10 March 2017

**DISCLAIMER** The information contained in this newsletter is distributed as that of common interest for military members and their families.

This announcement does not imply official Department of Defense or U.S. Marine Corps endorsement of any non-federal entity.

UPCOMING EVENTS

MCTOG SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT MARCH 18th—REGISTER YOUR TEAM TODAY! MCTOG is hosting its annual softball tournament at Felix Field on March 18th. This tournament is intended to foster camaraderie,

while allowing teams preparing for the MCCS softball season to warm-up and size-up their competition. Teams can be made up of anyone including members of the 29 Palms Community. Team registration fee is $150. Register your

team via email to Keith.Bonnell@usmc.mil.

DON’T MISS THE ROTARY CARNIVAL AT LUCKIE PARK Join in the fun with carnival rides, food vendors, & more at the 29 Palms Rotary Club’s “Rotary Carnival” this weekend, March 9-12, at Luckie Park (at the intersection of Two Mile Rd & Utah Ave in 29 Palms). Unlimited ride wristbands will be $35 at the event. Another great reason to stop by: all proceeds go to local community programs & high school scholarships. Friday, March 10th: 1700-2200 Saturday, March 11th: 1300-2300 Sunday, March 12th: 1300-2200

ST. PATTY’S DAY JAMBOREE Mameluke’s Pub is hosting a “St. Patty’s Day

Jamboree” that includes food & drink specials (including Irish beers and green beer) as well as the musical talents of

“Famous Shaymous & the Malarkeys”. The entrée of bangers & mash will be available for purchase. This event takes place on Friday, March 17th, 1630-2300. All pub patrons are invited to

stop by & join in the St. Patrick’s Day festivities!

29 PALMS CAR SHOW & STREET FAIR ON MARCH 18th This year's Car Show & Street Fair is next Saturday, March 18th,

from 10am-6pm on Hwy 62 in Twentynine Palms (between Mesquite Springs & Adobe Rd). Stop by to enjoy live music, food vendors, local vendors, of course the car/motorcycle show, and

the kid’s Soap Box Derby. It's an all-day celebration and the best part is admission is FREE!

Are you interested in showing your vehicle at the Car Show? Find the registration form HERE.

STRONG MARINE COUPLES WORKSHOP NEXT FRIDAY This FREE educational workshop allows couples to assess the level of relationship satisfaction & provides communication

tools and resources to strengthen relationships. It’s also a fo-rum for Marine couples to assess the military life experience in

an effort to further strengthen their relationships. The next workshop is on Friday, March 17th, 1700-1900.

Call 830-3110 to register.

OSC SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE IS NEXT WEDNESDAY—GET YOUR APPLICATIONS MAILED SOON! ATTENTION ALL MILITARY DEPENDENTS! Graduating senior & spouses pursuing AA, BA/BS or vocational certification are eligible to apply for scholarships for the 2017-2018 academic year. In order to be eligible applicants must be the dependent of an active

duty service member station aboard MCAGCC or MWTC Bridgeport –OR— a dependent of a retired or deceased service member & living in the Morongo Basin, Greater Palm Springs area or Bridgeport area who’s last duty station was

MCAGCC. Application & info may be found on www.osc29palms.com. Please note that all applications MUST be post-marked by next Wednesday, March 15th!

THE GUN SHOW RETURNS—DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME STARTS SUNDAY! Don’t forget to “spring ahead” this Sunday morning at 0200 for Daylight Saving time change. Also, remember the seasonal

uniform change (rolled sleeves in Woodland MCCUUs) that coincides with losing an hour of sleep.

SURVEY OPPORTUNITY FOR SPOUSES Have you utilized the Personal Financial Management Program

and/or the New Parent Support Program in the past 12 months? If so, Headquarters Marine Corps invites you to participate in an

anonymous survey! Your feedback is instrumental in helping leadership gauge expectations & perceptions of the quality of

service you receive from these programs. Information you provide will remain confidential and your participation is

voluntary. The survey can be found HERE. Survey link is available through March 31st.

MOTOCROSS JAM FEST TOMORROW! Stop by this year’s Motocross Jam Fest tomorrow,

Saturday, March 11th, from 12-4pm. The event takes place at the dirt lot located at 13th St & Dunham. There will be several motocross heats, a head-to-head challenge, free-style jumping exhibitions from Metal Mulisha riders plus

food & beer concessions. Everyone is encouraged to stay after the final free-style exhibition for a Meet and Greet with all riders and entertainers. The event is FREE and open to all ages.

