Calendar Updates

The Calendar is currently updated with all events through pg 30 of Aprils' Venture Magazine and the family events on the remaining pages.  I hope to have the remaining 20 pages added by the end of the day on Tuesday.

The calendar also contains several other events I've found over the past month.

REMINDER:
This is a public calendar.  If you know of an event that is not listed, please add it so that others may take advantage of it as well.  Please no events that are of poor taste.  Thank you!  :D

Okinawa Events Calendar

April Family Movie Night!

USO Kadena

I'm very excited to announce our April Family Movie Night! We'll be showing The Rise of the Guardians on April 12th at 7 pm in our large social hall. Hotdogs, juice, popcorn, and other goodies will be provided! It's free! - Kate

Kids Party Like a Rock Star Zumba Event

Did I see you jammin' to music in your car this morning? Those were some pretty sweet moves you had going on. You sure know how to make "The Sprinkler" and "The Robot" look cool! Why don't you and your kids strut your stuff at the Party Like a Rock Star Zumba event on April 6 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at the Camp Foster Community Center Auditorium. All you need to bring for this FREE event is a towel and a water bottle! For more information, contact Health Promotion at 645-3910.

Dance it up!

-Morgan Willemsen (MCCS Accounts Executive)

Okinawa International Movie Festival

The 5th Okinawa International Movie Festival has started from yesterday and runs through March 30th. Main venue is Ginowan Convention Center area and some unique films are also screened at Sakurazaka Theater in Naha. The festival features competitions for talented filmmakers as well as special screenings of selected movies from both domestic and Asian countries. The festival also offers variety of events such as a fashion show, a music festival, dance performances, etc. Please check the schedule in detail on the festival website.
http://oimf.jp/en/

Okinawa Traditional Dress Photos

When you go to Heiwa Street (near Kokusai Street), would you like to take commemorative photos? “Chura Bijin” is the place where you can dress in Okinawa’s traditional dress and shoot photos. You can choose any costumes to wear like eisa, royal family, ordinary people, etc. Prop like sanshin, hanagasa, and others are also available, so please enjoy taking photos with your family, friends, and partners if you were interested!

Chura Bijin
Address: 3-1-21 2F Makishi, Naha City (Heiwa Street)
*Across from Drug Segami (a sign with orange and green color)
Tel: 070-5482-9244
Blog: http://ryuusoutaiken.ti-da.net/

Ryujin Mabuyuer Show

You can meet the Okinawa local hero “Ryujin Mabuyuer” at the Moon Terrace Agarizaki in Nishihara every day. The 3D show is available at second floor of C-building. There’s also a café for you and your family to enjoy the show with cup of tea.
http://bit.ly/11zhuqc

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USO needs Food Volunteers

USO Okinawa is looking for some amazing cooks to help with making homemade meals and snacks for the Soldiers on Fort Buckner. If anyone is wishing to pitch-in, please email okinawavolunteers@uso.org. The event is on Saturday, March 30th. Thank you.

Ginoza Village Industrial Festival & Commerce and Industry Association Festival

Let's to Ginoza Village this coming weekend! “Ginoza Village Industrial Festival & Commerce and Industry Association Festival” are going to take a place at Local Produce Processing and Marketing Center. Fresh farm and marine products, processed product, beef soup, strawberry and other stuffs are available at the venue. Tuna disassembling performance, strawberry eating contest, limestone cave tour, village tour, drawing and other events are in the program, and don’t miss the music performance by local musicians also.

Date: March 23rd (Sat) & 24th (Sun)
Time: 12:45-20:00 (Sat)/10:00-20:00 (Sun)
Venue: Local Produce Processing and Marketing Center (1633 Kanna, Ginoza Village)
Map http://bit.ly/YBPf2M

Uganzaki Cape

Uganzaki is a popular spot for beautiful sunset. This cape located western of Ishigaki island. From here, even though it's not sunset you can see beautiful panoramic view with blue sky and sea. There is a lighthouse and green grass and reef are spreading around it. And at parking area, also toilet and coin machine are available. Please visit there when you are in Ishigaki.

Uganzaki Lighthouse

www.ishigaki-japan.com

Okinawa Traveler Magazine (Free)

This free magazine might help you to make your travel meaningful when you visit Okinawa. “Okinawa Traveler” is a free magazine which features restaurants, bars, tourists’ spots of Okinawa. The magazine has many photographs, so readers can understand the detail of each spot visually. You can pick up the magazine at the airport, hotels, and other spots in Naha City. It will be picked up in Central and Northern areas in the future.

Okinawa Traveler｜Go!Go! Okinawa！Recommended sightseeing and coupon site

okinawatraveler.net

Okinawa City Craftwork Fair

“Okinawa City Craftwork Fair” is going to start from tomorrow, March 20th and continued until the 24th. Woodwork, Ryukyu glass, dyeing product, woven stuff, pottery, shisa, and other artwork are available at the venue. Participants can experience weaving, making woodwork, paper, and else. An auction starts from 13:00 on the 23rd, and shuttle bus will be operating from Okinawa City Hall to the venue on 23rd & 24th. This event takes place only once a year, so please stop by if you were interested in art and craft.

