Amazing Race Yokosuka 2017

March 10, 2017平成 29年3月10日

IN THISISSUE:

Ikego Farmers’ Market

St. Patrick’s Day Events

On-Base Road Tax Payment

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Volume 1, Issue 5

YOKOSUKA, Japan (March 4, 2017) - Service members and their families navigated multiple challenges around Fleet Activities (FLEACT) Yokosuka as part of the 2017 Amazing Race. This was the fourth year the American Red Cross Yokosuka has sponsored the event, partnering with mulitple organizations including the United Service Organizations (USO). (Photos by Kristina Mullis)

FLEACT Yokosuka Opens New Weapons Range

YOKOSUKA, Japan (March 6, 2017) - Capt. Jeffrey Kim, Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) cut the ribbon during the opening of the new weapons qualification range on board Fleet Activities (FLEACT) Yokosuka. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Peter Burghart)

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This 13.1 mile race will take place 100% on Fleet Activities Yokosuka. Registration includes a long sleeve t-shirt and participation medal. Registration: $25 per person or $35 for 2 person team

MAR 12

SUNDAY 8 a.m. | Purdy Fitness Center

Participants must play with their own command. Register at: imleagues.com/navymwr_yokosuka/registration

MAR 11

SATURDAY 9 a.m. | Purdy Fitness Center, Main Softball Field

Captain’s Cup Co-Rec 1-Pitch Softball

Ikego Hills Family FunIndoor Movie Night6 p.m. | Ikego Elementary School

Families can enjoy a fun evening with friends and neighbors watching a family-friendly movie indoors. The free movie “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip” is rated PG (subject to change pending availability). For more info, please call 246-8071.

MAR 15

WEDNESDAY

Ikego Hills Never Grow Up Event 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Ikego Asuka Tower Multi-Purpose Room

This tot-friendly event to make friends includes fun activities, light refreshments and prizes for every registered child. To register, email Jeny at jgilmore@uso.org.

MAR 16

THURSDAY

Budget for BabyCourse5 to 7 p.m. | Community Readiness Center, Room 312

Parents are welcome to attend this free class at any point in baby’s life. Participants will also receive a free layette set and blanket. Pre-registration is required by calling 243-7905/046-816-7905.

MAR 17FRIDAY

Ikego Hills Satellite Veterinary Clinic9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Ikego Bldg. 831 (Behind Security Office)

Basic wellness exams including vaccinations, quarantine, preventive medicine and limited health certificates will be available on a walk-in only, first-come, first-served basis. Call 243-6820 for more info.

St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations

No reservation required. Performances by: Ardagh School of Irish Dance, O’Jizo Band and Johnsons Motorcar. Call 243-5215 for more info.

5 to 11 p.m. | Officer’s Club Patio

9 p.m. | Ikego Club TakemiyaEnjoy Irish appetizers, energized music and some Irish fun games to win prizes. Call 246-8077 for more info.

11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | CPO ClubA special themed buffet lunch including a free soft beverage for those patrons wearing green. Call 243-5506 for more info.

Wear your best green shirt and bowl for the reduced rate of $1.50 per game. Call 243-5158 for more info.

5 to 11 p.m. | Yokosuka Bowling Center

MAR 17FRIDAY

MAR 11

SATURDAY

Anchors Aweigh Half Marathon

Nippon Maru & Yokohama Port MuseumSpring Ticket Sale

Yokohama St. Patrick’s Day Parade12:45 p.m. to 2 p.m. | Motomachi Shopping St., Yokohama Join the celebration for Ireland’s most famous spring festival by donning the color green and coming to Motomachi. Listen to Irish music and enjoy the welcoming atmosphere under a collection of green, white and orange balloons (the colors of the Irish flag).

FRI, MAR 10 - SUN, APR 9

SUN, MAR 12

BEYONDTHE GATE

Tues.-Sun, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Minato Mirai, YokohamaParent & Child combo ticket: ¥600Visit the 1930’s Sail Training Ship Nippon Maru and the Yokohama Port Museum for one price.http://www.nippon-maru.or.jp/foreign/

Ceremony of Needles (Hari-Kuyo)11 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Hashirimizu Shrine, YokosukaA truly unique and traditional Japanese ceremony, referred to as Hari-Kuyo, or the Ceremony of Needles. A ceremony that pays respects to any old worn sewing needles, as a form of respect to our everyday items. Needles are stuck in tofu at the shrine.

