December 2010 | Happenings | MCCS SC

DECEMBER 2010

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SATURDAY 27 NOVEMBERFROM 1300-1600AT THE PARRIS ISLANDMCX PARKING LOT

ALL FAMILIESTHROUGH E-5 WILLRECEIVE A FREECHRISTMAS TREE!(WHILE SUPPLIES LAST)FOR MORE INFO CALL 228-1662

COLLECTIONLOCATIONDROP OFF A NEWUNWRAPPED TOY22nd Annual CO’s Tree Lighting Ceremony

2 December at 1800Laurel Bay 7 Day Store

This will be the 22nd year of the Commanding Officer's Tree Lighting Ceremony on Laurel Bay. Please join us for cookies and cocoa, music by the Parris Island Marine Corps Band, Christmas carols provided by Dr. Ulmer and the children of Bolden Elementary School choir, and a visit by Santa! For more information please call Beth Huston at 228-7333 or email [email protected].

Santa at the Library

Santa at the Parris Island Library

Santa will visit the Parris Island Library on Wednesday 15 December. While waiting for Santa to arrive on the fire truck, a Christmas story or two will be enjoyed. The newly reno-vated library is located in Building 283 above the Douglas Visitors Center. All parents and children are welcome to at-tend. Treats will be provided. Please remember your camera as Santa loves to have his picture taken.

Santa at the Air Station Library

Santa has also agreed to take time from his busy schedule to visit the Air Station Library on Thursday, 16 December at 0900. His reindeer will relax near the end of the flight line while the wonderful firemen bring Santa to the library from 0900-0945. All children may bring their parents to visit Santa. Treats will be provided. Please remember your camera as Santa loves to have his picture taken.

Runners encouraged to wear Holiday clothing. Jingle bells will be provided to each runner. Awards will be available.

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Thank You to our event sponsors:

Join the elves, reindeer, Marines, Sailors, familymembers and DoD civilians for the 4th Quarterly 3-mile Run with bells on!

MCAS Beaufort 3 mile runFriday 10 December 0700

meet at Ball Field parking lotopen to all eligible patrons

MCRD parris island 3 mile runWednesday 15 december 0700 meet at mcrd Fitness Centeropen to all eligible patrons

call 228-1587 for more info

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RETAILAcross 1.Samantha 6. Afterburners 8. Mama 9. DJ Donna 10. MoneyDown 2. Twenty Two 3. deTreville House 4. Car Wash 5. Triathlon 7. SSGTFrancis

Across1. Whose monthly Happenings column typically features a book recommendation?6. What's the name of the SMP Recre-ation facility aboard MCAS Beaufort?8. Who is famous for their pork chops and chicken fingers at The Officers' Club?9. Who is famous for hosting karaoke at Brig N' Brew?10. What will you save after attending the class held on 8 December in building 807?

Down2. How many years have we held the Commanding Officers’ Tree Lighting ceremony?3. What's the name of MCCS' TLF that now takes online reservations?4. What new service is available aboard MCRD Parris Island, dubbed the M5?5. Result of a program that begins 18 January at the MCAS Fitness Center7. Who is the luckiest Marine who shops at the Parris island MCX?

Wash. Options will include undercarriage rinse, triple-foam conditioner and RainX full body coat. The M5 at Laurel Bay has been a big hit.

Congratulations to SSgt Derrick Francis!

SSgt Francis won the local drawing, at the Parris Island MCX, for a Sharp BluRay player.

His name was also one of the two names picked from a installation-wide drawing at Headquarters Marine Corps for a Sharp sound bar system.

You too could be a winner at the Parris Is-land MCX. There are always monthly in store giveaways, and you just have to enter for a chance to win.

New Laser Car Wash

The car wash at Parris Island (adjacent to the former Triangle 7-Day store) will fea-ture a state-of-the-art M5 Touch-Free Laser

DECEMBERCROSSWORDAll answers canbe found in this issue's content


More online under the “Retired Activities” tab at http://mccs-sc.comMCCS Retired Activities on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BeaufortRAO

Veterans Have Options for Health Care Coverage

We want our veterans to be taken care of, es-pecially when it comes to their health. Those who have served their country through the United States military have several options when it comes to their health care coverage. Qualifying veterans receive care at VA fa-cilities. Additionally, those 65 years old and older, and those with certain disabilities, may qualify for Medicare. Many veterans don’t know about their Medicare rights and most have earned access to the Medicare sys-tem, just as they’ve earned their VA benefits. You shouldn’t lose the opportunity, especially since some of these benefits may be offered at low or no cost.

VA and Medicare offer different, yet valuable, benefits to veterans. Through the VA, eligible veterans have access to a full range of pre-ventive outpatient and inpatient services as long as you stay within the VA health care sys-tem, which includes hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, pharmacies and doctors nationwide. VA co-payments and deductibles, including the costs of prescription drugs, are generally less than Medicare. Eligibility for benefits is based on a priority system. According to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs website, there are more than 8 million people covered by the VA Health Care System.

Medicare has four parts – A, B, C and D. Part A covers inpatient services, including hospi-tal, skilled nursing facility, home health and hospice care. Part B covers outpatient medi-cal services, such as doctor visits, preventive care and durable medical equipment. Part C, also known as Medicare Advantage (MA), combines Parts A and B into one plan that is run by private insurance company, like Em-pire BlueCross BlueShield, rather than the government. These plans may also include Part D, which is drug coverage.

Most people, including veterans, don’t pay a premium for Part A. In most cases, these costs have been covered by payroll tax-es. In contrast, Part B generally requires a monthly payment. Some companies of-fer Medicare Advantage plans (Part C) that cover everything included in Parts A and B, and more, including preventative services, at no additional cost. These are known as “zero premium plans.” Some of these plans could also include dental, vision and hear-ing coverage. Other plans provide the same services, but require a monthly premium.

Enrollment processes and eligibility differ for VA and Medicare. Veterans can choose to participate in one program or the other or both. Enrollment in a Medicare plan does not affect an individual’s VA eligibility.

On its website the VA recommends veterans not decline Medicare based solely on their VA coverage. The VA says there is no guar-antee funds will continue to be appropriated for medical care for all enrollment priority groups. This could leave some veterans, es-pecially those enrolled in one of the lower pri-ority groups, with no access to care. For this reason, having a secondary source of cov-erage, like Medicare, may be in a veteran’s best interest, the VA says.

