TRANSITION TO TRADES

Hiller, Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, and Electrical, 915 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville will host an open house and lunch, noon-3 p.m., June 22 for veterans, transitioning service members, interested hiring companies and public. Activities include a tour of Hiller and Total Tech Facilities, veteran organizations and networking opportunities, barbecue cookout, discounted LinkedIn headshots and entertainment. To RSVP visit, http://tranisitiontotrades.hapyhiller.com/rsvp/.

FOOD TRUCKS AT EXHANGE

Soldiers, Families and the Fort Campbell community can choose from a variety of delicious flavors from local food trucks during June.

Big City Dogs, Soul Fuel BBQ, Kimo’s Hawaiian Grill and Nacho Momma Taco will be located at the Soldier Support Center, Town Center and Troop Mall 10:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. Monday-Friday.

While Army and Air Force Exchange Service shopping privileges are only open to Soldiers, Airmen and their Families, anyone can dine in Exchange restaurants, pick up grab-and-go fare from Express locations or enjoy a meal from food trucks parked at the Exchange. For more information, call 270-439-1877.

SUMMER FEED PROGRAM

Children younger than 18 years old can receive free meals through the Fort Campbell Schools Summer Meal Program Monday-June 29 at Marshall Elementary School, 70 Texas Ave. Breakfast will be served 8-9 a.m. and lunch will be served 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Adults may purchase breakfast for $2.23 or lunch for $3.25. For more information, call Fort Campbell Schools Food Services at 270-640-1233.

BLOOD DONATIONS NEEDED

Upcoming American Red Cross blood donation opportunities are listed below. For information or to make a donation appointment, call 800-733-2767.

•10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday, at the American Red Cross, 1760 Madison St., Clarksville.

EXCHANGE OFFERS BIRTHDAY SAVINGS

As the Army marks its 243rd birthday, the Fort Campbell Exchange is celebrating too, with special one-day savings June 14. Soldiers and Families can:

•Save 10 cents on every gallon of gas with their Military Star card at Express locations.

•Save 15 percent at Exchange restaurants with their Military Star card.

•Save $10 on a purchase of $25 or more from any Exchange mall vendor with Military Star. The coupon required for this offer can be found in the Exchange sales flyer or at the customer service desk.

•Save 10 percent on military gifts and collectibles, or save 20 percent with Military Star.

•Save up to 20 percent on select tactical gear, exclusively on ShopMyExchange.com.

For more information, call 270-439-1877.

FLAG DAY RETIREMENT CEREMONY

The Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization, in conjunction with Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 457 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4895, will be conducting the annual Flag Day ceremony beginning at 10 a.m., June 14, at VFW Post 4895, 1701 Haynes St., Clarksville. The public is invited to attend.

The ceremony is held to properly destroy – by burning – worn, damaged or otherwise unserviceable American flags in a dignified and proper manner.

Damaged U.S. flags may be dropped off between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization, 350 Pageant Lane, Suite 308, Clarksville, or at the VFW anytime during their business hours prior to the ceremony.

For more information, call the MCVSO at 553-5173 or e-mail [email protected].

SMOOTHER PCS

Through Aug. 8, Soldiers who are undergoing a permanent change of station can receive an Operation PCS Benefit Card, valid for $10 off a $100 purchase with their Military Star card at any Army and Air Force Exchange Service store or online at ShopMyExchange.com. The benefit card is valid for 90 days after the issue date, and there is no limit to the number of times it can be used.

To receive the benefit card, Soldiers can visit the customer service desk at the Fort Campbell Exchange, 2610 Indiana Ave., and present their PCS orders. The benefit card savings may not be used on fuel, gift card, uniform, Exchange restaurant, Exchange Online Marketplace or mall vendor purchases.

For more information, call 270-439-1877.

JOE SWING

Joe Swing Recreational Facility, 1500 William C. Lee Road, is available to rent for special events. Full payment and contract signing is due at the time of reservation. Rental is reserved through Cole Park Commons. 1610 101st Airborne Division Road. For more information, call 270-798-4610.

IGNITE YOUR WORKOUT

Military Star Card’s “Ignite Your Workout” sweepstakes will reward 100 military shoppers worldwide with a $300 exchange gift card each. Shoppers automatically earn an entry with two purchases at the commissary plus two purchases at the Army and Air Force Exchange Service with their Military Star Card through June 30.

SWIM LESSONS

Fort Campbell MWR will offer two-week swim classes based on the following American Red Cross swim class criteria at William J. Dolan Pool, 1566 William C. Lee Road. $70 per session, registration required. To register visit SKIESUnlimited, 3411 Bastogne Ave. For more information, call 270-412-5811, 270-798-6310 or 270-798-6304.

