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

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FROM THE COVER Cover by Tim Hipps, IMCOM Public Affairs

Song-and-dance entertainment The Soldier Show is coming to JBLM Wednesday, Aug. 21. There are two can’t-miss opportunities to watch the show — 2 and 7 p.m. — when 22 Soldiers put a musical spin on how Soldiers and Families maintain readiness and resiliency. Details, page 11.

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LEARNING & EARNING

Avoid getting scammed; register for free library crochet classes;

attend library seminars

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FAMILY & THE HOMEFRONT

Celebrate Family Fun Month with loads of ideas; become a more patient

parent; sign up for EFMP Camp

FEELIN’ GOODRegister for Zumba® party, JBLM Half-Marathon and Deuces Wild Triathlon;

sign up for Civilian Fitness Program

ADVENTURESChoose from adrenaline-pumping

whitewater and skydiving trips and Family-friendly options

FOOD & FUNGet in on summer parties; find plenty

of fun and events with MWR; what’s new at the Warrior Zone

It’s the last splash of summer this month — get every moment in that you can with Family & MWR events and parties and at JBLM parks and recreation spots!

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FOCUSJoint Base Lewis-McChord Family & MWR

August is Family Fun Month, and we have a number of great Family-friendly options for you.

From the Soldier Show (Wednesday, Aug. 21, and it’s open to the entire community; page 11) to CYS Services programs and outdoor adventure trips, you’re sure to have a great time. Take the 31 days of fun challenge on page 15 and send off summer in a fun way. You can also sign up the Parent-Caddy Golf Jam (page 15) or a hike, mountain biking trip or sight-seeing tour with the Northwest Adventure Center (page 20).

August also brings the Exceptional Family Member Program’s Camp JBLM. EFMP Families are invited to sign up for Pirates of American Lake II, which promises to be fun for both overnight and day campers (see page 18).

Service members are invited to check out what’s in store at Warrior Zone at Lewis North. From patio barbecues, computer gaming, open mic night and more, all the details are on page 12.

At JBLM Family & MWR, we strive to offer enjoyable programs and quality services, and we want to make sure we’re meeting your expectations. I invite you to share your feedback at http://ice.disa.mil. It takes just a few minutes to share your MWR experiences with me and it can make a difference.

William E. HarveyDirector, Family & MWR at JBLM

August is all about Family fun with MWR!

Director, Family & MWR William E. Harvey

Creative director Toby Bartley

Promotions director Kelly Wetzel

Editor & graphic designer Kimberly Rowe

Writer/graphic designer Patti Jeffrey

Contributors Arnie Norem

Contributing photographersUrsula Buford, Kenmia Grant, Tim Hipps, Patti Jeffrey, JBLM Libraries, Marketing staffers and the JBLM Outdoor Recreation program

Send submissions to [email protected] commercial sponsorship or advertising inquiries, off-base businesses should contact Carly Michael at 253-966-2256 or 253-324-0562. The JBLM “FOCUS” is an unofficial information source published monthly. All activities described herein, which are open to authorized patrons and, where applicable, guests, are subject to change; contact the activity for confirmation. Opinions are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent Family & MWR, Joint Base Lewis-McChord or any U.S. government entity. The use of a commercial sponsor logo or mention of a commercial sponsor or other organization does not constitute U.S. government en-dorsement. Submissions are welcome but may be edited for accuracy, clarity and style.

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You’ve probably noticed that we feature one of our MWR eateries each month.

We like to let you know where each one is and what they feature on their menu.

This month, we’re focusing on a couple of lesser-known places that feature our Battle Bean brand with take-away breakfasts and lunches!

We sometimes mention these satellite locations — do Café Lancelatte and the Stone Education Center Battle Bean sound familiar?

They’re both conveniently located — for students taking classes at Stone Ed and while you’re getting paperwork pro-cessed at McChord Field’s customer service mall.

The baristas at Battle Bean inside Stone Ed know you’re usually in a rush and can get you in and out in a dash with a smile. Take-aways include breakfast items, such as huge muf-fins (clip the coupon on this spread for discounted muffins during August).

Lunch items include burgers, sandwiches, salads, soups and sides, plus a refrigerator full of beverages. Be sure to pick up a Battle Bean coffee punch card while you’re there.

The Battle Bean at Stone Ed is located at 6242 Colorado Ave. at Lewis Main. Call 253-964-8152 for information.

Café Lancelatte is open from 6:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. week-days and serves freshly made-to-order coffee drinks, Italian sodas and bottled beverages like those offered at Battle Beans at Lewis.

You also can pick up a quick hot or cold breakfast to eat

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there or take with you. Lunches arrive each day, ready-made from the Mc-Chord Club and include the soup of the day, salads and sandwiches, plus freshly baked cookies and assorted snacks.

Service is always friendly, fast and personalized. Ask for a punch card and you’ll get a free coffee drink for every 10 coffee purchases.

Café Lancelatte is located on the main floor at 100 Jackson Blvd. inside the customer service mall. For more information, call 253-982-6081.

Visit JBLMmwr.com for hours of op-eration and other Battle Bean locations.

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Treat a friend to a muffin!Buy a muffin at any Battle Bean location

(AFC Arena, Stone Education Center or the Warrior Zone) and get the second muffin at

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Offer good Aug. 1–31, 2013. No cash value.

Limit one coupon per customer.

-——--——--- Exclusive McChord Club Member Specials --—-——-——-Friday, Aug. 23 5–8 p.m. 2-for-1 Steak Night; $18.95 for two peopleWednesday, Aug. 28 5–7 p.m. Member Appreciation Dinner; free for card- holders; $5 for Family members

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

Bump that afternoon slump Need a delicious pick-me-up after

lunch? For only $2, order an 8-oz. latte or mocha from noon–1 p.m. weekdays with AFC Arena Battle Bean Café’s “Bump the Slump.”

AFC Arena Battle Bean is located at 2275 Liggett Ave. at Lewis Main.

Enjoy endless German BuffetPile your plate high with Bavarian

favorites at the all-you-can-eat German Buffet Thursday, Aug. 15, 5–7 p.m. at the McChord Club. Fill up on schnitzel, bratwurst and more.

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

Get a really big burrito — free?It’s huge. It’s awesome. It’s 6 pounds

of burrito and it’s free — if you can eat it by yourself in 45 minutes.

