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Yokosuka Education Council Recognizes Graduates
February 10, 2017平成 29年2月10日
IN THISISSUE:
AmazingRace
Off-Base Festivals
Road Tax; Tax Filing Info
YOKOSUKA, Japan (Feb. 1, 2017) – Yokosuka Education Council hosted a Graduate Recognition Ceremony at Fleet Activities (FLEACT) Yokosuka’s Chapel of Hope. Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Capt. Je� rey Kim, served as a guest speaker and presented the graduates with their diplomas. A total of 9 Associates, 9 Bachelors, and 6 Masters degrees were earned by graduates from a variety of educational institutions. The Yokosuka Education Council recognized the hard work of the students and extended a special congratulations for diligently achieving this milestone. (U.S. Navy photo by Daniel A. Taylor)
Yokosuka, Japan (Jan. 27, 2017) – Yokosuka-based Sailors participate in a city safety and street clean up with local Japanese community members and organizations. The community relations event takes place monthly to help keep high tra� c areas in the vicinity safe and clean. More than 60 volunteers participated in the event including the Vice Mayor of Yokosuka City. The group covered several streets in the Yokosuka area including Blue Street, collecting many bags of trash. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Juan A. King)
Yokosuka Honcho Patrol and Street Clean Up
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5:30 p.m.| Club Alliance 3rd Floor Ballroom
10 a.m. | Ikego FFSC
An intimate table for two in the shadow of the Ei� el Tower awaits you and your loved one on this Valentine’s Day. $59.95 per couple (by reservation only).
Call 243-3000 for more info.
A guided walking tour of Zushi City.Call 243-3372 for more info.
FEB 14
TUESDAY
Valentine’s Day Dinner in Paris
Zushi City Tour
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Community Readiness Center
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
Learn to be a more willing, capable and con� dent care giver to those having thoughts of suicide through applied suicide intervention skills training (ASIST). To register, please email [email protected].
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Main NEX StoreMilitary Saves Week
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Teen Employment Program New Money Twinz ConcertDeadline: Feb. 10 | MWR Personnel O� ce
Program Dates: Friday, March 24 to Thursday, June 1
Apply at MWR Personnel O� ce, MWR Admin. Building, Room 225. For more info, please call 243-1215 or 046-816-1215.
FEB 10FRIDAY
FEB 17
FRIDAY8 p.m| Club Alliance Sharky’s Bar
Free. Open to all hands. Adults only. For more info, please call 243-5215.
The Fleet and Family Support Center provides a number of workshops, including � nancial planning for deployment, strategies for home buying, blended retirement and TSP, preparing taxes and more. Please call 243-3372 for more info.
FEB22
WEDNESDAY From February 22 to March 4
FEB 15
WEDNESDAY
FEB 14TUESDAY
International Exchange for Kids11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.| Shoppers Plaza Yokosuka, Second FloorA fun event that focuses on having a playful exchange between Japanese and non-Japanese children. Participants will enjoy drawings, music, dance and more. Follow @yokosukankids on Facebook for more information.
Taura Plum Blossom Festival
Yokohama Strawberry Festival
Lantern Festival
Times Vary | Taura Ume no Sato park, Taura, YokosukaPeople are also welcome together and � y kites in the park on Feb. 12 from 1 to 2 p.m.
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Red Brick Warehouse, Minato MiraiEnjoy free tastings of seasonal strawberries and sales of similarly themed sweets, jam and pastries, with plenty of kid-friendly fun taking place. If you’re looking to taste free berries, we recommend arriving well before 11 a.m., which is when the sampling starts each day.
5:30 p.m.| Yokohama Ma Zhu Miao, Chinatown (Shrine of Goddess of the Sea)A solemn event in which lanterns with messages of wishes and dreams are dedicated on the last day of the Chinese New Year.
