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The contents of this binder are strictly for informational purposes and does not imply endorsement of any private or commercial organization by 65TH EN BN 8th TSC USARPAC or the Department of the Army
Community Bulletin
Hui lsquoNa Wahine Press Release
Holiday in Paradise wSnow
Snow Day at Kapolei
Central Oahu Christmas Parades
Honolulu City Lights
Easter Seals Gingerbread Festival
Community Chapel Holiday Schedule
Community Events Calendar
Holiday Craft Fairs
Holiday Tree Lighting
Blue Grass Hawaii
Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade
Christmas in Hui Land Luncheon
The Nutcracker
Mail before DEC 18
Emergency Preparedness Forum for Persons wDisabilities
MCBH Swamp Romp
Weekly Resources
30 NOV 2012
Installation Operation Center
(U) 656-3272
(C) 656-3269
SIPRNET iocshafterarmysmilmil
NIPRNET usarmywheelerimcom-pacificmbxinstallation-operationmailmil
ldquoTHIS IS A COMMUNITY BULLETINrdquo 261632WNOV12
SUBJECT HMR- Road Closure Extension - Kekona amp Kuapale
1 HMR Kekona Neighborhood - Road Closure Extended (NOTE Revised dates
extended thru 28 Dec 2012)
Due to unexpected delays the road closure of Paalaa Uka Pupukea Road between Nawao
Court and Malohi Road will be extended The road closure is planned for Monday-
Friday 0800-1730 HRS (except holidays) from Tuesday 9OCT2012 thru Monday
19NOV2012 Local Traffic Only will be allowed on Kekona Road to the following
Courts Pokole Hikina Pahale Kuahale Naina amp Kawelo Courts
The road closure is necessary for the DesignBuild contractor for the HMR
Housing Project to perform required sewer water and electrical work
Kekona Road Closure
Original Dates Tuesday 9OCT2012 - Monday 5NOV2012 (M-F 0800-1730)
Extended Dates Tuesday 9OCT2012 - Monday 19NOV2012 (M-F 0800-1730)
2 HMR Kuapale Neighborhood - Road Closure Dates Revised
Due to unexpected delays the dates for the road closure of Paalaa Uka
Pupukea Road (West Loop Road) between Lolohe Court and Paalaa Uka Pupukea
Road will be revised The road closure is planned for Monday-Friday 0800-1730
HRS (except holidays) from Tuesday 20NOV2012 thru Wednesday 19DEC2012 Residents at the Western side of HMR will be adversely affected and shall access their
homes by traversing the long way around HMRs main thoroughfare Paalaa Uka
Pupukea Road
The road closure is necessary for the DesignBuild contractor for the HMR Housing
Project to perform required sewer water and electrical work
Kuapale Road Closure
Original Dates Monday 5NOV2012 - Friday 30NOV2012 (M-F 0800-1730)
Extended Dates Tuesday 20NOV2012 - Wednesday 19DEC2012 (M-F0800-1730)
Revised Dates Monday 10 DEC 2012- Friday 28 DEC 2012 (M-F 0800-1630)
Installation Operation Center
(U) 656-3272
(C) 656-3269
SIPRNET iocshafterarmysmilmil
NIPRNET usarmywheelerimcom-pacificmbxinstallation-operationmailmil
POC
Michael B Andres or Claude Matsuo
Tel Nos 655-7668 or 655-7393
NO ACKNOWLEDGEMENT REQUIRED
ABOUT US
The Hui `O Na Wahine is an all-ranks spouses club serving the 25th ID and the Schofield Barracks Community The Hui formed in 1931 and enjoys a long history of military and civilian service Our purpose is to contribute to the welfare of our local and military communities through charitable endeavors such as scholarships and welfare grants Hui membership is extended to all spouses of active duty soldiers retired military and DOD civilian contracted employees We join together to make lasting friendships give back and find fellowship with each other The name translates to the north group of women
Hui `O Na Wahine
PO Box 861305 Wahiawa HI 96786 wwwschofieldspousesclubcom
PRESS RELEASE
Contact Alicia Partridge FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 360-941-4759 November 27 2012
Schofield thrift store to close for winter break December 20
Schofield- The Hui `O Na Wahine thrift store on Schofield Barracks is holding several winter blow-out shelf-clearing sales before its winter break closure on Thursday December 20 The store will reopen again after its winter break and roof replacement on January 3
Sales include
o 50 off Christmas items on December 1st and 4th o Hawaiian bag sale all the clothes you can fit into the bag for $5 There will be a limited
amount of bags given out and excludes military uniforms gowns and consignment on Thursday Dec 13
o On December 15th and 18th Christmas items will be 75 off and 50 off all clothes and shoes
All sales exclude consignment items and must have black a Hui `O Na Wahine branded reusable bag
Revenue generated from the thrift shop is used to support the Huis mission to support the local community through program and scholarship amp welfare grants By purchasing consigning donating and volunteering the Hui is able to give the profits to those in need Last year $169000 was distributed in the form of welfare grants and scholarships The club is aiming to succeed that amount this year
ldquoWithout the thrift store the Hui would not be able to serve our community to the extent that we dordquo said Hui President Marti Ragano
The store is volunteer-supported and is always looking for people during its regular hours 9 am-1 pm on Tues Thurs Fri and the first and third Sat of the month The store is closed on the third Thursday for Hui `O Na Wahine events
All gently used items are accepted during regular business hours Cannot accept mattresses cribs car seats of any kind and all safety gear like helmets Mattresses or dirty broken soiled items will not be accepted Consignment services are also offered during regular business hours
For more information about the thrift store call manager Jocelyn Turner at (808) 624-3254 For information about the Hui O Na Wahine email huionawahinegmailcom or go to wwwschofieldspousesclubcom The Hui also has a Facebook group page
BLUE STAR CARD PERK The first 100 Blue Star Card kids to visit the BSC table
will make a unique keepsake ornament
Please call 655-0111 for more information
Saturday December 1st 800 am AMR Community Center
Adults - $900 Children - $600 RESERVATION REQUIRED - LIMITED SEATING
Tickets can be purchased SB amp FS Leisure Travel Services
Saturday December 1st 9 am AMR Community Center (FREE Admission)
(Bring a food donation and receive a raffle ticket to win prizes)
BLUE STAR CARD PERK The first 100 Blue Star Card kids to visit the BSC table
will make a unique keepsake ornament
Please call 655-0111 for more information
Saturday December 1st 800 am AMR Community Center
Adults - $900 Children - $600 RESERVATION REQUIRED - LIMITED SEATING
Tickets can be purchased SB amp FS Leisure Travel Services
Saturday December 1st 9 am AMR Community Center (FREE Admission)
(Bring a food donation and receive a raffle ticket to win prizes)
BLUE STAR CARD PERK The first 100 Blue Star Card kids to visit the BSC table
will make a unique keepsake ornament
Please call 655-0111 for more information
Saturday December 1st 800 am AMR Community Center
Adults - $900 Children - $600 RESERVATION REQUIRED - LIMITED SEATING
Tickets can be purchased SB amp FS Leisure Travel Services
Saturday December 1st 9 am AMR Community Center (FREE Admission)
(Bring a food donation and receive a raffle ticket to win prizes)
BLUE STAR CARD PERK The first 100 Blue Star Card kids to visit the BSC table
will make a unique keepsake ornament
Please call 655-0111 for more information
Saturday December 1st 800 am AMR Community Center
Adults - $900 Children - $600 RESERVATION REQUIRED - LIMITED SEATING
Tickets can be purchased SB amp FS Leisure Travel Services
Saturday December 1st 9 am AMR Community Center (FREE Admission)
(Bring a food donation and receive a raffle ticket to win prizes)
The forecast calls for 10 tons of snow showering Kapolei Commons
Saturday December 1st from 10-1pm
Come one come all to the Kapolei Commons SNOW DAY There will be fun for the
whole family (Kapolei TargetRoss shopping center)
Enter to win a trip for 4 to the Neighbor Islands on Go Airlines or a $250 76Gas
gift card by completing the online form at wwwthekapoleicommonscom
1000am - 100pm
Activities
FREE pictures with
Santa
Holiday Craft Booth
by YELP
Face Painting
Snowman Activity amp
Free Photo by
Verizon
Holiday Hair Sylings
by Salon Bobbi amp
Guy
1030am-100pm
Snow Play
Play in 10 tons of
Hawaiian Snow
Central Oahu Christmas Parades
Mililani Christmas Parade
December 1 Will begin at run from 900-1030 am The parade will start at the Mililani High School
Stadium at Kipapa Drive past Mililani Shopping Center onto Moenamanu Street onto
Kuahelani Avenue onto Meheula Parkway onto Lanikuhana Avenue to finish at the Town
Center of Mililani between Ruby Tuesday and Assagios The event is expected to have 1500
marchers 30 vehicles 10 floats and 2 bands
Mayors Annual Christmas Tree Lighting CeremonyParade
December 1 Sponsored by the City and County of Honolulu will begin at 600 pm and run till
approximately 1100 pm The event is expected to have 2000 marchers 40 vehicles 15 floats
and 15 bands It will start at Aala Park to King St Kokohead on King Street to end in a
closed-off portion of King Street between Punchbowl amp South Streets
Wahiawa Town Christmas Parade
December 7 Sponsored by Wahiawa Community amp Buisness Association The event is expected to have
300 marchers 10 vehicles amp 2 floats It will start at Kaala Elementary School to California
Avenue to North Cane Street where it will end at Center Street around 830 pm
Gentry Waipio Community Association Christmas Parade
December 8
Sponsored by Gentry Waipio Community Association kicks off at 1000 am The event is
expected to have 800 marchers 13 vehicles amp 1 band It will start at C to Waipio Uka St
Ukee St to Ka Uka Blvd to Waipio Uka St to end back at Gentry Waipio Shopping Center
at around 1130 am
Ewa Beach Lions Club Christmas Parade
December 15 Sponsored by Ewa Beach Lions Club kicks off at 1000 am The event is expected to have
1200 marchers 80 vehicles 12 floats amp 2 bands It will start at Ilima Intermediate School
Parking Lot to Ft Weaver Road to Kuhina Street to Hanakahi Street to North Road to Ft
Weaver Road and end at the Ilima Intermediate School Parking Lot at around noon
MBA
OPENING NIGHT SCHEDULE December 1 2012
4 pm Food booths keiki rides and t-shirt souvenir and novelty (glowstick and blinkies)
vendors open for business on the Civic Center grounds
6 pm Tree lighting ceremony in front of Honolulu Hale featuring a musical performance by
special guests
-The Electric Light Parade starts at River Street and proceeds down King Street
630 pm Mayor Peter B Carlisle will light the 50-foot City Christmas tree kicking off the
illumination of lights on trees and buildings from the Civic Center to Downtown to Chinatown
-The decorated tree display in the Honolulu Hale Courtyard and the wreath contest exhibit in
Lane Gallery officially opens
730 pm Holiday concert at the Sky Gate Stage begins (entertainment continues until 10 pm)
-Santa disembarks the last float in the parade and goes to the Mission Memorial Auditorium for
free picture taking until 900 pm
-Electric Light Parade vehicles ( the City bus ambulance trucks etc) will park on King Street
between Kawaiahao and Alapai Streets until 815 pm for people to visit
Artists scheduled to perform on Opening Night
Melveen Leed Frank Delima and Anuhea MBA
MBA
Easter Seals Hawaii
Annual Gingerbread Family Festival presented by The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation
13th Annual Oahu Gingerbread Family Festival Sunday December 2 2012
Neal Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall
930 to 1130 am and 1230 to 230 pm
Includes Community Competition Chef Competition Gingerbread
Construction On-site
kits-to-go photo with old Saint Nick in Santarsquos Corner and Santarsquos
Assisted Technology Workshop
2012 Community Chapel Holiday Schedule
MBA
Best wishes for the happiest of holidays
Catholic Services 4 December Tuesday (Wheeler Chapel) 6 pm
bullFirst Sunday of Advent
6 December Thursday (Aliamanu Chapel) 6 pm
bullAdvent Reconciliation
7 December Friday (Wheeler amp Aliamanu Chapel) 5pm
bullSolemnity of the Immaculate Conception
8 December Sunday (Tripler) 5pm
bullImmaculate Conception Mass
24 December Monday (Main Post Chapel Aliamanu ampTripler) 5pm
bullChildrenrsquos Christmas Mass
24 December Monday (Wheeler Chapel) 10 pm
bullChristmas Eve Mass
25 December Tuesday (Main Post Chapel) 1030 am
bullChristmas Mass
25 December Tuesday (Tripler) 1100 pm
bullChristmas Mass
31 December Monday (Aliamanu Chapel) 5pm
bullNew Years Eve Mass
1 January Tuesday 2013 (Main Post Chapel) 1145 am
bullMary Mother of God
General Protestant 24 December Monday (Fort DeRussy) 5pm
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
24 December Monday (Tripler) 630pm
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
24 December Monday (Main Post Chapel) 630 pm
Christmas Eve Service
24 December Monday (Soldiers amp Aliamanu Chapel) 7pm
Christmas Eve Service
Gospel 1 January Tuesday (Aliamanu Chapel) 10pm
New Years Eve Service
Jewish 13 December Thursday (Main Post Chapel) 6pm
Community Menorah Lighting
Community Calendar
November 19 2012
Send announcements a week prior to publication to communityhawaiiarmyweeklycom
December
3 Monday
Tree Lighting Ceremony mdash Tripler Army Medical Center will kick off the holiday season with its annual
ceremony 5-7 pm Monday Dec 3 on the Tripler lawn Afterwards light refreshments will be served and
families can participate in holiday-themed activities Santa Claus and his elves will make an appearance Call
433-5106
Other tree lighting ceremonies will be held Tuesday Dec 4 6 pm at Schofieldrsquos Generals Loop and
Thursday Dec 5 6 pm at Fort Shafterrsquos Palm Circle Visit wwwhimwrcom
Ongoing
Exchange Holiday Layaway mdash Schofield shoppers can select their gifts for layaway and stop by customer
service to complete the layaway process for free ldquoFor freerdquo means that while the Exchange collects an initial
$3 processing fee for new layaways the amount is returned to customers via an Exchange Merchandise Gift
Card upon final payment A deposit of 15 percent is required when starting the layaway process Visit
Exchange Customer Service for details and eligibility
Hiking Club mdash The Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club leads weekly hikes around various Oahu locations For
membership information visit htmcluborg Visiting hikers are welcome
Food for Families mdash ASYMCA at WAAF has an emergency food locker to assist military families in need
Call 624-
Hui Thrift Shop mdash The Hui Thrift Shop at SB offers great bargains and a chance to volunteer Located at 2107
Ulrich Way behind ACS the shop is open 9 am-1 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays and the first and third
Saturday of the month Consignment hours are 9-11 am Call 624-3254 or email
huithriftshopliaisongmailcom
Club Beyond mdash Middle and high school students in grades six-12 are invited to participate in Club Beyond
Email kschmidtclubbeyondorg or call 372-1567
Military Order of Foreign Wars mdashThe MOFW has established a command in Hawaii Commissioned and
warrant officers from all armed services who served overseas during foreign wars (and their hereditary
descendants) are eligible Email HI_MOFW armycom
Military Women of America mdash The Military Women of America Hawaii Chapter meets the second Saturday
of each month 11 am at the Oahu Veterans Center in Foster Village Members provide information and
support to women who are currently serving or have served in the military Call 422-4000
Jewish Services mdash Weekly worship services are now held 730 pm Friday nights Aloha Jewish Chapel Joint
Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam There are no longer Saturday morning services or Monday Bible studies at JBPHH
Service members interested in Jewish Bible study or keiki Hebrew School (Sunday School) can call 348-4560
or visit wwwchabadofhawaiicom Saturday services are available at the Ala Moana Hotel Call 735-8161
DEC 1
Seasons Best Craft amp Gift Fair
Aliiolani Elementary School 1240 7th Ave Kaimuki 8 am - 2 pm
200+ booths of crafts gifts amp food
DEC 1
Winter Wonderland
Calvary Church of the Pacific 99-400 Aiea Heights Dr 10 am - 2 pm
Craft fair bake sale free Christmas crafts for keiki 10 tons of snow for free play
food games amp fun for the whole family
DEC 1
MTA Holiday Craft amp Gift Fair
Mililani Town Assn Rec Center 5 95-1101 Ainamakua Dr 9 am - 2 pm
Crafts art food clothing gifts fun 87 booths
DEC 2
Windward Holiday Craft Fair amp Taste of Castle
Castle High School 45-386 Kaneohe Bay Dr Kaneohe 10 am - 2 pm
150 booths handmade crafts and jewelry silkscreened shirts womenschildrens
clothingaccessories Christmas gifts teachers gifts homemade jams Stampin Up
crafts country gifts quilts gift baskets decorative flags personalized items original
artwork and Hawaiian motif items ceramics pillows bath amp body products
packaged food and more
DEC 8
Moanalua High School Winter Craft Fair
2825 Ala Ilima St 9 am - 3 pm
Fabulous crafts plants gifts and ono food Over 200 vendors FREE parking -
school lot open to the public at 8am Lots of street parking
DEC 8
Seasons Best Craft amp Gift Fair
Aiea Elementary School 99-371 Moanalua Rd 8 am - 2 pm
150+ booths of crafts gifts amp food
DEC 8
Mililani High School ABC Craft Fair
96-1200 Meheula Pkwy in the schools gymnasium amp parking lot
9 am - 2 pm
110 booths
MBA
MBA
DEC 9
2012 McKinley HS Craft amp Gift Fair
McKinley High School cafeteria and surrounding grounds 9 am - 3 pm
A good fun event with friendly vendors selling unique gift items 95 booths Door
prizes and silent auction Enter from Pensacola Street entrance
DEC 9
Holiday Craft Gift amp Rubberstamp Expo
Neal Blaisdell Center - Hawaii Suites 777 Ward Ave 9 am - 3 pm
Featuring vendors selling handmade crafts gift items rubberstampscrapbooking
supplies and craft supplies A crafters clearance sale will also be held 30-50
booths Admission is free and open to the public
DEC 12
An Evening in Waipio
Hawaii Okinawa Center Banquet Hall 94-587 Ukee St
Waipio Gentry Business Park 530 - 9 pm
Featuring over 60 of Hawaiis premier crafters Enjoy shopping in air conditioned
comfort in the Hawaii Okinawa Centers Legacy Ballroom Food door prizes silent
auction entertaiment and Santa are a few of its feature
DEC 14-16
Honolulu Gift Fair
Blaisdell Exhibition Hall 777 Ward Ave
Fri 3 - 9pm Sat 9am - 9pm Sun 9am - 5pm
Over 300 booths Free admission
DEC 15
Radford High School CTE Craft Fair
4361 Salt Lake Blvd 10 am - 2 pm
Food gifts amp crafts Decorate a ginger bread house for only $3 (in cafeteria) Bank
of Hawaii ATM onsite
DEC 15
Mililanis Save the Best for Last
Mililani Uka Elementary School 94-380 Kuahelani Ave 9 am - 3 pm
Over 100 craft amp gift booths ono food food trucks and lots of great crafts amp gifts to
complete your Christmas shopping
Schofield BarracksTuesday December 4th 6 pm
on Generals Loop
Fort Shafter Thursday December 6th 6 pm
on Palm Circle
Every child present at the event and registered with CYSS between the ages of 6-weeks to 18 years will be given an age appropriate toy
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult for their safety
Appearances by costumed characters pictures with Santa entertainment andlight refreshments
Please call 655-0115 for more information
Schofield BarracksTuesday December 4th 6 pm
on Generals Loop
Fort Shafter Thursday December 6th 6 pm
on Palm Circle
Every child present at the event and registered with CYSS between the ages of 6-weeks to 18 years will be given an age appropriate toy
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult for their safety
Appearances by costumed characters pictures with Santa entertainment andlight refreshments
Please call 655-0115 for more information
This Parade will commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Arizona
Memorial In order to establish a memorial to honor those who died
in the attack on Pearl Harbor the USS Arizona Memorial was
dedicated in 1962 It has been visited by countless people from all
over the world during the past 50 years The Arizona Memorial is
one of the few war-time memorials in the United States where actual
survivors volunteer
2012 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade
December 7 2012
500pm - 730pm
jbiggspearlharborparadeorg
The 2012 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade will take place on Friday
December 7th beginning at
500pm with an opening ceremony at
Fort DeRussey Park
The parade will begin at 600pm through Waikiki on Kalakaua Avenue
to Kapiolani Park The day will conclude at 730pm with a family
concert to honor our military families presented by the Marine Band
from Kaneohe Bay1048579
MBA
ABOUT US
The Hui O Na Wahine is an all-ranks spouses club serving the 25th ID and the Schofield Barracks Community The Hui formed in 1931 and enjoys a long history of military and civilian service Our purpose is to contribute to the welfare of our local and military communities through charitable endeavors such as scholarships and welfare grants Hui membership is extended to all spouses of active duty soldiers retired military and DOD civilian contracted employees We join together to make lasting friendships give back and find fellowship with each other The name translates to the north group of women
Hui `O Na Wahine
PO Box 861305 Wahiawa HI 96786
wwwschofieldspousescom
PRESS RELEASE
Contact Alicia Partridge FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 360-941-4759 November 25 2012
ldquoChristmas in Hui Landrdquo Holiday December luncheon
Schofield Barracks- The Hui Orsquo Na Wahine all-ranks army spouses club is looking forward to celebrating the holiday season with an elegant holiday luncheon at the Nehelani Club on Thursday December 13
All military spouses are welcome to attend our Christmas themed luncheon and participate in some Christmas games have some fun shop with the Hui vendors and socialize with other spouses The trivia game will be all about Christmas Christmas movies and Christmas music Each table will compete for ornaments to decorate their centerpieces Members are also encouraged to wear their hui membership pins for random opportunity drawings and fill their purses for our purse game
ldquoWe are looking forward to celebrating the holidays with our membershiprdquo said 2nd Vice President Margaret Trimble ldquoIts that time of the year where we want spread the Christmas spiritrdquo
The event opens at 1030 am for shopping with a buffet lunch at 1100 am till 100 pm The event costs $2000 and covers a delicious lunch provided by the Nehelani Club Participants will also have time to shop with vendors and socialize with other spouses Some of the community vendors include Longaberger Tastefully Simple Thirty One Gifts Creative Memories Premiere designs Stampinrsquo Up Premiere Designs Silpada Avon Stella and Dot Tupperware Scentsy Once in a Blue Moon Designs and Choffy
For December the donation basket is for the Marines Toys for Tots drive to support our children during the holiday season Members are asked to bring new unused and unwrapped toys and in return they will receive free opportunity tickets
Reservations must be placed by Thursday December 6th at noon to huireservationsgmailcom Spouses must be 2012-2013 members of the Hui to attend the luncheon Applications are available on line and annual fees ($2500) will be accepted by mail and at the event Luncheons are held monthly and range in themes
For more information email huionawahinegmailcom or go to wwwschofieldspousesclubcom
Mail before Dec 18 to get it there by Christmas
By Star-Advertiser staff POSTED 0130 am HST Nov 27 2012
STAR-ADVERTISER FILE Plan to mail your packages by the suggested dates for delivery by Christmas
The US Postal Service is advising Hawaii residents and businesses to mail first class and priority cards and packages to the mainland no later than Dec 18 this year for delivery by Christmas
Other suggested mailing dates are Dec 10 for international or overseas military destinations Dec 13 for American Samoa Dec 14 for Guam and Saipan and Dec 20 for Hawaii destinations the Postal Service said Monday
Procrastinators have until Dec 20 to send packages to the mainland with expedited express mail service
The Postal Service said the dates are not deadlines and that mail sent after those dates could still arrive by Christmas The suggested dates however give packages the best chance of arriving on time the Postal Service said
The agency also said
raquo The Honolulu Airport post office will be open an additional day to serve customers on Dec 16 from noon to 5 pm
raquo Postal carriers on city routes will deliver parcels on two Sundays Dec 16 and 23
raquo Eighteen Hawaii post offices have self-serve kiosks at which customers can buy stamps and send packages On Oahu they are at the Aina Haina airport Ala Moana downtown Hawaii Kai Kailua Kaneohe Makiki Mililani Moiliili Waialae-Kahala Waikiki and Waipahu post offices On the neighbor islands they are at the Hilo Kailua-Kona Kihei Lahaina and Wailuku post offices
raquo People can get online discounts on postage print mailing labels and arrange for free parcel pickup at uspscom
raquo The Postal Service anticipates delivering almost 18 billion pieces of mail between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year
raquo The busiest mailing day is expected to be Dec 17 The busiest delivery day is likely to be Dec 19 for cards and letters and Dec 20 for packages
13
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES FREE COMMUNITY FORUMS
13 13 13
13
13
13 13 13 13
The Disability and Communication Access Board (DCAB) will be conducting free community forums to obtain feedback about emergency preparedness and the needs of individuals with disabilities and other access and functional needs related to the Interagency Action Plan for the Emergency Preparedness of People with Disabilities and Special Health Needs
13 Please come if you are an individual with a disability have a family member or friend with a disability work with people with disabilities or are interested in emergency management issues Hilo December 3 2012 Aging and Disability Resource Center 1000 am ndash 200 pm Training Room 1055 Kinoole Street Maui December 5 2012 Wailuku State Building 3rd Floor 1030 am ndash 200 pm Conference Room 54 High Street Kauai December 6 2012 Lihue State Building 2nd Floor Conference 1000 am ndash 200 pm Rooms A B and C 3059 Umi Street Kona December 10 2012 West Hawaii Civic Center Community 1000 am ndash 200 pm Meeting Hale 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway Oahu December 17 2012 919 Ala Moana Blvd 5th Floor Conference 1000 am ndash 200 pm Room
13 Should you have any questions would like to register for the forums or request an auxiliary aid or service (ie ASL interpreter large print material etc) please contact Debbie Jackson at (808) 586-8121 or via email at dcabdohhawaiigov seven days prior to the date of the event
13
MCBH SWAMP ROMP MCB Hawaii Kaneohe OCourse Field
Saturday February 16 2013 700 AM 6-Person Team $14000
Brief Description
The dirtiest race of the year returns to MCB Hawaii Get your teams ready for an exciting 5 mile run through the
mud and dirt on board Marine Corps Base Hawaii Kaneohe Bay This unique run takes teams through the Nuupia
ponds and down the Fort Hase beach over and under obstacles that challenge the strongest of competitors The
event is open to the public
Online Registration Closes
February 8 2013 at 400pm HST Go to
httpwwwactivecomrunningkailua-himcbh-swamp-romp-2013
Teams
This is a 6-person team event Teams with children ages 10-13 need to have at least 1 adult (person 18 or over) on
the team The minimum age to participate in this event is 10
Packet Pick-Up
Mandatory packet pickup will take place at the Fitness Expo on Friday 15 February 2013 at the Kahunas Ballroom
on MCB Hawaii from 1500-1900 Timing chips and race packets will be distributed at the Fitness Expo It is the
teams responsibility to keep track of their timing chip and bib number for the race WE WILL NOT PROVIDE
REPLACEMENT CHIPS ON RACE DAY Packets will not be available for pickup on race day
Waiver Form
All teams MUST SUBMIT A SIGNED WAIVER FORM IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THEIR PACKETS AT THE FITNESS
EXPO Waiver forms are mandatory and must be signed by all 6 team members
T-Shirts
T-shirts are not guaranteed if you register after Friday8 February 2013 at 1600 HST
Boot Camp for New Dads This class is meant to assist in preparing ldquosoon to be fathersrdquo for
the arrival of their new born child Topics covered include
Caring for the mom importance of teamwork dadrsquos role as a protector dadrsquos bag of tricks crying babies new mom
postpartum adjustment and safety
Date Every 2nd Saturday of every month Time 0900-1200 Location Schofield Barracks Army Community Services Training Center Bldg 647 (Next door to Sgt Smith Theater)
For more information please call (808) 655-0613655-4227
Installation Operation Center
(U) 656-3272
(C) 656-3269
SIPRNET iocshafterarmysmilmil
NIPRNET usarmywheelerimcom-pacificmbxinstallation-operationmailmil
ldquoTHIS IS A COMMUNITY BULLETINrdquo 261632WNOV12
SUBJECT HMR- Road Closure Extension - Kekona amp Kuapale
1 HMR Kekona Neighborhood - Road Closure Extended (NOTE Revised dates
extended thru 28 Dec 2012)
Due to unexpected delays the road closure of Paalaa Uka Pupukea Road between Nawao
Court and Malohi Road will be extended The road closure is planned for Monday-
Friday 0800-1730 HRS (except holidays) from Tuesday 9OCT2012 thru Monday
19NOV2012 Local Traffic Only will be allowed on Kekona Road to the following
Courts Pokole Hikina Pahale Kuahale Naina amp Kawelo Courts
The road closure is necessary for the DesignBuild contractor for the HMR
Housing Project to perform required sewer water and electrical work
Kekona Road Closure
Original Dates Tuesday 9OCT2012 - Monday 5NOV2012 (M-F 0800-1730)
Extended Dates Tuesday 9OCT2012 - Monday 19NOV2012 (M-F 0800-1730)
2 HMR Kuapale Neighborhood - Road Closure Dates Revised
Due to unexpected delays the dates for the road closure of Paalaa Uka
Pupukea Road (West Loop Road) between Lolohe Court and Paalaa Uka Pupukea
Road will be revised The road closure is planned for Monday-Friday 0800-1730
HRS (except holidays) from Tuesday 20NOV2012 thru Wednesday 19DEC2012 Residents at the Western side of HMR will be adversely affected and shall access their
homes by traversing the long way around HMRs main thoroughfare Paalaa Uka
Pupukea Road
The road closure is necessary for the DesignBuild contractor for the HMR Housing
Project to perform required sewer water and electrical work
Kuapale Road Closure
Original Dates Monday 5NOV2012 - Friday 30NOV2012 (M-F 0800-1730)
Extended Dates Tuesday 20NOV2012 - Wednesday 19DEC2012 (M-F0800-1730)
Revised Dates Monday 10 DEC 2012- Friday 28 DEC 2012 (M-F 0800-1630)
Installation Operation Center
(U) 656-3272
(C) 656-3269
SIPRNET iocshafterarmysmilmil
NIPRNET usarmywheelerimcom-pacificmbxinstallation-operationmailmil
POC
Michael B Andres or Claude Matsuo
Tel Nos 655-7668 or 655-7393
NO ACKNOWLEDGEMENT REQUIRED
ABOUT US
The Hui `O Na Wahine is an all-ranks spouses club serving the 25th ID and the Schofield Barracks Community The Hui formed in 1931 and enjoys a long history of military and civilian service Our purpose is to contribute to the welfare of our local and military communities through charitable endeavors such as scholarships and welfare grants Hui membership is extended to all spouses of active duty soldiers retired military and DOD civilian contracted employees We join together to make lasting friendships give back and find fellowship with each other The name translates to the north group of women
Hui `O Na Wahine
PO Box 861305 Wahiawa HI 96786 wwwschofieldspousesclubcom
PRESS RELEASE
Contact Alicia Partridge FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 360-941-4759 November 27 2012
Schofield thrift store to close for winter break December 20
Schofield- The Hui `O Na Wahine thrift store on Schofield Barracks is holding several winter blow-out shelf-clearing sales before its winter break closure on Thursday December 20 The store will reopen again after its winter break and roof replacement on January 3
Sales include
o 50 off Christmas items on December 1st and 4th o Hawaiian bag sale all the clothes you can fit into the bag for $5 There will be a limited
amount of bags given out and excludes military uniforms gowns and consignment on Thursday Dec 13
o On December 15th and 18th Christmas items will be 75 off and 50 off all clothes and shoes
All sales exclude consignment items and must have black a Hui `O Na Wahine branded reusable bag
Revenue generated from the thrift shop is used to support the Huis mission to support the local community through program and scholarship amp welfare grants By purchasing consigning donating and volunteering the Hui is able to give the profits to those in need Last year $169000 was distributed in the form of welfare grants and scholarships The club is aiming to succeed that amount this year
ldquoWithout the thrift store the Hui would not be able to serve our community to the extent that we dordquo said Hui President Marti Ragano
The store is volunteer-supported and is always looking for people during its regular hours 9 am-1 pm on Tues Thurs Fri and the first and third Sat of the month The store is closed on the third Thursday for Hui `O Na Wahine events
All gently used items are accepted during regular business hours Cannot accept mattresses cribs car seats of any kind and all safety gear like helmets Mattresses or dirty broken soiled items will not be accepted Consignment services are also offered during regular business hours
For more information about the thrift store call manager Jocelyn Turner at (808) 624-3254 For information about the Hui O Na Wahine email huionawahinegmailcom or go to wwwschofieldspousesclubcom The Hui also has a Facebook group page
BLUE STAR CARD PERK The first 100 Blue Star Card kids to visit the BSC table
will make a unique keepsake ornament
Please call 655-0111 for more information
Saturday December 1st 800 am AMR Community Center
Adults - $900 Children - $600 RESERVATION REQUIRED - LIMITED SEATING
Tickets can be purchased SB amp FS Leisure Travel Services
Saturday December 1st 9 am AMR Community Center (FREE Admission)
(Bring a food donation and receive a raffle ticket to win prizes)
BLUE STAR CARD PERK The first 100 Blue Star Card kids to visit the BSC table
will make a unique keepsake ornament
Please call 655-0111 for more information
Saturday December 1st 800 am AMR Community Center
Adults - $900 Children - $600 RESERVATION REQUIRED - LIMITED SEATING
Tickets can be purchased SB amp FS Leisure Travel Services
Saturday December 1st 9 am AMR Community Center (FREE Admission)
(Bring a food donation and receive a raffle ticket to win prizes)
BLUE STAR CARD PERK The first 100 Blue Star Card kids to visit the BSC table
will make a unique keepsake ornament
Please call 655-0111 for more information
Saturday December 1st 800 am AMR Community Center
Adults - $900 Children - $600 RESERVATION REQUIRED - LIMITED SEATING
Tickets can be purchased SB amp FS Leisure Travel Services
Saturday December 1st 9 am AMR Community Center (FREE Admission)
(Bring a food donation and receive a raffle ticket to win prizes)
BLUE STAR CARD PERK The first 100 Blue Star Card kids to visit the BSC table
will make a unique keepsake ornament
Please call 655-0111 for more information
Saturday December 1st 800 am AMR Community Center
Adults - $900 Children - $600 RESERVATION REQUIRED - LIMITED SEATING
Tickets can be purchased SB amp FS Leisure Travel Services
Saturday December 1st 9 am AMR Community Center (FREE Admission)
(Bring a food donation and receive a raffle ticket to win prizes)
The forecast calls for 10 tons of snow showering Kapolei Commons
Saturday December 1st from 10-1pm
Come one come all to the Kapolei Commons SNOW DAY There will be fun for the
whole family (Kapolei TargetRoss shopping center)
Enter to win a trip for 4 to the Neighbor Islands on Go Airlines or a $250 76Gas
gift card by completing the online form at wwwthekapoleicommonscom
1000am - 100pm
Activities
FREE pictures with
Santa
Holiday Craft Booth
by YELP
Face Painting
Snowman Activity amp
Free Photo by
Verizon
Holiday Hair Sylings
by Salon Bobbi amp
Guy
1030am-100pm
Snow Play
Play in 10 tons of
Hawaiian Snow
Central Oahu Christmas Parades
Mililani Christmas Parade
December 1 Will begin at run from 900-1030 am The parade will start at the Mililani High School
Stadium at Kipapa Drive past Mililani Shopping Center onto Moenamanu Street onto
Kuahelani Avenue onto Meheula Parkway onto Lanikuhana Avenue to finish at the Town
Center of Mililani between Ruby Tuesday and Assagios The event is expected to have 1500
marchers 30 vehicles 10 floats and 2 bands
Mayors Annual Christmas Tree Lighting CeremonyParade
December 1 Sponsored by the City and County of Honolulu will begin at 600 pm and run till
approximately 1100 pm The event is expected to have 2000 marchers 40 vehicles 15 floats
and 15 bands It will start at Aala Park to King St Kokohead on King Street to end in a
closed-off portion of King Street between Punchbowl amp South Streets
Wahiawa Town Christmas Parade
December 7 Sponsored by Wahiawa Community amp Buisness Association The event is expected to have
300 marchers 10 vehicles amp 2 floats It will start at Kaala Elementary School to California
Avenue to North Cane Street where it will end at Center Street around 830 pm
Gentry Waipio Community Association Christmas Parade
December 8
Sponsored by Gentry Waipio Community Association kicks off at 1000 am The event is
expected to have 800 marchers 13 vehicles amp 1 band It will start at C to Waipio Uka St
Ukee St to Ka Uka Blvd to Waipio Uka St to end back at Gentry Waipio Shopping Center
at around 1130 am
Ewa Beach Lions Club Christmas Parade
December 15 Sponsored by Ewa Beach Lions Club kicks off at 1000 am The event is expected to have
1200 marchers 80 vehicles 12 floats amp 2 bands It will start at Ilima Intermediate School
Parking Lot to Ft Weaver Road to Kuhina Street to Hanakahi Street to North Road to Ft
Weaver Road and end at the Ilima Intermediate School Parking Lot at around noon
MBA
OPENING NIGHT SCHEDULE December 1 2012
4 pm Food booths keiki rides and t-shirt souvenir and novelty (glowstick and blinkies)
vendors open for business on the Civic Center grounds
6 pm Tree lighting ceremony in front of Honolulu Hale featuring a musical performance by
special guests
-The Electric Light Parade starts at River Street and proceeds down King Street
630 pm Mayor Peter B Carlisle will light the 50-foot City Christmas tree kicking off the
illumination of lights on trees and buildings from the Civic Center to Downtown to Chinatown
-The decorated tree display in the Honolulu Hale Courtyard and the wreath contest exhibit in
Lane Gallery officially opens
730 pm Holiday concert at the Sky Gate Stage begins (entertainment continues until 10 pm)
-Santa disembarks the last float in the parade and goes to the Mission Memorial Auditorium for
free picture taking until 900 pm
-Electric Light Parade vehicles ( the City bus ambulance trucks etc) will park on King Street
between Kawaiahao and Alapai Streets until 815 pm for people to visit
Artists scheduled to perform on Opening Night
Melveen Leed Frank Delima and Anuhea MBA
MBA
Easter Seals Hawaii
Annual Gingerbread Family Festival presented by The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation
13th Annual Oahu Gingerbread Family Festival Sunday December 2 2012
Neal Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall
930 to 1130 am and 1230 to 230 pm
Includes Community Competition Chef Competition Gingerbread
Construction On-site
kits-to-go photo with old Saint Nick in Santarsquos Corner and Santarsquos
Assisted Technology Workshop
2012 Community Chapel Holiday Schedule
MBA
Best wishes for the happiest of holidays
Catholic Services 4 December Tuesday (Wheeler Chapel) 6 pm
bullFirst Sunday of Advent
6 December Thursday (Aliamanu Chapel) 6 pm
bullAdvent Reconciliation
7 December Friday (Wheeler amp Aliamanu Chapel) 5pm
bullSolemnity of the Immaculate Conception
8 December Sunday (Tripler) 5pm
bullImmaculate Conception Mass
24 December Monday (Main Post Chapel Aliamanu ampTripler) 5pm
bullChildrenrsquos Christmas Mass
24 December Monday (Wheeler Chapel) 10 pm
bullChristmas Eve Mass
25 December Tuesday (Main Post Chapel) 1030 am
bullChristmas Mass
25 December Tuesday (Tripler) 1100 pm
bullChristmas Mass
31 December Monday (Aliamanu Chapel) 5pm
bullNew Years Eve Mass
1 January Tuesday 2013 (Main Post Chapel) 1145 am
bullMary Mother of God
General Protestant 24 December Monday (Fort DeRussy) 5pm
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
24 December Monday (Tripler) 630pm
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
24 December Monday (Main Post Chapel) 630 pm
Christmas Eve Service
24 December Monday (Soldiers amp Aliamanu Chapel) 7pm
Christmas Eve Service
Gospel 1 January Tuesday (Aliamanu Chapel) 10pm
New Years Eve Service
Jewish 13 December Thursday (Main Post Chapel) 6pm
Community Menorah Lighting
Community Calendar
November 19 2012
Send announcements a week prior to publication to communityhawaiiarmyweeklycom
December
3 Monday
Tree Lighting Ceremony mdash Tripler Army Medical Center will kick off the holiday season with its annual
ceremony 5-7 pm Monday Dec 3 on the Tripler lawn Afterwards light refreshments will be served and
families can participate in holiday-themed activities Santa Claus and his elves will make an appearance Call
433-5106
Other tree lighting ceremonies will be held Tuesday Dec 4 6 pm at Schofieldrsquos Generals Loop and
Thursday Dec 5 6 pm at Fort Shafterrsquos Palm Circle Visit wwwhimwrcom
Ongoing
Exchange Holiday Layaway mdash Schofield shoppers can select their gifts for layaway and stop by customer
service to complete the layaway process for free ldquoFor freerdquo means that while the Exchange collects an initial
$3 processing fee for new layaways the amount is returned to customers via an Exchange Merchandise Gift
Card upon final payment A deposit of 15 percent is required when starting the layaway process Visit
Exchange Customer Service for details and eligibility
Hiking Club mdash The Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club leads weekly hikes around various Oahu locations For
membership information visit htmcluborg Visiting hikers are welcome
Food for Families mdash ASYMCA at WAAF has an emergency food locker to assist military families in need
Call 624-
Hui Thrift Shop mdash The Hui Thrift Shop at SB offers great bargains and a chance to volunteer Located at 2107
Ulrich Way behind ACS the shop is open 9 am-1 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays and the first and third
Saturday of the month Consignment hours are 9-11 am Call 624-3254 or email
huithriftshopliaisongmailcom
Club Beyond mdash Middle and high school students in grades six-12 are invited to participate in Club Beyond
Email kschmidtclubbeyondorg or call 372-1567
Military Order of Foreign Wars mdashThe MOFW has established a command in Hawaii Commissioned and
warrant officers from all armed services who served overseas during foreign wars (and their hereditary
descendants) are eligible Email HI_MOFW armycom
Military Women of America mdash The Military Women of America Hawaii Chapter meets the second Saturday
of each month 11 am at the Oahu Veterans Center in Foster Village Members provide information and
support to women who are currently serving or have served in the military Call 422-4000
Jewish Services mdash Weekly worship services are now held 730 pm Friday nights Aloha Jewish Chapel Joint
Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam There are no longer Saturday morning services or Monday Bible studies at JBPHH
Service members interested in Jewish Bible study or keiki Hebrew School (Sunday School) can call 348-4560
or visit wwwchabadofhawaiicom Saturday services are available at the Ala Moana Hotel Call 735-8161
DEC 1
Seasons Best Craft amp Gift Fair
Aliiolani Elementary School 1240 7th Ave Kaimuki 8 am - 2 pm
200+ booths of crafts gifts amp food
DEC 1
Winter Wonderland
Calvary Church of the Pacific 99-400 Aiea Heights Dr 10 am - 2 pm
Craft fair bake sale free Christmas crafts for keiki 10 tons of snow for free play
food games amp fun for the whole family
DEC 1
MTA Holiday Craft amp Gift Fair
Mililani Town Assn Rec Center 5 95-1101 Ainamakua Dr 9 am - 2 pm
Crafts art food clothing gifts fun 87 booths
DEC 2
Windward Holiday Craft Fair amp Taste of Castle
Castle High School 45-386 Kaneohe Bay Dr Kaneohe 10 am - 2 pm
150 booths handmade crafts and jewelry silkscreened shirts womenschildrens
clothingaccessories Christmas gifts teachers gifts homemade jams Stampin Up
crafts country gifts quilts gift baskets decorative flags personalized items original
artwork and Hawaiian motif items ceramics pillows bath amp body products
packaged food and more
DEC 8
Moanalua High School Winter Craft Fair
2825 Ala Ilima St 9 am - 3 pm
Fabulous crafts plants gifts and ono food Over 200 vendors FREE parking -
school lot open to the public at 8am Lots of street parking
DEC 8
Seasons Best Craft amp Gift Fair
Aiea Elementary School 99-371 Moanalua Rd 8 am - 2 pm
150+ booths of crafts gifts amp food
DEC 8
Mililani High School ABC Craft Fair
96-1200 Meheula Pkwy in the schools gymnasium amp parking lot
9 am - 2 pm
110 booths
MBA
MBA
DEC 9
2012 McKinley HS Craft amp Gift Fair
McKinley High School cafeteria and surrounding grounds 9 am - 3 pm
A good fun event with friendly vendors selling unique gift items 95 booths Door
prizes and silent auction Enter from Pensacola Street entrance
DEC 9
Holiday Craft Gift amp Rubberstamp Expo
Neal Blaisdell Center - Hawaii Suites 777 Ward Ave 9 am - 3 pm
Featuring vendors selling handmade crafts gift items rubberstampscrapbooking
supplies and craft supplies A crafters clearance sale will also be held 30-50
booths Admission is free and open to the public
DEC 12
An Evening in Waipio
Hawaii Okinawa Center Banquet Hall 94-587 Ukee St
Waipio Gentry Business Park 530 - 9 pm
Featuring over 60 of Hawaiis premier crafters Enjoy shopping in air conditioned
comfort in the Hawaii Okinawa Centers Legacy Ballroom Food door prizes silent
auction entertaiment and Santa are a few of its feature
DEC 14-16
Honolulu Gift Fair
Blaisdell Exhibition Hall 777 Ward Ave
Fri 3 - 9pm Sat 9am - 9pm Sun 9am - 5pm
Over 300 booths Free admission
DEC 15
Radford High School CTE Craft Fair
4361 Salt Lake Blvd 10 am - 2 pm
Food gifts amp crafts Decorate a ginger bread house for only $3 (in cafeteria) Bank
of Hawaii ATM onsite
