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3 Pointers for Applying for a Federal JobSteps to help in landing thatFederal job.

6 Celebrating BlackHistoryBlack History Month providesopportunities to learn.

8 Preserving MemoriesThe Hansen Gallery is nowThe Hansen Frame Shop.

10 Gammon PFC ChildcareHourly childcare available on post.

11 February Calendarof Events

14 Leap Ahead in 2016Remembering past Leap Year Events.

16 Golf & Travel ShowFebruary 26 at Sadowski Center.

19 Events Program Guide

FEATURES - February 2016

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Publisher Creative inkAdvertising Ed SnyderOpportunity Knox Contributors Laura Sanders

Lawrence Stewart, Kelly AppelmanChristy Jackson, Viviane Arnold, Larry Keene

Want to advertise in Opportunity Knox?

Call Ed Snyder at (270) 945-2864 oremail: [email protected]

Opportunity Knox is a monthly magazine produced by the Fort Knox Family and MWR Marketing Department under the authority of AR 215-1. Facilities and activities publicized are open to authorized patrons.

The purpose of Opportunity Knox is to provide current informationabout Fort Knox Family and MWR activities and events and to shareideas that will help readers become educated about Fort Knox Family and MWR activities. Views and opinions expressed are thoseof the authors. The mention or appearance of commercial advertis-ers, commercial sponsors, and/or their logos does not constitute endorsement by the Federal Government or the U.S. Army. The information in this issue is current at the time of publication.Activities and events are subject to change without notice.

Fort Knox Family and MWR Marketing is located at 4248 BullionBoulevard, Fort Knox, Kentucky. For more information, call (502) 624-3693 or log on to www.knox.armymwr.com.

To be removed from our mailing list, please email:[email protected]

FORT KNOX FAMILY & MWROur Vision: The Driving Force that builds and sustains thestrength of the Total Military Family.

Our Mission: Deliver Flexible, Innovative and Relevant Programs and Services that enable readiness and resiliency tothe Total Military Family.

By Larry F. Keene

No one enjoys writing a federal resume. Let’s just say no oneever told me they enjoyed writing one. The process is difficult and time consuming. Since you apply online youneed to imagine your resume as being your first interviewand then try to put yourself in the position of the personreading your resume.

Remember to focus, or mirror, your resume towards the position or career field you are applying for. Read the job announcement carefully. The job announcement will notmention skill sets or qualifications they don’t expect to see onyour resume. Carefully read the job announcement portionswhich discuss who may apply, qualifications, evaluations andhow to apply. Please annotate your job title, hours workedper week, salary (optional), month, year and date of jobs.

Do not write as you speak. Therefore, you should not have pronouns (I, my, etc.) in your resume. Resumes are not conversational. Clearly communicate your knowledge, skills,and abilities. Facts only-no opinions! Only states and U.S. are abbreviated. Start every sentence with an action verb. Everythingyou do is an action verb. Some potential action verbs are: direct, facilitate, orchestrate, conduct, plan, organize, analyze, perform,maintain, annotate, and report. When listing job duties for previousjobs, use past not present tense.

An employer wants to see numbers. If you were a manager, state how many employees you managed. If you were in sales, show the percentages. If you worked with budgets, show how big the budgetwas. The level of responsibility is different between someone whomanaged a business bringing in a few hundred dollars and someone who managed millions.

If you performed training, state what type of audience, number of trainings, and average number of students. List equipment brand

names, types or descriptions.Quantify, if you performed atask; show to what extent you can do the task. Ifyou can type, mention how fastyou can type, and what you cantype such as correspondence,

policy documents, memorandums and Standard Operating Procedures.

Key accomplishments are extremely important to have on your resume. These will set you apart from your competition. Write yourknowledge, skills, and abilities in paragraph form, and then includeone or more bullets under each job to show how you excelled. Thebullets can state accolades, awards, continued excellence in performance evaluations, employee of the month, selected above(number) peers, cash awards, certifications earned during employment and so on. Show how you increased productivity,saved man-hours, saved money, enhanced time management, orhow you contributed to the entire company. A hiring managerhopes you will accomplish as many great things for them as you didfor your previous employers.

