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BRAVO'S TOP CHEF AT MCX (DATE CHANGE) New date is now, Saturday, Feb 25th, 3:00 - 4:30pm. From Bravo's Top Chef Season 5, Rich Sweeney! Come watch this creative and dynamic chef perform at the MCX, Miramar. Cooking Demo, Recipes from Event, Autograph Signing, Give-aways and more. FREE E-WASTE COLLECTION EVENT IN ENCINITAS February 25 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Free E-Waste Collection Event. Location: Solana Center for Environmental Innovation, 137 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas, California 92024. For more information, please visit www.solanacenter.org. 5TH ANNUAL EFMP ACTIVITY & RESOURCE EXPO Sat, Feb 25, from 11:00-13:00 at MCRD Fieldhouse MCRD San Diego. This special free event includes: agencies from local and national organizations providing information and resources, fun zone and activities, lunch (reservations required) hosted by Lincoln Housing, and a raffle. Lunch reservations are being taken until Feb 22 at 12:00. To make lunch reservations contact the EFMP office at 619-524-0831. For more information please visit online at mccsmcrd.com/efmp/html or facebook.com/mccsmcrdsd.efmp. HERE AT MIRAMAR: AMERICAN CROWN CIRCUS Join in the fun of the American Crown Circus. You will see jugglers, acrobats, clowns and more! The circus will take place across from the Bob Hope Theater - Under the Big Top. Dates: Tues, Feb 28 - Wed, Feb 29, 2012. Time: Two shows each day at 5PM and 7PM. Each show is 1.5 hours in length with short intermission. Doors open 30 minutes prior to show time. Location: The corner of Elrod and Moore Ave: Dirt lot south of the Commissary & MCX. Tickets go on-sale at the ITT office Mon, Feb 13. Pre-Sale Ticket: Adults $10.00. Age 13 & Up. Children: (2) Free tickets with one (1) paid adult ticket. Age 3 - 12. Additional Children's Ticket: $5.00. Day of show Tickets: Adults $12.00. Age 13 & Up. Children: (2) Free tickets with one (1) paid adult ticket. Age 3 - 12. Additional Children's Ticket: $5.00. For more info call 858-577-6365. FREE E-WASTE RECYCLING EVENT On February 29th from 9 am to 2 pm MCAS Miramar EMS will be conducting an event where anyone can bring E-Waste to be recycled. The items that can be turned in include T.V.'s, computers, monitors, VCR's, batteries, CD and DVD players, fax/copy/printing machines, cables and cords, chargers, and cell phones. These are all items that are prohibited from being thrown away inside of trash cans/dumpsters. This is geared more towards these items in housing and the barracks to give us and our families a convenient place to dispose of old electronics in a proper manner Who: Miramar EMS, What: Electronic Waste Recycling event, When: 29 Feb, 9 am - 2 pm, Where: MCAS Miramar, Building 6687, Why: To properly and legally dispose of unwanted Electronic Waste. Please remember that incorrectly disposing of such items results in fines, so bring it down to properly dispose of it. Also remember that the recycling center now will take E-waste. For any questions please call the EMS office at extension 858-577-1108/1087. CAMP PENDLETON CAREER EXPO Thursday, March 01, 2012, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, South Mesa Club. 202850 San Jacinto Rd., Camp Pendleton, CA 92055, Job Fair Information: (678) 8194153. All military and prior military* may pre-register online at www.CivilianJobs.com and be matched with companies based on your career and geographical preferences. (NOTE: Veterans who are non-military ID Card holders must pre-register for the job fair 14 days prior to the event in order to be placed on the base access roster. Military installations reserve the right to refuse admittance to any military facility. CivilianJobs.com is not responsible for local installation policy). For more information? Visit www.CivilianJobs.com or Call 1-678-819-4153 WANT TO OWN YOUR OWN BUSINESS Entrepreneur workshop for Marines and military spouses who would like to come in and learn more about owning your own business and the resources that are out there to help you get started. If you are considering the idea of owning your own business, take advantage of this great opportunity to come in and hear testimonials from people who have done it, and also hear from the subject matter experts about how to get started. This workshop takes place almost every week starting next week at the Education Center and lasts for 3 days at a time so check out the times below and if you are interested, please contact Larry Martin at the Career Resource Center to sign up. You can email him at Larry.Martin@usmc.mil or call him at 858-5774829. Space is limited. Wednesday 12:30 - 4:00, Thursday 07:30 - 4:00, Friday 07:30 - 11:30.
