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THE FOCUS PROGRAM, GETTING YOUR WORD HEARD! Effective communication is essential in marriage, parenting, and everyday life. Learn to communicate your opinions, needs and wants, while reducing conflict. Attend this fun and interactive communications workshop to learn: * The 4 styles of communication and which is most beneficial. * Effective adult and parent-child communication strategies that help decrease stress. * Strategies for becoming a better listener. * Understand the power of appreciation within your family. * Practice responding to family and friends without conflict. The San Diego Spine and Rehab is offering you: ***FREE Childcare!*** Light Refreshments! and a chance to WIN fabulous door prizes! Tuesday, Aug 9, 2011, 1:00pm - 3:00pm or 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Hosted by San Diego Spine and Rehab, 3772 Mission Ave. Suite 122, Oceanside, CA To sign up or for information, call: 760-630-8400 Ext.19 or Email: KristinSuttonSDSR@gmail.com EXPIRATION OF AIRLINE TICKET AND OTHER AVIATION-RELATED TAXES The IRS has posted its guidance regarding the refund procedures on airline ticket taxes. If you purchased a plane ticket after July 23, 2011 you will probably see that the federal taxes were not included. On the other hand, if you purchased airline tickets on or before July 22, 2011 but traveling after 23 July 2011, you could be entitled to a refund. Follow the below link and it will provide you with important Q&A's. http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=242812,00.html?portlet=6 MYPAY ACCESS USING A COMMON ACCESS CARD (CAC) Did you know that you can now use your CAC card to access MyPAy? Effective 28 July 2011, Military Members can now access their personal MyPay account using a Common Access Card (CAC). To access the MyPay website with a CAC card go to https://mypay.dfas.mil/MYPAY.ASPX click on the DOD CAC LOGIN TO MYPAY Link. First time user will have to enter their SSN. All MyPay customers will still be able to access MyPay using a Login ID and Password if not using a CAC enabled computer. MCAS MIRAMAR FAMILY TENNIS DAY MCCS Semper Fit & The San Diego District Tennis Association Present: MCAS Miramar Family Tennis Day. Come and join the excitement at our free Family Tennis Day at the Officers' Club tennis courts. It's designed for the whole family to a have a good time while learning the game of tennis. Teaching pros will be on hand to guide players from the beginning level to the advanced. They'll offer instruction, stroke development and fun filled drills. The celebration includes on-court clinics for kids and adults, a "hit for prizes" contest, snacks and more. All authorized patrons with valid ID Cards are welcome; just show up with your racquet ready to learn. If you don't have a racquet, we'll loan you one. For more information, please contact Todd Howard at howardt@usmc-mccs.org or call (858) 577-1202. Where: MCAS Miramar Officers' Club Tennis Courts, When: Sunday, 28 August, Time: 1300-1500, Who: Families or tennis enthusiasts interested in learning tennis, Cost: Free. If you plan on attending, please RSVP to the Semper Fit Sports Office by calling (858) 577-1202. MOVIE FESTIVAL SPECIAL SCREENING The organizers of the West Coast Film Festival http://westcoastfilmfest.com/ would like to offer a special invitation to active-duty Marines to attend a special screening of the movie "Warrior" on Thursday, 25 August. The event is being held at the Regency Theatre complex is San Juan Capistrano. The price for military members is $15, normal admission to the festival is $25. Military ID must be shown at the door in order to receive the discount. For any questions please contact LtCol Johnston at jason.a.johnston@usmc.mil. SUAVE NASCAR SIMULATOR EVENT FREE event on the Main Exchange Promenade; Wednesday, 10 August 2011, 1100-1700. Come experience the Suave Nascar Simulator. There will be FREE giveaway's: coolies, water bottles and samples of Dove products.