What is it? The Hump at Habañero

Mexican Grill inside Whispering Firs

Golf Course at McChord Field — order

it Wednesdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

Challenge yourself. Challenge your

friends. Can you get over The Hump?

Call 253-982-3271 to order ahead.

The regular cost is $14.95; The Hump

can feed a carful of office staffers

(great idea!).

Caddyshack’s just off I-5Come out and see what’s new and

tasty at Eagles Pride Golf Course’s

Caddy Shack Bar & Grill.

Get a hot breakfast seven days a week

and check out burgers and dogs, grilled

and chilled sandwiches and salads, plus

extras for appetizers or snacks.

The Caddy Shack is open to the pub-

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Purchase first-edition JBLM art prints

Get in on a rare opportunity to pur-chase a first-edition limited-run print of a commissioned painting by fine artist Paul Steucke Sr.

The print entitled “Together We Serve,” honors the people who keep JBLM running smoothly each and every day. Representatives in the paint-ing include an Air Force C-17 pilot and Honor Guard, military police with dog, 296th Brigade Support Battalion convoy guard, doctor from Madigan,

Visit your Arts & Crafts Center at McChord Field!Stryker driver, Special Ops Service

member, NCO and from the past, an

Army “doughboy,” WWII pilot and

base namesakes Capt. Meriwether

Lewis and Col. William McChord.

The artist’s hand-numbered prints

are available at the Arts & Crafts Center

at McChord Field. Two sizes are avail-

able — a 22-by-13.5-inch print for $120

and a 15-by-9.25-inch print for $80.

Framed options are also available; call

253-982-6718 for more information.

Learn more about the artist and his

works at paulsteucke.com.

Learn to mat and frameSave both time and money on cus-

tom matting by learning how to do it yourself at your Arts & Crafts Center!

Units/squadrons that present month-ly awards can even designate a member or two to mat and frame the awards for only a DIY rental fee.

Classes are held Tuesdays from 1–4 p.m. Students must preregister for all classes. Call 253-982-6718 for more class information.

Personalize just about anythingYour Arts & Crafts Center offers per-

sonalization on just about anything — from T-shirts and clothing to mugs and champagne glasses!

Besides matting and framing services, they offer expert custom embroidery, laser engraving, laser glass etching, photo transfer, vinyl lettering and art and more!

Consult with the experts on gifts, home decor and personalized reception and party accessories! For the frame shop, call 253-982-6718 and for other services, call 253-982-6723.

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Entertain your friends at open mic night

Love to perform? The Warrior Zone at Lewis North features Open Mic Night on the patio Mondays at 6:30 during the summer. Sing, perform comedy, read poetry and more to enter-tain others with your talents!

Call 253-477-5756 for more informa-

tion.

Warrior Zone invites you to steak and movie night

Like barbecues and movies? Then you’ll love the Warrior Zone’s Steak and Movie Night on the patio Thursday, Aug. 8 from 5–7.

Grill a steak of your choice on the huge covered patio while you get a chance to win prizes, plus pick up give-aways. Your meal price varies depend-ing on steak size.

This event is for ages 18 and older. The WZ is on the corner of 17th and D

streets at Lewis North. For more details, call 253-477-5756.

Get in on more parties at the Warrior Zone

The parties are pouring on during August at the Warrior Zone for ages 18 and older!

Come out for an Island Luau on the patio Saturday, Aug. 10 from 5–8 p.m., featuring island songs and dance, aloha-style kebabs and huli-huli chicken!

Enjoy a Barbecue Party Saturday, Aug. 17 from 4–8 p.m. with barbecued ribs and chicken, where else but out on the patio!

For costs and more details, call 253-477-5756. See you there!

Heroes Lounge loves the nightlife

Have you been over to Heroes Lounge lately? With 16 cold brews on tap, Heroes is so hoppin’ that “karaoke”

is its middle name! Make it a point to experience what

Heroes Lounge has to offer, including: • FridayandSaturdaykaraokeand

deejay dancing from 9 p.m.–1 a.m.

• FreedartsandpoolMondaythroughSaturday starting at 4 p.m.

Heroes Lounge is inside Cascade Community Center at 2400 Bitar & S. Division at Lewis Main.

For more details, visit JBLMmwr.com under Food and Entertainment.

Find UFC 163 action in two placesAges 18 and older can get in on UFC

163 action at no charge when it airs on Saturday, Aug. 3.

Drop by Heroes Lounge at Lewis Main (2400 Bitar and S. Division) or the Warrior Zone at Lewis North (corner of 17th and D streets); doors are always open early!

Get in on the party!

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It’s free movie time outdoors and in during August!See free movie at Shoreline Park

Everyone’s invited over to Shoreline Park at Lewis North Saturday, Aug. 24 for a

free outdoor cinema!

The movie is “Oz: The Great and Powerful.” Concessions are available for pur-

chase.

Bring your lawnchairs, blankets and picnic baskets for a fun time starting at

dusk (around 8:30 p.m.).

For more information, call the aquatics director at 253-967-9210.

Enjoy free outdoor cinema at McChord FieldThe McChord Community Center is continuing its free summer monthly out-

door cinema series with “The Avengers” Friday, Aug. 16 at dusk (about 8:30 p.m.)

on the lawn outside the McChord Club/Community Center at 700 Barnes Blvd. at

McChord Field.

Be sure to bring your blankets and lawn chairs! If you have a question about

weather conditions, call the community center at 253-982-0718 before 4 p.m. on

the event day.

Watch free Saturday moviesWhen’s a good time to go out to the movies? Anytime they’re free! See newly

released DVDs at the McChord Theater before they hit the rental stores.

Movies show every Saturday at 1120 Jackson Blvd. (across the street from Sound-

ers Lanes Bowling Center at McChord Field).

Movies run at 4 and 7 p.m. Concessions are available for purchase inside the

lobby.

Visit JBLMmwr.com under McChord Theater to see what’s playing. Movie listings

are updated monthly.

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Buy or sell home treasuresSell your stuff at garage sales

The McChord Community Center’s garage sale is being held Saturday, Aug. 10 at the parking lot across from the Exchange and Firestone store on Barnes Boulevard at McChord Field from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. It’s free; no registra-tion is needed! Come early to set up your own table, tailgate or space!

Call 253-982-0718 for more details.

