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3 Team Training BuildsStrengthA new and revised two-day program.

4 Month of the MilitaryChild“Army Kid” a poem byDanielle Moore-Galley.

6 April is Autism Awarness Month Information and support for Families with an Autistic Child.

8 Home-Based BusinessWhat you should know.

10 English as a SecondLanguageDealing with life in America.

11 April Calendarof Events

14 Best Selling Authorto VisitAndrew Gross to visit Barr Memorial Library.

16 Making Earth DayEverydayReduce, Reuse, and Recycle.

19 Event Program Guide

FEATURES - April 2014

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Publisher Creative inkAdvertising Ed SnyderOpportunity Knox Staff Laura Sanders

Jennifer Palalay, Iva Pearlstein Tracy Whitaker, Kerry Weintraub, Nick Knight,

Teressa Honeycutt, Ashley Bills, Michael Steinmacher

Want to advertise in Opportunity Knox?Call Ed Snyder at (270) 945-2864 or

email: [email protected]

Opportunity Knox is a monthly magazine produced by the Fort Knox Family and MWR Marketing Department under the authority of AR 215-1. Facilities and activities publicized are open to authorized patrons.

The purpose of Opportunity Knox is to provide current informationabout Fort Knox Family and MWR activities and events and to shareideas that will help readers become educated about Fort Knox Family and MWR activities. Views and opinions expressed are thoseof the authors. The mention or appearance of commercial advertis-ers, commercial sponsors, and/or their logos does not constitute endorsement by the Federal Government or the U.S. Army. The information in this issue is current at the time of publication.Activities and events are subject to change without notice.

Fort Knox Family and MWR Marketing is located at 4248 BullionBoulevard, Fort Knox, Kentucky. For more information, call (502) 624-3693 or log on to www.KnoxMWR.com.

To be removed from our mailing list, please email:[email protected]

FORT KNOX FAMILY & MWROur Vision: The Driving Force that builds and sustains thestrength of the Total Military Family.

Our Mission: Deliver Flexible, Innovative and Relevant Pro-grams and Services that enable readiness and resiliency to theTotal Military Family.

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By Iva Pearlstein

Although mandatory for Family and MWR Employees, Team MemberOrientation (TMO) training has been designed so that anyone can attend and benefit. Every new Family and MWR Employee participates in a recently revised two day program. An all-encom-passing overview of MWR operations is presented on the first daywhile the second day covers content that is relevant to everyone inthe Fort Knox Community. These topics are so important that the second day sessions are required training on an annual basis. CharlesHead, Family and MWR Training Coordinator, is very proud of TMObecause of its many benefits to employees, Soldiers, and their Families. He explained, “The training makes you more aware that ourjob is Customer Service!” He added, “It is the responsibility of eachone of us to support our Soldiers and their Families.” Employees alsobenefit by getting an excellent picture of the huge size and scope ofMWR along with being able to meet team members from all across the

organization.

Day one gives a detailed Command overview enhancedby individual presentationsfrom the MWR Chiefs. RandyMoore, Director of Fort KnoxFamily and MWR, discussesthe recently introduced “YouMatter” campaign. As employ-ees realize that every job isconsidered to be important,providing excellent customerservice becomes the responsi-bility of everyone. Also new today one is the discussion of therole of MWR in “Recruitment,

Readiness and Retention” with the addition of another “R” – Resilience. A narrated bus tour of MWR facilities throughout theGarrison concludes the first day. Participants have a chance to see thebroad scope of operations on Fort Knox.

Briefings on the second day from Fort Knox experts are of value toeveryone in the room. How to recognize when “something isn't right”is clearly communicated through an anti-terrorism presentation. KimZornes, Special Agent at the Intelligence and Security Command, doesan excellent job explaining the Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP). He states hisgoal, “Everyone should knowwhat to look for and how to report what doesn’t look right.”“See something – say something”is an Army requirement. Opera-tion Security (OPSEC) expert,Mike DeRosa, Security Specialistat the Fort Knox Security Divisionwants everyone to know that“OPSEC is keeping our importantinformation away

from the bad guys!” He has many useful tips and not just for Militarysecurity. The potential danger of posting personal pictures taken withGPS settings comes as a surprise to almost everybody. Although itcan be difficult to discuss, Shirley K. Johnson, Jr., Suicide PreventionProgram Manager, covers his sensitive topic in an outstanding manner.He explains warning signs and states realistically, “Sometimes life hap-pens and a person needs help.”

