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24 Oct 2014
Holloman Base Bulletin
If you would like to add an event onto the Holloman Base Bulletin, please submit your event in the following format: Name of event, date, time, and POC. All
events/flyers must be e-mailed to Holloman.Bulletin@us.af.mil NLT 1200 on Wednesdays. The bulletin is sent out weekly. If you have any questions, please feel
free to contact the MSG admin at 572-5541.
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***Holloman AFB Community Event Planning!!! ALL events geared towards members of the HAFB community NEED to be de-conflicted with the
49th Wing event calendar.***
New/updated information is in orange.
Events in Your Communities
Haunted House Time!!
MMG Haunted House – 24-25 & 30-31 Oct, open each day at 1800 for our little creatures and 1900 for the brave. Located in the old Holloman AFB Intermediate
School on the corner of 1st Street and Arnold Ave. We guarantee you’ll have a thrilling time. POC: SMSgt Dennis Nelson at 572-3463.
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What does the Bible says is going on...our origins, our purpose, the meaning of life!? Join us for the WorldView Re-think Course. Wednesday nights at the
A&FRC, from 1830-2015, on-going through December. Register at the Base Chapel or A&FRC. Call 575-572-7211 for more information or base access.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Fun Run – 31 Oct, 0700-0830. Holloman Fitness Center – Dress in pink and come out for a fun race day! This will be a
predicted time race. Let us know how soon you can run it and WE will time you, no watches or timing devices for the runners. Prizes given for best costume
and member closest to their proposed time. POC: Women’s Health Clinic at 572-5785
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Zoo Boo – 25 Oct, 9am-12pm. Alameda Park Zoo – The event is open to the public and free. Treats, games and costume contests will be available. There
will be three age categories: 0-3; 4-7; 8-10 and prizes ranging from $10-$25 will be given to the top three winners in the categories of scariest, cutest and most
original in each age group. Registration for the costume contest is open at the Alamogordo Family Recreation Center and registration will continue through
Friday, October 24th. POC: Jason Richards at 575-439-4250 or jrichards@ci.alamogordo.nm.us
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Chocolate, Cheese and Wine Afternoon – 25 Oct, 3-5pm. $20. Creative Designs Custom Framing and Gallery, 917 New York Ave, Alamogordo - This is a
fundraising event for the Republican Women of Otero County. There will be a dessert competition as well as a silent auction. Please come out and meet your
local candidates, ask questions, receive information and become more informed. Join us for food, fun and learning! POC: Susan Keedy at 434-8810 or
rwooc@outlook.com
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Moving Off Base - 28 Oct, 0900-1000. Financial preparedness for first-term Airmen moving off base. Airmen need to bring their most current Leave and
Earning Statement (LES) and any financial statements necessary to build a financial plan. POC: A&FRC at 572-7754
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Bundles for Babies - 28 Oct, 1300-1600. This Workshop is sponsored by AFAS. Emphasis on family finances with a new family member. Parenting
techniques, making fresh baby food and budgeting are some of the many topics covered. Attendees are given a free AFAS layette worth $75 for each new
baby. Part two covers: helping agencies, tax benefits of having children, college and other costs of having children, credit scores and debt ratio.
