February 2012

The Nehelani Showroom will begin hosting their very own Magic Show and Hawaiian Luau where Blue Star Card holders will receive preferred seating (must call in advance). BSC holders will also receive 10% off tickets to Wine Tasting each month. The Magic Show opens on Tuesday, February 7 at 5:30 pm and will take place the first Tuesday of every month. The audience will experience a magical evening of mystery, fantasy and comedy with one of Hawaiis hottest magicians, Mark Allen Mauricio. Hs mind boggling illusions combined with laughter will make an evening filled of fun for the entire family. Only $20 for ages 11+ and $12 for ages 4-10, 3 and under are free, includes all-you-can-eat buffet! Reservations highly suggested. The Hawaiian Luau opens on Thursday, February 23 at 5:30 pm and will be held on the last Thursday of each month. The experience will include hula performers, fire dancers and an all-you-can-eat buffet! Only $30 for ages 11+ and $15 for ages 4-10, 3 and under are free. Reservations highly suggested. Wine Tasting at the Nehelani Showroom begins on Thursday, February 16 at 6:00 pm and will occur the third Thursday of each month. Wine down with an evening of music and light appetizers. Tickets are $18, 21+only. Call 655-4466 for more information on the new events taken place on the Nehelani Showroom and Like MWR Hawaii on Facebook for future events.

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS

Blue Star Card Bake Off & Coupon Exchange, February 14 Kalakaua Community Center Calling all Coupon Divas and Culinary Masters! The latest Blue Star Card Bake Off and Coupon Exchange will take place on Tuesday, February 14 from 11:00 am 1:00 pm at the Kalakaua Community Center. Show off you baking skills with a dessert featuring this months key ingredient, Chocolate. Dont bake? Just come out to trade coupons with your BSC pals and sample the treats to vote for the best tasting! The winner will be next months featured recipe. For more information or to just let us know you are coming call 655-0002 or email Amanda.P.Montgomery@us.army.mil. Eddies Birthday Party, February 22 SGT Yano Library Come celebrate our favorite eagle becoming another year older on Wednesday, February 22 at 3pm at SGT Yano Library. Eddie will be coming to the library to launch his new deployment storybook, Eddies Funny Feeling and is going to have the shock of his life when all of his friends surprise him with a birthday party! The first 100 Blue Star Card children will receive a miniature Eddie to take home, registration required. Visit www.himwr.com to register by February 15!

Big R: Scavenger Hunt, February 28 Schofield PX Countdown another month of deployment complete with your Blue Star Card pals on Tuesday, February 28 from 6:00 8:00 pm at the Schofield Exchange. Meet new people while participating in a photo scavenger hunt across the Exchange. After all of the running around, treat yourself to a cool ice cream treat. This is an adult only event. Limited childcare is available. Call 655-0002 or email Amanda.P.Montgomery@ us.army.mil to register for this event and reserve childcare.

THE BIG

Whats coming up in the month of January

March 13 Walk off the Wait March 20 BSC Bake off & Coupon Exchange March 27 Big R: Family Feud

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 am - 4:30 pm 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 February 4 (AMR CDC and AMR Youth Center), February 25 (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. Blue Star Card holders can use their 16 free hours for the month toward Parents Night Out!

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. This does not count against your 16 free hours of care!

INGREDIENTS
12-ounce can pink lemonade concentrate 1 cup raspberry sherbet 12-ounce can of lemon/lime soda (we used 7-Up

DIRECTIONS
1. In a pitcher, mix the lemonade concentrate with the recommended amount of water. 2. In a separate pitcher, combine the sherbet with 1 cup of the lemonade mixture. 3. Add the soda, stir, and serve. Makes 3 cups.

Blue Star Recipes Spice up deployment! Do you have a favorite recipe you would like to share with fellow Blue Star Card holders? If so, let us know! Please send your submissions to Amanda.P.Montgomery@us.army.mil. Each month, a new recipe will be selected for publication. The Blue Star Card holder who submits the lucky recipe chosen will have the option to have their name published with their culinary creation.

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

We want your feedback! Visit http://www.mwrarmyhawaii.com/survey_central.asp and take the Blue Star Card Survey. Your feedback can help us improve our program and provide activities you would enjoy the most.