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ACT TODAY FOR MILITARY FAMILIES 5k/10k/Fun Run for Act Today! Autism Care and Treatment for Military Families. This organization supports military families that have children with autism. They are able to provide to proven therapies such as ABA therapy to families whose TRICARE coverage does not cover these expenses. They also provide funds for families to ensure the safety of their children; these can include building fences, installing alarms, etc. As well, this organization is an advocate for military families, provide awareness and they are big on fighting for legislation that will help our military families with children with disabilities. Event Date: April 7, 2012, Time: Registration begins at 7:00am, Where: Mission Bay Park, Website/Registration: http://acttodayformilitaryfamilies.kintera.org. FIGHT LIKE A GIRL There was such an overwhelming response to the Fight Like A Girl Workshop that it completely filled February's class. So RDS decided to offer another one Mar 6th & 8th to accommodate those who could not get in the first time around. Come join Readiness & Deployment Support for one of our most popular classes, Fight Like A Girl on Tues, Mar 6th and Thurs, Mar 8th from 1830-2030 at the Youth Center Bldg 2700. It is being offered in a two day format with each day requiring 2 hours of class time. So throw on some comfy clothes and come learn simple self-defense moves that focus on our unique strengths as women. Hope to see you there! Questions contact Samantha Cookwatt at samantha.cookwatt@usmc.mil or call 858-577-6203. RSVP by Feb 28th for childcare. Limited spots available. MILITARY SAVES IS COMING TO MURPHY CANYON ON MARCH 6! As part of Military Saves week from Mar 5 to Mar 9, the Fleet and Family Support Center invites you to join us at Murphy Canyon Chapel on Mar 6th, for dinner and a talk with the experts. Dinner for the whole family will be provided free of charge, followed by talks with the experts on reducing debt, creating savings and building wealth over time. Dinner is from 5-6 pm, with talks from 6-8 pm. Programs will be provided for children 5 years and older. For information on childcare for younger children, contact Deborah Johnston at 619-726-1742 deborah.johnston.ctr@mwrsw.com or Milanie Hampton at 619-572-8675 milanie.hampton.ctr@mwrsw.com. POSTPARTUM SUPPORT GROUP During the first year after childbirth many women experience: Anxiety Excessive Worries Sadness Helplessness Guilt Sleep or eating problems Irritability Tearfulness . Have you experienced any these? You are not alone. There is help. Women are more at risk of experiencing emotional difficulties following the birth of a baby than at any other time in their lives. Research has shown that social support is a key factor in recovering and staying well. The professionally run Postpartum Support Group is an open, ongoing support group for new mothers which offers education and support. This group will provide a safe and supportive environment for sharing feelings and concerns. Who: Active duty members or dependents who are postpartum (up to 1 year postpartum). Babies newborn to 12 months are welcome to attend. Where: NTC - Conference Room, 2nd Deck, Section B, 2051 Cushing Rd. San Diego, CA 92106 Time: Tuesdays from1330 -1430 (excluding federal holidays). Registration is not required. Please email one of the facilitators with specific questions: Ashley Clark, MD at ashley.clark@med.navy.mil or Nicole Champagne, LCSW at nicole.champagne@med.navy.mil. LITTLEST HEARTS APART Who: Parent and child (ideal age 3 and under), What: Littlest Hearts Apart, When: Every Tuesday from 1500-1600, Where: Miramar Youth & Teen Center Why: They are too young to really understand what deployment means, right?! Everyone goes through deployment, even the littlest members of our family. This is a time for parent (caregiver) and child to come to group, work on an activity together, learn basic coping skills, network with other families, identify emotions, and encourage family resiliency. If you are interested in joining us please call, 858-577-7993 or email: sherry.gelle@usmc.mil. For the flyer please visit: http://www.mccsmiramar.com/readiness_and_deployment_support.html under Little Hearts Apart Section. MALS-11, EMARINE COMMUNICATION TOOL (SEE FLYER ON PG 9) EMARINE is here at MALS-11. EMarine is our official organizational communication tool. It was developed to deliver readiness information to Marines and those who support them. This includes other service-members, civilian Marines, Family Members, and friends. Per MarAdmin 499/11, eMarine is being implemented throughout the entire Marine Corps, providing a consistent and familiar tool for you to use as you move from one unit to another. eMarine can be customized for your information needs and preferences. Please see flyer on pg 9 for Registration Procedures.