SAT, MAR 11

The 24th annual Spring Festival is an open-base event, featuring live entertainment, carnival games, delicious food and more. Call 243-1215 for more info.

MAR 26

SUNDAY9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Yokosuka Naval BaseSpring Festival

10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Ikego Asuka Tower Multi-Purpose Room

5 to 7 p.m. | Community Readiness Center, Room 312

9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Ikego Bldg. 831 (Behind Security Office)

MAR 18

SATURDAY

MAR 22

WEDNESDAY

Ikego Hills Farmers’ and Community Market 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Ikego Mini-Mart Red Brick Area

Local produce, candy and jewelry vendors will be available, and residents can reserve a booth to sell their own items. Visit the Ikego MWR office for more info.

On-Base Road Tax Payment Session9 a.m. to 12 p.m.; 1 to 3:30 p.m. on March 22, 23 and 24 | Fleet Theater

This is the first of two sessions for paying Japanese road tax and receiving a new decal. Contact VRO for questions at 243-5011.

MAR 31FRIDAY

Tyler Farr Concert7 p.m. | Ikego Sports Fields

Navy Entertainment presents American country music singer Tyler Farr. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Call 243-1215 for more info.

SAT, MAR 25 - SUN, APR 2Sankeien Garden Cherry Blossom Night ViewingEntrance until 8:30 p.m., closes at 9 p.m. | Sankeien Garden, Yokohama The vast traditional Japanese garden features numerous cherry blossom trees around the pond, offering the beautiful scenery of the authentic Japanese Spring. The opening hours are extended during the full blossom season for people to enjoy the illuminated cherry blossoms at night.

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 NOTICESSUMMER UNIFORM

SHIFT DATES

CALIFORNIA SPECIAL PRIMARY ELECTION

IKEGO RESIDENT DINING SURVEY

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

California will conduct a special primary election on April 4. If you are a California resident from the 34th Congressional District, register and request an absentee ballot today at FVAP.gov.

COMMENT: I would like to attend Ash Wednesday services; however, there is not a Protestant service offered. All three of the services offered are Roman Catholic services. I am submitting this for the 6th year in a row in the hopes that at some point this issue will be rectified. In addition, it is my hope that a Protestant Good Friday service will be offered in the evening (not during

VITA TAX CENTERNow open at the Community Readiness Center, Building 3365, Room 331 to assist with tax returns. NO APPTNECESSARY. Will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

A survey is being conducted for dining options in Ikego. Please complete the online survey by Mar. 15 at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9QW9W2F.

ROAD TAX

Road tax for 2017 is due by June 1. VRO will hold two sessions for road tax payments at Fleet Theater from March 22 to 24 and April 24 to 26.

IKEGO FRIENDSHIP DAY VENDOR BOOTH REGISTRATION

Georgia will conduct a special election on April 18. If you are a Georgia resident from the 6th Congressional District, register and request an absentee ballot today at FVAP.gov.

GEORGIA SPECIAL ELECTION

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NAVY INSPECTOR GENERAL VISIT

There will be special meetings with the Navy Inspector General team for command ombudsmen, enlisted spouses and officer spouses from 1830 to 1930 on March 20 at the Community Readiness Center.

the work day) for those of us who work and cannot attend a mid-day service.

RESPONSE: We at the Fleet Activities Yokosuka Chapel of Hope certainly understand your frustration of not having a Protestant Ash Wednesday Service. The only Protestant Chaplain, whose tradition

is to celebrate an Ash Wednesday service, isTAD and will be PCSing soon. One of the hard things, and yet one of the strengths, is the diversity of religions within our Chaplain Corps. Because detailers cannot assign to chapels and commands based on the faith group of the Chaplain, we at times fall short of the ability to provide all the desired services.

The Protestant Good Friday service will be at1500.For more information about schedules or events call 243-9443 or visit the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/cfaychapel/

Registration ends March 17. Go to https://surveymonkey.com/r/IkegoFriendshipDay2017 to register to win a booth for your private organization. Call 243-1215 for more info.