After taking part in the two day training, it was obvious that all the participants had acquired knowledge and realized benefits. Presenters were inundated with questions and lively discussions followed the briefings. Even the Outburst game played over the courseof the two days encouraged team building and camaraderie. Participants learned what to do and who to contact in the event theycome across any of the situations presented by the experts. John Saylor, an employee at Army Community Service commented that“The sessions were well organized so that the program did notbecome boring.” He proclaimed, “This was very good training!”

Head says anyone interested in taking the training, even if they don’twork for MWR, can register with supervisor approval. Although it isdesigned more for civilian employees, anyone with a job requiringheavy people contact can benefit. Area businesses can also profit from ideas presented in TMO. Head says, “Any business needs to do

everything possible to take care of staffmembers – so they take proper care ofthe customer!”

Charles Head, Training Coordinator, welcomes students to training.

Shirley K. Johnson, Jr., Suicide Prevention Program Manager, discusseswarning signs and options with the group.

Contact information:Charles HeadFamily and MWR Training CoordinatorStewart Training Center, Building 67(502) 624-1637

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Team Training Builds Strength

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April isThe Month of the Military Child!

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April is Month of the Military Child! This special celebration is a legacy of former DefenseSecretary Caspar W. Weinberger, established in 1986 to underscore the important rolechildren play in the Armed Forces Community. Army Garrisons and Child, Youth andSchool Services (CYSS) plans numerous events ranging from picnics and parades torecreational fairs and fun festivals, all to recognize and applaud Families and their children for the daily sacrifices they make in supporting America’s Army.

Family and MWR recently asked school age Family members, “What does it mean to youto be a Military Child?” Danielle Moore-Galley, an eighth grader at North Middle Schoolin Radcliff, KY, submitted a poem to express her feelings on being a Military Child. Her poem eloquently summarizes her life experiences in the Army.

Fort Knox CYSS has planned numerous activities, events and programs in celebration of Month of the Military Child. Visit knoxmwr.com for more information anda complete schedule of events.

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By Tracy Whitaker

According to Autism Speaks, Autism SpectrumDisorder (ASD) and Autism are both general termsfor a group of complex disorders of brain development. Autism Speaks states thatthese disorders are characterized, in varying degree, by difficulties in social interaction, verbaland nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors. The Autism Society notes that it is believed that about 1.5 million Americans are affected by Autism. Autism prevalence is now one inevery 88 children in America. The first NationalAutism Awareness Month was declared by the AutismSociety in April of 1970. The goal is to educate thepublic about Autism and to promote understand-ing of the disorder and advocate for those who it affects. Through awareness, the disorder is recognized by the Autism Awareness PuzzleRibbon and is the most recognized symbolof the Autism community in the world.

Autism often includes significant impairments. It is a complex mentalcondition and a developmentaldisability, characterized by difficulties in the way a personcommunicates and interactswith other people. Autism can bepresent from birth or form duringearly childhood, usually betweenages 2 and 3 years-old. It is a life-long developmental disability with nosingle known cause.

I discovered my son had Asperger’s syndrome, a form of Autism, when he was 5 years-old andhad no idea what it meant. I noticed his behavior was always different than my other children but passed it off asa difficult child with a tendency to be shy. Once he was diagnosed, the pieces came together as to why he wouldact out with a sudden change to his environment, such asa deployment or school change. He would see and playwith the same kids every single day but could not ask themto play, he waited to be asked. It isn’t because he was shy;it was because Asperger’s affected his social skills.