Additionally, people who decline Medicare Part B when they are first eligible to receive it face substantial financial penalties if they de-cide to enroll later. The initial enrollment pe-riod typically occurs in the three months be-fore the person’s 65th birthday, their birthday month and the three subsequent months. There is no similar penalty for veterans who delay Part D enrollment because the VA’s drug coverage is deemed equal to or better than Medicare.

Other benefits of Medicare for veterans in-clude having access to doctors, hospitals and pharmacies outside the VA network and potentially having a larger list of covered drugs. Wider access could be important in case of an emergency or if a veteran needs a second opinion or specialized care.

It’s important to remember that Medicare cannot generally pay for the same service paid for by the Department of Veterans Af-fairs (VA). Nor can the VA generally pay for the same service paid for by Medicare.

There are many things for veterans to con-sider when selecting health care, including premiums, copayments and access. For more information about veterans and Medi-care, visit the Department of Veterans Affairs Web site at http://www4.va.gov/healtheligi-bility and click on “Medicare Information for Veterans.”

Are VA LoanInterest Rates at an All-time Low?

VA-guaranteed loans are well-known for requiring no money down and no private mortgage insurance. Add historically low inter-est rates into the mix, and it’s hard to find a more palatable home loan program. So, when an experienced VA mortgage professional says, “Now is the best time in history to get a VA loan,” he may not be far off. But are rates really that low? To put today’s rates in perspec-tive, a reliable interest rate archive is needed. Freddie Mac has tracked the average 30-year fixed mortgage interest rates since 1971 (be-fore then, it’s been reported that very low rates were, at times, available). The data collected is a record of average rates offered by lend-ers across the country for a typical mortgage, one for which the borrower is well qualified and has at least 20 percent to put down or has the equivalent equity in the home being financed. The data shows that today’s rate of 4.27% is the lowest average 30-year fixed rate since Freddie Mac’s record keeping began. VA loan rates can vary from those of typical conven-tional mortgage programs, but they tend to move with the national average. Despite all the hype about the lowest mortgage interest rates in history, mortgage borrowers had an average rate of 6.07% in the second quarter of 2010, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. So is now the time for eligible bor-rowers to take advantage of a historically low rate on a VA loan? Whether to act now to purchase or refinance is a personal decision. Purchasing a home at a low interest rate can save thousands of dollars over time. And, refi-nancing at a percentage or two lower can be a good financial strategy. A borrower who is contemplating a VA refinance loan can ask a VA specialty lender to perform “break even” calculations that can help determine exactly when the cost to close a VA refinance loan will start to pay off. In the meantime, the unique VA loan advantages that remain steady with the times include: no down payment, relaxed qualifying standards, competitive fixed interest rates, no pre-payment penalties, cash-out and debt consolidation, and streamline rate reduc-tion.

With historically low rates, now may be the best time in a long time for a VA loan. VA loan rates can vary, depending on borrower and lender circumstances. To learn more about VA loans and the historically low interest rates associated with them, contact an experienced VA loan professional.


recipeCurriedChicken Salad with Apples and RaisinsEnjoy this fruit-studded chicken salad with whole-grain crackers, or spread it on whole wheat bread for a sandwich.

Yield: 2 servingsServing size: about 1 cup Source: Barbara Seelig Brown, Cooking Light, AUG 2005

ingredients:1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise1 teaspoon curry powder2 teaspoons water1 cup chopped skinless, boneless grilled lemon-herb chicken (about 4 ounces)3/4 cup chopped Braeburn apple (about 1 small)1/3 cup diced celery3 tablespoons raisins1/8 teaspoon salt

preparation:Combine mayonnaise, curry powder, and water in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk until well blended. Add the grilled lemon-herb chicken, chopped apple, cel-ery, raisins, and salt; stir mixture well to combine. Cover and chill.

Nutritional InformationCalories: 222 (22% from fat)Fat: 5.4g (sat 0.9g, mono 1.7g, poly 2g) Protein: 17.5g; Carbohydrate: 26.9gFiber: 2.5g; Cholesterol: 50mgIron: 1.5mg; Sodium: 731mg; Calcium: 30mg

The average American gains seven to ten pounds during the holidays. It doesn’t have to be that way with a few simple guidelines. To keep your energy level up and avoid binging on holiday treats – DON’T SKIP MEALS. Have frequent small meals of healthy, whole foods – the less processed the better. To keep your spirit level up, try par-ticipating in a new activity that will help others; such as, serving meals to the homeless or packing care boxes for the needy. Avoid being overwhelmed by choosing the holiday parties you really want to attend, rather than going to ev-ery function. Go for quality not quantity. If gift-giving has gotten out of control, try drawing names. To relieve stress, re-member to include exercise in your dai-ly schedule. Take good care of yourself and life will be much more pleasurable.

For more information on healthy ideas and fitness activities, visit www.mccs-sc.com and click on Semper Fit.

December is National Drugged and Drunk Driving (3D) Prevention Month

Many times we think exclusively of alco-hol and impaired driving, not taking into account the countless number of im-paired drivers on the road due to other drugs.

Many are prescribed pain medication to help with the aches and pains that may be a product of intense training or recovery from an injury. These drugs are potent and decrease all levels of response, reaction and mental aware-ness. We are more aware all the time through law enforcement and clinical data that individuals are often combin-ing alcohol with these potent drugs. This combination is a “mental straight jacket”, as alcohol causes these other drugs to “strengthen” due to the com-plicated breakdown of alcohol and com-bined chemicals.

As we lean into the cold and flu season it is important to be watchful of adverse reactions that are related to alcohol and over the counter medication. Allergy medicine and antihistamines are two examples of over the counter medica-

tion combined with alcohol can have serious adverse side effects.

We need to be vigilant and mindful of prescription drug interactions. Use of alcohol when using prescription or over the counter drugs is always a risk, and depending on the prescription drug, may result in an adverse and danger-ous reaction. Observe all warnings associated with any medications and

should you ever have any questions or concerns please consult your medical department or your primary care man-ager (PCM).

Be safe and watch out for each other. For more information on Behavoiral Health Prevention and Awareness con-tact Daniel Evans, CASAC ICADAC, at [email protected].

Avoid Holiday Weight Gain


Dance & Gymnastics Classesfor Children ages 2-6Now offering a variety of dance and gymnastics classes for children ages 2-6: Tumbling Two’s, Introductory, Beginning Dance, Introductory, and Beginning Gymnastics. Visit MCCS-SC.com and click on Semper Fit. The Dance and Gymnastics brochure is in the sidebar. Register in Building 172 Parris Island during the hours of 0830-1600. For more information contact Stephanie Con-nelly at 228-1587 or email [email protected].