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WHO WANTS TO RUN THE BOSTON MARATHON? What: Entry to Boston Marathon (no qualifying time necessary). Who: Ten Service members who have deployed for OIF/OEF and have an interest in running a marathon. When: Apr 16, 2012. Where: Boston, MA. Why: Veteran's Heroes Program, in conjunction with the marathon, is offering spots to military runners interested in completing the Boston Marathon. How: Interested candidates should complete A Sports Application (Request Application from your FRO) and turn it in with command endorsement to Semper Fit Ath Dpt by 20 Feb 2012. Include your expected finish time on the application. Note: Sponsorship has been obtained for this event and will be utilized for payment of round-trip airfare for all ten athletes from Southern Cal to Boston. Athletes will be responsible for payment of their entry fees ($150) and food, transportation, and lodging. Additional sponsorship is being sought to offset these additional costs, but not guaranteed at this time. Contact Doug Hall at hallde@usmc-mccs.org or 760-763-0453 with any questions. FOCUS PROGRAMS FOCUS PRESENTS NEW DEPLOYMENT CLUBS FOR YOUR KIDS! The F*O*C*U*S Program presents a workshop for military children (ages 6-10), "Deployment Club." We invite your child to join us for a four week series ...Participants will use arts and crafts to: * Learn tools to identify and express feelings in appropriate ways, * Develop strategies for thinking before acting, * Practice to get along with other family members, * Meet other children with deployment experiences and * Take home his/her own hand-crafted toolbox of skills. Kids Ages 8-10: Tuesdays, Feb 28 - Mar 20, 2012, 4:005:30pm., Kids Ages 6-7: Thursdays, Mar 1 - Mar 22, 2012, 4:00-5:30pm. Location: FOCUS San Diego, NBSD, Bldg 265, Dolphin Alley, San Diego, CA 92136. Space is Limited! Please RSVP by Feb. 24! **Parents are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to drop off the kids for a great class, allowing for 90 minutes of adult free time! To sign up or for more info, please call or email: 619-556-6075 or sandiego@focusproject.org. ITS TAX TIME (SEE FLYER ON PG 8) The VITA center is open for all active duty military, dependents, and retirees. Its that time again. Time to file your taxes. Please see page 7 for Tax filing options. NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR LES SPRING DATES 24-26 APRIL 2012 It is time for the Spring 20121 Leadership Education Seminar. This Spring's seminar will be held 24-26 April at Blinder Memorial Chapel Social Hall, Building 202863, Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, Ca from 0800-1500 daily. The intention at LES, is to provide an opportunity to Marine Corps and Navy spouses to gain skills to better support your unit and the Marine Corps community. The Leadership Education Seminar (LES) is a three-day seminar that teaches Communication, Values, Group Dynamics, Conflict Management, Etiquette, Protocol, Crisis and Trauma, Handling the Media, Volunteer Retention, and Transition and Turnover for spouses that are active in unit and base activities. The Commanding Officer has the opportunity to nominate two spouses that would benefit from this seminar. The nominee would have to attend all three days (all day) and would need to have childcare in place if necessary. Info about LES is available at www.LESCampPendleton.com. If interested, contact your FRO at anthony.hernandez1@usmc.mil. OPPORTUNITIES FOR E1-E6 FROM OPERATION HOMEFRONT Spruce up your space furniture give-a-way. Do you want to spruce up your space? Does your living room furniture scream "Unwanted Cast-offs" or "Seen Better Days"? If so, enter our drawing for a chance to win living room furniture for your household. Participant will be randomly selected on April 4, 2012. We have a community group that wants to assist a military family that needs some gently used furniture pieces used at a recent home expo (couch, loveseat and coffee table, additional items may be added but are not guaranteed). This program is restricted to military families within San Diego County and within a 1 hour driving distance from Coronado who are active duty, activated Reserve or Title 10 activated Guard in pay grades E1-E6. Entries will be accepted until March 16, 2012 at 12:00 pm. You will be contacted via email by April 6, 2012 only if you are selected to receive the furniture. Furniture Giveaway will take place on April 20 and you must be available that day if you are chosen. Please do not enter if you are not available on that day. Furniture color, fabrics, and specific items are not guaranteed. These items will be received sight unseen. http://www.operationhomefront.net/socal/highlights.aspx?id=17662.

