130th Engineer Battalion (Prov)

Information & Events Binder October 2013

Published By: Elva Pantoja-Castro

130th Engineer Battalion (Prov)

Information & Events Binder November 2013

Published By: Elva Pantoja-Castro

Honoring all our Veterans and their Families f or your sacrifices each and everyday. Thank you for your service to this great nation!

November Calendar Nov 5 – 130th En BN FRG Steering Committee Meeting @ 1800 Brigade Conference Room

Nov 5 – Master Resiliency Training for FRG Leaders & FRSAs – 0900 – 1100 at ACS

Nov 5 – Rally Round – EFMP Support Group – 1000 – 1130 at ACS

Nov 5 – Volunteer Orientation (VIMS / Recruiting / Volunteer Opportunities) –

1330 – 1430 at ACS Training Center (Bldg 647)

Nov 6 – Money Management – 0930 – 1100 at ACS Financial Resilience Center (Bldg 647)

Nov 7- 8 – Ten Steps to a Federal Resume – 0900 – 1300 at ACS

Nov 8 – Employment Orientation – 0900 – 1030 at ACS

Nov 8 – Training Holiday – BN/ BDE Offices Closed

Nov 11 – Veteran’s Day Holiday – BN/ BDE Offices Closed

Nov 12 – FRG Essential (FRG 101, Key Caller, Funds Mgmt) – 0900 – 1300 at ACS

Nov 13 – Basics of Budgeting – 0930 – 1100 at ACS Financial Resilience Center (Bldg 647)

Nov 14 – Car Buying – 0930 – 1100 at ACS Financial Resilience Center (Bldg 647)

Nov 15 – Employment Orientation – 0900 – 1030 at ACS

Nov 19 – FRG Essential (FRG 101, Key Caller) – 1800 – 2000 at ACS

Nov 20 – EFMP Working Group – 1000 – 1130 at ACS

Nov 20 – Credit Report & Score – 0930 – 1100 at ACS Financial Resilience Center (Bldg 647)

Nov 20 – FRG Essential (Funds Management) – 1800 – 1930 at ACS

Nov 27 – Basic Investing & TSP – 0930 – 1100 at ACS Financial Resilience Center (Bldg 647)

Nov 28 – Civilian Resume Writing Class – 0900 – 1030 at ACS

Nov 28 – Thanksgiving Day – BN Office Closed

Nov 29 – Training Holiday – BN Office Closed

Saturday, November 2 Richardson Field, located across from Aloha Stadium 8:00 a.m. – Noon Free Admission Open to the Public

Hale Koa Luau Garden

Adult: $34.95

E1-E5: $27.95

Youth (11 - 17): $19.95

Hale Koa Luau Garden

Adult: $34.95

E1-E5: $27.95

Youth (11 - 17): $19.95

Children (4 - 10): $10.95

Lobster can be added to Youth & Child meals for an additional $15.00

Meal portions appropriate to age group.

Tickets on sale now! (808) 955-9676.

Children (4 - 10): $10.95

Lobster can be added to Youth & Child meals for an additional $15.00

Meal portions appropriate to age group.

Tickets on sale now! (808) 955-9676.

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38th Annual Fall Craft Fair

Hickam Arts & Craft Center

Saturday, November 9, 2013

9 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Hickam Arts & Crafts Center, 335 Kuntz Ave.

Over 130 booths of all original and handmade arts and crafts.

Live entertainment, pony rides, and make-n-takes for the keiki.

OPEN to the PUBLIC, and can be accessed via Elliott Street, off of

Nimitz Hwy

Monday, November 11, 2013 A Salute to our Heroes! 10:30am - 4:00pm In honor of our men and women of the joint Armed Forces and First Responders, Wet'n'Wild Hawaii will open its gates on Monday, November 11, 2013 and provide FREE admission to all active-duty, reservist, Veteran and retired Military personnel along with First Responders (Police, EMS, Paramedics, Sheriff, and Fire Fighters) with a valid government issued ID. A day of festivities with live entertainment, games, prize giveaways and much more! Friends and Family members get $19.99 each + tax General Admission with a valid Military or Government issued ID at the ticket booth. Valid up to 4 discounts.