Youth Holiday Bowling Party18 December 2010, 1300-1600Parris Island Bowling AlleyParty is for ages 3-14. Parents must accompany children 3-9 years of age for the duration of the party. ID is required, and the cost is $8 per child. RSVP by 13 December to 228-1551.

Semper Fit Holiday 2010 Arts & Crafts ClassesA variety of Arts & Crafts classes are available for children and adults including stained glass, fusing, and jewelry. Visit MCCS-SC.com, click on Semper Fit, and view the brochure in the sidebar. All classes are held in the Laurel Bay arts and crafts classroom. Please contact Stephanie Brady-Connelly at 843-228-1587 or [email protected] for more information and to sign up for classes.

Youth Baseball and Softball Registration18 January - 14 February 2011Registration is available at the following two locations:Recreation Building 172 Parris Island | Hours: 0830-1600Human Resource Building Laurel Bay | Hours: 0830-1530

Boys and girls ages 4-14 are eligible to sign up for baseball and softball and must be 4 years old by 1 March 2011. Practices begin the week of 7 March 2011. The cost is $20 per child, and the opening ceremony is 26 March. Season begins week of 4 April 2011. For more information contact Kenny Brown at 228-1707 or email [email protected]. You may also contact Ronnie Moore at 228-1586 or email [email protected].

START - (Sprint Tri-Athalon Race Training)MCAS Fitness CenterRegister: 06 December 2010-19 January 2011 at MCAS Fitness CenterProgram starts 18 January-26 February 2011

Interested in trying a Sprint Triathlon but don’t know how to get started? You can start with the basics by attending two conditioning classes (1700 Tuesdays and Thursdays) each week for 6 weeks. Tuesdays we will work on upper body strength conditioning and weekly progressive indoor cycling, and Thurs-days will be lower body strength conditioning and weekly progressive outdoor runs (1, 1.5, 2.0. 2.5, 3.0, 3.1 miles) with alternate Saturdays for learning the basics of cycling safety, basic bike repairs, hydration and nutrition. Also on Saturdays we will head out for a bike ride with a group of your peers. The rides are planned to be on MCAS Beaufort for the 1st and 3rd Saturdays. The 2nd Saturday will be at MCRD on the actual course used for the Sprint Triathalon in March. Practice with transitioning phases to improve race times will be included! For more information please contact Harriet Fisher at 228-7092 or Lyubov Bergen at 228-7010 or email [email protected].

Parris Island Fitness Center ClosureThe fitness facility will be closed for floor renovation. Please check for postings on exact closure dates. The 12 Days of Fitness will still be avail-able during gym closure. Please check with the Fitness Center for available Group Fitness Classes.

Kids Day Out at the Movies11 December | 1100-1600 | MCAS Theater

Please join us for a movie, a kids pack (movie concessions: candy, popcorn and a drink), arts and crafts and a pizza lunch. This Kids Day Out is for ages 5-12. The cost is $5 per child. Please visit MCCS-SC.com/theater to register online.

CongratulationsCody Small

for winning the 2010 Club

Championship

First Tee RegistrationRegister: 18 January 2011- 14 Feb-ruary 2011 in recreation building 172 Parris Island from 0830-1600 or at the Laurel Bay Human Resource Office from 0830-1530

The program is 22 February - 3 March with sessions at 1730 and 1830. The program will be at the Youth Fields at Laurel Bay.

These are NOT Golf Lessons. It is a program to teach kids core values through the avenue of golf. There are nine core values taught which are: honesty, integrity, sportsmanship, re-spect, confidence, responsibility, per-severance, courtesy, and judgment. The program is for boys and girls ages 8-15. Children must be 8 years old by the first day of class. Cost is $20. For more information contact Kenny Brown at 228-1707 or email [email protected]. You

may also contact Ronnie Moore at 228-1586 or email [email protected].

MCCS HAPPENINGSDECEMBER 2010

You, Me, UsWe are all different, right? Some of those differences are what attracted us to each other in the first place. And some of those differences are often what annoy us later on! People in healthy relationships accept that it is okay for their spouse to see things differently. They recognize that their spouse brings different strengths and weaknesses to the relationship. One thing that we sometimes forget to appreciate is that our spouse likely has a different personality type than we do. They see the world and interact in it differently than we do and they often have different expectations about how things should be. This workshop will enable you to better understand yourself and your spouse so that the two of you can have a successful and healthy relation-ship.

Call or email Roxanne Farr at 228-7334 or [email protected] to sign up. As always, childcare will be provided with ad-vanced registration.

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For more information, please contact your MCAS MCFTB Team:Melinda Henrickson – MCFTB Director – 228-6141

Kelly Edens – MCFTB Administrative Specialist – 228-6141Julia Gwynn – L.I.N.K.S. Program Trainer – 228-7397

Brittany Coppinger – L.I.N.K.S. Administrative Specialist – 228-7362Roxanne Farr – LifeSkills Program Trainer – 228-7334

Christina Swick – Readiness & Deployment Support Trainer – 228-6793Christopher Eiland – Family Readiness Program Trainer – 228-7495

Nicole Bright-Hardee – Readiness & Deployment Support Trainer – 228-7311

MCFTB ONLINE:Main Website: http://mccs-sc.com/MCFTB/MCAS Facebook: http://facebook.com/mcftb.mcas.beaufort MCRD Facebook: http://facebook.com/mcftb.mcrd.pi

For more information, please contact your MCRD MCFTB Team:Deanna Simpson – MCFTB Director – 228-1505

Jennifer Carr – MCFTB Administrative Specialist – 228-1662Krissy Stewart – Family Readiness Program Trainer – 228-1663

Crystal Hundley – LifeSkills Program Trainer – 228-1570Anne Doty – Readiness & Deployment Support Trainer – 228-1550

Sylvia Sanchez - L.I.N.K.S. Program Trainer - 228-1573Ashley McCartney - L.I.N.K.S. Administrative Specialist - 228-1524

MCAS BEAUFORTMCRD PARRIS ISLAND

Operation Elf Gift Wrap Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays in Dec1400-2000 at Marine Corps Exchange, Parris IslandOperation Elf Gift Wrap is a free service offered to the patrons of the Marine Corps Exchange during the month of December. To make this event a success—WE NEED YOUR HELP! Get into the holiday spirit and show off your gift wrapping skills while earning volunteer service hours. Grab a few friends, sign up for a 2 hour block, and we’ll provide the Santa hats! This is a great way to come together as a Battalion, a group, or just as an in-dividual to help out a good cause. For more information please contact Jennifer Carr, 843-228-1662, [email protected].

