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Debt Collection
This is a debt collection notice for Staff Sgt. Nicholas C. Szvetecz. All services under Szevetecz? name should be put on hold. All those with debts to be collected under the name of Szvetecz or for information regarding collections, call Capt. Matthew Hurley at 568-8003 or 996-5335.

This is a debt collection notice for Sgt. Gerald R. Giordano. All services under Giordano?s name should be put on hold. All those with debts to be collected under the name of Giordano or for information regarding collections, call Capt. Stephen M. Nawrot at 248-767-5886.

DFMWR

POV Resale Lot has moved
The Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation personally owned vehicle resale lot has moved to Bldg. 1717 on Marshall Road in the parking lot of the old Commissary.

Lock and Leave
The offices for Lock and Leave Storage have moved to Bldg. 11284 (next to the Biggs Shoppette) at East Fort Bliss. To learn more, call 566-8321.

Soldier sponsorship
Are you a Soldier who wants to mentor and assist inbound Soldiers and their families who are new to Fort Bliss? Can you show them the ropes and get them acquainted with the post? Sponsorship training is available from 3 to 4 p.m. the second Thursday of every month. To learn more or to set up unit training, call 568-1132.

Bellydance classes
The Relocation Assistance Program at Army Community Service offers free bellydance classes. Classes will meet from 4 to 5 p.m. today, March 22 and 29 at ACS, Bldg. 2494 on Ricker Road. Pre-registration is required. Register online at www.blissmwr.com/relocation. To learn more, call 569-4ACS (4227).

Multicultural potluck
The Relocation Assistance Program at Army Community Service sponsors a Multicultural Support Group potluck each month. Upcoming potlucks include Friday and April 19. The group meets from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each day. Bring a dish from your country for all to share. The Multicultural Support Group is a great way to meet new friends and try new food. Pre-registration is required. Register online at www.blissmwtr.com/relocation. To learn more, call 569-4227.

Daughtry: Free concert
The Air Force Reserve Tour for the Troops and Family and MWR brings Daughtry to Fort Bliss Friday. This free show at Biggs Park at East Fort Bliss is open to all military ID holders and their guests. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. and opening bands begin at 5 p.m. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome at this all-ages show; outside food and beverages, coolers, glass containers and pets are prohibited. There will be a $10 beer garden open to guests ages 21 and older. No strollers or children are allowed in the beer garden. There is no ATM at Biggs Park; bring cash for food, beverage and merchandise vendors. To learn more, call 588-8247.

Framing classes
Learn from certified instructors how to professionally frame your artwork, diplomas or certificates. Framing Bliss offers framing classes every other Saturday from 8:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The next class is scheduled for Saturday. Classes are open to DoD ID card holders and their guests and cost $30 per person or $25 each for two people. Class fees cover all required materials and instruction. Patrons must register and pay for classes by the Friday before the class date. Special arrangements can be made to offer classes for groups with four or more people. To learn more, visit Framing Bliss in Bldg. 820 on Marshall Road or call 568-5563.

Excess furniture
Family and MWR sells tables, chairs, bed frames, sofas and more from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. every Friday at the Property Book Office warehouse in Bldg. 643 on Taylor Road. All items are sold ?as-is? and refunds or exchanges are not permitted. The PBO warehouse accepts cash, Visa or Mastercard only, and is closed holidays and training holidays. To learn more, call 568-3779 or 568-4501.

Dinner on a Dime
Let the Financial Readiness Program at Army Community Service teach you how to prepare great food on a shoestring budget. Dinner on a Dime focuses on making quick, healthy, affordable meals. Classes take place at the Milam Youth Activity Center, 10960 Haan Road at East Fort Bliss. The class is free, but pre-registration is required. Register online at www.blissmwr.com/frp or by phone at 569-4ACS (4227). Classes are scheduled for March 22 and April 26. Classes take place from 9 to 11 a.m. Free child care will be provided for children registered with Child, Youth and School Services. To learn more, call 569-4ACS (4227).

Spouse employment orientation
Are you a military spouse looking for employment? Attend the employment orientation at Army Community Service. The orientation takes approximately 1.5 hours and a lot of good information will be provided about free services available to you. We provide resume (civilian and federal) assistance and help you get ready for interviews. We have certified federal job search trainers eager to assist you. Orientations are held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. every Monday and Wednesday at ACS, located in Bldg. 2494 on Ricker Road at West Fort Bliss. Advance registration is required. To learn more or to register, call 569-5838.

