Belvoir Briefs for July 1

FCC providers needed
The Fort Belvoir Family Child Care program is seeking candidates to become FCC providers on-post. Please stop by the FCC office located in building 950 to fill out an application or call 703-805-9137/9134/9132 for information.

Change of Charter
The Product Manager-Force Protection Systems will hold a Change of Charter Ceremony at Woodlawn Chapel on July 9. Lt. Col. James K. Choung, who assumed his current position as the PM-FPS on June 8, 2007, will relinquish command to Lt. Col. Christopher J. Lackovic in a formal ceremony scheduled to begin at 10 a.m.

Bookmobile schedule
Schedule for Community Centers for July (including July 5): 20 Minute Story Time-ages Preschool-3rd Grade After Story time check out a book (Check out Pre-K through 6th grade): Mondays: 10 to 10:45 a.m. at Lewis Village, 11 to 11:45 a.m. at George Washington; Wednesdays: 10 to 10:45 a.m. at Vernondale, 11 to 11:45 a.m. at Faifax Village.

Book check out only for pre-K to sixth grade: Woodlawn Village stops will be on Mondays from noon to 12:45 p.m.; noon to 12:20 p.m.for Gristmill and 12:25 to 12:45 p.m. for Orchard.

Show and Shine Car and Bike Show
Fort Belvoir's 2nd Annual Show & Shine Car Show takes place on July 17 at P2 Field (Fremont Parade Field along Route 1 - North Post at the intersection of Goethals and Constitution roads) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy food, games, music, and family fun for all! Free to come as a spectator and $15 to show your car or bike. Awards presented for class winners and trophy given for best in show! Call 703-806-4088, for more information or visit BelvoirMWR.com for flyer and registration form.

Free activities for kids in the housing areas
Outreach staff from Child, Youth & School Services offers enrichment activities at the housing community centers. All activities are free. Children and youth must be accompanied by an adult. Activities are held from 10 a.m. to noon.

July 2 and July 21 at George Washington Community Center; Tuesday, July 6 and Thursday, July 29 at Vernondale Community Center; Thursday, July 8 and Tuesday, July 20 at Lewis Village Community Center; Monday, July 12 and Tuesday, July 27 at Fairfax Community Center; Wednesday, July 14 and Friday, July 30 at Woodlawn Community Center For more information, call 703-805-1906.

Whitewater rafting at Harper's Ferry
Join Outdoor Recreation and River & Trail Outfitters on the final stretches of the Shenandoah River as it tumbles into the Potomac, carving a 6.5-mile watercourse through the Blue Ridge Mountains. Travel on these two rivers through three states (Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia) on a 4.5 hour guided whitewater rafting trip.

You'll go through class I-III whitewater, made up of some mellow water, permitting splashing and floating, multiple riffles and ledges, and challenging rapids such as "Bull Falls" and "White Horse." The trips are July 10 and Aug. 14.

The cost is $74 per person and includes transportation, picnic lunch, rafting guide, and all equipment. Departure from ODR is 6:45 a.m. and return is at 5 p.m. Sign up at least 1 week before the event. Note: No Refunds For more information, call Outdoor Recreation at 703-805-1226.

Mount Vernon Genealogical Society
On July 20, the Mount Vernon Genealogical Society will meet in room 112 of the Hollin Hall Senior Center in Alexandria. Va., July 20 at 1 p.m. The meeting is free and open to the public. The meeting will feature a presentation entitled "Using the Mount Vernon Family History Center," presented by Ray A. Letteer.

Letteer serves as a family history consultant for his local congregation. He is also the senior information assurance official for the U.S. Marine Corps.

The Hollin Hall Senior Center is four miles south of Alexandria just off Fort Hunt Road at 1500 Shenandoah Road in Alexandria.

For more information, visit MVGenealogy.org. Call Harold McClendon at 703-360-0920 or e-mail him at haroldm@erols.com with any questions.

Book seeks submissions from military nurses
If you are a military nurse, The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, wants to know how you would complete this sentence:

"You'll know you're a military nurse when..."

