The document provides information about various upcoming events and opportunities in the local community, including: 1) A re-enactment of a naval expedition looking for volunteers in period costumes. 2) A new program to provide tuition assistance and other support for military spouses. 3) Information about scholarships for active and veteran service members and their families from the Pat Tillman Foundation. 4) Various community and family events happening in early July such as an art show, ice cream social, golf tournament, and trip to Mount St. Helens.

1. -790575-609600<br /> WEEKLY UPDATE<br />July 3, 2011<br />GREAT OPPORTUNITIES<br />RE-ENACTORS WANTED A local Daughters of the American Revolution chapter is looking for volunteers for the Wilkes Monument rededication ceremony July 5 to re-enact, in 1841 period costumes, Lt. Charles Wilkes’ naval surveying expedition in Puget Sound. The ceremony will take place at 2 p.m. at the monument on Joint Base Lewis-McChord Lewis North. Passes for access to JBLM to participate are available with prior coordination. Contact Gail Sawyer at 848-3176.

2. HEROES AT HOME II: JBLM has an exciting new program for all active duty military spouses assigned to JBLM after 2005. To be eligible the spouse must be dislocated from a job or underemployed. They provide tuition assistance, funding for books or childcare, career counseling, educational planning, resume building, interview preparation. To take advantage of this wonderful opportunity call 253-966- 7366 or 360-570-4271 or visit the Stone Education Center on Lewis Main. For information visit www.heroesathome2.com. Don’t delay they need you enrolled by October!

3. THE PAT TILLMAN FOUNDATION'S MILITARY SCHOLARS PROGRAM: supports our nation's active and veteran servicemembers and their families by removing financial barriers to completing a degree or certification program of choice. The scholarships cover not only direct study-related expenses such as tuition and fees, but also other needs, including housing and child care http://www.pattillmanfoundation.org/tillman-military-scholars/

4. McChord art show Adults are invited to bring in their creative works June 27 to July 3 for an art exhibit July 5 to 19 at the McChord Library. The arts and crafts will be on display for the “Midsummer Knight’s Read” summer reading program. Smaller and more delicate works will be placed in a display cabinet. For more information and entry guidelines, call the library at 982-3454.

5. Ice Cream Day Get a FREE sundae with lunch on July 8 at the Cascade Community Center. For more information call 253-964-0331.

6. The JBLM Golf Tournament is held at the Whispering Firs Golf Course on July 8, shotgun start at 1 p.m. Four player scramble at $75 per player includes green fees, cart, range balls, awards banquet, tee gifts and prizes for winning teams based on number of entries. Entry deadline COB July 6. For more information call 253-982-2124.

7. Explore a 723-acre park, which is home to more than 200 North American animals, a lake, trails and beautiful natural exhibits. See bighorn sheep, caribou, beaver and grizzly bear from the 55-minute tram tour. Enjoy the warmth and hands-on experiences in the Discovery Center and Baker Research Cabin, or have lunch at the Fir Bough Café. Dress warm, and bring rain gear. Cost: $35 adult; $25 youth 5 - 12 yrs; $15 child 4 yrs. and younger. Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North at 9:30 a.m. or McChord Field’s Adventures Unlimited onJuly 9th at 9:45 a.m. Pre-registration required. For more information call 253-967-6263 or go to https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/jblmrectrac.html to register for the trip.

8. USO Puget Sound Area On Saturday, June 25, USOPSA JBLM Center hosted a movie in the park for 200 people! Those who attended saw Disney’s movie Tron. Hot dogs, chips, Girl Scout cookies and swag were provided. If you missed out, the JBLM center will be hosting another movie in the park on July 8, at 7:30 p.m. the movie showing will be “Despicable Me”. For the Movie in the Park on July 8 festivities begin at 7:30 PM and Despicable Me will be shown at 9:30 PM. For the Movie in the Park on July 8 festivities begin at 7:30 PM and Despicable Me will be shown at 9:30 PM. For the Movie in the Park on July 8 festivities begin at 7:30 PM and Despicable Me will be shown at 9:30 PM.se papers (Ranger & Airlifter), check FRG and Key Spouse groups and our JBLM Center. For the Movie in the Park on July 8 festivities begin at 7:30 PM and Despicable Me will be shown at 9:30 PM festivities begin at 7:30 PM and Despicable Me will be shown at 9:30 PM festivities begin at 7:30 PM and Despicable Me will be shown at 9:30 PM

