**Correction to Give Parents A Break**

The Oct dates/times have changed and are as follows:

Oct 6 1230-1730hrs

Oct 19 1830-2330hrs

Mili-Kits from the Postal Service

Free Military Care Package Kit Offer From the US Postal Service

Since Priority Mail(r) supplies are the packaging of choice for families preparing care packages for service members overseas, the USPS(r) has created a "Mili-kit" based on the items most frequently requested by the military. The kit contains: Three (3) each of flat rate boxes O-FRB1 and O-FRB2; Two (2) each of Cube boxes OBOX7; Address labels - Label # 228 8 each; Address labels - Label # 106-A 1 each; Customs FORM 2976-A 8 EA.; Customs FORM 2976-E 8 EA. The kit may be requested by calling 1-800-610-8734 (Packing Supply) and: Choose your language (1 is English, 2 is Spanish); Choose option 1 (it states it is for Express Mail(r), Priority Mail or Global Express Guaranteed(r) products); When you reach a live agent,
request CAREKIT04; Please allow 7-10 days for delivery.

Thrift Store

Eielson's thrift store is open 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays on the corner of North and Central Streets in the used car parking lot. The thrift shop sells toys, housewares, books, jewelry, baby items and more. For more information, call 377-5274.

Info Line

Information regarding a variety of topics such as road conditions, weather, movies, and services squadron activities and events are now included on what used to be exclusively the public affairs information line. While PA still posts information to the info line as needed, the other areas mentioned will also be available by pressing the button indicated for your needs by the telephone voice prompts. The phone number is 377-INFO.

Commissary undergoes renovations

The Eielson commissary is scheduled to undergo renovations Sept. 23 and will be open for regular hours by Sept. 25. The Customer Service department will be stripped of the current registers and replaced with newer models. "The biggest change is not so much the registers themselves, but the process and speed of the transactions," said Melissa Krol, Eielson commissary secretary. She said there will be two self-scan registers and five personnel-manned registers. Personal checks will be electronically debited at the time of transaction and given back to the customer. Furthermore, debit and credit transactions will be quicker and paperless. "With the new features, there will be no break in service to our patrons, the process will start and finish during our off days," said Mrs. Krol.

Deployed Family Social September 21st

We are still taking RSVP for the monthly social, Fri 21 Sep 1730-1930hrs @ Community Center (downstairs). We will be serving spaghetti, garlic bread, and salad.

*****For the family activity we will taking family photos, printing them on transfer paper and ironing them on pillowcases that can be sent to the deployed spouse.*******

If you are already signed up encourage another family with a deployed member to attend this function. Email or call the center at 377-2178 to sign-up.

HAWC Challenge

This challenge is for everyone, not just our staff. It is designed to be
fun and get you thinking about your healthy habits. Pick a start date
that will allow a full 30 days before Oct 30 (last day to complete the
challenge) and initial off each of the tasks as you do them. Turn your
sheet in at the HAWC when completed - limited number of prizes
available! If you have any questions, please call us at 377-6662. We
hope you enjoy the challenge.

Base Theater Movie Schedule Sept 20-23

Thursday Sept 20
BRATZ (PG)

Friday Sept 21
RUSH HOUR 3 (PG13)

Saturday Sept 22
STARDUST (PG13)

Sunday Sept 23
RUSH HOUR 3 (PG13)

Base Theater Movie Schedule Sept 6-9

Thursday Sept 6
WHO'S YOUR CADDY? (PG 13)

Friday Sept 7
THE BOURNE ULTIMATIUM (PG13)

Saturday Sept 8
NO RESERVATIONS (PG)

Sunday Sept 9
THE BOURNE ULTIMATE (PG13)

Hearts Apart Update

MSgt Donald H. Murray has taken over the Hearts Apart program.

We have picked up the movie tickets for September and they are available at
the front desk. They are limited but please stop in to get them until we
run out.

There is also a change to the Give Parents A Break program with two
nights per month available. If you wish to participate in this so you
can have some "you" time please stop by the center for a voucher. Here are
the dates:
September 2007- February 2008
Sept 14 1830-2330
Sept 29 1230-1730
Oct 6 1830-2330
Oct 19 1230-1730
Nov 3 1230-1730
Nov 16 1830-2330
Dec 1 1230-1730
Dec 21 1830-2330
Jan 5 1230-1730
Jan 18 1830-2230
Feb 2 1230-1730
Feb 15 1830-2230

The next months Deployed Social is scheduled for September 21st and we are planning the
event now. We will be doing a project the kids can send to their deployed parents once they leave. There will be spaghetti, salad and bread for dinner to save you from being tied to the stove that night.

If you need the oil change certificate for your vehicle don't forget to
stop by the AFRC.

Holiday Greetings Program to visit Eielson

An Army and Air Force Hometown News Service holiday greetings team will set up Oct. 16 at the base exchange. The team will record individual 10 to 20-second greetings for the holiday season aimed at family and friends back home. Anyone with a family tie within the U.S. and its territories are eligible.

All service members, their families, as well as DoD civilians, who will be outside of the U.S. during the holiday season are encouraged to participate. For more information about local dates and times, see your unit public affairs office.