After the initial diagnoses, the first thing that came to mindwas “now what”? I had no idea what to do to get him the

help he needed or what resources were available tohim. I contacted Army Community Service (ACS)and they helped him get enrolled into the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP).Here they assessed my Family’s needs andprovided resources such as Army RespiteCare and Individualized Education Program(IEP) School support.

An Autism support group is also availablethrough ACS which meets the first Thursday ofthe month from 6 – 7 p.m. at the ACS building,located at 411 Eisenhower Avenue, Bldg. 1477and is open to all ID card holders. The group meetings include information and helpful resourcesavailable to Families affected by Autism. Parentscan also share problems and solutions withother parents in similar situations. StaceyHaynes, EFMP Coordinator states, “Thehardest thing for Military Families, especially those with a special needsmember, is finding a new support system. This group is great for helping them set that system backinto place.”

“With the help of ACS,EFMP, his doctors, and hisschool resources, my sonnow thrives despite his disorder. He makes excel-lent grades in school, has abest friend, is a member of hisschool’s archery team, and lovesto play baseball. Some days arebetter than others, but for the

most part, the better days far outnumber the bad days. I am

thankful for ACS and all they have done for our Family.”

ACS will offer special events throughout the month of Aprilin support of National Autism Awareness Month. Watchtheir monthly newsletter for more information about theseevents. To be included on the distribution list, contactHaynes at (502) 624-4067. For more information on otherArmy Community Service resources, call (502) 624-8391 or(502) 624-6291.

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April is National Autism Awareness Month

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By Ashley Bills

Do you have a great crafty idea that could make you a lot of money? Do youenjoy meeting with other people through home parties? Do you enjoy thefreedom of being your own boss and working from home? Whether youare a stay-at-home parent or are looking for an extra source of income, starting a home-based business on Fort Knox has never been easier. Thereare just a few key things to be aware of and you should know especially ifyou live on post.

Decide if you are going to design and produce a product yourself or if youwill be representing a product that is already being produced. For example,will you be making your own quilts or furniture to sell? Or, perhaps youwould like to sell a product supported by the Direct Selling Association(DSA) such as Scentsy or Avon. Whichever route you take, be sure to research the products and the companies you will be representing to proj-ect if you’ll turn a decent profit.

“If you are interested in direct sales or home based businesses, do your research on it first. There are a lot of get-rich-quick and work-from-homescams out there. Contact the Better Business Bureau and to make sure youare working with a reputable company,” advises Jaynina Gomes, OrigamiOwl Lead Designer and Military Spouse.

For those who live on post, home based solicitors must register as an onpost business and a Personal Commercial Solicitation permit is needed inorder to sell items out of quarters. These free permits can be obtained fromthe Family and MWR Headquarters, Bldg. 4248. While applying for the permit, you will need to explain your business or what type of product youwill be selling. To qualify for a permit, your productcan not compete with anything MWR or AAFESsells in its stores or affiliate stores such as GNC.Once you’ve completed the registration processand obtained your permit, you will be allowed toconduct business on post according to ArmyRegulations 210-7. “It should be noted thateach permit expires every December 31 andnew permits must be renewed annually,”stated Berdetta Kwiatkowski, Administra-tive Assistant and Commercial Concerns.As always, check in with your local housingoffice to ensure you are within compliancewith any additional rules you may needto follow while conducting your business within your Community.

“When I registered as a representa-tive for Scentsy, the staff at the MWRheadquarters were very nice andhelpful, the process was virtuallypainless,” stated Ashley Novinska,Scentsy representative and MilitarySpouse.

Keep in mind; home based solicitors must have a prearranged appointmentwith each individual solicited. In addition, home based solicitors may notleave advertising material in mail boxes, door handles, break rooms, restrooms, or in any area that constitutes a federal workplace. This includes,but is not limited to, flyers, catalogs, booklets, coupons, and business cards.Also, photographs may only be taken in a resident’s home or public, non-MWR area, with the exception of wedding photos at the Saber & Quill.Violation of any these regulations can result in the loss of the permit.

