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UPCOMING EVENTS

YUCCA VALLEY VETERANS TRIBUTE 11 November 2016 Enjoy this year’s Veterans Tribute this Friday, November 11th, 1000-1300 at the Yucca Valley Community Center. VETERANS DAY HEROES 5K There will be a Military & Public Safety Equipment Come join us for the Veterans Day Heroes 5K in beautiful Palm Display, Veterans’ Recognition, Community BBQ, Young Springs on Friday, November 11th. This 5K run/walk is runner, Marines Flag Folding Ceremony, and more. walker, stroller and doggie friendly. All monies raised support For info call Community Services Department organizations that serve our active duty and veterans heroes, at 760-369-7211 This event is FREE! including Team Red, White and Blue, SOS Rides and the ASYMCA. This fast and flat course starts and finishes at Francis Stevens Park in downtown Palm Springs, following the parade route that will FREE MOVIES IN HONOR OF VETERANS DAY AT begin shortly after the conclusion of our race. Park on the side streets off Palm Canyon or Indian Ave. and you will have prime THE BASE THEATER parking for the race and parade. All active duty & veterans run for Friday, November 11th: half price! Just show your military ID, at packet pick-up or race **Lone Survivor (R) @ 1200 day morning and you're in for half price ($17.50)! Find more info **American Sniper (R) @ 1420 HERE. **13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi (R) @ 1650 PALM SPRINGS VETERANS DAY PARADE & FIREWORKS VETERAN’S DAY DEALS & FREEBIES! The City of Palm Springs proudly presents its 20th annual Palm Below are a few websites listing some great Veteran's Day/ Springs Veterans Day Parade on Friday, November 11th, at 3:30 Weekend deals thanking Veterans and their p.m. in downtown Palm Springs. The parade begins at Ramon families for their unwavering service & Road & Palm Canyon Drive and heads north on Palm Canyon Drive dedication to our wonderful nation: to Alejo Road. The parade lasts about one hour and concludes 1) Free Meal Deals with a post parade patriotic concert & fireworks finale at the inter- 2) Veterans Day Discounts section of Amado Road and Palm Canyon Drive. (Planning to attend? Be sure to arrive in Palm Springs early because roads start closing around 2:30pm in preparation of the parade.) MCCS Veteran’s Day Holiday Hours for their STAY CONNECTED! facilities & services can be found HERE **29 Palms Chamber ** Text 29PALMS to 22828 to receive Chamber e-Newsletters **MCCS** Text FAMILYFUN to 71441 to get the latest info from MCCS!

WELCOME ABOARD NOVEMBER 16th New to the Combat Center? Come and see all that MCAGCC has to offer at the CG's Welcome Aboard on Wednesday, November 16th. The 0900 session at the base theater is geared toward Single Marines whereas the 1800 session at Front- line is family-friendly (children are welcome!). No registration is necessary & brief is only about one hour.

FLU VACCINES AVAILABLE DIABETES EDUCATION FAIR ON NOVEMBER 16th The NHTP Flu Clinic is now open! Flu shots are available for Did you know November is Diabetes Awareness Month? Stop by all civilian workers, beneficiaries & retired personnel Clinic A inside the Naval Hospital on Wednesday, November 16th aboard MCAGCC. Please visit Clinic A to get your flu shot. from 0800-1200 to enjoy an education & screening fair presented Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays: 0730-1530 by the Clinical Nutrition Department. The purpose of this event is Wednesdays: 0900-1800 to help you discover if you are at risk of diabetes (pre-diabetes) or Thursdays: 0900-1530 if you already have diabetes, how to better to control it. For more info, please contact Sue Eikenbary at 830-2274 or by email.

**DISCLAIMER** The information contained in this newsletter is distributed as that of common interest for military members and their families. This announcement does not imply official Department of Defense or U.S. Marine Corps endorsement of any non-federal entity. UPCOMING EVENTS

GOURD ART FESTIVAL NOVEMBER 19 & 20th Don’t miss the 8th Annual Gourd Art Festival taking place at LETTERS TO SANTA NOW OPEN! the Yucca Valley Community Center the weekend of Santa’s elves will soon be here to pick up your letters to November 19th (0900-1700) & 20th (1000-1400). This year’s Santa! Drop your letter off in the special mailbox at the theme is “Holiday Magic”. There will be both gourd artisans Yucca Valley Community Center. The elves will make & craft vendors on site to help you take care of some holiday sure Santa knows to “write back.” (You must enclose a shopping! Admission is FREE & there will be free pony rides self-addressed stamped envelope.) The mailbox is up for the kiddos that Sunday, 1100-1300. Interest- now through December 2nd. Letters can be dropped off ed in learning the craft of gourd art? Classes are at the YV Community Center or mailed available on both Saturday & Sunday—call to :

