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Today
Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood Women's History Month Observance, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Pershing Community Center. Ruth VanDyke will serve as guest speaker. Tickets are $12 and are available from brigade Equal Opportunity advisors or at the installation EO office. For more information, call 573.596.0601.
Bruce C. Clarke Library World War 1 Book Club, 11:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. The book is "All Quiet on the Western Front," by Erich Maria Remarque. For more information, call 573.563.4113.
Exchange Women's History Month Book Signing, 2:30 to 4 p.m. at the Exchange. This event will feature author Ruth VanDyke. For more information, call 573.329.2200.
Exchange Vietnam Memorial Pinning Day, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Main Exchange. For more information, call 573.329.2400.
Sunday
Religious Support Office Protestant Easter Sunrise Service, 6:30 a.m. at the Main Post Chapel. For more information, call 573.596.6351.
April 5
Book Brigade Book Club, 5:30 p.m. in the community room of the Bruce C. Clarke Library. This month's book is to "be by an author you have never read." For more information, call 573.563.4113.
April 7
Show-Me State Shootout,
7 p.m. at Cowan Civic Center in Lebanon. Ultimate Challenge Championship Bull Riding with tickets starting at $15 per person. Purchase
tickets at the gate, or at Graven Chrysler Dodge, T's Redneck Steakhouse, Tractor Supply, Shepherd Hills Cutlery, Madison Street Grill, Mid-Missouri Bank, Slim Chickens, JR's Western Store, Dickey's Barbecue, National TV Sales & Rental or El Sombrero. For more information, call 870.224.5774.
23rd Annual Community Fun Fair, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Child Development Center and School Aged Services. This event promotes family wellness, child development issues, parenting skills,
and child abuse prevention awareness and is open to
the public and all ages. For more information, call 573.596.0238.
April 10
CASA Informational Meeting, 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Java Express in St. Robert. A light meal will be provided. For more information, contact Brock Whisler at 573.202.8405, brock.whisler@casascmo.org; call 573.426.5437, email info@casascmo.org, or visit www.facebook.com/events/985437474940928/.
April 11
Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood Days of Remembrance Holocaust Observance, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Main Post Chapel. Rachel Miller will serve as guest speaker. For more information, contact Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Ray at 573.563.7425.
Household E-Cycling Event, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Nutter Field House parking lot southwest corner. E-cycle old computers, printers, fax machines, televisions, audio equipment, cell phones, microwaves and household batteries. No government or business electronics allowed. For more information, call 573.596.0882 or visit www.wood.army.mil/newweb/garrison/recycle.html.
April 14
Farm, Lawn and Outdoor Show, 9 a.m.t o 6 p.m. at
The Mall in Lebanon. Booth space is still available. For more information, call 417.533.3007.
April 17
Engineer Spouse's Day, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The day will feature a competitive, team-building experience that involves a closer look at engineer vehicles, inert mine detection, door breaching with manual tools and more. Attendees are encouraged, but not required, to complete all events. Attendees will also gain a greater understanding of the resources available to spouses within the Fort Leonard Wood community. Military spouses of all services are welcome. Cost is $25 and includes a T-shirt and lunch. Attendees must be 18 years or older to participate. RSVP on or before April 13 by calling Capt. Maxwell, 35th Engr. Bn., at 573.596.7701, or visit www.wood.army.mil/usaes/ENFORCE.html for registration and event details.
April 20
Engineer Regimental Ball and Awards Ceremony, 7 p.m. at Nutter Field House. Doors open with a social hour at 6 p.m. RSVP for the event by April 6 to the Maneuver Support Center of Excellence Protocol Office at 573.563.8070, or by registering online at www.wood.army.mil/usaes/ENFORCE.HTML. Child & Youth Services will provide a list of certified babysitters. Children must be pre-registered through CYS. For more information about child care services, contact CYS at 573.596.0238 or 573.596.0421.
April 21
10th Annual Run For Clean Water, at Atchley Park in Lebanon. This is a 15k, 5k and kids lap with food, t-shirts and more. Entry fees: 15k -$40/$45, 5K-$25/$30 , Kid's Lap-$10 For more information call 417.588.9588 or e-mail d_watkins200@hotmail.com.
Women Uplifting Women Conference, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ark in Waynesville. $10 registration fee includes childcare, lunch, an afternoon snack and gifts. Register by April 6. For more information, call Hazel Snell at 573.528.8299.
April 23
399th Army Band Swing into Spring, an evening of live big band jazz, 6:30 p.m. at Cowan Civic Center in Lebanon. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/399tharmyband.
April 24
National Prayer Breakfast, 6:30 to 8 a.m. at Pershing Community Center. The keynote speaker will be R.L. "Van" Van Antwerp. Tickets are available from unit executive assistants. Donations accepted up to $5 at the door. For more information, contact Chaplain (Capt.) Tony Cech at 573.528.8153.
April 26 and 27
Soldier For Life -- Transition Assistance Program Transition Summit. This event is open to all service members, veterans and family members. For more information, call 573.588.0176 or follow SFL --TAP on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sfltap.flw.
April 28
Mother Daughter Tea Party, sponsored by the American Red Cross, noon to 2 p.m. at the Engineer Museum. This event is free for mothers and their daughters, ages 5 to 7. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the ARC at 573.596.0300.