2 to 6 p.m. | Ikego Campgrounds Winterblast Adventure
SAT, FEB 11
FRI, FEB 10 - SUN, FEB 12
SAT, FEB 18
SAT, FEB 11 - SUN, MAR 12
FEB 25
SATURDAY
Sign-up by Feb. 22 | Event: Mar. 4Red Cross Yokosuka
Amazing Race Sign-up Deadline
Teams will consist of four people and will cost $50 per team. Event is only open to 20 teams.Applications are available online or in person at the Red Cross Yokosuka o� ce. Please call 243-7490 for more info.
BEYONDTHE GATE
FEB22
WEDNESDAY
MWR is hosting a Winterblast Adventure!
Snow Playland • Air Toys • Winter Crafts • Nature HikeScavenger Hunt • Paintball • Hayrides
All Activities Pass: $5 for kids age 3 and upKids 2 and under and adults accompanying children are free. Call 243-1215 or 241-5060 for more info.
(U.S. Navy photo by Daniel A. Taylor)
Commanding O� cer: Capt. Je� rey Kim Chief Sta� O� cer: Cmdr. Chad Spencer
Command Master Chief: CMDCM (SW/AW) Warren Britten
Public A� airs O� cer: Mr. Sean KellyEditor: Mr. James O’Donnell
I.C.E. COMMENT
NEWS AND NOTICESYMS STEM DAY
PRESENTERS NEEDEDPresenters are needed for Yokosuka Middle School’s STEM Day on Thursday, April 27. Please call 243-5165 if you would like to volunteer.
COMMENT: I’ve talked to my neighbors about smoking, and they said it’s allowed so they’re going to do it. Why do I have to live this way? It stinks up myhouse. I hate this place so much. Why hasn’t anything been done about people smoking on balconies? This is so ridiculous.
RESPONSE: Thank you for submitting your comment via ICE. Nara Heights and Ise Heights have been
designated as nonsmoking high-rise buildings with exception to residents who are grandfathered. In smoking permitted high-rises, smokers are asked to go the extra distance to ensure they are not o� ending neighbors when smoking. Nonsmokers are asked to remember that they are living in public housing and can expect to smell tobacco smoke on rare occasions. However, nonsmokers should not
be subjected to tobacco smoke on a routinebasis. Navy policy concerning smoking in military family housing is strictly enforced. Navy’s policy prohibits smoking in common spaces. A common space is de� ned as any space that has uncontrolled access such as hallways, stairwells, party rooms, storage areas, lobbies, and within 20 feet of common tower entrances.
Navy policy does allow smoking within the housing units themselves. It also allows smoking on balconies. Should you smell secondhand smoke coming into your unit from a neighbor’s balcony, discuss the situation with your neighbor and request they discontinue smoking on their balconies. Smokers are encouraged to listen to their neighbors’ concerns.
USNH REMODELING
USNH continues to remodel the C Wing, including the family practice clinic. In addition, � oor tile installation has begun in front of pharmacy area and hallways. Please follow signs for alternative check-ins.
VITA TAX CENTERNow open at the Community Readiness Center, Building 3365, Room 331 to assist with tax returns. NO APPTNECESSARY. Will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
IKEGO FOCUS GROUP
ROAD TAX
Road tax for 2017 is due by June 1. VRO will hold two sessions for road tax payment at Fleet Theater from March 22 to 24 and April 24 to 26.
For those who need a certi� ed U.S. or foreign passport for tax purposes, please contact the U.S. Embassy at 224-5000.
CERTIFIED PASSPORT
NMCRS’ Active Duty Fund Drive will run from February 14 until March 31.
Funds bene� t emergency loans available to active duty service members.
NMCRS FUND DRIVE
Commander Fleet Activities
Yokosuka
@cfay_pao
@CFAY_Japan
Feb. 21 from 5 p.m to 7 p.m. in Nikko tower multipurpose room. Ikego residents have an opportunity to bring up ideas and solutions to better their community. Service providers will be present. Call 246-8042 for more info.
STARS AND STRIPES BEST OF THE PACIFIC SURVEY
Vote for the Best of the Paci� c 2017! Vote for the best local facilities, services and destinations on and o� base. Voting online will end on Feb. 28. Visit https://stripesrewards.com/bestofpaci� c to cast your vote!