DEC 15
Mililanis Save the Best for Last
Mililani Uka Elementary School 94-380 Kuahelani Ave 9 am - 3 pm
Over 100 craft amp gift booths ono food food trucks and lots of great crafts amp gifts to
complete your Christmas shopping
Schofield BarracksTuesday December 4th 6 pm
on Generals Loop
Fort Shafter Thursday December 6th 6 pm
on Palm Circle
Every child present at the event and registered with CYSS between the ages of 6-weeks to 18 years will be given an age appropriate toy
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult for their safety
Appearances by costumed characters pictures with Santa entertainment andlight refreshments
Please call 655-0115 for more information
Schofield BarracksTuesday December 4th 6 pm
on Generals Loop
Fort Shafter Thursday December 6th 6 pm
on Palm Circle
Every child present at the event and registered with CYSS between the ages of 6-weeks to 18 years will be given an age appropriate toy
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult for their safety
Appearances by costumed characters pictures with Santa entertainment andlight refreshments
Please call 655-0115 for more information
This Parade will commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Arizona
Memorial In order to establish a memorial to honor those who died
in the attack on Pearl Harbor the USS Arizona Memorial was
dedicated in 1962 It has been visited by countless people from all
over the world during the past 50 years The Arizona Memorial is
one of the few war-time memorials in the United States where actual
survivors volunteer
2012 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade
December 7 2012
500pm - 730pm
jbiggspearlharborparadeorg
The 2012 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade will take place on Friday
December 7th beginning at
500pm with an opening ceremony at
Fort DeRussey Park
The parade will begin at 600pm through Waikiki on Kalakaua Avenue
to Kapiolani Park The day will conclude at 730pm with a family
concert to honor our military families presented by the Marine Band
from Kaneohe Bay1048579
MBA
ABOUT US
The Hui O Na Wahine is an all-ranks spouses club serving the 25th ID and the Schofield Barracks Community The Hui formed in 1931 and enjoys a long history of military and civilian service Our purpose is to contribute to the welfare of our local and military communities through charitable endeavors such as scholarships and welfare grants Hui membership is extended to all spouses of active duty soldiers retired military and DOD civilian contracted employees We join together to make lasting friendships give back and find fellowship with each other The name translates to the north group of women
Hui `O Na Wahine
PO Box 861305 Wahiawa HI 96786
wwwschofieldspousescom
PRESS RELEASE
Contact Alicia Partridge FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 360-941-4759 November 25 2012
ldquoChristmas in Hui Landrdquo Holiday December luncheon
Schofield Barracks- The Hui Orsquo Na Wahine all-ranks army spouses club is looking forward to celebrating the holiday season with an elegant holiday luncheon at the Nehelani Club on Thursday December 13
All military spouses are welcome to attend our Christmas themed luncheon and participate in some Christmas games have some fun shop with the Hui vendors and socialize with other spouses The trivia game will be all about Christmas Christmas movies and Christmas music Each table will compete for ornaments to decorate their centerpieces Members are also encouraged to wear their hui membership pins for random opportunity drawings and fill their purses for our purse game
ldquoWe are looking forward to celebrating the holidays with our membershiprdquo said 2nd Vice President Margaret Trimble ldquoIts that time of the year where we want spread the Christmas spiritrdquo
The event opens at 1030 am for shopping with a buffet lunch at 1100 am till 100 pm The event costs $2000 and covers a delicious lunch provided by the Nehelani Club Participants will also have time to shop with vendors and socialize with other spouses Some of the community vendors include Longaberger Tastefully Simple Thirty One Gifts Creative Memories Premiere designs Stampinrsquo Up Premiere Designs Silpada Avon Stella and Dot Tupperware Scentsy Once in a Blue Moon Designs and Choffy
For December the donation basket is for the Marines Toys for Tots drive to support our children during the holiday season Members are asked to bring new unused and unwrapped toys and in return they will receive free opportunity tickets
Reservations must be placed by Thursday December 6th at noon to huireservationsgmailcom Spouses must be 2012-2013 members of the Hui to attend the luncheon Applications are available on line and annual fees ($2500) will be accepted by mail and at the event Luncheons are held monthly and range in themes
For more information email huionawahinegmailcom or go to wwwschofieldspousesclubcom
Mail before Dec 18 to get it there by Christmas
By Star-Advertiser staff POSTED 0130 am HST Nov 27 2012
STAR-ADVERTISER FILE Plan to mail your packages by the suggested dates for delivery by Christmas
The US Postal Service is advising Hawaii residents and businesses to mail first class and priority cards and packages to the mainland no later than Dec 18 this year for delivery by Christmas
Other suggested mailing dates are Dec 10 for international or overseas military destinations Dec 13 for American Samoa Dec 14 for Guam and Saipan and Dec 20 for Hawaii destinations the Postal Service said Monday
Procrastinators have until Dec 20 to send packages to the mainland with expedited express mail service
The Postal Service said the dates are not deadlines and that mail sent after those dates could still arrive by Christmas The suggested dates however give packages the best chance of arriving on time the Postal Service said
The agency also said
raquo The Honolulu Airport post office will be open an additional day to serve customers on Dec 16 from noon to 5 pm
raquo Postal carriers on city routes will deliver parcels on two Sundays Dec 16 and 23
raquo Eighteen Hawaii post offices have self-serve kiosks at which customers can buy stamps and send packages On Oahu they are at the Aina Haina airport Ala Moana downtown Hawaii Kai Kailua Kaneohe Makiki Mililani Moiliili Waialae-Kahala Waikiki and Waipahu post offices On the neighbor islands they are at the Hilo Kailua-Kona Kihei Lahaina and Wailuku post offices
raquo People can get online discounts on postage print mailing labels and arrange for free parcel pickup at uspscom
raquo The Postal Service anticipates delivering almost 18 billion pieces of mail between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year
raquo The busiest mailing day is expected to be Dec 17 The busiest delivery day is likely to be Dec 19 for cards and letters and Dec 20 for packages
13
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES FREE COMMUNITY FORUMS
13 13 13
13
13
13 13 13 13
The Disability and Communication Access Board (DCAB) will be conducting free community forums to obtain feedback about emergency preparedness and the needs of individuals with disabilities and other access and functional needs related to the Interagency Action Plan for the Emergency Preparedness of People with Disabilities and Special Health Needs
13 Please come if you are an individual with a disability have a family member or friend with a disability work with people with disabilities or are interested in emergency management issues Hilo December 3 2012 Aging and Disability Resource Center 1000 am ndash 200 pm Training Room 1055 Kinoole Street Maui December 5 2012 Wailuku State Building 3rd Floor 1030 am ndash 200 pm Conference Room 54 High Street Kauai December 6 2012 Lihue State Building 2nd Floor Conference 1000 am ndash 200 pm Rooms A B and C 3059 Umi Street Kona December 10 2012 West Hawaii Civic Center Community 1000 am ndash 200 pm Meeting Hale 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway Oahu December 17 2012 919 Ala Moana Blvd 5th Floor Conference 1000 am ndash 200 pm Room
13 Should you have any questions would like to register for the forums or request an auxiliary aid or service (ie ASL interpreter large print material etc) please contact Debbie Jackson at (808) 586-8121 or via email at dcabdohhawaiigov seven days prior to the date of the event
13
MCBH SWAMP ROMP MCB Hawaii Kaneohe OCourse Field
Saturday February 16 2013 700 AM 6-Person Team $14000
Brief Description
The dirtiest race of the year returns to MCB Hawaii Get your teams ready for an exciting 5 mile run through the
mud and dirt on board Marine Corps Base Hawaii Kaneohe Bay This unique run takes teams through the Nuupia
ponds and down the Fort Hase beach over and under obstacles that challenge the strongest of competitors The
event is open to the public
Online Registration Closes
February 8 2013 at 400pm HST Go to
httpwwwactivecomrunningkailua-himcbh-swamp-romp-2013
Teams
This is a 6-person team event Teams with children ages 10-13 need to have at least 1 adult (person 18 or over) on
the team The minimum age to participate in this event is 10
Packet Pick-Up
Mandatory packet pickup will take place at the Fitness Expo on Friday 15 February 2013 at the Kahunas Ballroom
on MCB Hawaii from 1500-1900 Timing chips and race packets will be distributed at the Fitness Expo It is the
teams responsibility to keep track of their timing chip and bib number for the race WE WILL NOT PROVIDE
REPLACEMENT CHIPS ON RACE DAY Packets will not be available for pickup on race day
Waiver Form
All teams MUST SUBMIT A SIGNED WAIVER FORM IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THEIR PACKETS AT THE FITNESS
EXPO Waiver forms are mandatory and must be signed by all 6 team members
T-Shirts
T-shirts are not guaranteed if you register after Friday8 February 2013 at 1600 HST
Boot Camp for New Dads This class is meant to assist in preparing ldquosoon to be fathersrdquo for
the arrival of their new born child Topics covered include
Caring for the mom importance of teamwork dadrsquos role as a protector dadrsquos bag of tricks crying babies new mom
postpartum adjustment and safety
Date Every 2nd Saturday of every month Time 0900-1200 Location Schofield Barracks Army Community Services Training Center Bldg 647 (Next door to Sgt Smith Theater)
For more information please call (808) 655-0613655-4227
Installation Operation Center
(U) 656-3272
(C) 656-3269
SIPRNET iocshafterarmysmilmil
NIPRNET usarmywheelerimcom-pacificmbxinstallation-operationmailmil
POC
Michael B Andres or Claude Matsuo
Tel Nos 655-7668 or 655-7393
NO ACKNOWLEDGEMENT REQUIRED
ABOUT US
The Hui `O Na Wahine is an all-ranks spouses club serving the 25th ID and the Schofield Barracks Community The Hui formed in 1931 and enjoys a long history of military and civilian service Our purpose is to contribute to the welfare of our local and military communities through charitable endeavors such as scholarships and welfare grants Hui membership is extended to all spouses of active duty soldiers retired military and DOD civilian contracted employees We join together to make lasting friendships give back and find fellowship with each other The name translates to the north group of women
Hui `O Na Wahine
PO Box 861305 Wahiawa HI 96786 wwwschofieldspousesclubcom
PRESS RELEASE
Contact Alicia Partridge FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 360-941-4759 November 27 2012
Schofield thrift store to close for winter break December 20
Schofield- The Hui `O Na Wahine thrift store on Schofield Barracks is holding several winter blow-out shelf-clearing sales before its winter break closure on Thursday December 20 The store will reopen again after its winter break and roof replacement on January 3
Sales include
o 50 off Christmas items on December 1st and 4th o Hawaiian bag sale all the clothes you can fit into the bag for $5 There will be a limited
amount of bags given out and excludes military uniforms gowns and consignment on Thursday Dec 13
o On December 15th and 18th Christmas items will be 75 off and 50 off all clothes and shoes
All sales exclude consignment items and must have black a Hui `O Na Wahine branded reusable bag
Revenue generated from the thrift shop is used to support the Huis mission to support the local community through program and scholarship amp welfare grants By purchasing consigning donating and volunteering the Hui is able to give the profits to those in need Last year $169000 was distributed in the form of welfare grants and scholarships The club is aiming to succeed that amount this year
ldquoWithout the thrift store the Hui would not be able to serve our community to the extent that we dordquo said Hui President Marti Ragano
The store is volunteer-supported and is always looking for people during its regular hours 9 am-1 pm on Tues Thurs Fri and the first and third Sat of the month The store is closed on the third Thursday for Hui `O Na Wahine events
All gently used items are accepted during regular business hours Cannot accept mattresses cribs car seats of any kind and all safety gear like helmets Mattresses or dirty broken soiled items will not be accepted Consignment services are also offered during regular business hours
For more information about the thrift store call manager Jocelyn Turner at (808) 624-3254 For information about the Hui O Na Wahine email huionawahinegmailcom or go to wwwschofieldspousesclubcom The Hui also has a Facebook group page
BLUE STAR CARD PERK The first 100 Blue Star Card kids to visit the BSC table
will make a unique keepsake ornament
Please call 655-0111 for more information
Saturday December 1st 800 am AMR Community Center
Adults - $900 Children - $600 RESERVATION REQUIRED - LIMITED SEATING
Tickets can be purchased SB amp FS Leisure Travel Services
Saturday December 1st 9 am AMR Community Center (FREE Admission)
(Bring a food donation and receive a raffle ticket to win prizes)
BLUE STAR CARD PERK The first 100 Blue Star Card kids to visit the BSC table
will make a unique keepsake ornament
Please call 655-0111 for more information
Saturday December 1st 800 am AMR Community Center
Adults - $900 Children - $600 RESERVATION REQUIRED - LIMITED SEATING
Tickets can be purchased SB amp FS Leisure Travel Services
Saturday December 1st 9 am AMR Community Center (FREE Admission)
(Bring a food donation and receive a raffle ticket to win prizes)
BLUE STAR CARD PERK The first 100 Blue Star Card kids to visit the BSC table
will make a unique keepsake ornament
Please call 655-0111 for more information
Saturday December 1st 800 am AMR Community Center
Adults - $900 Children - $600 RESERVATION REQUIRED - LIMITED SEATING
Tickets can be purchased SB amp FS Leisure Travel Services
Saturday December 1st 9 am AMR Community Center (FREE Admission)
(Bring a food donation and receive a raffle ticket to win prizes)
BLUE STAR CARD PERK The first 100 Blue Star Card kids to visit the BSC table
will make a unique keepsake ornament
Please call 655-0111 for more information
Saturday December 1st 800 am AMR Community Center
Adults - $900 Children - $600 RESERVATION REQUIRED - LIMITED SEATING
Tickets can be purchased SB amp FS Leisure Travel Services
Saturday December 1st 9 am AMR Community Center (FREE Admission)
(Bring a food donation and receive a raffle ticket to win prizes)
The forecast calls for 10 tons of snow showering Kapolei Commons
Saturday December 1st from 10-1pm
Come one come all to the Kapolei Commons SNOW DAY There will be fun for the
whole family (Kapolei TargetRoss shopping center)
Enter to win a trip for 4 to the Neighbor Islands on Go Airlines or a $250 76Gas
gift card by completing the online form at wwwthekapoleicommonscom
1000am - 100pm
Activities
FREE pictures with
Santa
Holiday Craft Booth
by YELP
Face Painting
Snowman Activity amp
Free Photo by
Verizon
Holiday Hair Sylings
by Salon Bobbi amp
Guy
1030am-100pm
Snow Play
Play in 10 tons of
Hawaiian Snow
Central Oahu Christmas Parades
Mililani Christmas Parade
December 1 Will begin at run from 900-1030 am The parade will start at the Mililani High School
Stadium at Kipapa Drive past Mililani Shopping Center onto Moenamanu Street onto
Kuahelani Avenue onto Meheula Parkway onto Lanikuhana Avenue to finish at the Town
Center of Mililani between Ruby Tuesday and Assagios The event is expected to have 1500
marchers 30 vehicles 10 floats and 2 bands
Mayors Annual Christmas Tree Lighting CeremonyParade
December 1 Sponsored by the City and County of Honolulu will begin at 600 pm and run till
approximately 1100 pm The event is expected to have 2000 marchers 40 vehicles 15 floats
and 15 bands It will start at Aala Park to King St Kokohead on King Street to end in a
closed-off portion of King Street between Punchbowl amp South Streets
Wahiawa Town Christmas Parade
December 7 Sponsored by Wahiawa Community amp Buisness Association The event is expected to have
300 marchers 10 vehicles amp 2 floats It will start at Kaala Elementary School to California
Avenue to North Cane Street where it will end at Center Street around 830 pm
Gentry Waipio Community Association Christmas Parade
December 8
Sponsored by Gentry Waipio Community Association kicks off at 1000 am The event is
expected to have 800 marchers 13 vehicles amp 1 band It will start at C to Waipio Uka St
Ukee St to Ka Uka Blvd to Waipio Uka St to end back at Gentry Waipio Shopping Center
at around 1130 am
Ewa Beach Lions Club Christmas Parade
December 15 Sponsored by Ewa Beach Lions Club kicks off at 1000 am The event is expected to have
1200 marchers 80 vehicles 12 floats amp 2 bands It will start at Ilima Intermediate School
Parking Lot to Ft Weaver Road to Kuhina Street to Hanakahi Street to North Road to Ft
Weaver Road and end at the Ilima Intermediate School Parking Lot at around noon
MBA
OPENING NIGHT SCHEDULE December 1 2012
4 pm Food booths keiki rides and t-shirt souvenir and novelty (glowstick and blinkies)
vendors open for business on the Civic Center grounds
6 pm Tree lighting ceremony in front of Honolulu Hale featuring a musical performance by
special guests
-The Electric Light Parade starts at River Street and proceeds down King Street
630 pm Mayor Peter B Carlisle will light the 50-foot City Christmas tree kicking off the
illumination of lights on trees and buildings from the Civic Center to Downtown to Chinatown
-The decorated tree display in the Honolulu Hale Courtyard and the wreath contest exhibit in
Lane Gallery officially opens
730 pm Holiday concert at the Sky Gate Stage begins (entertainment continues until 10 pm)
-Santa disembarks the last float in the parade and goes to the Mission Memorial Auditorium for
free picture taking until 900 pm
-Electric Light Parade vehicles ( the City bus ambulance trucks etc) will park on King Street
between Kawaiahao and Alapai Streets until 815 pm for people to visit
Artists scheduled to perform on Opening Night
Melveen Leed Frank Delima and Anuhea MBA
MBA
Easter Seals Hawaii
Annual Gingerbread Family Festival presented by The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation
13th Annual Oahu Gingerbread Family Festival Sunday December 2 2012
Neal Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall
930 to 1130 am and 1230 to 230 pm
Includes Community Competition Chef Competition Gingerbread
Construction On-site
kits-to-go photo with old Saint Nick in Santarsquos Corner and Santarsquos
Assisted Technology Workshop
2012 Community Chapel Holiday Schedule
MBA
Best wishes for the happiest of holidays
Catholic Services 4 December Tuesday (Wheeler Chapel) 6 pm
bullFirst Sunday of Advent
6 December Thursday (Aliamanu Chapel) 6 pm
bullAdvent Reconciliation
7 December Friday (Wheeler amp Aliamanu Chapel) 5pm
bullSolemnity of the Immaculate Conception
8 December Sunday (Tripler) 5pm
bullImmaculate Conception Mass
24 December Monday (Main Post Chapel Aliamanu ampTripler) 5pm
bullChildrenrsquos Christmas Mass
24 December Monday (Wheeler Chapel) 10 pm
bullChristmas Eve Mass
25 December Tuesday (Main Post Chapel) 1030 am
bullChristmas Mass
25 December Tuesday (Tripler) 1100 pm
bullChristmas Mass
31 December Monday (Aliamanu Chapel) 5pm
bullNew Years Eve Mass
1 January Tuesday 2013 (Main Post Chapel) 1145 am
bullMary Mother of God
General Protestant 24 December Monday (Fort DeRussy) 5pm
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
24 December Monday (Tripler) 630pm
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
24 December Monday (Main Post Chapel) 630 pm
Christmas Eve Service
24 December Monday (Soldiers amp Aliamanu Chapel) 7pm
Christmas Eve Service
Gospel 1 January Tuesday (Aliamanu Chapel) 10pm
New Years Eve Service
Jewish 13 December Thursday (Main Post Chapel) 6pm
Community Menorah Lighting
Community Calendar
November 19 2012
Send announcements a week prior to publication to communityhawaiiarmyweeklycom
December
3 Monday
Tree Lighting Ceremony mdash Tripler Army Medical Center will kick off the holiday season with its annual
ceremony 5-7 pm Monday Dec 3 on the Tripler lawn Afterwards light refreshments will be served and
families can participate in holiday-themed activities Santa Claus and his elves will make an appearance Call
433-5106
Other tree lighting ceremonies will be held Tuesday Dec 4 6 pm at Schofieldrsquos Generals Loop and
Thursday Dec 5 6 pm at Fort Shafterrsquos Palm Circle Visit wwwhimwrcom
Ongoing
Exchange Holiday Layaway mdash Schofield shoppers can select their gifts for layaway and stop by customer
service to complete the layaway process for free ldquoFor freerdquo means that while the Exchange collects an initial
$3 processing fee for new layaways the amount is returned to customers via an Exchange Merchandise Gift
Card upon final payment A deposit of 15 percent is required when starting the layaway process Visit
Exchange Customer Service for details and eligibility
Hiking Club mdash The Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club leads weekly hikes around various Oahu locations For
membership information visit htmcluborg Visiting hikers are welcome
Food for Families mdash ASYMCA at WAAF has an emergency food locker to assist military families in need
Call 624-
Hui Thrift Shop mdash The Hui Thrift Shop at SB offers great bargains and a chance to volunteer Located at 2107
Ulrich Way behind ACS the shop is open 9 am-1 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays and the first and third
Saturday of the month Consignment hours are 9-11 am Call 624-3254 or email
huithriftshopliaisongmailcom
Club Beyond mdash Middle and high school students in grades six-12 are invited to participate in Club Beyond
Email kschmidtclubbeyondorg or call 372-1567
Military Order of Foreign Wars mdashThe MOFW has established a command in Hawaii Commissioned and
warrant officers from all armed services who served overseas during foreign wars (and their hereditary
descendants) are eligible Email HI_MOFW armycom
Military Women of America mdash The Military Women of America Hawaii Chapter meets the second Saturday
of each month 11 am at the Oahu Veterans Center in Foster Village Members provide information and
support to women who are currently serving or have served in the military Call 422-4000
Jewish Services mdash Weekly worship services are now held 730 pm Friday nights Aloha Jewish Chapel Joint
Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam There are no longer Saturday morning services or Monday Bible studies at JBPHH
Service members interested in Jewish Bible study or keiki Hebrew School (Sunday School) can call 348-4560
or visit wwwchabadofhawaiicom Saturday services are available at the Ala Moana Hotel Call 735-8161
DEC 1
Seasons Best Craft amp Gift Fair
Aliiolani Elementary School 1240 7th Ave Kaimuki 8 am - 2 pm
200+ booths of crafts gifts amp food
DEC 1
Winter Wonderland
Calvary Church of the Pacific 99-400 Aiea Heights Dr 10 am - 2 pm
Craft fair bake sale free Christmas crafts for keiki 10 tons of snow for free play
food games amp fun for the whole family
DEC 1
MTA Holiday Craft amp Gift Fair
Mililani Town Assn Rec Center 5 95-1101 Ainamakua Dr 9 am - 2 pm
Crafts art food clothing gifts fun 87 booths
DEC 2
Windward Holiday Craft Fair amp Taste of Castle
Castle High School 45-386 Kaneohe Bay Dr Kaneohe 10 am - 2 pm
150 booths handmade crafts and jewelry silkscreened shirts womenschildrens
clothingaccessories Christmas gifts teachers gifts homemade jams Stampin Up
crafts country gifts quilts gift baskets decorative flags personalized items original
artwork and Hawaiian motif items ceramics pillows bath amp body products
packaged food and more
DEC 8
Moanalua High School Winter Craft Fair
2825 Ala Ilima St 9 am - 3 pm
Fabulous crafts plants gifts and ono food Over 200 vendors FREE parking -
school lot open to the public at 8am Lots of street parking
DEC 8
Seasons Best Craft amp Gift Fair
Aiea Elementary School 99-371 Moanalua Rd 8 am - 2 pm
150+ booths of crafts gifts amp food
DEC 8
Mililani High School ABC Craft Fair
96-1200 Meheula Pkwy in the schools gymnasium amp parking lot
9 am - 2 pm
110 booths
MBA
MBA
DEC 9
2012 McKinley HS Craft amp Gift Fair
McKinley High School cafeteria and surrounding grounds 9 am - 3 pm
A good fun event with friendly vendors selling unique gift items 95 booths Door
prizes and silent auction Enter from Pensacola Street entrance
DEC 9
Holiday Craft Gift amp Rubberstamp Expo
Neal Blaisdell Center - Hawaii Suites 777 Ward Ave 9 am - 3 pm
Featuring vendors selling handmade crafts gift items rubberstampscrapbooking
supplies and craft supplies A crafters clearance sale will also be held 30-50
booths Admission is free and open to the public
DEC 12
An Evening in Waipio
Hawaii Okinawa Center Banquet Hall 94-587 Ukee St
Waipio Gentry Business Park 530 - 9 pm
Featuring over 60 of Hawaiis premier crafters Enjoy shopping in air conditioned
comfort in the Hawaii Okinawa Centers Legacy Ballroom Food door prizes silent
auction entertaiment and Santa are a few of its feature
DEC 14-16
Honolulu Gift Fair
Blaisdell Exhibition Hall 777 Ward Ave
Fri 3 - 9pm Sat 9am - 9pm Sun 9am - 5pm
Over 300 booths Free admission
DEC 15
Radford High School CTE Craft Fair
4361 Salt Lake Blvd 10 am - 2 pm
Food gifts amp crafts Decorate a ginger bread house for only $3 (in cafeteria) Bank
of Hawaii ATM onsite
DEC 15
Mililanis Save the Best for Last
Mililani Uka Elementary School 94-380 Kuahelani Ave 9 am - 3 pm
Over 100 craft amp gift booths ono food food trucks and lots of great crafts amp gifts to
complete your Christmas shopping
Schofield BarracksTuesday December 4th 6 pm
on Generals Loop
Fort Shafter Thursday December 6th 6 pm
on Palm Circle
Every child present at the event and registered with CYSS between the ages of 6-weeks to 18 years will be given an age appropriate toy
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult for their safety
Appearances by costumed characters pictures with Santa entertainment andlight refreshments
Please call 655-0115 for more information
Schofield BarracksTuesday December 4th 6 pm
on Generals Loop
Fort Shafter Thursday December 6th 6 pm
on Palm Circle
Every child present at the event and registered with CYSS between the ages of 6-weeks to 18 years will be given an age appropriate toy
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult for their safety
Appearances by costumed characters pictures with Santa entertainment andlight refreshments
Please call 655-0115 for more information
This Parade will commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Arizona
Memorial In order to establish a memorial to honor those who died
in the attack on Pearl Harbor the USS Arizona Memorial was
dedicated in 1962 It has been visited by countless people from all
over the world during the past 50 years The Arizona Memorial is
one of the few war-time memorials in the United States where actual
survivors volunteer
2012 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade
December 7 2012
500pm - 730pm
jbiggspearlharborparadeorg
The 2012 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade will take place on Friday
December 7th beginning at
500pm with an opening ceremony at
Fort DeRussey Park
The parade will begin at 600pm through Waikiki on Kalakaua Avenue
to Kapiolani Park The day will conclude at 730pm with a family
concert to honor our military families presented by the Marine Band
from Kaneohe Bay1048579
MBA
ABOUT US
The Hui O Na Wahine is an all-ranks spouses club serving the 25th ID and the Schofield Barracks Community The Hui formed in 1931 and enjoys a long history of military and civilian service Our purpose is to contribute to the welfare of our local and military communities through charitable endeavors such as scholarships and welfare grants Hui membership is extended to all spouses of active duty soldiers retired military and DOD civilian contracted employees We join together to make lasting friendships give back and find fellowship with each other The name translates to the north group of women
Hui `O Na Wahine
PO Box 861305 Wahiawa HI 96786
wwwschofieldspousescom
PRESS RELEASE
Contact Alicia Partridge FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 360-941-4759 November 25 2012
ldquoChristmas in Hui Landrdquo Holiday December luncheon
Schofield Barracks- The Hui Orsquo Na Wahine all-ranks army spouses club is looking forward to celebrating the holiday season with an elegant holiday luncheon at the Nehelani Club on Thursday December 13
All military spouses are welcome to attend our Christmas themed luncheon and participate in some Christmas games have some fun shop with the Hui vendors and socialize with other spouses The trivia game will be all about Christmas Christmas movies and Christmas music Each table will compete for ornaments to decorate their centerpieces Members are also encouraged to wear their hui membership pins for random opportunity drawings and fill their purses for our purse game
ldquoWe are looking forward to celebrating the holidays with our membershiprdquo said 2nd Vice President Margaret Trimble ldquoIts that time of the year where we want spread the Christmas spiritrdquo
The event opens at 1030 am for shopping with a buffet lunch at 1100 am till 100 pm The event costs $2000 and covers a delicious lunch provided by the Nehelani Club Participants will also have time to shop with vendors and socialize with other spouses Some of the community vendors include Longaberger Tastefully Simple Thirty One Gifts Creative Memories Premiere designs Stampinrsquo Up Premiere Designs Silpada Avon Stella and Dot Tupperware Scentsy Once in a Blue Moon Designs and Choffy
For December the donation basket is for the Marines Toys for Tots drive to support our children during the holiday season Members are asked to bring new unused and unwrapped toys and in return they will receive free opportunity tickets
Reservations must be placed by Thursday December 6th at noon to huireservationsgmailcom Spouses must be 2012-2013 members of the Hui to attend the luncheon Applications are available on line and annual fees ($2500) will be accepted by mail and at the event Luncheons are held monthly and range in themes
For more information email huionawahinegmailcom or go to wwwschofieldspousesclubcom
Mail before Dec 18 to get it there by Christmas
By Star-Advertiser staff POSTED 0130 am HST Nov 27 2012
STAR-ADVERTISER FILE Plan to mail your packages by the suggested dates for delivery by Christmas
The US Postal Service is advising Hawaii residents and businesses to mail first class and priority cards and packages to the mainland no later than Dec 18 this year for delivery by Christmas
Other suggested mailing dates are Dec 10 for international or overseas military destinations Dec 13 for American Samoa Dec 14 for Guam and Saipan and Dec 20 for Hawaii destinations the Postal Service said Monday
Procrastinators have until Dec 20 to send packages to the mainland with expedited express mail service
The Postal Service said the dates are not deadlines and that mail sent after those dates could still arrive by Christmas The suggested dates however give packages the best chance of arriving on time the Postal Service said
The agency also said
raquo The Honolulu Airport post office will be open an additional day to serve customers on Dec 16 from noon to 5 pm
raquo Postal carriers on city routes will deliver parcels on two Sundays Dec 16 and 23
raquo Eighteen Hawaii post offices have self-serve kiosks at which customers can buy stamps and send packages On Oahu they are at the Aina Haina airport Ala Moana downtown Hawaii Kai Kailua Kaneohe Makiki Mililani Moiliili Waialae-Kahala Waikiki and Waipahu post offices On the neighbor islands they are at the Hilo Kailua-Kona Kihei Lahaina and Wailuku post offices
raquo People can get online discounts on postage print mailing labels and arrange for free parcel pickup at uspscom
raquo The Postal Service anticipates delivering almost 18 billion pieces of mail between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year
raquo The busiest mailing day is expected to be Dec 17 The busiest delivery day is likely to be Dec 19 for cards and letters and Dec 20 for packages
13
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES FREE COMMUNITY FORUMS
13 13 13
13
13
13 13 13 13
The Disability and Communication Access Board (DCAB) will be conducting free community forums to obtain feedback about emergency preparedness and the needs of individuals with disabilities and other access and functional needs related to the Interagency Action Plan for the Emergency Preparedness of People with Disabilities and Special Health Needs
13 Please come if you are an individual with a disability have a family member or friend with a disability work with people with disabilities or are interested in emergency management issues Hilo December 3 2012 Aging and Disability Resource Center 1000 am ndash 200 pm Training Room 1055 Kinoole Street Maui December 5 2012 Wailuku State Building 3rd Floor 1030 am ndash 200 pm Conference Room 54 High Street Kauai December 6 2012 Lihue State Building 2nd Floor Conference 1000 am ndash 200 pm Rooms A B and C 3059 Umi Street Kona December 10 2012 West Hawaii Civic Center Community 1000 am ndash 200 pm Meeting Hale 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway Oahu December 17 2012 919 Ala Moana Blvd 5th Floor Conference 1000 am ndash 200 pm Room
13 Should you have any questions would like to register for the forums or request an auxiliary aid or service (ie ASL interpreter large print material etc) please contact Debbie Jackson at (808) 586-8121 or via email at dcabdohhawaiigov seven days prior to the date of the event
13
MCBH SWAMP ROMP MCB Hawaii Kaneohe OCourse Field
Saturday February 16 2013 700 AM 6-Person Team $14000
Brief Description
The dirtiest race of the year returns to MCB Hawaii Get your teams ready for an exciting 5 mile run through the
mud and dirt on board Marine Corps Base Hawaii Kaneohe Bay This unique run takes teams through the Nuupia
ponds and down the Fort Hase beach over and under obstacles that challenge the strongest of competitors The
event is open to the public
Online Registration Closes
February 8 2013 at 400pm HST Go to
httpwwwactivecomrunningkailua-himcbh-swamp-romp-2013
Teams
This is a 6-person team event Teams with children ages 10-13 need to have at least 1 adult (person 18 or over) on
the team The minimum age to participate in this event is 10
Packet Pick-Up
Mandatory packet pickup will take place at the Fitness Expo on Friday 15 February 2013 at the Kahunas Ballroom
on MCB Hawaii from 1500-1900 Timing chips and race packets will be distributed at the Fitness Expo It is the
teams responsibility to keep track of their timing chip and bib number for the race WE WILL NOT PROVIDE
REPLACEMENT CHIPS ON RACE DAY Packets will not be available for pickup on race day
Waiver Form
All teams MUST SUBMIT A SIGNED WAIVER FORM IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THEIR PACKETS AT THE FITNESS
EXPO Waiver forms are mandatory and must be signed by all 6 team members
T-Shirts
T-shirts are not guaranteed if you register after Friday8 February 2013 at 1600 HST
Boot Camp for New Dads This class is meant to assist in preparing ldquosoon to be fathersrdquo for
the arrival of their new born child Topics covered include
Caring for the mom importance of teamwork dadrsquos role as a protector dadrsquos bag of tricks crying babies new mom
postpartum adjustment and safety
Date Every 2nd Saturday of every month Time 0900-1200 Location Schofield Barracks Army Community Services Training Center Bldg 647 (Next door to Sgt Smith Theater)
For more information please call (808) 655-0613655-4227
ABOUT US
The Hui `O Na Wahine is an all-ranks spouses club serving the 25th ID and the Schofield Barracks Community The Hui formed in 1931 and enjoys a long history of military and civilian service Our purpose is to contribute to the welfare of our local and military communities through charitable endeavors such as scholarships and welfare grants Hui membership is extended to all spouses of active duty soldiers retired military and DOD civilian contracted employees We join together to make lasting friendships give back and find fellowship with each other The name translates to the north group of women
Hui `O Na Wahine
PO Box 861305 Wahiawa HI 96786 wwwschofieldspousesclubcom
PRESS RELEASE
Contact Alicia Partridge FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 360-941-4759 November 27 2012
Schofield thrift store to close for winter break December 20
Schofield- The Hui `O Na Wahine thrift store on Schofield Barracks is holding several winter blow-out shelf-clearing sales before its winter break closure on Thursday December 20 The store will reopen again after its winter break and roof replacement on January 3
Sales include
o 50 off Christmas items on December 1st and 4th o Hawaiian bag sale all the clothes you can fit into the bag for $5 There will be a limited
amount of bags given out and excludes military uniforms gowns and consignment on Thursday Dec 13
o On December 15th and 18th Christmas items will be 75 off and 50 off all clothes and shoes
All sales exclude consignment items and must have black a Hui `O Na Wahine branded reusable bag
Revenue generated from the thrift shop is used to support the Huis mission to support the local community through program and scholarship amp welfare grants By purchasing consigning donating and volunteering the Hui is able to give the profits to those in need Last year $169000 was distributed in the form of welfare grants and scholarships The club is aiming to succeed that amount this year
ldquoWithout the thrift store the Hui would not be able to serve our community to the extent that we dordquo said Hui President Marti Ragano
The store is volunteer-supported and is always looking for people during its regular hours 9 am-1 pm on Tues Thurs Fri and the first and third Sat of the month The store is closed on the third Thursday for Hui `O Na Wahine events
All gently used items are accepted during regular business hours Cannot accept mattresses cribs car seats of any kind and all safety gear like helmets Mattresses or dirty broken soiled items will not be accepted Consignment services are also offered during regular business hours
For more information about the thrift store call manager Jocelyn Turner at (808) 624-3254 For information about the Hui O Na Wahine email huionawahinegmailcom or go to wwwschofieldspousesclubcom The Hui also has a Facebook group page
BLUE STAR CARD PERK The first 100 Blue Star Card kids to visit the BSC table
will make a unique keepsake ornament
Please call 655-0111 for more information
Saturday December 1st 800 am AMR Community Center
Adults - $900 Children - $600 RESERVATION REQUIRED - LIMITED SEATING
Tickets can be purchased SB amp FS Leisure Travel Services
Saturday December 1st 9 am AMR Community Center (FREE Admission)
(Bring a food donation and receive a raffle ticket to win prizes)
BLUE STAR CARD PERK The first 100 Blue Star Card kids to visit the BSC table
will make a unique keepsake ornament
Please call 655-0111 for more information
Saturday December 1st 800 am AMR Community Center
Adults - $900 Children - $600 RESERVATION REQUIRED - LIMITED SEATING
Tickets can be purchased SB amp FS Leisure Travel Services
Saturday December 1st 9 am AMR Community Center (FREE Admission)
(Bring a food donation and receive a raffle ticket to win prizes)
BLUE STAR CARD PERK The first 100 Blue Star Card kids to visit the BSC table
will make a unique keepsake ornament
Please call 655-0111 for more information
Saturday December 1st 800 am AMR Community Center
Adults - $900 Children - $600 RESERVATION REQUIRED - LIMITED SEATING
Tickets can be purchased SB amp FS Leisure Travel Services
Saturday December 1st 9 am AMR Community Center (FREE Admission)
(Bring a food donation and receive a raffle ticket to win prizes)
BLUE STAR CARD PERK The first 100 Blue Star Card kids to visit the BSC table
will make a unique keepsake ornament
Please call 655-0111 for more information
Saturday December 1st 800 am AMR Community Center
Adults - $900 Children - $600 RESERVATION REQUIRED - LIMITED SEATING
Tickets can be purchased SB amp FS Leisure Travel Services
Saturday December 1st 9 am AMR Community Center (FREE Admission)
(Bring a food donation and receive a raffle ticket to win prizes)
The forecast calls for 10 tons of snow showering Kapolei Commons
Saturday December 1st from 10-1pm
Come one come all to the Kapolei Commons SNOW DAY There will be fun for the
whole family (Kapolei TargetRoss shopping center)
Enter to win a trip for 4 to the Neighbor Islands on Go Airlines or a $250 76Gas
gift card by completing the online form at wwwthekapoleicommonscom
1000am - 100pm
Activities
FREE pictures with
Santa
Holiday Craft Booth
by YELP
Face Painting
Snowman Activity amp
Free Photo by
Verizon
Holiday Hair Sylings
by Salon Bobbi amp
Guy
1030am-100pm
Snow Play
Play in 10 tons of
Hawaiian Snow
Central Oahu Christmas Parades
Mililani Christmas Parade
December 1 Will begin at run from 900-1030 am The parade will start at the Mililani High School
Stadium at Kipapa Drive past Mililani Shopping Center onto Moenamanu Street onto
Kuahelani Avenue onto Meheula Parkway onto Lanikuhana Avenue to finish at the Town
Center of Mililani between Ruby Tuesday and Assagios The event is expected to have 1500
marchers 30 vehicles 10 floats and 2 bands
Mayors Annual Christmas Tree Lighting CeremonyParade
December 1 Sponsored by the City and County of Honolulu will begin at 600 pm and run till
approximately 1100 pm The event is expected to have 2000 marchers 40 vehicles 15 floats
and 15 bands It will start at Aala Park to King St Kokohead on King Street to end in a
closed-off portion of King Street between Punchbowl amp South Streets
Wahiawa Town Christmas Parade
December 7 Sponsored by Wahiawa Community amp Buisness Association The event is expected to have
300 marchers 10 vehicles amp 2 floats It will start at Kaala Elementary School to California
Avenue to North Cane Street where it will end at Center Street around 830 pm
Gentry Waipio Community Association Christmas Parade
December 8
Sponsored by Gentry Waipio Community Association kicks off at 1000 am The event is
expected to have 800 marchers 13 vehicles amp 1 band It will start at C to Waipio Uka St
Ukee St to Ka Uka Blvd to Waipio Uka St to end back at Gentry Waipio Shopping Center
at around 1130 am
Ewa Beach Lions Club Christmas Parade
December 15 Sponsored by Ewa Beach Lions Club kicks off at 1000 am The event is expected to have
1200 marchers 80 vehicles 12 floats amp 2 bands It will start at Ilima Intermediate School
Parking Lot to Ft Weaver Road to Kuhina Street to Hanakahi Street to North Road to Ft
Weaver Road and end at the Ilima Intermediate School Parking Lot at around noon
MBA
OPENING NIGHT SCHEDULE December 1 2012
4 pm Food booths keiki rides and t-shirt souvenir and novelty (glowstick and blinkies)
vendors open for business on the Civic Center grounds
6 pm Tree lighting ceremony in front of Honolulu Hale featuring a musical performance by
special guests
-The Electric Light Parade starts at River Street and proceeds down King Street
630 pm Mayor Peter B Carlisle will light the 50-foot City Christmas tree kicking off the
illumination of lights on trees and buildings from the Civic Center to Downtown to Chinatown
-The decorated tree display in the Honolulu Hale Courtyard and the wreath contest exhibit in
Lane Gallery officially opens
730 pm Holiday concert at the Sky Gate Stage begins (entertainment continues until 10 pm)
-Santa disembarks the last float in the parade and goes to the Mission Memorial Auditorium for
free picture taking until 900 pm
-Electric Light Parade vehicles ( the City bus ambulance trucks etc) will park on King Street
between Kawaiahao and Alapai Streets until 815 pm for people to visit
Artists scheduled to perform on Opening Night
Melveen Leed Frank Delima and Anuhea MBA
MBA
Easter Seals Hawaii
Annual Gingerbread Family Festival presented by The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation
13th Annual Oahu Gingerbread Family Festival Sunday December 2 2012
Neal Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall
930 to 1130 am and 1230 to 230 pm
Includes Community Competition Chef Competition Gingerbread
Construction On-site
kits-to-go photo with old Saint Nick in Santarsquos Corner and Santarsquos
Assisted Technology Workshop
2012 Community Chapel Holiday Schedule
MBA
Best wishes for the happiest of holidays
Catholic Services 4 December Tuesday (Wheeler Chapel) 6 pm
bullFirst Sunday of Advent
6 December Thursday (Aliamanu Chapel) 6 pm
bullAdvent Reconciliation
7 December Friday (Wheeler amp Aliamanu Chapel) 5pm
bullSolemnity of the Immaculate Conception
8 December Sunday (Tripler) 5pm
bullImmaculate Conception Mass
24 December Monday (Main Post Chapel Aliamanu ampTripler) 5pm
bullChildrenrsquos Christmas Mass
24 December Monday (Wheeler Chapel) 10 pm
bullChristmas Eve Mass
25 December Tuesday (Main Post Chapel) 1030 am
bullChristmas Mass
25 December Tuesday (Tripler) 1100 pm
bullChristmas Mass
31 December Monday (Aliamanu Chapel) 5pm
bullNew Years Eve Mass
1 January Tuesday 2013 (Main Post Chapel) 1145 am
bullMary Mother of God
General Protestant 24 December Monday (Fort DeRussy) 5pm
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
24 December Monday (Tripler) 630pm
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
24 December Monday (Main Post Chapel) 630 pm
Christmas Eve Service
24 December Monday (Soldiers amp Aliamanu Chapel) 7pm
Christmas Eve Service
Gospel 1 January Tuesday (Aliamanu Chapel) 10pm
New Years Eve Service
Jewish 13 December Thursday (Main Post Chapel) 6pm
Community Menorah Lighting