Climbing, camping trip
Join Southwest Adventure Saturday and Sunday for a two-day climbing activity at Percha Creek in New Mexico?s Gila Wilderness. Rappel off an abandoned bridge to begin the climb each day and camp overnight in an area near the town of Kingston. Tickets cost $20 and include transportation, equipment rental, guide services and park entry fees. Advance purchase is required. Buy tickets at any ITR/Leisure Travel location: Bldg. 1743 on Victory Avenue, the kiosk at Freedom Crossing, or the satellite location at Sgt. Joshua W. Soto Physical Fitness Center. To learn more, call 744-2415.

ACS open house
Survive and thrive at Fort Bliss! Come to the Army Community Service open house from 10 a.m. to noon March 20 to learn about programs and services that will help you ?Bloom Where You?re Planted.? Enjoy light refreshments, door prizes and more as you learn about ACS programs and initiatives. ACS is located in Bldg. 2494 on Ricker Road. To learn more, call 569-4ACS (4227).

Gravity boot camp
Get ready for the summer with Gravity Boot Camp at the Tennis Club and Fitness Zone! Combine the total body toning benefits of a gravity workout with the fat-burning benefits of boot-camp-style training. The program is great for all fitness levels! This six-week program begins March 20 and costs $60 per person. Classes meet each Tuesday and Thursday from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Registration is capped at 20 participants. Register at the Stout Gym snack bar by Monday. To learn more, call 744-5785.

Stroller off Stress
Stroller off Stress is a class designed for parents who have little ones and want to get back in shape. Parents can bring their babies to the gym with them while they get a great workout. All children must stay in their strollers at all times. Strength, endurance, cardiovascular fitness and flexibility are all incorporated in this six-week session, all for $55 or two payments of $27.50. Classes will be held at Sgt. Joshua W. Soto Physical Fitness Center from 10 to 11 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday from March 20 through April 26. Register at the fitness center juice bar by March 20. There must be a minimum of eight participants to conduct the program. To learn more, call 744-5785.

Marfa Lights camping
Explore the enigma of the Marfa Lights when you camp overnight outside Marfa and watch for the mysterious phenomenon that has puzzled and entranced area settlers and visitors for more than a century. Southwest Adventure will tackle the adventure March 24 and 25. Camp overnight outside Marfa and watch for the mysterious Marfa Lights. Tickets cost $35 and cover transportation, equipment and guide services. Price does not include lodging cost of $20 to $150, based on personal preference.? Advance purchase is required. Buy tickets at any Leisure Travel Services (ITR) location: Bldg. 1743 on Victory Avenue, the Freedom Crossing kiosk, or the satellite location in Sgt. Joshua W. Soto Physical Fitness Center, Bldg. 20751 on Constitution Boulevard. To learn more, call 744-2415.

Tower Day
Reach new heights during Tower Day March 29 at Biggs Park! Enjoy unlimited use of Tango Tower from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for $6 per person. The Tango Tower is a 50-foot tall, six-sided structure with more than 20 different high elements, giving participants a multitude of choices. On Tower Day, there are no age restrictions and no reservations are required. All needed equipment is provided. To learn more, call 744-2415.

Member appreciation night
Enjoy free rounds of trap, dinner, giveaways and more during the Fort Bliss Rod and Gun Club Member Appreciation Night and Membership Drive from 4 to 8 p.m. March 30. Appetizers will be available from 4 to 6 p.m., and dinner will be served from 6 to 8 p.m. Prize drawings will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. As a special thank you, guests will receive a 10 percent discount on all memberships purchased during this event. The event is free for Rod and Gun Club members. All guests must abide by range and safety rules, including the child safety policy. To learn more, call 565-GUNS (4867)

Bouldering at Hueco Tanks
Tackle one of the best bouldering areas the world has to offer! Join Southwest Adventure for a bouldering excursion to Hueco Tanks State Historic Site March 31. Tickets cost $15 and include transportation, equipment rental, guide services and park entry fees. Advance purchase is required. Buy tickets at any ITR/Leisure Travel location: Bldg. 1743 on Victory Avenue, the kiosk at Freedom Crossing, or the satellite location at Sgt. Joshua W. Soto Physical Fitness Center. To learn more, call 744-2415.

