Whats Happening at Vance / April 14 April 19th

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK: During National Library Week at the Vance Library, 14-18 April, adults can guess the number of M&Ms in the jar, complete a short survey and be entered to win a Kindle or other prizes. One guess per adult, per day. Sponsored in part by AAFES; no Federal endorsement of sponsor intended. 71 FSS/PAE/CSSL/213-7368

GIVE YOUR FEEDBACK: We want your honest, open-ended feedback about the services and support Vance offers. Your candid responses to the 2014 Caring for People Focus Group Survey will give us the opportunity to improve these areas for you. Go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WNVPXVC and please take a few minutes to tell us what you think about Services such as the Vance Club, Youth Programs, Equipment Rental, Information Tickets & Travel, Vance Library, Lodging, Fitness Center and Bowling Center. 71 FSS/FSK/213-7950 or 71 FTW/CVB/213-7709

UPCOMING EASTER ACTIVITIES: Mark your calendar for the following Easter activities at Vance: Jelly Bean Guess Contest, 1-18 April, Bowling Center. Guess the number of jelly beans in the jar, complete a short survey and you could win an Easter basket. One guess per person, per day. Sponsored in part by Tinker Federal Credit Union; no Federal endorsement of sponsor intended. Easter Coloring Contest, 1-16 April, Vance Exchange. Children ages 3-12 and adults are invited to participate in AAFES coloring contest. Gift cards will be awarded to the top 3 winners in each category. Judging for the adults coloring sheets will be during a wine tasting on 18 April from 1600-1800; kids coloring sheets will be judged prior to the annual egg hunt on 19 April. Egg Hunt, 19 April, 1000, Youth Center lawn. Annual egg hunt for children up through age 12; eggs will be filled with prizes and candy. Sponsored in part by Tinker Federal Credit Union and Freddys Frozen Custard; no Federal endorsement of sponsors intended. Easter Brunch, 20 April, 1030-1400, Vance Club. Buffet includes eggs, bacon, roast beef, ham and more; children will be entered into a drawing to win one of four Easter baskets. Cost for Club members is $17.95/adults, $8.95/kids 5-10; non-members is $22.95/adults, $10.95/kids 5-10; kids 4 and younger eat FREE. RSVP no later than 15 April by calling 213-7881 or emailing vanceclub@suddenlinkmail.com. Sponsored in part by AAFES; no Federal endorsement of sponsor intended. 71 FSS/FSK/213-7950

OPERATION:MEGAPHONE: Vance AFB teens will join military teens across the globe to collaborate in Operation:Megaphone Worldwide Lock-In 25-26 April. As part of Month of the Military Child, Vances Teen Center will host an overnight lock-in designed to connect all military youth programs worldwide for one 24-hour period. Teens will compete in challenges on social media against other bases. RSVP is required, so sign up at the Teen Center or contact Nicole Painter at 213-7166. 71 FSS/PAE/CSY/213-7166 RED, WHITE AND BLUE PARADE: Support Vances youth for Month of the Military Child during the annual Red, White and Blue Parade on 22 April at 1600. Parade starts at the Child Development Center so come and cheer on our youth as they ride and stroll in their patriotic gear! 71 FSS/PAE/CSY/213-7310

AFSA 2nd Annual Run-A-Thon: **Part of the proceeds raised will be donated to AFSAs designated charity.** The Air Force Sergeants Association (AFSA) Chapter 990 is holding a Run-AThon Fundraising event on Friday, 2 May with a contingency date of Friday 9 May. For the event, there will be two - 2 hour time slots (0900-1100 & 14001600) and participants will only be allowed to run during one time slot. Prior to the event, participants can ask for donations for each lap and/or each mile completed in their 2 hours. You may partake as an individual or as a team with no more than 4 members. Active Duty, Spouses, DoD, GS and NAF civilian employees are welcome to participate. Those who choose to walk instead of run, come with jogging strollers or children are allowed but need to stay on the outside lane. The 2 hours allotted is so that everyone has the same amount of time to participate. It is up to you as the participant how long you would like to run/walk and are not obligated to do so for the full 2 hours if you do not wish to. The person who turns in the MOST donations will win the GRAND! Please contact TSgt McKissick @ 213-5785 or your Group representative if you have any questions. 71 CS/SCOSC/213-5785

MOTORCYCLE SAFETY COURSE REGISTRATION: Basic Rider Course (24/25 May) sign-up NLT 16 May Advanced Rider Course (17 May) sign-up NLT 9 May

Military Sportbike Rider Course (3 May) sign-up NLT 25 April For questions and to register stop by the Wing Safety office located in building 455. 71 FTW/SEG/213-6169

1-2-3 MAGIC: Come learn about 1-2-3 Magic. A simple discipline technique for children ages 2 - 12 that will get children to stop doing what you don't want them to do while encouraging good behavior and strengthening your relationship. Tuesday, 15 April 12001300, Bldg 314/Library Conference Room. Contact the Family Advocacy Program at 213-7419 to register for the class. If you cannot make this date, you may call for an individual education session. 71 MDOS/SGOAM/213-7419

LOVE AND LOGIC: Come and learn the basic principles of the Love and Logic parenting strategy. Love and Logic parenting is focused on teaching children to be responsible through replacing anger, lectures, and threats with empathy and logical choices. Wednesday, 23 April 12001300, Bldg 314/Library Conference Room. Contact the Family Advocacy Program at 213-7419 to register for the class. If you cannot make this date, you may call for an individual education session. 71 MDOS/SGOAM/213-7419