Thursday, August 30, 2007

NEWS BRIEFS >> 08/29/07

Express shopping available

Early Bird Express Shopping is available at the commissary from 6:30 to 9 a.m. Tuesday through Friday. Shoppers may buy 20 items or less for the convenience of shoppers who just need to pick up a few items. Regular shopping starts at 9 a.m.


Volunteers needed

The Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Committee is looking for volunteers for a Sept. 8 clean-up day. Volunteers should meet at Galloway Park at 8 a.m. Clean-up sites include the Sunny Side Addition, parts of Pike, North, Pulaski and Central avenues, the north section of Roosevelt and areas of Galloway Circle. Contact Theresa Waston at 982-0026.


College fair set

A major outdoor event is scheduled for the Base Library walkway on Thursday, Sept. 13. Stop by between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and meet with college representatives from Harding University, Pulaski Technical College, University of Arkansas — Little Rock, Arkansas State University — Jonesboro, American Military University, Columbia Southern University, Grantham University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Park University, Southern Illinois University, Webster University, Arkansas State University — Beebe and University of Arkansas — Fayetteville. Several of the universities are members of the AF’s new ABC (Associates to Bachelors) Program. Everyone is invited. In case of rain the event will move to the Thomas Community Activity Center ballroom. For details call 987-6817.


CaRE begins soon

Catholic Religious Education will start Sept 9. Registration for CaRE has begun. Those interested in registering can do so after Mass or by stopping at the Chapel. CaRE is held in the Chapel Basement from 8-9:15 a.m. Sundays. Confirmation registration will be held from 8-9:15 a.m. Sundays in the Chapel Conference Room. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays in the Chapel Annex. RCIA will start on Sept. 5. RCIA is for any adult, who is interested in becoming Catholic, any adult who needs to receive sacraments or any adult who is interested in learning more about their Faith. Please call and leave your name and phone number with the chapel staff. For any questions, please call 987-6014 and ask for Anita Urban the Religious Education Coordinator.


Base sign, flyer, banner guidance

The 314th Mission Support Group commander must approve all signs, flyers and banners posted anywhere on Little Rock Air Force Base. This includes advertisements for yard sales, community and unit activities and group functions. Written requests should be routed through the 314 MSG/CC prior to placement on the installation. Banners can not be placed on pre-existing supports such as trees, light posts or fence posts. The policy applies to base housing areas as well. Contact 1st Lt. Steven Fletcher at 987-8314 for more information.

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