Enter Fall Flea MarketMake some quick cash and contribute

to reducing and reusing — sell your gently used items at the annual Fall Flea Market. Rent two 6-foot tables, two open spaces or a table and an open space for just $24; $30 gets you three 6-foot tables or spaces. You may rent up to three combinations of each.

You must be an authorized ID card-holder in order to sell your household or yard items. No crafts or resale mer-chandise is allowed.

The market is Saturday, Sept. 21 in the MWR Fest Tent behind Bowl Arena

Lanes at Lewis Main from 9 a.m.– 2 p.m. Email [email protected] for information on table and space reservations.

More Family fun!Tap your feet to Soldier Show

You’ll be feeling the beat and tapping your feet at your choice of two Army Soldier Shows Wednesday, Aug. 21 at the Evergreen Theater at 2 and 7 p.m. No tickets needed to get in.

The free live performances are profes-sionally choreographed, Family-style variety shows featuring its best produc-tion yet!

The stage is set for 22 Soldiers from around the country to entertain us with this year’s theme, “Ready and Re-silient.” Video LED technology creates virtual settings throughout the show.

Call 253-477-4299 for recorded infor-mation.

The Evergreen Theater is located at 3405 2nd Division Dr. at Lewis Main.

Come in for cool bowling funCome over to Bowl Arena Lanes at

Lewis Main for great fun and everyday bowling specials. You’ll find:• 75-centbowlingand75-centshoe

rental for retirees and seniors Mon-days from 11 a.m.–10 p.m. All other patrons can bowl for $1.50 per game and receive $1.75 shoe rentals.

•All-you-can-eatpizzaandsofttacoswith bowling for only $10 the first Wednesday of the month from 6:30– 8:30 p.m. Prepay to guarantee your lane.

•CosmicbowlingFridaysandSatur-days from 7 p.m.–close.Call 253-967-4661 for more details.

Bowl Arena Lanes is located at 2272 Liggett Ave.

Rollerskate at AFC ArenaWhere can you have instant fun with

the entire Family? At the roller skating rink at Lewis Main!

Come out for $1 Wednesday sessions all day for all ages. Sessions are 11 a.m.– 1 p.m., 1:30 –3:30 p.m. and 4–6 p.m.

Fridays, skate from 6–9 p.m.; Satur-day sessions are 1–3 p.m. and 3:30– 6 p.m.; and Sundays are 1–3 p.m. and 3:30–6 p.m.

Ages 18 and younger cost $3.50 and adults cost $4.50. Rent rollerblades for $1 more.

The arena is at 2275 Liggett Ave. Call 253-967-4458 for info.

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by Patti Jeffrey

The frenzy of media tours has wound down, the

escorted VIPs have made their rounds, myriad photographs and videos have been seen and stored — and finally the Warrior Zone is settling down to its fundamental mission.

“We can now more fully focus on providing Service members and civil-ians a place to get out, kick back, relax and socialize,” says Elizabeth Thunst-edt, Warrior Zone manager. “It’s the best alternative we can think of to staying by yourself in your dorm or barracks. And it’s free!”

If socializing could be seen at its best, then the Warrior Zone at Lewis North is doing its job. According to Thunst-edt, most nights are packed with adults mingling in the sports lounge or on the heated covered patio, shooting pool, playing shuffleboard, listening to music videos, vying with others in gaming competitions or watching movies in the theater.

Any social barriers outside the walls fall away as off-duty Soldiers, Airmen and civilians find the same interests in sports teams, games, movies and other recreation.

Food and games are ready-made parties

The Warrior Zone is more than a year old now, and it’s finding overwhelming success pairing recreation and food for parties.

Volunteer for BOSS Better Opportunities for Single

Service members volunteers give back to their community. Through recre-ational events, helping with other orga-nizations and seasonal projects, BOSS volunteers help improve the quality of life for many in the JBLM community.

Recognized Armywide for its success, the JBLM BOSS program has been renamed to include the Airmen of Mc-Chord Field and is the first in the Army to include members serving in other military branches.

The Warrior Zone is BOSS headquar-ters with both a Soldier and an Airman rep. Volunteer your time by calling the BOSS program at 253-967-5636.

For instance, the recent Kentucky Derby/Cinco de Mayo/UFC party provided patrons a good time all day and evening, and the first Steak Night on the Patio was such a hit that all the steaks sold out before the evening was done.

“It’s a really successful marriage of eating, drinking and having fun,” Thunstedt says. “We’ve made parties not only out of televised sports but also out of gaming tournaments with other Army, Navy and Air Force rec centers.”

The food that’s offered at patio par-ties and sports parties is different than the regular menu, according to Rene Ockimey, food manager. She says she also likes to introduce new specials, such as wraps and the new BOSS sand-wich, and then adds them to the menu if they prove popular.

“I like to keep the menu fresh to keep customers’ interest,” says Ockimey.

Hint: You can look forward to more patio parties with barbecued meats or seafood, and come out for lunch on the patio every Wednesday with off-menu specials.

Drop by any night for planned activities

The Warrior Zone plans activities six days a week (plus Sundays when football season starts). Mondays are open mic nights on the patio, Tuesdays are pool tournaments, Wednesdays are Texas Hold ‘Em nights, Thursdays are gaming, Fridays are doubles pool tournaments and Saturdays are gam-

ing tournaments. All start at 6:30 p.m., except the Saturday tourneys, which start at 2 p.m. Sign-ups are a half-hour before the event.

New events are being introduced continually, such as the new open mic nights and doubles pool tournaments. To find the latest, check out their updates at facebook.com/JBLMWarrior-Zone. Also see page 8 for more August parties.

“If there’s one thing we’d love to keep seeing happen, it’s for Service members to keep on reaching out, get-ting involved, taking a break from their day, getting a healthy meal and mixing it up with others at the Warrior Zone,” Thunstedt says.

If that’s the case, the Warrior Zone’s mission is being accomplished — hooah!

Whatever you want, the WZ has it all — from patio parties and barbecues on the covered patio with overhead TVs to weekly Texas Hold ‘Em and pool tourneys, plus all the gaming, movies and eating you can stuff in on your off-duty hours.

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Family & the homefront

Whether you’re signed up for a sports camp or just spend your afternoons outside on a walk, celebrate Family Fun Month!