Community Calendar
November 19 2012
Send announcements a week prior to publication to communityhawaiiarmyweeklycom
December
3 Monday
Tree Lighting Ceremony mdash Tripler Army Medical Center will kick off the holiday season with its annual
ceremony 5-7 pm Monday Dec 3 on the Tripler lawn Afterwards light refreshments will be served and
families can participate in holiday-themed activities Santa Claus and his elves will make an appearance Call
433-5106
Other tree lighting ceremonies will be held Tuesday Dec 4 6 pm at Schofieldrsquos Generals Loop and
Thursday Dec 5 6 pm at Fort Shafterrsquos Palm Circle Visit wwwhimwrcom
Ongoing
Exchange Holiday Layaway mdash Schofield shoppers can select their gifts for layaway and stop by customer
service to complete the layaway process for free ldquoFor freerdquo means that while the Exchange collects an initial
$3 processing fee for new layaways the amount is returned to customers via an Exchange Merchandise Gift
Card upon final payment A deposit of 15 percent is required when starting the layaway process Visit
Exchange Customer Service for details and eligibility
Hiking Club mdash The Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club leads weekly hikes around various Oahu locations For
membership information visit htmcluborg Visiting hikers are welcome
Food for Families mdash ASYMCA at WAAF has an emergency food locker to assist military families in need
Call 624-
Hui Thrift Shop mdash The Hui Thrift Shop at SB offers great bargains and a chance to volunteer Located at 2107
Ulrich Way behind ACS the shop is open 9 am-1 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays and the first and third
Saturday of the month Consignment hours are 9-11 am Call 624-3254 or email
huithriftshopliaisongmailcom
Club Beyond mdash Middle and high school students in grades six-12 are invited to participate in Club Beyond
Email kschmidtclubbeyondorg or call 372-1567
Military Order of Foreign Wars mdashThe MOFW has established a command in Hawaii Commissioned and
warrant officers from all armed services who served overseas during foreign wars (and their hereditary
descendants) are eligible Email HI_MOFW armycom
Military Women of America mdash The Military Women of America Hawaii Chapter meets the second Saturday
of each month 11 am at the Oahu Veterans Center in Foster Village Members provide information and
support to women who are currently serving or have served in the military Call 422-4000
Jewish Services mdash Weekly worship services are now held 730 pm Friday nights Aloha Jewish Chapel Joint
Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam There are no longer Saturday morning services or Monday Bible studies at JBPHH
Service members interested in Jewish Bible study or keiki Hebrew School (Sunday School) can call 348-4560
or visit wwwchabadofhawaiicom Saturday services are available at the Ala Moana Hotel Call 735-8161
DEC 1
Seasons Best Craft amp Gift Fair
Aliiolani Elementary School 1240 7th Ave Kaimuki 8 am - 2 pm
200+ booths of crafts gifts amp food
DEC 1
Winter Wonderland
Calvary Church of the Pacific 99-400 Aiea Heights Dr 10 am - 2 pm
Craft fair bake sale free Christmas crafts for keiki 10 tons of snow for free play
food games amp fun for the whole family
DEC 1
MTA Holiday Craft amp Gift Fair
Mililani Town Assn Rec Center 5 95-1101 Ainamakua Dr 9 am - 2 pm
Crafts art food clothing gifts fun 87 booths
DEC 2
Windward Holiday Craft Fair amp Taste of Castle
Castle High School 45-386 Kaneohe Bay Dr Kaneohe 10 am - 2 pm
150 booths handmade crafts and jewelry silkscreened shirts womenschildrens
clothingaccessories Christmas gifts teachers gifts homemade jams Stampin Up
crafts country gifts quilts gift baskets decorative flags personalized items original
artwork and Hawaiian motif items ceramics pillows bath amp body products
packaged food and more
DEC 8
Moanalua High School Winter Craft Fair
2825 Ala Ilima St 9 am - 3 pm
Fabulous crafts plants gifts and ono food Over 200 vendors FREE parking -
school lot open to the public at 8am Lots of street parking
DEC 8
Seasons Best Craft amp Gift Fair
Aiea Elementary School 99-371 Moanalua Rd 8 am - 2 pm
150+ booths of crafts gifts amp food
DEC 8
Mililani High School ABC Craft Fair
96-1200 Meheula Pkwy in the schools gymnasium amp parking lot
9 am - 2 pm
110 booths
MBA
MBA
DEC 9
2012 McKinley HS Craft amp Gift Fair
McKinley High School cafeteria and surrounding grounds 9 am - 3 pm
A good fun event with friendly vendors selling unique gift items 95 booths Door
prizes and silent auction Enter from Pensacola Street entrance
DEC 9
Holiday Craft Gift amp Rubberstamp Expo
Neal Blaisdell Center - Hawaii Suites 777 Ward Ave 9 am - 3 pm
Featuring vendors selling handmade crafts gift items rubberstampscrapbooking
supplies and craft supplies A crafters clearance sale will also be held 30-50
booths Admission is free and open to the public
DEC 12
An Evening in Waipio
Hawaii Okinawa Center Banquet Hall 94-587 Ukee St
Waipio Gentry Business Park 530 - 9 pm
Featuring over 60 of Hawaiis premier crafters Enjoy shopping in air conditioned
comfort in the Hawaii Okinawa Centers Legacy Ballroom Food door prizes silent
auction entertaiment and Santa are a few of its feature
DEC 14-16
Honolulu Gift Fair
Blaisdell Exhibition Hall 777 Ward Ave
Fri 3 - 9pm Sat 9am - 9pm Sun 9am - 5pm
Over 300 booths Free admission
DEC 15
Radford High School CTE Craft Fair
4361 Salt Lake Blvd 10 am - 2 pm
Food gifts amp crafts Decorate a ginger bread house for only $3 (in cafeteria) Bank
of Hawaii ATM onsite
DEC 15
Mililanis Save the Best for Last
Mililani Uka Elementary School 94-380 Kuahelani Ave 9 am - 3 pm
Over 100 craft amp gift booths ono food food trucks and lots of great crafts amp gifts to
complete your Christmas shopping
Schofield BarracksTuesday December 4th 6 pm
on Generals Loop
Fort Shafter Thursday December 6th 6 pm
on Palm Circle
Every child present at the event and registered with CYSS between the ages of 6-weeks to 18 years will be given an age appropriate toy
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult for their safety
Appearances by costumed characters pictures with Santa entertainment andlight refreshments
Please call 655-0115 for more information
Schofield BarracksTuesday December 4th 6 pm
on Generals Loop
Fort Shafter Thursday December 6th 6 pm
on Palm Circle
Every child present at the event and registered with CYSS between the ages of 6-weeks to 18 years will be given an age appropriate toy
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult for their safety
Appearances by costumed characters pictures with Santa entertainment andlight refreshments
Please call 655-0115 for more information
This Parade will commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Arizona
Memorial In order to establish a memorial to honor those who died
in the attack on Pearl Harbor the USS Arizona Memorial was
dedicated in 1962 It has been visited by countless people from all
over the world during the past 50 years The Arizona Memorial is
one of the few war-time memorials in the United States where actual
survivors volunteer
2012 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade
December 7 2012
500pm - 730pm
jbiggspearlharborparadeorg
The 2012 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade will take place on Friday
December 7th beginning at
500pm with an opening ceremony at
Fort DeRussey Park
The parade will begin at 600pm through Waikiki on Kalakaua Avenue
to Kapiolani Park The day will conclude at 730pm with a family
concert to honor our military families presented by the Marine Band
from Kaneohe Bay1048579
MBA
ABOUT US
The Hui O Na Wahine is an all-ranks spouses club serving the 25th ID and the Schofield Barracks Community The Hui formed in 1931 and enjoys a long history of military and civilian service Our purpose is to contribute to the welfare of our local and military communities through charitable endeavors such as scholarships and welfare grants Hui membership is extended to all spouses of active duty soldiers retired military and DOD civilian contracted employees We join together to make lasting friendships give back and find fellowship with each other The name translates to the north group of women
Hui `O Na Wahine
PO Box 861305 Wahiawa HI 96786
wwwschofieldspousescom
PRESS RELEASE
Contact Alicia Partridge FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 360-941-4759 November 25 2012
ldquoChristmas in Hui Landrdquo Holiday December luncheon
Schofield Barracks- The Hui Orsquo Na Wahine all-ranks army spouses club is looking forward to celebrating the holiday season with an elegant holiday luncheon at the Nehelani Club on Thursday December 13
All military spouses are welcome to attend our Christmas themed luncheon and participate in some Christmas games have some fun shop with the Hui vendors and socialize with other spouses The trivia game will be all about Christmas Christmas movies and Christmas music Each table will compete for ornaments to decorate their centerpieces Members are also encouraged to wear their hui membership pins for random opportunity drawings and fill their purses for our purse game
ldquoWe are looking forward to celebrating the holidays with our membershiprdquo said 2nd Vice President Margaret Trimble ldquoIts that time of the year where we want spread the Christmas spiritrdquo
The event opens at 1030 am for shopping with a buffet lunch at 1100 am till 100 pm The event costs $2000 and covers a delicious lunch provided by the Nehelani Club Participants will also have time to shop with vendors and socialize with other spouses Some of the community vendors include Longaberger Tastefully Simple Thirty One Gifts Creative Memories Premiere designs Stampinrsquo Up Premiere Designs Silpada Avon Stella and Dot Tupperware Scentsy Once in a Blue Moon Designs and Choffy
For December the donation basket is for the Marines Toys for Tots drive to support our children during the holiday season Members are asked to bring new unused and unwrapped toys and in return they will receive free opportunity tickets
Reservations must be placed by Thursday December 6th at noon to huireservationsgmailcom Spouses must be 2012-2013 members of the Hui to attend the luncheon Applications are available on line and annual fees ($2500) will be accepted by mail and at the event Luncheons are held monthly and range in themes
For more information email huionawahinegmailcom or go to wwwschofieldspousesclubcom
Mail before Dec 18 to get it there by Christmas
By Star-Advertiser staff POSTED 0130 am HST Nov 27 2012
STAR-ADVERTISER FILE Plan to mail your packages by the suggested dates for delivery by Christmas
The US Postal Service is advising Hawaii residents and businesses to mail first class and priority cards and packages to the mainland no later than Dec 18 this year for delivery by Christmas
Other suggested mailing dates are Dec 10 for international or overseas military destinations Dec 13 for American Samoa Dec 14 for Guam and Saipan and Dec 20 for Hawaii destinations the Postal Service said Monday
Procrastinators have until Dec 20 to send packages to the mainland with expedited express mail service
The Postal Service said the dates are not deadlines and that mail sent after those dates could still arrive by Christmas The suggested dates however give packages the best chance of arriving on time the Postal Service said
The agency also said
raquo The Honolulu Airport post office will be open an additional day to serve customers on Dec 16 from noon to 5 pm
raquo Postal carriers on city routes will deliver parcels on two Sundays Dec 16 and 23
raquo Eighteen Hawaii post offices have self-serve kiosks at which customers can buy stamps and send packages On Oahu they are at the Aina Haina airport Ala Moana downtown Hawaii Kai Kailua Kaneohe Makiki Mililani Moiliili Waialae-Kahala Waikiki and Waipahu post offices On the neighbor islands they are at the Hilo Kailua-Kona Kihei Lahaina and Wailuku post offices
raquo People can get online discounts on postage print mailing labels and arrange for free parcel pickup at uspscom
raquo The Postal Service anticipates delivering almost 18 billion pieces of mail between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year
raquo The busiest mailing day is expected to be Dec 17 The busiest delivery day is likely to be Dec 19 for cards and letters and Dec 20 for packages
13
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES FREE COMMUNITY FORUMS
13 13 13
13
13
13 13 13 13
The Disability and Communication Access Board (DCAB) will be conducting free community forums to obtain feedback about emergency preparedness and the needs of individuals with disabilities and other access and functional needs related to the Interagency Action Plan for the Emergency Preparedness of People with Disabilities and Special Health Needs
13 Please come if you are an individual with a disability have a family member or friend with a disability work with people with disabilities or are interested in emergency management issues Hilo December 3 2012 Aging and Disability Resource Center 1000 am ndash 200 pm Training Room 1055 Kinoole Street Maui December 5 2012 Wailuku State Building 3rd Floor 1030 am ndash 200 pm Conference Room 54 High Street Kauai December 6 2012 Lihue State Building 2nd Floor Conference 1000 am ndash 200 pm Rooms A B and C 3059 Umi Street Kona December 10 2012 West Hawaii Civic Center Community 1000 am ndash 200 pm Meeting Hale 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway Oahu December 17 2012 919 Ala Moana Blvd 5th Floor Conference 1000 am ndash 200 pm Room
13 Should you have any questions would like to register for the forums or request an auxiliary aid or service (ie ASL interpreter large print material etc) please contact Debbie Jackson at (808) 586-8121 or via email at dcabdohhawaiigov seven days prior to the date of the event
13
MCBH SWAMP ROMP MCB Hawaii Kaneohe OCourse Field
Saturday February 16 2013 700 AM 6-Person Team $14000
Brief Description
The dirtiest race of the year returns to MCB Hawaii Get your teams ready for an exciting 5 mile run through the
mud and dirt on board Marine Corps Base Hawaii Kaneohe Bay This unique run takes teams through the Nuupia
ponds and down the Fort Hase beach over and under obstacles that challenge the strongest of competitors The
event is open to the public
Online Registration Closes
February 8 2013 at 400pm HST Go to
httpwwwactivecomrunningkailua-himcbh-swamp-romp-2013
Teams
This is a 6-person team event Teams with children ages 10-13 need to have at least 1 adult (person 18 or over) on
the team The minimum age to participate in this event is 10
Packet Pick-Up
Mandatory packet pickup will take place at the Fitness Expo on Friday 15 February 2013 at the Kahunas Ballroom
on MCB Hawaii from 1500-1900 Timing chips and race packets will be distributed at the Fitness Expo It is the
teams responsibility to keep track of their timing chip and bib number for the race WE WILL NOT PROVIDE
REPLACEMENT CHIPS ON RACE DAY Packets will not be available for pickup on race day
Waiver Form
All teams MUST SUBMIT A SIGNED WAIVER FORM IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THEIR PACKETS AT THE FITNESS
EXPO Waiver forms are mandatory and must be signed by all 6 team members
T-Shirts
T-shirts are not guaranteed if you register after Friday8 February 2013 at 1600 HST
Boot Camp for New Dads This class is meant to assist in preparing ldquosoon to be fathersrdquo for
the arrival of their new born child Topics covered include
Caring for the mom importance of teamwork dadrsquos role as a protector dadrsquos bag of tricks crying babies new mom
postpartum adjustment and safety
Date Every 2nd Saturday of every month Time 0900-1200 Location Schofield Barracks Army Community Services Training Center Bldg 647 (Next door to Sgt Smith Theater)
For more information please call (808) 655-0613655-4227
ABOUT US
The Hui `O Na Wahine is an all-ranks spouses club serving the 25th ID and the Schofield Barracks Community The Hui formed in 1931 and enjoys a long history of military and civilian service Our purpose is to contribute to the welfare of our local and military communities through charitable endeavors such as scholarships and welfare grants Hui membership is extended to all spouses of active duty soldiers retired military and DOD civilian contracted employees We join together to make lasting friendships give back and find fellowship with each other The name translates to the north group of women
Hui `O Na Wahine
PO Box 861305 Wahiawa HI 96786 wwwschofieldspousesclubcom
PRESS RELEASE
Contact Alicia Partridge FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 360-941-4759 November 27 2012
Schofield thrift store to close for winter break December 20
Schofield- The Hui `O Na Wahine thrift store on Schofield Barracks is holding several winter blow-out shelf-clearing sales before its winter break closure on Thursday December 20 The store will reopen again after its winter break and roof replacement on January 3
Sales include
o 50 off Christmas items on December 1st and 4th o Hawaiian bag sale all the clothes you can fit into the bag for $5 There will be a limited
amount of bags given out and excludes military uniforms gowns and consignment on Thursday Dec 13
o On December 15th and 18th Christmas items will be 75 off and 50 off all clothes and shoes
All sales exclude consignment items and must have black a Hui `O Na Wahine branded reusable bag
Revenue generated from the thrift shop is used to support the Huis mission to support the local community through program and scholarship amp welfare grants By purchasing consigning donating and volunteering the Hui is able to give the profits to those in need Last year $169000 was distributed in the form of welfare grants and scholarships The club is aiming to succeed that amount this year
ldquoWithout the thrift store the Hui would not be able to serve our community to the extent that we dordquo said Hui President Marti Ragano
The store is volunteer-supported and is always looking for people during its regular hours 9 am-1 pm on Tues Thurs Fri and the first and third Sat of the month The store is closed on the third Thursday for Hui `O Na Wahine events
All gently used items are accepted during regular business hours Cannot accept mattresses cribs car seats of any kind and all safety gear like helmets Mattresses or dirty broken soiled items will not be accepted Consignment services are also offered during regular business hours
For more information about the thrift store call manager Jocelyn Turner at (808) 624-3254 For information about the Hui O Na Wahine email huionawahinegmailcom or go to wwwschofieldspousesclubcom The Hui also has a Facebook group page
BLUE STAR CARD PERK The first 100 Blue Star Card kids to visit the BSC table
will make a unique keepsake ornament
Please call 655-0111 for more information
Saturday December 1st 800 am AMR Community Center
Adults - $900 Children - $600 RESERVATION REQUIRED - LIMITED SEATING
Tickets can be purchased SB amp FS Leisure Travel Services
Saturday December 1st 9 am AMR Community Center (FREE Admission)
(Bring a food donation and receive a raffle ticket to win prizes)
BLUE STAR CARD PERK The first 100 Blue Star Card kids to visit the BSC table
will make a unique keepsake ornament
Please call 655-0111 for more information
Saturday December 1st 800 am AMR Community Center
Adults - $900 Children - $600 RESERVATION REQUIRED - LIMITED SEATING
Tickets can be purchased SB amp FS Leisure Travel Services
Saturday December 1st 9 am AMR Community Center (FREE Admission)
(Bring a food donation and receive a raffle ticket to win prizes)
BLUE STAR CARD PERK The first 100 Blue Star Card kids to visit the BSC table
will make a unique keepsake ornament
Please call 655-0111 for more information
Saturday December 1st 800 am AMR Community Center
Adults - $900 Children - $600 RESERVATION REQUIRED - LIMITED SEATING
Tickets can be purchased SB amp FS Leisure Travel Services
Saturday December 1st 9 am AMR Community Center (FREE Admission)
(Bring a food donation and receive a raffle ticket to win prizes)
BLUE STAR CARD PERK The first 100 Blue Star Card kids to visit the BSC table
will make a unique keepsake ornament
Please call 655-0111 for more information
Saturday December 1st 800 am AMR Community Center
Adults - $900 Children - $600 RESERVATION REQUIRED - LIMITED SEATING
Tickets can be purchased SB amp FS Leisure Travel Services
Saturday December 1st 9 am AMR Community Center (FREE Admission)
(Bring a food donation and receive a raffle ticket to win prizes)
The forecast calls for 10 tons of snow showering Kapolei Commons
Saturday December 1st from 10-1pm
Come one come all to the Kapolei Commons SNOW DAY There will be fun for the
whole family (Kapolei TargetRoss shopping center)
Enter to win a trip for 4 to the Neighbor Islands on Go Airlines or a $250 76Gas
gift card by completing the online form at wwwthekapoleicommonscom
1000am - 100pm
Activities
FREE pictures with
Santa
Holiday Craft Booth
by YELP
Face Painting
Snowman Activity amp
Free Photo by
Verizon
Holiday Hair Sylings
by Salon Bobbi amp
Guy
1030am-100pm
Snow Play
Play in 10 tons of
Hawaiian Snow
Central Oahu Christmas Parades
Mililani Christmas Parade
December 1 Will begin at run from 900-1030 am The parade will start at the Mililani High School
Stadium at Kipapa Drive past Mililani Shopping Center onto Moenamanu Street onto
Kuahelani Avenue onto Meheula Parkway onto Lanikuhana Avenue to finish at the Town
Center of Mililani between Ruby Tuesday and Assagios The event is expected to have 1500
marchers 30 vehicles 10 floats and 2 bands
Mayors Annual Christmas Tree Lighting CeremonyParade
December 1 Sponsored by the City and County of Honolulu will begin at 600 pm and run till
approximately 1100 pm The event is expected to have 2000 marchers 40 vehicles 15 floats
and 15 bands It will start at Aala Park to King St Kokohead on King Street to end in a
closed-off portion of King Street between Punchbowl amp South Streets
Wahiawa Town Christmas Parade
December 7 Sponsored by Wahiawa Community amp Buisness Association The event is expected to have
300 marchers 10 vehicles amp 2 floats It will start at Kaala Elementary School to California
Avenue to North Cane Street where it will end at Center Street around 830 pm
Gentry Waipio Community Association Christmas Parade
December 8
Sponsored by Gentry Waipio Community Association kicks off at 1000 am The event is
expected to have 800 marchers 13 vehicles amp 1 band It will start at C to Waipio Uka St
Ukee St to Ka Uka Blvd to Waipio Uka St to end back at Gentry Waipio Shopping Center
at around 1130 am
Ewa Beach Lions Club Christmas Parade
December 15 Sponsored by Ewa Beach Lions Club kicks off at 1000 am The event is expected to have
1200 marchers 80 vehicles 12 floats amp 2 bands It will start at Ilima Intermediate School
Parking Lot to Ft Weaver Road to Kuhina Street to Hanakahi Street to North Road to Ft
Weaver Road and end at the Ilima Intermediate School Parking Lot at around noon
MBA
OPENING NIGHT SCHEDULE December 1 2012
4 pm Food booths keiki rides and t-shirt souvenir and novelty (glowstick and blinkies)
vendors open for business on the Civic Center grounds
6 pm Tree lighting ceremony in front of Honolulu Hale featuring a musical performance by
special guests
-The Electric Light Parade starts at River Street and proceeds down King Street
630 pm Mayor Peter B Carlisle will light the 50-foot City Christmas tree kicking off the
illumination of lights on trees and buildings from the Civic Center to Downtown to Chinatown
-The decorated tree display in the Honolulu Hale Courtyard and the wreath contest exhibit in
Lane Gallery officially opens
730 pm Holiday concert at the Sky Gate Stage begins (entertainment continues until 10 pm)
-Santa disembarks the last float in the parade and goes to the Mission Memorial Auditorium for
free picture taking until 900 pm
-Electric Light Parade vehicles ( the City bus ambulance trucks etc) will park on King Street
between Kawaiahao and Alapai Streets until 815 pm for people to visit
Artists scheduled to perform on Opening Night
Melveen Leed Frank Delima and Anuhea MBA
MBA
Easter Seals Hawaii
Annual Gingerbread Family Festival presented by The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation
13th Annual Oahu Gingerbread Family Festival Sunday December 2 2012
Neal Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall
930 to 1130 am and 1230 to 230 pm
Includes Community Competition Chef Competition Gingerbread
Construction On-site
kits-to-go photo with old Saint Nick in Santarsquos Corner and Santarsquos
Assisted Technology Workshop
2012 Community Chapel Holiday Schedule
MBA
Best wishes for the happiest of holidays
Catholic Services 4 December Tuesday (Wheeler Chapel) 6 pm
bullFirst Sunday of Advent
6 December Thursday (Aliamanu Chapel) 6 pm
bullAdvent Reconciliation
7 December Friday (Wheeler amp Aliamanu Chapel) 5pm
bullSolemnity of the Immaculate Conception
8 December Sunday (Tripler) 5pm
bullImmaculate Conception Mass
24 December Monday (Main Post Chapel Aliamanu ampTripler) 5pm
bullChildrenrsquos Christmas Mass
24 December Monday (Wheeler Chapel) 10 pm
bullChristmas Eve Mass
25 December Tuesday (Main Post Chapel) 1030 am
bullChristmas Mass
25 December Tuesday (Tripler) 1100 pm
bullChristmas Mass
31 December Monday (Aliamanu Chapel) 5pm
bullNew Years Eve Mass
1 January Tuesday 2013 (Main Post Chapel) 1145 am
bullMary Mother of God
General Protestant 24 December Monday (Fort DeRussy) 5pm
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
24 December Monday (Tripler) 630pm
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
24 December Monday (Main Post Chapel) 630 pm
Christmas Eve Service
24 December Monday (Soldiers amp Aliamanu Chapel) 7pm
Christmas Eve Service
Gospel 1 January Tuesday (Aliamanu Chapel) 10pm
New Years Eve Service
Jewish 13 December Thursday (Main Post Chapel) 6pm
Community Menorah Lighting
Community Calendar
November 19 2012
Send announcements a week prior to publication to communityhawaiiarmyweeklycom
December
3 Monday
Tree Lighting Ceremony mdash Tripler Army Medical Center will kick off the holiday season with its annual
ceremony 5-7 pm Monday Dec 3 on the Tripler lawn Afterwards light refreshments will be served and
families can participate in holiday-themed activities Santa Claus and his elves will make an appearance Call
433-5106
Other tree lighting ceremonies will be held Tuesday Dec 4 6 pm at Schofieldrsquos Generals Loop and
Thursday Dec 5 6 pm at Fort Shafterrsquos Palm Circle Visit wwwhimwrcom
Ongoing
Exchange Holiday Layaway mdash Schofield shoppers can select their gifts for layaway and stop by customer
service to complete the layaway process for free ldquoFor freerdquo means that while the Exchange collects an initial
$3 processing fee for new layaways the amount is returned to customers via an Exchange Merchandise Gift
Card upon final payment A deposit of 15 percent is required when starting the layaway process Visit
Exchange Customer Service for details and eligibility
Hiking Club mdash The Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club leads weekly hikes around various Oahu locations For
membership information visit htmcluborg Visiting hikers are welcome
Food for Families mdash ASYMCA at WAAF has an emergency food locker to assist military families in need
Call 624-
Hui Thrift Shop mdash The Hui Thrift Shop at SB offers great bargains and a chance to volunteer Located at 2107
Ulrich Way behind ACS the shop is open 9 am-1 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays and the first and third
Saturday of the month Consignment hours are 9-11 am Call 624-3254 or email
huithriftshopliaisongmailcom
Club Beyond mdash Middle and high school students in grades six-12 are invited to participate in Club Beyond
Email kschmidtclubbeyondorg or call 372-1567
Military Order of Foreign Wars mdashThe MOFW has established a command in Hawaii Commissioned and
warrant officers from all armed services who served overseas during foreign wars (and their hereditary
descendants) are eligible Email HI_MOFW armycom
Military Women of America mdash The Military Women of America Hawaii Chapter meets the second Saturday
of each month 11 am at the Oahu Veterans Center in Foster Village Members provide information and
support to women who are currently serving or have served in the military Call 422-4000
Jewish Services mdash Weekly worship services are now held 730 pm Friday nights Aloha Jewish Chapel Joint
Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam There are no longer Saturday morning services or Monday Bible studies at JBPHH
Service members interested in Jewish Bible study or keiki Hebrew School (Sunday School) can call 348-4560
or visit wwwchabadofhawaiicom Saturday services are available at the Ala Moana Hotel Call 735-8161
DEC 1
Seasons Best Craft amp Gift Fair
Aliiolani Elementary School 1240 7th Ave Kaimuki 8 am - 2 pm
200+ booths of crafts gifts amp food
DEC 1
Winter Wonderland
Calvary Church of the Pacific 99-400 Aiea Heights Dr 10 am - 2 pm
Craft fair bake sale free Christmas crafts for keiki 10 tons of snow for free play
food games amp fun for the whole family
DEC 1
MTA Holiday Craft amp Gift Fair
Mililani Town Assn Rec Center 5 95-1101 Ainamakua Dr 9 am - 2 pm
Crafts art food clothing gifts fun 87 booths
DEC 2
Windward Holiday Craft Fair amp Taste of Castle
Castle High School 45-386 Kaneohe Bay Dr Kaneohe 10 am - 2 pm
150 booths handmade crafts and jewelry silkscreened shirts womenschildrens
clothingaccessories Christmas gifts teachers gifts homemade jams Stampin Up
crafts country gifts quilts gift baskets decorative flags personalized items original
artwork and Hawaiian motif items ceramics pillows bath amp body products
packaged food and more
DEC 8
Moanalua High School Winter Craft Fair
2825 Ala Ilima St 9 am - 3 pm
Fabulous crafts plants gifts and ono food Over 200 vendors FREE parking -
school lot open to the public at 8am Lots of street parking
DEC 8
Seasons Best Craft amp Gift Fair
Aiea Elementary School 99-371 Moanalua Rd 8 am - 2 pm
150+ booths of crafts gifts amp food
DEC 8
Mililani High School ABC Craft Fair
96-1200 Meheula Pkwy in the schools gymnasium amp parking lot
9 am - 2 pm
110 booths
MBA
MBA
DEC 9
2012 McKinley HS Craft amp Gift Fair
McKinley High School cafeteria and surrounding grounds 9 am - 3 pm
A good fun event with friendly vendors selling unique gift items 95 booths Door
prizes and silent auction Enter from Pensacola Street entrance
DEC 9
Holiday Craft Gift amp Rubberstamp Expo
Neal Blaisdell Center - Hawaii Suites 777 Ward Ave 9 am - 3 pm
Featuring vendors selling handmade crafts gift items rubberstampscrapbooking
supplies and craft supplies A crafters clearance sale will also be held 30-50
booths Admission is free and open to the public
DEC 12
An Evening in Waipio
Hawaii Okinawa Center Banquet Hall 94-587 Ukee St
Waipio Gentry Business Park 530 - 9 pm
Featuring over 60 of Hawaiis premier crafters Enjoy shopping in air conditioned
comfort in the Hawaii Okinawa Centers Legacy Ballroom Food door prizes silent
auction entertaiment and Santa are a few of its feature
DEC 14-16
Honolulu Gift Fair
Blaisdell Exhibition Hall 777 Ward Ave
Fri 3 - 9pm Sat 9am - 9pm Sun 9am - 5pm
Over 300 booths Free admission
DEC 15
Radford High School CTE Craft Fair
4361 Salt Lake Blvd 10 am - 2 pm
Food gifts amp crafts Decorate a ginger bread house for only $3 (in cafeteria) Bank
of Hawaii ATM onsite
DEC 15
Mililanis Save the Best for Last
Mililani Uka Elementary School 94-380 Kuahelani Ave 9 am - 3 pm
Over 100 craft amp gift booths ono food food trucks and lots of great crafts amp gifts to
complete your Christmas shopping
Schofield BarracksTuesday December 4th 6 pm
on Generals Loop
Fort Shafter Thursday December 6th 6 pm
on Palm Circle
Every child present at the event and registered with CYSS between the ages of 6-weeks to 18 years will be given an age appropriate toy
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult for their safety
Appearances by costumed characters pictures with Santa entertainment andlight refreshments
Please call 655-0115 for more information
Schofield BarracksTuesday December 4th 6 pm
on Generals Loop
Fort Shafter Thursday December 6th 6 pm
on Palm Circle
Every child present at the event and registered with CYSS between the ages of 6-weeks to 18 years will be given an age appropriate toy
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult for their safety
Appearances by costumed characters pictures with Santa entertainment andlight refreshments
Please call 655-0115 for more information
This Parade will commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Arizona
Memorial In order to establish a memorial to honor those who died
in the attack on Pearl Harbor the USS Arizona Memorial was
dedicated in 1962 It has been visited by countless people from all
over the world during the past 50 years The Arizona Memorial is
one of the few war-time memorials in the United States where actual
survivors volunteer
2012 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade
December 7 2012
500pm - 730pm
jbiggspearlharborparadeorg
The 2012 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade will take place on Friday
December 7th beginning at
500pm with an opening ceremony at
Fort DeRussey Park
The parade will begin at 600pm through Waikiki on Kalakaua Avenue
to Kapiolani Park The day will conclude at 730pm with a family
concert to honor our military families presented by the Marine Band
from Kaneohe Bay1048579
MBA
ABOUT US
The Hui O Na Wahine is an all-ranks spouses club serving the 25th ID and the Schofield Barracks Community The Hui formed in 1931 and enjoys a long history of military and civilian service Our purpose is to contribute to the welfare of our local and military communities through charitable endeavors such as scholarships and welfare grants Hui membership is extended to all spouses of active duty soldiers retired military and DOD civilian contracted employees We join together to make lasting friendships give back and find fellowship with each other The name translates to the north group of women
Hui `O Na Wahine
PO Box 861305 Wahiawa HI 96786
wwwschofieldspousescom
PRESS RELEASE
Contact Alicia Partridge FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 360-941-4759 November 25 2012
ldquoChristmas in Hui Landrdquo Holiday December luncheon
Schofield Barracks- The Hui Orsquo Na Wahine all-ranks army spouses club is looking forward to celebrating the holiday season with an elegant holiday luncheon at the Nehelani Club on Thursday December 13
All military spouses are welcome to attend our Christmas themed luncheon and participate in some Christmas games have some fun shop with the Hui vendors and socialize with other spouses The trivia game will be all about Christmas Christmas movies and Christmas music Each table will compete for ornaments to decorate their centerpieces Members are also encouraged to wear their hui membership pins for random opportunity drawings and fill their purses for our purse game
ldquoWe are looking forward to celebrating the holidays with our membershiprdquo said 2nd Vice President Margaret Trimble ldquoIts that time of the year where we want spread the Christmas spiritrdquo
The event opens at 1030 am for shopping with a buffet lunch at 1100 am till 100 pm The event costs $2000 and covers a delicious lunch provided by the Nehelani Club Participants will also have time to shop with vendors and socialize with other spouses Some of the community vendors include Longaberger Tastefully Simple Thirty One Gifts Creative Memories Premiere designs Stampinrsquo Up Premiere Designs Silpada Avon Stella and Dot Tupperware Scentsy Once in a Blue Moon Designs and Choffy
For December the donation basket is for the Marines Toys for Tots drive to support our children during the holiday season Members are asked to bring new unused and unwrapped toys and in return they will receive free opportunity tickets
Reservations must be placed by Thursday December 6th at noon to huireservationsgmailcom Spouses must be 2012-2013 members of the Hui to attend the luncheon Applications are available on line and annual fees ($2500) will be accepted by mail and at the event Luncheons are held monthly and range in themes
For more information email huionawahinegmailcom or go to wwwschofieldspousesclubcom
Mail before Dec 18 to get it there by Christmas
By Star-Advertiser staff POSTED 0130 am HST Nov 27 2012
STAR-ADVERTISER FILE Plan to mail your packages by the suggested dates for delivery by Christmas
The US Postal Service is advising Hawaii residents and businesses to mail first class and priority cards and packages to the mainland no later than Dec 18 this year for delivery by Christmas
Other suggested mailing dates are Dec 10 for international or overseas military destinations Dec 13 for American Samoa Dec 14 for Guam and Saipan and Dec 20 for Hawaii destinations the Postal Service said Monday
Procrastinators have until Dec 20 to send packages to the mainland with expedited express mail service
The Postal Service said the dates are not deadlines and that mail sent after those dates could still arrive by Christmas The suggested dates however give packages the best chance of arriving on time the Postal Service said
The agency also said
raquo The Honolulu Airport post office will be open an additional day to serve customers on Dec 16 from noon to 5 pm
raquo Postal carriers on city routes will deliver parcels on two Sundays Dec 16 and 23
raquo Eighteen Hawaii post offices have self-serve kiosks at which customers can buy stamps and send packages On Oahu they are at the Aina Haina airport Ala Moana downtown Hawaii Kai Kailua Kaneohe Makiki Mililani Moiliili Waialae-Kahala Waikiki and Waipahu post offices On the neighbor islands they are at the Hilo Kailua-Kona Kihei Lahaina and Wailuku post offices
raquo People can get online discounts on postage print mailing labels and arrange for free parcel pickup at uspscom
raquo The Postal Service anticipates delivering almost 18 billion pieces of mail between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year
raquo The busiest mailing day is expected to be Dec 17 The busiest delivery day is likely to be Dec 19 for cards and letters and Dec 20 for packages
13
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES FREE COMMUNITY FORUMS
13 13 13
13
13
13 13 13 13
The Disability and Communication Access Board (DCAB) will be conducting free community forums to obtain feedback about emergency preparedness and the needs of individuals with disabilities and other access and functional needs related to the Interagency Action Plan for the Emergency Preparedness of People with Disabilities and Special Health Needs
13 Please come if you are an individual with a disability have a family member or friend with a disability work with people with disabilities or are interested in emergency management issues Hilo December 3 2012 Aging and Disability Resource Center 1000 am ndash 200 pm Training Room 1055 Kinoole Street Maui December 5 2012 Wailuku State Building 3rd Floor 1030 am ndash 200 pm Conference Room 54 High Street Kauai December 6 2012 Lihue State Building 2nd Floor Conference 1000 am ndash 200 pm Rooms A B and C 3059 Umi Street Kona December 10 2012 West Hawaii Civic Center Community 1000 am ndash 200 pm Meeting Hale 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway Oahu December 17 2012 919 Ala Moana Blvd 5th Floor Conference 1000 am ndash 200 pm Room
13 Should you have any questions would like to register for the forums or request an auxiliary aid or service (ie ASL interpreter large print material etc) please contact Debbie Jackson at (808) 586-8121 or via email at dcabdohhawaiigov seven days prior to the date of the event
13
MCBH SWAMP ROMP MCB Hawaii Kaneohe OCourse Field
Saturday February 16 2013 700 AM 6-Person Team $14000
Brief Description
The dirtiest race of the year returns to MCB Hawaii Get your teams ready for an exciting 5 mile run through the
mud and dirt on board Marine Corps Base Hawaii Kaneohe Bay This unique run takes teams through the Nuupia
ponds and down the Fort Hase beach over and under obstacles that challenge the strongest of competitors The
event is open to the public
Online Registration Closes
February 8 2013 at 400pm HST Go to
httpwwwactivecomrunningkailua-himcbh-swamp-romp-2013
Teams
This is a 6-person team event Teams with children ages 10-13 need to have at least 1 adult (person 18 or over) on
the team The minimum age to participate in this event is 10
Packet Pick-Up
Mandatory packet pickup will take place at the Fitness Expo on Friday 15 February 2013 at the Kahunas Ballroom
on MCB Hawaii from 1500-1900 Timing chips and race packets will be distributed at the Fitness Expo It is the
teams responsibility to keep track of their timing chip and bib number for the race WE WILL NOT PROVIDE
REPLACEMENT CHIPS ON RACE DAY Packets will not be available for pickup on race day
Waiver Form
All teams MUST SUBMIT A SIGNED WAIVER FORM IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THEIR PACKETS AT THE FITNESS
EXPO Waiver forms are mandatory and must be signed by all 6 team members
T-Shirts
T-shirts are not guaranteed if you register after Friday8 February 2013 at 1600 HST
Boot Camp for New Dads This class is meant to assist in preparing ldquosoon to be fathersrdquo for
the arrival of their new born child Topics covered include
Caring for the mom importance of teamwork dadrsquos role as a protector dadrsquos bag of tricks crying babies new mom
postpartum adjustment and safety
Date Every 2nd Saturday of every month Time 0900-1200 Location Schofield Barracks Army Community Services Training Center Bldg 647 (Next door to Sgt Smith Theater)
For more information please call (808) 655-0613655-4227
ABOUT US
The Hui `O Na Wahine is an all-ranks spouses club serving the 25th ID and the Schofield Barracks Community The Hui formed in 1931 and enjoys a long history of military and civilian service Our purpose is to contribute to the welfare of our local and military communities through charitable endeavors such as scholarships and welfare grants Hui membership is extended to all spouses of active duty soldiers retired military and DOD civilian contracted employees We join together to make lasting friendships give back and find fellowship with each other The name translates to the north group of women
Hui `O Na Wahine
PO Box 861305 Wahiawa HI 96786 wwwschofieldspousesclubcom
PRESS RELEASE
Contact Alicia Partridge FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 360-941-4759 November 27 2012
Schofield thrift store to close for winter break December 20
Schofield- The Hui `O Na Wahine thrift store on Schofield Barracks is holding several winter blow-out shelf-clearing sales before its winter break closure on Thursday December 20 The store will reopen again after its winter break and roof replacement on January 3
Sales include
o 50 off Christmas items on December 1st and 4th o Hawaiian bag sale all the clothes you can fit into the bag for $5 There will be a limited
amount of bags given out and excludes military uniforms gowns and consignment on Thursday Dec 13
o On December 15th and 18th Christmas items will be 75 off and 50 off all clothes and shoes
All sales exclude consignment items and must have black a Hui `O Na Wahine branded reusable bag
Revenue generated from the thrift shop is used to support the Huis mission to support the local community through program and scholarship amp welfare grants By purchasing consigning donating and volunteering the Hui is able to give the profits to those in need Last year $169000 was distributed in the form of welfare grants and scholarships The club is aiming to succeed that amount this year
ldquoWithout the thrift store the Hui would not be able to serve our community to the extent that we dordquo said Hui President Marti Ragano
The store is volunteer-supported and is always looking for people during its regular hours 9 am-1 pm on Tues Thurs Fri and the first and third Sat of the month The store is closed on the third Thursday for Hui `O Na Wahine events
All gently used items are accepted during regular business hours Cannot accept mattresses cribs car seats of any kind and all safety gear like helmets Mattresses or dirty broken soiled items will not be accepted Consignment services are also offered during regular business hours
For more information about the thrift store call manager Jocelyn Turner at (808) 624-3254 For information about the Hui O Na Wahine email huionawahinegmailcom or go to wwwschofieldspousesclubcom The Hui also has a Facebook group page
BLUE STAR CARD PERK The first 100 Blue Star Card kids to visit the BSC table
will make a unique keepsake ornament
Please call 655-0111 for more information
Saturday December 1st 800 am AMR Community Center
Adults - $900 Children - $600 RESERVATION REQUIRED - LIMITED SEATING
Tickets can be purchased SB amp FS Leisure Travel Services
Saturday December 1st 9 am AMR Community Center (FREE Admission)
(Bring a food donation and receive a raffle ticket to win prizes)
BLUE STAR CARD PERK The first 100 Blue Star Card kids to visit the BSC table
will make a unique keepsake ornament
Please call 655-0111 for more information
Saturday December 1st 800 am AMR Community Center
Adults - $900 Children - $600 RESERVATION REQUIRED - LIMITED SEATING
Tickets can be purchased SB amp FS Leisure Travel Services
Saturday December 1st 9 am AMR Community Center (FREE Admission)
(Bring a food donation and receive a raffle ticket to win prizes)
BLUE STAR CARD PERK The first 100 Blue Star Card kids to visit the BSC table
will make a unique keepsake ornament
Please call 655-0111 for more information
Saturday December 1st 800 am AMR Community Center
Adults - $900 Children - $600 RESERVATION REQUIRED - LIMITED SEATING
Tickets can be purchased SB amp FS Leisure Travel Services
Saturday December 1st 9 am AMR Community Center (FREE Admission)
(Bring a food donation and receive a raffle ticket to win prizes)
BLUE STAR CARD PERK The first 100 Blue Star Card kids to visit the BSC table
will make a unique keepsake ornament
Please call 655-0111 for more information
Saturday December 1st 800 am AMR Community Center
Adults - $900 Children - $600 RESERVATION REQUIRED - LIMITED SEATING
Tickets can be purchased SB amp FS Leisure Travel Services
Saturday December 1st 9 am AMR Community Center (FREE Admission)
(Bring a food donation and receive a raffle ticket to win prizes)
The forecast calls for 10 tons of snow showering Kapolei Commons
Saturday December 1st from 10-1pm
