12 NOVEMBER 2015 Pass it on ADVISORY: GATE CLOSURE UPDATE Gates 20 and 5 installation entry upgrades -Contractors will begin replacing hardware for the automated installation entry (AIE) upgrade at Gate 20 beginning Nov. 13 and Gate 5 beginning Nov. 15. Lane closures are expected to occur during these times, and customers should plan for delays at the gate. During the upgrades, the open/closed signs on the gate lane canopies will no longer be in operation. The Directorate of Emergency Services (DES) began updating the AIE system at the installation gates Nov. 2. The Visitor Control Center will begin issuing paper passes only for non-dod card holders starting Nov. 16. The AIE registration station will be upgraded starting Nov. 19. AIE passes issued by the VCC will expire no later than Feb. 6 as the old passes will not work with the new system. ADVISORY: MUSEUM CLOSURE The 4th Infantry Division Museum at Fort Carson will close Nov. 1 for approximately seven months of renovations. The Mountain Post Historical Center, which moved to its current location in 2011, will be completely redesigned with immersive exhibits to enhance visitors experiences to learn more about the Army, Fort Carson and the 4th Inf. Div. 1
ARMY EMERGENCY RELIEF FORT CARSON (FLYER) 2
ASYMCA BREAKFAST WITH SANTA FOR MILITARY FAMILIES (FLYER) 3
ASYMCA MILITARY FAMILY FIRST DINNER (FLYER) 4
BETHLEHEM BASH (FLYER) 5
BOOT CAMP FOR NEW DADS (FLYER) 6
CHAPLAIN FAMILY LIFE CENTER NOW OPEN (FLYER) 7
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CHILDREN S LITERACY CENTER FREE TUTORING (FLYER) 9
COMMISSARY TOUR HEALTHY SHOPPING CLASS (FLYER) 10
COMPANY COMMANDER AND FIRST SERGEANT SPOUSE COURSE (FLYER) 11
CRESTED BUTTE SKI & SNOWBOARD WEEKEND (FLYER) 12
CROSS COUNTRY SKI & SNOWSHOE TRIPS (FLYER) 13
EXCHANGE RIBBON CUTTING The Fort Carson Exchange will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. Nov. 13 with special deals running through Nov. 15. The Exchange is unveiling a new look from a $3 million update that gives the main Exchange a more customer-friendly layout, updated product lines, new flooring, paint, fixtures and more. A special BE FIT section is stocked with name brand athletic wear for men and women. The Power Zone pops with modern fixtures and interactive displays. Military shoppers will see numerous name-brand "concept shops" throughout the store. The 107,000- square-foot Fort Carson Exchange main store was built in 1997 and was expanded in 2012. FESTIVAL IN THE COMMUNITY (FLYER) 14
FORT CARSON SNOW DAY (FLYER) 15
FORT CARSON VETERINARY CENTER OPEN HOUSE (FLYER) 16
FREE MOVIE SCHEDULE NOVEMBER (FLYER) 17
FREE PRESCHOOL (FLYER) Several spots still open on Fort Carson, call today to see if your family meets one of the many eligibility requirements. Some eligibility factors are non-financial related. 18
GOT YOUR BACK 5K RUCKSACK MARCH (FLYER) 19
HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES FROM THE RELIGIOUS SUPPORT OFFICE (FLYER) 20
HOLIDAY BAZAAR FROM THE MOUNTAIN POST SPOUSES CLUB (FLYER) 21
HOLIDAY MEALS FOR MILITARY (FLYER) FREE on a first registered basis for Deployed, Wounded and Active Duty E1-E6. 22
HOME AWAY FROM HOME HOLIDAY (FLYER) 23
HOMEBUYING WORKSHOP (FLYER) 24
ICE CLIMBING TRIPS (FLYER) 25
KWANZAA CELEBRATION (FLYER) 26
LITURGICAL SERVICE Provider Chapel offers Protestant liturgical service Nov. 29 at 9 a.m. at Provider Chapel, at Barkeley Avenue and Ellis Street, building 1350. For more information, contact Capt. Kimberly Hall, chaplain, at Kimberly.hall3.mil@mail.mil. LIVING NATIVITY (FLYER) 27
MILITARY CAREGIVER PEER FORUM (FLYER) 28
MILITARY CHILD OF THE YEAR (FLYER) Nominate your Military Child of the Year! 29
MILITARY FAMILY APPRECIATION MONTH (FLYERS) 30
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MINI JOB FAIR A mini job fair for transitioning Soldiers, veterans and spouses takes place Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Program (SFL- TAP) center, building 6237, 1626 Elwell Street. To sign up, visit the center or call 526-1001/1002/6465. MOUNTAIN CLIMBING TRIPS (FLYER) 32
MYVA VETERANS TOWN HALL (FLYER) 33
PRECISION RIFLE MATCH (FLYER) 34
PRESEASON BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT (FLYER) 35
SEASONAL FLU VACCINATIONS (FLYER) 36
SKI & SNOWBOARD TUNING WORKSHOP (FLYER) 37
SNOWBOARD TRIPS (FLYER) 38
THANKSGIVING SERVICE An Ecumenical Thanksgiving service takes place Nov. 25 at 9:30 a.m. at Soldiers Memorial Chapel. TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (TBI) BACK TO BASIC CLASSES (FLYER) 39
TRICARE PHARMACY CHANGES (FLYER) 40
TRX (FLYER) 41
TURKEY TROT (FLYER) 42
USO HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA (FLYER) USO JINGLE BELL ROCK (FLYER) 43
USO THANKSGIVING DINNER (FLYER) **This e-mail 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. 44