Enjoy the last days of summer vacation

It seems like the last day of school was just yesterday, but summer vaca-tion has flown by. It’s not over yet! Before the first day of another school year sneaks up on you, make sure you enjoy every ounce of summer sunshine Mother Nature has to offer.

Your plans can be small and still deliver big fun

Go on a hike or pick flowers, visit a new park or go out for ice cream. For a fun afternoon scavenger hunt, make a list and set out with a reusable shop-ping bag to collect the white rocks, black feathers and green leaves you’ll

find. Bring a camera or your smart-phone for your older children to docu-

ment the other items — train, clouds,

tallest tree — you can’t put in your bag.

Make a splash at the JBLM Splash Park, and play at the adjacent play-

ground. Covered picnic tables and

plenty of grass provide spaces to enjoy a

lunch packed from home or purchased

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Park — visit JBLMmwr.com and have fun.

CYS Services delivers year-round fun for youth

Child, Youth & School Services has opportunities for summer (and year-round) fun, too!

CYS Services’ programs at JBLM are designed to foster and develop youths’

physical, intellectual and socio-emo-

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Enjoy the last days of summer vacationHIRED! apprenticeship program, youth of all ages have their choice of activities to suit their interests.

The Youth Sports Office is holding registration for bumblebee soccer and fall soccer till Friday, Aug. 2. Wrestling sign-up goes through Friday, Sept. 6. Register via WebTrac at JBLMmwr.com or in person at Parent Central Services. Plus, the Parent-Caddy Golf Jam is Tuesday, Aug. 20 (register by Monday, Aug. 19 for $20). At Eagles Pride Golf Course, the event includes golf, a hot-dog barbecue and door prizes.

Visit the website for details on the middle school–teen program and HIRED!

See next page for details on the SKIESUnlimited dance program.

Outdoor summer fun! Rent inflatables at 10% off!*

Giant inflatables bring hours of bouncing fun for your child’s birthday or a backyard weekend surprise.

Call 360.528.5439 or visit KidsOlympia.com for details. *Mention MWR to receive 10% off.

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Create your own

Visit a new park (how about Summer Cove Park at Lewis North?)

Go on a scavenger hunt

Blow bubbles

Swim in American Lake (visit Shoreline Park where lifeguards staff the beach)

Make and fly paper airplanes

Chill with an iced beverage from Battle Bean Coffee

Pick flowers

Take a hike (sign up for an adventure trip with the Outdoor Recreation Program)

Spend a day enjoying your backyard

Run through the sprinkler

Go bowling at Bowl Arena Lanes or Sounders Lanes

Have a water balloon fight

Start a garden

Go berry picking

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Draw with sidewalk chalk (and play a game or two of hopscotch)

Camp in your backyard

Skate at AFC Arena

Go star gazing

Make a bird feeder

Go on a boat ride (you can rent boats at Lewis North)

Tour a fire station

Visit the JBLM Splash Park

Fingerpaint (even if you think you’re too old — it’s fun!)

Feed the ducks

Check out great books from a library (JBLM has three libraries in two locations!)

Go to the beach

Make sock puppets

Learn to play an instrument with SKIESUnlimited (details next page)

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It’s all about dancing at SKIESUnlimited

The SKIESUnlimited Youth Academy offers a variety of classes for youth of all ages. Children can try their hand in various kinds of dance, plus karate, boxing and more.

SKIES stands for the Schools of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration and Skills, and your children are invited to do just that at Hillside SKIES (and McChord Youth Center).

Registration for September classes runs Aug. 1–23, so log on to WebTrac at JBLMmwr.com to sign up today. You may also sign up at Parent Central Ser-vices or by calling 253-966-CYSS.

Meet our newest instructorThe newest SKIESUnlimited dance

instructor is Coach Katie, who brings a wealth of dance experience to the academy.

Katie started dancing at age 5, transi-tioning to professional dancer just five years later when she worked for Disney as a Mousekateer. She has performed off Broadway in New York City, and SKIESUnlimited is excited to have her on board to bring her love and passion for the arts to JBLM.

Katie’s doors are always open and SKIES parents are invited to discuss ideas and their students as they welcome dance into their lives.

Parent of the Year: It could be you, you and you

Parent of the Year

Take the time to PAWS to R.E.A.D.Join us Saturday, Aug. 17 • 2–4 p.m. at Book Patch Library

Boost your young reader’s self-confidence as they read with a furry friend!

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Free Parenting, learn to become

a calm and connected parent. Plus, get tips and tricks to strengthen your mar-riage and opportunities to spend qual-ity time with your new bundle of joy.

Scream-Free Parent EventOver coffee and pastries Thursday,

Aug. 15, learn the five truths every par-ent needs to know.

Scream-Free Parenting is the princi-ple-based approach that’s inspiring par-ents everywhere to truly revolutionize their Families. Moving beyond many of the child-centered, technique-based ap-proaches, the Scream-Free way compels you to focus on yourself, grow yourself up and calm yourself down.

Based on the national best-seller “Scream-Free Parenting,” the message has appeared regularly on nationally syndicated TV shows.

Despite all of the challenges we face every day, Scream-Free teaches us that by staying both calm and connected with your kids, you begin to operate less out of your deepest fears and more out of your highest principles, revo-lutionizing your relationships in the process.

Parent of the Year: It could be you, you and youIf you’ve always wanted to become a better, more patient parent, turn to the ACS Family Advocacy Program.

This event is from 9–11 a.m. at the North Fort Chapel, and free child care is available. Registration is required; call 253-967-5901. The first 100 attend-ees will receive a free book.

Make your marriage strongerScream-Free Marriage introduces

new concepts about marriage, teaching couples how to embrace their sepa-rate selves as a profound vehicle for strengthening a marriage.

This class is discussed during eight sessions — Thursdays between Aug. 8 and Sept. 26 from noon–1:30 p.m. Don’t let your busy schedules keep you from committing to this opportunity; if you miss a class you can catch up with a workbook and book that are provided.

Call 253-967-5901 to register or for more information. Bring your lunch to

2013A N. 3rd St., Room 102 and en-hance your marriage.

Children’s GroupsOngoing support programs are of-

fered for military children to interact and play with peers while parents connect. These drop-in groups don’t require registration.