Resilience training
Are you a tennis ball or an egg? Do you bounce back or do you crack? Learn to bounce back when the stressors of everyday life start getting you down by attending the ACS Resilience Training. The training will enhance your effectiveness and well-being by teaching you the skills to build mental toughness, to learn what your character strengths are, to build strong relationships, and to hunt the good stuff, focusing on the positive rather than the negative.

Upcoming sessions include:
? Monday through March 22 and March 26 through 28 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. (must attend all dates)
? April 23 through 26 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
? June 25 through 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

ACS also offers four-week Resilience Training classes, which meet once a week. The next four-week classes are scheduled for April 3, 10, 17 and 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Register for classes online at www.blissmwr.com/resilience, or call 569-5500 to learn more.

PGA Free Fitting Month?
Throughout the month of April, make an appointment with the Underwood Golf Complex Pro Shop to get properly fitted for golf clubs by a PGA professional. The service is free and available by appointment only. To learn more, call 562-1273.

Free car care clinic
Learn basic auto care ? including changing oil, checking tire pressure and more ? at the Relocation Assistance Program Auto Care Clinic. These free clinics are held at the Auto Crafts Center, Bldg. 820 on Marshall Road. Upcoming classes include April 27, July 17 and Oct. 16. Classes run from 1:30 to 4 p.m. each day. Pre-registration is required; register online at www.blissmwr.com/relocation. To learn more, call 569-4227.

Easter Brunch
Enjoy a festive holiday feast with the Centennial Banquet and Conference Center Easter brunch April 8. An amazing dining experience awaits, along with photos with the Easter Bunny. Enjoy complimentary wine, champagne or mimosas while you dine on our selection of festive holiday fare, including your favorite breakfast and lunch classics, an omelet bar, a carving station and an endless array of luscious desserts. Seatings run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Reservations are required. Brunch costs $18.95 for adults, and $9.50 for children ages 7 to 11. Children ages 6 and under dine free. For reservations, call 744-8427.

Easter-avaganza
Join Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation for an Easter celebration. The group is laying out a warm welcome for the Easter Bunny with the Easter-avaganza Holiday Parade and Family Concert April 7. The fun runs from noon to 4 p.m. at Biggs Park at East Fort Bliss. The parade starts at noon at the front of Biggs Park and will follow a route that is approximately one mile long. Take part in the Easter parade with decorated strollers, bikes, scooters, wagons and more ? the sky is the limit, as long as your vehicle is non-motorized. Pets are allowed along the parade route, but not inside Biggs Park. Parade pre-registration is encouraged. Pre-registered parade participants will receive priority seating at the concert. Fill out the form at www.blissmwr.com/easter to pre-register. Once you?re in the park, enjoy a free family concert featuring Kiddle Karoo and free photos with the Easter Bunny. Get creative and have fun with games and crafts presented by Fort Bliss family readiness groups ? all proceeds raised will benefit the FRGs? unit funds. No glass containers or alcoholic beverages are allowed. Food and beverage vendors will be on hand. Coolers, picnic baskets, lawn chairs and blankets are welcome. To learn more, call 588-8247.

Money Smart Week?
Money Smart Week is a public awareness campaign to stress the importance of financial literacy. Learn how to better manage your personal finances. There will be fun activities for the kids as well. Join Army Community Service?s Financial Readiness Program at the Freedom Crossing Market Place April 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To learn more, call 569-8376.

Garden Day at Old Fort Bliss
Celebrate spring?s arrival with Garden Day at the Old Fort Bliss Replica. From 1 to 4 p.m. April 14, join Family and MWR to plan and plant Fort Bliss? community garden, located on the museum grounds. Learn about different ways of planting, water conservation and more from Master Gardeners and other guests. At Garden Day, you can learn how to garden outdoors, indoors and in a greenhouse environment. There will be activities for all ages to help get the little ones interested in gardening as well. To learn more, call 568-4518 or 588-8482.

Administrative Professionals Day at the Centennial
We all know who really runs the office ? celebrate your favorite administrative professional with lunch at the Centennial Banquet and Conference Center, and enjoy free cake from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 25. To learn more, call 744-8427.

Go Youth

Spring break specials
Enjoy spring break at Desert Strike Lanes. Through Saturday, take advantage of great specials every day. Today, stop by for the $6 all-you-can-bowl special from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, bowl with Mom. Mothers receive a free game when children are present. There will also be $1 hot dogs.Saturday, bowl with Dad. Fathers receive a free game when children are present. There will also be $1 hot dogs. Shoe rental is not included in any promotional pricing. To learn more, call 568-6272.

