CFAY Hosts Naturalization CeremonyApril 28, 2017平成 29年4月28日

IN THISISSUE:

Ikego Friendship Day

Mother’s Day Activities

Air Conditioning Turn On Dates

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Volume 1, Issue 12

YOKOSUKA, Japan (April 21, 2017) – Community members visit booths and participate in activities as part of Fleet Activities (FLEACT) Yokosuka’s 2017 Earth Day Fair. The annual event provides information on animal habitats, recycling, alternative energy and more. (Photo by Kristina Mullis)

Yokosuka Celebrates Earth Day

YOKOSUKA, Japan (April 27, 2017) – Twenty-eight service members and military dependents became United States citizens at a Naturalization Ceremony held at the Fleet Activities (FLEACT) Yokosuka Chapel of Hope on Thursday, April 27. (Photo by Kristina Mullis)

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Come out and enjoy the day with family, friends and our host nation neighbors. Delicious food, carnival games, live entertainment and more.

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SATURDAY 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. | Joint Use Track(Rain date: Sunday, April 30)

Ikego Friendship Day

$7 all activities pass includes: Padawan Training, a Lightsaber, a Printed Photo, Bounce House fun, and more. Individual tickets for food / activities will be available for purchase at event, In case of inclement weather, events will be held inside Purdy Gym. For more information email MWR_SPECIAL_EVENTS@fe.navy.mil or call 243-1215 / 241-5060.

3:30 to 6:30 p.m. | Benny Decker Theater Parking Lot

May the Fourth Be With You

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THURSDAY

Enjoy Cinco de Mayo at this free all hands event featuring a mariachi band, dj, and themed food and beverages available for purchase. For more information, call 243-1215.

5:30 to 10 p.m. | Thew Concert FieldCinco de MayoMAY

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Navy Entertainment presents Love and Theft live in concert. Admission to this family-friendly event is free. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. For more information, call 246-8071.

7p.m. | Thew Concert FieldLove and Theft ConcertMAY

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Golden Week Reminder“Golden Week,” a week of Japanese national holidays, kicks off on Saturday, April 29. Expect heavy traffic and congestion on the roads as well as increased pedestrian traffic. Please use “WEEKENDS/HOLIDAYS” time tables for trains and busses on the following days: April 29 and May 3-5. In addition, there are many free family-friendly events during Golden Week. For example, Ueno Zoo and Tama Zoo will offer free admission on Thursday, May 4.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a fiesta that includes music, dancing, fun and games. There will be a salsa dance contest, costume contest and a jalapeño eating contest. For more information, call 246-8075.

9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Club TakemiyaIkego Cinco de MayoMAY

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Are you or your spouse deploying soon? Attend this pre-deployment fair for resources on how to prepare for a deployment emotionally, practically and financially.

10 a.m. | Community Readiness Center Building; 2F

Pre-Deployment FairMAY05FRIDAY

BEYONDTHE GATE

FRI, APR 28 - SUN, JUNE 25

WED, MAY 3

Marvel: Age of Heroes Exhibition

Yokohama Port Festival

Sun-Thu 10am-11pm; Fri, Sat 10am-1am Tokyo City View, RoppongiThis springtime mega-show covering the history of Marvel from the 1939 founding of predecessor Timely Publications all the way up to the modern era. View costumes, promotional material and more. Over 200 pieces that include treats for Marvel fans.

10 a.m. | Yokohama Port, Yokohama Parades, dances and entertainment all with an international flavor. It will feature dragon dances, baton twirlers, decorated festival floats and more.

FRI, APR 28 - SUN, MAY 7

THU, MAY 11- TUE, MAY 16

WED, MAY 3

Yokohama Frühlingsfest 2017

Windsurfing World Cup

Odawara Hojo Godai Matsuri

11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. (April 28 - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Event Plaza“FRÜHLINGSFEST,” a German Spring Festival with refreshments, live German music and fun attractions for children!