Applications and Resumes should be submitted through the USAJOBS website, www.usajobs.opm.gov. The following threesteps provided by the Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (CPAC)highlight the process when applying for a federal job.

Step 1

Create a USAJOBS account (if youdo not already have one). You canset up automatic email notificationto be informed when the status ofyour application changes or youcan log into your USAJOBS ac-count to check on the status of yourapplication.

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Create your resume within USAJOBS to make sure you are filling inall blocks and not missing any required information. If you choose,you can copy and paste the resume into a Word document to redomargins and then upload into your USAJOBS account.

Step 3

Click “Apply Online” and follow the prompts to completethe Occupational Questionnaire and attach any additionaldocuments that may be required. Your resume must alsosupport your responses to the online questionnaire. Don’tbe modest when you rate yourself as they are searchingfor the Best Qualified applicant. You can update your application or documents anytime while the announcement is open.

Remember to insert these basic skill sets, called Soft Skills,which you transfer from one job to another, such as youradministrative training (taken or given), computer (typingspeed, databases, Microsoft Office programs), customerservice, organizational, communication, management and leadership skills - (what projects were you in charge of?)

The federal application system can be daunting, but wellworth it in the long run. If you focus on quantifying yourability to perform the duties, specialized experience, competencies and the questions mentioned in the

occupational questionnaire, your chances of impressing CPAC increase immensely. Your resume is not about you. It is about theemployer and what you can offer them.

The Employment Readiness office is located at ACS - Building 1477 Eisenhower Ave. The Employment Readiness office serves Soldiers, Family members and DoD Civilians. Call (502) 624-8855,for more information.

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By Kelly Appelman

February is Black History Month, a month to celebrate the lives and accomplishments ofAfrican Americans in the past and present. Itbegan as a week-long celebration in 1926 byCarter G. Woodson, a noted African Americanhistorian, scholar, educator and publisher. In1976, it was extended to a month long celebration. President Gerald R. Ford urgedAmericans to “seize the opportunity to honorthe too-often neglected accomplishments ofblack Americans in every area of endeavorthroughout our history.”

The month of February was not chosen by accident, it was chosen to coincide with thebirthdays of two influential figures in Black History - Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. Douglass, aformer slave, was a human rights leader in the abolition movement. He was also the first African American citizen tohold a high United States government rank. Lincoln, who wasborn in Kentucky, was also instrumental in the abolishment of slavery.

Black History Month provides the opportunity for younger generations tolearn about the experiences and struggles of those who came beforethem. It allows all citizens the chanceto honor those who have fought sohard for freedom and for a fair chanceat the American dream. Black HistoryMonth not only educates citizens on influential African American figures andtheir sacrifices, but also helps betterour understanding of our nation’s history in general.

Our great state is rich in African American history and has several historical sites to visit to learn moreabout African American heritage.Maysville, Kentucky is home to the National Underground Railroad Museum where you can experience thelives of escaped slaves. Tours are

available to retrace the footsteps of African Americans whojourneyed to freedom on the Underground Railroad.

Nicholasville, Kentucky is home to Camp Nelson Civil War Heritage Park which served as the third largest recruiting andtraining grounds for African American Soldiers in the Unionarmy. Over 10,000 African American Soldiers came to Camp

Nelson, bringing along their Families,and it was there that they gained their freedom, according to the CampNelson Restoration and PreservationFoundation.

Barr Memorial Library’s Living History atYour Library will feature Charlotte Dupuywho was born into slavery and was eventually sold to Kentuckian Henry Clay.She found a lawyer and sued for her freedom but her petition was ultimatelydenied. Living History at Your Library willtake place on February 23rd at Barr Memorial Library at 6 p.m. The event isfree and open to everyone.

Celebrating the history of African Americans is not something that should be condensed into one month,however. It is something that should berecognized and remembered each andevery day.

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By Kelly Appelman

Hansen Gallery has been a long withstanding place on Fort Knoxdespite renovations and management changes. The name, however, does not seem to do this place justice, or tell the full storyon what it has to offer. Hansen Gallery is, in fact, not a gallery at all.It is a state of the art custom framing and engraving shop. It is aplace that will help you preserve a treasured photo or engrave acherished keepsake.