Youth Career Day
The Employment Readiness Program at Army Community Service presents its first Youth Career Day Teen Job and Volunteer Expo March 24 at the Family Resilience Center, Bldg. 250 on Club Road. The event will run from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Teens ages 16 to 19 will have the opportunity to learn about job search techniques, resume writing and marketing volunteer experience as well as meet with agencies and companies. This free event is open to all military ID holders ages 16 to 19. Guests must present a military ID to participate. Seating is limited, and pre-registration is required; interested teens must register by Friday to participate. Register online at www.blissmwr.com/youthcareerday. To learn more, call 569-4227.

Edge activities
The Edge is holding a treasure hunt from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday using global positioning systems, laser team tag Wednesday from 3 to 6 p.m. and team ball games today from 3 to 6 p.m. Career Club takes 12 children to learn about different careers and meet people performing those jobs every Friday in March from 5 to 7 p.m. Each activity meets at the Milam Youth Activity Center. To learn more, call 744-2449.

Edge sports
The Edge hosts sports activities at the Milam Youth Activity Center gymnasium every Tuesday and Thursday in March from 4 to 6 p.m. for military youths ages 11 to 18. Activities include Chinese kickball today, ultimate soccer March 20 and 22 and flag football March 27 and 29. All activities are free. To learn more, call 744-2449.

Edge arts
The Edge holds arts and crafts classes in the Milam Youth Activity Center art room every Wednesday in March from 4 to 6 p.m. for military children ages 11 through 18. Activities this month include making tactical bracelets March 21 and dog toys March 28. To learn more, call 744-2449.

Youth fishing tournament
Fort Bliss Child, Youth and School Services and the Ascarate Fishing Club will conduct a free fishing tournament for children ages 3 to 16 and cookout for the Fort Bliss community Saturday at Ascarate Lake. The tournament will begin at 7:30 a.m. on the east pavilion of the lake and conclude at noon. On-site registration will run from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Fort Bliss CYSS?tent. All registered children will be treated to free hot dogs, chips and drinks. Bait and 350 rods and reels will be on hand to borrow from the club with a picture ID card. Because this is an educational venture with the Ascarate Fishing Club, a ?catch and release? policy will be enforced with tournament participants. Adults age 17 and older must have a Texas fishing license to fish in the lake. While the tournament is free, all guests must pay the $1 per car Ascarate Park admission fee to enter the park. Only cash is accepted. To learn more, call 755-0983 or 751-3891.

Build it with SKIES
Interested in building, architecture and history? Join SKIES Unlimited and explore in the hands-on ?Let?s Build It? class. Learn how to build structures, catapults, motorized vehicles and buildings using LEGO bricks. New tasks and challenges will be presented each week. Children will develop problem-solving skills, enhance critical thinking and learn teamwork through the building process, all while having fun! Classes meet Thursday at Bldg. 131. Students ages 5 to 7 meet from 4:30 to 5:25 p.m. and ages 8 to 10 meet from 5:30 to 6:25 p.m. Registration opens from the 20th of the month prior to the 7th of the month you are enrolling for. All students must be enrolled with CYSS to participate. Register online at https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/blisscyms.html. To learn more, call 569-7732 or 568-5544.

Global Youth run/walk
The inaugural Global Youth Service Day 5K Run and 1-Mile Walk is scheduled for April 21 at 8:30 a.m. at Washington Park on 200 Washington benefiting Southwest Key Programs. To learn more, call Chris Rowley 478-5663.

Super Water Safety Days
Super Water Safety Days will be held March 29 and 30 at Replica Aquatic Center and Replica Child Development Center. Take advantage of a free 20-minute swim lesson, fun and games and great safety information from our partners with the City of El Paso, YMCA and American Red Cross. Preschool-aged children are welcome from 9 to 11 a.m., and school-aged children can take part in the fun from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. each day. Replica Aquatic Center is located at Bldg. 5035 on Dickman Road. Replica CDC?is located across the street at Bldg. 5036. To learn more, call 568-7431.

