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D E P L O Y M E N T N E W S L E T T E R
Do you have a great idea for the next Blue Star Card Event? If
so, let us know! Send an email to [email protected] with
your ideas.
December 2010
Spouses of deployed Soldiers are eligible to sign up for a Blue
Star Card, which will give you discounts at FMWR facilities,
activities and special events. Your Blue Star Card will be valid
throughout the entire deployment. To get your card, visit
Army Community Service on Sc ho eld Barracks or Tripler Army
Medical Center.
Blue Star Card Email ListAre you a Blue Star Card holder but not
receiving FMWR email updates? If so please email
[email protected]
so we can register your email address for Blue Star Card
updates.
Sch o eld Barracks ACS, BLDG 2091
M-F 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Phone: 655-4227
Tripler Army Medical Center ACS,
BLDG 127 A
M-F 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Phone: 438-4499
We want your feedback! Visit http://www.
mwrarmyhawaii.com/survey_central.asp and
take the Blue Star Card Survey. Your feedback
can help us improve our program and provide
activities you would enjoy the most.
U P C O M I N G S P E C I A L E V E N T S
Honolulu City Lights, December 4 Honolulu HaleJoin us to enjoy
the popular electric light parade, Christmas concert, tree
andwreath displays and a tree lighting ceremony at Honolulu Hale on
Saturday,December 4, from 6:00 8:30 pm! Limited transportation will
be providedfrom Schoe ld Barracks and Blue Star Card holders can
ride for FREE*! Formore information or to register for this program
please call 655-0112/3.Registration deadline is December 1. *To
register, a $5 cash deposit isrequired for Families of 4 or less, a
$10 cash deposit is required for Familiesof 5 or more. Your deposit
will be refunded on December 4 when you arrive
fortransportation.
Walk off the Wait: Spouses in the City, December 7 Ala
MoanaShopping CenterJoin us for a special Spouses in the City
edition of Walk off the Wait on Tuesday,December 7, at Ala Moana
Shopping Center! Shop till you drop without thehassle of parking!
Limited transportation is available and will leave from theSchoe ld
Barracks Bowling Center parking lot at 8:30 am. We will leave
AlaMoana Shopping Center at 1:00 pm. For more information or to
reserve yourspace please call 655-0112 or email
[email protected] byDecember 2.
Holiday Tree Lighting, December 7 Sills Field,Scho eld Barracks
and on December 9 PalmCircle, Fort ShafterBring your family and
begin the holiday season withthe annual Tree Lighting! Both events
will start at6 pm and feature visits by Santa. Dont forget to
bring your camera! For more information pleasecall
655-0111/3.
Big R: December 14 Sch o eld Barracks Arts &
CraftsCenterCelebrate another month of deployment complete on
Tuesday,December 14, from 6:00 8:00 p.m., at the Schoe ld
BarracksArts & Crafts Center. Talented Arts & Crafts Staff
will be on handto help us create fabulous, hand-painted wine
glasses! We willprovide the paint, glasses and brushes and youll
have a customdesigned piece of art that you will be able to take
home! Lightpupus and childcare will be provided. Wine will be
available forpurchase. Spaces are limited for this event. To let us
know youare coming or to reserve free childcare, please call
655-0002 oremail [email protected] by December 3.
T H E B I G
Whats coming up in the month of January
January 3: Biggest Loser Contest
January 7: Family Fun Friday
January 21: Family Fun Friday
January 25: Big R
January 26: Create-a-Card
January 27: Sch o eld Barracks NFL Community Visit
January 29: Pro Bowl Ohana Day
Get into the holiday spirit at the annual Holiday Fun Fest.
There will be pictures withSanta, games, food, crafts, contests and
fun for the whole family! The festive holidayparade begins at 9:00
am and dont forget to stop by the Blue Star Card booth from10:00 am
1:00 pm to enjoy making holiday ornaments! We will also have
greeting
cards which may be personalized and sent to a loved one who is
away. For moreinformation on the Holiday Fun Fest event, please
call 833-0920/4932.
Dont be a Scrooge and bring your kids to Tropics from 6:00 9:00
pmon Friday, December 17 to help Eddie the Eagle celebrate the
holidays.Enjoy activities full of holiday cheer for all ages. Free
Papa Johns pizzawill be provided and Blue Star Card holders will
also receive a free drinkand special treat. This is a family
oriented event. To let us know you arecoming, please call 655-0002
or email [email protected]
by December 15.
