Community Notes: week ending Feb. 19 Published Feb. 22, 2010 MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. -- AF Hoops hits the Air Force Game pieces are available at the Grizzly Bend Club and Aces High Bowling Center to register to win up to $10,000 in the Air Force's National Collegiate Athletic Division 1 Men's Basketball Championship online bracket tournament promotion. The AF Hoops promotion is giving Air Force sports fans the chance to win big prizes by selecting teams in the NCAA Division 1 Men's Basketball Championship Tournament. For more information, visit 341fss.com. CCAF graduation information outlined All transcripts must be received for the Community College of the Air Force no later than Feb. 26 to be considered for degree completion and be a candidate for spring graduation. The graduation ceremony will take place April 21 at 1p.m. in the base auditorium. Graduates will receive a detailed letter and e-mail with information regarding the ceremony. For more information, contact Wayne Benson at 731-3533. Spouse's Club accepting donations, scholarship applications The Malmstrom Spouse's Club is currently accepting requests for donations. Please send your requests to: MSC Welfare Officer, P.O. Box 6516, Malmstrom AFB, MT 59405. Requests must be received no later than Feb. 28 to be considered. Disbursements will be sent out in the spring. The MSC is also now accepting scholarship applications for fiscal year 2010. High school seniors can pick up an application from their guidance counselor, and military spouses can pick one up from the Education Center on base or the financial aid office of the college they attend. Applicants must be a dependent child or dependent spouse of an active duty, retired, or deceased active or retired member to qualify. Applications need to be turned in by March 31. For more information, call Karen Clark at 727-0802. Refuse container removal Effective March 1, the three 30 yard refuse containers located in the base recycling area will be removed. Housing residents need to be aware that the refuse contractor will remove any items placed curbside such as furniture, appliances (with the exception of items containing refrigerant or hazardous material), toys, sporting goods, etc. The continued abuse of this service has precipitated this action, even with proper warning signage, illegal dumping continues with an adverse impact on the cost of disposal. For more information, call the solid waste program manager at 731-6448. Free assistance with tax returns The 341 Missile Wing tax center is open to provide free assistance with tax returns for all active-duty members, guardsman, reservists, retirees and their family members. The tax center is located in building 300, room 140. To make an appointment, call 731-4785 or go to the tax center Web site (http://www.wix.com/341mwja/341mw) and make an appointment online.