Tuesday, March 27th: Battalion Coupon Class in the Battalion Conference Room:

1000-1230. Snacks provided. Free Childcare when you register in advance. Come learn

about couponing and bring your coupons to trade. One lucky person who attends will win a

BRAND NEW coupon binder!

Friday, April 20th: Paint-n-Party: Please RSVP no later than April 6. Come create a mas-

terpiece at a painting party! The cost is $35 per person to cover supplies. Pizza will be pro-

vided, but please bring a beverage to share (wine, beer, water, soda). Painting aprons are

available, and you are encouraged to wear something paint-friendly. Go to

www.paint-n-party.com, click Gallery, click Upcoming Classes, and browse the selections.

Since everyone will paint the same picture, Majority rules!.

Saturday, April 28th: Dierks Bentley in concert at the Air Station. Active Duty may pur-

chase tickets for $10 by calling ITT

SAVE THE DATE

COMMUNITY EVENTS

WOUNDED WARRIOR RIDE

Wounded Warriors will participate in a 3 day bike ride that will begin at Moncks Corner, SC on March 29, 2012 and will end at

the Waterfront Park, in Beaufort, SC on March 31, 2012. This is not your typical bike ride; it is an adaptive cycling event. Sev-

eral of the participants will have specially designed bicycles and three wheel recumbent bikes. March 31, 2012 there will be a

community ride that will begin at Beaufort City Hall AT 0900 and will end at the Waterfront Park in Beaufort AT 1300. The

Community ride gives those who would like to participate an opportunity to ride with and meet our wounded warriors. Try to

arrive 15-20 minutes before start time to meet the riders!

HILTON HEAD ISLAND WINGFEST

Get out and eat some chicken wings this weekend! Come out to Shelter Cove Community Park in Hilton Head to experience

local restaurants cooking up their best wings! Live Music and Kid Zone. Vote for your favorite wing! Admission is $5. Event

runs from 1100-1800. Call 843-681-7273 for more details.

SAVANNAH MUSIC FESTIVAL

The Savannah Music Festival (SMF) is dedicated to presenting a world-class celebration of the musical arts by creating timeless

and adventurous productions that stimulate arts education, foster economic growth, and unite artists and audiences in Savannah.

It is Georgia's largest musical arts event and one of the most distinctive cross-genre music festivals in the world. In addition to

an array of musical performances that includes dance, film, and narrative programs, the festival operates year-round to produce

youth concerts, lectures, in-school touring programs, recordings, a weekly radio series, an annual high school jazz band compe-

tition and festival, and interactive websites. http://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/calendar.php

MARCH 23, 2012

VOLUME 1, I SSUE 2

Firkinstock is coming! Get down to Bluffton next weekend, March 31st, and sample lots of different craft beers! Tickets are

available for purchase online, and you may even buy tickets for a designated driver. Cut and paste this website into your browser

for more info: http://www.firkinstock.com/

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Plan ahead for the World’s Largest Yard Sale in Hilton Head on Saturday, March 31st. This event is free and open to the public.

Booth space available for $55. Cut and paste this website into your browser for more info: http://www.islandpacket.com/yardsale/

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Operation Purple Camps for 2012 have been listed! Cut and paste this website into your browser for more info:

http://www.militaryfamily.org/our-programs/operation-purple/2012-camps/

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Welcome Aboard Orientation will be held April 3rd at the All Weather Training Facility (AWTF) on Parris Island from

1000-1130. Spouses are strongly encouraged to attend with their Marines. Come and discover what local USMC and

Lowcountry community organizations have to offer while you are here. For info call (843) 228-2371 or (843) 252-6024.

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The Hobby Shop has reopened! After closing nearly a year ago, it is now back up and being run by the Military Woodworkers of

the Lowcountry. Located behind the Auto Hobby shop on Parris Island, the shop is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and

Saturdays from 1000-1700. For more info, call Terry Stone at 843-228-1523

RESOURCES & UPDATES

Get Crafty: Tuesday, 27 March: 0900-1200

7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens: Tuesday, 3 April: 0900-1600

LINKS for Kids: Wednesday, 4 April: 1200-1500

RAD Training (Rape Aggression Defense)

New Evening Course!! May 7th, 9th, 14th & 16th at the MCAS Log Cabin from 1700-2100.

RAD (Rape Aggression Defense) Systems training stresses the importance of being aware of our surroundings so as

not to put ourselves in dangerous situations. Techniques are taught to get away from an aggressor. Check out their

website, www.rad-systems.com

Register by emailing mccartneyam@usmc-mccs.org or by calling (843)228-6141. Space is limited to 12 with 4 stand-

bys. You MUST commit to all 4 classes. This class is free and offered to authorized patrons. Childcare is provided

MCFTB (MARINE CORPS FAMILY TEAM BUILDING )

MCRD PARRI S I S LAND MOVIE SCHEDULE

Day Date Time Movie Title Rating Length

Friday 23 Mar 1900 This Means War PG13 1 hr 38 min

Friday 23 Mar 2100 Ghost Rider:

Spirit of Vengeance

PG13 1 hr 36 min

Sunday 25 Mar 1400 Big Miracle PG 1 hr 47 min

Sunday 25 Mar 1630 Man On a Ledge PG13 1 hr 42 min

Sunday 25 Mar 1900 Safe House R 1 hr 55 min

Kids 11 and under FREE!

Adults only $2