When Hansen Gallery customer, Nathan May, Reserve BattalionCommander - 100th Division, was asked what comes to mind whenyou hear ‘Hansen Gallery’ he responded with “it brings to mind anart gallery. It doesn’t sell the services of what Hansen Gallery actually provides which is top notch framing and competitive pricing.” For this reason, Hansen Gallery is going through a rebranding process and will no longer be called Hansen Gallery.

Hansen Frame Shop - Framing, Engraving and Specialty Items, isthe new name for this shop. The professional services offered arecustom framing; personalized awards, plaques and gifts; on siteengraving, and heat transfer services. It is a one stop shop for allof your specialty needs. Hansen Frame Shop also offers two framing classes on the first Monday of each month where you canbring your favorite 5”x 7” picture and learn how to cut mattingand frames, assemble the frame and complete the project for only$25. At the end of the class, you will be able to take home an8”x10” completed frame.

When asked about the importance of the name change, programmanager Dawn Sellers says it will hopefully help people better understand the many services offered and get new faces throughthe door. “Gallery to me is a place where you look at pictures, not

a framing, engraving and awards place.” By becoming HansenFrame Shop, the common misconception of what this place has tooffer will hopefully be reversed.

Hansen Frame Shop has done a variety of creative projects for customers over the years. Some of the most noteworthy are theframing of an antique rifle in a shadow box, a World War II bomberjacket and a turtle shell. Hansen Frame Shop also has a unique wayto fold the American flag into a square where both the stars andstripes show. The most common project done at the Hansen FrameShop is framing retirement awards for both Soldiers and Civilians.Whatever framing, engraving or specialty needs you have, HansenFrame Shop will do their best to preserve your memory and helpmake it last a lifetime.

Not only is the quality of work top notch, but the pricing is hard tobeat. Hansen Frame Shop is typically 25%-50% less expensive thanoff post locations that offer the same services. For that kind of deal,why go anywhere else? All profits made at Hansen Frame Shop arereinvested into Soldier and Family member programs at Fort Knox.

Sellers loves managing the Hansen Frame Shop for severalreasons. “I love being involved in the culmination of Soldiers,service and career for our country,” she says. Sellers says shealso enjoys “giving back to the Soldiers and their Familieswho sacrifice so much for us.” Another perk of her job is theopportunity to be creative. Sellers and her 3 person teamwork hard day in and day out to ensure their customers receive the highest quality job for the lowest price possible.

Now that you have a better understanding of what theHansen Frame Shop has to offer, we invite you to come andsee for yourself. Hansen Frame Shop is conveniently locatedin the Hansen Community Center at 1053 Spearhead Division Avenue. It is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., and closed all federal holidays. For more information on how Hansen Frame Shop can specifically help you, drop by or call (502) 624-4725.

Hansen Frame Shop

PreservingMemories

One Customer at a Time

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By: Lawrence Stewart

Finding time to go to the gym can be a daunting task when theday is filled with hundreds of other priorities. If you have children,finding time can be even more impossible. While we can’t takecare of all of the other responsibilities of the day, we can help youwith one thing – the kids. No more worrying about who is going totake care of the little ones while you spend an hour or two decompressing at the gym. Fort Knox Family and Morale, Welfareand Recreation Kids on Site Hourly Childcare offers quality, educational childcare while you work out at Gammon PFC.

As you work out, your child will receive care from experienced staff.The care includes many fun activities and learning moments. Our staff has daily activities planned in several areas includingmotor skills, where your child will build castles, roads, and other interesting things. We also have arts and crafts, where your childwill paint, draw, and use their creative minds to create works of art. They will leave thinking science is awesome as they explorethings like plants and animals, the weather, dinosaurs, and more.Social studies will have them learning about our country and special days such as Veterans Day, Flag Day, and the 4th of July. We also incorporate language arts, writing, and math skills into our activities.

This is a great chance for your child to interact with other childrenhis or her age, and to get some of those early skills needed for

pre-school and kindergarten. Another perk? It is cheaper than ababysitter! Care is just $4 an hour and can be paid the day of care.Parents must remain on site at the Gammon PFC Facility to use thechildcare. Care is limited to a minimum of 1 hour and a maximumof 2 hours per patron/per session. All children must be at least 6 weeks old through 5th grade and registered with CYSS to receive childcare. Childcare is provided only by reservations, whichmust be made 24 hours in advance. To make reservations, call (502) 624-3676 or (502) 624-7413.

