Community notes Published June 17, 2011 MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. -- Thrift Store summer hours announced Through the months of June, July and August the Thrift Store will only be open on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Consignment and donations are still needed and welcomed. Unwanted items should be taken to building 581 - off Goddard Drive. Mosquito spraying slated Malmstrom will begin spraying for mosquitoes two to three times a week. Spraying will be done between the hours of 10 p.m. and midnight depending on the weather. People are strongly cautioned to stay away from areas being sprayed to avoid inhaling the chemicals. For more information, contact Staff Sgt. Ric Hernandez at 731-7640/7057. Top 3 offering scholarships The Big Sky Top 3 is awarding two college scholarships this quarter - one to an Airman and one to an NCO. Applicants are to submit a two page essay (double spaced, original work) relating to the United States Air Force's nuclear mission by June 30. Entries should be sent to Master Sgt. Anthony Blum at anthony.blum@malmstrom.af.mil. Military Appreciation day scheduled The C.M. Russell Museum is holding a Military Appreciation Day June 18 from 2 - 5 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend the event and enjoy free food and beverages along with live music for a patriotic celebration. For more information, contact Theresa Stephens at 727-8787 or via email at tstephens@cmrussell.org. Vacation Bible School slated for next week The Base Chapel will be holding Vacation Bible School starting June 20 through June 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. each night. The school is open to children from 3 years old to 6th-graders. For more information, contact Beth Fasting at 731-3258. Belt parade slated July 2 There will be a Belt Valley Summer Celebration July 2 from 4 to 11 p.m. at Castner Park in Belt, Mt. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the parade starting at 3:30 p.m. at the Belt Brewery and other festivities offered. For more information, contact John Mital at 277-3564. Volunteers needed for annual July 4 celebration Organizers of the annual Black Eagle Park 4th of July picnic are looking for volunteers to help set up for the event July 3 and tear down after the event July 4 at 6 p.m. Anyone interested in helping should contact Suann Konesky at 727-2900 or 899-8130.