Another home based business to consider is Family Child Care (FCC)through Child, Youth and School Services (CYSS.) FCC providers offer fullday, part day, hourly, before and after school, extended day, weekends,overnight, respite, and summer care for children age 4 weeks through 12 years-old registered with CYSS. Each home is allowed to care for no morethan 6 children at a time. Providers are trained, certified and monitored bythe Army and CYSS. FCC caregivers also offer activity centers featuring dramatic play, arts, manipulative, blocks, water play, outdoor play, and ageappropriate reading, math and science activities. Since all home child caremust be Army FCC certified, CYSS offers free training. For more FCCinformation, call (502) 626-1446.

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English as a Second Language:Dealing with Life in America

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By Jennifer Palalay

Many foreign born Military Spouses who come to America have a lot ofstress and anxiety about what life will be like in their new country. Adapting to a new culture, new customs, new foods - a whole new way of life - can be intimidating and overwhelming. Adapting to the Americanway is even more of a challenge when the Military Spouse cannot speakEnglish. Thankfully, ArmyCommunity Service (ACS) offers a free educational program that teaches MilitarySpouses how to speak Englishand interact in their AmericanCommunities called English asa Second Language (ESL).

“The purpose of the class is toteach foreign born Familymembers English so they candeal with life in America,”states Jody Steinberg, Volunteer ESL Teacher. “A lotof students already speaksome English; they attend theclass to learn more. My job is to make them more comfortable living here.”

Steinberg was born in NewYork and lived in Pittsburg for 25 years. She speaks Italian, Hebrew andsome Spanish. She has a Masters in teaching English as a Second Lan-guage from the University of Michigan and has taught English as a SecondLanguage at Duquesne University for sixteen years. She has been teach-ing the Fort Knox ESL class since October 2012. A Military Spouse herself,Steinberg knows what it’s like to be a foreigner as she and her husband,Michael, lived in Italy for six years. “Because of my experience in Italy, I cananticipate the difficulty my students may have here in America,” she says.

Steinberg states that English is a difficult language to learn which makes thetransition to living in America even more difficult for foreign born Familymembers, “I know how quirky English is. For every rule, there’s an excep-tion. For every exception, there’s another exception. It is important to bepatient when teaching English as a Second Language.”

Steinberg’s curriculum consists of grammar, idioms, listening comprehension, phonics, reading, and writing. “We do a lot of listening and reading as this provides the vocabulary,” she states.Using everyday teaching materials such as newspapers, magazines and NPR news radio, Steinberg creates lesson plans tohelp her students adapt. “I teach them whatever I think they need.”

For every hour in class, Steinberg spends one hour preparing. Whileshe does occasionally give writing assignments, Steinberg says shedoesn’t give a lot of homework. “This is a survival English class as

opposed to an academic English class. These people don’t have time forhomework,” explains Steinberg. “I enjoy teaching this group because I don’t have to grade tests or mark their progress. It’s a friendly class.”

Student and Family member Misoon Yook is from South Korea and haslived in America for seven years.She has participated in the ESLclass at Fort Knox for two years. “I take the class to help withgrammar, comprehending thereading and speaking,” saysYook. “Jody is an experiencedteacher who is kind and patient.”

Student and Family memberHyejin Gearing is also from SouthKorea and has lived in Americafor over five years. “I take theclass to |mprove my English.Jody understands us very well because of her experience inteaching. She’s always pre-pared,” Gearing explains.

Family member HyegyoungMusselman, a student fromSouth Korea who has lived in

America over a year, has been taking the ESL class for six months. “I comefor the life information,” she states.

The class size ranges from 2 – 10 people each time they meet. Steinberghas taught students from South Korea, Spain, Mexico, Venezuela, PuertoRico, Germany, and Japan to name a few. “It’s a pleasure to teach them,”says Steinberg. “They are all delightful.”

ESL is an ongoing class offered Mondays and Wednesdays at the StewartTraining Center, Bldg. 67 for Soldiers and Family members. Beginners areencouraged to come at 9:30 a.m. and advanced students begin at 10 a.m.The class lasts until 12 p.m. Students must sign up with ACS before attending class. For more information, call (502) 624-8391.