Date: March 20th (Wed) – 24th (Sun)
Time: 10:00-20:00
Venue: Plaza House Shopping Center (3-1-12 Kubota, Okinawa City)
Map http://bit.ly/Zajy0t

Southeast Botanical Garden will be re-opening on July 6th

Good news for everybody! Southeast Botanical Garden will be re-opening on July 6th! The garden has stopped its service since December of 2010, and it is going to be re-starting under new ownership. The new concept of the garden is “three-generation family visit the garden, relax, enjoy, learn, communicate, and reborn at the miraculous paradise and resort.” Mitsuko Toumon, the mayor of Okinawa City, is expecting that it will play a major role in tourism of Okinawa.

http://bit.ly/Zapois

Update on the Naval Hospital, Okinawa!

Update on the Naval Hospital, Okinawa!

WE ARE NOW OPEN ON CAMP FOSTER.

All Inpatient and Outpatient Services are now available at our new facility
on Camp Foster.

Please encourage your audience to find us on Facebook for the most
up-to-the-minute information on our move!
Facebook: www.facebook.com/usnho

They can also find this slide of service availability, as well as maps, and
a printable version of our patient handbook at:
USNHO web site: www.med.navy.mil/sites/nhoki

If anyone has any questions, they can call our 24/7 Move Information Hotline
at: 643-7509

Ms. Christine Peterson
Marketing
Command Ombudsman

U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa, Japan
Cell: 090-6861-7822
NHOkiMarketing@med.navy.mil
NHOkiOmbudsman@med.navy.mil
Christine Peterson
Marketing
090-6861-7822

(jr-p)

U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa, Japan

Gravity Road / Ghost Slope

Do you know of gravity road? It exists over the world. Gravity road, also known as a magnetic hill. It is a place where the layout of the surrounding land produces the optical illusion that a very slight downhill slope appears to be an uphill slope. It is called "Yurei-zaka or Obake-zaka"(Ghost slope) in Japanese. There is one in Kume island. It's worth experiencing! Remember, bring something to roll like a ball.

おばけ坂

www.kanko-kumejima.com

Zamami Island Statues

In Zamami island, there is a statue of dog. This dog name is Marilyn. Also in opposite island, Aka island, there is another statue of dog. His name is Shiro. When Shiro went to Zamami island with his master once and met Marilyn. He fell in love. After that he swam about 3km the sea in order to meet her every day. Their story warmed people's heart and became a movie "I want see Marilyn". By collected contributions from all over the country, their memorial statues which face each other was built.

NPSP Infant Massage class

MCCS Okinawa - New Parent Support Program

Babies benefit from massage and parents get to socialize and support each other!

If you have an infant between the ages of 2-6 months, please call to register for our NPSP Infant Massage class starting this April at 645-0396.

Extended Hours for Legal Services KAB

KadenaAirBase

Team Kadena,

The legal office has extended hours every second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 1630 until 1900 for notaries and powers of attorney. For faster service or to assure you have all the information required for a power of attorney, please visit the AF Legal Assistance Website at https://aflegalassistance.law.af.mil/. You can also use the website to provide feedback on your legal office experience. caa

FREE Youth Lacrosse Clinic!!

FREE Youth Lacrosse Clinic!! Island Youth Lacrosse Okinawa (IYLO) will be hosting a free clinic for returning and prospective players (boys and girls) on Saturday 23 March 2013 at Kadena Outdoor Rec Center from 1500-1700. For more information please see: https://sites.google.com/site/iylokinawa/

20th Moon Beach Okinawa Yachimun Market

A popular annual event, The 20th Moon Beach Okinawa Yachimun Market will be take place from march 22nd to 24th. This is the market that the potters themselves appeal Okinawan traditional pottery and sell them. Please take a look at them and get your favorite one.
Date: March 22nd(Fri) - 24th(Sun)
Hours: 10:00am - 8:00pm(7:00pm only Sunday)
Place: Hotel Moon Beach exhibition hall
Admission fee: Free

Coupon Savvy Workshop

NEW WORKSHOP!!! Coupon Savvy Workshop held on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at the Kinser's Marine & Family Programs, Bldg. 1220 from 11:00am -12:30 pm. Learn how to plan & plot your way to unbelievable savings by becoming a SAVVY SHOPPER TODAY!!! For more information or to sign up, please contact 637-2509.

NPSP Ages & Stages Open House

The New Parent Support Program will be hosting their fourth annual Ages & Stages Open House. If you are expecting or have a child age 5 and under, this is the place to be! Come have your questions answered and learn about the resources available to your growing family. Happening, March 23rd from 9 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Camp Foster Community Center. See you there!

