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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Family and MWR fun, food, travel & well-being guide

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FROM THE COVER Cover by Bella Towles

There’s a lot to celebrate You’ll find a lot in common in the Family & homefront section with April’s Month of the Military Child article, feedback from kids, events, classes and more. Learn about and celebrate how resilient kids are in this month’s Focus!

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LEARNING & EARNING

Plan a budget-friendly vacation; read at library’s poetry karaoke;

attend library open houses

28–29

FAMILY & THE HOMEFRONT

Attend free Kids’ Fest; the power of listening; fun Family events include

Mother-Son Dance; sign up for classes

FEELIN’ GOODGet in on free fitness classes and

health services; enter fun runs; flex your muscles

ADVENTURESTravel to rivers, the ocean, mountains,

old-growth forests, waterfalls, popular cities and more for recreation!

FOOD & FUNSpice up your meals; sign up for dinner

theater; use free bowling coupon; design a mug; hold your reception here!

Keep up to date on daily happenings, plus get your questions answered with our Facebook pages! Like us on Facebook.com/JBLMFamilyMWR for MWR events and info, Facebook.com/JBLMACS for Army Community Service and Facebook.com/JBLMCYSS for Child, Youth & School Services info. Discover even more MWR fan pages, such as our diners, fitness & sports when you look at whom we’ve liked on our Family & MWR page.

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FOCUSJoint Base Lewis-McChord Family & MWR

We’re celebrating military children, volunteers and spring this month! April is the Month of the

Military Child and is kicked off with Kids’ Fest. Read all about the annual celebration on page 13, and learn what it means to be a military child from JBLM youth. There’s great information and program listings for youth and parents on the Family & the homefront pages. It all starts on page 12.

JBLM volunteers are an integral part of our community, and we’re saying thank you with a week of special events. To find out about the National Volunteer Week freebies and get RSVP information for the Volunteer Recognition Lunch, turn to page 18.

Spring events are in full-swing with Earth Day, an interactive murder mystery dinner theater, Mother’s Day crafts and more. Find it all on page 10. Want to plan a special event of your own? Turn to page 8 for JBLM catering options.

Plus, get outside with the Outdoor Recreation Program (page 20), and get active with JBLM Sports and Fitness (page 26).

And, please remember to share your MWR experiences with me. Take a few minutes to send your thoughts at http://ice.disa.mil.

Director, Family & MWR William E. Harvey

Creative director Toby Bartley

Promotions director Kelly Wetzel

Editor & graphic designer Kimberly Rowe

Writer/graphic designer Patti Jeffrey

Contributors Peter Fevriere and Jeanne Morrow

Contributing photographersChristina A. Barnard, Alisa Waltz Curry, Janet Denyer, Ken Dietiker, Scott Hansen, Emiliano Hernandez, Patti Jeffrey, Zoila Amaya Lambe, April Mendoza Dela Montanye, Bella Towles and Amanda Villani

Send submissions to kimberly.rowe@us.army.mil.

For commercial sponsorship or advertising inquiries, off-base businesses should contact Carly Michael at 253-966-2256 or 253-324-0562.

The JBLM “FOCUS” is an unofficial information source published monthly. All activities described herein, which are open to authorized patrons and, where applicable, guests, are subject to change; contact the activity for confirmation. Opinions are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent FMWR, Joint Base Lewis-McChord or any U.S. government entity. The use of a commercial sponsor logo or mention of a commercial sponsor or other organization does not constitute U.S. government endorsement. Submissions are welcome but may be edited for accuracy, clarity and style.

Visit us at JBLMmwr.com or like us on Facebook at Facebook.com/JBLMFamilyMWR.William E. HarveyDirector, Family & MWR at JBLM

Celebrating military children, volunteers

OF OLYMPIA

Your truck should work as hard as your boots.

*On approved credit to qualified customers through your participating Toyota dealer and Toyota Financial Services. Not all applicants will qualify. Eligible customers must be in current active duty status in the U.S. Military (Navy, Army, Air Force, Marines, National Guard, Coast Guard and active Reserve) or a U.S. Military inactive reserve that is part of the Individual ReaReady Reserve, Selected Reserve and inactive National Guard. Rebate offered by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. Rebate will be applied on lease contracts, first toward amounts due at lease signing or delivery, with any remainder to the capitalized cost reduction or toward the down payment on finance contracts. Finance or lease contract must be executed by

JanuaJanuary 3, 2013. One rebate per lease or finance transaction. Not compatible with the Toyota College Graduate Program. The Military Rebate Program is subject to change or termination at any time. Some restrictions apply. Program may not be available in all states. See participating dealer for details. Toyota Financial Services has not reviewed and is not respon-sible for any other offers in this ad. Toyota Financial Services is a service mark of Toyota Motor Credit Corporation. ©2012 Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc

$1000 Military Rebate*.In appreciation of your service and sacrifice, Toyota is offering a $1000 rebate when you finance or lease any new Toyota from your Toyota dealer and Toyota Financial Services,

to eligible active and inactive duty personnel.*

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OF OLYMPIA

Your truck should work as hard as your boots.

*On approved credit to qualified customers through your participating Toyota dealer and Toyota Financial Services. Not all applicants will qualify. Eligible customers must be in current active duty status in the U.S. Military (Navy, Army, Air Force, Marines, National Guard, Coast Guard and active Reserve) or a U.S. Military inactive reserve that is part of the Individual ReaReady Reserve, Selected Reserve and inactive National Guard. Rebate offered by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. Rebate will be applied on lease contracts, first toward amounts due at lease signing or delivery, with any remainder to the capitalized cost reduction or toward the down payment on finance contracts. Finance or lease contract must be executed by

JanuaJanuary 3, 2013. One rebate per lease or finance transaction. Not compatible with the Toyota College Graduate Program. The Military Rebate Program is subject to change or termination at any time. Some restrictions apply. Program may not be available in all states. See participating dealer for details. Toyota Financial Services has not reviewed and is not respon-sible for any other offers in this ad. Toyota Financial Services is a service mark of Toyota Motor Credit Corporation. ©2012 Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc

$1000 Military Rebate*.In appreciation of your service and sacrifice, Toyota is offering a $1000 rebate when you finance or lease any new Toyota from your Toyota dealer and Toyota Financial Services,

to eligible active and inactive duty personnel.*

Friday, April 19, 7 p.m. at the McChord Club/Ballroom

Space is limited & pre-payment is required.

