The Pass It On is available online at: http://carson.armymwr.com/us/carson/programs/community-ne 9 NOVEMBER 2017 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: 719-526-4590 On Facebook: Fort Carson Army Community Service On Twitter: FortCarsonACS On the web: www.carson.army.mil/acs IMPORTANT HIGHLIGHT: CHILD SUPERVISION POLICY IN THIS ISSUE - BY DATE: (CLICK FOR DIRECT VIEW) AUGUST-DECEMBER FORT CARSON YOUTH CENTER FALL PROGRAMS 11-12, 17 NOV FLORISSANT FOSSIL BEDS ACTIVITIES 14 NOV CHILD PARENT RELATIONSHIP (C-P-R) CLASS 15 NOV EDUCATION CENTER OPEN HOUSE 15 NOV COUPLES: STAY CONNECTED WHEN LIVING APART 16 NOV EFMP FAMILY BOWLING NIGHT 18 NOV ORNAMENTS FOR SOLDIERS 18-19 NOV HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE 19 NOV PRUSSMAN CHAPEL FAMILY THANKSGIVING DINNER 23 NOV MOTHER PARKER S THANKSGIVING DINNER 23 NOV HOME-AWAY-FROM-HOME HOLIDAY 27 NOV NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH OBSERVANCE 30 NOV SOLE PARENTING GROUP 02 DEC MILITARY APPRECIATION GAME WITH DENVER NUGGETS 08 DEC 4ID 100 TH ANNIVERSARY BALL 09 DEC 5K JINGLE BELL FUN RUN 09 DEC BETHLEHEM BASH 10 DEC ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY 18-22 JAN POWER BREATH MEDITATION FOR VETERANS [Also In this issue] BE THERE PEER SUPPORT CAREER SKILLS PROGRAM CIVVIES FIRST VISITOR CAR SEAT PROGRAM FIVE LOVE LANGUAGES FREE PRESCHOOL FORT CARSON WEBSITE CHANGES GATE CLOSURES HEALING HORSES FOR THE ARMED FORCES HORSEMANSHIP FOR VETERANS/AD JOES SURVEY KINGDOM BUILDERS FAMILY LIFE CTR LOVED ONES PTSD SUPPORT GROUP NEW PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS NEWCOMER ORIENTATION NO DUI RESPONSE TEAM OPERATION TBI FREEDOM PASSPORT TO THE ARTS PETERSON AFB YARD SALES PREP MARRIAGE CLASS TRAVEL MEDICINE CLINIC TRY HOCKEY FREE VETERAN X GROUP VOLUNTEER VETERAN MENTORS
FORT CARSON CHILD SUPERVISION POLICY (FLYER) FORT CARSON WEBSITE CHANGES The Fort Carson website, www.carson.army.mil, has some new features and sections to keep the community informed of upcoming activities, classes and facility and gate closures. See the "Carson Calendar and More" tab at the top of the homepage for a community calendar listing, Family readiness group updates and a Community Information Exchange summary. The "News You Need to Know Now" section lists announcements provided by organizations across the installation on upcoming Fort Carson events, classes and services.
GATE CLOSURES Gates 6 and 19 will be closed Nov. 10 in observance of Veteran's Day. They will reopen for normal business Nov. 13. Normal business hours for Gates 6 and 19 are 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Visitor Control Center will remain open for normal business hours, 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., Nov. 10. The Directorate of Emergency Services will conduct routine maintenance on the vehicle barriers Nov. 11. The following gates will be closed to both inbound and outbound traffic during the following times: --Gate 20 will be closed 7-10 a.m. --Gate 5 roadway at the barrier will be closed 10 a.m. to noon. The housing areas will be accessible through Gate 5. Golf course and hospital access will be through Gate 1. Commercial vehicles going to the housing area just inside Gate 5 will be processed at Gate 5 during this time. --Gate 4 will be closed 1-4 p.m. These hours are approximate and may be adjusted slightly. Community members should plan to use the other gates for access to Fort Carson during these times. To see where these gates are located, visit http://www.carson.army.mil/des/sac/gate-vcc-locserv-hours.html. NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE November is National Native American Heritage Month, and a 4th Infantry Division and Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 4th Inf. Div., observance is scheduled for Nov. 27 at 3 p.m. at the Elkhorn Conference Center. This year s theme is Standing Together. The event will include a guest speaker and cultural demonstration.
