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    MALS-11 CHRISTMAS PARTY(SAVE THE DATE)he MALS-11 Christmas Party is just around the corner. 10 Dec 2011 at MCRD San Diego from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. There will be more info coming ooon with more details. If you are interested in attending please RSVP By sending the FRO an email with number of People attending and how manyou have and their ages. If you want to bring your favorite dish to the Christmas Party, Please contact the FRO to coordinate that as well. It is not

    mandatory but if you can bake a great Ham, Turkey, side dish or even dessert just let me know.

    SESAME WORKSHOP-LET IT OUT MUSIC VIDEOWe are thrilled to let you know that the Sesame Workshop 'Let It Out Music Video' is now online as they recently launched their new initiative called ary Families Near and Far! This initiative extends the work they began with Talk, Listen, Connect, and offers a wider range of materials for militaryamilies with both preschool and school-aged children. Included in this new initiative is a website, FamiliesNearAndFar.org, where military families reate, communicate, and stay connected. The new s ite uses both Sesame Street and The Electric Company characters to help both preschool and

    lder military children express themselves through art, music, writing, and more! It is also the new home for a wealth of resources designed to hemilitary families during periods of separation, change, and transition. They've also created a FREE new mobile app called Feel Electric! (available foPhone, iPad, and iPod touch) that helps school-aged children identify and express their emotions. In addition to the website and app, they have newrintable resources as well. In short, the new materials include: * FamiliesNearAndFar.org - a free bilingual website designed for military families;eel Electric! - a FREE mobile app that encourages children to explore and express their emotions; * The Electric Company Magazine Special Edition

    Military Families; * The Electric Company Extended Learning Program- afterschool tools for educators, filled with literacy and math-based lesson pames, activities, and tips. * Let it Out Music Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIvyXn_MWA4

    TREE LIGHTING CEREMONYMCX Miramar presents: Tree Lighting Ceremony, Saturday, November 19th from 5:30pm - 7pm at the MCX Main Store Promenade. Come and join fovening of holiday cheer. Traditional Carolers, Fresh Refreshments and Give-aways. Guest appearance by Santa and the Grinch. For a flyer, pleaso http://www.mccsmiramar.com/pdfs/treelightingFlyer.pdf.

    BLACK REBEL MOTORCYCLE CLUBREE Tickets available at Miramar ITT | Very Limited Quantity. Performing live at Fluxx Nightclub. Thurs, Dec 1, 2011, 7pm-10pm. Restrictions: - ACT

    DUTY Only - Must be 21+ yrs - Maximum (2)TWO tickets, per Active Duty - All guests must RSVP to [email protected] as names will be chgainst a list. Tickets are NOT for resale and are intended for MILITARY use. For more info please contact: MIRAMAR ITT Bldg 2524 (next to McDona

    858-577-4141

    MCCS CHRISTMAS CARNIVALSat . Dec 3, 2011 . 10AM to 2PM, Bob Hope Theater . Free Movie to Follow! Schedule of Events: 1000-1030 Scripps Ranch HS ROTC, 1030-1115 Youth CeDance, 1115-1145 Reading with Mrs. Claus, 1145-1230 Creative Arts Dance, 1230-1300 Animal Learning Show, 1300-1330 Ronald McDonald Show, 1330-Prize Giveaways, 1400 FREE Movie.ttp://www.mccsmiramar.com/pdfs/ChildrensXmasCarnivala.pdf?bcsi_scan_4ECFAED2AEE05647=1&bcsi_scan_C56E0587B373D06D=0&bcsi_sca

    name=ChildrensXmasCarnivala.pdf

    JINGLE BELL JOG 5K RUNDec 8, 2011 Start Time: 1130 at Miramar Sports Complex. For more information, call Semper Fit at 858-577-1331/4670

    FREE FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER WORKSHOPSat, 3 Dec, 0900-1630. At The HUB, Transition Assistance classroom. Learn about budgeting for a home, obtaining a mortgage, and the appraisal pss. Understand the mortgage closing process and life as a homeowner. Childcare cost reimbursement is available. Call 577-6228/6195 or emai

    [email protected]/[email protected] to register. Flyer can be found at http://www.mccsmiramar.com/mccs_coordinator.html.