To sign up call 253.982.0718.

McChord Community Center presents

No federal endorsement implied

Cost:$22 per person$2 discount for Club membersIncludes Meal

“ENGAGEDTO DIE”

Be prepared to solve the mystery!

Meal includes Choice of London Broilor Salmon Fillet, Dessert, Coffee & Tea.

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Get it fresh at HabañeroHabañero Mexican Grill at Whisper-

ing Firs Golf Course serves up huge burritos and salads made to order.

Lunch crowds like the quick turn-around time and all the extras, such as

Crave something more for

lunch or dinner at JBLM?

Shake it up with MWR when

you go out to eat! We offer lots of

options — from hot and spicy to

smooth and sweet — at our loca-

tions at McChord Field, Lewis

Main and Lewis North!

soups, salsa and chips, plus vegetarian options. Also ask about the 5-lb. burrito served Wednesdays on request!

For more information, 253-982-3271. Habañero is located at 895 Lincoln Blvd. at McChord Field.

The Bistro satisfies your appetiteThe Bistro at Russell Landing at Lewis

North satisfies your appetite with a full menu and tasty April specials:

• TheFamily Pizza Extravaganza Fridays from 5–9 p.m. Order two 12-inch thin-crust pizzas, two-topping personal kids’ pizzas and two pitch-ers of soda for only $20 (excludes The Landing and Tropical Chix).

•The Saturday prime rib special from

5–9 p.m. Only $25 for two people.Call 253-964-2813 for more infor-

mation. The Bistro is located at 8981 American Lake Ave., right on the water.

The Zone takes eating seriously!Where can you get meat-stuffed

wraps and sandwiches, sweet-and-spicy wings, piled-high sliders, chicken sal-ads, flatbread pizza and more?

Only at The Zone inside the War-rior Zone at Lewis North! Try out the menu while you watch TV or chat with friends inside or out on the spacious covered patio.

The Zone opens at 10 a.m. and is located on the corner of 17th and D streets. Call 253-477-5835 or -5833.

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Have fun during a three-course dinner at mystery theater

Friday, April 19 at 7 p.m., enjoy a delicious three-course meal at the McChord Club/Community Center while you watch a Mystery Dinner The-ater performance, “Engaged to Die.”

The meal includes your choice of London broil or salmon fillet with salad, baby red potatoes, rice pilaf, a medley of vegetables and dessert.

The cost is $22 each ($20 for club members). Reservations are required; call the McChord Community Center

at 253-982-0718.

Enjoy endless German BuffetPile your plate high with Bavarian

favorites at the all-you-can-eat German Buffet Thursday, April 18, 5–8 p.m. at the McChord Club. Fill up on schnitzel, bratwurst and more.

The cost is $16.95 for adults; $6.95 for children ages 4–10. Reservations are required; call 253-982-5581.

Find three services in one location — weekday lunch, haircut and karaoke lounge

Cascade Community Center offers a variety of fresh choices weekdays, including a loaded salad bar.

-——--——--- Exclusive McChord Club Member Specials --—-——-——-Wednesday, April 24 5–7 p.m. Member Appreciation Dinner; free for card- holders; $5 for Family membersFriday, April 26 5–8 p.m. 2-for-1 Steak Night; $18.95 for two people

Two-fer-Tuesdays 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Two meals for the price of one at Globemaster GrillFridays 5 p.m. start Bar Bingo with $800–$1,195 jackpot in Globemaster Grill Fridays 5–6 p.m. Free food in Globemaster GrillThe McChord Club is happy to cater your parties. Call the catering manager at 253-982-5581 for more information.

Located inside Cascade Community Center, Heroes Lounge is a relaxing spot to bring your friends for fun, dancing, karaoke, pool and more with inexpensive food and draft spe-cials each Friday and Saturday.

Heroes is open Wednesdays for free bar bingo with food purchase, Thursdays and Fridays starting in the afternoon and Saturdays start-ing at 8 p.m. (if a UFC fight is air-ing, doors open early).

Kim’s Barber Shop is a great place to drop in for a haircut during the week. No appointments are necessary; just come in right inside Cascade Commu-nity Center’s main entrance.

Administrative assistants get discounted lunch

It’s Administrative Professionals Day Wednesday, April 24. Bring your office pro to lunch at Habañero Mexican Grill at Whispering Firs Golf Course at McChord, and get 15 percent off their lunch.

Battle Bean and breakfast are everywhere you are!

Want a made-to-order specialty cof-fee brewed right here at JBLM?

Three locations serve Battle Bean

coffee drinks and pick-up hot or cold breakfasts:•AtLewisMain,choosefromAFC

Arena or Stone Education Center.•AtMcChordField,tryCaféLance-

latte in Bldg. 100 where the customer service mall is located.For complete information on Battle

Bean coffee and where you can get breakfast on the go, visit JBLMmwr.com.

Battle Bean Café serves meals seven days a week

Want a quick and tasty breakfast or lunch to go with your coffee?BattleBeanCaféinsideAFCArena

offers items to-go or to enjoy beside the fireplace on the couch or in a comfy armchair.

Also order an 8-oz. latte or mocha noon–2 p.m. weekdays for only $2.

In a hurry? Call ahead to order and they’ll have it waiting for you!AFCArenaBattleBeanCaféisopen

for breakfast weekdays and for lunch seven days a week.

It’s located at 2275 Liggett Ave. at Lewis Main.

Call 253-964-8837 for more informa-tion or to order ahead.

Come in to Habañero Mexican Grill at Whispering Firs Golf Course for freshly made-to-order burritos, tacos, salads and soups for lunch! Pictured left is the pulled pork salad in a shell or with chips on the side.

Want to order ahead or look at all we have to offer for breakfast, lunch and dinner? Find current menus at JBLMmwr.com under Dining.

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Are you getting ready

to plan a reception

for an upcoming wedding,

graduation or retirement?

Make your vision a reality

with high-quality service,

world-class style and afford-

ability with MWR caterers.

Now’s the time to book

your event with a JBLM

professional so you can get

the date you want with the

service you expect.

You can book your wedding recep-tion with American Lake Confer-ence Center Catering. Reservations are now being accepted for August 2013 and later, after the newly renovated fa-

cility will open for the first time in two years. The facility is located at Lewis North next to American Lake. A newly built pavilion overlooks the lake from the back.

Call the Cascade Community Center office at 253-964-0331 to ask about booking at American Lake.

