FRSA training
The Forces Command Family Readiness Support Assistants Team hosts a training session Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the Warrior Community Center.
The training is for all commanders, Family Readiness Group advisors, FRG leaders, FRG co-leaders, FRSA raters and FRSAs. All FRSAs should consolidate RSVPs, to include commanders, rear detachment commanders and FRG leaders, to cindy.driscoll@conus.army.mil or 531-6047.
Homeschool research
The Military Child Education Coalition seeks homeschooled students ages 11-18 and parents who are homeschooling children of any age to participate in a research study for the Department of the Army. One or both parents need to be active-duty or retired Army Soldiers. Interviews will be arranged at your convenience and take about 30 minutes. For more information or to sign up, call (254) 953-1923, extension 1123, or send e-mail to Emily.Parry@militarychild.org.
Volunteers needed
Local victims of domestic abuse need advocates. Become a volunteer victim advocate by attending the next Army Community Service victim advocate training Monday through Wednesday. Classes are held from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Education Center, room 109. To register or for more information, call 531-6333/7977.
Adult soccer
The Family Morale, Welfare and Recreation Sports Office offers adult intramural soccer. The season begins Feb. 16 at 5:30 p.m. at the 1400 block soccer fields. Registration continues through Monday at the Soldiers Athletic Complex. Coaches must submit a team roster consisting of 14 players, an alpha roster, two points of contact and an e-mail address. For more information call 531-2056.
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.
• The Rugby Club seeks teens 13 and older to compete in matches throughout Louisiana. A list of interested teens will be compiled through Feb. 19. A parent and teen information meeting will be held Feb. 20 at the Siegfried Youth Center. For more information call 531-6004.
• Baseball, T-ball and softball registration takes place through Feb. 24 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 Feb. 23 and 24 at 6 p.m. at Perez Field. Call 531-6004/1955 for more information.
Comics come to Polk
“The Promise,” a new Marvel comic that takes readers from occupied France in World War II to Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, will be offered for free at the Fort Polk Army and Air Force Main Post Exchange. For more information call 537-1001.
Babysitting classes
The School of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration and Skills program offers CYSitters classes Feb. 12-13. To take part, you must be registered with Child, Youth and School Services and be at least 12 years old. Babysitters will learn basic child safety, CPR, first aid and age appropriate activities to entertain children of a variety of dispositions. Youth must be 13 to be added to the CYSitters list. All attendees must bring a lunch and attend both days.
To register or for more information call 531-1955.
Sweetheart dance
The Child, Youth and School Services’ Middle School and Teen program holds a sweetheart dance Feb. 20 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, and pictures will be available for $2 each. You must bring a student or dependent ID to gain entry. Call 531-1991 for details.
ACS classes
Army Community Service offers the following classes:
• Boot camp for dads –– A one-day workshop that teams new and veteran dads to share information and techniques for caring for newborns. Registration required. Workshops are held the third Wednesday of each month from 1-3 p.m. at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, fifth floor, classroom 5. The first class will be held Feb. 17. For more information call 531-9573/1938.
• Army Family team building — AFTB helps Family members learn about Army life and how to maneuver through daily challenges by discovering how to decipher Army acronyms, utilize community resources, attain better financial readiness and understand the goal and impact of the Army mission. The next class is Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the Family Readiness Center, bldg 924, Mississippi Avenue. Call 531-9421 for more information.