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Volunteer ESL teacher, Jody Steinberg, gives a lesson on things foundaround Kentucky.

From left to right:Hyejin Gearing, Jody Steinberg,

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By Michael Steinmacher

New York Times Bestselling authorAndrew Gross discusses and signs“Everything to Lose” on April 29 at12 p.m. as part of the Barr Library’sAuthors at Your Library series. As partof that program, a limited number ofGross’s books will be available forfree to Soldiers attending the program in uniform.

Gross, the bestselling author of “15Seconds” and “No Way Back,” tellsthe story of a down on her luckmother in “Everything to Lose,” which is set in the aftermath ofHurricane Sandy. The thriller is the story of Hilary Blum, whosemisfortune in witnessing a freak accident leads to the discoveryof a satchel full of money and draws her into a conspiracy to helpkeep a 20 year-old secret buried.

Gross is also the author of “Eyes Wide Open,” “The Blue Zone,”“The Dark Tide,” “Don’t Look Twice,” and “Reckless.” He is alsocoauthor of five number one bestsellers with James Patterson,

including “Judge & Jury,” “Lifeguard,”“2nd Chance,” “3rd Degree,” and“The Jester.” “The Dark Tide” wasnominated as Thriller of the Year by theInternational Thriller Writers Associationin 2007.

His work has been translated into morethan 25 languages. “No Way Back” hasbeen optioned as a television series byABC and Imagine Entertainment.

Three of Gross’s thrillers (“The DarkTide,” “Don’t Look Twice” and “Reckless”) have featured the fictionalGreenwich, CT, detective Ty Hauck,whose investigations lead him to become entangled in corruption and political conspiracies.

Gross’s writing career took off when an editor shared the unpublished manuscript of Gross’s first novel, the political thriller “HYDRA,” with renowned mystery writer James Patterson. That opportunity marked the beginning of a sevenyear collaboration between the two. Gross has cited his favoriteof their collaborative efforts as “The Jester,” which is set in 13thCentury France.

Prior to his work as an author, Grossworked in the apparel industry, for atime working for his family’s firm, the Leslie Fay Companies, and ashead of Head NV Sportswear, whichgrew into a number one producer of tennis and ski apparel in theUnited States.

Gross, a native of New York holdsdegrees from Middlebury Collegeand Columbia University. He currently lives in New York with his family.

In anticipation of Gross’s visit, the Library’s Lunch Bunch Book Discussion group will discuss Gross’s “No Way Back” on April 2at 11 a.m. Copies of Gross’s books will be available the evening of theevent. For more details, call (502) 624-1232.

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By Iva Pearlstein

Falling on April 22 since its inception in 1970, Earth Day marks the anniversary of the modern environmental movement. Wisconsin SenatorGaylord Nelson wanted to create awareness for the Earth's environment andto encourage conservation efforts. Millions of people participated in the firstgrassroots demonstrations for a healthy, sustainable environment in massivecoast-to-coast rallies. Earth Day 1970 achieved bipartisan support and led tothe creation of the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Furthermore, it helped with the passage of the Clean Air, Clean Water, andEndangered Species Acts. For his role as Earth Day founder, Senator Nelsonreceived the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest honor for Civilians,in 1995 from President Bill Clinton.

Here on Fort Knox, Earth Day has been recognized by the distribution oftrees organized by the Natural Resources Branch. However, Dan Pearman,Chief, Qualified Recycle Branch, Environmental Management Division believes every day should be Earth Day! Pearman commented, “If April 22was a big deal for us – then we aren’t doing our job.” Pearman came to theFort Knox Quality Recycle Program (QRP) in 2010 with years of invaluableexperience in the recycling business. Previously, he operated his own recy-cling company. He explained his motivation, “Good recyclable material waslanding in landfills.” Beyond the business opportunity, he believed that “itwas something in this region that needed to be done!”