Come one come all to the Kapolei Commons SNOW DAY There will be fun for the
whole family (Kapolei TargetRoss shopping center)
Enter to win a trip for 4 to the Neighbor Islands on Go Airlines or a $250 76Gas
gift card by completing the online form at wwwthekapoleicommonscom
1000am - 100pm
Activities
FREE pictures with
Santa
Holiday Craft Booth
by YELP
Face Painting
Snowman Activity amp
Free Photo by
Verizon
Holiday Hair Sylings
by Salon Bobbi amp
Guy
1030am-100pm
Snow Play
Play in 10 tons of
Hawaiian Snow
Central Oahu Christmas Parades
Mililani Christmas Parade
December 1 Will begin at run from 900-1030 am The parade will start at the Mililani High School
Stadium at Kipapa Drive past Mililani Shopping Center onto Moenamanu Street onto
Kuahelani Avenue onto Meheula Parkway onto Lanikuhana Avenue to finish at the Town
Center of Mililani between Ruby Tuesday and Assagios The event is expected to have 1500
marchers 30 vehicles 10 floats and 2 bands
Mayors Annual Christmas Tree Lighting CeremonyParade
December 1 Sponsored by the City and County of Honolulu will begin at 600 pm and run till
approximately 1100 pm The event is expected to have 2000 marchers 40 vehicles 15 floats
and 15 bands It will start at Aala Park to King St Kokohead on King Street to end in a
closed-off portion of King Street between Punchbowl amp South Streets
Wahiawa Town Christmas Parade
December 7 Sponsored by Wahiawa Community amp Buisness Association The event is expected to have
300 marchers 10 vehicles amp 2 floats It will start at Kaala Elementary School to California
Avenue to North Cane Street where it will end at Center Street around 830 pm
Gentry Waipio Community Association Christmas Parade
December 8
Sponsored by Gentry Waipio Community Association kicks off at 1000 am The event is
expected to have 800 marchers 13 vehicles amp 1 band It will start at C to Waipio Uka St
Ukee St to Ka Uka Blvd to Waipio Uka St to end back at Gentry Waipio Shopping Center
at around 1130 am
Ewa Beach Lions Club Christmas Parade
December 15 Sponsored by Ewa Beach Lions Club kicks off at 1000 am The event is expected to have
1200 marchers 80 vehicles 12 floats amp 2 bands It will start at Ilima Intermediate School
Parking Lot to Ft Weaver Road to Kuhina Street to Hanakahi Street to North Road to Ft
Weaver Road and end at the Ilima Intermediate School Parking Lot at around noon
MBA
OPENING NIGHT SCHEDULE December 1 2012
4 pm Food booths keiki rides and t-shirt souvenir and novelty (glowstick and blinkies)
vendors open for business on the Civic Center grounds
6 pm Tree lighting ceremony in front of Honolulu Hale featuring a musical performance by
special guests
-The Electric Light Parade starts at River Street and proceeds down King Street
630 pm Mayor Peter B Carlisle will light the 50-foot City Christmas tree kicking off the
illumination of lights on trees and buildings from the Civic Center to Downtown to Chinatown
-The decorated tree display in the Honolulu Hale Courtyard and the wreath contest exhibit in
Lane Gallery officially opens
730 pm Holiday concert at the Sky Gate Stage begins (entertainment continues until 10 pm)
-Santa disembarks the last float in the parade and goes to the Mission Memorial Auditorium for
free picture taking until 900 pm
-Electric Light Parade vehicles ( the City bus ambulance trucks etc) will park on King Street
between Kawaiahao and Alapai Streets until 815 pm for people to visit
Artists scheduled to perform on Opening Night
Melveen Leed Frank Delima and Anuhea MBA
MBA
Easter Seals Hawaii
Annual Gingerbread Family Festival presented by The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation
13th Annual Oahu Gingerbread Family Festival Sunday December 2 2012
Neal Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall
930 to 1130 am and 1230 to 230 pm
Includes Community Competition Chef Competition Gingerbread
Construction On-site
kits-to-go photo with old Saint Nick in Santarsquos Corner and Santarsquos
Assisted Technology Workshop
2012 Community Chapel Holiday Schedule
MBA
Best wishes for the happiest of holidays
Catholic Services 4 December Tuesday (Wheeler Chapel) 6 pm
bullFirst Sunday of Advent
6 December Thursday (Aliamanu Chapel) 6 pm
bullAdvent Reconciliation
7 December Friday (Wheeler amp Aliamanu Chapel) 5pm
bullSolemnity of the Immaculate Conception
8 December Sunday (Tripler) 5pm
bullImmaculate Conception Mass
24 December Monday (Main Post Chapel Aliamanu ampTripler) 5pm
bullChildrenrsquos Christmas Mass
24 December Monday (Wheeler Chapel) 10 pm
bullChristmas Eve Mass
25 December Tuesday (Main Post Chapel) 1030 am
bullChristmas Mass
25 December Tuesday (Tripler) 1100 pm
bullChristmas Mass
31 December Monday (Aliamanu Chapel) 5pm
bullNew Years Eve Mass
1 January Tuesday 2013 (Main Post Chapel) 1145 am
bullMary Mother of God
General Protestant 24 December Monday (Fort DeRussy) 5pm
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
24 December Monday (Tripler) 630pm
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
24 December Monday (Main Post Chapel) 630 pm
Christmas Eve Service
24 December Monday (Soldiers amp Aliamanu Chapel) 7pm
Christmas Eve Service
Gospel 1 January Tuesday (Aliamanu Chapel) 10pm
New Years Eve Service
Jewish 13 December Thursday (Main Post Chapel) 6pm
Community Menorah Lighting
Community Calendar
November 19 2012
Send announcements a week prior to publication to communityhawaiiarmyweeklycom
December
3 Monday
Tree Lighting Ceremony mdash Tripler Army Medical Center will kick off the holiday season with its annual
ceremony 5-7 pm Monday Dec 3 on the Tripler lawn Afterwards light refreshments will be served and
families can participate in holiday-themed activities Santa Claus and his elves will make an appearance Call
433-5106
Other tree lighting ceremonies will be held Tuesday Dec 4 6 pm at Schofieldrsquos Generals Loop and
Thursday Dec 5 6 pm at Fort Shafterrsquos Palm Circle Visit wwwhimwrcom
Ongoing
Exchange Holiday Layaway mdash Schofield shoppers can select their gifts for layaway and stop by customer
service to complete the layaway process for free ldquoFor freerdquo means that while the Exchange collects an initial
$3 processing fee for new layaways the amount is returned to customers via an Exchange Merchandise Gift
Card upon final payment A deposit of 15 percent is required when starting the layaway process Visit
Exchange Customer Service for details and eligibility
Hiking Club mdash The Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club leads weekly hikes around various Oahu locations For
membership information visit htmcluborg Visiting hikers are welcome
Food for Families mdash ASYMCA at WAAF has an emergency food locker to assist military families in need
Call 624-
Hui Thrift Shop mdash The Hui Thrift Shop at SB offers great bargains and a chance to volunteer Located at 2107
Ulrich Way behind ACS the shop is open 9 am-1 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays and the first and third
Saturday of the month Consignment hours are 9-11 am Call 624-3254 or email
huithriftshopliaisongmailcom
Club Beyond mdash Middle and high school students in grades six-12 are invited to participate in Club Beyond
Email kschmidtclubbeyondorg or call 372-1567
Military Order of Foreign Wars mdashThe MOFW has established a command in Hawaii Commissioned and
warrant officers from all armed services who served overseas during foreign wars (and their hereditary
descendants) are eligible Email HI_MOFW armycom
Military Women of America mdash The Military Women of America Hawaii Chapter meets the second Saturday
of each month 11 am at the Oahu Veterans Center in Foster Village Members provide information and
support to women who are currently serving or have served in the military Call 422-4000
Jewish Services mdash Weekly worship services are now held 730 pm Friday nights Aloha Jewish Chapel Joint
Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam There are no longer Saturday morning services or Monday Bible studies at JBPHH
Service members interested in Jewish Bible study or keiki Hebrew School (Sunday School) can call 348-4560
or visit wwwchabadofhawaiicom Saturday services are available at the Ala Moana Hotel Call 735-8161
DEC 1
Seasons Best Craft amp Gift Fair
Aliiolani Elementary School 1240 7th Ave Kaimuki 8 am - 2 pm
200+ booths of crafts gifts amp food
DEC 1
Winter Wonderland
Calvary Church of the Pacific 99-400 Aiea Heights Dr 10 am - 2 pm
Craft fair bake sale free Christmas crafts for keiki 10 tons of snow for free play
food games amp fun for the whole family
DEC 1
MTA Holiday Craft amp Gift Fair
Mililani Town Assn Rec Center 5 95-1101 Ainamakua Dr 9 am - 2 pm
Crafts art food clothing gifts fun 87 booths
DEC 2
Windward Holiday Craft Fair amp Taste of Castle
Castle High School 45-386 Kaneohe Bay Dr Kaneohe 10 am - 2 pm
150 booths handmade crafts and jewelry silkscreened shirts womenschildrens
clothingaccessories Christmas gifts teachers gifts homemade jams Stampin Up
crafts country gifts quilts gift baskets decorative flags personalized items original
artwork and Hawaiian motif items ceramics pillows bath amp body products
packaged food and more
DEC 8
Moanalua High School Winter Craft Fair
2825 Ala Ilima St 9 am - 3 pm
Fabulous crafts plants gifts and ono food Over 200 vendors FREE parking -
school lot open to the public at 8am Lots of street parking
DEC 8
Seasons Best Craft amp Gift Fair
Aiea Elementary School 99-371 Moanalua Rd 8 am - 2 pm
150+ booths of crafts gifts amp food
DEC 8
Mililani High School ABC Craft Fair
96-1200 Meheula Pkwy in the schools gymnasium amp parking lot
9 am - 2 pm
110 booths
MBA
MBA
DEC 9
2012 McKinley HS Craft amp Gift Fair
McKinley High School cafeteria and surrounding grounds 9 am - 3 pm
A good fun event with friendly vendors selling unique gift items 95 booths Door
prizes and silent auction Enter from Pensacola Street entrance
DEC 9
Holiday Craft Gift amp Rubberstamp Expo
Neal Blaisdell Center - Hawaii Suites 777 Ward Ave 9 am - 3 pm
Featuring vendors selling handmade crafts gift items rubberstampscrapbooking
supplies and craft supplies A crafters clearance sale will also be held 30-50
booths Admission is free and open to the public
DEC 12
An Evening in Waipio
Hawaii Okinawa Center Banquet Hall 94-587 Ukee St
Waipio Gentry Business Park 530 - 9 pm
Featuring over 60 of Hawaiis premier crafters Enjoy shopping in air conditioned
comfort in the Hawaii Okinawa Centers Legacy Ballroom Food door prizes silent
auction entertaiment and Santa are a few of its feature
DEC 14-16
Honolulu Gift Fair
Blaisdell Exhibition Hall 777 Ward Ave
Fri 3 - 9pm Sat 9am - 9pm Sun 9am - 5pm
Over 300 booths Free admission
DEC 15
Radford High School CTE Craft Fair
4361 Salt Lake Blvd 10 am - 2 pm
Food gifts amp crafts Decorate a ginger bread house for only $3 (in cafeteria) Bank
of Hawaii ATM onsite
DEC 15
Mililanis Save the Best for Last
Mililani Uka Elementary School 94-380 Kuahelani Ave 9 am - 3 pm
Over 100 craft amp gift booths ono food food trucks and lots of great crafts amp gifts to
complete your Christmas shopping
Schofield BarracksTuesday December 4th 6 pm
on Generals Loop
Fort Shafter Thursday December 6th 6 pm
on Palm Circle
Every child present at the event and registered with CYSS between the ages of 6-weeks to 18 years will be given an age appropriate toy
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult for their safety
Appearances by costumed characters pictures with Santa entertainment andlight refreshments
Please call 655-0115 for more information
Schofield BarracksTuesday December 4th 6 pm
on Generals Loop
Fort Shafter Thursday December 6th 6 pm
on Palm Circle
Every child present at the event and registered with CYSS between the ages of 6-weeks to 18 years will be given an age appropriate toy
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult for their safety
Appearances by costumed characters pictures with Santa entertainment andlight refreshments
Please call 655-0115 for more information
This Parade will commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Arizona
Memorial In order to establish a memorial to honor those who died
in the attack on Pearl Harbor the USS Arizona Memorial was
dedicated in 1962 It has been visited by countless people from all
over the world during the past 50 years The Arizona Memorial is
one of the few war-time memorials in the United States where actual
survivors volunteer
2012 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade
December 7 2012
500pm - 730pm
jbiggspearlharborparadeorg
The 2012 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade will take place on Friday
December 7th beginning at
500pm with an opening ceremony at
Fort DeRussey Park
The parade will begin at 600pm through Waikiki on Kalakaua Avenue
to Kapiolani Park The day will conclude at 730pm with a family
concert to honor our military families presented by the Marine Band
from Kaneohe Bay1048579
MBA
ABOUT US
The Hui O Na Wahine is an all-ranks spouses club serving the 25th ID and the Schofield Barracks Community The Hui formed in 1931 and enjoys a long history of military and civilian service Our purpose is to contribute to the welfare of our local and military communities through charitable endeavors such as scholarships and welfare grants Hui membership is extended to all spouses of active duty soldiers retired military and DOD civilian contracted employees We join together to make lasting friendships give back and find fellowship with each other The name translates to the north group of women
Hui `O Na Wahine
PO Box 861305 Wahiawa HI 96786
wwwschofieldspousescom
PRESS RELEASE
Contact Alicia Partridge FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 360-941-4759 November 25 2012
ldquoChristmas in Hui Landrdquo Holiday December luncheon
Schofield Barracks- The Hui Orsquo Na Wahine all-ranks army spouses club is looking forward to celebrating the holiday season with an elegant holiday luncheon at the Nehelani Club on Thursday December 13
All military spouses are welcome to attend our Christmas themed luncheon and participate in some Christmas games have some fun shop with the Hui vendors and socialize with other spouses The trivia game will be all about Christmas Christmas movies and Christmas music Each table will compete for ornaments to decorate their centerpieces Members are also encouraged to wear their hui membership pins for random opportunity drawings and fill their purses for our purse game
ldquoWe are looking forward to celebrating the holidays with our membershiprdquo said 2nd Vice President Margaret Trimble ldquoIts that time of the year where we want spread the Christmas spiritrdquo
The event opens at 1030 am for shopping with a buffet lunch at 1100 am till 100 pm The event costs $2000 and covers a delicious lunch provided by the Nehelani Club Participants will also have time to shop with vendors and socialize with other spouses Some of the community vendors include Longaberger Tastefully Simple Thirty One Gifts Creative Memories Premiere designs Stampinrsquo Up Premiere Designs Silpada Avon Stella and Dot Tupperware Scentsy Once in a Blue Moon Designs and Choffy
For December the donation basket is for the Marines Toys for Tots drive to support our children during the holiday season Members are asked to bring new unused and unwrapped toys and in return they will receive free opportunity tickets
Reservations must be placed by Thursday December 6th at noon to huireservationsgmailcom Spouses must be 2012-2013 members of the Hui to attend the luncheon Applications are available on line and annual fees ($2500) will be accepted by mail and at the event Luncheons are held monthly and range in themes
For more information email huionawahinegmailcom or go to wwwschofieldspousesclubcom
Mail before Dec 18 to get it there by Christmas
By Star-Advertiser staff POSTED 0130 am HST Nov 27 2012
STAR-ADVERTISER FILE Plan to mail your packages by the suggested dates for delivery by Christmas
The US Postal Service is advising Hawaii residents and businesses to mail first class and priority cards and packages to the mainland no later than Dec 18 this year for delivery by Christmas
Other suggested mailing dates are Dec 10 for international or overseas military destinations Dec 13 for American Samoa Dec 14 for Guam and Saipan and Dec 20 for Hawaii destinations the Postal Service said Monday
Procrastinators have until Dec 20 to send packages to the mainland with expedited express mail service
The Postal Service said the dates are not deadlines and that mail sent after those dates could still arrive by Christmas The suggested dates however give packages the best chance of arriving on time the Postal Service said
The agency also said
raquo The Honolulu Airport post office will be open an additional day to serve customers on Dec 16 from noon to 5 pm
raquo Postal carriers on city routes will deliver parcels on two Sundays Dec 16 and 23
raquo Eighteen Hawaii post offices have self-serve kiosks at which customers can buy stamps and send packages On Oahu they are at the Aina Haina airport Ala Moana downtown Hawaii Kai Kailua Kaneohe Makiki Mililani Moiliili Waialae-Kahala Waikiki and Waipahu post offices On the neighbor islands they are at the Hilo Kailua-Kona Kihei Lahaina and Wailuku post offices
raquo People can get online discounts on postage print mailing labels and arrange for free parcel pickup at uspscom
raquo The Postal Service anticipates delivering almost 18 billion pieces of mail between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year
raquo The busiest mailing day is expected to be Dec 17 The busiest delivery day is likely to be Dec 19 for cards and letters and Dec 20 for packages
13
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES FREE COMMUNITY FORUMS
13 13 13
13
13
13 13 13 13
The Disability and Communication Access Board (DCAB) will be conducting free community forums to obtain feedback about emergency preparedness and the needs of individuals with disabilities and other access and functional needs related to the Interagency Action Plan for the Emergency Preparedness of People with Disabilities and Special Health Needs
13 Please come if you are an individual with a disability have a family member or friend with a disability work with people with disabilities or are interested in emergency management issues Hilo December 3 2012 Aging and Disability Resource Center 1000 am ndash 200 pm Training Room 1055 Kinoole Street Maui December 5 2012 Wailuku State Building 3rd Floor 1030 am ndash 200 pm Conference Room 54 High Street Kauai December 6 2012 Lihue State Building 2nd Floor Conference 1000 am ndash 200 pm Rooms A B and C 3059 Umi Street Kona December 10 2012 West Hawaii Civic Center Community 1000 am ndash 200 pm Meeting Hale 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway Oahu December 17 2012 919 Ala Moana Blvd 5th Floor Conference 1000 am ndash 200 pm Room
13 Should you have any questions would like to register for the forums or request an auxiliary aid or service (ie ASL interpreter large print material etc) please contact Debbie Jackson at (808) 586-8121 or via email at dcabdohhawaiigov seven days prior to the date of the event
13
MCBH SWAMP ROMP MCB Hawaii Kaneohe OCourse Field
Saturday February 16 2013 700 AM 6-Person Team $14000
Brief Description
The dirtiest race of the year returns to MCB Hawaii Get your teams ready for an exciting 5 mile run through the
mud and dirt on board Marine Corps Base Hawaii Kaneohe Bay This unique run takes teams through the Nuupia
ponds and down the Fort Hase beach over and under obstacles that challenge the strongest of competitors The
event is open to the public
Online Registration Closes
February 8 2013 at 400pm HST Go to
httpwwwactivecomrunningkailua-himcbh-swamp-romp-2013
Teams
This is a 6-person team event Teams with children ages 10-13 need to have at least 1 adult (person 18 or over) on
the team The minimum age to participate in this event is 10
Packet Pick-Up
Mandatory packet pickup will take place at the Fitness Expo on Friday 15 February 2013 at the Kahunas Ballroom
on MCB Hawaii from 1500-1900 Timing chips and race packets will be distributed at the Fitness Expo It is the
teams responsibility to keep track of their timing chip and bib number for the race WE WILL NOT PROVIDE
REPLACEMENT CHIPS ON RACE DAY Packets will not be available for pickup on race day
Waiver Form
All teams MUST SUBMIT A SIGNED WAIVER FORM IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THEIR PACKETS AT THE FITNESS
EXPO Waiver forms are mandatory and must be signed by all 6 team members
T-Shirts
T-shirts are not guaranteed if you register after Friday8 February 2013 at 1600 HST
Boot Camp for New Dads This class is meant to assist in preparing ldquosoon to be fathersrdquo for
the arrival of their new born child Topics covered include
Caring for the mom importance of teamwork dadrsquos role as a protector dadrsquos bag of tricks crying babies new mom
postpartum adjustment and safety
Date Every 2nd Saturday of every month Time 0900-1200 Location Schofield Barracks Army Community Services Training Center Bldg 647 (Next door to Sgt Smith Theater)
For more information please call (808) 655-0613655-4227
BLUE STAR CARD PERK The first 100 Blue Star Card kids to visit the BSC table
will make a unique keepsake ornament
Please call 655-0111 for more information
Saturday December 1st 800 am AMR Community Center
Adults - $900 Children - $600 RESERVATION REQUIRED - LIMITED SEATING
Tickets can be purchased SB amp FS Leisure Travel Services
Saturday December 1st 9 am AMR Community Center (FREE Admission)
(Bring a food donation and receive a raffle ticket to win prizes)
BLUE STAR CARD PERK The first 100 Blue Star Card kids to visit the BSC table
will make a unique keepsake ornament
Please call 655-0111 for more information
Saturday December 1st 800 am AMR Community Center
Adults - $900 Children - $600 RESERVATION REQUIRED - LIMITED SEATING
Tickets can be purchased SB amp FS Leisure Travel Services
Saturday December 1st 9 am AMR Community Center (FREE Admission)
(Bring a food donation and receive a raffle ticket to win prizes)
BLUE STAR CARD PERK The first 100 Blue Star Card kids to visit the BSC table
will make a unique keepsake ornament
Please call 655-0111 for more information
Saturday December 1st 800 am AMR Community Center
Adults - $900 Children - $600 RESERVATION REQUIRED - LIMITED SEATING
Tickets can be purchased SB amp FS Leisure Travel Services
Saturday December 1st 9 am AMR Community Center (FREE Admission)
(Bring a food donation and receive a raffle ticket to win prizes)
BLUE STAR CARD PERK The first 100 Blue Star Card kids to visit the BSC table
will make a unique keepsake ornament
Please call 655-0111 for more information
Saturday December 1st 800 am AMR Community Center
Adults - $900 Children - $600 RESERVATION REQUIRED - LIMITED SEATING
Tickets can be purchased SB amp FS Leisure Travel Services
Saturday December 1st 9 am AMR Community Center (FREE Admission)
(Bring a food donation and receive a raffle ticket to win prizes)
The forecast calls for 10 tons of snow showering Kapolei Commons
Saturday December 1st from 10-1pm
Come one come all to the Kapolei Commons SNOW DAY There will be fun for the
whole family (Kapolei TargetRoss shopping center)
Enter to win a trip for 4 to the Neighbor Islands on Go Airlines or a $250 76Gas
gift card by completing the online form at wwwthekapoleicommonscom
1000am - 100pm
Activities
FREE pictures with
Santa
Holiday Craft Booth
by YELP
Face Painting
Snowman Activity amp
Free Photo by
Verizon
Holiday Hair Sylings
by Salon Bobbi amp
Guy
1030am-100pm
Snow Play
Play in 10 tons of
Hawaiian Snow
Central Oahu Christmas Parades
Mililani Christmas Parade
December 1 Will begin at run from 900-1030 am The parade will start at the Mililani High School
Stadium at Kipapa Drive past Mililani Shopping Center onto Moenamanu Street onto
Kuahelani Avenue onto Meheula Parkway onto Lanikuhana Avenue to finish at the Town
Center of Mililani between Ruby Tuesday and Assagios The event is expected to have 1500
marchers 30 vehicles 10 floats and 2 bands
Mayors Annual Christmas Tree Lighting CeremonyParade
December 1 Sponsored by the City and County of Honolulu will begin at 600 pm and run till
approximately 1100 pm The event is expected to have 2000 marchers 40 vehicles 15 floats
and 15 bands It will start at Aala Park to King St Kokohead on King Street to end in a
closed-off portion of King Street between Punchbowl amp South Streets
Wahiawa Town Christmas Parade
December 7 Sponsored by Wahiawa Community amp Buisness Association The event is expected to have
300 marchers 10 vehicles amp 2 floats It will start at Kaala Elementary School to California
Avenue to North Cane Street where it will end at Center Street around 830 pm
Gentry Waipio Community Association Christmas Parade
December 8
Sponsored by Gentry Waipio Community Association kicks off at 1000 am The event is
expected to have 800 marchers 13 vehicles amp 1 band It will start at C to Waipio Uka St
Ukee St to Ka Uka Blvd to Waipio Uka St to end back at Gentry Waipio Shopping Center
at around 1130 am
Ewa Beach Lions Club Christmas Parade
December 15 Sponsored by Ewa Beach Lions Club kicks off at 1000 am The event is expected to have
1200 marchers 80 vehicles 12 floats amp 2 bands It will start at Ilima Intermediate School
Parking Lot to Ft Weaver Road to Kuhina Street to Hanakahi Street to North Road to Ft
Weaver Road and end at the Ilima Intermediate School Parking Lot at around noon
MBA
OPENING NIGHT SCHEDULE December 1 2012
4 pm Food booths keiki rides and t-shirt souvenir and novelty (glowstick and blinkies)
vendors open for business on the Civic Center grounds
6 pm Tree lighting ceremony in front of Honolulu Hale featuring a musical performance by
special guests
-The Electric Light Parade starts at River Street and proceeds down King Street
630 pm Mayor Peter B Carlisle will light the 50-foot City Christmas tree kicking off the
illumination of lights on trees and buildings from the Civic Center to Downtown to Chinatown
-The decorated tree display in the Honolulu Hale Courtyard and the wreath contest exhibit in
Lane Gallery officially opens
730 pm Holiday concert at the Sky Gate Stage begins (entertainment continues until 10 pm)
-Santa disembarks the last float in the parade and goes to the Mission Memorial Auditorium for
free picture taking until 900 pm
-Electric Light Parade vehicles ( the City bus ambulance trucks etc) will park on King Street
between Kawaiahao and Alapai Streets until 815 pm for people to visit
Artists scheduled to perform on Opening Night
Melveen Leed Frank Delima and Anuhea MBA
MBA
Easter Seals Hawaii
Annual Gingerbread Family Festival presented by The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation
13th Annual Oahu Gingerbread Family Festival Sunday December 2 2012
Neal Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall
930 to 1130 am and 1230 to 230 pm
Includes Community Competition Chef Competition Gingerbread
Construction On-site
kits-to-go photo with old Saint Nick in Santarsquos Corner and Santarsquos
Assisted Technology Workshop
2012 Community Chapel Holiday Schedule
MBA
Best wishes for the happiest of holidays
Catholic Services 4 December Tuesday (Wheeler Chapel) 6 pm
bullFirst Sunday of Advent
6 December Thursday (Aliamanu Chapel) 6 pm
bullAdvent Reconciliation
7 December Friday (Wheeler amp Aliamanu Chapel) 5pm
bullSolemnity of the Immaculate Conception
8 December Sunday (Tripler) 5pm
bullImmaculate Conception Mass
24 December Monday (Main Post Chapel Aliamanu ampTripler) 5pm
bullChildrenrsquos Christmas Mass
24 December Monday (Wheeler Chapel) 10 pm
bullChristmas Eve Mass
25 December Tuesday (Main Post Chapel) 1030 am
bullChristmas Mass
25 December Tuesday (Tripler) 1100 pm
bullChristmas Mass
31 December Monday (Aliamanu Chapel) 5pm
bullNew Years Eve Mass
1 January Tuesday 2013 (Main Post Chapel) 1145 am
bullMary Mother of God
General Protestant 24 December Monday (Fort DeRussy) 5pm
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
24 December Monday (Tripler) 630pm
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
24 December Monday (Main Post Chapel) 630 pm
Christmas Eve Service
24 December Monday (Soldiers amp Aliamanu Chapel) 7pm
Christmas Eve Service
Gospel 1 January Tuesday (Aliamanu Chapel) 10pm
New Years Eve Service
Jewish 13 December Thursday (Main Post Chapel) 6pm
Community Menorah Lighting
Community Calendar
November 19 2012
Send announcements a week prior to publication to communityhawaiiarmyweeklycom
December
3 Monday
Tree Lighting Ceremony mdash Tripler Army Medical Center will kick off the holiday season with its annual
ceremony 5-7 pm Monday Dec 3 on the Tripler lawn Afterwards light refreshments will be served and
families can participate in holiday-themed activities Santa Claus and his elves will make an appearance Call
433-5106
Other tree lighting ceremonies will be held Tuesday Dec 4 6 pm at Schofieldrsquos Generals Loop and
Thursday Dec 5 6 pm at Fort Shafterrsquos Palm Circle Visit wwwhimwrcom
Ongoing
Exchange Holiday Layaway mdash Schofield shoppers can select their gifts for layaway and stop by customer
service to complete the layaway process for free ldquoFor freerdquo means that while the Exchange collects an initial
$3 processing fee for new layaways the amount is returned to customers via an Exchange Merchandise Gift
Card upon final payment A deposit of 15 percent is required when starting the layaway process Visit
Exchange Customer Service for details and eligibility
Hiking Club mdash The Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club leads weekly hikes around various Oahu locations For
membership information visit htmcluborg Visiting hikers are welcome
Food for Families mdash ASYMCA at WAAF has an emergency food locker to assist military families in need
Call 624-
Hui Thrift Shop mdash The Hui Thrift Shop at SB offers great bargains and a chance to volunteer Located at 2107
Ulrich Way behind ACS the shop is open 9 am-1 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays and the first and third
Saturday of the month Consignment hours are 9-11 am Call 624-3254 or email
huithriftshopliaisongmailcom
Club Beyond mdash Middle and high school students in grades six-12 are invited to participate in Club Beyond
Email kschmidtclubbeyondorg or call 372-1567
Military Order of Foreign Wars mdashThe MOFW has established a command in Hawaii Commissioned and
warrant officers from all armed services who served overseas during foreign wars (and their hereditary
descendants) are eligible Email HI_MOFW armycom
Military Women of America mdash The Military Women of America Hawaii Chapter meets the second Saturday
of each month 11 am at the Oahu Veterans Center in Foster Village Members provide information and
support to women who are currently serving or have served in the military Call 422-4000
Jewish Services mdash Weekly worship services are now held 730 pm Friday nights Aloha Jewish Chapel Joint
Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam There are no longer Saturday morning services or Monday Bible studies at JBPHH
Service members interested in Jewish Bible study or keiki Hebrew School (Sunday School) can call 348-4560
or visit wwwchabadofhawaiicom Saturday services are available at the Ala Moana Hotel Call 735-8161
DEC 1
Seasons Best Craft amp Gift Fair
Aliiolani Elementary School 1240 7th Ave Kaimuki 8 am - 2 pm
200+ booths of crafts gifts amp food
DEC 1
Winter Wonderland
Calvary Church of the Pacific 99-400 Aiea Heights Dr 10 am - 2 pm
Craft fair bake sale free Christmas crafts for keiki 10 tons of snow for free play
food games amp fun for the whole family
DEC 1
MTA Holiday Craft amp Gift Fair
Mililani Town Assn Rec Center 5 95-1101 Ainamakua Dr 9 am - 2 pm
Crafts art food clothing gifts fun 87 booths
DEC 2
Windward Holiday Craft Fair amp Taste of Castle
Castle High School 45-386 Kaneohe Bay Dr Kaneohe 10 am - 2 pm
150 booths handmade crafts and jewelry silkscreened shirts womenschildrens
clothingaccessories Christmas gifts teachers gifts homemade jams Stampin Up
crafts country gifts quilts gift baskets decorative flags personalized items original
artwork and Hawaiian motif items ceramics pillows bath amp body products
packaged food and more
DEC 8
Moanalua High School Winter Craft Fair
2825 Ala Ilima St 9 am - 3 pm
Fabulous crafts plants gifts and ono food Over 200 vendors FREE parking -
school lot open to the public at 8am Lots of street parking
DEC 8
Seasons Best Craft amp Gift Fair
Aiea Elementary School 99-371 Moanalua Rd 8 am - 2 pm
150+ booths of crafts gifts amp food
DEC 8
Mililani High School ABC Craft Fair
96-1200 Meheula Pkwy in the schools gymnasium amp parking lot
9 am - 2 pm
110 booths
MBA
MBA
DEC 9
2012 McKinley HS Craft amp Gift Fair
McKinley High School cafeteria and surrounding grounds 9 am - 3 pm
A good fun event with friendly vendors selling unique gift items 95 booths Door
prizes and silent auction Enter from Pensacola Street entrance
DEC 9
Holiday Craft Gift amp Rubberstamp Expo
Neal Blaisdell Center - Hawaii Suites 777 Ward Ave 9 am - 3 pm
Featuring vendors selling handmade crafts gift items rubberstampscrapbooking
supplies and craft supplies A crafters clearance sale will also be held 30-50
booths Admission is free and open to the public
DEC 12
An Evening in Waipio
Hawaii Okinawa Center Banquet Hall 94-587 Ukee St
Waipio Gentry Business Park 530 - 9 pm
Featuring over 60 of Hawaiis premier crafters Enjoy shopping in air conditioned
comfort in the Hawaii Okinawa Centers Legacy Ballroom Food door prizes silent
auction entertaiment and Santa are a few of its feature
DEC 14-16
Honolulu Gift Fair
Blaisdell Exhibition Hall 777 Ward Ave
Fri 3 - 9pm Sat 9am - 9pm Sun 9am - 5pm
Over 300 booths Free admission
DEC 15
Radford High School CTE Craft Fair
4361 Salt Lake Blvd 10 am - 2 pm
Food gifts amp crafts Decorate a ginger bread house for only $3 (in cafeteria) Bank
of Hawaii ATM onsite
DEC 15
Mililanis Save the Best for Last
Mililani Uka Elementary School 94-380 Kuahelani Ave 9 am - 3 pm
Over 100 craft amp gift booths ono food food trucks and lots of great crafts amp gifts to
complete your Christmas shopping
Schofield BarracksTuesday December 4th 6 pm
on Generals Loop
Fort Shafter Thursday December 6th 6 pm
on Palm Circle
Every child present at the event and registered with CYSS between the ages of 6-weeks to 18 years will be given an age appropriate toy
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult for their safety
Appearances by costumed characters pictures with Santa entertainment andlight refreshments
Please call 655-0115 for more information
Schofield BarracksTuesday December 4th 6 pm
on Generals Loop
Fort Shafter Thursday December 6th 6 pm
on Palm Circle
Every child present at the event and registered with CYSS between the ages of 6-weeks to 18 years will be given an age appropriate toy
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult for their safety
Appearances by costumed characters pictures with Santa entertainment andlight refreshments
Please call 655-0115 for more information
This Parade will commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Arizona
Memorial In order to establish a memorial to honor those who died
in the attack on Pearl Harbor the USS Arizona Memorial was
dedicated in 1962 It has been visited by countless people from all
over the world during the past 50 years The Arizona Memorial is
one of the few war-time memorials in the United States where actual
survivors volunteer
2012 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade
December 7 2012
500pm - 730pm
jbiggspearlharborparadeorg
The 2012 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade will take place on Friday
December 7th beginning at
500pm with an opening ceremony at
Fort DeRussey Park
The parade will begin at 600pm through Waikiki on Kalakaua Avenue
to Kapiolani Park The day will conclude at 730pm with a family
concert to honor our military families presented by the Marine Band
from Kaneohe Bay1048579
MBA
ABOUT US
The Hui O Na Wahine is an all-ranks spouses club serving the 25th ID and the Schofield Barracks Community The Hui formed in 1931 and enjoys a long history of military and civilian service Our purpose is to contribute to the welfare of our local and military communities through charitable endeavors such as scholarships and welfare grants Hui membership is extended to all spouses of active duty soldiers retired military and DOD civilian contracted employees We join together to make lasting friendships give back and find fellowship with each other The name translates to the north group of women
Hui `O Na Wahine
PO Box 861305 Wahiawa HI 96786
wwwschofieldspousescom
PRESS RELEASE
Contact Alicia Partridge FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 360-941-4759 November 25 2012
ldquoChristmas in Hui Landrdquo Holiday December luncheon
Schofield Barracks- The Hui Orsquo Na Wahine all-ranks army spouses club is looking forward to celebrating the holiday season with an elegant holiday luncheon at the Nehelani Club on Thursday December 13
All military spouses are welcome to attend our Christmas themed luncheon and participate in some Christmas games have some fun shop with the Hui vendors and socialize with other spouses The trivia game will be all about Christmas Christmas movies and Christmas music Each table will compete for ornaments to decorate their centerpieces Members are also encouraged to wear their hui membership pins for random opportunity drawings and fill their purses for our purse game
ldquoWe are looking forward to celebrating the holidays with our membershiprdquo said 2nd Vice President Margaret Trimble ldquoIts that time of the year where we want spread the Christmas spiritrdquo
The event opens at 1030 am for shopping with a buffet lunch at 1100 am till 100 pm The event costs $2000 and covers a delicious lunch provided by the Nehelani Club Participants will also have time to shop with vendors and socialize with other spouses Some of the community vendors include Longaberger Tastefully Simple Thirty One Gifts Creative Memories Premiere designs Stampinrsquo Up Premiere Designs Silpada Avon Stella and Dot Tupperware Scentsy Once in a Blue Moon Designs and Choffy
For December the donation basket is for the Marines Toys for Tots drive to support our children during the holiday season Members are asked to bring new unused and unwrapped toys and in return they will receive free opportunity tickets
Reservations must be placed by Thursday December 6th at noon to huireservationsgmailcom Spouses must be 2012-2013 members of the Hui to attend the luncheon Applications are available on line and annual fees ($2500) will be accepted by mail and at the event Luncheons are held monthly and range in themes
For more information email huionawahinegmailcom or go to wwwschofieldspousesclubcom
Mail before Dec 18 to get it there by Christmas
By Star-Advertiser staff POSTED 0130 am HST Nov 27 2012
STAR-ADVERTISER FILE Plan to mail your packages by the suggested dates for delivery by Christmas
The US Postal Service is advising Hawaii residents and businesses to mail first class and priority cards and packages to the mainland no later than Dec 18 this year for delivery by Christmas
Other suggested mailing dates are Dec 10 for international or overseas military destinations Dec 13 for American Samoa Dec 14 for Guam and Saipan and Dec 20 for Hawaii destinations the Postal Service said Monday
Procrastinators have until Dec 20 to send packages to the mainland with expedited express mail service
The Postal Service said the dates are not deadlines and that mail sent after those dates could still arrive by Christmas The suggested dates however give packages the best chance of arriving on time the Postal Service said
The agency also said
raquo The Honolulu Airport post office will be open an additional day to serve customers on Dec 16 from noon to 5 pm
raquo Postal carriers on city routes will deliver parcels on two Sundays Dec 16 and 23
raquo Eighteen Hawaii post offices have self-serve kiosks at which customers can buy stamps and send packages On Oahu they are at the Aina Haina airport Ala Moana downtown Hawaii Kai Kailua Kaneohe Makiki Mililani Moiliili Waialae-Kahala Waikiki and Waipahu post offices On the neighbor islands they are at the Hilo Kailua-Kona Kihei Lahaina and Wailuku post offices
raquo People can get online discounts on postage print mailing labels and arrange for free parcel pickup at uspscom
raquo The Postal Service anticipates delivering almost 18 billion pieces of mail between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year
raquo The busiest mailing day is expected to be Dec 17 The busiest delivery day is likely to be Dec 19 for cards and letters and Dec 20 for packages
13
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES FREE COMMUNITY FORUMS
13 13 13
13
13
13 13 13 13
The Disability and Communication Access Board (DCAB) will be conducting free community forums to obtain feedback about emergency preparedness and the needs of individuals with disabilities and other access and functional needs related to the Interagency Action Plan for the Emergency Preparedness of People with Disabilities and Special Health Needs
13 Please come if you are an individual with a disability have a family member or friend with a disability work with people with disabilities or are interested in emergency management issues Hilo December 3 2012 Aging and Disability Resource Center 1000 am ndash 200 pm Training Room 1055 Kinoole Street Maui December 5 2012 Wailuku State Building 3rd Floor 1030 am ndash 200 pm Conference Room 54 High Street Kauai December 6 2012 Lihue State Building 2nd Floor Conference 1000 am ndash 200 pm Rooms A B and C 3059 Umi Street Kona December 10 2012 West Hawaii Civic Center Community 1000 am ndash 200 pm Meeting Hale 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway Oahu December 17 2012 919 Ala Moana Blvd 5th Floor Conference 1000 am ndash 200 pm Room
13 Should you have any questions would like to register for the forums or request an auxiliary aid or service (ie ASL interpreter large print material etc) please contact Debbie Jackson at (808) 586-8121 or via email at dcabdohhawaiigov seven days prior to the date of the event
13
MCBH SWAMP ROMP MCB Hawaii Kaneohe OCourse Field
Saturday February 16 2013 700 AM 6-Person Team $14000
Brief Description
The dirtiest race of the year returns to MCB Hawaii Get your teams ready for an exciting 5 mile run through the
mud and dirt on board Marine Corps Base Hawaii Kaneohe Bay This unique run takes teams through the Nuupia
ponds and down the Fort Hase beach over and under obstacles that challenge the strongest of competitors The
event is open to the public
Online Registration Closes
February 8 2013 at 400pm HST Go to
httpwwwactivecomrunningkailua-himcbh-swamp-romp-2013
Teams
This is a 6-person team event Teams with children ages 10-13 need to have at least 1 adult (person 18 or over) on
the team The minimum age to participate in this event is 10
Packet Pick-Up
Mandatory packet pickup will take place at the Fitness Expo on Friday 15 February 2013 at the Kahunas Ballroom
on MCB Hawaii from 1500-1900 Timing chips and race packets will be distributed at the Fitness Expo It is the
teams responsibility to keep track of their timing chip and bib number for the race WE WILL NOT PROVIDE
REPLACEMENT CHIPS ON RACE DAY Packets will not be available for pickup on race day
Waiver Form
All teams MUST SUBMIT A SIGNED WAIVER FORM IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THEIR PACKETS AT THE FITNESS
EXPO Waiver forms are mandatory and must be signed by all 6 team members
T-Shirts
T-shirts are not guaranteed if you register after Friday8 February 2013 at 1600 HST
Boot Camp for New Dads This class is meant to assist in preparing ldquosoon to be fathersrdquo for
the arrival of their new born child Topics covered include
Caring for the mom importance of teamwork dadrsquos role as a protector dadrsquos bag of tricks crying babies new mom
postpartum adjustment and safety
Date Every 2nd Saturday of every month Time 0900-1200 Location Schofield Barracks Army Community Services Training Center Bldg 647 (Next door to Sgt Smith Theater)
For more information please call (808) 655-0613655-4227
The forecast calls for 10 tons of snow showering Kapolei Commons
Saturday December 1st from 10-1pm
Come one come all to the Kapolei Commons SNOW DAY There will be fun for the
whole family (Kapolei TargetRoss shopping center)
Enter to win a trip for 4 to the Neighbor Islands on Go Airlines or a $250 76Gas
gift card by completing the online form at wwwthekapoleicommonscom
1000am - 100pm
Activities
FREE pictures with
Santa
Holiday Craft Booth
by YELP
Face Painting
Snowman Activity amp
Free Photo by
Verizon
Holiday Hair Sylings
by Salon Bobbi amp
Guy
1030am-100pm
Snow Play
Play in 10 tons of
Hawaiian Snow
Central Oahu Christmas Parades
Mililani Christmas Parade
December 1 Will begin at run from 900-1030 am The parade will start at the Mililani High School
Stadium at Kipapa Drive past Mililani Shopping Center onto Moenamanu Street onto
Kuahelani Avenue onto Meheula Parkway onto Lanikuhana Avenue to finish at the Town
Center of Mililani between Ruby Tuesday and Assagios The event is expected to have 1500
marchers 30 vehicles 10 floats and 2 bands
Mayors Annual Christmas Tree Lighting CeremonyParade
December 1 Sponsored by the City and County of Honolulu will begin at 600 pm and run till
approximately 1100 pm The event is expected to have 2000 marchers 40 vehicles 15 floats
and 15 bands It will start at Aala Park to King St Kokohead on King Street to end in a
closed-off portion of King Street between Punchbowl amp South Streets
Wahiawa Town Christmas Parade
December 7 Sponsored by Wahiawa Community amp Buisness Association The event is expected to have
300 marchers 10 vehicles amp 2 floats It will start at Kaala Elementary School to California
Avenue to North Cane Street where it will end at Center Street around 830 pm
Gentry Waipio Community Association Christmas Parade
December 8
Sponsored by Gentry Waipio Community Association kicks off at 1000 am The event is
expected to have 800 marchers 13 vehicles amp 1 band It will start at C to Waipio Uka St
Ukee St to Ka Uka Blvd to Waipio Uka St to end back at Gentry Waipio Shopping Center
at around 1130 am
Ewa Beach Lions Club Christmas Parade
December 15 Sponsored by Ewa Beach Lions Club kicks off at 1000 am The event is expected to have
1200 marchers 80 vehicles 12 floats amp 2 bands It will start at Ilima Intermediate School
Parking Lot to Ft Weaver Road to Kuhina Street to Hanakahi Street to North Road to Ft
