Poetry workshop
Fort Polk’s Allen Memorial Library offers a poetry workshop for aspiring poets March 20 at 2 p.m. for youth ages 12-18 and again March 27 for adults. Bring your poetry for personalized assistance. Class is limited to 10 students. Call 531-2665 for more information.
FMWR online
Family Morale, Welfare and Recreation is now on Facebook and Twitter. To visit the Twitter account go to www.twitter.com/FortPolkMWR. For Facebook, search the Facebook site or use your favorite search engine and type in Fort Polk MWR.
Teens hit rink
Child, Youth and School Services’ Middle School and Teen Program hosts a skate night March 5 from 7-9 p.m. at the Siegfried Youth Center. The event is open to teens in sixth through eighth grade and costs $3 for members and $5 for non-members. Non-members must be accompanied by an MST member. Participants must provide their own socks. You may use your own skates or roller blades or borrow a pair. Call 531-1991 for more information.
Lifeguard course set
An American Red Cross lifeguard course will be conducted Sunday through March 1 at the South Fort 50-meter pool. The pre-test begins at 8:15 a.m. and course begins immediately after. Space is limited so participants must preregister. Participants must be 15 or older and provide two sources of identification. The pre-test includes a 300-meter swim and retrieval of a brick. The course costs $105, which includes books and certification. Call 531-1988 for more information.
PWOC activities
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at Cajun cooking? How about putting that sewing machine collecting dust in the closet to good use? Protestant Women of the Chapel hosts Workshop Day March 2 from 9 a.m.-12:45 p.m. at the Main Post Chapel. Choose from a variety of workshops including Cajun cooking, sewing, crafting, finances, relaxation and more. Lunch is provided and free child care is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information and to register for child care call (337) 353-9444.
Archery shoot
The Fort Polk Shooting Complex hosts a 3-D archery shoot Saturday. Registration is from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Shooters will test their skill on a quarter-mile course with a variety of 3-D animals placed throughout. Cost is $10 per person; mulligan’s are $2. The event is open to the public. Call 531-6591 for more information.
Bereavement support
A bereavement support group meets Wednesdays from 3-4 p.m. at Social Work Services, bldg 920, Army Community Service. If you have unresolved grief due to the death of a loved one you are encouraged to attend this group. Call 531-2113/3272 for more information.
Youth sports
Fort Polk youth are invited to participate in any of these Child, Youth and School Services Youth Sports programs:
• Competitive, year-round swim team registration is ongoing; practices are held at the South Fort 50-meter pool Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-7 p.m. and Saturdays from noon-1 p.m. Spots are available for youth between 5 and 18; fees run from $65-$120 and include a swim suit. Youth must be registered with CYSS and have a valid sports physical to participate. For more information call 531-4403.
• Baseball, T-ball and softball registration takes place through Wednesday for children ages 5-18. The season runs from April through June. Cost is $55 and participants must have a current physical on file at Parent Central Services in bldg 400. Coaches are also needed. A parent meeting and skills assessment for ages 7 and older will be held Tuesday and Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Perez Field. Call 531-6004/1955 for more information.
Instructors needed
The Army Community Service Outreach Program needs volunteer instructors for all levels of English as a second language and for adult sewing. ESL classes are held Tuesday and Thursday from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Instructors commit to four hours a week and do not have to have a background as a teacher to instruct. All materials are furnished. An adult sewing teacher is also needed.
The position has flexible hours and all materials are provided. To volunteer visit the Family Readiness Center or call 531-1895 to make an appointment.
Sweetheart dance
The Child, Youth and School Services’ Middle School and Teen program holds a sweetheart dance Saturday from 7-10 p.m. at the Siegfried Youth Center. The event is for students in sixth through 12th grade. Admission is $3 for members and $5 for non-members. Pictures are available for $2 each. You must bring a student or dependent ID to enter. Call 531-1991 for details.
ACS classes
Army Community Service offers the following classes:
•Play morning –– a two-hour session where parents and children play in a group setting. Sessions are held Tuesdays from 9-11 a.m. at the Army Community Service Center. For more information call 531-9753/1938.
•Army Community Services Baby Center –– Did you find yourself a little behind this month on providing baby necessities to your child? Need a little help? You can speak with a representative to determine if you qualify to receive some of the following: diapers, pull-ups, formula, wipes, cereal, baby food and hygiene items. The center is located at the ACS Center, bldg 920 and is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
•Military and family life consultants –– This is a short term, solution-focused consultation. No records are kept. All Departments of the Army and Department of Defense civilians, contractors, retirees, active duty Soldiers and Family members are eligible for services which include topics such as grief, loss, anger, depression, marital and Family issues. Consultants are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the ACS Center, bldg 920. Call 531-1938 for more information.
Thrift shop
The Fort Polk Thrift Shop’s is located in bldg 2531, Alabama Avenue. The store is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and the first and third Saturday of each month from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
