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November 30, 2012

Local Briefs – November 30, 2012

Private Sector Resume Workshop
Dec. 5, 10-11:30 a.m. – Airman & Family Readiness Center
Prepare for your next career! We will cover topics including writing a resume for the private sector and successful interviewing skills. Please call 228-5690 to RSVP.

USAJOBS Federal Resume Workshop
Dec. 5, 1-4 p.m. – Airman & Family Readiness Center
Are you looking for a federal job? Learn the latest tips for a successful job search. Topics will include writing a federal resume & interview suggestions. We will also take you on an online tour of USA Jobs. Please call 228-5690 to RSVP.

Managing Stress and Avoiding the Holiday Blues
Dec. 7, 1-2:30 p.m. – Airman & Family Readiness Center
This time of year can be extremely stressful for many of us. Discussion topics will include recognizing stress, defining your holiday expectations, coping with disappointment, avoiding the holiday blues, and strategies for managing holiday stress and maintaining balance. Please call 228-5690 to RSVP.

EFMP Youth Bowling Event
Dec. 15, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. – D-M Lanes Bowling Center
Youth Programs is partnering with EFMP to offer a free special event. This is open to military-affiliated youth with special needs, ages 5-18. Family members (siblings and parents) can also participate. Space is limited. Call 228-5690 to sign up.

Hearts Apart Cocoa and Cookies with Santa
Dec. 15, 6-8 p.m. – Airman & Family Readiness Center
Come out and join us for cocoa and cookies with Santa. Part of this event will be outside, so please dress appropriately. This event is for deployed families only. Please sign up by Dec. 14 by calling 228-5690.

Smooth Move Brief
Dec. 17, 9-10:30 a.m. – Airman & Family Readiness Center
Relocation Assistance Briefing for Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moves. Information presented by TMO, Legal, Family Advocacy, Finance, A&FRC, and the Housing Office. Please call 228-5690 to RSVP.

Reintegration & Welcome Home Banner Event
Dec. 17, 5-6:30 p.m. – Airman & Family Readiness Center
Is your deployed loved one coming home soon? Come out and join us for a banner making event. Food and drinks will be provided, along with all supplies. Please call 228-5690 to RSVP.

EFMP Annual Holiday Party
Dec. 18, 5-7 p.m. – Desert Dove Chapel
This is our most popular event of the year! Bring a potluck dish to share, and get ready for food, fun and friendship. We will have bingo and door prizes. We may even have a special guest from the North Pole! Parents are asked to bring a small gift for their children, labeled and wrapped. All families with special needs are welcome, along with neighbors, co-workers, respite providers and others you’d like to invite. Please sign up by Dec. 14. For more information, call 228-5690.

Marketing Yourself for a Second Career
Dec. 11, 8:30-11 a.m. – Mirage Club
The Airman & Family Readiness Center is hosting a seminar entitled “Marketing Yourself for a Second Career.” Col. Dan Koslov, USAF (Ret) of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), will be presenting this seminar for interested Officers, Senior NCOs and spouses.

Give Parents a Break
Dec. 8, from 1- 5 p.m. – Finley CDC
The next Give Parent’s a Break will be held on Sat, Dec. 8, from 1- 5 p.m. at the Finley CDC. For more information, call 228-5690.

Deployed Family Dining
The next Deployed Family Dining event will be on Wed, Dec. 5 from 4-5:45 p.m. at the D-M Lanes Bowling Center. For more information, call 228-5690.

Culture of Responsible Choices Holiday Play
Dec. 7, 1-3 p.m. – Base Theater
Please join us at the Base Theater to partake in the 2012 Culture of Responsible Choices sponsored Holiday Play. This is a compilation of skits from various organizations on base to include the Chief’s Group, DMAFB 1st Sergeants, DLT 1st Six, Security Forces Squadron, and the Dental Squadron. This is a family fun, free event where Santa will make an appearance, snacks are free, and pictures will be available after the play. Please contact Tech. Sgt. Jennifer Hidle of 355th MOS at 228-3304 for details or to volunteer.




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