The commissary will close early at 5 p.m. July 4 in observance of Independence Day. The store will be open as usual for early bird shopping from 7 to 9 a.m. and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Vehicles entering Fort Riley, regardless of whether or not they have Defense Department decals, may be subject to search. In order to ensure the safety of the installation, its employees, residents and visitors, guards at the gates may search vehicles for unregistered firearms, drugs, explosives and other suspicious items. Guards also may detain drivers suspected of being impaired by drugs or alcohol until the military or Department of the Army police arrive.
The Riley Ride program provides transportation for Soldiers and Families to and from the Aggieville business district on Friday and Saturday nights between 10 p.m. and 3 a.m. Passengers can catch the bus at one of nine stops on post and will be dropped off at 12th and Moro streets in Manhattan.
Rides cost $2.50 each way, and $10 or $5 punch cards are available for purchase at Information, Ticketing and Registration in Building 6918 on Custer Hill. Cards also may be purchased with cash on the bus.
Call 239-3040 for more information.
The Bugle Call is a monthly publication from Army Community Service designed to inform Family Readiness Group leaders about events on post and information regarding Soldiers and Families. The newsletter is available at www.riley.army.mil. To submit an item to the newsletter, contact Mark Musleh at 239-9435 or mark.musleh@conus.army.mil.
A free hiring event for veterans, personnel who are transitioning from active duty, Reserves, Guard and military spouses presented will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 23 at Uptown Theater, 3700 Broadway St., in Kansas City. For more info or to register as a jobseeker, visit www.recruitmilitary.com.
As of July 1, the $2K Referral Bonus Program was suspended. Referrals submitted after that date will not qualify for the referral bonus. All referrals submitted prior to July 1 must enlist into the Army or Army Reserve no later than Sept. 30 in order for the sponsor to qualify for the referral bonus.
The Army Referral System - Sergeant Major of the Army Recruiting Team is still available for sponsors to support the recruiting effort. Referrals submitted after July 1 that result in an enlistment in the Army or Army Reserve, will qualify sponsors to receive the SMA coin and certificate, but no monetary payments. Future Soldiers will continue to submit all referrals through ARS-SMART in order to qualify for advanced promotion.
The Barton Community College Center for Adult Education will start a new GED class at Fort Riley in July.
Orientation for the class is set for July 7 and 9 with classes beginning July 14. Students can enroll in the class through Barton’s Fort Riley Office, Building 215, Room 105. To enroll, students need to have their driver’s license and Social Security card. Minors need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
For more information, call or visit Barton’s Fort Riley Office, 785-784-6606, or contact Luke Seitz at 620-786-7562 or seitzl@bartonccc.edu.
Hospital and clinics
Irwin Army Community Hospital: 239-DOCS (3627)
Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
Online: http://iach.amedd.army.mil
Caldwell Clinic: 239-9770
Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, to include some training holidays
Closed weekends and federal holidays
Aviation Clinic: 240-1125
Open only to active duty Soldiers
Hours: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday; sick call 7 to 8 a.m. Monday-Friday
Closed training holidays, weekends and federal holidays
Consolidated Troop Medical Clinic: 239-4411
Open only to active duty Soldiers
Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday
Closed training holidays, weekends and Federal holidays
Soldier Readiness Processing Clinic: 239-4285
Open only to active duty Soldiers
Hours: 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday
Closed training holidays, weekends and Federal holidays
Pharmacies
Main Pharmacy: 239-7619
Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday, including training holidays
Closed weekends and federal holidays
Post Exchange Pharmacy: 240-7979
Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday, including training holidays
Closed weekends and Federal holidays
CTMC Pharmacy: 239-1600
Open only to active duty Soldiers
Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday–Friday
Closed from noon to 1 p.m. for lunch Monday-Friday, training holidays, weekends and federal holidays
Refill Line: 239-7427
Mail order express scripts: 866-363-8667
Online: www.express-scripts.com/TRICARE
Additional Information
Nurse Advice Line: 239-3627, option 4
July is National Make a Difference to Children Month, and Fort Riley’s Exceptional Family Member Program is planning a slew of activities and events. EFMP is calling it the “Army Strong with Special Needs” campaign. As part of the month, EFMP will host a summer camp July 6 at Rock Springs that will include ecological education, archery, horseback riding, canoeing and swimming. Call 239-9435 for more information on this event and others.
