Community Notes: Week of March 28

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MSC to hold elections
The Malmstrom Spouse's Club will conduct their elections at the April Social meeting. Applications for nominations for all positions on the Board of Governors are being accepted through March 31. The positions are open to all spouses of active-duty military members stationed here or abroad, enlisted and officer. E-mail requests for applications to archiedogg4@yahoo.com, subject: Application Request.

MSC scholarship applications being accepted
The Malmstrom Spouse's Club is now accepting applications for FY08 scholarships. 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 college they are attending's financial aid office. Applicants must be family members of active-duty or retired military personnel. Applications need to be turned in by March 31.

Pet items being collected
Cub Scout Pack 43 and Boy Scout Troop 43, along with Loy Leadership Team, will be collecting et items for the non-profit organization PetPaw-See. Items needed are cat and dog food, both canned and dry, cat litter, treats, toys, old towels and blankets or any other items people would like to donate. Drop boxes for donated items will be located at the Commissary, Building 470, Building 500, Building 160 and at Loy Elementary School April 1 to 25. For more information, call Maverick Kanski at 771-6518 or Char Ross at 771-1210.

Scale closing at TMO
The truck scale at the traffic management office will be closed from April 1 through Aug. 29 due to a major construction project. All members doing a personal procured move (DITY) will need to weight their household goods at an alternate certified scale, which are located at the addresses below. Questions should be directed to Jeremy Rhodes at 731-6149 or Steve Gilman at 731-7926.

GTA Feeds                       Flying "J" Truck Stop                              Harvest States Co-Op
5325 10th Ave N.             3715 31st St. SW                                   600 6th St. NW
453-7646                          761-0052                                                 453-0384

Birthday kit donations needed
The Holy Spirit Girl Scout troop is conducting a community service project to benefit the Children's Receiving Home. They are putting together birthday kits and seek donations of the following items:
DVDs (G and PG only) Stuffed Animals Coloring book/crayons/markers
Toy trucks/race cars/hot wheels Baseballs/bats Basketballs/footballs
Frisbees Books Board games
Barbies Littlest Pet Shops animals Dress-up clothes
Jewelry/Earrings (for teens) Make up (for teens) Photo albums/disposable cameras
The group is also seeking donations of cake, frosting, sprinkles, candles, balloons, plates and forks. Items can be dropped off at the Holy Spirit School, 2820 Central Avenue or at the Holy Spirit Church, 44th Street So. through April 30.
For more information, call 453-1630.

Wing It theater auditions being held
The Wing It theater group will be holding auditions for a production featuring music and dance of the 1950s and 1960s April 16 at 6 p.m., April 17 and 18th at 5 p.m. all at the base theater. The production is slated for June. Performers can come prepared with their choice of a song or dance number. No experience is necessary. Anyone interested in helping out behind the scenes with lighting, costumes, make up, decorations, advertising or being an extra is also asked to attend. For more information, call Senior Airman Sarah Burrill at 799-0915.