The Bistro at Russell Landing on the shores of American Lake has a room you can book for up to 30 people during normal business hours. Buffet options are available for events up to 100 guests.

You also can book the Bistro outside of normal operating hours.

For more details, call the Bistro at 253-964-2813 and ask about booking your party.

Habañero Mexican Grill at Whispering Firs Golf Course can cater luncheons and special functions with

groups from 10–100 on site or off.

Located at McChord Field, Haba-

ñero Mexican Grill offers freshly made

burritos, tacos, soups and salads, plus

traditional hot-off-the-grill breakfasts.

At Habañero Mexican Grill, enjoy

ample seating, a bright, open atmo-

sphere, privacy and casual comfort at

your party.

Call Habañero at 253-982-3271 today

to get started.

The McChord Club is a great place

to book your unit, squadron or FRG

event. The club also takes reservations

for wedding, graduation and retirement

receptions. Different rooms accommo-

date as few as 30 and as many as 500

guests. Club members receive discounts

on wedding receptions.

To help you arrange the best event

ever, call the club’s catering manager at

253-982-8175.

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Discover your world at Earth Day activities and have fun at Reuse Fair

Get involved with Earth Day events at JBLM from April 15–19! Volunteer for activities and bring your friends to the Reuse Fair.•Monday,April15,seeafreemovieatyourJBLM

theaters. “WALL-E” will show at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. at Carey Theater at Lewis Main; and at 1 p.m. at the

McChord Theater. •Tuesday,April16,volunteerattheCommunity

Garden at Lewis North from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. and take a break with a free lunch. Bring

work clothes and gardening gloves and tools. To volunteer and for more details, call 253-967-5776.

•Wednesday,April17,getinonthetree-plantingpartyat Lewis Main, with a lunch provided free of charge. Wear

work clothes. Call 253-967-5776 to volunteer and for details.•Thursday,April18,helpcleanupSoloPointbeachfrom

10 a.m.–2 p.m. with a free lunch provided. Wear work clothes and shoes. Sign up by calling 253-982-0718.•Friday,April19,comeouttotheReuse Fair from 2–7 p.m.

inside the MWR Fest Tent on Liggett Avenue at Lewis Main. You’ll enjoy a used-clothing fashion show, live music from Emer-

ald City Jug Band, giveaways and food for purchase! For complete details, call 253-477-4299.For more details on Earth Day events, call 253-967-5776.

Enter Northwest Military MastersSounders Lanes Bowling Center invites you to enter the 8th

Annual Northwest Military Masters Tournament Saturday, April 20. One in four bowlers wins cash, and first place garners $1,000 and

entry in the 2013 USBC Masters or USBC Senior Masters, plus $500 toward airfare and accommodations (based on 30 or more entries).Pick up your entry form at the front counter or download it from

JBLMmwr.com. The entry fee is $100 if paid by Saturday, April 13 or $110 the day of the event.

The tournament is open to active duty, retired military, current DoD employees and all spouses.

All entrants must be USBC members.For more info, call 253-982-5954. Sounders Lanes

is located at 737 Jackson Blvd. at McChord Field.

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Good at Bowl Arena Lanes, Lewis Main & Sounders Lanes, McChord Field.

Limit one coupon per customer. No cash value.

Clip & Save!

Month of the Military ChildSpring Break FREE BOWLING for KIDS

For ages 12 & younger; one child per paying adult.Offer good April 1–5, 2013. Does not include shoes.

Become a sleuth at fun dinner and murder mystery

Dine on a delicious dinner at the Mc-Chord Club/Community Center while

you try to figure out “who dunnit” at an interactive murder mystery theater per-formance, “Engaged to Die.”

The cost is $22 ($20 for club mem-bers) for the Friday, April 19 fun start-ing at 7 p.m.

Reservations are required; call the McChord Community Center at 253-982-0718.

UFC 159 televised at Heroes Lounge and the Warrior Zone

Find twice the UFC action at no charge this month at Heroes Lounge inside Cascade Community Center (Lewis Main) and at the Warrior Zone (Lewis North).

Watch UFC 159 on big screens Sat-urday, April 27. At Heroes Lounge, the doors open at 5 p.m. and stay open after the fight for karaoke music.

Prepare to enter your best works into Army Arts & Crafts contest

It’s nearly time to enter your most creative projects into the 2013 Army Arts and Crafts Contest!

All you need to do is complete an online entry form and submit a high-quality digital photo or two showing your:•Ceramics•Digitalart•Drawing• Fiberortextiles•Glass•Metals/Jewelry

•Mixedmedia• Painting•Woodwork

The contest lasts May 1–June 30.

Submissions are open to active duty personnel, National Guard, Reserve, Family members, military retirees and DoD civilians.

Beginning Wednesday, May 1, you may enter your submissions online at https://apps.imcom.army.mil/apptracmain. You must have an Army Knowledge Online account login and password.

For more information, visit armymwr.com/recleisure/artsandcrafts or call your JBLM Arts & Crafts Center at 253-982-6723.

Youth can design gift mug for Mom’s Day

Your consoli-dated Arts & Crafts

Center at McChord Field invites Families

Turn to the Family & Homefront section (following pages) for more

Family and youth activities.

For trips and treks in the great outdoors, flip to the Adventures section.

to come in the week of April 22–26. Children get to draw a design that will be imprinted on a coffee mug to give to Mom for Mother’s Day!

The cost is $10 per coffee mug. The Arts & Crafts Center is open Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m.–7 p.m. For more information, call 253-982-6723.

Enter golf tournamentsGet in on one or more April tourna-

ments at Whispering Firs Golf Course.Enter Match Up With the Masters

Saturday, April 6; Horse Race Wednes-day, April 17 and First Tee Thursday, April 25. Also enter the Hole-in-One Pot for 50¢ a round. Golfers who get a hole-in-one get a gift certificate equal to the pot total.

For entry details, call the pro shop at 253-982-4927.

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In their own wordswhat being a military kid means to jblm youth

Starting a basically new life in a new place is hard for a grown adult. So, how hard would it be for a kid who’s not even a teenager yet? Once you really give it some thought, military kids have a lot to be resilient about. Plus, not only are they dropped into a new place and a new community, not long after that you give up something you might lose for good — your deployed parent. So, military kids reading this, you are not alone. Everywhere, there are kids going through the same thing as you. I know

it’s tough getting out of your comfort zone. But, you can always, always, always find happiness … and it’s just around the corner. — Grace Z.