Weaver Road and end at the Ilima Intermediate School Parking Lot at around noon
MBA
OPENING NIGHT SCHEDULE December 1 2012
4 pm Food booths keiki rides and t-shirt souvenir and novelty (glowstick and blinkies)
vendors open for business on the Civic Center grounds
6 pm Tree lighting ceremony in front of Honolulu Hale featuring a musical performance by
special guests
-The Electric Light Parade starts at River Street and proceeds down King Street
630 pm Mayor Peter B Carlisle will light the 50-foot City Christmas tree kicking off the
illumination of lights on trees and buildings from the Civic Center to Downtown to Chinatown
-The decorated tree display in the Honolulu Hale Courtyard and the wreath contest exhibit in
Lane Gallery officially opens
730 pm Holiday concert at the Sky Gate Stage begins (entertainment continues until 10 pm)
-Santa disembarks the last float in the parade and goes to the Mission Memorial Auditorium for
free picture taking until 900 pm
-Electric Light Parade vehicles ( the City bus ambulance trucks etc) will park on King Street
between Kawaiahao and Alapai Streets until 815 pm for people to visit
Artists scheduled to perform on Opening Night
Melveen Leed Frank Delima and Anuhea MBA
MBA
Easter Seals Hawaii
Annual Gingerbread Family Festival presented by The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation
13th Annual Oahu Gingerbread Family Festival Sunday December 2 2012
Neal Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall
930 to 1130 am and 1230 to 230 pm
Includes Community Competition Chef Competition Gingerbread
Construction On-site
kits-to-go photo with old Saint Nick in Santarsquos Corner and Santarsquos
Assisted Technology Workshop
2012 Community Chapel Holiday Schedule
MBA
Best wishes for the happiest of holidays
Catholic Services 4 December Tuesday (Wheeler Chapel) 6 pm
bullFirst Sunday of Advent
6 December Thursday (Aliamanu Chapel) 6 pm
bullAdvent Reconciliation
7 December Friday (Wheeler amp Aliamanu Chapel) 5pm
bullSolemnity of the Immaculate Conception
8 December Sunday (Tripler) 5pm
bullImmaculate Conception Mass
24 December Monday (Main Post Chapel Aliamanu ampTripler) 5pm
bullChildrenrsquos Christmas Mass
24 December Monday (Wheeler Chapel) 10 pm
bullChristmas Eve Mass
25 December Tuesday (Main Post Chapel) 1030 am
bullChristmas Mass
25 December Tuesday (Tripler) 1100 pm
bullChristmas Mass
31 December Monday (Aliamanu Chapel) 5pm
bullNew Years Eve Mass
1 January Tuesday 2013 (Main Post Chapel) 1145 am
bullMary Mother of God
General Protestant 24 December Monday (Fort DeRussy) 5pm
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
24 December Monday (Tripler) 630pm
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
24 December Monday (Main Post Chapel) 630 pm
Christmas Eve Service
24 December Monday (Soldiers amp Aliamanu Chapel) 7pm
Christmas Eve Service
Gospel 1 January Tuesday (Aliamanu Chapel) 10pm
New Years Eve Service
Jewish 13 December Thursday (Main Post Chapel) 6pm
Community Menorah Lighting
Community Calendar
November 19 2012
Send announcements a week prior to publication to communityhawaiiarmyweeklycom
December
3 Monday
Tree Lighting Ceremony mdash Tripler Army Medical Center will kick off the holiday season with its annual
ceremony 5-7 pm Monday Dec 3 on the Tripler lawn Afterwards light refreshments will be served and
families can participate in holiday-themed activities Santa Claus and his elves will make an appearance Call
433-5106
Other tree lighting ceremonies will be held Tuesday Dec 4 6 pm at Schofieldrsquos Generals Loop and
Thursday Dec 5 6 pm at Fort Shafterrsquos Palm Circle Visit wwwhimwrcom
Ongoing
Exchange Holiday Layaway mdash Schofield shoppers can select their gifts for layaway and stop by customer
service to complete the layaway process for free ldquoFor freerdquo means that while the Exchange collects an initial
$3 processing fee for new layaways the amount is returned to customers via an Exchange Merchandise Gift
Card upon final payment A deposit of 15 percent is required when starting the layaway process Visit
Exchange Customer Service for details and eligibility
Hiking Club mdash The Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club leads weekly hikes around various Oahu locations For
membership information visit htmcluborg Visiting hikers are welcome
Food for Families mdash ASYMCA at WAAF has an emergency food locker to assist military families in need
Call 624-
Hui Thrift Shop mdash The Hui Thrift Shop at SB offers great bargains and a chance to volunteer Located at 2107
Ulrich Way behind ACS the shop is open 9 am-1 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays and the first and third
Saturday of the month Consignment hours are 9-11 am Call 624-3254 or email
huithriftshopliaisongmailcom
Club Beyond mdash Middle and high school students in grades six-12 are invited to participate in Club Beyond
Email kschmidtclubbeyondorg or call 372-1567
Military Order of Foreign Wars mdashThe MOFW has established a command in Hawaii Commissioned and
warrant officers from all armed services who served overseas during foreign wars (and their hereditary
descendants) are eligible Email HI_MOFW armycom
Military Women of America mdash The Military Women of America Hawaii Chapter meets the second Saturday
of each month 11 am at the Oahu Veterans Center in Foster Village Members provide information and
support to women who are currently serving or have served in the military Call 422-4000
Jewish Services mdash Weekly worship services are now held 730 pm Friday nights Aloha Jewish Chapel Joint
Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam There are no longer Saturday morning services or Monday Bible studies at JBPHH
Service members interested in Jewish Bible study or keiki Hebrew School (Sunday School) can call 348-4560
or visit wwwchabadofhawaiicom Saturday services are available at the Ala Moana Hotel Call 735-8161
DEC 1
Seasons Best Craft amp Gift Fair
Aliiolani Elementary School 1240 7th Ave Kaimuki 8 am - 2 pm
200+ booths of crafts gifts amp food
DEC 1
Winter Wonderland
Calvary Church of the Pacific 99-400 Aiea Heights Dr 10 am - 2 pm
Craft fair bake sale free Christmas crafts for keiki 10 tons of snow for free play
food games amp fun for the whole family
DEC 1
MTA Holiday Craft amp Gift Fair
Mililani Town Assn Rec Center 5 95-1101 Ainamakua Dr 9 am - 2 pm
Crafts art food clothing gifts fun 87 booths
DEC 2
Windward Holiday Craft Fair amp Taste of Castle
Castle High School 45-386 Kaneohe Bay Dr Kaneohe 10 am - 2 pm
150 booths handmade crafts and jewelry silkscreened shirts womenschildrens
clothingaccessories Christmas gifts teachers gifts homemade jams Stampin Up
crafts country gifts quilts gift baskets decorative flags personalized items original
artwork and Hawaiian motif items ceramics pillows bath amp body products
packaged food and more
DEC 8
Moanalua High School Winter Craft Fair
2825 Ala Ilima St 9 am - 3 pm
Fabulous crafts plants gifts and ono food Over 200 vendors FREE parking -
school lot open to the public at 8am Lots of street parking
DEC 8
Seasons Best Craft amp Gift Fair
Aiea Elementary School 99-371 Moanalua Rd 8 am - 2 pm
150+ booths of crafts gifts amp food
DEC 8
Mililani High School ABC Craft Fair
96-1200 Meheula Pkwy in the schools gymnasium amp parking lot
9 am - 2 pm
110 booths
MBA
MBA
DEC 9
2012 McKinley HS Craft amp Gift Fair
McKinley High School cafeteria and surrounding grounds 9 am - 3 pm
A good fun event with friendly vendors selling unique gift items 95 booths Door
prizes and silent auction Enter from Pensacola Street entrance
DEC 9
Holiday Craft Gift amp Rubberstamp Expo
Neal Blaisdell Center - Hawaii Suites 777 Ward Ave 9 am - 3 pm
Featuring vendors selling handmade crafts gift items rubberstampscrapbooking
supplies and craft supplies A crafters clearance sale will also be held 30-50
booths Admission is free and open to the public
DEC 12
An Evening in Waipio
Hawaii Okinawa Center Banquet Hall 94-587 Ukee St
Waipio Gentry Business Park 530 - 9 pm
Featuring over 60 of Hawaiis premier crafters Enjoy shopping in air conditioned
comfort in the Hawaii Okinawa Centers Legacy Ballroom Food door prizes silent
auction entertaiment and Santa are a few of its feature
DEC 14-16
Honolulu Gift Fair
Blaisdell Exhibition Hall 777 Ward Ave
Fri 3 - 9pm Sat 9am - 9pm Sun 9am - 5pm
Over 300 booths Free admission
DEC 15
Radford High School CTE Craft Fair
4361 Salt Lake Blvd 10 am - 2 pm
Food gifts amp crafts Decorate a ginger bread house for only $3 (in cafeteria) Bank
of Hawaii ATM onsite
DEC 15
Mililanis Save the Best for Last
Mililani Uka Elementary School 94-380 Kuahelani Ave 9 am - 3 pm
Over 100 craft amp gift booths ono food food trucks and lots of great crafts amp gifts to
complete your Christmas shopping
Schofield BarracksTuesday December 4th 6 pm
on Generals Loop
Fort Shafter Thursday December 6th 6 pm
on Palm Circle
Every child present at the event and registered with CYSS between the ages of 6-weeks to 18 years will be given an age appropriate toy
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult for their safety
Appearances by costumed characters pictures with Santa entertainment andlight refreshments
Please call 655-0115 for more information
Schofield BarracksTuesday December 4th 6 pm
on Generals Loop
Fort Shafter Thursday December 6th 6 pm
on Palm Circle
Every child present at the event and registered with CYSS between the ages of 6-weeks to 18 years will be given an age appropriate toy
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult for their safety
Appearances by costumed characters pictures with Santa entertainment andlight refreshments
Please call 655-0115 for more information
This Parade will commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Arizona
Memorial In order to establish a memorial to honor those who died
in the attack on Pearl Harbor the USS Arizona Memorial was
dedicated in 1962 It has been visited by countless people from all
over the world during the past 50 years The Arizona Memorial is
one of the few war-time memorials in the United States where actual
survivors volunteer
2012 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade
December 7 2012
500pm - 730pm
jbiggspearlharborparadeorg
The 2012 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade will take place on Friday
December 7th beginning at
500pm with an opening ceremony at
Fort DeRussey Park
The parade will begin at 600pm through Waikiki on Kalakaua Avenue
to Kapiolani Park The day will conclude at 730pm with a family
concert to honor our military families presented by the Marine Band
from Kaneohe Bay1048579
MBA
ABOUT US
The Hui O Na Wahine is an all-ranks spouses club serving the 25th ID and the Schofield Barracks Community The Hui formed in 1931 and enjoys a long history of military and civilian service Our purpose is to contribute to the welfare of our local and military communities through charitable endeavors such as scholarships and welfare grants Hui membership is extended to all spouses of active duty soldiers retired military and DOD civilian contracted employees We join together to make lasting friendships give back and find fellowship with each other The name translates to the north group of women
Hui `O Na Wahine
PO Box 861305 Wahiawa HI 96786
wwwschofieldspousescom
PRESS RELEASE
Contact Alicia Partridge FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 360-941-4759 November 25 2012
ldquoChristmas in Hui Landrdquo Holiday December luncheon
Schofield Barracks- The Hui Orsquo Na Wahine all-ranks army spouses club is looking forward to celebrating the holiday season with an elegant holiday luncheon at the Nehelani Club on Thursday December 13
All military spouses are welcome to attend our Christmas themed luncheon and participate in some Christmas games have some fun shop with the Hui vendors and socialize with other spouses The trivia game will be all about Christmas Christmas movies and Christmas music Each table will compete for ornaments to decorate their centerpieces Members are also encouraged to wear their hui membership pins for random opportunity drawings and fill their purses for our purse game
ldquoWe are looking forward to celebrating the holidays with our membershiprdquo said 2nd Vice President Margaret Trimble ldquoIts that time of the year where we want spread the Christmas spiritrdquo
The event opens at 1030 am for shopping with a buffet lunch at 1100 am till 100 pm The event costs $2000 and covers a delicious lunch provided by the Nehelani Club Participants will also have time to shop with vendors and socialize with other spouses Some of the community vendors include Longaberger Tastefully Simple Thirty One Gifts Creative Memories Premiere designs Stampinrsquo Up Premiere Designs Silpada Avon Stella and Dot Tupperware Scentsy Once in a Blue Moon Designs and Choffy
For December the donation basket is for the Marines Toys for Tots drive to support our children during the holiday season Members are asked to bring new unused and unwrapped toys and in return they will receive free opportunity tickets
Reservations must be placed by Thursday December 6th at noon to huireservationsgmailcom Spouses must be 2012-2013 members of the Hui to attend the luncheon Applications are available on line and annual fees ($2500) will be accepted by mail and at the event Luncheons are held monthly and range in themes
For more information email huionawahinegmailcom or go to wwwschofieldspousesclubcom
Mail before Dec 18 to get it there by Christmas
By Star-Advertiser staff POSTED 0130 am HST Nov 27 2012
STAR-ADVERTISER FILE Plan to mail your packages by the suggested dates for delivery by Christmas
The US Postal Service is advising Hawaii residents and businesses to mail first class and priority cards and packages to the mainland no later than Dec 18 this year for delivery by Christmas
Other suggested mailing dates are Dec 10 for international or overseas military destinations Dec 13 for American Samoa Dec 14 for Guam and Saipan and Dec 20 for Hawaii destinations the Postal Service said Monday
Procrastinators have until Dec 20 to send packages to the mainland with expedited express mail service
The Postal Service said the dates are not deadlines and that mail sent after those dates could still arrive by Christmas The suggested dates however give packages the best chance of arriving on time the Postal Service said
The agency also said
raquo The Honolulu Airport post office will be open an additional day to serve customers on Dec 16 from noon to 5 pm
raquo Postal carriers on city routes will deliver parcels on two Sundays Dec 16 and 23
raquo Eighteen Hawaii post offices have self-serve kiosks at which customers can buy stamps and send packages On Oahu they are at the Aina Haina airport Ala Moana downtown Hawaii Kai Kailua Kaneohe Makiki Mililani Moiliili Waialae-Kahala Waikiki and Waipahu post offices On the neighbor islands they are at the Hilo Kailua-Kona Kihei Lahaina and Wailuku post offices
raquo People can get online discounts on postage print mailing labels and arrange for free parcel pickup at uspscom
raquo The Postal Service anticipates delivering almost 18 billion pieces of mail between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year
raquo The busiest mailing day is expected to be Dec 17 The busiest delivery day is likely to be Dec 19 for cards and letters and Dec 20 for packages
13
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES FREE COMMUNITY FORUMS
13 13 13
13
13
13 13 13 13
The Disability and Communication Access Board (DCAB) will be conducting free community forums to obtain feedback about emergency preparedness and the needs of individuals with disabilities and other access and functional needs related to the Interagency Action Plan for the Emergency Preparedness of People with Disabilities and Special Health Needs
13 Please come if you are an individual with a disability have a family member or friend with a disability work with people with disabilities or are interested in emergency management issues Hilo December 3 2012 Aging and Disability Resource Center 1000 am ndash 200 pm Training Room 1055 Kinoole Street Maui December 5 2012 Wailuku State Building 3rd Floor 1030 am ndash 200 pm Conference Room 54 High Street Kauai December 6 2012 Lihue State Building 2nd Floor Conference 1000 am ndash 200 pm Rooms A B and C 3059 Umi Street Kona December 10 2012 West Hawaii Civic Center Community 1000 am ndash 200 pm Meeting Hale 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway Oahu December 17 2012 919 Ala Moana Blvd 5th Floor Conference 1000 am ndash 200 pm Room
13 Should you have any questions would like to register for the forums or request an auxiliary aid or service (ie ASL interpreter large print material etc) please contact Debbie Jackson at (808) 586-8121 or via email at dcabdohhawaiigov seven days prior to the date of the event
13
MCBH SWAMP ROMP MCB Hawaii Kaneohe OCourse Field
Saturday February 16 2013 700 AM 6-Person Team $14000
Brief Description
The dirtiest race of the year returns to MCB Hawaii Get your teams ready for an exciting 5 mile run through the
mud and dirt on board Marine Corps Base Hawaii Kaneohe Bay This unique run takes teams through the Nuupia
ponds and down the Fort Hase beach over and under obstacles that challenge the strongest of competitors The
event is open to the public
Online Registration Closes
February 8 2013 at 400pm HST Go to
httpwwwactivecomrunningkailua-himcbh-swamp-romp-2013
Teams
This is a 6-person team event Teams with children ages 10-13 need to have at least 1 adult (person 18 or over) on
the team The minimum age to participate in this event is 10
Packet Pick-Up
Mandatory packet pickup will take place at the Fitness Expo on Friday 15 February 2013 at the Kahunas Ballroom
on MCB Hawaii from 1500-1900 Timing chips and race packets will be distributed at the Fitness Expo It is the
teams responsibility to keep track of their timing chip and bib number for the race WE WILL NOT PROVIDE
REPLACEMENT CHIPS ON RACE DAY Packets will not be available for pickup on race day
Waiver Form
All teams MUST SUBMIT A SIGNED WAIVER FORM IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THEIR PACKETS AT THE FITNESS
EXPO Waiver forms are mandatory and must be signed by all 6 team members
T-Shirts
T-shirts are not guaranteed if you register after Friday8 February 2013 at 1600 HST
Boot Camp for New Dads This class is meant to assist in preparing ldquosoon to be fathersrdquo for
the arrival of their new born child Topics covered include
Caring for the mom importance of teamwork dadrsquos role as a protector dadrsquos bag of tricks crying babies new mom
postpartum adjustment and safety
Date Every 2nd Saturday of every month Time 0900-1200 Location Schofield Barracks Army Community Services Training Center Bldg 647 (Next door to Sgt Smith Theater)
For more information please call (808) 655-0613655-4227
Central Oahu Christmas Parades
Mililani Christmas Parade
December 1 Will begin at run from 900-1030 am The parade will start at the Mililani High School
Stadium at Kipapa Drive past Mililani Shopping Center onto Moenamanu Street onto
Kuahelani Avenue onto Meheula Parkway onto Lanikuhana Avenue to finish at the Town
Center of Mililani between Ruby Tuesday and Assagios The event is expected to have 1500
marchers 30 vehicles 10 floats and 2 bands
Mayors Annual Christmas Tree Lighting CeremonyParade
December 1 Sponsored by the City and County of Honolulu will begin at 600 pm and run till
approximately 1100 pm The event is expected to have 2000 marchers 40 vehicles 15 floats
and 15 bands It will start at Aala Park to King St Kokohead on King Street to end in a
closed-off portion of King Street between Punchbowl amp South Streets
Wahiawa Town Christmas Parade
December 7 Sponsored by Wahiawa Community amp Buisness Association The event is expected to have
300 marchers 10 vehicles amp 2 floats It will start at Kaala Elementary School to California
Avenue to North Cane Street where it will end at Center Street around 830 pm
Gentry Waipio Community Association Christmas Parade
December 8
Sponsored by Gentry Waipio Community Association kicks off at 1000 am The event is
expected to have 800 marchers 13 vehicles amp 1 band It will start at C to Waipio Uka St
Ukee St to Ka Uka Blvd to Waipio Uka St to end back at Gentry Waipio Shopping Center
at around 1130 am
Ewa Beach Lions Club Christmas Parade
December 15 Sponsored by Ewa Beach Lions Club kicks off at 1000 am The event is expected to have
1200 marchers 80 vehicles 12 floats amp 2 bands It will start at Ilima Intermediate School
Parking Lot to Ft Weaver Road to Kuhina Street to Hanakahi Street to North Road to Ft
Weaver Road and end at the Ilima Intermediate School Parking Lot at around noon
MBA
OPENING NIGHT SCHEDULE December 1 2012
4 pm Food booths keiki rides and t-shirt souvenir and novelty (glowstick and blinkies)
vendors open for business on the Civic Center grounds
6 pm Tree lighting ceremony in front of Honolulu Hale featuring a musical performance by
special guests
-The Electric Light Parade starts at River Street and proceeds down King Street
630 pm Mayor Peter B Carlisle will light the 50-foot City Christmas tree kicking off the
illumination of lights on trees and buildings from the Civic Center to Downtown to Chinatown
-The decorated tree display in the Honolulu Hale Courtyard and the wreath contest exhibit in
Lane Gallery officially opens
730 pm Holiday concert at the Sky Gate Stage begins (entertainment continues until 10 pm)
-Santa disembarks the last float in the parade and goes to the Mission Memorial Auditorium for
free picture taking until 900 pm
-Electric Light Parade vehicles ( the City bus ambulance trucks etc) will park on King Street
between Kawaiahao and Alapai Streets until 815 pm for people to visit
Artists scheduled to perform on Opening Night
Melveen Leed Frank Delima and Anuhea MBA
MBA
Easter Seals Hawaii
Annual Gingerbread Family Festival presented by The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation
13th Annual Oahu Gingerbread Family Festival Sunday December 2 2012
Neal Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall
930 to 1130 am and 1230 to 230 pm
Includes Community Competition Chef Competition Gingerbread
Construction On-site
kits-to-go photo with old Saint Nick in Santarsquos Corner and Santarsquos
Assisted Technology Workshop
2012 Community Chapel Holiday Schedule
MBA
Best wishes for the happiest of holidays
Catholic Services 4 December Tuesday (Wheeler Chapel) 6 pm
bullFirst Sunday of Advent
6 December Thursday (Aliamanu Chapel) 6 pm
bullAdvent Reconciliation
7 December Friday (Wheeler amp Aliamanu Chapel) 5pm
bullSolemnity of the Immaculate Conception
8 December Sunday (Tripler) 5pm
bullImmaculate Conception Mass
24 December Monday (Main Post Chapel Aliamanu ampTripler) 5pm
bullChildrenrsquos Christmas Mass
24 December Monday (Wheeler Chapel) 10 pm
bullChristmas Eve Mass
25 December Tuesday (Main Post Chapel) 1030 am
bullChristmas Mass
25 December Tuesday (Tripler) 1100 pm
bullChristmas Mass
31 December Monday (Aliamanu Chapel) 5pm
bullNew Years Eve Mass
1 January Tuesday 2013 (Main Post Chapel) 1145 am
bullMary Mother of God
General Protestant 24 December Monday (Fort DeRussy) 5pm
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
24 December Monday (Tripler) 630pm
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
24 December Monday (Main Post Chapel) 630 pm
Christmas Eve Service
24 December Monday (Soldiers amp Aliamanu Chapel) 7pm
Christmas Eve Service
Gospel 1 January Tuesday (Aliamanu Chapel) 10pm
New Years Eve Service
Jewish 13 December Thursday (Main Post Chapel) 6pm
Community Menorah Lighting
Community Calendar
November 19 2012
Send announcements a week prior to publication to communityhawaiiarmyweeklycom
December
3 Monday
Tree Lighting Ceremony mdash Tripler Army Medical Center will kick off the holiday season with its annual
ceremony 5-7 pm Monday Dec 3 on the Tripler lawn Afterwards light refreshments will be served and
families can participate in holiday-themed activities Santa Claus and his elves will make an appearance Call
433-5106
Other tree lighting ceremonies will be held Tuesday Dec 4 6 pm at Schofieldrsquos Generals Loop and
Thursday Dec 5 6 pm at Fort Shafterrsquos Palm Circle Visit wwwhimwrcom
Ongoing
Exchange Holiday Layaway mdash Schofield shoppers can select their gifts for layaway and stop by customer
service to complete the layaway process for free ldquoFor freerdquo means that while the Exchange collects an initial
$3 processing fee for new layaways the amount is returned to customers via an Exchange Merchandise Gift
Card upon final payment A deposit of 15 percent is required when starting the layaway process Visit
Exchange Customer Service for details and eligibility
Hiking Club mdash The Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club leads weekly hikes around various Oahu locations For
membership information visit htmcluborg Visiting hikers are welcome
Food for Families mdash ASYMCA at WAAF has an emergency food locker to assist military families in need
Call 624-
Hui Thrift Shop mdash The Hui Thrift Shop at SB offers great bargains and a chance to volunteer Located at 2107
Ulrich Way behind ACS the shop is open 9 am-1 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays and the first and third
Saturday of the month Consignment hours are 9-11 am Call 624-3254 or email
huithriftshopliaisongmailcom
Club Beyond mdash Middle and high school students in grades six-12 are invited to participate in Club Beyond
Email kschmidtclubbeyondorg or call 372-1567
Military Order of Foreign Wars mdashThe MOFW has established a command in Hawaii Commissioned and
warrant officers from all armed services who served overseas during foreign wars (and their hereditary
descendants) are eligible Email HI_MOFW armycom
Military Women of America mdash The Military Women of America Hawaii Chapter meets the second Saturday
of each month 11 am at the Oahu Veterans Center in Foster Village Members provide information and
support to women who are currently serving or have served in the military Call 422-4000
Jewish Services mdash Weekly worship services are now held 730 pm Friday nights Aloha Jewish Chapel Joint
Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam There are no longer Saturday morning services or Monday Bible studies at JBPHH
Service members interested in Jewish Bible study or keiki Hebrew School (Sunday School) can call 348-4560
or visit wwwchabadofhawaiicom Saturday services are available at the Ala Moana Hotel Call 735-8161
DEC 1
Seasons Best Craft amp Gift Fair
Aliiolani Elementary School 1240 7th Ave Kaimuki 8 am - 2 pm
200+ booths of crafts gifts amp food
DEC 1
Winter Wonderland
Calvary Church of the Pacific 99-400 Aiea Heights Dr 10 am - 2 pm
Craft fair bake sale free Christmas crafts for keiki 10 tons of snow for free play
food games amp fun for the whole family
DEC 1
MTA Holiday Craft amp Gift Fair
Mililani Town Assn Rec Center 5 95-1101 Ainamakua Dr 9 am - 2 pm
Crafts art food clothing gifts fun 87 booths
DEC 2
Windward Holiday Craft Fair amp Taste of Castle
Castle High School 45-386 Kaneohe Bay Dr Kaneohe 10 am - 2 pm
150 booths handmade crafts and jewelry silkscreened shirts womenschildrens
clothingaccessories Christmas gifts teachers gifts homemade jams Stampin Up
crafts country gifts quilts gift baskets decorative flags personalized items original
artwork and Hawaiian motif items ceramics pillows bath amp body products
packaged food and more
DEC 8
Moanalua High School Winter Craft Fair
2825 Ala Ilima St 9 am - 3 pm
Fabulous crafts plants gifts and ono food Over 200 vendors FREE parking -
school lot open to the public at 8am Lots of street parking
DEC 8
Seasons Best Craft amp Gift Fair
Aiea Elementary School 99-371 Moanalua Rd 8 am - 2 pm
150+ booths of crafts gifts amp food
DEC 8
Mililani High School ABC Craft Fair
96-1200 Meheula Pkwy in the schools gymnasium amp parking lot
9 am - 2 pm
110 booths
MBA
MBA
DEC 9
2012 McKinley HS Craft amp Gift Fair
McKinley High School cafeteria and surrounding grounds 9 am - 3 pm
A good fun event with friendly vendors selling unique gift items 95 booths Door
prizes and silent auction Enter from Pensacola Street entrance
DEC 9
Holiday Craft Gift amp Rubberstamp Expo
Neal Blaisdell Center - Hawaii Suites 777 Ward Ave 9 am - 3 pm
Featuring vendors selling handmade crafts gift items rubberstampscrapbooking
supplies and craft supplies A crafters clearance sale will also be held 30-50
booths Admission is free and open to the public
DEC 12
An Evening in Waipio
Hawaii Okinawa Center Banquet Hall 94-587 Ukee St
Waipio Gentry Business Park 530 - 9 pm
Featuring over 60 of Hawaiis premier crafters Enjoy shopping in air conditioned
comfort in the Hawaii Okinawa Centers Legacy Ballroom Food door prizes silent
auction entertaiment and Santa are a few of its feature
DEC 14-16
Honolulu Gift Fair
Blaisdell Exhibition Hall 777 Ward Ave
Fri 3 - 9pm Sat 9am - 9pm Sun 9am - 5pm
Over 300 booths Free admission
DEC 15
Radford High School CTE Craft Fair
4361 Salt Lake Blvd 10 am - 2 pm
Food gifts amp crafts Decorate a ginger bread house for only $3 (in cafeteria) Bank
of Hawaii ATM onsite
DEC 15
Mililanis Save the Best for Last
Mililani Uka Elementary School 94-380 Kuahelani Ave 9 am - 3 pm
Over 100 craft amp gift booths ono food food trucks and lots of great crafts amp gifts to
complete your Christmas shopping
Schofield BarracksTuesday December 4th 6 pm
on Generals Loop
Fort Shafter Thursday December 6th 6 pm
on Palm Circle
Every child present at the event and registered with CYSS between the ages of 6-weeks to 18 years will be given an age appropriate toy
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult for their safety
Appearances by costumed characters pictures with Santa entertainment andlight refreshments
Please call 655-0115 for more information
Schofield BarracksTuesday December 4th 6 pm
on Generals Loop
Fort Shafter Thursday December 6th 6 pm
on Palm Circle
Every child present at the event and registered with CYSS between the ages of 6-weeks to 18 years will be given an age appropriate toy
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult for their safety
Appearances by costumed characters pictures with Santa entertainment andlight refreshments
Please call 655-0115 for more information
This Parade will commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Arizona
Memorial In order to establish a memorial to honor those who died
in the attack on Pearl Harbor the USS Arizona Memorial was
dedicated in 1962 It has been visited by countless people from all
over the world during the past 50 years The Arizona Memorial is
one of the few war-time memorials in the United States where actual
survivors volunteer
2012 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade
December 7 2012
500pm - 730pm
jbiggspearlharborparadeorg
The 2012 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade will take place on Friday
December 7th beginning at
500pm with an opening ceremony at
Fort DeRussey Park
The parade will begin at 600pm through Waikiki on Kalakaua Avenue
to Kapiolani Park The day will conclude at 730pm with a family
concert to honor our military families presented by the Marine Band
from Kaneohe Bay1048579
MBA
ABOUT US
The Hui O Na Wahine is an all-ranks spouses club serving the 25th ID and the Schofield Barracks Community The Hui formed in 1931 and enjoys a long history of military and civilian service Our purpose is to contribute to the welfare of our local and military communities through charitable endeavors such as scholarships and welfare grants Hui membership is extended to all spouses of active duty soldiers retired military and DOD civilian contracted employees We join together to make lasting friendships give back and find fellowship with each other The name translates to the north group of women
Hui `O Na Wahine
PO Box 861305 Wahiawa HI 96786
wwwschofieldspousescom
PRESS RELEASE
Contact Alicia Partridge FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 360-941-4759 November 25 2012
ldquoChristmas in Hui Landrdquo Holiday December luncheon
Schofield Barracks- The Hui Orsquo Na Wahine all-ranks army spouses club is looking forward to celebrating the holiday season with an elegant holiday luncheon at the Nehelani Club on Thursday December 13
All military spouses are welcome to attend our Christmas themed luncheon and participate in some Christmas games have some fun shop with the Hui vendors and socialize with other spouses The trivia game will be all about Christmas Christmas movies and Christmas music Each table will compete for ornaments to decorate their centerpieces Members are also encouraged to wear their hui membership pins for random opportunity drawings and fill their purses for our purse game
ldquoWe are looking forward to celebrating the holidays with our membershiprdquo said 2nd Vice President Margaret Trimble ldquoIts that time of the year where we want spread the Christmas spiritrdquo
The event opens at 1030 am for shopping with a buffet lunch at 1100 am till 100 pm The event costs $2000 and covers a delicious lunch provided by the Nehelani Club Participants will also have time to shop with vendors and socialize with other spouses Some of the community vendors include Longaberger Tastefully Simple Thirty One Gifts Creative Memories Premiere designs Stampinrsquo Up Premiere Designs Silpada Avon Stella and Dot Tupperware Scentsy Once in a Blue Moon Designs and Choffy
For December the donation basket is for the Marines Toys for Tots drive to support our children during the holiday season Members are asked to bring new unused and unwrapped toys and in return they will receive free opportunity tickets
Reservations must be placed by Thursday December 6th at noon to huireservationsgmailcom Spouses must be 2012-2013 members of the Hui to attend the luncheon Applications are available on line and annual fees ($2500) will be accepted by mail and at the event Luncheons are held monthly and range in themes
For more information email huionawahinegmailcom or go to wwwschofieldspousesclubcom
Mail before Dec 18 to get it there by Christmas
By Star-Advertiser staff POSTED 0130 am HST Nov 27 2012
STAR-ADVERTISER FILE Plan to mail your packages by the suggested dates for delivery by Christmas
The US Postal Service is advising Hawaii residents and businesses to mail first class and priority cards and packages to the mainland no later than Dec 18 this year for delivery by Christmas
Other suggested mailing dates are Dec 10 for international or overseas military destinations Dec 13 for American Samoa Dec 14 for Guam and Saipan and Dec 20 for Hawaii destinations the Postal Service said Monday
Procrastinators have until Dec 20 to send packages to the mainland with expedited express mail service
The Postal Service said the dates are not deadlines and that mail sent after those dates could still arrive by Christmas The suggested dates however give packages the best chance of arriving on time the Postal Service said
The agency also said
raquo The Honolulu Airport post office will be open an additional day to serve customers on Dec 16 from noon to 5 pm
raquo Postal carriers on city routes will deliver parcels on two Sundays Dec 16 and 23
raquo Eighteen Hawaii post offices have self-serve kiosks at which customers can buy stamps and send packages On Oahu they are at the Aina Haina airport Ala Moana downtown Hawaii Kai Kailua Kaneohe Makiki Mililani Moiliili Waialae-Kahala Waikiki and Waipahu post offices On the neighbor islands they are at the Hilo Kailua-Kona Kihei Lahaina and Wailuku post offices
raquo People can get online discounts on postage print mailing labels and arrange for free parcel pickup at uspscom
raquo The Postal Service anticipates delivering almost 18 billion pieces of mail between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year
raquo The busiest mailing day is expected to be Dec 17 The busiest delivery day is likely to be Dec 19 for cards and letters and Dec 20 for packages
13
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES FREE COMMUNITY FORUMS
13 13 13
13
13
13 13 13 13
The Disability and Communication Access Board (DCAB) will be conducting free community forums to obtain feedback about emergency preparedness and the needs of individuals with disabilities and other access and functional needs related to the Interagency Action Plan for the Emergency Preparedness of People with Disabilities and Special Health Needs
13 Please come if you are an individual with a disability have a family member or friend with a disability work with people with disabilities or are interested in emergency management issues Hilo December 3 2012 Aging and Disability Resource Center 1000 am ndash 200 pm Training Room 1055 Kinoole Street Maui December 5 2012 Wailuku State Building 3rd Floor 1030 am ndash 200 pm Conference Room 54 High Street Kauai December 6 2012 Lihue State Building 2nd Floor Conference 1000 am ndash 200 pm Rooms A B and C 3059 Umi Street Kona December 10 2012 West Hawaii Civic Center Community 1000 am ndash 200 pm Meeting Hale 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway Oahu December 17 2012 919 Ala Moana Blvd 5th Floor Conference 1000 am ndash 200 pm Room
13 Should you have any questions would like to register for the forums or request an auxiliary aid or service (ie ASL interpreter large print material etc) please contact Debbie Jackson at (808) 586-8121 or via email at dcabdohhawaiigov seven days prior to the date of the event
13
MCBH SWAMP ROMP MCB Hawaii Kaneohe OCourse Field
Saturday February 16 2013 700 AM 6-Person Team $14000
Brief Description
The dirtiest race of the year returns to MCB Hawaii Get your teams ready for an exciting 5 mile run through the
mud and dirt on board Marine Corps Base Hawaii Kaneohe Bay This unique run takes teams through the Nuupia
ponds and down the Fort Hase beach over and under obstacles that challenge the strongest of competitors The
event is open to the public
Online Registration Closes
February 8 2013 at 400pm HST Go to
httpwwwactivecomrunningkailua-himcbh-swamp-romp-2013
Teams
This is a 6-person team event Teams with children ages 10-13 need to have at least 1 adult (person 18 or over) on
the team The minimum age to participate in this event is 10
Packet Pick-Up
Mandatory packet pickup will take place at the Fitness Expo on Friday 15 February 2013 at the Kahunas Ballroom
on MCB Hawaii from 1500-1900 Timing chips and race packets will be distributed at the Fitness Expo It is the
teams responsibility to keep track of their timing chip and bib number for the race WE WILL NOT PROVIDE
REPLACEMENT CHIPS ON RACE DAY Packets will not be available for pickup on race day
Waiver Form
All teams MUST SUBMIT A SIGNED WAIVER FORM IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THEIR PACKETS AT THE FITNESS
EXPO Waiver forms are mandatory and must be signed by all 6 team members
T-Shirts
T-shirts are not guaranteed if you register after Friday8 February 2013 at 1600 HST
Boot Camp for New Dads This class is meant to assist in preparing ldquosoon to be fathersrdquo for
the arrival of their new born child Topics covered include
Caring for the mom importance of teamwork dadrsquos role as a protector dadrsquos bag of tricks crying babies new mom
postpartum adjustment and safety
Date Every 2nd Saturday of every month Time 0900-1200 Location Schofield Barracks Army Community Services Training Center Bldg 647 (Next door to Sgt Smith Theater)
For more information please call (808) 655-0613655-4227
OPENING NIGHT SCHEDULE December 1 2012
4 pm Food booths keiki rides and t-shirt souvenir and novelty (glowstick and blinkies)
vendors open for business on the Civic Center grounds
6 pm Tree lighting ceremony in front of Honolulu Hale featuring a musical performance by
special guests
-The Electric Light Parade starts at River Street and proceeds down King Street
630 pm Mayor Peter B Carlisle will light the 50-foot City Christmas tree kicking off the
illumination of lights on trees and buildings from the Civic Center to Downtown to Chinatown
-The decorated tree display in the Honolulu Hale Courtyard and the wreath contest exhibit in
Lane Gallery officially opens
730 pm Holiday concert at the Sky Gate Stage begins (entertainment continues until 10 pm)
-Santa disembarks the last float in the parade and goes to the Mission Memorial Auditorium for
free picture taking until 900 pm
-Electric Light Parade vehicles ( the City bus ambulance trucks etc) will park on King Street
between Kawaiahao and Alapai Streets until 815 pm for people to visit
Artists scheduled to perform on Opening Night
Melveen Leed Frank Delima and Anuhea MBA
MBA
Easter Seals Hawaii
Annual Gingerbread Family Festival presented by The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation
13th Annual Oahu Gingerbread Family Festival Sunday December 2 2012
Neal Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall
930 to 1130 am and 1230 to 230 pm
Includes Community Competition Chef Competition Gingerbread
Construction On-site
kits-to-go photo with old Saint Nick in Santarsquos Corner and Santarsquos
Assisted Technology Workshop
2012 Community Chapel Holiday Schedule
MBA
Best wishes for the happiest of holidays
Catholic Services 4 December Tuesday (Wheeler Chapel) 6 pm
bullFirst Sunday of Advent
6 December Thursday (Aliamanu Chapel) 6 pm
bullAdvent Reconciliation
7 December Friday (Wheeler amp Aliamanu Chapel) 5pm
bullSolemnity of the Immaculate Conception
8 December Sunday (Tripler) 5pm
bullImmaculate Conception Mass
24 December Monday (Main Post Chapel Aliamanu ampTripler) 5pm
bullChildrenrsquos Christmas Mass
24 December Monday (Wheeler Chapel) 10 pm
bullChristmas Eve Mass
25 December Tuesday (Main Post Chapel) 1030 am
bullChristmas Mass
25 December Tuesday (Tripler) 1100 pm
bullChristmas Mass
31 December Monday (Aliamanu Chapel) 5pm
bullNew Years Eve Mass
1 January Tuesday 2013 (Main Post Chapel) 1145 am
bullMary Mother of God
General Protestant 24 December Monday (Fort DeRussy) 5pm
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
24 December Monday (Tripler) 630pm
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
24 December Monday (Main Post Chapel) 630 pm
Christmas Eve Service
24 December Monday (Soldiers amp Aliamanu Chapel) 7pm
Christmas Eve Service
Gospel 1 January Tuesday (Aliamanu Chapel) 10pm
New Years Eve Service
Jewish 13 December Thursday (Main Post Chapel) 6pm
Community Menorah Lighting
Community Calendar
November 19 2012
Send announcements a week prior to publication to communityhawaiiarmyweeklycom
December
3 Monday
Tree Lighting Ceremony mdash Tripler Army Medical Center will kick off the holiday season with its annual
ceremony 5-7 pm Monday Dec 3 on the Tripler lawn Afterwards light refreshments will be served and
families can participate in holiday-themed activities Santa Claus and his elves will make an appearance Call
433-5106
Other tree lighting ceremonies will be held Tuesday Dec 4 6 pm at Schofieldrsquos Generals Loop and
Thursday Dec 5 6 pm at Fort Shafterrsquos Palm Circle Visit wwwhimwrcom
Ongoing
Exchange Holiday Layaway mdash Schofield shoppers can select their gifts for layaway and stop by customer
service to complete the layaway process for free ldquoFor freerdquo means that while the Exchange collects an initial
$3 processing fee for new layaways the amount is returned to customers via an Exchange Merchandise Gift
Card upon final payment A deposit of 15 percent is required when starting the layaway process Visit
Exchange Customer Service for details and eligibility
Hiking Club mdash The Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club leads weekly hikes around various Oahu locations For
membership information visit htmcluborg Visiting hikers are welcome
Food for Families mdash ASYMCA at WAAF has an emergency food locker to assist military families in need
Call 624-
Hui Thrift Shop mdash The Hui Thrift Shop at SB offers great bargains and a chance to volunteer Located at 2107
Ulrich Way behind ACS the shop is open 9 am-1 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays and the first and third
Saturday of the month Consignment hours are 9-11 am Call 624-3254 or email
huithriftshopliaisongmailcom
Club Beyond mdash Middle and high school students in grades six-12 are invited to participate in Club Beyond
Email kschmidtclubbeyondorg or call 372-1567
Military Order of Foreign Wars mdashThe MOFW has established a command in Hawaii Commissioned and
warrant officers from all armed services who served overseas during foreign wars (and their hereditary
descendants) are eligible Email HI_MOFW armycom
Military Women of America mdash The Military Women of America Hawaii Chapter meets the second Saturday
of each month 11 am at the Oahu Veterans Center in Foster Village Members provide information and
support to women who are currently serving or have served in the military Call 422-4000
Jewish Services mdash Weekly worship services are now held 730 pm Friday nights Aloha Jewish Chapel Joint
Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam There are no longer Saturday morning services or Monday Bible studies at JBPHH
Service members interested in Jewish Bible study or keiki Hebrew School (Sunday School) can call 348-4560
or visit wwwchabadofhawaiicom Saturday services are available at the Ala Moana Hotel Call 735-8161
DEC 1
Seasons Best Craft amp Gift Fair
Aliiolani Elementary School 1240 7th Ave Kaimuki 8 am - 2 pm
200+ booths of crafts gifts amp food
DEC 1
Winter Wonderland
Calvary Church of the Pacific 99-400 Aiea Heights Dr 10 am - 2 pm
Craft fair bake sale free Christmas crafts for keiki 10 tons of snow for free play
food games amp fun for the whole family
DEC 1
MTA Holiday Craft amp Gift Fair
Mililani Town Assn Rec Center 5 95-1101 Ainamakua Dr 9 am - 2 pm
Crafts art food clothing gifts fun 87 booths
DEC 2
Windward Holiday Craft Fair amp Taste of Castle
Castle High School 45-386 Kaneohe Bay Dr Kaneohe 10 am - 2 pm
150 booths handmade crafts and jewelry silkscreened shirts womenschildrens
clothingaccessories Christmas gifts teachers gifts homemade jams Stampin Up
crafts country gifts quilts gift baskets decorative flags personalized items original
artwork and Hawaiian motif items ceramics pillows bath amp body products
packaged food and more
DEC 8
Moanalua High School Winter Craft Fair
2825 Ala Ilima St 9 am - 3 pm
Fabulous crafts plants gifts and ono food Over 200 vendors FREE parking -
school lot open to the public at 8am Lots of street parking
DEC 8
Seasons Best Craft amp Gift Fair
Aiea Elementary School 99-371 Moanalua Rd 8 am - 2 pm