UPCOMING EVENTS

**DISCLAIMER** The information contained in this newsletter is distributed as that of common interest for military members and their families.

This announcement does not imply official Department of Defense or U.S. Marine Corps endorsement of any non-federal entity.

SEASONAL EVENTS AT THE CATHOLIC CHAPEL The Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Chapel (Bldg 1542) invites you to participate in the following events: Every Friday from March 3- 31: Confession at 1630 / Stations of the Cross at 1700 / Lenten Soup Supper at 1730

Friday, April 7: Soup Supper at 1700 & Living Stations of the Cross at 1900

PUT YOUR BEST FORK FORWARD! PARTICIPATE IN A COMMISSARY TOUR

In honor of National Nutrition Month, the Naval Hospital’s Registered Dietician/Nutritionist is offering different informational tours of the commissary with different concentrations. Great news is that these tours are FREE and only last one hour, so register for one or all of them! Call Tanya at 830-2173 to sign up.

Upcoming Tour Topics & Dates (all tours start at 0900): March 14th: Shopping to active duty members & athletes

March 21st: Shopping for health and disease prevention

RSVP FOR THE “POT OF GOALS” WORKSHOP Join the FOCUS team for a FREE lunch & a “quarter year”

evaluation of your goals. All participants will have the opportunity to create a dream board. Additional topics

include problem solving & goal setting tips. All materials and lunch are provided for this workshop taking place on

Wednesday, March 22nd, 1130-1230. This workshop is FREE and registration is

required. Please RSVP to Ms. Roxana at 830-3127 or via email at

rzargarnian@focusproject.org.

GLOW BALL GOLF TOURNAMENT ON FRIDAY, MARCH 31st Come enjoy some glow ball fun at Desert Winds Golf Course!

Glowball incorporates all of the fun and skill that golf requires, and multiplies it by ten with some glow in the dark fun! The cost is $40/player (four person teams). The cost includes your greens fees, low

balls, party favors, a taco dinner as well as prizes for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. This upcoming tournament takes place on Friday, March 31st, starting at 1700. Get your team together and put your skills to the

test! For more info call the Golf Course at 830-6138.

EDUCATION & CAREER FAIR ON MARCH 22nd

Interested in furthering your education? New to the Morongo Basin/ Twentynine

Palms job market? The Education & Career Fair is for you! Over 75 employers and schools will be in

attendance and ready to answer your questions and receive your resume. The Fair will be inside the West Gym (Bldg 1518) on

Wednesday, March 22nd, from 0930-1300. This is an all-hands event for active duty, spouses & civilians. (Business dress or

uniform of the day is highly suggested.)

FAMILY READINESS VOLUNTEER TRAINING ON TUESDAY, MARCH 21st Want to be more involved with your spouse’s unit? Become a family readiness volunteer! Volunteers are needed in every unit to

assist with making the family readiness program successful. Volunteer opportunities can include helping with administrative work in the office, planning & helping out at events, and more! Contact your FRO to find out specifics on what your unit may need. The next class is Tuesday, March 21st, from 0900-1200. Register by calling 830-3110.

FOUR LENSES WORKSHOP MARCH 21st What color is your personality? Come & find out more about your characteristics and how to effectively relate to

other peoples' personalities. The next class is in the Village Center (Bldg 1551) inside the MCFTB Classroom on Tuesday, March 21st, from 1300-1500. Register by calling 830-3110.

IS YOUR MARINE OR SAILOR LEAVING ACTIVE DUTY? IF SO, THIS IS FOR YOU!

SPOUSE TRANSITION WORKSHOP ON MARCH 30th Spouse Transition and Readiness Seminar (STARS) educates spouses about planning and expectations after military life.

Topics such as effects of career change, available education & career programs, benefits & entitlements, and relocation will be addressed. Attend on Thursday, March 30th, from 1300-1600 & have your questions answered by the subject matter experts!

Register by calling the Career Resource Office, 830-7225. This class only happens quarterly, so be sure to register today!

L.I.N.K.S. ITX EVENT ON THURSDAY, MARCH 30th The L.I.N.K.S. ITX is an introduction to the Marine Corps in a field type setting. Spouses will learn Marine Corps

history, tradition, rank structure, pay, moving, deployment coping, benefits and services and MUCH more! Participants will be picked up at Bldg 1707 at

0730 on Thursday, March 30th & are expected to return at 1630.