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CHARGERS APPRECIATION DAY EVENT MCCS will be hosting the 5th annual San Diego Chargers Military Appreciation Day event on Wednesday, 31 August from 0945 - 1200 at the Youth Sports Complex. Tentative Timeline: 0945 Interactive Games sponsored by Bud Lite 1045 Chargers Cheerleaders Performance 1100 Chargers Walk Through Practice 1140 Autograph Signing 1200 Event concludes Event is open to all eligible patrons - advertising and promotions will begin about 12 August. POWER OF PLAY Take advantage of this opportunity to schedule yourself for some play time. This is a class for grown-ups by grown-ups to explain the who, what, where, when and why of play. We also talk about how play can help the well-being of your family. We'll have games, friends, arts and crafts and lots of fun! The class will be offered Tuesday, August 23, 2011 from 6:30-8:30pm. Free childcare is available, but you must register by August 16, 2011. You may register online. http://www.mccsmiramar.com/rds-rsvp-form-POP.html If you have any questions please contact Sherry Gelle, 858-577-7993 or sherry.gelle@usmc.mil. 1ST COUPLES NIGHT, 5 LOVE LANGUAGES (Please see flyer on pg 8) This allows for couples to connect in a friendly and fun environment with others just like them and to emphasize that husband and wife can be friends too, and a little free food and free childcare won't hurt either right? Communicate in your style. While understanding theirs. Learn about the 5 Love Languages, Find out your love language, Discover your partners and Receive a free copy of the book, The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman. August 11, 2011 1830-2100, Building 2273, (858) 577-4473 to register. Secret Brown, Life Skills Trainer, MCAS Miramar HELP FOR FAMILIES GOING THROUGH DIVORCE (Please see flyer on pg 8) Kids'Turn INTRODUCES: THE KIDS' TURN/FULLER JENKINS, MILITARY AND VETERAN FAMILIES PROGRAM San Diego. The mission of Kids' Turn San Diego is to promote, support and secure the well-being of all children who are experiencing the challenges of family separation. Kids' Turn is the only organization in Southern California working exclusively with military and veteran families. Parents will attend their own group separate from their co-parent where they will learn how to successfully accomplish a child centered, healthy divorce. Children will attend groups tailored to meet their specific needs by helping them learn how to express their thoughts, and feelings and develop good coping skills. Fees are on a sliding scale based on rank. Military and Veteran Families Program is a 4 session workshop: 8/23/2011, 8/25/2011, 8/30/2011, 9/1/2011, 5:30pm-7:30pm. Workshop will be held at Miramar College, Next to the Ned Baumer Aquatics Center and Fieldhouse. Registration forms can be found online at www.kidsturnsd.org. See for yourself at www.KIDSTURNSD.ORG, 858-521-0027 or 619-615-6289, 16935 West Bernardo Dr., Suite 234, San Diego, CA 92127. Fee scale based on rank, but Kids First will work with members on the fees as well. E1-E6: Free, E7-E9: $25.00, Warrant Officers: $50.00, Comm Off less than 15 yrs: $75.00, Comm Off greater than 15 yrs: $100.00. For more info contact Family Care Branch Head, Marine & Family Programs MCAS Miramar 858-577-8305. FREE UFC 183 PAY PER VIEW AT THE PALMS Marine Corps Community Services & Sodexo present..FREE, Pay-Per-View, UFC 133, Evans vs. Ortiz, Saturday, August 6, 2011. At the Palms Restaurant, Open to all hands, First bout at 1800, Doors open at 1500 with drink specials & live music. FREE MMA giveaways provided by 858 Fight Shop! For more info visit www.mccsmiramar.com or call 858-577-6345 or 858-566 4671. F&FSC & HOC DISTRESSED HOMEOWNER CLINIC SEPT 10 2011 (Please see flyer on pg 9) Fleet and Family Services Center is offering a homeowners clinic. This clinic is for active duty (all branches), retirees and reservist to assist those in need that are having difficulties with foreclosure prevention, distressed homeowner education and assistance, first time home buyer info, short sales assistance, etc. There will be an anticipated 40 professionals there representing the following: (Wells Fargo, Bank of America, US Banks, etc), lawyers, tax consultants, short sale consultants, bankruptcy specialist and a variety of other financially specific topics regarding home ownership. If you have questions, please contact Darryl W. Stovall, PFM Program Manager 619-545-6076 darryl.stovall.ctr@navy.mil.
