Community Notes - Week of Dec. 2-7 Published Dec. 6, 2007 MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. -- Closure announced Aces High Bowling and Entertainment Center will be closed from 4 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Dec. 8, for a private function. Please make your recreation plans accordingly. Toys for Tots donations being accepted Donation boxes for Toys for Tots have been set up at the base chapel, fitness center, base exchange, clinic, building 500 and the military personnel flight for new, unwrapped toys. In conjunction with the wing holiday party's theme "Airmen in Toyland," donations will also be collected at the party Dec. 8. The Toys for Tots campaign runs through Dec. 21. For more information, call Airman 1st Class Matthew Splichal at 731-7773 or 1st Lt. Miranda Thompson at 731-3639. Children's holiday program at chapel The Protestant community children will conduct their holiday program, "Live from Bethlehem" Dec. 16 during the 11:15 a.m. worship service. All are invited to attend and sing along. For more information, call Janet Smith at 731-3258 or the chapel staff at 731-3721. Commissary holiday hours announced The commissary will be open Dec. 24 and 31 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 to observe the Christmas and New Year's holidays. Avoid online steroid purchases A product named "6-OXO" (androst-4-ene-3, 6, 17-trione) is currently being marketed as an all-natural nutritional supplement and is for sale on body-building Web sites. 6-OXO, an aromatase inhibitor, may help to increase testosterone levels in the body and is often advertised as an "estrogen blocker." 6-OXO is a derivative of androst-4-ene-3, 17-dione, which is listed as an anabolic steroid in The Anabolic Steroid Control Act of 2004. Anabolic steroids are a schedule III controlled substance under 21 U.S.C. 812. Illicit use of anabolic steroids by military members is an offense under the UCMJ. At this time, 6-OXO is still available for purchase online and is not yet banned, but it has received scrutiny from the Food and Drug Administration. Sites that sell 6-OXO are not listing it as an anabolic steroid or that it may be illegal. Air Force members are advised to avoid possessing and using this product as it is potentially dangerous and is detectable in urinalysis steroid testing. HAWC staff available for meetings The Health and Wellness Center will come to any small group meeting, such as a spouses group or an afternoon gathering of friends, and bring their "fact or fiction" kit which debunks popular fitness and nutrition myths and brings about great discussion and motivation. The staff can also supply a list of healthy snacks that can be provided by the participants. For more information, call Kelley Suggs at 731-4482. MSFS children's holiday part is Dec. 15 The 341st Missile Security Force Squadron children's holiday part is Dec. 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Youth Activities Center. Play games, make crafts and meet Santa. Question about this free event should be called in to 731-7779. Salvation Army seeking volunteers The Salvation Army is looking for volunteers for the holiday season to help the less fortunate during the holiday season. Opportunities include: - Assistance sign-ups: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 3 to 7. - Bell ringing at 13 locations through Dec. 24, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in two-hour shifts. - Helping set up food and toys Dec. 19 starting at 9 a.m. - Food, toy and clothing distribution Dec. 20 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Meals on Wheels Dec. 25 at 8 a.m. for food preparation or at 10 a.m. for meal deliveries. For more information or to volunteer, call 453-0391. Winter golf schedule determined Anaconda Hills will open for winter golf Nov. 15 to Dec. 31. Eagle Falls will open from Jan. 2 to Feb. 15, weather conditions permitting. Hours will be 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with no extensions. Golfers need to be off the course by 4 p.m. There is no charge to golf during the winter, however golfers are asked to sign in. Play will be in reverse order and temporary greens, marked with blue stakes, will be used. Carts will not be allowed. For more information, call Connie Caouette at 761-1078 or Patty Rearden at 771-1265.