Childcare hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.Drop off is anytime between 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.

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February normally only has 28days, but this year we will get to see 29 daysthis month because it’s a Leap Year! LeapYears were created to keep our modern dayGregorian Calendar in alignment with theEarth’s revolutions around the sun. It takes365 days, 5 hours, 48 minutes and 46 seconds for the Earth to rotate around thesun. The Gregorian Calendar only has 365days in a year, so if we didn’t add an extraday in February every four years, our calendar would be off by 24 days after only100 years.

Is a Leap Year extra special because the month of February gets an additional day? Let’s take a trip down memory lane and look at the Leap Yearsover the past decade.

2012:On July 31, USA’s Michael

Phelps won his 19th Olympic medal duringthe Summer Olympics in London. Thismade him the athlete with the mostOlympic wins of all time, breaking the record previously held by Russian gymnast Larisa Latynina.

The Curiosity Rover landed on Mars andused social networking sites to document her adventure. She had been tweeting and posting photos, but October 2012 marked the first time shechecked-in with the social media FourSquare while onthe red planet.

Hurricane Sandy struck in 2012 but Santasaved the day! Every year, a wealthy businessman fromMissouri plays Secret Santa and travels to the neediestcities in the United States to help those in need that hefinds in thrift stores, soup kitchens and laundromats.In 2012, he went to Staten Island, one of the cities hithardest by the hurricane.

2008:Despite whatever you may think about

politics, 2008 had a huge milestone when Americancitizens elected the first black president of the UnitedStates. Barack Obama won the 2008 presidential election against John McCain in an historic electoralsweep. That same election also marked the first timea major party had a female vice-presidential candidate when Sarah Palin ran with McCain.

The oldest nuclear Family ever discoveredwas unearthed in 2008 in central Germany. Researchers dug up a grave dating back 4,600 yearswhich featured an adult male, an adult female, and twomale children. DNA and forensic evidence uncoveredthat the Family most likely died together in a raid.

Genetic screens are used to helpdetect cancer but 2008 saw the introduction of gene screens to help figure out how to treat cancer. The genetic test SPOT-Light scans patients'genes to determine who will respondbest to the cancer drug Herceptin,which is effective against tumors that release certain types of proteins. Another gene screen test called OncotypeDx was introduced that year.This screening determines the likelihoodof reccurring breast cancer and alsowhich chemotherapy treatments willwork best on which tumors.

2004:Today’s largest social media

service was released in 2004 whichmeans we have been Facebook creeping for over 10 years! Launched byMark Zuckerburg and Eduardo Saverin,the site’s membership was originally

limited to Harvard students and wasn’topened to the public until 2006, butusers wasted no time signing up for accounts. As of November 2015, Facebook had 1.55 billion activemonthly users.

Everyone knows I am a cat person and in 2004, my kitty loving heartwas soaring when it was discovered thathumans tamed cats as far back as 9,500years ago. On the Mediterranean islandof Cyprus, scientists discovered the remains of a cat and human buried together, leading to speculation that thisis the oldest documentation of humanskeeping cats as pets. This shattered theidea that the Egyptians were the first totame felines which was only about 4,000years ago.

2004 was a sad time for fans, thepopular sitcom Friends ended its 10 yearrun in May. The series finale had a total of52.5 million American viewers whichmade it the fifth most watched series

finale in all of television and the most watched television episode in the 2000’s decade.

2000:The bigger thing in 2000 was the start of a

new millennium! Some people were nervous about thedate change from 1999 to 2000 because they wereafraid all the world’s major computer systems wouldface major disruptions. The Y2K scare quickly dissipated when the clocks changed with no incidentand the new year, century, and millennium started offwithout a hitch.

The presidential election of 2000 saw oneof the closest elections to date. The ticket between Al Gore and George W. Bush leaned in favor for Bushby a mere 537 votes in the crucial swing state ofFlorida. While Gore won the popular vote that year,Bush won the presidency due to the electoral college.Because of this win based on states, the terms “bluestates” and “red states” were coined.

