ACS has received a generous supply of tickets to the 29th Annual Purple/Gold Pigskin Pig-Out Spring Football Game at East Carolina University on Saturday, April 14, 2:30 p.m. in Greenville, NC. There are also discount coupons available for the Pig-Out Carnival (good only April 11, 12, 13, & 15).
First priority for tickets will be ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. Tickets will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. SORRY, BUT WE CANNOT ACCEPT PHONE OR EMAIL REQUESTS TO HOLD TICKETS.
Ticket distribution will be from the ACS, Installation Volunteer Services office, 3rd Floor, Soldier Support Center.
DFAS SCAM: Please be advised of the financial scam that is targeting military personnel. The creators of the attached form (image001.png) are using the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) logo to appear official. DFAS-Rome has reported that some service members have paid money.
THINGS TO DO
Doggie Daze Festival: Contests, search-and-rescue demonstrations, crafts, music and pet adoptions, Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hedrick Stadium. Dogs must be leashed and current on shots. Free. 396-9126.
Walk a Mile for Autism: April is National Autism Awareness Month, and the Autism Society and Special Olympics of Cumberland County will host "Walk a Mile for Autism" at Reid Ross Classical High School's Daskyll Stadium on April 15 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Register for $10 by Monday or $15 thereafter, until the day of the event. Children 10 and younger walk for free. To register for the walk, go to autismcc.org or facebook.com/asccnc.
Children’s Fest: Fort Bragg's observance of April as the Month of the Military Child will culminate April 21 with the 20th annual Children's Fest at the Fort Bragg Fairgrounds. The gates open at 10 a.m. Each of the first 500 children will receive a free T-shirt. Admission is $8 for unlimited rides. Children under 3 feet tall get in free. Food will be available for purchase. The fairgrounds are along Bragg Boulevard across from Stryker Golf Course. For more information, call 396-8110.
Hands on History: The War of 1812: Observance of the bicentennial of the conflict at the Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex, 801 Arsenal Ave., April 21 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities include a powder monkey relay, pike drill and a re-creation of the Star Spangled Banner using craft paper. Free. 486-1330.
Sesame Street: USO show for military families, Tolson Youth Activities Center, April 22 at 6 p.m. and April 23-24 at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Includes Elmo's new friend, Katie, a military child who is relocating. Tickets available at Leisure Travel Services. Limit of six tickets per family. DOD ID cardholders only. 495-1437 or 396-TRIP.
Fort Bragg Fair: April 26 through May 13. Gates open at 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $7 to $17 and includes rides. Open to the public. 396-9126.
Gang of Outlaws: Concert featuring ZZ Top, 3 Doors Down and Gretchen Wilson, June 2 at Fort Bragg Fairgrounds. Tickets available at fortbraggmwr.com. $25 ticket presale through Friday.
Meetings
VFW Post 6018: Monthly meeting and election of officers, Tuesday at 6 p.m.
Retired Military Association and Ladies' Auxiliary: Second Friday of each month. Potluck begins at 6 p.m. and meeting at 7 p.m. at the Retired Military Association building off Gillespie Street by N.C. 87. 486-9398.
Marine Corps League: The Shawn Knisley Detachment of the Marine Corps League is open to active and veteran Marines and Navy FMF corpsmen. The league has an informal breakfast meeting at 8 a.m. on the second Saturday of each month at JK's Family Restaurant, 125 Owen Drive. 323-4159, 624-5615.
Association of Quartermasters: Red Hat Chapter hosts a breakfast meeting for parachute riggers at 9 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month at Golden Corral Restaurant, 3901 Ramsey St. 286-3795.
MUSEUMS
Airborne & Special Operations Museum: Temporary exhibit "The Animal Called POW" through January. Free. 643-2779
Veterans
Student Veterans Center: Fayetteville State University center in Bronco Square, 1047 Murchison Road, Suite 102. 672-1474.
Women Achieving Reality: N.C. State Women Chapter 0061 of the National Association for Black Veterans will host "WAR: Women Achieving Reality" on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 4527 Cumberland Road. For more information, call Katherine Washington-Williams at 728-3903.
VA shuttle: Takes veterans between the Fayetteville VA Medical Center and Village Green Primary Care Annex weekdays from 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. The shuttle leaves the medical center at 8:20 and 10:20 a.m. and 12:20 and 2:20 p.m. Trips from Village Green to the medical center are at 9:20 and 11:20 a.m. and 1:20 and 3:20 p.m.
SERVICES
Fort Bragg Tax Center: Sixth floor of the Soldiers Support Center on Normandy Street. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sundays and federal holidays. It will be open until midnight April 16 and 17. After 6 p.m. and all day Saturday, use the main canopy-covered entrance.
ADULT EVENTS
Liberty Ladies Night is a night out for military spouses and women serving in the military, April 26 at Epicenter Church, 2512 Fort Bragg Road. Speakers, music, comedy and giveaways. Free child care. fayettevillelibertyladies.com.
Military Spouse Day Conference 2012: May 10-11, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. $15 per day, $25 for both days. Registration deadline is April 27. Children are not allowed. Limited child care is available. fortbraggmwr.com or 396-8160.
SPORTS & RECREATION
In-line Hockey: Monday through June 2, Cleland Skating Rink. Fundamentals of skating, passing, shooting, puck handling and inline hockey rules. Ages 6 to 14. Registration is $40. 396-5127.
Run, Ride ... Fight Gone Right! MU Challenge hosted by Methodist University students includes walking, running and biking. Represent your gym in teams of four. Proceeds benefit the Wounded
Warrior Project: April 21 at 9 a.m. in Wade. Greg Combs, 630-7660 or gcombs@methodist.edu.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
National Crime Victims' Rights Week: The Fort Bragg observance is April 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fort Bragg Club. Speakers include Judge Beth Keever, Fayetteville police Lt. Tracey Bass-Caine and Capt. Jamal Rhinehardt. Communicate and network with others to help victims and family members of sexual assault and domestic violence. RSVP by April 20 to 396-1222 or email valerie.d.mcneill.civ@email.mil
Womack Army Medical Center: New hours are in effect for the release of health records: Wednesdays, 7:30 a.m. to noon. Emergency requests accepted at 907-8831 or 907-6650.
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