POC: A&FRC at 572-7754
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Operation Boots to Business: From Service to Startup - Oct 28 and 29- 8:30am - 4:30pm. SBDC at NMSU-A 2400 N. Scenic Drive Technical Ed/SBDC
Bldg, Room 103 Alamogordo - Entrepreneurship and small business ownership are key opportunities for transitioning service members and veterans as they
transition to civilian life. If you have a passion and the drive to start a business, this free workshop is a perfect fit for you! Sponsored by the U.S. Small
Business Administration, the two-day Self-Employment Intensive Training Workshop will help participants decide if starting a business is the right decision
and if their business ideas are feasible. Contact Small Business Development Center at 575-439-3660 or sbdcnmsua@nmsu.edu
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Tech Tuesday – 28 Oct, 9-10am. $10 members, $15 Future Members - Chamber Conference Room, 1301 N. White Sands Blvd. - Facebook & Your
Business, Presenter: Greg Fultz of GEFNET Computer/Internet Sales and Service. RSVP to the Chamber Office at 575-437-6120
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Home Buying - 29 Oct, 1300-1500. Home buying tips and information on inspections, amortization schedules, and importance of a good credit score on
financing. POC: A&FRC at 572-7754
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Holloman Techno Expo – 30 Oct, 1000-1400. Community Center, Bldg 325 – This is an opportunity for the organizations and units structured under the
49th Wing and other tenant units to see the latest in emerging technologies, network with industry experts, and share ideas and future goals. Attendees can
view live demonstrations and presentations from a variety of companies. POC: 2d Lt Gavino Miranda (49 CS, DSN 572-7970) or Ms. Lauren Peck
(NCSI, 443-561-2462)
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American Red Cross Babysitter’s Course - 30 &31 Oct, 0830-1630. A 2-day course which will provide youth 11-15 with fundamentals of child care and
CPR/First Aid Training. Course is $50.00, payable to the Youth Center and class size is limited to 12 participants. POC: A&FRC at 572-7754
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Cap 5K Run – 1 Nov, 1000. $25. Starting point: New Mexico State University-Alamogordo - Sign up at https://itrulycare.com/events/cap5k. Find us on
Facebook, Cap5K – Alamogordo. This nationwide run supports the Children’s Alopecia Project.
POC: SSgt Brandi Davidson, 49MDSS/CSS at 572-5808
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Step into the Past - Fire on the Dunes: How Humans Shaped the Gypsum Dunes – 1 Nov, 1pm – White Sands National Monument - Wind and water are
primarily responsible for shaping the gypsum dunefield. Human activities including the use of fire and mining have also contributed to the alteration of this
landscape. Park archeologist Allison Harvey will present the history of mineral extraction from the dunefield and provide a demonstration of the impact fire
has on this unique environment. Join Allison in the visitor center for this one-hour program. Program is free. POC: White Sands National Monument at 575479-6124
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Pre-Separation Counseling - 5, 12, 26 Nov, 0800 -1200. Pre-Separation Counseling must be completed before you can sign up for the Transition GPS
(TAP) Class. POC: A&FRC at 572-7754
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HeartLink - 7 Nov, 8:00 am to 2:30 pm. A program designed to introduce military spouses to the protocols and lifestyle of the military. POC: A&FRC at
572-7754
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Career Technical Track - 7 Nov, 0800 to 1600. The purpose of this two day workshop is to prepare individuals to attend a technical school or
apprenticeship program. The class is open to individuals separating. POC: A&FRC at 572-7754
Youth & Teen Activities
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Holloman Homeschool Group: Are you interested in getting together with other homeschoolers on Tuesdays from 12:00 to 2:00 pm at the Youth Center on
Holloman AFB? Bring the kids and join us. Currently we meet for socialization, playing in the gym and rec room, and doing some arts and crafts. We can
have classes such as cooking, art, drama, PE, Photography, Digital Art, Science and Math labs, etc. It all depends on what the group wants. Please spread the
word to all your homeschool friends who have access to HAFB and post it where others might see it. Please send an email to HollomanHS@yahoo.com.
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DANCE CLASSES: Sep 9-Dec 13 - Registration On-Going. Payment 1: $56 due at registration for Sep, Payment 2: $56 due the 1st of Oct, Payment 3: $42
due the 1st of Nov, Payment 4: $28 due the 1st of Dec. POC: Rebecca Hulun at 703-283-7766
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Baby Bop: Walking – 2 years old
This is a parent-child movement class that meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:45am-10:15am at the Youth and Teen Center. A punch card must be purchased
for $15 and that includes 5 attendances. Punch Cards can be purchased at the Youth and Youth and Teen Center.
