29 MARCH 2018 IN THIS ISSUE - BY DATE: (CLICK FOR DIRECT VIEW)

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1 The Pass It On is available online at: 29 MARCH 2018 Our mission at ACS is to prepare and empower our Total Military Family to meet the challenges of military life by providing essential programs, resources, and services that enhance knowledge, life skills, well-being, quality of life, and retention. Army Community Service: On Facebook: Fort Carson Army Community Service On Twitter: FortCarsonACS On the web: [Also [Also In In this this issue] issue] BE THERE PEER SUPPORT AER BUILT CAMPAIGN TO LAST PRUSSMAN EXTENDED MARRIAGE CAREER SKILLS PROGRAM MINISTRY CAREER SKILLS PROGRAM CIVVIES CTU PATRIOT SCHOLARSHIP EDUCATION CENTER RENOVATIONS EQUINE ASSISTED THERAPY GROUP FREE PRESCHOOL HEALING HORSES 4 ARMED FORCES HORSEMANSHIP FOR VETERANS/AD JPPSO CHANGE KINGDOM BUILDERS FAMILY LIFE CTR LOVED ONES PTSD SUPPORT GROUP MILE HIGH YOUTH CORPS MILTAX FREE TAX SERVICES NEW PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS NEWCOMER ORIENTATION OPERATION TBI FREEDOM PREP MARRIAGE CLASS READY ARMY WILDFIRE FACT SHEETS TAI CHI CLASSES TAX CENTER TRAVEL MEDICINE CLINIC TRICARE REFERRAL WAIVER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES EPIC SUMMER WHITE HOUSE VA HOTLINE WOMEN S RESOURCE AGENCY IN THIS ISSUE - BY DATE: (CLICK FOR DIRECT VIEW) LENT AND EASTER SCHEDULE HELP FORT CARSON WIN A PROCAMPS SPORTS CAMP 2018 ARMY EMERGENCY RELIEF CAMPAIGN 12 MAR 16 APR EACH SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE 31 MAR 07 APR EASTER EGG DIVE 01 APR EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE APR MILITARY KIDS MOVE 02 APR LIGHT IT UP BLUE FOR AUTISM AWARENESS 04 APR SHARP EVENT 05 APR US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PATROL EMPLOYEE INFORMATION DAY APR POWER BREATH MEDIATION WORKSHOP FOR VETERANS APR PIKES PEAK WORKFORCE CENTER SPRING JOB FAIRS 07 APR UNDERSTANDING STUDENT LOANS 07 APR LEGO EVENT AT THE EXCHANGE 07 APR SUPER HERO TRAINING AT THE EXCHANGE 07 APR MOVIE & GAME NIGHT APR NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK 12 APR PARENTS DRUG AWARENESS SEMINAR 12 APR SOLE PARENTING FAMILY FUN NIGHT APR FLORISSANT FOSSIL BEDS NATIONAL MONUMENT APRIL EVENTS 14 APR IEP BASICS WORKSHOP 19 APR NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK 5K RUN/WALK 20 APR APPLICATION SUSEPENSE MILITARY SPOUSE FELLOWSHIP APR WELCOME HOME WARRIOR FAMILY RETREAT 21 APR MAD SCIENCE ASSEMBLY AT THE EXCHANGE 21 APR NERF BLASTERS AT THE EXCHANGE 21 APR SPARTAN SKILLS CHALLENGE 27 APR PIKES PEAK THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER OPEN HOUSE 28 APR CLUBS FOR KIDS 28 APR BLACK PANTHER MEET AND GREET AT THE EXCHANGE 05 MAY FOUNTAIN CREEK FAMILY FUN DAY 16 MAY FORT CARSON 2018 BABY EXPO 27 MAY-02 JUN; JUN MILITARY FAMILY CAMP AT TRAIL WEST 08 JUN WOMEN S VETERAN RETREAT JUN VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AUG EAGLE LAKE CAMPS

2 EDUCATION CENTER RENOVATIONS Due to an upcoming major renovation, effective April 1 the Education Center (building 1117) cannot take classroom reservations until further notice. Reservations by units previously scheduled for a classroom past March 30 must unfortunately be cancelled, and units will need to make alternate arrangements. Classroom/training space will not be available in the Education Center until the renovation is completed, possibly into late For more information, contact Meredith Morse, College Programs manager at JPPSO CHANGE Effective immediately, a face-to-face personal property counseling briefing is mandatory for Joint Personal Property Shipping Office (JPPSO)/Fort Carson. At this time, the Self-Counseling option to process applications through the Defense Personal Property System (DPS) is not authorized. JPPSO is located in the Mountain Post Soldier Center at 6351 Wetzel Ave., building 1525, cubicle B. Call to schedule a DPS appointment.