As an anime fan, I remember watchingPokemon and Dragonball Z when I was as young as10 years old. It turns out, the two most popular wordssearched on the Internet in 2000 were “Pokemon”and “Dragonball.” Both franchises continue to be extremely popular today with Pokemon still launchingnew games and Dragonball releasing movies. If yougo to any anime convention, you are guaranteed tosee plenty of cosplay from both franchises.

What do you think 2016 will bring? Moregroundbreaking elections? Leaps in scientific and historic discovery? What is going to be new in pop culture? I may just have to try something different inmy own life on February 29 since it only comes aroundonce every four years.

Leap Ahead in 2016By Jenelle Grewell

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Golf and Travel Show By Christy Jackson

It is often typical for people to spend winter and early spring, dreaming and planning to get away, carefree and leaving behind the regular grind of day to day life. We dream of warm, sunny days, spent on beaches, far away city streets dripping with shopping and cultural joys, cruises where food and drink are endless, or even walking 18 holes with a few of your buddies. If this all sounds like a dream you’d like to make reality, maybe all you need is the proper equipment, apparel and helpful professionals to assist you. Mark your calendars now because you won’t want to miss this year’s Golf and Travel Show put on by Fort Knox Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s Lindsey Golf Course. The Golf and Travel Show will take place at the Sadowski Center on February 26th, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and February 27th, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

“Come out to the Fort Knox Golf and Travel show and try out all of the 2016 golf merchandise” says Clyde Hill, PGA Golf Pro. Come see some of the best golf vendors from surrounding areas. The event is open to everyone: Soldiers, their Families, Department of Defense Civilian employees, Retired Military and off post Civilians. Be the first to see the newest products and trends in golf, 2016’s best golf clubs, golf bags, men’s and women’s shoes and apparel, putters, golf accessories, outerwear, instructional aids and more - by companies such as Titleist, Footjoy, Callaway, Sun Mountain, Mizuno, Adidas, Ping, Taylormade and many others. There will be at least 31 vendors set up at this two day event.

After you’re done shopping be sure to take a few swings in the hitting area and putting green. There will be a putting contest along with a raffle

where many golf items will be given away. Winners do not need to be present to win the raffle drawings. During the two day show, there will be a special deal on annual memberships to Lindsey Golf Course that will be offered as well.

Travel and Leisure magazine recently released its 2016 list of the hottest vacation destinations. It included far away bucket list destinations such as the Andaman Islands off India, ten beach destinations with sun, sand, and beautiful views plus many more amazing locations closer to home, located within the United States. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to speak with professionals who can assist you in finding the best deals and help plan a trip you and your loved ones will remember for years to come. Travel and vacation companies will be on site to help, showcasing their best get-away packages for the year. This is an amazing opportunity that you will not want to miss.

Come early and enjoy complimentary refreshments and enter to win door prizes. For more information, stop by Lindsey Golf Course or call (502) 943-9929 or (502) 624-2717.

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SATURDAY CHILDCARESaturday, February 6 • For infant to 5th Grade • $4.00 per hour,

9 AM - 4 PM • Located at CDC • Reservations required NLT one week in advance by calling (502) 624-7413.

CDC EVENING CHILDCAREFriday, February 19 • 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM • $4.00 per hour for

infant to 5th Grade • Located at CDC • Reservations required NLT one week in advance by calling (502) 624-7413.

FORT KNOX COMMUNITY PLAYGROUPFriday, February 5, 19, 26 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM • Hansen

Community Center • Free playgroup for children up to 5 years of age. More info: (502) 624-7413.

CYSS FAMILY MOVIE Sunday, February 7 • 2 PM • Free movie • Waybur Theater •

Parent must accompany children under age 10. Do not have to be registered with CYSS to attend. Seating is limited; �rst come, �rst served basis.

KIDS ON SITE HOURLY CHILDCARE At Gammon Gym • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM • For children 6

weeks to 5th Grade • $4.00 per hour, per child • Childcare is available while you exercise at Gammon. Make reservations at (502) 624-3676.