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    NNUAL MOTHER GOOSE PARADE EL CAJONunday, Nov 20. The Mother Goose Parade is the largest parade in San Diego County and the largest of its type west of the Mississippi. Each year, t

    arade attracts thousands of spectators to the streets of El Cajon, California to view the parade for free on the Sunday before Thanksgiving. Wellver 100 colorful and exciting parade entries come from a variety of cities throughout the United States to share in the excitement that is part of thother Goose Parade. Each year, a line-up of spectacular motorized floats, glorious marching bands and drill units, eloquent equestrians, animatedowns, special characters, special guests, performing artists, celebrities, giant helium balloons, specialty vehicles, and of course, Santa Claus, roll

    hrough East County. For more information, please contact 619-444-8712 or visit http://www.mothergooseparade.org/mgp/.

    NCINITAS FALL FESTIVALunday, Nov 20. 9am-4pm. The Encinitas Fall Festival, formerly Encinitas Poinsettia Festival, will feature a wide variety of arts, crafts, gifts and fooom the 450 vendor booths lining the Coast Highway 101, from D to J Streets in addition to the 200 shops and 40 restaurants and eateries that will pen and ready for business. Live music will be playing at two venues; The Lumberyard Courtyard Stage, located at the Lumberyard Center, and Counity Stage, close to F Street, will feature the best in local entertainment. For more info, visit http://www.kennedyfaires.com/encinitas.

    OCUS PRESENTS KEEPING YOUR COOLhursday, Dec 1, 9:30-11:30am. The holiday season can be a stressful time for parents and families, especially when there is a deployment. But withome planning, you can keep your cool and have a joyful seasonthat what this class is for. You will learn:How to recognize your levels of comfort and discomfort in order to effectively manage your emotions.Strategies for thinking before acting.Tools for effectively managing the unique challenges of raising children in a military family.Techniques for reducing your stress and ways to incorporate relaxation into your daily life.his class will take place at FOCUS Office Naval Base San Diego, Bldg. 265, Dolphin Alley, 92136. Classes fill quickly! Please RSVP by November 28,011. To sign up or for more info, please call 619-556-6075 or email [email protected].

    OW DOES A HOME COOKED MEAL SOUND?he Great Escape, enlisted recreation center, is hosting its 25th annual HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Program. As in the past we have had an overwhelm

    esponse from the community. We are always in need of active duty military personnel who would like to have a delicious home cooked Holiday mealhis is a FREE program and is available to all active duty service members. The Great Escape matches up local families with active duty personnel wannot make it home for the Thanksgiving and/or Christmas holidays. The host families pick up and return service members to The Great Escape ohanksgiving and/or Christmas Day. While in the host family's home service members are provided a traditional holiday meal in the company of a cg family. By participating in this program YOU are allowing the community to show their appreciation to you, the service member. You will find a f the service member Home For The Holidays application form at the below website.ttp://www.mccsmiramar.com/greatescape_homefortheholidays.html

    OWER OF PLAYake advantage of this opportunity to schedule yourself for some play time. This is a class for grown-ups by grown-ups to explain the who, what,here, when and why of play. We also talk about how play can help the well-being of your family. We'll have games, friends, arts and crafts and lots

    n! The class will be offered Thurs, Dec 8, 2011 from 6:30-8:30pm. Free childcare is available, if you register by Dec 1, 2011. To register contact Sheelle, 858-577-7993 or [email protected]. For flier go to: http://www.mccsmiramar.com/readiness_and_deployment_support.html

    NKSfestyle Insights, Networking, Knowledge & Skills. L.I.N.K.S. offers an orientation to the Marine Corps lifestyle, helping Marines and their familienderstand and adapt to the unique challenges military life often presents. Sessions cover military pay, deployment, base services, moving and muore. For more info or for registration, call 858-577-4918/4810.