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SEMPER FIT ATHLETICS MCAS MIRAMAR Intramural Spring Softball League, Registration Deadline: Wed, 29 Feb, League Starts: Wed, 7 Mar, Game Days: Mon, Wed & Fri Game Times: 1115 & 1215. For more info, contact Todd Howard, MCCS, Semper Fit Athletics at 858-577-1202. Recreational 6 vs. 6 Soccer League. Registration Deadline: Thursday, 15 March, League Starts: Thursday, 22 March, Days: Thursday Evenings, Game Times: 1700, 1800, 1900, ---Limited to the first six teams that register---Intramural Racquetball Tournament, Registration Deadline: Tuesday, 20 March, League Starts: Thursday, 22 March, Game Days: 22-23 March, Game Times: 1100-1300 Intramural 4 vs. 4 Volleyball League, Registration Deadline: Thursday, 22 March, League Starts: Tuesday, 27 March, Game Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays, Game Times: 1115 & 1215 MCAS Miramar Triathlon Club Meeting, All Marines, Sailors, Soldiers or Airmen stationed on MCAS Miramar interested in joining the Tri-Club are encouraged to come to the informational meeting. Please call the Sports Office at 577-1202 for more details. Where: Semper Fit Center Conference Rm, Day: Thursday, 29 March 2012, Time: 1130 2012 AYMCA ESSAY CONTEST The Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) is hosting an essay contest for grades 1-12. Children of all Active Duty or retired (with 20+ years of service) military personnel from Army, Navy, Marine, Air Force, Coast Guard and National Guard/Reserve families in first through twelfth grade are eligible to enter. Prizes are savings bonds. For more info visit: http://www.asymca.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/2012_Essay_Flyer_4.pdf or https://webmail.mwrsw.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=5ca1264dfd77413bafe4b642bc00321c&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.asymca.org%2fwpcontent%2fuploads%2f2011%2f10%2f2012_Essay_Flyer_4.pdf. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES PT/Mentorship program at Sandburg Elementary. It's a great opportunity for Marines that are looking for community service. The program is needing new volunteers for the second half of the school year. The program will run every Friday from 0750 until 0910. The requirements/events are as followed: Uniform of the day is utility uniform, PT with the fifth graders at 0800, play games with them, There is also the Mentorship portion where the Marines and kids from K-5 get time to know each other and make a difference on the kids life. If you would like to be a part of the program or have Marines interested in this volunteer event, please send an email with names and contact information to Cpl Lynch, 858-577-1954 or daniel.a.lynch@usmc.mil. COA's are awarded for Marines participating. YOUTH CENTER MENTORSHIP PROGRAM: Looking for Marines/Sailors/Spouses who have excellent communication and leadership skills appropriate for helping students with their homework at MCAS Miramar's Youth Center. We need volunteers willing to commit one hour per week for the school year (Mon-Thurs 1700-1900). No educational experience or background necessary. (LOA provided at completion of school year) . Contact Carrie Bryant at carrie.bryant@usmc.mil or 858-577-6633. MCCS HAPPENINGS Sat, Feb 25 -Celebrity Chef Visit Rich Sweeney, 3 4:30 p.m., MCX Main Store, 858-577-6365 Feb 27 Mar 26 -Combat Conditioning Five-Week Program, Mondays 11:15 a.m. 12 p.m., HITT Center, 858-577-4654 Tues, Feb 28 -American Crown Circus, 5 p.m. & 7 p.m., Exchange/Commissary Parking Lot, 858-577-6365 Wed, Feb 29 -Career Resource Center, Interview Techniques, 1 - 3 p.m., The Hub Room 132, 858-577-6710 -American Crown Circus, 5 p.m. & 7 p.m., Exchange/Commissary Parking Lot, 858-577-6365 -EFMP Emergency Prep Workshop, 6:30 8:30 p.m., M&FP Conf. Room, 858-577-4668 to register Thurs, March 1 -P.S. Before You Say I Do Pre-Marital Seminar, 7:30 a.m. 4 p.m., The HUB, 577-4443 to register -Anger Management I, 1 3 p.m., Counseling Center, 858-577-6585 to register Fri, March 2 -Mongolian BBQ, 6 8 p.m., Officers Club, 858-577-4808/4814 for reservations Sat, March 3 -EFMP Potty Training by CA PsychCare, 10 a.m. 12 p.m., L.I.N.K.S. House, 858-577-4668 to register