Being an Army child has its ups and its downs. The ups are I get to meet new people and travel the world and go to different schools. The downs are I always have to move and I never get to have a long friendship with one of my friends. — Trent T.

I have the opportunity to be in

different environments and meet new people. — Derrell C.

Being a military youth means I get to go to new places in the world. — Antonio R.

Being a military youth for me is to be a respectful, responsible part of an organization. I have great opportunities to be able to meet new people at the youth center, also that my parents go overseas for a good cause and to protect me and our country. — Tanisha B.

MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILDShow

us your world as

a military child!

Young artists are invited to enter the

MOMC poster contest, “My World as a

Military Child.” Drop off artwork at ACS

Waller Hall, Airman & Family Readiness

Center, school-age programs, Grandstaff

Library and any JBLM elementary

school by Thursday, April 18. Two

prizes will be awarded in each of

the following age groups:

K–1, 2–3 and 4–5.

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In their own wordswhat being a military kid means to jblm youth

MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILDI have to meet new friends often and I have to move every two years. Also, I get to go to the CYS Services on post. — Akira B.

Being a military youth I get benefits other kids don’t. — Breon B.

Being a military youth means I have a chance to move every once in awhile and see other cultures, learn to be more diverse and meet new people. — Jaye-Linh S.

Being a military kid really is cool and really fun. What is really sad is when you have to leave your friends! — Mateja B.

It’s fun but it’s really sad when a rela-

tive leaves. — Nyah H.

Being a military child has its pros and cons, as does any other child. We’re able to travel the world but our parents are away and have to work pretty long hours. — Britney T.

I have the chance to go on awesome field trips I wouldn’t be able to go on. — Presley B.

Being a military youth means travel-ing around the world. Meeting new people, going to different schools. — Keondric S.

Being a military youth means I have the opportunity to meet new people at the Teen Zone. — Kiwanna A.

Photos from left: 1. Emiliano Hernandez; 2 & 3. Christina A. Barnard; 4. Amanda Villani; 5. Alisa Waltz Curry; 6. Janet Denyer; 7. April Mendoza Dela Montanye; 8. Zoila Amaya Lambe

Kids’ Fest ‘Medieval Times’ kicks off MOMC

An annual celebration of JBLM youth, Kids’ Fest is Thursday, April 4 at the MWR Fest Tent and AFC Arena from 1–4:30 p.m. Enjoy hands-on crafting, games and enter-tainment.

Join the Knights of Veritas, Historical European Martial Arts Alliance and other special guests. Catch performances by SKIESUnlimited gymnasts and Paul and Elizabeth Stierle with the youth from the Spring Break Performance Workshop.

Plus, take advantage of free bowling during Kids’ Fest at Bowl Arena Lanes. For details, call 253-477-4299.

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You’re invited to a Mother–Son Dance

The McChord Club & Community Center is hosting a Mother–Son Dance Saturday, April 13.

The cost is $17 per couple; $7 for each additional son. Advance purchase is required, and CYSS registration is not needed. For more information, call 253-982-0718.

Stuffed animal slumber partyChildren and their parents are

invited to bring their favorite stuffed animals to Hillside SKIES for a slum-ber party! Wear your pajamas and join Patches the proud, ready and resilient military dog for a special storytime about his experiences as a military de-pendent Tuesday, April 23 at 1:30 p.m.

After storytime, bid your stuffed ani-mals good night as they have a slumber

party with Patches (they’ll also try out fun activities available at Hillside SKIES). For details, call 253-966-3539.

Get involved at your youth centerMiddle schoolers and teens look-

ing for something to do need look no

further than their JBLM youth centers.

Register with CYS Services to gain ac-

cess to open recreation fun and the

events below.

Teen Zone at the Hillside Youth Center: •SpringBreakCamp,April1–5and

April 8–12

•Outdoorenvironmentalprojectin

Seattle in celebration of Earth Day,

Saturday, April 13, 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.•MiddleschooltriptoRainierVistaSkate

Park, Wednesday, April 17, 1:45–6 p.m.•Lock-inforMSTprogram,April20–21,

7 p.m.–7 a.m.For details, call 253-967-4441.

McChord Youth Center: •TeenFashionShow,Friday,April5

from 7–9 p.m.•HailandFarewell,Friday,April26

from 6–9 p.m.•MSTprogramOperationMegaphone

Lock-in April 26–27, 7 p.m.–9 a.m. Operation Megaphone is a worldwide lock-in for military youth. Get details at the Youth Center.For details, call 253-982-2203.

Youth health & fitness studyIf you have a 12- or 13-year-old, you

may have received an email and/or letter from the Rand Corporation. Please con-sider participating in the M-TEENS study at JBLM. The health and fitness study follows randomly selected Families for a two-year period. More information can be found online at JBLMmwr.com and in correspondence received from Rand.

Join the discussion on Facebook! Facebook.com/JBLMCYSS

Fun events for great youth of all ages at JBLM

We asked: Is there something special you do for your kids because they’re military kids?

You answered:

* event reminders

* program information and photos

* giveaways for Month of the Military Child

* community forum

“We make it a point to go to the offered family events hosted both off & on base. We also gather our other military family friends to join us and make it a playdate for the kids! We want our son to know he is being honored and is special because his dad serves our country....which means he is an

awesome 4 yr old!” — Margarite H.“Each of our boys is all about the Army. So with this said they picked their own “rank” way back when and each time Dad has gotten a promotion they do too! It’s something fun for them & at the same time teaches them about Army rank structure.” — Reina S.

Emiliano Hernandez

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New SKIESUnlimited parent-and-me classes

The SKIESUnlimited Youth Academy

is happy to introduce new additions to

the parent-and-me curriculum. Now’s

the time to focus on education, learn

how to prevent the summer slide and

find out about kindergarten readiness.

These classes are a partnership be-

tween SKIES and Parent to Parent and

are offered during the school year on a

rotating basis on Fridays.

Sign up for Learning Styles, Prevent-

ing the Summer Slide, Kindergarten

Readiness and more with WebTrac at

JBLMmwr.com/cys.htm.

For details about SKIESUnlimited

offerings, turn to page 19.

Magic tricks for your parenting handbag

The New Parent Support Program

provides free parenting support for new

and expectant parents, as well as Fami-

lies with children through the age of 3.

Licensed social workers and registered

nurses provide home visits, communi-

ty-based support, a wealth of informa-

tion and free seminars on pregnancy,

birth/infancy, toddlers and parenting.