9. The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command (CID) is seeking qualified applicants to become criminal investigators. To qualify, an applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, at least 21 years old, an E-4 or E-5 , with at least two years -- but not more than 10 years -- of time in service. Enrollees will complete 36 months of service obligation upon completion of the Apprentice Special Agent Course. For a full list of requirements and to apply, visit the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command website or call your local CID office. festivities begin at 7:30 PM and Despicable Me will be shown at 9:30 PMCOMMUNITY EVENTS<br />JBLM FREEDOM FEST: Celebrate Independence Day Monday, July 4 with JBLM at Freedom Fest! From the Down & Dirty Mud Run at 9 a.m. to the amazing fireworks at dark, Freedom Fest offers a day of fun, food, carnival rides, games and more. For more info on Freedom Fest, call 253-477-4299. LT DAN BAND CONCERT- FREE USO show on July 4 at the Freedom Fest. For more on Lt. Dan Band and their initiative, For the Common Good, view the movie at www.LtDanBandMovie.com. Proceeds benefit Snowball Express, for children of the Fallen.

10. Show off your car, motorcycle or bike at the annual Classy Chassis Car Show Monday, July 4 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Check-in is from 7 a.m. to noon. For more information on the Classy Chassis Car Show,, call 360-458-0856 or 253-967-3728.

11. Seattle International Beer Festival www.SeattleBeerFest.com July 1-3. Over 150 world class beer samples from over 15 countries. Purchase your entry on-line, show your Military ID at the Seattle Center gate, and receive five extra beer tickets AND admission discount! Your entry fee into the ultimate world beer experience includes commemorative festival beer goblet, wristband, beer tickets and free re-entry all weekend (with glass & wristband-no exceptions). Beer samples are 4 oz. each. Additional beer tickets available on-site for purchase. This offer must be purchased on-line, http://tinyurl.com/3od49fe Password: heroes. Cannot be combined with regular happy hour discount.

12. TACOMA FREEDOM FAIR Tacoma, Washington July 1 - 4 http://www.freedomfair.com Events and attractions at this year’s fair include Military Aviation Night at Cheney Stadium, air show, car and motorcycle show, live entertainment, displays, vendors, and flying demonstrations. It ends with the Northwest's biggest firework show over Puget Sound.<br />Red Cross volunteers The JBLM American Red Cross is looking for departments across the base that have interest in hosting youth volunteers from late June to early September. For more information or to request a volunteer, contact 968-1055, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Is your Family Member Deployed, TDY, TAD or on other assignment that has taken him away from home?? Please join us for fun and fellowship at Four Chaplains Memorial Chapel Tuesday, July 12th from 5:30p-8:00p. Limited Free CYS childcare on sight. Please Bring Proof of CYS Enrollment. Our theme is Patriotic! We will have Ranch House BBQ for Dinner. Chapel NeXt will be providing the main meal, if you’re able please bring a dessert! Please RSVP to Carolyn Clanton, deployedfamiliesjblm@yahoo.com or find us on Facebook as Chapel Next Deployed Families for more info. This event is open to all branches of service and ALL family members. <br />Trip to Mount St. Helens July 16th, Meet at the Family Resource Center, JBLM Main, to board bus at 7:30 AM. Bus returns to FRC at 6 PM. There is an entrance fee at the mountain, and no childcare is available for this trip. Please register 967-9496. <br />KIDS<br />New SUMMER HOURLY CARE HOURS AT CLARKMOOR: Monday-Friday 7:30 AM to 6 PM. Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM for infants – 5th grade. Cascade: Monday-Friday 6 AM to 6 PM, evening and hourly closed for the Summer. Raindrops and Rainbows Parent and Child Play Center: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM to Noon & 1 PM to 4 PM. <br />Operation: Military Kids Family Camp For military families in the different stages of deployment, open to all branches of the service. The purpose of the Family Camps is to give families an opportunity to have fun, learn a little and to meet other families that are affected by deployment. This is a 3-day and 2-nights family camp! There will be workshops for both the youth and the adults, camp fun activities and group games, family time along with arts and crafts and camp fire at night (weather permitting) $25.00 registration fee per family. Points of Contact: Carey Roos at 253 445-4551 roos@wsu.edu <mailto:roos@wsu.edu> Darleen Munson <mailto:edmunson@wsu.edu> 253 445-4557 edmunson <mailto:edmunson@wsu.edu> <br />The McChord Library invites teens to a Medieval Tournament on July 5 from 3 to 4 p.m. The event is part of the Teen Summer Reading Program. For more information call 253-982-3454<br />Sports physicals: If your teens are assigned to the Adolescent Medicine Clinic, it’s time to get your annual sports or activity physical scheduled. Spaces are now open. They fill up fast so be sure to make yours today. To schedule your teen’s appointment with your Adolescent Medicine Medical Home, call the Tricare Regional Appointment Center at 1 (800) 404-4506.