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Santa at museum
December 6, 2012

The Hill Aerospace Museum will be featuring "Santa Claus" and his Elf on Saturday, Dec. 15, 10 a.m. to noon. Santa will be taking requests from kids and handing them edible treats and a museum pin. Santa will be located inside the museum near one of the airplanes. Please see the receptionist at the front desk for location. Remember to bring your cameras so you can take some memorable pictures.



Christmas Cantata
December 6, 2012

Hill AFB Unity Chapel Choir will present a Christmas Cantata on Sunday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m., at the chapel.



Turkey Trott 5K Fun Run or Walk on Nov. 15
November 15, 2012

The Hill AFB Health and Wellness Center, Civilian Health Promotion Service and the Warrior Fitness Center have sponsored a "Turkey Trott" 5K Fun Run/Walk for the Great American Smokeout. This year the Turkey Trott will be on the Smokout day - Nov. 15 , noon to 1 p.m. Registration will be at the Warrior Fitness Center. The first 100 to sign up will receive a beanie, and there will be a prize for the first place male and female winners.



Toys for Tots boxes at Exchange
November 15, 2012

Four boxes have been placed at Hill Air Force Base in various AAFES sites for the Marines Toys for Tots Program. Prime donation times are from now through Dec. 1. Toys will be accepted until Dec. 15 but must be stored until next year for dispersal after Dec. 1.

Toys must be new, unwrapped and may cost $30 or below that amount.

Organizers are also asking Facebook patrons to visit www.facebook.com/foodinsurance and post a like so that Toys for Tots can receive $1 per like.

National Emergency Food has indicated they will support the holiday program in exchange for visitors to their Facebook page.



Foreign exchange host family sought
November 15, 2012

A current foreign exchange host dad at Hill Air Force Base is being transferred to Korea. This transfer was given as a late notice. The family has four small children and with the dad away they feel that the student would benefit much more by having a host mom and dad available in a family to give the girl the best experience.

Any interested family should live within the boundaries of Northridge High School.

Interested families can call Ginger Smith, community representative, at 801-472-6193 or email grandmagingerhosting@comcast.net.



Volunteers needed for AEF Retreat
November 15, 2012

The next AEF Retreat will be Nov. 30-Dec. 2 at Wolf Creek. Registration and information is being conducted through the Base Chapel.

These retreats are not possible without the help of volunteers.

Volunteer shifts available:

Thursday, Nov. 29/1 p.m. -2 p.m. (5-10 volunteers needed) - Base Chapel loading truck

Friday, Nov. 30/5 p.m. 8 p.m. (3-4 volunteers) - Wolf Creek Lodge

Saturday, Dec. 1/6:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (10-12 volunteers) - Snowcrest Junior High School

Sunday, Dec. 2/9:30 a.m.-noon (3-4 volunteers) - Wolf Creek Lodge

There will be no overnight lodging for volunteers due to financial restraints.

If volunteers want to work the retreat there is a one-hour training at the Youth Center required. Available times for training are:

Nov. 26, 11 a.m.-noon and 4 p.m.-5 p.m.

Nov. 27, 11 a.m.-noon and 4 p.m.-5 p.m.

Nov. 28, 11 a.m.-noon and 4 p.m.-5 p.m.

For more information, please contact Collette Geiss, Community Readiness technician, at 801-775-6832.



Defensive driving courses available to help motorists
November 15, 2012

The Utah Safety Council is offering four-hour defensive driving courses for individuals in the Ogden area. Courses are held throughout each month, at its location at Weber State University in Ogden. The course will be held at the Shepherd Union Building in Room 316 on Saturday, Nov. 17 from 8 a.m. to noon and in Room 321 on Tuesday, Nov. 13 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The four-hour course consists of classroom instruction and focuses on collision prevention, driving confidence, awareness of hazards and improving driving skills.

Drivers may complete the course for a 50-point reduction from their Utah driving record, once every three years. Individuals 55 years of age and older, may qualify for insurance discounts after completing the course. This course also satisfies requirements for emergency vehicle violations, also known as the Slow Down, Move Over law.

Registration is $40 per person, or $10 for those age 55 and over that are only seeking a reduction in their insurance rate. For additional information or to register, please contact the Utah Safety Council at 800-933-5943 or visit www.utahsafetycouncil.org.



Wedding gowns for military brides Nov. 6-24
November 15, 2012

Brides Across America, Operation Wedding Gown, will salute our troops and honor our heroes this November while making dreams come true for military brides. As part of Brides Across America's commitment to support our troops and veterans, the nonprofit organization will host its sixth annual bridal gown giveaway at salons nationwide. From coast to coast, bridal salons are honoring veterans by giving away free wedding gowns as a thank you for their service to this country. Events are taking place Nov. 6-24. To date, Brides Across America has donated over 8,000 wedding gowns from prominent designers.

In order to qualify, brides or their fiancés must be serving in the military; either currently deployed or deployed within the last five years to Iraq, Afghanistan, Bahrain, Libya or Japan. Identification and deployment papers must be presented at the event to qualify. For military brides who are interested in more information, please visit www.bridesacrossamerica.com on how to qualify. Brides must pre-register for the event by logging on to Brides Across America's website.

Many military brides find it difficult to plan their dream wedding due to deployment, injury or economic circumstances. Brides Across America founder, Heidi Janson, wants to continue making dreams come true. "My goal is to make sure we don't forget all the servicemen and women overseas fighting for our freedom. It is imperative at this point for Brides Across America to continue growing and make a bigger difference by gaining more support from bridal salons and designers."



Education Fair at Viridian Event Center
November 15, 2012

A Utah National Guard Military Education Fair will be held at the Viridian Event Center, 8030 S. 1825 West, in West Jordan on Nov. 28, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.

All military branches and veterans are welcome to attend. This one-of-a-kind education fair will be packed full of knowledge and free workshops to learn more about education and military education benefits.

Services provided include education guidance and career guidance. Free workshops include the following topics: tuition assistance, veteran benefits, MYCAA, and scholarships.

For attendance information go to the web site at http://utngedfair.eventbrite.com.



Gen. Henry H. Arnold Educational Grants
November 15, 2012

General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant: Since its inception in 1942, the Air Force Aid Society has been committed to helping Air Force members and their families realize their academic goals.

The centerpiece of the society's education initiatives is the General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant Program which provides grants to selected sons and daughters of active duty, Title 10 AGR/Reservist, Title 32 AGR performing full-time active duty, retired or deceased Air Force members, spouses of active duty members, and surviving spouses of active duty or retired Air Force members enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student with a minimum GPA of 2.0.

Applications will be accepted November 2012 through March 2013 at www.afas.org.