Upcoming classes include Dr. Dad,

24/7 Dad and 1–2–3 Magic. For details

and to sign up, call 253-967-5901.

Additionally, the NPSP holds infant

massage at Raindrops & Rainbows Par-

ent and Child Play Center. Join them

May 7, 14 and 21, 10–11:30 a.m.

Also at Raindrops & Rainbows is Baby Play Group each Thursday from 1– 2:30 p.m. and Play Morning Fridays at 10 a.m. Play Morning is also offered at 10:30 a.m. Fridays at the Escape Zone.

Get involved with youth sports, SKIESUnlimited

Child, Youth & School Services is al-ways looking for volunteer coaches for recreational seasonal sports. Interested parties should go to the Youth Sports Office to apply. For more information, call 253-967-2405.

Another way to get involved is as a member of the dance faculty at SKIESUnlimited. SKIES is looking to add an experienced dance teacher to the team. For details, call 253-966-3539.

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have a 9-year-old daughter. Like most 9-year-olds, she talks and talks and talks. About everything.

About nothing. And sometimes, despite my best intentions, I’m multi-tasking while I pseudo-pay attention to what she’s telling me. It goes something like this:

“Mom, Ellie didn’t bring a book for quiet time reading today, so I let her borrow my book but then I didn’t have a book. So I read your magazine that I took to school with me, but then Ms. Smith saw it and asked me why I had People magazine in my backpack and I said, ‘It’s because my mom likes to read it while she’s helping me with my home-work and last night I took the magazine when she was done with it because I saw that it had Justin Bieber in it and my sister really likes Justin Bieber and even went to one of his concerts once, but first she had a hamburger from that place that has really good French fries.’ Mom? Are you listening to me?”

The truth is, I was half-listening. And she knows it. How did her 9- year-old intellect pick up on the fact that

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her mother was not fully paying atten-tion? Because it doesn’t take much ef-fort or insight to realize when someone isn’t engaged in your conversation.

So, my 9-year-old will stroll over to me and reach up and place her hands gently on either side of my face and say, “Mom, you were not paying attention!”

Well, why is paying attention so important? Because paying attention is the ultimate way we show someone else that they’re important to us. Whether it is our 9-year-old chatty daughter or

our spouse who has had a miserable day at work and wants to tell us all about it, someone in your life wants to tell you about their day.

Listening. It’s one of the most signifi-cant and yet simple ways that we can show our children that we love them. You’re the parent of a child who wants your time, attention and approval. Even teenagers who pretend they couldn’t care less very much want your approval.

See LISTEN on next page.

Eating dinner around the table as a Family is a great time to listen to your children retell their days.

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Socials, bowling, bingo & lunch to celebrate JBLM’s volunteers

In celebration of National Volunteer Week, Army Community Service is hosting events throughout the week of April 26. Activities planned in celebration and honor of our JBLM Volunteer Corps are:•Monday,April22,cookiesocialat

Lewis Main’s Waller Hall, 1–2:30 p.m. •Tuesday,April23,twofreegamesof

bowling including shoes for all vol-unteers at Bowl Arena (Lewis Main) and Sounders Lanes (McChord Field)

•Wednesday,April24,cookiesocialat the Thrift Shop at Lewis Main, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

•Thursday,April25,freebingoatthe Cascade Community Center (2400 Bitar Ave. Lewis Main) from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Call 253-967-9496 by Friday, April 19.

•Friday,April26,cookiesocialatLewisMain’s Mini Mall from 11 a.m.–noonPlus, the Volunteer Recognition

Luncheon & Awards Ceremony is Wednesday, May 1 at the McChord Club/Community Center from 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. To RSVP, call 253-967-9496.

Classes to expand your military knowledge, resiliency

Army Family Team Building’s classes have new names but provide the same valuable information for education and personal growth they always have.

“Military Knowledge” is April 9–10 and “Personal Growth and Resil-iency” is April 23–25. Classes are free and are held at Waller Hall from 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Call 253-967-AFTB for details and registration.

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We’ve all had great news given to us. While we’re joyful about the news, one of our first thoughts is often “Wait until I tell _______.” You fill in the blank. Is it your spouse? Your sister? Your best friend? Often, it’s our parents. Even into adulthood, we long to share good news with parents. We learned as children that our parents love us so much, they genuinely share our sadness and our joy.

But maybe our parents haven’t been the ones who share our joys. We know this by the messages they’ve given us in the past: Uh, that’s nice, honey, or Well, I am sure you will do better next time or Go tell your dad.

If we listen, we need to be aware of our responses. Are they dismissive? Negative? Encouraging?

Often we’re busy and it’s a not a good time to listen. Offer to talk when you can be your child’s captive audi-ence — Family dinner time!

If you listen to your children and they know you pay attention, they’re more likely to share with you. If you continually ignore them, they get the message you don’t care about their daily lives and may eventually think, “So, why tell them?” It could lead to them becoming secretive, isolated and alone. They may act out.

You’ve heard it before: If you only pay attention to your child when she does something wrong, prepare your-self for a lot of bad behavior. If your child knows they’ll get your attention for good behavior, you’ll see some great stuff coming from your kids!

So put down your book, remote con-trol or blowdryer, and listen to what your child’s saying. You’ll be showing your child they matter to you while teaching them the valuable skill of listening.

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Kids get active with youth sportsThere’s still time to register for Lil’

Batters, spring baseball and Special Olympics track and field — if you hurry! Registration ends Friday, April 5. Sign up at Parent Central Services or, if you’re already registered with CYS Serv- ices and have a sports physical on file that’s valid through the entire season, use WebTrac at JBLMmwr.com/cys.htm.

Parent Central Services’ two locations are 2295 12th St. (at Bitar Ave.) at Lewis Main and 578 Lincoln Blvd. at McChord Field.

The summer sports season is just around the corner, too. Registration for flag football and cheerleading opens Monday, April 15 and signup for Lil’ Batters’ summer season and summer

baseball begins Wednesday, May 1. Summer sports camps include soccer, rugby and flag football. Stay tuned for details.

For additional information, call 253-966-CYSS and select option 4.

Reach new heights with the SKIESUnlimited Youth Academy

If you’re looking for activities close

to home for your kids, look no further

than SKIESUnlimited! Choose from a va-

riety of dance and music classes as well

as boxing, art, karate and gymnastics.

