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Up Front for May 10
Shirley Contracting construction crews will complete the majority of the widening of Gunston Road by May 15. The two year project stretches from 12th Street to John J. Kingman Road and improves traffic flow on the installation’s most traveled street. All construction is expected to be finished by July 1.
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DES Journal for May 10
For the week of May 5, Directorate of Emergency Services reports the following.
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Belvoir Briefs for May 10
The new hours for the recycling center at 6010 Pohick Road (bldg 1089 of operation are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The center is closed on weekends and government holidays. The 24-hours drop off location still be open and available.
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Religious Briefs for May 10
The Protestant Women of the Chapel’s semi-annual Free Market is Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Woodlawn Chapel. They need items now to give away. Start cleaning out your closets, drawers, garages and basements now for items that you no longer want. Collection of donations of gently used items will be Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Woodlawn Chapel. Please only donate items that are in good shape and working condition. Please separate clothes by size. If you have big items or lots of stuff, please bring someone to help you unload and bring things inside. If you are interested in volunteering, contact outreach@pwocfortbelvoir.org.
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Entertainment Briefs for May 10
The Northern Virginia Chapter of the International Plastic Modelers Society hosts Model Classic 2012, Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Fairfax High School, 3501 Rebel Run, Fairfax, Va. The event features hundreds of museum-quality scale models, contests, raffles, activities and more. Admission is $8 for adults or $10 for the entire family.
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Sports & Recreation Briefs for May 10
Fort Belvoir Headquarters Battalion is looking for interested runners for the 2012 Fort Belvoir Ten-Miler Team to start morning training runs May 17. Fort Belvoir will have two teams participating in the annual Army Ten-Miler Oct. 21 in Washington, D.C. One team will compete in the Open category and the other will compete in the Active Duty Mixed (co-ed) category.
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Up Front for May 3
Flager Road will be closed between 18th and 21st streets from Monday to May 21, weather permitting. Emergency equipment will have access to the work area. The proper signage will be placed at affected areas for proper traffic flow.
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DES Journal for May 3
For the week of April 29, Directorate of Emergency Services reports the following.
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Belvoir Briefs for May 3
During Memorial Day weekend, The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors hosts its 18th Annual TAPS Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp for children and teens from across the country. Current servicemembers and recent veterans are needed as volunteer mentors.
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Religious Briefs for May 3
The Fort Belvoir Chapel community is excited to have the Rev. Leo Patlanghug participate in several events at the chapel on Wednesday and 10. Author of "Grace Before Meals: Recipes For a Family Life," he has also won a cooking competition on "Throw Down with Bobby Flay." Born in Baltimore and currently a member of the faculty at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, Md., Leo travels the U.S. and Canada sharing his cooking talents and his love of God.
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Entertainment Briefs for May 3
The Northern Virginia Country Western Dance Association hosts a smoke-free, alcohol-free dance Saturday at Luther Jackson Middle School, 3020 Gallows Road, Falls Church, Va.
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Sports & Recreation Briefs for May 3
Connelly Pool Complex season pool passes are on sale to Officers’ Club Members at the Officers’ Club Member Services window.
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Up Front for April 26
The 2012 Off-Duty Safety Awareness presentation, titled "If You Accept the Risks, Can You Afford the Costs?" is one of the best safety presentations seen in a while. It takes a few minutes, but it is well worth the time. The goal is to give commanders and leaders the knowledge to educate, empower and challenge Soldiers, and to raise awareness, as the Army enters this critical juncture and deadliest period of the fiscal year, the spring and summer months. The presentation can be found at: http://safety.army.mil/ODSAP (AKO login is required).
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Eagle on the Street for April 26
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Road construction for April 26
Flager Road closed between 18th and 21st streets from May 7 to May 21.
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DES Journal for April 26
For the week of April 21, Directorate of Emergency Services reports the following.
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Belvoir Briefs for April 26
The morning outbound traffic pattern at Walker Gate changed on April 18. From 5-9 a.m., Monday through Friday, traffic exiting Fort Belvoir onto Mount Vernon Memorial Highway will only be permitted to turn right. People needing to reach Richmond Highway (Route 1) are encouraged to leave post through Pence Gate. There is no change to incoming traffic at Walker Gate.
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Religious Briefs for April 26
National Prayer Breakfast Plan now to attend the Fort Belvoir National Prayer Breakfast May 3 at 6:30 a.m. at the Fort Belvoir Officers’ Club. The guest speaker will be Ed Grinnan, editor of Guideposts. Reserve your seat by noon, Monday through email to Chaplain (Maj.) Kristi Pappas at kristi.p.pappas.mil@mail.mil.
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Entertainment Briefs for April 26
International Tattoo The Virginia International Tattoo returns Friday through Sunday to Scope Arena, Norfolk, Va., and will feature all five branches of the military and more than 900 performers from all around the world. For more information, contact Dominga Gardner at dgardner@vafest.org or (757) 282-2820 or visit www.vafest.org/2012/tattoo.php.
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Sports & Recreation Briefs for April 26
Sonic Boom Invitational track meet Fort Belvoir hosts the 8th annual Sonic Boom Invitational track meet Saturday at Pullen track. Registration is at 8 a.m. and the coach’s meeting is at 8:45. The entry fee is $4 for individual athletes and $8 per relay team. $300 team fee includes 6 relays.
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