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Capital Classic basketball tourney time
The Capital Classic Basketball tournament is Feb. 17- 20 at the Fort Myer Fitness Center and the Smith Gym, Henderson Hall.
There will be 16 men’s teams and four women’s teams from Fort Bragg, Joint Base Langley Eustis, Fort Lee, Fort Sill, Joint Base McGuire — Dix – Lakehurst, Fort Meade – to name some of them – battling it out to see who is King/Queen of the capital.
For more information, call 703-696-7864.
Gospel Service Black History Month Celebration – Feb. 18
The Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Gospel Service will hold its Black History Month celebration Feb. 18 beginning at 1 p.m. at Memorial Chapel on Fort Myer.
Keynote speaker E. Gail Anderson Holness, pastor of Christ Our Redeemer African Methodist Episcopal Chursh in Washington, D.C., who will address the crisis in black education. The 2017 Keeper of the Community award recipients will be honored at the event, which will be emceed by Maureen Bunyan of ABC7/WJLA TV. Special music will be provided by the JBM-HH Gospel Praise Team and the Mount Zion Baptist Church Men’s Chorus.
The program is free and open to the public. You must present picture identification when entering the installaion. Early arrival is recommended. For more information, contact Edgar Brookins at 202-320-0939 or by email at edgarb@afro.com.
MOPH meets Feb. 18
The Greater Washington, DC Chapter 353, Military Order of the Purple Heart, will meet Feb. 18 at 1 p.m. at American Legion Post 176, 6520 Amherst Avenue, Springfield, Va. The Warrior Cafe will be open prior to the meeting should anyone wish to come early and eat lunch. Drinks are provided during the meeting.
All recipients of the Purple Heart Medal are invited, especially new medal recipients. For more information, contact retired Army Col. Gordon Sumner, commander at gordon.sumner53@gmail.com or William Lee, adjutant, at wlee95678@outlook.com.
Tree removal in works for Feb. 18
Fort Myer’s Marshall Drive from Grant Avenue to the McNair Extension will be blocked off Feb. 18 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. to allow for Public Works personnel to remove an aged tree in the area.
For more information, call 703-965-6043 (cell) or 703-696-3290.
Water outage to impact buildings along Sheridan Avenue
Public Works personnel will make repairs and do maintenance on the main water line near Sheridan Avenue, Fort Myer Feb. 23 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the water line will be shut down most of the day.
Buildings affected include Building 416, 414 (Fort Myer Fitness Center – this center will close at 10 a.m. for the day), 426, 427, 428, 431, 432, 435, 436 and 412. Porta-Johns will be placed on Morgan Lane and near Building 416.
For more information, call 703-696-5657.
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater at Fort McNair
Make plans now for Feb. 25 and the second annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theater at the Fort McNair Club.
Are your detective skills up to the challenge to gather all the clues and solve the mystery of “Who Done It?” Cost per person is $29.95. Children 12 and under are $12.95. The event is from 6 to 10 p.m., with dinner service from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information, call 202-484-5800.
Sergeant Major Relief and Appointment
The Headquarters and Service Battalion, HQMC, Henderson Hall, Sergeant Major Relief and Appointment ceremony will be held Feb. 28 at the Cpl. Terry L. Smith Gym aboard Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall at 10 a.m. Sgt. Maj. Robert Pullen will relinquish his duties to Sgt. Maj. Edward Parsons.
The uniform of the day is appropriate attire for military guests; business casual is appropriate for civilians and civilian guests.
Everyone is welcome to wish Pullen well and welcome Parsons. For more information, call Luis Ramirez at 703-693-7215.
Green to Gold briefing – March 8
On March 8 from 11 a.m. to noon, the Fort Myer Education Center will host an information session regarding the U.S. Army Green to Gold program in Bldg. 417, Rm. 218.
A Green to Gold representative will provide an overview of the program and answer questions. Seating is limited and an RSVP is required by March 6. To reserve a seat, register at www.surveymonkey.com/r/T3ZSGCF or email Karen Powell at karen.r.powell.civ@mail.mil or call 703-696-1541/1652/1588.
Fort Myer Thrift Shop scholarship application deadline approaches
The Fort Myer Thrift Shop has begun accepting applications for the 2017-2018 academic year; applications must be postmarked by March 23. Scholarships are awarded based on merit and are available for children and spouses of U.S. Army personnel – active duty who either live or are deployed from this area, retired or deceased.
Applicant must have a valid military dependents ID card.
Dedicated volunteers and staff give generously of their time involving numerous hours every year to raise the funds for this program.
Information with instructions and application, along with a checklist are available on the Fort Myer Thrift Shop website at www.fortmyerthriftshop.org under Scholarships.
Email questions to scholarshipsfmts@gmail.com.
Fort Myer Thrift Shop announces Community Grant application
The Fort Myer Thrift Shop is now accepting applications for community grants to organizations that provide services and/or support to military organizations, personnel and their families. Requests are accepted from 501 c (3) and government entities in this area. Requesters have until April 18 to apply.
Additional information and application forms are available online at www.fortmyerthriftshop.org under community grants. Requests must be postmarked by April 18. Email questions to communitygrantsfmts@gmail.com.
Indoor play mornings
Army Community Service has a play group for parents and preschool children Thursday mornings from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Memorial Chapel, Fort Myer.
This play group offers the chance for socialization, crafts, music and story time. For more information and to register, call 703-696-3510/3512.
Personal financial management
MCCS Henderson Hall’s Marine & Family Programs offers a variety of classes and one-on-one meetings to assist service members and their families with managing their finances. Upcoming topics include home buying and mortgages; strategies for car buying; and investing. For more information or to register for a class, visit www.mccsHH.com/finance.html or call 703-614-6950.
News Notes submissions
Send submissions for the Feb. 23 edition of the Pentagram via email to sharon.e.walker.civ@mail.mil no later than noon, Feb. 20. Submissions must be 100 words or less and should contain all “5 W’s”. Additionally, include a website, email address, or phone number where interested parties can find or request information. Submission of information does not guarantee publication. Unless otherwise noted, all events listed are free and open to all Department of Defense ID card holders.