NEWS from AAFES:
• DoDDS Students in grades 4-12 are eligible to receive a “You Made the Grade” coupon book if they receive letter grade report cards. The program is designed to reward academic excellence among authorized family members who have received letter grades of A's and B's on their report card. Students can bring their report cards and identification to the Kadena Shopping Center, upper level Customer Service desk to receive their coupon book. Students can claim a coupon book each quarter as long as they maintain letter grades of "B" or better on their report cards.
• New Exchange Online Mall Booklet available: a free, 56-page guide to more than 100 online stores. Inside, shoppers can browse through popular retailers offering special military discounts on everything from clothes, music, cell phones, auto parts, prescription eyewear and much more.
• Construction area near the Olympic Shoppette area is the site of the new Popeye's restaurant.
• Olympic Shoppette is now open until 12:00 (midnight) / 7-days a week as AAFES conducts a 90-day test to see if the extended hours can be supported by customers.
NEWS from the COMMISSARY:
Okinawa Commissaries Delivery Schedules: When to get what you need at the Commissary! (afternoon arrivals - to be on shelves late afternoon/early next day)
PRODUCE: Airlift - Monday & Friday
Surface - Monday
Local - Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Bag Salad - Friday
MEAT: Wednesday
GROCERY: Chill (Yogurt, Juices, Pillsbury Dough, Lactaid Milk, etc.) - Wednesday
Chill (Luncheon Meat) - Friday
Frozen - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
Dry - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
NEWS from the RED CROSS:
Red Cross Youth Volunteer Program:
The program plans to kick off in May 2010 and will assist 13-18 yr. olds find summer volunteer opportunities on Kadena. (Bowling Alley, Golf Course, Swimming Pool, Warehouses, Sq duty offices, etcno heavy equipment or hazardous materials involved).
Volunteers can associate their volunteer hours with the Red Cross name. 68 adult volunteers are needed NOW to be on the committee and help teens find volunteer opportunities on Kadena.
POC: Gerry Baily, 634-1979
Healthy Pregnancy Class:
Couples interested in the Red Cross Healthy Baby/ Healthy Pregnancy Class may contact the Kadena Red Cross, 634-1294
NEWS from MILITARY ONE SOURCE:
All installation telephones (military and residential lines) in Okinawa can dial 145 to reach Military OneSource directly.
Submitted by Leigh Ann Miller
KOSC Member-at-Large