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WHAT YOU "AUTO" KNOW Don't want to feel helpless in an emergency? Can't identify anything you see under the hood of your vehicle? Are you tired of other people assuming (especially if you're a teenager or a woman) that you aren't capable of handling repairs yourself? And are you tired of being ripped off because of your own ignorance? Join Readiness & Deployment Support at the MCAS Miramar Auto Skills Center on August 18, 2011 from 6:30-8:30 pm for an interactive introduction to basic car maintenance! RSVP FOR THIS EVENT BY AUGUST 10, 2011! You may register online at http://www.mccsmiramar.com/readiness_and_deployment_support.html. BALL GOWN GIVEAWAY! OCT 16TH Clean out your closet and let your evening gowns benefit someone else. MCCS is seeking gently used gowns and formals for the Ball Gown Giveaway and Women's Expo on October 16, 2011. Please drop off your gowns at the Marine & Family Programs office, Bldg 2525 (next to the Marine Mart), Monday-Friday between 0800-1600. We're accepting gowns all the way up to October 14th. And don't miss out on October 16th to pick out a FREE gown for your Ball! (more info on this event coming soon) BACK-2-SCHOOL RESOURCE FAIR & ENROLLMENT EVENT 2011 (see flyer on page 10) Families new to the area are invited to register for school and learn about resources available to them from San Diego Unified School District, the Navy, Marine Corps and the San Diego Community. Back-2-School Resource Fair at Farb Middle School (4880 La Cuenta Dr., San Diego 92124) SAT, August 13th, 0900-1500 (lunch served 1100-1300). For info contact Kelli.miller@usmc.mil. See flyer for registration and enrollment. CAMP PENDLETON AREA EVENTS Live in the Camp Pendleton area? Check out the Camp Pendleton MCCS website for events, activities and special coupons. Marine Corps Community Services at http://mccscp.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a5187750b86993a94ec406261&id=fdce5c8610&e=c868ccc243 Baby Diaper Derby at Camp Pendleton! Sat, Aug 13, 11am-1:30pm, Camp Pendleton MCX Mainstore Mainside. All babies 6mos-10mos are invited to participate. The first baby to crawl across the finish line will receive a $20 box of Huggies Diapers. Each baby that participates will receive a FREE Huggie's T-Shirt. There will be fun activities for parents, and lots of prizes! For more information, please call (760) 725-6233 x122. ITT ADVENTURE EXPO, August 12th, 10am-1:30pm, FREE Lunch, Giveaways, Attraction & Travel Experts AT THE Mainside ITT - Parking Lot (Near the Bowling Center). Free food, giveaways, attraction and travel experts on hand. Kids have fun in the jump house and enjoy music while talking with all the attraction and travel representatives. As an exciting addition to this year's expo, the Aquarium on Wheels from Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach will be out to greet customers. Kids will be able to touch and see all kinds of sea creatures! LINKS Lifestyle Insights, Networking, Knowledge & Skills. L.I.N.K.S. offers an orientation to the Marine Corps lifestyle, helping Marines and their families understand and adapt to the unique challenges military life often presents. Sessions cover military pay, deployment, base services, moving and much more. For more info or for registration, call 858-577-4918/4810. L.I.N.K.S. for Couples 