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Chapel accepting gift donations
The chapel is accepting gifts for children until Dec. 20. Tags are available at the chapel with the ages and what gifts a child wishes for or needs. For more information, call Marie Morimando at 731-3721.

MSC to host Holiday Hat Party
The Malmstrom Spouses Club is hosting a Holiday Hat Party on Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at Crooked Tree Coffee and Cakes located at 501 First Ave. N. Complete with hors d'oeuvres, cookies, coffee and teas to choose from. Those interested in coming are encouraged to bring a winter-themed gift to exchange costing no more than $10. RSVP by Dec. 10 to malmstromspousesclub08@yahoo.com.

Loy Elementary School recruiting Big Brothers, Big Sisters
The Big Brothers, Big Sisters Program is looking for new recruits to volunteer their time with Loy Elementary School children for one hour a week. For more information, call the Big Brothers, Big Sisters Program at 453-5521 and request Loy Elementary.

Malmstrom Family Child Care seeking licensed providers
Malmstrom Family Child Care is seeking individuals in base housing to become licensed providers to provide Missile and Extended-Duty care. For more information, call the FCC office at 731-2116.

Military Appreciation ski trips
The following are outdoor adventure trips offered by Malmstrom's Outdoor Recreation:
· ODR is providing transportation to Showdown Ski Area for Military Appreciation Day on Dec. 13 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Showdown is offering free lift tickets, lessons and equipment rental to military members and families.
· A Big Sky Military Appreciation Weekend trip is scheduled for Dec. 14 at 5 p.m. to Dec. 16 at 9 p.m. Trip includes free lift tickets and reasonable lodging rates.
For more information or to sign-up, call Outdoor Recreation at 731-3263.

Detour fall film festival
The Detour is holding a film festival through February. All movies will be on Thursdays at 7 p.m. with free hot dogs, hamburgers and soda. The following are show dates:
· Dec. 13 - "Thirteen Days"
· Dec. 20 - "The Notebook"

Wing holiday party at the Grizzly Bend
A wing holiday party at the Grizzly Bend is scheduled for Dec. 20 from 5 to 10 p.m. Dress is casual and there will be many games and prizes to include an ugly sweater contest and a grand prize giveaway of an iPad 4. For more information, contact the following point of contacts for each respective squadron/group:
341st Missile Wing - Staff Sgt. Dorien Owens, 731-4147
341st Operations Group - 2nd Lt. Bryce Acres, 731-6916
341st Maintenance Group - 2nd Lt. Charles Frazier, 731-4285
341st Mission Support Group - Master Sgt. Dino DeAngelis, 731-6461
341st Security Forces Group - Tech. Sgt. Russell Tripi, 731-6639
341st Medical Group - Master Sgt. Lynette Nettleton, 731-2468
819th RED HORSE Squadron - Master Sgt. Joel Ortega, 731-4889

Monday night football at the Grizzly Bend
The following are Monday night football games showing at the Grizzly Bend. Lounge hours for the games are from 4 to 10 p.m. and each game starts a 6:30 p.m.
· Dec. 10 - Houston vs. New England
· Dec. 17 - New York Jets vs. Tennessee

New Bundles for Babies Prenatal Class
The Airman and Family Readiness Center has teamed up with the 341st Medical Group to offer a combined Bundles for Babies and Pregnancy Orientation Class, now called "Bundles for Babies Prenatal Class." Those who qualify will leave not only with valuable information, but also with $75 worth of free Gerber baby items. Both mothers and fathers are encouraged to attend. Classes are generally held on the first Friday of each month from 8 a.m. to noon. Please call 731-4900 to schedule an appointment. The class will be held at the Airman and Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 1191, in room 2. For more information, call Karan Godette at 731-4900.