Amy Schultz (MCCS Marketing Accounts Executive)

Job Fair 3/26

On 26 March 1000-1300 at the Schilling Center, the Airman and Family Readiness Center will holding a Job Fair. If you are looking for a job or just interested in what is out there, please stop by. There will be agencies from all over the island. For more information, please contact the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

VA BENEFITS ONLINE

VA BENEFITS ONLINE

The Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs have a joint, self-service Web portal that provides active duty and veterans access to a variety of benefits and resources. The latest release of eBenefits allows for online disability compensation claims to be submitted, tax preparation software, assistance in determining if a veteran is eligible for Vocational Rehabilitations and Employment benefits. Service members and veterans also can access records such as Post 9/11 GI Bill enrollment status, VA Payment
history and DOD Tricare health insurance status. To Access eBenefits visit
www.ebenefits.va.gov

Torii Education Center

USO Ear Piercing 3/23

USO Kadena

Don't want to wait in line for ear piercing? Don't miss out this Saturday!! USO Kadena's Ear Piercing Lady will be hosting a special ear piercing session this coming Saturday the 23rd.

Saturday, March 23rd, by appointment only
Children ages 3 years + and adults can get both ears pierced at the same time (instead of my usual one at a time)!
Cost is $40 and includes a pair of earrings
Appointments begin at 10am

If someone would like to make an appointment, they can contact Julia via Facebook (www.facebook.com/TheEarPiercingLady) or email-- TheEarPiercingLady@gmail.com
- Elaine

Mother's Day Bazaar

USO Kadena

Our Mother's Day Mini Bazaar is around the corner...April 20th & 21st from 10am-6pm. For all of our loyal vendors & new vendors it's time to sign-up! Please contact us for more information at emcarthur@uso.org Thank you!

Beach Horseback Riding

If you love horse riding and the ocean, Umiumi is just perfect! Umiuma (海馬) is a marine activity which you ride on the back of the horse right to the sea! If the tide is high enough, you can even stick to the tail of the horse and swim. Sounds fun, doesn’t it? The season starts from end of April to mid of October, please make a reservation beforehand.
http://bit.ly/ZMgFE4

Name: Umikaze Farm
Address: 20, Oyakebaru, Tamagusuku, Nanjyo City
Tel: 098-948-3157

Dyeing and weaving fair

Dyeing and weaving fair has been held at Naha traditional craft center till March 25th.
The fair features selected beautiful Ryukyu textiles from local textile factories such as Ryukyu-Bingata, Shuri-Ori and Ryukyu-Gasuri for sale. It’s going to be a good chance to get Ryukyu textiles. The fair also offers factory seconds while supply last, so it worth going!
http://bit.ly/yMBpOc

Ryukyu theatrical dance drama “Kanashi Itoen”

Ryukyu theatrical dance drama “Kanashi Itoen” will be performed at Kin town hall and Tomishiro city hall. The story is based on folklore of Kin which is about a young couple who followed an unhappy fate
The first part they showcases Okinawan traditional dance performances about romance or broken heart, etc and the second part is drama, “Kanashi Itoen”.
Venue and date: Kin town hall (7758 Kin, Kunigami) on March 23rd and Tomishiro city hall (467-1 Taira, Tomigusuku) on March 24th. Starts at18:30 /
Admission fee: 2,500yen for adults, 1,500 yen for students.

CTC Grants for Military Students

Central Texas College (CTC) will provide a grant for upcoming courses to military students affected by the suspension of most Department of Defense tuition assistance (TA) worldwide. The grant will be available to current military students who have used tuition assistance this academic year along with any new military students who applied for CTC admission prior to the date TA was suspended.

The CTC Tuition Assistance grant may be used for any credit class beginning on or prior to April 30, 2013, at any CTC location and online as long as space is available in the class at the time the registration request is received. Registration must also be completed and received prior to the posted registration deadline. The course must be a part of the student’s degree plan.

More information and specific guidance is available online at military.ctcd.edu or you can contact CTC @ 645-5840.

Women's History Fair is March 22

The Women's History Fair is March 22 (Friday) from 3-6 p.m. at the Schilling Community Center Ballroom. The event will have interactive booths put together by members of Team Kadena. Each booth will highlight a woman who has made a difference in the STEM career fields. There will also be an art station and photo opp booth, so bring your camera.

The formal portion of the event will begin at 3:30 p.m. where Gen. Malloy will be giving opening remarks.

The event is open to all members of Team Kadena of all ages. Free pizza, cookies and drinks will also be provided, so come hungry because we ordered plenty.

Exotic Ryukyuan Culture Experience Tour 3/24

Play sanshin, watch Okinawan entertainment, and eat Okinawa’s traditional cuisine. You can experience all of them in 1 day! “Exotic Ryukyuan Culture Experience Tour” will be offered on March 24th. After walk on the stone pavement way in Shuri Kinjo-cho, experience playing sanshin, watch Okinawan traditional entertainment, and eat Ryukyuan imperial cuisine. Who wants to miss this luxurious tour?

If you were considering joining the tour, please book a reservation on-line or by phone. If you were making a reservation on the website, please look at the calendar on the page below, click the day of the tour, and fill the application form. Seats are limited, so please hurry!