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BOB HOPE THEATER *Indicates Last Showing, Theater closed Monday and Tuesdays for info call 858-577-4142. Fri, Feb 24: FREE Sensory Friendly EFMP Screening: Dolphin Tale (Not 3D) (PG) 1:00 p.m. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (R) 6:30 p.m. Haywire (R) 9:00 p.m. Sat, Feb 25: Joyful Noise (PG-13) 6:30 p.m. The Darkest Hour (Not 3D) (PG-13) 9:00 p.m. Sun, Feb 26: *We Bought a Zoo (PG) 1:00 p.m. *War Horse (PG-13) 6:30 p.m. Wed, Feb 29: Red Tails (PG-13) 6:30 p.m. Thurs, Feb 30: FREE Admission: Toy Story 3 (G) 2:00 p.m. Haywire (R) 6:30 p.m. Fri, March 1: Underworld: Awakening (Not 3D) (R) 6:30 p.m. Contraband (R) 9:00 p.m. Sat, March 2: Swap Meet 8:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close (PG-13) 6:30 p.m. Joyful Noise (PG-13) 9:00 p.m. Sun, March 3: *The Darkest Hour (Not 3D) (PG-13) 1:00 p.m. *The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (R) 6:30 p.m. MWR This Week, February 23 - March 1 23, 2012 (This info is from West Naval Region for the San Diego Area) Put a little more FUN in your week! Check out the latest edition of MWR This Week to see what's fun and free! Click or cut and paste the MWR This Week link into your web browser: http://www.mwrtoday.com/Sandiego/WelcometoMWRTW.htm. MWR activities are open to all active duty and their family members plus retirees, reservists and DoD civilians. Sneak Peek of Fun Stuff in the Current Edition of MWR This Week: * 2012 El Centro Air Show (Mar 10) and Great Padres Ticket Specials - page 1 * Navy's 26th Bay Bridge Run/Walk (May 20) Registration NOW OPEN - page 2 * Admiral Baker N. Course Ribbon Cut (Mar 16), Golf News, What's Going On at Naval Base Golf Performance Center and more - pg 3-4 * 2012 Spring Fling (Apr 1) - page 5 * All-Hands Car Show (Apr 1) - page 6 * Sea N' Air Lanes, NASNI and Admiral Robinson Recreation Center, NBSD Specials - page 7 * Pierside on the Point Special Events - page 8 * Great Dining Services offers - page 9 * Liberty Events, Trips, Catalina Island Getaway (Mar 2-4) and so much more! - page 10-14 * Outdoor Adventure and Gear Rental, NBSD ReSale Car Lot - page 16 * Sailing and SCUBA Classes - page 17 * Lifeguarding Class (Mar 29), Swim-A-Thon (Apr 1-30), Paddleboarding, Water Aerobics and more - page 18 * Youth Events, Indoor Youth Soccer and Senior High Basketball - page 19 * What's Happening at the Fleet & Family Support Centers - page 20-21 * School Liaison Information and San Diego Military Housing - page 22 * MWR Sports Calendars - page 23 * Family Fitness & Movie Night (Mar 9), Spring Forward Throwback T-Shirt Run/Walk (Mar 14), St. Patrick's Day Fun Runs (Mar 14, 15 & 16), Woof Walk (Mar 31) and more - page 24 * FREE and Discount Amusement Park Offers - page 25-31 * FREE MWR Movies - page 32-35
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DSTRESS HOTLINE From combat related stress to the everyday stressors of life, stress can affect even the strongest Marine. The DSTRESS Line was developed by the Corps to provide professional, anonymous counseling for Marines, their families and loved ones when it's needed most. Call today to speak with one of your own. Call (1-877-476-7734) today. Line is now available to help West Coast Marines & Family members better deal with stress & mental health issues. More info available at www.dstressline.com.

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**Do you know of anything going on around town or base? Help the FRO get in the KNOW! Call Anthony at 858-577-6418 or email anthony.hernandez1@usmc.mil.
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