For a class schedule, check WebTrac

at JBLMmwr.com/cys.htm. Register by

the fourth Friday of the month for the

following month’s classes. For more

information, call 253-966-3539.

There’s always something fun going on with CYS ServicesCheck out these ongoing opportunities

Fun for homeschooling FamiliesThe Hillside Youth Center offers arts

and crafts, group games, sports and more at Homeschool Activity Days, monthly events for homeschooled stu-dents ages 6–18.

The next orientation for new Families is Monday, April 8 at 11:30 a.m., and the four events this month are April 9, 11, 16 and 18 from noon–2 p.m.

There are four monthly sessions during the school year, and signup is monthly. An orientation is required for new Families and takes 15 minutes (children are welcome). The cost is $25 for the first child; each additional child is $5. For details, call 253-967-4441.

Check out photos from last month’s youth basketball tournament at Facebook.com/JBLMCYSS.

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Working for the weekendGive it a whole new meaning with the Outdoor Recreation Program! There are two overnight trips, in addition to the daily adventures, scheduled this month.

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Sign up for one or both of these overnighters!

Whistler Blackcomb ski weekend Spend the long weekend April 19–21 on the slopes (ski in, ski out) at Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia. With more than 200 marked runs, 8,171 acres of terrain, 16 alpine bowls and three glaciers, there’s something for everyone to experience and enjoy. Even if you don’t like skiing, there’s plenty for you to do. We’ll be staying in downtown Whistler, and during our stay the World Ski & Snowboard Festival will be held. Plus, you can also spend the day doing a wide variety of other winter outdoor activities such as dog sled-ding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing or ice skating. The trip fee includes two nights of lodging (breakfast is included), transportation and gear (lift tickets are not included). There will be two possible days to ski. Passports or an enhanced ID are required.

There are three two-bedroom units accommodating two–six people each. Price options include:•Sleeponthequeen-sizedsofabed:$275foroneperson;$525fortwopeople•Twotwinsbedroom:$475foroneperson;$725fortwopeople•Privatekingbedroom:$525foroneperson;$775twopeople•Booktheentiretwo-bedroomunit:$1,000fortwopeople;$250foreach

additional person up to six

White Salmon & Wind raft trip Spend May 4-5 rafting two exciting rivers in one weekend. The first day, we’ll “warm up” on the wild and scenic White Salmon River (class IV). The exciting and fast-paced White Salmon is the home of Husum Falls, America’s tallest (10-foot) commercially raftable waterfall. Then we’ll camp at the beautiful Timberlake Campgrounds, heading off the following morning for a full day of class-V whitewater action on the Wind River. The trip includes transportation, rafting gear, camping equipment and lunch on both days. No rafting experience necessary. Difficulty: very physically challenging. Minimum age: 18 ($250)

For day-trip descriptions, see next page.

Working for the weekendGive it a whole new meaning with the Outdoor Recreation Program! There are two overnight trips, in addition to the daily adventures, scheduled this month.

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Hike Mount Si One of the most popu-lar hikes in the state is Mount Si! We’ll head out Saturday, April 27 on a route that meanders through several ecosys-tems and provides views down to the Valley and I-90, as well as out to the Olympic Mountains and Seattle. This is a strenuous eight-mile round-trip hike. Difficulty: difficult; elevation gain: 3,800 feet. Minimum age: 12 ($35)

Hope Island day kayak Join us for a nice paddle and walk around Hope Island’s beaches and tide pools Sunday, April 21. Hope Island offers visitors the chance to see wildlife such as bald eagles, harbor seals and starfish. Paddle distance: approximately six miles. Minimum age: 15 ($40)

Horseback riding Head to Elbe, a town on the outskirts of Mount Rainier Na-tional Park, for a two-hour guided af-ternoon horseback ride. No experience is necessary, so bring the entire Family along for a great day Sunday, April 28. Minimum age: 7 ($80)

Introduction to single-track mountain biking If you’ve always wanted to give mountain biking a try but haven’t had the opportunity or the guts, this is the trip for you! The ODR Program is hosting an instructional guided

ride designed for beginners looking to try something new. You’ll spend Sunday, April 28 learning the basics and get plenty of time to work on your

newfound skills. Bike, helmet, gloves

and transportation are provided. The

location will be determined based on

conditions. Difficulty: easy; distance:

five to six miles; ride time: four hours.

Minimum age: 12 ($35)

Northwest Adventure Center’s Open House Head over to this free event to see what the NAC has to offer! Get a peek inside the lakeside cabins, learn about equipment rental opportunities and check out the community yard sale. It’s Saturday, May 11 from 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. See page 25 for details.

Sol Duc Hot Springs Take a soak at the Sol Duc Hot Springs in the Olympic National Forest Sunday, May 12. This Family-friendly trip is a great way to spend Mother’s Day! There are three mineral hot spring soaking pools and one freshwater pool. Temperatures vary between the pools, so you’re sure to find the perfect one for you to relax in. Each mineral pool is drained and cleaned nightly for health and safety purposes. ($50; ages 4–12: $40; ages 0–3: $25)

Visit Pike Place Market/Ride the Ducks From aboard an amphibious World

Head out on the Puget Sound Sunday, May 5 for an enjoyable sightseeing cruise looking for gray whales. Don’t forget your camera! See trip details on page 25.

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Outdoor adventure trip Date Cost Details

Whistler Blackcomb ski weekend April 19–21 $275+ See description for full pricing; passport required

Westport Crab Fest April 20 $35

Visit Pike Place Market/Ride the Ducks April 21 $45 Ages 3–12: $35; ages 0–2: $30

Hope Island day kayak April 21 $40 Minimum age: 15

Hike Mount Si April 27 $35 Minimum age: 12

Westport bottom fishing April 27 $130

Introduction to mountain biking April 28 $35 Minimum age: 12

Horseback riding April 28 $80

White Salmon & Wind raft trip May 4–5 $250 Minimum age: 18

Wine and cheese tour May 4 $75 Minimum age: 21

Whale watching May 5 $60

Waterfall tour May 11 $65 Ages 5–12: $40; ages 0–4: $15

NAC Open House May 11 FREE

Sol Duc Hot Springs May 12 $50 Ages: 4–12: $40; ages 0–3: $25

Whitewater raft the Wenatchee May 12 $65 Minimum age: 12

More info: 253-967-6263 • JBLMmwr.com Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Popular with Families

Preregistration is required for all trips; prices and schedule subject to change without notice. Gear and transportation included unless otherwise stated. Lift tickets for ski-n-snowboard trips aren’t included unless otherwise stated. Register through WebTrac (visit JBLMmwr.com) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North. Confirm pick-up locations upon registration for the trips. Group rates and private trips are available; call for details. We’ll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about all of the great recreation and adventure options in the area.