Date & Time: March 24th (Sun) 10:00- /13:00-
Fee: 6,500 yen (elementary school student and older)
*Including sanshin experience, cuisine, stage performance, and insurance
Meeting place: Shurijo Castle Park Rest Center (in front of a red-colored post on the 1st basement)
Inquiry or reservation: 098-860-5780 (9:00-17:00 on weekday)

Antique Fair 3/22-3/24

“Antique Fair” is starting from today, March 22nd – 24th at Naha Civic Hall in Naha City. Good old potteries, antiquarian books, old cloths, folk handicrafts, art works, and else are available. It might be fun just looking at them, so please stop by if you were interested.

Date: March 22nd (Fri) – 24th (Sun)
Time: 10:00-18:00
Venue: Naha Civic Hall (1-2-1 Yorimiya, Naha City)
Map http://bit.ly/163MqgZ

Traffic Regulations 3/24

Due to Nanbu Trim Marathon on March 24th (Sun), there is a traffic regulation in Tomigusuku City and Itoman City from 7:30-13:00. Please drive carefully if you have a plan to visit nearby area.

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Drug Education for Youth Program

Drug Education For Youth

If you have a child or children who are interested in joining Drug Education For Youth (DEFY), please contact MWR. They are currently recruiting youths, 9 thru 12 years old, (Military dependents and Sofa-Status) for this FREE annual program. They are looking for individuals to be adult mentors.

If you have any questions, call me at 634-6950/6951 or Mr. Duane Brinkley, DEFY Operations Coordinator, at 632-4014.

Nanjo Open Garden Project

Have you had this experience before? When you were walking in your neighborhood, you saw housing with nice gardens and though that you wanted to step in, but you didn’t. Well, this dream-like project is going to happen in Nanjo City! “Relaxing Open Garden in Nanjo City” will be held from April 6th – 14th. Open Garden takes place on every spring and fall in Nanjo City, and this is the 7th time to hold. Each household open their garden for public just for this project. Each garden has unique characteristics, so it might be interesting to watch.

If you were interested to join this project, please purchase a set of passport and a map of each garden. It costs 300 yen and high school student and under is free. It is available from April 6th at Nanjo City Tourism Association, Okinawa World, and 10 other shops in Nanjo City. For more information or inquiry, please contact Nanjo City Tourism Association at 098-948-4660.

Also, bus or taxi tour will be offered for Open Garden. If you were not familiar with Nanjo City and afraid to join the project on your own, this is a good to choose. If you were considering it, please call 098-861-5489 and find out more detail.

Finally, observe good manners, make sure not to cause any trouble at somebody’s gardens, and enjoy watching gardens!

Date: April 6th (Sat) – 14th (Sun)
Time: 10:00-17:00
Venue: Gardens in Nanjo City
Fee: 300 yen (for a passport with a map of each garden)


http://okinawa-nanjo.jp/garden/

Iha Bullfighting tournament

"Iha Bullfighting tournament" will be held at Ishikawa Multipurpose Dome in Uruma City on March 17th (Sun). The matches will start from 1PM.
Admission fee: Adult 2,500 yen(woman 2,000 yen ), High school student 1,000 yen

Spring Break Junior Golf Clinics

April 10 & 11 , 0900-1100  Ages 5-10
April 12, 0900-1100 Ages 11-18

This free clinic is open to DoD ID card holders.  Attendees will receive an intro to rules and etipuette, fundamentals of putting, chipping and full swing application.

Call Taiyo Golf Club at 622-2004 for more info or to register.

Special Notice for Satellite Decoder Users

Special Notice: DO YOU RENT OR OWN AN A-F-N SATELLITE DECODER? IF SO, YOUR RECEPTION MAY BE AFFECTED BY A SATELLITE FREQUENCY CHANGE ON APRIL 22ND. TO AVOID LOSING A-F-N SERVICE ON YOUR SATELLITE DECODER, VISIT "WWW.AFNPACIFIC.NET," CLICK ON THE SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS LINK AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR MODEL OF DECODER.
--MSgt Prince

Charity Golf Tournament 5 April

Hello Okinawa,

The Kadena High School Class of 2013 will be holding a charity golf tournament at the Banyan Tree Golf Course on Kadena Air Base, Friday, 5 April 2013.
Cost to enter is $55 for Active Duty/Civilian and SOFA personnel and $70 for MLC/IHA and host nation guests. Lunch is included! You will need to sign up and pay no later than 29 March. Registration starts at 0615 and it’s a day of golf with a “shotgun” start at 7:00 am. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. Teams will be a 4-person scramble and there are prizes for “Closest to the Pin” and “Longest Drive.”
For more information please contact Pete Baza at cell phone# 080 4177 0637 or George Reyes at work phone# 634-6666. ♫Public Affairs Guy♫

deep-sea creatures class

Speaking of Okinawan sea, everybody visualizes beautiful coral reef. But Okinawa is surrounded many abyssal ocean which a wealth of deep-sea creatures or unknown creatures inhabit. Churaumi Aquarium will be held the class of deep-sea creatures. Let's take a look unknown world!
Date: March 16th(Sat).
Hour:13:30 - 14:00
Place: Churaumi Plaza
Admission fee: free
Reservation required by phone
TEL:0980-48-2741

