Family Strong Hawaii

Please join us in these up-coming events

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January, 2010

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January’s Blue Star Pampered Princess Little Girl's Day Spa Discount!

*     Pampered Princess will be offering a special discount to Blue Star Card holders this holiday season!

*     Pamper your princesses with a "Princess Makeover" during the months of December and January to take advantage of the Blue Star Card two for one discount. 

*     Princess Makeovers are $50.00 + tax and include: glitzy nails, bubble footbaths, stylin' hair, makeup and face painting. 

*     Pampered Princess is located in Harbor Center, 98-029 Hekaha St., Bldg. 5, Suite #45, Aiea. 

*     Gift certificates are also available. 

*     For more information or to book your appointment call 741-6111 or visit www.pamperedprincesshawaii.com.

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FMWR Notice - Fort Shafter Library Closed Until February 2010

*     The Fort Shafter Library will be temporarily closed to complete much-needed energy conservation and remodeling projects now through February 26, 2010.

*     When reopened, the new energy efficient library will have new windows, central air conditioning, energy efficient lights and remodeled bathrooms.

*     Any library activities previously advertised during this time period have been cancelled.

*     We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

*     Call 655-8000.

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TAPS Hawaii Survivor Seminar

WHEN:     January 22 - 24, 2010

PLACE:     U.S. Marine Corps Base Kaneohe

*     Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) newest program focuses on Battle Buddies.  Military members who served with someone who died while on active duty.  No one is immune to the experience of grief.

*     When a Battle Buddy is taken away from us, we face the same trauma and grief as a surviving Family member.

*     This program is a peer-based emotional support program.  When surrounded by other Survivors with similiar experiences, Battle Buddies understand they are not alone.

*     To register, please go to www.taps.org, locate the Hawaii TAPS and register as a Survivor.

*     For more information, please call Lis Olsen, TAPS Hawaii POC at (808) 255-4093 (cell) or (808) 438-4499, or contact her at elisabeth.k.olsen@us.army.mil

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Blue Star Event - Big R: Bunco!
January 22 – Tropics, Schofield Barracks

*     It’s Bunco Time!  Come celebrate another month of deployment complete with your Blue Star Card friends on Friday, January 22 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the Tropics. 

*     Bunco is a fun dice game and is a great for socializing!  It’s also very easy and quick to learn, if you don’t know how to play. 

*     Light pupus and childcare will be provided. 

*     For more information or to register for this event, please call 655-0112/3. 

*     Deadline to register for this event is January 18. 

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Blue Star Event - Create-a-Card
January 27 – Sgt Yano Library, Schofield Barracks

*     Family Members of Deployed Soldiers are invited to create a Valentine card to send to their Soldier on Wednesday, January 27, from 2:00-4:00 pm at Sgt Yano Library, Bldg 560, Schofield Barracks. 

*     Bring your creativity and we will supply the materials! 

*     For more information on library programs call 655-8002, for more information on the Blue Star Card program call 655-0002.  

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NEW BLUE STAR CARD BENEFIT!

*     Blue Star Card holders can now check out 4 DVDs or CDs from the Army Libraries instead of 3! 

*     Present your valid Blue Star Card upon check out to receive this benefit. 

*     The US Army Hawaii Libraries provide services and materials in a variety of formats to support the information, education, and recreation needs of the Hawaii Army community.

*     The main library, SGT Yano, is located at Schofield Barracks. Branch libraries are located at Fort Shafter and Aliamanu Military Reservation. 

*     For more information on library programs please call 655-8002.

On February 1, 2010

  Family Strong Hawaii is moving to its new location at:

http://www.mwrarmyhawaii.com/family-strong-hawaii http://www.mwrarmyhawaii.com/family-strong-hawaii 

Come Visit Us! 

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February, 2010

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FMWR Notice - Fort Shafter Library Closed Until February 2010

*     The Fort Shafter Library will be temporarily closed to complete much-needed energy conservation and remodeling projects now through February 26, 2010.

*     When reopened, the new energy efficient library will have new windows, central air conditioning, energy efficient lights and remodeled bathrooms.

*     Any library activities previously advertised during this time period have been cancelled.

*     We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

*     Call 655-8000.

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Blue Star Event - Walk off the Wait
February 2 – Makapu’u Lighthouse

*     Join us on our latest hike for Blue Star Card holders at the Makapu’u Lighthouse Trail, Tuesday, February 2. 

*     Free transportation will be leaving from the Schofield Barracks Bowling Center parking lot at 8:00 am and returning around 11:30 am. 

*     All ages are welcome and this hike will take place along a paved path.  Strollers are welcome too! 

*     For more information or to register call 655-0112/3.  Deadline to register for this event is  January 29. 

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Community Event - Great Aloha Run

WHEN:     Monday, February 15, 2010

PLACE:     Aloha Tower to Aloha Stadium

*     Must Register to Run.  More information to come.

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April, 2010

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FMWR Event - Earth Day Recycled Art Contest

April 22, 2010 will be the 40th anniversary of Earth Day.

*     To celebrate, the libraries will be hosting a 100% Recycled Art Contest.

*     Enter your art made of recycled materials to any Army library or the Schofield Barracks Arts & Crafts Center by March 30.

*     Contest is open to all ages.

*     Call 655-8002.