760-861-0934 to get registered. Santa Claus c/o Town of Yucca Valley 57090 Twentynine Palms Hwy Yucca Valley, CA 92284 GET YOUR TICKETS FOR “A CHRISTMAS STORY” This classic hit comedy follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker, played by Rory O'Brien, in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun “A CHRISTMAS CAROL” under the tree for Christmas. “A Christmas Story” runs Friday & With a sweeping 54 Desert Theatre League award Saturday nights, November 18th through December 17th at nominations for theatrical excellence, the Hi-Desert 7pm. Sunday matinee performances will be on November 27th Cultural Center’s prestigious Hi-Desert Playhouse theater & December 11th at 2:30pm. Tickets are $15, $12 Seniors and division will delight audiences of all ages this Christmas Military, & $8 for Students with ID or children under 12. "A and holiday season with Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas Story” is appropriate for general audiences. Tickets masterpiece, A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Shows are at 7pm for all performances of “A Christmas Story” (except the opening over two weekend: Dec. 2-3 and Dec. 9-10. Inventively night gala) are available for purchase now at www.theatre29.org adapted by Doris Baizley and directed by Playhouse Artistic or by calling the box office at 760-361- Director Howard Shangraw, you will follow the magical 4151. Theatre 29 is an all-volunteer, non- journey of a company of traveling players as they enact profit 501( c )3, Community Theater or- and perform the classic Dickens’ story. NOTE: Avoid a ganization. It is located at 73637 Sullivan credit card processing fee by Road in the City of Twentynine Palms. purchasing tickets via cash or check in person at the Box Office. Tickets may be purchased online HERE. COMBAT CENTER HOLIDAY SHOW Stop by the base theater on Saturday, December 3rd, 1700-2030 to enjoy a musical performance of "MAKE THE STUMPS BETTER"...HAVE YOU JOINED YET? “The Grinch”. The Twentynine Palms High School Please join our new Facebook group "Make the Stumps Better"! Search Choir will also perform & Santa it on Facebook or find it directly HERE. Claus will be there for pictures. This event is completely FREE "Make the Stumps Better" is an initiative of the Commanding General and open to all-hands. of MAGTFTC/MCAGCC. This page is designed to welcome innovative ideas in order to make life and systems aboard MCAGCC better for all of those who live, work, and play here. This is neither a replacement for ICE Comments nor will complaints, harassment, bullying, slander or 2017 SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR otherwise offensive material be tolerated. Soliciting is not acceptable Be sure to mark your calendars for some of the new and will be grounds for removal. Posting of links does not imply en- MCCS special events coming to base in 2017! The dorsement from the Marine Corps or MAGTFTC/MCAGCC. full schedule of 2017 MCCS Special Events can be found HERE. We welcome your ideas, comments and conversations with each other on how you each have modified and grown in desert life. How has your life changed since moving to the desert? How has your family adapted to life here? Have you seen something aboard the installation that you IN THE MOOD FOR A FREE MOVIE? feel could work better if approached differently? This is the conversa- Wednesday, November 23rd @ 1600: Home for tion we hope to promote while keeping in mind fiscal constraints of our the Holidays (PG-13) installation. Friday, November 25th: Thank you for your time, and we look forward to working with you to **Suicide Squad (PG-13) @ 2100 "Make the Stumps Better" for us all. **Deadpool (R) @ 2330

NOVEMBER 11 - 20 UPCOMING EVENTS

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11 OBSERVE VETERAN’S DAY BY ATTENDING ONE OF SEVERAL LOCAL VETERAN’S DAY EVENTS

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12 FREE CHILDREN’S MATINEE MOVIE: WATCH “THE NUT JOB” AT 1000

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 LIFE IN 29 CONTEST FOR FIRST QUARTER ENDS TODAY...UPLOAD YOUR ENTRY BY TONIGHT!

DID YOU GET YOUR TICKETS TO “A CHRISTMAS STORY” YET? SHOWS START THIS WEEKEND MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14 AT THEATRE 29!