Nishimui museum

An art gallery where you can enjoy Okinawa soba as well!! Nishimui museum is located in Yaese area where there is eating space providing authentic Okinawa soba. The owner love art and pottery works so that he opened the museum. He select some artist and put their works on display. You can also purchase something you like. It must be an interesting place to visit when you have time!!!

http://www.nisimuibijutu.com/

5K Walk/Run for Cancer

VP-45 Squadron is hosting a 5k Run/Walk this Saturday to help find a cure for cancer at the Risner Gym parking lot. All donations and proceeds from T-Shirt sales will go to benefit cancer research.
This event is FREE and open to everyone. For more information please call 634-8943.

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USAF Arts & Crafts Gallery

The 2013 USAF Arts and Crafts Gallery is ready for viewing on www.airforcegallery.com This year 45 installations
participated, with 670 participants and 1,400 entries in artist-craftsmen, photography and digital artwork categories.

AirForceGallery

www.usafservices.com

AirForceGallery

Churaumi Aquarium & Tropical Dream Center Info

Before you go to Churaumi Aquarium, please remember these useful information. You can rent the Audio Guide for free by advance reservation only. They have four languages, Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean. And don't forget discount admission fee called "After 4pm ticket". For example, regular admission fee for an adult is 1800 yen. But if you purchase it after 4pm, it will be 1260 yen. Please, visit the Tropical Dream Center after Aquarium. Because if you show aquarium ticket at the Tropical Dream Center ticket window, and you can get in by half price.

Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium | Recommended Information

oki-churaumi.jp

Naval Hospital ER & Mother-Infant Care Center

The U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa Emergency Room and Mother-Infant Care Center will be open at the new hospital facility (Bldg. 960, Camp Foster) as of 7:00 a.m. Saturday, March 16, 2013. For questions or more information, please call 634-7509. (JR-P)

Fireworks

Ryukyu Kaiensai, the earliest fireworks in Japan, will be held on April 13th this year at Ginowan Seaside Park. You can enjoy fireworks on the beach in middle of April. 10,000 colorful and exciting fireworks brighten the night sky and the ocean, presented by latest computer technology and great music. There are some "designed fireworks" this year that a world-famous designer Junko Koshino designed the fireworks.

http://ryukyu-kaiensai.com/

FREE OFF BASE TOUR WITH AN INTERPRETER

Camps Foster & Lester

FREE OFF BASE TOUR WITH AN INTERPRETER
Everyone meets at Foster Camp Services Bldg 494, 3rd floor. You can pick a day/days. Please bring your own transportation. Children needs to be accompanied by adult. Registration is required.

- Thu 14 Mar 0900-1130; Kurahama Sanitary Facilities Association
- Thu 21 Mar 1230-1500; Kurashiki Dam
- Fri 22 Mar 1230-1500; Gushikawa Thermal Power Plant

Call 645-7766/e-mail to hiroko.tomimura.ja@usmc.mil for more.

HOPE Clean Up Nagannu Island

Kadena Outdoor Recreation shared an event.

H.O.P.E Clean up Nagannu Island April 6 8am-4:30pm

H.O.P.E Clean up Nagannu Island

April 6 at 08:00

18 FSS/FSCR Unit 5135 Box 10, Kadena Air Base, Okinawa 96368

Paintball

Kadena Marina

WE ARE BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!
And we are celebrating our new field with FREE FIELD FEES!!!
Come and join us:

Saturday : Tactical Field
Sunday: Speedball Field

Or You can start booking your PAINTBALL PARTY Mon-Fri

More info call us at: 959-2811-
from a cell: 098-959-2811

Kadena Marina - April

Kadena Marina

‎********** ODR APRIL ADVENTURE GUIDE**********

APRIL 3 Mt Katsuu Hike
$20 per person 8 years old and up 9am-1pm

April 6 H.O.P.E Clean up Nagannu island
$10 8am-4:30pm (the first 30 people only)

April 7 Snorkeling with Whale Sharks (NEW)
$99 11:45am-4pm (8 spots only) 6 years and up.

April 13 Hiking Mt. Kushidake (The best hike ever)
$30 9am-4pm (12spots)

April 13 Night Cruising with Fireworks
$45 6pm-9pm 10 years old and up

April 17 Mt Katsuu Hike
$20 per person 8 years old and up 9am-1pm

April 20 Mt. Yohanadake Hiking (highest point in Okinawa)
this will be the last trip hike for that mountain due is getting hot to go and hike it.
$30 8am-4pm (10 spots only)

April 20 River Trekking Adventure
$30 8 years old and up 9am-4pm
10 spots only.