8/06/11 0900-1600 L.I.N.K.S. House, Bldg 2273 Mentor Training 8/9-10/11 0900-1300 L.I.N.K.S. House, Bldg 2273 L.I.N.K.S. for Marines 8/18/11 1200-1630 L.I.N.K.S. House, Bldg 2273 L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses 8/20/11 0900-1300 L.I.N.K.S. House, Bldg 2273 L.I.N.K.S. for Kids 8/20/11 0900-1300 YOUTH AND TEEN CENTER, Bldg 2700 L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses (Part 1 of 2) Wed, Aug 24, 2011 0900-1300 L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses (Part 2 of 2) Thurs, Aug 25, 2011 0900-1300

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SINGLE MARINE PROGRAM FRIDAY NIGHT EXCURSION, Provided by The Single Marine Program & The Great Escape, Who: All Active Duty Service Members, What: Friday Night Excursion to Viejas Casino!!, When: Friday, 5 August, Time: Depart at 2000 & Return approx. 0130 to The Great Escape, Bldg. 5305, SPACE IS LIMITED!! Sign up by 1900 Friday, 5 August at The Great Escape, Bldg. 5305 after 1100 For more info go to http://www.mccsmiramar.com/images/FNE-8-11.jpg or call the SMP at 577-6283 or The Great Escape at 577-6171. SMP August Monthly Meeting, Wednesday, 10 August, 1100-1300. Everyone is welcome to attend. The cost for lunch is $4.25 (Cash Only). At the main Chow Hall. Meet on the back patio of the Chow Hall. All Reps are required to bring your SMP Binders and have them complete and up-to-date. VERY IMPORTANT - If you are unable to attend the meeting, please send a replacement and let Johanna know! For more info contact (858) 577-6283 SMP VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - 2011 Military K-12 Enrollment Fair, Who: MCAS Miramar Active Duty Service Members, Need 35-40 Volunteers *(transportation will be provided if needed). What: We will be assisting with: setting up and tearing down canopies , tables, chairs and equipment, serving food to the families, providing Positive interaction with military children ages 5- 12 by leading games, coloring and having fun with them while their parents are registering for school, and provide general information. Where: Farb Middle School campus. When: Saturday, August 13th. Time: 0630-1730. Meet: 0600 ***(IMPORTANT - Please be prompt) at The Great Escape, Bldg 5305.*** Dress Attire: Appropriate Civilian Attire (Jeans or shorts, a T-Shirt, Closed Toe Shoes). Please wear clothing items that you do not mind getting dirty. MCCS HAPPENINGS Now Aug 31 -Womens Summer Golf Classes, $15p/p per class, Weds at 5:30 p.m., Miramar Golf Course, 858-336-3565 Fri, Aug 5 -EFMP Respite Care Training, 9:30 10:30 a.m., M&FP Conference Room, 858-577-4668 to register -Navy Marine Corps Relief Society Budget for Baby Class, 1 2:30 p.m., L.I.N.K.S. House, 577-1807 -Burn Your Own Steak, 5 8 p.m., Officers Club, 858-577-4808 for reservations Aug 6 & 7 -Open Cockpit Events, F-5, F-18, CH-46 & T-34, 9 a.m. 3:30 p.m., Aviation Museum, 693-1723 Sat, Aug 6 -Sprint Triathlon at Camp Pendleton, 8 a.m. start, ACU-5 section, www.active.com to register -Military Retiree Fair, 9 a.m. 2 p.m., MCRD Semper Fit Field House Bldg 650, 619-524-5728 to register -L.I.N.K.S. Session for Couples, 9 a.m. 4 p.m., L.I.N.K.S. House, 858-577-4918 to register -FREE Pay-Per-View Viewing of UFC 133 Evans vs. Ortiz, 5 p.m., The Palms Restaurant, 858-577-6365. Aug 8 & 9 -L.I.N.K.S. Mentor Training for Marines, 11 a.m. 1:30 