Community Notes: Week ending July 3 Published July 8, 2009 MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. -- Changes of command announced The following change of command ceremonies are scheduled as follows: - The 341st Civil Engineer Squadron change of command is July 7, 10 a.m. at Medal of Honor Park. - The 741st Missile Security Forces Squadron and 341st Missile Security Forces Squadron changes of command are July 10, 10 a.m. at the Grizzly Bend Club. Maj. Warren Brainard will relinquish command of the 741st MSFS to Maj. Thomas Clarke; Lt. Col. Roy Collins will relinquish command of the 341st MSFS to Maj. Warren Brainard. All are invited to attend. Consumer Confidence Report available online The 2008 Consumer Confidence Report, detailing the quality of the drinking water on Malmstrom based on samples taken throughout 2008, is now available for viewing online at www.malmstrom.af.mil and clicking on the tab at the bottom center of the homepage. You can also call or write to the Bioenvironmental Engineering staff at 731-4406; 341st MDOS/SGPB, 7300 N. Perimeter Rd., Great Falls, MT, 59402. Free water park party coming in July The next Culture of Responsible Choices free event is an alcohol-free party at the Electric City Water Park July 10 from 8 p.m. to midnight. Free refreshments will be provided. To sign up, just show your ID at the gate. New base guide books are here The Public Affairs Office has received the newest version of the base guide and telephone directory. Personnel should stop by building 500, room 150B to pick up copies for their offices. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Spouses invited to attend Heart Link The Airman and Family Readiness Center will host a military orientation July 22 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the AFRC located in building 1192. Spouses who attend will play games, win prizes and learn about the Air Force. Free lunches and child care will be provided. To sign-up or for more information, call the AFRC at 731-4900. AFPC offers webinar for retiring officers Air Force Personnel Center will offer a Retirement 101 webinar July 9 at 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. for officers eligible for retirement. The webinar will cover retirement pay and issues officers need to consider prior to submitting a voluntary retirement application. To attend the webinar, go to https://connect.dco.dod.mil/afpcofficerretirements101. If a person does not have a Defense Connect Online account, they can register at https://www.dco.dod.mil/ For more information, call 1st Lt. Danielle Hummert at 731- 4648. Learn to hip hop dance Hip hop dance classes have started and are scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Grizzly Bend Club. Everyone is invited. Classes start with basic movements and will progress into full choreography. Snacks will be provided. For more information, call Quintin Gilmore at (623) 341-8961 or Tommy Thomas at (813) 966-7534. Water restrictions in housing outlined Through Sept. 30, housing residents are asked to use the odd/even system for watering their lawns. Odd numbered houses will water on odd numbered days and even numbered houses will water on even numbered days. Watering is allowed from 5 to 10 a.m. and 5 to 10 p.m. only. For more information, call 731-3056. Rules change for dropping off hazardous chemicals The household chemical drop off point, located adjacent to building 410, will only operate from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday for Malmstrom organizations and housing residents. Prior to placing items into the storage area, customers are required to sign in at the 341st Civil Engineer Squadron Pollution Prevention office, building 410. For more information, call 731-6163.