April 27 Hiking and Sea Kayaking
Hiking in the morning and sea kayaking in the afternoon
$55 per person. 10 years old and up (10 spots only)

April 26 Snorkeling with Whale Sharks (NEW)
$99 11:45am-4pm (8 spots only) 6 years and up.


Questions and more info please call us at: 959-2811

You can get extra 10% discount with your Club Card! :)

Join us to Explore Okinawa!!

Snorkeling with Whale Sharks

Kadena Outdoor Recreation

****** NEW ODR PROGRAM*******

Now we are offering Snorkeling with Whale Sharks on Sundays (Everyone is welcome). For only $99 per person you will have the opportunity to experience and learn a little bit more about these amazing creatures. For more information call us at 959-2811

CrossFit Challenge

CrossFit Challenge - Saturday, 20 April - A very intense and extreme challenge that will put your limits and body to the test! Do you have what it takes to be the Torii CrossFit Champions? Register at Torii Gym.

Free Tour Of Thermal Power Plant with Interpreter

FREE OFF BASE TOUR WITH AN INTERPRETER
Everyone meets at Foster Camp Services Bldg 494, 3rd floor. You can pick a day/days. Please bring your own transportation. Children needs to be accompanied by adult. Registration is required.
Tue 2 Apr 1400-1530; Makiminato Thermal Power Plant

Call 645-7766/e-mail to hiroko.tomimura.ja@usmc.mil for more

Tomodachi Bowl

Department of Defense Education Activity Pacific high schools and the American School in Japan will join forces Sunday March 10, as Team USA competes against Team JAPAN in a premiere football matchup literally named for friendship: The Tomodachi Bowl.

Crowds typically number well over 500 each year, and include top dignitaries and senior military leaders alongside fellow fans in the stands to cheer for their favorite team.

Kickoff is 2 p.m. Sunday at Yokota High School Bonk Field, Yokota Air Base. The event is open to all SOFA status personnel with base access, and special arrangements have been made for the large crowd of Japanese fans attending via invitation.

The Tomodachi Bowl will air live via webcast for the first time on the DoDEA Pacific Far East Streamcasting Network (FESN). A recent version of Adobe Flash, modern web browser and high speed internet connection are required to view the game online.
Coverage begins Sunday at 1:45 p.m. here: http://bit.ly/13FcG31

For general event information about the Tomodachi Bowl, please contact Tim Pujol of Yokota High School at DSN: 225-9827 or timothy.pujol@pac.dodea.edu

DoDDS School Re-zoning in Sunabe

School Re-zoning Will Affect Sunabe Residents for School Year 2013-14

Good Afternoon, Okinawa!

Enrollment at Amelia Earhart Intermediate School and Bob Hope Primary School have exceeded capacity. In an effort to deal with this issue and ensure that the integrity of programs our schools is kept intact, the Department of Defense Education Activity is modifying the school zones for residents in the Sunabe area. The new zoning plan will result in 200 students from Amelia Earhart and Bob Hope moving to the Kadena Elementary School at the beginning of the next school year (2013-14). Although the destination has moved to Kadena Elementary, the bus stops for students living in the Sunabe area will remain unchanged.

We’re posting this as a general reminder for our Navy families; all affected families in the Sunabe area have ALREADY been contacted by the School Superintendent. If you have any questions, please go to the http://www.okinawa.pac.dodea.edu/ site for answers!

Have a great Navy day!

Fleet Activities Okinawa Public Affairs

DoDDS - Okinawa District :: Welcome ::

www.okinawa.pac.dodea.edu

Yaimapitu Festival

Yaimapitu (people from Yaeyama Islands) across the nation and people in Yaeyama Islands, get together in Ishigaki Island and celebrate this moment! New Ishigaki Airport opened today, March 7th, and “Nation’s Yaimapitu Festival” is starting from the 4th and continued until the 10th. Many programs await each of you during this time! Would you like to attend some of them? Here is the schedule of the programs.

Nation’s Yaimapitu Festival
March 4th (Mon) – 10th (Sun)

“Big parade”
March 8th (Fri) 17:00-
Route: from Shin-ei Park - Ishigaki City Hall

“Exhibition of Yaima”
March 8th (Fri) – 10th (Sun) 10:00-17:00 *the first day starts at 14:00
Venue: Ishigaki Civic Hall

“Ground golf tournament”
March 8th (Fri)
Venue: Sports Park Athletic Field

“Golf tournament”
March 8t (Fri)
Venue: Risonare Kohamajima Country Club

“Local Performing Arts Festival”
March 9th (Sat) 15:00-17:30
Venue: Ishigaki Civic Hall

“Networking Event”
March 9th (Sat) 18:30-20:00
Venue: Hotel Nikko Yaeyama
*Ticket costs 3,000 yen. Call 0980-83-7219 for inquiry.