Infant Play Group provides a laid-back atmosphere for parents and in-fants to begin socializing; held Thurs-days at the Raindrops & Rainbows Play and Child Center at 1 p.m. Play Morning is a music-based group for children (to age 5) to sing, dance and play musical instruments. Play Morning is held Fridays at Raindrops & Rainbows Parent and Child Play Center from 10–11 a.m. and the Escape Zone from 10:30–11:30 a.m.

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Stay connected with Army Community Service at JBLM• Read about programs and services, get locations and contact information at

JBLMmwr.com/army_comm_service.html• Like our ACS Facebook page at facebook.com/JBLMACS• If you’re on Twitter, follow twitter.com/JBLMACS• Text “Follow JBLMACS” to 40404. You will get updates via text message. Reply with

“OFF” or “STOP” at any time to discontinue; standard carrier rates apply.

Children of all ages are invited to PAWS to R.E.A.D. at Book Patch Library

Saturday, Aug. 17 from 2–4 p.m. Your young reader will gain confidence in their

skills when they read to a specially trained therapy dog. Stop by the Book Patch Library to sign up for your child’s 20-minute session. For

more information, call 253-967-5533.

Take the time to PAWS to R.E.A.D.Join us Saturday, Aug. 17 • 2–4 p.m. at Book Patch Library

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JBLM’s 6th annual Exceptional Fam-ily Member Program Camp, “Pirates of American Lake II” is Aug. 23–25 at the Northwest Adventure Center on Ameri-can Lake and Shoreline Park.

EFMP Camp JBLM, established in 2008, was created through Garrison Mission Essential Task #5 to support Service members and their Families with special needs. The camp provides a safe, friendly, welcoming and ADA-accessible environment that allows the entire Family to experience summer camp activities.

Overnight campers will arrive Friday evening and sign for their cabins while enjoying Radio Disney-sponsored pirate-themed activities, dinner and an evening movie. Saturday will begin with a continental breakfast for over-night campers, and day campers will begin to arrive shortly thereafter.

All campers will experience a day filled with fishing, pontoon rides, crafts, a bounce slide, bingo, raffles, ka-raoke, face painting and tattoos, a trea-sure hunt, swimming, Family photos

and a barbecue lunch at Shoreline Park. Additionally, Game Matrix will train pirate campers during the afternoon in the fine art of “Boffer Sword Fighting.”

Saturday evening, overnight guests can barbecue their catch from the day and enjoy a campfire while roasting marsh-mallows for s’mores. Before Families check out Sunday morning, a pancake and sausage breakfast will be provided.

To request your EFMP CAMP “Pirates of American Lake II” JBLM Registration Packet, contact Army Community Ser-vice EFMP, download the information from facebook.com/efmpJBLM or email usarmy.jblm.imcom.list.dfmwr-acs- [email protected].

Registration for camp T-shirts ends Friday, Aug. 2; cabin and day camp registration ends Friday, Aug. 16. If you have any questions about EFMP CAMP JBLM, call 253-967-9097.

Attendance has increased annually since the camp’s inception, thanks to the outstanding part-nerships between the EFMP and volunteers and sponsors. Last year’s camp entertained 68 EFMP Families; 297 attendees, including 62 overnight guests and 235 day campers.

Arrr! It’s time for Pirates of American Lake IIRegister now for the 6th annual JBLM EFMP Camp

Prepare for deployments and homecomings

The ACS Mobilization & Deployment Office holds free educational seminars to prepare you for deployments and reunions — financially and emotion-ally.

All courses are held at ACS Waller Hall, 2140 Liggett Ave. at Lewis Main. Free childcare may be available for certain classes at Clarkmoor Hourly Care Center. Call 253-966-2490 to reserve (you must be registered with CYS Services; for more information, call 253-966-CYSS).

To register for the workshops below, or for more information and registra-tion, call 253-967-8430.

Get the tools to become better pre-pared for upcoming deployments. The Predeployment Workshop is Thursday, Aug. 15 from 6–7:30 p.m. Topics include budgeting, emotions, how to prepare and assist children, Red Cross, Care Teams, communication and much more.

Hear from couples who have been there and done that at the Post-De-ployment Workshop Tuesday, Aug. 20 from 6–8 p.m. This free workshop assists couples in overcoming reunion concerns and is part of the Resiliency Training for Couples/Spouses series.

If your Service member is coming home, sign up to attend the Reunion Workshop Thursday, Aug. 22. Learn what to expect and how to prepare to make it a successful time for everyone.

Will you make a difference?It’s not too early to start thinking

about a Make A Difference Day project! The most encompassing national day of helping others is Saturday, Oct. 26, and you’re invited to share your community spirit at JBLM by getting your unit, or-ganization, and/or co-workers involved. Stay tuned for more information.

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Ape Cave adventure Travel to Mount St. Helens to explore the largest contin-uous lava tube in the Western Hemi-sphere. Travel deep into the underside of a 2,000-year-old lava flow Saturday, Aug. 17. In this subterranean environ-ment, the average year-round tempera-ture remains a constant 45 degrees, so dress warmly. Difficulty: moderate; distance: 3 miles; elevation gain: 250 feet. Minimum age: 12 ($40)

ATV adventure in Capitol Forest Take an exciting ride through 91,650-acre Capital Forest on Sunday, Aug. 18 as you learn the basics of safe ATV riding. Difficulty: beginner; distance: 15+ miles; ride time: 3–4 hours. Minimum age: 16 ($125)

ATV RiderCourse™ In this half-day

course, ATV Safety Institute instructors will guide you through the fun and ex-citement of safely riding an ATV. Ride rain or shine, so dress for the weather Sunday, Aug. 25. ASI ATV RiderCourse certification will be awarded upon completion. Minimum age: 16 ($35)

Bottom fishing Are you ready to get out on the open water and start haul-ing in fish? Join us on a chartered boat trip out of Westport, where rockfish are always plentiful and lingcod are real fighters, Saturday, Sept. 7. Dress in lay-ers and bring rain gear, fishing license, lunch, drinks and snacks. ($130)

Bungee jumping Head to the base of Mount St. Helens to bungee jump off the highest bungee bridge (20 stories!) in the country. If adrenaline is what

you crave, you won’t be disappointed Saturday, Aug. 17. The trip includes two jumps and the coveted Dangerous Sports Club T-shirt (bragging rights are free!). Check out the photo on the next page and sign up for the trip today! Minimum weight: 90 lbs. ($135)

Discover Mount St. Helens See firsthand

the volcano responsible for the deadli-

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volcanic event in the history of the U.S.

