Weekly Announcements: May 16 to 20 Published May 16, 2011 MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Publication submissions To publicize an event on the Moody public website, send all pertinent information to 23wg.pa2@moody.af.mil. All submissions must be received by noon on Thursday the week prior to publication. The Valdosta Daily Times has assumed publication responsibility of the Moody Volunteer, so submission doesn't guarantee publication. All articles or briefs are subject to editing. For more information, contact the 23rd Wing Public Affairs office at 229-257-4146. Tennis courts closure The tennis courts are scheduled to be closed from May 16 with a finish time to be determined. For more information contact Master Sgt. Mark Gore at 229-257-4943. You Got Talent contest The 23rd Force Support Squadron is scheduled to hold a family and teen talent contest May 21 at 5 p.m. at the Moody Field Club. The deadline to sign up for the event is May 18. For contest guidelines and registration forms, members can visit the community center and events page at http://www.moodyfss.com/ or register through the Youth Center. For more information, contact Angel Brown at 229-257-6895, or the Youth Center at 229-257-3067. Moody Post Office not accepting credit cards The Moody U.S. Postal Service is currently not accepting credit cards and will only accept cash or check. For more information call 229-257-4111. ACE summer bash The ACE council is scheduled to hold a summer bash June 4 from noon to 4 p.m. located at Mission Lake. Tickets for the event are $1 and will be on sale from May 16 through the 31. Events include a water gun and water balloon fight, a DJ, playground for children, volleyball and more. Points of contact for the event are Senior Airman Michael Inman, 229-257-2175 and Senior Airman Jonathan Leal, 229-257-5530. Family advocacy programs Tater Tots, is an interactive play group for mothers, father and children from 6 weeks to 3 years old. The group will be meeting each Friday from 10 a.m. to noon in the aerobics center next to the Freedom II Fitness Center. The group asks that the attendees bring small toy for their child. An Active Parenting of Teens class is scheduled to be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 17 and 24 at the Base Chapel. This is for parents of teens 13 to 18 years old. Topics covered will include discipline methods, clear communication skills, strategies for preventing risky behavior, bullying and depression. A Prevention Anger Management class is scheduled to be held from 2:30 to 4 p.m., May 17 and 24. There is no documentation placed in the medical record for attending this class. To sign up for these programs or for more information, individuals may call Family Advocacy at 229-257-4805. Motorcycle safety rider coaches wanted The 23rd Wing Safety Office is looking for 12 motorcycle riders who are interested in becoming rider coach instructors. The office will be hosting a certification class from June 7 to 17. This certification is an opportunity to teach new riders the correct way to ride. If the member is interested in becoming a rider coach, contact the Safety Office or their unit safety representative for qualifications and an application. Applications are due to the safety office no later than May 27. Call 229-257-3784 for more information. Hometown News release submissions Airmen can submit a DD Form 2266, Hometown News Release, electronically by clicking on the link via either the internal base website or the public website, www.moody.af.mil. Submissions can include a photo: minimum output 150 dpi, image size 4x5 to 5x7, JPEG format - compressed no lower than 60 percent, and saved as the submitter's last name. Appropriate newsworthy events for submission include promotions, graduations, new assignments, awards, decorations, reenlistment, retirement, etc. Submissions are reviewed by 23rd Wing Public Affairs before forwarding to the Army and Air Force Hometown News Service. Incomplete forms and noncompliant photos will not be approved. For more information, contact the Public Affairs office at 229-257-3345. Toastmasters Club Moody's Toastmasters Club is scheduled to hold meetings Thursdays at 11 a.m., in room 203 located in the Education Center. During meetings, members learn ways to practice and hone skills in communication and leadership. For more information, call 229-257-4734. The Moody Spouses Club The Moody Spouses Club is open to active duty, retired, Reserve, enlisted and officer spouses of any military rank and branch of service. Monthly meetings are held at the Moody Field Club. More information, including upcoming activities, can be obtained from www.themoodyspousesclub.com. Chapel Call Catholic Mass Daily 11:30 a.m. May 22 Catholic Confessions from 9:30 to 10 a.m. and by appointment CCD and RCIA at 9 a.m. Mass/Children's Church at 10:30 a.m. Protestant Contemporary Service at 9 a.m./Kids Zone (ages 1 to 6) Gospel Worship Service at 12:15 p.m./Kids Zone (ages1 to 6) May 24 Catholic Choir Rehearsal 5:30 p.m. Contemporary Worship Rehearsal 6 p.m. Deployed spouse dinner 5 p.m. at the chapel May 25 Protestant Chapel Plus Fellowship Dinner 5:45 p.m. Chapel Plus Bible Studies 6:45 p.m. May 26 Protestant Women's Ministry at noon. Gospel Choir Rehearsel at 5 p.m. Catholic Baptism Class at 6:45 p.m.