Correction: In the Aug. 27 1st Infantry Division Post Elizabeth Henkemeyer was listed in a story, “Working at IACH has become Family affairs for many employees” as being a practical nurse. Her actual title is emergency department board certified family nurse practitioner. Also, the Henkemeyers said they didn’t get to see their Families much because of Marco’s 23-year Air Force career not Army.
Reach out. Talk. Listen. Help prevent suicide. Asking for help when you need it is a sign of strength. Listening to a friend in need and getting them the help they need is a sign of strength. Suicide affects us all and prevention is an all-hands effort all the time. If you or someone you know needs help, call 1-800-273-TALK.
Fort Riley’s annual Customer Service Assessment is available online at www.mymilitaryvoice.org until Sept. 26. The assessment collects feedback from leaders, Soldiers, Family members, civilians, retirees and veterans on the delivery of garrison services.
Since Aug. 23, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began a survey in the Sherman Heights area located just north Colyer Manor. Residents may see teams and vehicles related to this project in the area. The project is expected to last three months. In the past, the Sherman Heights was used for training. Because of this, the Corps of Engineers conducts routine surveys for old munitions to ensure that the area remains safe. During this period residents should observe any safety barriers put in place and refrain from entering the work area. For more information, call 785-717-2255.
The next Sgt. Audie Murphy Club meeting is at noon Sept. 14 at Building 7856 on Drum Street. The next SAMC board is Sept. 24 at Building 580. All packets must be completed and turned into the Division command sergeant major’s office by Ssept. 16. Board packet requirements are on the Fort Riley website under the Sgt. Audie Murphy Club link.
The Housing Services Office will host a free Home Buying Seminar from 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 15 at Riley’s Conference Center. If you want to buy a house now or in five years, come learn about the process from area professionals. Reserve your spot today by calling 785-239-3525.
The Directorate of Public Works is having its annual organization day with a picnic and award ceremony for employees and their Families Sept. 10. Minimal staffing will be maintained from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. so that critical functions remain operational.
The U.S. Army Garrison Public Affairs Office at Fort Riley has posters for National POW/MIA Recognition Day, which will be observed Sept. 17. Those wishing to pick up a poster for use in an office building may do so at any time. The PAO office is located Building 405, Pershing Court.
For more events coming up at Fort Riley, visit www.facebook.com/FortRiley and click the Notes tab. You don’t have to be a registered Facebook user to view this page.
A Fort Riley Community Victory Garden monthly meeting is will be at 6 p.m. Sept. 7 at the Post Exchange food court. All residents of Fort Riley, interested in planting their own homegrown vegetables are invited to attend. Plots 20 by 20 feet are available now for fall gardening.
New to gardening? Help is available from our garden adviser.
For more information or to signed up for a garden plot, e-mail ft.riley_community_garden@yahoo.com, or visit http://rileypicerne.com and click on the “Community Garden” link on the right side of the web page.
Catholic Religious Education classes begin Sept. 12. Most classes for Kindergarten through high school will be from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. every Sunday at Morris Hill Chapel. This includes sacramental preparation for children and teens – baptism, Eucharist, confirmation – and ongoing faith formation.
RCIA: Rite of Christian Initiation is for adults interested in becoming Catholic or in learning more about the Catholic faith and way of life.
The schedule at Fort Riley is flexible to meet the needs of Soldiers and their Families. This group meets Sunday mornings and other scheduled times to meet Soldier needs.
Catholic Youth Ministry: Middle and High School students are invited to message and mission: an opportunity to grow as disciples of Jesus through community service, fun activities and ministry.
Baptism Preparation for Parents and Godparents: classes meets once a month as needed.
For more information on all these opportunities and registration, contact Roxanne Martinez at 785-240-1443.
The Resilient Spouse Academy will take place Sept. 13 to 17 and Oct. 18 to 22. This is a five-day training and will take place at the ACS Annex, 1020 Huebner Rd. Child care is available, and if you have children in school CDC will make arrangements to pick your child up from school if you attend this training.
The training includes ASIST suicide prevention (16 hours), Master Resilience (8 hours), response to violence (2 hours) and financial readiness training (14 hours). If you are interested in this training, or have questions contact the Deployment and Mobilization Family Readiness Program at 785-239-9435 or e-mail rile.dmwracs@conus.army.mil.
The Historical and Archaeological Society of Fort Riley needs volunteers to help bake 2,000 apple pies for the upcoming Fall Apple Day. Pies will be made Sept. 13 to 17. Contact Denine McCardell to sign up to volunteer as an individual or as a group, at 785-784-2262 and e-mail mccardellfive@hotmail.com.
The USO will host No Dough Dinners from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 14 and Sept. 30 at Building 7856 on Drum Street on Custer Hill. The dinner is free and open to all servicemembers on active status and their Families.
The annual Fall Apple Day will be Sept. 18 on Artillery Parade Field. Volunteers will be making apple pies available for sale. The Historical and Archaeological Society of Fort Riley will be accepting pre-orders for apple pies through Sept. 12. Contact Sherril Rawlinson at 702-769-4384 or e-mail sherril.rawlinson@gmail.com.
The commissary will have a Case Lot Sale Sept. 24 to 25. The commissary is located in Building 2310 on Trooper Drive. For more information, visit www.commissaries.com or call 785-239-6621.
Kansas City Chiefs Football – Monday Night Football makes its long-awaited return to Kansas City as the Chiefs officially celebrate the grand opening of the New Arrowhead with a national primetime audience at 9:15 pm Sep 13 vs. the San Diego Chargers. Limited tickets are available for the following home games:
Sept. 26 San Francisco 49ers, noon
Oct. 24 Jacksonville Jaguars, noon
Oct. 31 Buffalo Bills, noon
Nov. 21 Arizona Cardinals, noon
Dec. 5 Denver Broncos, noon
Dec. 26 Tennessee Titans, noon
Jan. 2 Oakland Raiders, noon
For more information, call 785-239-5614 or 785-239-4415.