Toys for TotsThe objectives of Toys for Tots are to help less fortunate children throughout the United States experience the joy of Christmas; to play an active role in the development of one of our nation’s most valuable resources – our children; to unite all members of local communities in a common cause for three months each year during the annual toy collection and distribu-tion campaign; and to contribute to better communities in the future.

Please help by donating new unwrapped gifts to the Toys for Tots organization. Drop off boxes are located around Parris Island. For more information and specific drop off locations, please contact Jennifer Carr at 843-228-1662 or email [email protected].

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SATURDAY 27 NOVEMBERFROM 1300-1600AT THE PARRIS ISLANDMCX PARKING LOT

ALL FAMILIESTHROUGH E-5 WILLRECEIVE A FREECHRISTMAS TREE!(WHILE SUPPLIES LAST)FOR MORE INFO CALL 228-1662

COLLECTIONLOCATIONDROP OFF A NEWUNWRAPPED TOY


OCTOBER 2010 MCCS HAPPENINGS

Park Tickets: Special PriceWalt Disney World is proud to present “Let the Memories Begin” with a special offer on park tickets. From now until 28 September 2011 active and retired military personnel can pur-chase:

· Disney 4 Day Military Promotional Park Hopper ticket for $138.00 each· Disney 4 Day Military Promotional Base ticket with water parks fun and more for $138.00 each· Disney 4 Day Military Promotional Park Hopper with water parks fun and more for $165.00 each

Members can buy up to six (6) tickets and must be used by service members or their spouses. If purchasing six (6) tickets, all six tickets must be purchased at the same time. A valid military

ID will be required for admission. Tickets must be used by the same person on any and all days. Tickets expire and may not be used after 1 October 2011. Tickets cannot be used on the following dates: 27-31 December 2010, 17-23 April 2011 and 4 July 2011 at Magic Kingdom only. For more details visit ITT aboard Parris Is-land or call 228-1540 or MCAS MCX customer service counter or call 228-7769.

Holiday Cheer at Universal Studios in Orlando, FLCelebrate Grinchmas at Universal’s Islands of Adventure and join in the fun of the Macy’s Holiday Parade, you will see authentic balloons and floats directly from Macy’s Thanksgiving parade in New York City, plus colorful march-ing bands from around the country. On 4, 11 and 18 December enjoy a holiday music per-formance by Mannheim Steamroller plus other musical guests 5 Dec 2010 – 1 January 2011. All festivities are included with your theme park admission during selected dates in December. Visit ITT at Parris Island to purchase your tickets or call 228-1540 for more details or tickets can be purchased at MCAS MCX customer service counter or call 228-7769.

Charleston 21st Holiday Festival of LightsStroll through Santa’s village, walk in winter wonderland and enjoy the enchanted forest walking trail, train rides and more at this magi-cal time of the year. Tickets can be used any day from 12 November 2010–2 January 2011. Ticket cost is $10 per vehicle with 14 or less pas-sengers. Stop by ITT located near the Furniture Department at MCX aboard Parris Island to pur-chase your tickets or call 228-1540 for more in-formation.

Wet ‘n Wild Orlando Military Appreciation Days has been extended until 31 MARCH 2011FREE one-day admission ticket valid for Active Duty or retired military service members with valid military photo ID. Additional discounted tickets available for family, friends and DOD employees. Active Duty/Retired personnel must pick up the “Free One-Day Admission” voucher and application form from the ITT (Information, Tickets and Tours) Office at the MCX Exchange(near the Furniture Dept) aboard Parris Island (228-1540).

MCAS BeaufortAll workshops/briefs held in Bldg 807 Call 228-7701/6670Please contact your unit Career Planner to reserve your seat

MCRD Parris Island All workshops/briefs held in Bldg 923 Call 228-2761Please contact your unit Career Planner to reserve your seat

7 DEC0800-1500

VA Medical Record Review/DTAP

01 DEC1300-1400

Career Decision Making

14-17 DEC0800-1630

Transition Assistance Program (TAP)

01 DEC1400-1600

Career Assessments

06 DEC0730-1600

Pre-Separation Brief

7-9 DEC0800-1600

Transition Assistance Program (TAP)

13 DEC0800-1600

VA Medical Record Review/DTAP

14 DEC1300-1500

Interviewing Strategies

15 DEC1300-1500

Federal Employment

16 DEC1300-1600

Survivor Benefit Plan

careerresourcesSpending Plan for the Holiday Season

Giving is one of the cornerstones of holiday tradition, but bzuying gifts for every person you know can swiftly deplete your holiday budget. A couple of dollars here or there quickly adds up during this holiday season. Learn some budgeting tips and avoid paying all next year. Join us for a holiday budgeting class!

December 8, 2010 1100-1200 MCAS, Building 807, Room 38December 9, 2010 1100-1200 MCRD, TBA

For more information call thePersonal Financial Management Program: MCAS 228-7055,MCRD 228-2218


GREAT NEW PRICE!You asked; we listened! Tradi-tions now offers an all-inclu-sive lunch buffet price which includes all hot and cold selec-tions, a beverage and dessert for just Holiday Parties

Let MCCS take the stress out of planning your holiday parties. MCCS offers planning and catering services for your events. For more information contact Julie McElwain, Catering Manager, 843-228-1500.