p.m. L.I.N.K.S. House, 858-577-4918 to register Aug 9 & 10 -Family Readiness Volunteer Training, 6:30 9 p.m., M&FP Conference Room, 858-577-1322 Tues, Aug 9 -Taco Tuesday All Day, $1/Tacos and Price Mexican Beers, Rockers and Legends Sports Grill -Intramural 9 vs. 9 Soccer League Registration Deadline, 858-577-1202 to register Wed, Aug 10 -Military Divorce Assistance Group for Men, 11 a.m. 1 p.m., Chapel Fellowship Hall, 858-577-6585 -Intramural Basketball League Starts, Mon, Wed & Fri, 11:15 a.m. & 12:15 p.m., 858-577-1202 -Wing Wednesday, 25cent chicken wings and Drink Specials, 3 6 p.m., Rockers SNCO Club -Right Hand Man Night, 4 6 p.m., Officers Club, 858-577-4808 Thurs, Aug 11 -CPR Certification Class, 9 a.m. 1 p.m., $6/person, Fire Dept. Training Room, 858-577-6195 to register -What You Auto Know Vehicle Maintenance Class, 6:30 8:30 p.m., Auto Skills Center, 577-6203 to register -Life Skills Program: Couples Night, 6:30 9 p.m., L.I.N.K.S. House, 858-577-4473 Fri, Aug 12 -Fish & Chips Special All Day, $6.95/four battered cod filets, Legends Sports Grill, 858-693-1543 -Life Skills Class Lunch & Learn: Public Speaking, 11:30 a.m. 1 p.m., M&FP Conf. Room, 858-577-4473 -Mongolian BBQ, 6 8 p.m., Officers Club, 858-577-4808 for reservations -Live DJ Night, 7 - 9 p.m., Legends Sports Grill, Food/Drink Specials, 858-693-1543 Sat, Aug 13 -Back 2 School Resource Fair & Enrollment Event, 9 a.m. 3 p.m., Farb Middle School, 858-577-6633 -MCCS Family Appreciation FREE Movie Day, 6:30 p.m., Theater, 858-577-4143.
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BOB HOPE THEATER *Indicates Last Showing, Theater closed Monday and Tuesdays Fri, Aug 5: Cars 2 (G) 6:30 p.m. Green Lantern (PG-13) 9:00 p.m. Sat, Aug 6: Swap Meet Live 8:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Mr. Poppers Penguins (PG) 1:00 p.m. Green Lantern (PG-13) 6:30 p.m. Super 8 (PG-13) 9:00 p.m. Sun, Aug 7: *Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer (PG) 1:00 p.m. *X-Men: First Class (PG-13) 6:30 p.m. Wed, Aug 10: Transformers: Dark of the Moon (Not 3D) (PG-13) 6:30 p.m. Thurs, Aug 11: Monte Carlo (PG) 2:00 p.m. Larry Crowne (PG-13) 6:30 p.m. Fri, Aug 12: Bad Teacher (R) 6:30 p.m. Transformers: Dark of the Moon (Not 3D) (PG-13) 9:00 p.m. Sat, Aug 13: Transformers: Dark of the Moon (Not 3D) (PG-13) 1:00 p.m. FREE Admission: Cars 2 (Not 3D) (G) 6:30 p.m. Green Lantern (Not 3D) (PG-13) 9:00 p.m. Sun, Aug 14: *Mr. Poppers Penguins (PG) 1:00 p.m. *Super 8 (PG-13) 6:30 p.m. MWR This Week, August 4 - 11, 2011 (This info is from West Naval Region for the San Diego Area) Put a little more FUN in your week! Check out the latest edition of MWR This Week to see what's fun and free! Click or cut and paste the MWR This Week link into your web browser: http://www.mwrtoday.com/Sandiego/WelcometoMWRTW.htm. MWR activities are open to all active duty and their family members plus retirees, reservists and DoD civilians. Sneak Peek of Fun Stuff in the Current Edition of MWR This Week: * Chargers Tickets On Sale (Aug 4) and NBVC Surf Contest (Aug 20-21) - page 1 * Junior Golf Clinics, Golfers Meal Deal, Optishot Golf Simulator, Premium Players Club and more - page 2-3 * Family Days of Summer Fun, BINGO, RED, WHITE & BLUE JULY Special and Fall Leagues NOW Forming - page 4 * Budweiser Poker Hand Tournament and Operation Clean Sweep (Aug 27) - page 5 * Liberty