• News from AAFES

Use A Bag - Save The Planet
Bring any reusable bag to BX and get 5¢ credit for each bag used!

Ident-A-Kid
9 May: 1300-1600 and 11 May: 1500-1900
Free Identification Kits for Kids will be provided by AAFES & 18SFS. A great idea for families planning summer vacations! Come see Daren the D.A.R.E. Lion too!
(2nd Floor of Kadena BX behind the elevators)

Parking Lot Construction
Construction completion is expected June 30 and will offer an additional 600 parking spots! The project is being done is stages with a large section expected to open May 15th to ease commissary parking.
Why will it take so long? The entire grade of the parking lot will be raised approx. 6 ft on the food court side so the lot is level with the store. (The wood steps at the entrance of the food court are temporary.)
**SFS will be ticketing vehicles parked illegally.**

Operation Be Fit
The BX will offer fitness specials 14-16 May

Mall Walker Program
Coming Soon Kadena Shopping Center will soon open to walkers from 6am to 10pm. This will provide an opportunity to exercise in air condi-tioning and children in strollers are welcome. Walkers may check-out pedometers to log miles towards AAFES prizes and/or discounts.
The lower level lap will be .2 mi
The upstairs BX lap will be .2 mi
More info to come.

Planning HUGE 1-year-after-opening Celebration that will rival the Friday after Thanksgiving for sales and prizes.
(Oct 1-3, 2010)

Construction on the new Popeye's (near Olympic Shoppette) anticipates a 30 day delay in opening.

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• News from the Commissary

Parking Lot Construction. You can shop early!
Please be aware that although the Commissary officially opens at 10:00, customers are always allowed to shop and check-out beginning at 9:00. If you must park a distance from the store, know that baggers will still walk your groceries to your car.

Case Lot Sale 14-16 May
Kadena Commissary The sale will be held in the grass perimeter instead of the parking lot due to lot construction. Hot dogs and chips will be provided.
(The BX will offer sidewalk sales on these dates as well)

Lighting
The Commissary is fixing its lighting to promote conser-vation. Customers may notice dark areas of the store until the project is completed.

Student Hires
The Commissary is currently looking for student hires. Minimum 16 years old. See a Customer Service Manager

Is there an item you wish the Commissary carried? Simply fill out a customer request card located near the registers. The managers do consider requests and appreciate customer feedback.

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• News from the Kadena 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, etc—no heavy equipment or hazardous materials involved). Volunteers can associate their volunteer hours with the Red Cross name. Please contact the Kadena Red Cross for additional information: 634-1294.

Healthy Pregnancy/Healthy Baby Class:
A FREE class provided to parents by a midwife and RN. Topics include: what to expect, how to care for yourself during pregnancy, and how to care for your newborn. Please contact the Kadena Red Cross for additional information: 634-1294.

Red Cross Volunteers Needed:
The Disaster Action Team (DAT) is in need of members to update the disaster plan. Contact Gerry at 634-1294.

Case Workers are needed to monitor the Red Cross notification system and notify command regarding issues. Training is provided. Applicants should be dependable, have good phone skills, and able to work a few hours a day, several times a week. Contact Heidi at 634-1294.

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• The Loan Locker is in need of volunteers. Please contact Risa at 634-7539.

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• NEWS from MILITARY ONE SOURCE:

All installation telephones (military and residential lines) in Okinawa can dial 145 to reach Military OneSource directly.

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Submitted by Leigh Ann Miller
KOSC Member-at-Large