To register or for more information, call 830-3110.

UPCOMING EVENTS

**DISCLAIMER** The information contained in this newsletter is distributed as that of common interest for military members and their families.

This announcement does not imply official Department of Defense or U.S. Marine Corps endorsement of any non-federal entity.

WELCOME ABOARD APRIL 19th New to the Combat Center? Come

and see all that MCAGCC has to offer at the CG's Welcome Aboard on

Wednesday, April 19th. The 0900 session at the base theater is geared toward Single Marines whereas the 1800 session at Frontline is family-

friendly (children are welcome!). No registration is necessary & brief is

only about one hour.

DO YOU HAVE PCS ORDERS? IF SO, SMOOTH MOVE WORKSHOP IS FOR YOU!

Smooth Move is a workshop that discusses all aspects of a PCS move, including housing, DMO, and pay entitlements. All military members, spouses, & children are welcome to attend. The next workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, April 5th, 0900-1030 at the Village Center. Call

830-6344 to make sure they have your new duty station info ready for you!

SAVE THE DATES!

Saturday, May 13th: Installation Family Day with tons of activities & featuring the Lt Dan Band on Victory

Field

Friday, May 19th: Five Finger Death Punch on

LCpl Torrey Gray Field

PASSPORT TO VOLUNTEERING APRIL 4th This training provides volunteers the necessary tools to have a successful volunteer career. Volunteers will be exposed to the

fulfilling part of volunteering & the necessary skills needed to ensure their volunteer experience is positive & rewarding. The next

Passport to Volunteering class takes place on Tuesday, April 4th, 0900-1100 in Room 25 of the Village Center (Bldg 1551). Register by

calling 830-3110.

MARY POPPINS STARTS NOW PLAYING AT THEATRE 29

One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical! Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren't the only ones she has a profound

effect upon. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two. Mary Poppins plays weekends through March

26 at Theatre 29 (73637 Sullivan Rd). Friday and Saturday evening performances are at

1900 with Sunday matinee performances at 1430. Tickets are available online at

www.theatre29.org. GET YOUR TICKETS EARLY BEFORE THEY SELL OUT!

INTRAMURAL SOFTBALL LEAGUE REGISTER YOUR TEAM NOW Register your team of up to 16 players now through

March 28th. This league is open to all active duty (free), family members, retirees, & DoD employees

($20/ player). For more info call 830-6875. Registration form can be found HERE.

GLADYS CAROL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY The Gladys Carol Foundation is currently accepting applications for

scholarship awards up to $5,000! Both high school seniors and high school graduates who are pursuing a STEM (science, technology,

engineering or math) degree are eligible to apply. For more information and an application, visit their website at http://www.gcsp.vpweb.com.

Be sure to get your application in by the March 31st deadline!

COLORFUL CONSENT 5K ON APRIL 7th - FREE & OPEN TO MILITARY, FAMILIES, & CIVILIANS!

April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. Support the cause & participate in “The Colorful Consent 5K” taking place on Friday, April 7th at 0900 on the PFT course. This event is completely FREE & no registration is required. The first 500 adults & 50 children at the event will receive a free t-shirt! For more info please call 830-7118.

JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK ART FESTIVAL, APRIL 7-9 Thirty local and regional artists will be on hand at the festival to show and sell their work, sharing their personal interpretation of Joshua Tree National Park and the desert southwest. Original works of painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, art glass, jewelry and gourd art will be featured. Admission is FREE – a portion of the proceeds benefit the Joshua Tree National Park Association. The Art Festival runs from 9:00am to 5:00pm each day on the patio next to the 29 Palms Art Gallery on National Park Drive in Twentynine Palms.

VETERAN’S EXPO ON SATURDAY, APRIL 8TH The Expo will provide an opportunity for all veterans to

learn more about their benefits firsthand. The whole family is invited to enjoy this event taking place on Saturday, April

8th, 0830-1300 on the Riverside Fairgrounds in Indio. There will be FREE FOOD, info booths, children’s activities,

Military displays and historic re-enactors, and much more. This event is FREE! Call Lisa with Salvation Army for more information

(760) 424-5738.

