130th Engineer Brigade

Information & Events Binder

July 2013

Published By: Elva Pantoja-Castro

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JULY CALENDAR

Jul 8 & 9 – AFTB Level K – 0900 – 1430 at 6055 East Range Road

Jul 8 – Scream Free Marriage – 1730 - 1900 ACS Ft Shafter

Jul 9 – FRG Essentials (FRG 101, Key Callers, Fundraising) – 0900 – 1300 at ACS

Jul 9 – Stress Management – 1800 – 1930 at ACS

Jul 11 – Car Buying – 0930 – 1130 at ACS Financial Resilience Center (Bldg 647)

Jul 11 – Parenting with Aloha – 1400 – 1530 at Ft Shafter Aloha Center

Jul 12 – Employment Orientation – 0900 – 1030 at ACS

Jul 15 – Scream Free Marriage – 1730 - 1900 ACS Ft Shafter

Jul 16 – Credit – 0930 – 1130 at ACS Financial Resilience Center (Bldg 647)

Jul 18 & 19– Ten Steps to a Federal Resume 2 Day Seminar – 0900 – 1100 ACS

Jul 18 – Anger Awareness – 1500 – 1600 at ACS

Jul 19 – Stress Management – 1100 – 1230 at Ft Shafter Aloha Center

Jul 19 – Employment Orientation – 0900 – 1030 at ACS

Jul 22 – Scream Free Marriage – 1730 - 1900 ACS Ft Shafter

Jul 25 – Civilian Resume Writing Class – 0900 – 1030 at ACS

Jul 26 – Employment Orientation – 0900 – 1030 at ACS

Jul 27 – Boot Camp for New Dads – 0900 – 1200 at ACS

Jul 29 – Scream Free Marriage – 1730 - 1900 ACS Ft Shafter

Jul 30 – FRG Essential (FRG 101, Key Caller) – 1800 – 2000 at ACS

Jul 31 – FRG Essential (Fundraising) – 1800 – 1930 at ACS

Please call to register for any of the above

classes

Schofield Barracks ACS 655-4227

Schofiled Barracks Resiliency Center 655-1866

Fort Shafter ACS 438-9285

4th of July: Independence Day Events

WEDNESDAY, JULY 3

„Pau Hana Fireworks Celebration‟ at Aloha Tower Marketplace

Family-friendly celebration with fireworks show (8:45 p.m.), keiki activities (including balloon art, face-painting,

airbrush tattoos), food booths, beer gardens, live entertainment (Pimpbot, Jason Alan, hypnotist Greg Gabaylo,

11-year-old Nick La‟a, the JoP Dancers and the Air Force Band of the Pacific) and prizes, 5-9 p.m. Free. 528-

5700, alohatower.com

„Red, White & Brews‟

VIP pier party with fireworks viewing (8:45 p.m.), picnic-themed menu and live music by Xcite and Funkshun,

6:30-9 p.m. (music till 12:30 a.m.), Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant. $45 (plus tax, tip). Reservations: 387-

5674

Cocktail & Fireworks Cruise

Bubbly toast, live Hawaiian music and view of Aloha Tower fireworks on Star of Honolulu‟s Hawaiian catamaran,

8:15-9:45 p.m., Kewalo Basin. $37.55-$50. 983-7827, starofhonolulu.com

THURSDAY, JULY 4

42nd annual „Fourth of July Spectacular‟ at Schofield Barracks

Featuring Grammy-nominated pop/rock band OneRepublic (5:30 p.m.), fireworks (8:30 p.m.), Grammy-winning

alternative rock band Switchfoot (4 p.m.), EMKE and other live music acts, rides, games, mechanical bull, pony

rides, crafts/new products bazaar and food booths, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Schofield Barracks. Free admission;

Department of Defense ID required. Gate entry information: 655-0002, 655-0113, himwr.com

67th annual Kailua Independence Day Parade

Themed “True Blue Kailua,” featuring about 40 vehicles and floats, four bands (including the Royal Hawaiian

Band) and 200 marchers, 10 a.m.-noon, Kainalu Drive (Palapu Street to Kailua Intermediate School). Free. 261-

7997, kailuachamber.com

Patriotic Songs and „Home of the Brave‟ Quilt Project

Live music at noon by the Melemai Kapu‟uwaimai Vocal Ensemble and display and signing of quilts to be

presented to families of fallen Hawaii soldiers, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Pacific Aviation Museum. Free with museum

admission ($7-$20). pacificaviationmuseum.org

Turtle Bay Resort Fourth of July Celebration

Featuring fireworks display (8 p.m.); food booths, Primo beer garden; live entertainment (2-8 p.m.) by John Cruz,

