HOLIDAY CATERING

Let The Smokehaus and Eagle Catering do all the work for your holiday party. The catering menu includes mixed green salad; choice of two entrees: glazed ham, sliced roasted turkey or roast beef; three sides: mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, macaroni and cheese, holiday stuffing, green beans or buttered corn; dessert: warm apple cobbler and warm peach cobbler. $16.95 per person. For reservations, call Andrea Powers at 931.561.0021 or email [email protected].

RED CROSS BLOOD DONATIONS

The American Red Cross blood donation opportunities are as follows:

•10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital, 650 Joel Drive. 42223

•10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday at The Exchange, 2840 Bastogne Ave.

•10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Nov. 20 and 27, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 24 at the American Red Cross, 1760 Madison St. Clarksville.

•Noon-6 p.m. Nov. 24 at Governor’s Square Mall, 2801 Wilma Rudolph Blvd. Clarksville

•9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 28 at Hopkinsville High School, 430 Koffman Drive, Hopkinsville.

For more information, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-Red-Cross.

THANKSGIVING DFAC CHALLENGE

Fort Campbell dining facilities staff are once again preparing for a postwide Thanksgiving DFAC competition and dining feast. Thanksgiving meal service is as follows:

•11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday – 101st Airborne Division Sustainment Brigade/3rd Brigade Combat Team DFAC, 6755 A Shau Valley Road.

•11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday – NCO Academy DFAC, 7523 Headquarters Loop Road.

•11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tuesday – 101st Combat Aviation Brigade DFAC, 7911 Thunder Blvd.

•11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tuesday – 1st Brigade Combat Team DFAC, 4061 Tennessee Ave.

•11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tuesday – 2nd Brigade Combat Team DFAC, 7048 Angel Road.

•Thanksgiving Day meal service begins at noon and continues until 1:30 p.m. Nov. 23 at 101st Airborne Division Sustainment Brigade/3rd Brigade Combat Team DFAC, 6755 A Shau Valley Road, and 2nd Brigade Combat Team DFAC, 7048 Angel Road.

HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AND HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS

716th Military Police Battalion and Directorate of Emergency Services is hosting a Healthy Relationships and Healthy Neighborhoods Campaign community gathering between 9:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Commissary, 2606 Indiana Ave. The purpose of the gathering is to provide Fort Campbell residents with information about domestic violence and resources available to help sustain healthy relationships. For more information call 1st Lt. Jonathan P. Brown, 716th Military Police Battalion at 931-249-7223.

ECFT AWARDS CEREMONY

MWR will host the Eagle Challenge Fitness Tour Awards Ceremony and 2017 Commander’s Cup at 5 p.m. Friday at Cole Park Commons. For more information, call 270-798-7535.

APSU MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY

Austin Peay State University is hosting a Military Appreciation Day Saturday. The Governors vs. Eastern Illinois at 4 p.m. at Fortera Stadium. Tailgating begins at noon. Free admission is for all current and former military members with DoD ID card. General Admission is $10. For more information and to purchase tickets, call 931-221-7329.

APSU VS. BETHEL HOOPS ON POST

Austin Peay State University Governors vs. Bethel University Wildcats 3 p.m. Wednesday at Shaw Physical Fitness Center, 7979 California Road. This will be the first game involving collegiate basketball programs at Fort Campbell, and the Governors first home game away from the Dunn Center since it opened in 1975. Admission is free for APSU students and fans as well as service members and their Families. For more information, call 270-461-2294.

LBL CHRISTMAS TREES

Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area is offering free Christmas trees to those who want to visit and cut them down.

Permits and guidelines can be obtained online Nov. 25-Dec. 24 or in person at the administrative office Nov. 25-Dec. 23. Land Between the Lakes is a 170,000-acre (68,798-hectare) recreation area along the Kentucky-Tennessee border.

A permit allows the cutting of one cedar tree less than 10 feet (3 meters) tall anywhere except within sight of the U.S. 68-Kentucky 80 highway, Woodlands Trace National Scenic Byway, cemeteries, nature watch areas, campgrounds and other mowed areas.

Cutting down a Christmas tree is considered a great family tradition and it helps Land Between the Lakes maintain open lands and promote diverse wildlife habitat.

Cedar Christmas tree permits and regulations can be found at Landbetweenthelakes.us. Call 270-924-2065 for more information.

USA JOBS PREP

Learn how to use the USAJOBS website and the USAJOBS Application Manager at the Army Community Service Employment Readiness Program’s USAJOBS Prep class 9-11 a.m. Nov. 28 and Dec. 19 at ACS, 2601 Indiana Ave. This class will cover the basics of how to create a resume for USAJOBS. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 270-798-4412.

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.

SMALL GAME HUNTING AT LBL

Small game hunting season opens at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area beginning Dec. 1. Season dates and regulations differ from statewide dates and regulations. Hunters should be sure to check for details on the Land Between the Lakes Small Game & Waterfowl Hunting Information Sheet available at www.landbetweenthelakes.us/seendo/outdoor-rec/hunting/.

TREES FOR TROOPS

Fort Campbell Morale, Welfare and Recreation is teaming up with FedEx to once again bring some holiday cheer to active-duty Soldiers and their Families by giving them Christmas trees through the Trees for Troops. Trees will be available for pick up Dec. 2 at division parade field. Junior enlisted Soldiers can claim a tree 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., followed by all active-duty Soldiers at 2 p.m. For more information about Trees for Troops visit www.treesfortroops.org.