Waikiki Holiday Parade

November 29, 2013 7:00pm - 9:00pm

The parade begins at Fort DeRussy and ends at Queen Kapiolani Park

The Waikiki Holiday Parade commemorates Pearl Harbor

by honoring survivors and veterans in memory of the attacks from December 7, 1941. Local Hawaiian bands, marching bands from the mainland, military units, local officials and dignitaries march down torch-lit Kalakaua

Avenue along Waikiki Beach. It is held annually the Friday following Thanksgiving Day and hosts thousands of

spectators

Gabriel Iglesias is one of the most successful stand-up comedians today performing to sold out audiences all over the United States and abroad. In addition to success as a standup comedian, Gabriel is making a name for himself in the feature film and television arenas. This past April Comedy Central premiered “Gabriel Iglesias: Aloha Fluffy” in an unprecedented two hour comedy special airing over two consecutive weekends. “Gabriel Iglesias: Aloha Fluffy” is currently available on DVD and digital download from Amazon, iTunes and at Wal-Mart and follows in the footsteps of his highly successful first two DVD specials, “Hot & Fluffy” and “I’m Not Fat…I’m Fluffy” which have sold well over 1 million copies.

No ticket limit. All ages need to purchase a ticket for entry. No babies in arms. ASL seating available. $40.00 reserved seating Payment Accepted by: Cash/Visa/Master Card/Discover/American Express Service Fees: Box Office sales – $1.00 per tix facility fee Applicable fees apply to all Ticketmaster Phone/Internet/Outlet sales. Processing fee Ticketmaster Phone/Internet sales $2.80 per order. Ticketmaster Outlet Locations: Oahu Walmart – Pearl City, Keeaumoku, Kunia, Mililani, Kapolei Outer Island Walmart – Kahului, Lihue, Hilo & Kona Ticketmaster Phone Sales/Information line: 1-800-745-3000 TDD (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf): Ticketmaster: 1-800-474-4833 Blaisdell Box Office: (808) 527-5436

Comedy Central LIVE Gabriel Iglesias November 30th, 2013 Blaisdell Arena Doors open at 6:30 pm Show begins at 7:30 pm

Pre-sale tickets available Sat, Nov. 2, 2013 8:30am at Schofield Barracks LTS Office (808) 655-9971

Tickets will be sold on a first come, first serve basis.

Limit 6 tickets per person on first day of sale. No limit thereafter.

Ticket purchaser must have a military ID card and be 18 years of age or older.

Purchaser must be in line, no stand ins

Pro Bowl 2014 January 26, 2014 Sunday Aloha Stadium Ticket Prices:

$50.00 - $135.00

Sesame Street and the USO are bringing the furry, fuzzy and friendly muppets to military families around the world.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

Introducing Katie, a military kid on Sesame Street who is moving to a new place

Free admission for military families and their children Mini-show and giveaways

For tour information

MBA

27th Islandwide Christmas Crafts and Food Expo

Nov 29th, 30, Dec 1st

Aloha! WELCOME TO HAWAII'S LARGEST AND BEST-ATTENDED CRAFT FAIRS! Open Fri & Sat to 9pm Shop air- conditioned comfort. Enjoy meals, snacks to buy. General Admission Adults$4.00 Military Family & Seniors 65+$3.00 Children 12 yrs and youngerFree PRODUCED BY CAROLINE-HAWAII CRAFT FAIRS INC. SINCE 1987

Start your Christmas shopping early at the Schofield

Arts & Crafts

Holiday Craft Sale

Saturday and Friday

November 15-16

9AM- 4PM.

Pottery, Quilts, Ceramics & Jewelry will be available for

purchase.

Schofield Arts & Crafts BLDG. 572 (Next to the Bowling Center)

919 HUMPHREYS ROAD

Call 808-655-4202 For more info.

