit www.48forcesupport.com. Hotball Scramble Golfers, participate in this annual fast-moving tournament that keeps everyone in the game! Tournament held Saturday, July 20 at Breckland Pines. For more information call 226-2223. White Water Rafting Take on the grand rapids created for the Olympic 2012 Games on Saturday, July 20. Tour departs at 9 a.m. and is open to ages 14+ only. Great price of only $15! For more information call Outdoor Recreation at 226-2146. Dollar Skate Day Skate the day away at the Page CAC on Sunday, July 21 from noon-2 p.m. for only $1! Open to all ages. For more information call 226-1627. All-Day Breakfast Breakfast menu now available all day at Liberty Lanes, starting at 7 a.m. Monday-Friday! For more information please call 226-2108. Summer Strike Enjoy $1 games and shoe rentals every Monday until August 15 at Liberty Lanes. Have a chance at local weekly prizes and the grand prizes of a $500 gift card or a trip to an NFL game in London. For details call 226-2108. Employment Fair Looking for a job or volunteer work? Meet representatives from on and off base organizations on Monday, July 22 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Eagles' Landing. For details call A&FRC at 226-3847. Country Night Grab your boots for country music with DJ Dana at the Liberty Club on Saturday, July 27 from 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Prizes for longest time on the bucking bull! Adults only. For more information call 226-1611. Harry Potter Studio Tour Go behind the scenes of the Harry Potter phenomenon on Wednesday, July 24 with ITT. Coach departs at 9 a.m./3 p.m. Adult £46; Child £40. For more information call 226-2979. Archery Camp Learn the basics of archery with Outdoor Recreation on Saturday, August 10. Open to ages 8 and older at $25 per person. Sign up by August 2. For more information call 226-2146. Tennis Camp Get into the game of tennis this summer with a six-session camp starting either July 29 or 30. $75 per person; adults only. For details or to sign up, call the Fitness & Sports Center at 226-3607. Craft Day Enjoy an afternoon of crafting for FREE on Thursday, July 25 at the Ward CAC, RAF Feltwell. All ages can head over between 1-4 p.m. For more information please call 226-7023.