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    UTO SKILLS CENTERspecial event for the holidays, the Auto Skills Center is offering FREE labor on brake jobs at the Auto Skills Center aboard MCAS Miramar. Patrons

    ust purchase their own parts and pay the $6.00 stall fee. Priority goes to deployed families and single parents. Event is scheduled for:unday, Dec 4 Sunday, Dec 1100 - 1130 1000 - 1130

    30 - 1300 1130 - 130000 - 1430 1300 - 143030 - 1500 1430 - 1500

    or questions or to reserve your spot email Rudy Almariora: [email protected] or stop by see him at the Auto Skills Center.

    AN DIEGO ARMED SERVICES YMCA: BIKE GIVEAWAY, MONTEVISTA AND NICE GUYS HOLIDAY PARTIES, THE BIG GIVE AND MOREHAT WE DO: Enjoy our November PhotoSnapshot of Events: Americans Feeding Americans, The PLUS Foundation BBQ Picnic, Active Duty Volunteer pram assists adults with disabilities http://militaryymca.us1.list-anage.com/track/click?u=ce7f1949eb46ca0b1aa8561bd&id=d68271550f&e=ce7228e8f2 and more.

    OLIDAY HELP: We have already notified 700 military families that they are confirmed for The SuperParent Holiday Shopping Day. If you were not on00 families, we have a few other options for E-5 and below families. Please click on the link or visit our event calendar at www.militaryymca.org foformation.

    he Nice Guys Annual Holiday Event on 12/10 http://militaryymca.us1.list-anage.com/track/click?u=ce7f1949eb46ca0b1aa8561bd&id=2babeda5dc&e=ce7228e8f2. Sign ups will be in person at ASY HQ starting at 8:30am /21.

    he MonteVista Holiday Party on 12/17 http://militaryymca.us1.list-anage2.com/track/click?u=ce7f1949eb46ca0b1aa8561bd&id=37f945b86c&e=ce7228e8f2. Online sign ups will be first come, first serve, starting aam on 11/23.

    he ASY EFMP Magical Holiday Party: for military families with children EFMP category 4 & 5, on December 17. We still have a few more openings pleontact Tasha at [email protected], this EFMP event is open to all ranks.

    UPPORT MILITARY FAMILIES: The Big Give: On December 14th and 15th, any online donation made at www.militaryymca.org, will be matched, in part, bhe San Diego Foundation. If you are looking to give back this Holiday season please consider an online donation for maximum impact. You can also ate your old car http://militaryymca.us1.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=ce7f1949eb46ca0b1aa8561bd&id=7a259e88fd&e=ce7228e8f2, declare uharity beneficiary in your will, or make us your charity of choice for 2012. Your support will ensure the future of the San Diego Armed Services YMhe Armed Services YMCA has achieved the highest 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for the sixth year in a row. According to Charity NavigatorArmed Services YMCA outperforms most other charities in America...and demonstrates to the pubic it is worthy of their trust."

    OUTH DEVELOPMENT: The Armed Services Y is partnering with Ernst & Young LLP to host a bike giveaway for military children ages 7-12 on 12/9ttp://militaryymca.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ce7f1949eb46ca0b1aa8561bd&id=b49d30c4a6&e=ce7228e8f2. Online sign ups will be acce

    ntil November 30th. Click on the link for all details.OLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES: Go to the following address to see all the volunteer opportunities for the month of November 2011.ttp://militaryymca.com/index.php?option=com_eventlist&Itemid=99999999&func=details&did=827.

    TRESS LESS: There's no wait right now to see one of our Family Outreach counselors. Our services are open to E-7 and below families stationed ian Diego, and are free, confidential, and not connected with any command system. Give us a call at 858-751-5755 or go you can go online to fill ouhe self-referral http://militaryymca.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ce7f1949eb46ca0b1aa8561bd&id=461365099e&e=ce7228e8f2 form.