150+ booths of crafts gifts amp food
DEC 8
Mililani High School ABC Craft Fair
96-1200 Meheula Pkwy in the schools gymnasium amp parking lot
9 am - 2 pm
110 booths
MBA
MBA
DEC 9
2012 McKinley HS Craft amp Gift Fair
McKinley High School cafeteria and surrounding grounds 9 am - 3 pm
A good fun event with friendly vendors selling unique gift items 95 booths Door
prizes and silent auction Enter from Pensacola Street entrance
DEC 9
Holiday Craft Gift amp Rubberstamp Expo
Neal Blaisdell Center - Hawaii Suites 777 Ward Ave 9 am - 3 pm
Featuring vendors selling handmade crafts gift items rubberstampscrapbooking
supplies and craft supplies A crafters clearance sale will also be held 30-50
booths Admission is free and open to the public
DEC 12
An Evening in Waipio
Hawaii Okinawa Center Banquet Hall 94-587 Ukee St
Waipio Gentry Business Park 530 - 9 pm
Featuring over 60 of Hawaiis premier crafters Enjoy shopping in air conditioned
comfort in the Hawaii Okinawa Centers Legacy Ballroom Food door prizes silent
auction entertaiment and Santa are a few of its feature
DEC 14-16
Honolulu Gift Fair
Blaisdell Exhibition Hall 777 Ward Ave
Fri 3 - 9pm Sat 9am - 9pm Sun 9am - 5pm
Over 300 booths Free admission
DEC 15
Radford High School CTE Craft Fair
4361 Salt Lake Blvd 10 am - 2 pm
Food gifts amp crafts Decorate a ginger bread house for only $3 (in cafeteria) Bank
of Hawaii ATM onsite
DEC 15
Mililanis Save the Best for Last
Mililani Uka Elementary School 94-380 Kuahelani Ave 9 am - 3 pm
Over 100 craft amp gift booths ono food food trucks and lots of great crafts amp gifts to
complete your Christmas shopping
Schofield BarracksTuesday December 4th 6 pm
on Generals Loop
Fort Shafter Thursday December 6th 6 pm
on Palm Circle
Every child present at the event and registered with CYSS between the ages of 6-weeks to 18 years will be given an age appropriate toy
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult for their safety
Appearances by costumed characters pictures with Santa entertainment andlight refreshments
Please call 655-0115 for more information
Schofield BarracksTuesday December 4th 6 pm
on Generals Loop
Fort Shafter Thursday December 6th 6 pm
on Palm Circle
Every child present at the event and registered with CYSS between the ages of 6-weeks to 18 years will be given an age appropriate toy
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult for their safety
Appearances by costumed characters pictures with Santa entertainment andlight refreshments
Please call 655-0115 for more information
This Parade will commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Arizona
Memorial In order to establish a memorial to honor those who died
in the attack on Pearl Harbor the USS Arizona Memorial was
dedicated in 1962 It has been visited by countless people from all
over the world during the past 50 years The Arizona Memorial is
one of the few war-time memorials in the United States where actual
survivors volunteer
2012 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade
December 7 2012
500pm - 730pm
jbiggspearlharborparadeorg
The 2012 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade will take place on Friday
December 7th beginning at
500pm with an opening ceremony at
Fort DeRussey Park
The parade will begin at 600pm through Waikiki on Kalakaua Avenue
to Kapiolani Park The day will conclude at 730pm with a family
concert to honor our military families presented by the Marine Band
from Kaneohe Bay1048579
MBA
ABOUT US
The Hui O Na Wahine is an all-ranks spouses club serving the 25th ID and the Schofield Barracks Community The Hui formed in 1931 and enjoys a long history of military and civilian service Our purpose is to contribute to the welfare of our local and military communities through charitable endeavors such as scholarships and welfare grants Hui membership is extended to all spouses of active duty soldiers retired military and DOD civilian contracted employees We join together to make lasting friendships give back and find fellowship with each other The name translates to the north group of women
Hui `O Na Wahine
PO Box 861305 Wahiawa HI 96786
wwwschofieldspousescom
PRESS RELEASE
Contact Alicia Partridge FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 360-941-4759 November 25 2012
ldquoChristmas in Hui Landrdquo Holiday December luncheon
Schofield Barracks- The Hui Orsquo Na Wahine all-ranks army spouses club is looking forward to celebrating the holiday season with an elegant holiday luncheon at the Nehelani Club on Thursday December 13
All military spouses are welcome to attend our Christmas themed luncheon and participate in some Christmas games have some fun shop with the Hui vendors and socialize with other spouses The trivia game will be all about Christmas Christmas movies and Christmas music Each table will compete for ornaments to decorate their centerpieces Members are also encouraged to wear their hui membership pins for random opportunity drawings and fill their purses for our purse game
ldquoWe are looking forward to celebrating the holidays with our membershiprdquo said 2nd Vice President Margaret Trimble ldquoIts that time of the year where we want spread the Christmas spiritrdquo
The event opens at 1030 am for shopping with a buffet lunch at 1100 am till 100 pm The event costs $2000 and covers a delicious lunch provided by the Nehelani Club Participants will also have time to shop with vendors and socialize with other spouses Some of the community vendors include Longaberger Tastefully Simple Thirty One Gifts Creative Memories Premiere designs Stampinrsquo Up Premiere Designs Silpada Avon Stella and Dot Tupperware Scentsy Once in a Blue Moon Designs and Choffy
For December the donation basket is for the Marines Toys for Tots drive to support our children during the holiday season Members are asked to bring new unused and unwrapped toys and in return they will receive free opportunity tickets
Reservations must be placed by Thursday December 6th at noon to huireservationsgmailcom Spouses must be 2012-2013 members of the Hui to attend the luncheon Applications are available on line and annual fees ($2500) will be accepted by mail and at the event Luncheons are held monthly and range in themes
For more information email huionawahinegmailcom or go to wwwschofieldspousesclubcom
Mail before Dec 18 to get it there by Christmas
By Star-Advertiser staff POSTED 0130 am HST Nov 27 2012
STAR-ADVERTISER FILE Plan to mail your packages by the suggested dates for delivery by Christmas
The US Postal Service is advising Hawaii residents and businesses to mail first class and priority cards and packages to the mainland no later than Dec 18 this year for delivery by Christmas
Other suggested mailing dates are Dec 10 for international or overseas military destinations Dec 13 for American Samoa Dec 14 for Guam and Saipan and Dec 20 for Hawaii destinations the Postal Service said Monday
Procrastinators have until Dec 20 to send packages to the mainland with expedited express mail service
The Postal Service said the dates are not deadlines and that mail sent after those dates could still arrive by Christmas The suggested dates however give packages the best chance of arriving on time the Postal Service said
The agency also said
raquo The Honolulu Airport post office will be open an additional day to serve customers on Dec 16 from noon to 5 pm
raquo Postal carriers on city routes will deliver parcels on two Sundays Dec 16 and 23
raquo Eighteen Hawaii post offices have self-serve kiosks at which customers can buy stamps and send packages On Oahu they are at the Aina Haina airport Ala Moana downtown Hawaii Kai Kailua Kaneohe Makiki Mililani Moiliili Waialae-Kahala Waikiki and Waipahu post offices On the neighbor islands they are at the Hilo Kailua-Kona Kihei Lahaina and Wailuku post offices
raquo People can get online discounts on postage print mailing labels and arrange for free parcel pickup at uspscom
raquo The Postal Service anticipates delivering almost 18 billion pieces of mail between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year
raquo The busiest mailing day is expected to be Dec 17 The busiest delivery day is likely to be Dec 19 for cards and letters and Dec 20 for packages
13
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES FREE COMMUNITY FORUMS
13 13 13
13
13
13 13 13 13
The Disability and Communication Access Board (DCAB) will be conducting free community forums to obtain feedback about emergency preparedness and the needs of individuals with disabilities and other access and functional needs related to the Interagency Action Plan for the Emergency Preparedness of People with Disabilities and Special Health Needs
13 Please come if you are an individual with a disability have a family member or friend with a disability work with people with disabilities or are interested in emergency management issues Hilo December 3 2012 Aging and Disability Resource Center 1000 am ndash 200 pm Training Room 1055 Kinoole Street Maui December 5 2012 Wailuku State Building 3rd Floor 1030 am ndash 200 pm Conference Room 54 High Street Kauai December 6 2012 Lihue State Building 2nd Floor Conference 1000 am ndash 200 pm Rooms A B and C 3059 Umi Street Kona December 10 2012 West Hawaii Civic Center Community 1000 am ndash 200 pm Meeting Hale 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway Oahu December 17 2012 919 Ala Moana Blvd 5th Floor Conference 1000 am ndash 200 pm Room
13 Should you have any questions would like to register for the forums or request an auxiliary aid or service (ie ASL interpreter large print material etc) please contact Debbie Jackson at (808) 586-8121 or via email at dcabdohhawaiigov seven days prior to the date of the event
13
MCBH SWAMP ROMP MCB Hawaii Kaneohe OCourse Field
Saturday February 16 2013 700 AM 6-Person Team $14000
Brief Description
The dirtiest race of the year returns to MCB Hawaii Get your teams ready for an exciting 5 mile run through the
mud and dirt on board Marine Corps Base Hawaii Kaneohe Bay This unique run takes teams through the Nuupia
ponds and down the Fort Hase beach over and under obstacles that challenge the strongest of competitors The
event is open to the public
Online Registration Closes
February 8 2013 at 400pm HST Go to
httpwwwactivecomrunningkailua-himcbh-swamp-romp-2013
Teams
This is a 6-person team event Teams with children ages 10-13 need to have at least 1 adult (person 18 or over) on
the team The minimum age to participate in this event is 10
Packet Pick-Up
Mandatory packet pickup will take place at the Fitness Expo on Friday 15 February 2013 at the Kahunas Ballroom
on MCB Hawaii from 1500-1900 Timing chips and race packets will be distributed at the Fitness Expo It is the
teams responsibility to keep track of their timing chip and bib number for the race WE WILL NOT PROVIDE
REPLACEMENT CHIPS ON RACE DAY Packets will not be available for pickup on race day
Waiver Form
All teams MUST SUBMIT A SIGNED WAIVER FORM IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THEIR PACKETS AT THE FITNESS
EXPO Waiver forms are mandatory and must be signed by all 6 team members
T-Shirts
T-shirts are not guaranteed if you register after Friday8 February 2013 at 1600 HST
Boot Camp for New Dads This class is meant to assist in preparing ldquosoon to be fathersrdquo for
the arrival of their new born child Topics covered include
Caring for the mom importance of teamwork dadrsquos role as a protector dadrsquos bag of tricks crying babies new mom
postpartum adjustment and safety
Date Every 2nd Saturday of every month Time 0900-1200 Location Schofield Barracks Army Community Services Training Center Bldg 647 (Next door to Sgt Smith Theater)
For more information please call (808) 655-0613655-4227
MBA
Easter Seals Hawaii
Annual Gingerbread Family Festival presented by The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation
13th Annual Oahu Gingerbread Family Festival Sunday December 2 2012
Neal Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall
930 to 1130 am and 1230 to 230 pm
Includes Community Competition Chef Competition Gingerbread
Construction On-site
kits-to-go photo with old Saint Nick in Santarsquos Corner and Santarsquos
Assisted Technology Workshop
2012 Community Chapel Holiday Schedule
MBA
Best wishes for the happiest of holidays
Catholic Services 4 December Tuesday (Wheeler Chapel) 6 pm
bullFirst Sunday of Advent
6 December Thursday (Aliamanu Chapel) 6 pm
bullAdvent Reconciliation
7 December Friday (Wheeler amp Aliamanu Chapel) 5pm
bullSolemnity of the Immaculate Conception
8 December Sunday (Tripler) 5pm
bullImmaculate Conception Mass
24 December Monday (Main Post Chapel Aliamanu ampTripler) 5pm
bullChildrenrsquos Christmas Mass
24 December Monday (Wheeler Chapel) 10 pm
bullChristmas Eve Mass
25 December Tuesday (Main Post Chapel) 1030 am
bullChristmas Mass
25 December Tuesday (Tripler) 1100 pm
bullChristmas Mass
31 December Monday (Aliamanu Chapel) 5pm
bullNew Years Eve Mass
1 January Tuesday 2013 (Main Post Chapel) 1145 am
bullMary Mother of God
General Protestant 24 December Monday (Fort DeRussy) 5pm
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
24 December Monday (Tripler) 630pm
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
24 December Monday (Main Post Chapel) 630 pm
Christmas Eve Service
24 December Monday (Soldiers amp Aliamanu Chapel) 7pm
Christmas Eve Service
Gospel 1 January Tuesday (Aliamanu Chapel) 10pm
New Years Eve Service
Jewish 13 December Thursday (Main Post Chapel) 6pm
Community Menorah Lighting
Community Calendar
November 19 2012
Send announcements a week prior to publication to communityhawaiiarmyweeklycom
December
3 Monday
Tree Lighting Ceremony mdash Tripler Army Medical Center will kick off the holiday season with its annual
ceremony 5-7 pm Monday Dec 3 on the Tripler lawn Afterwards light refreshments will be served and
families can participate in holiday-themed activities Santa Claus and his elves will make an appearance Call
433-5106
Other tree lighting ceremonies will be held Tuesday Dec 4 6 pm at Schofieldrsquos Generals Loop and
Thursday Dec 5 6 pm at Fort Shafterrsquos Palm Circle Visit wwwhimwrcom
Ongoing
Exchange Holiday Layaway mdash Schofield shoppers can select their gifts for layaway and stop by customer
service to complete the layaway process for free ldquoFor freerdquo means that while the Exchange collects an initial
$3 processing fee for new layaways the amount is returned to customers via an Exchange Merchandise Gift
Card upon final payment A deposit of 15 percent is required when starting the layaway process Visit
Exchange Customer Service for details and eligibility
Hiking Club mdash The Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club leads weekly hikes around various Oahu locations For
membership information visit htmcluborg Visiting hikers are welcome
Food for Families mdash ASYMCA at WAAF has an emergency food locker to assist military families in need
Call 624-
Hui Thrift Shop mdash The Hui Thrift Shop at SB offers great bargains and a chance to volunteer Located at 2107
Ulrich Way behind ACS the shop is open 9 am-1 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays and the first and third
Saturday of the month Consignment hours are 9-11 am Call 624-3254 or email
huithriftshopliaisongmailcom
Club Beyond mdash Middle and high school students in grades six-12 are invited to participate in Club Beyond
Email kschmidtclubbeyondorg or call 372-1567
Military Order of Foreign Wars mdashThe MOFW has established a command in Hawaii Commissioned and
warrant officers from all armed services who served overseas during foreign wars (and their hereditary
descendants) are eligible Email HI_MOFW armycom
Military Women of America mdash The Military Women of America Hawaii Chapter meets the second Saturday
of each month 11 am at the Oahu Veterans Center in Foster Village Members provide information and
support to women who are currently serving or have served in the military Call 422-4000
Jewish Services mdash Weekly worship services are now held 730 pm Friday nights Aloha Jewish Chapel Joint
Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam There are no longer Saturday morning services or Monday Bible studies at JBPHH
Service members interested in Jewish Bible study or keiki Hebrew School (Sunday School) can call 348-4560
or visit wwwchabadofhawaiicom Saturday services are available at the Ala Moana Hotel Call 735-8161
DEC 1
Seasons Best Craft amp Gift Fair
Aliiolani Elementary School 1240 7th Ave Kaimuki 8 am - 2 pm
200+ booths of crafts gifts amp food
DEC 1
Winter Wonderland
Calvary Church of the Pacific 99-400 Aiea Heights Dr 10 am - 2 pm
Craft fair bake sale free Christmas crafts for keiki 10 tons of snow for free play
food games amp fun for the whole family
DEC 1
MTA Holiday Craft amp Gift Fair
Mililani Town Assn Rec Center 5 95-1101 Ainamakua Dr 9 am - 2 pm
Crafts art food clothing gifts fun 87 booths
DEC 2
Windward Holiday Craft Fair amp Taste of Castle
Castle High School 45-386 Kaneohe Bay Dr Kaneohe 10 am - 2 pm
150 booths handmade crafts and jewelry silkscreened shirts womenschildrens
clothingaccessories Christmas gifts teachers gifts homemade jams Stampin Up
crafts country gifts quilts gift baskets decorative flags personalized items original
artwork and Hawaiian motif items ceramics pillows bath amp body products
packaged food and more
DEC 8
Moanalua High School Winter Craft Fair
2825 Ala Ilima St 9 am - 3 pm
Fabulous crafts plants gifts and ono food Over 200 vendors FREE parking -
school lot open to the public at 8am Lots of street parking
DEC 8
Seasons Best Craft amp Gift Fair
Aiea Elementary School 99-371 Moanalua Rd 8 am - 2 pm
150+ booths of crafts gifts amp food
DEC 8
Mililani High School ABC Craft Fair
96-1200 Meheula Pkwy in the schools gymnasium amp parking lot
9 am - 2 pm
110 booths
MBA
MBA
DEC 9
2012 McKinley HS Craft amp Gift Fair
McKinley High School cafeteria and surrounding grounds 9 am - 3 pm
A good fun event with friendly vendors selling unique gift items 95 booths Door
prizes and silent auction Enter from Pensacola Street entrance
DEC 9
Holiday Craft Gift amp Rubberstamp Expo
Neal Blaisdell Center - Hawaii Suites 777 Ward Ave 9 am - 3 pm
Featuring vendors selling handmade crafts gift items rubberstampscrapbooking
supplies and craft supplies A crafters clearance sale will also be held 30-50
booths Admission is free and open to the public
DEC 12
An Evening in Waipio
Hawaii Okinawa Center Banquet Hall 94-587 Ukee St
Waipio Gentry Business Park 530 - 9 pm
Featuring over 60 of Hawaiis premier crafters Enjoy shopping in air conditioned
comfort in the Hawaii Okinawa Centers Legacy Ballroom Food door prizes silent
auction entertaiment and Santa are a few of its feature
DEC 14-16
Honolulu Gift Fair
Blaisdell Exhibition Hall 777 Ward Ave
Fri 3 - 9pm Sat 9am - 9pm Sun 9am - 5pm
Over 300 booths Free admission
DEC 15
Radford High School CTE Craft Fair
4361 Salt Lake Blvd 10 am - 2 pm
Food gifts amp crafts Decorate a ginger bread house for only $3 (in cafeteria) Bank
of Hawaii ATM onsite
DEC 15
Mililanis Save the Best for Last
Mililani Uka Elementary School 94-380 Kuahelani Ave 9 am - 3 pm
Over 100 craft amp gift booths ono food food trucks and lots of great crafts amp gifts to
complete your Christmas shopping
Schofield BarracksTuesday December 4th 6 pm
on Generals Loop
Fort Shafter Thursday December 6th 6 pm
on Palm Circle
Every child present at the event and registered with CYSS between the ages of 6-weeks to 18 years will be given an age appropriate toy
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult for their safety
Appearances by costumed characters pictures with Santa entertainment andlight refreshments
Please call 655-0115 for more information
Schofield BarracksTuesday December 4th 6 pm
on Generals Loop
Fort Shafter Thursday December 6th 6 pm
on Palm Circle
Every child present at the event and registered with CYSS between the ages of 6-weeks to 18 years will be given an age appropriate toy
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult for their safety
Appearances by costumed characters pictures with Santa entertainment andlight refreshments
Please call 655-0115 for more information
This Parade will commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Arizona
Memorial In order to establish a memorial to honor those who died
in the attack on Pearl Harbor the USS Arizona Memorial was
dedicated in 1962 It has been visited by countless people from all
over the world during the past 50 years The Arizona Memorial is
one of the few war-time memorials in the United States where actual
survivors volunteer
2012 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade
December 7 2012
500pm - 730pm
jbiggspearlharborparadeorg
The 2012 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade will take place on Friday
December 7th beginning at
500pm with an opening ceremony at
Fort DeRussey Park
The parade will begin at 600pm through Waikiki on Kalakaua Avenue
to Kapiolani Park The day will conclude at 730pm with a family
concert to honor our military families presented by the Marine Band
from Kaneohe Bay1048579
MBA
ABOUT US
The Hui O Na Wahine is an all-ranks spouses club serving the 25th ID and the Schofield Barracks Community The Hui formed in 1931 and enjoys a long history of military and civilian service Our purpose is to contribute to the welfare of our local and military communities through charitable endeavors such as scholarships and welfare grants Hui membership is extended to all spouses of active duty soldiers retired military and DOD civilian contracted employees We join together to make lasting friendships give back and find fellowship with each other The name translates to the north group of women
Hui `O Na Wahine
PO Box 861305 Wahiawa HI 96786
wwwschofieldspousescom
PRESS RELEASE
Contact Alicia Partridge FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 360-941-4759 November 25 2012
ldquoChristmas in Hui Landrdquo Holiday December luncheon
Schofield Barracks- The Hui Orsquo Na Wahine all-ranks army spouses club is looking forward to celebrating the holiday season with an elegant holiday luncheon at the Nehelani Club on Thursday December 13
All military spouses are welcome to attend our Christmas themed luncheon and participate in some Christmas games have some fun shop with the Hui vendors and socialize with other spouses The trivia game will be all about Christmas Christmas movies and Christmas music Each table will compete for ornaments to decorate their centerpieces Members are also encouraged to wear their hui membership pins for random opportunity drawings and fill their purses for our purse game
ldquoWe are looking forward to celebrating the holidays with our membershiprdquo said 2nd Vice President Margaret Trimble ldquoIts that time of the year where we want spread the Christmas spiritrdquo
The event opens at 1030 am for shopping with a buffet lunch at 1100 am till 100 pm The event costs $2000 and covers a delicious lunch provided by the Nehelani Club Participants will also have time to shop with vendors and socialize with other spouses Some of the community vendors include Longaberger Tastefully Simple Thirty One Gifts Creative Memories Premiere designs Stampinrsquo Up Premiere Designs Silpada Avon Stella and Dot Tupperware Scentsy Once in a Blue Moon Designs and Choffy
For December the donation basket is for the Marines Toys for Tots drive to support our children during the holiday season Members are asked to bring new unused and unwrapped toys and in return they will receive free opportunity tickets
Reservations must be placed by Thursday December 6th at noon to huireservationsgmailcom Spouses must be 2012-2013 members of the Hui to attend the luncheon Applications are available on line and annual fees ($2500) will be accepted by mail and at the event Luncheons are held monthly and range in themes
For more information email huionawahinegmailcom or go to wwwschofieldspousesclubcom
Mail before Dec 18 to get it there by Christmas
By Star-Advertiser staff POSTED 0130 am HST Nov 27 2012
STAR-ADVERTISER FILE Plan to mail your packages by the suggested dates for delivery by Christmas
The US Postal Service is advising Hawaii residents and businesses to mail first class and priority cards and packages to the mainland no later than Dec 18 this year for delivery by Christmas
Other suggested mailing dates are Dec 10 for international or overseas military destinations Dec 13 for American Samoa Dec 14 for Guam and Saipan and Dec 20 for Hawaii destinations the Postal Service said Monday
Procrastinators have until Dec 20 to send packages to the mainland with expedited express mail service
The Postal Service said the dates are not deadlines and that mail sent after those dates could still arrive by Christmas The suggested dates however give packages the best chance of arriving on time the Postal Service said
The agency also said
raquo The Honolulu Airport post office will be open an additional day to serve customers on Dec 16 from noon to 5 pm
raquo Postal carriers on city routes will deliver parcels on two Sundays Dec 16 and 23
raquo Eighteen Hawaii post offices have self-serve kiosks at which customers can buy stamps and send packages On Oahu they are at the Aina Haina airport Ala Moana downtown Hawaii Kai Kailua Kaneohe Makiki Mililani Moiliili Waialae-Kahala Waikiki and Waipahu post offices On the neighbor islands they are at the Hilo Kailua-Kona Kihei Lahaina and Wailuku post offices
raquo People can get online discounts on postage print mailing labels and arrange for free parcel pickup at uspscom
raquo The Postal Service anticipates delivering almost 18 billion pieces of mail between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year
raquo The busiest mailing day is expected to be Dec 17 The busiest delivery day is likely to be Dec 19 for cards and letters and Dec 20 for packages
13
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES FREE COMMUNITY FORUMS
13 13 13
13
13
13 13 13 13
The Disability and Communication Access Board (DCAB) will be conducting free community forums to obtain feedback about emergency preparedness and the needs of individuals with disabilities and other access and functional needs related to the Interagency Action Plan for the Emergency Preparedness of People with Disabilities and Special Health Needs
13 Please come if you are an individual with a disability have a family member or friend with a disability work with people with disabilities or are interested in emergency management issues Hilo December 3 2012 Aging and Disability Resource Center 1000 am ndash 200 pm Training Room 1055 Kinoole Street Maui December 5 2012 Wailuku State Building 3rd Floor 1030 am ndash 200 pm Conference Room 54 High Street Kauai December 6 2012 Lihue State Building 2nd Floor Conference 1000 am ndash 200 pm Rooms A B and C 3059 Umi Street Kona December 10 2012 West Hawaii Civic Center Community 1000 am ndash 200 pm Meeting Hale 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway Oahu December 17 2012 919 Ala Moana Blvd 5th Floor Conference 1000 am ndash 200 pm Room
13 Should you have any questions would like to register for the forums or request an auxiliary aid or service (ie ASL interpreter large print material etc) please contact Debbie Jackson at (808) 586-8121 or via email at dcabdohhawaiigov seven days prior to the date of the event
13
MCBH SWAMP ROMP MCB Hawaii Kaneohe OCourse Field
Saturday February 16 2013 700 AM 6-Person Team $14000
Brief Description
The dirtiest race of the year returns to MCB Hawaii Get your teams ready for an exciting 5 mile run through the
mud and dirt on board Marine Corps Base Hawaii Kaneohe Bay This unique run takes teams through the Nuupia
ponds and down the Fort Hase beach over and under obstacles that challenge the strongest of competitors The
event is open to the public
Online Registration Closes
February 8 2013 at 400pm HST Go to
httpwwwactivecomrunningkailua-himcbh-swamp-romp-2013
Teams
This is a 6-person team event Teams with children ages 10-13 need to have at least 1 adult (person 18 or over) on
the team The minimum age to participate in this event is 10
Packet Pick-Up
Mandatory packet pickup will take place at the Fitness Expo on Friday 15 February 2013 at the Kahunas Ballroom
on MCB Hawaii from 1500-1900 Timing chips and race packets will be distributed at the Fitness Expo It is the
teams responsibility to keep track of their timing chip and bib number for the race WE WILL NOT PROVIDE
REPLACEMENT CHIPS ON RACE DAY Packets will not be available for pickup on race day
Waiver Form
All teams MUST SUBMIT A SIGNED WAIVER FORM IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THEIR PACKETS AT THE FITNESS
EXPO Waiver forms are mandatory and must be signed by all 6 team members
T-Shirts
T-shirts are not guaranteed if you register after Friday8 February 2013 at 1600 HST
Boot Camp for New Dads This class is meant to assist in preparing ldquosoon to be fathersrdquo for
the arrival of their new born child Topics covered include
Caring for the mom importance of teamwork dadrsquos role as a protector dadrsquos bag of tricks crying babies new mom
postpartum adjustment and safety
Date Every 2nd Saturday of every month Time 0900-1200 Location Schofield Barracks Army Community Services Training Center Bldg 647 (Next door to Sgt Smith Theater)
For more information please call (808) 655-0613655-4227
2012 Community Chapel Holiday Schedule
MBA
Best wishes for the happiest of holidays
Catholic Services 4 December Tuesday (Wheeler Chapel) 6 pm
bullFirst Sunday of Advent
6 December Thursday (Aliamanu Chapel) 6 pm
bullAdvent Reconciliation
7 December Friday (Wheeler amp Aliamanu Chapel) 5pm
bullSolemnity of the Immaculate Conception
8 December Sunday (Tripler) 5pm
bullImmaculate Conception Mass
24 December Monday (Main Post Chapel Aliamanu ampTripler) 5pm
bullChildrenrsquos Christmas Mass
24 December Monday (Wheeler Chapel) 10 pm
bullChristmas Eve Mass
25 December Tuesday (Main Post Chapel) 1030 am
bullChristmas Mass
25 December Tuesday (Tripler) 1100 pm
bullChristmas Mass
31 December Monday (Aliamanu Chapel) 5pm
bullNew Years Eve Mass
1 January Tuesday 2013 (Main Post Chapel) 1145 am
bullMary Mother of God
General Protestant 24 December Monday (Fort DeRussy) 5pm
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
24 December Monday (Tripler) 630pm
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
24 December Monday (Main Post Chapel) 630 pm
Christmas Eve Service
24 December Monday (Soldiers amp Aliamanu Chapel) 7pm
Christmas Eve Service
Gospel 1 January Tuesday (Aliamanu Chapel) 10pm
New Years Eve Service
Jewish 13 December Thursday (Main Post Chapel) 6pm
Community Menorah Lighting
Community Calendar
November 19 2012
Send announcements a week prior to publication to communityhawaiiarmyweeklycom
December
3 Monday
Tree Lighting Ceremony mdash Tripler Army Medical Center will kick off the holiday season with its annual
ceremony 5-7 pm Monday Dec 3 on the Tripler lawn Afterwards light refreshments will be served and
families can participate in holiday-themed activities Santa Claus and his elves will make an appearance Call
433-5106
Other tree lighting ceremonies will be held Tuesday Dec 4 6 pm at Schofieldrsquos Generals Loop and
Thursday Dec 5 6 pm at Fort Shafterrsquos Palm Circle Visit wwwhimwrcom
Ongoing
Exchange Holiday Layaway mdash Schofield shoppers can select their gifts for layaway and stop by customer
service to complete the layaway process for free ldquoFor freerdquo means that while the Exchange collects an initial
$3 processing fee for new layaways the amount is returned to customers via an Exchange Merchandise Gift
Card upon final payment A deposit of 15 percent is required when starting the layaway process Visit
Exchange Customer Service for details and eligibility
Hiking Club mdash The Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club leads weekly hikes around various Oahu locations For
membership information visit htmcluborg Visiting hikers are welcome
Food for Families mdash ASYMCA at WAAF has an emergency food locker to assist military families in need
Call 624-
Hui Thrift Shop mdash The Hui Thrift Shop at SB offers great bargains and a chance to volunteer Located at 2107
Ulrich Way behind ACS the shop is open 9 am-1 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays and the first and third
Saturday of the month Consignment hours are 9-11 am Call 624-3254 or email
huithriftshopliaisongmailcom
Club Beyond mdash Middle and high school students in grades six-12 are invited to participate in Club Beyond
Email kschmidtclubbeyondorg or call 372-1567
Military Order of Foreign Wars mdashThe MOFW has established a command in Hawaii Commissioned and
warrant officers from all armed services who served overseas during foreign wars (and their hereditary
descendants) are eligible Email HI_MOFW armycom
Military Women of America mdash The Military Women of America Hawaii Chapter meets the second Saturday
of each month 11 am at the Oahu Veterans Center in Foster Village Members provide information and
support to women who are currently serving or have served in the military Call 422-4000
Jewish Services mdash Weekly worship services are now held 730 pm Friday nights Aloha Jewish Chapel Joint
Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam There are no longer Saturday morning services or Monday Bible studies at JBPHH
Service members interested in Jewish Bible study or keiki Hebrew School (Sunday School) can call 348-4560
or visit wwwchabadofhawaiicom Saturday services are available at the Ala Moana Hotel Call 735-8161
DEC 1
Seasons Best Craft amp Gift Fair
Aliiolani Elementary School 1240 7th Ave Kaimuki 8 am - 2 pm
200+ booths of crafts gifts amp food
DEC 1
Winter Wonderland
Calvary Church of the Pacific 99-400 Aiea Heights Dr 10 am - 2 pm
Craft fair bake sale free Christmas crafts for keiki 10 tons of snow for free play
food games amp fun for the whole family
DEC 1
MTA Holiday Craft amp Gift Fair
Mililani Town Assn Rec Center 5 95-1101 Ainamakua Dr 9 am - 2 pm
Crafts art food clothing gifts fun 87 booths
DEC 2
Windward Holiday Craft Fair amp Taste of Castle
Castle High School 45-386 Kaneohe Bay Dr Kaneohe 10 am - 2 pm
150 booths handmade crafts and jewelry silkscreened shirts womenschildrens
clothingaccessories Christmas gifts teachers gifts homemade jams Stampin Up
crafts country gifts quilts gift baskets decorative flags personalized items original
artwork and Hawaiian motif items ceramics pillows bath amp body products
packaged food and more
DEC 8
Moanalua High School Winter Craft Fair
2825 Ala Ilima St 9 am - 3 pm
Fabulous crafts plants gifts and ono food Over 200 vendors FREE parking -
school lot open to the public at 8am Lots of street parking
DEC 8
Seasons Best Craft amp Gift Fair
Aiea Elementary School 99-371 Moanalua Rd 8 am - 2 pm
150+ booths of crafts gifts amp food
DEC 8
Mililani High School ABC Craft Fair
96-1200 Meheula Pkwy in the schools gymnasium amp parking lot
9 am - 2 pm
110 booths
MBA
MBA
DEC 9
2012 McKinley HS Craft amp Gift Fair
McKinley High School cafeteria and surrounding grounds 9 am - 3 pm
A good fun event with friendly vendors selling unique gift items 95 booths Door
prizes and silent auction Enter from Pensacola Street entrance
DEC 9
Holiday Craft Gift amp Rubberstamp Expo
Neal Blaisdell Center - Hawaii Suites 777 Ward Ave 9 am - 3 pm
Featuring vendors selling handmade crafts gift items rubberstampscrapbooking
supplies and craft supplies A crafters clearance sale will also be held 30-50
booths Admission is free and open to the public
DEC 12
An Evening in Waipio
Hawaii Okinawa Center Banquet Hall 94-587 Ukee St
Waipio Gentry Business Park 530 - 9 pm
Featuring over 60 of Hawaiis premier crafters Enjoy shopping in air conditioned
comfort in the Hawaii Okinawa Centers Legacy Ballroom Food door prizes silent
auction entertaiment and Santa are a few of its feature
DEC 14-16
Honolulu Gift Fair
Blaisdell Exhibition Hall 777 Ward Ave
Fri 3 - 9pm Sat 9am - 9pm Sun 9am - 5pm
Over 300 booths Free admission
DEC 15
Radford High School CTE Craft Fair
4361 Salt Lake Blvd 10 am - 2 pm
Food gifts amp crafts Decorate a ginger bread house for only $3 (in cafeteria) Bank
of Hawaii ATM onsite
DEC 15
Mililanis Save the Best for Last
Mililani Uka Elementary School 94-380 Kuahelani Ave 9 am - 3 pm
Over 100 craft amp gift booths ono food food trucks and lots of great crafts amp gifts to
complete your Christmas shopping
Schofield BarracksTuesday December 4th 6 pm
on Generals Loop
Fort Shafter Thursday December 6th 6 pm
on Palm Circle
Every child present at the event and registered with CYSS between the ages of 6-weeks to 18 years will be given an age appropriate toy
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult for their safety
Appearances by costumed characters pictures with Santa entertainment andlight refreshments
Please call 655-0115 for more information
Schofield BarracksTuesday December 4th 6 pm
on Generals Loop
Fort Shafter Thursday December 6th 6 pm
on Palm Circle
Every child present at the event and registered with CYSS between the ages of 6-weeks to 18 years will be given an age appropriate toy
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult for their safety
Appearances by costumed characters pictures with Santa entertainment andlight refreshments
Please call 655-0115 for more information
This Parade will commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Arizona
Memorial In order to establish a memorial to honor those who died
in the attack on Pearl Harbor the USS Arizona Memorial was
dedicated in 1962 It has been visited by countless people from all
over the world during the past 50 years The Arizona Memorial is
one of the few war-time memorials in the United States where actual
survivors volunteer
2012 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade
December 7 2012
500pm - 730pm
jbiggspearlharborparadeorg
The 2012 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade will take place on Friday
December 7th beginning at
500pm with an opening ceremony at
Fort DeRussey Park
The parade will begin at 600pm through Waikiki on Kalakaua Avenue
to Kapiolani Park The day will conclude at 730pm with a family
concert to honor our military families presented by the Marine Band
from Kaneohe Bay1048579
MBA
ABOUT US
The Hui O Na Wahine is an all-ranks spouses club serving the 25th ID and the Schofield Barracks Community The Hui formed in 1931 and enjoys a long history of military and civilian service Our purpose is to contribute to the welfare of our local and military communities through charitable endeavors such as scholarships and welfare grants Hui membership is extended to all spouses of active duty soldiers retired military and DOD civilian contracted employees We join together to make lasting friendships give back and find fellowship with each other The name translates to the north group of women
Hui `O Na Wahine
PO Box 861305 Wahiawa HI 96786
wwwschofieldspousescom
PRESS RELEASE
Contact Alicia Partridge FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 360-941-4759 November 25 2012
ldquoChristmas in Hui Landrdquo Holiday December luncheon
Schofield Barracks- The Hui Orsquo Na Wahine all-ranks army spouses club is looking forward to celebrating the holiday season with an elegant holiday luncheon at the Nehelani Club on Thursday December 13
All military spouses are welcome to attend our Christmas themed luncheon and participate in some Christmas games have some fun shop with the Hui vendors and socialize with other spouses The trivia game will be all about Christmas Christmas movies and Christmas music Each table will compete for ornaments to decorate their centerpieces Members are also encouraged to wear their hui membership pins for random opportunity drawings and fill their purses for our purse game
ldquoWe are looking forward to celebrating the holidays with our membershiprdquo said 2nd Vice President Margaret Trimble ldquoIts that time of the year where we want spread the Christmas spiritrdquo
The event opens at 1030 am for shopping with a buffet lunch at 1100 am till 100 pm The event costs $2000 and covers a delicious lunch provided by the Nehelani Club Participants will also have time to shop with vendors and socialize with other spouses Some of the community vendors include Longaberger Tastefully Simple Thirty One Gifts Creative Memories Premiere designs Stampinrsquo Up Premiere Designs Silpada Avon Stella and Dot Tupperware Scentsy Once in a Blue Moon Designs and Choffy
For December the donation basket is for the Marines Toys for Tots drive to support our children during the holiday season Members are asked to bring new unused and unwrapped toys and in return they will receive free opportunity tickets
Reservations must be placed by Thursday December 6th at noon to huireservationsgmailcom Spouses must be 2012-2013 members of the Hui to attend the luncheon Applications are available on line and annual fees ($2500) will be accepted by mail and at the event Luncheons are held monthly and range in themes
For more information email huionawahinegmailcom or go to wwwschofieldspousesclubcom
Mail before Dec 18 to get it there by Christmas
By Star-Advertiser staff POSTED 0130 am HST Nov 27 2012
STAR-ADVERTISER FILE Plan to mail your packages by the suggested dates for delivery by Christmas
The US Postal Service is advising Hawaii residents and businesses to mail first class and priority cards and packages to the mainland no later than Dec 18 this year for delivery by Christmas
Other suggested mailing dates are Dec 10 for international or overseas military destinations Dec 13 for American Samoa Dec 14 for Guam and Saipan and Dec 20 for Hawaii destinations the Postal Service said Monday
Procrastinators have until Dec 20 to send packages to the mainland with expedited express mail service
The Postal Service said the dates are not deadlines and that mail sent after those dates could still arrive by Christmas The suggested dates however give packages the best chance of arriving on time the Postal Service said
The agency also said
raquo The Honolulu Airport post office will be open an additional day to serve customers on Dec 16 from noon to 5 pm
raquo Postal carriers on city routes will deliver parcels on two Sundays Dec 16 and 23
raquo Eighteen Hawaii post offices have self-serve kiosks at which customers can buy stamps and send packages On Oahu they are at the Aina Haina airport Ala Moana downtown Hawaii Kai Kailua Kaneohe Makiki Mililani Moiliili Waialae-Kahala Waikiki and Waipahu post offices On the neighbor islands they are at the Hilo Kailua-Kona Kihei Lahaina and Wailuku post offices
raquo People can get online discounts on postage print mailing labels and arrange for free parcel pickup at uspscom
raquo The Postal Service anticipates delivering almost 18 billion pieces of mail between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year
raquo The busiest mailing day is expected to be Dec 17 The busiest delivery day is likely to be Dec 19 for cards and letters and Dec 20 for packages
13
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES FREE COMMUNITY FORUMS
13 13 13
13
13
13 13 13 13
The Disability and Communication Access Board (DCAB) will be conducting free community forums to obtain feedback about emergency preparedness and the needs of individuals with disabilities and other access and functional needs related to the Interagency Action Plan for the Emergency Preparedness of People with Disabilities and Special Health Needs
13 Please come if you are an individual with a disability have a family member or friend with a disability work with people with disabilities or are interested in emergency management issues Hilo December 3 2012 Aging and Disability Resource Center 1000 am ndash 200 pm Training Room 1055 Kinoole Street Maui December 5 2012 Wailuku State Building 3rd Floor 1030 am ndash 200 pm Conference Room 54 High Street Kauai December 6 2012 Lihue State Building 2nd Floor Conference 1000 am ndash 200 pm Rooms A B and C 3059 Umi Street Kona December 10 2012 West Hawaii Civic Center Community 1000 am ndash 200 pm Meeting Hale 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway Oahu December 17 2012 919 Ala Moana Blvd 5th Floor Conference 1000 am ndash 200 pm Room
13 Should you have any questions would like to register for the forums or request an auxiliary aid or service (ie ASL interpreter large print material etc) please contact Debbie Jackson at (808) 586-8121 or via email at dcabdohhawaiigov seven days prior to the date of the event
13
MCBH SWAMP ROMP MCB Hawaii Kaneohe OCourse Field
Saturday February 16 2013 700 AM 6-Person Team $14000
Brief Description
The dirtiest race of the year returns to MCB Hawaii Get your teams ready for an exciting 5 mile run through the
mud and dirt on board Marine Corps Base Hawaii Kaneohe Bay This unique run takes teams through the Nuupia
ponds and down the Fort Hase beach over and under obstacles that challenge the strongest of competitors The
event is open to the public
Online Registration Closes
February 8 2013 at 400pm HST Go to
httpwwwactivecomrunningkailua-himcbh-swamp-romp-2013
Teams
This is a 6-person team event Teams with children ages 10-13 need to have at least 1 adult (person 18 or over) on
the team The minimum age to participate in this event is 10
Packet Pick-Up
Mandatory packet pickup will take place at the Fitness Expo on Friday 15 February 2013 at the Kahunas Ballroom
on MCB Hawaii from 1500-1900 Timing chips and race packets will be distributed at the Fitness Expo It is the
teams responsibility to keep track of their timing chip and bib number for the race WE WILL NOT PROVIDE
REPLACEMENT CHIPS ON RACE DAY Packets will not be available for pickup on race day
Waiver Form
All teams MUST SUBMIT A SIGNED WAIVER FORM IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THEIR PACKETS AT THE FITNESS
EXPO Waiver forms are mandatory and must be signed by all 6 team members
T-Shirts
T-shirts are not guaranteed if you register after Friday8 February 2013 at 1600 HST
Boot Camp for New Dads This class is meant to assist in preparing ldquosoon to be fathersrdquo for
the arrival of their new born child Topics covered include
Caring for the mom importance of teamwork dadrsquos role as a protector dadrsquos bag of tricks crying babies new mom
postpartum adjustment and safety
Date Every 2nd Saturday of every month Time 0900-1200 Location Schofield Barracks Army Community Services Training Center Bldg 647 (Next door to Sgt Smith Theater)
For more information please call (808) 655-0613655-4227
Community Calendar
November 19 2012