Folklorico with SKIES
Do your children like dancing and performing? They can do both in the Folklorico class offered by SKIESUnlimited. Folklorico is a combination of Spanish flamenco and Mexican moves. Students learn to coordinate steps with body movement. Every state in Mexico has its own dance and music, so youth get to enjoy a history lesson as well as learn a new dance. On performance days they get to enjoy dressing up and the excitement of performing in front of a crowd. Folklorico is rich in fun dances, music and attire. Classes meet Tuesday and Thursday from 5 to 6 p.m. at Bldg. 131. Registration opens from the 20th of the month prior to the 7th of the month you are enrolling for. All students must be enrolled with CYSS to participate. Register online at https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/blisscyms.html. To learn more, call 569-7732 or 568-5544.

Baby Bubble Hour
Baby Bubble Hour offers children ages 4 and younger a chance to enjoy the water in a peaceful setting. No older children, including older siblings, are allowed in the water during this time. An open swim hour for toddlers, Baby Bubble Hour is held every Saturday from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at Replica Aquatic Center, Bldg. 5035 on Dickman Road. To learn more, call 568-7431

Cultural awareness program
C.A.F.E. (Cultural Awareness for Everyone) is a program designed to encourage community awareness for all Fort Bliss teens. C.A.F.E. provides teens the opportunity to learn about the culture on and off post, make new friends, explore the sights, taste the food and enjoy the sounds of El Paso. These Saturday tours run from 8:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and are open to sixth through 12th graders. The next scheduled tour date is March 31. To sign up for a tour, call 568-9006 or visit either the YouthPlex at Bldg. 195 on Chaffee Road, or Milam Youth Activity Center at Bldg. 10960 on Haan Road at East Fort Bliss.

Home-school PE group
Beginning Tuesday, Youth Sports will host a home-school physical education group at the YouthPlex, Bldg. 195 on Chaffee Road. The group will meet from 9 to 9:50 a.m. each Tuesday and Thursday for elementary-aged children or from 10:20 to 11:10 a.m. for middle- and high-school-aged children. The group?s mission is to provide a quality physical education opportunity for home-schooled students that offers a unique variety of physical experiences. Participation is free and open to children registered with Child, Youth and School Services. To learn more, call 568-2617.

Saturday child care
Saturday care for CYSS-registered children is shared between Logan and Milam facilities. Logan Child Development Center and Milam Child Development Center share care for CDC-age children, while the Logan School-Age Center and Milam School-Age Center alternate weekends for school-age children. To make reservations for Saturday care, call the Logan CDC at 568-3989, Milam CDC at 744-7879 or Parent Central Services at 568-4374.

Range safety
The Fort Bliss Rod and Gun Club offers a range safety course for children ages 6 to 17. The class is held at 1 p.m. every second and fourth Saturday on a monthly basis. The class is held at the Rod and Gun Club and is free of charge. Children must complete this course before being allowed outside on the ranges. To learn more, call 565-4867 or 568-2983.

Extended care available
Extended child care is available to single Soldiers and dual military families who have a mission-related task through the Child, Youth and School Services Family Child Care program. FCC will verify the duty requirement. Examples of extended care events include but are not limited to CQ, staff duty, field problems, a special event on a weekend (i.e. Veteran?s Day Parade) or care on a federal holiday. No payment is rendered by the Soldier. An Army subsidy pays the provider directly for the extended care hours. Note: This program is not for families who have a non-military spouse. Army Family Child Care is located in Bldg. 1743 on Victory Avenue. To learn more, call 568-4198.

Youth track and field
The Team Bliss Youth Sports track and field team is now recruiting members for the 2012 season. Track and field is open to boys and girls ages 5 to 18. Registration costs $40 for the first child and $34 for each additional child. Practices will be held at Stout Track from 6 to 7:15 p.m. each Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Participants must be members of Child, Youth and School Services. To register with CYSS, call Parent Central at 568-4374. Members must have a current physical on file at the time of registration to ensure participation. To learn more, call 568-2617.

Parent Central training closure
Both the main Parent Central Services office in Bldg. 1743 and the satellite Parent Central Services office in Bldg. 503B will close for training from 10 to 11:30 a.m. the second Tuesday of each month. To learn more, call 568-4374.

After-school pickup
The CYSS Middle School and Teen Program now offers after-school pickup service at even more middle and high schools in the El Paso area. The service is free and open to all CYSS-registered youths in sixth through 12th grades. MST offers after-school pickup service at the following locations: Nolan Richardson Middle School, HE Charles Middle School, Terrace Hills Middle School, Canyon Hills Middle School, McArthur Middle School, Ross Middle School, Parkland Middle School, Harmony Science Academy, Andress High School, Parkland High School, Chapin High School, Austin High School and Burgess High School. Parents must register their children for this program before the children can be picked up by CYSS. To register your child for the after-school pickup program, call 568-5437.

