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Army birthday celebrations next week
Weekly FMWR briefing for June 6
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Kids will get the chance to catch up to 10 catfish during a morning of fishing Saturday on Fort Stewart. - photo by Stock photo

A Kids Fishing Event, planned as a way to introduce youth to the life-long sport of fishing, will be held from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday at Pond 30, Training Area Echo 1, off Highway144 West.
Kids, younger than 16, will have an opportunity to catch 10 catfish from the heavily stocked pond, compete in a casting competition, watch a fish-cleaning demonstration, get their face painted, win door prizes, visit informational booths and get their fish cleaned.
The event is free. It is sponsored by DFMWR's Outdoor Recreation, DPW Fisheries Branch, DES Game Wardens and Liberty County BASS Club.
Activities will be scheduled every 30 minutes from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Door prize drawings will be held every 30 minutes starting at 7:15 a.m. DPW Fish and Wildlife will staff a fish-cleaning station from 8-11 a.m.
The event is in conjunction with National Fishing and Boating Week. For more information, call 435-8061.

Skeet Tournament at Hunter
The Hunter Skeet Tournament, with check-in at 9 a.m. and competition in the 50-bird skeet or trap shoot at 10 a.m., will be Saturday at the Hunter Army Airfield Skeet Range. The range is located at building 8250 off North Perimeter Road.
Lunch will be provided and prizes awarded.
The event is open to all Military ID cardholders and civilians. Entry fee is $25 for either event or $40 for both skeet and trap.
For more information, call (912) 315-9554.

"Raggedy Ann and Andy Day"
Cypress Sam's Treehouse will celebrate "Raggedy Ann and Andy Day" Sunday. Children who bring Raggedy Ann or Andy to play will be admitted free. Hours are 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, call 767-4273.

Celebrate Army birthday at Marne Lanes
Get a good deal on bowling at Marne Lanes Bowling Center, building 402, and help Marne Lanes celebrate the Army's Birthday on June 14. Pay just $1.75 per game and $1 for shoe rental.
For more information, call 767-4866.

CYSS Army birthday party at Stewart
Celebrate the Army's 236th birthday with free food, games and prizes for all family members to enjoy from 5-7 p.m. June 14 at the Bryan Village Youth Center, building 7338. There is no charge.
For more information, call 767-4491.

SAYS Army birthday bash at Hunter
School Age Youth Services at Hunter Army Airfield will celebrate the Army's 236th birthday from 5-7 p.m. June 14 with free food, games, and prizes for all family members. There is no charge.
SAYS is in building 880. For more information, call (912) 315-9781.

Leonard-Neal CDC Grand Opening
A ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the grand opening of the Child Development Center, building 148 at 131 Leonard Neal Street on Hunter Army Airfield, will be held at 9:30 a.m. June 13.
The full-service facility will provide 144 additional child care spaces for family members ages 0-5 years of the Hunter community. It contains 13,153 square feet of space and was built at a cost of $4.3 million.
Soldiers, family members and members of the local community are invited.
Hours will be 5:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, closed weekends. Registration and enrollment information is available by calling Parent Central Services in building 1286, at (912) 315-5425.

Summer Reading Program Storytime
Summer Reading Program Storytime is under way at George P. Hays Library, building 411. On June 15 from 4-5 p.m. and every Wednesday during June and July, children up to age 12 will hear medieval fairy tales and make related crafts.
The Midsummer Knight's Read 2011 Summer Reading Program continues through July 27. For more information, call 767-2828.

Marne Book Club For Adults
Marne Book Club (for adults 18 and over) meets at 1 p.m. June 16 at George P. Hays Library, building 411. Join fellow readers (soldiers, family members, retirees and Army civilians) and be introduced to new authors, ideas and participate in book discussions. June's book is "The Last Templar" by Raymond Khoury.
For more information, call 767-2828.

Sign-up for Sapelo Island Trip
Register by June 17 to see Sapelo Island at is best. The June 25 trip includes a hot catered lunch on the beach, plantation homes tour and more. You also could get a chance to see wild mustangs.
The $50 per person cost covers ferry, transportation, and the island tour. Register online at https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil.
For more information, call 767-2841 at Stewart or (912) 315-3674 at Hunter.

Bryan Youth Center Summer Trips
Bryan Village Youth Center is planning trips to various destinations in Georgia and Florida throughout the summer. Come out and have fun. Sign-up required.
For information about trips and the cost, call 767-4491.

2011-2012 FS DoDEA School Day Schedule Changes
Fort Stewart DoDEA Schools is looking at changing class schedules for the 2011-12 school year. Letters have been sent to parents about the change.
The proposal is to provide teachers and staff a consistent time for professional development and collaboration. Students will be dismissed at 1:30 p.m. each Thursday.
The schedule and the DoDEA parent letter along with the complete 2011-12 district calendar can be found on the Fort Stewart School Liaison website at: http://www.stewartmwr.com/index.php/child_youth_school_services/school_transition_support/school_liaison_services/.
For more information, call the liaison office at 767-6533.

Teen Star Search at Stewart's Youth Center
Fort Stewart teens in grades 6-12 will display their talents from 1-2:30 p.m. June 18 at the Youth Center in Bryan Village during the Teen Star Search competition. Judges will pick the best from performances that will include dancing, singing, rapping, spoken word, poetry or instrumental.
Top prize is $175. Second-place prize is $75 and the third-place is $50. The talent show is a Child, Youth and School Services event. For details, call 912-767-4491.

Father's Day Brunch at Stewart
Treat Dad on his special day with a Father's Day Brunch at Club Stewart from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. June 19.
The menu includes breakfast items, salad station, smoked pork carving station, barbecue baby back ribs with Jack Daniels sauce, barbecue chicken, cowboy baked beans, creamy coleslaw, vinaigrette-based coleslaw, potato salad, corn on the cob, baked sweet potatoes, cornbread with jalapeno and a peach, blackberry and apple cobbler bar with whipped cream and ice cream. Beer samples also will be offered.
Prices in advance are specialist and below $10.95, $5.45 for children ages 5-10; sergeant and above $12.95, $6.45 for children ages 5-10. Children 4 and under are free.
Prices at the door: Specialist and below $12.95, $6.45 for children ages 5-10; sergeant and above $14.95, $7.45 for children ages 5-10. Children 4 and under are free.
Purchase advance tickets at Club Stewart. For more information, call 912-368-2212.

Father's Day BBQ Picnic at Hunter
Enjoy a Father's Day BBQ Picnic outdoors on the patio of Hunter Club from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 19. In addition, the Hunter Outdoor Pool will be open.
Everyone's invited to enjoy Sticky Finger's famous pork and smoked chicken, along with baked beans, macaroni and cheese; roasted red potatoes, coleslaw, tossed salad, cookies, brownies, watermelon and iced tea.
Advance tickets are $10.95 for adults and $5.45 for children ages 5-10. Tickets at the door are $11.95 for adults and $6.45 for children 5-10. Children 4 and under are free.
For more information, call (912) 459-7923.

GC Golf Scramble at Stewart
The Garrison Commander's 4-Person Golf Scramble at Taylors Creek Golf Course will begin with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. June 24.
The cost is $35 for active duty, military retirees, Army civilians and golf club members. It is $45 for civilian guests. The event will accept the first 25 teams. Register your team by June 22.
For details, call 767-2370.

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