Fort Riley will provide a free Fort Riley Hunting Access Permit weekend for all individuals Sept. 4 to 6, to coincide with the opening weekend of dove season and the Labor Day holiday.
Individuals hunting this season at Fort Riley will still be required to have all state license and permit requirements met.
For information on hunting at Fort Riley, visit the Directorate of Public Works Environmental Office at Building 407, Pershing Ct., on Main Post.
The Fort Riley Outdoorsmen Group will sponsor its first dove hunt in conjunction with the free Fort Riley Hunting Access Permit Weekend Sept. 4.
More details will be available over the next several weeks. For up-to-date information on the FROG Dove Hunt, visit the Outdoor Recreation Center, Building 9011,near Camp Forstyth, or the Directorate of Public Works, Environmental Office, Building 407, Pershing Ct., on Main Post.
The Custer Hill Golf Course will host, “Get Golf Ready,” a five-day clinic from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Sept. 13 through 17. Participants will learn orientation, history, etiquette, setup, grip, stance and aim.
The course includes a tournament. Cost is $99.
For more information or to register, call 785-784-6000.
The Combined Federal Campaign Golf Tournament will be Sept. 17 at Custer Hill Golf Course. Registration and sign in for the four-person scramble will begin at 9 a.m., and play will kickoff at 10 a.m. with a shotgun start. Entry fee is $50 per player and includes green fees, cart, lunch and prizes. All proceeds will benefit the 2010 Fort Riley CFC. For more information, call 785-784-6000.
The 2010 Fort Riley Deer Fact Sheet is now available online at the Fort Riley web page www.riley.army.mil under Recreation then Outdoor Recreation. Hard copies also are available at the Directorate of Public Works Environmental Office, Building 407, Pershing Court.
A Fort Riley Soldier is organizing a soccer tournament. Those interested in participating or who would like to help get the word out, e-mail Sgt. Knight at knightwho@yahoo.com.
As weather permits, Fort Riley’s Skeet and Trap Range is open from noon to 8 p.m., Wednesdays and Thursdays, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays. For more information on the range, call the Outdoor Recreation Center at 785-239-2363.
SKIES Unlimited offers youth classes including judo, hip hop dance, ballet, tumbling, golf, horse riding, intro to tap and modern dance and more. Register for SKIES classes at Parent Central, Building 6620 Normandy Dr. For more information, call 785-240-2874 or 785-239-4847.
SKIES is looking for instructors for its School of Fine Arts, Recreation and Leisure; School of Sports, Fitness and Health; School of Academic Skills, Mentoring and Intervention; and School of Life Skills, Citizenship and Leadership. Flexible afternoon and evening hours are available. For more information, call Erin Sullivan at 785-239-2874.
Fort Riley Sports is looking for fitness instructors and personal trainers. Qualified applicants must have current CPR/AED, liability insurance and fitness certification. Fitness instructor contracting jobs are needed for step aerobics, yoga, kick boxing, Zumba and spinning. For more information, e-mail megan.john@us.army.mil or call 785-239-2813.
Youth may self-register for the Open Recreation program at the Fort Riley Middle School Teen Center. Teens can come to the teen center and pick up a two-page packet for their parents to fill out and bring back to the center to start using services.
This is a new opportunity for youth and parents, who may not have the time to set up an appointment at Bldg. 6620.
Registration and use of the building during open recreation times is free. Open recreation times are after school during the school year; at 1 p.m. when school is out; and from 2 to 11 p.m. Saturdays. Transportation from Fort Riley Middle School, Junction City Middle School and Junction City High School is free, but a parent permission slip is needed.
For more information, visit the Middle School Teen Center, Bldg. 5800, Thomas Ave., or call 785-239-9222.
The Fort Riley Automotive Skills Center Car Club is accepting applications for annual membership. Membership is open to active duty Soldiers, retirees, dependents, Reserve, National Guard, and DA civilians. The car club is located in Bldg. 7753, Apennines Dr. For more information, call 785-239-9764.
The Custer Hill Golf Course Driving Range is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. After hours, an automatic ball dispenser, located on the back side of the club house, is available. The machine takes tokens or keys, which may be purchased during Pro Shop hours. The machine also takes $1 bills. One bucket of balls costs $2. For more information, call 785-784-6000.
Visit www.riley.army.mil/AreaInfo/ for links to attractions and events in the Central Flint Hills Region, or visit www.rileymwr.com and click on the Fort Riley and Central Flint Hills Region Calendar.
Kansas City
Event: 8th Annual Kansas City Irish Fest
When: Sept. 3-5
Where: Crown Center
Commemorate Kansas City’s Celtic heritage with three days of music, dancing and exhibits. The festival will feature more than 30 locally and nationally known bands, playing traditional music and Celtic rock. Admission is $15 per day at gate, $10 in advance, children under 12 years are free, or you can purchase a weekend pass in advance for $25. For more information, visit www.kcirishfest.com.
Milford
Event: Buffalo Barbecue
When: 5-7 p.m. Sept. 5
Where: Milford State Park Group Shelter
The Friends of Milford, Milford Nature Center and Milford State Park’s Annual Buffalo Barbecue and membership drive. The menu will consist of buffalo burger, polish sausage or hot dog, baked beans, potato salad and/or chips, homemade desserts and soda. Door prizes, raffles and special entertainment will be part of the festivities. The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children 3 to 12 years of age. For more information, call 785-238-3014 or 785-238-5323.
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