CHILD & YOUTH ACTIVITIES

ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE

OPEN TO FAMILY MEMBERS OF:Active Duty Military Fort Knox Employees and Contractors

Military Retirees Reservists/National Guard

Feb 1 Annual Reading Contest Feb 5 Connect Four Tournament • 6 PMFeb 6 Teen Movie Madness • 9:30 PM • Waybur Theater Feb 12 Valentine’s Day Bingo • 6 PM Feb 13 Valentine’s Day Movie Marathon • 2 PM Feb 19 Four Square Tournament • 6 PM Feb 20 Obstacle Course • 6 PM Feb 24 National Mexican Flag Day Celebration • 3 PMFeb 28 Foosball Tournament • 6 PMFeb 28 Multicultural Day • 3 PM

CDC CHILDCARE FOR FRG NIGHTSTuesday and Thursday • 5:45 PM - 7:45 PM • For infant to 5th Grade.

Located at the CDC Bldg 4249. Designated FRG Night, but can be used by any child registered with CYSS with reservations one week in advance. For reservations, please call (502) 624-7413.

DEVERS MIDDLE SCHOOL & TEEN CENTER ACTIVITIESFor more information about Devers MSTC activities, call (502) 624-6442.

MOMMY/DADDY BOOT CAMP FOR EXPECTANT FAMILIES Tuesday, February 2 • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM • (502) 624-2561.

NEWCOMERS ORIENTATIONWednesday, February 3 • Saber & Quill • 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM • (502) 624-8391.

U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCEWednesday, February 3 • 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM • (502) 624-6291/8391.

EFMP AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP MEETING Wednesday, February 3 • 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM • (502) 624-4067/5419.

EFMP HEART TO HEART SUPPORT GROUP Wednesday, February 3 • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM • (502) 624-4067/5419.

APPLYING FOR FEDERAL JOBS Thursday, February 4 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM • (502) 624-2742/8855.

FRG LEADER TRAININGMonday, February 8 • 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM • (502) 624-3278.

NEW COMMANDERS/1SG FAMILY ADVOCACY BRIEF Wednesday, February 10 • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM • (502) 624-3526/4528.

READY FOR TOMORROW? TAILOR YOUR FINANCES FOR GROWTH Wednesday, February 10 • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM • (502) 624-5989/8391.

INFORMAL FUND CUSTODIAN TRAINING Tuesday, February 16 • 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM • (502) 624-3278.

VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT & AFAP FAIR Wednesday, February 17 • 9 AM - 2 PM • The Exchange • (502) 624-6779.

KEEP CALM AND BE RESILIENTFebruary 18 & 19 • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM • (502) 624-8391.

INTERVIEWING TECHNIQUES/DRESS FOR SUCCESS Thursday, February 18 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM • (502) 624-2742/8855.

FRG KEY CALLER TRAINING Tuesday, February 23 • 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM • (502) 624-3278.

WORKING WITH RESILIENCEThursday, February 25 • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM • (502) 624-8391.

WHEN DUTY CALLS HEARTS APART OUTREACH NETWORKFriday, February 26 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM • (502) 624-6291/8391.

AFTB DISCUSSION GROUP Monday, February 29 • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM • (502) 624-3278.

SOS SUPPORT GROUP MEETING The Survivor Outreach Support Group holds meetings to provide information,

resources, guest speakers, financial workshops, family activities, compassionate support, and friendship. More info: (502) 624-2006/6259.

INDIVIDUAL FINANCIAL COUNSELING Staff can assist Soldiers with Budget Development, Spending Plans,

Savings and Retirement Plans, Homeownership, and Credit Report Reviews. For more information and appointments, please contact (502) 624-5989/8391.

ARMY FAMILY ACTION PLANAFAP provides the opportunity to identify issues of concern that influence quality of life and standard of living in support of the global Army Family. Issues that require Department of the Army (DA) resolution can be submitted online via the Army One Source website at www.myarmyonesource.com under the AFAP Issue Management System (IMS) link. Local issues that can be resolved by Fort Knox leadership can be addressed using the Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) feedback system located on the Fort Knox Homepage at www.knox.army.mil. For more information contact the AFAP Office at (502) 624-6779/8391. Be the Voice!

ARMY VOLUNTEER CORP PROGRAMThe AVCP is searching for selective, reliable, and dependable volunteers with effective communication skills, basic computer skills, an ability to do simple filing along with the willingness to serve in support of Soldiers and Family members. The program is also searching for volunteer instructors to teach a variety of hobbies and educational classes. For information on volunteering, contact the AVCM, (502) 624-6779/8391/6291.