COLOR VIBE 5K November 11, 2013 9:00am - 11:00am

Aloha Stadium

99-500 Salt Lake Boulevard Aiea, Hawaii 96701

www.thecolorvibe.com/honolulu.php Get ready Honolulu we are coming to Aloha Stadium and are bringing you the most colorful fun-filled

day of your life! Come join the fun in this Veterans Day 5K run with color. You’ll have more color on you

than your happy levels can handle! So get your friends and family stretched out for this amazing color

blast event where you'll get blasted with color while you run the Color Vibe 5K. Color Vibe is here, and

you’re about to get tagged!

EWA HISTORIC VETERANS DAY FAMILY TRAIN RIDE November 11, 2013

Ewa Train Museum

91-1001 Renton Rd Ewa Beach, Hawaii 96706

www.4ewa.org Please see our website for exact train ride and event schedule

Riders on the classic Hawaiian narrow gauge railway at beautiful scenic West Oahu shoreline enjoy our

annual holiday charter rides and the next one will be Monday, November 11, Veterans Day, a State and

Federal Holiday. Seats are limited on this special charter so please RSVP as soon as possible.

Sometimes we will also add a second train ride so check our website.

This is a family event for anyone who enjoys a scenic Hawaiian railway ride. Historic narration and

WW-II era music make this a great nostalgic ride into past era of the classic Oahu Railway

BANK OF HAWAII FAMILY SUNDAY - GREAT KHAN! November 17, 2013 11:00am - 5:00pm

Honolulu Academy of Art

900 S Beretania Honolulu, Hawaii 96814

honolulumuseum.org Make paper: Learn how to turn note scraps into elegant handmade paper.

Make a woven pouch: Weave a mini coin purse out of yarn and a cardboard loom.

Watch Khanate of the Golden Horde warriors at battle, and learn how to combat as fiercely as they do!

See real weapons and armor from Asia and Europe.

Test your aim at the archery range. (Moms, don't worry, kids use safety blunt-tipped arrows.)

The LEGO® Enthusiasts Association of Hawaii (LEAHI) show-off their latest creation, a castle fit for a

khan or khanum.

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OAHU EVENTS INFORMATION

November 2013

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November Craft Fairs NOV 2 Season's Best Craft & Gift Fair, Aliiolani Elementary School, 1240 7th Ave, Kaimuki, 8 am - 2 pm 200+ booths of crafts, gifts & food. NOV 2 Aiea High School Craft Fair, 98-1276 Ulune St., Aiea, 9 am - 2 pm Fabulous local arts, crafts, plants and produce, unique gift items, ono food, games for kids, & door prizes! 90 booths. NOV 2 Hanalani Schools' Annual Holiday Craft Fair, Hanalani Schools Student Activity Center, 94-294 Anania Dr., Mililani, 9 am - 2 pm Local & unique crafts, arts, gift items and merchandise! NOV 9 Noelani Craft and Children's Fair, Noelani Elementary School, 2655 Woodlawn Dr., Manoa, 8 am - 2 pm Handmade crafts, delicious food, keiki rides. 100 booths. O'ahu NOV 9 Season's Best Craft & Gift Fair, Aiea Elementary School, 99-371 Moanalua Rd., 8 am - 2 pm 150+ booths of crafts, gifts & food. O'ahu NOV 9 Holiday Craft Fair, Leilehua High School, 1515 California Ave., Wahiawa, 9 am–2 pm A variety of craft and hand made items along with delicious food, ono bake goods, plants, orchids, live music and entertainment, and door prizes! O'ahu NOV 15 Christmas Craft Fair at Dole Cannery, Honolulu, Dole Cannery, Honolulu, 7:30 am - 2:30 pm 75+ booths with handcrafted items. Free admission. Parking at Dole Cannery parking garage $3.50 with validation. NOV 30 - DEC 1 Hawaii Okinawa Center Winter Craft Fair, Hawaii Okinawa Center, 94-587 Ukee St., Waipio Gentry Business Park, Sat: 9am - 3pm, Sun: 9am - 2 pm, Open to the public. Over 160 craft booths. Food, andagi, entertainment, silent auction and Santa.