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June 23, 2017平成 29年6月23日
Volume 1, Issue 20
Our CFAY community stands together with
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JUL1
SATURDAY
Firecracker Color Run9:00 a.m. I Purdy Gym
Celebrate Independence Day early at the annual Firecracker Color Run! Early registration fees: $15/per individual • $30/per family (Deadline June 26)Registration fees (After June 26): $25/per individual • $50/per familyEvent registration includes an event Dri-Fit shirt (while supplies last) and loads of colorful fun! Free for E1-E4 with valid Liberty Blue Jacket Card.
JUN24
SATURDAY
Mt. Fuji Mandatory Safety Brief
JUN27
TUESDAY 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. | Community Readiness Center 4th Floor
Want to climb Mt. Fuji? Then you must attend one of the mandatory safety briefs held on Tuesdays. Patrons must attend safety briefing and present signed briefing card prior to registering for trips. For more information, please call 243-5732 or stop by the Outdoor Gear Rental Center Thursday-Tuesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
JULY1-4
SAT-TUES
4th of July: 4-Day CelebrationEnjoy a variety of activities during the 4-day celebration
Saturday, July 1 • One-Pitch Softball Tournament • 10 a.m.Sunday, July 2 • Natalie Imbruglia • 6 to 7:30 p.m. • Thew Concert Field Monday, July 3 • Outdoor Pool Parties • 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Ikego & Green Beach PoolsTuesday, July 4: Thew Concert Field • Carnival Games, Pony Rides, Rock Climbing, Petting Zoo, Bumper Boats • Noon to 5 p.m. • Kid’s Eating Contest • 12:30 p.m. • Teen’s & Adult’s Eating Contest • 2 p.m. • Kelly Bell Band Concert • 6 p.m. • Fireworks • 7:30 p.m.In case of inclement weather, fireworks will be held on July 5.
Great Navy CampoutIkego Campgrounds
Discover your adventure with free campsite rentals, and a screening of Jurassic World at 7 p.m. To register, please call the Outdoor Recreation Center at 243-5737
JUL8
SATURDAY
Beginner’s Surf Class5:00 a.m. Departure time I Outdoor Recreation Center
Come surfing with Outdoor Recreation. One of our two certified surfing instructors will show you how to ride the waves at Kataki Beach in Chiba. Cost includes transportation, board and wetsuit rental. $80/per individual, $40/Blue Jacket Liberty members. Pre-brief July 6 at 5 p.m. at Outdoor Recreation. Space is limited. Call 243-5732
BEYONDTHE GATE
JULY 15
10:00 a.m. to 8:10 p.m. I Perry ParkThe ceremony is held to celebrate the 164th anniversary of Commodore Matthew Perry’s landing in Kurihama. Japan and U.S. Friendship Parade starts at Perry Park and will finish at Keikyu Kurihama train station. Fireworks show from 7:30 p.m. to 8:10 p.m. on Kurihama Beach.
JUNE 30
4 p.m. to 6 p.m. I Otsusuwa ShrineA summer purification ceremony that takes place at a Japanese shrine. By passing through a large ring of Japanese grass, you will be purified of any disaster or calamity. Takes place first at 4 p.m., and once again at 6 p.m. Otsusuwa Shrine, 5 minutes walk from Shin-Otsu Station
SUMMER PURIFICATION CEREMONY
JUL17
MONDAY
KURIHAMA PERRY FESTIVAL
JUL18
TUESDAY
Youth Summer Area Orientation Brief Classes and Activities
Register your children this month for Youth Area Orientation Brief Summer classes and activities. Children new to Japan are offered this interactive orientation with the opportunity to learn about sites to see, fun things to do and also meet other new students. K-5th grades: June 20, July 18, August 15. 6th - 12th grades: June 21, July 19, August 16. For more information and to register, call 243-3372.
9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Community Readiness Center
Theatre Auditions
9:30 a.m. I Benny Decker Theater
There are roles for students from 1st through 12th grades. There is no guarantee that everyone who audition will be cast in the play. Students wishing to audition must arrive by the scheduled starting time and stay for the entire two-hour session. All parents need to read and sign the liability and self-release forms prior to participation. Forms are available at Yokosuka or Ikego School Age Care and at the audition on July 17th.
RehearsalsMonday-Friday, July 17-21(Up to 4 hours daily, specific schedule to be provided at the audition.)
Shows:Saturday, July 22 • 11 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. • Benny Decker Theater
For more information, please call 243-3439 | 046-816-3439.
Commanding Officer: Capt. Jeffrey Kim Chief Staff Officer: Cmdr. Chad Spencer
Command Master Chief: CMDCM (SW/AW) Warren Britten
Public Affairs Officer: Mr. Sean KellyEditor: Mr. James O’Donnell
I.C.E. COMMENT
NEWS AND NOTICES
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR
SURE START 2017-2018
BENNY DECKER CLOSURE
RED CROSS SUMMER CAMP VOLUNTEERS
Applications are located at Sullivans and Ikego Elementary school offices. Your child must be 4 years old by Sept. 1, 2017. Call 243-7336 for more information.
Benny Decker Theater will re-open after the update the sound system on July 3rd. All movies will be shown at Fleet Theater. Children under 10 years old will be permitted in Fleet Theater on Friday and Saturday during this time. Call 243-6703 for more information.
COMMENT: I attended the June 11th showing of Wonder Woman at Benny Decker Theater. My overall experience was awful. Throughout the showing there were numerous loud children talking and shouting. A family in front of me had children that had no interest in being there and were playing with toys while one of the adults in that family spent her entire time looking at her cell phone with the bright
POST OFFICE CLOSURE NOTICE
FLEACT Yokosuka and Ikego Post Offices will be closed Monday, July 3rd and 4th for Independence Day. Normal hours will resume on July 5th.
Red Cross is seeking volunteer instructors for its summer day camp for children ages 6-11 ends July 8. For more information email: [email protected]
NAVY OPERATIONAL FITNESS & FUELING
SYSTEM (NOFFS) COURSEHeld the 1st Wednesday of every month at 8 a.m. Learn the foundations of the NOFFS program in this one day course. Open to all hands. Call 241-4486 for more information.
STA-21 COMMISSIONING PROGRAM NOW
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Parents need to check their children’s lunch accounts. Negative accounts will receive a “Notice of Indebtedness” sent to the sponsor’s command. Call 241-4427.
STUDENT LUNCH ACCOUNT BALANCES
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SCHEDULESVolleyball Tryouts Aug 14 Tennis Tryouts Aug 7Cross Country Tryouts Aug 7Football Equipment Handout Aug 7Football 1st Practice Aug 8Cheer TBDAll students must have an updated medical clearance before they can participate.
screen distracting myself and my wife. Their lack of etiquette was to the point where we had to get up and move away from them. I saw a few people putting their feet up on the backs of seats in front of them, kids running around with no parent telling them to sit down and behave. It was a zoo. Absolutely ruined the evening and the film for me. On another note, it seems that the past few films I have seen at Benny Decker were
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excessively dark. It seems like the screen brightness is way off. Night and low light scenes in the movies are so dark that it is almost impossible to see what is going on.RESPONSE: We apologize for the unsatisfactory experience you had during a recent visit to our theater. Our goal is to provide exceptional customer service, and the interaction you described fell far short of that standard. We are reviewing the matter and
will enact whatever changes are necessary to ensure this issue does not arise again. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Please call our theater manager at 243-6703 if you have any further questions or concerns.