Baseball, tee-ball
Registration for Team Bliss Youth Sports Smart Start, tee-ball and baseball runs through March 31. Smart Start is open to boys and girls ages 3 to 4. Tee-ball is open to boys and girls ages 5 to 6. Baseball is open to boys and girls ages 7 to 15. There will be separate boys? and girls? leagues if enough participants register. Registration costs $45 for the first child and $38 for each additional child. The season is anticipated to run April through June. Parents must attend the sportsmanship class before a child is eligible to participate in the Youth Services league. Participants must be members of Child, Youth and School Services. To register with CYSS, call Parent Central at 568-4374. Members must have a current physical on file at the time of registration to ensure participation. To learn more, call 568-2617.

Youth flag football
Registration for Team Bliss Youth Sports flag football runs through March 31. Flag football is open to boys and girls ages 7 to 15. Registration costs $40 for the first child and $34 for each additional child. The season is anticipated to run April through June. Parents must attend the sportsmanship class before a child is eligible to participate in the league. Participants must be members of Child, Youth and School Services. To register with CYSS, call Parent Central at 568-4374. Members must have a current physical on file at the time of registration to ensure participation. To learn more, call 568-2617.

Mommy and Me swim
Mommy and Me swim classes will begin April 7 at Replica Aquatic Center. Children as young as 6 months can join in the fun, which requires a parent in the water. The classes cost $15 for a four-week session and meet from 8:30 to 9 a.m. each Saturday. Replica Aquatic Center is located at Bldg. 5035 on Dickman Road. To learn more, call 568-7431.

Military child appreciation
In recognition of the Month of the Military Child, Desert Strike Lanes will offer bowling specials for all military children each Saturday and Sunday in the month of April. All military children, with proper ID, will receive a free game for each game they buy April 7 and 8, 14 and 15, 21 and 22 and 28 and 29. To learn more, call 568-6272.

Community

West Point founders dinner
The Centennial Banquet and Conference Center hosts the U.S. Military Academy?s 2012 Founders Day Dinner March 23 with guest speaker Lt. Gen. David H. Huntoon, the 58th superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. The Benny Havens Cocktail hour begins at 6 p.m. and dinner is served at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $35. Attire is Army service uniform, dress blues or dress mess for military, and is black tie, dark suit or cocktail dress for civilians. Online registration should be completed by 5 p.m. Friday. Register at www.westpointaog.org/COLBusterHaydenWPSEPA2012FD. To learn more, email mailto:mag3733@gmail.com or christopher.d.wells.mil@mail.mil.

St. Pat, pub anniversary
Shamrock?s Irish Pub celebrates its first anniversary from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, which is also St. Patrick?s Day. There will be music, entertainment, specials from the restaurant and giveaways. Music includes The Vibe, Empyre Pipes and Drums and King Octopus.

El Paso Opera
The El Paso Opera invites Fort Bliss personnel and administrative staff to the upcoming production of the Marriage of Figaro, with performances today, Saturday and Sunday. Join the ?Complete Mozart Experience? and receive a 20 percent discount off regular ticket prices for all performances. To participate in this offer, call the Opera office at 581-5534 and use the code ?Fort Bliss.? Free parking is available at the parking garage on Sun Bowl Drive. For directions, visit www.utepspecialevents.com/venues/magoffin_auditorium.

German Spring Bazaar
The German Spring Bazaar is happening Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the German Military Community Center on Robert E. Lee Road. Anyone gifted at creating handmade ornaments, dry flower arrangements, dolls, miniature figures, greeting cards and so forth are welcome to attend and will be provided tables chairs and pin walls, but crafts must be self-made. Tables cost $20 each. To learn more, call 568-0259.

Magnificent Mexico
The El Paso Museum of Art is hosting ?Magnificent Mexico: 20th Century Modern Masterworks? now through May 27. Admission is $10 for non-members and $5 for members of the museum. Children 12 and younger and active military personnel and their family enter free. The museum is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. The museum is closed Mondays and major holidays.

Stroll for Epilepsy
The El Paso Stroll for Epilepsy is the inaugural walk to raise awareness of epilepsy and is set for 9 a.m. March 24 at Ascarate Park, 6900 Delta Dr. Registration can be done online or will begin at 8 a.m. The event benefits the cause and walkers will receive T-shirts. To learn more, call 888-548-9716 or email pcjordan@swbell.net. Online registration is at strollforepilepsy.com.

