The White Falcon - 23.11.2001, Side 10

News You Can Use
Chapel of Light
For information concerning programs at the
Chapel of Light call 4111 unless otherwise
noted:
• The Chapel Youth Group meets 7 - 8:30
p.m. in the Chapel Annex on Wednesdays.
Students from grades 7 - 12 are welcome.
• Pioneer Club is in need of teachers for
preschoolers and the third and fourth grade
along with teaching assistants and substitutes
for all classes. For information call 2348
after 5 p.m.
• The Catholic Apologetics Study Group
meets at the chapel Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
• A Giving Tree, or Angel Tree, will be used
by all faith groups to reach out to the less for-
tunate living in Iceland and on our own base.
In the Chapel Annex there will be a
Christmas tree with paper ornaments with
special gift requests. If a person decides to
participate and help others by choosing an
ornament, follow the directions on the orna-
ment. The gift should be brought to the
chapel by Dec. 10.
• Classes on Liturgical praise dancing will
take place in the gym on Saturdays. Lessons
for children begin at 9 a.m. and adult lessons
begin at 9:45 a.m. Contact Christine Obert at
4472 or e-mail dancer07@mwr.is.
• Chapel decorating begins at 9 a.m., Dec. 1.
• Men’s Bible Study meets Thursday morn-
ings at 6 a.m. at the chapel. All are welcome
to attend.
• Beginning Dec. 1, the 4:30 p.m. Saturday
Informal Communion Service will be dis-
continued.
• New Believers Class begins at 6:30 p.m.,
Dec. 1 in the chapel conference room.
• The Chapel of Light will soon have a new
electronic marque that will announce events
taking place in the chapel community.
• In January, Randy Dodd's ministry troupe,
consisting of the band PowerSurge and a
bevy of teachers, preachers and resource-
leaders, will be in Iceland for five days.
Events will take place on base and in
Reykjavik.
• Advent Suppers will begin at 5:30 p.m.,
Dec 5. The first supper will be sponsored and
led by the Liturgical congregation.
• Gospel and Pentecost Revival groups will
meet together for services and a potluck din-
ner at 2 p.m., Dec. 9.
FFSC
All programs are held at the FFSC unless
otherwise noted. Reservations are required
for all programs, with the exception of Base
Indoctrination and Spouse Employment
Orientation. To avoid cancellation due to lack
of participation, remember to sign up for
workshops in advance. To reserve a seat for
any FFSC workshop call 4401.
• Christmas shopping in Iceland, Noon - 1
p.m., Nov. 27.
• Spouse Orientation workshop, noon - I
p.m., Nov. 28.
• Anger Management, 3 - 4:30 p.m., Nov. 28.
• Resume Writing & Interview Techniques, 8
a.m. - noon, Nov. 28.
• Thrift Savings Plan, 1 - 2 p.m., Nov. 28.
• Sponsor Training, 9-11 a.m., Nov. 29.
Holiday Events
• Base Tree Lighting at the MWR parking
lot, 4 p.m., Dec. 1.
• NAS Children’s Christmas Party at the skat-
ing rink, 1 - 4 p.m., Dec. 8.
Commissary
Applications for the DECA 2002 scholar-
ships are available at the commissary or
online at www.commissaries.com through
Feb. 5. DECA scholarships benefit children
of active duty, retirees, reservists and guard
personnel. Call Beverly at 7694 for more
information.
NEX
The main store will close at 5 p.m. and
reopen 6 - 9 p.m., Dec. 6. That evening will
be ladies night. The merchandise on sale will
be gifts women would buy for their signifi-
cant other.
Chief Association
The Chief Petty Officer Association invites
all chief petty officers to attend meetings at 3
p.m. on the third Wednesday of every month.
For more information call Senior Chief
Massey at 7555.
First Class Association
The First Class Association invites all E-6s to
attend meetings and training at 3:30 p.m. on
the first and third Tuesday of every month.
The next meeting will be 3 - 4 p.m., Tuesday
at Hangar 831, room .1-25. HM2(FMF)
Richard Super, an independent duty corps-
men from Patron Squadron EIGHT, will be
conducting training on one of four military
requirements for the chief rating exam.
Topics will include first aid and health
(BMR, chapter 14). All First Class Petty
Officers are invited to attend.
E-5 Association
The Keflavik E-5 Association is a communi-
ty service organization for all armed forces
personnel in the E-5 pay grade. Contact TM2
Drane, 6115; UT2 Dunka, 2327; J02
Stephen Sheedy, 4552; or Staff Sgt. Hodges,
5854 for time and location.
Arctic Coupon Connection
Commissary shoppers can take advantage of
easier savings with new bins located at the
store’s exit. Volunteers have separated bins
by aisle, with each container having coupons
for that aisle. Major product categories for
the aisle are contained in each bin. For
instance, if a coupon were needed for tooth-
paste, a shopper would see “Aisle 1, Tooth”
marked on the outside Aisle 1 bin. Inside, a
plastic bag labeled “Tooth” would be found.
Call Troy DeGroot if interested in volun-
teeringat 4910 or e-mail degroot@mwr.is
listing subject line as “Coupons.
Hispanic Heritage
The Hispanic American Association needs
volunteers. Meetings are held on the second
and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 6:30
p.m. in the new USO at the Air Terminal.
Post Office
To ensure delivery of cards and packages to
the United States before Christmas, it is sug-
gested items are mailed by the following
dates:
Dec. 7 - Priority mail
Dec. 11 - First class mail
Dec. 19 - Express mail
The NAS Keflavik Post Office will extend
customer service hours beginning Nov. 26.
The new hours will be 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.,
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday
Customers mailing four or more packages
can schedule an appointment and avoid the
lines. Call 2203 to make an appointment.
USO
The USO snack bar offers breakfast and
lunch Tuesday - Friday and breakfast on
Saturday. The gift shop offers a variety of
items and is open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday -
Friday. The USO is also expanding and will
sell birthday cakes and sandwich platters.
Arctic Striders
The Arctic Striders Club can help service
members get into shape. It is dedicated to not
just developing fitness for the present, but
ensuring a lifelong achievement of health.
Everyone is welcome at 6 p.m. Tuesday’s and
7 a.m., Saturdays. Meet at the indoor running
track to join the fun.
DRMO
The A Cash and Carry sale will be held from
11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Monday, Nov. 26 will be at
the DRMO Warehouse, Bldg. 866.
The government does not warrant the mar-
ketability of the property or its fitness for
any use or purpose. All property is offered on
an “as is, where is” basis, without refund or
exchange. Cash payments are accepted in
U. S. dollars only. Icelanders are not author-
ized to buy on the Cash and Carry Sale.
Some items include: washer, dryers 110/220
V, refrigerators, stoves, tables, mirrors, cold
weather parkas, radial arm saws and more.
Veterinary Clinic
The Northern Europe Veterinary
Detachement will be hosting a surgery and
sickcall clinic for base pets at the
Community Center on Dec. 3 and 4 by
appointment only. Call Lisa Kaschak at
6473.
Cultural Awareness
The Cultural Awareness Committee is plan-
ning events celebrating Martin Luther King
Jr. Day. To participate contact a member of
the Cultural Awareness Committee or e-mail
Donald.Massey@naskef.navy.mil.
Family Week Events
• Family Night at the Three Flags Club, 5-9
p.m., Nov. 24.
• Open House at the Youth Center, 1 - 3 p.m.,
Nov. 24.
• Open House at the Teen Center, 6-8 p.m.,
Nov. 24.
• Indoor Playground Grand Opening next to
the skating rink, 2 p.m., Dec.l.
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