Explore the beauty and natural history

of Mount St. Helens Sunday, Sept. 8. Visit

the Johnston Ridge Observatory, walk

interpretive trails and stare straight into

the huge crater left by the 1980 blast.

Bring lunch, water and camera. ($35;

ages 7–15: $25; ages 0–6: $10)

HIT the trailsSet out on two wheels or four — or on your own feet — with the Outdoor Recreation Program. From mountain biking and ATVing to hiking, fishing and more, you’ll love what this month has in store.

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Explore Victoria, B.C. Hop on the ferry and spend the day exploring Victoria, B.C., by foot Saturday, Aug. 24. The downtown area has everything from antique shops to artisan chocolate shops. You can also stop in the Royal B.C. Museum or watching a thrill-ing IMAX film. Fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket and transporta-tion to and from Port Angeles. ($100; ages 5–11: $85; ages 0–4: $55)

Hike Comet Falls Explore Van Trump Park and view one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Mount Rainier National Park. Comet Falls falls nearly 300 feet, and you can see the beauty Sunday, Sept. 1. Don’t forget your camera! Dif-ficulty: moderate; distance: 5 miles; el-evation gain: 1,700 feet; time: 4 hours. Minimum age: 12 ($35)

Hike Fremont Lookout Spend Sunday, Sept. 15 wandering among some of the most spectacular mountain and alpine

parkland scenery in the country. On clear days, the views from this historic structure are amazing! You’ll be able to see Glacier Peak, Mount Stuart and even Mount Baker. Watch for moun-tain goats who frequently rest along the north side of the ridge as it drops off the trails end. This trip is great for Families wanting to experience a little part of Mount Rainier. Difficulty: moderate; distance: 5.6 miles; eleva-tion gain: 800 feet; time: 4 hours. Minimum age: 7 ($45)

Hike Paradise Join us on this fun-but-tough hike up to Panorama Point via the High Skyline Trail. On clear days you can see all the way down to Or-egon’s Mount Hood! Cross your fingers for clear weather Sunday, Aug. 18. Dif-ficulty: strenuous; distance: 5.5 miles; elevation gain: 1,700 feet; average time: 5 hours. Minimum age: 14 ($40)

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take us through the lush forests of Twin Falls State Park. You’ll see amazing views of the Twin Falls on this hike, so be sure to bring your camera Sunday, Aug. 25. Difficulty: easy; distance: 3 miles; elevation gain: 200 feet; time: 2.5 hours. ($35)

Hope Island day kayak Join us for a nice paddle and walk around Hope Island’s beaches and tide pools Satur-day, Aug. 24. The island offers visitors the chance to see wildlife such as bald eagles, harbor seals and starfish. Paddle distance: approximately 6 miles. Mini-mum age: 15 ($40)

Horseback riding Head to Elbe, a town in the outskirts of Mount Rainier National Park, for a two-hour guided afternoon horseback ride. No experi-ence is necessary; bring the entire Family along for a great day Saturday, Sept. 14! Minimum age: 7 ($80)

Mountain biking skills class If you’ve always wanted to give mountain bik-ing a try but weren’t sure where to start, this trip is your perfect chance. Join the Outdoor Recreation program for an instructional ride for beginners looking to try something new. You’ll spend the day learning the basics involved in mountain biking and get plenty of time to work on your new-found skills Sunday, Sept. 1. Location will be determined based on condi-tions. Difficulty: easy; distance: 5–6 miles; ride time: 4 hours. Minimum age: 12 ($35)

Raft the White Salmon River Raft down the White Salmon River Satur-day, Aug. 31! Along the trip, you’ll ex-perience numerous class-III rapids until you reach the end of the trip, which features the legendary 10-foot high Hu-sum Falls (dependent on water levels, class IV). Minimum age: 10 ($110)

Sea kayak Ketron Island Paddlers of

all levels will love this Sunday, Sept. 8 trip. We’ll start at Solo Point and circumnavigate Ketron Island in a few enjoyable hours. Experience the beauty and tranquility of this local treasure while learning or perfecting your paddle technique. Minimum age: 12 ($40)

Skydiving Just imagine the thrill

of jumping from an altitude of up

to 13,000 feet! You can go skydiving

over Washington Sunday, Sept. 1. Feel

the adrenaline rush of freefall, and

experience the roaring sound of the

wind. Wearing a harness connected

directly to the tandem parachute

system, you and your instructor will

jump together and accelerate to 120

mph, freefalling for about 60 seconds.

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will open the parachute, and then

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chute during the 4–6 minute ride

down. Minimum age: 18 ($225)

Snoqualmie Tunnel bike ride Ride through the nearly 2-miles-long Snoqualmie Tunnel Saturday, Sept. 7. From there, we’ll snake our way around hills and over old train trestles on the way to Rattlesnake Lake. The best part? It’s downhill! Difficulty: easy; distance: 22.5 miles; ride time: 3.5 hours. Minimum age: 14 ($50)

Visit the Seattle Aquarium & Pike Place Market On Saturday, Sept. 14, head to the Emerald City and ex-plore two tourist hot spots you don’t want to miss! The aquarium is filled with local exhibits, a visiting harbor seal and amazing things to see and touch. The market has an assortment of unique food and shops for you to try. Aquarium admission is included in trip fee. ($40; ages 4–12: $35; ages 0–3: $15)

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Outdoor adventure trip Date Cost Details

Bungee jumping Saturday, Aug. 17 $135 Minimum weight: 90 lbs.

