For more information or to submit an announcement, email philip.h. jones.civ@mail.mil or call 301-677-5602.

NEWS & EVENTS

Kimbrough closure
Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center will be closed Friday through Monday for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend.

Protected Health Info briefing
The Army Implementation of Protected Health Information Town Hall will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at McGill Training Center, 8452 Zimborski Ave.

Commanders are required to promote and safeguard the health and well-being of their Soldiers. They must have sufficient information to make informed decisions about their Soldiers' fitness and duty limitations.

Therefore, Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center will conduct a Protected Health Information briefing that will inform the garrison command about the limitations and type of information that can be released.

The briefing also will review the standards and limitations regarding behavior health, the Medical Management Center and the Integrated Disability Evaluation System process.

The briefing is mandatory for all Army commanders and their enlisted counterparts, per ALARACT message 405/2011/ ALARACT HQDA EXORD 270-11. It is also open to all other commanders and their senior enlisted counterparts on Fort Meade.

For more information, call Lt. Michelle Labrie at 301-677-8311 or email michelle.labrie@us.army.mil.

Club Meade delivers
Club Meade is now offering food delivery.

Customers must allow one hour for service. Minimum order is $30.

For more information, call 301-677-6969.

Saturday hours at ID Card Section
The Identification Card Section is now open the first Saturday of every month from 8 a.m. to noon on a walk-in basis only at the Max J. Beilke Human Resource Center at 2234 Huber Road

For more information, call 301-677-9586.

Vet clinic renovations
The Fort Meade Veterinary Treatment Facility is undergoing renovations this month.

The clinic's regular weekday hours of 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. will be maintained, with the exception of unexpected closings due to construction.

For more information, call 301-677-1300.

Karaoke Night
The 11th Frame Lounge at the Lanes is hosting a free Karaoke Night on the third Thursday of the month.

The next Karaoke Night will be Jan. 19 from 7 to 10 p.m. The general public is invited.

For more information, call 301-677-5541.

EDUCATION

Fleet Center classes
The Fleet and Family Support Center at 830 Chisholm Ave. offers classes that are open to DoD identification cardholders. Classes are held at the Community Readiness Center, unless otherwise noted. Advanced registration is required.

* DTAP (Disability Transition Assistance Program): Jan. 23, 9 a.m. to noon

* Federal Employment: Jan. 24, 9 a.m. to noon: This free workshop is designed to teach the basics of the federal employment system.

* Hearts Apart support group: Jan. 25, 4 to 8 p.m.

* Home buying: Jan. 26, 1 to 3 p.m.

* Medical Records Review: Have your medical records reviewed by Joseph Thornton of AMVETS. An appointment is required.

To register or for more information, call 301-677-9017 or 9018.

Job search strategies
The Fort Meade Employment Readiness Program encourages those seeking employment, transitioning from the military or looking to improve their job readiness skills to participate in the following programs:

* Military Spouse Forum/Hiring Fair, Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place NW, Washington, D.C.

* Veterans Career Fair and Expo, Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place NW, Washington, D.C.

* Military & Spouse Employment Support Group, Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Potomac Place Neighborhood Center

* Employment Orientation, Jan. 19, 9 a.m. to noon, Army Community Service, 830 Chisholm Ave.: Overview of tips and resources to enhance your job search

* Federal Employment class, Jan. 24, 9 a.m. to noon, Army Community Service, 830 Chisholm Ave.: Learn to demystify the application process for federal employment

* Career Exploration, Jan. 31, 9 a.m. to noon, Army Community Service, 830 Chisholm Ave.

* BRAC 101 Employment Training Orientation, Feb. 8, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Soldier and Family Assistance Center, 85th Medical Battalion Avenue

The Employment Readiness Program helps the military community with job readiness by providing employment consultations/coaching, career classes and assessments, and job search/interview preparation assistance.

For more information, call Vikki Torrence, Employment Readiness Program manager, or Jamesinaez James at 301-677-5590 or email vikki.torrence@us.army.mil.

ACS financial programs
Army Community Service is offering the following programs in January at 830 Chisholm Ave.:

* Debt Liquidation, today, 9 to 10:30 a.m.,

* Consumer Awareness, Tuesday, 9 to 10:30 a.m.

* Credit Score Clinic, Wednesday and Jan. 25, 30-minute blocks

* Banking and Avoiding Fees, Jan. 19, 9 to 10:30 a.m.

* Federal Employment, Jan. 24, 9 a.m. to noon

* Career Exploration, Jan. 31, 9 a.m. to noon

For more information, call 301-677-5590.

Newcomer's seminar
The Military Spouse Newcomer's Seminar is held Wednesdays from 12:30 to 4 p.m. at the Community Readiness Center, 830 Chisholm Ave.

Spouses from all military branches are invited. Information is presented on different installation agencies. Door prizes are also awarded.

For more information and reservations, call the Army Community Service Relocation Office at 301-677-5590.

YOUTH

Story Time
The Medal of Honor Memorial Library offers Story Time for preschoolers on Thursdays from 9:30 to 10 a.m. and 10:30 to 11 a.m.

