The Asian Pacific American Heritage Month command observance at Walter Reed Army Medical Center is May 29 at 11:30 a.m. in Heaton Pavilion’s Joel Auditorium. Food sampling and dance performances are planned. Everyone’s invited.

BOSS slates activities

Walter Reed Army Medical Center’s Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers is hosting a trip to New York City May 31. The bus departs from Wagner Sports Center at 6 a.m., and returns at 11 p.m. Attendees must be 18 or older. Sign-up is no later than May 23 and the bus seats only 45 people. Cost is $8. The trip includes stops at the Empire State Building and Ground Zero. For more information call Spc. Gregory Faulk at (202) 782-2511 or Spc. Willie Rogers at (202) 782-6234.

Motorcycle skills ride

The Walter Reed Installation Safety Office is sponsoring a Motorcycle Skills Ride on Monday at the Forest Glen Annex Post Exchange parking lot from 1 to 3 p.m. Bobbie Carlson, a certified instructor from the Motorcycle Safety Foundation will conduct this slow speed skills course event. The event will use a marked closed course to evaluate rider skills and discuss techniques to improve motorcycle handling in various situations. For more information contact Donald Graham, the Installation Safety Manager, at (202) 782-1514; e-mail at Donald.graham@amedd.army.mil or contact Jay Lubliner, director of the Motorcycle Mentor Program at (202) 782-0071; e-mail at Jay.lubliner@amedd.army.mil.

Occupation clinic closures

Walter Reed’s Occupation Health Clinic will be closed June 9 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for mass inprocessing. For more information call 782-0351.

Youth story hour

Walter Reed Child and Youth Services hosts story hour in the Mologne House dining room every Thursday from 3 to 4 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information call (202) 782-6982.

HIPAA training

Training regarding the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act or HIPAA is an annual requirement for Walter Reed employees. If you have not registered and completed HIPAA training, you must do so immediately using the link to the site https:⁄⁄mhslearn.csd.disa.mil. If you are registered in MHS Learn, you are required to complete your HIPAA refresher training annually during your birth month. Register and training can be done in Bldg. 1, Rm. D-109 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information call the Information Assurance Office at 356-1012, Ext. 64276, or Ms. Harper, the HIPAA privacy officer, at 356-0855.

Anger, stress management

How do you cool down before things heat up? One way is to participate in the Department of Social Work’s six-week anger and stress management group. The group is scheduled to meet from May 23 through June 27 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Borden Pavilion’s 4th floor DCI conference room.

Learn to manage anger, conflict, emotions, behavior and stress more effectively. Explore the benefits of calming down strategies through deep breathing, meditation and cognitive restructuring. Identify the impact of personal issues and stress on anger. Prevent anger and stress from controlling your life.

For more information call Sherry Whitaker at (202) 356-1012, Ext. 41029, or Dr. Susan Strober at (202) 782-6378. Self referrals, as well as referrals from health-care providers, case managers or unit leaders will be accepted.

Wynonna Judd concert

A concert for WRAMC staff and patients featuring Wynonna Judd is May 22 from 2 to 2:45 p.m. in Walter Reed’s Wagner Sports Center. Doors open at 1 p.m. for the concert. The event will also include an opening act and other activities. The concert will be simulcast on WRAMC TV to the Mologne House and hospital.

Civilian Welfare Fund

In accordance to Army Regulation-215-7, the Directorate of Community Activities is searching for directorate and department authorized civilian volunteers to become a members of the Installation Civilian Welfare Fund Council. All interested persons should contact Frank Jones at (202) 782-2240 or Deborah Douglas at (202) 782-3383.

O’Day vendors sought

The official 2008 Organization Day at Walter Reed is Aug. 8 in the Rose Garden. Walter Reed organizations and departments are invited to be informational vendors. Interested people can call Harryette Irving at (202) 782-7034.

USO job fair

The Joint Employment Transition Services (JETS) and the USO of Metropolitan Washington are hosting a job fair May 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fort Belvoir Officers’ Club, 5500 Schulz Circle, Fort Belvoir. Dozens of employers, including area police and fire departments, federal agencies, health care agencies, defense and government contractors, are participating to discuss job openings with candidates. All military I.D. card holders are eligible to attend. Bring resumes and be prepared for on-site interviews. No children please.

For additional information, call Dawn Fincham at (703) 805-2464 or Cassie Camp at (703) 696-0958.

Grief resolution management

The Walter Reed chaplain’s office will host a grief resolution management seminar Wednesday and May 16. The seminar is worth continuing education credits. The workshop will be conducted by Rev. Dr. Chrys Parker and Dr. Glen Samis, both experts in grief and psychological trauma. For more information call Chaplain Gutting at (202) 782-6054.

OPM⁄WRAMC outreach

The OPM⁄WRAMC Veterans Outreach Liaison Office is in Delano Hall (Bldg. 11), Rm. G-11. The office is open Tuesday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and by appointment only on Fridays The office provides servicemembers in transition information about employment opportunities, applying for veterans’ hiring preferences for jobs, resume⁄KSA preparation, and interviewing skills. For more information call Alan Thompson at (202) 356-1012, Ext. 40309

Commander’s blog

The Walter Reed hospital commander’s blog can be accessed at the Internet site http:⁄⁄blogs.wramc.amedd.army.mil⁄hospital. The blog is designed to provide an avenue of communication between the hospital commander, patients, Families and staff.

Single parent support

Walter Reed’s Single Parent Support Group meets the second Friday of each month from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Guest House (Bldg. 17), Army Community Service. Lunch is provided. For more information call Monette Greene (202) 782-0453.

Van to Silver Spring

The Mologne House courtesy van travels from the main installation to the front of the Silver Spring Mall Monday through Friday hourly from 5 to 10 p.m. The van departs from the Mologne House at 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 p.m., and makes stops at Fenton Street.

Free babysitting services

Walter Reed’s Child and Youth Services now offers free babysitting services. CYS certifies all babysitters. Certification includes first aid and CPR training. Babysitters work in pairs to ensure safety. Call Pat Harris at (202) 271-1878, or CYS at (202) 782-0565.

Walt’s Express

Walt’s Express food service in the hospital has after-hours service from 6:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., seven days a week. Meal cards can be used during after-hours. For information call 782-6336.

Volunteering at Walter Reed

Anyone interested in volunteering at Walter Reed should visit the Walter Reed Army Medical Center public Website at www.wramc.amedd.army.mil.