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TRADITIONS HOURS:Mon-Fri: 1100-1330

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Info & Reservations call 843-228-1500or visit us online at mccs-sc.com Calendar

Lunch Buffet Featuring:FRIED PORK CHOPS

AND BAKED CHICKENSides, Drink & Dessert $7.95





Lunch Buffet Featuring:MEATLOAF AND FRIED CHICKEN

Sides, Drink & Dessert $7.95





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STEAK OUT1700-2000

ITALIAN LUNCH BUFFETSides, Drink & Dessert $7.95


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MANAGER’S CHOICE LUNCH BUFFET






FRIED CATFISH LUNCH BUFFETSides, Drink & Dessert $7.95Happy Hour 1600-1800

BOSS’ NIGHT - Starts at 1530

FRIED CATFISH LUNCH BUFFETSides, Drink & Dessert $7.95

Happy Hour 1600-1800

FRIED CATFISH LUNCH BUFFETSides, Drink & Dessert $7.95

Happy Hour 1600-1800

SUNDAYNO Brunch

CLOSED FORHOLIDAY SEASONWILL REOPEN 3 JAN

CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY SEASON WILL REOPEN 3 JAN

SUNDAYBRUNCHEvery Sunday • 1100-1330 • Traditions (MCRD)

PRICE:$16.95 Adults$6.95 Ages 6-12 Ages 5 and under are FREE

INCLUDES:Assorted breakfast and lunch entrèes, salads, pasteries and more

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CALENDAR MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

► MCRD Parris Island ● MCAS Beaufort

1► Strengthening Your Marriage- Lunch Bunch, Douglas Visitor Center, 1130-1230► Career Decision Making, Career Resource Management Center, Building 923, 1300-1400►Career Assessments, Career Resource Management Center, Building 923, 1400-1600

2- Blood Drive, BNH 1100-1600●Horseshoe tournament @ Afterburners, 1800 ►Karaoke @ Brig N’ Brew 1900-2200

22nd Annual CO’s Tree Lighting Ceremony, Laurel Bay 7 Day Store,

1800

3●Hearts Apart, MCFTB House, 1000-1200

4►Family Readiness Volunteer Training, 0900-1400●VMFA-122 Kids-N-Deployment, BOQ, 1000-1200

5 6►Pre-Separation Brief, CRMC, Building 923, 0730-1600 ► The Commissary Price is Right, @ The MCRD Commissary, 1000-1200 ► L.I.N.K.S. Mentor Meeting, 1300-1500● Wii Golf @ Afterburners, 1800

7►(7-8 DEC) L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses, 0800-1400 ● VA Medical Record Review/DTAP, CRMC, Bldg 807 Room 33, 0800-1500 ►(7-9 DEC) Transition Assistance Program,CRMC Building 923, 0800-1600●Family Readiness Volunteer Train-ing, MCFTB House, 0830-1230- Pre/Post Deployment Brief @ Naval Hospital, 1800-2000●Texas Hold’em, Afterburners, 1900

8●Holiday Budgeting Class, Building 807, Room 38, 1100-1200 ►“Taking Others with You” @ Brig N’ Brew, 1130-1230

9 ►Holiday Budgeting Class, Location TBA, 1100-1200 ●8-ball pool tournament @ Afterburners, 1800 ►Karaoke @ Brig N’ Brew 1900-2200

10►Jingle Bell Run, 0700●L.I.N.K.S. Mentor Training (Day 1), MCAS MCFTB, 0830-1330 ●Hearts Apart, MCFTB House, 1000-1200 ●4 Lenses: Financial Management, MCAS MCFTB, 1000-1300 ●Hearts Apart Movie Night, MCFTB House, 1800-2200

11●UFC 124 Pay Per View @ Afterburners, 2200●Kids on the Home Front, MCAS MCFTB, 1000-1130●Maximize Joy, Minimize Stress, MCFTB House, 1000-1130

12 13► DTAP/VA Medical Record Review, CRMC Building 923, 0800-1600 ●Ladder Ball @ Afterburners, 1800

14●(14-17 DEC) TAP, CRMC Build-ing 807 Room 33, 0800-1630 ●L.I.N.K.S. Mentor Training (Day 2), MCAS MCFTB, 0830-1330 ►4 Lenses, 1000-1400●PREP: You, Me, Us, MCFTB House, 1000-1300►Interviewing Strategies, CRMC Building 923, 1300-1500●Texas Hold’em, Afterburners 1900

15►Jingle Bell Run, 0700●L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses (Day 1), MCAS MCFTB, 0830-1330►Santa @ Library, 0900-0945●Blood Drive 1100-1600 (SMP) ►Federal Employment, CRMC Building 923, 1300-1500 ●Troop Appreciation, Afterburners, 1500●Christmas Party and Karaoke @ Afterburners, 1900-2300

16●L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses (Day 2), MCAS MCFTB location, 0830-1330●Santa @ Library, 0900-0945►Survivor Benefit Plan, CRMC Building 923, 1300-1600 ►Christmas Party and Karaoke @ Brig N’ Brew, 1900-2300

17►Christmas Around the World,CDC, 0900-1100●Hearts Apart, MCFTB House, 1000-1200●Family Care Plan, MCAS MCFTB, 1000-1200►Winter Wonderland Bash,Youth Center, 1530-1700●Movie Night @ Afterburners, 1900-- Free Popcorn

18●4 Lenses for Couples, 0900-1200, MCAS MCFTB ►Youth Holiday Bowling Party, Parris Island Bowling Alley, 1300-1600

19 20●L.I.N.K.S. Presentation Day, 0900-1200, MCAS MCFTB

21●Family Readiness Volunteer Train-ing, MCFTB House, 0830-1230●Texas Hold’em, Afterburners 1900

22●8-ball pool tournament @ Afterburners, 1800

23●Christmas Treats @ Afterburners, 1800 ►Karaoke @ Brig N’ Brew 1900-2200

24 25

26 27 28●L.I.N.K.S. for Kids, 1000-1400, MCAS MCFTB●Texas Hold’em, Afterburners 1900

29●Madden tournament, Afterburners

30●Movie Night @ Afterburners, 1900 - Free Popcorn


■ Retired Activities, p. 4http://mccs-sc.com/RAO

■ Health, Fitness & Recreation, p. 5http://mccs-sc.com/recreation/sports.asp

■ Single Marine Program,p. 14http://mccs-sc.com/SMP

■ Family Matters(Career), p. 8http://mccs-sc.com/crmc.asp

■ Marine Corps Family Team Building (MCFTB), p. 7http://mccs-sc.com/MCFTB

■ Child, Youth & Teen, p. 15http://mccs-sc.com/community/community.asp

■ Travel, p. 8http://mccs-sc.com/ITT

■ Education, p. 16http://mccs-sc.com/lifelong

■ Library, p. 17http://mccs-sc.com/lifelong/libraries.html

■ Food and Hospitality, p. 13http://mccs-sc.com/food.asp

■ Retail / Shopping, p. 3http://mccs-sc.com/shopping.asp


CALENDAR

Kwanzaa Begins

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CALENDAR MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

► MCRD Parris Island ● MCAS Beaufort

1► Strengthening Your Marriage- Lunch Bunch, Douglas Visitor Center, 1130-1230► Career Decision Making, Career Resource Management Center, Building 923, 1300-1400►Career Assessments, Career Resource Management Center, Building 923, 1400-1600