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Creative Movement: 2 ½ - 3 years old
Dancers 1st dance class by themselves! This is a structured dance class that starts to explore the harmony of music and movement. In this class dancers will learn
the fundamental skills needed for a dance class. Tues 10:30am - 11:30am or Thurs 5:00pm-6:00pm. Dress attire: Pink Leotard, Pink Tights and Pink Ballet
Shoes. Dancers may wear dance skirts or tutus.
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Princess Ballet: 3 - 5 years old
This is a structured dance class where dancers will learn the basics of ballet through fairytale story time, princess music, make-believe and props.
Tues 5:00pm - 6:00pm or Wed 10:30am - 11:30am. Dress attire: Pink Leotard, Pink Tights and Pink Ballet Shoes. Dancers may wear their favorite princess
dresses, tutus or skirts as long as they can dance in them (please wear leotard and tights under).
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Dance Basics: 4 - 5 years old
This is a structured dance class where dancers will have fun learning the three basic forms of dance; Ballet, Tap and Jazz and their differences.
Thurs 10:30am-11:30am. Dress attire: Black Leotard, Tan Tights, Black Tap Shoes, Black Ballet Shoes. Dancers may wear dance shorts, skirts/tutus or capri
pants over their leotards.
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Triple Threat: Level I 5-6 years old or Level II 7-8 years old
A structured dance class including Ballet, Tap and Jazz. In this class dancers will have fun learning the three forms of dance and their differences. Dancers will
expand and work on perfecting the basic techniques in all three genres. Level I (5-6 years old) Wed 5:00pm - 6:00pm. Level II (7-8 years old) Tues 6:00pm 7:00pm. Dress attire: Black Leotard, Tan Tights, Black Tap Shoes, Black Ballet Shoes. Dancers may wear dance shorts or capri pants over their leotards.
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Jazz Pom: 7 - 11 years old
This is a high energy, structured dance class which focuses on jazz technique combined with sharp precession movement and lines accented by pom-pons. This
class is a dance team style of dance. Think cheer motions mixed with dance. Thurs 6:00pm - 7:00pm. Dress attire: Black Leotard, Tan Tights, Tan Slip On Jazz
Shoes. Dancers may wear dance shorts or capri pants over their leotards.
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Jazz Lyrical: Level I 9-12 years old or Level II 13-16 years old
The ultimate dance class which focuses on the two most popular styles of dance: Jazz and Lyrical. Level I (9-12 years old) Wed 6:00pm-7:00pm. Level II (13-16
years old) Wed 7:00pm-8:00pm. Dress attire: Black Leotard, Tan Tights, Tan Slip On Jazz Shoes. Dancers may wear dance shorts or capri pants over their
leotards.
Volunteer Opportunities
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Holloman Officers Spouse Club (HOSC) – The HOSC is looking for your help. In anticipation of the upcoming November HOSC auction, we are looking
for donations from interested parties. Your donations will contribute to the auction that helped fund over $30,000 in scholarships last year. Please contact the
following with any: vetteb66@gmail.com or janschrm@aol.com
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Flag football coaches needed! Coaches needed for all ages! Season runs Oct-Dec. Coaching inquiries can be sent to kimberly.alston.1@us.af.mil or call
572-3753
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Alamogordo High School Needs Tutors! Algebra I & II, Geometry, Calculus, Statistics and English tutors are wanted. After school tutoring takes place
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:15 to 5:15 pm in room 400 at the Alamogordo High School. POC: Kathy Fuller kathy.fuller@aps4kids.org or 575-812-6517
Education and Training
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CCAF degrees: The new AFI 36-2349 states that if you are 50% complete (32 credits) with your CCAF degree (check your Web Progress Report on the
AFVEC) you cannot start another associated degree plan.
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Pass the word!!! Embry-Riddle is not just for military. We have degree opportunities in a variety of fields - not just aeronautics. For more information
visit with your local ERAU office in the Learning Center. POC: Cindy Holder and Kenny Mitchel at Holloman@erau.edu or 575-479-6892.
