August 2011

Saturday, August 13 4PM - 7PM Weyand Field

Enjoy the last days of summer with your friends, family, and best four-legged friend. Come check out our pets and sponsor expo, as well as demonstrations by a military working dog unit. Compete in contests such as dog/owner look alike, costume, ugly, and talent competitions. All dogs must be on a leash, in a carrier or stroller at all times. Only social dogs allowed. No dogs in heat. As the sun sets for a Movie by Moonlight, dont miss Beverly Hills Chihuahua! Blue Star Card holders will receive free entry for up to 2 contests! For more information visit www.HiMWR.com or call 655-0111.

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS

Animoto II, August 18 Sgt. Yano Library Did you love learning how to create quick and easy videos to share with your Soldier or loved ones? Bring your digital photos (approximately 30-50 pictures) to Sgt. Yano Library on Thursday, August 18 at 10 am to learn even more advanced techniques in Animoto. You must have taken Animoto I to enroll in this class. Animoto allows people to make professional looking videos with images and music. Its a great way to make use of your digital photos! Spaces for this class are limited. To reserve your space or for additional information contact Amanda.P.Montgomery@us.army. mil or call 655-0002. Super Saturday Childcare, August 20 Petersen CDC and Schofield Barracks School Age Center Super Saturday will be held on August 20, from 9 am 2 pm at Schofield Barracks CDC and Schofield Barracks Youth Center. To participate in Super Saturday Childcare, patrons must be Blue Star Card holders. Reservations may be made as early as 30 days prior to the event. For more information on Super Saturday or to make a reservation, call the Schofield Barracks CYS Services Registration Office at 655-5314 or the AMR Registration Office at 833-5393.

THE BIG

Big R: Bunco, August 30 Tropics Its Bunco Time! Come celebrate another month of deployment complete with your Blue Star Card friends on August 30 from 6:00 8:00 pm at the Tropics. Bunco is a fun dice game and is a great for socializing! Its also very easy and quick to learn, if you dont know how to play. Light pupus and childcare will be provided, but space is limited. For more information or to register for this event, please call 655-0002 or email amanda.p.montgomery@ us.army.mil by August 22.

Distinguished Lecture Series: Aha Aina, August 26 - Nehelani Aha Aina offers a rare treat as it features Mr. Fred Hemmings, a champion surfer and founder of professional surfing in Hawaii! Blue Star Card holders are invited by the Native Hawaiian Liason office to join Army and Hawaii community members, while listening to personal anecdotes of Mr. Hemmings as he sheds a light on the history, science, equipments and techniques of surfing! A traditional Hawaiian dinner is included. Space is limited and registration is required, email Amanda.P.Montgomery@us.army.mil or call 6550002 by August 18. This is a lecture and is not recommended for young children, all participants must be able to sit quietly and listen

Whats coming up in the month of September

September 13 Walk off the Wait September 15 Animoto I September 27 Big R

Dont miss a night of the familyfriendly quality fun youve come to know and love in a whole new way. We are spicing things up with new games, prizes and themes. The fun still kicks off at 6 pm. on every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month. Be sure to visit the website for Family Fun Fridays in all new locations! If thats not enough, were still bringing you FREE Papa Johns Pizza for the whole family. Mahalo to our sponsor Papa Johns. For more information visit www.himwr.com or call 655-5698.

Spouses of deployed Soldiers are eligible to sign up for a Blue Star Card, which will give you discounts at FMWR facilities, activities and special events. Your Blue Star Card will be valid throughout the entire deployment. To get your card, visit Army Community Service on Schofield Barracks or Fort Shafter.
Schofield Barracks ACS, BLDG 2091 M, Th, F 7:30 am - 4:00 pm T, W 7:30 am - 9:00 pm Phone: 655-4227 Fort Shafter ACS, BLDG 330 M-F 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Phone: 438-9285

Blue Star Card Email List

Are you a Blue Star Card holder but not receiving FMWR email updates? If so please email amanda.p.montgomery@us.army.mil so we can register your email address for Blue Star Card updates.

Do you have a great idea for the next Blue Star Card Event? If so, let us know! Send an email to amanda.p.montgomery@us.army.mil with your ideas.

Parents Night Out

Parents Night Out will be held August 6 (AMR CDC and AMR Youth Center), August 27 (Schofield CDC and Schofield School Age Center). For more information on Parents Night Out or to make a reservation, call the Schofield Barracks CYS Services Registration Office at 655-5314 or the AMR Registration Office at 833-5393.

Star Recipe of the Month:

Health and Fitness Center Kids on Site Information:

The Kids on Site care for the Health and Fitness center will remain free for valid Blue Star Card holders, Mon.-Fri., 8-11 a.m., at Kaala Community Activities Center, Bldg. 556. Registration is required. For more information please call 655-8628.

INGREDIENTS 1 cup rolled oats 1/3 cup margarine 1 cup boiling water 3/4 cup cornmeal 2 teaspoons white sugar 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules 1/2 cup milk 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1 egg, beaten 3 cups whole wheat flour DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, margarine, and boiling water and let stand 10 minutes while you grease cookie sheets. 2. Thoroughly stir in cornmeal, sugar, bouillon, milk, Cheddar cheese, and egg. Mix in flour, 1 cup at a time, until a stiff dough has formed. 3. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface, mixing in additional flour as necessary until dough is smooth and no longer sticky. Roll or pat out dough to 1/2 thickness. Cut with cookie cutter (I prefer bone shaped), and place 1 inch apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.

Helpful Phone Numbers

For more information on Deployment, Special Events, Activities, Blue Star Card and FMWR facilities log onto www.himwr.com

ACS/AER ACS Toll Free Military Police Military Information FMWR Deployment Program Information

(808) 655-4227 (877) 406-2148 (808) 655-5555 (808) 449-7110 (808) 655-0002

4. Bake 35 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Cool before serving. Store in a loosely covered container.

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