Send announcements a week prior to publication to communityhawaiiarmyweeklycom
December
3 Monday
Tree Lighting Ceremony mdash Tripler Army Medical Center will kick off the holiday season with its annual
ceremony 5-7 pm Monday Dec 3 on the Tripler lawn Afterwards light refreshments will be served and
families can participate in holiday-themed activities Santa Claus and his elves will make an appearance Call
433-5106
Other tree lighting ceremonies will be held Tuesday Dec 4 6 pm at Schofieldrsquos Generals Loop and
Thursday Dec 5 6 pm at Fort Shafterrsquos Palm Circle Visit wwwhimwrcom
Ongoing
Exchange Holiday Layaway mdash Schofield shoppers can select their gifts for layaway and stop by customer
service to complete the layaway process for free ldquoFor freerdquo means that while the Exchange collects an initial
$3 processing fee for new layaways the amount is returned to customers via an Exchange Merchandise Gift
Card upon final payment A deposit of 15 percent is required when starting the layaway process Visit
Exchange Customer Service for details and eligibility
Hiking Club mdash The Hawaiian Trail and Mountain Club leads weekly hikes around various Oahu locations For
membership information visit htmcluborg Visiting hikers are welcome
Food for Families mdash ASYMCA at WAAF has an emergency food locker to assist military families in need
Call 624-
Hui Thrift Shop mdash The Hui Thrift Shop at SB offers great bargains and a chance to volunteer Located at 2107
Ulrich Way behind ACS the shop is open 9 am-1 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays and the first and third
Saturday of the month Consignment hours are 9-11 am Call 624-3254 or email
huithriftshopliaisongmailcom
Club Beyond mdash Middle and high school students in grades six-12 are invited to participate in Club Beyond
Email kschmidtclubbeyondorg or call 372-1567
Military Order of Foreign Wars mdashThe MOFW has established a command in Hawaii Commissioned and
warrant officers from all armed services who served overseas during foreign wars (and their hereditary
descendants) are eligible Email HI_MOFW armycom
Military Women of America mdash The Military Women of America Hawaii Chapter meets the second Saturday
of each month 11 am at the Oahu Veterans Center in Foster Village Members provide information and
support to women who are currently serving or have served in the military Call 422-4000
Jewish Services mdash Weekly worship services are now held 730 pm Friday nights Aloha Jewish Chapel Joint
Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam There are no longer Saturday morning services or Monday Bible studies at JBPHH
Service members interested in Jewish Bible study or keiki Hebrew School (Sunday School) can call 348-4560
or visit wwwchabadofhawaiicom Saturday services are available at the Ala Moana Hotel Call 735-8161
DEC 1
Seasons Best Craft amp Gift Fair
Aliiolani Elementary School 1240 7th Ave Kaimuki 8 am - 2 pm
200+ booths of crafts gifts amp food
DEC 1
Winter Wonderland
Calvary Church of the Pacific 99-400 Aiea Heights Dr 10 am - 2 pm
Craft fair bake sale free Christmas crafts for keiki 10 tons of snow for free play
food games amp fun for the whole family
DEC 1
MTA Holiday Craft amp Gift Fair
Mililani Town Assn Rec Center 5 95-1101 Ainamakua Dr 9 am - 2 pm
Crafts art food clothing gifts fun 87 booths
DEC 2
Windward Holiday Craft Fair amp Taste of Castle
Castle High School 45-386 Kaneohe Bay Dr Kaneohe 10 am - 2 pm
150 booths handmade crafts and jewelry silkscreened shirts womenschildrens
clothingaccessories Christmas gifts teachers gifts homemade jams Stampin Up
crafts country gifts quilts gift baskets decorative flags personalized items original
artwork and Hawaiian motif items ceramics pillows bath amp body products
packaged food and more
DEC 8
Moanalua High School Winter Craft Fair
2825 Ala Ilima St 9 am - 3 pm
Fabulous crafts plants gifts and ono food Over 200 vendors FREE parking -
school lot open to the public at 8am Lots of street parking
DEC 8
Seasons Best Craft amp Gift Fair
Aiea Elementary School 99-371 Moanalua Rd 8 am - 2 pm
150+ booths of crafts gifts amp food
DEC 8
Mililani High School ABC Craft Fair
96-1200 Meheula Pkwy in the schools gymnasium amp parking lot
9 am - 2 pm
110 booths
MBA
MBA
DEC 9
2012 McKinley HS Craft amp Gift Fair
McKinley High School cafeteria and surrounding grounds 9 am - 3 pm
A good fun event with friendly vendors selling unique gift items 95 booths Door
prizes and silent auction Enter from Pensacola Street entrance
DEC 9
Holiday Craft Gift amp Rubberstamp Expo
Neal Blaisdell Center - Hawaii Suites 777 Ward Ave 9 am - 3 pm
Featuring vendors selling handmade crafts gift items rubberstampscrapbooking
supplies and craft supplies A crafters clearance sale will also be held 30-50
booths Admission is free and open to the public
DEC 12
An Evening in Waipio
Hawaii Okinawa Center Banquet Hall 94-587 Ukee St
Waipio Gentry Business Park 530 - 9 pm
Featuring over 60 of Hawaiis premier crafters Enjoy shopping in air conditioned
comfort in the Hawaii Okinawa Centers Legacy Ballroom Food door prizes silent
auction entertaiment and Santa are a few of its feature
DEC 14-16
Honolulu Gift Fair
Blaisdell Exhibition Hall 777 Ward Ave
Fri 3 - 9pm Sat 9am - 9pm Sun 9am - 5pm
Over 300 booths Free admission
DEC 15
Radford High School CTE Craft Fair
4361 Salt Lake Blvd 10 am - 2 pm
Food gifts amp crafts Decorate a ginger bread house for only $3 (in cafeteria) Bank
of Hawaii ATM onsite
DEC 15
Mililanis Save the Best for Last
Mililani Uka Elementary School 94-380 Kuahelani Ave 9 am - 3 pm
Over 100 craft amp gift booths ono food food trucks and lots of great crafts amp gifts to
complete your Christmas shopping
Schofield BarracksTuesday December 4th 6 pm
on Generals Loop
Fort Shafter Thursday December 6th 6 pm
on Palm Circle
Every child present at the event and registered with CYSS between the ages of 6-weeks to 18 years will be given an age appropriate toy
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult for their safety
Appearances by costumed characters pictures with Santa entertainment andlight refreshments
Please call 655-0115 for more information
Schofield BarracksTuesday December 4th 6 pm
on Generals Loop
Fort Shafter Thursday December 6th 6 pm
on Palm Circle
Every child present at the event and registered with CYSS between the ages of 6-weeks to 18 years will be given an age appropriate toy
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult for their safety
Appearances by costumed characters pictures with Santa entertainment andlight refreshments
Please call 655-0115 for more information
This Parade will commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Arizona
Memorial In order to establish a memorial to honor those who died
in the attack on Pearl Harbor the USS Arizona Memorial was
dedicated in 1962 It has been visited by countless people from all
over the world during the past 50 years The Arizona Memorial is
one of the few war-time memorials in the United States where actual
survivors volunteer
2012 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade
December 7 2012
500pm - 730pm
jbiggspearlharborparadeorg
The 2012 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade will take place on Friday
December 7th beginning at
500pm with an opening ceremony at
Fort DeRussey Park
The parade will begin at 600pm through Waikiki on Kalakaua Avenue
to Kapiolani Park The day will conclude at 730pm with a family
concert to honor our military families presented by the Marine Band
from Kaneohe Bay1048579
MBA
ABOUT US
The Hui O Na Wahine is an all-ranks spouses club serving the 25th ID and the Schofield Barracks Community The Hui formed in 1931 and enjoys a long history of military and civilian service Our purpose is to contribute to the welfare of our local and military communities through charitable endeavors such as scholarships and welfare grants Hui membership is extended to all spouses of active duty soldiers retired military and DOD civilian contracted employees We join together to make lasting friendships give back and find fellowship with each other The name translates to the north group of women
Hui `O Na Wahine
PO Box 861305 Wahiawa HI 96786
wwwschofieldspousescom
PRESS RELEASE
Contact Alicia Partridge FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 360-941-4759 November 25 2012
ldquoChristmas in Hui Landrdquo Holiday December luncheon
Schofield Barracks- The Hui Orsquo Na Wahine all-ranks army spouses club is looking forward to celebrating the holiday season with an elegant holiday luncheon at the Nehelani Club on Thursday December 13
All military spouses are welcome to attend our Christmas themed luncheon and participate in some Christmas games have some fun shop with the Hui vendors and socialize with other spouses The trivia game will be all about Christmas Christmas movies and Christmas music Each table will compete for ornaments to decorate their centerpieces Members are also encouraged to wear their hui membership pins for random opportunity drawings and fill their purses for our purse game
ldquoWe are looking forward to celebrating the holidays with our membershiprdquo said 2nd Vice President Margaret Trimble ldquoIts that time of the year where we want spread the Christmas spiritrdquo
The event opens at 1030 am for shopping with a buffet lunch at 1100 am till 100 pm The event costs $2000 and covers a delicious lunch provided by the Nehelani Club Participants will also have time to shop with vendors and socialize with other spouses Some of the community vendors include Longaberger Tastefully Simple Thirty One Gifts Creative Memories Premiere designs Stampinrsquo Up Premiere Designs Silpada Avon Stella and Dot Tupperware Scentsy Once in a Blue Moon Designs and Choffy
For December the donation basket is for the Marines Toys for Tots drive to support our children during the holiday season Members are asked to bring new unused and unwrapped toys and in return they will receive free opportunity tickets
Reservations must be placed by Thursday December 6th at noon to huireservationsgmailcom Spouses must be 2012-2013 members of the Hui to attend the luncheon Applications are available on line and annual fees ($2500) will be accepted by mail and at the event Luncheons are held monthly and range in themes
For more information email huionawahinegmailcom or go to wwwschofieldspousesclubcom
Mail before Dec 18 to get it there by Christmas
By Star-Advertiser staff POSTED 0130 am HST Nov 27 2012
STAR-ADVERTISER FILE Plan to mail your packages by the suggested dates for delivery by Christmas
The US Postal Service is advising Hawaii residents and businesses to mail first class and priority cards and packages to the mainland no later than Dec 18 this year for delivery by Christmas
Other suggested mailing dates are Dec 10 for international or overseas military destinations Dec 13 for American Samoa Dec 14 for Guam and Saipan and Dec 20 for Hawaii destinations the Postal Service said Monday
Procrastinators have until Dec 20 to send packages to the mainland with expedited express mail service
The Postal Service said the dates are not deadlines and that mail sent after those dates could still arrive by Christmas The suggested dates however give packages the best chance of arriving on time the Postal Service said
The agency also said
raquo The Honolulu Airport post office will be open an additional day to serve customers on Dec 16 from noon to 5 pm
raquo Postal carriers on city routes will deliver parcels on two Sundays Dec 16 and 23
raquo Eighteen Hawaii post offices have self-serve kiosks at which customers can buy stamps and send packages On Oahu they are at the Aina Haina airport Ala Moana downtown Hawaii Kai Kailua Kaneohe Makiki Mililani Moiliili Waialae-Kahala Waikiki and Waipahu post offices On the neighbor islands they are at the Hilo Kailua-Kona Kihei Lahaina and Wailuku post offices
raquo People can get online discounts on postage print mailing labels and arrange for free parcel pickup at uspscom
raquo The Postal Service anticipates delivering almost 18 billion pieces of mail between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year
raquo The busiest mailing day is expected to be Dec 17 The busiest delivery day is likely to be Dec 19 for cards and letters and Dec 20 for packages
13
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES FREE COMMUNITY FORUMS
13 13 13
13
13
13 13 13 13
The Disability and Communication Access Board (DCAB) will be conducting free community forums to obtain feedback about emergency preparedness and the needs of individuals with disabilities and other access and functional needs related to the Interagency Action Plan for the Emergency Preparedness of People with Disabilities and Special Health Needs
13 Please come if you are an individual with a disability have a family member or friend with a disability work with people with disabilities or are interested in emergency management issues Hilo December 3 2012 Aging and Disability Resource Center 1000 am ndash 200 pm Training Room 1055 Kinoole Street Maui December 5 2012 Wailuku State Building 3rd Floor 1030 am ndash 200 pm Conference Room 54 High Street Kauai December 6 2012 Lihue State Building 2nd Floor Conference 1000 am ndash 200 pm Rooms A B and C 3059 Umi Street Kona December 10 2012 West Hawaii Civic Center Community 1000 am ndash 200 pm Meeting Hale 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway Oahu December 17 2012 919 Ala Moana Blvd 5th Floor Conference 1000 am ndash 200 pm Room
13 Should you have any questions would like to register for the forums or request an auxiliary aid or service (ie ASL interpreter large print material etc) please contact Debbie Jackson at (808) 586-8121 or via email at dcabdohhawaiigov seven days prior to the date of the event
13
MCBH SWAMP ROMP MCB Hawaii Kaneohe OCourse Field
Saturday February 16 2013 700 AM 6-Person Team $14000
Brief Description
The dirtiest race of the year returns to MCB Hawaii Get your teams ready for an exciting 5 mile run through the
mud and dirt on board Marine Corps Base Hawaii Kaneohe Bay This unique run takes teams through the Nuupia
ponds and down the Fort Hase beach over and under obstacles that challenge the strongest of competitors The
event is open to the public
Online Registration Closes
February 8 2013 at 400pm HST Go to
httpwwwactivecomrunningkailua-himcbh-swamp-romp-2013
Teams
This is a 6-person team event Teams with children ages 10-13 need to have at least 1 adult (person 18 or over) on
the team The minimum age to participate in this event is 10
Packet Pick-Up
Mandatory packet pickup will take place at the Fitness Expo on Friday 15 February 2013 at the Kahunas Ballroom
on MCB Hawaii from 1500-1900 Timing chips and race packets will be distributed at the Fitness Expo It is the
teams responsibility to keep track of their timing chip and bib number for the race WE WILL NOT PROVIDE
REPLACEMENT CHIPS ON RACE DAY Packets will not be available for pickup on race day
Waiver Form
All teams MUST SUBMIT A SIGNED WAIVER FORM IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THEIR PACKETS AT THE FITNESS
EXPO Waiver forms are mandatory and must be signed by all 6 team members
T-Shirts
T-shirts are not guaranteed if you register after Friday8 February 2013 at 1600 HST
Boot Camp for New Dads This class is meant to assist in preparing ldquosoon to be fathersrdquo for
the arrival of their new born child Topics covered include
Caring for the mom importance of teamwork dadrsquos role as a protector dadrsquos bag of tricks crying babies new mom
postpartum adjustment and safety
Date Every 2nd Saturday of every month Time 0900-1200 Location Schofield Barracks Army Community Services Training Center Bldg 647 (Next door to Sgt Smith Theater)
For more information please call (808) 655-0613655-4227
Military Women of America mdash The Military Women of America Hawaii Chapter meets the second Saturday
of each month 11 am at the Oahu Veterans Center in Foster Village Members provide information and
support to women who are currently serving or have served in the military Call 422-4000
Jewish Services mdash Weekly worship services are now held 730 pm Friday nights Aloha Jewish Chapel Joint
Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam There are no longer Saturday morning services or Monday Bible studies at JBPHH
Service members interested in Jewish Bible study or keiki Hebrew School (Sunday School) can call 348-4560
or visit wwwchabadofhawaiicom Saturday services are available at the Ala Moana Hotel Call 735-8161
DEC 1
Seasons Best Craft amp Gift Fair
Aliiolani Elementary School 1240 7th Ave Kaimuki 8 am - 2 pm
200+ booths of crafts gifts amp food
DEC 1
Winter Wonderland
Calvary Church of the Pacific 99-400 Aiea Heights Dr 10 am - 2 pm
Craft fair bake sale free Christmas crafts for keiki 10 tons of snow for free play
food games amp fun for the whole family
DEC 1
MTA Holiday Craft amp Gift Fair
Mililani Town Assn Rec Center 5 95-1101 Ainamakua Dr 9 am - 2 pm
Crafts art food clothing gifts fun 87 booths
DEC 2
Windward Holiday Craft Fair amp Taste of Castle
Castle High School 45-386 Kaneohe Bay Dr Kaneohe 10 am - 2 pm
150 booths handmade crafts and jewelry silkscreened shirts womenschildrens
clothingaccessories Christmas gifts teachers gifts homemade jams Stampin Up
crafts country gifts quilts gift baskets decorative flags personalized items original
artwork and Hawaiian motif items ceramics pillows bath amp body products
packaged food and more
DEC 8
Moanalua High School Winter Craft Fair
2825 Ala Ilima St 9 am - 3 pm
Fabulous crafts plants gifts and ono food Over 200 vendors FREE parking -
school lot open to the public at 8am Lots of street parking
DEC 8
Seasons Best Craft amp Gift Fair
Aiea Elementary School 99-371 Moanalua Rd 8 am - 2 pm
150+ booths of crafts gifts amp food
DEC 8
Mililani High School ABC Craft Fair
96-1200 Meheula Pkwy in the schools gymnasium amp parking lot
9 am - 2 pm
110 booths
MBA
MBA
DEC 9
2012 McKinley HS Craft amp Gift Fair
McKinley High School cafeteria and surrounding grounds 9 am - 3 pm
A good fun event with friendly vendors selling unique gift items 95 booths Door
prizes and silent auction Enter from Pensacola Street entrance
DEC 9
Holiday Craft Gift amp Rubberstamp Expo
Neal Blaisdell Center - Hawaii Suites 777 Ward Ave 9 am - 3 pm
Featuring vendors selling handmade crafts gift items rubberstampscrapbooking
supplies and craft supplies A crafters clearance sale will also be held 30-50
booths Admission is free and open to the public
DEC 12
An Evening in Waipio
Hawaii Okinawa Center Banquet Hall 94-587 Ukee St
Waipio Gentry Business Park 530 - 9 pm
Featuring over 60 of Hawaiis premier crafters Enjoy shopping in air conditioned
comfort in the Hawaii Okinawa Centers Legacy Ballroom Food door prizes silent
auction entertaiment and Santa are a few of its feature
DEC 14-16
Honolulu Gift Fair
Blaisdell Exhibition Hall 777 Ward Ave
Fri 3 - 9pm Sat 9am - 9pm Sun 9am - 5pm
Over 300 booths Free admission
DEC 15
Radford High School CTE Craft Fair
4361 Salt Lake Blvd 10 am - 2 pm
Food gifts amp crafts Decorate a ginger bread house for only $3 (in cafeteria) Bank
of Hawaii ATM onsite
DEC 15
Mililanis Save the Best for Last
Mililani Uka Elementary School 94-380 Kuahelani Ave 9 am - 3 pm
Over 100 craft amp gift booths ono food food trucks and lots of great crafts amp gifts to
complete your Christmas shopping
Schofield BarracksTuesday December 4th 6 pm
on Generals Loop
Fort Shafter Thursday December 6th 6 pm
on Palm Circle
Every child present at the event and registered with CYSS between the ages of 6-weeks to 18 years will be given an age appropriate toy
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult for their safety
Appearances by costumed characters pictures with Santa entertainment andlight refreshments
Please call 655-0115 for more information
Schofield BarracksTuesday December 4th 6 pm
on Generals Loop
Fort Shafter Thursday December 6th 6 pm
on Palm Circle
Every child present at the event and registered with CYSS between the ages of 6-weeks to 18 years will be given an age appropriate toy
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult for their safety
Appearances by costumed characters pictures with Santa entertainment andlight refreshments
Please call 655-0115 for more information
This Parade will commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Arizona
Memorial In order to establish a memorial to honor those who died
in the attack on Pearl Harbor the USS Arizona Memorial was
dedicated in 1962 It has been visited by countless people from all
over the world during the past 50 years The Arizona Memorial is
one of the few war-time memorials in the United States where actual
survivors volunteer
2012 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade
December 7 2012
500pm - 730pm
jbiggspearlharborparadeorg
The 2012 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade will take place on Friday
December 7th beginning at
500pm with an opening ceremony at
Fort DeRussey Park
The parade will begin at 600pm through Waikiki on Kalakaua Avenue
to Kapiolani Park The day will conclude at 730pm with a family
concert to honor our military families presented by the Marine Band
from Kaneohe Bay1048579
MBA
ABOUT US
The Hui O Na Wahine is an all-ranks spouses club serving the 25th ID and the Schofield Barracks Community The Hui formed in 1931 and enjoys a long history of military and civilian service Our purpose is to contribute to the welfare of our local and military communities through charitable endeavors such as scholarships and welfare grants Hui membership is extended to all spouses of active duty soldiers retired military and DOD civilian contracted employees We join together to make lasting friendships give back and find fellowship with each other The name translates to the north group of women
Hui `O Na Wahine
PO Box 861305 Wahiawa HI 96786
wwwschofieldspousescom
PRESS RELEASE
Contact Alicia Partridge FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 360-941-4759 November 25 2012
ldquoChristmas in Hui Landrdquo Holiday December luncheon
Schofield Barracks- The Hui Orsquo Na Wahine all-ranks army spouses club is looking forward to celebrating the holiday season with an elegant holiday luncheon at the Nehelani Club on Thursday December 13
All military spouses are welcome to attend our Christmas themed luncheon and participate in some Christmas games have some fun shop with the Hui vendors and socialize with other spouses The trivia game will be all about Christmas Christmas movies and Christmas music Each table will compete for ornaments to decorate their centerpieces Members are also encouraged to wear their hui membership pins for random opportunity drawings and fill their purses for our purse game
ldquoWe are looking forward to celebrating the holidays with our membershiprdquo said 2nd Vice President Margaret Trimble ldquoIts that time of the year where we want spread the Christmas spiritrdquo
The event opens at 1030 am for shopping with a buffet lunch at 1100 am till 100 pm The event costs $2000 and covers a delicious lunch provided by the Nehelani Club Participants will also have time to shop with vendors and socialize with other spouses Some of the community vendors include Longaberger Tastefully Simple Thirty One Gifts Creative Memories Premiere designs Stampinrsquo Up Premiere Designs Silpada Avon Stella and Dot Tupperware Scentsy Once in a Blue Moon Designs and Choffy
For December the donation basket is for the Marines Toys for Tots drive to support our children during the holiday season Members are asked to bring new unused and unwrapped toys and in return they will receive free opportunity tickets
Reservations must be placed by Thursday December 6th at noon to huireservationsgmailcom Spouses must be 2012-2013 members of the Hui to attend the luncheon Applications are available on line and annual fees ($2500) will be accepted by mail and at the event Luncheons are held monthly and range in themes
For more information email huionawahinegmailcom or go to wwwschofieldspousesclubcom
Mail before Dec 18 to get it there by Christmas
By Star-Advertiser staff POSTED 0130 am HST Nov 27 2012
STAR-ADVERTISER FILE Plan to mail your packages by the suggested dates for delivery by Christmas
The US Postal Service is advising Hawaii residents and businesses to mail first class and priority cards and packages to the mainland no later than Dec 18 this year for delivery by Christmas
Other suggested mailing dates are Dec 10 for international or overseas military destinations Dec 13 for American Samoa Dec 14 for Guam and Saipan and Dec 20 for Hawaii destinations the Postal Service said Monday
Procrastinators have until Dec 20 to send packages to the mainland with expedited express mail service
The Postal Service said the dates are not deadlines and that mail sent after those dates could still arrive by Christmas The suggested dates however give packages the best chance of arriving on time the Postal Service said
The agency also said
raquo The Honolulu Airport post office will be open an additional day to serve customers on Dec 16 from noon to 5 pm
raquo Postal carriers on city routes will deliver parcels on two Sundays Dec 16 and 23
raquo Eighteen Hawaii post offices have self-serve kiosks at which customers can buy stamps and send packages On Oahu they are at the Aina Haina airport Ala Moana downtown Hawaii Kai Kailua Kaneohe Makiki Mililani Moiliili Waialae-Kahala Waikiki and Waipahu post offices On the neighbor islands they are at the Hilo Kailua-Kona Kihei Lahaina and Wailuku post offices
raquo People can get online discounts on postage print mailing labels and arrange for free parcel pickup at uspscom
raquo The Postal Service anticipates delivering almost 18 billion pieces of mail between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year
raquo The busiest mailing day is expected to be Dec 17 The busiest delivery day is likely to be Dec 19 for cards and letters and Dec 20 for packages
13
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES FREE COMMUNITY FORUMS
13 13 13
13
13
13 13 13 13
The Disability and Communication Access Board (DCAB) will be conducting free community forums to obtain feedback about emergency preparedness and the needs of individuals with disabilities and other access and functional needs related to the Interagency Action Plan for the Emergency Preparedness of People with Disabilities and Special Health Needs
13 Please come if you are an individual with a disability have a family member or friend with a disability work with people with disabilities or are interested in emergency management issues Hilo December 3 2012 Aging and Disability Resource Center 1000 am ndash 200 pm Training Room 1055 Kinoole Street Maui December 5 2012 Wailuku State Building 3rd Floor 1030 am ndash 200 pm Conference Room 54 High Street Kauai December 6 2012 Lihue State Building 2nd Floor Conference 1000 am ndash 200 pm Rooms A B and C 3059 Umi Street Kona December 10 2012 West Hawaii Civic Center Community 1000 am ndash 200 pm Meeting Hale 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway Oahu December 17 2012 919 Ala Moana Blvd 5th Floor Conference 1000 am ndash 200 pm Room
13 Should you have any questions would like to register for the forums or request an auxiliary aid or service (ie ASL interpreter large print material etc) please contact Debbie Jackson at (808) 586-8121 or via email at dcabdohhawaiigov seven days prior to the date of the event
13
MCBH SWAMP ROMP MCB Hawaii Kaneohe OCourse Field
Saturday February 16 2013 700 AM 6-Person Team $14000
Brief Description
The dirtiest race of the year returns to MCB Hawaii Get your teams ready for an exciting 5 mile run through the
mud and dirt on board Marine Corps Base Hawaii Kaneohe Bay This unique run takes teams through the Nuupia
ponds and down the Fort Hase beach over and under obstacles that challenge the strongest of competitors The
event is open to the public
Online Registration Closes
February 8 2013 at 400pm HST Go to
httpwwwactivecomrunningkailua-himcbh-swamp-romp-2013
Teams
This is a 6-person team event Teams with children ages 10-13 need to have at least 1 adult (person 18 or over) on
the team The minimum age to participate in this event is 10
Packet Pick-Up
Mandatory packet pickup will take place at the Fitness Expo on Friday 15 February 2013 at the Kahunas Ballroom
on MCB Hawaii from 1500-1900 Timing chips and race packets will be distributed at the Fitness Expo It is the
teams responsibility to keep track of their timing chip and bib number for the race WE WILL NOT PROVIDE
REPLACEMENT CHIPS ON RACE DAY Packets will not be available for pickup on race day
Waiver Form
All teams MUST SUBMIT A SIGNED WAIVER FORM IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THEIR PACKETS AT THE FITNESS
EXPO Waiver forms are mandatory and must be signed by all 6 team members
T-Shirts
T-shirts are not guaranteed if you register after Friday8 February 2013 at 1600 HST
Boot Camp for New Dads This class is meant to assist in preparing ldquosoon to be fathersrdquo for
the arrival of their new born child Topics covered include
Caring for the mom importance of teamwork dadrsquos role as a protector dadrsquos bag of tricks crying babies new mom
postpartum adjustment and safety
Date Every 2nd Saturday of every month Time 0900-1200 Location Schofield Barracks Army Community Services Training Center Bldg 647 (Next door to Sgt Smith Theater)
For more information please call (808) 655-0613655-4227
DEC 1
Seasons Best Craft amp Gift Fair
Aliiolani Elementary School 1240 7th Ave Kaimuki 8 am - 2 pm
200+ booths of crafts gifts amp food
DEC 1
Winter Wonderland
Calvary Church of the Pacific 99-400 Aiea Heights Dr 10 am - 2 pm
Craft fair bake sale free Christmas crafts for keiki 10 tons of snow for free play
food games amp fun for the whole family
DEC 1
MTA Holiday Craft amp Gift Fair
Mililani Town Assn Rec Center 5 95-1101 Ainamakua Dr 9 am - 2 pm
Crafts art food clothing gifts fun 87 booths
DEC 2
Windward Holiday Craft Fair amp Taste of Castle
Castle High School 45-386 Kaneohe Bay Dr Kaneohe 10 am - 2 pm
150 booths handmade crafts and jewelry silkscreened shirts womenschildrens
clothingaccessories Christmas gifts teachers gifts homemade jams Stampin Up
crafts country gifts quilts gift baskets decorative flags personalized items original
artwork and Hawaiian motif items ceramics pillows bath amp body products
packaged food and more
DEC 8
Moanalua High School Winter Craft Fair
2825 Ala Ilima St 9 am - 3 pm
Fabulous crafts plants gifts and ono food Over 200 vendors FREE parking -
school lot open to the public at 8am Lots of street parking
DEC 8
Seasons Best Craft amp Gift Fair
Aiea Elementary School 99-371 Moanalua Rd 8 am - 2 pm
150+ booths of crafts gifts amp food
DEC 8
Mililani High School ABC Craft Fair
96-1200 Meheula Pkwy in the schools gymnasium amp parking lot
9 am - 2 pm
110 booths
MBA
MBA
DEC 9
2012 McKinley HS Craft amp Gift Fair
McKinley High School cafeteria and surrounding grounds 9 am - 3 pm
A good fun event with friendly vendors selling unique gift items 95 booths Door
prizes and silent auction Enter from Pensacola Street entrance
DEC 9
Holiday Craft Gift amp Rubberstamp Expo
Neal Blaisdell Center - Hawaii Suites 777 Ward Ave 9 am - 3 pm
Featuring vendors selling handmade crafts gift items rubberstampscrapbooking
supplies and craft supplies A crafters clearance sale will also be held 30-50
booths Admission is free and open to the public
DEC 12
An Evening in Waipio
Hawaii Okinawa Center Banquet Hall 94-587 Ukee St
Waipio Gentry Business Park 530 - 9 pm
Featuring over 60 of Hawaiis premier crafters Enjoy shopping in air conditioned
comfort in the Hawaii Okinawa Centers Legacy Ballroom Food door prizes silent
auction entertaiment and Santa are a few of its feature
DEC 14-16
Honolulu Gift Fair
Blaisdell Exhibition Hall 777 Ward Ave
Fri 3 - 9pm Sat 9am - 9pm Sun 9am - 5pm
Over 300 booths Free admission
DEC 15
Radford High School CTE Craft Fair
4361 Salt Lake Blvd 10 am - 2 pm
Food gifts amp crafts Decorate a ginger bread house for only $3 (in cafeteria) Bank
of Hawaii ATM onsite
DEC 15
Mililanis Save the Best for Last
Mililani Uka Elementary School 94-380 Kuahelani Ave 9 am - 3 pm
Over 100 craft amp gift booths ono food food trucks and lots of great crafts amp gifts to
complete your Christmas shopping
Schofield BarracksTuesday December 4th 6 pm
on Generals Loop
Fort Shafter Thursday December 6th 6 pm
on Palm Circle
Every child present at the event and registered with CYSS between the ages of 6-weeks to 18 years will be given an age appropriate toy
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult for their safety
Appearances by costumed characters pictures with Santa entertainment andlight refreshments
Please call 655-0115 for more information
Schofield BarracksTuesday December 4th 6 pm
on Generals Loop
Fort Shafter Thursday December 6th 6 pm
on Palm Circle
Every child present at the event and registered with CYSS between the ages of 6-weeks to 18 years will be given an age appropriate toy
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult for their safety
Appearances by costumed characters pictures with Santa entertainment andlight refreshments
Please call 655-0115 for more information
This Parade will commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Arizona
Memorial In order to establish a memorial to honor those who died
in the attack on Pearl Harbor the USS Arizona Memorial was
dedicated in 1962 It has been visited by countless people from all
over the world during the past 50 years The Arizona Memorial is
one of the few war-time memorials in the United States where actual
survivors volunteer
2012 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade
December 7 2012
500pm - 730pm
jbiggspearlharborparadeorg
The 2012 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade will take place on Friday
December 7th beginning at
500pm with an opening ceremony at
Fort DeRussey Park
The parade will begin at 600pm through Waikiki on Kalakaua Avenue
to Kapiolani Park The day will conclude at 730pm with a family
concert to honor our military families presented by the Marine Band
from Kaneohe Bay1048579
MBA
ABOUT US
The Hui O Na Wahine is an all-ranks spouses club serving the 25th ID and the Schofield Barracks Community The Hui formed in 1931 and enjoys a long history of military and civilian service Our purpose is to contribute to the welfare of our local and military communities through charitable endeavors such as scholarships and welfare grants Hui membership is extended to all spouses of active duty soldiers retired military and DOD civilian contracted employees We join together to make lasting friendships give back and find fellowship with each other The name translates to the north group of women
Hui `O Na Wahine
PO Box 861305 Wahiawa HI 96786
wwwschofieldspousescom
PRESS RELEASE
Contact Alicia Partridge FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 360-941-4759 November 25 2012
ldquoChristmas in Hui Landrdquo Holiday December luncheon
Schofield Barracks- The Hui Orsquo Na Wahine all-ranks army spouses club is looking forward to celebrating the holiday season with an elegant holiday luncheon at the Nehelani Club on Thursday December 13
All military spouses are welcome to attend our Christmas themed luncheon and participate in some Christmas games have some fun shop with the Hui vendors and socialize with other spouses The trivia game will be all about Christmas Christmas movies and Christmas music Each table will compete for ornaments to decorate their centerpieces Members are also encouraged to wear their hui membership pins for random opportunity drawings and fill their purses for our purse game
ldquoWe are looking forward to celebrating the holidays with our membershiprdquo said 2nd Vice President Margaret Trimble ldquoIts that time of the year where we want spread the Christmas spiritrdquo
The event opens at 1030 am for shopping with a buffet lunch at 1100 am till 100 pm The event costs $2000 and covers a delicious lunch provided by the Nehelani Club Participants will also have time to shop with vendors and socialize with other spouses Some of the community vendors include Longaberger Tastefully Simple Thirty One Gifts Creative Memories Premiere designs Stampinrsquo Up Premiere Designs Silpada Avon Stella and Dot Tupperware Scentsy Once in a Blue Moon Designs and Choffy
For December the donation basket is for the Marines Toys for Tots drive to support our children during the holiday season Members are asked to bring new unused and unwrapped toys and in return they will receive free opportunity tickets
Reservations must be placed by Thursday December 6th at noon to huireservationsgmailcom Spouses must be 2012-2013 members of the Hui to attend the luncheon Applications are available on line and annual fees ($2500) will be accepted by mail and at the event Luncheons are held monthly and range in themes
For more information email huionawahinegmailcom or go to wwwschofieldspousesclubcom
Mail before Dec 18 to get it there by Christmas
By Star-Advertiser staff POSTED 0130 am HST Nov 27 2012
STAR-ADVERTISER FILE Plan to mail your packages by the suggested dates for delivery by Christmas
The US Postal Service is advising Hawaii residents and businesses to mail first class and priority cards and packages to the mainland no later than Dec 18 this year for delivery by Christmas
Other suggested mailing dates are Dec 10 for international or overseas military destinations Dec 13 for American Samoa Dec 14 for Guam and Saipan and Dec 20 for Hawaii destinations the Postal Service said Monday
Procrastinators have until Dec 20 to send packages to the mainland with expedited express mail service
The Postal Service said the dates are not deadlines and that mail sent after those dates could still arrive by Christmas The suggested dates however give packages the best chance of arriving on time the Postal Service said
The agency also said
raquo The Honolulu Airport post office will be open an additional day to serve customers on Dec 16 from noon to 5 pm
raquo Postal carriers on city routes will deliver parcels on two Sundays Dec 16 and 23
raquo Eighteen Hawaii post offices have self-serve kiosks at which customers can buy stamps and send packages On Oahu they are at the Aina Haina airport Ala Moana downtown Hawaii Kai Kailua Kaneohe Makiki Mililani Moiliili Waialae-Kahala Waikiki and Waipahu post offices On the neighbor islands they are at the Hilo Kailua-Kona Kihei Lahaina and Wailuku post offices
raquo People can get online discounts on postage print mailing labels and arrange for free parcel pickup at uspscom
raquo The Postal Service anticipates delivering almost 18 billion pieces of mail between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year
raquo The busiest mailing day is expected to be Dec 17 The busiest delivery day is likely to be Dec 19 for cards and letters and Dec 20 for packages
13
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES FREE COMMUNITY FORUMS
13 13 13
13
13
13 13 13 13
The Disability and Communication Access Board (DCAB) will be conducting free community forums to obtain feedback about emergency preparedness and the needs of individuals with disabilities and other access and functional needs related to the Interagency Action Plan for the Emergency Preparedness of People with Disabilities and Special Health Needs
13 Please come if you are an individual with a disability have a family member or friend with a disability work with people with disabilities or are interested in emergency management issues Hilo December 3 2012 Aging and Disability Resource Center 1000 am ndash 200 pm Training Room 1055 Kinoole Street Maui December 5 2012 Wailuku State Building 3rd Floor 1030 am ndash 200 pm Conference Room 54 High Street Kauai December 6 2012 Lihue State Building 2nd Floor Conference 1000 am ndash 200 pm Rooms A B and C 3059 Umi Street Kona December 10 2012 West Hawaii Civic Center Community 1000 am ndash 200 pm Meeting Hale 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway Oahu December 17 2012 919 Ala Moana Blvd 5th Floor Conference 1000 am ndash 200 pm Room
13 Should you have any questions would like to register for the forums or request an auxiliary aid or service (ie ASL interpreter large print material etc) please contact Debbie Jackson at (808) 586-8121 or via email at dcabdohhawaiigov seven days prior to the date of the event
13
MCBH SWAMP ROMP MCB Hawaii Kaneohe OCourse Field
Saturday February 16 2013 700 AM 6-Person Team $14000
Brief Description
The dirtiest race of the year returns to MCB Hawaii Get your teams ready for an exciting 5 mile run through the
mud and dirt on board Marine Corps Base Hawaii Kaneohe Bay This unique run takes teams through the Nuupia
ponds and down the Fort Hase beach over and under obstacles that challenge the strongest of competitors The
event is open to the public
Online Registration Closes
February 8 2013 at 400pm HST Go to
httpwwwactivecomrunningkailua-himcbh-swamp-romp-2013
Teams
This is a 6-person team event Teams with children ages 10-13 need to have at least 1 adult (person 18 or over) on
the team The minimum age to participate in this event is 10
Packet Pick-Up
Mandatory packet pickup will take place at the Fitness Expo on Friday 15 February 2013 at the Kahunas Ballroom
on MCB Hawaii from 1500-1900 Timing chips and race packets will be distributed at the Fitness Expo It is the
teams responsibility to keep track of their timing chip and bib number for the race WE WILL NOT PROVIDE
REPLACEMENT CHIPS ON RACE DAY Packets will not be available for pickup on race day
Waiver Form
All teams MUST SUBMIT A SIGNED WAIVER FORM IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THEIR PACKETS AT THE FITNESS
EXPO Waiver forms are mandatory and must be signed by all 6 team members
T-Shirts
T-shirts are not guaranteed if you register after Friday8 February 2013 at 1600 HST
Boot Camp for New Dads This class is meant to assist in preparing ldquosoon to be fathersrdquo for
the arrival of their new born child Topics covered include
Caring for the mom importance of teamwork dadrsquos role as a protector dadrsquos bag of tricks crying babies new mom
postpartum adjustment and safety
Date Every 2nd Saturday of every month Time 0900-1200 Location Schofield Barracks Army Community Services Training Center Bldg 647 (Next door to Sgt Smith Theater)
For more information please call (808) 655-0613655-4227
MBA
DEC 9
2012 McKinley HS Craft amp Gift Fair
McKinley High School cafeteria and surrounding grounds 9 am - 3 pm
A good fun event with friendly vendors selling unique gift items 95 booths Door
prizes and silent auction Enter from Pensacola Street entrance
DEC 9
Holiday Craft Gift amp Rubberstamp Expo
Neal Blaisdell Center - Hawaii Suites 777 Ward Ave 9 am - 3 pm
Featuring vendors selling handmade crafts gift items rubberstampscrapbooking
supplies and craft supplies A crafters clearance sale will also be held 30-50
booths Admission is free and open to the public
DEC 12
An Evening in Waipio
Hawaii Okinawa Center Banquet Hall 94-587 Ukee St
Waipio Gentry Business Park 530 - 9 pm
Featuring over 60 of Hawaiis premier crafters Enjoy shopping in air conditioned
comfort in the Hawaii Okinawa Centers Legacy Ballroom Food door prizes silent
auction entertaiment and Santa are a few of its feature
DEC 14-16
Honolulu Gift Fair
Blaisdell Exhibition Hall 777 Ward Ave
Fri 3 - 9pm Sat 9am - 9pm Sun 9am - 5pm
Over 300 booths Free admission
DEC 15
Radford High School CTE Craft Fair
4361 Salt Lake Blvd 10 am - 2 pm
Food gifts amp crafts Decorate a ginger bread house for only $3 (in cafeteria) Bank
of Hawaii ATM onsite
DEC 15
Mililanis Save the Best for Last
Mililani Uka Elementary School 94-380 Kuahelani Ave 9 am - 3 pm
Over 100 craft amp gift booths ono food food trucks and lots of great crafts amp gifts to
complete your Christmas shopping
Schofield BarracksTuesday December 4th 6 pm
on Generals Loop
Fort Shafter Thursday December 6th 6 pm
on Palm Circle
Every child present at the event and registered with CYSS between the ages of 6-weeks to 18 years will be given an age appropriate toy
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult for their safety
Appearances by costumed characters pictures with Santa entertainment andlight refreshments
Please call 655-0115 for more information
Schofield BarracksTuesday December 4th 6 pm
on Generals Loop
Fort Shafter Thursday December 6th 6 pm
on Palm Circle
Every child present at the event and registered with CYSS between the ages of 6-weeks to 18 years will be given an age appropriate toy
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult for their safety
Appearances by costumed characters pictures with Santa entertainment andlight refreshments
Please call 655-0115 for more information
This Parade will commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Arizona
Memorial In order to establish a memorial to honor those who died
in the attack on Pearl Harbor the USS Arizona Memorial was
dedicated in 1962 It has been visited by countless people from all
over the world during the past 50 years The Arizona Memorial is
one of the few war-time memorials in the United States where actual
survivors volunteer
2012 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade
December 7 2012
500pm - 730pm
jbiggspearlharborparadeorg
The 2012 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade will take place on Friday
December 7th beginning at
500pm with an opening ceremony at
Fort DeRussey Park
The parade will begin at 600pm through Waikiki on Kalakaua Avenue
to Kapiolani Park The day will conclude at 730pm with a family
concert to honor our military families presented by the Marine Band
from Kaneohe Bay1048579
MBA
ABOUT US
The Hui O Na Wahine is an all-ranks spouses club serving the 25th ID and the Schofield Barracks Community The Hui formed in 1931 and enjoys a long history of military and civilian service Our purpose is to contribute to the welfare of our local and military communities through charitable endeavors such as scholarships and welfare grants Hui membership is extended to all spouses of active duty soldiers retired military and DOD civilian contracted employees We join together to make lasting friendships give back and find fellowship with each other The name translates to the north group of women
Hui `O Na Wahine
PO Box 861305 Wahiawa HI 96786
wwwschofieldspousescom
PRESS RELEASE
Contact Alicia Partridge FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 360-941-4759 November 25 2012
ldquoChristmas in Hui Landrdquo Holiday December luncheon