* Jan 12: "Snow Happy," winter-themed stories

* Jan. 19: "Toys and More Toys," toy-themed stories

* Jan. 26: "Ice is Nice," penguin and polar bear stories

For more information, call 301-677-5522.

CYS2 activities
Child, Youth and School Services is offering the following programs for grades six to eight:

* "Pizza and Movie Night," Friday, 6 to 9:30 p.m., Youth Center. Cost is $5.

* Shadowland Laser Adventures, Jan. 20, 6 to 9:30 p.m., Columbia. Cost is $20. Parent waiver required. Space is limited.

For more information, call 301-677-1437.

Romp 'n Stomp
Romp 'n Stomp playgroup, for parents and their children up to 5 years old, meets Tuesdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Youth Services gym, when Anne Arundel County Public Schools are in session.

For more information, call Rikki Ford, Parent Support coordinator, at 301-677-3617 or e-mail rikki.l.ford.ctr@us.army.mil.

RECREATION

Out & About
* Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade, Monday, begins at noon at Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Eutaw Street, and travels south and disbands at Baltimore Street. For more information, visit promtionandarts.com.

* Baltimore Winter Restaurant Week: Restaurants throughout the city will offer three-course dinners Jan. 20 to 29 for $30.12 or $20.12. Select restaurants will offer two-course lunch menus for $15.12. For more information, visit baltimorerestaurantweek.com.

* Leisure Travel Services, 2300 Wilson St., is offering monthly bus trips to New York City on Saturday and Feb. 11, March 10, April 14, May 18, June 16, July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 15, Oct. 13 and Nov. 10 and discounts to attractions. Bus cost is $55. For more information, call 301-677-7354 or visit www.ftmeademwr.com.

* Leisure Travel Services, 2300 Wilson St., is offering discounted tickets to Toby's Dinner Theatres in Columbia and Baltimore. The Columbia theater is presenting "The King and I" through March 25. Toby's in Baltimore is presenting "Smokey Joe's Cafe" from Jan. 19 to March 18. For more information, call 301-677-7354.

* Baltimore Boat Show, Jan. 19 to 22, Baltimore Convention Center, 901 West Pratt St., Baltimore. Hours are: Jan. 19 and 20 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Jan. 21 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Jan. 22 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Board boats for every lifestyle, activity and budget. Browse booths showcasing the latest in engines, marine electronics, accessories, fishing tackle and gear. Educational seminars and child-friendly activities will be available. Admission is $10 for adults. Youths ages 15 and younger attend free with a paid adult admission.

Group discounts are available. Contact Mary Steen at 617-472-1442 or msteen@nmma.org. For more information, visit www.baltimoreboatshow.com.

MEETINGS
* Fort Meade E9 Association meets the second Friday of every month at 7 a.m. in the Pin Deck Cafe at the Lanes. The next meeting is Friday. The association is open to active, retired, Reserve and National Guard E9s of any uniformed service. All E9s in this area are invited to attend a breakfast and meet the membership. For more information, visit www.e9association.org or call 410-551-7953.

* Society of Military Widows meets for brunch the third Sunday of the month at 11 a.m. at Club Meade. The next meeting is Sunday. For more information, call Betty Jones at 410-730-0127.

* EMPOWERING Parents of Teens Support Group meets the first and third Monday of every month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at School Age Services. The next meeting is Monday. Refreshments and free child care provided. For more information, call Rikki Ford, Parent Support coordinator, at 301-677-3617 or e-mail rikki.l.ford.ctr@us.army.mil.

* Fort Meade BOSS (Better Opportunities for the Single Solder) meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 3 p.m. at the Freedom Center, Bldg. 6405. The next meeting is Tuesday. Single Soldiers are invited. For more information, call 301-677-7785.

* Patient/Family Advisory Council meets the third Thursday of each month at 3 p.m. at Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center. The next meeting is Jan. 19 in Kimbrough's main conference room on the third floor, room 3C03.

The council is committed to improving the delivery of our health care by collaborating with providers, patients and family members. For more information or to become a council member, call Patient and Family Centered Care, at 301-677-8261.

* Meade Area Garden Club will meet Jan. 20 at 10 a.m. at the Jessup Community Hall at the corner of Route 175 and Wigley Avenue. Reservations are no required. Refreshments will be served.

Carrie Engle of Valley View Farms will present the program, "House Plants for Healthy Living." The meeting also will feature the presentation of a defibrillator to the Jessup Province Boys' and Girls' Youth Organization. The defibrillator was purchased with funds from the sale of cookbooks of members' recipes. Cookbooks are available for purchase for $20 at the monthly meetings.

For more information, call Lois Stephenson at 410-740-8024 or Pat Loosararian, membership chairperson, at 410-519-6443.

* Retired Enlisted Association meets the third Thursday of the month from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Argonne Hills Chapel Center. The next meeting is Jan. 19. For more information, visit www.trea.org or call Mary Gray, the local president, at 410-916-5385 or Arthur R. Cooper, national president, at 443-336-1230.

* Single Parent Support Group meets the second and fourth Monday of the month from 6 to 8 p.m. at School Age Services, 1900 Reece Road. The next meeting is Jan. 23. For more information, call Rikki Ford, Parent Support coordinator, at 301-677-3617 or email rikki.l.ford.ctr@us.army.mil.