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 ALL KIDS AGES 3-5 ARE INVITED TO THIS MORNING’S STORYTIME AT THE LIBRARY, 1000-1045

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 16 WELCOME ABOARD BRIEFS TODAY (0900 @ BASE THEATER OR 1800 AT FRONTLINE)

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17 BUDGET FOR BABY CLASS, 1730-1930...CALL 830-6323 TO REGISTER

GOBBLE, GOBBLE! MAKE A TURKEY CRAFT TONIGHT WHILE CATCHING A SHOWING OF THE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 MOVIE “FREE BIRDS” AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER, 1700-1830 (COST IS $2). REGISTER FOR YOUR CHILD FOR TODAY’S “MAGIC OF COLOR” ART CLASS TAKING PLACE AT SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19 29 PALMS ART GALLERY (COST IS $10) CHECK OUT THIS YEAR’S GOURD ART FESTIVAL TODAY & TOMORROW AT THE YUCCA VALLEY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20 COMMUNITY CENTER

STILL ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS… FREE CHILDREN’S MOVIES AT THE BASE THEATER MILITARY CHILD OF THE YEAR AWARD 2015 Saturday, November 12th: The Nut Job (PG) @ 1000 Operation Homefront has announced that nominations Friday, November 18th: Mulan (G) @ 1600 for the 2015 Military Child of the Year Awards are being Saturday, November 19th: The Little Mermaid (G) @ accepted online at MilitaryChildOfTheYear.org through 1000 December 12th. This award recognizes children who Monday, November 21st: stand out among their peers. Ideal candidates for the **Ice Age: Collision Course (PG) @ 1400 award demonstrate resilience, strength of character, and **Zootopia (PG) @ 1600 thrive in the face of the challenges of military life. Any- Tuesday, November 22nd: one can nominate a child. Family members, teachers, **Aladdin (G) @ 1600 coaches, counselors, clergy, neighbors and friends are **The Nut Job (PG) @ 1740 encouraged to nominate outstanding military children. Wednesday, November 23rd: For more information on how to nominate a child in your **Pocahontas (G) @ 1230 community, please click HERE. **Free Birds (PG) @ 1410 Friday, November 25th: **Frozen (PG) @ 1500 WANT TO WIN A FREE CAR?? **The Angry Birds Movie (PG) @ 1700 Want to win a Jeep Patriot Sport, Ram 1500, or a Ford **Who Framed Roger Rabbit (PG) @ 1850 Escape? The choice could be yours! Every month MCCS Saturday, November 26th: is giving away a $500 MCX gift card and a chance to win a **Open Season (PG) @ 1000 vehicle in the “Motor Mania Giveaway” happening on **Open Season 2 (PG) @ 1140 Saturday, December 3rd. Enter monthly on the MCCS Facebook page. You could be the next winner!

TURKEY PAPER CRAFT NIGHT ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18th Why not spend a Friday night enjoying the best turkey movie ever (“Free Birds”) while making a paper turkey craft? Cost is $2 per craft. Event takes place on Friday, Nov. 18th, 1700-1830 at the MCCS Community Center. Please RSVP at the Community Center (Bldg 1004) or call them with questions at 830-3910.

CHILDREN’S ART CLASS: SUPER STAR STUDENT PROGRAM “THE MAGIC OF COLOR” ON NOV. 19th DON’T FORGET TO BRING IN THOSE FIRST QUARTER Participants will learn about the Magic of Color REPORT CARDS! & color theory while oil painting with artist, Students in grades 1 to 12 who obtain a “B” average (or better) are Ray Lamb. All materials provided by the 29 Palms eligible to participate. Home-schooled students are also encouraged to Gallery, but be sure to wear a painting shirt or participate in the program. Eligible students must be authorized patrons apron. Class size is limited to 12 students, so pre- of the Marine Corps Exchange. Students simply bring in their report registration is requested. This class is perfect for card from their last grading period to any Marine Corps Exchange ages 5-16 & the class cost is $10. Customer Service Counter and receive a Scratch-Off Register in person at the Art Gal- Card. Each student is a WINNER! Prizes include MCX lery (74055 Cottonwood Dr) or Gift Cards up to $250! online at 29palmsartgallery.com.

DID YOU TURN IN YOUR IMPACT AID CARD? IT’S NOT TOO LATE! This survey is conducted by school districts each year in October & the results are submitted to the federal government. Funding to the schools is granted based on the number of cards received, so it is important to return the Impact Aid survey cards...they help fund your child's education. Fill out and return your orange Impact Aid card today—it makes a difference!

COMBAT CENTER YOUTH BASKETBALL Registration is now open for both programs! Register at the MCCS Community Center now through January 4th. Questions? Call Youth Sports at 830-3910. YOUTH BASKETBALL (AGES 4-14) The cost is $39 which includes a uniform & picture. FIRST STEP BASKETBALL (AGES 3-5) The cost for “First Step” is $19. This is a parent-child interactive program & lasts six sessions. Cost includes t-shirt, picture, & award.

