The USAACE Family Weekly Update provides information on upcoming events and programs for families at Fort Rucker, including a concert called "Music Under the Alabama Stars", the Fort Rucker Job Fair, and employment and volunteer opportunities. The newsletter announces that childcare is now available at the Physical Fitness Center and encourages volunteering as a way to get involved in the community and develop skills.

1. USAACE Weekly
Family Update
12 August 2011
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
1 “MusicUnder the
Alabama Stars”
2 Did You Know – Fort
Rucker Job
Fair/Employment
Readiness
3 Get Involved,
Volunteer!
“”The beginning of
knowledge is the
discovery of something
we do not understand
~ Frank Herbert
Looking for something to do with the family? The 98th Silver Wings Band will
perform a concert series -- “Music Under the Alabama Stars” on 19 August.
Come hear the band perform 20 minutes of patriotic music followed by a
traditional Streamer Ceremony featuring re-enactors from the Wiregrass area,
concluding with a rock concert. The event should last about 1 ½ hours, and is
the CG’s way to say “thanks for your hard work.” Hope to see you there!
For more info call (334) 255-3359 Tot Time -- Wednesdays at 0930 – 1100 & 1330- 1500
Mom & Me -- Mondays at 0930 – 1100
Story Time -- Fridays at 1015 – 1100
*All events held at Early Childhood Activity Center on Dean St.
www.housing.army.mil

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Upcoming Did you Know?
Training/Workshops Fort Rucker’s Job Fair will be held at the Enterprise Civic Center
this year on 17 August from 1000 – 1400. There are over 71
 Thursdays from 4 Aug – 15 Sept -- businesses and organizations with over 650 local jobs and over
Becoming a Love & Logic Parent 900 relocation positions.
Workshop from 9-11am at Early
Childhood Center. (334) 255-3898 Looking for employment? Wanting some resume tips? Interested
in owning a small business? The Fort Rucker Employment
 15 & 16 August --Army Family
Team Building (AFTB) Level I. To
Readiness Program offers all this and more. Debbie Gaydos is the
register call (334) 255-2382 Program Manager and works very closely with local business and
organizations in the wiregrass area. Below are some of the
 18 August – Get R.E.A.L (AFTB classes available through this program:
Concept Block) from 0830 – 1430
at The Commons. To register call Employment Readiness Job Search Classes are offered every
(334) 255-2382
month – next one is 11 & 25 August in Bldg. 5700, Rm 371A from
 20 August – Babysitter Course
8:55 – 9:55 am.
from 0800 – 1600 at Bowden
Terrace Neighborhood Center. To Free Counseling for Small Business Owners on 18 August at 0930
register call (334) 255-2958 in Bldg. 5700, Rm 390. Registration required.
 23 & 30 August – Anger Employment Readiness
Management Workshop from
Bldg. 5700, Rm 390
0900 – 1130 at the Early
Childhood Activity Center. To (334) 255-3949
register or for more information
call (334) 255-3898. Special Offers for Military Families
 30 August – TSP Workshop from
Here are links to unique programs and opportunities for service
1830 – 2030 at the Bowden members and their Families.
Terrace Community Center. To  DoD MWR Online Library’s FREE SAT/ACT Preparation –
reserve your seat call (3340 255- The Peterson’s DoD MWR Library includes free online
9631. Space is limited! practice tests, online SAT/ACT courses, articles and other
useful resources. Visit
http://www.nelnetsolutions.com/dod.
 FREE fitness service hours for Activated National Guard
and Reserve Families. Visit
http://www.acefitness.org/joiningforces/donation-
search.aspx for more information.
 FREE Tutoring at Tutor.com – an online homework help
and tutoring service.
 Sittercity – connects Families with quality local in-home
caregivers. Visit www.sittercity.com for more information.
 Teen High-Adventure Camps – Low-cost, high-adventure
camps at 50 locations for military teens. Visit
https://www.extension.purdue.edu/Adventure_camps/campsdat
e.html for more information.
Registration is open – www.spoiledrottenagain.com or find them on facebook
Children’s
Consignment Sale
www.housing.army.mil
4-8 October 2011

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We Can Do It … Together!
Spouse Club Super Sign-Up
18 August 2011
0900 – 1300
The Landing
Vintage Fashion Show @ 1100
Music
Vendors
Food
Door prizes
Can’t make the super sign-up, but still want to join?
Visit http://ftruckercsc.com
Childcare Now Available at Physical Fitness Center (PFC)
The “Kids on Site” facility is now operating at the Fort Rucker Physical Fitness Center.
Hours of operation are from 0800 – 1300 and 1400 – 1800 Monday – Friday. Children
ages 6 weeks to age 12 who are registered through Child Youth & School Services (CYSS)
are eligible to use the services. Parents must remain on site and the maximum length of
stay is two hours. Punch cards with 8 hours of childcare in 30 minute increments are
available at all CYSS locations, and the PFC at a cost of $32. For more information, call
Parent Central Registration at (334) 255-9638 or the PFC at (334) 255- 2296.
Get Involved, Volunteer!
Volunteering gives you a chance to change lives, besides your own. Now that
the kids are back in school and you have some “me time” why not considering
spending some of it volunteering in and around the Fort Rucker Community?
How do I get started? Stop by the Installation Volunteer Coordinator’s office (Bldg. 5700, Room 390) to get
registered. This is a really important step in volunteering. Registration provides you with benefits such as training
and recognition.
Where can I volunteer? Fort Rucker offers many opportunities for individuals to volunteer, and in various
capacities. Here are just a few:
 Thift Shop  Equestrian Center
 Vet Clinic  Schools on Fort Rucker
 American Red Cross at Lyster,  Scouts
 Army Community Service (ACS)  Coach sports/cheerleading
And so much more!
Why volunteer? Volunteering allows you to learn or develop a new skill, be a part of the community, meet people,
receive a sense of accomplishment, create leadership, enhance career opportunities, assist with college scholarship
applications, and to have fun!
Installation Volunteer Coordinator, Karen Hayes
Bldg. 5700, Rm 390
(334) 255-3643