ISFAC conference
Partners Across Texas/Inter-Service Family Assistance Committee invite you to participate in the first ISFAC conference in El Paso scheduled for March 21 from 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. at the 250 Club Road Family Resilience Center. Network with organizations that help servicemembers (past and present) and their families. Learn what PAT/ISFAC is and how you can be part of it. Participate and discuss resources and provide answers on how we can better assist the servicemember and their families. Registration starts 9 a.m. Space is limited, so attendance will be limited to the first 100 participants. Registration is due no later than Friday. When registering, provide your name, address of organization, phone number, email, your organization, your title and three programs or areas of focus that your organization provides servicemembers. To learn more, Liz Osborn or Tina Ioane at 568-4898 or email liz.osbornmendoza@redcross.org or ioanetina@gmail.com.

Disabled vets sports clinic
The National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic, an event for more than 400 disabled veterans, is scheduled for March 25 through 30 in Snowmass Village, Colo. The clinic is the largest of its kind, instructing newly injured veterans in adaptive skiing and other winter sports. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki and Disable American Veterans National Commander Donald Samuels will be there to offer remarks and meet with veterans on March 26. Gold medal winning paralympians Chad Cooley and Chris Devlin-Young will also be on hand throughout the week. To learn more, visit www.wintersportsclinic.va.gov.

MCCW meeting
The evening Military Council of Catholic Women meeting is scheduled for April 5 and 19 at St. Michael?s Chapel Annex from 5:30 to 8 p.m. To learn more, call Holly Chavez at 202-1341.

Walk Like MADD
The Walk Like MADD 5K is a noncompetitive family walk that supports MADD?s mission of eliminating drunken driving, supporting victims and their families, and preventing underage drinking. It helps allow corporations and individuals to team up with MADD in keeping communities safe. The event is April 28 at the El Paso Community College Valle Verde Campus. Registrations starts at 8 a.m. the day of the event; the opening ceremony is scheduled for 8:45 a.m.; and the walk begins at 9 a.m. At 10 a.m., walkers arrive and partake in festivities for all ages. To learn more, visit www.walklikemadd.org to register your team or call 779-1987.

Scholarship competition
The El Paso Sergeants Major Association is now accepting applications for scholarship grants for the current academic year. Applicants must be dependent family members of active-duty or retired enlisted (any U.S. military branch) residing in El Paso or the surrounding communities. They also must be graduating high school seniors with a B average or better. Those interested in applying should send a #10 self-addressed stamped envelope to the El Paso Sergeants Major Associating, P.O. Box 6050, Fort Bliss, TX 79906-0050. An application form and letter detailing requirements will be sent to the applicant. The deadline for applications to be received is April 30. To learn more, call retired Sgt. Maj. Garlin ?Lee? Crooks at glcrooks@aol.com or retired Command Sgt. Maj. Gary L. Hall at ghall2@elp.rr.com.

Sports

New ID policy at gyms
Effective immediately, all West Fort Bliss fitness centers will begin checking ID cards for patrons not in duty uniform or PT uniform. This includes Milam and Stout physical fitness centers and the Tennis Club and Fitness Zone. Logan Heights Physical Fitness Center and Replica Aquatic Center currently check ID and will continue to do so. There is no change in policy at Sgt. Joshua W. Soto Physical Fitness Center or Biggs Gym.

Membership discounts
Don?t miss your last chance to save on annual memberships at the Underwood Golf Complex.?Through March 31, save 25 percent on a one-year membership when you pay in advance. Lock in your low rate now before our membership fees increase April 1. To learn more, call?562-1273.

Combatives team tryouts
Fort Bliss and the 1st Armored Division are currently forming the installation combatives team to compete at the Army championships. All skill and experience levels are welcome to train and try out for the team. Training takes place at the installation combatives facility, Bldg. A493, from 6 to 7:30 a.m. each Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Training times are available for those unable to attend these sessions. The team travels to compete in both civilian and military tournaments. To learn more, call 744-2467. ?Like? the Fort Bliss combatives program on Facebook at www.facebook.com/fortblisscombatives.

Basketball playoffs
The post championship playoffs for the 2012 EAC Basketball League will be today at Sgt. Joshua W. Soto Physical Fitness Center. To learn more, call 568-7318.