Ape Cave adventure Saturday, Aug. 17 $40 Minimum age: 12

ATV adventure in Capitol Forest Sunday, Aug. 18 $125 Minimum age: 16

Hike Paradise Sunday, Aug. 18 $40 Minimum age: 14

Hope Island day kayak Saturday, Aug. 24 $40 Minimum age: 15

Explore Victoria, B.C. Saturday, Aug. 24 $100 Ages 5–11: $85; ages 0–4: $55 Passport req’d

ATV RiderCourse™ Sunday, Aug. 25 $35 Minimum age: 16

Hike Twin Falls Sunday, Aug. 25 $35

Raft the White Salmon River Saturday, Aug. 31 $110 Minimum age: 10

Waterfall tour Saturday, Aug. 31 $55 Ages 5–12: $40; ages 0–4: $15

Hike Comet Falls Sunday, Sept. 1 $35 Minimum age: 12

Mountain biking skills class Sunday, Sept. 1 $35 Minimum age: 12

Skydiving Sunday, Sept. 1 $225 Minimum age: 18

Bottom fishing Saturday, Sept. 7 $130

Snoqualmie Tunnel bike ride Saturday, Sept. 7 $50 Minimum age: 14

Sea kayak Ketron Island Sunday, Sept. 8 $40 Minimum age: 12

Discover Mount St. Helens Sunday, Sept. 8 $35 Ages 7–15: $25; ages 0–6: $10

Visit Seattle Aquarium & Pike Place Market Saturday, Sept. 14 $40 Ages 4–12: $35; ages 0–3: $15

Horseback riding Saturday, Sept. 14 $80 Minimum age: 7

Whitewater raft the Tieton River Sunday, Sept. 15 $125 Minimum age: 10

Hike Fremont Lookout Sunday, Sept. 15 $45 Minimum age: 7

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Preregistration is required for all trips; prices and schedule are subject to change without notice. Gear and transportation are included unless otherwise stated. Register through WebTrac (visit JBLMmwr.com) or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North. Confirm pick-up locations upon registration. Group rates and private trips are available; call for details. We’ll visit FRG meetings or unit functions to tell you about the great recreation and adventure options in the area. For more information, call 253-967-6263 or visit JBLMmwr.com. Especially accommodates people with exceptional needs Popular with Families

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Waterfall tour Explore the greatest concentration of waterfalls in the con-tinental U.S. along the Historic Colum-bia River Highway Saturday, Aug. 31. We’ll stop at at least five major water-falls to include Multnomah Falls. We’ll stop in Hood River, Ore., for lunch (not included in trip price). ($55; ages 5–12: $40; ages 0–4: $15)

Whitewater raft the Tieton River This rafting trip provides an excellent season finale. The yearly release of water from Rim Rock Lake each September turns the Tieton River into a big wave, class-III+ rollercoaster. With steep gradient, this Sunday, Sept. 15 trip offers nonstop action from start to finish. Barbecue din-ner included. Minimum age: 10 ($125)

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Wednesday, Aug. 21 at 2 & 7 PM

Evergreen Theater3405 2nd Division Dr. at Lewis Main

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Looking for a new way to fit in a

Try a free fitness class at a sports and fitness center near you

In addition to the top-rate cardio machines and weightlifting equipment you’d expect to find at sports and fit-ness centers across the installation, you can also find free instructional classes at many locations.

Not only are the classes free, but you can choose from a variety of times and options — from indoor cycling, pic-tured at left, to Zumba® and much more.

Start your morning with a cardio spin at Jensen Family Health & Fit-ness Center at 6:45 or 9 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Jensen is located at 2022 Liggett Ave. at Lewis Main. Wilson Sports & Fitness Center also offers 6:30 a.m. indoor cycling classes every weekday. Wilson is located at 11596 D St. at Lewis North.

Zumba classes are offered at the loca-tions above as well as at the McChord Fitness Center Annex (726 5th St. at McChord Field) and Sheridan Sports & Fitness Center (3759 Stryker Ave. at Lewis Main). If you love Zumba, check out the special event on the next page.

For a complete list of schedules for all locations, visit JBLMmwr.com and navi-gate to the Intramural Sports & Fitness pages under Recreation.

Early morning indoor cycling classes at JBLM sports and fitness centers offer

a great way to start your day. Military personnel, like Jason McCoy who also often serves as a volunteer instructor,

often fill the classes, but they’re open to everyone in the community on a first-

come, first-served basis. See the schedule at the Intramural Sports & Fitness pages at

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Spark Before Dark featuring Zumba® fitness classes

If you love dancing and fitness — whether or not you’ve ever combined the two — you’ll love Spark Before Dark, an outdoor fitness dance party at JBLM!

On Saturday, Aug. 24, you’re invited to Cowan Stadium to dance until the sun goes down. The event is from 6–9 p.m. and features Zumba instruc-tors from JBLM, Pierce County Parks and Recreation, YMCA and special guest instructor Madalene Aponte.

The event is free! Register at JBLMmwr.com (the Aerobics and Fitness Schedules page) by Tuesday, Aug. 13 to guarantee a T-shirt. Glow sticks and necklaces will be handed out while they last (or bring your own).

Sprint for the end zone with intramural flag football

Love football? The intramural flag football season begins next month! If you’re interested in forming a team, plan to attend the information session Tues-day, Aug. 13 at Cowan Stadium at 2 p.m. For details, visit the Intramurals page at JBLMmwr.com or call 253-967-4768.

Can you go the (Olympic) distance in Deuces Wild triathlon?

Triathlon veterans and first-timers alike are invited to push yourselves to the finish line as you swim, bike and run for glory in the JBLM Deuces Wild Triathlon!

This season’s Olympic-distance

good workout?triathlon is Saturday, Aug. 17, and you can participate as a team or an individ-ual. You must be at least 15 years old.

Start by taking a 750-meter or 1,500-meter swim in American Lake. The water is usually in the low 60s, so wearing a wetsuit is recommended. The fast and flat 25-mile bike ride and 6-mile run follow at Lewis North.

Register at JBLMmwr.com/races as an individual elite athlete, an age group athlete or as part of a relay team. Entry fees are Individuals: $25 with DOD ID card; $45 with no DOD or military af-filiation. Relay teams: $15 per member with DOD ID card; $25 per member with no DOD or military affiliation.

To guarantee a race T-shirt and JBLM access pass (for non-JBLM athletes), register by noon Tuesday, Aug. 6. For additional details and late-fee informa-tion, see the website.

Packet pick-up begins at Shoreline Park at 7:30 a.m., with the race briefing at 8:45. The triathlon begins at 9.

The top three finishers in elite, age group and team divisions receive awards. Door prizes will be drawn throughout the event (must be present to win).

Visit JBLMmwr.com/races or call 253-967-4768 for more information.

Amp up your training for JBLM Half-Marathon

If you’re a runner, you don’t want to miss the chance to race in the JBLM

Half-Marathon. Competitive runners and recreational joggers are invited to race in the JBLM Half-Marathon Saturday, Sept. 14. There is also a 5K Fun Run option. Runners only on the half-marathon course, please.

