Ongoing
The AFAP Conference is an annual event where Soldiers, family members and civilians discuss issues submitted by the community, and recommend solutions. Local issues may be sent to higher levels for review and resolution. Conferences are held at installations Army-wide and have resulted in 128 pieces of legislation in 31 years. The Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits enacted in 2009 came about from an AFAP conference. Ben Burnette, AFAP director here, describes the process as a great opportunity to voice a concern and improve quality of life in the military. Though the conference is held once a year, issues for consideration are accepted year round. Go to http://fortirwinfmwr.com/army-community-services/the-army-family-action-plan/ to submit an issue or call 380-2382 for more information.
OCT. 9
Networking Luncheon and Hiring Fair. Sandy Basin Community Center. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Open to Gold Star Spouses and spouses of active duty, National Guard, Reserve and Veterans. Servicemembers and Veterans also welcomed. Military friendly employers hiring with immediate openings; network with human resources recruiters and industry professionals; resume review. Presented by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes and Army Community Service. Register online at www.hiringourheroes.org.
oct. 15
Remembrance Walk. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Blue Track Pavilion. Hosted by MEDDAC. The community is invited to honor those who have lost a child during pregnancy, childbirth or infancy. Light refreshments provided. For more information contact Capt. Cherise Blair at cherise.j.blair.mil@mail.mil or 380-3185.
Oct. 24-25
Fall Fest. Samuel Adams parking lot. 5 p.m.- tapping of the keg. Vendor fair; Oktoberfest tent; “buried alive” trailer; German band; petting zoo; bounce houses; games; high school band and choir; food and beverages. For a detailed timeline go to http://fortirwinfmwr.com/.
Oct. 25
Kids Vision for Life clinic. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 5 Star Catering Ball Room. Children can receive new glasses for free. Bring your child’s prescription from the past two years. To schedule an appointment contact Carl Ragonese, School Liaison Officer, at carl.b.ragonese.naf@mail.mil or 380-6880.
———–
82nd Annual Kiwanis Mardi Gras Parade “The Sky is the Limit” in Barstow. 7 p.m. Parade route is on Main Street from Barstow Road to Mountain View. Barstow organizations, bands, Marines and Army participate.
Nov. 1
Newberry Springs Pistachio Festival. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Newberry Community Center and Park. Food, crafts, live music, bounce house and pistachios (including flavored). Military history about Camp Cady. Free entrance. www.pistachiofestival; 257-1072; NewberrySpringsCOC@gmail.com.
————-
Wreath and Tree Dinner and Auction. 6 p.m. Samuel Adams Grille. Fund raiser hosted by Military and Civilians Spouses’ Club. Food, beverages, and creative wreaths and trees donated by the community to be auctioned.