3 2018 ARMY EMERGENCY RELIEF CAMPAIGN (FLYER)

4 BABY EXPO 2018 (FLYER)

5 EAGLE LAKE CAMPS (FLYER)

6 FLORISSANT FOSSIL BEDS NATIONAL MONUMENT APRIL ACTIVITIES (FLYER)

7 FOUNTAIN CREEK FAMILY FUN DAY FREE FOR AD MILITARY(FLYER)

8 FREE EASTER EGG DIVE AT THE YMCA (FLYER)

9 READY ARMY WILDFIRE FACT SHEETS (FLYERS)

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11 SHARP EVENT As part of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, which runs through April, Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) training takes place April 4 from 9:30-11 a.m. at McMahon Auditorium. The training includes a presentation by Anne Munch called Victim Blaming & Retaliation: The Second Rape. Munch has been training law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and victim advocates extensively for 20 years. She has developed and delivered training on crimes of violence against women in the majority of the United States, Europe, and Asia for both civilian and military audiences. SPARTAN SKILLS CHALLENGE A Spartan Skills Challenge takes place April 21 from 9-11 a.m. at McKibben Physical Fitness Center (PFC), building 1160, 5785 Barkeley Ave. The cost is $5 for participants 18 and older and free for children Children must be signed in by a parent/guardian 18 or older and the parent/guardian must actively participate with the minor. The event is led by Spartan coaches. Participants can preregister by April 20 at 6 p.m. at McKibben PFC. US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PATROL EMPLOYEE INFORMATION DAY (FLYER)

12 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED (FLYER)

13 BLACK PANTHER MEET AND GREET AT THE EXCHANGE (FLYER)

14 CAREER SKILLS PROGRAM UPCOMING EVENTS (FLYERS) The Fort Carson Career Skills Program (CSP) offers opportunities for eligible transitioning service members to gain the knowledge, skills and abilities needed for successful careers after they transition from active duty. To be eligible for any CSP, transitioning service members must be on active duty and within 180 days of transitioning from service as of the class start date, anticipate fully honorable or under honorable conditions discharge and have approval of the first field grade commander in their chain to participate. Each program also has additional eligibility criteria. Interested transitioning service members are encouraged to attend the appropriate information session as indicated below. They can also visit the Career Skills Program Office (building 6236, rooms ) Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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16 CLUBS FOR KIDS (FLYER)

17 EACH SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM Applications for the Evans Army Community Hospital (EACH) Summer Youth Program will be available March 12 to April 16. The program is for youths who are military Family members between years old and interested in a career in health care. Applicants must have a DOD identification card and be current with immunizations. Tentative interview date is April 14 and participants will be selected and notified no later than April 24. Mandatory orientation dates are May from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, contact the American Red Cross at EACH at EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE The 2018 Easter Sunrise Service takes place April 1 at 7 a.m. at Founders Field. The event also includes an Easter breakfast and Easter egg hunt and is open to Soldiers, Family members and DOD civilians. For more information, call the Religious Support Office at

18 FORT CARSON TAX CENTER (FLYER)

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20 HELP FORT CARSON WIN A PROCAMPS SPORT CAMP (FLYER)

21 LEGO EVENT AT THE EXCHANGE (FLYER)

22 LENT AND EASTER SCHEDULE (FLYER)

23 LIGHT IT UP BLUE (FLYER) The eleventh annual World Autism Awareness Day is April 2, Fort Carson honors this day by changing all the lights to blue at the main gate (gate 1) and at the roundabout at Nelson and Harr Ave. Blue is the color that represents autism.