War-II vehicle (driven by a Coast Guard-certified maritime captain), you’ll see Seattle from both land and water. You’ll see downtown Seattle, Pike Place Market, historic Pioneer Square, Funky Fremont, and then splash into Lake Union for a spectacular view of the city skyline, luxurious yachts, and “Sleepless in Seattle” houseboats! Once that’s finished you’ll have time to walk around Pike Place Market for some wonderful shopping and great food.

You haven’t seen Seattle until you’ve

seen it from a Duck — join us

Sunday, April 21. ($45; ages 3–12:

$35; ages 0–2: $30)

Waterfall tour Explore the greatest

concentration of waterfalls in the con-

tinental U.S. Saturday, May 11. We’ll

travel along the Historic Columbia Riv-

er Highway, which has an abundance of

small waterfalls viewable from the road.

Bring your camera because we’ll stop

at at least five major waterfalls, includ-

ing the world-famous Multnomah Falls

that plunges more than 620 feet. We’ll stop in Hood River, Ore., for lunch (not included in trip price). ($65; ages 5–12: $40; ages 0–4: $15)

Westport bottom fishing Ready to get out on the open water and start haul-ing in fish? Join us on a chartered boat trip out of Westport Saturday, April 27. Rockfish are always plentiful, and lingcod are real fighters! Dress in lay-ers. Bring rain gear, lunch and snacks. Transportation and fishing gear are provided. ($130)

Westport Crab Fest Learn to catch, identify and cook crabs during the World Class Crab Races, Derby and Feed Satur-day, April 20. You may have a chance to catch the $500 crab! You’re welcome to join in the festival events, which include crab races, an excellent crab dinner (while supplies last) and much more. Entrance fees to the activities and din-ner are not included, so bring spending money. Gear, transportation and bait are included. Required fishing license available for purchase at the Northwest Adventure Center. ($35)

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Great tickets, great prices at Leisure Travel ServicesWhether you love baseball or want to take your Family to a Dis-

ney theme park, Leisure Travel Services has the tickets you need. •KickoffopeningdayatSafecoFieldwiththeMarinersMonday,

April 8. LTS has a limited number of tickets for field seats, $49.•It’sSaluteArmedForcesNightatSafecoFieldSaturday,April13.

Tickets for terrace outfield club are $32, field seats are $27 and view seats are $13.

•MilitarySaluteDisneyland3-DayHopperis$125andDisneyWorld Salute 4-Day Hopper is $156; 4-Day Hopper with water park is $184. Offer expires Sept. 25, 2013; restrictions apply. Call 253-967-3085 or stop by the AFC Arena (2275 Liggett Ave.

at Lewis Main) for details.

Whale watching Early spring pro-vides a unique opportunity to view migratory gray whales in the calm, comfortable and protected waters of the Puget Sound. This three-hour boat trip on Sunday, May 5 provides plenty of opportunities to see a variety of wildlife. ($60; ages 13 and younger: $50)

Whitewater raft the Wenatchee Join the Outdoor Recreation adventure guides for a trip down the beautiful Wenatchee River Sunday, May 12. We’ll put in near the unique Bavar-ian town of Leavenworth and paddle through the many exciting class-III rapids. Gear, wetsuit, paddle shoes, gloves, instruction and transporta-tion are included. No rafting expe-rience is necessary — bring mom for an unforgettable Mother’s Day! Minimum age: 12 ($65)

Wine and cheese tour Say cheese! Better yet, say local cheese! It’s time for the annual Wine & Cheese Tour, Saturday, May 4. Enjoy sipping and savoring new wine releases and ci-ders paired with a variety of cheeses crafted by local artisan creameries. Price includes transportation, event admission and a commemorative glass. Minimum age: 21 ($75)

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You’re invited to the annual Open House & Community Yard Sale!Have sport, yard and house items you want to get rid of? Rent a table at the

Northwest Adventure Center’s Open House & Community Yard Sale for $10 and sell your gently loved items. To reserve a table for $10, register and pay at the NAC by Friday, May 10.

The Open House event is Saturday, May 11 from 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at the NAC and features a rock climbing wall, demonstrations, stocked “fish pond” for youth and more. You can check out equipment rental opportunities and the lakeside cabins and purchase discounted outdoor equipment (RV campers, tents, grills, kayaks, snowshoes and more).

The NAC is located at 8050 NCO Beach Rd. at Lewis North. For more infor-mation, call 253-967-7744.

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Want a fun way to fit in your next workout? Try a free fitness class at a JBLM gym near you! For the latest schedules, visit JBLMmwr.com (just navigate to the intramural sports and fitness pages). A few highlights:•A.M. Jump Start Tuesdays and

Thursdays at 6:45 a.m. at Jensen Family Health and Fitness Center (2022 Liggett Ave. at Lewis Main)

•Pilates Mondays and Fridays at 11 a.m. at the McChord Main Fitness Center (729 5th St. at McChord Field)

•Crossfit Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. and4:30 p.m. at Sheridan Sports & Fitness Center (3759 Stryker Ave. at Lewis Main). At Sheridan, you may also get a free fitness assessment to find your body fat and blood pressure.

•TRX Mondays, Tuesdays andWednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at Wilson Sports & Fitness Center (11596 D St. & 41st Division at Lewis North)

SMASH! racquetball tourneyGrab your racquet and white-soled

athletic shoes for the SMASH! racquet-ball tournament at McVeigh Sports & Fitness Center.

The tourney runs May 6–24 and is open to DoD ID card holders who aren’t eligible for youth sports.

An informational meeting is Tuesday,

kick your way to fitApril 2 at 2 p.m. at McVeigh Sports & Fitness Center (lo-cated at 2160 Liggett Ave. at Lewis Main).

Call 253-967-4768 for more information.

Get running with Ten Miler trials, cross-country intramurals

Do you want to represent JBLM at the Army Ten Miler in our nation’s capi-tal in October? Lace up your running shoes for the upcoming time trials (race in at least one). They’re scheduled for

8 a.m. at Lewis Main’s Cowan Stadium Saturdays, April 20, May 11 and June 22.