STTI will publish a book filled with responses from nurses in all branches of the military service this fall. Simply visit militarynursebook.org and submit an answer in 500 words or less.

Day trip to the Big Apple
The Community Center wants to take you on a trip to New York City on July 24 for $45. Spend a fun-filled day in fabulous New York City for shopping on upscale Madison Avenue, taking in a show on Broadway or wandering the city streets. Bus departs Fort Belvoir Community Center at 8 a.m. and returns between 10:30 and 11:30 p.m. Sign up now at the Community Center, Building 1200, Taylor Road. For more information, call 703-805-3714.

Movies on the Lawn series
Come out for an evening of free entertainment and activities. Fort Belvoir DFMWR has partnered with the USO to bring the Movies on the Lawn series back to Fort Belvoir. They can all be seen at the Fort Belvoir amphitheater located on the corner of Gunston and Abbot roads.

The events include live entertainment, youth activities made possible by CYSS and snacks thanks to the USO. The entertainment kicks off at 6 p.m. and the movie starts after sundown. The next movie, July 9, is "Astro Boy" with entertainment by USA Express and the Michael King Experience. All events are subject to cancellation due to weather. Please call the Fort Belvoir information number at 703-805-3030 for event status. For information and questions regarding this event please call the Fort Belvoir Community Center at 703-805-3714.

Functional Training Program
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, beginning July 19, 5:30 to 6:30 a.m. or 6:30 to 7:30 a.m.

This is a program for developing operational fitness for military personnel. Sixty-minute sessions are designed to improve mobility, strength and energy and to exceed the standard military fitness program. For more information, call Graves Fitness Center at 703-806-5368 or The Body Shop at 703-806-3100.

Sport Fishing on the Chesapeake Bay
Join Outdoor Recreation for a day of Chesapeake Bay Sport fishing. Cost is $91 per person and includes transportation, 8-hour fishing charter, rods, fishing bait, fishing license, tackle, coolers on board, and ice to keep your catch cold while on the boat. The trip is July 31 4:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Fishing Charter is from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.) Please call 703-805-1226 for more information and to sign for the trip. Please sign up by July 23. The bus departs Outdoor Recreation Building 778, at 4:30 a.m. so arrive early. The Fishing Charter leaves Chesapeake Beach, Maryland at 6 a.m.

2010 Arts and Crafts Contest
Compete for cash prizes against the best artists and artisans in the Army. Just enter your best 2D or 3D artwork in the annual US Army Arts and Crafts Contest. Contact Kawamura Arts and Crafts Center at 703-806-4655. Entry form and Contest Guidelines are on the contest website https://artscrafts.fmwrc. army.mil. Entry deadline is July 5.

CivilianJobs.com job expo
CivilianJobs.com will host a job expo July 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fort Eustis Club, 2123 Pershing Ave., Fort Eustis, Va. All military and prior military may pre-register online at www.CivilianJobs.com and be matched with companies based on your career and geographical preferences.

Veterans who are non-military ID card holders must pre-register for the job fair 14 days prior to the event in order to be placed on the base access roster. Military installations reserve the right to refuse admittance to any military facility. CivilianJobs.com is not responsible for local installation policy. For more information, call 678-819-4170.

Legal Assistance Office closed for July 4
The Fort Belvoir Legal Assistance Office will be closed on July 2 and July 5 in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. The office will reopen July 6.

Community yard sales
The Villages at Belvoir Yard Sales are one weekend a month through October. All residents of The Villages at Belvoir can sell. However, anyone can stop by and make purchases.

Scheduled yard sales this year are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. both days. Residents can only sell during yard sale dates announced and authorized by The Villages at Belvoir, unless otherwise authorized by community management offices.

Upcoming 2010 yard sale dates, weather permitting, are: July 17 and 18; Aug. 14 and 15; Sept. 18 and 19; and Oct. 16 and 17.