Kapena, Darren Benitez, Kamaka Fernandez, Kairoots and Typical Hawaiians; Da Hui Paddle Race and stand-up

paddleboard expo with entertainment, booths, Hawaiian sledding, bounce houses and water slide, 10:45 a.m.-8

p.m. (after-party with Typical Hawaiians at Surfer, The Bar, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.), Turtle Bay Resort. Free ($5 cover at

Surfer). Blankets, low-back chairs OK; no coolers. 293-6000, turtlebayresort.com

Fourth of July: Independence Day Events

„July 4th Beachfest‟ at Hickam Harbor

Featuring music by the Air Force Band of the Pacific and the Pacific Fleet Band, free stand-up paddling and harbor

boat tours, prize giveaways, Sam Choy‟s food for purchase, keiki tattoos and balloon art, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Joint Base

Pearl Harbor Hickam. Free admission; Department of Defense ID required. Overnight camping info: 449-5215.

greatlifehawaii.com

„Independence Day at Maunalua Bay‟ Festival

Sixth annual event, with a fireworks show (8 p.m.) by Grucci Hawaii, live entertainment (Maunalua, Aidan James,

Heart and Soul, Steven Inglis, others), barbecue food for purchase, keiki decorated bike parade and contest (3 p.m.);

watermelon-eating contest, sustainability booths and face painting, 1-9 p.m., Maunalua Bay Beach Park. Free.

idmbg.com

„A Salute to Valor‟ Music Festival

Patriotic concert featuring a chorus of performers from ensembles around the country and tour of the USS Missouri, 2

p.m., Battleship Missouri Memorial, Ford Island, Pearl Harbor. $7. 800-727-1999, ext. 166, salutetovalor.com

Ala Moana Center‟s 22nd annual Fourth of July Spectacular

Featuring Hawaii‟s largest Fourth of July fireworks show (8:30 p.m.), launched from Ala Moana Beach Park with

synchronized soundtrack on Krater 96 FM, and outdoor concert featuring John Cruz, Ho‟okena, Nesian N.I.N.E., the

Pacific Fleet Entertainment Band and Lehua Kalima, 5-8 p.m., level 2 makai-Ewa parking deck, Ala Moana Center.

Also: island music acts Candy Diaz and Shar Carillo, 3-5 p.m., level 3, Nordstrom wing. Free. 955-9517,

alamoanacenter.com

Fourth of July Concert at Hilton Hawaiian Village

Featuring Kalapana, Lehua Kalima of Na Leo Pilimehana and Shawn Pimental, a benefit for the Honolulu Zoo Society,

5:30 p.m., Hilton Hawaiian Village, Great Lawn. $20-$25; VIP barbecue dinner package $75. 478-2985,

groovetickets.com

Star of Honolulu Fireworks Cruises

Steak and seafood dinner, live music and view of the sunset and fireworks along the Waikiki coastline, 6:15-9:15

p.m., Aloha Tower Marketplace, Pier 8. $73.60-$139. 983-7827, starofhonolulu.com

12th annual Kailua Bay Fourth of July Air Show

Veteran pilots Hank Bruckner and Clint Churchill perform aerobatics in their French-built CAP-10C and German-built

Extra 300L, 6-6:30 p.m., offshore of Kailua Beach (best viewing at Kailua Beach Park). Free

Cocktail & Fireworks Cruise

Bubbly toast, live Hawaiian music and view of fireworks on the Star of Honolulu‟s Hawaiian catamaran, 7:45-9:15

p.m., Kewalo Basin. $37.55-$50. 983-7827, starofhonolulu.com

Kailua Fourth of July Fireworks

Presented by the Kailua Fireworks Committee, 8 p.m., Kailua Beach Park. Free. 478-5230, kailuafireworks.com

FRIDAY, JULY 5

First Friday second annual „Star-Studded Evening of Jazz and Blues‟

Featuring Shari Lynn, Starr Kalahiki, Al Harrington, Chuck James Trio and Ernest Golden, presented by the Hawaii

Friends of Civil Rights, 6-8:30 p.m., Hawai‟i State Art Museum.

A SALUTE TO VALOR MUSIC FESTIVAL

July 04, 2013 2:00pm

Honolulu Hawaii

Battleship Missouri Memorial

63 Cowpens St

Honolulu, Hawaii 96818

www.salutetovalor.com

In tribute to the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces, the Battleship Missouri Memorial will

celebrate the Fourth of July holiday with “A Salute to Valor Music Festival.”

