Community notes: Week of Sept. 19

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MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. --  American Red Cross seeks blood donors
The American Red Cross will conduct a blood drive in the lower gym of the fitness center Sept. 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. To make an appointment to donate blood, call the American Red Cross at 727-2212 or go to www.givelife.org and enter 'airforce' as the sponsor code.

Base chapel to host free dinner
The base chapel is hosting a free catered dinner Sept. 24 in the base chapel at 5 p.m. The dinner is open to anyone. AWANA program, Gospel Bible study and contemporary band practice follows, but participation is not required to attend the dinner.

Transition assistance workshop offered
There will be a Veterans Affairs disability and vocational rehabilitation workshop at the Airman and Family Readiness Center Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. to noon. This is recommended for anyone who is going through a medical evaluation board or filing a VA disability claim upon separating or retiring. Seating is limited to 20 people. Call 731-4900 to reserve a slot.

AFSA seeks new enlisted, retired members
The Air Force Sergeant's Association will host a membership drive Sept. 24 at the base exchange from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enlisted and retired enlisted members who join will receive a free Big Mouth Barbeque sandwich courtesy of AFSA. Current members who bring someone who signs up will also receive a free sandwich.

Ashford University representative to visit Malmstrom
A representative from Ashford University will be at the education center Oct. 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Community College of the Air Force transcripts may be sent to Doug Barling for evaluation by e-mail at dougbarling@ashford.edu or by fax at (602) 412-4478. Ashford University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Volunteers needed for Day of Caring
Day of Caring organizers are seeking volunteers to perform yard work, painting and light home maintenance for senior citizens in Great Falls Oct. 17. Volunteers are asked to bring gloves, rakes, tools, garbage bags, lawn mowers, trimmers and ladders if available. Volunteers will meet at the Great Falls Main Post Office Oct. 17 at 8:30 a.m. for coffee and donuts prior to departure to job assignments. For more information, call Master Sgt. Mark Stagray at 731- 4375.


Base hosts orientation class for spouses
Military spouses are invited to attend Heart Link, a base and Air Force orientation class, at the Malmstrom base chapel Oct. 22 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Free lunch, child care, games and prizes are included. For more information, call the Airmen and Family Readiness Center at 731- 4900.

Base vehicle scale to remain closed
The scale at the Traffic Management Office will remain closed for an additional one-to- two months pending certification by Montana State Bureau of Weights and Measures. This calibration and certification is part of an annual requirement.
All members doing a Personal Procured Move, or do-it-yourself move can weigh their household goods at alternate certified scales in Great Falls.

GTA FEEDS
5325 10th Ave. N
453-7646

Flying J Truck Stop
3715 31st St. SW
761-0052

HARVEST STATES CO-OP
600 6th St. NW
453-0384

Case lot sale planned at commissary
There will be a case lot sale through Sept. 20 at the Malmstrom commissary. Hours of operation for the sale are: Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.commissaries.com.

341st LRS offers free privately-owned vehicle inspections
The 341st Logistics Readiness Squadron will help prepare all base personnel for winter driving by performing free privately-owned vehicle inspections at Building 870 Oct. 4, 5, 11 and 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call Tech. Sgt. Christopher Presnell at 731- 6525.

Pack 43 looking for Cub Scouts
Cub Scout Pack 43 at Malmstrom is looking for Scouts. Boys in first through fifth grade are eligible to participate. Cub Scouting helps boys build relationships with family and community while teaching them self-reliance, dependability and teamwork. For more information, call Tech. Sgt. Chris Kanski at 771-6518.

Requirements for new ID cards
New ID cards are now being issued at Malmstrom, however, the software program used to issue the new cards requires customers to present two forms of identification in order to receive a new ID. The primary form must be a photo ID. The secondary form can be anything that is federal or government issued, such as a certified copy of a birth certificate, a Social Security card or a voter's registration card. Call 731-4155 with any questions.