Blue Star Card Newsletter June 2011

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    DEPLOYMENTNEWSLETTER

    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.

    June 2011

    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 Schoeld Barracks or

    Fort Shafter.

    Blue Star Card Email List

    Are 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.

    Schoeld Barracks ACS, BLDG 2091

    M, Th, F 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

    T, W 7:30 am - 9:00 pm

    Phone: 655-4227

    Fort Shafter ACS, BLDG 330

    M-F 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

    Phone: 438-9285

    Dont miss a night of the family-friendly quality fun youve come to know and love in

    a whole new way. We are spicing things up with new games, prizes and themes. The

    fun still kicks off at 6 pm on every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month. Be sure to visit the

    website for Family Fun Fridays in all new locations!

    There will be no Family Fun Friday on June 3

    If thats not enough, were still bringing you FREE Papa Johns Pizza for the whole

    family. Mahalo to our sponsors, Cutter and Papa Johns.

    Call 655-5698 for updates on locations or visit our website at mwrarmyhawaii.com.

    Commercial Sponsorship does not constitute DoD, Army or Family and MWR endorsement.

    UPCOMINGSPECIALEVENTS

    THE

    BIG

    Create-a-Card, June 1 Sgt. Yano Library &

    June 2 AMR Library

    Family members of deployed Soldiers are invited to create a

    Fathers Day card to send to their Soldier on Wednesday, June

    1 from 2:30 4 pm at the Sgt. Yano Library and/or Thursday,June 2 from 3:30 5 pm at the AMR Library. Bring your

    creativity and we will supply the materials! The Blue Star Card

    program will also give away FREE pre-paid at rate boxes to

    send to your Soldier! Limit one box per family, while supplies

    last. For more information on Library programs call 655-8002.

    Separate Ways @ Tropics, June 3 Tropics

    Blue Star Card holders are invited to a free Separate Ways concert at Tropics on

    June 3 at 7 pm. This Journey tribute band will be playing all of the hits you love

    including Dont Stop Believing and Any Way You Want It. This is an all ages

    show, but limited childcare is available. Registration is required by May 30. Call

    655-0112 or email [email protected] for more information or

    to register.

    Summer Nights at the Aquarium, June 7 Waikiki AquariumMiss out on our last trip to the aquarium? Well here is your second chance!

    On Tuesday, June 7th join your Blue Star Card friends at the Waikiki Aquarium

    from 6 - 8 PM. Exhibits will be open, lights will be on and interpreters will be in

    the galleries all evening. The evening will have an educational theme relating to

    the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands and the opening of the aquariums newest

    exhibit. This is an all ages event. All Blue Star Card family members will enjoy

    free admission and transportation will be available from Schoeld Barracks.

    Reservation is required, just call 655-0112 or email Amanda.P.Montgomery@

    us.army.mil by May 31st.

    Big R: Bowling, June 28 Schoeld Barracks

    Bowling Center

    Countdown another month of deployment with Blue Star

    Card on Tuesday, June 28 at 6 pm at the Schoeld Barracks

    Bowling Center. Blue Star Card holders will receive onefree game of bowling and shoe rental. Space is limited and

    registration is required. To register call 655-0112 or email

    [email protected].

    Whats coming up in the month of JulyJuly 4

    40th Annual 4th of July Spectacular

    July 12

    Walk off the Wait

    July 14

    Stryke Back Bash II

    July 23

    Wheeler 10 miler

    July 30

    Super Saturday Childcare

    July 30

    Big R: Movie in the Park

    Saturday, June 25, 2011

    The USO will be hosting a FREE day at the Waikiki

    Aquarium. All aquarium-goers must bring a military ID to

    redeem free entry.

    Saturday, June 25, 2011

    The USO will be hosting a FREE day at the Waikiki

    Aquarium. All aquarium-goers must bring a military ID to

    redeem free entry.

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    Health and Fitness Center Kids on Site Information:

    The Kids on Site care for the Health and Fitness center will remain free for valid Blue Star Card holders,

    Mon.-Fri., 8-11 a.m., at Kaala Community Activities Center, Bldg. 556. Registration is required. For

    more information please call 655-8628.

    Parents Night OutParents Night Out will be held June 4 (AMR CDC and AMR Youth Center), June 25 (Schoeld

    CDC and Schoeld School Age Center). For more information on Parents Night Out or to make a

    reservation, call the Schoeld Barracks CYS Services Registration Ofce at 655-5314 or the AMRRegistration Ofce at 833-5393.

    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, Special

    Events, Activities, Blue Star Card and FMWR

    facilities 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 Deployment

    Program Information

    (808) 655-0002(808) 655-0112

    Star Recipe of the Month:

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    DIRECTIONS

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