Friday, May 13, 2011

BRIEFS >> 11-4-11




NATIONWIDE EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM TEST SET FOR WEDNESDAY

The first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System, will take place at 1 p.m. Wednesday. The purpose of the test is to assess the reliability and effectiveness of the system in alerting the public. The test will last approximately three minutes and will be transmitted throughout the country.

NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH RECOGNITION DINNER NOV. 14

The 19th Airlift Wing is hosting a Native American Heritage month recognition dinner 5 p.m., Nov. 14, at Hangar 1080. Dinner includes grilled flank steak and fish served with squash, corn and bean soup, fresh fry bread, with huu’t or pumpkin pie for dessert. Cost $18. For more information call Master Sgt. Christopher Chambers 987-8971 or Staff Sgt. Cassandra Smith 987-2035.

19TH MEDICAL GROUP CLOSURES

The 19th Medical Group will be closed Nov. 11 in honor of Veteran’s day. The clinic will also close at 12 p.m. Nov. 17, and from 9:45 a.m. Nov. 23 – 27, and will re-open at 7:30 a.m. Nov. 28.

PHARMACY RENOVATION COMPLETE

The 19th Medical Group’s pharmacy renovation is complete. The refill pharmacy returned to its previous location near the clinic’s main entrance on the northeast side. In addition to the relocation, the renovation allows the pharmacy to process refills on controlled substances. The hours of operation have not changed. Patients picking up refills that were called into the automated system do not need to take a number, just simply approach the refill pharmacy counter for service.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR THIS WEEKEND

Jump start your holiday shopping at the Little Rock Spouses Club’s annual craft bazaar 4-8 p.m., today, and 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., tomorrow, at the old Jacksonville Walmart (Memphis Flea Market building).

MARINE BIRTHDAY BALL WEDNESDAY

Marines will have their 236th Marine Corps birthday ball on Wednesday at 6 p.m. It will be held at the Doubletree Hotel in Little Rock. Tickets are $40 per person and are limited. Col. Mike Minihan, 19th Airlift Wing commander, will be the guest speaker. For more information, contact either Sgt. Bales at 987-1872 or Gunnery Sgt. Mancini at 987-1730.

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