•Preschool I (no parent participation) for ages 4-5: Skills taught include entering and exiting the water safely, submerging head and blowing bubbles for three seconds, gliding on front for three body lengths and rolling to back both with support. No prerequisites. Class dates: 11-11:30 a.m. June 18-28, 11-11:30 a.m. July 9-19, 11-11:30 a.m. July 23- Aug. 2.

•Preschool II (no parent participation) for ages 4-5: Skills taught include bobbing, supported floating, introduction to strokes and kicking. Exit skills. Prerequisite: Preschool I exit skills. Class dates: 11:30 a.m.-noon June 18-28, 11-11:30 a.m. July 9-19, 11-11:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-noon July 23- Aug. 2.

•Preschool III (no parent participation) for ages 4-5: Skills taught include breath control, unsupported floating, unsupported kicking and combined strokes on the front. Exit skills. Prerequisite: Preschool II exit skills. Class dates: 11-11:30 a.m. June 18-28, 11:30 a.m.-noon July 9-19, 11:30 a.m.-noon July 23- Aug. 2

•Level I Introduction to water skills: Swimmers learn water adjustment, breath control, supported kicking, entering and exiting pool independently and basic water safety. Exit skills. No prerequisites. Class dates: 9-9:45 a.m. and 10-10:45 a.m. June 18-28, 9-9:45 a.m. and 10-10:45 a.m. July 9-19, 9-9:45 a.m. and 10-10:45 a.m. July 23- Aug. 2.

•Level II Fundamental aquatic skills: Swimmers learn unsupported floating, flutter kicking, finning, gliding. Combined front and back stroke, rhythmic breathing and water safety skills. Exit skills. Prerequisite: Level I exit skills. Class dates: Class dates: 9-9:45 a.m. and 10-10:45 a.m. June 18-28, 9-9:45 a.m. July 9-19, 10-10:45 a.m. July 23-Aug. 2.

•Level III Stroke development: Swimmers learn the use of lifejackets, front and back crawl with rotary breathing (15 yards), introduction to butterfly kick, and treading 30 seconds in deep water. Exit skills. Prerequisite: Level II exit skills. Class dates: 10-10:45 a.m. July 9-19, 9-9:45 a.m. July 23- Aug. 2.

INTRODUCTION TO WHOLE HEALTH

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Heath Administration will host Whole Health for Life sessions 2-4 p.m. June 18; July 16, 17, 30, 31; Aug. 13, 14, 27, 28; and Sept. 10, 11, 24, 25 in Classroom 2 of the Pfc. Milton A. Lee Soldier for Life Center, 5661 Screaming Eagle Blvd. The VA’s Whole Health for Life focuses on making veterans more active partners in their health and well-being, and includes self-care and complementary therapies along with conventional medical care. For more information call, 615-339-8933.

ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY ELIGIBILITY SURVEY

The Army has been asked by Congress to consider what could be done to preserve Arlington National Cemetery as an active military cemetery well into the future for generations to come. Based on current eligibility standards, Arlington National Cemetery will run out of space in approximately 23 years and at that time will no longer be an active cemetery. Decision-makers seek feedback from stakeholders through a survey where they can share their opinions about eligibility for burial in Arlington National Cemetery. The survey and a video for further explanation can be found online at www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/eligibility-survey.

NEW TO THE ARMY

New to the Army Nights, an interactive networking workshop for new Army spouses, is hosted by Army Community Service 6:30-8 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at the Family Resource Center, 1501 William C. Lee Road. For more information, call 270-798-4800.

TYC RECYCLING

Teenagers at Taylor Youth Center, 82 Texas Ave., are collecting empty Gatorade bottles to build kayaks that will be raced this spring. Caps must be removed from donated bottles. For more information, call 270-798-3643.

DOG PARKS

Fort Campbell Morale, Welfare and Recreation maintains the South Dog Park on Bastogne Avenue and the North Dog Park on Morgan Road. The parks are open dusk to dawn every day. Puppy playtime, for dogs younger than 5 months, is offered 8-10 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays in the small dog area of the South Dog Park. For more information, call Outdoor Recreation at 270-412-7855.