“LIFE IN 29” VIDEO CONTEST— START BRAINSTORMING FOR YOUR ENTRY! Do you want a $500 MCX gift card? Do you love

#Lifein29? Record and share a super short video telling MCCS what you like about being stationed here and you could win! They’ve made it even easier to enter,

too: your video can be filmed ANYWHERE on base or in the surrounding communities. Visit tinyurl.com/lifein29

for complete details on how to enter. Entries for 3rd quarter start being collected on April 1st (no joke), so start thinking of a good video idea

now!

COPPER MOUNTAIN COLLEGE COMMUNITY ED CLASSES

Did you know that CMC offers Community Education classes? These courses do not require formal enrollment or admittance at Copper Mountain College. It does cost a nominal fee, and

several different classes are offered throughout the Spring semester. Community Education classes are

designed to be personal enrichment courses that do not generate any credits with the college. Community Ed classes can be face-to-face on campus or there are

several online offerings through our partner, Ed 2 Go. View the latest course catalog HERE.

FREE WEEKLY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT CLASSES Who wouldn’t like some more $$$ in their wallet? Learn how to save and budget by attending any of the FREE classes below inside in the Education Center (Bldg 1530), Room 101. Please

register for your class in advance by contacting Ms. Sandra Little, 830-7342.

**BUDGET WORKSHOP, EVERY WEDNESDAY, 1000-1130 **CREDIT & DEBT MANAGEMENT, EVERY WEDNESDAY, 1300-1430

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**MCCS** Text MARINE29 to 71441 to get the latest info from MCCS!

**DISCLAIMER** The information contained in this newsletter is distributed as that of common interest for military members and their families.

This announcement does not imply official Department of Defense or U.S. Marine Corps endorsement of any non-federal entity.

"MAKE THE STUMPS BETTER” Be sure to join the Facebook group "Make the Stumps Better"!

Search it on Facebook or find it directly HERE.

"Make the Stumps Better" is an initiative of the Commanding General of MAGTFTC/MCAGCC. This page is designed to welcome

innovative ideas in order to make life and systems aboard MCAGCC better for all of those who live, work, and play here. This is neither a replacement for ICE Comments nor will complaints, harassment,

bullying, slander or otherwise offensive material be tolerated. Soliciting is not acceptable and will be grounds for removal. Posting

of links does not imply endorsement from the Marine Corps or MAGTFTC/MCAGCC.

We welcome your ideas, comments and conversations with each other on how you each have modified and grown in desert life. How has your life changed since moving to the desert? How has

your family adapted to life here? Have you seen something aboard the installation that you feel could work better if approached

differently? This is the conversation we hope to promote while keeping in mind fiscal constraints of our installation.

Thank you for your time, and we look forward to working with you to "Make the Stumps Better" for us all.

UPCOMING EVENTS

FREE CLASSES FOR MILITARY & FAMILIES The Desert Institute at Joshua Tree National Park has an amazing opportunity for you! Through grants provided by

the MCAGCC Officers' Spouses' Club & other organizations, the Desert Institute offers a LIMITED number of scholarships for their educational programs to active & retired Marines and their family members. The scholarship is limited to one FREE class per person per season. You can select from a variety of classes. View the latest Spring 2017

catalog HERE or stop at the local Chamber of Commerce (73484 Hwy 62) to pick up your free copy! For more information and qualifications for this scholarship, please call 760-367-5535.

UTILIZE THE TAX CENTER & DO YOUR TAXES FOR FREE!

The MCAGCC Twentynine Palms Tax Center is open & looks forward to serving Service members, retirees,

and their spouses with FREE tax preparation. The tax preparers were taught by the IRS, the California Fran-chise Tax Board, and the OIC to spot tax issues unique

to members of the military.

They are equipped to deal with complex tax returns dealing with income from different states, rental

properties, and retirement accounts.

The MCAGCC Twentynine Palms Tax Center is located in Building 1525. The Tax Center is open Monday-

Friday starting at 0800 for walk-ins. Questions? Call 830-4TAX(4829).

UPCOMING EVENTS

MARCH 10 - 20 UPCOMING EVENTS

FRIDAY, MARCH 10 DON’T MISS THE ROTARY CARNIVAL GOING ON THIS WEEKEND IN LUCKIE PARK! (FRIDAY: 1700-2200; SATURDAY: 1300-2300; SUNDAY: 1300-2200)

SATURDAY, MARCH 11 STOP BY THE MOTOCROSS EVENT TODAY, 1200-1600 - CORNER OF 13TH & DUNHAM—FREE!