Performers from ensembles around the country will join together to form the Festival Chorus and honor Independence

Day with America‟s favorite patriotic music. After the music festival, concertgoers can tour the Battleship Missouri

Memorial at their leisure.

Shuttle service to the Battleship Missouri Memorial from the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument will be

available for those without base access to Ford Island. Please adhere to the no bag policy.

Tickets are $7.00 per person and include admission to the Battleship Missouri Memorial.

To purchase tickets in advance, please contact Corporate Travel Service:

1-800-727-1999 ext. 166 or ddifranco@ctscentral.net. For more information, please visit the Salute to Valor website:

www.salutetovalor.com.

130TH ENGINEER BRIGADE

CARE RESPONSE TEAM TRAINING (CRT)

CARING FOR OUR FAMILIES DURING

THEIR DARKEST HOURS OF NEED…

The Care Response Team are the first responders after Casualty Notification and allows for a pre-established plan that may

offer short-term emotional and logistical support to the Family of a deceased or injured Soldier (in theater or garrison) or for

death of a spouse or Family member, being sure not to duplicate any assistance or services provided officially through

the Army or Army service channels.

CRT’s convey a critical message to the Soldiers, spouses and Families…

that people care..that the Army cares

CRT Training Wednesday July 31st, 2013

5pm-9pm

130th Engineer Brigade Classroom

Bldg 772 Wiliston Ave

POC: Elva Pantoja-Castro 655-9001

Limited seating available. To reserve a seat please email your name, unit and contact number NLT Friday July 26th to :

Elva.j.pantoja-castro.civ@mail.mil

PARKS

Sea Life Park

General Admission

Valid until 15 Sept 2013

Adult: $12.00

Junior (3-12yrs): $10.00

Dolphin Encounter

Valid until 15 Sept 2013

Adults & Juniors: $74.00

***cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions***

Shark Trek and/ or Sea Lion Swim Combo

Offer expires 31 December 2013

Book a Dolphin Encounter, Swim Adventure or Royal Swim for the normal price and add the

Shark Trek and/ or the Sea Lion Swim for an additional $38.00 (adults/ juniors). Ages 8 + only!

Wet and Wild Water Park

General Admission and Meal Combo

Valid until 31 August 2013

Good towards a single day visit through August 31, 2013. Included is a meal voucher good

towards a complete meal (sandwich, side item and soft drink) at the Windjammer Food Court.

Adults & Juniors: $37.00

LAND TOURS

Podium Raceway

2 Races for $25

Offer expires 31 December 2013

Offer must be used by same person. Must have Trackpass ($5.35) in order to purchase this

special offer

Adult/Junior: 2 races for $25.00

LUAUS

Ali‟i Luau Roll Back Special

Offer expires 31 August 2013

**All day package includes general admission, Luau dinner, and show Ha-Breath of Life.

Adult: $64.00

Children (5-11yrs): $52.00

LUAUS

Ali‟i Luau Roll Back Special

Offer expires 31 August 2013

**All day package includes general admission, Luau dinner, and show Ha-Breath of Life.

Adult: $64.00

Children (5-11yrs): $52.00

NEW! Island Luau Special

Offer expires 31 August 2013

**All day package includes general admission, Luau-with Hawaiian and Samoan inspired food,

and show Ha-Breath of Life.

Adult: $64.00

Children (5-11yrs): $52.00

Gateway Buffet Package Military Special

Offer expires 31 August 2013

**All day package includes general admission, Gateway Buffet dinner, and HA-Breath of Life.

Adult: $45.00

Children (5-11yrs): $30.00

General Admission Special - $15.00

Offer expires 31 August 2013

**Includes general admission only

Ages 5+: $15.00

Gateway Buffet and Show Only - $25.00

Offer expires 31 August 2013

**Includes Gateway Buffet dinner and HA-Breath of Life show ONLY.

Adult: $25.00

Children (5-11yrs): $25.00

NEIGHBOR ISLAND ACTIVITIES

Kaua’i Backcountry Adventure

Zip Line

Offer expires 1 March 2014

**Seven zip line course that is 3.5 hours long. Must weigh between 100-250lbs. Includes lunch.

Adult (ages 12 & older): $99.00

***Please note prices and specials are subject to change without notice***

Schedule of Events Food and Retail booths open from 5:00pm - 10:00pm

Keiki activities open from 5:00pm - 9:00pm

5:00 – 5:10pm Opening: Emcee Kreyz Oshiro

5:10 – 5:45pm Ukulele Hale

5:45 – 6:00pm Pacific Buddhist Academy Taiko

6:00 – 7:00pm Bon Dance

7:00 – 7:45pm Hawaii Soul

7:45 – 8:45pm Bon Dance

8:45 – 9:30pm Tahiti Rey & Jason Alan

9:30 – 10:30pm Bon Dance

http://www.moiliilisummerfest.com/

The Moiliili Summer Fest is a lively event that brings together the community in one of Honolulu‟s oldest and most vivacious

neighborhoods. Last year, over 5,000 people danced in the city‟s largest Japanese Bon Dance of the season, ate fresh, local foods and

visited a rich array of area retailers.