Classes with insu�cient registration will be rescheduled or canceled. Please call to register. Army Community Service is located in Bldg 1477, Eisenhower Ave.

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Saturday, February 6 • 11:00 AM • Free.

− Saturday, February 6 • 1 PM.

− Friday, February 26, 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM • Saturday, February 27, 9:00 - 2

COLOR LEGEND FOR ADMISSION POLICYOpen to Military & Family Open to Fort Knox Employees & Family Open to Military Retirees Open to Everyone

ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION/ACTIVITIESBARR LIBRARY EVENTS (502) 624-1232 •

− STORY HOUR Tuesday, February 2, 9, 16 & 23 • 10 AM • Free.

– LUNCH BUNCH BOOK DISCUSSION Wednesday, February 3 • 11 AM • Free • River of Doubt by Candice Millard.

– DOWNTON ABBEY SEASON 6 MARATHON Saturday, February 6 • 11:00 AM • Free.

− PUPPY TALES Saturday, February 6 • 1 PM.

− USED BOOK SALE Friday, February 26, 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM • Saturday, February 27, 9:00 - 2:00 PM • Features gently used books, dvds, and more. Most items are $2 or less. Items for sale were donated and not needed by Barr Library.

− LIVING HISTORY @ YOUR LIBRARY: CHARLOTTE DUPUYTuesday, February 23 • 6 PM • Free • Born into slavery, Charlotte Dupuy would eventually find herself sold to Kentuckian Henry Clay. Charlotte found a lawyer who filed papers for her and her children, suing for their freedom.

KAYAK CLASS & ROLL CLINIC Wednesday, February 3 • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM • Gammon Pool • We will

be teaching basics and rolls for kayaking. Whether you are looking for some boating time or are eager to learn a new hobby, come out and join us. Register online at knox.armymwr.com. For more information, call (502) 624-1413.

LINDSEY GOLF COURSE (502) 624-2717Golf & Travel Show • February 26: 10 AM - 6 PM at Sadowski CenterFebruary 27: 9 AM - 3 PM at Sadowski Center • Meet golf & travel vendors

Polar Bear Open • Sunday, February 28.

FRENCH RANGE: (502) 624-7754Ladies Intro to Shooting • Sunday, February 7.KY CCDW • Sunday, February 21.Trap Shoot for Beginners • Sunday, February 28.

SABER & QUILL (502) 942-0959Super Bowl Party • February 7 • 4:00 PM • short order menu, bar open.Valentine's Day Dinner & Dance • February 14 • 6:00 PM • $69.95 per couple, includes four course meal dinner • Make reservations at knox.armymwr.com.

FORT KNOX AMAZING RACE Saturday, February 6 • 8:00 AM • Fort Knox • $20 per person • 1st place takes

home $500, 2nd place takes home $300, and 3rd place takes home $100. There will also be a 1st place prize of $100 to the �rst parent and child team to �nish. For more information, call (502) 624-1413.

SUPER BOWL 50 PARTY Sunday, February 7 • 5:00 PM • Samuel Adams Brewhouse • Free • Watch the

game on a giant 9’ x 12’ indoor screen and get 20 wings and a pitcher of beer all for only $20. There will be a PlayStation 4 given away at halftime. For more information, call (502) 942-0409.

MARDI GRAS PARTY Saturday, February 20 • 7:00 PM - 1:00 AM • Samuel Adams Brewhouse • A

New Orleans inspired buffet will be available for $13.95 from 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Beads, masks, door prizes, live music and specialty cocktails will �ll the night. For more information, call (502) 942-0409.

CARDBOARD BOAT REGATTA Saturday, February 27 • Gammon Pool • Free • Check-in: 8:00 AM • Start:

9:00 AM • Teams of at least 2 people are to build a cardboard boat to race. The main question - will it sink or will it float? Awards will be given for the most dramatic sinking, team spirit, creativity and the fastest boat. Register for this event by February 25 at Anderson Pool or online at knox.armymwr.com. For more information, call (502) 624-4655.

Some restrictions apply. Call or visit our website for complete details.

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