Clearly his background and expertise have been of huge benefit to the FortKnox QRP. This is apparent from hearing him speak about the Program on theinstallation and viewing the recycling operations. In the written description ofthe QRP it states, “Participation in the Fort Knox Recycling Program is a re-quirement, not an option.” Everyone who lives, serves or works on Fort Knoxis responsible for recycling because it saves money and the environment.

A broad range of materials are processed through the Recycle Center. Vari-ous grades of paper are separated and sold on a contract basis to papermills. Scrap metal, including stainless and mixed steel, cast iron and copper,is a highly profitable part of the operation. Pallets of copper materials can besold for thousands of dollars. Toner and ink jet cartridges are collected fromall over the installation. Used motor oil is also an important business activity.It is retrieved from the motor pools and containers at Autocraft where DIY-ers can drop it off. Used cooking oil can be refined into diesel fuel and canalso be saved and brought to the Recycle Center. If you use a turkey deepfryer, keep this in mind.

Beyond helping the environment, recycling is also of enormous economicvalue to our country. It helps to keep the cost of goods down. As an exam-ple, recycled plastic bottles are used in the manufacture of carpet fibers andthe low cost of raw material helps carpet mills in the southern U.S. to stay inbusiness. Used car parts can be recycled into new parts helping to keepprices down. “By reusing commodities, we are providing a better Earth forcoming generations,” Pearman reminds us.

In addition to the Recycling Center, the QRP has a drop-off site located at theMain Exchange Parking Lot. There are safe sort containers for plastics, glass,aluminum along with various grades of paper and cardboard. Clean con-tainers are appreciated. Food remains should be wiped or rinsed. Bringinghis household paper and plastics, Navy Retiree Dave Johnston comes fromhis home in Radcliff to the drop-off site every week. Johnston believes thatarea residents should “support the base by bringing your recyclables here.”He added, “I can do it and so can everyone else!”

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Making Earth Day EverydayReduce, Reuse, and Recycle!

Contact information:Fort Knox Qualified Recycle Branch309 Frazier Road, Building 2962Dan Pearman, Chief(502) 624-5673/5026

Drop-off site at the Main Exchange Parking Lot near the commissary,accessible 24/7.

Radcliff resident and Navy Retiree, Dave Johnston, delivers his recyclablesto the drop-off site.

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COLOR LEGEND FOR ADMISSION POLICYOpen to Military & Family Open to Fort Knox Employees & Family Open to Military Retirees Open to Everyone

SATURDAY CHILDCARESaturday, April 5 • For infants to 5th Grade • $4.00 per hour,

9 AM - 4 PM • CDC Bldg 4249 • For reservations: (502) 624-7413.

SESAME STREET USO EXPERIENCE Free • Natcher PFC • Doors open 30 minutes prior to show start

time. Seating is �rst come, �rst serve • Wednesday, April 9, 6:30 PM, open to the Community • Thursday, April 10, 10 AM, open to CDC/FCC/Community • Thursday, April 10, 6 PM, open to Community.

CYSS FAMILY MOVIE Sunday, April 13 • 2 PM • Waybur Theater • Parent must

accompany children under age 10. Do not have to be registered with CYSS to attend. Seating is limited; �rst come, �rst serve basis.

CDC EVENING CHILDCAREFriday, April 18 • 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM • $4.00 per hour for infants

to 5th Grade • CDC Bldg 4249 • For reservations: (502) 624-7413..FORT KNOX COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP

Friday, April 11, 18 & 25 • 10:00 AM -11:30 AM • Devers Middle School & Teen Center, Bldg 5543, Chaffee Ave • Free playgroup for children up to 5 years of age. Encourages parent/child interaction through unstructured activities for all ranks. More info: (502) 624-4483.

