Belvoir Briefs for June 18

SJA office relocating
Beginning Monday, the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, (including its legal assistance, claims, military justice and other sections) will be moving to its new location on 16th Street at 9910 Lowen Road, Bldg. 702, Fort Belvoir, VA 22079-5593. The phone numbers will remain the same.
Brunch for dads
Father's Day Buffet at the Officers' Club is Sunday. Seatings are at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and reservations are required.
The buffet costs $27.95 for club members and $29.95 for non-members; children 7 to 12 years old, $12.50; and 6 and younger, free.
Reservations are available by calling 703-780-0930, ext. 600.
Resident survey
More participation is needed for the annual Department of the Army Resident Survey which ends June 30 and was recently mailed to all residents of The Villages at Belvoir. Participation by all residents is very important and provides a more accurate picture of how well their on-post housing needs are being met.
Information provided from the survey helps the Residential Communities Liaison Office and the private partner to make better decisions in providing the services and facilities important to families living on Fort Belvoir.
Answers posted to the survey are strictly confidential. No personal data is tabulated and the survey will not identify the family or where they live.
More information is available through Raisa Pines, 703-805-0034.
DLA Toastmasters
Toastmasters International club is designed to improve people's verbal and written communication skills and presentations. The club also enhances skills in listening, evaluation, leadership and mentoring.
The DLA Toastmasters Club 3772 meets Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Conference Room 3501 in the Andrew T. McNamara Headquarters Complex. Guests are welcome.
Information is available from toastmasters.org or through Lydia Morales, Lydia.Morales@DTRA.MIL, 703-767-4976.
International spouses
The International Spouse Group has a potluck meeting Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Vernondale Village Community Center, 9532 Troth Way. New, foreign-born spouses and members are welcome. People should bring a favorite dish from their native country to share.
The group offers information on programs, English as a Second Language, citizenship, jobs, the Metro and more.
Information is available through Christine Robinson, christine.robinson5@us.army.mil, 703-805-3436.
Learn the Metro
The International Spouse group has a Metro Field Trip Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to Washington, D.C. Registration is required and newcomers are welcome.
More information and registration is available through Christine Robinson, christine.robinson5@us.army.mil or 703-805-3436.
Festival fun
Outdoor Recreation can drive you to the Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival Saturday at National Harbor with four- and six-hour tours that include tasting, festival admission and transportation. ODR also visits Leesburg's Summer Brewfest June 27.
Information on both trips is available by calling 703-805-1226.
Family camping
Outdoor Recreation has a family campout from 8 a.m. Saturday to noon Sunday. Families are invited to pitch their tents on the field next to the Outdoor Recreation building and sleep under the stars.
During the day, family members can fish, take archery, join a scavenger hunt with prizes, and hike along the Accotink Bay.
The cost is $5 per person, which includes a tent space, fishing clinic, archery lesson, a scavenger hunt, sporting equipment, and s'mores over an outdoor fire pit. An extra large charcoal grill is provided for community grilling and three fire pits are available for roasting marshmallows. Campers only need to bring their tent, sleeping bag, camping supplies, food and water.
People with none of their own camping equipment or who don't know what they need can come to Outdoor Recreation for help. ODR is also accepting payment and reservations.
More information is available by calling 703-805-1226.
CYS in housing
Staff from Child and Youth Services bring arts and crafts activities to the housing community centers. The events are free and open to all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
More information is available by calling 805-9117.
Scheduled events are:
Bubble Mania, for ages 3 to 5, Lewis Village, 10 to 11 a.m., Tuesday and June 30.
Food, Fun & Reading, for kindergartners through second graders, Vernondale Village, 1 to 2 p.m., Tuesday and June 30.
Palette of Fun, for third- and fourth-graders, George Washington Village, 10 to 11 a.m., June 25 and July 2.
Entomology, for fifth- and sixth-graders, Fairfax Village, 1 to 2 p.m., June 25 and July 2.
Army Birthday Celebrations, Decorate cupcakes and celebrate the Army's Birthday, today, 10 to 11 a.m., George Washington; and 1 to 2 p.m., Fairfax.
Red Cross classes
Fort Belvoir's American Red Cross Office offers the following classes in June:
• Pet First Aid, Friday, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.;
• Babysitter Training, June 27, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The office is at 9716 Middleton Road. Information is available from redcrossnca.org or by calling 805-2057.