The 13.1-mile race starts at 8 a.m. at the MWR Fest Tent at Lewis Main. To make sure you receive a race T-shirt, register by noon Tuesday, Sept. 3 (log on to WebTrac at JBLMmwr.com/races. The cost is $15 for runners with DOD ID cards and $25 for individuals with-out a DOD ID card. For late registra-tion fees and details about day-of-race signup, visit the website.

Have you signed up for the Civilian Fitness Program?

With the Civilian Fitness Program,

you can work out at a JBLM fitness

center during your work day. Upon

supervisor approval, civilian employees

receive administrative leave to work

out. The next required fitness assess-ment is Wednesday, Aug. 21.

Complete the Civilian Fitness Pro-gram packet online, available on the JBLM Intranet or Madigan Department of Preventive Medicine Share Point site under “programs.” For more informa-tion, call 253-966-3757.

Stay connected with JBLM Sports & Fitness facebook.com/JBLMAerobicsandFitness

Don’t forget about the 5K Mud Run Saturday, Aug. 3!

Dress as your favorite cartoon character for the race! It’s at Soldiers Field House at 10 a.m. Find

details at JBLMmwr.com/races.

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cam artists defraud millions of people each year. Using phone,

email, postal mail and the Internet, they trick people into sending money or giving out personal information.

Service members are attractive targets for consumer predators. They know you’re required to maintain good finances. You’re easy to find, so lend-ers are confident they can collect debts you owe. Your military pay represents a steady income that could be gar-nished. Military Families often start young, leading to big money manage-ment decisions by first-time decision-makers. Deployments, change of duty stations and emergencies may lead to unplanned and unique financial dif-ficulties without adequate resources to resolve them. Your loyalty to your service leads marketers to tie their pitches to the military, a strategy called “affinity marketing.”

Here are few steps from the Federal Trade Commission that can help you avoid fraud:

Wiring money is like sending cash — once it’s gone, you can’t get it back. Con artists often insist that people wire money, especially overseas, because it’s nearly impossible to reverse the transaction or trace the money. Don’t wire money to strangers, to sellers who insist on wire transfers for payment or to someone who claims to be a relative in an emergency.

Don’t send money to someone you don’t know. It’s best to do business

Be a savvy consumer and avoid fraud

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with sites you know and trust. If you buy items through an online auc-tion, consider a payment option that provides protection, like a credit card. Don’t send cash or use a wire transfer.

Don’t respond to messages that ask for your personal or financial infor-mation, whether the message comes as an email, a phone call, a text mes-sage or an advertisement. If you get a message and are concerned about your account status, call the number on your credit or debit card or your statement.

Don’t agree to deposit a check from someone you don’t know and then wire money back, no matter how convincing the story. By law, banks must make funds from deposited checks available within days, but un-covering a fake check can take weeks. You’re responsible for the checks you deposit — if a check turns out to be fake, you’re responsible for paying back the bank.

Read your bills and monthly statements regularly — on paper and online. Scammers steal account infor-

mation and then run up charges or commit crimes in your name. If you see charges you don’t recognize, contact your bank, card issuer or other creditor immediately.

Remember there’s no such thing as a sure thing. If someone contacts you promoting low-risk, high-return invest-ment opportunities, stay away. When you hear pitches that insist you act now, guarantees of big profits, promises of little or no financial risk or demands that you send cash immediately, report them to the FTC.

Know where an offer comes from and who you’re dealing with. Try to find a seller’s physical address (not just a P.O. Box) and phone number. Do an Internet search for the company name and website and look for negative re-views. Check them out with the Better Business Bureau at BBB.org.

For more information, call Army Community Service at 253-967-1453 or the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 253-982-2695 to schedule an appoint-ment or register for an upcoming class.

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The JBLM libraries would like to ex-tend a big thank you to all of the summer readers and their Families for participat-ing in the Summer Reading Program!

Hundreds of children joined in the fun at Book Patch and McChord librar-ies during June, July and August. We read stories, made toilet paper nun-chucks, Chinese lanterns, Egyptian headdresses and crowns, pirate swords and so much more! The kids completed many hours of reading, and everyone was successful during “Have Book —Will Travel.”

Everyone who completes all three reading levels is invited to the event

grand finales — McChord Library at Tuesday, Aug. 6. and Book Patch Library’s at Grandstaff Library Wednes-day, Aug. 7 from 1–3 p.m. and Stop by for some food and fun!

Book Patch Thursday storytime will come to an end as the kids go back to school. The last day is Thursday, Aug. 29 at 10:30 a.m. Join us for our year-round Family story time Wednesday morn-ings at 10:30. You’ll have a great time reading silly stories, singing songs and making a fun craft.

Check in with your libraries for Teen Read Week in October and December’s Winter Reading Program.

The McChord Library, located at 851 Lincoln Blvd., hosts weekly story-time throughout the year (during the Summer Reading Program, there’s even more offered for young readers and prereaders, plus teens and adults).

In addition to the stories, activities and crafts offered, McChord Library also hosts fun and educational semi-nars on a variety of topics. Check out this month’s free options:

Find the school right for you with College 101

Can I get a degree online? How do I apply? Credits? Tuition? Get the an-swers to these questions and more at College 101. It’s offered Thursday, Aug. 15 at noon. A second session is hosted at the Grandstaff Library Thurs-day, Aug. 22 at noon.

Get creative in crochet classHard to believe, but fall is on the

way. Help your Family prepare for cold-er weather in style — learn to make your own hats and scarves Thursdays, Aug. 22–Sept. 12 at 4:30 p.m. This class is open to everyone 12 years and older. Supplies will be provided. Registration begins Thursday, Aug. 1.

Take the important step of estate planning

Meet with an ACS/Survivor Outreach Services counselor at the McChord Library and get tips to ensure that your heirs get what they should. Plus, learn how to minimize your tax liabilities and how to prepare for the possibility of long-term care and what affects that could have on your estate. The class is Wednesday, Aug. 21 at 10:30 a.m. Ad-ditional dates are Wednesdays, Sept. 25 (noon) and Oct. 23 (2 p.m.).

Events at McChord LibraryJBLM youth ‘traveled’ world with the Summer Reading Program

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arts & crafts fun with egyptian headdresses & crowns

There are more photos online!

Check out JBLMmwr.com/libraries.htm.

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