St. Patty?s Day 6-Mile Race
Lace up your running shoes and be sure to wear green when you take part in the St. Patty?s Day 6-Mile Race at 8 a.m. Saturday at Sgt. Joshua W. Soto Physical Fitness Center, located at Bldg. 20751?on Constitution Drive at East Fort Bliss. The St. Patty?s Day 6-Mile Race is open to all, including the El Paso community. Age groups are 19 and younger, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49 and 50 and older. Early registration is now open at both Stout and Soto gyms and online at www.active.com. To learn more, call 744-5790.

3-on-3 basketball
Live Squared Universal presents Shoot For Scholars, a three-on-three basketball tournament at the Veteran?s Recreation Center at 5301 Salem Dr. Saturday from 2 to 6 p.m. Registration is $30 per team. Winners take all. To sign up, email livesquareduniversal@gmail.com. To learn more, call 240-4358.

Soccer league
The Fort Bliss Intramural Soccer League begins play Monday at Stout Field. Team registration is happening now and a mandatory coaches meeting will take place in the conference room at Sgt. Joshua W. Soto Physical Fitness Center Monday at 6 p.m., which is also the deadline for signing up for the event. To learn more, call 744-5793 or visit www.blissmwr.com/intramurals.

Volleyball league
The Fort Bliss Intramural Post Volleyball League begins play Monday at Sgt. Joshua W. Soto Physical Fitness Center. Team registration is happening now and a mandatory coaches clinic and meeting will take place in the conference room at Soto Gym at 6 p.m. Wednesday. To learn more, call 744-5800 or visit www.blissmwr.com/intramurals.?

Open flag football league
The Team Bliss Sports Open Flag Football League will begin play Monday. The league is open to active-duty military, family members 18 and older (with military ID), retirees and DoD/DA?civilians. Registration costs $200 per team. All teams are guaranteed a minimum of six games. To learn more, call 744-5790.

Intramural soccer league
The Team Bliss Sports and Fitness Intramural Soccer League begins play the week of March 19. The league is part of the Commander?s Cup competition and is open to active-duty military assigned to Fort Bliss only. Players must play with their units. To learn more, call 744-5793.

Intramural volleyball league
The Team Bliss Sports Intramural Volleyball League begins play the week of March 19. The league is part of the Commander?s Cup competition and is open to active-duty military assigned to Fort Bliss only. Players must play with their units. To learn more, call 744-5800.

MWR Open
Get into the swing of things with the MWR Open Tournament March 23 at Underwood Golf Complex. The MWR Open is open to all. Bring your friends to compete in this four-person scramble tournament or register on your own and get teamed with other players. Entry costs $40 per player and includes green fees, cart rental, range balls and lunch. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third places and closest to the pin. Play will begin with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. on the Sunset Course. To learn more, call 562-1273.

Freestyle wrestling tournament
Team Bliss Sports and Fitness will host the Army Strong Freestyle Wrestling Tournament March 24 at Sgt. Joshua W. Soto Physical Fitness Center. Weigh-ins begin at 8 a.m. and matches begin at 9 a.m. The tournament is open to all wrestlers ages 8 and older. Registration costs $10 per wrestler. Medals will be awarded to first- through fourth-place finishers in each division. All competitors age 10 and under will receive medals. To learn more, call 744-5800.

10K Post Championship
The Team Bliss Sports 10K Post Championship will take place at 6:30 a.m. April 6 at Sgt. Joshua W. Soto Physical Fitness Center at East Fort Bliss. On-site registration begins at 5:30 a.m. the day of the event. The 10K run is open to all military ID holders and DoD/DA civilians. Registration is free for active-duty military assigned to Fort Bliss and costs $10 for all others. Age groups are 19 and younger, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49 and 50 and older. This is a Commander?s Cup event. Only active-duty results contribute to Commander?s Cup standings. To learn more, call 744-5790.

Post paintball championship
Set your sights on winning and compete in the 2012 Fort Bliss Paintball Post Championship April 14 at Biggs Paintball Field. The tournament is open to active-duty military assigned to Fort Bliss. Players must compete with their unit during this double-elimination tournament. On-site registration will take place from 8 to 9 a.m. the day of the tournament. Play begins at 9:15 a.m. The MOI can be found at www.blissmwr.com/intramurals. To learn more, call?744-5800 or ?like? Team Bliss Sports and Fitness on Facebook at www.facebook.com/teamblisssports.

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