The Moiliili Summer Fest Committee is comprised of the Old Town Moiliili Business Association, Moiliili Hongwanji Mission, Japanese

Cultural Center of Hawaii, Moiliili Community Center, and the University of Hawai„i. We‟ve got a great team assembled, and hope you‟ll join

us in the effort.

Moiliili Summer Fest

July 6, 2013

KOREAN FESTIVAL

July 13, 2013 10am - 8pm

Kapiolani Park

2805 Monsarrat Ave Honolulu, HI 96815 www.koreanfestivalhi.com

See live Korean dance performances, Korean martial arts demonstrations, cultural exhibits and savor the Taste of Korea with many food booths to sample. Enjoy the day and listen and

enjoy the entertainment of Korea.

Haleiwa Arts Festival

July 20, 2013 10:00am - 6:00pm

July 21, 2013 10:00am - 5:00pm

Haleiwa Beach Park

Hwy 83 Haleiwa, HI 96712

http://www.haleiwaartsfestival.org

Event features visual arts display and sales, performing

artists, arts demonstrations, historical tours, storytelling,

student art, children’s arts activities, food booths, and

community non-profit information booths, all with free

admission and parking.

MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S GLEAM:

FOSTER BOTANICAL GARDEN

July 20, 2013

4:00pm - 9:00pm 50 North Vineyard

Honolulu, HI 96817

Midsummer Night's Gleam Foster Botanical Garden

Saturday, July 20, 2013

A Family Night Free Admission Foster Botanical Garden

will be turned into a magical wonderland with 2500 luminaries sparkling along the pathways weaving through the garden.

Watch the high-spirited lion dance

Enjoy the music of the bagpiper as the Scottish dancers do their jig

Unwind with the relaxing sounds of the Air Force Jazz Band

Smell the night blooming flowers

See the Mongolian Tribesmen & their fighting knights.

Children Activities from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.: Arts & Crafts,

Bamboo Music, Botanical Games, Bubbles, Face Painting & More!!

For more information call 522-7064

“HUAKA`I O KAMANANUI”

THE 36TH ANNUAL PRINCE LOT HULA FESTIVAL MOANALUA GARDENS FOUNDATION (MGF) WILL PRESENT “HUAKA`I O

KAMANANUI…A JOURNEY INTO KAMANANUI, “ THE 36TH ANNUAL

PRINCE LOT HULA FESTIVAL, AT SPECTACULAR MOANALUA GARDENS

ON SATURDAY, JULY 20, 2013, FROM 9 A.M. TO 4 P.M. THE LARGEST NON-

COMPETITIVE HULA CELEBRATION IN HAWAI‘I, THE FESTIVAL IS HELD

EACH YEAR TO HONOR PRINCE LOT KAPUĀIWA WHO REPRISED THE

ONCE FORBIDDEN HULA IN THE DISTRICT OF MOANALUA.

Ala Moana Beach Park

July 27, 2013 to July 28, 2013

1201 Ala Moana Blvd Honolulu, Hawaii 96814

www.dragonboathawaii.com

HAWAII DRAGONBOAT FESTIVAL

This year, Dragon Boat Fever is going to take Hawaii by storm!

Dragon Boat Festival 2013 will feature: more races, more organized practices, more competing teams, more local

entertainment, and more FUN! MBA

33RD ANNUAL HONOLULU TINMAN TRIATHLON

July 28, 2013 5:30am - 12:00pm

Kapiolani Park

2755 Monsarrat Ave

Honolulu, Hawaii 96815

www.tinmanhawaii.com

The Tinman Hawaii Triathlon begins and ends at Kapiolani Park near

Waikiki and Diamond Head, Oahu, Hawaii with a 750 meter ocean swim,

40 kilometers bike course and10 kilometers run.

5:30 a.m. start of first swim wave at Queen's Beach, finish at Kapiolani

Park. Participants must be 15 years or older by July 28, 2013.

Olga Caldwell

Race Administration

808-595-5317 MBA

The Schofield Barracks Health & Fitness Center opening has

been delayed until mid May to complete renovations. The

renovation includes the installation of 2 new saunas, repairing

portions of the facility floor, replacing all windows and painting

the interior walls.