CHILD & YOUTH ACTIVITIES

ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION/ACTIVITIES

OPEN TO FAMILY MEMBERS OF:Active Duty Military Fort Knox Employees and Contractors

Military Retirees Reservists/National Guard

Apr 1 IMAX/Shopping • 12 PM - 8 PMApr 3 U of L College Tour • 8:30 AM - 4 PM Apr 4 Pool Tournament • 6 PM Apr 5 Movie Madness • 9:30 PM • Waybur Theater • Free movie for 6th - 12 grade Apr 6 3-on-3 Basketball • 2 PM - 6 PMApr 11 Fishing • 4:30 PM - 8 PMApr 12 Louisville Zoo Trip • 10 AM - 6 PMApr 18 Chess Tournament • 6 PMApr 19 Flag Football • 6 PMApr 25 Bingo • 6 PMApr 26 MS/HS Lock-in • 9 PM - 7 AM

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MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD "LET'S MOVE" CELEBRATION Sunday, April 27 • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM • Free • Sadowski

Center • Family Fun Activities: Bubble car, bounce houses, arts & crafts, healthy snacks and CYSS Summer Camp information. Free skating from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Parents must be present with children 5th grade and under). "The Nutty Scientist" presentation: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM. Concessions available for purchase. Parking available in the Hospital parking lot. For information: (502) 624-4483.

DEVERS MIDDLE SCHOOL & TEEN CENTER ACTIVITIESFor more information about Devers MSTC activities,

please call (502) 624-6442.

BARR LIBRARY EVENTS (502) 624-1232 •

− PUPPY TALES Saturday, April 5 • 1 PM • Free

− STORY HOUR Tuesdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • 10 AM • Free • For infants to preschool.

− TEEN ADVISORY BOARD Thursday, April 3 • 2:30 PM

− TEEN THURSDAYS Thursdays, April 10, 17, 24 • 3 PM • Free • For ages 13 -17.

– LUNCH BUNCH BOOK DISCUSSION Wednesday, April 2 • 11 AM • Free • No Way Back by Andrew Gross

− COUPON MANIA Wednesday, April 9 & 23 • 11 AM • Free

– AUTHORS AT YOUR LIBRARY: ANDREW GROSS Tuesday, April 29 • 12 PM • Free • New York Times bestselling author Andrew Gross will discuss and sign his new thriller Everything to Lose.

– MY ACCOUNT IS YOUR ACCOUNT Tuesday, April 22: 6 PM • Wednesday, April 23: 12 PM • Free Highlighting the different features available with a library account.

RUN KNOX RUN 24 HR RACE Saturday, April 5 • $20 per runner • Run starts at Brady Loop Trail at

7 AM on April 5 and ends at 7 AM on April 6. Race will cover a 5 mile loop of asphalt and gravel with minimal traf�c. Race as a solo runner or create a team of 2 or 3 runners. Only one team runner on the course at a time. Must be 18 years old to participate. Food and beverages will be for sale. Tents and sleeping bags for rent at Brady Loop Base Camp. To register visit www.knoxmwr.com and use ServiceXpress by April 1.

GLAM NIGHT Saturday, April 5 • Landing Zone • 8 PM • No Cover Charge • Walk

the red carpet to LZ's Hollywood GLAM Night • Cash prizes for: Star look-a-like contest, movie trivia • DJ entertainment including movie theme songs • Special dinner options: Rib-eye, Portabellas, fried shrimp, baked potato, green beans, salad, glass of champagne for $16.95 • More info: (502) 942-0409.

FORT KNOX ITR LEISURE TRAVEL SHOW Saturday, April 5 • Post Exchange • 10 AM - 2 PM • Meet local vendors,

tour operators and the ITR staff to discuss tickets, attractions, vacations, and cruises. More info: (502) 624-5030.

UNDERWATER EGG HUNT Saturday, April 12 • Anderson Aquatics Center • 9:30 AM - 1 PM • $5

per child, $3 Blue Star Card Holders • For ages 3 - 15 years old. Youth will enter pool in age-speci�c groups. Info: (502) 624-6217.

SABER & QUILL EVENTS More info: (502) 942-0959 • Register online at ServiceXpress at knoxmwr.com

– DINNER & MOVIE Friday, April 18 • 5 PM.

– EASTER BRUNCH Sunday, April 20 • 10 AM - 1:30 PM • Adults: $18.95 • Children (ages 10-14): $14.95 • Children (5-9): $8.95 • Children 4 and under: free.