2- Blood Drive, BNH 1100-1600●Horseshoe tournament @ Afterburners, 1800 ►Karaoke @ Brig N’ Brew 1900-2200

22nd Annual CO’s Tree Lighting Ceremony, Laurel Bay 7 Day Store,

1800


4►Family Readiness Volunteer Training, 0900-1400●VMFA-122 Kids-N-Deployment, BOQ, 1000-1200

5 6►Pre-Separation Brief, CRMC, Building 923, 0730-1600 ► The Commissary Price is Right, @ The MCRD Commissary, 1000-1200 ► L.I.N.K.S. Mentor Meeting, 1300-1500● Wii Golf @ Afterburners, 1800

7►(7-8 DEC) L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses, 0800-1400 ● VA Medical Record Review/DTAP, CRMC, Bldg 807 Room 33, 0800-1500 ►(7-9 DEC) Transition Assistance Program,CRMC Building 923, 0800-1600●Family Readiness Volunteer Train-ing, MCFTB House, 0830-1230- Pre/Post Deployment Brief @ Naval Hospital, 1800-2000●Texas Hold’em, Afterburners, 1900

8●Holiday Budgeting Class, Building 807, Room 38, 1100-1200 ►“Taking Others with You” @ Brig N’ Brew, 1130-1230

9 ►Holiday Budgeting Class, Location TBA, 1100-1200 ●8-ball pool tournament @ Afterburners, 1800 ►Karaoke @ Brig N’ Brew 1900-2200

10►Jingle Bell Run, 0700●L.I.N.K.S. Mentor Training (Day 1), MCAS MCFTB, 0830-1330 ●Hearts Apart, MCFTB House, 1000-1200 ●4 Lenses: Financial Management, MCAS MCFTB, 1000-1300 ●Hearts Apart Movie Night, MCFTB House, 1800-2200

11●UFC 124 Pay Per View @ Afterburners, 2200●Kids on the Home Front, MCAS MCFTB, 1000-1130●Maximize Joy, Minimize Stress, MCFTB House, 1000-1130

12 13► DTAP/VA Medical Record Review, CRMC Building 923, 0800-1600 ●Ladder Ball @ Afterburners, 1800

14●(14-17 DEC) TAP, CRMC Build-ing 807 Room 33, 0800-1630 ●L.I.N.K.S. Mentor Training (Day 2), MCAS MCFTB, 0830-1330 ►4 Lenses, 1000-1400●PREP: You, Me, Us, MCFTB House, 1000-1300►Interviewing Strategies, CRMC Building 923, 1300-1500●Texas Hold’em, Afterburners 1900

15►Jingle Bell Run, 0700●L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses (Day 1), MCAS MCFTB, 0830-1330►Santa @ Library, 0900-0945●Blood Drive 1100-1600 (SMP) ►Federal Employment, CRMC Building 923, 1300-1500 ●Troop Appreciation, Afterburners, 1500●Christmas Party and Karaoke @ Afterburners, 1900-2300

16●L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses (Day 2), MCAS MCFTB location, 0830-1330●Santa @ Library, 0900-0945►Survivor Benefit Plan, CRMC Building 923, 1300-1600 ►Christmas Party and Karaoke @ Brig N’ Brew, 1900-2300

17►Christmas Around the World,CDC, 0900-1100●Hearts Apart, MCFTB House, 1000-1200●Family Care Plan, MCAS MCFTB, 1000-1200►Winter Wonderland Bash,Youth Center, 1530-1700●Movie Night @ Afterburners, 1900-- Free Popcorn

18●4 Lenses for Couples, 0900-1200, MCAS MCFTB ►Youth Holiday Bowling Party, Parris Island Bowling Alley, 1300-1600

19 20●L.I.N.K.S. Presentation Day, 0900-1200, MCAS MCFTB

21●Family Readiness Volunteer Train-ing, MCFTB House, 0830-1230●Texas Hold’em, Afterburners 1900

22●8-ball pool tournament @ Afterburners, 1800

23●Christmas Treats @ Afterburners, 1800 ►Karaoke @ Brig N’ Brew 1900-2200

24 25

26 27 28●L.I.N.K.S. for Kids, 1000-1400, MCAS MCFTB●Texas Hold’em, Afterburners 1900

29●Madden tournament, Afterburners

30●Movie Night @ Afterburners, 1900 - Free Popcorn



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GREAT NEW PRICE!You asked; we listened! The Officers’ Club now offers an all-inclusive lunch buffet price which includes all hot and cold selections, a beverage and dessert for just

Let MCCS take the stress out of planning your holiday parties. MCCS offers planning and catering services for your events. For more information contact Chris Alexandre at 843-228-7600.

BOSS’ NIGHT Starts at 1530

Holiday Parties

THE OFFICERS’ CLUB, MCAS BEAUFORT

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Meet MamaThe face behind The Officers' Club's fa-mous pork chops and homemade fried chicken tenders

For 26 years Lucille “Mama” Fell has worked for The Officers' Club with a slight hiatus during the remodel. She has been an icon to many Marines, sailors and their families and has been constantly committed to their care. When asked how she was able to keep going for all the years, she stated that when she leaves work she goes home and cooks for her family, and thinks about how

at work she is caring for other people’s children, husbands & wives. Her value to MCCS and the Marine Corps is evident every day but especially on Wednesdays for Mama’s homemade fried chicken ten-ders and of course Thursday’s pork chop day. Please make a point of saying hello to Mama when you see her and thank her for her constant and unwavering service.

deTreville House Wins 17Consecutive Food and Hospitality Excellence Awards

The deTreville House received its first Food and Hospitality Excellence Award in 1992 and continues to be recognized each year for this award. The Food and Hospital-ity Excellence Award Program was estab-lished by Marine Corps Community Ser-vices (MCCS) to recognize those food and hospitality activities who not only meet high standards of excellence, but have exceeded the standards and by doing so, have exceeded guests’ expectations.

These awards give the opportunity for any club, restaurant, snack bar, or lodg-ing facility, regardless of size or location, to measure themselves against criteria in pre-established categories of customer service, financial performance, human re-sources, and operations. Innovative man-agers and exceptional staff continue to build programs for Marines and their fami-lies. Renovated facilities, new programs and special events, and outstanding cus-tomer service distinguish the recipients of this year’s Food and Hospitality Excel-lence Awards. These awards are part of the MCCS Food and Hospitality Conference which was held at MCB Quantico.