24 MAD SCIENCE ASSEMBLY AT THE EXCHANGE (FLYER)

25 MILITARY FAMILY CAMP AT YOUNG LIFE S TRAIL WEST (FLYER)

26 MILITARY KIDS MOVE (FLYER)

27 MILITARY SPOUSE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM (FLYER)

28 MILTAX FREE TAX SERVICES (FLYER)

29 MOVIE & GAME NIGHT (FLYER)

30 NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK (FLYER)

31 NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK 5K RUN/WALK (FLYER)

32 NERF EVENT AT THE EXCHANGE (FLYER)

33 PARENTS DRUG AWARENESS (FLYER)

34 PIKES PEAK THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER OPEN HOUSE (FLYER)

35 PIKES PEAK WORKFORCE CENTER SPRING JOB FAIRS (FLYER)

36 PRUSSMAN CHAPEL MARRIAGE MINISTRY BUILT TO LAST (FLYER)

37 SOLE PARENTING GROUP FAMILY FUN NIGHT Are you an Active Duty Sole Parent? Being a sole parent in the Military has unique challenges that can be difficult to navigate on your own. In the Sole Parenting group you'll connect with fellow Soldiers and community partners to help you to survive and thrive as a single parent. This is a special event on April in honor of Month of the Military Child for Active Duty sole parents and their children to gather for a family-friendly evening of activities. A light dinner and entertainment will be provided. Meet the family members of your new network and enjoy a night of fun. Call for more information.

38 SUPER HERO TRAINING AT THE EXCHANGE (FLYER) TRAVEL MEDICINE CLINIC (FLYER)

39 UNDERSTANDING STUDENT LOANS Want to better understand the student loan process, how to fill out the FAFSA Federal Student Aid application, or how to apply for grants? Join us at this special Month of the Military Child event on April 7 th from 10:00 a.m. to Noon at ACS. Register at

40 USO PATHFINDER PROGRAM FOR MILITARY SPOUSES (FLYER)

41 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR AN EPIC SUMMER OF SPORTS (FLYERS)

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44 WELCOME HOME WARRIOR FREE FAMILY RETREAT (FLYER)

45 WHITE HOUSE VA HOTLINE OPERATIONAL (FLYER)

46 WOMEN S VETERAN RETREAT (FLYER)

47 ZERO PERCENT STUDENT LOAN INTEREST RELIEF (FLYER)

48 5 LOVE LANGUAGES CLASS (FLYER) CHILD-PARENT-RELATIONSHIP CLASS (FLYER)

49 EFMP 101 (FLYER) Have questions about the EFMP program; what it can do for your Family; what conditions warrant an enrollment; or, how will impact your duty assignment? Attend EFMP 101 on Thursday, March 8 th at 10am. We know the system. We can help. FORT CARSON YARD SALES (FLYER)

50 INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM (IEP) BASICS WORKSHOP (FLYER)

51 NEW PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS (FLYER)

52 NEWCOMER S ORIENTATION (FLYER) New to Fort Carson? Been here a week, a month or a year let s get acquainted! Army Community Service hosts a Newcomer Orientation the second Monday of every month.

53 PREP PROGRAM (FLYER)

54 SOLE PARENTING GROUP (FLYER)

55 BE THERE PEER SUPPORT (FLYER)

56 CIVVIES (FLYER)

57 CTU PATRIOT SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY (FLYER)

58 EQUINE ASSISTED THERAPY GROUP FOR AD MILITARY, VETERANS AND THEIR SPOUSES (FLYER)

59 FIRST VISITOR FREE HOME SUPPORT PROGRAM (FLYER)

60 FREE PRESCHOOL AT FORT CARSON CPCD (FLYER)

61 FREE YOGA (FLYER)

62 HEALING HORSES FOR THE ARMED FORCES (FLYER)

63 HORSEMANSHIP FOR VETERANS AND ACTIVE DUTY (FLYER)

64 KINGDOM BUILDER S FAMILY LIFE CENTER (FLYERS)

65 MILE HIGH YOUTH CORPS SUMMER OF SERVICE YOUTH OPPORTUNITY (FLYER)

66 OPERATION TBI FREEDOM (FLYERS) Operation TBI Freedom a Colorado non-profit that is located in Colorado Springs and offers case management services throughout Colorado. Services provided include (but are not limited to): crisis management, employment/education training, psychosocial educational programming, assistance navigating complex benefits system, etc. For more information or apply for our assistance please call or us. Toll Free: (855) OTF@craighospital.org Facebook:

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68 POWER BREATH MEDITATION WORKSHOP FOR VETERANS (FLYER)

69 TAI CHI CLASSES (FLYER)

70 WOMEN S RESOURCE AGENCY OPENS FOUNTAIN LOCATION (FLYER) **This is for informational purposes only. Distribution of this information does not express nor imply endorsement by Fort Carson or the US Army. Private Organizations are not affiliated with Fort Carson or the US Army.