6th Annual National Veteran Small Business Conference
Department of Defense organizations and other Federal Agencies will co-sponsor The 6th Annual National Veteran Small Business Conference, which will take place at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, July 19-22. This event, which is hosted annually by The Veteran Small Business Interagency Council has continued to provide opportunities for Veteran-Owned and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business owners to network and to gain valuable knowledge in the world of Federal contracting, while at the same providing Department of Defense and non-DoD Federal Agencies the opportunity to work towards improving their contracting goals.

For more information or to register for The 6th Annual National Veteran Small Business Conference, visit www.nationalveteransconference.com. Or you can contact the Conference Team via phone, 703-695-3220, or e-mail at info@nationalveteransconference.com.

Toastmasters
Toastmasters Club meets at the Barden Education Center every second and fourth Thursday from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Toastmasters provides a way for its members to improve their public speaking and leadership abilities.

"Joseph and the Psalms of David" trip
Please join the Civilian Employee Fund Council Sept. 11 for a trip to Lancaster, Pa. to see "Joseph and Psalms of David." It also includes dinner at theGood and Plenty Family Restaurant.
The trip is open to all Fort Belvoir DoD civilians and one guest on a first come, first serve basis. The bus will leave Community Center at 9 a.m. and return 10:30 p.m. The cost is $80 per person. No credit cards accepted and no refunds.

Call 703-805-4126 for more information.

Hershey Amusement Park
Civilian Employee Fund Council is sponsoring a one day trip on Aug. 21 to Hershey Amusement Park. Trip includes admission to the park, a meal voucher for lunch at the park's food stands, and round trip bus fare.

This trip is open to Fort Belvoir DoD civilians and up to four guests on a first-come, first-served basis. The cost is $40 per person. No credit cards accepted and no refunds.

The bus leaves the Community Center at 7 a.m. and returns around midnight.

For more information, contact Charlene Anderson, 703-805-4126.

Sponsorship training
Classes provide information on how to become an effective sponsor, the duty requirements, and the responsibility of the sponsor, First Sergeant, and Commander. Class is given upon request. For more information, contact ACS Relocation Readiness Program 703-805-5058/3436.

2010 Summer Reading Program
Through Sept. 4
Ages birth (parents read to them) to 11 years: Pick up reading logs at the circulation desk or in the children's area. Read 24 books and return your reading log to us for some fantastic prizes.
Teens: pick up iread bingo card any time at the circulation desk or in the YA area. Complete a bingo card, return your card, and pick out your prize!
Call 806-3323 for details.

U.S. Citizenship Class
Classes in preparation to becoming a U.S. Citizen. Call: ACS Relocation Readiness Team 703-805-5058/3436 for upcoming dates and times.

Levy/Smooth Move
Relocation resources for the PCS transition process and budgeting for your move. Call ACS Relocation Readiness Team, 703-805-5058/3436.

English as a Second Language
Are you interested in learning English as a second language? The ACS Relocation Readiness Program offers these courses. For more information call the ACS Relocation Readiness Team 703-805-5058/3436 for upcoming dates and times.

SHAPE Officers Association
If you are an active duty or retired officer or civilian equivalent and served at SHAPE, its subordinate commands or NATO, you are invited to join the SHAPE Officers Association. The U.S. Chapter of SOA holds frequent luncheons and hosts guest speakers in the D.C. area. We hold golf outings and an annual formal dinner. Current members include some of whom served when SHAPE was in Paris. We welcome new members or those wishing to rejoin.

If interested, please contact Jack Haas at 703-699-0746 and john.haas.ctr@jsf.mil or John Craig at 202-863-2306 and craigj@ndu.edu.

Fabulous Fridays at the Golf Club
Fabulous Fridays is from 6 to 9 p.m., and features free driving range golf balls from 6 to 7:45 p.m., live entertainment on our patio, and great food selections. There are no cover charges or minimums required. Call 806-5878 for more information.

Installation appreciation day
Belvoir Federal Credit Union has its 5th annual Installation Appreciation Day July 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Post Exchange parking lot.

The event includes prizes, food, music and fun and free shredding services.