Are you having a difficult time cracking the code of RESUMIX?
The Employment Readiness Program will host a workshop from 4 to 7 p.m. July 9 designed to help military Family members understand the RESUMIX system and provide help in writing resumes for positions within the local community. The free workshop will be at the Civilian Personnel Advisory Center, Building 319 on Main Post. Register by June 25 by calling 239-9435.
The Family Advocacy Program and American Red Cross will be hosting a workshop from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on July 10 at the ACS Annex. The workshop is titled “Keep your child safe at home and in the community.” The event is free and free on-site child care will be provided with advance registration. To register, call 239-9435.
Join the Fort Riley Library staff for fun in the sun and watermelon from 1 to 3 p.m. July 11 at the library. Water slides and sprinklers will be available to keep patrons cool. Call 239-5305 for more information.
USO Fort Riley is sponsoring a free Family Fun Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 11 at the youth soccer fields on post, thanks to a 2009 Minnie Grant from Disney.
The event is free and open to servicemembers and Families of all ages and will include music, games, prizes, inflatables and water balloon dodge ball. The Fort Riley Fire Department plans to showcase some of its equipment and the Garrison Safety Office is scheduled to bring out its Seat Belt Convincer. DARE officers will make an appearance as well, along with Willie the Wildcat.
Free food and drinks will be served, but attendees are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs or blankets.
Volunteers are being sought to help with the event, as well. For more information, visit www.uso.org/fortriley or e-mail usofortriley@gmail.com.
The Exceptional Family Member Program will host a support group July 28 for Families to meet others in their situation. Participants will be encouraged to share their needs and learn how EFMP can help them. The meeting will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Army Community Service, Building 7264. For more information, call 239-9435.
Join the Family Advocacy Program from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 20 at Army Community Service, Building 7264 for the Stress Management and Parenting Workshop. This workshop will help parents identify their sources of stress, discover skills to reduce stress and help them regain harmony with their children. Registration is free, and child care and refreshments will be provided. For more information, call 239-9435.
The July Hearts Apart event, for spouses of deployed Soldiers or those on unaccompanied tours, will be a trip to the Junction City Generals game July 25. The JC Military Affairs Council will provide a picnic dinner at 5:30 p.m. at the pavilion outside of Rathert Stadium. The game will begin at 7 p.m. Register by July 20 by calling 239-9435, or e-mail rile.dmwracs@conus.army.mil.
Riley Bear is turning 3 and wants everyone at Fort Riley to help him celebrate. The fun will take place behind Riley’s Conference Center from 1 to 4 p.m. July 25. Games for kids (including water games), dancing, birthday cake and a bouncer will be part of the party. Everyone is welcome at this free event. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Call 239-4983 for more information.
Mark July 4 on the calendar for a traditional Fourth of July picnic at Custer Hill Pool. Hotdogs, chips, watermelon and drinks will be served. The fun will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and include a sidewalk chalk drawing contest, hula hoop contest and watermelon seed contest. The cost is $5 per Family and $2.50 for single Soldiers.
Call 239-9441 for more information.
Registration for the 10-5-2 Prairie Run is open and will continue through 6 p.m. July 24 for the July 25 run. The cost is $12 for those who register before July $10. After July 10, it is $15. The entry fee includes a T-shirt. Active duty Soldiers who register for the 10-mile race won’t pay fees. No registrations will be taken the day of the event. The event is open to military and civilian runners and will start and end at King Field House. The 10 mile race is a qualifying event for Soldier to run the 10-Miler in Washington, D.C. later this year. For more information, call 239-3868.
Join Youth Sports and Fitness this summer for canoeing at Milford Lake. Youth in grades three through five will hit the water July 22 and can register from July 1-17. The trip will run from 8 to 11 a.m. Parents can register their children at Child, Youth and School Services Central Registration, or call 239-9223 for more information.
The Exceptional Family Member Program will host a day of activities from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. July 6 at the Rock Springs 4-H Center. The event is open to kids ages 6 and up. Bring your swim suits and good walking shoes; activities will include archery, canoeing, horseback riding and swimming. Parents are responsible for transportation. Please RSVP by June 15 to 239-9435.