MILITARY CHILD OF THE YEAR

Operation Homefront is taking nominations for 2018 Military Child of the Year and applications for the 2018 Military Child of the Year Award for Innovation until Dec. 4. All award will be presented at a recognition gala April 19, 2018 in Washington. Nominate children at www.militarychildoftheyear.org.

FEE FREE LAYAWAY AT EXCHANGE

The Fort Campbell Exchange will waive the $3 service fee for items placed on layaway and paid for by Dec. 24, including toys and bikes. Purchases of $25 or more are eligible for the layaway plan. A deposit of 15 percent is required to hold items on layaway. Visit customer service at the Exchange for complete program details and eligibility information or call 270-439-1101.

2018 MISS KENTUCKY USA AND TEEN USA

Applications are being accepted for the 2018 Miss Kentucky USA and the 2018 Miss Kentucky Teen USA. The competitions will be Jan. 27-28 at the KCD Theater Lousiville, Kentucky. Young ladies 14-19 years of age may compete in the Miss Kentucky Teen USA competitions. Young ladies 18-28 years of age can compete in the Miss Kentucky USA competitions. The winner of Miss Kentucky USA will receive an all-expenses paid trip to represent Kentucky in the 2018 Miss USA competition. The winner of Miss Kentucky Teen USA will receive an all-expense paid trip to represent Kentucky at the 2018 MISS TEEN USA Competitions. College Scholarships and prizes awarded. For more information and how to apply visit www.misskentuckyusa.com.

EXCHANGE GIFT WRAP PROGRAM

Fort Campbell volunteer groups can raise money this holiday season by partnering with the Army and Air Force Exchange Service during its annual community gift wrap program. As part of the program, The Exchange sets up tables and provides supplies that community volunteer groups can use to wrap gifts in exchange for donations. Interested organizations should call 270-439-1846.

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.

MONTHLY STEEL SHOOTING MATCH

There will be a steel shooting match the first Saturday of each month at Range 16. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Saturday 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.

FAMILY STEM NIGHT

Fort Campbell Families are invited to attend a new Science, Technology, Engineering or Math program 6-8 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at the Robert F. Sink Memorial Library, 38 Screaming Eagle Blvd. For more information, call 270-798-5729.

WEEKLY PLAY MORNING

Fort Campbell Army Community Service Family Advocacy Program offers a free play 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 Flecher’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.

GOLF CART CROSSING SAFETY

Fort Campbell Golf Cart Crossings are located along Robert C. Lee Road. The warning signs, flashing lights and painted crossing, constitute official Fort Campbell traffic signals. Vehicles traveling on the road, must stop and allow the carts (and walking golfers) to cross safely. Walkers and golf cart drivers should always push the button for the flashing lights and then watch to make sure vehicles are slowing or stopping. Golf Cart Crossing Safety is the responsibility of everyone using Cole Park Golf Course and Robert C. Lee Road. For more information, call 270-798-4906.

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].

ADAPT PROGRAM

After Deployment, Adaptive parenting tools is a research-based parenting program developed to assist previously deployed military Families with school-aged children. Participants can earn up to $520 in gift cards by completing activities. This is a Department of Defense-funded study. For more information, call Elizabeth K. Eversole at 612-418-2491.

DOG KENNELS

Fort Campbell Dog Kennels, 6603 11th Airborne Division Road, offers a place to board your dog for a short period or an extended stay. The kennels provide a safe, temperature controlled facility with daily care for your dog while you are away. For more information and pricing, call 270-798-2629 or 270-798-5590.

JOINT SERVICES TRAVEL PROGRAM WEBSITE

Joint Services Travel Program has implemented a booking website designed for military and Department of Defense patrons. The site can be accessed at any time to book flights, car rentals, hotel stays and cruises. Certified travel agents are available to help patrons 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday at Leisure Travel Services in the Exchange.

BUY AND SELL YOUR VEHICLE

Fort Campbell Air Assault Auto’s U-Buy or U-Sell Resale Lot, 5300 Airborne St., can help facilitate the buying and selling of personal vehicles, motorcycles, ATVs, recreational vehicles and boats. The lot is also secured on all sides by a perimeter fence and lit with flood lights after dark, giving you peace of mind while helping to minimize the risk of damage that could be done

ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN

SKIESUnlimited, 3411 Bastogne Ave., offers a large variety of classes and activities for children ages 18 months to 18 years of age. Cost varies per class. To register online, visit webtrac.mwr.army.mil. For more information, call 270-412-5811.

ARMY OCS REUNION

The U.S. Army Officer Candidate School Alumni Association 2018 Reunion will be held March 25-29, in Columbus, Georgia. The OCS Alumni Association represents all Army officers commissioned through any Officer Candidate School, regardless of previous locations or branch affiliation. This reunion will include a Hall of Fame induction ceremony, reception and formal dinner that will include the presentation of the Patterson Award. There also will be demonstrations and briefings at Fort Benning, Georgia, highlighting developments related to the OCS program and the opportunity to interact with current OCS candidates. The reunion will be conducted at the Columbus Marriott Hotel, 800 Front Ave., Columbus, Georgia. For more information, visit the OCS website at www.ocsalumni.org or call 813-917-4309.