Venture Magazine December 2017 | Page 13

FSS Family Happenings! Family Child Care & Referral 634-0514 | Building 1850 Deployment Child Care from FCC We are pleased to announce updated guidance for the Air Force Family Child Care Deployment Child Care Support. FCC Deployment Child Care now provides 48 hours of care per child. The 48 hours may be used prior to, during, or after a deployment. Air Force Family Child Care Deployment Child Care Support may be used once the member has orders and is valid up to 60 days upon return from the deployment. Eligibility requirements • Member of the Military Service • Active Duty or reserve/Guard Member in Active Status • Assigned to or working on the installation • Deployed in support of a contingency operation • Deployed for a minimum of 30 calendar days or personnel who routinely deploy on a short term basis (cumulative of 30 days in a 6 month period) • Must have a copy of deployment orders • Completed Air Force FCC Expanded Child Care Request Give Parents a Break Saturday, 9 December • 5 pm - 9 pm Niko Niko CDC & Himawari SAC Ages six weeks to 12 years. Register by Friday, 1 December. Give Parents a Break is designed to provide child care to active duty Air Force families with deployed or TDY spouses and those with special hardships. Sign up to take advantage of this great resource, and give yourself a break! Contact the participating facilities for more information. • Receive a referral from the A&FRC or speak with your commander or fi rst sergeant. • Contact the participating facilities for more information.. Schilling Community Center 634-1387 | Building 455 Ikebana Flower Arranging Saturdays 9, 16 & 23 December • 11 am - noon $50 • Three sessions Immerse yourself in the Japanese culture by learning the art of Ikebana. Ikebana is a Japanese practice in which the fl ower arranger strives to bring nature and humanity together. Discover more about this art form with an experienced instructor at the Schilling Community Center. Classes are held three Saturdays a month and supplies are included. Home Buying Class Tuesdays 5, 12 & 19 December • 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm $45 • One session | $70 • Two sessions We all know the struggles and fears of PCSing. If you’re going back to the States, odds are the thought of buying a new home is looming over you as you prepare for days fi lled with realtors taking you from house to house. The Schilling Community Center offers a Home Buying class that teaches you the process of buying a home in the United States. You will discover all the necessary steps to make sure you fi nd the perfect home! For more information, stop in or contact the Schilling Community Center. Kadena Base Library 634-1503 | Building 451 Learn Your Letters Tuesdays • 3 pm Join us as we learn our way through the alphabet! Learn Your Letters is for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers. Parents’ Night Out Saturday, 9 December • 5 pm - 9 pm Niko Niko CDC & Himawari SAC Ages six weeks to 12 years. Register by Friday, 1 December. If you don’t qualify for a referral but still need a break, Parents’ Night Out is for you! For just $16 you can participate as well. Parents’ Night Out is open to all ranks and services, but spaces are limited and available on a fi rst come, fi rst served basis. Contact the participating facilities for more information. VENTURE 13