Freedom Fest
Fort Belvoir's MWR's annual Freedom Fest is July 4 at P-2 Field on Route 1. The event, from 5:30 to 9:15 p.m., includes food, vendors, family fun and fireworks. The event is open to military and DoD ID cardholders.
Arts and crafts contest
The deadline to enter projects into the 2009 Arts and Crafts Contest is June 30. Artists can compete for cash against the best artists and artisans in the Army with their best 2D and 3D artwork.
Complete rules, entry forms and information are available through Kawamura Arts and Crafts, 703-806-4655. Registration is also available via https://artscrafts. fmwrc.army.mil.
Boating safety
The Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 25-8 offers a boating safety class from 6 to 8 p.m. July 6 to 9, which meets the requirements established by Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia. All regions fine boat operators who have no evidence of taking a boating safety class. Requirements differ by state.
The class meets at West Marine, 601 S. Patrick St., Alexandria, 22313. Students get a manual, a certificate, and class-completion card.
The cost is $40/student, $60 for a couple who shares the manual.
Enrollment is available via e-mail to Rich Miller, eaglesailor75@cox.net.
Deployment and family readiness
The Mobilization/Deployment and Family Readiness Program conducts the following monthly classes:
July 2, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Family Readiness Group Roundtable: for all FRG leaders, unit commanders, first sergeants and FRG volunteers. The topic in July is the American Red Cross. FRGs should register by calling 805-5683 or 703-805-4590.
July 13, 10 a.m. to noon, Pre-Deployment Workshop: a discussion concerning preparing for deployment and learning about resources available for servicemembers, DoD civilians, and their family members, including before, during and after the deployment period.
July 15, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., FRG Essentials: Basic FRG information for FRG leaders, volunteers and members, as well as Family Readiness Support Assistants, commanders and first sergeants.
July 20, 10 a.m. to noon, Reintegration Workshop: Preparing for the return of a loved one, or adjusting after the return, as a family; what to expect and resources to help, for Soldiers, DoD Civilians, and family members.
Classes are in the ACS Classroom, Bldg. 200, Belvoir Road.
More information and registration is available by calling 703-805-5683 or 703-805-4590.
Child care may be available with early registration.
Dog Park now open
Fort Belvoir Outdoor Recreation now has a full-time dog park available. The Dog Park is open from dawn to dusk seven days a week and is free of charge. The park is next to Outdoor Recreation Bldg. 778.
Rules and other information are listed on the park's fence. A few general rules are: All dogs must have current rabies and all other vaccinations. Dogs must wear current state license tags, and must be leashed upon entering and exiting the park. Dogs must be older than 4 months to play in the dog park.
Dogs should not be left unattended and they must be in the owner's view at all times. Owners are responsible for picking up pet waste. A trash can and dog bags are outside the park.
More information is available by calling 703-805-3081 or 703-805-1774.
Saturday AFTB
Fort Belvoir Army Family Team Building offers a Saturday, Level 1, Navigating The Military Life AFTB class, July 18. The location for the free, one-day class is 9800 Belvoir Road, Bldg. 200. Free onsite childcare will be provided. Children must be registered with Child and Youth Services before the class. The deadline for childcare is July 6.
More information and reservations are available through Colandra Sealey, 703-805-5556 or via e-mail to fb-mwr-aftb@conus.army.mil.
Found items
Over the past several months, the Directorate of Emergency Services, Law Enforcement Lost and Found Property Custodian have collected several unclaimed bicycles and other items. Items are held for 90 days before they are turned over to the Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office.
People who have lost any items and want to find out if they have been recovered by DES Police may contact Tim Brown, lost and found property custodian, 703-806-0146. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mondays through Fridays and voice mail is available after normal duty hours. Some reasonable proof of ownership is required to claim any found property.
Religion
Orthodox Divine
A Feast of SS. Peter and Paul Liturgies is June 29 at 9 a.m. in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel in Woodlawn Chapel.
A Feast of Vladimir of Kyiv is at 9 a.m. July 15, also in the chapel.
Non-Orthodox are welcome.
Jewish
Fort Belvoir Jewish Congregation's Family Service is at 7 p.m. Friday. A Friday Night Service is June 26 at 8 p.m. at Belvoir Chapel.
The congregation has a Saturday Service June 27 and celebrates Connor Chroman's Bar Mitzvah.
The congregation is looking for all Jewish Soldiers and families new to Belvoir.
Information is available from Sara Astrow, 703-806-4196.