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    IRAMAR YOUTH SPORTSiramar Youth Sports is accepting Cheerleading registration. Participation Fee $70.00. The season begins Jan 28, 2011, ending Mar 10, 2012. The

    heer on Saturdays and 2 day practice. Ages 57 yrs and 813 yrs old. Includes professional uniformsTops, Skirt , socks, briefs, pom-poms, habbon, trophy and pictures. Registration ends Dec 13, 2011 "NO EXCEPTIONS".iramar Youth Sports is accepting Basketball registration. Participation Fee $50.00. The season begins Jan 28, 2011, ending Mar 10, 2012. Gamere played on Saturdays and 2 days a week practice. Co-Ed Ages 56, 7-8, 9-11, 12-14, 15-17 yrs old. Includes jerseys, shorts, trophy and pictures. tration ends Jan 6, 2011. Mandatory assessments Jan 14, 2012 at 1:00 pm at the Youth Sports Complex.

    or more info, contact Sheron D Jones, Youth Sports Director at 858-577-6530 Office.

    FW/AMERICAN LEGION HOLIDAY PARTY (PLEASE SEE FLYER ON PG 7)ello friends of the Pacific Beach American Legion Auxiliary, This is your official invitation to the second annual VFW/American Legion Family holidaarty! The date is Sat, Dec 10th and the party will be held from 5pm-8pm. See pg 8 to find this year's flyer with all the pertinent information about nction. As it indicates, reservations are required and space is limited. As last year, They will be providing gifts to all children 18 and younger. There, when you RSVP (preferably by e-mail), please provide the number of people in your family who are attending, and each child's first name (if th

    ame is generic please let me know if it's a boy or girl), age, and the type of gift wanted. They will do our best to accommodate your child's requesthere is another family with whom you would like to share a table, please be sure to include that information in your RSVP e-mail. They will do their o seat you with your friends. They look forward to showing our local military families gratitude and appreciation in 2011! Hope to see you on 12/10.

    AMP PENDLETON OWC HOLIDAY BAZAAR (PLEASE SEE FLYER ON PG 8)he Camp Pendleton OWC is hosting their annual Holiday Bazaar on December 10, 2011 from 9:00 to 4:00 p.m. outside the MCX on Mainside. The attacyer on pg XX is an invitation to businesses owners, independent consultants, crafters, etc. to reserve a booth at the Holiday Bazaar for $35.00. Astated on the flyer, all proceeds from booth reservation are directly deposited into our Scholarships and Community Enrichment fund. This event ispen to ALL patrons. The OWC has received approval from the MCB CO for this fundraising event. Please contact them directly if you have any questr concerns at the following: Jennifer E. Soucie Kitt, President, Camp Pendleton Officers' Wives' Club [email protected] orww.camppendletonowc.org.

    HE GREAT ESCAPE FAQShat is The Great Escape (GE)? The GE is the enlisted rec center aboard Miramar. The facility is open to all active duty enlisted service members.hat are the hours? The GE is open 365 days a year. We are open Sunday 0945 2300 (during football season), Monday 1100 2300, Tuesday

    hursday 1100 2400 and Friday and Saturday 1100 0100, We are open all holidays.hat is in The GE? The GE features a variety of activities including but not limited to: Gaming Rooms (X BOX 360, PS 3, Wii, Kinect, Nintendo 64 and ame cube and a lot of games), 6 tournament size pool tables, ping pong tables, foosball and air hockey, 2 lounge areas with 60 TVs, and a movie roith 132 screen, 18 leather recliners and bean bags.OOTBALL Catch NCAA and NFL football action on the big screen all week in The Great Escape.

    OLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESCONTINUING OPPORTUNITY) YOUTH CENTER MENTORSHIP PROGRAM: Looking for Marines/Sailors/Spouses who have excellent communication an

    adership skills appropriate for helping students with their homework at MCAS Miramar's Youth Center. We need volunteers willing to commit one her week for the school year (Monday-Thursday 1700-1900). No educational experience or background necessary. (LOA provided at completion of scear) . Contact Carrie Bryant at [email protected] or 858.577.6633.

    STRESS HOTLINErom combat related stress to the everyday stressors of life, stress can affect even the strongest Marine. The DSTRESS Line was developed by theorps to provide professional, anonymous counseling for Marines, their families and loved ones when it's needed most. Call today to speak with one our own. Call (1-877-476-7734) today. Line is now available to help West Coast Marines & Family members better deal with stress & mental healthsues. More info available atwww.dstressline.com.