BETHLEHEM BASH (FLYER)
EFMP FAMILY BOWLING NIGHT (FLYER)
FLORISSANT FOSSIL BEDS NATIONAL MONUMENT ACTIVITIES (FLYER)
LOVED ONES PTSD SUPPORT GROUP (FLYER)
MILITARY BASE APPRECIATION NIGHT WITH THE DENVER NUGGETS (FLYER)
POWER BREATH MEDITATION WORKSHOP FOR VETERANS (FLYER)
4 TH INFANTRY DIVISION 100 TH ANNIVERSARY BALL (FLYER)
5K JINGLE BELL FUN RUN (FLYER) Visit www.carson.armymwr.com for more information
ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY (FLYER)
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 101-104) Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
COUPLES: STAY CONNECTED WHEN LIVING APART (FLYER)
EDUCATION CENTER OPEN HOUSE The American Education Week Open House will take place Nov. 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fort Carson Education Center. This year's theme is "Army Continuing Education: Achieving Academic Excellence While Serving." The open house will feature local schools and a turkey raffle for Soldiers and spouses. Refreshments will be served. Stop by and speak with representatives from Pikes Peak Community College, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, National American University, University of Colorado-CS, Colorado State University-Pueblo, Webster, Colorado Christian University, and Colorado Technical College. The Education Center is located in building 1117; corner of Specker Avenue and Ellis Street, across the street from the USO.
FORT CARSON YOUTH CENTER FALL PROGRAM GUIDE (FLYER)
HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE The Fort Carson Conservation Law Enforcement Program will host the Colorado Hunters Education Course. The course will be held at the Cheyenne Mountain Shooting Complex. Course dates are Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants must attend both days and pass the Hunters Education exam to receive the Hunters Education certification. Registration is open through Nov. 18. There are a limited number of seats available. For more information or to register, visit https://register-ed.com/events/view/111395. JOES SURVEYS (FLYER)
MOTHER PARKER S 2 ND ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DINNER (FLYER)
NO DUI RESPONSE TEAM (FLYERS)
ORNAMENTS FOR SOLDIERS EVENT (FLYER)
PASSPORT TO THE ARTS (FLYER)
PRUSSMAN CHAPEL FAMILY THANKSGIVING DINNER (FLYER)
TRAVEL MEDICINE CLINIC (FLYER)
5 LOVE LANGUAGES CLASS (FLYER)
CHILD-PARENT-RELATIONSHIP CLASS (FLYER) FORT CARSON YARD SALES (FLYER)
NEW PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS (FLYER)
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.
PREP PROGRAM (FLYER)
SOLE PARENTING GROUP (FLYER)
BE THERE PEER SUPPORT (FLYER)
CIVVIES (FLYER)
FIRST VISITOR CAR SEAT PROGRAM (FLYER)
FIRST VISITOR FREE HOME SUPPORT PROGRAM (FLYER)
FREE PRESCHOOL AT FORT CARSON CPCD (FLYER)
FREE YOGA (FLYER)
HEALING HORSES FOR THE ARMED FORCES (FLYER)
HOME-AWAY-FROM-HOME HOLIDAY (FLYER)
HORSEMANSHIP FOR VETERANS AND ACTIVE DUTY (FLYER)
KINGDOM BUILDER S FAMILY LIFE CENTER (FLYERS)
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 email us. Toll Free: (855) 355-6824 Email: OTF@craighospital.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/operationtbifreedom
TRY HOCKEY FOR FREE (FLYER)
VETERAN X GROUP (FLYER)
VOLUNTEER VETERAN MENTORS NEEDED (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.