29 PALMS PARK & REC YOUTH BASKETBALL YUCCA VALLEY PARK & REC YOUTH BASKETBALL The 29 Palms Youth Basketball league is for girls & 2016 Youth Basketball Brochure boys enrolled in Kindergarten through 8th grades. The Sign up early because space is limited! All practices begin in season begins the second week of January & ends in December with games January - March. late February. The $46 registration fee includes a Wee Hoops Basketball Program uniform (jersey & shorts). Games will be held at the 1st and 2nd Grade (ages 6 - 7) Twentynine Palms Junior & Senior High School Gyms. Cost: $40 (8 lessons) & includes t-shirt, picture package & award. Register online HERE. Register here

Youth Basketball Recreation League Volunteer coaches, officials and 3rd through 8th Grade (ages 8 - 14) score keepers are needed! If you Cost: $60 per child (includes team jersey & picture package) are interested please call Ricky at League Registration is now open & closes November 17 or when 760-367-7562x1024. filled Register here

ASYMCA TOY PROGRAM WEEKLY PROGRAMS OFFERED BY LIFELONG The Armed Services YMCA will open registration for its LEARNING LIBRARY (BLDG 1524) Holiday Toy Program SOON! Be sure to All of the below programs are FREE & no registration is required— watch their Facebook page for the most just show up if your schedule allows. For additional information up-to-date announcements! please contact the Library at 830-6875.

READ & PLAY FAMILY FUN CLIMBING AT THE WEST GYM MONDAYS, 1030-1115 & WEDNESDAYS, 0900-0945 Get out of the house and keep active together! Parents AGES 0-2 YEARS may bring their children (ages 5- 15 – must weigh a mini- mum of 35 pounds) to the West Gym every weekend to HANDS-ON STORYTIME use the indoor climbing wall. Staff members will be on- MONDAYS, 0900-0945 & WEDNESDAYS, 1030-1115 site throughout the event. Available event times AGES 2-3 YEARS are: **Fridays, 1800-2000 STORYTIME **Saturday & Sundays, 1000-1200 TUESDAYS, 1000-1045 For more information, please call 830-6451. AGES 3-5 YEARS

DAD SHOWER ON DECEMBER 6th USO is hosting a "Daddy-to-be" Baby Shower on Tuesday, December 6th, 1730 at the MCCS Community Center. This event is completely FREE for any expectant dads or men who became dads since August 2016. RSVPs are necessary because without 50 dads registered this event will not hap- pen. RSVP deadline is November 18th.RSVP to this event by clicking HERE.

“WHAT TO EXPECT” SHOWER ON DECEMBER 6th Whether it’s your first or your fifth pregnancy, you’re invited to come celebrate your bundle of baby joy! Join Heidi Murkoff (author of “What to Expect When You’re Expecting”) at a baby shower just for you. Have your pregnancy questions answered & connect with other moms in your community. Lunch is provided & there will be games, giveaways as well as a book signing & photos with Heidi! This shower takes place on Tuesday, December 6th, 1100-1400 at the MCCS Community Center. This event is FREE, but registration is required. RSVPs at uso.org/specialdelivery. This event is open to expecting parents & parents who had their child since August 2016.

DO YOU HAVE A CHILD 6 OR UNDER? IF SO, NUTURING PARENTING WORKSHOP IS FOR YOU! In a series of three half day workshops (3 hours each), parents will learn new information & parenting techniques on topics such as critical development windows, child nutrition, & how to empower children to problem solve and compromise just to name a few. The next series takes place on December 7th, 14th, & 21st, 0830-1130 each day. To register for this FREE workshop, please call 830-7622.

BABY BASICS CLASS ON DECEMBER 1st BUDGET FOR BABY CLASSES Expecting a new baby? Baby Basics is for you! This class Welcoming a new family member is exciting. This free workshop helps expecting parents learn how to care for infants, to helps you make sure you’re financially prepared and know how to include bathing and how to change a diaper. The next budget and spend wisely on baby’s expenses. Navy Marine Corps class is being held next Thursday, December Relief Society is offering several opportunities to take their 1st , 0900-1530 at the MCCS Community popular “Budget for Baby” class! Register by calling 830-6323. Center (Bldg 1004). **Thursday, November 17th, 1730-1930 Register by calling 830-7622. **Wednesday, December 7th, 0930-1130 **Tuesday, December 13th, 1700-1900 **Thursday, December 22nd, 1730-1930