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (May 11 - 2:30 to 5 p.m.)Tsukuihama Beach, YokosukaHeld in Japan for the first time in 24 years, the world’s top windsurfers will race on the waters of Tsukuihama Beach. Free windsurfing and stand up paddleboarding trial lessons at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

12 p.m. (Parade at 12:30 p.m.) | Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture (JR Odawara Station)Shinto ceremony, parades of warriors in full period dress, traditional music and mikoshi parades.

Celebrate Mother’s Day with the popular Mudder’s Day Run, including a massive mud pit and numerous

obstacles. Call 241-4486 for more information.

First wave at 10 a.m. | Ikego CampgroundsMudder’s Day RunMAY

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Celebrate Mother’s Day by attending brunch at one of the MWR clubs in Yokosuka or Ikego.

Officer’s Club Kosano Dining Room9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Adults $22.95, Kids (8-11) $11.95, Kids (4-7) $9.95. Reservations required. Call 243-5002.

CPO Club Dining Room9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Adults $22.95, Kids (8-11) $11.95, Kids (4-7) $9.95. Reservations required. Call 243-5506.

Ikego Club Takemiya9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Adults $17.95, Kids (8-11) $9.95, Kids (4-7) $7.95. Call 246-8077 for more information.

9 a.m. | Yokosuka and Ikego MWR ClubsMother’s Day BrunchMAY

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USO Japan will host its first Comic-Con style event, including a costume contest, free food and games, panels on your favorite fandom topics and more. Admission is free. Call 241-4895 for more information.

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Purdy GymUSO FanFest 2017MAY

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Commanding Officer: Capt. Jeffrey Kim Chief Staff Officer: Cmdr. Chad Spencer

Command Master Chief: CMDCM (SW/AW) Warren Britten

Public Affairs Officer: Mr. Sean KellyEditor: Mr. James O’Donnell

I.C.E. COMMENT

NEWS AND NOTICES

SUMMER UNIFORM SHIFT DATES

AIR CONDITIONING TURN ON DATES

RED CROSS SUMMER CAMP VOLUNTEERS

Sailors on board Fleet Activities (FLEACT) Yokosuka will shift to summer uniforms beginning 0001 on Monday, May 15.

Week of May 8: Living (family housing, UH, schools and Fire Dept.)Week of May 15: Common(retail areas, clubs, gym)Week of May 15: Office(general office areas)Week of May 22: Industrial(warehouses, workshops)

COMMENT: I’m new to living on base, and our home is close to the chapel. On Easter Sunday, there was music blaring from the chapel so loud we had to close our windows for peace and quiet. The following week there was blaring music again, and we can’t open our windows because it’s so loud.

HOSPITAL REMODELINGFollow signs for an alternative check-in desk for the first floor C wing, which includes Family Practice, during remodeling. The Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy departments have reopened at their original clinic location on the second floor.

Red Cross is seeking volunteer instructors and planners for its summer day camp for kids ages 6-11 from June 19-July 8. For more information email: donna.stachowicz@redcross.org

STAR WARS EVENT VOLUNTEERS

MWR needs volunteers for the annual “May the Fourth Be with You” event on May 4. We need event operations staff especially Star Wars cosplayers. Email:MWR_SPECIAL_EVENTS@fe.navy.mil

STA-21 COMMISSIONING PROGRAM NOW

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

The price for school lunches at all DoDEA schools OCONUS will increase $0.25 for the 2017-2018 school year. The new prices for elementary and secondary student meals will be $2.75 and $3.00 respectively.

DODEA SCHOOL LUNCH PRICE INCREASE

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SULLIVANS FIELD DAY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The Sullivans School is looking for 30 volunteers to assist with its field day event on June 2 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers will meet at 7:30 a.m. Call 243-7336/2575 for more information.

RESPONSE: We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the music from the chapel. The chapel air conditioning has not been turned on yet, and we need to open the windows for the comfort of our attendees. Once the air conditioning is on, we can close the windows, making it more peaceful and quiet.

Seaman to Admiral-21 is a full-time undergraduate commissioning program open to all eligible enlisted personnel. The deadline to apply is July 1, 2017.

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