SUNDAY, MARCH 12 DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME TODAY - DON’T FORGET TO “SPRING AHEAD” AN HOUR!

MONDAY, MARCH 13

REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN FOR YOUTH BASEBALL (AGES 4-8) & FIRST STEP BASEBALL (AGES 3-5). SEASON STARTS SOON, SO STOP BY THE COMMUNITY CENTER (BLDG. 1004) TO GET SIGNED UP! (REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 17TH.)

TUESDAY, MARCH 14 HAVE YOU REGISTERED YET FOR TODAY’S COMMISSARY TOUR? CALL 830-2173 TO LET THEM KNOW YOU’LL BE ATTENDING. THIS TOUR FOCUSES ON SHOPPING FOR ACTIVE DUTY MEMBERS & ATHLETES

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15 BE SURE TO RSVP FOR YOUR CHILD TO PARTICIPATE IN TODAY’S STAR JAR EVENT! THIS EVENT IS FREE. CALL 830-3817 TO REGISTER

THURSDAY, MARCH 16 EXPECTING A NEW BABY? BE SURE TO REGISTER FOR BUDGET FOR BABY CLASS! CALL 830-6323 FOR MORE INFO

FRIDAY, MARCH 17 **STRONG MARINE COUPLES WORKSHOP, 1700-1900….CALL 830-3110 TO SAVE YOUR SEAT **ST PATTY’S DAY JAMBOREE AT MAMELUKE’S PUB, 1630-2300

SATURDAY, MARCH 18 CAR SHOW & STREET FAIR IN 29 PALMS ON HWY 62 BETWEEN MESQUITE SPRINGS & ADOBE RD

SUNDAY, MARCH 19 CATCH A MATINEE OF MARY POPPINS TODAY AT 1430...GET YOUR TICKETS AT THEATRE29.ORG

MONDAY, MARCH 20 ENJOY A STEAK & NOT THE MESS OF MAKING IT! STOP BY ALL-HANDS STEAK NIGHT AT HASHMARKS (BLDG 1531 NEXT TO TACO BELL) TONIGHT FROM 1630-2000.

LAST WEEK TO REGISTER FOR YOUTH BASEBALL Both programs are open to boys & girls. Register at the MCCS Community Center (Bldg 1004) now through March 17th. For

more info please call Youth Sports at 830-3910.

FIRST STEP BASEBALL Season: April - May (evenings & some Saturdays) Ages 3-5 Cost is $19 & includes t-shirt & pictures

YOUTH BASEBALL Season: March - June (evenings & some Saturdays) Divisions for Boys & Girls: Ages 4,5,6: T-Ball Ages 6,7,8: Coach Pitch Cost is $45 which includes a uniform & pictures

YOUTH TENNIS All programs are co-ed. Register at the Community Center until

April 7th. FIRST STEP TENNIS Ages 5-6 (this is a parent-child interactive program) Cost $19 which includes t-shirt, award, & pictures

YOUTH TENNIS Ages 7-11 Cost $29 which includes t-shirt, racket use & pictures

VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED! MCCS Youth Sports is looking for

positive individuals with a desire to teach skills and sportsmanship in youth

sports league. They are currently accepting applications from interested individuals with a commitment to

volunteer & teach baseball or tennis skills to our local kids. Please stop by the Community Center (Bldg 1004) or

call 830-8421 for more info.

DRUG EDUCATION FOR YOUTH PROGRAM—REGISTRATION OPEN FOR MENTORS & PARTICIPANTS

DEFY is a one-year program consisting of two-phases (mentoring and leadership camp). It focuses on

team-building, age appropriate goal-setting, good character building and life resiliency skills for children.

They are looking for kids (ages 9-12) to be youth participants & teens (ages 13-17) to serve as Junior Staff

Mentors. Active Duty and family members ages 18 and up are welcome to volunteer as Staff Mentors. Application

deadline for Staff Mentors is April 28. If you are interested in signing your child(ren) up or volunteering as

a mentor, please contact LT Maureena Sosa via email or call

830-2417.

**DISCLAIMER** The information contained in this newsletter is distributed as that of common interest for military members and their families.

This announcement does not imply official Department of Defense or U.S. Marine Corps endorsement of any non-federal entity.