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    WR This Week, November 17 - November 24, 2011 (This info is from West Naval Region for the San Diego Area)ut a little more FUN in your week! Check out the latest edition of MWR This Week to see what's fun and free! Click or cut and paste the MWR This We

    nk into your web browser: http://www.mwrtoday.com/Sandiego/WelcometoMWRTW.htm. MWR activities are open to all active duty and theirmily members plus retirees, reservists and DoD civilians. Sneak Peek of Fun Stuff in the Current Edition of MWR This Week:Thanksgiving Buffets (Nov 24) - page 1 * Family Holiday Party with FREE LEGOLAND Ticket for Kids (Dec 3) - page 217th Annual New Year's Eve Bowling Party (Dec 31) and more - page 4Holiday Golf and Tee Time Special for 2 - page 5 and 6 * FREE Auto Maintenance Monthly Training Programs - page 7Liberty Events, Trips, Holiday Gift Bags for Sailors, FREE Holiday Shuttle, FREE Holiday Wrapping Paper and so much more! - page 8-12Pierside on the Point's Calendar of Events - page 11 * USO FREE Holiday Concert (Nov 19) plus Outdoor Adventure and Gear Rental - page 13Sailing and SCUBA Classes - page 14 *School Liaison Officers - page 15Youth Events, Youth Basketball, plus Family Tennis - page 16San Diego Child Development Programs and FREE Holiday Childcare - page 17What's Happening at the Fleet & Family Support Centers - page 18

    MWR Sports Calendars and Massage - page 19Sail Through the Holiday Fitness Challenge, SHAPE Fitness Program (Nov 14-Jan 20), Pound for Pound Challenge (Dec 5-9) - page 20FREE and Discount Amusement Park Offers - page 21-25Sea N' Air Lanes, NASNI, is Getting a Face Lift - page 26FREE MWR Movies - page 26-29

    CCS HAPPENINGSov 7 - Dec 2 *Hysteria: Make Yourself Epic 4-Week Program, M, W & F 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Semper Fit Center, 577-4674at, Nov 19 -Knotts Berry Farm Trip for ALL Enlisted Service Members, $5/person, The Great Escape, 858-577-6171

    *MCX Tree Lighting Ceremony, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Main Store Promenade, Carolers, Giveaways & Moreues, Nov 22 -Turkey Bowling, 11:30 a.m., The Great Escape, 858-577-6171hurs, Nov 24 *Pre-Pigout Spinning Workout, 8:30 - 10 a.m., Miramar Sports Complex, 858-577-4654

    -Home for the Holidays Program, The Great Escape, 858-577-6171 to register or for information*Thanksgiving Buffet, 11 a.m. 3 p.m., Officers Club, 858-577-4808 for reservations

    OB HOPE THEATER *Indicates Last Showing, Theater closed Monday and Tuesdays for info call 858-577-4142.ri, Nov 18: Whats Your Number? (R) 6:30 p.m.

    *Killer Elite (R) 9:00 p.m.at, Nov 19: Swap Meet 8:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m.

    Dolphin Tale (PG) 6:30 p.m.Dream House (PG-13) 9:00 p.m.

    un, Nov 20: *Abduction (PG-13) 1:00 p.m.*Moneyball (PG-13) 6:30 p.m.

    Wed, Nov 23: Real Steel (PG-13) 6:30 p.m.hurs, Nov 24: Dolphin Tale (PG) 6:30 p.m.ri, Nov 25: The Ides of March (R) 6:30 p.m.

    50/50 (R) 9:00 p.m.at, Nov 26: Real Steel (PG-13) 6:30 p.m.

    Dream House (PG-13) 9:00 p.m.un, Nov 27: *Dolphin Tale (PG) 1:00 p.m.

    *Whats Your Number? (R) 6:30 p.m.

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    *Do you know of anything going on around town or base? Help the FRO get in the KNOW!all Anthony at 858-577-6418 or email [email protected].