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                         November 2, 2001


  Community Notes

Free classes for foreign-born spouses
ACS is offering free classes to provide support for foreign-born spouses with information geared for a new life in the U.S. Classes cover: English as a second language, joining Army life and culture, educational resources, assistance with naturalization or visa applications and simply making friends.

Classes are held every second and fourth Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in bldg. 622. Upcoming classes are scheduled for Nov. 8 and 29. Registration is not required. For more information, please call 938-2519.

Arts and Crafts Fair cancelled
The West Point Women’s Club Arts and Crafts Fair scheduled for Saturday and Sunday at O’Neill High School has been cancelled.

Tickets on sale for Christmas show
ITR has limited seating tickets for two remaining performances for the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular.

The shows are Dec. 6 at 5 p.m. (bus departs West Point at 1 p.m.) and Dec. 12 at 8 p.m. (bus departs West Point at 4 p.m.)

Tickets can be purchased at ITR, bldg. 695. Call 938-3601 or 2401 for price or additional information.

BSF pavilion open weekends
Buffalo Soldier Pavilion will be open every weekend on a trial basis with a full service bar starting tonight. Friday openings are at 4:30 p.m.; Saturday openings are at 6 p.m.

AFTB Classes announced
The next set of Army Family Team Building Level 1 classes are Monday and Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the IVC, bldg. 2104. Learn more about military teams, customs, the chain of command, community resources, benefits, entitlements and compensations, as well as the impact of the mission on family life.

To find out more or to register to attend, call Sharon Kane at 938-3655.

Jazzercise classes
DCFA is now offering jazzercise classes four times weekly. Classes are Mondays and Wednesdays, 9-10 a.m. at the Youth Center; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the West Point Middle School gym. For more information or to register, call Monique Sanders at 446-2186.

Macy’s Thanksgiving parade
ITR will sponsor a trip to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade Nov. 22. The bus leaves at 6 a.m. and will return after the parade. Register now at the ITR office in bldg. 695.

Music teacher’s recital slated
The Hudson-Catskill District of the New York State Music Teacher’s Association will present a Music Teachers’ Recital Sunday at 3:30 p.m. at the Central Valley Methodist Church. Donations will be accepted for the MTA-Scholarship Fund. The event is open to the public. For more information, call Marjorie Schempf at (845) 534-2166.

Dinner scheduled
The annual dinner of the West Point Society in this area is set for Nov. 17 at the West Point Club starting at 7 p.m. Anyone interested in attending should contact Russ Vernon for details and ticket information at russellvernon@hotmail.com.

Leaf Blower Schedule
The schedule is subject to change at the last minute due to priorities, equipment or manpower shortages.

Monday Washington Road from gate to Trophy Point. If time allows - Lee (including Dunover) and Band

Tuesday Lusk, Central Apartments, Qtrs 25 – 35, Wilson Road, South Apts

Wednesday Merritt Road, 500 area, Gray Ghost, Stony Lonesome

Thursday Washington Road, Lee (including Dunover), Lusk, Band

Friday Make up day

Rake leaves to the curb placing them as close to curb as possible but not in the street or storm drains. Leaves can also be bagged in the biodegradable bags available at Self Help (not black or green bags).

No rocks, sticks or paper should be mixed into leaves. Sticks (branches) should be cut into 5’ lengths and bundled and tied with string. Bundles sticks should be placed at your trash collection point.

Ensure nothing blocks the truck’s access. Don’t park your car or allow children’s toys on the leaves.

There is no need to call DHPW. Leaves will be picked up as soon as time and resources allow.

Tribute to Veterans
The USMA Jazz Knights will present a concert in honor of all veterans Nov. 11 at 3 p.m. in the Eisenhower Hall Ballroom. The concert is free and open to the public. This performance will include a variety of big-band arrangements and patriotic classics.

Currently there is a 100 percent vehicle and photo ID check at the academy gates. Due to changing security requirements at West Point, it is suggested that those interested in attending contact the band’s hotline at (845)-938-2617 before leaving for the concert.

Sol Feinstone lecture announced
Dr. Harm de Blij will be the 29th Annual Sol Feinstone Lecture Series speaker when he addresses "The Meaning of Freedom" Wednesday at 7:45 p.m. in Robinson Auditorium.

The former professor has published more than 30 books and more than 100 articles and taught at Georgetown and Marshall Universities, the Colorado School of Mines, the University of Miami and Michigan State. He was also the geography editor on ABC’s "Good Morning America" for seven years and joined NBC News in 1996 as the geography analyst. His geography series, "The Power of Place" aired on PBS for several years.

The lecture is made possible by an endowment from Dr. Sol Feinstone to help young men and women become more aware of the American heritage of freedom. The lecture is free and open to the public. Attendees should be seated by 7:30 p.m.

La Leche League to meet
The Highland Falls La Leche League will meet Thursday, 6:45 p.m. at the Post Chapel offices in bldg. 692. The topic will be "Breast-feeding: Questions Mothers Ask." All women interested are invited. Babies and toddlers also welcome. Call Marie at 446-2766 for more information.

College registrations being taken
Registration is underway for the spring semester for students in the Master’s of Public Administration program offered by John Jay College at West Point.

At this time, applications for admission into the program are also being accepted. GREs are not required for admission.

Students should contact Diana Neff at the Army Education Center, 446-5959 or e-mail jjcwestpoint@yahoo.com.

Youth sports sign-ups underway
Registration for all Session III instructional programs started Thursday. A copy of a current physical and complete shot records are required. Registration is on-going for basketball, tennis, wrestling and ice skating. For more information, call 938-8897 or 3727.

Teen workforce prep class
Teens can learn how to land a job, focus on setting goals, prepare applications and resumes and learn interviewing and communication techniques in a program scheduled in November. Call Jim Bennett at 938-8379 for more information.

Stress management class
What is stress? How does stress affect me? Are there positive aspects to stress? How can I manage the stress in my life? Army Community Service can help you answer questions like these at their stress management classes, offered the first Wednesday of each month in the ACS conference room in bldg. 622. Call 938-4621/2519 for more information and class scheduled.

Employment briefing for spouses
The Army Community Service Employment Readiness Program will offer a briefing for military spouses that will allow them to find out about area employers, potential employment opportunities and application procedures while meeting key human resource representatives. The briefing is Nov. 28 from 2 to 2:30 p.m. in the ACS training room, bldg. 622. Registration is required so call 938-4621 to reserve a space.

Representatives that will be present include the West Point Civilian Personnel Advisory Center and Non-Appropriated Funds, Hotel Thayer and the Association of Graduates. Don’t forget to bring your resumes along.