Program Spotlight: Eddies Santa Shop
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We want your feedback! Visit
http://www.mwrarmyhawaii.com/survey_central.asp and take the Blue
Star Card Survey.Your feedback can help us improve our program and
provide activities you would enjoy the most.
For more information on Deployment, SpecialEvents, Activities,
Blue Star Card and FMWRfacilities log onto
www.mwrarmyhawaii.com
Helpful PhoneNumbers
ACS/AER (808) 655-4227
ACS Toll Free (877) 406-2148
Military Police (808) 655-5555Military Information (808)
449-7110
FMWR DeploymentProgram Information
(808) 655-0002(808) 655-0112 The U.S. Army does not express or
imply an endorsement of the sponsoror their products/services.
Sponsor of Blue Star Card Events:
Star Recipe of the Month:
INGREDIENTS 3 1/2 cups all-purpose our 1/2 tsp. salt 1 cup
unsalted butter, softened 2/3 cup sugar 1 large egg 1 tbsp. light
corn syrup 1 tbsp. vanilla extract Red or green food coloring
DIRECTIONS1. In a medium-size bowl, mix the our andsalt. In a
large bowl, cream the butter andsugar, stir in the egg, then the
corn syrupand vanilla extract. One third at a time, addthe our
mixture until thoroughly mixed.
2. To color dough: Divide the dough intoportions and use a
toothpick to add foodcoloring paste (available at party
supplystores) to each one. Knead until the coloris evenly
distributed. For a avor surprise,omit the vanilla extract and add 1
teaspoonof mint extract to the green dough orstrawberry extract to
the red dough.
3. Pat the dough into two disks, wrap inplastic, and refrigerate
for 1 to 2 hours,or until rm enough to roll. If it is too rm,soften
at room temperature for 5 minutes.
4. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Roll onedisk of dough
between two pieces of waxedpaper or plastic wrap, 1/4 inch
thick.
5. For each candy cane, form small piecesof two colors of dough
into two ropes, about1/4 inch in diameter and 16 inches
long.Carefully twist the ropes together to form acandy cane. Bake
for 10 to 15 minutes, oruntil lightly browned.
Keiki Question of the month: My teens are having a hard time
nding employment closeto post. Do you know of anywhere my teens
might have luck nding a job or are there any programs on post to
help them?
Answer: Yes! The Hired Program, along with other agencies, is
sponsoring a Teen JobFair. It will be held on December 17 from 10
am 1 pm at the SKIES Unlimited Of ce,bldg 1283, Hewitt Ave. Classes
will be held on taxes, applications, credit and banking.Employers
will also be on site with job applications. Teens will need to
bring a reference
sheet, their personal information, emergency contacts and a
resume. Remember todress for success! For more information call
655-0445 (Hired) or 655-4227 (EmploymentReadiness).
If you have a question pertaining to care for your children you
would like answered,
please do not hesitate to email [email protected]. All
questions submittedwill be answered anonymously. Each month, one
question will be selected at randomfor publication.
Health and Fitness Center Kids on Site Information:The Kids on
Site care for the Health and Fitness center will remain free for
validBlue Star Card holders, Mon.-Fri., 8-11 am, at Kaala Community
Activities Center,Bldg. 556. Registration is required. For more
information please call 655-8628.
Parents Night Out Parents Night Out will be held December 4 (AMR
CDC and AMR Youth Center),and December 18 (Scho eld CDC and Scho
eld School Age Center). For moreinformation on Parents Night Out or
to make a reservation, call the Scho eldBarracks CYS Services
Registration Of ce at 655-5314 or the AMR RegistrationOf ce at
833-5393.
SUPER SATURDAY CHILDCARESuper Saturday will be held on December
11 from 9 am 2 pm at Fort ShafterCDC and Fort Shafter Youth Center.
To participate in Super Saturday Childcare,patrons must be Blue
Star Card holders. Reservations may be made as early as30 days
prior to the event. For more information on Super Saturday or to
makea reservation, call the Scho eld Barracks CYS Services
Registration Of ce at655-5314 or the AMR Registration Of ce at
833-5393.
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