ATHOC REGISTRATION

Fort Campbell Emergency Operations Center’s AtHoc system delivers notifications via email, text, phone calls and social media about severe weather and other emergencies. EOC officials strongly encourage people to register for AtHoc to be alerted of emergency situations. In the Fort Campbell portal, located on the installations’ Intranet home page, users who have not yet registered with the AtHoc system will see a pop-up notification. Once the user clicks on the notification, a series of slides will be made available to walk the user through the registration process, ensuring that setup is quick, easy and accurate. While registration requires a CAC, Family members may also be added to the system by the CAC holder. Registration for the mass-notification system is a pertinent step in ensuring the safety of the entire installation.

SOCIAL MEDIA IMPERSONATION

The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command warns that scammers are claiming online to be U.S. Soldiers. Unbeknown to the Soldier, an online scammer uses the Soldier’s name and available social media photos to perpetrate a crime. Online scammers also are impersonating Army civilians and contractors. Scammer capitalize on the trustworthy reputation of individuals associated with the Army. By monitoring your social media identity, you can protect your Army Family and your reputation. For more information, visit ww.cid.army.mil/701st.html#sec6.

S.A.F.E. CAMPAIGN

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office in partnership with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office announces its fifth annual “Seat Belts Are For Everyone” campaign. This statewide initiative is designed to increase seatbelt and child passenger safety restrain usage through implementation of occupant-protection programs, public events and checkpoints throughout local communities across Tennessee. The S.A.F.E. campaign continues through Aug. 1. For more information, visit tntrafficsafety.org.

SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM REGISTRATION

Online registration for the Clarksville Parks and Recreation 2018 Summer Youth Program continues through Friday. To register online, visit www.cityorclarksville.com. The Summer Youth Program is an active and entertaining six-week summer camp experience for children ages 6 to 15. The program runs weekdays 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-July 13, at 15 sites around Clarksville, including school gymnasiums, city recreation centers and Clarksville Housing Authority facilities. Registration is also available in person at the Clarksville Parks and Recreation main office, 102 Public Square, Clarksville. For more information, call 931-645-7476.

GENEALOGY CLASS

The Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library, 350 Pageant Drive, hosts a free beginner’s genealogy class 10-11 a.m. the first Saturday of each month. For more information call 931-648-8826.

CLARKSVILLE CHESS CLUB

The Clarksville Chess Club meets 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays in classroom 134 of the Science and Technology Building at Austin Peay State University, 601 College St. All ages are welcome to join this free club. For more information, email Patrick Wilkerson at [email protected].

SENIOR SAFE DRIVING CLASS

AARP Safe Driving Classes meet noon-4 p.m. the last Thursday and Friday of each month at the Clarksville +50 Activity Center, 593 Clark St. This class is free. For more information, call 931-648-1345.

RELATIONSHIP WORKSHOP

Fort Campbell Army Community Service Family Advocacy Program offers a Relationship 101 Workshop 9-11:30 a.m. or 1-3:30 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month at ACS, 2601 Indiana Ave. The workshop equips participants with relationship skills that include techniques and resources for emotional self-regulation. Even the strongest relationships have disagreements, but when emotions get high, effective communication stops and the ability to resolve conflict decreases. By assisting couples who get in heated verbal altercations risks can be mitigated. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 270-412-5500.

MONTHLY STEEL SHOOTING MATCH

Monthly steel shooting match is the first Saturday of each month at Range 16. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and a safety briefing at 9 a.m. The events are open to ages 13 and older. All youth must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Handgun, holster and additional magazines are required. Centerfire pistol calibers only. No rimfire. The cost is $20 for the first gun and $10 for additional guns. For more information, call 270-798-5579.

WEEKLY PLAY MORNING

Fort Campbell Army Community Service Family Advocacy Program offers a free play morning 9-10:30 a.m. Thursdays at Taylor Youth Center, 80 Texas Ave. For more information, call 270-412-5500.

CABIN BOOKINGS

Fort Campbell Outdoor Recreation has eight rustic cabins and cottages and three deluxe cabins in Fletcher’s Fork RV Park on Fort Campbell available for rent. Rustic cabins and cottages are $40 per night and deluxe cabins are $60 per night. For reservations and more information, call 270-798-3126.

CHILD CARE PROVIDERS NEEDED

For on-post residents who are interested in becoming a child care provider, Child and Youth Services-Family Child Care provides free training and incentives to earn a Child Development Associates credential and/or a National Association for FCC accreditation. For more information, call 270-798-4959.

SPOUSE-TO-SPOUSE SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM

Fort Campbell Army Community Service Relocation Readiness Program can connect spouses with other spouses in the sponsorship program to answer questions, address concerns and provide information about connecting with resources both on and off post during a move. Contact ACS Relocation at 270-798-0513 or 270-798-6313 or at [email protected].