“Symposium”
March 9th (Sat) 10:00-12:00
Venue: Ishigaki Civic Hall

“Kite-flying Event”
March 10th (Sun)
Venue: Ishigaki Airport

“Ishigaki Island Bus Tour”
March 10th (Sun)
Venue: Throughout Ishigaki Island
*Call 0980-82-2054 to join the tour

http://www.y-kouiki.com/

"Drum Voice Dance" Performance

“Drum Voice Dance” is the event features drum, songs and dance performances from countries of the Pacific Rim which will be held at Music Town on March 17th.
You can enjoy Asian countries fascinating performances such as Japanese drums, Korean drums, Indian traditional dances, Okinawan folk songs, and so on. It will give you an opportunity to enjoy various exotic and unique performances from many countries at a time.
If you like Asian culture, it’s definitely worth seeing!!

Venue: Music Town Oto-ichiba (Music Town 3F, 1-1-1 Uechi, Okinawa) /
Date and time: March 17th (Doors open at 18:00, Start from 18:30) /
Admission Fee: 2500yen (walk up ticket), 2000yen for an advance ticket /
Tel: 098-937-4020

The 9th Katsuyuma Siqwasa Flower Scent Festival

Shiqwasa is similar to a lime and one of the Okinawan local fruits. It is very sour but the juice is Okinawa’s popular refreshing drink.
Katsuyama, Nago is famous for producing Shiqwasa and the annual event “The 9th Katsuyama Shiqwasa Flower Scent Festival” is coming up on March 9th and 10th.
There will be mountain hike, Shiqwasa blossoms walking tour, goats (Hijar) fight, etc. It is a unique event to experience Okinawan culture and spring.

Mountain hike - 500yen
Shiqwasa blossoms walking tour - 100yen
Goats fighting start from 13:30 for both days. (There will be lottery tickets and prize is a goat-300yen)
Hands-on program - making a pair of chopsticks using Shiqwasa wood (500yen).

Venue: Around Katsuyama Community center (467 Katsuyama, Nago) /
Date: March 9th and 10th
http://bit.ly/ZuOn1N
http://goo.gl/maps/yIoYt

Military Spouse Fellowship Applications

Attention Military Spouses: The FINRA Foundation, National Military Family Association and AFCPE opened the 2013 FINRA Foundation Military Spouse Fellowship application period on March 1 and are due by midnight ET March 31, 2013.

FINRA Foundation Military Spouse Fellowship Application Period Open From March 1-31 - FINRA

www.finra.org

Sanba Day 3-8

March 8th is “Sanba Day.” San = 3 in Japanese, and 8 = ba. No, it’s not about samba in Brazil. I am talking about a musical instrument that is made by 3 woods, and it looks and sounds like castanets. You might hear the sound of it when you watched a shimauta (Okinawan folk song) performance. Sanba events are taking place in Okinawa today, so it would be good to attend one of them.

Spring Bullfighting Tournament

“Spring Bullfighting Tournament” will take place at Ishikawa Multipurpose Dome in Uruma City on March 10th (Sun). The tournament is going to start from 13:00. 20 of selected bulls will be competing. Admission fee is 3,000 yen (Men), 2,000 yen (Women), and 1,000 yen (junior high school and high school students). Elementary school students and under are free. If you were interested, please don’t miss it!

Here is the schedule for bullfighting tournaments.
http://www2u.biglobe.ne.jp/~office21/

Map of the venue (near Ishikawa I.C.) :
http://www.mapion.co.jp/m/26.43239337059327_127.8274417496417_9/

闘牛 in Okinawa

www2u.biglobe.ne.jp

Foster Movie Theater Reopening

The Foster Theater will re-open on Friday, March 15; Oz will be the feature film at 1800 and Jack the Giant Slayer at 2130...both are 3D...and AAFES are putting up banners now and this information can also be found on the Exchange web site, which has been updated. Happy movie going!

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Whale Watching

People from in and out of Okinawa visit Zamami Village for whale watching. Currently Zamami Village is in the middle of whale watching season, and people cheered when they saw whales jumped out of the water and made splash. Whales come to Okinawa at this time of year for nurturing, delivering, and coupling. Whale watching season will be continued until early April, so would you like to watch them on the ocean? I believe this movie will make you want to go and watch them. Please check the movie on the website below.

http://ryukyushimpo.jp/news/storyid-203295-storytopic-5.html

Okinawa Dam Maps

It's getting warm and finally spring has come. If you get a little bored with common Okinawa and want see something different, how about dam visits? Usually dams are surrounded by nature. Fortunately Okinawa has many dams and some of them have park, observation tower, road which can be used cycling road, as an oasis of relaxation for locals. Why don't you go dam to see beautiful scenery and breath clear air?

DamMaps - 倉敷ダム（再）（くらしき）

www.dammaps.jp

Changes to Green Line Schedule and Routes

The Green Line is changing some of its services, see below to find out more... --GySgt Griffin

Effective Friday, 1 March, TGL will implement a system wide upgrade. This upgrade is necessary to ensure the sustainability and maximized efficiency of The Green Line (TGL).