– TASTE OF ITALY Friday, April 25 • with Right Arm Night • 5 PM - 7 PM.

FRENCH SHOOTING CLUB More info: (502) 624-7754 • Register online at ServiceXpress at knoxmwr.comMust pre-register.

– INTRODUCTION TO PISTOL SHOOTING Saturday, April 5 • $60 • This is a course designed for �rst time shooters or shooters that wish to refresh their skills.

– PISTOL MATCH NIGHT Saturday, April 12 • 5 PM • $6 Members, $10 Non-Members • Put your shooting skills to the test.

– DEFENSIVE PISTOL INTRODUCTION Saturday, April 26 • $80.

– CONCEALED CARRY DEADLY WEAPON Saturday, April 27 • 9 AM - 5 PM • $65.

– 2014 SKEET CHAMPIONSHIP Qualifying begins April 12 and runs until August 17.

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Seating is limited; �rst come, �rst serve basis.

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Pool Tournament • 6 PM A for 6th - 12 grade A

For infants to preschool.

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ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION/ACTIVITIES

LEADERSHIP GOLF SCRAMBLE Friday, April 18 • Lindsey Golf Course • 1:30 PM • $33 per person

includes prizes, cart, range and green fees • Sposnored by the Garrison Commander and Garrison Command Sergeant Major • Register NLT April 15 at (502) 624-2717.

KARAOKE Every Friday • Saber & Quill Fiddler's Green • 7 PM - 12 AM • Featuring

DJ Artie • More info: (502) 942-0959.

U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCEWednesday, April 2 • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM • (502) 624-6291/8391.

NEWCOMERS ORIENTATIONWednesday, April 2 & 16 • Saber & Quill • 8:45 AM - 4 PM • (502) 624-6291.

PERSONAL FINANCIAL TRAINING (DAY 2 NEWCOMERS ORIENTATION) Thursday, April 3 & 17 • 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM • Bldg 67 • Mandatory for

E-4 Soldiers and below. For information, call (502) 624-5989/8391.

AUTISM SUPPORT MEETING Thursday, April 3 • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM • (502) 624-4067/5419.

HEART TO HEART SUPPORT GROUP Thursday, April 3 • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM • (502) 624-4067/5419.

UNDERSTANDING THE ABC’S OF MONEY MANAGEMENT Tuesday, April 8 • 9 AM - 11 AM • More info: (502) 624-5989.

VOLUNTEER HIGHLIGHTS AND RECRUITMENT FAIR Wednesday, April 9 • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM • The Exchange • (502) 624-6779.

HOWZ IT REALLY GOING? Wednesday, April 9 • 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM • (502) 624-3526.

HOW TO PROMOTE YOURSELF Thursday, April 10 • 9 AM - 12 PM • (502) 624-2742/8855.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SERIES: COACHING AND MENTORINGMonday, April 14 • 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM • (502) 624-6291.

NEW COMMANDERS FAMILY ADVOCACY BRIEF Monday, April 14 • 9 AM - 11 AM • More info: (502) 624-4528.

CARE TEAM TRAINING Tuesday, April 15 • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM • (502) 624-3526.

FRG INFORMAL FUND CUSTODIAN TRAINING Tuesday, April 22 • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM • (502) 624-3526/3278.

FRG F.U.N. Wednesday, April 23 • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM • (502) 624-3526.

HEARTS APART OUTREACH NETWORKThursday, April 24 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM • (502) 624-6291/8391.

APPLYING FOR A FEDERAL JOB Thursday, April 24 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM • (502) 624-2742/8855.

BLOOMING WITH RESILIENCE (MASTER RESILIENCE TRAINING)April 28 & 29 • 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM • (502) 624-3526.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE STUDY GROUPMeet every Monday and Wednesday • 9 AM - 12 PM • Bldg 67 • Registration

is required. More info: (502) 624-6291.

Classes with insu�cient registration will be rescheduled or canceled. Please call to register. Army Community Service is located in Bldg 1477, Eisenhower Ave.

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