BABY BASICS EXPRESS ON THURSDAY, APRIL 6th Expecting a new baby? Baby Basics is for you! This fast-paced

four hour class designed to provide parents with an understanding of their infant's world, along with basic

skills necessary in making the transition to parenthood. The next class is being held on Thursday, April 6th,

0800-1200. Register by calling 830-7622.

BUDGET FOR BABY CLASSES Welcoming a new family member is exciting. This free

workshop helps you make sure you’re financially prepared and know how to budget and spend wisely on baby’s

expenses. Navy Marine Corps Relief Society is offering several opportunities to take their popular “Budget for

Baby” class! Register by calling 830-6323. **Thursday, March 16th, 1730-1930 **Wednesday, April 5th, 0930-1130 **Tuesday, April 11th, 1700-1900 **Thursday, April 20th, 1730-1930

BUILD & DECORATE A BUNNY BASKET ON APRIL 1st Join in this FREE hands-on workshop where children & parents

work on a project the first Saturday of every month! Stop by

the Home Depot on Saturday, April 1st, 0900-1200, to build a

bunny basket (perfect for keeping springtime treats a short

hop away). All kids get to keep their craft, receive a

FREE certificate of achievement, Workshop Apron,

and a commemorative pin while supplies last.

UPCOMING EVENTS

GOOD INFO FOR PARENTS...

PARENTING ESSENTIALS CLASS ON MARCH 22nd Parenting Essentials offers parents tools to raise healthy, happy, and cooperative infants, toddlers & preschoolers.

Participants learn parenting strengths, coping & stress management strategies, activities to promote parent/child

bonding, identify critical windows of child’s brain development and more! Class is 0800-1130 on Wednesday,

March 22nd. Call 830-7622 to sign up!

FOCUS STAR JAR EVENT NEXT WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15th FOCUS presents a workshop where children of all ages are invited to stop by the Desert View Clubhouse next Wednesday, March 15th. Sessions are available at 1500 or 1600, so be sure to RSVP for the time that works

best for your kids to come in & make their own “Star Jar”. These glittery jars are an engaging & helpful tool that kids can use to calm their thoughts! Snacks & supplies will be provided. This workshop is FREE and open to all-hands. RSVP for either session to Ms. Darci at 830-3817 or via email at dohigashi-trapp@focusproject.org.

SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICER’S “TIP OF THE WEEK”

Make your next PCS move a “Positive Change in Schools” by contacting your School Liaison as soon as possible after receiving your PCS orders.

School Liaisons are subject matter experts on K-12 education and local school communities, and can help ease the transition for everyone involved. A list of all USMC School Liaisons can be found HERE. The MCAGCC School Liaison is Mr. Thomas Cruz (830-1574 or via email at Thomas.Cruz@usmc.mil).

TIP OF THE WEEK! Stay tuned & find a new tip every week for ten weeks to help

make the transition to a new school easier. Tip #3: If your orders require that your family relocate before the end of the current school year, make sure to notify your child’s current school as soon as possible. In case you missed it… Tip #2: Help your child to explore the local area before the move using technology. All schools and districts now maintain websites, and many heavily impacted school districts have pages dedicated to military families. Tip #1: Start talking about the upcoming move with your child

as soon as you receive your orders. Talk about the positive aspects of moving and experiencing new areas.

STUFFED ANIMAL SLEEPOVER Drop off your fuzzy friends for a sleepover they'll never forget at the Combat Center Library! Pick them up the following day

& you might be surprised by what they got into when you weren't around. Drop your stuffed animal friend off on

Thursday, March 23rd (anytime between 0800-1800) & pick them up the following day! Be sure to check out

pictures of the stuffed animals in the midst of their sleepover mischief on the MCCS

Facebook page! For more info, call 830-6875.

“DRAWING NATURE MADE EASY” YOUTH ART CLASS ON SATURDAY, MARCH 18th The topic of this month’s youth art class is “Drawing Nature Made Fun & Easy”. Instructor Bud combines

drawing, music & storytelling to teach drawing skills and the joy of creativity. During this workshop, children ages 5-17 will learn how easy it is to draw nature while being inspired by music. All materials are provided by the Art Gallery & pre-registration is recommended. This unique class takes place this Saturday, March 18th,

1000-1200 at the 29 Palms Art Gallery (74055 Cottonwood Dr). Register online HERE.