Eight members and two alternates will be selected for each of the three teams — men’s, women’s and masters. The roster will be finalized by Aug. 31, and command approval is required to train and travel to Washington, D.C.

And don’t forget, the intramural cross-country races are Wednesdays, April 10, 17 and 24.

Civilian Fitness ProgramThe next Civilian Fitness Program

assessment is Wednesday, April 17. In order to participate, you must have supervisor approval and complete a packet from JBLMmwr.com. After com-pleting the packet, call 253-966-3757 to schedule an appointment for your fitness assessment.

Salmon Run is coming soonJune brings the Salmon Run at Mc-

Chord Field — a race, food and enter-tainment! Choose between a 12K and 5K race, plus a quarter-mile fun run around the track for kids.

After the race, stay to enjoy the festivi-ties. Enjoy the music of the Blackberry Bushes String Band, eat a tasty salmon lunch (for an additional cost) and have a chance to win great door prizes — in-cluding salmon fishing, whale watching and whitewater rafting trips with the Outdoor Recreation Program.

The race begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 15. Medals will be awarded for the top three finishers in each age group in 12K/5K distances. All kids in the Chum Run will receive a finisher’s medal.

Check WebTrac (look for the yellow button at JBLMmwr.com) for registration.

Flex your muscles at the JBLM Bodybuilding Championship

Start training now for the annual championship Saturday, June 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Nelson Recreation Center. For details, call 253-967-5869.

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Cardio kickboxing will keep you on your toes and get you working up a sweat. It’s held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. at Jensen Family Health & Fitness Center at Lewis Main and Wednesdays at 4:45 p.m. at Sheridan Sports & Fitness Center. All fitness classes are free! See full schedules at JBLMmwr.com. Stay up to date with class schedules, and get event notices and sports/health information on the new JBLM Aerobics & Fitness page. Like the page today at Facebook.com/JBLMAerobicsandFitness.

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s spring begins to break, it’s hard to make it through the

last of the long winter days. As vaca-tion times draw near (Spring Break and summer), the mind wanders to warmer climates, especially sunny destinations that may come with a high pricetag.

Before booking a hotel and plane tick-ets for your warm getaway, a thorough check of your finances and some dili-gent planning can get you to the warm destination you crave on your budget.

Step one: Review your current budgetIf you don’t already have a working

budget, now’s a great time to create one. A budget will help you assess how much money you have left over after all of your monthly bills and other financial needs are met. The money left over is common-ly referred to as disposable income.

Step two: Plan your vacation expensesDetermine how much money you

need for the vacation. Include big expenses like hotel and airfare or gas, as well as daily meals if you plan to eat out most of the time. If you enjoy drinking, set aside additional money for wine, beer or other spirits that may be consumed more often during a vaca-tion. Padding your spending account may come in handy to cover souvenir

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shopping along the way.

Step three: Do your homeworkContact the trip-planning experts

at Leisure Travel Services (stop by AFC Arena at Lewis Main, 2275 Liggett Ave. or call 253-967-3085) for advice and guidance. If you’re planning to fly, it’s recommended that you purchase your airline tickets at least six weeks prior to your planned travel date for domestic travel and two months for international travel. Discounted lodging accommoda-tions are available for DoD and Coast Guard personnel through Armed Forces Vacation Club at afvclub.com.

Step four: Stay on budgetIt’s very easy to go over budget while

on vacation. Buying things on impulse, including expensive meals and extras, is common but could end up ruining a good time. Review your budget and

check your funds on a daily basis while

having your morning coffee and plan-

ning your day. Adjust your plans if you

see your expenditures have outpaced

your budget. If you’re over budget, revise

your plans to exchange expensive tours

and trips for economical hikes and beach

trips. You’ll be much happier if you re-

turn home without a lot of extra debt!

Vacations are for relaxing, but re-

member that overspending now will

incur stress later. Plan accordingly so

that a great vacation can be had as well

as a great year.

For additional tips and assistance

in preparing vacation budgets while

meeting your current expenses and

needs, call Army Community Service at

253-967-1453 or the Airman & Family

Readiness Center at 253-982-2695 to

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Open the door to a new world at your libraries

Visit a JBLM library to check out books today! You’ll learn something new, transporting yourself to a new time or place as you get lost in a great read.

All you need is your DoD ID card!For access to the latest best-selling novels, research material and

much more, all you need is your DoD ID card. Stop by the check-out desk at a JBLM library and get signed up. There’s no extra card to take home and keep track of. The three locations to serve you are:•GrandstaffLibrary,2109N.10thSt.(andPendletonAve.)atLewis

Main. Call 253-967-5889 for hours and details.•BookPatchLibrary,achildren’slibrary,islocatedinsideGrandstaff

Library. For storytime information, call 253-967-5533.•McChordLibrary,851LincolnBlvd.atMcChordField.Forhours

and programming information, call 253-982-3454.

Celebrate National Library Week with open house eventsJBLM’s libraries are celebrating National Library Week April 14–20

with the theme of Communities Matter @ your library. Stop by Grand-staff and Book Patch libraries Wednesday, April 17 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. and McChord Library Thursday, April 18 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. for refreshments and to see what’s new at your libraries.

A first-ever event at McChord Library: Poetry Karaoke!If you like poetry, you’ll love Poetry Karaoke Night! The McChord

Library will open after-hours for this unprecedented event Thursday, April 18 at 6:30 p.m.

Come to listen or share — read your own poetry or your favorite works from creative minds such as Poe, Seuss, Silverstein and Shake-speare. There will be food and fun at this all-ages event (please keep the poetry Family-friendly).

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Monday, April 15Free Movie: WALL-ECarey Theater: 10 am & 5 pmMcChord Theater: 1 pm

Tuesday, April 16, 10 am – 2 pmCommunity Garden Volunteer Work PartyLewis North Lunch provided, bring work clothes and garden toolsCall 967-5776 to volunteer

Wednesday, April 17, 10 am – 2 pmTree Planting PartyHawk Ed Center:10 am,11577 Lewis NorthMcChord Field Commissary porch:12:30 pm Lunch provided, bring work clothesCall 967-5776 to volunteer

Thursday, April 18, 10 am – 2 pmSolo Point Beach cleanupLunch provided, bring work clothesCall 982-0718 to volunteer

Friday, April 19, 2 – 7 pmREUSE FAIR at the MWR Tent Emerald City Jug Band, food will be availablefor purchase, information & activity booths, shredder truck, thrift shop fashion show, giveaways and more! Call 477-4299 for details.

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