Events, Trips, Big Pine Backpacking Trip (Aug 5-7), Bayside Boat Bash (Aug 20) and so much more! - page 6-10 * Sailing and SCUBA Classes - page 12 * MWR Swim Lessons, Water Aerobics, Sharks Club, FREE Infant/Parent Swim Classes and Swim into Savings - page 13 * Outdoor Adventure and Gear Rental plus MWR RV Parks ~ the Perfect San Diego Staycation - page 14 * FREE Auto Maintenance Monthly Training Programs and August NBSD Auto Skills Specials - page 15 * Youth Events, Challenger Soccer Camp (Aug 15-19), YEAH (Youth Engagement & Action for Health) and Youth Sports Coaches - page 16 * SNAP (Safe Neighborhoods and Parks) and Back-2-School Resource Fair & Enrollment Event (Aug 13) - page 17 * What's Happening at the Fleet & Family Support Centers - page 18 * Individual Augmentee Beach Bash (Aug 27) and Navy Gateway Inns & Suites - page 19 * Child Development Home Care and Fed Feed Families - page 20 * MWR Sports Calendars, Massage, Intro to TRX Demo (Aug 17) and PRT Command Challenge (Aug 26) - page 21 * POW/MIA 5K Run/1-Mile Walk (Sep 13), SHAPE Fitness Program, All-Navy Boxing Mini Camp (Sep 10-11) and more - page 22 * FREE and Discount Amusement Park Offers - page 23-30 * FREE MWR Movies - page 31-33
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SAN DIEGO ARMED SERVICES YMCA WHAT WE DO: Check out our July Photosnapshot: The Stars and Stripes Tournament in Cabo, Intersession Day Out, Operation Hero, and Padre meet and greets for wounded, injured and ill. Click here http://militaryymca.us1.listmanage.com/track/click?u=ce7f1949eb46ca0b1aa8561bd&id=f506a55e10&e=ce7228e8f2 to see the photos. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES FOR ACTIVE DUTY: Go to the following address to see all the volunteer opportunity for the month of August 2011. http://militaryymca.com/index.php?option=com_eventlist&Itemid=99999999&func=details&did=827. SEMPER FITATHLETICS Intramural 9 vs. 9 Soccer - Reg Deadline: 9 August 2011, League Starts: 16 August 2011, Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays, Game Times: 1115 & 1215. Intramural Basketball League - Reg Deadline: 10 August 2011, League Starts: 15 Aug 2011, Days: Mon, Wed & Fridays, Game Times: 1115 & 1215 Intramural Softball League - Reg Deadline: 18 August 2011, League Starts: 24 August 2011, Days: Mon, Wed & Fridays, Game Times: 1115 & 1215 Intramural Horseshoes Tournament - Reg Deadline: 23 August 2011, League Starts: 26 August 2011, Days: Tues & Thurs, Time: 1100-1300 DSTRESS HOTLINE From combat related stress to the everyday stressors of life, stress can affect even the strongest Marine. The DSTRESS Line was developed by the Corps to provide professional, anonymous counseling for Marines, their families and loved ones when it's needed most. Call today to speak with one of your own. Call (1-877-476-7734) today. Line is now available to help West Coast Marines & Family members better deal with stress & mental health issues. More info available at www.dstressline.com.

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Devilfish kids!!! I know some of you are getting ready to go back to school. Try this Word Search Puzzle to get a head start. Have Fun!!!

**Do you know of anything going on around town or base? Help the FRO get in the KNOW! Call Anthony at 858-577-6418 or email anthony.hernandez1@usmc.mil.
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