The deTreville House is now accepting on-line reservations. You can now make res-ervations at MCCS operated TLFs by going to innsofthecorps.com.

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A Night On The TownFriday, 3 December | 1800-2000

Downtown businesses stay open late for your shopping pleasure. Entertainment will be provided by local choirs, dance groups, and clubs. Christmas tree lighting with Santa himself, and a performance by the Parris Island Marine Corps Band immediately fol-lowing the official lighting of the City’s Christmas Tree.

Light Up The Night Boat ParadeSaturday, 4 December | 1730-2030

Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park is the perfect place to watch the annual boat parade. Brought to you by The Beaufort Sail & Power Squadron.

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For more information, visit http://downtownbeaufort.com

HOLIDAY EVENTSFor all SMP events, see the

full calendar on page 10

SMP Christmas PartiesAfterburners, 15 December 1900-2300Brig & Brew, 16 December 1900-2300

Christmas TreatsAfterburners, 23 December 1800

UFC 124, Afterburners, 11 December, 2200

15DECEMBER 2010 MCCS HAPPENINGSMCCS HAPPENINGSDECEMBER 2010

SINGLE MARINE & SAILOR PROGRAMNews from the MCRD CDCOur Monday-Friday hourly care service in Bumble Bees classroom is offered from 0600-1800 at Building 115. Please call to reserve care at 228-3514.

Our Saturday care service is offered from 0500-1800 at Building 699. Please call to reserve care at 228-3514.

Child Development Center Openings

MCRD CDC currently has 1-5 year old open-ings with limited wait time. All centers are accepting request for care of all other age groups and will be placed on the waiting list according to priority. We look forward to serving you and your family. Rates are based on your family household income. Wait times may vary. For any further ques-tions please contact the resource & Referral office at 228-7279.

Family Child CareEnroll Your Little Ones Today!

Are you looking for home child care filled with love? Would you like to experience excellence in family child care? Our certi-fied providers are located within the Tri-Command. Call Janet Knotts, Family Child Care Director at 843-846-2270 for more information.

Military SpousesWork at Home!

Become a Family Child Care (FCC) Pro-vider. Stay home with your own chil-dren while providing child care for other military families. Our certification process teaches you to operate your business as a FCC childcare provider.

Orientation is offered at Afterburners (MCAS) for the following weeks:

10 January, 7 March, 9 May, 11 July, 12 September, 14 NovemberClasses run M-F 0900-1700. Cost for the week is $45 and includes CPR & First Aid Certification classes.

Pick up a registration packet today at Lau-rel Bay Child Development Center’s front desk. For more information or to confirm your eligibility, call Janet Knotts, Family Child Care Director at 843-846-2270.

Fine Arts Contest Display20-30 NovemberMCRD-MCX and the Laurel Bay 7-Day Store

The semi-finalists for the National Boys and Girls Clubs of America Fine Arts Contest will display their art work for lo-cal patrons before they are sent off for national judging. For more information please contact Imani Graham at the Par-ris Island Youth Center call 228-1668 or email [email protected].

Kids & the HolidaysChristmas Around the World at the Parris Island CDC17 December from 0900-1100Please RSVP by 8 December

Come in and receive your passport from the front and travel to fourteen different countries to see how they celebrate Christmas. Your travel includes information, cultural rituals and maybe some authentic food items from that country. For more information call the Parris Island CDC at 228-3514.

22nd Annual CO’s Tree Lighting Ceremony2 December at 1800 | Laurel Bay 7 Day Store

This will be the 22nd year of the Commanding Officer's Tree Lighting ceremony on Laurel Bay. Please join us for cookies & cocoa, music by the Parris Island Marine Corps Band, Christmas carols provided by Dr. Ulmer and the children of Bolden Elementary School choir, and a visit by Santa! For more information please call Beth Huston at 228-7333 or email [email protected].

Parris Island Youth Center Winter Wonderland Bash17 December1530-1700

The Parris Island Youth Center will host a winter celebration as an opener for Winter School Break. There will be games, food, and prizes. For more information please contact Imani Gra-ham at the Parris Island Youth Center call 228-1668 or email [email protected].


Park University

Park University Spring I ‘11 Term | Earn your Associate or Bachelor degree while stationed in Beaufort. Turn your military experience into college credit. Registration for Park’s Spring I ’11 term is 13 December 2010 through 7 January 2011. The term dates are 10 January – 3 March 2011. Courses offered are: Introduction to Hu-man Resource Management, Criminal Justice and the Community, Discrete Mathematics, Aviation Law and Regulations, Introduction to Security, Organization and Administration of Health Care Programs, Philosophy and History of Science, Principles of Accounting I, Social Institutions, Business Policy, Quantitative Re-search Methods, Principles of Microeconomics, Ethical Issues in Social Science and Introduc-tion to Literature. All classes meet on weekday evenings. Online courses are also available.

Park University is a fully accredited, private four-year college with 135 years experience in meeting the educational needs of a diverse student population. Current enrollment stands at 25,000 students nationwide. Programs of-fered in Beaufort include BS and AS degrees in Computer Science, Criminal Justice Adminis-tration, Management (Business), Computer In-formation Systems Management, Health Care Management, Human Resource Management and Social Psychology.

For more information call 228-7052 or visit the Park University office at the MCAS Beaufort Lifelong Learning Center (Bldg. 596, Room 212) or the MCRD Parris Island Education Center (Bldg. 923, Room 35).

The University of South Carolina Beaufort

The University of South Carolina Beaufort is ac-cepting applications for the spring semester 2011. Classes begin 10 January 2011. Active military students and family members wishing to apply for admission should be making ap-pointments with a counselor on base and/or Main Campus locations regarding their appli-cation process, tuition assistance if applicable, and academic advisement. Payment deadline is 6 January 2011. On Parris Island, call Mr. Les Brediger at 843-208-8149 (Monday, Wednes-day, Friday). At the Marine Corps Air Station call Mr. Brediger at 228-7499 (Tuesdays and Thursdays). Applications and tuition assistance forms should be completed and processed pri-or to the holidays. USCB will be closed from ap-proximately 20 December 2010 until 3 January 2011. Call for advisement as soon as possible.

Continuing students must meet with their aca-demic counselor to be advised for spring class.

