Community notes Published April 11, 2013 By 341st Missile Wing Public Affairs MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. -- New hours at Malmstrom's Burger King Beginning April 20, the Burger King on base will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Park Public Speaking Exam addition Due to an increase in testing requests, Park University has added a day for the Public Speaking exam. All tests are given at the Education and Training Center. The following is the new schedule: · Tuesdays: 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. (two speech exams scheduled for 9 a.m. slot only) · Wednesdays: 9 a.m. (speech exams only; the verbal portion is scheduled after 11 a.m.) · Thursdays: 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. (two speech exams scheduled for 9 a.m. slot only) To schedule a public speaking exam, contact Park University at 761-7540. Chapel events offered The following are events being offered by Malmstrom's Chapel: · A meatless Friday dinner will be held every Friday starting at 5 p.m. through May 31. · A Stations of the Resurrection Service will be held every Friday through May 31 starting at 5:30 p.m. · The chapel's Sunday Catholic Mass begins now at 9 a.m. Medical Effects of Ionizing Radiation Course offered A Medical Effects of Ionizing Radiation Course, scheduled to be taught at Malmstrom April 16 through 18, still has spots open. MEIR Course is taught by the Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute, Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences. The postgraduate-level course is beneficial for military physicians, nurses, CNRNE specialists, health physicists, medical planners and first responders and is free for active-duty members. For more information or to register, visit the AFRR website at http://www.usuhs.mil/afrri/outreach/meir/meirschd.htm. Fitness Center tournaments The following are upcoming tournaments at the Malmstrom Fitness and Sports Center: · An ultimate Frisbee tournament is scheduled for April 13 at 9 a.m. · A six-on-six outdoor soccer tournament is scheduled for April 20 at 9 a.m. Shin guards are highly recommended. For more information, call the fitness center at 731-3621. Bow hunter education courses offered Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is offering a free bow hunter education classroom course at Paris Gibson Education Center, located at 2400 Central Ave. The course is scheduled for May 14 and 16 from 6 to 9 p.m., and May 18 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information or to register, go to the FWP website at http://www.fwp.mt.gov. Registration is also taking place at the FWP, located at 4600 Giant Spring Road, on May 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. Students are required to pick up and read the bow hunter education manual before the first class. Prospective bow hunters between the ages of 12 and 17 must take both a hunter and bow hunter education course before they can attain an archery license. All bow hunters, regardless of age, must complete a bow hunter education course. For more information, call the FWP office in Great Falls at 454-5840. Volunteers needed for annual book sale The Great Falls Public Library is holding their annual book sale on May 16, 18 and 19. The library is in need of volunteers for the event, as well as any time until then to sort books. Anyone interested in volunteering may contact Jude Smith at 453-0349 or jusmith@greatfallslibrary.org. Health and Fitness Fair There will be a Health and Fitness Fair and Sports Day being held at the fitness center May 29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will include health fair booths, food, drinks and sport events. Registration for all sport events will be held on a signup sheet at the front desk. For more information, contact Senior Airman Miriam Santiago at 731-3600. Outdoor adventure trips The following are outdoor adventure trips offered by Malmstrom's Outdoor Recreation: · Whitewater Raft Guide Training classes offered from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.: Class Lesson I is scheduled for April 15 or 18; Class Lesson II is scheduled for April 22 or 25; and Class Lesson III is scheduled for April 29 or May 2. An indoor pool session will be held April 23. Participants must attend at least two on-river training days, scheduled for April 27 and 28 or May 4 and 5. · An Extreme Whitewater Lochsa Weekend is scheduled to depart Malmstrom May 11 at 6 a.m. and return May 12 at 10 p.m. The trip will include intense whitewater rafting on the Clark Fork (or Blackfoot River depending on water levels) and the Lochsa in Idaho. The trip fee includes two river runs, transportation, lodging, four meals and equipment. For more information or to sign-up, call Outdoor Recreation at 731-3263.