NEWS BRIEFS >>10-12-07

Base lake clean-up scheduled today
A base lake clean-up will be from 8:45 to 11 a.m. today. Participants will meet at the parking lot by the small lake across from Lakeside Shoppette. Trash pick-up and recycling will take place at both the small and large lakes. Safety is a big concern so please wear civilian clothing, boots and bring gloves. Those interested in volunteering may call 987-3681.


Welcome reception slated

The members of Holy Family Parish would like to welcome Chaplain, Lt. Col., Gary R. Breig to the Little Rock AFB community. Father Gary is not only our new priest, but he is also the new Wing Chaplain. Daily Mass is held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday through Friday and weekend Masses are at 5 p.m. Saturdays and 9:30 a.m. Sundays. A small welcome reception for Father Gary will be held at 10:30 a.m. Sunday in the chapel annex. Contact the chapel at 987-6014 with any questions.


Harvest festival scheduled

The base chapel will host a harvest festival, an alternative to “trick or treating” in a safe, fun environment, will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31 for ages 3-12. Come as your favorite Bible character or superhero, but come on out and have some fun! There will be lots of games, prizes, candy, hot dogs, snacks, etc. at the Thomas Community Activities Center, Bldg. 868.  For more information, please call 987-6014.


Class offered at Park University

Park University’s MG 271, principles of supervision class, meets from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Oct. 15 through Dec. 9. Today is the last day of registration. For more information call 987-8894 or 988-5624.


Spouses Club Thrift Shop Road Show

Join the Little Rock Air Force Base Spouses’ Club for a “Thrift Shop Road Show” honoring Thrift Shop Volunteers Thursday at the LRAFB Conference Center. All spouses of Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, Retiree and DoD employees are invited. The social begins at 6 p.m. and the function at 6:30 p.m. For more information and to RSVP please visit www.littlerockspouses.com or contact Rachel Kreps at 765-0316; RSVP is required by 5 p.m. Monday. Children’s playgroup will not be available for this event.


Assumption of Command today

The Assumption of Command is 1st Lt. Jake Schillinger to take over 373 TRS Det. 4. The presiding officer will be Maj. Henry Myers, 373rd TRS commander. The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. today in Bldg. 1222, Room 29.


Sign up for on-base college classes

Sign up now for Term II On-Base college classes. Classes for the eight week Oct – Dec 07 term are available in flexible formats: evenings, afternoons, lunchtime and weekends. Most classes meet twice a week. But some meet only one day per week such as Saturday or Tuesday. Classes are open to military, adult dependents and civilians. Visit the college offices at the Education Center, Bldg 840, Leadership Drive or call 987-3417 for more information.