Community Notes – Week ending Sept. 7 Published Sept. 4, 2007 MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. -- Youth bowling registration is Saturday Registration for the upcoming fall and winter youth bowling league takes place Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Aces High Bowling Center. Call 731-2695 for more information. Child Development Center to host 'Discovers' program The CDC is hosting an enrichment program for 3- to 5-year-olds beginning Tuesday. The program runs through May and includes activities such as story time, art and mathematics, gym and drama. There are currently four openings for the Tuesday and Thursday classes held 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. For more information, call the CDC at 731-2737 or 731- 2417. Dispose of unwanted e-waste The City of Great Falls in partnership with Benefis Healthcare, the Great Falls Clinic, the College of Technology, Great Falls Public Schools, the Montana Department of Environmental Quality and Malmstrom Air Force Base will offer discounted recycling of old televisions, computers and other electronic equipment Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event takes place at the Great Falls College of Technology, 2100 16th Ave. S. and is open to residents only. Businesses with electronic recycling are asked to schedule an appointment for pick up by calling 861-4921. For more information, call 771-1401. Club closure announced The Grizzly Bend Club will be closed Sept. 14 to support the annual Salute to the Community Dinner. Tickets still on sale for AF Ball The Air Force Ball will be held Sept. 15 starting at 5 p.m. in the 3-Bay Hangar. Tickets are still available and the cost is $11 per person for airman through senior airmen; $18 per person for staff and technical sergeants and civil servants ranked GS-9 and below; $20 per person for master sergeants and above as well as civil servants GS-10 and above. There is a $2 per person additional charge for non-club members. Tickets are available from the following representatives: ~ 341st Operations Group: Capt. Deborah Miller at 731-7538 ~ 341st Maintenance Group: 1st Lt. Jeff Lassiter at 731-6105 ~ 341st Mission Support Group: 1st Lt. Jose Hernandez at 731-6225 ~ 341st Security Forces Group: Chief Master Sgt. Charles Lunsford at 731-7088 ~ 341st Medical Group: Tech. Sgt. Sandra Daniel at 731-4448 ~ 819th RED HORSE Squadron: Master Sgt. Robert Ward at 731-4856 ~ 341st Space Wing Protocol at 731-3430. Formal dresses available for AF Ball A "dress shop" has been established in building 500, room 151D for anyone wanting to donate a formal gown or pick up a donation to be worn at the Air Force Ball Sept. 15. The "dress shop" is open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Information available online The September DANTES Information bulletin can be found online at: http://www.dantes.doded.mil/dantes_web/newsletter.asp. This month's highlights include: · Troops to Teachers awards · 2008 DANTES Examination Program Handbook · Joint Professional Military Education for enlisted personnel · Distance education survey Supplemental NECP board being held Headquarters Air Force Personnel Center will conduct a supplemental Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program board Oct. 23 to 25. NECP offers active-duty enlisted personnel the opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree in nursing. NECP students complete their degree at a college or university within 24 calendar months and will be attached to an active Air Force ROTC detachment or a college or university with a cross-town agreement. NECP applicants receive full pay and benefits while in the program. A requirement for 50 candidates still remains. NECP criteria can be found at: https://kx.afms.mil or contact the education office at 731-3531. Waterfowl clinic for kids planned There will be a youth waterfowl clinic at Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge Sept. 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The clinic will give youth ages 12 to 15 a chance to learn the skills needed to be successful waterfowl hunters. Topics include hunting safety, ethics and traditions, refuge regulations, waterfowl identification, decoy placement, duck calling, shotgun patterning and target shooting as well as distance estimating and dog handling. The clinic is free and limited to the first 30 youth to sign up. To register, call Diane Rae at 727-7400, extension 229. More information can be found at www.fws.gov/bentonlake.