The state of Kansas elk applications are now available online at https://www4.wildlifelicense.com/ks/start.php. The state is only accepting applications electronically this year through July 10. If you do not have Internet access you may call the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks’ Pratt Office at 620-672-5911, and they will take your information over the phone.
Spend July 11 kayaking and the evening camping at Milford Lake. Evening activities will include dutch oven cooking, smores and star gazing. Camping will be primitive. Tents, lights and other basic equipment will be provided. Just bring yourself and your personal items. Cost is $45. Call 239-2363 for more information.
The Exceptional Family Member Program is partnering with the Junction City Rodeo and JC Optimist Club to present the Junction City Special Needs Rodeo July 18. This event is open to all military children and surrounding community members who have a child with special needs.
This fun-filled day will include steer roping, hand-rocked bareback riding and bull riding, arena rides with rodeo queen candidates, horse and amp, and buggy carousel rides. Each child will be escorted one-on-one to each event by a real cowboy or cowgirl.
The festivities will begin at 10 a.m. at the Junction City 4-H Center on Spring Valley Road and is open to children 4 years and older. The event is free. RSVP by July 8 by calling 239-9435.
SKIES swimming lessons will be offered from July 13-17 at Eyster Pool. Classes will be instructed by American Red Cross instructors. Parents can register their children at Child, Youth and School Services Central Registration Office. Call 239-9441 for specific class times.
Beginning July 15, three month pool passes will be on sale for the following prices.
E-1 to E-4 – $50 for Family; $20 for single
E-5 to E-8 – $70 for Family; $35 for single
E-9 and above – $90 for Family; $55 for single.
Purchase three quarterly passes and receive three months free.
Visit www.riley.army.mil/AreaInfo/ for links to attractions and events in the Central Flint Hills Region.
Abilene
Event: National Day of the Cowboy Celebration
When: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. July 25
Where: Old Abilene Town
For more information, visit www.heritagecenterdk.com
Event: “Rumors”
When: July 10-19
Where: Great Plains Theatre
Four couples arrive at the townhouse of a deputy New York City mayor and his wife to attend a party celebrating their tenth wedding anniversary. However, the four couples soon discover that there are no servants, the hostess is missing and the deputy mayor has shot himself in the head (it’s only a flesh wound). For more information, call 888-222-4574 or visit www.greatplainstheatre.com.
Junction City
Event: JC Generals games
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Rathert Stadium, 13th and Calhoun streets
July 3 – Wichita Sluggers
July 9 – Chillicothe Mudcats
July 10-11 – Newton Rebels
July 15 – St. Joseph Mustangs
Event: Concert in the Park
When: 7:30 p.m. July 10
Where: Heritage Park, Sixth and Washington streets
Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets to this free concert featuring The Haymakers. For more information, call 785-762-2581.
Event: Car races
When: 5 p.m. Friday nights
Where: Whiskey Lake Raceway, 301 Racetrack Road, Exit 301 off of I-70.
Gates open at 5 p.m., races start at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 785-238-2300 or visit www.whiskeylakeraceway.com.
Event: Farmer’s Market
When: 7 a.m. to noon on Saturdays
Where: 700 block of N. Jefferson Street
Find fresh vegetables, crafts at more. The Farmer’s Market runs through Oct. 31.
Manhattan
Event: “Brush with Life: A Watercolor Celebration”
When: through July 18
Where: Manhattan Arts Center, 1520 Poyntz Ave.
This yearly exhibit from Manhattan area artists includes landscape, still life and floral paintings. For more information, call 785-537-4420.
Event: Westloop Lawn Chair Movie Series
When: dusk, July 24
Where: Westloop, 1010 Westloop Plaza
Bring your Family and lawn chairs for a fun, free showing of “Charlotte’s Web.” For more information, call 785-313-5667.
Wamego
Event: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
When: July 10 through July 26
Where: The Columbian Theatre, 521 Lincoln Ave.
The story is based on the Biblical story of Joseph, found in the book of Genesis. For more information, call 785-456-2029 or visit www.columbiantheatre.com.
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