Five-Day Clubs help needed
Five-Day Clubs, or Backyard Bible Clubs, are scheduled in selected housing areas on Fort Belvoir from July 20 to 24. High School-age youth are needed to be missionaries to lead and teach the clubs. Missionaries are required to complete a week of training in Richmond, Va., in June. Also, sponsors are needed to sponsor the clubs in each housing area. Sponsors' duties include hosting and distributing promotional material.
Interested volunteers may contact Mike Webb, 703-806-4179, michael.webb13@us.army.mil.
Pianist wanted
The Fort Belvoir's Garrison Chaplain Office is looking for a pianist for the 8 a.m. Protestant worship service.
More information about the paid, contract position is available from chaplain Lt. Col. James King, 703-806-4317 or 4316.
Protestant
• Awana?
Fort Belvoir's Protestant Community is considering starting an Awana program Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8 p.m., for youth pre-kindergarten through 6th grade.
Planners need teachers and students to make it a reality. Pre-registration is ongoing through July 24 for teachers and students. If there is enough interest, planners expect to start the class Sept. 9, and expect it to run through May.
Registration and more information are available through Mike Webb, 703-806-4179, michael.webb13@us.army.mil.
• Protestant Women
The Protestant Women of the Chapel starts new summer Bible Studies July 9. The group's main meetings are Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Belvoir Chapel.
Free childcare is available for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old.
A homeschool room is available for school-aged children - parents are asked to bring work for their children.
The PWOC also has two weekly evening studies Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Religious Education Center and Wednesdays from 7 to 8:45 p.m. in the REC Library. More information is available from Jennifer Nicholas, 703-781-0916.
Barden Education Center
Valley Forge Christian College
A representative from Valley Forge Christian College provides a briefing on its programs and financial aid available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 25 at Barden Education Center.
VFCC is accredited by The Middle States Association of College and Schools and is certified by The State Council of Higher Education of Virginia.
The school offers degrees in theology, business administration, elementary education and more. The campus is at 13909 Smoketown Road, Woodbridge, Va., 22192.
More information is available by calling 703-580-4810 or from the Web site, vfcc.edu/woodbridge.
Park University
Park University summer internet classes are under way. Registration for Fall 1 begins July 5. Onsite classes begin Aug. 10, with a registration deadline of Aug. 7; and internet classes begin Aug. 17, with a registration deadline of Aug. 14.
More information is available by calling 703-781-8456 or from the Web sites, park.edu/Virginia or ftmy@park.edu.
ODU
Military Career Transition Program's Master of Science in Education summer classes at Old Dominion University begin Monday. The second summer session begins June 19. Non-degree applications are being accepted now for summer and fall classes. Non-degree students become degree-seeking after beginning the program.
The Master of Science in Education is an initial licensure program that transfers to 44 states and DoD schools around the world. Licensure is offered in elementary, middle school and high school. Active/retired military, military spouses and qualified civilians are eligible for the program.
Personnel who transfer before completing the program locally can finish their program by taking online or video streamed courses.
More information is available at odu.edu/mctp or by calling Belvoir ODU office, 703-781-8102 for an appointment with an adviser.
UMUC
University of Maryland University College is registering for summer classes.
UMUC is in Barden Education Center, Rooms 126 and 128.
Office hours are Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Fridays, 9 a.m. to noon.
More information is available through Barbara McKaig, 703-781-0059, bmckaig@umuc.edu.
Central Michigan University
CMU Summer I classes begin Friday, and Summer II classes begin July 7. Classes are available at six locations in the D.C metro area, including Belvoir.
CMU accepts applications year round. Classes are conducted on alternating weekends or weekday evenings. New classes begin every six weeks. Degree completion is available in 18 months or less.
More information is available through Mary Pat Mabeus, 703-360-5336.
CMU is in Room 139 of Barden Education Center.
Webster University
Registration at Webster University is open for fall classes, which begin Aug. 15. The GRE/GMAT is not required for admissions.
Evening classes are conducted at Barden Education Center and additional programs are offered in the D.C. Metro area at Bolling and Andrews air force bases, and the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery.
Webster University offers five, nine-week terms each year, with some transferable credits.
Office hours are Mondays to Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Fridays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
More information is available by calling 703-781-7942. Webster offices are in Room 143 of Barden, or are reachable via e-mail to belvoir@webster.edu, or from the Web site, webster.edu/dcmetro.