Schofield Barracks- The Hui Orsquo Na Wahine all-ranks army spouses club is looking forward to celebrating the holiday season with an elegant holiday luncheon at the Nehelani Club on Thursday December 13
All military spouses are welcome to attend our Christmas themed luncheon and participate in some Christmas games have some fun shop with the Hui vendors and socialize with other spouses The trivia game will be all about Christmas Christmas movies and Christmas music Each table will compete for ornaments to decorate their centerpieces Members are also encouraged to wear their hui membership pins for random opportunity drawings and fill their purses for our purse game
ldquoWe are looking forward to celebrating the holidays with our membershiprdquo said 2nd Vice President Margaret Trimble ldquoIts that time of the year where we want spread the Christmas spiritrdquo
The event opens at 1030 am for shopping with a buffet lunch at 1100 am till 100 pm The event costs $2000 and covers a delicious lunch provided by the Nehelani Club Participants will also have time to shop with vendors and socialize with other spouses Some of the community vendors include Longaberger Tastefully Simple Thirty One Gifts Creative Memories Premiere designs Stampinrsquo Up Premiere Designs Silpada Avon Stella and Dot Tupperware Scentsy Once in a Blue Moon Designs and Choffy
For December the donation basket is for the Marines Toys for Tots drive to support our children during the holiday season Members are asked to bring new unused and unwrapped toys and in return they will receive free opportunity tickets
Reservations must be placed by Thursday December 6th at noon to huireservationsgmailcom Spouses must be 2012-2013 members of the Hui to attend the luncheon Applications are available on line and annual fees ($2500) will be accepted by mail and at the event Luncheons are held monthly and range in themes
For more information email huionawahinegmailcom or go to wwwschofieldspousesclubcom
Mail before Dec 18 to get it there by Christmas
By Star-Advertiser staff POSTED 0130 am HST Nov 27 2012
STAR-ADVERTISER FILE Plan to mail your packages by the suggested dates for delivery by Christmas
The US Postal Service is advising Hawaii residents and businesses to mail first class and priority cards and packages to the mainland no later than Dec 18 this year for delivery by Christmas
Other suggested mailing dates are Dec 10 for international or overseas military destinations Dec 13 for American Samoa Dec 14 for Guam and Saipan and Dec 20 for Hawaii destinations the Postal Service said Monday
Procrastinators have until Dec 20 to send packages to the mainland with expedited express mail service
The Postal Service said the dates are not deadlines and that mail sent after those dates could still arrive by Christmas The suggested dates however give packages the best chance of arriving on time the Postal Service said
The agency also said
raquo The Honolulu Airport post office will be open an additional day to serve customers on Dec 16 from noon to 5 pm
raquo Postal carriers on city routes will deliver parcels on two Sundays Dec 16 and 23
raquo Eighteen Hawaii post offices have self-serve kiosks at which customers can buy stamps and send packages On Oahu they are at the Aina Haina airport Ala Moana downtown Hawaii Kai Kailua Kaneohe Makiki Mililani Moiliili Waialae-Kahala Waikiki and Waipahu post offices On the neighbor islands they are at the Hilo Kailua-Kona Kihei Lahaina and Wailuku post offices
raquo People can get online discounts on postage print mailing labels and arrange for free parcel pickup at uspscom
raquo The Postal Service anticipates delivering almost 18 billion pieces of mail between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year
raquo The busiest mailing day is expected to be Dec 17 The busiest delivery day is likely to be Dec 19 for cards and letters and Dec 20 for packages
13
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES FREE COMMUNITY FORUMS
13 13 13
13
13
13 13 13 13
The Disability and Communication Access Board (DCAB) will be conducting free community forums to obtain feedback about emergency preparedness and the needs of individuals with disabilities and other access and functional needs related to the Interagency Action Plan for the Emergency Preparedness of People with Disabilities and Special Health Needs
13 Please come if you are an individual with a disability have a family member or friend with a disability work with people with disabilities or are interested in emergency management issues Hilo December 3 2012 Aging and Disability Resource Center 1000 am ndash 200 pm Training Room 1055 Kinoole Street Maui December 5 2012 Wailuku State Building 3rd Floor 1030 am ndash 200 pm Conference Room 54 High Street Kauai December 6 2012 Lihue State Building 2nd Floor Conference 1000 am ndash 200 pm Rooms A B and C 3059 Umi Street Kona December 10 2012 West Hawaii Civic Center Community 1000 am ndash 200 pm Meeting Hale 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway Oahu December 17 2012 919 Ala Moana Blvd 5th Floor Conference 1000 am ndash 200 pm Room
13 Should you have any questions would like to register for the forums or request an auxiliary aid or service (ie ASL interpreter large print material etc) please contact Debbie Jackson at (808) 586-8121 or via email at dcabdohhawaiigov seven days prior to the date of the event
13
MCBH SWAMP ROMP MCB Hawaii Kaneohe OCourse Field
Saturday February 16 2013 700 AM 6-Person Team $14000
Brief Description
The dirtiest race of the year returns to MCB Hawaii Get your teams ready for an exciting 5 mile run through the
mud and dirt on board Marine Corps Base Hawaii Kaneohe Bay This unique run takes teams through the Nuupia
ponds and down the Fort Hase beach over and under obstacles that challenge the strongest of competitors The
event is open to the public
Online Registration Closes
February 8 2013 at 400pm HST Go to
httpwwwactivecomrunningkailua-himcbh-swamp-romp-2013
Teams
This is a 6-person team event Teams with children ages 10-13 need to have at least 1 adult (person 18 or over) on
the team The minimum age to participate in this event is 10
Packet Pick-Up
Mandatory packet pickup will take place at the Fitness Expo on Friday 15 February 2013 at the Kahunas Ballroom
on MCB Hawaii from 1500-1900 Timing chips and race packets will be distributed at the Fitness Expo It is the
teams responsibility to keep track of their timing chip and bib number for the race WE WILL NOT PROVIDE
REPLACEMENT CHIPS ON RACE DAY Packets will not be available for pickup on race day
Waiver Form
All teams MUST SUBMIT A SIGNED WAIVER FORM IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THEIR PACKETS AT THE FITNESS
EXPO Waiver forms are mandatory and must be signed by all 6 team members
T-Shirts
T-shirts are not guaranteed if you register after Friday8 February 2013 at 1600 HST
Boot Camp for New Dads This class is meant to assist in preparing ldquosoon to be fathersrdquo for
the arrival of their new born child Topics covered include
Caring for the mom importance of teamwork dadrsquos role as a protector dadrsquos bag of tricks crying babies new mom
postpartum adjustment and safety
Date Every 2nd Saturday of every month Time 0900-1200 Location Schofield Barracks Army Community Services Training Center Bldg 647 (Next door to Sgt Smith Theater)
For more information please call (808) 655-0613655-4227
Schofield BarracksTuesday December 4th 6 pm
on Generals Loop
Fort Shafter Thursday December 6th 6 pm
on Palm Circle
Every child present at the event and registered with CYSS between the ages of 6-weeks to 18 years will be given an age appropriate toy
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult for their safety
Appearances by costumed characters pictures with Santa entertainment andlight refreshments
Please call 655-0115 for more information
Schofield BarracksTuesday December 4th 6 pm
on Generals Loop
Fort Shafter Thursday December 6th 6 pm
on Palm Circle
Every child present at the event and registered with CYSS between the ages of 6-weeks to 18 years will be given an age appropriate toy
Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult for their safety
Appearances by costumed characters pictures with Santa entertainment andlight refreshments
Please call 655-0115 for more information
This Parade will commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Arizona
Memorial In order to establish a memorial to honor those who died
in the attack on Pearl Harbor the USS Arizona Memorial was
dedicated in 1962 It has been visited by countless people from all
over the world during the past 50 years The Arizona Memorial is
one of the few war-time memorials in the United States where actual
survivors volunteer
2012 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade
December 7 2012
500pm - 730pm
jbiggspearlharborparadeorg
The 2012 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade will take place on Friday
December 7th beginning at
500pm with an opening ceremony at
Fort DeRussey Park
The parade will begin at 600pm through Waikiki on Kalakaua Avenue
to Kapiolani Park The day will conclude at 730pm with a family
concert to honor our military families presented by the Marine Band
from Kaneohe Bay1048579
MBA
ABOUT US
The Hui O Na Wahine is an all-ranks spouses club serving the 25th ID and the Schofield Barracks Community The Hui formed in 1931 and enjoys a long history of military and civilian service Our purpose is to contribute to the welfare of our local and military communities through charitable endeavors such as scholarships and welfare grants Hui membership is extended to all spouses of active duty soldiers retired military and DOD civilian contracted employees We join together to make lasting friendships give back and find fellowship with each other The name translates to the north group of women
Hui `O Na Wahine
PO Box 861305 Wahiawa HI 96786
wwwschofieldspousescom
PRESS RELEASE
Contact Alicia Partridge FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 360-941-4759 November 25 2012
ldquoChristmas in Hui Landrdquo Holiday December luncheon
Schofield Barracks- The Hui Orsquo Na Wahine all-ranks army spouses club is looking forward to celebrating the holiday season with an elegant holiday luncheon at the Nehelani Club on Thursday December 13
All military spouses are welcome to attend our Christmas themed luncheon and participate in some Christmas games have some fun shop with the Hui vendors and socialize with other spouses The trivia game will be all about Christmas Christmas movies and Christmas music Each table will compete for ornaments to decorate their centerpieces Members are also encouraged to wear their hui membership pins for random opportunity drawings and fill their purses for our purse game
ldquoWe are looking forward to celebrating the holidays with our membershiprdquo said 2nd Vice President Margaret Trimble ldquoIts that time of the year where we want spread the Christmas spiritrdquo
The event opens at 1030 am for shopping with a buffet lunch at 1100 am till 100 pm The event costs $2000 and covers a delicious lunch provided by the Nehelani Club Participants will also have time to shop with vendors and socialize with other spouses Some of the community vendors include Longaberger Tastefully Simple Thirty One Gifts Creative Memories Premiere designs Stampinrsquo Up Premiere Designs Silpada Avon Stella and Dot Tupperware Scentsy Once in a Blue Moon Designs and Choffy
For December the donation basket is for the Marines Toys for Tots drive to support our children during the holiday season Members are asked to bring new unused and unwrapped toys and in return they will receive free opportunity tickets
Reservations must be placed by Thursday December 6th at noon to huireservationsgmailcom Spouses must be 2012-2013 members of the Hui to attend the luncheon Applications are available on line and annual fees ($2500) will be accepted by mail and at the event Luncheons are held monthly and range in themes
For more information email huionawahinegmailcom or go to wwwschofieldspousesclubcom
Mail before Dec 18 to get it there by Christmas
By Star-Advertiser staff POSTED 0130 am HST Nov 27 2012
STAR-ADVERTISER FILE Plan to mail your packages by the suggested dates for delivery by Christmas
The US Postal Service is advising Hawaii residents and businesses to mail first class and priority cards and packages to the mainland no later than Dec 18 this year for delivery by Christmas
Other suggested mailing dates are Dec 10 for international or overseas military destinations Dec 13 for American Samoa Dec 14 for Guam and Saipan and Dec 20 for Hawaii destinations the Postal Service said Monday
Procrastinators have until Dec 20 to send packages to the mainland with expedited express mail service
The Postal Service said the dates are not deadlines and that mail sent after those dates could still arrive by Christmas The suggested dates however give packages the best chance of arriving on time the Postal Service said
The agency also said
raquo The Honolulu Airport post office will be open an additional day to serve customers on Dec 16 from noon to 5 pm
raquo Postal carriers on city routes will deliver parcels on two Sundays Dec 16 and 23
raquo Eighteen Hawaii post offices have self-serve kiosks at which customers can buy stamps and send packages On Oahu they are at the Aina Haina airport Ala Moana downtown Hawaii Kai Kailua Kaneohe Makiki Mililani Moiliili Waialae-Kahala Waikiki and Waipahu post offices On the neighbor islands they are at the Hilo Kailua-Kona Kihei Lahaina and Wailuku post offices
raquo People can get online discounts on postage print mailing labels and arrange for free parcel pickup at uspscom
raquo The Postal Service anticipates delivering almost 18 billion pieces of mail between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year
raquo The busiest mailing day is expected to be Dec 17 The busiest delivery day is likely to be Dec 19 for cards and letters and Dec 20 for packages
13
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES FREE COMMUNITY FORUMS
13 13 13
13
13
13 13 13 13
The Disability and Communication Access Board (DCAB) will be conducting free community forums to obtain feedback about emergency preparedness and the needs of individuals with disabilities and other access and functional needs related to the Interagency Action Plan for the Emergency Preparedness of People with Disabilities and Special Health Needs
13 Please come if you are an individual with a disability have a family member or friend with a disability work with people with disabilities or are interested in emergency management issues Hilo December 3 2012 Aging and Disability Resource Center 1000 am ndash 200 pm Training Room 1055 Kinoole Street Maui December 5 2012 Wailuku State Building 3rd Floor 1030 am ndash 200 pm Conference Room 54 High Street Kauai December 6 2012 Lihue State Building 2nd Floor Conference 1000 am ndash 200 pm Rooms A B and C 3059 Umi Street Kona December 10 2012 West Hawaii Civic Center Community 1000 am ndash 200 pm Meeting Hale 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway Oahu December 17 2012 919 Ala Moana Blvd 5th Floor Conference 1000 am ndash 200 pm Room
13 Should you have any questions would like to register for the forums or request an auxiliary aid or service (ie ASL interpreter large print material etc) please contact Debbie Jackson at (808) 586-8121 or via email at dcabdohhawaiigov seven days prior to the date of the event
13
MCBH SWAMP ROMP MCB Hawaii Kaneohe OCourse Field
Saturday February 16 2013 700 AM 6-Person Team $14000
Brief Description
The dirtiest race of the year returns to MCB Hawaii Get your teams ready for an exciting 5 mile run through the
mud and dirt on board Marine Corps Base Hawaii Kaneohe Bay This unique run takes teams through the Nuupia
ponds and down the Fort Hase beach over and under obstacles that challenge the strongest of competitors The
event is open to the public
Online Registration Closes
February 8 2013 at 400pm HST Go to
httpwwwactivecomrunningkailua-himcbh-swamp-romp-2013
Teams
This is a 6-person team event Teams with children ages 10-13 need to have at least 1 adult (person 18 or over) on
the team The minimum age to participate in this event is 10
Packet Pick-Up
Mandatory packet pickup will take place at the Fitness Expo on Friday 15 February 2013 at the Kahunas Ballroom
on MCB Hawaii from 1500-1900 Timing chips and race packets will be distributed at the Fitness Expo It is the
teams responsibility to keep track of their timing chip and bib number for the race WE WILL NOT PROVIDE
REPLACEMENT CHIPS ON RACE DAY Packets will not be available for pickup on race day
Waiver Form
All teams MUST SUBMIT A SIGNED WAIVER FORM IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THEIR PACKETS AT THE FITNESS
EXPO Waiver forms are mandatory and must be signed by all 6 team members
T-Shirts
T-shirts are not guaranteed if you register after Friday8 February 2013 at 1600 HST
Boot Camp for New Dads This class is meant to assist in preparing ldquosoon to be fathersrdquo for
the arrival of their new born child Topics covered include
Caring for the mom importance of teamwork dadrsquos role as a protector dadrsquos bag of tricks crying babies new mom
postpartum adjustment and safety
Date Every 2nd Saturday of every month Time 0900-1200 Location Schofield Barracks Army Community Services Training Center Bldg 647 (Next door to Sgt Smith Theater)
For more information please call (808) 655-0613655-4227
This Parade will commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Arizona
Memorial In order to establish a memorial to honor those who died
in the attack on Pearl Harbor the USS Arizona Memorial was
dedicated in 1962 It has been visited by countless people from all
over the world during the past 50 years The Arizona Memorial is
one of the few war-time memorials in the United States where actual
survivors volunteer
2012 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade
December 7 2012
500pm - 730pm
jbiggspearlharborparadeorg
The 2012 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade will take place on Friday
December 7th beginning at
500pm with an opening ceremony at
Fort DeRussey Park
The parade will begin at 600pm through Waikiki on Kalakaua Avenue
to Kapiolani Park The day will conclude at 730pm with a family
concert to honor our military families presented by the Marine Band
from Kaneohe Bay1048579
MBA
ABOUT US
The Hui O Na Wahine is an all-ranks spouses club serving the 25th ID and the Schofield Barracks Community The Hui formed in 1931 and enjoys a long history of military and civilian service Our purpose is to contribute to the welfare of our local and military communities through charitable endeavors such as scholarships and welfare grants Hui membership is extended to all spouses of active duty soldiers retired military and DOD civilian contracted employees We join together to make lasting friendships give back and find fellowship with each other The name translates to the north group of women
Hui `O Na Wahine
PO Box 861305 Wahiawa HI 96786
wwwschofieldspousescom
PRESS RELEASE
Contact Alicia Partridge FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 360-941-4759 November 25 2012
ldquoChristmas in Hui Landrdquo Holiday December luncheon
Schofield Barracks- The Hui Orsquo Na Wahine all-ranks army spouses club is looking forward to celebrating the holiday season with an elegant holiday luncheon at the Nehelani Club on Thursday December 13
All military spouses are welcome to attend our Christmas themed luncheon and participate in some Christmas games have some fun shop with the Hui vendors and socialize with other spouses The trivia game will be all about Christmas Christmas movies and Christmas music Each table will compete for ornaments to decorate their centerpieces Members are also encouraged to wear their hui membership pins for random opportunity drawings and fill their purses for our purse game
ldquoWe are looking forward to celebrating the holidays with our membershiprdquo said 2nd Vice President Margaret Trimble ldquoIts that time of the year where we want spread the Christmas spiritrdquo
The event opens at 1030 am for shopping with a buffet lunch at 1100 am till 100 pm The event costs $2000 and covers a delicious lunch provided by the Nehelani Club Participants will also have time to shop with vendors and socialize with other spouses Some of the community vendors include Longaberger Tastefully Simple Thirty One Gifts Creative Memories Premiere designs Stampinrsquo Up Premiere Designs Silpada Avon Stella and Dot Tupperware Scentsy Once in a Blue Moon Designs and Choffy
For December the donation basket is for the Marines Toys for Tots drive to support our children during the holiday season Members are asked to bring new unused and unwrapped toys and in return they will receive free opportunity tickets
Reservations must be placed by Thursday December 6th at noon to huireservationsgmailcom Spouses must be 2012-2013 members of the Hui to attend the luncheon Applications are available on line and annual fees ($2500) will be accepted by mail and at the event Luncheons are held monthly and range in themes
For more information email huionawahinegmailcom or go to wwwschofieldspousesclubcom
Mail before Dec 18 to get it there by Christmas
By Star-Advertiser staff POSTED 0130 am HST Nov 27 2012
STAR-ADVERTISER FILE Plan to mail your packages by the suggested dates for delivery by Christmas
The US Postal Service is advising Hawaii residents and businesses to mail first class and priority cards and packages to the mainland no later than Dec 18 this year for delivery by Christmas
Other suggested mailing dates are Dec 10 for international or overseas military destinations Dec 13 for American Samoa Dec 14 for Guam and Saipan and Dec 20 for Hawaii destinations the Postal Service said Monday
Procrastinators have until Dec 20 to send packages to the mainland with expedited express mail service
The Postal Service said the dates are not deadlines and that mail sent after those dates could still arrive by Christmas The suggested dates however give packages the best chance of arriving on time the Postal Service said
The agency also said
raquo The Honolulu Airport post office will be open an additional day to serve customers on Dec 16 from noon to 5 pm
raquo Postal carriers on city routes will deliver parcels on two Sundays Dec 16 and 23
raquo Eighteen Hawaii post offices have self-serve kiosks at which customers can buy stamps and send packages On Oahu they are at the Aina Haina airport Ala Moana downtown Hawaii Kai Kailua Kaneohe Makiki Mililani Moiliili Waialae-Kahala Waikiki and Waipahu post offices On the neighbor islands they are at the Hilo Kailua-Kona Kihei Lahaina and Wailuku post offices
raquo People can get online discounts on postage print mailing labels and arrange for free parcel pickup at uspscom
raquo The Postal Service anticipates delivering almost 18 billion pieces of mail between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year
raquo The busiest mailing day is expected to be Dec 17 The busiest delivery day is likely to be Dec 19 for cards and letters and Dec 20 for packages
13
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES FREE COMMUNITY FORUMS
13 13 13
13
13
13 13 13 13
The Disability and Communication Access Board (DCAB) will be conducting free community forums to obtain feedback about emergency preparedness and the needs of individuals with disabilities and other access and functional needs related to the Interagency Action Plan for the Emergency Preparedness of People with Disabilities and Special Health Needs
13 Please come if you are an individual with a disability have a family member or friend with a disability work with people with disabilities or are interested in emergency management issues Hilo December 3 2012 Aging and Disability Resource Center 1000 am ndash 200 pm Training Room 1055 Kinoole Street Maui December 5 2012 Wailuku State Building 3rd Floor 1030 am ndash 200 pm Conference Room 54 High Street Kauai December 6 2012 Lihue State Building 2nd Floor Conference 1000 am ndash 200 pm Rooms A B and C 3059 Umi Street Kona December 10 2012 West Hawaii Civic Center Community 1000 am ndash 200 pm Meeting Hale 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway Oahu December 17 2012 919 Ala Moana Blvd 5th Floor Conference 1000 am ndash 200 pm Room
13 Should you have any questions would like to register for the forums or request an auxiliary aid or service (ie ASL interpreter large print material etc) please contact Debbie Jackson at (808) 586-8121 or via email at dcabdohhawaiigov seven days prior to the date of the event
13
MCBH SWAMP ROMP MCB Hawaii Kaneohe OCourse Field
Saturday February 16 2013 700 AM 6-Person Team $14000
Brief Description
The dirtiest race of the year returns to MCB Hawaii Get your teams ready for an exciting 5 mile run through the
mud and dirt on board Marine Corps Base Hawaii Kaneohe Bay This unique run takes teams through the Nuupia
ponds and down the Fort Hase beach over and under obstacles that challenge the strongest of competitors The
event is open to the public
Online Registration Closes
February 8 2013 at 400pm HST Go to
httpwwwactivecomrunningkailua-himcbh-swamp-romp-2013
Teams
This is a 6-person team event Teams with children ages 10-13 need to have at least 1 adult (person 18 or over) on
the team The minimum age to participate in this event is 10
Packet Pick-Up
Mandatory packet pickup will take place at the Fitness Expo on Friday 15 February 2013 at the Kahunas Ballroom
on MCB Hawaii from 1500-1900 Timing chips and race packets will be distributed at the Fitness Expo It is the
teams responsibility to keep track of their timing chip and bib number for the race WE WILL NOT PROVIDE
REPLACEMENT CHIPS ON RACE DAY Packets will not be available for pickup on race day
Waiver Form
All teams MUST SUBMIT A SIGNED WAIVER FORM IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THEIR PACKETS AT THE FITNESS
EXPO Waiver forms are mandatory and must be signed by all 6 team members
T-Shirts
T-shirts are not guaranteed if you register after Friday8 February 2013 at 1600 HST
Boot Camp for New Dads This class is meant to assist in preparing ldquosoon to be fathersrdquo for
the arrival of their new born child Topics covered include
Caring for the mom importance of teamwork dadrsquos role as a protector dadrsquos bag of tricks crying babies new mom
postpartum adjustment and safety
Date Every 2nd Saturday of every month Time 0900-1200 Location Schofield Barracks Army Community Services Training Center Bldg 647 (Next door to Sgt Smith Theater)
For more information please call (808) 655-0613655-4227
ABOUT US
The Hui O Na Wahine is an all-ranks spouses club serving the 25th ID and the Schofield Barracks Community The Hui formed in 1931 and enjoys a long history of military and civilian service Our purpose is to contribute to the welfare of our local and military communities through charitable endeavors such as scholarships and welfare grants Hui membership is extended to all spouses of active duty soldiers retired military and DOD civilian contracted employees We join together to make lasting friendships give back and find fellowship with each other The name translates to the north group of women
Hui `O Na Wahine
PO Box 861305 Wahiawa HI 96786
wwwschofieldspousescom
PRESS RELEASE
Contact Alicia Partridge FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 360-941-4759 November 25 2012
ldquoChristmas in Hui Landrdquo Holiday December luncheon
Schofield Barracks- The Hui Orsquo Na Wahine all-ranks army spouses club is looking forward to celebrating the holiday season with an elegant holiday luncheon at the Nehelani Club on Thursday December 13
All military spouses are welcome to attend our Christmas themed luncheon and participate in some Christmas games have some fun shop with the Hui vendors and socialize with other spouses The trivia game will be all about Christmas Christmas movies and Christmas music Each table will compete for ornaments to decorate their centerpieces Members are also encouraged to wear their hui membership pins for random opportunity drawings and fill their purses for our purse game
ldquoWe are looking forward to celebrating the holidays with our membershiprdquo said 2nd Vice President Margaret Trimble ldquoIts that time of the year where we want spread the Christmas spiritrdquo
The event opens at 1030 am for shopping with a buffet lunch at 1100 am till 100 pm The event costs $2000 and covers a delicious lunch provided by the Nehelani Club Participants will also have time to shop with vendors and socialize with other spouses Some of the community vendors include Longaberger Tastefully Simple Thirty One Gifts Creative Memories Premiere designs Stampinrsquo Up Premiere Designs Silpada Avon Stella and Dot Tupperware Scentsy Once in a Blue Moon Designs and Choffy
For December the donation basket is for the Marines Toys for Tots drive to support our children during the holiday season Members are asked to bring new unused and unwrapped toys and in return they will receive free opportunity tickets
Reservations must be placed by Thursday December 6th at noon to huireservationsgmailcom Spouses must be 2012-2013 members of the Hui to attend the luncheon Applications are available on line and annual fees ($2500) will be accepted by mail and at the event Luncheons are held monthly and range in themes
For more information email huionawahinegmailcom or go to wwwschofieldspousesclubcom
Mail before Dec 18 to get it there by Christmas
By Star-Advertiser staff POSTED 0130 am HST Nov 27 2012
STAR-ADVERTISER FILE Plan to mail your packages by the suggested dates for delivery by Christmas
The US Postal Service is advising Hawaii residents and businesses to mail first class and priority cards and packages to the mainland no later than Dec 18 this year for delivery by Christmas
Other suggested mailing dates are Dec 10 for international or overseas military destinations Dec 13 for American Samoa Dec 14 for Guam and Saipan and Dec 20 for Hawaii destinations the Postal Service said Monday
Procrastinators have until Dec 20 to send packages to the mainland with expedited express mail service
The Postal Service said the dates are not deadlines and that mail sent after those dates could still arrive by Christmas The suggested dates however give packages the best chance of arriving on time the Postal Service said
The agency also said
raquo The Honolulu Airport post office will be open an additional day to serve customers on Dec 16 from noon to 5 pm
raquo Postal carriers on city routes will deliver parcels on two Sundays Dec 16 and 23
raquo Eighteen Hawaii post offices have self-serve kiosks at which customers can buy stamps and send packages On Oahu they are at the Aina Haina airport Ala Moana downtown Hawaii Kai Kailua Kaneohe Makiki Mililani Moiliili Waialae-Kahala Waikiki and Waipahu post offices On the neighbor islands they are at the Hilo Kailua-Kona Kihei Lahaina and Wailuku post offices
raquo People can get online discounts on postage print mailing labels and arrange for free parcel pickup at uspscom
raquo The Postal Service anticipates delivering almost 18 billion pieces of mail between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year
raquo The busiest mailing day is expected to be Dec 17 The busiest delivery day is likely to be Dec 19 for cards and letters and Dec 20 for packages
13
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES FREE COMMUNITY FORUMS
13 13 13
13
13
13 13 13 13
The Disability and Communication Access Board (DCAB) will be conducting free community forums to obtain feedback about emergency preparedness and the needs of individuals with disabilities and other access and functional needs related to the Interagency Action Plan for the Emergency Preparedness of People with Disabilities and Special Health Needs
13 Please come if you are an individual with a disability have a family member or friend with a disability work with people with disabilities or are interested in emergency management issues Hilo December 3 2012 Aging and Disability Resource Center 1000 am ndash 200 pm Training Room 1055 Kinoole Street Maui December 5 2012 Wailuku State Building 3rd Floor 1030 am ndash 200 pm Conference Room 54 High Street Kauai December 6 2012 Lihue State Building 2nd Floor Conference 1000 am ndash 200 pm Rooms A B and C 3059 Umi Street Kona December 10 2012 West Hawaii Civic Center Community 1000 am ndash 200 pm Meeting Hale 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway Oahu December 17 2012 919 Ala Moana Blvd 5th Floor Conference 1000 am ndash 200 pm Room
13 Should you have any questions would like to register for the forums or request an auxiliary aid or service (ie ASL interpreter large print material etc) please contact Debbie Jackson at (808) 586-8121 or via email at dcabdohhawaiigov seven days prior to the date of the event
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MCBH SWAMP ROMP MCB Hawaii Kaneohe OCourse Field
Saturday February 16 2013 700 AM 6-Person Team $14000
Brief Description
The dirtiest race of the year returns to MCB Hawaii Get your teams ready for an exciting 5 mile run through the
mud and dirt on board Marine Corps Base Hawaii Kaneohe Bay This unique run takes teams through the Nuupia
ponds and down the Fort Hase beach over and under obstacles that challenge the strongest of competitors The
event is open to the public
Online Registration Closes
February 8 2013 at 400pm HST Go to
httpwwwactivecomrunningkailua-himcbh-swamp-romp-2013
Teams
This is a 6-person team event Teams with children ages 10-13 need to have at least 1 adult (person 18 or over) on
the team The minimum age to participate in this event is 10
Packet Pick-Up
Mandatory packet pickup will take place at the Fitness Expo on Friday 15 February 2013 at the Kahunas Ballroom
on MCB Hawaii from 1500-1900 Timing chips and race packets will be distributed at the Fitness Expo It is the
teams responsibility to keep track of their timing chip and bib number for the race WE WILL NOT PROVIDE
REPLACEMENT CHIPS ON RACE DAY Packets will not be available for pickup on race day
Waiver Form
All teams MUST SUBMIT A SIGNED WAIVER FORM IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THEIR PACKETS AT THE FITNESS
EXPO Waiver forms are mandatory and must be signed by all 6 team members
T-Shirts
T-shirts are not guaranteed if you register after Friday8 February 2013 at 1600 HST
Boot Camp for New Dads This class is meant to assist in preparing ldquosoon to be fathersrdquo for
the arrival of their new born child Topics covered include
Caring for the mom importance of teamwork dadrsquos role as a protector dadrsquos bag of tricks crying babies new mom
postpartum adjustment and safety
Date Every 2nd Saturday of every month Time 0900-1200 Location Schofield Barracks Army Community Services Training Center Bldg 647 (Next door to Sgt Smith Theater)
For more information please call (808) 655-0613655-4227
Mail before Dec 18 to get it there by Christmas
By Star-Advertiser staff POSTED 0130 am HST Nov 27 2012
STAR-ADVERTISER FILE Plan to mail your packages by the suggested dates for delivery by Christmas
The US Postal Service is advising Hawaii residents and businesses to mail first class and priority cards and packages to the mainland no later than Dec 18 this year for delivery by Christmas
Other suggested mailing dates are Dec 10 for international or overseas military destinations Dec 13 for American Samoa Dec 14 for Guam and Saipan and Dec 20 for Hawaii destinations the Postal Service said Monday
Procrastinators have until Dec 20 to send packages to the mainland with expedited express mail service
The Postal Service said the dates are not deadlines and that mail sent after those dates could still arrive by Christmas The suggested dates however give packages the best chance of arriving on time the Postal Service said
The agency also said
raquo The Honolulu Airport post office will be open an additional day to serve customers on Dec 16 from noon to 5 pm
raquo Postal carriers on city routes will deliver parcels on two Sundays Dec 16 and 23
raquo Eighteen Hawaii post offices have self-serve kiosks at which customers can buy stamps and send packages On Oahu they are at the Aina Haina airport Ala Moana downtown Hawaii Kai Kailua Kaneohe Makiki Mililani Moiliili Waialae-Kahala Waikiki and Waipahu post offices On the neighbor islands they are at the Hilo Kailua-Kona Kihei Lahaina and Wailuku post offices
raquo People can get online discounts on postage print mailing labels and arrange for free parcel pickup at uspscom
raquo The Postal Service anticipates delivering almost 18 billion pieces of mail between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year
raquo The busiest mailing day is expected to be Dec 17 The busiest delivery day is likely to be Dec 19 for cards and letters and Dec 20 for packages
13
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES FREE COMMUNITY FORUMS
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The Disability and Communication Access Board (DCAB) will be conducting free community forums to obtain feedback about emergency preparedness and the needs of individuals with disabilities and other access and functional needs related to the Interagency Action Plan for the Emergency Preparedness of People with Disabilities and Special Health Needs
13 Please come if you are an individual with a disability have a family member or friend with a disability work with people with disabilities or are interested in emergency management issues Hilo December 3 2012 Aging and Disability Resource Center 1000 am ndash 200 pm Training Room 1055 Kinoole Street Maui December 5 2012 Wailuku State Building 3rd Floor 1030 am ndash 200 pm Conference Room 54 High Street Kauai December 6 2012 Lihue State Building 2nd Floor Conference 1000 am ndash 200 pm Rooms A B and C 3059 Umi Street Kona December 10 2012 West Hawaii Civic Center Community 1000 am ndash 200 pm Meeting Hale 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway Oahu December 17 2012 919 Ala Moana Blvd 5th Floor Conference 1000 am ndash 200 pm Room
13 Should you have any questions would like to register for the forums or request an auxiliary aid or service (ie ASL interpreter large print material etc) please contact Debbie Jackson at (808) 586-8121 or via email at dcabdohhawaiigov seven days prior to the date of the event
13
MCBH SWAMP ROMP MCB Hawaii Kaneohe OCourse Field
Saturday February 16 2013 700 AM 6-Person Team $14000
Brief Description
The dirtiest race of the year returns to MCB Hawaii Get your teams ready for an exciting 5 mile run through the
mud and dirt on board Marine Corps Base Hawaii Kaneohe Bay This unique run takes teams through the Nuupia
ponds and down the Fort Hase beach over and under obstacles that challenge the strongest of competitors The
event is open to the public
Online Registration Closes
February 8 2013 at 400pm HST Go to
httpwwwactivecomrunningkailua-himcbh-swamp-romp-2013
Teams
This is a 6-person team event Teams with children ages 10-13 need to have at least 1 adult (person 18 or over) on
the team The minimum age to participate in this event is 10
Packet Pick-Up
Mandatory packet pickup will take place at the Fitness Expo on Friday 15 February 2013 at the Kahunas Ballroom
on MCB Hawaii from 1500-1900 Timing chips and race packets will be distributed at the Fitness Expo It is the
teams responsibility to keep track of their timing chip and bib number for the race WE WILL NOT PROVIDE
REPLACEMENT CHIPS ON RACE DAY Packets will not be available for pickup on race day
Waiver Form
All teams MUST SUBMIT A SIGNED WAIVER FORM IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THEIR PACKETS AT THE FITNESS
EXPO Waiver forms are mandatory and must be signed by all 6 team members
T-Shirts
T-shirts are not guaranteed if you register after Friday8 February 2013 at 1600 HST
Boot Camp for New Dads This class is meant to assist in preparing ldquosoon to be fathersrdquo for
the arrival of their new born child Topics covered include
Caring for the mom importance of teamwork dadrsquos role as a protector dadrsquos bag of tricks crying babies new mom
postpartum adjustment and safety
Date Every 2nd Saturday of every month Time 0900-1200 Location Schofield Barracks Army Community Services Training Center Bldg 647 (Next door to Sgt Smith Theater)
For more information please call (808) 655-0613655-4227
13
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES FREE COMMUNITY FORUMS
13 13 13
13
13
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The Disability and Communication Access Board (DCAB) will be conducting free community forums to obtain feedback about emergency preparedness and the needs of individuals with disabilities and other access and functional needs related to the Interagency Action Plan for the Emergency Preparedness of People with Disabilities and Special Health Needs
13 Please come if you are an individual with a disability have a family member or friend with a disability work with people with disabilities or are interested in emergency management issues Hilo December 3 2012 Aging and Disability Resource Center 1000 am ndash 200 pm Training Room 1055 Kinoole Street Maui December 5 2012 Wailuku State Building 3rd Floor 1030 am ndash 200 pm Conference Room 54 High Street Kauai December 6 2012 Lihue State Building 2nd Floor Conference 1000 am ndash 200 pm Rooms A B and C 3059 Umi Street Kona December 10 2012 West Hawaii Civic Center Community 1000 am ndash 200 pm Meeting Hale 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway Oahu December 17 2012 919 Ala Moana Blvd 5th Floor Conference 1000 am ndash 200 pm Room
13 Should you have any questions would like to register for the forums or request an auxiliary aid or service (ie ASL interpreter large print material etc) please contact Debbie Jackson at (808) 586-8121 or via email at dcabdohhawaiigov seven days prior to the date of the event
13
MCBH SWAMP ROMP MCB Hawaii Kaneohe OCourse Field
Saturday February 16 2013 700 AM 6-Person Team $14000
Brief Description
The dirtiest race of the year returns to MCB Hawaii Get your teams ready for an exciting 5 mile run through the
mud and dirt on board Marine Corps Base Hawaii Kaneohe Bay This unique run takes teams through the Nuupia
ponds and down the Fort Hase beach over and under obstacles that challenge the strongest of competitors The
event is open to the public
Online Registration Closes
February 8 2013 at 400pm HST Go to
httpwwwactivecomrunningkailua-himcbh-swamp-romp-2013
Teams
This is a 6-person team event Teams with children ages 10-13 need to have at least 1 adult (person 18 or over) on
the team The minimum age to participate in this event is 10
Packet Pick-Up
Mandatory packet pickup will take place at the Fitness Expo on Friday 15 February 2013 at the Kahunas Ballroom
on MCB Hawaii from 1500-1900 Timing chips and race packets will be distributed at the Fitness Expo It is the
teams responsibility to keep track of their timing chip and bib number for the race WE WILL NOT PROVIDE
REPLACEMENT CHIPS ON RACE DAY Packets will not be available for pickup on race day
Waiver Form
All teams MUST SUBMIT A SIGNED WAIVER FORM IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THEIR PACKETS AT THE FITNESS
EXPO Waiver forms are mandatory and must be signed by all 6 team members
T-Shirts
T-shirts are not guaranteed if you register after Friday8 February 2013 at 1600 HST
Boot Camp for New Dads This class is meant to assist in preparing ldquosoon to be fathersrdquo for
the arrival of their new born child Topics covered include
Caring for the mom importance of teamwork dadrsquos role as a protector dadrsquos bag of tricks crying babies new mom
postpartum adjustment and safety
Date Every 2nd Saturday of every month Time 0900-1200 Location Schofield Barracks Army Community Services Training Center Bldg 647 (Next door to Sgt Smith Theater)
For more information please call (808) 655-0613655-4227
MCBH SWAMP ROMP MCB Hawaii Kaneohe OCourse Field
Saturday February 16 2013 700 AM 6-Person Team $14000
Brief Description
The dirtiest race of the year returns to MCB Hawaii Get your teams ready for an exciting 5 mile run through the
mud and dirt on board Marine Corps Base Hawaii Kaneohe Bay This unique run takes teams through the Nuupia
ponds and down the Fort Hase beach over and under obstacles that challenge the strongest of competitors The
event is open to the public
Online Registration Closes
February 8 2013 at 400pm HST Go to
httpwwwactivecomrunningkailua-himcbh-swamp-romp-2013
Teams
This is a 6-person team event Teams with children ages 10-13 need to have at least 1 adult (person 18 or over) on
the team The minimum age to participate in this event is 10
Packet Pick-Up
Mandatory packet pickup will take place at the Fitness Expo on Friday 15 February 2013 at the Kahunas Ballroom
on MCB Hawaii from 1500-1900 Timing chips and race packets will be distributed at the Fitness Expo It is the
teams responsibility to keep track of their timing chip and bib number for the race WE WILL NOT PROVIDE
REPLACEMENT CHIPS ON RACE DAY Packets will not be available for pickup on race day
Waiver Form
All teams MUST SUBMIT A SIGNED WAIVER FORM IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THEIR PACKETS AT THE FITNESS
EXPO Waiver forms are mandatory and must be signed by all 6 team members
T-Shirts
T-shirts are not guaranteed if you register after Friday8 February 2013 at 1600 HST
Boot Camp for New Dads This class is meant to assist in preparing ldquosoon to be fathersrdquo for
the arrival of their new born child Topics covered include
Caring for the mom importance of teamwork dadrsquos role as a protector dadrsquos bag of tricks crying babies new mom
postpartum adjustment and safety
Date Every 2nd Saturday of every month Time 0900-1200 Location Schofield Barracks Army Community Services Training Center Bldg 647 (Next door to Sgt Smith Theater)
For more information please call (808) 655-0613655-4227
Boot Camp for New Dads This class is meant to assist in preparing ldquosoon to be fathersrdquo for
the arrival of their new born child Topics covered include
Caring for the mom importance of teamwork dadrsquos role as a protector dadrsquos bag of tricks crying babies new mom
postpartum adjustment and safety
Date Every 2nd Saturday of every month Time 0900-1200 Location Schofield Barracks Army Community Services Training Center Bldg 647 (Next door to Sgt Smith Theater)
For more information please call (808) 655-0613655-4227