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Park University is offering a special winter term for students! If you missed the TA deadline for Fall 2, this is a great opportunity. Contact the Park
University office today at 575-479-2337 or holl@park.edu for more details.
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Is your squadron interested in an alternative CLEP/DSST testing session just for your squadron? Contact Sarah Porter with the National Testing
Center at sporter@coastline.edu or 575-479-1045 for details!
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TA Briefings: If you have not used Military Tuition Assistance in 12 months, the new AFI states that you will need to attend the TA briefing. These are
held every Wednesday at 1100 in the Education Center, Room 232.
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Register Now! Central Texas College is currently in registration for the upcoming Term 3 Onsite courses that meet your CCAF degree requirements:
Management, Human Relations, Humanities, English, Sociology, and Public Speaking. We'd love to support you in completing your CCAF degree and
welcome you to visit our office or email Elaine and Becca at holloman@ctcd.edu.
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Coastline Community College has been selected as a TOP SCHOOL in the 2015 MAE (Military Advanced Education) Guide to Colleges & Universities
research study! Contact Sarah Porter for information regarding Coastline classes at sporter@coastline.edu or 575-479-1045
Recurring
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Joshua Generation - Protestant Youth of the Chapel for Grades 6th -12th (Ages 11-18); Weekly Bible Studies Meetings, Fridays 1700-1830; & Monthly
Activities! Come and enjoy fellowship with Christian Friends! Free and Open to ALL! For more info please contact Martin Gomez at 575)-572-7211 or
email: m_gomez2001@hotmail.com
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Buena Vista Elementary Military-Connected Kids Club will meet the 1st Thursday of each month from 3:15-4:00 p.m. Come join us for activities such
as art work, large group games, stories, singing, and a topic related to being a military family member.
POC: LaurieAnn Goodier, School Liaison Officer at 572-3944 or laurieann.goodier@us.af.mil
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Holloman Elementary Deployed Kids Club will meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month from 3:15-4:00 p.m. Come join us for activities such as art
work, large group games, stories, singing, and a topic related to being a military child with a parent in the Deployment Cycle or on a Remote Tour.
POC: LaurieAnn Goodier, School Liaison Officer at 572-3944 or laurieann.goodier@us.af.mil
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Soaring Heights Recycling – Every Thursday the following items can be picked up for recycling on your street in Base Housing: newspapers, magazines,
mixed papers, white paper, junk mail, corrugated cardboard, aluminum cans, tin and steel an plastic bottles (1) and (2).
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Chaparral JS2S (Student 2 Student) will meet the 2nd Thursday of each month at lunch in the Library. Junior Student-2-Student is a unique student-led,
school managed program that confronts the challenges of transition and provides relevant training that gives students the best possible transition experience.
JS2S focuses on 3 core areas: Finding the Way, Academics, and Relationships.
POC: LaurieAnn Goodier, School Liaison Officer at 572-3944 or laurieann.goodier@us.af.mil
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Sierra Elementary Military-Connected Kids Club will meet the 2nd Thursday of each month from 3:15-4:00 p.m. Come join us for activities such as art
work, large group games, stories, singing, and a topic related to being a military family member.
POC: LaurieAnn Goodier, School Liaison Officer at 572-3944 or laurieann.goodier@us.af.mil
FAQs
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How do I submit info?
Contact the 49 MSG Admin section at 572-5541 or email Holloman.Bulletin@us.af.mil
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Who can submit information?
Come one, come all and we’ll include your events. Scrapbooking, Civil War Miniature Figurine, Painting, Anime or Chess; private org events like the LRS Booster
Club, the African American Heritage Association or Airmen’s Attic; professional orgs like Middle 2, the Chief’s Group, or the Air Force Association; local events,
Habitat for Humanity, sports for youth, events at the Flickinger Center. Submit and we will add it.