Community Notes: Week ending May 15

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VBS registration underway
Registration has started for this year's Vacation Bible School, scheduled for June 15 to 19 for children ages 4 through 6th grade. Call the chapel at 3721 for more information.

OG change of command, retirement ceremonies outlined
The change of command ceremony for the 341st Operations Group takes place May 20, 10 a.m., at the 3-Bay Hangar. A retirement ceremony for the 341st OG Commander, Col. David Durgan, takes place May 21, 9:30 a.m., Grizzly Bend Club. All members of Team Malmstrom are invited to attend these ceremonies.

AFSA monthly meeting planned
The Air Force Sergeants Association Chapter 1156 monthly meeting takes place May 20, 1:30 p.m., Grizzly Bend Club basement meeting room. Discussion includes planning upcoming events, fundraisers, community projects and legislative issues. Being in AFSA is an enlisted person's opportunity to learn more about retirement benefits, being involved in military activities and learning about protecting Air Force quality-of-life initiatives. For more information , Call Master Sgt. Tim Hezel at 731-4766. 

Blood drive scheduled
The next American Red Cross blood drive at Malmstrom is May 27, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Fitness Center lower gym. To schedule an appointment online, visit www.givelife.org, sponsor code airforce, or donors can call 727-2212.

Garage sale information
Garage sales on Malmstrom may be held the first and third Saturdays of the month from May through September. Advertisement by poster may be placed at the sale site only. Do not nail signs to any trees, utility poles or any part of the housing structure. Call 731-3056 or 731-4623 with questions or concerns.

Base housing water restrictions
Water restrictions are in effect and will be enforced through Sept. 30. Water lawns using the odd/even house number format. Odd numbered houses water on odd days of the month and even numbered houses water on even days of the month. Watering is only permitted 5 to 10 a.m. and 5 to 10 p.m. Call 731-3056 or 831-4623 with questions or concerns.

ASIST training takes place in June
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, or ASIST, will take place June 11 and 12. Contact the base chapel at 731-3721 or your first sergeant for more information or to sign up. Registration is needed by June 5.

Tuesdays are movie nights
Starting at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at the Detour, watch free movies and eat free popcorn. All E1s through E4s are invited to participate.

Sports Car Club of America announces upcoming events
The Sports Car Club of America has set its riding events schedule. Rides at Montana Expo Park take place July 12, Sept. 20 and Oct. 18. Events at Malmstrom take place June 28, July 19, Sept. 27 and Oct. 11. Events in Helena are June 7 and Aug. 15 and 16. For more information, visit www.mtscca.com.