Healthy Kids Day, sponsored by the Armed Services YMCA, 9 a.m. to noon at the USO. There will be family-friendly games, face painting and food sponsored by the USO. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 573.329.4513.
Community Basement Sale, at Faith Lutheran Church in St. Robert. Reserve a table for $15. For more information, contact Helen Livingston at 573.336.3525.
May 4 through 6
Fort Leonard Wood Commissary Sidewalk Sale. For more information, call 573.596.0783.
May 12
Mother/Son Dance, sponsored by the Armed Services YMCA, 5 to 7 p.m. at Pershing Community Center. There will be a live DJ, buffet dinner, dancing and family activities. A photo opportunity will be available s at 4:30 p.m. Boys may attend with their mother, aunt, adult sister, grandmother or other mother figure. Dressy casual is the attire. Tickets are $35 per couple and $10 per each additional son. Tickets will be limited and available beginning April 23 at the Leisure Travel Office. For more information, call 573.329.4513.
Ongoing
Community Orientation,
8 a.m. to noon, Thursdays at Building 470, Room 2224. This program is part of a seven-day cycle for in-processing Soldiers called Arrive Strong. Spouses are encouraged to attend. For more information, call 573.596.0136.
Army Community Service
Play Morning, 10 to 11 a.m.
in the gym at Pippin Youth Center. Children between the ages of newborn and 5 years are eligible. Parents and children interact with each other as well as other children and their parents. For more information, call 573.596.0212.
Army Community Service Bright Start Play Group, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays. Children between the ages of newborn and 3 years are eligible. The children will take part in hands-on activities and interact with other children. For more information, call 573.596.0212.
Army Community Service Music Group for Children
with Autism, 5:30 p.m. Mondays at ACS. This program is for children and parents to learn social and communication skills through music. For more information, call 573.596.0212.
Pulaski County Branch NAACP, 7 p.m. the second Monday of every month at Waynesville Medical Plaza in the conference room.
The branch's general membership meetings are open to the public. For more information, contact Donnita Patterson-Brown at pulaskicountynaacp@yahoo.com or 573.842.8677.
Fort Leonard Wood Lions Club, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at Building 821, Colorado Avenue. For more information, call Harold Burleson at 573.528.1767, or flwlions@hotmail.com or visit www.lionsclubs.org.
Toastmasters Club 493, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays, in the Truman Education Center, Room 13. The club is designed for those seeking to improve their speaking skills. For more information, call 816.368.1269 or visit www.facebook.com/TMIClub493FortLeonardWoodMO.
Marine Corps League,
Detachment 1195, 6:30 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at the Laquey Veterans of Foreign Wars. For more information, contact Martin Tootle at 573.528.7244.
The Rocks Inc. Fort Leonard Wood Harry S. Truman Chapter, 5 to 6 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Bruce C. Clarke Library Community Room. All active, Reserve, retired officers and Department of Defense civilians, regardless of gender, ethnicity or background, are welcome to share in a professional mentorship and networking experience. For more information, call Maj. Adrien Humphreys at 573.596.2400.
Fort Leonard Wood Sergeant Audie Murphy Club, Sergeant Morales Chapter, 11:45 a.m. the first Tuesday and third Thursday of each month. For more information, email samcflwmo@gmail.com.
Veterans of Foreign
Wars Post 3176 and Auxiliary meetings, 6 p.m. for auxiliary members and 7 p.m. for post members the third Monday of the month. The VFW post is located at 17305 Superior Rd. in St. Robert and is open to the public. The organization also hosts breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturdays and bingo at 2 p.m. Sundays. The kitchen is open during bingo and doors open at noon. For more information, call 573.336.3176 or visit VFW Ozark Memorial Post 3176 on Facebook.
Boy Scout Troop 149, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursdays at the Military Police Training Facility at the corner of Buckeye and Alabama avenues. Boy Scouts is for boys ages 11 to 18 seeking adventure, fun, leadership and outdoor experience. For more information, email bsatroop149flw@gmail.com or visit the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/FLWTroop149.
Cub Scout Troop 149, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursdays at the Main Post Chapel. Cub Scouts is for boys ages 6 to 10. For more information, look for Cub Scout Pack 149 on Facebook.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter MO 0223, 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesdays at Army Community Service, Building 486, Room 138. TOPS is a nonprofit weight-loss-support group that has weekly weigh-ins followed by a program. For more information, contact Louisa Runnalls at 573.336.5312.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3168, and its ladies' auxiliary, 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month at the post home in Laquey. For information, call 573.765.3168.
The American Legion Riders, 6 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at the American Legion Hall in St. Robert. For more information, call Don Gerspach at 573.512.1419.
Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Fort Leonard Wood Area Chapter 4-11 Vets Helping Vets, 2 p.m. the second Sunday of the month at VFW Post 3168 in Laquey. For more information, call Ray (Goat) Fuller at 573.842.5248.
Sisters in Arms Lean in Circle, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. every second Tuesday of the month at Starbucks. This group welcomes all services, ages, ranks, genders, civilians and service members. For more information, contact 2nd Lt. Christine Faria-Berrios at 573.596.0131, ext. 61996.
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