Community Notes: Week ending Feb. 25 Published Feb. 24, 2011 By 341st Missile Wing Public Affairs Offic MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. -- Speed limit change reminder For individuals who travel to and from Malmstrom using 10th Avenue North between 38th and 57th Street, please be aware that the speed limit on that road has been decreased to 35 mph. For more information, contact the City of Great Falls. Troy University registration continues Registration for Troy University runs through March 4 for new students; March 11 for current students. Troy University offers online associate, bachelor's and master's degrees. For more information, call 727-5451, or stop by the Education Center in building 1240. CCAF cutoff date today To be considered for graduation in the April class, CCAF must receive all documentation (i.e. transcripts, CLEP scores, etc.) for degree candidate submissions today. Students must also be enrolled in the degree program today. Nominations for students in which all documents are received by the cutoff date may be initiated through March 4 for active-duty members. The nomination cutoff for the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve members is March 6. For more information, contact Wanda Hale at 731-3531. Loy Elementary holding Rummage Sale There will be an indoor Rummage and Bake Sale at Loy Elementary School on March 5 from 8 a.m. to noon. There will be 8x8 spaces, which includes a table, available to rent for the sale. Anyone interested should stop by Loy Elementary during normal school hours - 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. - to reserve their spot. Spaces will be given on a first-come, first-served basis. Spouses' Club Welfare Committee accepting donation requests The Malmstrom Spouses' Club Welfare Committee is currently accepting donation requests for the upcoming year. To be considered, please submit a letter describing your organization. Include the amount of funding being requested and an explanation of how your organization plans to use the funds if awarded. All requests from Malmstrom and the local community will be considered. Submit requests in writing no later than March 15 to the following address: Malmstrom Spouses' Club, PO Box 6516, Great Falls, MT 59406-6516. For more information, contact Leanne Ward at (406) 268-1456. Thrift store needs 'new' stuff The Thrift Store is looking for more merchandise to restock shelves. Bring unwanted items to building 581, just off Goddard Drive, Tuesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the first Saturday of every month. Former NFL receiver speaking at Chapel Chris Horn, former NFL wide receiver, is speaking at the Base Chapel March 4, 9:30 a.m. His presentation "Dare to be Different" is geared towards young adults, but anyone is welcome to attend. Attendees can enter a drawing for a chance to get to work out with Chris the next day at the base fitness center! DANTES funding not available starting October 1 Effective Oct. 1, DANTES funding will no longer be available to pay exam fees for Excelsior College Examinations (ECEs). Only first attempts at ECEs administered on or before Sept. 30 will be eligible for processing with DANTES funding. Ladies Red Carpet Event at Detour Feb 26 The Detour is sponsoring a Ladies Red Carpet evening on Feb. 26 from 3 to 6 p.m. The event is for Airmen, E-1 through E-4, and includes salon seminars, makeup, salon basket give-away, and hors d' oeuvres. Participants are encouraged to bring hors d' oeuvres to share. For more information, contact the base chapel at 731-3721. Recurring classes at Education Center Every Wednesday at 1 p.m. potential students can learn about the G.I. Bill - Montgomery and Post 9/11 programs - during a question and answer session. On Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1 p.m., the center holds a College 101 session, which is mandatory for first-time users of tuition assistance. On the third Thursday of every month, learn about the various commissioning programs during Commissioning 101 which starts at 3 p.m. The Education Center now has free wireless commercial Internet available for students. To find out more about any Education Center program or service, call 731-3531. Teen Late Night features cooking competition Tonight's Teen Late Night at the Youth Center from 8 to 11 p.m. features a cooking competition that starts at 9 p.m. The event is open to youth ages 13-18 and is free for youth programs members. Cost for non-members is $5. For more information, call 731-4634.