The University continues to expand its 8 week course offerings at the Historic Beaufort Cam-pus on Carteret Street in downtown Beaufort along with the traditional 16 week semes-ters to ensure students have a wide range of course selection. The University of South Caro-lina Beaufort welcomes you to our full service campuses both here in Beaufort and in Bluff-ton at the Gateway to Hilton Head Campus. On site financial aid counselors are available for your convenience. USC-Beaufort is now a participating institution offering the “Yellow Ribbon” program as part of the new Post 9/11 G.I. Bill For additional information, please call the main campus numbers as follows:Historic Beaufort Campus: 843-521-4100Hilton Head Gateway Campus: 843-208-8000

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University MCAS Beaufort is now accepting applications. Beau-fort classes are one night a week for a nine week period in building #596 Geiger Blvd, MCAS.

Online classes are also available beginning the fifteenth of every month.The classes you take can contribute to a col-lege degree (Associates, Bachelors, Masters Degree in Professional Aeronautics, or Techni-cal Management) or an A&P license certificate. The cost of your classes is 100% covered by tuition assistance.

To apply, go to www.erau.edu/beaufort and click “apply now,” or visit 596 Geiger Blvd, MCAS, room 210, and let us personally help you.

Embry Aeronautical University is the #1 aero-nautical university in the world. Take advan-tage of our location’s convenience and tuition assistance. Each military fiscal year you are eli-gible for $4500 to use towards your education.

You also may be able to translate your military experience into credits towards a college de-gree.

The combination of a college degree and a mili-tary background can prepare you for anything and take you anywhere. The sky is the limit! It is your choice if you want to soar. Give us a call at 228-7585 or email us at [email protected], and become an Embry Riddle Aeronauti-cal University Student today.

Technical College of the Lowcountry

Register for SPRING Classes! Come Apply and Register Now for the spring semester. It’s not too late. Classes begin 11 January 2011.

For a listing of classes being offered you may view the course schedule at www.tcl.edu or visit the TCL office located in the education building. Please make sure you submit an ap-plication and select a program of study prior to submitting SMART transcripts for review. SMART transcripts can help you earn possible course credit in your area of study.

Active duty and dependents are eligible to receive the college’s in-state tuition rate. New Rate for SC Resident: $140 per credit hour. Any-one interested will need to bring a copy of PCS orders to Beaufort along with their military ID.

Are you a family member? You may qualify for the South Carolina Lottery Tuition Assistance Program which can up to 70% of your tuition. You do not have to demonstrate financial need to qualify for this special state funding.

Also check the Military One Source (www.mili-taryonesource.com) website to learn about ad-ditional financial assistance available to depen-dents.

The Technical College of the Lowcountry will be closed for the holidays as follows:

25 – 26 November 20 December 2010 - 2 January 2011


LIBRARY

DECEMBER 2010 MCCS HAPPENINGS

LIBRARYSamantha’s Corner

I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I will be back in January as I am skipping December to participate in the National Novel Writing Month. Happy Holidays!

New Titles

“On Christmas Eve: A Cape Light Novel” by Thomas Kinkade and Katherine Spen-cer. The lives of several residents of Cape Light are about to be changed this Christ-mas. Lucy and Charlie, their marriage falling apart, find themselves caring for a runaway teenager who has decided to make her destiny in Cape Light. Meanwhile, Betty, a divorced empty-nester, finds herself drawn to the struggling magazine writer who plays Santa Claus for the Rotary Club’s Christmas party.

“Dewey’s Nine Lives” by Vicki Myron. As a kitten, Dewey Readmore Books was aban-doned in the after-hours book return of a li-brary in Spencer, Iowa. The heartwarming story of Dewey and the impact he had on a small town is continued along with stories of other felines who have had a similar effect on other communities.

“The Dog Who Couldn’t Stop Loving” by Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson. For centuries there has been a special bond between hu-mans and dogs. Masson ponders the ques-tion: why is the human/dog connection more intense than with any other animal? Using his own experiences and information from recent scientific research, he examines the bond.

“Snow Day” by Billy Coffey. Peter believes that a person gains strength by leaning on his constants. For him, those constants are: his family, his God, and his job. But when news of job cuts comes on the heels of a big snowstorm, he’s filled with doubt. As he comes into contact with others battling their own life storms, Peter discovers a greater truth: it’s the little moments that make life special.

“Chocolate Wars” by Deborah Cadbury. Chocolate as we know it has only been around for 150 years. Since that time, one of the great rivalries in business has unfolded between chocolate making families such as Nestle’s, Cadbury, and Hershey. Written by a relative of the Cadbury family, the reader gets an inside look at the industry.

“Bobby Flay’s Throwdown!” by Bobby Flay. This first-ever direct ‘Food Network’

tie-in cookbook, presents the sought-after recipes from Flay’s hit show. Both Bobby’s and his challengers’ recipes are included, comprising a cross-country tour of regional specialties.

“Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor” by Lisa Kleypas. Friday Harbor is a close-knit com-munity. When a local radio station personal-ity reads Dear Santa letters, everyone knows the one that asks for a Mom for Christmas is from Halle Nolan, daughter of widower Zachary Nolan. As friends and family begin matchmaking, will any of it bring about the realization of Halle’s Christmas wish?

The above list is a small sample of the new titles available at your libraries. Your library now has many of the new young adult titles that were selected from the Beaufort area middle and high school reading list. Come check them out for your reading assign-ments.

For more of our new titles visit our website at:

http://mccs-sc.com/lifelong/libraries.html

Santa at the Parris Island Library

Santa will visit the Parris Island library 15 December. His reindeer will relax near the end of the flight line while the wonderful firemen bring Santa to the library from 0900-0945. The newly renovated library is located in building 283 above the Douglas Visi-tors Center. All parents and children are welcome to attend. Treats will be provided. Please remember your camera as Santa loves to have his picture taken.

Santa on the Air Station Library

Santa has also agreed to take time from his busy schedule to to visit the Air Station Library on Thursday, 16 December at 0900. While wait-ing for Santa to arrive on the fire truck, a Christ-mas story or two will be enjoyed. All children may bring their parents to visit Santa. Treats will be provided. Please remember your camera as Santa loves to have his picture taken.

Santa’s Mailbox

The Air Station and Parris Island Libraries will host Santa’s Mail-box again this year. Each library will provide a mailbox for Santa’s letters to the North Pole. All letters will be collected and mailed to Santa in a bundle so they are not lost. Please remember to put your name and address on the letters just in case Santa’s elves want to write your child a note.

The mailboxes will arrive at each library on 29 November. The last shipment to the North Pole will be sent on 16 December in order to arrive in time for Christmas. Please stop by either location to drop off your letters.


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