The most significant change is the combining of northern express routes and Intra Shuttle with Express routes aboard some camps. The #2 and #4 buses combine making the #2/4 route. Departures to Northern Camps (Courtney, Hansen and Schwab) from Foster will be on the 1/2 hours. This will provide service to the Courtney Commissary 7-days a week as well as the Courtney RV track along with weekend and holiday connections to the #4-T (Taiyo Golf Course Shuttle).

The #44 Foster Intra Shuttle will eliminate its current "Up - Down" routing and focus on connecting the New U.S. Navy Hospital, Camp Foster to critical areas aboard Foster to include Building #1. Connection to the #44 bus from outer camps will be at the Foster Concession Mall (Exchange) bus stop.

Intra Camp Shuttle service will be provided by Express buses at selected bus stops aboard each camp.

Additional TGL information may be obtained by calling the TGL Customer Service Center at 645-3843.

Sanshin @ Kadena Roadside Station 4 March

March 4th is Sanshin (Okinawan instrument looks like lute) day, as March 4th sounds like San shin in Japanese. You can enjoy Sanshin performance at Roadside Station Kadena on March 4th from 13:00 to 17:00. There is also the draw for people who spent more than 500 yen at the roadside station and the prize is Sanshin.

basketball coaches needed

Kadena Youth Sports and Fitness

COACHES NEEDED!
We still need coaches for our 5-6, 11-12, and 13-15 basketball age divisions. If you or anyone you know is interested in coaching, please contact our office at 634-1384.

Free Fish tasting in Naha

Did you know that Okinawa is one of the largest production centers of fresh tuna? And, Naha City is proud to catch the largest amount of tuna in Okinawa. On September of 2010, Naha City designated tuna as city symbol. Currently, the city is having a campaign to promote fresh tuna and providing free tuna samples at 5 branches of department stores, including San-A and else. Free tasting starts at 11:00, and it will ends when first 500 people shows up and tastes the samples. Free tasting will be continued until March 10th, only on Saturday and Sunday. Would you like to try fresh tuna on this or next weekend?

Emery Lanes Shopping Special

For one week only mention "Bowling Buddies" or "Facebook" and purchase the Storm Vivid for only $169.95(Regular Price 229.95) Limited to stock on hand, first come first serve!!! Only at Bowler's Corner Pro Shop, Emery Lanes, Kadena AFB

Books and Monorail

Purchase books at Junkudo bookstore and get a free return trip by monorail. This service is starting from today, March 1st. Each customer who takes Yui Rail comes to Junkudo and spends more than 5,000 yen on books will receive free return trip by Yui Rail. To celebrate the start of this campaign, customers who spend more than 2,000 yen on books are able to receive this service throughout March. Do you want to buy smart and return smart?

To receive this service, take Yui Rail and get off at either Kencho-mae, Miebashi or Makishi Stations, then receive a certificate for getting off at either station. After purchasing books at the store, show the certificate to staffs, so you can get a free return trip coupon. When you arrive at either station, please exchange this coupon to a ticket. Enjoy shopping and get a free trip!

Junkudo bookstore (1-19-29 Makishi, Naha City)
Map of the store http://bit.ly/12f2xdD

Okinawan Horse Racing

“Nmaharase” is a traditional horse racing in Okinawa which was enjoyed from the Ryukyu dynasty to the prewar period. Horses for this traditional racing were used to be Okinawa’s local species which is relatively little and gentle by nature. Those local species were used as baggage horses or assistance during squeezing sugar cane to make sugar. As these local species were not originally bred for horse racing, this “Nmaharase” horse racing is very unique that the race is not to determine the fastest but the most beautiful running style. The traditional Ryukyu horse racing “Nmaharase” is reviving for the first time in almost 70 years at Okinawa Zoo & Museum on March 2nd and 10th. How about appreciating this beautiful Ryukyu traditional event?
Venue: Okinawa Zoo& Museum (5-7-1 Goya, Okinawa) /
Date and Time: March 2nd and 10th from 13:30 /
Admission Fee: 500yen for adults ･ 200yen for high school and junior high school students ･ 100yen for 4 years old, older and elementary school students.

Sea-firefly Observation Tour

Have you ever seen a sea-firefly (Umihotaru)? It is a kind of Crustacea and about 3 to 3.5 centimeters long nocturnal creature which produces blue-light at night. It inhabits Japanese shore. It stays in the sand at the bottom of shallow water during the day and move around for predation at night.
“Sea-firefly Observation Tour” will be held at Awase tidal flat landfill today, March 9th. The fee is 500 yen which covers hand out (Sorry written in only Japanese) and hot drink. Participants are required to bring a flash light, a pair of rain shoes, a hat, and protection against cold. The tour is conducted in only Japanese.
The first 40 persons are accepted. Prior booking is recommended. Please say “Umihotaru Kansatsukai ni Sanka shitaidesu” (I want to apply for Sea-firefly Observation Tour).
Gathering spot: Umiera-Kan( a museum café) 3-47-1 Awase, Okinawa city /
Date and time: Mar 9th 21:30. /
Tel: 090-9783-2384 (Mr. Yara) or 098-927-0116 (Awase Tidal Flat Landfill Preservation Society)
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