Community Notes: Week ending Aug. 22 Published Aug. 21, 2008 MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. -- Base guides have arrived The newest version of the Malmstrom base guide and phone book is available at the Public Affairs Office, building 500, room 150B. Base organizations are welcome to stop by and pick up enough books for their immediate areas. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Triathlon planned The Fitness and Sports Center will be hosting a triathlon Aug. 23 starting at 8 a.m. There are three competition categories: men, women and youth. Adult events include a 500 yard swim, 12 mile bike ride and a 3 mile run. The beginners and youth events include a 50 yard swim, 3 mile bike ride and a 1 mile run. Registration will start at the base picnic Aug. 15 and ends Aug. 22 at 6 p.m. All entrants will receive a T-shirt and water bottle. There will be a post race party at Sun Plaza Park with a free barbecue, live DJ and a jump castle for the children. For more information or to register, call 731-3621. Paintball tournament scheduled There will be a summer heat paintball tournament Aug. 23 starting at 9 a.m. Get your five-person team together and join in the fun. Participants must be ID-card holders, family members or guests of ID-card holders. All skill levels are welcome at this free event. There will also be a free barbecue following the tournament. Call Outdoor Recreation at 731-3263 for more information. Dorm resident's pool party There will be a dorm resident's pool part Sept. 1 from noon to 4 p.m. at the base pool. This alcohol-free event will feature cardboard boat races, inner tube water polo and free food. See your first sergeant for more information. Commissary open normal hours Labor Day weekend The commissary will be open regular hours, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. with early bird shopping from 7 to 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 2. Questions should be directed to John Nelson, 731-3675. Classes offered at A&FRC The Airman and Family Readiness Center will hold a resume preparation class Sept. 2. and a "Tough Interview Questions and Salary Negotiations" class Sept. 5. Both will be held from 1130 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and bringing a sack lunch is permitted. Call 731-4900 to sign up. Change of command announced The 341st Missile Maintenance Squadron will hold a change of command ceremony Sept. 5 at 10 a.m. in the 3-Bay Hangar. Lt. Col. John Fisch will relinquish command to Lt. Col. James Porter. 5K run to support AF Ball There will be a 5K run Sept. 5 starting at 7:30 a.m. to help support the Air Force Ball. Cost is $5 per person to participate and awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers. The run starts and ends at the base exchange. Call Capt. Joseph Parsons at 731-6876 or Master Sgt. Brian Porter at 731-7962 for more information or to sign up. Marriage retreat planned There will be a Christian marriage retreat at Double Arrow Resort, Seely Lake, Mont., Sept. 12 to 14. Cost is $75 per family and includes cabin lodging for two nights, breakfast both days and transportation if you choose to ride in the chapel van. Also included is use of the resort swimming pool and hiking. Horseback riding, boating, fishing and golf are also available at participants own cost. You will need to take car of your own other meals. Space is limited so call 731-3721 for reservations. Payment is expected at the time of reservation. Optimist Club invites new members The Uptown Optimist Club of Great Falls meets every Thursday night at 6:30 p.m. at the Taco Treat Amigo Lounge on 7th Avenue South. New members are always welcomed. Call 452-1169 for more information.