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10 Desert Wings April 8, 2016
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Spring is here and it’s time for cleanup at Edwards

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the cold mornings or the blustery winds we have battled, the To ensure compliance with base standards, facility manag- light bulbs and batteries.
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ers are encouraged to use this week for general interior and Starting April 15, residents who live in Corvias Military
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winter debris blown into our yards or removing dead plants ment projects. and light bulbs at the new Community Center located at 1365
and weeds, at Edwards AFB we have an annual event known Fitzgerald Blvd.
as Spring Clean-Up Week. Facility managers may contact the 412th Civil Engineer
Group Self Help Store located in Bldg. 3500 to obtain self- Also, for those living in housing:
Brig. Gen. Carl E. Schaefer, 412th Test Wing command- help materials such as trash bags, rakes, etc. The Self Help ‡+D]DUGRXVKRXVHKROGPDWHULDOVFDQEHGLVSRVHGRIDWWKH
er, has announced that this year’s Spring Clean-Up Week is Store is open 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For Corvias Military Living, Bldg. 6696.
April 18-22 and needs support from all base personnel to more information, call 661-277-2659. ‡5HVLGHQWVVKRXOGUHPHPEHUWKDWUHF\FODEOHLWHPVDQG
make this happen. green waste must be placed in the appropriate containers. If
Facility managers needing bulk-waste collection for large housing residents place trash or garbage in plastic bags or
The accumulation of trash is not only an eyesore, but also item disposal they should contact the 412th Civil Engineer boxes, please remember the 50-pound weight limit.
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large accumulations of trash, brush and other debris. It is nate pick-up. See CLEAN UP, Page 11
important that each of us takes time to do our part in cleaning
up the areas where we live and work to ensure Edwards AFB Facility managers may call the HAZMAT Pharmacy, locat-
ed in Bldg. 3513, at 661-277-0128 to coordinate the disposal

Family Advocacy offers classes, events during April

The Family Advocacy Program has sched- for you. This class is six sessions, two hours for all new or prospective dads! This class Advocacy will team up with the Teen Cen-
uled several classes and events throughout long and will be held at the Mental Health/ is the second in a three-part series. Dads- ter to host the “Operation Talent Search”
the month of April to help people living and Family Advocacy Bldg. 5513. 4Dads class 2 is offered the fourth Thursday contest at the Oasis Center, 5-7 p.m., April
working at Edwards Air Force Base. of each month, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Fam- 27. Open to children age 6 and up, auditions
Parent, Child Story Time; Open House ily Advocacy conference room. Dads4Dads will be held April 20 at the Oasis Center, 3-6
Classes are open to all active duty, civil- at the Library: In recognition of National Class 3 will be held quarterly (next class is p.m. Groups and families are invited to show
ian, contractors and their family members. Library Week & Child Abuse Prevention March 10) and is for dads whose baby is off their talent and compete for prizes and
Month, FA and the Library will partner to already home. a chance to audition at the Air Force level.
P.R.E.P. (Couple’s Relationship En- provide story time and activities. Library
hancement Workshop): This six-week special events include musical entertain- Operation Talent Search: In observation For more information, to register or to ask
workshop is intended to address issues such ment, an Art Exhibit and demonstration by of Child Abuse Prevention Month, Family about childcare, call 661-277-5292.
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struggles, communication challenges, and throughout the event. The open house runs
trust issues. Whether your relationship is 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in Bldg. 2665.
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haul, this workshop is sure to enhance your New Pregnancy Orientation and Dads-
understanding of your partner and the way 4Dads Class 1: This one session class will
you relate to one another. help all expectant parents to navigate their
way through pregnancy. Participants will get
Managing Anger: This training is for information on steps to enroll their baby for
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anger or who struggles with others (or their tance of good dental care and information
own) emotions at times. This training is a on how to have a safe pregnancy. This class
four-part seminar, each class being two- also serves as Class 1 for the Dads4Dads
hours each. Training sessions will be held at class. All dads are highly encouraged to at-
Bldg. 5513, the Family Advocacy Program/ tend.
Mental Health Clinic conference room.
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Parenting with Love and Logic: This time dads as well as dads who already have
class will explore effective ways to disci- children. The class will address the basics
pline your child. We will address a variety of from what to expect during pregnancy and
issues including sibling rivalry, how to deal delivery, diapering a baby, soothing a crying
with tantrums, and lying. If you are the par- baby to how to support your partner — all
ent of a child two-12 years old, this class is taught by an experienced dad. This is a must

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